(I do not own Death Note or Magic Kaito)
The next few days were nothing but a blur for Aoko, she sat around the Yagami household and did absolutely nothing except get violently sick, slept and occasionally cried.
Light was getting annoyed with her, he had to tell her when to eat otherwise she wouldn't. He also had taken it upon himself to monitor her diet, making sure she only ate healthy foods and things that would allow her get stronger. From what he could guess, she ate too much salt and not enough of everything else. And, the baby needed salt, so he couldn't cut her off of that entirely.
He took to reading as many books on the subject as he could get his hands on, telling Aoko she'd have to read them too. Light also decided he'd allow her five days to mourn her father, then she was going have to shape up and start doing everything he told her to, like reading those books.
He also read as many parenting books as he could, passing them to her once he was done. He kept her by his side, he couldn't have her talking to other people if he wasn't around, he already didn't want her going to school, which she wasn't doing at the moment, family crisis, and all that.
He glanced at her briefly while they sat in the funeral home, dressed in black and head hung low while her shoulders trembled. He glanced around the room and gently wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close as she clung onto him, tears pouring from her eyes.
Hakuba watched the two from a few seats over, this was Light's fault, some how, he just knew it. The night the inspector died had been Hell on him, and he knew it had been Hell on Aoko.
The second he saw the bullets hit his boss he had felt sick, like he needed to throw up. But the adult in him took over and he assessed the situation. He calmly ordered the arrest of the shooter, and addressed the task force, and pulled Aoko away from the body as it was proving to be too much for her.
He had the ambulance there in record time, more police officers arrived and took over from there. Hakuba was left to take over the paperwork for the heist and fill out a testimony.
He also had managed to contact L and relay his suspicions to the great detective. L listened carefully and expressed his own suspicions, for the most part, agreeing with Hakuba.
While talking to L, Hakuba managed to have all his paperwork and Nakamori's done by dawn, afterward he headed for the fourth floor and took over for chief Yagami while the other task force members headed for headquarters. Saguru received a lunch break around midday and sent for take out while he worked diligently on the case. He wasn't released until late that evening and he still wasn't quite done.
Dead tired, the detective headed over for a meeting with L. The two discussed everything Hakuba had done and older detective insisted that he go home and get sleep, his brain would be of no use if it couldn't function from lack of sleep.
"You don't understand." Hakuba had tried to argue. "I can't sleep, my brain won't stop functioning."
"You are in shock about the inspector's passing, your body is not responding how it should. I am giving you two days off to get things together. We will be in contact again." And with those words, Hakuba left headquarters and finally got home.
But He didn't sleep, as he had told L he couldn't. He couldn't stop thinking about Aoko, and wondering how she was doing. He assumed that Light had her at his house and was likely going through plans for her to move in with his family.
Back at the funeral Hakuba let out a sigh and turned to see what Kuroba was up to. He was just as shaken by the whole incident as Aoko, he sat beside her, deeming himself a friend as this was probably the time she needed him the most.
He could tell Light did not want anyone talking to her, but in this situation, he seemed to have made an exception, looking bored as Kaito tried desperately to sooth his childhood friend.
"Shh… it's okay Aoko." He was saying, stroking her hair softly. "It's alright, you know I'll come talk to you whenever you need it, right? And I'm just next door." Aoko bit her lip, trembling slightly.
"K-Kaito… I can't… not there…" she hiccupped.
"Ah." Light cut in, wrapping an arm around the girl and gently rubbing her arm. "Which is why we've both decided it'll be in her best interest to move in with my family." He stated. Kaito blinked.
"…I can't see how that's a good idea." Kaito confessed, "She's a girl and you're a boy."
"Yes…" Light nodded. "Sayu Has generously offered to share a room with her." He explained. "And she can't stay with you." Kaito had to admit, Light was right. He couldn't have Aoko stumbling across that room… and there was really only the three rooms in the house… well, four, but one was hidden. And he needed the one room for his doves, and for obvious reasons, she couldn't stay in his room, he wouldn't be able to control himself.
"I have more then enough room for her." Hakuba stated, moving over to the three.
"Perhaps." Light agreed, "It would still be better for her, considering the circumstances, for her to move in with me. It is my job to take care of her, after all."
Aoko felt her cheeks flush pink, suddenly remembering she hadn't told either Hakuba or Kaito about the baby, much less the Hypertension.
"He's right." She agreed with him. "I-It really is better for me."
"…..Aoko, it's really not."
Light raised an eyebrow and squeezed the girl a little tighter. "I suppose she hasn't told you yet, then?"
"Told me what?" Kaito blinked. Hakuba winced, this was going to be bad, he could tell.
"Nakamori-san, Saguru. I need a word." Hakuba blinked and saw his own father heading over to them, a pretty lady with raven hair at his side. Aoko and Hakuba exchanged glances a moment and then turned back to the new comers, nodding.
"…Hai…" they got up to follow. Aoko felt a warm hand wrap around her own and looked back to see Light.
"Would you mind if I go with her?" Light asked the chief. Chief Hakuba shook his head and led the three out of the room to talk quietly after the service had been complete.
"First, Nakamori-san, I trust you knew your father left everything to you?" The lady spoke, making it clear she was Ginzo's lawyer.
Aoko swallowed and then nodded slowly. "I-I didn't know.. but I could only assume.. he was my only-" She cut her self off with a sob and covered her face. Light glanced at her, faking a sympathetic expression and set a hand on her shoulder.
He said nothing while the lawyer and Aoko went over details of what all was left to her, money, the house, everything.
After awhile it was Hakuba's turn, except the lawyer didn't need to speak to him, she merely shook his hand and wished him good luck, which made him blink.
"Saguru, after the other night and they day after you've demonstrated all the necessary qualities a leader needs to have, that is why You're taking over the task force. I trust you will run things about how Nakamori-kun did, and that you won't let me down."
"N-no, of course not… I-I don't know when I'll have time for school though, or other things."
"You're a smart lad, you'll think of something." After clapping his son on the shoulder he left to the main room and Hakuba sighed, wondering how long it'd take before he overworked himself.
"Well, guess I have things to attend to now, I'll see you at school Monday, alright?" He asked Aoko as he left through the doors.
"Th-that's fine." She voiced, thinking privately how that Friday would likely be her last day at school. She sighed and then turned to face Light, looking his face over. He raised an eyebrow and held her at arm's length.
"Raito-kun…" She started as he opened his mouth. "C-can we sell my house and-and move somewhere else?"
"As in… like an apartment?" He questioned. She nodded and he blinked, thinking it over. "Yes… I think that would be ideal, but until then, we are staying at my parents place, understood?"
"Hai." She nodded, squirming out his hold to hug him around the middle. Light blinked, something close to affection bubbling somewhere deep down, but close enough that he could feel it.
He awkwardly patted her head and decided it was getting close to bedtime, for him and for her.
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Light woke up sprawled on top of the girl and sat up a little. So much for the no sex theory. He slid out of the bed and hunted for his clothes and then gently shook her awake.
"Aoko, I want you get dressed, in pajama's and stay inside today, you understand?"
"Hai.." she said sleepily, sitting up and taking some clothes that Light was handing her. "I think first, I'm going to be sick."
"You know where everything is, and if not, you can ask Okaasan, she'll be happy to assist you in way she can." He moved over to Aoko's purse, opening it up and pulling out the cell phone, storing it in his pocket.
"….D-do you really need to take that?" She asked, a sense of being trapped hitting her like a ton of bricks for not the first time since she started dating him.
"Yes. I still don't fully trust you. Also, I'm going tell Kaasan you are sick in bed and will not be taking visitors."
"Eh? B-but you said last night that-"
"On any other day I would allow you to have them, but as it is, I have to pick up a friend at the airport, please understand, this is a necessary precaution."
"…Couldn't I just go with you?"
"No, I have to explain a few things to her first." Light stated, moving over to the computer to shut it down.
"….You mean it's your girlfriend… right?" Aoko's eyes fell to the ground. Honestly, she wasn't surprised, and she didn't really know why she cared. "I understand." Light blinked and then moved over to her putting his hands on her shoulders making her look up at him.
"I'll explain about the situation with Misa after you meet you, but you're smart enough, you could easily figure it out." She blinked, a small blush forming on her cheeks. "I should be back in a few hours at best."
"Okay." Aoko nodded, moving to get dressed.
"Remember to take your medicines, get a nap in, and eat healthy, also, there should be a cupcake for you in fridge. No Caffeine, ask Kaasan to make you some tea if you get thirsty, or you can have water or milk." He stated, heading for the door.
"See you in a few hours then…" Aoko nodded, curling back into the covers after he left.
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"Aoko-chan?" Sachiko opened the door slowly so she could enter Light's room. "Are you wanting breakfast? You should probably eat something." She explained. Aoko curled more under the covers and then sat up.
"I-I guess so…" She agreed.
"I'll make you some soup." The older woman stated. "If you feel like you need to, I can take you to see your doctor."
"No, that's okay, thanks." With that, Aoko went back to sleep and didn't wake back up until she felt someone gently shaking her awake. Slowly she opened her eyes, a little surprised it wasn't Light. More surprised by the fact it was a visitor. Light had said specifically for her not to have them. She was in trouble.
"Morning Aoko-kun." Hakuba was there too!?
"Nakamori-san" said the one who had woken her, whom she recognized immediately as Ryuzaki.
"I-I really shouldn't be having visitors." She tried.
"You are not contagious." L stated, glancing around Light's room climbing into Light's chair and sitting in his normal position. "I would like to ask you a few questions."
"Oh… can't it wait?" Aoko questioned. "I'm not really up for questioning, I've had a hard week…"
"And you have been severely shaken, it's the ideal time to question you about Raito-kun." L said calmly. "It will help me in my investiga-" He hadn't noticed her stand and walk over to him, so he wasn't prepared for the sudden stinging sensation on his cheek, and it slowly registered what the loud –smack- he heard was and why his head snapped suddenly to the side.
Hakuba jerked, moving over quickly to restrain Aoko as L readjusted himself in the chair, a look of pure shock on his face.
"How dare you." Aoko stated, voice shaking horribly. "How dare you-you-! You're using this time to talk to me about your stupid investigation!? I just lost my only family, I'm pregnant, and I found out I have Pregnancy induced Hypertension!" She snapped.
L stared at her, figuring out her words and letting out a small sigh. "Nakamori-san, I realize and respect this is a very emotional time for you-"
"If you understood that, you would leave me alone!" Aoko snapped.
Hakuba had gone numb at Aoko's earlier statement. Hypertension? But she could die from that and it wouldn't matter if Light killed her or not. Aoko pulled away from Hakuba and sat back down.
"Please leave." She said calmly, curling back up in bed.
"I'll come back at a better time then." L stated, bowing his head and getting off the chair, signaling Hakuba to follow.
"Aoko… please, think about what your doing." He stopped to kneel by her bed. "Don't throw your life away for him, you know he wouldn't do the same for you."
"Hakuba-kun, I don't think you know what you're talking about, please leave, I was told not to have visitors. I'm too sick."
"…fine, I'm going." He kissed the top of her forehead, not sure why. Aoko blushed slightly and covered up with the blankets. "Good luck." He offered before slipping out of the room.
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"RAITO!" a blonde girl sang cheerily as she attached herself to a less then willing Yagami Light. "Did you miss Misa?"
"...Sure." He answered, rolling his eyes as she smothered him with her unrequited love.
"Misa missed her Raito!" she announced, starting to walk as Light did. He kept his mouth shut about important events as he walked her back to the car and took her to a nice restaurant inside a hotel. Afterward, he led her to a room he'd previously booked.
"Misa. We have to talk." He said, locking the door behind him. Misa's elated face falter a bit.
"About what Raito-kun?" She blinked, sitting down on the bed. Light let out a sigh and thought it over, wondering how would be the best way to explain this. It had to be with absolute authority so she couldn't question him or get upset.
"I'm going to have an heir." He said firmly, causing Misa to blink.
"Eh?"
"Someone who I can pass the Death Note on to, to carry out my will as Kira. Preferably a son."
"Really!?" Misa smiled brightly. "You want children!?"
"I want one child." Light corrected her.
"Is that why we're at a hotel?" He looked at the blonde a moment and then shook his head.
"Misa, I said I was going to have one, that means I already have one on the way." He clarified. Even if he didn't, he wasn't going to have a child with Misa. There was too much of a chance it'd end up with her intelligence. No. just… no.
"You… what?" Misa stared up at him, hanging on every word that came out of his mouth, her happiness was on the line.
"Misa. I told you, I'm going to have an heir. I told you, in order to see each other I'd have to date other girls."
"…But you didn't have to get into a physical relationship with any other girls…"
"I did with her. She craved attention. So I gave it to her. Now she shall be The new God's Mary." Misa a made a face and Light ignored it.
"except, her case is quite different. She's obviously not a virgin, but aside from that she's terminally ill. Though I am doing what I can to keep her healthy."
"You're trying to save her?"
"I'm trying to save my child." Light stated, rolling his eyes. "to do that, I have to save her."
"you could just have a baby with someone else…" Misa hinted.
"No. I want Aoko, besides, she's already almost four months into her pregnancy. It'll be better just to keep her alive, for now."
"For now?"
"It had been my original intention to just kill her at childbirth, but now… I'll have to think about it."
"You're not… starting to like her, are you?" Misa chanced asking.
"Hm? No, of course not. She's just going to have my child, then I'll be done with her and you, Misa, can take over as the mother."
"I get to adopt it!?"
"….Yes." Light finally answered. "Until that time, Misa, treat her as a best friend, she'll need someone to talk to about all this, and I'm sure you'll steer her in the right direction."
"Misa will do her best!" the girl nodded. Light patted her shoulder and then moved to unlock the hotel door, sliding out and waiting for Misa to join him.
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