Coauthored with NemesisNine
A crowd gathered on the main floor of the club that was normally used for excessive loss of alcohol and crude dancing, 'American –Lana Del Rey' played softly in the background. The walls that normally illuminated bright vibrant colors were softly hued with deep blues and royal purples. The club for the first time in it's existence was open to the general public, no admission charges. Beyond stood in front of the gathering crowd, downcast eyes, patiently waiting for the flow of people to slow. He wore a soft dress shirt and jeans, a scarlet tie that matched his eyes, hung casually around his neck.
The onlookers looked up to him as he took a deep breath, "We're here to pay memory to those who lost their lives last night…" His eyes went downcast once again at the sounds of a woman crying. "Good people died there, not four blocks from here. I knew several of the victims on a personal level, good men who fell on hard times. Others, I had the pleasure of meeting… Others, I didn't." He looked up to the crowd, "I invite the immediate family to come forward and tell us of their loved ones."
A large group of people came forward, "Before I hand off the microphone… I want to pay a final respect to the departed. This happened in my backyard, I will personally make it my mission to see that the south end of LA received the attention it outcries for. Helping those who are down and out, I will be opening a homeless shelter, this facility will contain the standard of living for those who cannot make it on their own. It will contain the necessary facilities for anyone who needs help to obtain employment and help with the necessary steps to take to make an independent, honest living." Beyond nodded, "I also extend the request for me to extend a helping hand in the funeral expenses of the departed."
The crowd stared at the dark haired man, some in shock, some in awe, others in tears. Naomi watched with misty eyes, 'A ruse… I swear… It's a ruse, a man like that doesn't change…' Tears welled to the brim of her eyes as she buried her face into her hands. 'It's my fault… If I wouldn't have asked him to trail a cold case…' She looked up to see Beyond give meaningful hugs to the family members of the victims. 'No… He did this… Why would he care?!' She watched him retreat to the office in the upper floor.
Beyond pulled the door open and shut it, leaning against the inside of it, Light smirked, "Would you like an Oscar?"
Beyond smirked and narrowed his eyes playfully, "Yes, I think one should be in order, but I take pride in not being known. Sweet little club owner, just wants to help the world around him!" He sneered sarcastically.
Light watched the family members speak highly of men who died, after taking thousands of dollars as a pay out for the rival gang war. "Pathetic. These people probably had no clue what their loved ones were doing…"
Beyond leaned on the desk with his back to the windows, "I could careless if they did… It benefits me more, if they didn't." His eyes narrowed menacingly, "Is your shipment ready?"
Light grinned from behind his hand that rested on his chin covering his lips, "Have I ever disappointed you before?"
Beyond gave a smug smirk, "No. You're the only reliable associate I have." Light frowned slightly, 'Why does his distance only bother me now? I'm the one who wanted to keep this as impersonal as possible.' Light narrowed his eyes and crinkled his nose in frustration, 'That will be the last time I let that L influence my thinking.' Beyond leaned his head back into the air, letting his onyx hair fall away from his face, his bangs dropping and framing around his eyes, he watched Light with a sidelong stare from the corner of his eye, "What's the matter?"
Light shook his head and smirked, "Just frustrated with my own thoughts…"
Beyond raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Warring with yourself again? You want to talk about it?"
Light shot him an irritated glare, "I've yet to discuss my personal problems with you."
A sly grin played on Beyond's lips, "I see… I'll get you to open up to me, yet… Though, you're a fantastic, frustrated fuck." Beyond sent him a wink and opened the small cooler in their office.
Light rolled his eyes and stood up, straightening his clothing, "Enjoy your time with this…" Light casted a cruel glare to the memorial ceremony, "Debacle."
Beyond smirked as he glanced at Light, "I've been meaning to ask… Make sure to keep someone on Naomi Misora… She's the reason for all this… This whole situation is her fault."
Light smirked, "How coy of you…"
Beyond smirked devilishly and turned around with a soda in his hands, he raised his eyebrows and gave a presumptuous grin as he cracked open the can, "Run along then… Wouldn't want you to be late…"
Light smiled darkly and walked out of the office.
A man stood at a bus stop with another man dressed as an old woman sat reading a book, "Where the hell is he?"
The man in costumed drag smirked, "Relax. Kira always delivers."
The younger man shifted his weight and lit a cigarette, "Who the fuck is this Kira anyway? Is he in associated with Beyond and Light?"
The costumed man shrugged, "I assume so… I doubt they'd let him deal on their turf. No one has ever seen him, he always sends a delivery scout... Smart, really. If anyone knew his identity he'd be easy to dispose of…"
Light sighed as his usual delivery boy picked up the briefcase and started for the bus stop. He flipped open the laptop on the passenger side and watched through camera feeds that were placed around the territory. Light lifted a radio and spoke softly, "Should this go sour, end all three of them."
The young man walked up to the two at the bus station, "If I counted six crows above…"
The man dressed in costume smirked, "I would offer my condolences… Have you got it then?"
The teen nodded and gripped the handle tighter. "You have your end?" The boy darted his eyes around nervously. "Let's make this quick."
The younger man held up the briefcase, "Set yours down."
The teen smirked, "That's not how this works…"
The older man smiled, "James, do as the boy says, no one whose crossed Kira has lived to brag about it. The man has a nasty reputation to "put down" nuisances. I'd venture to say Kira is the third super power in this city… Just set the case down."
James nodded and set the case down in front of the boy and stepped back, the boy nodded and picked up the other briefcase and setting his down simultaneously. He nodded, "Gentlemen." He turned and walked away.
A black BMW X5, clearly armored, pulled up to pick the boy up. Light smirked and followed the large SUV.
Matt blinked at the screen, "Uh… You know... The saying; "the walls have ears", has a new meaning to me now."
L narrowed his eyes in thought, "Kira… Hmm. So. If I'm stringing this correctly, Beyond is the puppeteer, Kira seems to be the dealer… And, if my assessment on Light is correct, he's the enforcer… So, who is this Kira? The third super power?"
Near sighed, "Perhaps… I don't think this Kira is actually another person. An alter ego, if anything. If Beyond and Light are truly behind this… I doubt that either of them would trust another soul aside from themselves."
Mello groaned, "What about that chick?"
L glanced back, "She's a pawn. We won't make any headway with Light… I have a feeling there is a reason they are still together. However, she didn't join up with them until a year ago… She's very knowledgeable on both of them. I will secure this lead."
All the younger boys stared at L with slack jawed stares, Near sighed, "That isn't like you."
L ran his thumb across his lower lip, "She trusts me. I believe, I can get close to her, she will slip."
"Got it. Damn he's got some intense coding on his personal feeds, Light's is no rookie in the hacker's world… Damn. I could probably learn a thing or two from him." He smirked staring at the code.
L nodded, "Near. I told you of the safe I was unable to search before you called me to the hall. Now is your time. Go."
Near stood up and padded towards Light's wing of the home. Mello growled, "I'm better at cracking safes! What the hell, L?!"
L nodded and bit his thumb, "I need you to remain as innocent as possible. Get closer with Beyond. He seems to have a soft spot for you. Keep getting closer with him. I need him to trust one of us."
Matt tapped on the keys, "Who will distract Light? I get the distinct feeling he's up to something… Allowing us to stay like this? No. Something tells me, we're all building webs around each other."
L sighed, "I will. He interests me."
Mello growled, "That's suicide!"
"Risking your life, and doing something that could easily rob you of your life, are exact opposites. This isn't suicidal. This is necessary." L narrowed his eyes softly in thought, 'Where would I begin… He isn't the easiest to talk to… I get the feeling we're only alive because of Beyond… But, I cannot work that angle… That was lost to me years ago.'
Mello barked out, "Why won't you let us help you with Light and Belladonna?!"
L sighed, "Because if I die… My risk was in vain if no one is here to see the end of the case."
Near snuck into Light's room and quickly approached the safe, working the combination as quickly as possible. After twenty minutes of fumbling and cursing under his breath in several languages, the door popped open. Near reached in and searched the files, "You're kidding… All of this for nothing? Just personal effects? His citizenship papers, green card, a copy of his driver's license… Seriously?!" Near narrowed his eyes and took photos of all the papers before placing them back in the safe back in the exact order he found them, leaving the safe in perfection, as he found it. He shut the safe door and placed it back on '39' where it was left.
The others looked up when Near sighed as he walked into the room emailing the photos to Matt, "This was everything in that safe."
"He's very smart…" L murmured as he looked over the photos. "Well done, seems it was a goose chase."