AN: Update at last, people! Let us rejoice I had the time to finish this already! I apologize for the delay… I was really busy so even if I wanted to, I couldn't write the new chapter. I am having a hard time dealing with some of my subjects, and I still have to travel a lot for my research, so I hope you'll forgive me for the very long delay..
So without further much ado, here is the thirteenth chapter of SALIGIA.
ENJOY!
Chapter 13: Superbia II
"Ryuk."
Ryuk turned to face the man. The man seemed to be smiling but it was so creepy that Ryuk was thankful the man wasn't fond of doing it. He plastered another practiced fake smile on his face. He wasn't exactly fond of pretentions, but dealing with the man before him greatly requires it.
"You seem to be happy today." He said, and the man widened his grin. Ryuk restrained himself from grimacing. I guess I shouldn't have said that. It made him smile more.
"Of course, Ryuk. I'm sure tomorrow's night would be really interesting." The man said, and Ryuk let out a chuckle.
"Ah, you're excited for the party. I really hope it would be fun. Boredom's getting into me. Working for you isn't fun at all."
The man frowned.
"You cannot quit now. I'll make it more interesting from tomorrow onwards."
Ryuk laughed. He doubted the man's words but he said nothing. It was better than doing nothing, after all.
"Also, congratulations. Your work's plastered all over the news." The man said, still with the creepy smile.
Ah, yes. The Diet member's assassination. What was good about that? It was really troublesome. He almost got caught. The man was surrounded with a lot of body guards, and he had to kill three of them in order to do the work. He flashed the man a grin.
"Yeah, yeah. I don't need compliments. They're boring." He replied, and without waiting for an answer, he turned and started to walk towards the door. He was about to open the door when the man's voice halted him.
"Prepare for tomorrow, Ryuk. I'll call for you when I have come up with the best plan already."
Ryuk sighed.
"Yes, yes."
Sometimes, he really wished he could just kill the man.
--
Light was calmly sipping his coffee when Matsuda marched into the room, sitting on the couch across him. The others were already sitting, waiting for the meeting to start. L had told him to gather the rest of the investigation team and wait for him. The detective was with Watari at the moment, perhaps, discussing with and giving the elder some instructions for tomorrow's plan. He set down his coffee mug and was about to review the papers before him when the door opened, and L walked lazily into the room. He nodded at the detective before picking up the papers and starting to read them. He felt L's presence in front of him and he raised his head to look at the man.
"What?"
L let out a small smile.
"Can Light-kun move a little? The space isn't enough for me." L replied.
Light frowned.
"You have your own couch, L." Light calmly stated, although he knew L sensed the annoyance in his voice.
"Matsuda-san's sitting on my couch."
He saw Matsuda immediately stood up.
"Oh, Ryuuzaki! I'm sorry! Here! You can sit now!" Matsuda said, apologizing over and over again. L spared the man a glance.
"No. It is quite alright, Matsuda-san. I also want to sit beside Light-kun. You may take the seat." L replied, and Light sighed loudly.
"Why the hell do you want to sit beside me?" Light mumbled, although already making space for the detective.
"I feel more at ease when Light-kun's near me. I can think more clearly." L replied, as he sat on his usual strange position beside the brunette.
"That's bullshit, L."
L merely gave out a soft chuckle in reply. The rest of the investigation team gave them curious glances but said nothing.
"So far, there will be no changes in our plan for tomorrow's party. Light-kun would leave around 5pm and go straight to his house to wait for Mikami. Matsuda-san and Mogi-san would leave with me at exactly 5:45pm, while Aizawa-san and Ukita-san would stay here and wait for further instructions." L started, and the others nodded in reply. "All of you will be provided with the same mini-earpiece like Light-kun's to facilitate communication between us."
And as if on cue, the door opened revealing Watari's familiar form. The elder walked towards them, and handed a set of micro-earpiece to each of the four NPA members. Watari bowed before the team before walking out of the room again.
"As I have emphasized before, Aizawa-san and Ukita-san would be the back-ups, so it is necessary for them to have the same equipment if ever their assistance is suddenly needed." L said. He turned his gaze towards Mogi and Matsuda, who was examining the set of earpiece, before continuing, "All suspicious movements should be reported immediately. Mogi-san would be stationed near the entrance in order to monitor the guests arriving and leaving the party venue." Mogi nodded in understanding. L then focused his eyes on Matsuda, who was frowning while examining the set of earpiece.
"Matsuda-san."
The mentioned man, obviously startled, visibly jumped from his seat.
"Y-yes, Ryuuzaki?" Matsuda said, nervously scratching his head, while Aizawa sighed loudly.
"You will be the one going around eavesdropping on conversations. All odd conversations should be reported immediately."
Matsuda nodded eagerly.
"Alright, Ryuuzaki!"
L said nothing. The door opened once more and Watari walked in with a tray containing variety of sweets. He set down the plates of sweets before L. L mumbled a small thank you and Watari just bowed and left the room again.
"I will be closely monitoring Light-kun and Mikami, as well as those people who will engage a conversation with them. If Yotsuba is indeed in league with Kira, a member of the board would definitely approach Light-kun and Mikami to engage in a small conversation." L said, and Light rolled his eyes. Yeah, right. Make a better excuse, L.
L must have read his thoughts for the said detective gave him an amused smile. Light just shot him a glare in return.
"Does Light-kun have anything to say?" L asked, turning his attention to the brunette.
Light stared at L before shaking his head.
"No. I have no questions either." Light replied, and L nodded.
"If Light-kun comes up with something, he need not be hesitant in bringing it up. Unless it is to be discussed privately." L said, making Light glare at him again. Light noticed the confused expressions on the faces of the rest of the team.
"I'm not being shy, L. I really don't have anything to say. I agree with the plan, and we have discussed this before so I don't have any questions. And I certainly have nothing in my mind that is to be discussed privately." Light replied, and L just smiled at him.
L then turned his attention once more to the NPA members.
"If there are no further questions, you may all retire for the night."
All were about to stand up when Matsuda, who was still holding the set of earpiece, spoke.
"Uh, Ryuuzaki, how do you make this thing work?"
Both L and Light just stared at him, while Aizawa and the rest just covered their faces in embarrassment.
--
"Is Light-kun nervous for tomorrow?" L said, as he and Light walked down the hallway to their rooms. Light glanced at him briefly.
"Not really." Light said, then giving L an intense stare, he continued, "I should be the one to ask you that. Are you nervous?"
L stopped walking and stared at Light, making the latter halt in his steps as well.
"For Light-kun, yes. Not for me." He replied, and Light just blinked at him in confusion. The brunette averted his gaze then started walking again. L just lazily followed.
"You're always worrying about me. You should worry about yourself more, you know. I'm not a girl." Light mumbled, as if not wanting L to hear it.
But luckily, he had. L restrained himself from chuckling. Really, Light can be really adorable at times.
"Light-kun is really cute when he's trying to hide his worry for me. And Light-kun's prettier than most girls."
Light abruptly turned to face him, and L almost chuckled in amusement when he saw the usual dark scowl on the brunette's face, although he could see the faint trace of blush on the man's cheeks.
"Who's worried about you? And if you're trying to please me by using such sweet words, then you can shove it up your ass, because I'm not damn pleased at all!" Light roared, and L just shrugged, then started to walk again.
L just blindly followed Light into his room, and quietly closed the door as soon as they got inside. He watched, amused, as Light's impassive face morphed into a confused frown.
"And why, for the love of God, are you here?" Light asked, and L just blinked at him.
"Isn't it obvious, Light-kun? I want to sleep beside you tonight." L replied, taking a seat on the edge of Light's king-sized bed. L watched Light's face flare up, the slight reddening of the cheeks, amusing him.
"Sleep? I'm surprised you know that word." Light replied, an eyebrow raised.
L pouted.
"That's rude, Light-kun. It may not be that obvious, but I do sleep. Light-kun have even witnessed it a few times, since he's with me during those times. Doesn't Light-kun really remember our passionate nights?"
L almost laughed when the blood rushed up to Light's face, making it visibly red down to his neck.
"I certainly don't remember, you vampire." Light replied, refusing to look at L directly.
L smiled.
"Vampire? Then Light-kun does remember." L replied, to which Light gave a raised eyebrow in return. "Light-kun surely remember how this vampire suc—
A smooth fair hand covered his mouth abruptly, interrupting his statement.
"You! Don't just blurt out words like that!" Light hissed.
L removed the hand
from his mouth and smiled at the brunette.
"Why not? I was
merely pointing out some facts, Light-kun." L replied, with an
impassive face, and he saw Light's brow visibly twitch in
irritation.
"You bastard. I don't appreciate you stressing those facts." Light said, and with a glare, he added, "And I was referring to your insomniac traits, you pervert."
L chuckled.
"Light-kun is really cute." L said, smiling widely, earning another glare from Light. L placed down his feet on the floor, and then abruptly pulled down Light-kun closer to him, effectively making the said boy sit on his lap.
"What do you think you're doing, bastard?" Light asked, menacingly, yet L did not fail to notice the slight tinge of nervousness in the young man's voice.
"I merely wanted to feel Light-kun's warmth. Is it too much to ask?" L replied.
L secretly smiled, when Light said nothing and just stared at him. L crossed the gap between them by crushing his lips onto Light's soft alluring lips, effectively preventing the young man to blurt out protests. After several failed attempts of making the said young man part his lips to give him permission, he finally felt the soft lips part a little, making L smile.
L kissed him passionately, as if they haven't done that in ages, and he felt Light respond passionately as well, startling L. Although Light usually do kiss back, he wasn't this aggressive.
L stopped, and drew back a little, allowing him to stare at Light's face. The brunette's eyes were still closed, and he looked so effeminate, with his flushed cheeks, and swollen, parted lips. He just stared at Light, admiring the beauty of the young man.
Light finally opened his eyes and stared at him questioningly. L just smiled.
"What?" Light asked, with his usual impatient tone.
"Oh, nothing, Light-kun. I just thought you looked absolutely beautiful." L said, still smiling. Light just blinked at him, and L thought the brunette's blank face is cute as well. "Just let me stare at you for a little longer, Light-kun. We will continue later, I promise."
Light flushed a deeper shade of red, and L had not been able to restrain his chuckle.
"Get out of my room, you bastard." Light hissed, glaring at him.
"As far as I know, Light-kun, everything in this building is mine." L replied, to which Light rolled his eyes, and before Light could open his mouth to speak, he added, "Including you."
Light's glare tripled, and before Light could start his retort, L kissed him shortly and succeeded in startling the brunette. L chuckled when he saw the startled face.
"But I guess I would allow Light-kun to call this room his, now." L started, and Light just raised an eyebrow. "Light-kun could now share some of my possessions, since I belong to him, as well."
Light opened his mouth to speak, but closed it again. L saw a faint blush on the brunette's cheeks, but said nothing. He watched as Light silently stood up from his lap, and proceeded to the bathroom. As Light was about to close the bathroom door, he turned to face L.
"I'll be done in 15 minutes."
L smiled. He knew what the words meant, yet he wanted to make sure.
"Light-kun is finally allowing me to sleep here tonight?"
Light just rolled his eyes.
"Whatever. And L, you're not getting on my bed unless you take a shower. I certainly require you to take a shower." Light replied, and seeing the gleam in L's eyes, he added, "After me."
L just chuckled in reply. Alright, he would back out for now. He would need to save his energy for later, after all.
L smiled as unnecessary thoughts began swirling in his mind.
--
"Hey, hey. You want me to do it in the party? That's really troublesome, you know." Ryuk said, trying to resist the rolling of his eyes.
"Of course. That is why I'm entrusting the work to you." The man replied, sending a glare towards him.
Ryuk laughed.
"So what am I gonna do? Wait for you to corner them, then just abduct them?"
The man smiled.
"Of course. I need your stealth here, Ryuk. Use your brains. This is the perfect chance to eliminate the flies. If Yagami's not willing to work for us, then erase him along with that Mikami Teru." The man replied.
Ryuk smirked. Really, the man's methods are really too clichéd. Sometimes, he really do wonder why he's working for the man.
"Did it ever cross your mind that maybe Yagami Light had already met with… L?" Ryuk asked, wondering what sort of reaction the man would show.
The man tensed and looked up at him, glaring.
"You should have asked that long before!"
Ryuk shrugged.
"Don't blame me. I'm not your strategist, you know." He replied, smirking.
The man said nothing.
"Now that Mikami's in league with Yagami Light, it should be easier to capture both of them. Perhaps we could use both of them to capture L. And if it is true that L had already made contact with Yagami, then we could use him to track down that fucking detective."
Ryuk scratched his head. He shouldn't have asked that. It just made his work more troublesome.
"If we could." Ryuk replied, and the man sent him another glare.
"We could actually, if you just stop questioning me here, and make preparations for tomorrow!" The man hissed, and Ryuk just shrugged in defeat.
"Yes, yes. Whatever." He replied, and without giving the man to lecture him again, he walked lazily out of the room.
He knew it would be easier if he would just tell the man where Yagami Light is. But he was sure that that building where Light Yagami is residing is no ordinary building. It could even be L's hideout or something, if Yagami's really working with L. But then again, if that was the case, he would surely be captured by L. He knew L wasn't an ordinary detective, and he was perfectly aware that he would be sentenced to death if ever he was captured. He was Kira's accomplice, after all. So it would not be a good idea to let the man know about Yagami's location. The man's not that good in planning. The plans are always rash, and sometimes, he feared that it would be his downfall if he would continue working for the man. He knew that if he tells the man of this vital information, the man would immediately send him out to abduct Yagami Light. And that would be the problem, since he wasn't sure whether L was just waiting for the right time to capture him. Therefore, the party would be the best time to capture Yagami Light. But then, if L was in league with Yagami, then it would be very difficult to get the boy without being noticed.
He sighed. He was really starting to feel tired just by thinking about the different things that could happen because of his master's stupid plan.
He fished out a huge red apple from his pocket, then munched on it.
He would have to think of something. His master's an idiot.
And he certainly wouldn't risk himself for one.
--
When Light woke up the next morning, he wasn't surprised to see L's dark orbs staring at him intently.
"Good morning, Light-kun."
Light said nothing, and gently pushed the looming body of L over him, then cringed at the sudden entry of light into his eyes.
"What time is it?" He asked.
"It's 7 am, Light-kun. I thought it would be better if I allow Light-kun to sleep a little longer, since he was surely tired of the strenuous activity we performed last night." L said, with his usual impassive face, and Light gritted his teeth. Really, the man is so blunt, that he sometimes cringes at it.
Light sat up, and felt the jolt of pain in his bottom. He cursed himself for allowing the detective to fuck him last night. He was not really planning to have sex with L when he decided to allow the man to sleep with him last night. He was planning to do the literal meaning of the word sleep. But then, he forgot that it was L who he was dealing with. He tried to resist L, but he… couldn't. And that is where the problem lies.
"Come now, Light-kun. You should be cleaning yourself now. Unless Light-kun wants the whole team to notice my lingering smell on him." L suddenly said, startling Light out of his thoughts. He glared at the man, and abruptly stood up, wincing as he did so.
"Why didn't you wake me up when you know they're already here! Geez, L!" He replied, hurrying towards the bathroom. He quickly took a bath and brushed his teeth before coming out of the bathroom, clad in just a towel. He felt L watch him like a hawk, but he said nothing. He changed right in front of L, feeling that the intense stare never left him. He was supposed to ask L to go out to allow him to change, but he was now accustomed to having sex with the man, that he wasn't ashamed anymore of standing naked before him. When he was done changing, he turned to face L who was still staring at him shamelessly.
"Stop drooling, L. Let's go." He said, and L emitted a soft chuckle in reply. L slowly stood up and walked towards the door. The detective opened the door for him and waited for him to go out before following and shutting the close behind them. They strode down the hallway in silence, and Light wondered what was going on in the detective's mind again.
"You're out of sweets?" Light asked, cursing himself silently for not coming up with a better question.
L turned to face him and blinked at him, before smiling widely.
"I was just thinking of different alternative plans in case something happens in the party, Light-kun." L replied, answering his implied question.
Light slowed down his steps and L did the same.
"You're being pessimistic. I find it puzzling." Light replied, and he heard L give out a chuckle.
"Light-kun thinks I'm being pessimistic? I was just listing down some possibilities." L said, halting in his steps, making Light as well. "I have a feeling something's going to happen, Light."
Light studied the man. L was hiding the stress in his voice, but he noticed it nonetheless.
"Don't worry too much. It will be fine." He replied, intending not to sound consoling that much.
"Of course, Light-kun. I will not let anything happen to you." L replied, and Light remained silent.
Light started walking again, and L followed.
"L."
"Yes, Light-kun?"
"Don't just focus on me. Try to worry about yourself more. You have more enemies than me."
"Light-kun is more important." L simply replied, and Light immediately turned to glare at the man, who had stopped walking again. He stopped walking as well, and turned to completely face the man.
"Don't say that!" He hissed. L just stared at him, his stoic face unchanging. His glare melted and he stared straight into L's eyes.
"Don't… say that." He repeated, and lowering his gaze, he whispered, "Don't just rank yourself second. It doesn't sound… right."
Light felt himself tremble a bit. He was feeling something inside him, something akin to pain. He wasn't sure, but it hurt a little when L said that. It's as if L was discarding his life for him, and it did not certainly make him feel happy.
He was startled out of his thoughts when he felt L move closer to him, and he felt strong thin arms encircling his back. He noticed the faint smell of strawberries, the smell of L, and it calmed him down.
"I apologize, Light-kun. But regardless of what Light-kun thinks, I would still like to emphasize that he's my top priority, as wrong as it may sound." L said, and Light felt the detective straighten his back. He felt L's chin on top of his bent head, and he wondered whether L was really taller than him.
He gently pushed L away from him, and refusing to look at L, he turned away and started walking again.
"That doesn't make me happy." He started, and with a much more composed voice, he added, "And don't think that I'm worried about you that much."
He knew he wasn't being honest. But hell, it was easier for him to be that way.
"Of course, Light-kun." L replied.
Light inwardly sighed. Of course, L knew. L always knew.
He waited for a while and then breathed a sigh of relief when he heard L's soft footsteps again.
If L wasn't going to prioritize himself, then…
Perhaps he wouldn't mind ranking himself second as well.
--
It was exactly 5 pm.
And as planned, Light walked out of the investigation room, leaving L and the others nervously staring at his retreating form. L brought a thumb to his lips and bit on it. He was feeling too anxious. He really has this strange feeling that something was going to happen, and, as much as he hated it, his intuition is often right. He glanced at the computer screen, and noticed that it was just three minutes since Light had left.
Feeling that he couldn't contain the uneasy feeling anymore, he reached out for the set of mini earpiece on the desk before him, then abruptly equipped himself with it. He saw Matsuda and the others stare at him curiously, but he sent them a stare and they quickly pretended to do something else.
He waited for the device to connect with the brunette's own, and after hearing some static sounds, he finally heard the angelic voice.
"What is it, L?" Light said, through the earpiece.
"Where are you now, Light-kun?" L asked, trying to conceal the anxiety in his voice. Although he was sure Light could sense it. Light always did.
"I'm still a few steps away from the HQ building, L. Cut this crap. You're being ridiculous."
L bit his thumb hard, and said nothing. He heard Light sigh.
"Okay, okay. I won't disconnect. Just don't talk to me that much. I don't wanna look like I'm talking to myself or something."
L smiled. His anxiety dissipated a little, and he stopped chewing his thumb.
"I will try to, Light-kun." He replied, and he heard a snort in reply.
Light may be in a busy street now, for the brunette said no more, and instead, L heard the loud background of moving vehicles and people's chattering. L turned to the rest of the team.
"Matsuda-san and Mogi-san, please equip yourselves now with the earpiece set. We will leave at exactly 5:45, as what was planned. Aizawa-san and Ukita-san, you may watch all the screens connected to the computer cameras in the venue. I have already arranged for someone to tap the security cameras of the party venue." L said, and the others watched in awe as L turned on all the screens showing various angles of various rooms in the party's venue.
"Please watch the screens closely, and report at once every noticeable strange movement. I will tell you when we need you there as back ups. While waiting for my instructions, just watch the screens closely." L continued.
Matsuda stepped forward, face crumpled in confusion.
"I thought Ukita-san and Aizawa-san are just back-ups?"
L stared at Aizawa and Ukita before answering,
"Of course. I just told them to watch the screens for them not to be idle while waiting for my instructions. Light-kun and I would be the one to review the taped conversations and videos later on."
The team said no more. They must have been used to L's quirks and bluntness by now.
L turned his attention to his brunette.
"Light-kun?"
"L."
"Is Light-kun near his house now?"
"Yes. I'm heading there now."
"Inform me, Light-kun, if Mikami is already with you."
"Alright." Light replied, and after a long pause, he added, "You still have time, L. Go eat some sweets. I can practically feel your nervousness, you know."
L blinked. Was he really that nervous? He was sure he had concealed it well. He wasn't exactly nervous about the plan and all. Heck, it isn't his first time to commence a plan like this. The reason for his nervousness was this uneasy feeling that something was going to happen to his Light. And this was definitely the first time.
"Light-kun seems to always know what I'm feeling." L simply replied, and he heard the brunette let out a short laugh.
"Whatever."
L assumed Light had arrived at his house for the brunette became strangely silent. He turned to the team and they all collectively stared at him, waiting for him to speak. He just blinked at them, then turned to Matsuda.
"Matsuda-san…" L started. Matsuda eagerly waited for him to continue. He stared back at Matsuda, then playing with his toes, he added,
"Can you please hand me that tray of sweets near you?"
The rest of the team sighed, while Matsuda cheerfully handed him the mentioned tray.
--
When he heard the door bell, Light notified L immediately. L sounded anxious and clearly unhappy with the idea of Mikami being his escort to the party, and so he did not fail the venom in L's voice when he said okay through the earpiece. L was feeling a little bit too nervous since the morning, and his not so obvious and bad attempts to pacify the man did not help. L perfectly masked the anxiety in front of the investigation team, but strangely he could easily detect it. Strange. But he could feel his insides swell in pride. After all, it does feel good to know that he's the one who could read the stoic detective the most.
He was brought out of his thoughts when the door bell rang again, and he immediately strode towards the door. He opened it, and wasn't surprised to see Mikami in his formal attire already.
"Good afternoon, Light. Am I too early?" Mikami said, as soon as he saw him.
Light just shrugged, and gestured for the man to come in.
"Not at all. Just give me 5 minutes to change." Light replied, as they both walked towards the living room.
"Hmm. You are already dashing in your casual attire." Mikami said, to which Light chuckled in reply.
"Thank you." He said, gesturin,g for the man to sit down. "Make yourself comfortable. Would you like something to drink?"
Mikami shook his head.
"No need." Mikami replied, and Light just nodded.
Light went upstairs and entered his room. The room was still the same. It gave him a feeling of nostalgia, and as much as he hated to admit, he does miss his room. He went straight to his closet and brought out his desired formal clothes. After changing, he went straight to the bathroom to fix his hair, and when he was sure he looked good enough, he gave the room one final glance and walked out. He was eager to go out of the house, for it would only make him remember some things that he clearly wanted to push out of his mind. He doesn't have the time for those things right now.
When he arrived at the living room, he restrained himself from smirking when Mikami stared at him shamelessly. He wondered what kind of reaction L would give him later. He froze. Did he seem eager to let L see him dressed like this? He hoped not. Being eager like a teenager in love would be a big blow to his pride. Yagami Light surely doesn't have such foolish behavior in him!
He decided to forget about it and turned back his attention to the still staring Mikami.
"I appreciate your admiration, but I believe we have a party to attend." He said, smirking.
Mikami blinked before smiling widely.
"I'm sorry. God, you just look too dashing, Light. I can't help it." Mikami replied.
"Ahh. I wish I could see Light-kun now. It's not fair." He heard L say through the earpiece. He secretly rolled his eyes.
He watched as Mikami got up from his seat.
"Well then, shall we go now?" Mikami said, and Light nodded in reply.
"Can you head outside first? I forgot my cell phone in my room." Light said, and Mikami nodded. Light then turned to walk away.
When he was already inside his room, he immediately adjusted the earpiece.
"L."
"You're going now, Light-kun?"
"Yes." He replied. He checked his wrist watch. "It's exactly 5:40 pm."
"Yes. Exactly 5:45, we'll be out of here." L replied.
"Alright. I'll be on my way then." Light said, thinking if it was really necessary to let L know that they're leaving already. It wasn't really that necessary, but he still felt the need to do so.
"I will try to make the trip shorter, Light-kun. I wanted to see Light-kun's dashing look immediately." L replied, to which Light gave a short laugh.
"Whatever. See you then."
Light was about to open the door when L spoke again.
"And please take care of yourself, Light-kun. Until I'm there to guarantee your safety." Light raised an eyebrow. What is he, a weakling?
"I'm capable of protecting myself, L. Besides, nothing's going to happen to me." He replied.
"Nonetheless, I wanted to say it."
He sighed.
"Okay. I'll be going then." Without waiting for an answer, he walked out of the room. He went downstairs and saw Mikami standing in the middle of the doorway. The door was open, although he couldn't see anything since Mikami's blocking the doorway.
"Mikami?"
Mikami's back was tense, and he knew something's wrong.
"Mikami?" He repeated, and Mikami hesitantly turned to face him.
Mikami's face was a little paler, although the man was trying to hide it. There were beads of sweat on the man's forehead.
Something's definitely wrong.
"What is it?" Light asked, hastening his steps towards the door. Mikami stared at him for a while, then hesitatingly stepped aside.
Light froze.
There, standing in front of him, was the familiar form of a tall thin man, wearing strange gothic clothing.
Light narrowed his eyes. He clearly remembered the gruff and playful voice of this man, asking him whether there were apples in the café where he and L went to that day.
The man smiled.
"Hello. Yagami Light."
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AN: I apologize. I did promise to write a longer chapter, but unfortunately, I couldn't. I don't have that much free time these past few months. Thank you everyone for patiently waiting. And please, leave reviews. :)