Mikami looked around the house in question. The television was still on with a new broadcast, but Mikami still sat on the couch. His book in his lap, but his attention was far from it. Just when he had destroyed Near, the third L...A new one shows up.
Mikami ran a hand through his hair nervously and closed his eyes for a moment in thought. He knew that God would not be happy…though he wasn't sure what he would say. What would God do? Something well thought out…He would find a way to defeat this new L, he always outsmarted his enemies. Teru sighed lightly; he had to keep faith in his God.
Teru's thoughts were interrupted when he heard the front door open. He didn't need to open his eyes to feel Light's anger radiate around him in a dark aura. He opened his eyes to see Light looking at him, yet not. He was thinking, angrily thinking, and seemed to be looking through him more than at him. Light's eyes narrowed at another thought before he snapped out of it slightly. His attention was brought back to earth and he gazed at Mikami. The anger surrounding him seemed to lighten, though it was still there as they started at each other for a moment. Mikami stayed silent, waiting for his God to speak.
Light shut the door behind him and quickly glanced over at the television, noticing it was a late night broadcast. The headline? L vs. Kira, again. Light frowned at the two reporters talking as he quickly made his way in front of the television. "I don't need to hear anymore of this shit." Said Light as he turned off the television and glanced down at Mikami.
"I think I've thought of a way to get to this guy." Said Light as he smirked at his plan, knowing it would be hard and vigorous, but no doubt successful. "I'm going to leave you here, Mikami. This is your house. This pent is not in my name so they'll never come looking at this place; You'll be safe here."
"What about you?" Asked Teru as Light walked over to the desk where he saw the laptop, there was something he needed to do. "I'm going to have to leave you for a while." Said Light as Mikami took a few steps towards the desk, God was leaving again? Why? How long? Why won't he stay if he'll be safe here? "My Lord...What will you do?" Asked Mikami.
Light sat in the desk chair and smiled up at Mikami as he brought the computer towards him. "I'm going to do what L least expects. I'm going to let him capture me."
Mikami couldn't help but let his eyes widen slightly in shock. 'Capture? Why would God want to be captured? What could he mean?' Light's smile dropped a little as he gazed at Mikami's face, "Do you question your God?" He asked with an eyebrow raised.
Mikami's eyes instantly went wide and he dropped to the floor on his knees; how could he have been so rude to insult God? "Of course not, my Lord. I would never question your decisions." Teru said as he kept his face low to the ground in a submissive position. "Though…" He started, unsure of whether or not to continue; he didn't want to anger God again, "I don't doubt your ability to accomplish this, because I know you will always prevail your enemies, I am just curious to know what you will do to achieve this task. What do I need to do, if to assist you, my Lord?"
Light turned his chair, his crossed legs now facing Mikami as he analyzed the submissive man for a moment. He couldn't have Teru doubting him, not at a crucial time like this. If he proved himself unloyal in any ways, he would have to be eliminated.
Mikami flinched just slight, his face still gazing at the carpet as he heard the chair squeak a bit, telling Teru that Light was leaning towards him. Mikami felt his chin being pulled upward so he looked into God's eyes. The grip was firm, but no anger was in God's touch or eyes.
"Tell me, Mikami. What am I to you?" Asked Light as Mikami's eyes widened, thinking about what he should say to God. What did he want to hear?
"In one word, describe me, Mikami. Just as you see me. If you had one word to represent who and what I am...What would it be?" Asked Light, gazing deep into Teru's eyes, telling him not to lie.
Mikami forced himself to stare into God's eyes, though he wanted to turn away from his gaze. One word? One word to sum up and describe this man, no, this God, and what he was to him. Mikami felt it was impossible, but the questioning gaze that pierced his soul would not recede. He sorted through his thoughts, sifting through each one to find the correct word that fit him quickly; he didn't want to keep God waiting. Teru saw Light's gaze start to turn impatient, and that only added to his anxiety. He needed to think properly and try to slow his pounding heart. Teru closed his eyes and took a deep breath, though he felt the hand tighten slightly on his jaw.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity to both of them, though less than a mere minute had passed, Mikami opened his artificially blue eyes once again to stare into Light's sepia ones. Mikami opened his mouth and spoke thoughtfully, believing with all of his heart as he spoke, "Savior."
Light smiled at the man, the answer pleased Light's ears as he leaned forward even more. Mikami felt Light's hand underneath his chin slide to the nape of Teru's neck. Light's grip was firm on Teru's neck as he grazed his nose against Teru's cheek, making his way to the man's ear.
Teru felt his own breath fall in his stomach as God's lips grazed over his earlobe before letting out a soft whisper.
"You truly are loyal." Teru's body shook just slightly. He didn't know how to take any of this. Light on the other hand just enjoyed torturing Mikami. Testing his loyalty and how far he is willing to go for his 'Savior'.
Without another word Light let go of Mikami and quickly leaned back in his chair, pulling the laptop closer to him and began to type on the keyboard, his legs still facing Mikami. "That one word will be the new password to this laptop in order for you to get to the death note."
Mikami, who was trying with his entire being to calm down, just nodded his head, feeling his voice was incapable of exiting his tight throat. Light looked at Mikami with a raised brow, "What was that, Mikami? It seems I wasn't able to hear that." He said with a small smirk.
Mikami's eyes widened a little and he resumed his low, submissive, bow, "Y-yes, my Lord." He said. Though he was calming a little, he inwardly filched when he heard his voice waver and break slightly.
"That's what I thought you had said…" Light said, and gave off a quiet, deep chuckle. He closed the laptop after resetting the password and turned to set it on the desk behind him. He turned around to find Teru still in his submissive position; waiting for God to tell him when he should move. Light leaned forward and ran a hand through the long, silk locks of Mikami's hair, "You may get up when you please, Mikami," He told the older man softly, though it still came out firm.
"L is going to go after me," Said Light as he stood up and walked past Mikami, making his way towards the couch, noticing he had left his bag there earlier that morning. He pulled the bag up and rested it on the back of the couch as he glanced over at Mikami.
"And I'll act like I'm going to put up a good run for a while. I'm going to skip class tomorrow and force L to chase me." Said Light as Mikami stood up and listened to Light intently.
"And you, my dear Mikami, are going to help me get L's name." Said Light as a sinister smile came over his face.
***
Matsuda was watching Sato type on his computer as the morning light pierced into the room. Ide and Aizawa checked the pistols at their sides, knowing they may need them when going after Light.
"The price I pay in going out in public."
Matsuda heard the sarcastic voice as he caught sight of what he thought was L come out of the main bedroom. The man's appearance was completely different. Straight dark denim jeans a few layered shirts with a high fashion look. He looked at materialistic as Sato. Metallic rings around his fingers, dark sunglasses that covered his eyes, and curls throughout his hair. Matsuda found it hard to imagine that this was the same man.
"I assume you got the face shields I requested, Aizawa?" Asked L as Aizawa nodded and pointed to the line of face shields on the desk.
L picked one of the face shields that SWAT wore often and looked at it. He walked over to Sato and placed it by this computer. Both of their eyes locked for a moment and L nodded to Sato, who nodded back to him, a small form of silent communication passing between the two. L turned to look back at the rest of the group. "You all have a choice to wear a face shield in order to protect your identity. Sato will wear one for certain because Light, or should I say, Raito, has never laid eyes on him, nor has Teru Mikami, who has they Shinigami sight. Though I must say that wearing these will not necessarily protect you all; if Light wanted to kill you, he could have already done it, and he still knows all of your faces and names."
The individuals in the group thought a moment, processing whether or not they should wear of face shields. But, after thinking about what L had told them, it was logical, and so the men just let the face shields lay there, deciding not to wear them silently.
There thoughts were soon cut off, however, as Sato spoke, "Raito Haruki, has just bought four tickets for different flights around the world at the Tokyo International Airport. We're gonna have to move out to catch him before he gets onto one of those planes…" He said and looked up at L.
L nodded his head as he looked over at the others through his sunglasses and smiled, "Let's go catch us a murderer." Said L as he turned and was about to head for the door, but Matsuda looked at L in shock and quickly rushed over towards L. The older man stopped in his tracks as Matsuda stood in front of him, looking slightly worried.
"What is it Matsuda?" Asked L as he pulled his sunglasses off, letting his lush hazel eyes fall onto the worried young man. "Well, it's just that...Light hasn't seen your face either. So, shouldn't you protect your face as well?" Asked Matsuda as L smiled and replied, "Aw, you're worried about me. How sweet Matsu."
"Huh?!" Matsuda was shocked at L's reaction and the nickname he gave him. L let out a soft smile and replied, "Don't worry. Light and Mikami can't hurt me, I'm sure of it."
Matsuda lowered his head and nodded, not fully understanding. Suddenly he felt a hand lift his chin and met eyes with L, "I'll be fine." He said once again, reassuring Matsuda, "Besides, I like the happy Matsu better, so smile, please?" He asked with a small, teasing, but happy smirk on his face.
Matsuda blushed, nodded his head, and smiled all at the same time. "Okay," He said, though it came out kind of soft. L nodded and smiled, letting go of Matsuda's chin and messing up the younger man's hair, who scowled softly and tried to fix it; his face remaining a light shade of pink. L walked out of the room leaving Matsuda by the door, the rest of the group looking at where L and him just were.
Matsuda snapped out of any thought he had been sucked into and met eyes with the confused team members, though Sato didn't seem confused; he just held a small smile on his face. Sato had his laptop in one arm and his face shield on, but not yet covering him. "What was that about?" Ide asked, "And you blushed like a school-girl," Aizawa went on as they all started to pass him, heading out to the car to catch Light.
Matsuda's eyes grew wide as he turned a brighter red, "I was not blushing!" He said in defense, as he followed the group out the door, closing it behind him since he was the last one out. Mogi looked back and spoke, "See, you're doing it again."
Matsuda quickly brought his hands up to cover his cheeks. Feeling them; seeing if they were flushed with heat or not. Sure enough he could feel the heat coming from his cheeks and tried to pass it off as if it was nothing, though he didn't have anything to say in response to Mogi's comment. There was no defense.
***
L was the first one to step out of the car as he looked up at the large airport in front of him. "Everyone has their station, right?" Asked L as he glanced back at the others.
The group nodded their heads as Sato recited the needed information. "Aizawa at Gate 12, departure for America, Mogi at gate 24, departure for Sydney, Ide at Gate 5, departure for Cairo, And Matsuda at Gate 52, departure for Poland. All of the flights are leaving in thirty minutes."
L nodded his head as he waved his hand forward, motioning the group towards the airport. "Get going, If you find him, use the earpiece radios you were just given. Watch for everyone who boards the plane and be careful...He may not be alone." Said L as the group quickly nodded and took off in response. As the group made their way into the airport, L glanced over at Sato and motioned him to follow as they made their way into the airport as well.
"Get online and focus on all credit cards and purchases under Light's false name. He's not going to any of those gates...He's going to buy a ticket at the desk, I know he is." Said L as he pulled off his sunglasses and gazed around the busy airport.
Minutes had passed and L noticed a man at the counter of the airport with large sunglasses on and dressed in the teen style with slightly long, choppy, styled chestnut brown hair. The man had no luggage or any sort of carry on item with him and appeared to be alone, though L highly doubted he was. The man gave the woman at the desk a credit card, and after it was charged, received a ticket.
"Raito Haruki just charged a ticket for a flight to London, England. It leaves it twenty-five minutes and the gate number is thirty-eight." Sato informed L from his position at his laptop. L looked at Sato and nodded to him, "Stay here." He told him as he casually started following the man he knew to be Raito Haruki; Light Yagami.
Sato closed his laptop and watched L as he stood on the escalator, only a few steps behind Light. 'Please be careful, Dachi.' Thought Sato as he turned around and quickly stumbled into a man.
"Oh, I'm sorry." Said Sato as he glanced up at the man apologetically. The man smiled and nodded his head making his way pass Sato, in a hurry. "Don't worry about it." Said the man as he made his way towards the escalator. Sato picked up the bag he had dropped and made his way back out to the car, hoping that he would see L soon, with Light in his custody.
***
Mikami rubbed his upper arm as he kept his eyes on Light, but at a very safe distance. As Mikami watched Light's moves and tried to see if he could see anyone suspicious around him he couldn't help but focus on the small pain that was still in his arm. His stumble into the stranger was harder then he thought.
Mikami shook it off, regaining his thoughts once more as he kept watch on Light. He followed him extremely slowly, cautious of everyone around him, though he looked completely casual. Mikami watched as Light went to his gate where he was supposedly getting onto the flight. Mikami leaned against a wall, just distant enough to keep a good eye on him without being seen or noticed.
Five more minutes had passed and Light sat rather impatiently, though he didn't show it, at his gate number, waiting for this new L to show up. Light knew that Mikami was near by; he could sense his unique aura somewhere. Suddenly Light noticed a man who was walking to the seat next to him. The man had long waist length orangish-red hair and a pair of sunglasses concealed his eyes. He was dressed in the street fashion, much like himself, and spoke in a smooth voice. "Do you mind if I sit here?" He asked.
"Of course not." Said Light as he smiled kindly at the man and motioned his hand for the man to the sit next to him. L nodded and returned the smile as he sat next to Light and looked around the area, noticing how packed the waiting area was.
"Guess everyone else decided to go to London as well." L spoke bitterly, as if it was a bother to him. It was all an act for him. Light looked around and smiled at the sight. The more people there were then the harder it would be for L to find him.
"Yeah, I suppose everyone has some type of business in the small town." Said Light, realizing how the man sat. His leg propped up so his upper ankle rested on his other knee. His body leaned back in a relaxed manner, typical male stature, especially one in that type of clothing.
Light felt himself relax slightly around the man, though, he never became too relaxed, he had to keep an eye out for L. "So, why are you heading to London? Business? Vacation? Family, perhaps?" L asked, trying to make small talk to make Light feel comfortable.
Light looked over at the man in sunglasses. It wasn't an unusual question; people were curious creatures by nature. "I have some personal business to take care of, I'm afraid." Light said smoothly, not hesitating in anyway. His acting skills were still up to par, "And you?" He asked the man.
"Oh, well, you see. I'm looking for someone. He disappeared a while back ago and no one has seen him since. He was a good friend of mine, you see, and I still hope to find him some day," L said, sighing sadly. He too, had magnificent acting talent. "Oh," L said, "I'm Dachi." He said and held a hand out to shake casually.
Light smiled, nodding his head as he shook L's hand and replied, "My name is Ruki." Light let go of L's hand and decided to ask further. "I know it isn't any of my business, but your friend, how long ago did he disappear?" Asked Light, interested in the orange haired beauty at his side.
"Let's see...Five years ago at that date...So..." L mumbled, as if he was trying to remember the exact number. "Just a little over six year ago." Said Dachi as Light looked at the man, somewhat shocked. "And you're still looking for him?"
Mikami risked himself to get a little closer, trying to get a good look at the man at Light's side and the name above his head. Mikami's eyes keyed in on the man, his shinigami eyes now showing their power and the shocking truth of the man next to Light. Mikami's eyes widened at he starred at the man.
"Impossible." Whispered Mikami.
"To be honest...No." Said L as he let out a small sigh and leaned over just slightly to pull something out of his pocket. With his other hand he pulled his sunglasses off and slowly stood up, now facing Light.
"Truth be told, I already know what happened to my friend. He was killed six years ago by Kira." Said L as he let the sunglasses rest on his head as he pulled a pair of handcuffs out of his pants pocket and narrowed his eyes towards Light. "Since then, I've made a promise to myself to see Kira face justice. For all the people he has murdered, both criminals and the innocent."
L smirked at Light, challenging him, daring him to do what most criminals do. "So here's your chance...Are you going to run? Or stand with what little dignity you have? Either way, you're still scum." Said L, there was a bitterness in L's voice. He obviously held a grudge at the death of Lawliet.
Light's eyes widened in utter shock. Him? He was the new L? Light would have never picked him out in a crowd as a great detective…he wasn't like any before him. Light's eyes narrowed as everything registered in his mind and he cursed himself. Sure, this is what he wanted; he wanted to be caught by L. But, Light didn't expect him to blend in so easily and was slightly angry with himself to have been caught off guard.
Light looked around the airport terminal to find it packed with people. If he ran, he would make a scene, but if he was able to get far enough he would be able to let Mikami have a better look at L's face. Light considered his possibilities and the chances of making it to where he wanted to be before letting himself get captured. Light looked up and met L's eyes with emotionless ones, concealing his thoughts. He stood up slowly, still making his final decision on what to do.
"You've got it all wrong. Everything you think you know...You've been misinformed." Said Light, passing pleading eyes towards L as the man narrowed his eyes towards the pleading God. "Don't try to manipulate me. I know who you are and what you've done."
Light shook his head, looking down at the ground in sadness. "He's setting me up...Ever since the new murders I haven't been able to think straight, afraid he was going to find me." Whispered Light, looking pathetic and fearful to L as he questioned what Light was talking about.
"I'm going to get blamed for all the new murders because of him." Light shook his head and looked up at L who stood inches taller then the young God. "I'm not going to jail because of him...And no one is going to believe me." Fear and sadness welling in the man's eyes as he made his decision. "I'm sorry." Said Light when suddenly he sprinted in the left direction of L. Making his way out of the Gate area.
L was shocked that Light was actually running and quickly sprung into action, pushing people out of his way as he kept his eyes on Light and tried to catch up to him. L quickly put the cuffs in his pocket as he pushed the earpiece in his ear to page everyone.
"I'm on the pursuit! Light's making a run for it out of Gate thirty-eight! I'm right behind him! Get in position to corner him!" Said L as he stumbled into someone but quickly pushed them out of his way. When he stumbled his glasses fell to the ground, but he didn't bother with them, he just continued to run.
Light pushed past the people that were blocking his way; hearing L, who was only a foot or so behind him, do the same. He managed to run past Mikami, but he didn't make eye contact with him, not anyone around him. Light started to slow down, just a little bit, as he was about to exit the gate completely and enter the lobby when all of the air in his lungs was forced out of him and he felt the cool tile press against the side of his face. A forced grunt escaped Light's mouth as he felt the quick motions of L sitting on his lower back and forcing his arms together behind him to be cuffed.
Light struggled, just a little bit for show more than anything, when suddenly he heard the sound of four guns being cocked near his head. Light instantly stopped his fake struggle at the sounds and L finished placing the handcuffs on his wrists rather tightly, there would defiantly be a mark later. Light felt the extra weight above him leave before being pulled upward roughly by the back of his arms.
Light looked up from where he was standing to meet the eyes of four of the agents that he had once worked with, and almost, defeated. Most of the eyes held slight anger as they all had their index finger placed on the trigger, ready in case Light tried to escape or do something dangerous. Light's eyes were wide and looked frightened and scared. Innocence was present in his features, and as false as the emotions truly were, they looked real and true.
"Please! You don't understand! I have nothing to do with this! I'm different now!" Light pleaded as his eyes fell on Matsuda, seeing a hint of weakness and remorse in the young agent's eyes. "Matsuda! Please! You know me! This wasn't me who-Ah!" Light gritted his teeth and closed his eyes tightly, feeling the handcuffs click to the next locking mark, pinching his skin.
"Quite the act. You look pathetic." Said L as he held the chain on the cuffs tightly while pulling a pistol from behind his back; placed it against Light's spine. "You have to believe me! It wasn't me!" Shouted Light as people around them stared in shock and fear, seeing all the men with their drawn guns. L looked at the rest of the group and nodded his head as he replied, "Put the guns away. We're drawing too much attention."
L received one nod after the other as the group unarmed themselves by putting the guns back in their holders. Light let out a few groans as tears flowed down his cheeks as he looked up at the group, but especially at Matsuda. Such a desperate look, Matsuda couldn't help but look at Light with a saddened expression.
Matsuda had to turn his head away from Light's pleading gaze. He couldn't bare that frantic look that begged for help and cried for mercy. Matsuda closed his eyes a minute and took a deep breath, trying to calm himself and his emotions. Matsuda opened his eyes, and turned, but remained looking downward to avoid Light's pitiful stare.
L shoved Light forward slightly as a sign for him to start moving. Light stumbled and fell a little, but was soon grabbed by the chain of his cuffs and pulled upward to his full height. L firmly pressed his well-hidden gun harder against Light's back, telling him to move once again. "We have him, let's go." L said and looked at the back of Light's head, glaring slightly.
Light's tears seemed to increase on his face, "I swear! It wasn't me! Can't you just leave me alone! Please…please…" He pleaded with the group. He cried out as he was pushed forward slightly once more and the group started to walk forward.
"I suggest it would be in your best interest to keep your mouth shut and start walking and cooperating." L said. Light stopped with his pleading and hung his head downward and cried quiet sobs while he was led outside. Light smirked internally and scored a point for himself as he realized Matsuda wouldn't look at him. It still showed that he held sympathy for him.
Sato realized he saw L and the others, with another man in front of L. Sato immediately recognized the man's appearance from Light's passport picture and pulled his face mask over his face as he stepped out of the front of the car. Aizawa opened the car door and L quickly pushed Light's head downward, forcing the man to get into the car.
Matsuda was about to get in as well, but L grabbed him and shook his head, "No, you ride with Mogi and Aizawa in the other car. Ide and I will sit with Light." Said L as Matsuda looked at the car quietly, thinking about Light.
"Come one Matsuda." Said Aizawa as the two men headed towards the other parked car. Matsuda slowly followed as L watched the man in question, realizing he didn't want to part from Light.
***
Mikami walked out of the other entrance of the airport, away from L and the others as he thought back on what Light had planned earlier.
"Once you get his name, I want you to make sure you remember his appearance and name exactly how you see it. I don't want you to kill him right there. Wait till tonight, after he catches me." Said Light as he smiled confidently towards Mikami as they stood on the side of the sidewalk, waiting for a taxi to take them to the airport.
"Kill him at 9:00PM exactly. After that happens I want you to write down all of the names I gave you last night with the list of photographs. That is the rest of the investigation team. There should be four of them. Once that is done, the whole investigation team will be eliminated and I'll be free to move about again." Light finished as Mikami nodded his head.
Mikami brought himself to reality as fear entered his body, making his way towards one of the many taxis at the pickup lane of the airport. Mikami bit his tongue, knowing he wouldn't be able to kill L tonight like Light had asked. No one would die tonight and Mikami feared that Light would be furious.