Life Note

by CosmoK13

Summary: Five years after the death of Kira, we follow a college student, Lamore Nosaka, who picks up a white notebook with the words 'Life Note' written on it. What could this mean?

11. Chapter 10

Summary: After their names are written down, L and Light appear before the two girls as phantoms. The reincarnation backfired, but why?!

Chapter 11 Episode 10: Revival

...Seventy seconds…

The clock read 9:16 PM, and it was this time that the room began to shake. Lamore and Laura could feel the ground beneath the bed wobble a bit as they looked around, confused as to what was going on. The shaking was not strong, it seemed to vibrate only the ground for a moment. When it stopped, Lamore and Laura looked at each other. "D-did you feel that?" Lamore asked.

"An earthquake?" Laura wondered out loud. Before the girls could ask what this was about again, the shaking started up once again, this time, at full blast. Lamore screamed as the whole room shook and Laura's eyes widened at this sudden phenomenon. Books from Lamore's shelf fell to the ground, pictures from her wall wobbled then met the ground as well. Lamore fell off of her bed at one of the sudden outburst and Laura soon followed. This earthquake was very rough, it must have been between 4.0 to 5.9 on the Richter magnitude scale. It shouldn't have caused too much damage, only minor in the homes, but the weathermen had never said anything about an earthquake here in Japan tonight. Did the girls miss the news? Or did this have something to do with the Life Note? The lights in Lamore's room began to flicker on and off again and again as the shaking quickened. Eventually, the lights black out and the shaking was at it's maximum. Lamore held onto Laura as the shaking continued, afraid that if she let go, Laura would be shattered by the quake.

Just as quickly as it happened...it suddenly stopped. The room was back to it's level but the lights were still off. Lamore looked up from her huddle with Laura and looked around. "Are you alright?" Lamore asked.

"Fine. You?"

"Somehow…" Lamore sighed. She got up on her feet, a bit wobbly at first from the sudden shaking, but managed to control herself. She made her way to the light switch in the hopes that the lights still operated that way. She felt the wall since she could barely see in the darkness.

"Well, that certainly was unpleasant."

"You can say that again." Lamore laughed.

"Say what again?" Laura asked.

"You know, what you just said." Lamore told her.

"I didn't say anything." Laura raised a brow. Lamore blinked. She felt the light switch on the wall and made to flip it.

"Eh...but then…" She flipped the light switch on, and the ceiling lights turned back on. At least the earthquake did not damage them. "Who said…" Lamore turned around and her eyes immediately fixated at the center of the room. Laura also saw what Lamore was seeing and was just as shocked. The two were staring right at two men, who each looked kind of similar to one of the girls in appearance wise. One of them had light brown hair and eyes, and peach skin. Standing at average height. He wore a black long sleeved shirt with the sleeves going all the way to his palms. Black dress pants and a black belt with a silver buckle and loops. Black dress shoes as well, he also wore some white bandages around his right upper arm, left lower leg and around his neck. His neck also had a gray long scarf and a thin chain with a cross which rested on his chest. The one next to him had black messy hair and black pools, as well as dark circles under his eyes. Wearing a baggy white shirt and baggy jeans to go with it. He wore no shoes, and he looked the complete opposite of the guy next to him. But the one thing they did have in common, the shocked and confused expressions they shared. Lamore was speechless as she saw the two in her room, strangers that she never met, yet somehow they looked oddly familiar.

The two men looked around the room, awed at their surroundings. Eventually, their eyes met one another, and it was this that they finally talked.

"You!" both exclaimed at the same time. But before they could actually do anything, Lamore screamed. Laura and the two men looked at her as she began to panic by their appearance. Before anyone could calm her down, Lamore began to grab her stuffed animals that were on the floor and held them up and readied them to be thrown.

"Who are you?! How did you get into my house?! Why are you even here!?" Lamore demanded answers as she became more hysterical after every question. The two males backed up a bit as they became scared of the sudden screaming woman with the stuffed bears. Before anyone of them could actually explain or say anything, Laura came near Lamore's side to calm her down.

"Lamore, you must be calm." Laura instructed her as she grabbed hold of her wrists and lowered her arms down, so the weapons she would use were no longer ready to be fired. Lamore looked at the other woman with wide eyes.

"Laura, these two men somehow got into the house after the blackout and earthquake! We don't know them, and you're telling me to calm down? Give me one good reason why we shouldn't call the police to inform them of a breakin!"

"Because, these men before us are the ones in which we had tried to reincarnate." Laura explained. Lamore blinked, her arms loosened and the animals fell to the ground again. Lamore whirled her head around at the two men standing before them again. As she looked at them closely, their faces were very familiar. The black messy hair, dark soulless eyes, the baggy clothing. And the one with the brown hair and eyes, handsome, whom many think Lamore reminded them of...These men were L and Kira, L Lawliet and Light Yagami.

"Y-you… you two are…" Lamore stuttered as she pointed at them. "Are you two… L and Kira?" both men blinked, shocked that this woman knew who they were. But nonetheless, they answered.

"Uh… yes…" Light answered.

"And who might you be?" L asked as he eyed Lamore. The two girls looked at each other for a moment, then they huddled together and discussed this quietly.

"Please tell me that I'm hallucinating and am the only one seeing those two." Lamore whispered to Laura.

"This is no hallucination, it seems somehow both L and Kira have presented themselves to us in person."

"But that shouldn't be! They shouldn't even be here right now! We set a date for them, shouldn't they have at least appeared on said date?"

"You are the one with the Notebook, remember?" Laura reminded the burnette.

"But I've never reincarnated anyone before. This may have been my first time, but it didn't say anywhere in the Life Note that a reincarnated human will appear before you."

"Perhaps we did something wrong? Missed a step?"

"I don't think so," Lamore thought. "I did what Hana told me, write their name down, cause of death and picture their face like usual but write reincarnated on insert date." As the two girls were talking, both L and Light slowly walked up to them and eavesdropped on their conversation. "I should have tested this reincarnation process to make sure it worked before this."

"I'm sure not even the Seimeigami would have known this would have happened." Laura assured.

"Seimeigami?" L and Light asked at the same time. Both girls turned to see the two staring at them, only a foot away from them. Lamore squeaked and both girls backed away. The men jumped back as well.

"Don't do that!" Lamore huffed. "I swear it's like you're trying to kill me!"

"You did bring back a murderer, what would you expect?" Laura asked.

"Hey!" Light snapped.

"To be fair, she is right." L defended. Light looked at L, anger boiling up in him. If he wasn't so concerned about what was going on, he would have killed L...again. L however ignored the look in his enemy's eyes and turned back to the female brunette. "Now then, I believe you owe us an explanation. You said that you and this other woman had planned on reincarnating us, correct?" Lamore nodded slowly, still not too sure how to handle this situation. "So I can assume that we are here because of what you did?" Lamore blinked and looked at the ground. She shrugged then looked back at the raven haired man. "Can you tell us exactly what you did?"

"W-well… Laura and I had heard about you and Light Yagami and so… on behalf of Laura, I wanted to reincarnate you and on behalf of me, reincarnate Light." Lamore began to explain. "So we wrote down your names and causes of death as well as when you two were to be reincarnated in my Notebook." At that statement, Light and L's eyes went wide as they looked at Lamore. Their bodies shaking.

"Notebook?" they both said in unision.

"Yeah, the Life Note." Lamore added. L and Light blinked, confused more than shocked.

"Life Note?" they both said again.

"It's a notebook where if you write down a person's name and cause of death while picturing their face, they will be brought back to life." Laura answered. Lamore went over to her bed where she saw the Life Note still there, unharmed by the sudden events. She took it and went back to L and Light. She held it out for everyone to see.

"Here, this is the Life Note." The two looked at the white Notebook, their eyes full of hunger to know it's secrets.

"It… looks like the Death Note…" L mumbled.

"Expect for the color and the words." Light added. Lamore opened the Notebook to the page in which she and Laura had just used. She showed this page to the two, and they saw on the page their names, cause of death and their time to be reincarnated there, in black ink. When they saw their own names, they really were surprised. Based on that alone, that proved that this Notebook had been their cause of being here.

"I went to the Police Station and inside Wammy House to learn more about the two of you. Mainly your names, faces and causes of death. That way, Laura and I were able to reincarnate the two of you. Or at least, that was the plan. You guys should have been reincarnated on these said dates, but somehow the two of you are here in my room."

"And why is that?" L asked.

"That… I'm not sure…" Lamore admitted. Light walked up to the Notebook and saw the names written on it. His name and L's real name. All that time he wanted to know L's real name so he could kill him when he was Kira and create his perfect world. And now, here it was, on this piece of paper that was written by this young woman. Light made an attempt to reach out to the Notebook and touch it, feel the differences between this Notebook of life and the Notebook of death. L, Laura and Lamore watched oddly by as Light reached out to the Life Note. But as his hand came into contact, it only phased through the pages. Lamore gasped and dropped the Notebook as Light pulled his hand away. His eyes widened at the sudden scene, even the other three in the room were curious about what had happened. Light bent down to pick up the Notebook, only to have his hand phase through it and the floor. He swung his hand into the carpet and paper a few times until he realized...he couldn't feel the papers nor the carpet. He pulled back his hand, he couldn't even say anything.

Lamore walked right up to Light, their eyes meeting for the first time. She reached out her hand to touch his cheek, but like his hand with the Notebook, it phased through his head. She pulled back, equally as shocked as Light was when he tried to pick up the Life Note. Laura blinked at the scene and realized something. She went up to L and proceeded to do the same thing Lamore did with Light. Reaching out to touch L's cheek, only to get the same results.

"Am I safe to assume that this too was not intended to happen?" L asked as he looked at his hand.

"I don't understand…" Laura mumbled.

"I'm sorry… I didn't think it would be like this." Lamore apologized. "I don't understand what's going on anymore."

"This is quite a predicament." Everyone turned when they heard a voice from the room. They looked up to see Hana, as she had her arms crossed and her eyes half closed. The Seimeigami sighed deeply as she saw all of this.

"Hana!" Lamore gasped. She had forgotten about the Seimeigami in the room for a moment as all of this was going on. Light and L looked at the being and to their surprise, saw that not only was the thing non-human...but it was beautiful as well.

"What is that thing?" Light asked as he looked at Hana. The Seimeigami smiled and bowed.

"I am Hana, A Seimeigami and currently haunting Lamore Nosaka."

"Seimeigami?" L and Light once again spoke the same thing at the same time.

"Hana is a God of Life, it is her job and her kinds job to make sure that humans who should live longer be given a second chance. These beings are the ones that use these Life Notes to do their job. The Life Note that I have now used to be Hana's, but it was dropped in the human world and when I picked it up, it became mine." Lamore explained. L and Light blinked and were dumbfounded by all of this. "With this Notebook, I began resurrecting people who have died around me." Lamore went on. "And with this Notebook, I've become known to the world as Tenshi, or Angel."

"When I had heard about Tenshi, I decided to investigate this matter to see where it would lead me." Laura took over the conversation. "My search led me to Lamore, she did not hesitate to tell me everything when I asked her politely." Both L and Light had no idea what to make of any of this. These young girls, one with the power of life or death in her hands and the other who was trying to track down the person with said power...all of this sounded very familiar to them. It scared them knowing where this was going. Lamore turned back to her Seimeigami and had eyes full of concern and curiosity.

"Hana, isn't there something in the Life Note that may explain why this is happening?" Lamore asked.

"I don't think so," Hana shook her head as she spoke in her calm and gentle manner. "Seimeigami's don't usual reincarnate people often. If a human is dead, we bring them back after their death. Still, I know the process of reincarnation like any of my kind. But I'm not sure why this is happening."

"So, does this mean we could be ghost on earth forever?" Light gasped.

"I didn't say that." Hana assured. The Seimeigami closed her eyes and thought for a moment. She knew reincarnating humans wasn't something her kind did, but she still knew how to do it. She repeated all the steps in her head again and again trying to see if she missed anything these girls could have done. There was one thing that came to mind, and it may have affected this all in a great deal. Hana opened her eyes again and looked at the two men. "Light Yagami and L Lawliet… do you both remember how you died?" all four of them blinked at the sudden question. Could that have been it?

"What does that have to do with anything?" Light asked.

"Just answer the question, please." Hana ignored Light's question so she could have hers answered. Light and L thought for a moment, trying to remember their lives up to the point they died. L was the one to answer first.

"From what I remember… all the data we collected was deleted and that was when I realized the Shinigami must have been killing us off with it's own Death Note. Before I could tell everyone else that, I could feel my heart beat abnormally for a few moments, and then it stopped completely."

"I also know that before I died, my heart began to stop, and it wasn't from the bullets. That was when I remembered a Shinigami." Light answered.

"A Shinigami… heart attack… Death Note…" Hana repeated the key words.

"From your perspectives, it seems that both of you were killed by a Death Note." Lamore speculated. Both of them nodded and Laura and Lamore looked at one another. Then they looked back at the other three. "So, the reason you guys are before us as ghosts… might have something to do with the Death Note."

"Perhaps the powers of the Death Note are compelling you from being reincarnated with the Life Note. It could be possible that having both names written on both notes might upset some balance shift." Laura theorized.

"That sounds like the only explanation at this point." L agreed.

"So, maybe you will be stuck like this?" Lamore thought outloud.

"There must be something you can do. Aren't there any rules about this?" Light asked.

"Life Notes and Death Notes tend to stay away from each other." Hana told them.

"Hana, there must be some Seimeigami you know who can tell us what to do. We can't just leave these guys like this forever." Lamore protested.

"I agree, the whole purpose of this was to reincarnate them, not let them be part of the supernatural." Laura added. Hana sighed as she thought for a moment about what she could do. She knew no Seimeigami's who could help her. Either because they did not like her or they may not know about this themselves. The only one who would know about this sort of thing would be the one who wrote the rules. Hana's eyes fluttered as she thought of someone in mind. Her stomach sank when she thought of it, but, she may be their only hope.

"There is one Seimeigami who may know something about this." Everyone lend in, waiting to hear her out. Hana sighed as she spoke again. "The Queen of Seimeigami's."

"Queen of Seimeigami's?" everyone practically said the phrase altogether. Hana nodded.

"She is the one who rules over our realm. If there is anyone who might know anything about this, it would be her. Talking to her may be difficult, and she may not really find me appealing right now."

"Do you think you could try and reach out to her?" Laura asked.

"Hopefully, I'll have to go back to the Seimeigami Realm to talk with her." Hana sighed in worried. Only Lamore knew why Hana was so reluctant to go back to the realm where she lived in. Hana was a laughingstock to the other Seimeigami's right now, especially for being so clumsy. And the Queen herself had threatened her that if she were to do anything bad again, she would punish her by taking away her Life Note for years. And now, Hana must return to the realm to face the Queen who will no doubt be angry with her for even trying to talk to her again. Lamore walked up to the Seimeigami and placed her hands gently on one of Hana's in a reassuring sister like way.

"I know it might be scary going back to your Realm, especially after what happened with the Life Note. But you would be doing us a really great deal if we know what caused this and hopefully can figure out a way to fix it." Lamore assured with her smile. "And if worse case, if the Queen gives you a hard time, you tell her that I will talk to her myself and take full responsibility for anything she may throw your way."

"L-Lamore! Are you sure?" Hana blinked.

"Of course, I wouldn't say it if I didn't want to. Besides, this is technically my fault, I'm to blame as much as you, even more." Hana was deeply touched by how much Lamore was determined to defend her from her own Queen. Hana felt like she shouldn't deserve such a kind hearted human who would defend even a supernatural being from trouble as her host. She felt bad that she was supposed to haunt this girl and even felt worse knowing that Lamore went though all of this trouble because of the Life Note. Perhaps Hana should have just told Lamore to hand over the Notebook, but it was hers and whatever she did with it was her choice. And right now, it seemed she was going to keep the Life Note with her, no matter what might come with it at this point.

"Alright!" Hana determinedly smiled. "I'll try my best. I'll head back to my realm right now. It may take me awhile to get to the Queen, but I'll see if I can get back to you by tomorrow night."

"Please hurry back as soon as you can. The sooner we can figure out this situation, the better we can handle it." Lamore turned back to see L and Light standing there, knowing full well that whatever would happen with them, it would probably not end too well. Hana nodded, knowing what Lamore was thinking. She spread out her flower petal wings and flew up to the ceiling, to phase through the roof and fly high into the sky until she was passed the clouds. Lamore smiled as she was sure that whoever it was that Hana would ask about this situation, they would have the answers.

"So, that was a Seimeigami?" L asked as he looked at the ceiling. Lamore turned back, remembering the two new males who were in her room.

"A God of Life, is the longer name." Lamore added as she looked at L. He really did remind her of Laura, the two were so similar with one another, their appearance definitely. She also wondered what he was like as a person. After all, it was him whom Laura admired the most. Surely she must have taken some habits from him. It was hard to believe that this man before her was the great L, the greatest detective that ever walked on this planet. She had to be honest with herself, as she looked at him, hunched over, messy and sloppy, he wasn't exactly the person she expected. Far from it in fact. But she supposed it only made him more of a mystery.

Laura and Light however, were on a different base. Light looked at Laura and noticed the striking resemblance she had of L, his archrival. And her eyes, they were almost like L and Near's eyes, save for some hints of light in them. At least it helped many indicate she was still alive. Still, Light was sure this woman must have had some connections to L or the Wammy House. How else would she have known about L and Kira? Not to mention her appearance, it couldn't be coincidence the two had the same style. As for the one with the brown hair who seemed to be so bubbly, he was not too sure about her. She didn't seem like a Wammy kid, but then again, he did not know much about either girl. Besides, she did say she went into Wammy House to get intel on L, but was it herself that did that or this raven?

"This must be an inconvenience to you, Kira." Laura told Light as her arms were crossed. She looked at the brunette man dead in the eyes, as if she was not intimidated by the fact he was a killer, a murderer of hundreds of thousands of criminals and the one who killed the great L with his own hands. She went on. "You went from being a killer, to being stuck in the afterlife and now here you are. A spirit with nowhere to go. It's ironic to see a person achieve such greatness only to be a helpless ghost." Light had to give her credit for being so mentally strong and defiant towards him. Maybe she really was a Wammy kid after all. "However, I was only being kind to Lamore when I told her she was allowed to reincarnate you. If I had known this would have been an outcome, I would have let you stayed where you were."

"You and your friend went through all the trouble resurrecting me, and now you don't even want me here?" Light asked insulted. Though he could probably understand that having the ghost of a killer around may not be the most pleasant thing in the world, it was these women who wanted to bring him back in the first place. For once, he was innocent. Laura however, was still indifferent about his reaction and pointed towards Lamore's door.

"Please leave." She monotonly yet politely instructed.

"No way!" Light exclaimed. "Maybe I'll haunt your friend over there just to annoy you!" Light threatened as he pointed at Lamore. She only blinked, and L only watched. Lamore didn't really feel too threatened by Light or Kira. He was harmless in this phase and though she did not know if he could possess people or be seen by others, it seemed safe to assume he could not kill anyone, especially Laura and her. Though she was a bit discomforted by the conversation the two were having. She knew that Laura didn't like Kira, and she had a hyptosis that if the two were ever to meet face to face again, well, it wasn't as violent as she thought it was going to be at least.

L was also surprised by how calm yet fierce Laura was being against the worlds greatest threat. She really seemed to hate him with a passion, and she also seemed to admire L. L couldn't help but be slightly impressed by this young woman and her character. He also felt like he had met this young woman before, yet could not recall where exactly.

Laura was still determined to banish Kira. She reached into her pocket and took out a small brown sack and placed it in her left palm. She opened it, and placed two fingers inside the pouch as she eyed Kira. "If you don't leave right now, I'll force you out by throwing spiritual salt that would make any ghost burn." She threatened. Light blinked and only shook his head as he laughed.

"No offense, but I couldn't even pick up a notebook and human flesh passed right through me. I doubt you'll be able to use kitchen salt to-"

"Begone, evil spirit." Light's confidences disappeared as Laura interrupted him by placing the two salted fingers into his eyes. The salt hurt! Light screamed in agony as he covered his eyes and gritted his teeth, trying to bear the pain. Laura held up her fingers she used, giving a 'peace' sign as she looked at him in victory. "This is the power of salt." Laura declared. (AN: I'm sorry Gugure! Kokkuri san, but I couldn't resist! XD)

"Uh… L-Laura… that seems a bit too harsh, don't you think?" Lamore nervously tried to defend Light as he was attacked. Neither one, expect Laura, was sure that salt would actually have any effect on him. But it seemed not even those who were killed by a Death Note then brought back by a Life Note, could escape the exorcisms of salt. Even L was impressed by how much pain Light was suffering from that small amount of salt. Laura looked at Lamore with her un-expressive eyes.

"He would have had it coming eventually." She stated. Lamore only sighed as she laughed uncomfortably now. L went over to Light as he saw that some bloody tears were flowing from his eyes. He wiped them with his long black sleeves and looked back at Laura.

"Just what the hell is your problem?! You're lucky I'm a ghost and can't hurt you, otherwise I wouldn't hesitate to take you down, even if you are a woman!"

"Come on, don't be mad at her!" Lamore defended as she got in between the two. "She's just upset because of what you did."

"What I did?!" Light exclaimed.

"Could you be more specific about that?" L asked politely. Lamore sighed, she may as well tell them seeing as how they should know.

"Uh… L… I'm not sure if you remember but… do you know of a Wammy girl named Laura?" Lamore asked L. The former detective blinked and looked up, trying to remember. He looked back at Lamore.

"Well, there were many kids at the Wammy House when I was still alive, but the name Laura does come to mind. Yes… it's very familiar." He placed his thumb in his mouth as if he were about to chew the skin. "If I'm not mistaken, she was one of my successors. But why is that relevant to this situation?"

"Well, because that successor happens to be right here in this room." Lamore smirked as she gestured towards Laura. The female raven blinked as she looked at the one whom she admired her whole life. L himself was baffled at first, but as he took a few steps closer and looked at Laura with those pools of darkness, he could imagine the look-a-like genderbent version of himself being from the Wammy House. He remembered images of the young girl whom he saved from the alleyway all those years ago, that admired him, loved him, and had a secret he could not solve. It couldn't be...this woman, who was close to his age...she was…

"Laura?" he blinked as he looked at her. Laura's eyes widened as she was shocked yet pleased to know that L still remembered her and knew she was here. Laura did not show her true happiness, but she did nod, indicating he was right. L blinked, he was...shocked to say the least. He never thought the first person he would see when he would be resurrected would be one of his own successors. Then again, he never really pictured being resurrected either. At this point, L didn't know what to think anymore, or what may happen now. And he was sure that Light was just as stumped as he was about this matter. Though much had been explained to them, it still raised a few questioned that remain answerless.

"When I heard about Tenshi, I took this case because I thought it would mean bringing you back." Laura admitted.

"You knew I was dead?" L was surprised by that statement. He was sure his death was kept a secret so the Task Force could still gain access and support through other police forces around the world. Also, it would have made Light's role as the second L much more easy. Laura looked down for a moment and shrugged.

"I was there when they held your private funeral. They didn't see me and I didn't go near your grave until everyone left. He was the last one to leave." Laura then pointed towards Light. Lamore turned toward the man as did L. Laura went on. "I saw him from a distance kneeling on your own grave and mocking you, saying how he won. I knew that you were Kira." Laura stated coldly. Light was taken aback at how this young woman knew who Kira was. He remembered L's funeral, which was kept private from the public. Everyone who worked with him gathered to make it happen. When everyone left, he was there still, saying and thinking that with L gone, he had won the battle. He could not believe he was so careless as to let some girl see him do that and knew he was Kira. If he had seen her, he would have taken her away, found out her name and killed her. Then again, he supposed it would have been very odd for a young college man to drag a child around. He did know one thing, if she was a Wammy kid, than her name, Laura, must be an alias. It made sense.

"If you didn't like me, then why did you decide to resurrect me?" Light demanded to know.

"I didn't," Laura shook her head. "She did." Laura pointed to Lamore now. The men looked at the female burnette, their eyes widened. Lamore felt her skin shiver as eyes were on her. She flushed and fiddled with her fingers for a bit, as she poked her index fingers together a few times.

"W-well… I heard about Light Yagami being Kira and when we were going to reincarnate L, I'd figured Light Yagami should be reincarnated as well. I-I mean… it only seemed fair… and I can see why so many people liked Kira. I'm not pro-Kira or anti-Kira… I'm more neutral. I saw the good and bad sides of Kira. But still, Light Yagami should not have been punished for the sins of Kira. Everyone deserves a second chance, and I think Light should have one as well. Whether he was Kira or not." Lamore seemed more confident than she thought she would be. But she held onto her beliefs about Kira being reincarnated, even after these events, and she seemed sure that her choice was the right one in the end.

"You really think that someone like Kira should have a second chance?" L seemed to challenge Lamore.

"I believe that everyone can redeem themselves if they do get the chance. I brought back Light Yagami, not Kira. You can look at the Life Note if you don't believe me. Besides, I had planned on reincarnating him, I did not mean for this to happen. But no matter what the events so far, I'm still keeping my beliefs that everyone can change. That's my final answer. I do not regret bringing back Light, but I do regret that I let this happen to you two and wish there was more I could do for you both."

L and Light seemed surprised by her answer. This woman was a very strong yet bubbly person. L looked at her and could see a spark similar to the one Light had all those years ago. In fact, upon closer inspection, he could see that the two shared similar physical traits. 'She seems so much like Light yet so different. It's just like Laura, she is like my copy yet she possesses different qualities that make up her own person. Just who are these girls?' L pondered these thoughts in his head.

Lamore looked at her clock and saw that it was already passed ten. Lamore sighed as she turned back to everyone. "Look, I think we can all agree that it's been a long day and we all have so many questions, but we are tired. So I think we should call it a night and split up. We're not gonna get much further in this until we get more information from the Seimeigami Queen or Hana. On top of that, I have classes in the morning."

"You have a point," Laura agreed. "There's no point in prolonging these events if we can't even estimate where we should go next."

"Well, I hate to leave it at this, but we'll have to. I think it would be best if we split these two guys up. The last thing we need is for them to fight and cause even more damage to themselves than they already have. Since you seem to be on good terms with L, I think it'd be best if he followed you back to where you're staying. I'll keep Light here."

"Are you sure you will be able to handle him?" Laura asked.

"I'll be fine, I think he knows by now that he shouldn't mess with us. Besides, there's not much he can do in this form." Lamore assured as she looked at Light and L. Laura nodded and turned back.

"L, I'll have to ask that you come with me tonight. We'll regroup tomorrow after classes, by then Hana should be back with news on the situation at hand."

"Very well." L nodded.

He and Laura and Lamore and Light went to the front gate of the house. Laura was on the other side with the ghost of L standing by her side, hunch over. "Will I see you at the University tomorrow?" Lamore asked the other female.

"I believe it will be necessary so the two of us will be able to inform the other about how our guest were." Laura said yes in her own terms. Lamore nodded, said goodbye and goodnight to Laura and watched as she and her former admirer walked down the street.

"I should apologize for my actions tonight." Laura bluntly stated to L as they walked down the paved road. L turned to her, his dark eyes gazed at her. "I really did not expect this to happen."

"I don't believe anyone expected this to happen." L defended her. "Even now, it's hard to estimate what any outcome could be at this point. But within time, we'll figure something out." Laura nodded, but deep down, she was pleased and swirling with many humble emotions. L, the one she loved and admired, had come back to her after all these years. Maybe not in the way she had wanted, but he was back nonetheless. And the two were talking, he had defended her about these events. It warmed her stony and icy heart that the one that meant the most to her was comforting her with his words. Perhaps this mishap of an event wasn't such a bad thing after all.

---

Lamore sighed as she and Light headed back into her grandparent's house. She had a lot on her plate in just one night and she had so much to do tomorrow morning with classes and waiting for Hana to tell them how to fix this event. Once the two headed back to her room, it was at this point that her and Light began to talk with one another.

"Uh… I wanted to apologize for Laura's behavior." Lamore flusteredly told the male burnette ghost. Light looked at her, a bit surprised she was defending the raven girl, but she went on. "It's just, she really loves L and when he left, it really tore her apart. That's kind of the whole reason I found all of that information on him and you. Well, I more or so wanted to reincarnate L for Laura. Reincarnating you was more my choice. But she was okay with it. I guess I should have known when you came here, she may not have agreed with you. But I never would have thought she throw salt in your eyes. You're not hurt or anything are you? I could take a look at your eyes." Lamore offered.

"U-uh…" Light was lost with words. This girl talked way too much and she seemed so optimistic. Was she really the one who brought them back? Light remembered the question that she had ask and shook his head. "I-I'm fine. It doesn't hurt any more to be honest. I think it was the salt that really took damage to me."

"Sorry about that." Lamore apologized again.

"Why are you apologizing so much? It's not your fault." Light pointed out.

"I know, but I was the one who let her do that to you. You may have been a killer, but even you don't deserve to have your eyes poked with salt."

"Well, it's not the worse pain I've ever experienced." Light light-heartedly laughed. Lamore laughed back. She reached down to the floor where the Life Note remained and picked it up. She headed to her closet and proceeded with putting it away. Light watched in awe at how well put the hiding place for the Notebook was. She sure was overly cautious about someone finding it. Then again, him once being the owner of a Death Note, he can semi relate to her. Once that was done, Lamore took out some pajamas.

"Uh… can you not look real quick?" Lamore kindly asked. Light looked at her as she grabbed her night wear. Understanding what she was going to do, he nodded and turned around while she changed. At this, Light was able to get a good look at the surroundings. The room was pink, rose pink, in fact there were roses and hearts on the walls in different shades of red. Shelves with many small stuff animals and larger stuff animals on the bed or in the corner. The only window lead to a balcony and was covered by white drapes. There was a desk with a computer and a TV and lamp. No doubt that is where she wrote names in the Life Note and used her resources of the media to help her out.

"Your room is very…" Light couldn't find the right word to describe it all. Not any word from the dictionary could help him.

"Heh… I know it's not the kind of style you must be used to, but it is mine." Lamore laughed as she pulled on her shirt. She looked back at Light and smiled. "You can look now." He turned around and saw her in pink pajama top and bottom with white hearts. Just how much pink can one girl possess? "Are you alright?" Lamore asked as she noticed him staring at her. Light blinked and shook his head. He really shouldn't make staring at this young girl a habit. He hardly even knows her. Suddenly, Light thought of something.

"Uhh… sorry, it's just, after everything that happened, I forgot to ask who you and that other girl were. I don't think you told us your names." Light was able to somehow turn around this matter and if it worked, he would get some information out of it.

Lamore blinked and giggled. "That's right, sorry. My name is Lamore Nosaka, like pie al la more. And the girl that threw salt at you, that was Laura."

"Laura?" Light repeated.

"Yeah, well, it's not her real name, but she goes by Laura Stone. She said it was what they called her when she lived at the Wammy House."

"So she is from that place." Light noted. Lamore shrugged and headed towards her bed to pull back her comforter.

"I'm guessing that you probably know about it yourself then, huh?"

"I've had my fair share of it when I was alive, yeah." Light admitted. "I honestly didn't think that a Wammy kid would end up bringing me back. Talk about ironic."

"Well, she didn't really want to reincarnate you, that was more my choice. But she did want to reincarnate L." Lamore explained as she sat on her bed and looked at Light. "So, you probably have some questions for me, if you want, I can answer them. Chances are, Laura is probably explaining everything to L right now."

"You're going to answer any questions I have?" Light asked.

"I'd figured you have a lot. And you might as well ask them now since I'll be at my classes tomorrow. Come on, sit by me." She patted the side of the bed. Light seemed hesitant to actually get close to this girl. But he did have many questions running through his mind as he wondered about the Life Note and those two girls. He slowly made his way to the bed and sat on the mattress. He tried to make sure he didn't phase through the material like the floor, so he looked at Lamore as he sat. She looked at him with big round eyes, sparkling with life and patients. Light seemed disturbed by those brown eyes and shivered as they looked at his very core. But, he was able to keep a straight posture and look back. "So, what questions do you have?" Lamore asked as she scooted over to him a bit.

"...Well… first off, how did you and that woman resurrect me and L exactly? Though the Notebook, right?" Light pointed to the closet where the Life Note was hidden. Lamore looked at it and nodded.

"Yeah, it's called the Life Note. Like Laura said, if you write the name and cause of death of a person while picturing their face, they are brought back to life. Of course, there are some rules that we have to follow. For example, you can't bring back a person who has been dead for over a thirty day period. The body will be too decomposed and thus the soul cannot live inside the body. But, you can reincarnate people if you want to. They will have the same name, gender and personality when they were alive before. But they will lead different lives. It was this process that me and Laura were trying to use on you and L. Since the two of you have been dead for so long, your bodies must be bones at this point." Lamore explained.

"Bones?" Light repeated. He looked at the clock on the bedside, then back out to the window where the sky was dark as night took over the world. He looked back at Lamore, blinked and asked. "What… year is it?"

"Uh… let's see… December 10th, 2018." Light's eyes went incredibly small as he heard the date of today. It was 2018?! But, he died in 2013...and New Year's will be coming up, which means it will have been six years since he died…

"I've been dead for almost six years?" Light mumbled to himself as he held his head in one hand. He couldn't believe how long he was dead. It seemed like only yesterday that he was shot and died by the Death Note. And what about L? He's been dead for a little over eleven years now. Light wondered how his enemy was taking the news of how long he has been dead from that other girl. He may be as surprised as he was right now. For once, Light didn't blame him.

"I guess you didn't expect to come back after such a long time." Lamore sarcastically yet reasonably stated. "Then again. I doubt that you actually thought you'd come back at all. But a lot has changed since you've been dead."

"Is… Kira still talked about?" Light asked. Lamore didn't hesitate to answer.

"Yeah, many folks still talk about the topic. Some think you're dead, some think you're alive just taking a break. There's even this group called the Kira-Followers who are making a big deal about you and have been a pain for the police. But I don't think they do that much damage." Lamore kind of laughed. Light blinked. Followers? A group of them? He shook away the thought as he tried to get back on track.

"Alright, so, how long have you had this… Life Note?" Light asked.

"Over a month now. My Seimeigami, Hana, the one you just saw. She accidentally dropped it to earth and I happened to have picked it up. I didn't believe in it's power at first, so I tested it out. Once I saw that it was real, I wanted to get rid of it at first… but then I began to see how happy people were when their loved ones were brought back to them. So I kept it and began to use it to give those a second chance. Eventually, people started to figure out this phenomenon was real and being done by someone or something. They began to call me Tenshi, which translates to 'Angel' in English." Lamore explained.

'For some reason… that seems to suit her.' Light mentally thought. But it was more than that, a young individual with intelligence beyond that of a normal human, happened to have picked up a special Notebook with a special power, and began to use it to shape the world in her own image? Then, people began to either agree or disagree with her after finding out about her and giving her a name? This sounded way too familiar.

"Anyways, I thought it went well. But then Laura showed up. She told me she was investigating Tenshi and made me her number one suspect. Eventually, she found out about the Life Note and my secret persona. I was kind of scared when she found out the truth. I thought she would have taken me in to be sent to execution or life in prison."

"Yet, you're still here?" Light questioned. He seemed as equally shocked about that fact than Lamore. The female smiled.

"She told me that she had no interest in turning me in or telling the Police about me. In fact, the only reason she took on the Tenshi case, was because she wanted to learn about my power and use it to bring back L."

"...You say that Laura keeps talking about L, why is that?" Light asked. "I mean, I know the two look alike and are from the same place, but, unlike L's previous successors, she seems to care a great deal about him."

Lamore sighed and shrugged, but kept her smile. "Laura told me that L saved her life. She had a rough childhood full of people that left her or abused her. L took her in when she had noone and he raised her."

"Was Laura a successor?" Lamore looked at Light, surprised by the words he was using. He sure knew a lot about the Wammy House and the successors. Maybe even more than Lamore? No, she has a primary source, Laura. Meanwhile, L nor any of the successors ever told him about the House for protective reasons of course. Still, he had some basic information about the place. Seeing as how this information couldn't possibly affect anyone in the circle right now. So, she may as well tell the truth. She did promise to answer any of his questions.

"Yes, Laura was a successor of L, but that was before she left the Wammy House. Or rather, L sent her away to live with her aunt in Tokyo. Apparently he didn't want her to be his successor anymore."

'L sent one of his successors away?' Light blinked in dismay. 'That doesn't sound like the L I know. From what I remember of the Wammy House, they looked for brightest kids to become the next L. If L wanted to make Laura a successor himself, then she was probably more than capable of the tasks of being him. So why did he let her go so easily? He must have had a motive."

"Is something wrong?" Lamore asked as she looked at Light who was in deep thought. He shook himself out of his thinking and looked back at her.

"Uh… sorry, it's just not L like to me." Light admitted.

"That's exactly what I thought!" Lamore agreed. "If L was determined to get a successor, than he should have kept Laura. But instead, she ended up in Tokyo. Well, now she's a paranormal investigator."

"You can't be serious." Light chuckled.

"No, she uses her eyes to help her out on most of her cases." Light became serious again as he heard that sentence.

"Eyes?"

"Yeah, this may sound crazy, but Laura was born with a special power. It allows her to see ghost and supernatural beings. In fact, she was able to see Hana without having to touch the Life Note. Since touching the paper is the only way for anyone to recognize the voice and image of a Seimeigami. And… her eyes also have another power."

"What other power?" Light was more content to know about the eyes the other woman possessed, it couldn't be… could it?

"Well, she was born with the power to see a person's name and lifespan as long as she looks at their face." Lamore blunted stated. Light's eyes were as small as they could get. They shook as his whole body trembled.

'I-Impossible…' Light mentally stuttered. 'That girl has the Shinigami eyes?!' He pictured Laura in his mind, having red eyes now, with a toothy grin. 'And to top it off, she's a successor of L? Wait...does L know? About her eyes? He asked Rem about the eyes a few times after we brought in Higuchi, but she never told him too much about it. Most of it he speculated on his own. Which means, he doesn't know about her eyes? Great, looks like the past is still haunting me no matter where I'm resurrected.'

"You know, you really should stop spacing out like that." Lamore pointed out as she was a bit closer to Light now. He looked at her, leaning in on him and blinked. "It's kind of rude, not to mention I worry about you."

"U-uh…" Light blinked. Lamore only smiled back at him and giggled.

"Don't worry, I'm not in love with you if that's what you're thinking. Don't take it personally though, I think you're attractive, but it'd be weird if we started a relationship. Anyways," Lamore looked at her clock and saw it was already eleven at night. She sighed and looked back at Light. "I better get to bed. I still have classes tomorrow. If you have any other questions, they'll have to wait until tomorrow, k?"

"Y-yeah, I can wait that long." Light assured. Lamore nodded, climbed off the bed, headed toward her light switch and shut it off. Using the window and sky outside as her source of light, she made it back to her bed and under the covers.

"Feel free to roam around the house. Just try not to break anything, and don't wander too far. Night." She smiled as she snuggled in the blankets and began to drift off. Light only watched as his host fell asleep. He shook his head and walked to the window, looking at the sky as it glittered with stars that danced around in the vast space with the moon as their teacher. So much has happened in the past few hours, that he could not even wrap around a fraction of it. He looked at the sky, the same one L was under right now. He wondered, what was the previous detective doing?

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"And that's about it." Laura summed up the whole story to her admirer as they were in her room. They had made it back to the hotel that she was staying at around eleven at night. It was already going on midnight, and she had finished explaining to L everything about what happened from her leaving Wammy House to the events that took place only a few hours ago. She was careful not to miss any details, and L was sure that he had heard all of said details. He was impressed, to say the least, of what Laura has made herself out to be after she left the orphanage. She seemed to have come very far since then, and had made a pretty decent life for herself. More decent than he or Light for that matter.

Laura had slipped into her night wear, which consist of black boxers and a black tank top without the straps that showed her shoulders and midriff. Her room was just as black as her outfit was, and had dolls, candles, and books. "So," she began to speak again after she finished getting her pajamas on. "Do you have any questions?"

"No, I've got down most of it. You say that it is 2018 right now?" L asked.

"Soon to be 2019." Laura added. L sighed as he saw how long he had been dead. Eleven years now, eleven years of death only to be resurrected as a spirit with his enemy who died a few years after him.

"And, Near, Mello and Matt?" He asked her. Laura looked at the ground and shook her head.

"Mello and Matt died during the final battle with Kira. As for Near, he's alive, but I don't know where he is. I do know that he took over as the next L." She was depressed by this, and L was shocked. Two of his three successors, after Laura left, died during the fight with Kira. He should have known Mello, with his outgoing and emotional character, would have done anything to prove himself to be the successor of his idol, even bring in the one L was after. To die, just to get there. But Matt, the game loving and non-caring kid who had so much potential, but not enough motivation to do so, he could never see the kid dying for his name, especially not during the fight with Kira. Near, L knew he would have been the successor, he was so much like him, and Laura. He was a bit relieved that he at least survived, but he knew that Laura was still down because she could never see him again. Their jobs were too far apart, they could never meet again. Which was a shame because Near was the only brother Laura had left that was still alive.

"It must have been very difficult for you over those years." L commented.

Laura shrugged. "I've survived, you told me that being L, we should not be attached to things. Emotions got in the way of your investigations. Luckily I've… lost so many people during my lifetime and experienced so much abuse and torture that… I've grown used to being alone. It hurt at first, but, I could never feel after a while. The only time it really got to me is when I found out you had passed… that was when I was most lost and hurt badly, I couldn't go on." She shuddered, just thinking back to that funeral and that night of crying and begging. L blinked, he saw the pain in her eyes, though she dare not show it, he could still make out some. He knew what he meant to Laura, and so, he was not at all surprised when it must have been a terrible experience for her to see him die. Especially when she knew he had so much time left to live at a longer life. But she probably never would have counted on a Death Note messing up with his lifespan. Then again, L did not predict that a Life Note would mess up with his and Light's spirit. L hated when he did not know what would happen next. No matter how much he planned or no matter what actions he took, if he didn't get the answers he was looking for, it would have been frustrating. He barely got to know much about the Death Note and the Shinigami's before he was killed by Light Yagami. But hopefully, he would be able to learn about these Life Notes and Seimeigami's and that Lamore girl.

Laura herself did not really know what to say after explaining everything to L. She would have never imagined the two of them would be in the same room again years later. It was almost a dream come true, spilling her life to him again, him listening, it was just like the old days. When she was a child and L took her to the Wammy House to be raised, to care for her and train her. How she would give up anything she owned just to spend one day back in time to that date. But right now, she was just happy that he was here. But yet, she didn't want to get her hopes up. For fear they would be taken away from her by tomorrow.

'Tomorrow… that Seimeigami will probably have found a way to take him back to the afterlife… This is the last time I'll ever get to see L again… it's not fair, yet I feel this is how it should be…' Laura told herself mentally as she grasped the reality of it all. Even if he was here, it was just his spirit, he was a ghost. His body is already decayed by now and has been used as fertilizer. She mentally shook her head and mentally smiled. 'No… I wanted to see him one last time and my wish was granted… I am grateful for that. But… this is the last time we'll ever see each other. I wish time could stay like this, the two of us together.' Laura looked at her clock and saw that it was already 12:30 AM, and she had to go to classes tomorrow to meet up with Lamore. She looked back to L and spoke again. "I better get some rest." She bluntly stated. "I have classes tomorrow and I must meet up with Lamore-chan. Are all or your questions answered?"

"I believe that all I need to know is answered. Please get some rest then, and don't worry about me. There's not much I can do in this form anyways." He assured her. Laura nodded then climbed on her bed, getting under the covers. L watched as she did this, the pattern a bit familiar to him. She looked at him for a moment and stared down.

"It must be strange, seeing this scene years later." Laura noted.

"I suppose it is hard to see you again, especially as a full grown adult now." L admitted. Laura nodded slightly.

"Goodnight, L." She reached over and blew out her candle, then went to sleep. L watched her drift off.

"Goodnight, Laura." L whispered. He walked around the room until he was brought to the window. He looked out to see the lights of the city he was now in. The sky a dark indigo as stars were spaced out across the field of night. He could not believe that he was here, years after death, brought back by one of his successors and her acquaintance. He looked to the city, seeing it at this angle reminded him of his former life as a detective. How he was always in his room, monitoring the world from behind a screen but could never experience it physically. He was alone, aside from Watari. L gasped. Watari died as well. Laura must not have brought him back or he would have been there with him and Light. No, he was gone. Now L was sure he was alone. He lend in to the window as he was hunched over and placed his one hand in his pocket. The night looked so cold, and dark, just like him. Isolated, smart, and dead. Those three words summed him up as what he was now.

He turned back to the sleeping woman in the bed. Her breathing was normal, but it seemed she was not dreaming about anything. She just looked more in a deep coma than sleep. Then again, what could one dream about when all the dreams they ever known were shattered in front of them their whole lives? L eyed her with his pools of darkness. Maybe he wasn't alone, at least, right now. He had Laura, the one he knew had so much love for him. He walked over to her again and stood by the bed, not taking his eyes off of her motionless figure. He was right when he said it was weird seeing her as a grown woman. The last time he saw her, she was still a kid. She had so much joy and passion back then, but now she was so… so… He couldn't even describe her. She was unpredictable and emotionless like… L only sighed. He supposed anyone who hung around him for a while would pick up some habits. But it was a bit depressing, seeing someone so full of love and life become a cold and distant person. Perhaps that is why he was scared of her future. L reach out with his non pocketed hand towards Laura, to feel her hair and her presences. But it ended up just phasing through her being. L was taken aback, but then remembered that this happened to Light. He took back his hand and sighed. Seeing something and experiencing it were two different things. He could see Laura, but he couldn't feel her and understand her. He felt a bit guilty that he had missed so much of her life. But it was the only way he could have protected her. But looking at the situation at hand, was she even safe at this point?

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Morning soon rolled around in the sky and thus, another day began. December 11th, 2018 at 7 AM was when the alarm started to ring on the bedside. Lamore reached out from the sheets to silence the ringing and sat up in her bed as she yawned. She looked at the sky and smiled as it began to show some light blues. "Today is gonna be-" She stopped mid sentence as she saw Light phasing through the walls and entering her room. He looked at her, with a sort of business like structure. She blinked, forgetting and remembering who he was and how he came to her room. "Good morning." She nervously smiled as she greeted him. Light only nodded. Lamore hopped out of bed and headed to her bathroom to do her morning routine. She was not going to let the ghost of Kira/Light Yagami keep her from her normal life of a college student. A college student who happens to have the power to bring back anyone she wants to with a white Notebook.

She began to brush her hair and teeth as well as wash her face. All while Light watched in observation about what was going on with this young woman. It was her who resurrected him and L only last night. Though things didn't go the way she may have planned, it still didn't change the fact that he and L were now walking on this earth, but as ghosts. Either way, he knew that he could not survive out there as the way he was. And he was not going to do anything else until he knew how to get back to his old self.

Lamore on the other hand, was not going to let the spirit of Light Yagami a.k.a Kira, interrupt her day at college. She had a lot ahead of her today and she would not let...whatever you would call this situation, get to her. She would go to classes, meet up with Laura and the two would figure out what their next move would be. They needed to figure out what would happen to them once they figured out how to deal with Light and L. Hopefully, Hana will come back tonight to explain what caused this mess and found a way to clean it up. But for now, both girls will have to deal with the two male ghost and make sure they don't get into too much trouble. Once Lamore was done in the bathroom, she headed back to her room to get dressed. Light of course did not go in for private reasons. He just waited outside the door until Lamore came out wearing a black long sleeved shirt with a huge pink heart in the center, a pink fluffy open jacket and black leggings with a pink transparent skirt. She headed down the stairs then and began to make her breakfast and her lunch.

"This is a nice place you have here." Light, for the first time this morning, had talked as he commented on the house Lamore was living in. The female looked at him and blinked. She then smiled as she finished placing the finishing touches on her bento.

"Oh, no. This isn't my home. My grandparents live here." Lamore explained. Light raised a brow in question, so Lamore went on. "I'm living here because I'm house sitting for them."

"Where are they?" Light asked.

"They're on a dig somewhere in America. They're archaeologist. So most of the time they are away to dig up new findings of the past. They're very active for their age, but I worry they may get hurt during one of their excavations." She admitted.

"Are they away often?"

"Yeah, but this year they plan on coming home a week before Christmas, so I'll be able to spend the holidays with them!" Lamore smiled as the toast popped out of the toaster. She went over and spread strawberry jam on it. Putting the toast on a plate, she took it to the table and began to eat it.

"Do you actually live here then?" Light asked.

"Not really, I have a dorm room, but most of the time, I stay here. Only when my grandfolks are away." She explained as she ate her breakfast. "But… it does get lonely, being here by myself. I guess it's natural to be on your own when you're this age, but it still feels empty having this big house yet no one to share it with."

Light blinked, wondering what she meant by 'lonely' and 'myself'. He knew it was because her grandparents were away, but what about her actual parents? Now that he thought about it, he could not see her parents nor had she brought them up. Surely someone might be concerned about what happened in her room and their parents coming in to check on them. Yet, she never even mentioned them. Come to think of it, where were her folks? Of course, he didn't have time to ask her as she washed up her dishes and packed up her school belongings and lunch. She grabbed her briefcase and turned towards the phantom.

"I better get going, I don't want to be late to class." Light looked back at her and nodded slightly. "I know I shouldn't order you around, but I need you to stay here in the house. I know you'll be bored, but I can't have you going around town on your own. We don't even know if anyone else can see you and who knows what you can phase through. I'm sure Laura is giving the same lecture to L. So, can you please stay put until I come back later this evening?"

Light was amazed at how serious yet sincere this young girl was giving orders to him. Though she wanted to keep him and others out of harm's way, she wanted to make sure he understood carefully and gave out reasons to her demands. Light didn't like taking orders from anyone, but she was right. He didn't know what he could do in this form and if someone were to see him like this, especially one he knew, it would not end well. He understood somewhat, despite wanting to argue over the matter, he nodded once more. Lamore sighed in relief and smiled. She walked over to the door to put on her shoes. "I'll be back later this evening." She repeated. "I'm off." She waved as she stood up and headed out the door. Light only watched the female brunette leave the house. Leaving him with more questions, but more time to figure them all out.

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"I must say, I did not think you would want to keep going to college." L joked as Laura was getting ready to leave. She had woken up only an hour ago and was getting herself prepared for a long day of college.

"I only entered Kyoto University to keep a closer eye on Lamore-chan. Even though I do not want to go back, it'll be an ideal place to discuss about future events." She explained, a bit annoyed. She knew he was joking, but he was right. She had no reason to go to college, she was already smart enough and her job did not require so much smarts. Just simple math and science, well, at least high school level. Still, Laura wanted to discuss this matter with Lamore in the hopes the two could come up with a conclusion. It would mean making L stay here, and though she did not want him to be away from her, for protective reasons of course, she knew it was not a good idea to bring him with as well. Chances are, Lamore is telling Kira the same thing, to stay put at her house. Even though he may not listen to her, he should have some common sense to stay put knowing that going out the way he is will only get him deeper in this situation. Once Laura put on her usual wear, she looked to L and told him this. "I don't want to leave you here, but if you go out the way you are, then I can't guarantee you will be safe. So, you'll have to stay here until I get back. I'm sure it shouldn't be that difficult for you, considering your character."

"I understand, I am used to staying inside confined spaces anyways." L agreed.

Laura nodded and headed towards her bedroom door. "I'll try to get back before dark. Just stay out of trouble." She opened the door and left the room. L shrugged. Staying out of trouble, now who was she referring to again?

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Lamore walked up to the college campus, prepared for a new day. Though some of her thoughts were still swarming with Light and L, she had to put that all aside for now. She couldn't deal with that right now, especially when she didn't even know how to handle it. She would have to wait for the answer, which was hopefully on their way. For now, she would not worry about those two, or Hana or the Life Note. She was just a 21 year old female college student who works hard, a very high reputation scale and a heart of pure gold. Surely she could survive at least the morning not having to deal with the supernatural and the unexplainable. As she made her way into the building, she saw Laura walking up to her.

"Good morning Lamore-chan." Laura greeted her acquaintance. Lamore turned around and saw the raven haired girl.

"Oh, good morning Laura." Lamore bowed. "I'm afraid I have a full day of classes today. So I won't be home until this evening."

"Same for me, looks like we'll both be stuck here until the sun goes down." Laura noted.

"Do you think the two will last that long?" Lamore blinked. She didn't want to say their names in public, but she also didn't want to discuss them right now anyways. Besides, Laura knew who she was talking about anyways.

"You told him to stay home right?" Lamore nodded. "Then, if they have some common sense they will do as we told them. Then again, you have to remember who we are talking about." Laura sighed. "In other words, they probably already wandered off by now."

Lamore mentally sighed, Laura was right. They must be curious to know what life was like after their deaths. Though she didn't blame them for wanting to see the world after death for so long, she didn't want them causing trouble or anyone getting hurt. 'Please let this day go by really fast. And please, please, please let Hana be on her way back with the answers to this mess.' Lamore mentally prayed.

*If a person were to die from a suicide attempt, they can be brought back with the Life Note only once. If they try to kill themselves again, then the Life Note will take no effect.

*Suicide is a choice of death by Humans, therefore, if the Human wishes to die, then the Life Note's effects will be rendered useless.

Light was walking down the streets observing the world around him. While he was only a spirit on this earth, the world seemed to pass on by, as if he wasn't there at all. At least Light knew for certain that no one else could see him as he walked by people and no one seemed to have questioned him. He even phased through buildings and people with ease. Light was at the house for only one hour when he decided to head out and explore. He knew he promised Lamore to stay behind and not to go off too far, but he could not help but wonder where he was now and how much had changed since his death. Besides, he would go crazy if he had to stay in that place all day, with nothing to do. He wasn't like L. Now that he thought about it, the former detective was probably still at Laura's home just waiting for her to come back.

L walked down the street, barefooted, as he passed by folks who did not notice him. At least he was certain that no one else aside from Laura and Lamore, could see him and Light as spirits. Well, at least he won't have to worry about people making a dig deal about him or Light. And hopefully the Task Force won't go in a panic. He looked back to those days where he was trying to catch Kira, Light Yagami, and prove his guilt. He had lost, but his successors were able to take down Kira. And the Task Force, he wondered what had become of them. What they were doing now, how many more were added to their group and how many more died. All these questions and more swarmed in his mind as he began to look back on other events. Such as yesterday. Seeing those two girls together, the way they looked and acted… L shuddered at how closely they resembled both him and Light. One with a different view on the world than most and having the power to change it. And the other who devoted her life to investigating and risking her life. Those two girls were so similar to them yet so different. It seemed scary.

Light knew for a fact that he did not know any of these streets. He had only been dead for almost six years, enough time for a few buildings to be torn down and built, but not enough for a street to change. He had never even heard of these streets before, nor did any of the buildings looked familiar to him. He could at least deducted he was not in Tokyo anymore. But by the culture and the language, he was still in Japan. He wondered how far away from his hometown he was and how much has changed back there? His job? His friends? His family? How much were their lives affected after his death? After Kira's death? He was fairly tempted to find out how to get back to Tokyo. But he knew that he couldn't. He didn't even know where he was and if he did, he doubted he could get back to his home in the state he was in anyways. He would just have to wait, perhaps that Lamore girl would be kind enough to take him back home. She seemed the type who would let anyone walk over her. But then there was that other girl who resembled too much like his arch rival. She hated him with a passion more immensely than L, Near and Mello combined. And with those eyes of her, it only made her more intimidating.

Light sighed, he knew that woman must know about him and his character, probably from the House itself. Did she actually care about Lamore though? Or was she like L and that she only viewed her as a means of getting further in her efforts to be with the detective again? Either way, she probably would make sure that he would not be up to his old tricks again, so he would have to keep an eye on both girls closely. And then, there was L. Light stopped in his tracks as he looked ahead to see the familiar face he knew so long.

L stared at Light as they were on the same street, as spirits lost in the world of the living when they have been dead for years. L was surprised that he came out, he was sure Light would have stayed back home and waited for the Seimeigami to come back to give him some answers. But, this was Light he was talking about. Besides, he didn't know when that being was going to come back. And unlike him, Light probably didn't want to be cooped up in that house with nothing to do. He can semi-relate to how the auburn haired man felt. After all, not everyone can be L. Light sighed as he walked up to the raven haired man.

"What are you doing out here, L? I thought that woman would have told you to stay at her place."

"I could say the same thing about you. I was sure Nosaka-chan would have wanted you to stay at her house so that way no one else would be in danger." L stated in a sarcastic manner, though Light was not laughing.

"I was curious about where we ended up so I took a look around. I would have headed back once I knew where we were." He explained. He would have gone back to the house before the sun would set so that way he could meet up with Lamore again.

"Well then, it seems we both had our curiosities get the better of us." L noted. "From what I can tell, we're still in Japan, but not in Tokyo. I don't think we're in the Kanto region anymore."

"I figured that much out." Light rolled his eyes.

"But, I also know we are in Kyoto." Light's expression changed from annoyed to interested. He was not yet able to gather that much information to tell him that. How did L find out before he did? L went on. "Laura had told me she was going to Kyoto University where Nosaka-chan was taking classes. Nosaka-chan must not want to travel too far from her home to get to her courses. As I've noticed when we were walking to the hotel on our way from her place. I saw the University and the logo."

"Kyoto huh?" Light questioned. He had never gone out farther than the Kanto region, so this whole area was completely alien to him. But it was probably also alien to L as well? Then again, how many cases did he solve in Japan? But thinking back, the Kira case was the first case he actually stepped out of his protective bubble to solve it. Only to die though, but the joke ended up being on Light when he died not too long afterwards. Light sighed as he looked at L, who titled his head to the side in confusion. "Look, I know we've had our differences and I still want to kill you. But right now, our situations are the same, and until we figure something out, we won't get anywhere. So, for now, how about we call it truce?" Light offered his hand towards L. It literally killed him, well, more than now, to actually form an actual agreement toward his enemy. Especially when both knew who the other was. And as much as Light wanted nothing more than to properly finish up the job with L, he also knew that there were more important matters to go through. Like trying to figure out what caused them to be like this here and now. Besides, if he were to finish off L, who knows what that Laura chick would do to him.

L was sure this was a trick, that once they found out how this can be resolved, Light would try to kill L again and make sure he stayed dead. However, he was right. They would get nowhere if they remained enemies and acted indifferent. For once, L had to rely on someone who he despised so much, that he'd rather go back to death. Though he was sure that would be rearranged sooner than he would think. Well, L could always go back on his words. After all, Light would probably do the same like he did so many times in the past. And if anything did happen to him, he knew Laura would make sure that Light would pay dearly for his actions. After all, the stunt she pulled with the salt and his eyes was more than enough to show her anger towards the male burnette. L reached out and shook the hand offered to him. "Very well, from now on, I won't see you as Kira, but as Light Yagami. Though both have died years ago, I'm sure I can overlook this for our truce."

"Then if you get to call me by Light, is it alright if I call you Ryuzaki?" Light jokingly asked. Though he did now know what his real name was, it didn't seem to fit him to much. I mean, Lawliet? Lawliet?! Some parents were cruel enough to give their kid a named that could be easily mocked? Put that in the list of cruel names you could name your kid. Right next to Wheeler and Florence.

"I see no reason why you can't. Though you know my real name and I have no real use for this allies, still, if it will keep our truce up, then by all means, call me whatever you like." L seemed indifferent about the name calling ordeal, but Light knew that getting too entailed about the name game would only complicate matters more than it should. He nodded and the two shook. They let go and moved on with their plan. "So, would you like to join me then?"

"What do you mean?" Light asked.

"I plan on heading to the University to see the two girls. I'm curious about what they are doing right now."

"Won't they be upset to see us when they ordered us to stay put?" Light raised a brow. Though he had already disobeyed Lamore, he did not want to go and meet her at her school. That would make things between them more difficult to handle. L however, only shrugged.

"They won't have to see us or know. We'll just check up on them from behind and see what they do. Besides, I know that Laura knows that this is something I will do." Light only shrugged in defeat and the two walked together towards the University.

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Lamore sat under a large tree on the University grounds. She had taken her bento with her to eat lunch, trying to relax for a bit. So far, she was able to get through her studies well. Occasionally, she would think back to the two phantom males, but she put them aside. She didn't have a chance to actually talk to Laura today, so she hoped the two could chat at this time to discuss any matters. She picked a place far away where one rarely goes so the two could talk privately. Fortunately, Laura must have had the same idea as Lamore about meeting up to talk with one another. She walked towards the cherry tree that was almost completely bare. Lamore looked up and smiled.

"Hey Laura." She greeted. She patted to the grass next to her. Laura took that as a sign to sit by her and the two talked.

"Do you usually eat your lunch here?" Laura asked as she sat down.

"No," Lamore giggled. "I came here so the two of us could talk without being disturbed." She opened her rectangular bento box and inside was an assortment of a dish. The bento was divided into four sections. One with fruits such as strawberries and star shaped cantaloupes. The second was white rice, the third was sushi and more veggies inside. And the final one were two sandwiches with cucumbers and lettuces. The lunch was so colorful and so assorted.

"Didn't you get any lunch?" Lamore asked Laura. The raven looked back at the other and shrugged. Lamore sighed a smile. "How about we share? I'm not that hungry today anyways. Plus there's so much food." Laura blinked, she wanted to discuss rather than eat, but she had to admit, no one could think clearly on a empty stomach. L taught her that much. Laura nodded, and Lamore smiled. She grabbed her chopsticks and took out one of the sandwiches. "Here." She handed it to Laura. She took it and began to nibble on it. "Is it yummy?" Lamore asked. Laura blinked and stared at her. She wanted a pleasant answer with that smile. Laura had to admit, this sandwich was pretty tasty. She nodded, giving the other the satisfaction of her cooking. Lamore laughed, and Laura kept eating while Lamore dug into her lunch as well.

Light and L had arrived at the college and began to look for the two females. Luckily, they didn't have to go far, when they spotted them under a leafless cherry tree. The two drew closer to the pair and soon, they found themselves behind a tree trunk and eavesdropping on the poor girls. As much as they hated to spy on these young girls, they wanted to know what they were up to and what they planned. For a while, they only watched them eat lunch. Lamore seemed to be feeding Laura some of her food in her bento, and Laura took it without hesitation. Laura liked the food and Lamore smiled, happy to have a satisfied friend. Once their food supply was depleted, the two began to talk.

"The food was very exquisite, you sure are a talented cook." Laura commented.

"Thanks, that's what many folks tell me at least." She laughed. "You know, I think the only things I've ever seen you eat are pudding and sandwiches." Lamore noted.

"Pudding is very memorable to me. It was the first thing I ate when I was at the Wammy's House." She explained. Lamore blinked, but then smiled. She now understood it. That dessert must have had much meaning to only Laura, and why she loved it so much. It must have taken her back to her days back at the orphanage. Back when she must have been innocent and sweet.

Lamore sighed as she looked at the ground. "I have to be honest, I'm kind of nervous." She began. "I didn't think that this would have happened. My original and ideal thought would have been the two would have been reborn on the dates we chose for them. But now, they are spirits and are at our houses as we speak. They must be really scared themselves."

"You don't have to worry about them too much. They may be confused by this, but scared, is something they are definitely not. By now, something like this is merely a stiffness to them." Laura tried to assure, but in reality, she was right. Lamore looked back and nervously shrugged. She leaned back on the tree and looked to the sky now.

"I guess I'm just more concern about this. I didn't think after you showed up, I would have any more problems relating to the Life Note anytime soon. But now, with those guys as ghost, who knows what will happen."

"Well, they can't do much harm to us or any others for that matter. But you are right about one thing, this is a difficult and unpleasant scenario to be in right now. Especially for them." Laura noted.

"I just wish there was something more that I could do. It was my fault they ended up this way. If only I had done the reincarnating thing before and tested it out-"

"Anyone would have made that mistake." Laura interrupted Lamore. "I know I would have." She admitted. "This is not your fault, while it is true you could have tested it, you would have not received accurate answers. And there is still much about the Life Note and it's powers that no mere human could possibly unravel. Though you are a Notebook user, you have only had this Notebook for…"

"A month." Lamore finished.

"I'm sure that in that time, you haven't even uncovered one fourth of its true potential. I know I still have so much questions about the white Notebook myself. Either way, we do not have much knowledge about this occurrence and we do not have much knowledge about how to fix it. All we can do is wait for Hana to come back to us and hope she has a clue to resolve this mess."

"Do you think she'll know what to do?" Lamore seemed doubtful, but she still wondered what Laura thought.

"She is a Seimeigami, she knows the most about the white Notebook than any humans, including us. If not, L and Kira will have to stay the way they are forever." Lamore shivered at the last part. For them to be ghost and seen by only these two girls alone, it might be the worst punishment ever. To not touch anything again, not live your life again, it all taken from you and you can do nothing but watch as time goes by while Lamore and Laura age and soon die. It's just like immortality. It may seem like a wonderful gift, but not if it's for you alone. You would only get to see what life has to offer you, being the same age all the time, watching friends and loved ones grow old and die without you. Oh yes, there are cons to wonderful miracles if you could see it. Even Lamore could see it. That would have to be the worst punishment of all. "So, on a lesser topic, how was Kira at your house last night? Did he behave properly?" Laura changed the subject. Lamore looked at her friend and blinked, then smiled as she understood the question.

"He was fine," Lamore answered. "Once you left, he asked me a few questions and I answered them. Mostly about the Life Note, who we were and what year it was. I filled him in on what I knew and answered as best as I could. This morning when I got ready, he seemed to only observe me and asked me about my grandparents home. He seemed nice, for being a ghost of a past killer. Still, he didn't seem so scary. He respected my privacy and complimented my grandparents house."

Laura leaned against the tree as well and sighed. 'Respectable and kind, I'm not buying it. He must have some motive behind being nice to Lamore. I'll have to keep my eye on him. The last thing I want is for history to repeat itself again.' Laura could only mentally note. She knew that Light could not do much in the form he was in, but he would find a way. Kira always found a way out of any situation. And if he were to ever try and harm Lamore, Laura would vow to protect her. No one deserved to face Kira's wrath, especially when they did nothing wrong. Laura did not want to lose someone she liked so dearly to that monster. Liked? Did she really like Lamore? Perhaps she had grown to develop her feelings towards the brunette much further. But, could she actually get close to her to let her inside? She told her about her past, but only to further the investigation. But… what about now?

"So, how was the other one?" Lamore asked Laura. The raven haired girl looked at the brunette as she processed the question. She blinked, understood what she meant and answered.

"He was more or less the same, he asked me a lot of questions about what has happened since he has been gone. So I filled him in best I could. At least from my point of view. From the moment I arrived in Tokyo to the present. He took it well, though I'm sure it's all still being absorbed into him." Laura explained. She looked up at the sky and the clouds were gathering. A lot was on her mind, Lamore knew this just by looking at her glass eyes.

"I bet it was nice." Lamore interrupted her thoughts. "To have L back again. To talk to him and connect with him. It's something you've wanted for a long time now." It wasn't a question, Lamore knew she was right. Laura looked back at her for only a moment before she rested her chin on her knees and looked beyond the world.

"You know by now how I felt about L. Even after he died, I still loved him. I didn't know what to do after he left. I always thought that when L died, the world around me would cave in on itself. Yet, it's still going, not a care in the world. The saddest part is, only a few of us actually knew about L's death, but I think I was the only one that actually took his death so emotionally."

"You have every reason to be upset about his death." Lamore defended. "After the story you told me, about how L saved your life, it's only natural you would develop feelings towards him. And I'm sure that his death really must have gotten to you. It's normal to feel emotional after a loved one passes. I'm sure L would have been happy to know that someone cared about him when he died."

Laura leaned back against the tree once again and stared off into space. "You know, when I first saw you and realized you had the Life Note, I thought you would be like Kira. But, it seems for once I was wrong." Lamore blinked, confused, and Laura shrugged. "Actually, you sound just like L. He would have comforted me like you are doing right now. He always made me feel wanted when I felt alone." Her voice became dry and hollow now, as she went on. "After he died, I lost my way, I felt empty and dead. Even as time passed, it did not heal my wounds. Still, eventually I was able to pick up what pieces I had left and make a new life for myself. I kept going, even when I had nothing. Because I did it for L and my family. I kept going for them, even when they were gone, and I was still here." Laura inhaled and exhaled deeply, just like her thoughts. "There were times when I would look up to the sky and wonder if they could look down and see me at times. I would often ask myself, what would they think of me if they saw me now?"

Lamore blinked, and looked at Laura in her deep thoughts. She knew that she must have struggled because of the death of her loved ones, but it really hurt her even more when she was trying to go on. Lamore couldn't blame her, she knew that feeling all too well. But she lost more loved ones than Lamore did. And at a younger age. So her pain was much greater than Lamore's. But, despite those details, and still having her compassionate and caring personality, Lamore hugged Laura around the shoulders and leaned in until her hair was buried in the crook of Laura's neck. Laura had a look of shock upon her face as this action happened, yet she did nothing to stop it or disturbed it. She only let the arms around her hold her, shelter her, and let those sweet words of Lamore's echo through her ears. "Well… I think you're wonderful, just the way you are. And if they can't see that, then they don't know anything and they don't deserve you." Lamore commented. Laura looked back at the other girl and blinked.

"You… really mean that?" Laura asked.

"Of course I do! You may be a little… different and distant, but I know that you were raised differently and with the past you had, I can't blame you. But you have helped me as well, you've kept my secret and you stuck with me up to now. You hardly know me, yet you've done so much for me."

"Perhaps, but I could say the same about you. You risked just as much to grant me my wish, even when I was hunting you down. You are an unusual human, Lamore Nosaka. But, I think that is what I admire about you." Lamore nodded and released Laura. "I was actually kind of scared when I knew you existed. I thought you would have brought back Kira, or tried to become another Kira. But, it's clear to me that you have no interest similar to him. So I am no longer worried."

"Well, that's good." Lamore smiled. "Just as long as you don't act like L, I think we'll be fine." Lamore looked up at the clouds and sighed. "Maybe that's what caused their deaths. If they had learned to put aside their differences and not let their ego get in their way, maybe they would still be alive." Lamore kind of laughed at the thought, but deep down, she wondered how right she could have been. She wandered back to the Death Note Hana brought up. Whatever this Death Note really was, was it what caused them their demise? She knew that their names were written in it, but it wasn't just that that killed them, more so the path they took and how it affected them. Lamore looked back at Laura, her eyes in a deep thinking mode. "Hey Laura, do you think we are like them? Kira and L I mean?"

"No, like we just established, we may have similar characteristics and qualities that they possess, but I believe that history wise, we are taking a different approach than the ones they set for themselves." Laura assured.

"Then let's prove it to each other!" Lamore declared as she turned her body and looked square into Laura's eyes. "I don't want to make the same mistake those two made. I want to make sure that whatever happens, we'll stick together no matter what! So, let's make a pact right now, that whatever happens, we won't let the Life Note get in the way between the two of us. And, we'll face whatever comes our way head on, together." Lamore raised her hand up and extended her pinky towards the other. Laura blinked, looked at the pinky and tried to understand what it meant. She remembered how children would use this sort of promise with their smallest finger to secure that it would be kept. It was nothing more than a childish thing with it's own history. But Lamore wanted to keep this pact no matter what silly rituals she wanted to make. Laura couldn't help but somewhat agree with this idea. She didn't want to end up like L or Kira, and she certainly didn't want Lamore to end that way either. This way, the two could protect one another, understand each other, and hopefully, not repeat the same pattern. Laura tried to suppress a sigh of utter annoyance, and she went along with this. She lifted her own pinky and wrapped it around Lamore's.

"Alright, the two of us will still remain as acquaintances, but we will need to support one another if we are to get by whatever may come our way from now on." Laura promised. Lamore closed her eyes and smiled wide. Laura blinked, but nodded nonetheless.

"Thanks Laura."

"For what?"

"For helping me out. I don't want to face this alone. Right now, I need someone to support me through thick and thin. I don't think my friends would understand and if I told my grandparents, they may not be too happy about this either. I'm glad I have someone."

"Just don't get any ideas." Laura warned her. "But I'll be by your side until this is solved one way or another." She promised.

"That's all I need to hear." Lamore assured. She got up and looked at Laura. "Come on, our classes will start up again, so we don't want to be late."

"Of course." Laura got up herself and the two walked together to the University.

Both L and Light saw the whole event unfold. They were...shocked and yet impressed to say the least. The scene that unfolded before them was touching. These two girls seemed to be polar opposites who had their own opinions on the situation at hand. One had the power to change the ways we live and the other the power to put a stop to it. To define against the one with the Notebook. They even had their own disagreements, yet they need each other to get through whatever it is that will happen next. Strangely enough, these girls did share so much in common with the two, yet, they had their differences. Perhaps, history may not repeat itself, or at the very least, go through the same path.

"That Lamore girl has a lot of optimism." L stated as he watched the two go.

"Yeah," Light agreed. He couldn't help be be reminded of a young girl in his life whenever he saw Lamore. 'Sayu…' Light mentally said.

"Let us go back to Lamore-chan's house. Their classes will be over soon and I do not think they would like it if we spy on them any longer." L suggested. Light got out of his thoughts as he looked back at his once enemy. He remembered what L had said and nodded.

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The sun was beginning to set as the two girls walked down the street towards Lamore's grandparents house. Their classes finally over, but now it was time to go back and deal with the two ghost. Lamore for one, was not looking forward to having to deal with them, mainly because she had no idea what to do with them and how she could keep them from fighting one another. And how she could make sure Laura did not pull any other tricks with Light. Laura however, was a bit happy to go back to her own place, since it would mean seeing L again. Though she did not show it, she was excited to go back. But first, she wanted to make sure Lamore got home safely and make sure that Kira would not pull anything while she left.

"You really don't have to walk home with me." Lamore told her. "I can manage Light myself. Besides, L will probably be worried that you aren't back soon."

"He shall be fine," Laura assured. "Besides, he's probably already at your grandparents place."

"What makes you say that?" Lamore wondered.

"Just intuition and deduction." Laura only answered. However, she was right. For once Lamore and her entered the house, there, L and Light were waiting for them. They were both in the living room, and saw them come in through the front door. Light was standing near the chair while L sat on the couch with his knees drawn to his chest and placed his hands on his knees.

"Welcome back you two." L greeted. The two girls walked into the living room where the two guys were.

"L, why are you here?" Lamore asked the raven haired male.

"Light and I followed you and Laura to the University. We wanted to see what you girls thought about last night." L said bluntly, as if he was not sorry for following the girls and spying on their personal lives.

"We were curious about what you girls would have thought after last night. And we also were looking around the city to see where we were and what has changed since we've been gone." Light added, trying to defend himself more than him and L together.

"The two of you are too predictable." Laura stated bluntly like L.

"Laura and I knew the two of you would have been too curious to stay put so you must have wandered off." Lamore stated as she giggled. "You don't have to worry though, we aren't mad at you guys. It's naturally, if I were in your position, I'd wonder what happened while I was gone. But," Lamore became a bit stern. "The next time we tell you to do something, you have to do it. We don't want you causing anymore trouble than you need to. If word gets out that L and Kira are back, even as ghost, imagine the public outbreak."

"You don't have to worry about anyone finding us out." L assured. "It seems that only you and Laura can see or hear us."

"I suppose it must have to do with the fact that we were the ones who resurrected you both and used the Life Note to do so." Laura implied. "But, it is a relief knowing that no one else saw or heard you."

"I agree. Still, can the two of you try to follow our orders next time? We aren't trying to boss you around, believe me. But we are trying to protect ourselves as well as everyone else from danger. And, we know more about the world going on right now than you do. K?" Lamore asked with a sweet face.

Light rolled his eyes and shook his head, yet he smiled and looked at Lamore. "Alright, I understand. Next time, we'll listen to you two."

"Very well, but this arrangement will end once we figure out how to fix this mess." L stated.

"Alright, I suppose that's fair." Lamore lightly shrugged.

As if that were a cue, a familiar white haired Seimeigami came flying through the roof and landed in the living room. Her tall and slender figure looking over the four with a smile on her lips.

"Speak of the miracle worker." Laura noted as she saw the being fly into the house. Hana bowed to the humans and looked at Lamore.

"Glad to see you again Hana." Lamore smiled as the Seimeigami straightened up.

"I'm just glad to be back down to Earth." Hana smiled. "I never would have thought how much I love being here! Makes me wish I were human."

"I assume you being here means you were able to get some intel?" Laura probed. Hana got serious for a moment and nodded.

"Yep, well… I have some good news and some bad news." Hana told everyone.

"We could use some good news right about now." Light said.

"Well, the good news is, I was able to talk to the Queen and tell her the circumstance that we've found ourselves in."

"And?" L pressed.

"She said that she would talk to the Shinigami King and the two would work out a solution."

"That is good news!" Lamore cheered.

"However," Hana went on, catching everyone's attention. "Once I told them about you," She directed her eyes at Lamore. "And how you and her," She then went to Laura. "Were the ones who resurrected them." Turning her eyes towards L and Light now. "She wanted to be the one to discuss this problem with you all personally."

"Which means?" Laura titled her head.

"Tonight, at midnight, the Queen of the Seimeigami's and the King of the Shinigami's will come here and talk about this." Everyone else seemed stunned by this news. The King of Death and Queen of Life were going to come to Lamore's grandparent's house at midnight to talk to them about this whole situation? And to them directly? That seemed incredible to think about, yet terrifying as well. No one knew what either entity would do or were capable of. And if they found out the Life Note user is Lamore, and if they know the history of L and Light, the possibilities were endless.

"How much did you tell the Queen?" Laura asked the Seimeigami.

"Just about this situation. What happened, how it happened, who was involved, those details." Hana answered.

"Did she actually tell you what she had planned for when she gets here?" Light asked.

"N-no." Hana shook her head. "She told me she would see what she could do and that I should head back to my human and tell them the news. She said she would find you and be here by midnight with the King."

"As long as they can figure out this mess, then I guess we'll have to go along with it." L noted. He was right, there wasn't much anyone could do at this point but wait. Hana did what she could, and she did her part well, now it was up to time and the King and Queen to give them the answers. Though they still worried and wondered about certain things, they knew they would get their experience in due time. Either way, everything was set, the time they would appear and who would appear. Whatever happened now, they would just have to go with it.

"Okay," Lamore smiled. "Thanks again Hana, you really helped out. I'll give you some fresh strawberries as a reward."

"EH?!~ Really?!~" Hana sparkled with glee. Lamore winked and headed into the kitchen with the promised food.

'So even Seimeigami's have favorite foods.' Light mentally noted.

'Shinigami love apples, and Seimeigami love strawberries. Interesting.' L bit his thumb.

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The four stayed at Lamore's grandparents house for the remainder of the night, waiting for the Queen of Life and the King of Death to arrive for them to spread some answers on this matter. Hours ticked by as they tried to occupy themselves. Laura was on her phone making a few calls. To whom she was talking to and what the calls were about, no one knew. Lamore and them respected her privacy and let her make the calls. L was just sitting in his position on the couch staring at the clock. Lamore did not know why he did this, his position or staring at the time device, but she ignored it because it kept him busy while they waited. Hana was busy eating her strawberries that Lamore had promised her. She sure loved that red fruit. Lamore was busy herself, she decided to use this time to write a few more names in the Life Note. She was able to write down ten names today, but she was happy to have wrote some down nonetheless. Light looked over her shoulder as she began to write names while watching the news. She wrote so neatly and her cursive was so perfect. It was almost as if it was being typed rather than written.

"Do you always write names in the Life Note every night?" Light asked Lamore as she finished with the last name. The brunette female looked up to see Light and smiled as she replied.

"As long as there is someone out there who wants a second chance at life, then I'll be there to give it to them. There are a lot of deaths that happen around the world every day, so as long as I have the Life Note, I'll use it to save those lives and make as many people happy."

"Don't you feel pressured at times? You have this great power upon you, what if you mess up?" Light had to ask.

"It's true that I was scared when Laura said she was trying to solve the Tenshi case. But, now that the two of us are on good terms, and there are no police or any organization trying to track down Tenshi, I'm not too worried. Perhaps, I'm being a bit over-confident, but this isn't something I want to do, but rather something I need to do." Light was amazed by how determined she was with her statement. This young woman has such passion about this Notebook and it's powers and the responsibilities she holds with it. Yet she was determined to keep it all not just for herself, but for the sake of others. She really was just another Light. Light smiled a bit and nodded.

"Yeah, I understand where you're going with this." Light assured her.

L watched as the two talked about what Lamore was doing and what she planned on doing with the Life Note. It was clear that she had no intentions of giving up the Notebook and it's powers anytime soon. She took her role as Tenshi very passionately and seriously. L hated to admit it, but he was a bit scared of that woman. Her personality was too much similar to Light aka Kira. He worried about what she would do or how far she would be willing to go just to keep her secret. He turned towards the direction of Laura, one of his successors, as she read her own book. Would Lamore actually go as far as to kill Laura just to keep her secret? Sure, she may not look it, but she may be thinking about it. Could she actually do it though is what he wanted to know. All he knew was, he needed to keep an eye on that Lamore girl no matter what happened to him.

"Looks like we won't have to wait much longer." Hana noted as she looked at the clock. It was five minutes before midnight, soon the two beings would be here. Everyone stood up where they were and came together in the living room. Hana went to all of them and sighed.

"Hopefully we'll get the answers we've been looking for." Lamore seemed optimistic with this.

"I'll warn you all right now, the Seimeigami Queen and the Shinigami King are very powerful entities. They are the rulers of life and death and they mean business when they will come here." Hana warned everyone.

"Hana, what are the Shinigami King and Seimeigami Queen like?" Light has to ask.

"You've had your experience with Shinigami's before, correct Light Yagami?" Hana asked.

Light nodded. "I've met a few, yeah."

"Forget everything you knew about them! The Shinigami King is death itself. He is very intelligent, very rarely gets tricked. He works hard to keep his realm together, or what's left of it. He is also the oldest Shinigami to ever live and only few Shinigami's get the privilege of serving by his side. Even fewer humans have ever seen the king and lived to tell the tale. They say that if you are killed by the King of Death, you will experience the same death for eternity. His kills, empathy, initiative, inquisitiveness are immeasurable just like his intelligence. Though he can not be tricked easily, he can be bribed if you know what to give him. At least, that's what I've heard about him."

"Do you know what he looks like?" L asked.

"I don't know all of his details, but I do know that his face is so hideous, he hides behind a skull mask. The only thing you can see are his red piercing eyes."

"What about your ruler? The Seimeigami Queen?" Laura asked.

"She is the definition of beauty," Hana breathed deeply and passionately. "She makes sure that all of her children are taken care of and watches over the humans, making sure they live the lives they are meant to. She governs the realm I'm from with a kind heart yet she is not afraid to use an iron fist. They say that her heart is so pure, all the light in the universe can fit into it. But, she can be very serious and will not hesitate to discipline you if you break one of the rules."

"She certainly sounds like the opposite of the King of Death." Lamore noted.

"Many of the Seimeigami's have seen her, but only few chosen by her can be by her side at all times. It's always been my dream to serve my Queen, but with my ranking, I'll never get there."

"Does she hide behind a mask like the King?" Laura wondered.

"Well, she does hide behind a white veil. Because of her immense beauty, they say those who see her beauty, will go mad with jealousy. My whole point is, not too many humans see these guys. The fact that they plan on coming here means that this whole situation needs as much help as possible. So, when they get here, don't be very cocky, or show any form of disrespect, don't even back talk them."

"Don't worry Hana, we'll make sure not to give those two the wrong impression." Lamore assured.

"Trust me, you, I'm not too concerned about, it's the other three." She turned towards the direction of L, Light and Laura. They didn't understand what she meant, but Lamore only sighed. The clock struck midnight, it rang a few times. The lights in the room went out unexpectedly. The five huddled closer together so they could see one another. The drapes were drawn so the room was dark, yet they could make out their outlines.

"They're here!" Hana gasped. Some of the light came back on again, not all, but enough for them to see a bit. Everyone turned their heads to see a figure standing in front of them. A very tall one, her head barely touching the ceiling. Her skin was fair and slender, and her hair reached to the floor. Silvery white hair with golden highlights. She wore a dress with a light yellow bra shirt connected to a white belly cover and three layers of long skirts that reached to the ground. The first one was light lilac that reveal half of the second layer which was white and the third was a mixture of the said colors. You could barely make out her white shoes under the dress. She also had white long ribbons that reached to her hips in bows on her shoulders and lilac shoulder ruffle pads. Her nails were pure white and she wore long white gloves that were fingerless, covered her wrist up to her ruffle shoulder pads. She had a white pearl necklace with a lilac gemstone amulet. Golden earrings with lilac gemstones attached and a golden tiara with a purple heart and wing like designs. Her face, hidden by a white veil connecting to the tiara, only exposing an outline of her jaw. And those beautiful feather wings that belonged to only a goddess, pure white and so evenly attached. Hana was right, she was a true beauty.

"It seems we have found the house." She echoed in an sweet and angelic voice.

"My Queen." Hana gasped as she got on her hands and knees in the form of a bow.

As everyone looked back at the Queen, another figure appeared before them, standing on the right side of the Queen. He was just as tall as she was, but he was more or so her opposite. He had no skin, just white bones. Though most of him was covered in clothing. He wore a black long sleeved shirt with red designs. He also had red metallic shoulder pads with black gems in them. Black baggy pants with a crimson belt and blood red boots. A blood red cap followed to the floor. His midriff showed, only revealing rib bones. His hands were bony claws as well. And his face, which was more or so a huge black head figure that was covered by a white skull with horns. Only a head figure could be seen and the only details on the figure were the red piercing eyes. On the skull mask was a black gemstone. His black leather wings spread out just like the Queens. Everyone knew this being was the Shinigami King. When the two figures stood before them, all five bowed.

"Looks like we came here just in time." The Shinigami, with a hoarse yet strong and powerful echo, spoke to the Queen.

"Yes, thank you for coming." She thanked him through her veil.

"A-are you two the Seimeigami Queen and Shinigami King?" Lamore had to ask as she tried to swallow her fear and be as confident as possible.

"You are a clever human." The King echoed. "Are you the Life Note user that this Seimeigami told us about?" The King pointed to Hana who shivered as that being was acknowledging her.

"Y-yes… I-I am Lamore Nosaka… A-and this is Laura Stone as well as the two who we tried to reincarnate… L Lawliet and Light Yagami." Lamore introduced everyone.

"Well, now that introductions are out of the way, this will make things a bit more easier on everyone." The Queen noted.

"Yes, thank you for the introductions." The King nodded.

"Rise now, all of you. You too Hana." All five rose to their heights as they looked up to the two beings before them. "I must say, I am a bit surprised how well you are taking this, young Nosaka." The Queen told Lamore. "Hana had came back to the Realm of the Seimeigami's to tell me the news of this resurrection that failed. However, I had already seen it."

"You knew of this?" Lamore gasped.

"When Hana went to the Human world to get back her Life Note, I wondered why it took her a long time, so I checked down to see that she was possessing a human, you, Lamore. I was curious about why you did not give her back her Life Note so I decided to watch. Seeing as how you are the first human in so many centuries to get a Life Note, I wondered how you would use this Notebook with such powers. Never have I ever seen a human use the Life Note the way you do. And, never have I seen a human with a personality or history as yourself. You truly are one of a kind." Lamore kind of blushed at that statement. She had only just met this Seimeigami Queen and she had been praised by her only with a few words. She felt honored yet she did not think she should deserve such a satisfaction. The Queen turned towards Hana. "When Hana came to see me and tell me about what had happened, I had already seen it. However, you still made it your goal to come see me when you knew there was trouble and you even went as far as to protect your human. I wondered how you would handle the situation, and you did very well."

"Thank you my Queen." Hana bowed in respect.

"You praise your children too much." The King echoed in a harsh tone.

"Hana did what she thought was right, that is what counts. Besides, you have no right to criticize my children when yours barely respect you at all. In fact, King of Death, if I'm not mistaken, it was one of your subordinates that had 'lost' one of his Notebooks of death and a human had picked it up. However, didn't many of your other Shinigami's say that it was this said individuals intentions to lose the Notebook on purpose so he could have fun?"

"That was only one time! And if I had known he had tricked me, I would have never let him go unpunished!" The King defended himself.

Light blinked, and was shocked as he realized the situation they were referring to. Only he was the only one in the room aside from these two that knew which Shinigami they were talking about.

"Your government has fallen to a low, your subjects barely do their job properly. And when they disrespect their names or you, you do nothing to punish them. You let them go. That is the difference between a Seimeigami and a Shinigami." Her arms crossed over her chest. The group were shocked to say the least, these two quarrelling seemed to have been something that shouldn't surprise them, but did. These two were opposites of one another, they shouldn't get along, but they never would have guessed they would rub it in each other's face.

"Excuse me!" a voice ranged. Everyone turned to see Laura, hands on her hips as she looked straight at the two beings. "I do not mean to interrupt your quarrel, nor do I want to tell you how lacking your government is. In fact, you guys don't really have a government, you just have a kingdom, maybe not even. I'm sure I could tell you everything you are doing wrong and how to fix it. However, we have bigger issues to address here, hence the reason you left your realms and your subjects to come here." Hana was literally in utter shock as the other three. She had disrupted the bickering of the Queen of Life and King of Death. It was not a place of a human to tell these two what to do or when to do it. She was a pretty gutsy person and determined as well. Hana was scared that the King or Queen would do something to her for speaking out against them. But, they regained their composure and nodded.

"You're right, we have much more important matters to discuss." The Queen assured.

"Can you tell us exactly why Light and L aren't reborn and have become ghost?" Lamore asked. "Did I do something wrong with the reincarnation process?"

"You did the process correctly." The Queen assured her. "The only problem is that the deaths that befell upon them."

"Both of their names were written in a Death Note, resulting in them going to MU, or Nothingness."

"Nothingness?" Lamore blinked.

"It is a place where when humans who have died by the Death Note go to." The King explained further. "You see, anyone who has ever used a Death Note or died by a Death Note can't go to Heaven or Hell. Instead, they go to the Nothingness, where they live out their days wandering the void. They remain there until the lifespan that they originally had is gone and they are reincarnated into the world. For example, say that a human who was supposed to live at age sixty died at forty by the Death Note. He would be forced to stay in the Nothingness for twenty years before he can be reincarnated once again."

"It is the same for Life Note users as well, when they die, they go there and then get reincarnated once again." The Queen added. "However, if a human who died by the Death Note is suddenly brought back by a Life Note, there are different circumstances. Say that a person died by a Death Note but someone used a Life Note to bring them back instantly or within the thirty day period. They would come back without any problems. The only downside is that it may take them a while to get back to their bodies. Instead of seventy seconds, it can range anywhere from a few hours to a few days. However, if they exceed the thirty day rule and reincarnate someone instead of resurrecting them, that is the problem. Especially if they still have a longs way to live out in the Nothingness."

"If you write someone's name in a Death Note, my forces will send that person to the Nothingness." The King told them.

"And if you write someone to be reincarnated in the Life Note, my forces will reincarnate said person. But, because both your names were written in a Death Note and a Life Note, it is hard to tell which forces your spirits will be in the palms of." The Queen told the four humans.

"In other words, because their names were written in both Notebooks, your forces can't decide what should happen to them. It's like a tug of war game." Lamore noted.

"The reason they are walking on earth is because of the Life Note, but the reason they are spirits is because of the Death Note." Laura added.

"You humans are a lot smarter than I thought you would be." the King commented. "But you are right."

"So, we'd figured out the problem, but what about the answer?" Lamore had to ask.

"What do you mean?" the King asked.

"The reason we wanted to talk to you was because we'd hoped you would have given us a way to help them." Lamore explained.

"Help them?" the King was the one to seem confused at this point. "You actually wish to help these two humans, despite their past and despite the ones that have killed, you wish to show them mercy?" he laughed. "HA! This is literally the funniest thing I've seen in the human world thus far. A human girl who has the Life Note, a Notebook with the power of life, decides to bring back a serial killer of hundreds of thousands, and a detective who so foolishly went against the supernatural."

"I must agree with the King of Death, Nosaka." The Queen put in. "You must understand the people whom you are bringing back have their own history of sorts. Though your intentions are pure, you must understand the things they have done in the past."

"What I've done?!" Light seemed a bit displeased as he talked to the King and Queen for the first time. "When I got the Death Note, I never thought about using the Death Note for myself! Many would have used it to satisfy their own greed! I'm not a villain who forces my ideas onto weaker people for profit. I used it to cleanse this world of rotten people who were the true villains! I did what I thought had to be done! I wanted to help those by using this Notebook to change the world into a peaceful order."

"That is NOT what a Death Note is meant for!" The Queen exclaimed in a very stern and angry voice, which caused Light to jump back as did the others. "It is also not what a Life Note is used for as well! You say you used the Death Note selflessly, yet you still used it to kill people! You used the Death Note in the hopes to create the world in your imagine, and make it your world! That is your way of satisfying your own greed! You may not have done so through profit, but you did force your beliefs onto weaker humans by threatening them with their lives! You also killed just as many innocents as 'evils' with the Notebook just to satisfy your own desires! You still killed, you got blood on your hands! Do you have any idea how many people suffered because of your actions?! How many lives were lost!? You used the Death Note for your own fun and games, the Shinigami's use it to make sure the population does not overextend and for their survival! You are the definition of evil in my eyes! You are just like the ones that you were trying to kill, if not worse! You lost yourself to the Death Note and became Kira! And you are no better than he is, L Lawliet!" The Queen turned towards the other human male in the room. Everyone else turned towards him as well.

"You yourself admitted that solving difficult cases were more of a hobby and that you were responsible for many crimes! You only take cases that interest you! You play dishonestly and cheat if it means to clear a case! You dare call yourself 'Justice' when what you are doing is not that at all! Both of you think of yourselves as higher beings, but you are no better than the humans you bring down! In fact if it were up to me, I would let the two of you go back to the Nothingness and live out the rest of your days to suffer! To understand what you have done!"

"Everyone hold on!" Lamore shouted, getting everyone's attention. "Just what is she talking about you two? What exactly happened to you guys during the Kira case? It's time you guys gave me answers and told me about this whole mess you died in!"

"Lamore, with all due respect, maybe it would be best to let the Queen of Life and King of Death handle this." Laura tried to tell Lamore. "I am just as surprised by this as you are, but it is clear there is nothing much for us to do. Besides, why do you care so much for them? You barely know them."

"I-I don't know…" Lamore admitted. "But if this is their trial for what will happen to them, then I think we should hear their side of the story first. You even said you would have done anything to save L and bring him back. Are you really gonna let it end here without a fight? Look, I can see why you would defend L, but I think Kira… Light… should have a say in this as well. I know you don't like him, and I'm sure you couldn't care less about what happens to him. But I can't work that way! Tenshi can't work that way! If they have a voice, let it be heard." Lamore turned back to the two. "So Light, L, care to tell us your sides of the story. This will be your only chance. Make it count."

"Lamore, please… Kira should not-"

"Is it really going to kill you just to let him talk?!" Lamore exclaimed at the other female. Though Laura was not really affected by her outburst. Lamore sighed and looked back at her. "Look, we'll hear them out, and then, if I think that their stories don't float, we can let the King and Queen take them without a fight. Fair?"

"Nosa-"

"Wait," the King cut off the Queen. "Let's hear them out. After all, you said that you should be fair to all life correct? Besides, I for one am curious to hear what they have to say."

The Queen seemed hesitant to answer, and seemed she wanted to argue. But the stares of content made her sigh as she was forced to give the answer they all wanted to hear. "Very well. Though this is not a trial, we will hear the both of them out. Then decide what to do." She then turned towards the two males. "Now then, Light Yagami, care to make your statement first?"

Light seemed hesitant to actually speak up, but he knew that this was his chance to try and redeem himself. Though he knew his fate was probably set in stone, he may as well say what he could say and get it off of his chest. He took a deep breath, and would say what he thought was right.

"It's true." he began. "I picked up the Death Note that fell to earth twelve years ago by the Shinigami who wanted to have fun in this world, Ryuk. It was with that Notebook that I used it to kill off the world's criminals and became known as Kira. I reigned over for six long years, and in that time war ceased to exist, and global crime rates were reduced to 70%. But to me, the world was despicable, there were too many rotten people. When humans are in the pursuit of happiness, then they should have the right to be happy. However, they can't because of the portion of spoiled ones who abruptly and easily cut that short. It's because of those types of people who are alive that true happiness can never be accomplished. Before I got the Notebook, the world sunk to rock bottom. Humanity was as rotten as can be. Even those who are looking to become happy, if you look closer. Certifying whether they're with or without harm or if their life has no value or not. Evil can only produce more evil. Nasty acts causes people to go through with theses deeds. The weak people will learn from them, to become rotten themselves and someday change the perspective of others to believe that as well. That it's okay for evil people, despicable people to get away with this. They must be destroyed. Death should be the sole remedy for evil which has no salvation at all to begin with. Yet people rot and do not die. My approach struck the very root of evil, for the evil to be judged and those who brought harm to others to be judged as well. It's taken no more for people's perspectives to change. They realized the proper way to live as human beings, the right to happiness… we all possess it equally, no, we're entitled to it. But it can't be gained by attacking, defaming or killing others and not to hinder each other's happiness, to give each other the rights and respect they deserve to strive for each other's happiness. That is how humanity should be. When the world changes, so do the people… they grow more capable of kindness. Those who refuse to renounce their evil ways regardless are not fit to live as humans. As the most gifted beings living on this planet, we are meant to move forward, yet we have gone backwards. Then, when the Notebook came into my possession, I realised I had to-no-I was the only one who could do it. I knew that killing people was a crime in itself, but it was the only thing that could be done! One day, people would have realised this as much as I have. It was my destiny to act as Kira, I was chosen to renew this rotten world- to bring a new peaceful utopia. No one else could have done it, come that far without looking back! I wanted to be at the top of the world that I created, to guide the ones I've chosen to live in, and let it stay that way.

"At least, that was my ideal goal. When I was close to it, I was killed."

"Is that all you have to say?" the Queen asked him.

"Yes." He answered. "I still am strong in my beliefs, and whatever happens to me, I am fine with."

"Very well." The King echoed. He then turned towards L. "Lawliet, you may speak now. Let us hear your side of the story."

"Thank you." L told the King. "I suppose you already know what my life is like." He turned towards the Queen, and though he could not see her facial expression under that white veil, he knew that she knew about his story. She nodded and he kept talking. "I lost my parents at such a young age and I was lucky enough to be in the care of Quillish Wammy who took me to his orphanage where I was raised. I found it hard to fit in with the other children, most of the time I found myself alone solving puzzles or equations. Later down the road, Watari and I found out about my intellect and how I could use it to better the lives of those by solving cases. Eventually, I became known to most in the world as L, the genius detective who did his work in the shadows without revealing his face. You are correct that there were many cases in which I did have to use measures that crossed boundaries. But, every human can not play fair, especially during a time where you must track down a serial killer or terrorist groups. I am also aware that through some of my actions, many innocent lives were lost as well. I will admit there are things that I am not proud of, but it was the life that I have lived and what I knew. I'm not saying I'm proud of some decisions I made now, but I do believe that if it was to help those live another day, then that is what I would have done."

"Is that all you have to say?" the Queen asked.

"Yes, I believe I've made my statement quite clear." L confirmed.

"So," the King began. "We have heard the story side of these two of their lives. What do you think?" he turned towards the Queen. The female looked at the two human males before her. Contemplating about what to do with them after their statements. She then turned towards Lamore and Laura.

"You two girls were the ones who wished to give these two another chance at life. I wish to hear your opinions on their lives before we decide."

"Are you sure?" Lamore blinked.

"I'll allow it." The King shrugged.

"Laura?" Lamore turned towards the raven haired girl who looked down to the ground. She seemed hesitant to give them her answer. But, somehow, gaining courage, she began to speak without moving her eyes.

"It is true, I did want to give L a second chance at life, and I still do. I am a bit skeptical about what he had just said, but it is not a real shock to me. There are things that I have done on my own investigations that I am not proud of myself. Even if it meant saving more lives. We all do things we regret doing and do things that may harm us or others. It is just human nature. But, no matter what he did, it does not change my outlook on him. To me, L Lawliet, is the man who came to me when I had nowhere to go and gave me a chance to start over and give me hope. It was because of him I found happiness again and became who I am today. I wanted to take on this case because I'd figured if I could bring back L, I could finally repay my debts to him, for saving my life. And I still want to do it nonetheless." She tucked her hair behind her ear and looked back at L. "So, no matter what happens at this point, I want to give him another chance. I believe he should get one. And if you have to, I am more than willing to give up my own life if it means he can get his back."

L did not say anything nor react, he just stood there, his pupiless eyes looking at Laura. He expected her to give that answer. Lamore herself only smiled, she knew she would say something along those lines. Her love for the other raven haired male was very strong if it meant she would sacrifice herself just to let him take her place on this earth. She has not changed her goal, she was determined still. Light was shocked though, in all of his years of seeing the other Wammy kids, this one not only admired L, but love him so much, it was boundless. He didn't say it outloud, but this girl reminded him of Misa in a way. She would have done anything for Kira because he saved her from her suffering and depression. Maybe that's why L could understand Misa's love for Light better than he had thought. Because he knew what it was like to be loved by someone who would have done anything for him.

"And what about you Nosaka?" the Queen asked Lamore. "How do you feel about Kira?"

Lamore turned towards Light, her sparkling life eyes seemed to pierce through his own body and into his soul. He knew what was coming, and he was ready to embrace it all. He may as well die now without a fight, knowing it would have been pointless anyways. Lamore took a deep breath, closed her eyes and began her own statement.

"No…" She began. Everyone in the room fell silent, so she went on. "I mean… no… I can't… blame him per say…" She looked at Light in the eyes with a sort of stern expression, as if she was telling her kid what he had done wrong and why it was wrong. "What you did-what Kira did- was without a doubt evil to me. Maybe at the time, you thought you were doing good by killing off those kinds of people and doing the world a favor. But that is not how the world works. The world won't revolve around one individual's idea alone, no matter how powerful he or she might be. In the end, you used fear tactics to get where you wanted them to go. That is not true peace. Peace is not using force, not killing anyone, not having to shed blood. You did the opposite of all of that. Not only did you scare so many people into believing that following you would let them live longer, but you killed just as many innocent lives as evil ones. And think of all the ones you affected that lived. They might have cried because their loved ones were no longer around. They may not be able to see someone the same way again. They may have even thought that killing someone, no matter how little of their crime, was alright. That is a world I don't want to live in. For I believe, that everyone has the right and chance, to be happy. Maybe their happiness comes in different ways, and maybe we can judge them on their happiness. But if we kill them just because of their actions alone, that is like labeling a stereotype on a certain person and getting rid of the bad stereotypes.

"But…" She went on as she walked up to Light, a small smile on her face. "I will say that what you wanted, your intentions, weren't actually bad. Many people want what is best for them and the ones around them. You used the Notebook to help people by giving them some relief, knowing that bad people won't be able to exist anymore to hurt them. I'm sure there were some that did agree with your methods, out of their own free will. But that doesn't mean everyone will agree with you. In a way, you did what you thought was best and you took action. Anyone would have done that, maybe not in that exact situation, but something with those similar scenarios. I think… your intentions were pure in a sense, but you went about it the wrong way. Many people did the sames things you did, had a good idea just used a terrible strategy. But, that shouldn't label you as a 'bad person' more like a 'misunderstood guy'. Everyone sees the world differently, but you have to understand that the world isn't so black and white. Good and evil are a bit more complicated to decipher than what you know. Sometimes, people can be good, but do bad things. And other times, people can be bad, but do good things in the end. We can switch sides, we don't have to be born under one category and stay there.

"What I'm trying to get at, is that I disagree with what Kira did. But I can see why he would do those things now. I believe, however, that people can change, but only if you give them that opportunity. So, if Laura is alright with letting L live again, then I want to help you get a second chance as well. Not as Kira, but as Light Yagami. I think with a little push and some encouragement, you can see the world as a not so rotten place and maybe change your ways. Maybe I can't get you to change all of your ideas, but I can try and help you change something. But only if you will allow it. I won't do anything if you don't want me to. This is all up to you."

Everyone, especially Light, were shocked about her response. She not only disagreed with his ways, but at the same time understood him. And she was willing to help Light out and give him another chance. No one in his life had ever understood Light like this or was willing to help him out based on their heart alone. Lamore was truly a one of a kind girl. Lamore kept her smile as she waited for Light to respond. He blinked, and only nodded slightly.

"I must say, this certainly turned in a direction I had not expected would go." The King boomed.

"I myself, am just as shocked yet impressed as you are." The Queen noted as she looked at the two girls. "Despite what these two have said, what they admitted, you still believe that they deserve another chance and can even prove themselves to be better humans than they were before. Many people disagreed with not only Kira's methods, but L's methods as well. I for one still would like nothing more than to throw them back to the Nothingness where they should stay. But you girls stuck up for your beliefs in these two and saw past who they were and instead saw what they did and how you could relate to them that you measured. Not too many humans can think that way like you two. Perhaps, you girls have a lighten path before you yet. You are unusual human girls, but maybe that is why your paths have intertwined here. You were right Hana, I do not believe that the Life Note could have ever fallen into the hands of someone better than Lamore Nosaka."

"Ha, looks like these two girls saved your asses." The King snickered to the two males. "Leave it to the human males to rely on their females to bale them out of a troublesome situation."

"So, does that mean, you can find a way to give Light and L another chance at life?" Lamore asked once again. The King and Queen both looked at each other for a long while, as if they mentally discussed how they would handle this situation. After a while, the two turned back to the humans, an answer with them.

"Perhaps, there is something that can be arranged. The Death King and I can combine our powers and give these two another chance. We can make it so that way, their names will be erased from death and from life. As if they have not gone in the first place."

"However," the King interrupted as the four began to grow hopeful. "These two will have to earn a second chance if they wish to remain on this world."

"Earn a second chance?" Light repeated.

"What do you mean?" L asked.

"This way, you two will be able to receive a punishment and try to regain your life. It's simple really. From this point on, you two will be the guardians of these two girls."

"Like our caretakers?" Laura raised a brow.

"Not exactly, Light Yagami will be watching over Lamore Nosaka and L Lawliet will be watching over Laura Stone. It will be your boy's job to watch over and protect these two girls from harm. And in the event that say Lamore dies, then her guardian, Light, will go back to the Nothingness. And in the event that Laura dies, her guardian, L, will go back to the Nothingness."

"Are you saying that we have to be their guardians for the rest of their lives?" Light asked.

"No, well, that may depend upon Lamore." The female brunette blinked at the Queen's words, so she went on. "Since Kira took so many lives and he seems more than unwilling to admit that his killings were not purposeful, we will take a different approach. Right now, Lamore Nosaka has the Life Note and has been using it to resurrect people every day. Basically, history is repeating itself, but maybe for the better this time. Since Kira himself can not restore those people or ease their loved ones suffering, the best thing we can do, is let someone else fix his mistakes. And who better, than Kira's opposite?"

"You mean Tenshi?" Lamore blinked. The Queen nodded.

"So, if Tenshi can resurrect or reincarnate the same number of people that Kira killed, then we will lift both Light and L's death from the Nothingness and the guardianship between you two and your host will be lifted. Only then can you both be given a second chance and live your lives the way you wish."

"How many people did Kira kill?" Lamore had to ask. Light blinked, as if he could not really remember or count that many of his victims. Not even L could guess a number. The King stepped forward and answered.

"124,925. That is your goal. If you can resurrect or reincarnate that many people, then, and only then, can the bond between you four break and you can go your separate ways. Until then, these two fellas will have to watch over you two girls. And in the event that these girls die, I'll send one of my special Shinigami's to retrieve you and bring you back to the Nothingness."

"But… if I do agree to these terms, then they can get a chance at life once again?" Lamore asked, a bit sweeter this time.

"It will mostly depend on you, but yes. This way, they will have to earn their second chance and work for it while being reminded of what they did wrong. Yes, a punishment combined with work to a second redemption. That does sound promising. So, do we have a deal?"

Lamore looked back at the three humans behind her. Light and L seemed a bit shocked and somewhat scared about this deal. On one hand, if they agree to this, then they could get a second chance at life and get their lives back. But on the other hand, if anything happened to these girls, then they can say goodbye to said second chance and go back to the Nothingness. Still, this deal did sound promising, and it was either this, or go back anyways. This way, they can at least try. Besides, Lamore and Laura weren't children, they could take care of themselves. Both boys nodded and Laura nodded as well. Lamore turned back to the two entities and spoke. "Alright, we'll do it."

"Very well, just know that once this deal has been made, there is no going back."

"There is nothing to go back to." Light muttered.

"True," the King agreed. "Alright, just to be fair, the Queen and I will give you two bodies of your own."

"You will give us our bodies back?" L seemed a bit surprised.

"Well you can not be their guardians as ghost, nor can you do anything to prevent their deaths when you can not even hold a piece of paper. Of course, these bodies are only temporary, as long as you and them are connected. But they are still your bodies as they were when you died. And once the deal has been fulfilled, you can keep your bodies." The Queen explained with some amusement in her voice.

"But, to get these bodies, your host will have to give something up."

"Us?" Laura asked as she pointed to herself and Lamore. Once the King nodded, she asked another question. "What do we have to give up?"

"Nothing serious, I assure you." The Queen promised. "You girls will just have to hand over half of your life energy for us to create a physical form for these two."

"Our life energy?" Lamore blinked. She remembered Hana telling her that to get the eyes of the Seimeigami, one must give up half of their life energy. One can always regain their life energy with time and rest. That is the difference between life energy and life spans. Of course, Lamore did not do the trade, so therefore she did not give up her life energy. And maybe now, she was glad she didn't. Because she was about to see how painful it might be and it would actually go to a good cause. Lamore nodded. "Alright, that's fine with me." She smiled.

"Are you sure?" Laura wasn't really hesitant, but she wanted to make sure of the aftermath of this event.

"Don't worry, we'll be fine. Hana assured me." Lamore promised.

Laura nodded and she and Lamore stepped forward towards the two. The Queen raised her arms and placed either of her hands on either of the girls chests. "Now, this will make you feel very weak, so you girls will faint. But you will be in good hands. Once we take the energy from you, the King and I will convert it into physical matter for their bodies as well as a form of spiritual bond between you and your guardians. This is your last chance to back out and turn away from all of this. For once the bonds are made, you can never look back."

"It's fine, I've made this decision long ago when I got the Life Note. If this means that Light can get another chance, then it will be worth it." Lamore smiled.

"And I'm doing this for L, so whatever pain will come my way, it will be worth it on my part." Laura answered. Both girls looked at each other, exchanging smiles and glances. The Queen nodded and began. A bright light glowed over the human girl's bodies. One was a rose pink while the other was a amethyst purple. The Queen began to squeeze the girl's chest, causing them both to feel a bit of pain. They gritted their teeth trying to bare it as much as possible. As the auras around them grew brighter, the Queen squeezed harder. Soon, she drew out two orbs of pure light substance. One a pink rose and the other a amethyst purple. Their life energy and their very souls.

L and Light watched in awe as they saw this event unfold while the Shinigami King remained indifferent. The Queen loosened her grip on the two orbs, and grabbed a bit of each one. She pulled the two orbs as they stretched out a bit. Soon, she has four orbs, two of the same color. Two floating in the air still and two in her hands. The ones near the bodies, absorbed back into their host as the girls lightly and gently fell to the ground while the Queen held the two orbs in her hands. Both girls looked up one last time to see their life energy in the hands of the Queen of Life, before all became black for each girl's vision.

To Be Continued…

Cosmok13- Okay, yeah, this one was a long chapter, probably the longest one I've made so far. But a lot did happen that was really important. Also, I won't lie, Light's speech was taken from the Death Note Manga because I kind of ran out of ideas. Also, his outfit he was wearing when he was resurrected, that wasn't his actual outfit. It's design was from a Death Note doujinshi called… I think God eye by Pieta. There's a reason he got that outfit instead of what he actually died in, but that will be much later down the road. So I hope you all liked and enjoyed this chapter of Life Note, and I hope that the wait was worth it. If you really like this story so far, make sure to leave comments to tell me how you feel about this as well as to fav and follow. As always, I'm Cosmok13, stay as otakus my friends.