Written by Lionhart280
Rating: M Not suitable for children or teens below the age of 16 with possible strong but non-explicit adult themes, references to violence, and strong coarse language.
Words: 740
Based upon: Deathnote
Chapter 6 : Hidden
"Will the representatives of the Kira Case now please step forward?" Light cleared his throat and stood with his father. Misa still sat, waiting for the right moment to speak.
The broken voice came through the computer screen that was L, "This is the third time you have requested my help in this case," Light swallowed, "Tell me…"
Mr. Yagami stared hard and cold at the screen. L's voice seemed to be a mixture between a females and males, obviously computer generated to hide who they were.
"Why do you think you can interest me in some generic cult's occasional killings, when I am in the middle of a case already?" Light realized he wasn't breathing, and had to take a quick breath.
Mr. Yagami nodded and took a step forward, "Because this is no ordinary cult anymore. They are murdering scores of people an hour. And they are all dying the same way," He paused.
"Cardiac arrest. We don't know how, but this cult is managing it, but they are killing people without even being there. Several criminals, who happen to be enemies of the cult that had been in solitary confinement for 3 days, had their cell opened to be found lying dead on the ground."
There was a long quiet pause in the room, the only sound the distant crackling of L's computer.
Then they spoke, "Interesting. Do you have any idea how this is happening?"
"My son has saved a young girl from the cult, and she has described some of the more horrific murders they have committed she was forced to watch," He nodded to Misa.
She coughed and stood up, "Hello…L?"
"Greetings," They responded.
Misa coughed again, it felt weird, talking to a laptop, "The people of this cult, they killed everyone I know… They…" She swallowed and continued, "Kira's leader is able to kill a person just by seeing their face. That's all he needs!" Once again, silence resumed.
"I don't know how that could be possible," Light nodded to his father, "I am intrigued…"
Light stood up, "I know how they are doing this, but it is extremely confidential information only to be released to people on the case, L" He grinned at the camera on the screen, hoping to make eye contact with the person on the other end.
There was a pause, "Light Yagami, I never saw you as one to play so dirty…"
Light chuckled, "There's a lot I have to offer, much more than that!"
L sighed, "You have managed to find my weakness, Light Yagami, which is no small feat. They did say curiosity killed the cat…" Mr. Yagami smiled triumphantly, it was working!
"So I shall strike a deal, I will join the task force and help you find Kira. But under a condition…"
Light nodded, "And that is?"
"That you join the task force, and tell me exactly how they are killing people. My curiosity is now unquenchable."
"I wouldn't have it any other way, L!" He grinned and nodded to the screen.
Light's father stood and shook hands with him, "Welcome aboard, son!"
"Now, Light, it is time to hold your end of the deal up. And through it I believe we can help Misa's problem with staying hidden too."
Light tilted his head to the side, "What do you propose?"
"Will everyone but Light, Mr. Yagami, and Misa leave the room?" the few other people glanced at each other, unsure, before nodding, standing, and leaving.
Once the room had cleared, a small icon popped up on L's screen.
Light read it aloud, "Do not divulge what you are about to read here," He paused, "what is this?"
Mr. Yagami read the second popup, "I am residing in the Kintaro Hotel," Light blinked.
"That's just a block away!" He finished the last sentence aloud, "A Limo will be waiting out front, take it to the hotel, and you will be picked up and taken to my room. As I said, do not divulge this information to anyone at all. I will see you three in a few minutes, farewell."
Silence loomed in the air. Light gulped and shook his head. They were going to meet L!