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Her ears rang, body growing cold and numb as she stared at the T.V screen, her mouth open and tears dripping from her eyes. Lost of words and mind whirling, Trinity stepped back, almost falling over onto the floor, an insane mass of tears.
"L-Light..." she managed to squeak out of her dry throat, "Light..."
The world stopped; her muffled heart beat echoed off the walls, the only sound that overpowered L's smooth speech and the murmur on the television. Trinity's eye lids drooped, her feet taking another step backwards and her body finally collapsing in a heap on the hardwood floor. She felt sick, her stomach in countless knots and her throat dry, eyes pouring tears.
"Light...where are you?"
Multicolored lights flashed before her dazed eyes, the sound of a squeaky swing set piercing through her memory, children laughing, a soccer ball flying through the air before being caught in the net...what was this place? ...was someone...crying?
"Sweetie! Don't cry!" the bustling councilor attempted to console and the little girl wiped her eyes.
"But Joey pulled my hair and stole my markers!" she wailed, pointing her pale finger at the dusty-haired boy riding the swings. Thick tears welled up in her eyes and spilled over her plump cheeks."He stole my markers, Ms. Becky!"
"Don't cry sweetie..." Trinity's voice was barely audible and L stepped lightly down from him chair, crouching before her.
"Who's crying Trinity?" the detective asked, the topaz eyes glazed over, unfocused...lost in a different time.
"Aw, it's okay," the councilor stroked the black pigtails and the little girl took her hand. "Joey! Come here, Joey, and give - back her markers!"
"But Andrew stealed them! I didn't do it!" the little boy protested, his feet kicking high in the air as he swung back and forth.
"What's her name?" Trinity asked, her hand reaching out past his head and L studied her even closer, his black eyes narrowing with thought.
"Who, Trinity?"
"The little girl...who is crying...Joey...stole her...markers..." Trinity trailed off and L gripped either side of her face with his cold hands.
"Trinity, stay with me. Who is the little girl?"
"I..."
Her eyes became wider for a moment, as if she realized an important detail but then faded, the topaz orbs drifting off. Trinity allowed her body to sink into unconsciousness, her hair fanning out over the floor as her head lightly hit the floor. The answer to L's question never came, one last tear splattering on to the hardwood floor and she passed out.
An hour later...
"You didn't tell Trinity that it was all an act, did you, Ryuuzaki?" Light asked as he glanced over at the unconscious half blood on the couch.
"No, she blacked out before I could say anything."
"She's going to be enraged when she wakes up you know," Light said a matter of factly and ran his long fingers through his brown hair.
L shrugged, seeming un-phased and shuffled over to the couch, his panther black eyes staring down at the sleeping, pale face. She was still unconcious, showing no sign of waking up any time soon. Unknown to L or anyone else in the room, Trinity's memory was diving into itself, attempting to retrieve erased memories from so long ago.
"But she muttered something about markers..." he pondered to himself and Misa peered at him over Light's broad shoulder.
"Markers?" the blond demanded, her eyebrows cocking and arms tightly wrapping around Light's waist.
"Yes, markers. Before she fainted, Trinity was saying how someone stole a young girl's markers. I'm not sure why but...she did. It was as if she were reliving an event from her past or something of that sort. Which reminds me, do either of you know anything in regards to Trinity's past?"
Light blinked, his brown eyes revealing his taken aback feeling and shook his head.
"No, not other than she's been here a while. I don't know why she's here...I don't even know if Trinity is her real name...but we've talked a few times at school. Other than that, I don't know where she came from or who she really is," the young genius remarked and allowed his eyes to search over Trinity's sleeping form.
L's eyes glinted, lips giving a faint twitch of interest and he drew himself up straighter.
"Now, what makes you think that, Light-kun?"
"Think what?"
"That Trinity isn't even this girl's real name."
Light sighed quietly, slipping his hands in his pockets and began to explain.
"I didn't say I don't think it's her real name. I just mentioned it to concrete my point that I don't know this girl...very well at least. At any rate, I find Trinity an interesting name...it very well could be an alias."
L continued to stare at him, the black eyes seeming to become darker with every thought about the situation.
This is very strange...I feel as if I should know this girl and yet I have no idea who she is...unless...
"Well I for one think we should just stay out of her business and worry about other things," Misa said a little too dramatically and then weaved her fingers between Light's.
"Such as...?" Light asked, knowing had no intentions of mentioning the Kira Case, which she should have.
"Like us, Light! We need to concentrate on how to build our love for each other and just be happy like other lovers!"
Light's face turned every shade of red possible as L and Chief Yagami covered their eyes with their hands.
You've got to be kidding me...
Another hour later...
Rem loomed over her cousin, invisible to everyone. Not that it mattered if anyone could see her or not, since the room was empty except for herself and Trinity, who was still sleeping. Though she denied it, Trinity was harboring feelings for Light, and Rem could see that clearly. It worried her as well, since the shinigami knew any advances Light made towards Trinity or Misa was all an act-a sick hoax in order to attain what he wanted. Rem knew that at one point, Light was going to gain back his memory and if he had even a slight idea that Trinity had feelings for him, he'd manipulate her...that was a given.
On the other hand, it was possible-not likely but possible-that Trinity would not allow her feelings to get in the way of what she had to do. If she kept in mind that if she so much as slightly altered fate, then she'd die instantly. However, knowing how impulsive and rash Trinity was and could be, the likelihood of her getting in the way of Fate was much too high. Rem shuddered at the thought and tried to push it from her mind. Focusing her yellow eye back on her cousin, she placed her large hand near the half blood's head.
"Trinity, you remember your promise and don't worry so much about Light Yagami," the shinigami said softly to the sleeping girl and ran a bony finger over her forehead. "Please protect Misa and don't put yourself in danger for the sake of saving Light Yagami. He is only going to use you and Misa...please don't take anything he says in regards to feelings seriously. Protect yourself and Misa."
Concern for her cousin and blonde angel eating at her, Rem reluctantly departed, her words sinking into Trinity's mind. She drifted through the warm night, her wings causing a slight wind. Knowing she would not be able to keep as close a watch on the two teens, Rem attempted to cling to the slight hope that Trinity and Misa would be alright. Trinity was able to keep her memories, which brought slight relief to Rem, knowing that Misa was under some form of protection. Trinity was a woman of her word and Rem knew it.
"You look distressed."
"Since when do you care about others?" Rem sighed as Ryuk flew up behind her.
"I don't...I'm just bored and nosey," Ryuk shrugged and Rem didn't spare a glance at him. "What's going on?"
Rem was quiet a moment but decided to answer since Ryuuk wasn't going to stop pestering her until he got the answers.
"I'm just concerned about Misa and Trinity. I don't like how they are both devoted to Light Yagami...I do not like him at all," the shinigami almost growled and Ryuk followed her to perch on top of a sky scraper.
"You know, if you want my opinion, I'm just going to say not to worry too much."
"Of course you would say something like that," Rem snapped, angered but Ryuk only shrugged, unphased by her outbreak.
"I'm just sayin'. Trinity's one smart girl and she loves that Misa girl as much as you do-even though she isn't as open about it. She'll guard Misa with her life."
"But Trinity also has feelings for Light Yagami and that's what is worrying me," Rem exasperated and Ryuk stared at her with his red glare.
"So, you think Trinity will eventually come to a point where she will guard and save Light over Misa?"
"No...I'm not saying that at all!"
"Good." Ryuk rested his elbow on his knee, looking out over the darkening city being bathed in silver moonlight. "If I know Trinity, then I can say she is not a tratior. She'll keep her promise to you about Misa. In regards to Light, well, I can't say much there."
"She's falling in love with him."
"Well anyone can see that. Hell...ya'd have to be blind and dumb to not realize it. Trinity's got a thing for Light, whether or not it's love I don't know or really care...although things would be more interesting if Trinity did fall for Light."
"Interesting?" Rem snapped her head over towards Ryuk, who was biting into an apple.
"Ever see a girl fight?"
"..."
"Taking that as a no."
"You're one twisted being, Ryuk."
"Naw," Ryuk swallowed the core and leaned back on his large hands, "just bored."
Rem sighed before taking off again, Ryuk not following her this time. The city continued to darken, more lights fizzeling out and the moon seemed to glow brighter.
"Yeah...it's only going to get more interesting," the shinigami whispered to himself, his red eyes piercing through the night, "only more interesting."
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"SO THAT WHOLE EXECUTION WAS JUST AN ACT? YOU BASTARD!" Trinity shouted as L poked a slice of strawberry shortcake.
"Yes and had you not fainted then you would have seen that I had no intentions of bringing harm to Light or Misa," the detective said smoothly, ignoring the insult and Light folded his hands behind his head, his eyes on the raging Trinity.
"HAD I NOT FAINTED? HAD I NOT FAINTED? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR GOD GIVEN MIND?"
"Actually-"
"YOU'RE SO GOING TO HELL!"
"Now that one hurt my feelings."
"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WOULD ACTUALLY PULL A STUNT LIKE THIS! YOU INCONSIDERATE, SADISTIC, TWISTED BASTARD!"
"Stop talking about Light that way. It's extremely rude," L said and shoveled a forkful of cake into his mouth, almost amused at how Trinity was reacting to the news. He knew she had a temper but...he didn't think she'd be this upset...even though in a way it was very amusing.
"She's still going at him, huh?" Aizawa remarked as he stepped up beside Matsuda, who watched Trinity's face go scarlet.
"Yeah, she woke up finally about half an hour ago and has been like this ever since," he said and Aizawa rubbed his temples.
"If she keeps it up, I'll have to duck tape her mouth shut."
Matsuda gave a light, uneasy laugh and the sounds of Trinity shrieking again sounded. L was looking rather irritated and Light, tired as he closed his eyes when Trinity started flailing her arms about.
"Matsuda! Take Trinity out on a date!" L commanded and Matsuda's jaw dropped, Trinity instantly freezing.
"Wha-what?" he stammered and Trinity stared at L, who stood up.
"Light and I are going to speak with Miss Amane and I want you to take Trinity out."
"Uh, no way! If you two are going to speak with Misa then I'm coming as well!" the half blood protested and L shoved her down into a desk chair.
"No, you're not."
With that, he half dragged a stumbling Light up the stairwell towards Misa's room, Trinity shooting them both a look of daggers.
"Jerks," she hissed.
"It's quiet...I can think," L exhaled and Light shrugged.
"I told you she'd be enraged when she found out, Ryuuzaki," he toyed and L twisted his finger in his ear.
"Yes, but I didn't think she'd attempt to split my eardrum with her screeching. Good God...San Fransico could hear her."
Light gave a soft laugh and shrugged, the two men stepping onto the landing. They turned down the hallway, the chain of the hand cuffs clicking between them as they reached Misa's door.
"Coming!" Misa sang and seconds later the door swung open. "Light-kun!"
Misa threw her arms around Light and he looked up at the ceiling but returned the embrace.
"I'm so happy to see you! Even the hours drag by without you here," the model gushed and nestled her head against his chest.
L cleared his throat and Light stepped away from Misa, who kept her hands on his shoulders.
"We have something to discuss with you, Amane-san," the detective told her smoothly.
"Oh, okay."
Misa bounced back into her room, L and Light following her. The two men seated themselves on the couch and Misa plopped down in the arm chair, resting her head against her hand.
"So what's going on?" she inquired and L pushed his lip aside with his thumb.
"Would you be interested in helping with the Kira Case, Amane-san?" he asked her and Light jumped to his feet.
"WHAT? Ryuuzaki, you can't be serious!"
"I'd love to!" Misa clapped her hands and an expression of sheer joy came over her girly face.
"No! Absolutely not!" Light denied and his two companions stared up at him.
"B-but why not Light? We'd be able to stay together and I could be very useful to you," Misa attempted but her love shook his head.
"It's way too dangerous for her to be on the task force. The answer's no."
"But given Misa's extreme devotion to you, she'd do anything to help out. Even so, it is true that Misa worships Kira...is it not?" L tilted his head and Misa hesitated.
"Err-yeah I am very grateful to Kira for what he did to the man that killed my parents," she said carefully and L nodded.
"Now, what if Light here was Kira?"
Instantly, Misa's face lit up and she folded her hands together, eyes glimmering.
"That'd be wonderful. I'd love Light even more if that were true-even though it's highly impossible to love Light more than I already do. But if he were Kira-"
"Wouldn't you be frightened?"
"Oh no! I'd actually find ways to be helpful," Misa waved her hand and beamed, Light sweat dropping and L's eyes sparking with interest and conclusions.
"I see...now what about Trinity?" he asked slowly and Light growled lowly.
"Ryuuzaki, what good is this all doing? Trinity hates me and is completely indifferent to Kira," he said, his eyes closing and arms crossing.
"Now see Light, that's where you're wrong," L remarked, gazing up at the ceiling.
Both the model and genius froze, Misa's eyes burning possessive hatred and Light looked incredibly shocked.
"What are you talking about Ryuzaki?"
"Oh," the detective pondered, "nevermind. I'll let you figure out on your own."
Waves of despair hung over Light's head as Misa jumped over to him, keeping her arms locked around him.
"Well, Light's mine, so, she should back off."
"Amane-san, I just said that Trinity doesn't hate Light. I never said she was infatuaded with him."
The two began arguing back and forth as Light remained in his awkward position, not knowing what to say.
If things keep up like this...I might just carry on my own investigation at home...
"Light...I beg you...please make Misa stop talking."
"HEY! YOU STARTED IT!"
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