The second chapter of I guess I'm still painting flowers is here! And I dedicate this to my Danna because she was ready to kill me for taking so long and its her birthday May 15!

This one was actually beta'd by my Danna, so thank you danna!

Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note or anything in it. I also don't own Captain Crunch.

And as a quick sidenote, I will be posting up more chapters to my other stories soon, so please don't throw evil monkeys at me.. ._.

"Beyond, I would like you to work on a case with-"

"How the fuck did you get this number?" I spat, the never forgotten ire clear in my voice as I punched the tree that was, conveniently enough, right next to me.

"Hmm, I suppose that doesn't really matter, does it?" There was a slight pause, "I'm offering you a chance at freedom."

I sighed, "...I'm listening."

"Solve a case with me. The Kira case. I suppose you've heard of it?"

I let out a puff of smoke I hadn't known I was holding, "And why should I do that?" I asked defiantly.

"I'll clear your criminal record and let you work along side me." He said.

I rolled my eyes, "I am not a fucking child, Lawliet. I am no longer defined by your shadow nor your damn orders."

And I was about to hang up-that is, before he spoke again, "You misunderstand, Beyond, with this opportunity you would've been my equal, not just another successor."

I could practically see the smile of complacency that crossed his face when I gritted my teeth together and hissed, "...Where shall I meet you?"

"Watari will pick you up and bring you to me tomorrow. Be sure to have all of your possessions packed tonight, he will be there no later than six a.m." He stated before the line went dead.

I shoved the phone back into the pocket of my skinny jeans, popping the ear-bud back into place and playing the rest of the song as I stomped out the cigarette, heading home.

When I got home the first thing I did was pack. A few articles of clothing here, a few electronics there, I didn't really have much except what I took from Believe, Quarter, and Backyard.

I went to sleep shortly after packing, knowing I'd have to wake up around four to be ready by five.

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I woke up at three-fifty-two, rubbing the drowsiness out of my eyes and standing, taking the clothes I almost forgot that I'd laid out last night into the bathroom with me to take a quick shower.

I was out in fifteen minutes, brushing my hair and getting dressed before exiting the bathroom to eat and wait for Watari.

As I ate my breakfast I sighed; there had to be an ulterior motive for L's sudden invitation to work with him. Maybe he is still trying to prove to the world that I, Beyond Birthday, am really a villain, I mused with a grin as I finished my Captain Crunch.

And if he is, I added mentally, this will be a fun game to play.

The doorbell ran as soon as I finished that thought. I sprung up from the chair, walking to the door and opening it to be faced with none other than Watari.

"Shall we get going?" He asked in a soft dull voice before motioning towards the limo. I nod boredly, going inside and picking up my suitcase before following him out.

The ride in the limo wasn't completely unbearable. Watari had allowed me, after inspecting for weapons, to keep my iPod with me and listen to music.

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Once we'd gotten to the plane though, that stingy old man made me put my music away, pulling out a laptop and opening it, revealing a Gothic "L" as the background.

"Beyond." The computerized voice spoke.

"Lawliet." I responded, not allowing the fact show that his voice still held somewhat of a power over me.

"Glad you decided to join us." He sounded satisfied. I scoffed, crossing my arms over my chest and rolling my eyes. "You will arrive in a matter of minutes, Beyond. And I warn you, the one I suspect of being Kira is among the Task Force members. Your alias you will choose on your own, but know that your biography was worked out by Watari and I."

I raised an eyebrow, turning to look at the old man. "You are to be L's younger cousin." He monotoned. I sighed frustratedly, "My alias will be Shikki." I said.

"Shikki?" He echoed, I imagine he raised an eyebrow. "Yes, Shikki." I affirmed.

"We're here." Watari chimed in, closing the laptop softly and putting it away.

I picked up my stuff, Watari shaking his head and taking them from me, "You must go meet L on the top floor, last room on the right." I frowned, nodding as I walked out of the plane and toward the building to find Lawliet.

Well my lovelies, there you have the second chapter. I'm sorry it's so short, but I want him and L's reencounter in the third chapter because it's [hopefully] going to be long. And, I have decided to make it a chapter story because Danna wants smut..

& Once again, great thanks to my Danna!

~Purpleghostflower016~