(A/N: The following is a fanfiction. The reality warper overarching concept, the Blackthorn clan, and so forth belong to Yoshi3000. Alex belongs to AlexCephon. All the following series and characters referenced and shown belong to their respective owners.)

(A/N: A bit of a note, this would start around Episode 9 of the manga or Chapter 19 in the manga for the purists.)


Death Note: Race Against Time

Chapter 6: Eye, What a Pain


Rem proved to be rather helpful in our plans, but my worry was my blinded left eye. Right now, I was on my own on Merch's ship to deal with the problem. I was being checked out on the medical bay.

"Now I'm no doctor, but my ship's computer has found the problem. Your left eye is getting blinded due to it not adjusting properly to your new powers. You'll need to replace it." Merch remarked.

"Could I maybe get a Sharingan eye?" I asked. "That'd be cool."

"First off, that uses chakra. You could use it because you have ki, but you'd need to training on how to condition ki into chakra. It'd be easier to give you what Misa has, cybernetics to you an "Android"." Merch remarked.

I laugh sheepishly. I was still new to the warping game. I nod and Merch warned me the process would hurt. I laughed it off.

Twenty minutes later and I was in absolute pain. I had my organic matter reconstructed without any painkillers. On the bright side, I had an unlimited power supply and only needed water to survive. Also, I was unable to be sensed.

"Oh right, I should tell you. You might be able to hide from warriors with ki sense, but warpers can still sense you so you might want to rely on suppressing your power." Merch informed me.

Damn it. Well, I had a new eye. Now I can go home and order in some chicken chow mein.


"Subject is Michael Reece. According to our records, he was once a pianist but lost his opportunity to make it big. The same height as Savitar and the same tanned skin, but he's a bit more withdrawn and he's not as athletic. The attitude and habits don't fit the profile. Is it an act, or...?" These were L's musings as he went over the possible list of Savitar suspects. He picked up another file and looked it over carefully. "Subject; Alex Cephon, born in Ireland and an owner of a small farm just south of Dublin. A singer who works out in his private gym, and the boyfriend of the idol known as Misa Amane... It's a possibility, but I'll leave this file for last. He's the same height, same body frame. Slightly different attitude and his skin is paler than that of Savitar. Makeup perhaps?" All of this was making L feel uneasy. How had he allowed this to happen? Was he supposed to believe in Speed Gods and Shinigami? It was almost unthinkable. The fact Savitar was rubbing the fact he knew everything in L's face made L feel inadequate and like he was losing. He hated to lose.

"Subject, Keitaro Urashima, he's a Toudai student and a bit of a ronin. The same height and he would have the money to do so. But he's too spineless. However, he does have connections to a mad genius that has diplomatic immunity."

L groaned wondering how things could get worse. He realised he had a paper due soon and cursed under his breath.


Alex was at home done with his work and chow mein when Misa returned home from work upset.

"Alex, you have explaining to do! I can barely sense your ki." Misa said glaring down at him.

"I became an android like you," Alex said quietly.

Misa calmed down and joined Alex in his meal before they settled for Interdimensional Cable.

"I can't help but feel this is the most awesome plot device," Alex remarked. "Beats crap cable."

They enjoyed each other's company until the next day where Alex, L, and Light were in the same Sociology class. Alex was regretting going to school, and so glad he used his super-speed for the mundane tasks of studying, do homework, and so forth. He looked outside and saw it was a nice day out. He really didn't want to be in here hearing the professor drone on.


I left class early claiming I wasn't feeling well. What I really wanted was to get away from Light and L. They always find themselves sitting next to me. L's tolerable but Light's an asshole. It was then I think on Matsuda. Poor guy has to put up with the both of them. Canon was certainly on the slow crawl…


In his mind, L knew Alex was a suspect, but he needed to analyse his notes...

Alex is one of the more suspicious of the Savitar candidates, but L thought his quiet and withdrawn personality don't match the profile. L noted that when he thinks nobody is looking, he's pulled pranks on Light like leaving a whoopie cushion on his chair and leaking the ink in Light's pens. L thought maybe a grudge perhaps, or is he simply trying to test Light's temper?

This requires investigation, L thought.


At one point, he also heard a rattling noise in the hall while he was eating lunch. When he got there, there was a hole torn in the front of the drinks vending machine. No signs of explosives, but it looked like something pierced the front and tore open the cover. As I looked around, He noticed Alex wiping his hands with a blue plastic bottle of bubblegum flavoured Panda Pop in his pocket. His smirk irked L, but L didn't have much evidence that Alex damaged that machine...

On the way out, L was witnessing Alex pinning Misa against a wall and kissing her aggressively and squeezing her ass. L couldn't believe his eyes.

"The moans she was letting out really have the crowd going... Dammit Lawliet, stay focused!" L thought to himself.

When Alex was making his way out the doors of To-Oh, L decided he needed to find out more about him. Alex's mysterious behaviour intrigues him and leaves more questions than answers.

"Just who are you, Cephon?" L thought.


As I grabbed the front door's handle, I felt a slightly cold hand being placed on my shoulder. I responded without turning. "Do you want something, or are you challenging me to a fight? Be careful what you say next." I said these words with authority and force behind them, making sure to try and intimidate the person who grabbed me. They were not dissuaded.

"My name is Hideki Ryuuga, and I heard that you are one of the smartest in the school. Do you mind if we talk? You interest me." These were the words L spoke to me with that smug, shit-eating grin of his. Part of me wanted to deck him, but I knew he was a key to the endgame. I needed to keep him in good shape for what happens. Luckily, Light can't trick Rem into killing L now, since Rem lives with me and Misa.

"Lead the way, Sloth." I chuckled, leaving a Goonies reference in my response. He might not understand it, but this could be interesting.

You always know how to shake things up huh, L?


(A/N -from Yoshi3000-: Sorry this took awhile. I was on a spree. Either way, hope you enjoyed our work.)

(A/N -from AlexCephon-: Sorry if this chapter isn't as long or action-packed as others, but we need to pace the story. Also, sorry if updates are slow. Editing with a cold isn't easy when you're running low on supplies to keep your health up. I'll try to take better care of myself so the quality will be a bit better. Having a cold doesn't give my brain much energy.)