Author's note: Hi! I know this chapter is a little short and might not be the best. This chapter starts the Kira investigation, and also shows a little more of Celeste's intelligence and her bond with L. Also, I'm on spring break right now so I should be updating more this week, and I'm going to try and draw what Celeste looks like. Anyways, let me know what you think! -LanceCorporalAwesome.
Chapter 2
Celeste stared up at the ceiling of her dark room. So much had happened to her in the past couple of years. She didn't even remember what life was like before 8 years ago. In those seemingly short 8 years, she had become an orphan, taken to an orphanage for geniuses, met people who were now like her little brothers, and teamed up with the world's greatest detective. Now, at the age of 22, she helped L solve some of his most difficult cases.
Celeste sighed and got up, going into the living room of the hotel suite she was staying at with Watari and L. She sat down on the couch and sighed again. L walked into the room and blinked at her.
"Celeste, what are you doing up this late?" the older man question. Celeste turned her head and looked at him. She was starting to develope bags under her eyes, similar to L's.
"I had another nightmare," she explained. L raised an eyebrow.
"Was it the same one again?" He questioned. Celeste nodded. L sat next to her on the couch in his strange position.
"Maybe you should take something. Unlike me, you aren't accustomed to not sleeping. It may start to affect your work and health," L said. Celeste chuckled.
"I am fine, L. I'll get used to it. This wouldn't be the first time I've had insomnia," She replied, remembering the first time she had developed the sleeping problem.
It happened when she had first arrived at Wammy's. For weeks she hadn't been able to sleep. Whenever she did, all she received were nightmares. To this day, she still couldn't recall what the nightmares had been about. All she remembered were screams.
She had developed it again during the LABB murder cases. She had helped Naomi in person as a favor to L. When she had met Beyond Birthday, they had an instant connection, one neither of them understood. She couldn't sleep for months after they had found BB in that room. She was haunted by the image of Beyond on fire.
This was the third time she had developed insomnia. However, this time was different. She hadn't formed any sort of attachment in any recent cases, and no one close to her had recently died.
Celeste shook her head. It didn't matter what the cause was. She would just have to get used to staying awake for long periods of time.
Watari came into the room, pushing a cart full of food and beverages. Cake and coffee were placed in front of L. Celeste looked at L and chuckled again. L glanced at her.
"What?"
"Nothing, I'm just surprised you don't have dentures yet from how much junk you eat."
"Watari makes me brush my teeth twice a day," L said somewhat defensively. Celeste laughed.
"Whatever." She stood and went to the kitchen, soon returning with her own food. "Hey, are there any interesting cases?"
L looked up and nodded. "Yes, I've taken an interest to one in particular." He handed her a folder. She sat and opened it, reading through the case.
"Interesting. The police haven't caught on yet, but everyone else has," Celeste said, then scoffed. "Sometimes I question the intelligence of some of these police organizations. All of the autopsy reports state that the heart attacks were sudden, and in almost every victim there weren't any health issues that would lead to a heart attack. This is obviously an act of mass murder, I have no doubts about it."
L nodded. "Good, you share my thoughts exactly. The ICPO is having a meeting on the 4th of December. I plan on making an announcement of the investigation. But first, I would like to hear your opinion on who could possibly be behind this."
Celeste took another look at the files, then pulled out her laptop and looked something up. She placed the laptop in front of L after a few minutes. On the screen was a report from Japan. It was about a man who died of a heart attack while keeping students and staff members hostage at a school.
"This was the first victim. It doesn't seem like the police have noticed the connection, seeing as his crimes are far less serious than the others. Knowing this, I would say this killing was just...an experiment. Also, this was only reported inside of Japan, so its obvious that the person or group behind this is in Japan. Which part I'm not sure of. So, if the ICPO decides to support the investigation, you'll need additional cooperation from the Japanese police. It would also be wise to set up the investigation there."
L stared at Celeste, then let out a childish looking smile. "You never fail to amaze me, Celeste."
Celeste smiled at the compliment, then looked back at the laptop. "I have another theory, but its highly unlikely."
L tilted his head. "We must consider all possibilities."
Celeste nodded. "Well… I believe that its possible that the killer is able to kill without being there in person."
L looked slightly shocked for a moment, then nodded. "Yes, that is highly unlikely."
Celeste looked at him. "But, I think I know how to prove it," she said, then went on to explain her plan. L agreed to it if they could receive cooperation from the ICPO and Japanese police.
A few days later, L sat in front of his monitor and voice modulator. Celeste laid on the floor next to him, sleeping for the first time in 3 days. L had convinced her to take sleeping medication, and she had been asleep for an hour.
The young man waited for the feed to turn on, signifying that Watari was at the ICPO meeting. When it turned on, he addressed the meeting. "Greetings to all of you at the ICPO. I, am L."
A few hours later, Celeste woke up. L looked at her.
"Ah, you're awake. The ICPO has agreed to cooperate, and the Japanese police will be providing extra help," he explained. Celeste nodded and sat up, yawning.
"Y'know… This case might lead to you having to show yourself," Celeste said. L nodded.
"Yes, I am aware. But we'll cross that bridge when we get there."
Celeste smiled then stood and ruffled L's hair. He gave her a small smile as she walked out. I'm glad that she started working with me.