The next morning had come and Dachi had been released from the hospital first thing that morning. Both him and Matsuda were already making their way to the motel room while they were in the back of a cab.
Matsuda looked down in sadness as Dachi looked out the window in slight shock and remorse. "So, he's still after Light then...Light was telling the truth when he said he feared Mikami. The man is after him." Whispered Dachi as Matsuda nodded his head slowly in agreement. "Dammit, there's so much to get done."
Matsuda looked up at Dachi as the orange haired beauty's brows furrowed at the thought. "I also found who we were looking for last night." Said Dachi as Matsuda looked at the older man in shock. Dachi leaned forward and tapped on the glass separating them and the driver. "We've had a change of address." Said Dachi as Matsuda still sat with the shocked expression on his face.
After Dachi had discovered Christian wasn't blind he had made sure to get his address out of the host files at the brothel house before he had left. It wasn't hard to do with Dachi's charm. Dachi smiled and replied, "Plus, I need to return his jacket." Matsuda's eyes fell on the jacket in the man's lap.
"Who were we looking for?" Matsuda asked curiously. He was practically back to his normal self, though he was extremely careful and worried greatly over Dachi and everything he did and did not want the man to strain himself; especially since he had just got out of the hospital. Dachi was able to get Matsuda another pair of clothes, though how still escaped him. He must have known someone…or had connections…or something, but Matsuda didn't mind. He felt fresher and cleaner now that blood no longer was on him or stained his clothes. His eyes still held a small ring of light purple under them; he had not slept enough, but was happy to have slept with Dachi. If it wasn't for him, Matsuda would have stayed up worrying and crying until he would be allowed to see him.
He pushed the thoughts from his head as Dachi started to speak,"Christian." Dachi said as Matsuda deemed the answer acceptable. That was until he remembered something from the night before. "Wait a second…but wasn't that kid blind?" Matsuda asked.
"Yes, well, I thought that also. But, just to make sure I had left my wallet on a small table in his room. When I went to leave I intentionally forgot it. He stopped me and told me of my mistake; he fell into my trap and I proved that in fact, he could see. It makes perfect sense if you think about it."
Matsuda nodded his head once more absorbing the information. Acting as if you were blind would be the perfect cover up. Matsuda still had many more questions, but decided not to ask them as the cab finally came to a slow stop; he figured that they would soon be answered. Dachi opened the car door and got out carefully, Matsuda right behind him, and paid the driver his money. After the cab finally left, the two turned to see where this man lived.
Dachi and Matsuda caught themselves staring up at a large apartment complex that seemed more up class then most in London. Matsuda stared at it in awe as Dachi began to make his way into the complex. Matsuda quickly followed as they made their way inside, taking in the elaborate lobby before reaching the elevator.
***
Christian was in the bathroom, brushing his hair as he stared at himself in the mirror. He had put up a mirror in the bathroom last night now that he was able to see himself. Christian wasn't infatuated with himself, but finally being able to see himself was something he enjoyed. He could finally see the face every client has complimented him about.
As Christian set down the brush and walked out of the bathroom he caught sight of Zellogi sitting on his bed. "Aren't you bored?" Asked Christian as Zellogi chuckled and replied, "Kid, you have no idea what boredom is. Go to the shinigami realm, now that is boredom."
Christian rolled his eyes slightly and waved his hand toward the observant shinigami on the bed. Christian pulled on the last thing he needed, a shirt, and was finally dressed for the day. He stretched his arms outward a little and sighed softly, wondering what he would do today…if anything. He was worried about that man last night, Dachi. He was worried for him, no doubt; he has gone through a similar situation and sympathized with the man. He was worried most about whether or not the man Dachi would come after him after what had happened last night. All he could do was hope.
Christian was in thought when the doorbell to his apartment rung. He walked to his living room, which he had grown fond of along with the rest of the rooms of the house. Christian walked over to the front door and grabbed his walking stick by the door. He neglected to check and see who it was, and when he opened the door he was too shocked to hide his expression as his eyes met Dachi's.
Christian panicked, it was too late to pretend that nothing happened and the shock in his eyes showed that he could clearly see him. He glanced over to see another man who was shorter than Dachi but practically the same height, give or take a few fractions of inches, as him. All he remembered about the man was that he was at the brothel last night with Dachi. He could clearly see his name, but it did him no good since Matsuda's name appeared in katakana, something Christian could not read. Suddenly, snapping back into the situation at hand Christian dropped his walking stick. Now two people knew that he was not blind, this could ruin his career, his entire life; what if it got out? At a sorry attempt, Christian tried to hurry and shut the door on the two men.
Dachi placed his hand on the door to keep it from closing, "Don't worry Christian, I just wanted to thank you for last night and I wanted to return your jacket. May we come in and speak with you properly?" Dachi asked kindly, trying to convince the scared man to just let them in; if not, then Dachi could easily overpower the frail man, even in the state he was in.
Christian peeked on the side of the door, looking at the two in a worried manner as he asked, "Are you going to arrest me?" Dachi smiled and replied, "If you let us in and allow us to talk then I promise I won't bring out my handcuffs."
In a hesitant manner Christian opened the door wider, allowing the two men to enter his apartment. "Come in." He said weakly as the two men slowly entered the room, taking in their surroundings. Christian closed the door and picked up his walking stick, placing it near the door again. There was no use carrying it around, they already knew.
Christian looked at the two men and replied, "Please don't tell anyone that I'm not blind. I can't afford to let it get out. That's the only thing keeping me in that brothel at the moment." Dachi walked around the room, Matsuda following close behind as Dachi replied, "So, you lied to me last night."
Christian looked at him in shock as Dachi continued his way into Christian's bedroom. Christian followed the two men into the room, walking right by Zellogi without noticing him. "Heh, so he's back. The man with no name." Said Zellogi as Dachi tossed Christian's jacket onto the bed and looked back at the beautiful blonde. "You told me when you were sixteen you were working as a prostitute and blind at the time. You said that was the reason you became so popular. That and your looks."
Christian looked at him in confusion and fear. He felt like a boy being scolded by a parent. "But that wasn't a lie. I was blind." Said Christian as Dachi asked, "Then when were you able to see?"
Christian looked down in sadness and made his way near a small end table. He pulled out the Death Note and tossed it on the bed. "I can see because an angel gave me eyes. He's in this room at the moment." Said Christian as Matsuda looked at the man in shock.
'He has the eyes.' Thought Matsuda as Christian pointed at the other side of the bed and continued, "He's right there. If you don't believe me then touch the notebook."
Matsuda sighed and picked up the Death Note. How long had it been since he had seen a shinigami? Ryuk for that matter; just little over a year…how it seemed so much longer than that. Matsuda picked up the Death Note to see a shinigami not too far away from him. He was laying on the bed, but stood shortly, he came to his normal, slightly slouched, pose as Matsuda took in and observed his looks. Ryuk had never talked of other shinigamis, so Matsuda didn't know whom it was. His looks weren't that shocking to Matsuda; he expected it of a shinigami, though he was curious about the hook that replaced his right hand and the metal that ran up to his elbow. He didn't say anything however and just handed the notebook to Dachi, waiting for him to take it.
Dachi, noticing Matsuda's reaction, which was only mildly shocked, figured that what he was about to see wasn't to frightening. Dachi took the Death Note from Matsuda and looked to where Matsuda was still staring. Dachi's eyes instantly widened as he stumbled backward. He tripped and landed on his behind, to which he let out a large yelp of pain. He wasn't expecting what he saw and it startled him greatly.
Matsuda rushed towards Dachi as fast as he could his words held nothing but concern and worry for the man, "Oh my God, Dachi. Are you okay? Here, take my hand and I'll help you up." He said as Dachi took his hand and slowly stood up. Dachi's eyes were watering, just slightly, from the pain; but after a few moments they returned to normal. Matsuda was in the middle of babying Dachi, who had been now clearly shown why Sato referred to Matsuda as 'Mom', when Christian opened his mouth. He was going to ask if Dachi was all right, but three were interrupted by a loud, low demonic sounding chuckle.
"This is why humans are amusing." Zellogi said in hilarity. "I am Zellogi." He introduced himself before continuing, "And Christian, what have I said about calling me an angel? I am a death god…not an angel." He said with his index long finger with a deadly nail and a few rings risen in the air, as if to state a fact or prove his point to Christian.
Christian smiled softly at Zellogi and giggled his innocent girly laugh, "Oh, don't act like such a brute. Of course you're an angel." Said Christian as Zellogi let out a frustrated sigh. The boy saw Zellogi differently then anyone else would, the fact that Christian could see was enough reason for him to admire the Death God.
"So, this is what a shinigami looks like." Whispered Dachi as he stared at the death God in shock, still taking in his appearance. Matsuda let go of Dachi and stared at Zellogi as well. "Ryuk looked a bit different. Not as tall, but the same posture." Said Matsuda as Christian and Dachi looked at Matsuda in question and both asked at the same time, "Who?"
"Ah, so you're one of the humans who saw Ryuk?" Asked Zellogi as Matsuda nodded his head and looked at Dachi. "Ryuk was the shinigami who owned the Death Note that fell into Light's hands. The first one at least."
Dachi took in the information and then looked over at Christian, "So, you can only see because you made the deal for the shinigami eyes?" Asked Christian as the boy nodded his head and replied, "Though it cost me half my life span...It was worth it. To see things and people...It's breathtaking."
Matsuda nodded his head. He couldn't imagine not being able to see anything. No color, no difference between light and dark…just eternal darkness. How horrible would that be? Black forever…never knowing what the outside world looked like. That would kill him; not being able to know what things are…It was understandable, to Matsuda, why Christian would make the trade. Even if it was just for a little while, he wished to see the world around him.
Dachi nodded his head while processing the information and storing it, making sure he got everything down to the last detail. "So now you are able to see people's names and how long they are going to live, correct?" Dachi asked.
Christian nodded and smiled, "Yes, Though…I cannot see my own life span, or those of other people that posses Death Notes. I also cannot convert names into my own language. It appears that yours." he said as he pointed at Matsuda. "Remains in the Japanese language because I suppose that is how it must be written in order to kill you." Christian said, giving Dachi some more information. "You, I am afraid to say, have no real name…" Christian said in slight confusion as he looked at Dachi, "How does that work out?"
"I wasn't given a legal name, so technically since it is not written down on an official document; I don't have a name. I was given a name, though it is not my official name. It's a plus, I mean, things like Death Notes can't kill me…" Dachi said.
"So, may I ask your name?" Asked Christian as Dachi smiled at the boy's polite attitude. "You can call me Dachi." Said the older man as he thought about last night's events and all the information he had been given.
Dachi looked at Christian in confusion and asked, "Christian, those men that you killed last night. Were those the men who you had killed a few days ago?" Matsuda looked at Dachi in confusion as Christian had a regretful look on his face. "Yes, they were." Christian sat on the bed and focused up on the two other men.
"I wasn't going on a killing spree! Please believe me! It's just that...that...They deserved it." Whispered Christian as he looked at the ground for a moment. "They attacked me frequently. Not just once, not just twice, but multiple times." Christian furrowed his brows as he looked up at Dachi and continued, "I couldn't take the beating and raping anymore. I was sick of it and I feared everyday, wondering when and if they would corner me that night. It was either I let them kill me or I kill them."
Matsuda looked at Christian sadly, taking in his tale. "When you questioned me and found out I wasn't blind, I knew you would come after me. So, I brought them back to life."
"Wait! What?!" Asked Matsuda as Dachi listened intently, trying to understand. Christian nodded as he stood up and pulled an eraser out of his pocket. The eraser had a white tip, but the base of it was attached to a metal handle that had grooves and metal thorns coming out of it.
"With this it allows you to erase the names in the Death Note and bring them back to life." Said Christian as Dachi analyzed the eraser as he grabbed it from Christian delicately. "You can bring them back as long as they haven't been cremated and they died of a heart attack."
"Amazing." Whispered Dachi as he connected the events. "So, you brought them back when I left the room?" Asked Dachi as Christian looked at him in sadness. "Yes, and I'm so sorry...I had no idea they would attack you." Said Christian as Zellogi chuckled at Christian's comment.
"And then you kill them again just to waste three and a half years of your life. Thanks for the life span." Said Zellogi in a sarcastic manner.
Matsuda looked at Christian questionably, "Three and a half years wasted? What does he mean?" Matsuda asked as he rubbed the back of his head, wondering what Zellogi meant.
Christian sighed, "Well," He said, "Whenever I erase a name from the Death Note and bring that person back to life, I lose six months of my life per name. Since I erased seven names, that is equal to forty-two months, which is three and a half years. Zellogi says I wasted it because when I saw Dachi in trouble I knew I couldn't do anything by myself against the seven of them. I ended up killing them again with the Death Note. I didn't know that it was Dachi; but when I went down there and found out, I asked if he was okay; but that was when you started to make your way down the alley. I didn't want to be caught, so, after I had given my jacket to Dachi, I got my arse outta there in a flash."
The two men got the idea of what Christian had said; those few slang words barely confused them, but they knew what Christian was talking about. Christian covered his mouth suddenly; he uncovered it as he spoke "Bugger, I mean…God, I should really not use slag around you guys; you're not from around here. Sorry, it's just a habit." He said, slightly embarrassed.
Matsuda smiled as he fully registered Christian's story, "So, you're the one who saved Dachi?" Matsuda asked, "Even though it was three and a half years of your life gone; you still saved him?"
"Of course. I mean…I know what it's like. I couldn't just leave him there, even if he was someone who might go after me later…I just can't see someone innocent suffer…" Christian said softly.
Suddenly Christian felt something squish up against him. Matsuda had enveloped Christian in a thankful hug; it was tight, but Christian smiled at Matsuda and wrapped his arms around the older man. The two released as Dachi and Zellogi watched the two silently. "Thank you…Thank you so much." Matsuda said as small tears of gratitude rolled down his face.
Christian smiled softly at Matsuda, seeing the love for the beautiful man in his eyes. The blonde brought his hand up and wiped a tear away from Matsuda. "Now that's no good. I won't have any tears coming from a pretty face like yours." Said Christian as Dachi chuckled, realizing Christian had this way of speaking that could be taken a a different way rather then what the boy intended. Innocent remarks mistaken as come-ons or seductive hints.
"Well." Dachi said out loud to get everyone's attention. "Matsuda and I are detectives on the Kira case. And a Death Note is his primary weapon along with the eyes. Our headquarters is back in Tokyo, so, as you can see, we need to get back as soon as possible and continue our search for the real Kira."
Christian nodded, knowing little about the Kira case, but enough to know his crimes and how his name had reached around the world. "So, to get straight to the point. I need you to hand over the Death Note. You saved my life, so, I won't sentence you. Just hand the notebook over to me and we'll call it a deal." Said Dachi as Christian looked at the man in a terrified manner. "But if I give up the Death Note...I lose my sight."
"And all of your memories of the Death Note." Said Zellogi as he laughed at the situation.
Matsuda thought about the situation and how awful it would have to be to sink back into darkness. Finally Matsuda snapped his fingers as an idea came to him, "Dachi!" He exclaimed happily while turning to face him, "Why doesn't Christian just come with us! I mean, he could help out some and he's the only one with the eraser that knows about it besides us. With him around I'm sure Light won't be able to get his hands on the Death Note. Besides, we'll be protecting it too. What do ya think? Smart, ne? Both sides win." Matsuda stated proudly. "He saved you; I really think he deserves to keep his sight and come with us."
Dachi looked at Matsuda. He was unsure, hesitant. Having Christian come along may drastically alter what would have happened; he would be an unexpected mix in. Dachi sighed as he spoke, "I don't know, Matsuda…" He said as he glanced from Matsuda to Christian, whose eyes met his and were pleading to agree with Matsuda; then quickly back to Matsuda once again. Doubt was thick in his voice along with uncertainty.
Matsuda's eyes were wide and pleading. He didn't have to say anything but Dachi knew he was begging and he had a soft spot for when Matsuda did things of that nature. "Please…Dachi…" Matsuda said softly as he wrapped his arms gently around Dachi's middle. Matsuda looked up to see Dachi looking down on him. Dachi's eyes were quivering slightly, trying to hold back his emotions that betrayed his softness when Matsuda became affectionate, even if it was to try and get his way. Matsuda was just so sweet and cute; it was hard for Dachi to deny him.
"Matsuda…I…I don't know…what if it's not a good idea? What if something…were to happen?" Dachi asked. He wasn't outright saying 'no,' but he knew that this was a battle he would probably lose as Matsuda continued to stare up at him. "Please Dachi? I know that Christian is a good kid. He won't be much trouble. And besides," Matsuda said as he placed a small peck onto one of Dachi's shoulders, "Sato will finally have someone his own age to be around."
Dachi sighed; Matsuda did make some very good points…maybe he would be able to split up Light and Sato…but wouldn't have to do anything at all. "Fine." Dachi said in defeat, one day he was going to get Matsuda back for everything he had done to make him give in to what he wanted… "He can come; Grab your things. We'll talk about ground rules later." Dachi said as Matsuda jumped upward in glee and kissed Dachi on the cheek. Dachi smiled a little; he was always warm inside when Matsuda was happy, his smile seemed contagious and Dachi usually found himself smiling with him. Christian was elated to be able to keep his sight and found Matsuda's persuasion cute…maybe he could teach the man a few things sometime to be help him get to Dachi a bit more.
Christian giggled at the thought as Matsuda turned to him, "Alright, let's go get your things." He said happily. Christian smiled and nodded his head. He was, for the first time in a long time, excited to get to know people. Especially them; they seemed like good people.
***
Sato let out a light yawn as he walked around the small pharmacy store, looking at the food they had in the furthest aisle. At the same time Light had found the aisle with the equipment he was looking for. Sato grabbed a few snacks for the two of them and then made his way to the aisle Light was standing in.
"Are you ready?" Asked Sato as Light smiled at the boy and nodded, "I think so." Replied Light as Sato noticed he had two drinks in his hands, a pair of tweezers, and a small package of an unknown product. Sato let out a small laugh as he pulled the tweezers from his hands and looked up in a questioning manner. "And what are these for?" Asked Sato.
"What? You don't think I look this good naturally, do you?" Asked Light in a playful manner as Sato laughed again as Light's joke. "Plus, they'll help me put this screen protector on your phone." Said Light as he held up the package Sato was unsure of at the time.
"And I need a new screen protector because?..." Sato asked with a playful smile as Light retorted, "Because you, my dear, have grime and prints all over it. It's a wonder you can even see the screen."
Sato giggled at Light's notice to such small things as he replied, "You're such a woman." Light held a playful smirk on his face, but on the inside he was scowling at Sato. The boy had no right to insult him, especially on a level like that.
"Come on, let's get back to the hotel room." Said Light as the two of them made their way to the cash registrar to pay for their things.