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I sat in my living room, glancing idly through the newspaper with a coffee in the other hand. It seems this Kira is striking everywhere at once. No a single country is untouched. A little frightening I must admit. But I can't help but wonder-

"Are you going to finish that?"

I looked up at my Shinigami, Hebi. He was pointing at the table where my half eaten peach was. I don't really like them myself, but couldn't be bothered with much for breakfast. I seemed to be buying them all the time; once I noticed that Hebi thoroughly enjoyed peaches.

"Don't tell me you've already gone through that whole bag. I only bought it yesterday."

He looked away from my gaze and I couldn't help but giggle. It had been hard getting used to Hebi at first. When I woke up and saw him for the first few days it constantly frightened me. I suppose I was trying to convince myself that it was all a dream, but I know now that he really is here. And he has become an important part of my life; a good friend. I picked up the peach and threw it to him.

"Knock yourself out. I didn't really want it anyway."

"You must be crazy, not enjoying peaches."

He stuffed the whole thing into his mouth and I smiled, things had been really odd with him around. I had recently found out that only I could see him, unless anyone else touched the Death Note. Luckily no one had seen me talking to myself. So I won't get thrown in a mental hospital. I reached over and turned on the TV, the news should be starting soon and I liked to keep up to date... Odd, it was already on.

"I am Lind L. Taylor, otherwise known as L. Criminals around the world are being murdered by a serial killer. I consider this crime to be the most atrocious act of murder in history. I will not rest until the person or persons responsible are brought to justice. Kira, I will hunt you down. I will find you! Kira, I've got a pretty good idea what your motivation might be, and I can guess what you hope to achieve, however, what you're doing right now is evil."

I jumped upon hearing this. L? No that can't be right! I started at the raven haired man on the screen, gently placing my coffee on the table as I lent forward. I knew L would take on the Kira case, I knew it was only a matter of time. But...

"This doesn't add up."

"What doesn't?"

I turned to face Hebi and screwed my nose up lightly.

"L has never shown his face in public before. No one knows his real name either. He's a very secretive man, and very hard to locate. No, downright impossible to locate."

"Is that why you haven't gone after him yet? But he's right there."

He pointed to the screen and I followed his finger; staring at the man once more.

"Yes, I knew he was going to take on the Kira case. The temptation would be too great for him. So all I had to do was wait for him to make his presence known. But I never expected this... No, this is too easy. L wouldn't just come out like this to the killer without all the information. It's not his style. That man isn't L."

No sooner had I finished my sentence Lind gripped his chest, distraught and pain covering his face.

"It appears that this Kira person doesn't like being called out. How childish..."

I continued to stare at the TV as a gothic L covered the screen, a synthesized voice blaring through the speakers. This was his mark. He sounded shocked to say the least, then again I was shocked to have witnessed that as well. Kira didn't even have to be there. I focused on what L was saying;

"Now I'll give you some information in return. Although it was televised that this was being broadcast globally... actually, it was only broadcast in the Kanto region around Tokyo. The plan was to broadcast live to other areas in turn but that is no longer necessary. You are in the Kanto region of Japan, Kira."

A wide grin spread across my features and I couldn't help chuckling. Hebi noticed and turned to face me.

"So, we're going to Japan?"

"Yes Hebi. It looks like I didn't have to do any work at all. L came to me without realizing it. I know L will go to Japan to find Kira, he will most likely be in touch with the Japanese police to be his eyes and arms as well. So I have to join too, Hebi."