Chapter 16

*L*

That night I walk into my hotel and sit in front of the TV where a microphone had already been set up for me. The lights being off made the room dark enough it seemed a little depressing. Something happened at the Whammy House and if it involves the second Kira or Kira for that matter Misa Amane could bring everything to light with just even a little bit of information she would know. "Watari, has she said anything yet?"

Hearing the others walk up behind me as Watari speaks. "No, she hasn't spoken a word."

"Get me a visual of her will you?"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, quickly."

The screen flickers on showing Misa Amane strapped to a stretcher with a metal visor shielding her eyes. She gives out scared sounds as she breathes in small whimpers.

"Ryuzaki! What's the meaning of this?!" I hear Yagami yell behind me.

"I have apprehended her under the suspicion of being the second Kira. I'm afraid this is necessary."

"Chances are, Amane is guilty. There seems to be enough evidence to convict her but all the same." He finally calms down and begins to think clearly.

"Yes, there can be no mistake now we need a confession out of her. We need to know how she kills, and if she knows anything about the orphanage. Also If she does know Kira, if she knows who Kira really is."

"Do you honestly think either of the Kiras were involved in that orphanage?" Yagami asks

"Yeah, why would Kira want to kill a bunch of kids it's not like him" Matsui speaks up.

"I haven't told you this but that orphanage contained my successor if I should ever meet an untimely end... It is highly probable that if either of the Kira's were able to figure it out somehow, that they surely would wish to make sure no one would succeed me. Though it is highly improbable because there isn't any information about myself available." Leaning forward to the microphone. "Watari, take the necessary precautions but beyond that, you are free to do whatever has to be done okay. Just make her speak."

"Very well."

"Oh and Mr. Yagami."

"Huh?"

"Kira is now our prime suspect and I'm probably going to bring her in for interrogation as well. Please be prepared for that." I watch as Misa looks as if she is calming down even though she was still understandably nervous. What will I do if Kira does turn out to be the one we are after? Throughout the night I continue to watch as Watari conducts his interrogation I know that in the past centuries that this sort of way to interrogate was common practice but, it still made my insides turn as I imagined Kira there rather than Misa Amane.

So at some point, I had to leave the screen. I have been sitting against the edge of an armchair as the others have fallen asleep wondering how Kira kills. If Kira really is the girl everyone has become fond of. Why everyone is fond of her even though most of them have only met her the one time. What would Light do when I bring her in for questioning? Would he accept it or from the hold she has on him will he have a lapse of insanity?

Still from the time I watched her under surveillance to now, it seems the carefree happy girl was slowly fading becoming more withdrawn. On the day of the entrance ceremony, I had felt compelled to see her which is one of the reasons why I went. The world just seemed to shine a little bit brighter whenever she is around and if she truly smiles I wouldn't want to think what would happen then. But I just can't help but feel like if she is the one we are after and she is executed for her crimes that the world will plummet into darkness. "Ryuzaki, Amane is talking." Hearing this it pulls me out of my thoughts. Leaping up from my chair I go over to the couch in front of the screen and jump into it. "Quickly get me a visual and audio." Hearing the others follow behind me at a much slower pace.

"Finally after three days of this huh."

The screen finally flashes onto the image of Misa Amane her breathing was quivering as she struggles with herself. Finally, her defenses were crumbling. Setting up on the couch I face the back of it to better see the screen. "I can't take it anymore… Kill me." she begins to beg. "Kill me, please just kill me."

"I don't know maybe this was all just too much for a young girl to take." Aizawa points out. No, her defenses are finally down this is what we've been waiting for. Now she'll say anything for it to end her suffering.

"He's right we pushed her too far." Clicking the button on the microphone I had grabbed I decided to try.

"Misa Amane. Can you hear me?"

"I hear you... Please just kill me now"

"Does this mean you admit to being the second Kira is this the reason you wish to die?"

"No, I don't know anything about the second Kira." I watch as she begins trembling. "I really can't take this anymore. I'd rather be dead. Now hurry up and kill me. If you wanted to you could kill me right now couldn't you?" Maybe we did push her too far. "Yes. Kill me." is she talking to herself? Did we push her into insanity? "Yes, I do... Oh, I can't take it anymore. Kill me… You can't. No, you can't... Please just kill me…. Fine! If you won't kill me!"

"Stop her! Watari don't let her bite her tongue!" I watch as Watari rushes to Misa gagging her to keep her from killing herself. "Is it possible that this behavior could be contributed to Kira controlling her actions before death?"

*Kira*

I was laying on Light's bed with my eyes closed. We had run through all of the possibilities that could happen from this point onward. I told him about how not only I but him as well could be pulled in for questioning. Confinement for 50 days so I suggested to him to planning deaths for every day of those for a good 65 days for just in case and have them written to happen if one or the other of us couldn't get to the death note. That way even if we were pulled in for questioning criminals would continue dying. I had even thrown in the idea of using them to play around with L a little more. I was tired. Even though Light had cuddled with me the past couple of nights I was still unable to rest. He even tried to give me some of his blood because he could tell how weakened I am. But I couldn't do it. The thought of him only being like this with me because of this unnatural power that surrounds me broke my heart. What if in loving me he has no choice in the matter?

"Uh, what's the matter Rem?" Ryuk asks causing me to sit up. Light was standing in front of his desk looking my way trying not to look towards Ryuk. Good, he was still trying to pretend. Looking away from him I look to Rem my tired eyes already phasing in and out of focus.

"Kira Lake, Misa has refused my offer to help her escape. No doubt because she knows it would cause you trouble. Since then the police would have proof of her powers. When her suffering became more than she could bear she started begging me to kill her. All of this because she wants to protect you." Rem steps up closer to the bed looking down at me. "I could not possibly let it go on like that. I couldn't bring myself to do it. There was only one way to save her from her suffering."

"Forfeiting ownership of the death note." I speak now looking down as if I felt guilty.

"Yes, if Misa forfeits ownership of the death note all her memories related to it would disappear. All the murders she committed with it. The fact that you are Kira. All those memories would be gone. Your secret would be safe. Also, Misa would no longer be able to see Ryuk or me either."

"Must have been a tough decision for you. Rem. Especially since I know you love her."

"And so Misa is no longer a owner of a death note."

"You did the right thing Rem. I was beginning to think that was the only way out of this situation. If her memories of the death note are gone then chances are they will have to release her into normal prison eventually."

"Kira Lake, I proposed this to Misa knowing it was exactly what you wanted and that it would serve your purposes. But I did so on one condition." He points his finger at me. "And that is if you don't save Misa I will kill you." Ryuk chuckles as I lay back down on the bed finally laughing. Rem drops his hand looking stumped. Wiping a tear that had accumulated from my eye I stand up looking to Light with a smirk as if to say -and you wanted to know everything about my plan before?- before looking back to rem.

"Rem, you've forgotten one thing."

"What is that?"

"You can't see it can you?"

Rem's eyes widen as he realizes what I was saying. "Death notes serve the purpose of killing humans. That is their only reason for existing. Shinigami's exist to take the lives of humans" Closing my eyes I finally grip onto all the hunger that has been torturing me so, before opening them again knowing my eyes were glowing their crimson luster. "You cannot kill what is not human." Laughing again I prance up to Light pulling one of the sheets of Misa's death note out of my pocket before brushing it against his hand. His smile was sadistic and a part of me liked it. He finally looks to Rem.

"What are you Kira Lake?"

"You don't need to know that. All you need to know is that I am not human. And that Misa was not caught because of me. She had left physical evidence upon the envelopes she sent including the ones from before she met me. It was her own mistake. And now with her memories gone L will never be able to get information about the death note out of her. But you should know this. She approached me because she could not see my lifespan assuming I was the Kira that punished her parent's killer. My name is Kira. I own a death note from creating it with my own power. And this.." I take a hold of Lights hand with a giggle. "Is the true God of the new world." Light turns to me placing his right hand at my cheek as I look up to him.

"And you are the only one worthy of being my goddess." he speaks softly before crashing his lips against mine. Closing my eyes to his taste, I savor his touch wrapping my arms around his waist and clenching my fists in his sweater. When we finally pulled apart I look to Rem.

"As you were willing to do anything for Misa, I am willing to do anything for Light. He had no knowledge of what I was doing so he is innocent in all of this. And so you know. There are other ways to kill a Shinigami and I know them. You try and kill him I will make it as painful as possible to you. I will not stand idly by as you kill someone who was not a part of the plot with Misa. Who knows maybe you'll fall in love with me just like everyone else." I giggle laying my head against Light's chest. "And, With the evidence against her no matter what we would do it would be highly unlikely L would let her go. If she doesn't get transferred to a normal prison to await trial we have plenty of time to find the perfect moment to kill him and get the task force members to release her. They all have too kind of hearts, she would have been set free by now if they weren't obligated to follow L's orders. So just be patient. Besides, I warned her so I am under no obligation to get myself caught as well. You were there when I told her. I warned her repeatedly to stay away from me or she would be caught and she didn't listen. So on a personal standing, I shouldn't have to save her but you know what." I give the Shinigami a smirk. "Nevermind, how about you just watch how we will bring about a new world and save Misa in the same process."

Light looks away from Rem before I felt his hot breath on my ear. "Have I told you recently how much I love you?" Looking up to Light I very nearly shiver at his words. I want to say I love you too but, the knowledge of him possibly only loving me because of my -spell- made the words hurt too much. On another note, knowing Light even with the plans I have sent into place I must think like him so I may set up backup plans to fit around his own. I just hoped I wouldn't have to use a plan B.

*L*

Eating my yummy chocolate I begin to wonder if we are ever going to get information out of Misa Amane. Grabbing another piece I go to eat that one as well. "Uh, Mr. Stalker?" Pausing I look up at the screen. Stalker? "Hello? Mister? Where are you right now? you think we could stop this game?"

"Huh?"

"Stalker?" Matsu and Aizawa question. Yes, why the sudden change? "Where'd she get that? What's with the new attitude all of a sudden?"

"Mr. Stalker this is illegal you have to stop. Okay, come on please?"

"She's been acting like this ever since she regained consciousness"

"Seriously does she think she can get out of this just by playing dumb?"

"Okay, how about this, you could at least take off my blindfold don't you think? It would be nice to see what you look like." This doesn't seem like an act to me.

"Matsuda call Mogi for me." I raise my hand holding it out so he can hand me his phone when he is ready.

"Huh? Just... A second."

Hearing a quick few dials sounding as if Mogi is on his speed dial. "Here." He says before handing me the phone. Holding it up to my ear before I speak. "Mr. Mogi, when you apprehended Misa Amane you made it clear she was a suspect. Am I correct?"

"Yes, Like you told me. First I blindfolded her and covered her mouth. I told her that we knew she was the second Kira. I made sure that she heard me. She didn't struggle when I put the blindfold and handcuffs on her. It was like... She accepted it." He tells me over the phone.

"Thank you that is what I needed to know." I tell him before hanging up. Hours seemed to pass as I sit there watching her as I am continually being called a stalker.

"What if I gave you an autograph and shake your hand? I know! I could give you a kiss on the cheek if you want! Oh, come on I won't run away I promise." We had already made so much progress with her, I actually thought she'd crack. Why is she suddenly talking about a stalker? I can't help it I need to talk to her to try and figure this out. Reaching forward I push the microphone button on the table in front of me.

"Misa Amane."

"Huh? What's that Mr. Stalker, are you planning to release me?"

"Before you passed out you barely spoke. You even asked me to kill you. And now you're claiming ignorance?"

"Hmm? I don't understand. I mean you're the one who knocked me out then brought me here remember? Wait, I get it this is some kind of Misa Amane interrogation fantasy right?"

"Do you know why I'm detaining you here, you must have some idea."

"What do you mean? Because I'm a celebrity obviously. But you are definitely the first stalker who has ever gone this far. And you're starting to scare me."

At this point, Matsuda runs up next to me taking a hold of the microphone clearly upset. "Hey, Amane no one is buying this so cut it out!"

She takes in an exasperated breath. "This is scary. What's going on? I can't stand it anymore! Please let me go! You have to let me go!" She begins pleading. Silencing Matsuda leaving him confused. "Uh uh, I need to go to the bathroom! I have to go to the bathroom again okay?" Taking the microphone back I push the button to talk again.

"It's only been four minutes since you last went to the bathroom. I'm afraid you'll have to hold it."

"Ah you have to, it's the only time you'll untie me and let me move. Plus you'll be able to watch isn't that what you want? isn't it? You pervert!" She yells as she begins crying.

Pushing my thumb against my bottom lip I lean forward slightly. Am I really a pervert? The image of watching Kira in the shower flashes through my mind. "I'm a pervert." I quietly say to myself as I just realize this fact. Taking in a short breath in an attempt to get my mind back on track. "Amane, Let's get back to the conversation we were having. Before you lost consciousness. First of all. Do you know who Kira Lake is? And if so why did you approach her?"

"Huh? What do you mean? How could I not know my best friend?" heh, she was so tight-lipped about it earlier and now she is openly admitting she's her best friend?

"Where is this coming from?" Matsuda asks as if following my own train of thought.

"Yeah... It's like she doesn't remember anything from the past three days!" Aizawa comments.

"Yes it is like she doesn't remember anything, and what's more confusing is... It doesn't seem like an act." Pushing down the button for the microphone I decide to ask her again. "Why did you first approach Kira Lake?"

"Huh? What do you mean? We met at a popular café some time ago when she accidentally bumped into my table and nearly knocked over my strawberry sundae. Outside we got to talking and we were instantly friends."

So... They met at a café? "What day was this?"

"It was towards the beginning of May. How should I know the exact date?"

So it was before the tape and journal were sent. "What did you guys talk about?"

"How am I supposed to remember that?"

Clicking off the microphone I nip at my thumb. Why wouldn't she remember? Is it possible that she has short-term memory? And why is she suddenly talking openly about Kira Lake? This question can only be answered by Kira herself I guess. "I don't like the turn things have taken. But, Yagami. Please have Kira Lake brought in for questioning as well, right away." I hear his gasp before he regrettably said. "Yes." And left the room. Clicking the microphone button again I decide on a different way of asking.

"Misa Amane."

"Yes?"

"Do you remember anything at all about your meetings with Kira Lake?"

"Well yeah." She speaks as if that was the most idiotic question she had heard.

"Will you tell me?"

"Well, a lot of it is private girl stuff!"

"I don't mind."

"Well, we had a movie night and watched Steven King's The Mist. Which she was totally bored during while I was scared out of my mind. Then we talked about her boyfriend and how he might be moving in with her soon. We even talked about what has happened between them and how he makes her feel. She is so lucky to have a guy like him!"

Deep down I wanted to ask what has happened between them but that would be unprofessional. So far it sounds like a normal chat between two girlfriends. I don't see how we can learn any more from this.

"Whoa, so Kira actually does open up to people?"

"Actually she doesn't, she has proven this. The question is. Why did she open up to Misa?" Could really nothing have been spoken between them about the case? "Misa Amane, when you and Kira Lake first met what do you remember doing with exact detail?"

"We've been over this."

"Please just try to answer."

"Well, I went to the café and ordered a strawberry sundae. As I was taking my first bite someone bumped into my table. I saw it was her and she apologized saying she must have misjudged how far she was from my table. After I said it was okay she left. I followed her out and we went to her place."

So, right after meeting Misa Amane, Kira took her back to her place? And even misjudged how far she was from a table ending up bumping into it? No, that's unlike the Kira we know. Clicking off the microphone I pick up my cup of tea and take a sip. "From what we have found out about Kira Lake is, she is smart, sharp, a quick thinker, everything is always well thought out and planned. Everything is always set down to the exact second when she does something. Nothing is ever out of place, she is only ever open with Light Yagami and never lets anyone other than him too close. But yet somehow she ended up bumping into Misa Amane's table nearly knocking over her sundae? Then turned around and invited Amane to her place less than five minutes after exchanging a few words?"

"You're right, that doesn't sound like Kira Lake at all. But if Misa is the second Kira that leaves the question of how she knew where to find her?"

"Aizawa, your question is exactly right, How did Kira Lake know where to find Misa Amane, Why did she purposefully want to meet her if not from already knowing who she was. Also, how does she seem to time everything too perfectly almost as if she knows what is about to happen beforehand?"