(Mello P.O.V)
I took another bite out of my chocolate bar, savouring the taste. Victory was close at hand, so now I needed to find out how to obtain it.
Takimura had confessed about Yagami being in command of the new Kira task force. He heard nothing about the notebook, which didn't faze me since I knew L wouldn't have allowed something like that to be slipped into public ears. The only ones who knew about it, were me, my Mafia family, Near and his group, plus all who worked under L when he was alive. My initial plan was to let the world know about it. To let the world know that this wasn't a god among them, but some stupid fucker who wanted to play a game. But when I thought about it… there was so much more I could do.
I think I've mentioned this before, but my sanity was almost nonexistent now, so my thoughts weren't exactly right in the head.
But now I had to obtain the notebook. To beat Near to it. It wasn't just that I wanted to be the best… but Near was taking too long. I knew for a fact that he hadn't made a move yet, at least a bold one. So it was up to me. I needed to get that notebook and read it for myself. Find out what was going on, and how it was being used.
I bit into my chocolate again. The snap bringing me back from my mind. I was in the living quarters right now, Ross on my left with his infamous hookers, and a few men to my right working on the monitors.
Kollet, the man who I'd assigned to watch over Takimura, suddenly came running in. When questioned, he quickly went about telling us that our hostage was dead. That he'd hung himself.
"What's wrong with you!? Now what are we supposed to do with a dead hostage?!" Ross yelled angrily.
I reflexively rolled my eyes. "No, this'll be just fine."
Kira killed Takimura because he didn't know our names or faces. He can't touch us. This also proved that Kira was someone who knew about the kidnapping. And the only ones to know about it this quickly, were the NPA themselves. L had been working with the NPA in hopes of a better chance to catch Kira. So it stands to reason that someone within their organization, was most likely Kira.
I backtracked to the files I'd read off my laptop just a few weeks prior. There wasn't much since I had sent most of my files to Near for his own investigation. However, I remembered L had spoken of a certain Yagami guy who he'd suspected to be the original Kira. With that suspicion, I made my next move.
Ross spoke up again when I wouldn't. "So what are we gonna do, Mello?"
I grinned wickedly. "I'll tell you what we're gonna do. We're gonna kidnap Soichiro Yagami's daughter; Sayu Yagami."
Ross scoffed at me. "Won't it end in the same way as before?"
"Believe me, if my hunch is correct, things will end differently this time."
I looked back at two of the men. "Jose and Miller. I leave you in charge of kidnapping the girl. But don't hurt her. We need her in good condition if this is going to work."
They agreed and left on my command.
I turned back to Ross. "Mangle the body."
"What?" He looked at me in perplexity. "What are you…?"
"We can't let Kira know he killed Takimura. It has to look like we killed him. If this guy is as self-righteous as I believe, he'll want to prove his power by killing our next hostage."
"I thought you said…"
"And things will be different, Ross. You'll see, I know what I'm doing."
Ross then slouched back onto the couch again, his female companions cuddling closer. "Alright then. I'll take your word for it."
'Good.' I thought.
Ross still hadn't given up on his goal to bed me. But at least he knew the best times to try… when I wouldn't skin him alive. Of course, it helped that his little 'toys' wouldn't leave his side anymore in fear he may try for me again. I almost liked the fact that I could make girls jealous like that. To make them fear their man being taken away.
If only they knew about Matt.
I hadn't thought about him lately though. I was too afraid to. If Ross knew about him, and about my feelings for him, I might as well printed out his obituary. Thankfully, I hid his existence well.
I called Soichiro the next day, informing him of Takimura's death, and also about Sayu's kidnapping. I even sent him a picture of the man in hopes to anger Kira. After that call, I waited for the girl.
It was maybe a few hours or so until Sayu arrived after my first call, bound and gagged – and scared out of her wits – but I remained calm around her. If only to help her feel just a bit better. I mean, for a girl her age to be surrounded by men three times her age… well, I'm only guessing she wasn't too happy about it.
She was set in front of me, but I only grinned at the good work Miller and Jose had done.
I looked at Ross, holding out my hand for his phone. Once it was placed in my hands I dialed for Yagami again.
She looked at me throughout the entire call. "Your daughter's finally arrived. It's about time."
"What do you mean?"
"You already have a pretty good idea of where we are, don't you?"
No answer.
I leaned back a bit, looking at the girl. "We'll make the exchange her in L.A. In two days. And of course, bring the notebook with you."
"I won't make the trade unless I know my daughter's safe. I want to speak with her!"
I debated on this, but decided differently. "Tell you what, I'll send you a photo of her."
I then hung up and looked at Ross. "Put her in front of the T.V."
No questions. He did as commanded, and once she was ready, I snapped a photo with the phone.
"Perfect. Now put her in my room."
Her eyes widened when some of the men began hooting and whooping for me. Again, I rolled my eyes at them.
"And yet you won't sleep with me?" Ross laughed out. "Fuck kid, you certainly have a type. Perhaps I'll have to be kidnapped by you to get any attention."
I didn't say anything about it. I just threw the phone at him and walked past towards my room where Sayu awaited. "Send that photo to Yagami." Halfway to my room, I ceased walking. "And don't bother us."
Another round of whoops as I started my stride again. But it wasn't anything they were thinking.
Once I made it to my room, I saw Sayu sitting on my bed, the middle of her shirt had been ripped by some of the men showing some cleavage.
I only rolled my eyes at this. 'Animals.'
I shut the door and locked it. She was sweating now, but I only stared at her. The room falling silent.
She was Japanese… not a word of English would get through to her. So I put my language studies to the test.
"My name is Mello." I said in her native tongue, which seemed to impress her. "I apologize for this," I said as I walked up toward her grabbing the tape on her mouth. "And this…"
Ripping it off as fast as I could, so it wouldn't be too painful, she still yelped. Her breath seemed to be hasty now, but she seemed less scared than before.
"I… my n-name's…"
"Sayu Yagami. Yes, I know. I'm sorry for keeping you bound, but I can't risk having you run off. However, I'm not completely heartless."
I walked over to my desk and sat in my chair. Looking at the girl. "Sayu. You're here for a reason. More than just ransom is at stake here."
She gave me an inquisitive look. "W-w-what do you mean?"
I breathed out a bit. She had to know. "I suspect someone in your family may be Kira."
