Penber's dying face haunted me near constantly for the past day and night. I had barely been conscious for more than ten minutes before I would faint again and witness Penber's death. It would occur later that day. Kira would find out his name during a bus jacking and then a couple hours later on Penber's way to an emergency meeting use the agent to kill the others before Penber died. I felt sick to my stomach every time I witnessed it, each time revealing more detail so I knew exactly when and where everything would occur.

Unsteadily, I got to my feet, staggering forward as my knees buckled and threatened to give out. I caught myself just in time as I was about to fall, the pain in my head only increased. I saw spots before my vision and the room spun. NO! I had to tell my Father, I couldn't let Penber die. I would never forgive myself if I did, not after knowing I could have prevented it. If I did I would be no better than Kira.

"Dad!" I rasped as I stumbled down the stairs.

I missed the last step and landed with a loud thud as I fell to the ground. Pain flared throughout my body but I ignored it and used the wall to support myself as I got back to my feet. My Mother and Sayu rushed out of the kitchen. The worry they were both feeling was nearly overwhelming.

"Light!" My Mother exclaimed. "You shouldn't be up"

"Where's Dad?" I asked.

"He's at work, Light please go back to bed" My Mother replied.

Frantically, I shook my head.

"No! I n-need to..." I swayed on my feet.

My Mother led me to the living room and sat me down. Sayu hovered about, uncertain of what to do. It was a school day and if she didn't leave soon she would be late.

I clutched at me head as a new wave of pain erupted through my skull.

"Sayu go get his medicine" My Mother instructed.

Sayu dashed out of the room.

"I need to call Dad" I told.

"Light, we need to get you back to bed. Your Father will be back lat-"

"Mum please, I need to tell him something" I interrupted.

A look of surprise crossed her features; I had rarely if ever interrupted her.

"Okay, but you're going back to bed straight after" She made clear.

I nodded. My Mother fetched the phone and gave it to me. I dialled my Father's number and to my surprise he answered on the first ring. Recently he'd always had his phone off when he was at work.

"Dad you..."My vision darkened and I blacked out.


Light's father watched the screen, concern for his son apparent from his face. L looked over at the man before turning his attention again back to the screen showing Light Yagami fall from the stairs, biting his thumb as he tried to figure out what the teen was doing. Surely the teen knew that leaving his bed in such a condition was simply idiotic. They both saw Light beg him mother to call his father.

"Turn on your phone Yagami-san and answer it" L told.

The chief nodded and did so. A moment later the phone rang and he answered. They heard Light start to talk before his voice became slurred and from watching the screens they could see that he had passed out. Light's mother picked up the phone.

"I'm sorry to bother you Dear, he was just so desperate to speak with you" She apologized.

"It's okay; just make sure he stays in bed. I speak with him once I get home" Yagami-san responded.

They exchanged farewells before the call was ended.

"Do you know what he wanted to say?" L asked.

"I'm afraid not" The chief answered. "I've never seen him act like that before"


My eyes flew open. I glanced at the clock; I had under an hour before Penber would get on the bus. My Father would never be able to reach the FBI in that time. I ignored all the pain I was feeling and forced myself to sit up then dragged myself out of bed. With haste I threw on any clothes I could find and slipped out of my room. I listened out for anyone who might be near, hearing no one I crept down the stairs and out the door. After the initial dizziness passed I was able to continue, making my way down the street.

Finally I made it to the bus station. Penber stood waiting for the 219 to come; Kira didn't seem to be there yet. I made my way over to him, my vision swimming. The bus pulled in and Penber made to get on.

"Wait!" I called out to him.

He froze then turned to face me. Shock was evident on his face. I caught up to him and would have fallen if not for his support. He held my shoulders to steady me.

"Please you can't get on" I murmured.

"Why are you here? How did you find me?" He questioned, his grip on my shoulders tightened.

"Don't get on the bus, you can't" I said, my voice slurred. "Please"

If he responded I didn't hear. I collapsed and for what felt like the first time in years I didn't dream of death.