Recap~

'If I were to die in the process of this case, I want to see a flame that burns brighter than the heavens. A flame that moves the darkness away, even just for a small amount of time. Maybe if she can, she'll guide me away from the darkest depths of my being.'

Lunabell's POV

I can't honestly say that was a piece of cake. Being questioned by L… it was nerve wracking. I had to be extremely careful to not let myself slip up. I sigh out of exhaustion. As I check my assignments and I found one that was weird. It was the man L himself. My line was open to anyone since I helped both police and criminals. The police just doesn't know it, but L does. I help by using my associates stationed around the world. One I knew he contacted with was Naomi Misora. She was a friend of mine and didn't know I was Fire.

L: I would like to speak to you on a pressing matter. I am sure you have heard that a serial killer named Kira.

Flame: Yes I have. Some of my clients asked of me to look in the matter.

L: Hmmm. That is understandable, considering criminals are dying. I know you help the police, but the majority are criminals.

Flame: I do not concern myself with my clients' personal reasons. I do my job and that is it, like you.

L: True. Back to the matter at hand, I would like you to assist in this case.

Flame: It would kill 2 birds with 1 stone, but how will I know have my freedom after he case. As you know, I am also considered a criminal, a very dangerous one like Beyond Birthday. However, his downfall was that he did not consider the fact that someone might intervene on his last kill, well attempted suicide.

L: Yes. I do promise you that you will not be arrested.

I suppose that make me feel better, but if he does try to be sneaky, I can hide in the shadows again. Oh sweet irony. I'm the fire, hiding in the dark.

Flame: All right then you have cooperation on this case.

L: Tell me what you know of the case.

Flame: I know that you have narrowed the suspect to be in the Kanto region of Japan, a high school student is a probable suspect, he hacked into police files and needs a face and a name of the person he kills.

L: You seem to know a bit of the case.

Flame: Those are the basics that are pretty obvious.

L:Yes. Are you in Japan? You can help by coming and contributing in person.

Flame: Sorry, but I do not reveal my face or little bits of my identity unless a situation calls for it. This isn't it. I am willing to compromise with you. I will have a separate line open for you personally so no one can track you. My programs are able to prevent hackers. You can use this line to contact me anytime about anything pertaining to the case.

L: All right. You have a deal. I look forward to working with you.

I have to make sure that he doesn't say anything about me working with him. I can see the faces of everyone when they hear Fire is working alongside them.

Flame: I also have a request.

L: Yes?

Flame: Do not say anything about this until you deem it necessary for them to know. People cannot hear that I am working alongside with you.

L: I won't.

L has logged off

Well it looks like that L has to ask help from me. How can I fake my way through this? I guess I can use my old dummy system. I always am prepared for situations like this.However what concerns me the most if he sees right through it. I can't say that I'm not confident, but I'm not too doubtful.

All I need to make sure is that he doesn't. Well something interesting will happen today.

~A few days later ~

I just remembered that I had a day off. Yagami-san said I worked hard on the force for someone my age. He said to relax, but I can't really. Tonight, I have to go on another assignment. Some guy was found and has information that could endanger my client's position, whatever it is. But first, I have to get to work. I never want to stay alone for long. If I do I might see something I might not like. I work part-time at a maid café. I know it's not something you would see a police officer do, but in case if someone were to figure out I have a secret, I could just say I was embarrassed to say this.

It's not bad. I do have fun. It's exciting. I like the maid dress. It was a black dress that reached above my knees and showed my shoulders. Lace was underneath the black dress and the bottom of my apron. My hair is always tied in 2 mini pigtails and the rest is down. A headdress is included of course. Today we have a theme and it happens to be 'Spirit and ghosts'. So today, we dress up as spirits. I chose to be a kitsune, a fox spirit. I had to keep my hair a vibrant red, so I used my powers. But the little embers and flame was cooled down, so no one would be freaked out. I learned I could keep one of my eyes blue and the other red. I came through the back door and saw the other girls I worked with.

"RIKA!"

Did I forget to mention that I have an alias here? I had to keep the appearance. Hana, a girl who had long black hair was wearing a white kimono that hung off her shoulders and a white veil over her head. She obviously was a yuki-onna. She tackled me to the floor.

"Rika! It's been awhile. You're going to be what? A Kappa? A Yosei?" They all know I take a leave of absence, so I don't attract attention to myself. They keep me updated on what they do and I call in if I can come in to work.

Satomi came in to see me and she smiles at me. Satomi has dark green hair that was a pixie cut and was a hakama and with large black wings. The black hakama pants was mid thigh and the sleeves for the red shirt were long. She really looked the part if you imagine her to be angry.

"Yeah. You called Satoko to be a kitsune, right?" I nod. "Well, we'll wait for you in your costume." They both dragged me to the locker room and I start to change. I strip to wear a shine priestess costume. There was a hole that was big enough for the fox tail base. I made it to move like a real one, including the ears. They both matched my hair color and had white at the tips. The shrine priestess uniform was like Satomi's. The only thing is the different colors and the pants was shorter. It almost was to half way of my thighs, but closer to my butt. I checked the tail and ears if they move all right and left. Satomi and Hana stood there with gaping mouths. A second later, they started their moments.

"KYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAA! RIKA YOU LOOOOOOOOK SOOOOOOOO CUUUUUUUUUUTE!"

"SOOOOOO ADOOOOOOOOOOOORAAAAAAAABBLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEE!"

Everyone else came to see me and they started to squeal. While doting on me, I noticed the café was going to open.

"Guys, we're going to open soon." They looked at the clock and seemed as if they were ready for war. Then back to my tail and ears. They moved and they started again. After that, we got ready. Our first customer came in and Hana, Satomi, and I bowed while my ears and tail mover for effect.

"Good morning Master." Satomi took over.

"Please follow me to show you to your seat master." A light blush took over the guy and nodded dumbly. He was a regular for Satomi.

Time passed by and more customers packed the place. By now it was about 6. They thought all of us were adorable, especially the guys. I was waiting on 2 guys.

"Hello Masters. Would you like a drink to start today?" They nodded.

"I'd like an iced tea."

"I want an iced coffee." I smile at them and bowed.

"Yes Masters. They will come momentarily."

"Yes Ri-chan." They were my regulars. They came whenever they catch wind that I'll come in. Usually, Satoko was the one to update the customers when I was coming. She's the manager. She helps sometimes, so we wouldn't be overworked or stressed. A bell was heard and I went to the door. I bowed respectively.

"Welcome home Master. Would you like me to escort you to an open seat?" I lift my head and saw L. His eyes widen at the sight of me. I laugh nervously and smiled. I moved to the side and gestured to the inside of the café.

"Please follow me Master."

He nods and walks closer to me.

"What are you doing?"

"I'll tell you soon."

We walk to an open table near the back where no one will reprimand him and my tail and ears starts to move nervously as I feel. I cannot believe he's here. My face might as well match my hair.

*~L's POV~*

I was starting to want to walk outside. I do need a break from Matsuda and the case. I've been wanting to see if there was a great place for cake and coffee. Watari's is always good, but a change might be needed. I never liked the concept of change, but I have a feeling this might be a unique event. I walk away from the computers to tell Watari where I was going to be. He gave me a scarf to dress warmly and I wore my shoes. They never feel comfortable, but I had to wear them. Everything about the case in my mind. How is it that Kira can kill? What is he doing? This case will be difficult, but even if I die, my successors will capture him. Speaking of them, I hope that they are not causing much trouble. Knowing them, they are.

Mello will be arguing and bullying Near. Near will ignore and agitate Mello. Matt will be on the sidelines playing video games. They may have their problems, but together, they can be the perfect L. Now Artemis appears in my mind. She was beautiful by society's standards and my opinion. Wait… I can't think that way about her. But she is more intelligent than the others. My mind always seem to drift towards her.

A sign comes into view and a little logo of a top hat with stitches, and a tea cup. It was a moderate sized building and it looked good to look into. A sign was next to the door that said spirit day with little will o' the wisps and willow trees. 'This is piquing my interest more and more.' It just came to my knowledge that this place is a maid café. I wonder how their cake is.

I walk through the front door and see people at almost every table. The waitresses were costumes that were of Japanese mythological spirits. A girl as a kitsune came and greeted me in. She bows down as her fox ears and tail move. I wonder if she made them herself. It must be if it moves in exact movement. Hold on… is that Artemis-san?

"Welcome home Master. Would you like me to escort you to an open seat?" she raises her head and my theory was right. It was Artemis-san. Her hair was red and shining, like fire. Even her eyes were of a crimson color, just like my one of my previous successor, Beyond Birthday. Her eyes widen in recognition of me. She seats me to a table in the back.

One thought crosses my mind as I look at the short shrine priestess costume and the ears and tail that move like they are natural when she walks away.

'Cute.'

I see her move around the café to work and she looks as if she enjoys the work. She smiles and laughs. An unfamiliar feeling was in the bottom of my stomach when I see 2 guys look at Arte-chan. Hold the phone… Arte-chan? Why did I just call her that? Why do I feel like this when I see any man look at Arte-chan? I mean Artemis-san. I stare at her as she gives me a cup of coffee with a bowl of sugar cubes.

"I'll tell you another time, but as of now just enjoy being here." She says with a smile and goes back. Her red hair was swaying side to side and it appeared to like a flame. That just reminded me of my conversation with Fire. My train of thought was halted by a loud sound. A scream… Artemis-san's sceam.

CliffHanger! I'm so mean to make all of you wait.

Beyond: Huh, maybe I should punish you for that.*Brings out a knife*

NO PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!

*Beyond Stabs Luna. Luna sees it is a plastic knife*

"BEYOOOOND!"

Beyond: That was your punishment. I can't just kill you and not let the story continue.

Well time to do the end…

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