Amaya had quickly slipped on her navy silk nightgown she bought earlier that day and then sat on her bed, staring up obliviously at her elder brother. Who had now adorned very angelic wings, much to dear Amaya's confusion. With her blonde hair now brown and curling from being wet, she messily put it up in a bun, a water droplet tricking down her brow. Her brother stared down at her with bemused eyes that matched her own misting ones.
"So, how've you been Amay?" he asked, leaning against the walls with his radiating wings tucked in beside him," Other than transporting out of your dimension into this one, of course."
"Mom drove me out of sight and mind," she grumbled in reply with a sigh, eyeing her brother with a now wary expression," Nothing new about being alive, just doing as normal teenage kids do. Live, get drunk, grow up, move on. The deal."
Spencer frowned at her bland tone and let out a dramatic sigh," Oh, dear younger sister of mine, being in a whole other dimension/world/thingy/ is a grand thing on it's own, doncha think?"
"Of course," Amaya scoffed, rolling her eyes with a small smirk," But that really isn't a big problem, I mean, being in a place where shinigami, Kira, and drama all around are just the perks. Though, I truly don't mind L, he is quite the sexy catch and escaping from all the idiots in the other world dimension… whatever you want to call it I guess. But, I have to try to save L somehow.."
"So that's why I'm here, Amay, for you to save him," he concluded," or… something like that."
"Eh?" Amaya let out a gruff noise," You don't know why you're here?"
"Nope, I just get sent on doing random missions and such," Spencer explained airily, waving his hands around," I sent you here, yes, but why I'm here I can't say… maybe Big Man has something else in mind.."
"Oh joy," she growled, closing her eyes as she massaged her temples," Do you even know what the Death Note is?"
"That I do," he said with a shrug," That and the Once Note."
"Do you know what's going on in this dimension then?" Amaya pressed, face more eager and curious," And what is a Once Note? I remember Light asking me about that or something…"
"A Once Note is something that can't be explained easily," he mumbled, gazing up at the ceiling for a few brief moments before staring at his sister once more," But, it will change the future for the better of mankind, basically. That's what it does. I don't know else more other than that."
"And you know what's going to happen then?" Amaya asked once more," And where is the Once Note?"
"Wait, wait, wait," he hushed her with a raised eyebrow," Breathing is good too, you know, other than asking questions every friggin' second. Anyway, I don't know what's going on in the future, Big Guns upstairs does. But, I do know that it's going to rain in two days. A big thunderstorm, actually."
Amaya's eyes widened in realization, L was going to die in two days. She mentally cursed as she averted her gaze down to the ground, eyes misting over lightly with frustrated tears. She got here too late in the line of events, found out about the shinigami too late, everything was too late.
She coughed back her tears then took in a shuddering breath and stared at her brother with determined eyes," So, L is going to die quite soon then, if they know of Rem… and.. and everything."
Spencer sighed and took a seat next to his younger sister and embraced her in his arms as she laid her head against her shoulder," I have some last things to say before I go."
Amaya instantly sat up again, eyes wide," You're leaving again?"
"I can't stay here forever, little sis," his voice now serious and saddened as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders tightly, clutching at the plain white shirt he was wearing," Let me say what I gotta say, alright? Once someone dies… they're dead. You can't put a soul back into their body, they either go to heaven, hell, stay on earth, or… go into the betwixt and between."
"So I can't bring you back either then," she muttered, closing her eyes as she relaxed her grip from her older brother," And if L .. or Watari I can't save either of them."
"No, you can save… this L and Watari somehow," Spencer replied, getting to his feet then gave her a sad smile," I've got to get going now…"
"But I still have more to ask you," she protested weakly," What's the betwixt and between? How am I supposed to save everyone? I don't even have the Once Note!"
"I love you, Amaya," he said quietly, kissing her softly on the forehead," It's on your bed, and you'll figure it out. It may be hard, and you may feel like everything is going out of control but everything will settle back into place. I'll be checking up on you every now and then, even if you don't see me know that I am. If anything gets too crazy for you, I'll be able to interfere with your life once, and one time only."
"I love you too Spencer," she whispered, and looked up to see her elder brother had disappeared as if he weren't even there.
She turned to look at her bed to see a silver notebook laying innocently on her bed, just as her brother had stated. Amaya picked it up cautiously and flipped onto the first page which had in elegant French script, How to Use at the top.
Her gray eyes scanned the page with a weary expression, attempting to understand everything that was being thrown at her. She began to reread the page, desperately trying to figure out a solution to the chaos that was beginning to whirl around her.
How to Use and Additional Information
Once Note
1.This note can not in any way be used for killing another human being, regardless of the reason.
2. If the Once Note were to be handled by an owner of a Death Note, it will turn into ash.
3. The Once Note may only be used once, hence it's name.
4. After the Once Note had used up it's powers it will turn into a charm that must be warn at all times. This charm had protective powers, so it will not be completely useless. If it is not worn, the effects of the Once Note will be reversed.
5. The Once Note's powers varies from the event that it will be used in and the owner itself, so the Once Note is not predictable in any way or form as is it's results. To use the powers, one must write down the object of their diligence on the paper behind this one.
6. Lastly, in order to use the Once Note's attributes, the owner must sacrifice something of value. The owner will not choose the sacrifice.
"Well, that was confusing," she muttered to herself, grasping the Once Note in her hands lightly then tucked it under the bed's mattress."
'The only thing I can do now is just go with it,' Amaya thought weakly as she stared up at the ceiling for a few moments before getting to her feet and slowly treading down the stairs.
The main room was dimly lit by the computer screen's glow, making out a lone, familiar figure oddly perched in a chair, who was nibbling lightly on a strawberry. Amaya glanced around the room quickly, noticing the clock that read 12 A.M. in the morning, marking the new day. Technically, L and Watari would die tomorrow. The thought made Amaya's stomach churn uneasily as she slowly walked and sat in the lone chair next to L where Light would usually reside.
"Hey L," Amaya quietly greeted, as he turned and gave her a nod as he stared at her attire then back up at her.
"Hello, Amaya," L replied, face a little warmer then it's usual stoic expression. He took another strawberry that was next to him and placed it in his mouth," We are alone, yes. And why is Amaya here next to me?"
She smiled softly," Well, L, I just wanted to… spend some time with you, I suppose. You let everyone off easy today, huh?"
"Matsuda-san was complaining about being tired, and the rest of the investigation team followed suit," L replied, his wide eyes staring at her for a few moments quizzically, then moving closer to her and remained there for a few seconds before returning to his original position," Amaya smells very good, like honey and vanilla. I like it."
Amaya flushed lightly, but her smile grew a little bit with and with a mischievous glint in her eye, leaned over to L and inhaled to get a whiff of strawberries," You smell like strawberries, not that I'm surprised."
"Is that a good thing?" he asked, an almost invisible playful smile on his face.
"It's a very good thing," she said with a grin," I love strawberries."
The two remained in silence, other than the often clicking and typing of the computer when Amaya sighed with L giving her a fleeting bemused glance when he turned off the computer to Amaya's amazement. Though, once the computer's light went out, everything was completely dark to Amaya's misfortune.
"Now I can't see," Amaya said gruffly, the old childish fear of the dark reappearing in her mind," I don't like the dark."
"It's illogical to be afraid of the dark, Amaya," L said calmly from beside her," The dark is natural, the objects of your fear should be what hides inside it. Now that can cause harm."
"Gee," she replied sarcastically," Thanks for the advice, Dr. Phil. Not."
"I'll help Amaya up the stairs, if she is too afraid and can't see" he stated in a slightly teasing tone of voice which made Amaya narrow her eyes slightly.
"Damn nocturnal creature," she mumbled, holding on to L's loose white shirt up the stairs slowly then into the more brightly lit upstairs hallway.
"Is Amaya going to sleep now?" he asked, as they were in front of the room she was staying in.
Amaya shrugged half heartedly," No, not really. Isn't it early for you also?"
L nodded, hands placed awkwardly in his pockets as Amaya added," Do you wanna watch a movie before we go to bed?"
"Like one of those soap opera's with that Ryuga Hideki in it?" he asked absentmindedly," I don't prefer those shows, actually."
"We don't have to watch a soap opera," she said with a laugh, then a slight shudder," I hate soap operas and their drama. Isn't there enough in real life?", she paused and sighed," Let's watch a movie, do you have any DVD's or anything?"
L stared at her blankly making her deadpan," I don't have a need for movies, and have very little time. Movies usually don't interest me."
"Let's just browse some channels then," she offered weakly, as L stared off into space then back at her and nodded.
"Alright," he agreed candidly, walking away with Amaya following him into a room with many chairs and a large screen making Amaya's eyes widen with disbelief.
"This is like a movie theater!" she muttered to him," And this works as a regular T.V.?"
"Yes it does," L said, handing her a remote as the two took a seat in the front row," I usually use this room for presentations for various cases when the need calls."
"I…see," she said slowly, turning on the huge screen and scrolling through the channels for about a minute then stopped at the original C.S.I. series.
"What's this?" he inquired curiously, as the beginning of the episode began with the murder scene," A horror movie?"
"A crime scene investigation," she responded with a satisfied grin," A mystery police show that I've always liked watching and trying to figure out 'whoooo dunit'."
"What?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as she just laughed warily in reply when his eyes shown in understanding as the theme song began to play.
"I think it was the ex-boyfriend," Amaya announced as the episode was nearing it's hour end as L stared at the screen for a few more moments of which Grisim A/N: I think that's the guy with the glasses's name. Eh was promptly questioning a witness about the murder.
"No," L disagreed, silent for a few more moments before saying in an all knowing, conclusive tone," It was the friend of the victim."
"I still say it was the ex-boyfriend," she insisted, then grinned," Let's make a bet. Say I win, I get you to make me a strawberry shortcake this time. And if you win-"
"Amaya will give me a kiss," he interrupted, a pensive expression on his face as he gave her his famous subtle grin," Deal?"
"Oh.. alright." Amaya asked with a flushed expression, then stared up at the screen as it finally ended with, as L had detected, the victim's friend, or so-called friend as the murderer," Damn world famous detective."
"I believe it's time for Amaya to go to bed now," he said, getting to his feet and turning off the large screen, heading out of the large room with Amaya trailing slowly behind.
The pair arrived to the doorway of her room, with Amaya staring nervously at the ground as she felt L's stare and looked up at his bent over form.
"Goodnight L," she said hurriedly, and went to enter her room when his hand lightly grasped her shoulder. Her eyes widened, startled as he pressed his lips on hers. After about a second of shock, she regained herself and slowly pressed her lips against his as he pulled away.
"Goodnight Amaya," he murmured, and turning smoothly to walk back into his room, before calling out," Amaya and I will need to make more deals in the future, I believe."
Amaya's cheeks tinted into a light pink as she closed her door halfway, so the dim light could still seep into her bedroom enough so she could see as she jumped onto the bed. Slipping under the covers, she laid her head on the soft, feathered pillows for a few seconds before immediately drifting off into sleep.
Natsumi Talk
Natsumi: Now, that was a long one with a lot of the stuff you've all been waiting for. Hurray! L fluff and Once Note stuff! But I also left a slight cliffy, what's going to happen to L and Watari?! Dundundun.
Amaya: -stares at Natsumi then says sarcastically- You know, once you give them some answers, you just make more suspense and questions. You do this on purpose, don't you?
Natsumi: Why yes, my clever OC, yes I do. 8D Anyways, thanks for all the reviews! They made me glad. Muy bueno! –poor Spanish 1- -coughs- Aheh. Lo siento. Mal espanol. Me enchanta tu! :D Anyways, you see? The more reviews the faster the chapter appears. Get the message?
L: -stares at Lose Focus stats- Over 3300 views? Oh lord.
Natsumi: I know. It amazes me too, I think I already almost choked three times now since I started this. This is my first fanfiction EVER, didja know? I think I'm doing pretty good too. :D Anyway, I'm getting tired and tomorrow I have school so until later! Love you!