Mikami sat at the main desk, doing what he always did. It seemed like forever since he had lost connection with God, he felt an empty space in his heart. The strange thing is, it hurt more then when he had been confined for a year. "Why is that whenever I finally get near you and begin to feel comfortable...I always lose you?" Asked Mikami; Only speaking to himself.
Mikami's fingers traced over his bottom lip once again. Everyday that passed by he felt more confused about his situation. He loved God with all his being; he would do anything for him. Isn't that just what a dedicated follower should do?
The thoughts raced through Mikami's mind when all of a sudden a dark question came into his mind. What if God...Was no longer God? What if the tale of the Death Note ended and God was no longer Kira, but instead a simple man named Light Yagami?
Teru's eyes widened at the question, realizing his answer. "What's wrong with me?" Asked Mikami in disgust with himself. He knew if God ever knew these emotions he would dispose of him. Impure thoughts were not needed; there was enough scum in the world, Teru didn't want to become one with dark fantasies and immoral desires.
Mikami jumped at the sound of his cell phone going off. A relieved sigh escaped him as he picked up the phone and looked at the incoming number. Mikami raised an eyebrow as he realized it wasn't Misa or God's number.
"Hello?" Mikami asked as he held the phone close against his ear, waiting to hear someone's voice. "I need you to do me a favor." The voice spoke in a low tone. Mikami's body became still as his eyes widened. His throat had stalled on him, but he quickly asked in a hushed manner. "God?"
"Listen closely, what I need you to do is crucial, understood?" Asked the voice as Mikami nodded his head and replied, "Yes, anything."
***
Light fumbled with the phone as the conversation had ended with Mikami. As he deleted the evidence of the call and the number Light leaned on the side of the wall as to make sure he didn't loose his balance as the plane rocked a little.
"There." Whispered Light as he slipped the phone in his front pant pocket and balanced himself off of the wall and opened the door from the bathroom he was in. As the door opened he saw Sato standing there, waiting for Light due to the collar he had on him.
"Hey, can you come in here?" Asked Light as Sato looked at Light in question and shock. He couldn't help but let out a small laugh as he asked, "Why?"
Light let out a small laugh as he grabbed onto Sato's hand and pulled him inside; shutting the door quickly behind them. As Light locked the door Sato looked at Light in question as he asked, "Is there a reason we're in the bathroom together?"
A small laugh escaped Light as he came towards Sato and smiled, "I just wanted to give you something in privacy." Light said in a soft tone as he pulled a silver ring off of his right hand.
"This ring was given to me by my father when I graduated high school. It was a symbol of his love...And now I want it to be a symbol of my love." Said Light as he took Sato's hand into his own and slipped the ring onto Sato's middle finger.
Sato brought a hand to his mouth and gasped, "Are…are you serious Light? Are you sure that you want to give this to me…?" Sato questioned wide-eyed and in disbelief. Light's father, who is now dead, gave this to Light…and now he was giving it to him? It felt too good to be true. Sato brought the ring closer for examination. It wasn't very thick, but an intricate design was carved in the polished silver. At the top of the ring a small, dark blood-red ruby was attached.
Light chuckled softly; "Of course I'm sure I want to give this to you, Sato. I hope that you will keep and protect it. Like I said, it's a token of my love for you." He said gently as he turned Sato's attention to him by running a hand smoothly down Sato's cheek. Light loved young innocence. They were swept away so easily.
Sato broke his gaze from the beautiful ring, "Of course I'll accept it, Light!" He said happily while he wrapped his arms around Light's neck and pulling himself into a kiss with the older man. Light wrapped his arms around Sato's waist and pulled him closer to his body, deepening the kiss. Sato broke from the kiss first, "I love it Light…I-I love you…" He said. And there it was, the stupidity of youth.
"You know when to say the right thing." Said Light as he leaned Sato against the wall and wrapped his hands around the young boy's waist. Light's lips dominated Sato's and without a second thought Light slipped his tongue into Sato's mouth, claiming the boy's hot cavern.
Light's hips passed a violent grind against Sato's as his hands ventured the back of his pants. Sato moaned in pleasure and was lost in ecstasy as Light worked his magic. Light's skills managed him to place the phone that was once in his pocket in his own hand. Light slipped the phone into Sato's back pocket while he was gripping firmly onto the man's waist.
With all the pleasure that was going through Sato's body he was unable to notice that his phone had ever gone missing and was now back in it's rightful place.
Light smiled as he stopped his kissing and replied playfully, "Perhaps we shouldn't do this. After all," Light laughed as he continued, "I don't think Dachi would be all that happy to hear that you've joined the Mile High Club."
Sato blushed a light pink, "Uh…okay…Light" He said. Sato sighed softly, "Yeah, I'm afraid he wouldn't be a bit overjoyed." Sato said softly, to which Light gave a small chuckle.
Light grasped Sato's chin and lifted it upward gently, "Its fine." He said before taking Sato into another kiss; it was short but filled with passion. "Maybe some other time, hn?" He said in a playful tone as he ground his hips into Sato's once again, making Sato gasp and let out a small moan, "I'll take that as a yes," Light said with a small smirk.
"Come on, Sato; let's get out of here." Light said as he gave Sato a small, kiss to his nose and released the boy's hips. Sato nodded his head while trying to slow the adrenaline rushing through his body. He took a deep breath and exited the bathroom behind Light, making sure to follow closely.
"Light." Sato whispered as he followed closely behind the older man. Light looked back in question as Sato smiled softly, "Thank you."
A cheeky smile fell on Light's face as he replied playfully, "Call it an early birthday gift." Sato smiled in a coy manner, realizing tomorrow was his birthday, knowing Light would try to have some alone time with him. Sato hoped with all of his heart he could get Dachi away long enough to stay in Light's arms.
***
"Ah! A bed!" Said Matsuda as he rushed over towards one of the twin beds that were in the small hotel room. As Matsuda sat on the closest bed, Sato and Light put a few bags in the closet as Dachi made his way over to the small table that was next to the window.
There was nothing special about the hotel room. Two beds, one bath, one closet and a small table which is where Dachi now sat. Light watched as Dachi turned in his seat just slightly and reached over for the small inn table. He pulled a phone book out of the small drawer and quickly turned back around as he fumbled through the pages.
"What're you doing?" Asked Sato as Dachi quickly replied, "I'm going to set appointments at the escort services for tomorrow night. We can't just go in there asking questions. Matsuda is the only one with a badge and I don't think the London police will take kindly to a Japanese officer prying into one of their cases."
Matsuda nodded his head in agreement and laid backwards on the bed. He sighed in content as he stretched out. He laid there a while, hearing Dachi type in the digits for the brothel. He turned on to his side as Dachi started to talk, "Hi, I'd like to make three appointments for tomorrow night." Dachi said, "Under Dachi Serrano. No thank you. Yes." Dachi said, as the conversation went on for a little bit, finally ending in a "Thank you." And the click of the phone hanging up.
Sato looked over at Dachi, "Tomorrow night? And why only three appointments, there are four of us here?" Sato inquired.
"Well I figured we all needed some sleep. There is no use in going in to interrogate people if you can't do it properly." Dachi said, "And as for only making three appointments…well, I did that for a reason. You, Sato, will not be accompanying us to the brothel."
"What?!" Sato shouted in disbelief, "Why not?! I'm not a little kid anymore, Dachi, I can do this!" But before he could go on Dachi cut him off, "No Sato, my decision is final. You are to stay here and monitor to make sure everything goes smoothly." Dachi said firmly.
Sato let out a scoff as he argued, "When are you going to stop treating me like a kid?!" Dachi closed the phone book and spoke calmly, "You heard me, Sato. I don't want to argue with you."
Sato quickly made his way towards the table and made his way next to Dachi who was still sitting in the single chair at the table. Sato kneeled to one knee and leaned close to Dachi, wanting him to look at him. Wanting to see Dachi's eyes.
"Dad, please." Sato whispered as Dachi's eyes wavered at the name. Sato would call him this only when they had a close moment with each other. It was rare to hear this title from the boy's mouth. Dachi looked down at Sato and shook his head.
"No, Sato." Said Dachi as Sato placed his hands on Dachi lap and began to beg. "You know I can be of some help. You've trained me all my life how to interrogate people, please! Let me take a part in this." Sato begged as Dachi looked into Sato's eyes, seeing the want to impress him. Dachi placed his hand on top of Sato's and smiled regretfully. "I won't lose you because of a simple decision. Just stay here, please." Dachi whispered as Sato fell silent, seeing the regret in Dachi's eyes.
Dachi let his hand slide off of Sato's, but let his eyes fall to where Sato's hands were. The older man gazed at the ring on Sato's hand and immediately knew who's it was.
"What is this?" Asked Dachi, using a calm whisper. He didn't want to show anymore anger towards Sato. He couldn't have the boy hate him.
"Uh…well, um, you see…" Sato stumbled upon words, wondering what he should tell Dachi. "Light gave it too me as an early birthday gift." Sato said, realizing that Dachi would know the truth and that there was no point in hiding it from him.
Dachi just gazed down at the ring and suppressed his anger. It hurt Dachi, though his pride was too great to admit it, that Sato was falling in love with a murderer. The same murderer that killed his brother. Yes, Dachi could see it in Sato, the admiration he possessed for Light, the small glimmer in his eyes when he looked at those sepia eyes; Dachi could pick up on these things easily, and besides, he had known Sato for almost the entire length of the boy's life and could read what he did rather easily. It wasn't just the fact that Sato had fallen head over heels for the older man; it was that there was nothing Dachi could do in this situation to protect him.
Dachi didn't trust Light one bit, even with Light's apparent change of heart, Dachi knew that it could just be very convincing acting and he knew that Light had to possess that skill. He knew that something was going to happen to Sato if he kept building a relationship with the man, and whenever he tried to voice his displeasure and objection to Sato about it; the boy would just push him away harder and harder every time. Dachi knew better than to harass the boy enough to make him push him away for good.
Dachi sighed as he looked down at the ring once again; he realized that he would just have to guide Sato. He couldn't openly argue with him about it; all he could do was pray that Sato would stay safe. "Ah, I see." Dachi said after a long silence. He decided to just be neutral when it came to the ring, there was no way Dachi would try to encourage Sato to go on with Light, but he would not interfere anymore with it…not unless things got too serious…
Sato realized that Dachi didn't argue with him. It shocked the young man as he smiled softly towards his father figure and was about to speak, but was cut off by Dachi's words.
"Maybe...After we finish these appointments tomorrow and we finish our search for the night. You and I can go dinner for your birthday. I know we didn't do much last year, so...I'd like to make it up to you." Said Dachi, wanting to get that connection back he had with his son. He missed the little boy that always wanted to sleep with him when thunder rumbled the house. The same little boy that loved to read all his favorite books out loud just to prove that he was learning new words. The same little boy that was now kneeled before him, ready to pass his love to another. One who didn't deserve it, in Dachi's mind.
"I would like that." Whispered Sato as he nodded his head at the thought, feeling the same disconnection Dachi had been feeling as well.
Dachi gave Sato a small smile, one that held gladness and yet; harbored emotions that were trying to keep themselves locked away remained in Dachi's eyes. Dachi ran a hand through Sato's hair, ruffling it slightly before running an affectionate hand down Sato's cheek lightly. He nodded his head once more and made a move to get up when Sato placed a hand onto his leg, "Dad…" He said in a soft whisper, "Thank you…" Sato said with a gratified smile.
Dachi's smile seemed to brighten just a little; he couldn't help it when Sato called him 'Dad,' it just seemed a little uplifting to him. It made it seem that there was hope in restoring the gap between the two. Dachi stood from his spot, helping Sato up with him. He gave Sato a small kiss to the forehead and walked outside of the hotel room to get some fresh air and to think.
Matsuda and Light watched the entire scene unfold with different emotions. Matsuda was happy that the two would try to bridge the gap that was between them and yet, he was sad at the somber look in Dachi's eyes. Dachi had hid it rather well, but Matsuda could still see the glimmer of sadness, and it pained his heart. He was unsure what to think about Sato and Light's relationship. He was glad that they had found each other…and Matsuda could tell that Sato adored Light…but Matsuda wasn't sure about Light in the relationship. Then again, Matsuda didn't know what to think of Light anymore. He seemed to have changed and become a good person…but that is what they had thought last time when he was still Kira…he just was unsure. Matsuda sighed softly as he watched Dachi head out of the room, debating on whether or not to follow him.
Light on the other hand, was watching the scene in pure amusement and delight, though he didn't show it. Sato was perfect for melting Dachi's heart, all with just one, simple, three-letter word. With Dachi no longer interfering for fear of rejection just made Light's job that much easier.
***
Mikami carefully placed the original birth certificate next to the copy. They were identical and the seal itself Mikami managed to reproduce with Light's resources. Teru leaned forward and whited out all the information that was on the copy so it looked like a blank birth certificate.
Teru then laid a thin layer of the same paper over a square section of the copy. It was cut to perfect size, blocking out the finger print that was on the copy. Teru took a step back and smiled at his handy work. One birth certificate edited for God's protection and the other ready for L's demise.