Disclaimer: Otaku-Sage-of-Llamas does not claim to own Death Note and its characters. Rather that privilege belongs to Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.
Warnings: There is AUness, OCCness, clichés, mild cursing, and yaoi. Also, beware of spoilers (for the anime/manga AND the Another Note novel) and the authoress' sad attempt at writing.
Genre: Drama/Romance and a tad bit of Humor
Pairings: Raito x L
Rating: M
Get your handkerchiefs ready, this is sure going to be one hell of a short ride! And as for my dear anonymous reviewer, the answers to your question will start to form in this chapter and be solidified in the epilogue. I am glad that you paid close attention to the details. ;)
Contusa Persona
by Otaku-Sage-of-Llamas
Act 10
- Finis -
"Oh? What truth are you talking about?" the demon asked.
"The culprit is Beyond Birthday. I think you lose," Raito smirked as he finally found the strength to free himself from the weight the other man had on his back.
He rose to stand on his feet as the demon moved backwards and collided with the floor. Raito turned the tables by straddling the demon's waist in return. Auburn bore right into crimson eyes that were speckled with onyx.
However, the demon chuckled loudly, seemingly at nothing. Raito's eyes narrowed, confused at the action.
"Do you really think that? Due to our little bet, you have given me the right to arrest you, Kira. Isn't that what you wanted?" the demon's smirk grew as the onyx completely disappeared from his eyes.
"What!? You don't have proof!" he yelled in anxiety.
"Do you really think a judge would listen to words of some boy over L's?"
"L wouldn't do that!"
"No…but…"
On February 28, 2004, Kira was to be privately executed in some secret location in the United States. The world leaders along with representatives from the ICPO were to be present, while anyone from the media were prohibited for various reasons of concern.
Raito Yagami lay strapped down onto a padded table, the restraints prevented any movements even the slight turning of a head. The walls were a plain white color and on one side of the room was a one way mirror. It looked from a tiny room with medical equipment into where Raito laid.
On the opposite side was a two way mirror, Raito saw the room filled with empty folding chairs.
The IV in his arm went back to the closet-like room and Raito had no doubt about what lay ahead of him. This was no mere nightmare, it was the harsh reality.
"It will be a while before the guests arrive," commented one of the guards in the room to Raito.
"Well, I'm in no hurry," he replied in a light tone, the guard chuckled in amusement. Raito's attention moved to the door as someone opened it to walk through. It was none other than the demon. Crimson eyes locked with his own.
The tips of his fingers traced the edge of Raito's face, whom shivered at the contact.
"I came here to say goodbye," the demon spoke smoothly, the bold fingers now glossing over the younger man's lips.
"Are you satisfied?" Raito asked, his raging anger barely masked in his voice. The demon closed its eyes as if contemplating the question.
"Yes," it breathed out and opened its eyes, where the onyx was struggling with crimson for dominance.
"You're not L," Raito boldly stated.
"So you knew? Well, that doesn't matter anymore…"
"Who are you?" he demanded, seeking the truth out of a string of lies.
"You can call me Ryuzaki," a demonic grin appeared on his face as onyx was completely overcome by crimson. After leaning forwards and laying a harsh kiss on Raito's lips, the demon turned around and left the younger man, whose eyes had widened in shock, behind in his death chamber.
Raito's jaw slackened its tight composure when the words, "Happy Birthday" were morbidly whispered into his ear after the bittersweet kiss. His resigned eyes followed the back of the demon as it left the room.
When the demon disappeared from his sight, Raito let out a loud sigh and shut his eyes, to help ease into the eternal darkness that lay ahead.
In the moment that he given up the hope of rescue from his miserable fate, the persona known as Kira fled from its blood stained throne inside of Raito's mind and the one called Raito came forward as its sacrifice.
The world leaders and Interpol would not soon forget the human cries that echoed through the death chamber that day…nor the powerful rainstorm that followed.
The End
Authoress' Notes:
Sorry for a short chapter but I am halfway through the epilogue and it may be my longest chapter yet.
Also, I have a poll on my profile about what I should write next. Please vote, I appreciate the feedback!
As always, I want to thank those that take their time to read and/or review my fanfic. It is much appreciated!
Next time in the epilogue of Contusa Persona, what happened to L? Is death really the end or is there more to this story to tell?