Crimson Justice
by Mushi and Dlvvanzor
Disclaimer: We don't own Death Note.
Chapter IX
L's POV
Welcome
He looks at me. All I can do is glare. Am I sure he doesn't have a Death Note? It doesn't appear so. Light doesn't appear to look very threatening at the time being... I hate to think that he may have had a hard time in Hell, but to me, he deserved it.
"Just like last time," I mutter.
"No," Light whispers. By his body language, he seems to be a tad uncomfortable. "This time, I won't hurt anyone. I just need to find it and get it away from him. I've been in Hell, Ryuuzaki. This is the only way for me to redeem myself."
Redeem himself? If he really wants to redeem himself by catching Kira, there would be no problem if he joins us and, really, it could make catching this Kira a lot easier... if he didn't know he was Kira. Although, the fact that he knows he was Kira means he probably only wants the Notebook from the new Kira.
I chuckle, recalling so many things.
I suppose it wouldn't be too bad to let Light join. It may actually be... entertaining to relive some memories spent in the Kira investigation, thirteen years ago. I almost forgot it was that long.
But, of course, I can't fully put my trust in Light at this moment. He lied through his teeth just moments ago. I would like to believe him, but the circumstance makes it hard to even think straight. He seems honest, but I can't really believe it.
If I were Matsuda, I would automatically say 'Yes! You can definitely join this investigation!' without a moment's hesitation. Now, Matsuda resents Light for all he has done. Light didn't seem to care, after all he was Kira.
No matter. Light isn't Kira now as far as I know. I make myself comfortable and blink.
I place a thumb on my lips and turn around. "Light," I smirk. "As long as you don't kill me or them, I believe it's safe to say... welcome."
I walk away with my hands in my pocket. I look at Matsuda and he appears to be sick to his stomach.
"You're just going to have to deal with it at the time being, Mr. Matsuda," I say casually. Matsuda stays silent. Mogi and Aizawa straighten up and blink in sudden confusion.
I look back at Light. "Aren't you coming Light?"
"Uh, yeah," he responds.
"Good," I say, and walk towards the building.
(Beta Reader for this chapter: Dlvvanzor)
(Author of this chapter: Mushi-Mushi-Mushu)
