I'm not much of a talker, if you haven't already noticed. Soooo… please enjoy.
Obviously we couldn't tell L about our trip to visit Beyond Birthday. Instead, Rai made up some story about going to see a childhood friend. Out of all the excuses in the world, she picks that. No, we weren't going to visit relatives, or go to a cosplay convention. We are going to visit a childhood friend.
"Hmm, how nice. What is her name?" L crouched in the chair, sipping his tea.
"Actually it's a he," I blurted out. I'm an idiot! Why did I just say that? Maybe I just blurted that out for no reason. Or maybe I wanted L jealous. Did I?
Rai could tell what I was thinking. "Yeah, the three of us use to be best friends. The Three Musketeers they called us!"
I shot her a look that said Don't over do it! With a nod, she wrapped up this false story.
"But then he moved to America. We were lonely for many days…" Kicking her in the leg, she winced. "That's when we found Yuri. We just transferred into a new middle school. She was the first to welcome us. I always liked that about her."
That last part was true. The moment Rai and I walked into the doors of our new middle school, Yuri greeted us. We were best friends ever since.
Holding back tears, I tried to stay on topic. "Our friend's name is Matt."
L was gripping his teacup hard. I almost laughed at his jealousy. He was so cute.
"Come on! Let's go pack your bags." Shoving me, we went back to my room. Shutting and locking the door, Rai sighed with relief. "You think he believes us?"
In a sudden burst, I started laughing. Then Rai joined me.
Wiping the tears on the brim of my eyelashes, I took a deep breath. "I think we're good. I feel kinda bad though. Making him feel jealous about someone who doesn't exist."
Rai snorted. "He'll get over it while we're gone." Rustling through my closet, she pulled out a large suitcase and a mini one to go with it.
We spent a couple hours packing my things. Each of us only needed three outfits. An armful of toiletries came next. Last thing I had was my laptop which was stored in my portable computer case that I could sling over my shoulder.
Now it was time for our goodbyes.
We carried my things into the hotel lobby where Watari soon loaded them into a taxi that would take us to the airport. Matsuda hugged me goodbye, which he does often. At first Aizawa held out his hand for me to shake, but I pushed it aside as I went for a hug. Mr. Yagami, nor his son, had any idea this was happening, and I honestly didn't care.
After I hugged Watari, I turned to L. He stood, slouched. "I will escort you to your taxi." I was about to point out that the taxi was right outside when I realized he just wanted to give a private goodbye.
Rai was in the lobby talking with everyone before we left. We'd already been to her house and collected her suitcases.
Outside, L pulled me into a hug. "Stay safe," he whispered.
"I will," I whispered back. Pulling away, I gave a small smile. "We'll be back in three days."
With a shrug he said, "I know… but I will still miss you."
I had known L and the Task Force for about 4 months now. Gotta admit, they've grown on me. They never minded being around me, nor I did them. All of them were like a second family to me. We shared some good times too. Moments of humor, sadness, overjoy, and depression. But with L… there's always been more. I've always been with L, seen him every day. Him and I shared our thoughts, our feelings, our theories, and most importantly, cake. He was special.
"I'll miss you too. Even if it's three days."
Pulling me me close, L's lips gently touched mine. Relaxing, we stood there kissing for awhile. Oookay, maybe this is too much emotion for one night. I really like this, but if I keep this up, people will think I'm vulnerable. That's my weakness. Vulnerability, being unprotected.
Suddenly the taxi honked. Jolted, we flew back a step. Closing my eyes, I shook my head and laughed.
Rai came running out of the building. "We better get going." Waving goodbye to L, she got into the cab. Smiling, I also waved at L as I climbed into the cab. From the window as we pulled away, I saw him waving back.
Setting our suitcases up against the hotel wall, a wave of relief swept over me. Finally, after a 12 and a half hour flight, we were here in California. It had been stressful enough when our luggage had to be rechecked, due to my gun. Then, to top that off, during the whole flight, two twins behind us kept kicking our seats. When I tried to tell the boys' mother, she was sleeping. With earmuffs. And a sleeping mask.
It was currently 9 in the morning and we were exhausted. I was curled up on one of the beds. Rai was stretched out on the other. We sleep until three that evening.
As our alarm went off, Rai screamed and shot up, sitting in the middle of the bed. My eyes flew open. Startled, I flipped over and fell off the bed.
Dragging ourselves out of bed, we grabbed snacks from the hotel lobby and brought it up to our room to eat. While sitting side by side on my bed, munching our snacks, I pulled out my laptop.
As soon as I clicked it on, an alert popped up.
"Hmm," Rai said, glancing at my screen while she ate her banana. "It says that someone wants to video chat with you. Someone named 'Ryu25'." With a half smile, she continued her banana. We both knew who it was from.
After clicking the accept button, L's face appeared. As well as Matsuda, Aizawa, and even Mr. Yagami. Oh great, he's back.
Waving, Matsuda said excitedly, "Hi Kisha! Hi Rai!"
We waved back. "Hey you guys. What's going on?"
"We just wanted to check up on you." Aizawa huffed. He acted like he didn't care, but I could tell he did.
"Yes, and I wanted to tell you… I'm sorry. For everything that's happened in the past." Mr. Yagami looked at me with such tender eyes. Maybe he did feel sorry, or he was scared for my safety. I almost let a tear roll down my cheek. Now I felt guilty about what I thought earlier about.
Producing a small cough, L cleared his throat. "I would like to speak to the girls in private please." Getting the hint, they left the room quietly. It was just L, Rai, and I.
Gulping down the last piece of her banana, Rai smirked. "Aww, did you miss us?"
A small blush appeared on his cheeks, but it fled quickly. "I would like to discuss some new information involving the Kira case."
Catching our attention quickly, I turned up the volume.
"I've asked Light to join us with the investigation."
A huge silence filled the room. My eyes closed, and I shook with fury just thinking of the fact. How could L ask him to help us? I thought Light was a suspect? Opening my eyes, I looked down at the keyboard instead of looking at L. L must have his reasons. You have no say in this, so just drop it. Finally my eyes made their way up to L's adorable face. "Light has great detuctive skills and is very intelligent. He will be of much use in this case."
Opening his mouth to speak, I held my hand up. "That's all I'm gonna say."
He turned his head to Rai. She shrugged. "I'll be honest; I don't like Light. But he could be a bit of help."
Realizing he wouldn't get anymore out of us, he dropped the subject. "Have you met your friend yet?"
Sharing quick worried glances with Rai, I shook my head. "No, but we should probably get going."
Nodding with understanding, L gave a small smile at me before clicking off. I sat there staring at the blank screen for a moment.
Nudging me, Rai giggled. "Well, it seems he is very fond of you Kisha."
"You have no idea," I replied. "I mean, uh, it's not like that, I…" When I turned to her, she was struggling to hold in her laughter. Shoving off the bed, I grunted. "Let's go."
The prison was vast and eerie. We didn't actually get there until later that night. The darkness added to the disturbing scenery.
After a long check from the security officers, and an even longer debate about my personal gun, we arrived in the visitors area. Shoving me forward, Rai took a step back. I gave a look that said You big baby.
Peering around the corner, I blinked in confusion. Turning to Rai I whispered. "Uh, why do I see L sitting around a table in there?"
Her eyes popped open, causing her to peer around the door with me. Both of us noticed the black spikey haired guy sitting in an orange jumpsuit. He was sitting in the same position as L does. The only thing that was different was his eyes. They were blood red.
I already knew that wasn't the real L. I just wanted Rai to go into the room first.
"Get in there! Go talk to him!" Being shoved roughly, I flew into the room and stumbled onto the floor.
My head shot up as heard a laugh. The black haired guy was smirking at me from the table. Anyone who knew L, there wasn't many people, could see right through this guy. He showed way more emotion than L did.
From the floor, I observed him. Then I thought about the info of the LABB Murder Cases. I also recalled Beyond Birthday's mugshots I'd looked over. Beyond Birthday was L's copycat. He wanted to surpass L. Of course, he failed.
Walking over to the table, I slowly sat down across from Beyond Birthday. His eyes scanned me up and down, left to right. Laying his elbows on the table, he leaned forward, still staring me in the eyes.
"Who are you and why are you here?" It's like he was interrogating me.
Straightening my back, I tried to act professional. "I know you have some information about L. I am here to know more about him."
A flash of mischief crossed his eyes. "As much as I want to tell you, there's something I want in return."
Narrowing my eyes, I grunted. I knew this wouldn't be easy. "What's that?"
"Jam."
Twenty minutes later, Rai returned with a large jar of strawberry jam. Handing it to Beyond, she rolled her eyes. "Are you seriously gonna eat the whole thing?"
Opening the lid, he stuck his fingers in the jar as a reply. Sticking his jam filled fingers in his mouth, Beyond murmured a satisfying "mhm" and smiled.
After about three minutes, he finished off the whole jar of jam. Smirking, I leaned forward as he licked the remaining jam off his fingers.
"I think you owe me something."
Rolling his eyes he laughed. "Oh, alright. I'll tell you two things about L."
Mouth gaping, I protested. "Only two things?"
Narrowing his eyes, Beyond folded his arms. I wasn't going to get more than two things out of him. Sighing with defeat, I nodded.
Beyond cleared his throat. "I cannot reveal to you if I've actually seen L. That is way too personal. But I can tell you that he is a very good judge of character. He has the eyes of seeing right from wrong without even knowing someone. With that said, he doesn't trust many people. Highly secretive, he feels alone. I'd say, if he trusts you, you must be very important to him."
His cold eyes stared at me from across the table. "Do you think he trusts you?"
I didn't even have to think about that. "Yes, I do."
"Are you sure? Or is he just using you for information on something?" Beyond seemed to be forcibly contradicting me.
"I-I would hope not." Clenching my fists, I shook my head. "No. L wouldn't do that. He's not like that.."
"I knew that. I just wanted to see what you'd say." He smirked. "You are very skilled. How do you know L?"
"Beyond, I can't tell you that."
"Why not?" Beyond whined.
"Because you're a serial killer."
"Oh, I see how it is." Now he was pouting.
"Beyond?"
"Yes Kisha Minami?"
"What's th- wait? How do you know my name?"
"Hmm? Oh, just a guess."
I felt uneasy. "Uh, okay… As I was asking before, what's the second thing about L?"
"Oh, that. Well-"
Suddenly a security guard walked in. "Visiting hours are over." I turned around.
"Hold on." I turned back to Beyond. "Tell me."
He leaned in close. "L has successors. I was a previous one, but obviously I'm not anymore. There are three new ones now."
"Where are they?" I know I shouldn't be prying, but I needed to learn more about L. Who he is. Where he came from. His past. I know I'm going out on a risky limb here, but if our relationship can grow, I need to know who I'm falling for.
"Winchester, England. Wammy's House. That's where we grew up. Everyone at Wammy's House are orphans." Beyond stood up. "Thank you for the jam. Oh, and tell Rai Tanaka that I am very fond of her hair. It's the same color as my eyes." With that, Beyond Birthday blew me a kiss and walked out of the room with a security guard.
Sitting there, I tried comprehending what I just did. I'd met Beyond Birthday. The Beyond Birthday! Part of me was excited because he was a legend and I'd met him. Another part was slapping it's other half screaming It's not exciting! He's a serial killer!
Finally Rai entered the room. Sliding beside me, she huffed. "Did you learn anything?"
"Yeah, actually. I learned a lot about L. And I learned where he grew up."
Her eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Really? Where?"
"England."
"Good."
"Why?" I sighed. Sometimes she could be so confusing.
"Well, while you were chatting with a serial killer, I was buying us more tickets. They're one way tickets to anywhere."
Hugging Rai, I laughed. "How did you know?"
She just shrugged. "I had a feeling." Pulling away from my hug, she stood up and walked toward the door. "If we're going to England and get back to Tokyo in time, we better get packing."
On our way out, I remembered something. "Did you know that Beyond knows our names?"
Biting her lip, she looked at me with unease. "How?"
Shaking my head I replied. "I have no idea." Suddenly, I smiled. Chuckling, I nudged Rai. "Also, Beyond says that he likes your hair."
Lalalalala. I really like Beyond! Glad that I could write him in before he… died. O_O Okay, top four favorite Death Note characters. Go:
1. L Lawliet
2. Beyond Birthday
3. Near
4. Matt
-_- Okay, I'm done. Read again!