Chapter 53
Good Bye
I'd never seen Near smile so much until he opened his presents. He loved them and I was happy. I called Mello and asked to meet him, he gave me his location and I went to him. I knocked on the door and then walked in.
"Nyamo."
I smiled at him.
"Mello, I'm glad you're alright."
I saw Matt come into the room.
"You must be Matt. L told me some about you. At last we finally meet."
He smiled at me. He seemed more easy going than Mello and Near. I walked inside and set the cake I'd brought onto the table.
"What's that?"
"Chocolate cake."
Mello's eyes went wide and he looked at the cake. I laughed and smiled.
"I thought you might like that."
Matt and Mello fought over a bigger piece and I settled it by taking it. They both just stared at me and I laughed. Towards the afternoon, I got a strange feeling from Mello. I looked him in the eyes.
"What're you planning Mello?"
"What're you talking about?"
"You can't lie to me Mello, I feel your emotions."
"Yeah…I forgot about that."
"You never told me she could do that."
Mello sighed and we all sat down.
"We have a plan. We know Takada has Kira's power and is passing judgment in his place. She has to be stopped and I'd like to ask her a few questions."
"Mello! Do you know how many bodyguards she has? You won't be able to get near her."
"We thought that through. I'll be causing a distraction." Matt said.
I shook my head and closed my eyes.
"This is even riskier than anything L ever planned. And that's not a good thing. Some of the things he did were absolutely insane. I don't think this is a good idea…"
"It's the only thing we can do." Matt said.
"There's no other way Nyamo." Mello added.
"There's always a choice Mello, Matt. But I have this feeling this plan will only lead to pain. Anyone who gets involved with that cursed notebook suffers a terrible fate. Ukita, Yagami-san, Naomi and Raye…..my L. They all suffered because of that notebook."
Mello moved next to me and I looked at him.
"This isn't about racing to see who beats Kira first anymore. This is about stopping Kira no matter the costs. I was wrong about never seeing you again, you could be wrong about this."
"We're fighter Nyamo. We don't go down easy." Matt said.
I smiled a bit, but it didn't work. Mello hugged me and I wrapped my arms around him.
"Please Mello don't do it. I don't want to lose you too. I've lost too many people already. If I lose you and Matt I'll feel it as though I was the one dying. I love you, Near and Matt….I can't lose you the way I lost L."
Matt put his hand on my leg and I closed my eyes.
"I promised L I would protect you."
"And I'm telling you it's okay to break that promise. You can't keep all of us from making the choices we make. I couldn't stop you from trying to get close to Mikami. Even if we don't like the decisions of another we can't stop them."
I just couldn't bring myself to let them go.
"If you die what will that prove?" I asked softly.
"We've made no plans to die. We've got some things to live for." Matt said.
"Like you and Ridner…"
I looked at Mello and smiled.
"Ridner huh?"
"Um…"
Matt and I both started laughing.
"And people wonder why I don't tell anyone anything." He growled.
Matt and I fell over each other laughing. When we calmed down I looked at Mello.
"I'm happy for you. You better not die. I'll drag you back from hell and kill you again."
Mello smirked and shook his head.
"Seeing all the things you can do, I wouldn't be surprised if you could do that too. I promise, we'll be as careful as we can." Mello said.
I nodded. I spent the next two days with them. They asked me if I would take them to L's grave.
"I would you know that, but Kira, no…Yagami Light knows I'm back. He'll be watching L's grave carefully. The notebook might not be able to kill me, but it can kill the two of you. I won't risk it, but when this is over I'll take you. I promise."
They nodded and I got a call from Near.
"Near? Is everything alright?"
"I need you back here. We're going to ask Light to meet with us."
I took a deep breath.
"Understood."
He hung up and I stood up.
"I have to go. Things are about to get complicated."
They stood up and I hugged Matt.
"I've only just gotten to know you. Please be careful."
"I promise I'll do my best."
I nodded and smiled at him. I looked at Mello. He and Near reminded me of L so much. Near was the calmer and calculating side, where Mello showed his emotions and his anger. I threw my arms around him and closed my eyes. There was still so much pain in his heart, and it broke mine.
"I should drag you both back with me and chain you to a wall. So I can keep an eye on you two and Near."
Mello laughed as he put his arms around me.
"You could probably do it too. But I'm doing this to help with your investigation. You're the one who'll be in the most danger. Kira knows who you really are. He could kill you without the notebook if he wanted to. If he kills you and I'm still alive, I'll kill him with my bare hands." He said.
I held him tighter and held back tears.
"You're both like brothers to me. I love you both so much. Please don't die like L did."
"I can't make you any promises. All I can say is we'll try. Now go back to Near, he needs you."
I didn't want to let him go, but I knew I had to. I slowly let go of him and tears filled my eyes as I looked at the two of them.
"Don't let that bastard get to you." I said.
"We won't." they said.
I knew if I didn't leave now then I never would.
"I'm proud of you Mello. You've come a long way after everything that's happened. I know L is proud too. And Matt, you're a brilliant young man with a good heart. But stop smoking, it's not good for you."
"But Nyamo, I'm not good for me."
The three of us laughed together one last time.
"This is goodbye then." I said.
Mello walked up and put his hand on my shoulder.
"Thank you Nyamo, for always showing me kindness. Goodbye."
I kissed his cheek and then looked at Matt.
"I'm glad I got to meet you."
He winked and I chuckled.
"Be good, both of you. If I see you on TV for something bad you'll feel my wrath."
They smiled and nodded. I said goodbye one more time and then left. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I made my way back to Near. I walked in and leaned against the wall.
"Are they alright?"
I nodded and told him Mello's plan. Near sighed but nodded.
"We can't stop him."
"Near! This is Geovanni! I've confirmed it, Mikami has written in one page per day for the last three days. The names on them match the names of the victims. Mikami did not act differently as well. Though he seems a bit depressed since Nyamo hasn't spoken to him in a while."
I smirked. I'd had have to tie up that lose end.
"I got that. Well then, let's start."
We called Light.
"L."
"What is it Near?"
"I want to meet you."
"What?"
"I have something to show you with regards to the Kira incident."
"But I was regarded as Kira by you right? You shouldn't want to reveal what you look like to me."
"No, I have to reveal my true face to show you what I want to. And by my revealing my face, I can reveal something to you as well. And I wouldn't worry too much. Nyamo is with me and you'd have to get past her to get to me."
I smiled and Near gave me a small smile in return.
"And with that we will be able to put this to an end."
"That's fine then. And I wouldn't want to face Nyamo. She broke my nose once before…."
"That I did."
Lester snorted and I winked.
"I want to put an end to this idea you have of me quickly as well."
"And before that, I would like to make an agreement with you."
"Yes? Just spell out whatever requests you have."
"First of all, all members of each team are to attend this meeting. That's to say, we will gather everyone chasing Kira at the moment."
"I see, that will be fine."
"From my side it will be like I told you, five people including myself. That will make up the whole SPK team. And as for the abducted Mr. Mogi, we will bring him along. By Nyamo's request, we'll release Amane Misa without revealing where we are going. You can confirm Amane's release before moving. How is that?"
I smiled and sat down next to Near.
"Near, roger that…"
Roger that? What are astronaunts or something?
"Including myself there will be five of us…no, with Mogi-san with you we have only four people."
"I understand. Well next will be to decide our meeting place."
Near looked at Lester and nodded. He sent Light an image of the meeting place.
"There's a Daikoku Wharf at the southeast area. At the moment it's not being used. It is a place also known as 'Yellow Box'. If this is good enough, we will proceed with the meeting. And one more thing, I would like someone in the Investigation team to bring the notebook."
"Why the notebook?"
Near and I looked at each other and shook our heads.
"That's simple. If all of you came over to meet me, there will be no one keeping guard on the notebook. I can promise you this, I will not attempt to take the notebook away."
"And Nyamo?"
A glare came to Near's face.
"She wants nothing to do with that notebook. She only wants to help me and keep me safe. To confirm that you are bringing the real one and that you are from the team, Nyamo and I want Mr. Aizawa's confirmation and we will believe in that."
"I get it."
"Nyamo would also like for Mr. Aizawa to be the one to carry it. And if not him than anyone other than L. I still think L is Kira, that's why."
"I understand, but I will choose who carries it…"
"I already said Mr. Aizawa. There's no changing my mind on that. Now we must set a date and time."
Near looked at the Kira doll he made and I put my hand on his shoulder.
"Time is an important thing for Kira. Be careful." I whispered.
He nodded and then smirked.
"Three days after today on the 28th, at one pm. Is that alright?" Near asked.
"I got it, on our side anytime is good."
"Then, three days later at one pm."
Near hung up and I could feel his determination. I stood up and nodded.
"Finally….I will see him fall."
"Your faith in me still somewhat surprises me."
I looked at Near with a smile.
"Near, I trust you because L told me I could, and I trust him. So far you've not let me down. You and Mello remind me of L everyday. You're his calmer side, whereas Mello is his emotional side. I trust you with my life and I'll follow your instructions on this."
He grinned at me and I winked.
"L and I started this together, and he told me to find you and Mello. So now the three of us will finish this for him."
"Exactly." Near said.
We got a call from Ridner.
"Near, Mello has Takada."
My eyes went wide.
"Turn on the news!" I shouted.
"Right away!"
Lester turned on the news and I saw Matt's car. I wrapped my fingers around my pendent and my heart started to pound in my chest. Near called Light but I couldn't hear what they said. My eyes widened when I saw Matt surrounded.
Please don't get out of the car…
He got out of the car, cigarette in his mouth. I saw them raise guns.
"I have to go to him!"
"NO! It will only get you killed!"
"I can't just-"
I screamed in pain and I saw the guns go off. I felt like I was the one being shot. I fell to my knees as Matt fell to the ground.
"Lawliet!"
Lester was beside me with his hand on my back. It hurt to breath and my heart was breaking. Tears streamed down my face and I shook my head.
"You promise me you'd live! You promised me Matt!" I screamed.
"Nyamo, I know it hurts but I need you to focus, is Mello still alive?"
I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. I could still feel him and I nodded.
"He's alright."
"Then there's hope."
He called Light.
"L, the abduction of Takada has nothing to do with me this time."
"Then it's Mello."
"Yes, to tell you honestly. One of my agents informed me that it was Mello."
"Near, is it possible for you to get through to Mello?"
"That's impossible. Only Nyamo can get through to him, and she's in severe pain right now. I won't ask her to do more than necessary."
"Then I will! Nyamo-san! Please stop Mello!"
I glared at the screen.
"GO TO HELL YOU BASTARD!"
Lester pat my back and I closed my eyes. Then I realized something. I jumped and ran to get my phone. I called Mello but he wasn't picking up. I called again until he finally answered.
"Mello! Do you have Takada?"
"Yes, and I'm okay. See? I told you I would-guh!"
"Mello!? MELLO!?"
I heard a crash and I grabbed my chest. I cried out and fell to my knees.
"NO! NO!"
I stood up and ran out the door. I could still find him. Ridner and I drove to the scene but when we got there it was too late.
"MELLO!"
I tried to run forward but Ridner stopped me.
"You can't! You'll die and what would that do for Near and Mello?"
I closed my eyes and fell to my knees in defeat.
"I'm sorry I couldn't save him Ridner." I said.
"What're you talking about?"
I looked at her.
"You realize I can feel your emotions don't you."
Her eyes widened and then she looked away.
"You tried, that's all anyone could've done. We should go back. We have to prepare for the meeting."
I slowly stood up and looked at the burning building.
"I'm so sorry Mello. I'll make sure you didn't die in vain." I whispered.
Ridner and I got back in the car and left. Silent tears streamed down my face the whole way.
