"Ryuzaki…who is this kid?" Light asked with a certain fear that he already knew the answer to the question. The blonde-haired boy continued to glare at Light menacingly as he continued to cling to L.

"Ryuzaki?" questioned the boy as he stopped glaring long enough to look up at L curiously. L nodded his head and started walking off to the side to get out of the way of the other people in the airport, suitcase once again being dragged at the awkward angle behind him. The other two followed him still wanting answers that had yet to be answered.

"Ryuzaki is the name I am currently using for the Kira investigation" L explained to the blonde-haired boy in English before turning to Light, "As you might have already determined by your excellent perception skills, this is the 'friend' I mentioned earlier. His name is Mello,"

"Why the hell is this loser coming on the trip with us? It was just supposed to be you and me. I don't want this wannabe Abercrombie model along for the ride," Mello said angrily in English. Light's left eye twitched and he gave Mello a death glare.

"You do realize that I can understand most of what you're saying can't you?" Light bit back at Mello. The blonde bad-ass just ignored Light and continued to pay attention to L. The insomniac sighed and prepared to explain.

"When I made the promise the only rule you strongly specified was that Near by no means was allowed to come. The reason Yagami-kun is accompanying us it that he is my main suspect in the Kira case, and I must personally observe him for any suspicious behavior at all times. I also ask that you not use such strong language," L said calmly.

Mello huffed and crossed his arms. His blue-green eyes glared pointedly at Light. Light glared right back with just as much force. L could already tell this would be an interesting trip. Light's and Mello's personality were very similar in some ways. They would both fight to their fullest to win whatever battle they have just started.

"So now I can blame Kira for ruining my birthday," Mello snapped as he pointed an accusing finger at Light with one arm still crossed. Light clenched his fist tightly. The young man was growing tired of this already.

"I'm not Ki―" Light began, but was cut off by L before he could continue.

"We have no time right now for Kira-kun to falsely defend himself. We must go pick up your luggage Mello," L said. Light wanted to protest, but found that L and Mello were already headed in the direction of where the luggage claim most likely was. Light sprinted after them.

Now that they were in Germany, Light felt completely out of his element. He was used to being in charge of a situation and knowing exactly what was going on. This was not the case here. In truth for the first time in his entire life, Light currently had no idea what was going on.

All of the signs were in German. Also being in the area of international arrivals, all kinds of different languages were being spoken. Light was at that moment following L and an irritating annoying blonde in some random direction very quickly in fear that he would get left behind. It made him feel out of control and he hated it.

The reached the luggage claim area again a few minutes later. Mello grabbed his bag as soon as it appeared on the coveter belt. The three prepared to leave the airport now. A question that had been plaguing Light even before he had met Mello whirled in his head. He supposed he could suffer a minute or two to ask the blonde a question.

"Out of all the places to go, why pick Germany?" Lightdirectedhis question at Mello. The younger boy looked over at Light like he was crazy, but decided to answer his question anyway.

"Ich war in Deutschland geboren. Natürlich würde ich zu meinem Mutterland gehen wollen (1)" Mello answered back in German to see how Light would react. When Light said nothing and gazed over at L with a look of desperation, Mello gained new knowledge. A devious smile crept onto his face, "Er kann nicht Deutsch sprechen (2),"

Light was worried now when after he hadn't said anything to Mello that the blonde had broken out into a rather eerie grin appeared on his face before he said something. Light continued to look at L seemingly begging for an answer.

"Ryuzaki, what did he say?" Light asked looking at the detective. He hated asking, but he had to. At that moment Light realized with horror that he might have to depend on L this whole trip. L gained a smile of his own and Light knew that L had come to the same conclusion.

"Mello explained the reason he chose to come here was because he was born here," L answered Light keeping the smile on his face. Light frowned. He could already tell he most likely would not enjoy this trip.

From the airport the trio drove in a taxi. When they had climbed in, L had speedily told the drive something in German and then they were off. Through several winding streets later they arrived to their destination. When the three stepped out of the taxi, Light stared at the building in front of him.

"A youth hostel, Ryuzaki? That seems completely unlike you. Aren't you like overly obsessive with privacy?" Light asked as he looked at L as if the detective had somehow made some huge mistake.

"Yes, but I wished for us to have a true German experience. Also, no-one here has any idea as to who I am, so I have nothing to fear," L said simply.

"Well then this should be different from the norm. I'm used to the Ryuzaki experience which features triple-locked doors, awkwardly close surveillance, and flying false accusations," Light bit out sarcastically. After those words left his mouth Light felt a swift kick to his right shin. Light bent over in pain as he grasped his leg.

"Don't talk to him that way you freaking ass wipe," Mello shouted at Light. Light was surprised and not very pleased. Not only had he been kicked by this Blondie, but apparently the little bastard knew Japanese too. Mello was satisfied with the look on Light's until he felt a slight whack to the back of his head.

"Language Mello. Come on we must be going inside now to check-in," L said with no look of concern for either of his companions.

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It was loud, crowded, and filled with dubious tourists. The air was permeated with foreign smells and words. Light clutched his German phrase book closer to his body. A deep from was spread out on his face.

The trio had dropped everything off in the youth hostel after much arguing over who would sleep where. They had gotten a room in the youth hostel with a bunk-bed and a single bed. Although, the room was so small it was barely comfortable for one person.

The problem over who slept where arose when both Mello and Light fought over who would get the top bunk. This had lasted a while until L got tired of them arguing and told Light to sleep on the single bed, and L himself would get the top bunk. By sleeping on the top bunk, it would be all the easier to observe Light.

Light took some time to complain a bit more about it, but Mello complied almost immediately. When they were all finally settled it was demanded by L that they find the closest local candy store, and because of this Light now stood in his current situation.

Currently, Light was completely lost. When the three had stepped into the two square it seemed like people had swarmed in at all sides pushing from left and right. In the chaos of it all, Light had gotten separated from the other two.

His face didn't show it, but on the inside he was having a panic attack. There were many reasons for this inner panic. One, Light couldn't speak the language. Two, he had absolutely no idea where he was. Three, he had no way to contact L. And lastly, he had forgotten the name of their youth hostel. Thus the inner panic attack continued.

Light attempted to push through people to find a less crowded spot. Once he did, Light quickly flipped open his German phrase book to the back where the translations were. When Light found he was looking for he tried the new word on his tongue.

"Fur-lore-in…" Light spoke slowly. The real word was 'verloren', but Light had just sounded the word out as the book instructed it on how to be said. The word meant 'lost'. Light thought the word most appropriate for his current situation.

After figuring out that much, Light went back to another part of the book that explained how to say 'I am'. Once Light found what he was looking for he prepared to talk to a local. Light gazed around him. After assessing the surrounding area, Light determined he should probably talk to someone his own age.

"Ich bin verloren," Light said slowly in order to be understood. After the words left his lips a long silent pause took place between Light and the local. A strange look was on the local boy's face until he finally started laughing loudly.

Light became frustrated after this reaction and walked off away from the howling boy. Now he was embarrassed and still lost. Light decided to ask someone else for help. He figured anyone would be more helpful than that boy.

However, every time Light would ask a different person they'd either give him a weird look or laugh like the boy had done. Each time Light left before any explanation as to why they had reacted that way could be given. Eventually Light gave up on asking anyone for help.

It would be three hours later when L found Light sitting in a chair at a café. Light L did not look too pleased in the least. An irritated Mello stood behind the insomniac. Light turned to them as he took a sip from some tea he had managed to order.

"Light-kun… my suspicion only rises when my main suspect tries to flee," L said with an angry tone that seemed to hold just a tinge of worry. Mello glared at Light silently with his arms crossed over his chest.

"I wasn't fleeing. I was lost!" Light shot back.

"If that is true than would it not be the logical thing to attempt to find us or ask for help?" L asked with a sour look.

"I did look! I tried asking for help too in German! All people did though was either stare at me like I was some freak or laugh their heads off," Light grumbled back. L's face softened and he brought his thumb up to his face as he nibbled on it.

"What exactly did Light think he was saying? Or trying to?" L inquired. Light sighed. He took a moment to think about what he was about to say before spouting out the patchwork sentence he had come up with earlier.

"Ich bin verloren (3)," Light said a little less confidently. Mello's scowl turned into a smile before the younger boy burst into laughter. Light glowered. L nodded his head as a small smile came to his face.

"I now see Light's problem. Not only is that sentence grammatically incorrect, but it has a different meaning than you believe it to be. Light-kun… you've been recalling to the locals your lack of sanity,"

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Another chapter for you to enjoy. I hoped you liked it. Please Review!

Translations:

1 – I was born in Germany. Naturally I would want to come back to my mother land.

2- He can't speak German…

3- I am lost or I have lost myself (Gone crazy)