So, for Thanksgiving holiday, our school will be out for a week or so after half-way through Friday, I won't be able to update until after this upcoming holiday. Sorry, I know how you guys like how fast I post chapters, but if I go to my grandparents' house, I might be able to do it then.
Fingers crossed, readers!
Carry on my wayward son…
Shika:
"You ready?" I asked Mello.
"Yeah, let's go."
He walked towards the limo, and I smiled at his fake bravado. I was only a couple years older than he was when I started Jumping, as I called it. I suppose that was the same age Mello was when he learned of L's death. Tragedy can change those caught in its web, no matter how pure one is before it strikes.
"I ain't going with you!" shouted Blake as he wrestled with his handcuffs.
"Of course you are. Get in the car."
Growling at his feet, he slunk after the blonde. Drudges are prone to angry bouts when their master tells them to do something they didn't want to do. Whether he liked it or not, Blake was going to get Estela and Meiah back for me, but I had no idea what to do with him once I got them back. Going to jai; would be too generous for his crimes.
Oh, God. I was starting to sound like Light. As the thought floated in my ear, I couldn't shake it. Killing him was the least he deserved, but torture? Was I going crazy? Of course I wouldn't do that!
Would I?
The flight to Japan was much like the one out. I was paranoid and skittish, which caused both Mello and Blake to laugh at my expense. After practically removing the young man's arm, the pre-teen shut his trap. Yes, I did break his bones, but they'd heal in a week. That serum I gave him had other side effects, which is probably why I survived so long.
We boarded the plane, again riding in First Class. Sitting down, I glared temporarily at the burnette.
"Don't leave my sight, only if you need to use the bathroom. When we get off, you can't run off. Got it?"
"Screw you."
"Good."
I leaned back in my seat. Mello leaned over, whispering to me while watching him.
"Do you really expect him to listen to you?"
"Trust me. He can't refuse a thing I say."
"..Why?"
"Let's just say I'm very persuasive," I smirked. I had used that same line on Light before.
Neches:
"You nearly exposed my plan! What the hell were you thinking?! I gave you ONE FUCKING JOB! How do you screw that up?!"
I let out a small whimper as Dad continued to rant and foam at the mouth. We were floating in Cupviji, the first dimension to have existed, though it was now a black void where the Axlum resided. But they were in a different part of it.
"You're lucky I came up with a way to fix your fuck-up. I really should kill you, but I'm feeling gracious today. You may go back to Veronica after I salvage my list, ONLY if she agrees to let you free of her servitude."
"..You mean she has to release me from being her drudge?"
"Yes."
Shooting up from my cowering position, I nearly shouted.
"But she'd never agree to that!"
"Then tough luck."
We stared at one another, examining each others' eyes for wavering thoughts. It took some time for me to lower my head.
"I'll.. I'll do it."
"Good boy," he purred, as though I were his dog.
Roger:
Ring, ring. . . Ring, ri-
"Yes?" Roger asked, answering the landline.
"We're at the hotel," Shika's voice said, slightly spotty from the bad connection. "Blake gave us no problems as expected-"
"Shut the hell up! I can hear you, you motherfucker!"
"BE QUIET, I'M ON THE DAMN PHONE!" He pulled away from the device, ears ringing. "Sorry about that. Mello's fine, excited and tired. Call L and tell him we're ready for his instructions."
"Certainly. Uhm, if you weren't already aware, Mello has a particular-"
"He likes chocolate. Yeah, that's not so different from L's sweet tooth. Anything else for us?"
"Not that I know of."
"Alright, then. Talk to you later, Mr. Ruvie. Mello's in good hands here, so don't worry. 'Night."
She hung up, so he searched through a couple drawers. Finding what he wanted, Roger dialed Watari's current number. He waited as it rang patiently.
"Hello?"
"It's Roger. Shika made it to the La Plaza Hotel."
"Who did she choose?"
"Mello, believe it or not. I was sure it would've been Near, but I can see why she picked him. With that man they're traveling with, I'd make sure the kid could fight a little."
"Man? Are you referring to Neches?"
"No. Isn't he already there in Japan? He went ahead of them to tell you about the gang member. You know, the ones who took Roxanne?"
A silence fell over the two men.
"Good night, Mr. Ruvie."