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Chapter Two
Sayu fidgeted nervously, twisting her fingers back and forth as she tried to take her mind off what she was about to do. But I must do whatever I can for Raito-kun, he is my brother! She consoled herself with the fact that all Ryuzaki could do was say no. Well, that and put me in jail for getting my pen pal Matt to hack into his database. And getting my other pen pal, Mello, to get his private number. And what if he found out about Near! I mean, he only helped a little bit but… She began to hyperventilate, imagining herself getting thrown into prison, how disappointed her parents would be! What if Matt, Mello, and Near got into trouble too! Besides, orange was not a good colour on her! What if they made them eat that nasty food! Poor Mello, he would go crazy without his chocolate! And poor Near he -
"What do you have to tell me, Yagami Sayu?"
The voice was cold, mechanical, and absolutely terrifying. It sent shivers down her spine, made her want to – She squared her shoulders defiantly. Honestly, was she a Yagami or not? She swallowed the lump in her throat, took a deep breath….And fainted.
Apparently, Yagami Sayu was adopted.
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L sighed. Were all the Yagamis' this high strung he wondered, or was it just the children? He walked warily over to her, he was still not sure if this was a trap or not. He put the chances at… 85 percent. That still left plenty of room for other options. Perhaps Raito's sister was the second Kira. It was possible that it ran in the family. He put that theory at…6 percent. So no, not really. He was about to just go back inside, Kira case or no Kira case it was cold, when Sayu moaned groggily.
"Yagami Sayu", he asked again, "what do you have to tell me?"
"Nghh," she murmured, "folder… in my bag… it's got the… the experiment in it… for Raito-kun."
L squatted next to her and eyed her bag critically. It was small, blue. There could be a bomb in it… 16 percent. Chance of Sayu being able to make a bomb… 2, not even that. Chances of Sayu knowing someone who could make a bomb… 45 percent. Still, better safe than sorry. He tucked it under his arm and proceeded back into HQ, calling Watari on his way up.
Ring… ring… ring…
" Mphghello?"
"Watari? I need you to drive Miss Yagami back to her house please. She is outside the building, on the pavement. No, I didn't do anything to her. She fainted when I- Watari, I realize you must be tired, but I cannot drive her myself. I must get back to Raito-kun. And it is cold. Yes. Yes, I will. Thank you Watari."
Honestly, Watari certainly is cranky this morning. He quickly walked back upstairs and into the investigation room, pausing to check that Raito-kun was still asleep. Raito had turned over on the couch, twisting the chain around his arm. L smiled slightly and bent to un-cuff him. His hand, unbeknownst to him had been tenderly smoothing Raito's hair back from his face before he caught the movement out of the corner of his eye. He ran over more calculations in his head. The chance that my arm is possessed by Kira … 5 percent. Chances that I'm in denial… 94 percent. L studied his calculations in disappointment. I must need more sugar, my percentages are off. He slouched his way over to his chair, wishing he hadn't eaten all the cookies Raito had made. It was hard, extremely hard, to get Raito to bake. L had to use his Puppy Eyes of Doom for nearly 15 minuets to get them! Watari had kindly left a plate of his own home made cookies, but they were nothing compared to cookies from Raito; those had to be earned. Possibility of waking Raito up to make him more and not getting hit in the face… 0.9 percent. Damn. He sighed and sat down in his chair, pulling the folder out of Sayu's bag and holding it up to the light. It read:
Mr. L
This is an experiment I made for school. Well, I made it for Raito; but I used it for a school project, plus I got an A! All my research is there, all you have to do is use it. I can't come up with a specific plan, not for Raito, because he is smarter than the average criminal. So, use your own judgment okay? I hope this helps to prove my brother is innocent, Mr.L, because I miss him. I miss him very much.
P.S I imagine that you will use Mr. Watari to set your plan up, so I will just fill him in as he takes me home, since I know you don't drive. And, Mr.L? It's best to just not ask questions.
L put aside the cover sheet and pondered for a few minutes. Sayu may not be as smart as her brother, but it appeared that she had learned from the best in regards to manipulation. She must have made several very intelligent friends over the internet and convinced them to hack into his system. He only knew of one person, besides Raito and himself, capable of doing something like this. But surely they wouldn't do such a thing… Ah, well. That was a question for another day. L opened the very full folder. It bulged outward, threatening to slip out of his two fingered hold. He caught it at the last minute, settling it on the table. He looked down at the title page.
"Hmm… 'The Kitten Experiment, by Yagami Sayu'."
L sat and read well into the morning, absentmindedly watching the sunlight creep closer to the couch. His mind noted that it was now 6:30 in the morning. He estimated that he had 34 minuets before Raito would wake himself up. 34 minuets to come up with a plan… He would need 12.
Not quite 12 minuets later and L did indeed have a plan. It was not entirely fool proof, but he thought it would do. He only had a few calls to make, a few favours to call in, and he would be all set. He flipped out his cell phone and called Watari.
"Hello, Watari? Yes, I need-… Of course I am glad she made it home safely. Yes, she was very helpful. Yes, you can tell her I said that. Now Watari, I need you to make several arrangements for me. I trust Miss Yagami filled you in on the details? Good. I need you to tell the others that they will not be needed today. Then I need you to call the local animal shelter- I don't care what it looks like, it just has to be small. Use your own judgment. I will send you the rest of the details, please have everything ready by…12:46 p.m. We will be there, yes the usual place. Thank you, Watari."
He closed his phone with a satisfied snap. Yes, things would go nicely. If, that is, he could get Raito to cooperate. Speaking of which… It was defiantly time for Raito to get up. L had learned to be extremely cautious when approaching the sleeping Raito. It had taken a few smacks and punches to the face, but L was nothing if not a fast learner. He moved silently into the kitchen and turned on the tea pot. L himself preferred coffee, but this was Raito, and coffee wasn't good enough for him. L had learned that the hard way. As the steam began to build and drift toward the work area he could hear Raito begin to stir. L had watched this process so many times that he had it memorized. First Raito would turn toward the kitchen and take a deep breath, testing to see if the flavour of tea was worth getting up for. If the tea was not good enough Raito would simply roll back over and be cranky the rest of the day. However, if the tea was deemed worthy of the mighty Raito he would slowly stretch his arms above his head, revealing that small little bit of skin that made people swoon if they so much as glanced at it, swing his legs over the side of the couch and…
THUMP
"Ow, damnit! Ryuzaki that had better be some damn good tea!"
It appears my offering has been accepted; now the day can begin. He could hear Raito limping his way into the kitchen, the blanket wrapped around him like a robe. He settled himself onto a chair, crossing his legs fussily as he eyed the tea in front of him before taking a cautious sip. L watched this master performance with fascination. It never ceased to amaze him, the importance of tea for Raito. Well, for him as well. A happy Raito was good for everyone. It was as the sleepy boy was working on his second cup of tea that L struck.
"Happy birthday Raito-kun," L drawled, toying with the sugar cubes strewn about the table.
Raito froze, almond eyes widening as his cup stopped half way to his mouth. He shot L a look that was half irritation, half disbelief. Slowly setting the cup back down to the table he stood up, letting the blanket fall to the floor.
"We are going to go take a shower", he said carefully," we are not going to talk about this. In fact, this never even happened. We have to get ready for work; the team will be here soon."
"Actually, Raito-kun, I gave the team the day off. So we have plenty of time to get ready. Raito will want to dress nice though. Well, nicer than Raito-kun usually dresses." It was worth the aggravation that was sure to come to see the look on the younger boys face.
"I really must surprise Raito more often", L said," his face looks so interesting when it is that lovely shade of red."
Raito walked on as if he hadn't heard a word, with L trailing behind, thinking of the best way to put his plan into effect. Got it!
"It is to bad Raito-kun does not wish to celebrate his birthday with me. I had several activities planned for us today. We were even going to go for a walk through the park. But, I understand why Raito-kun would not want to do activities with me." Inserts L's patented mournful sigh number two. "I am after all, very unattractive. Raito-kun would not wish to be seen with me."
By now they had made it into the bathroom. Raito was leaning against the bathroom sink, regarding L's reflection with speculating eyes. He gave an almighty sigh, as if wondering why his life was so difficult this early in the morning.
"You know I hate it when you do that," he complained, "You are so manipulative. And I'm getting so easy; you didn't even have to use the puppy eyes." Insert said puppy eyes here.
"Yes, yes, alright! I'll go on your stupid walk! But it had better be a long walk. And…I want to go out to a nice restaurant, too! Well, not a super nice restaurant, I don't have my really nice clothes with me but…"
L smiled and nodded his head in the right places while doing the L happy dance of victory in his head. His plan was working very well indeed. He followed Raito into the shower and began to plot anew. He supposed he could work lunch in the picture… but they would have to leave in an hour, two tops. That might be a problem with Raito and his army of styling products. They hadn't been out in full force yet, but he knew from watching the boy during the surveillance period that Raito would want to look nothing less than perfect, especially with a day outside planned. Speaking of perfect…
"Ryuzaki stop staring at my ass."
"My apologies Raito-kun, I was merely thinking of our upcoming… date." L didn't have to see Raito's face to know that he would be scowling. And blushing. Oh yes Raito, you didn't think I knew about those dreams of yours…
"Ryuzaki, it's not a date. We are going to a restaurant, as friends, and then we are going on a walk through the park, as friends. There is nothing date like about it!"
"Of course Raito-kun," L agreed," We are simply two men going out to lunch at a nice restaurant, at which I will be paying, and then a walk through the park. There is nothing romantic in the least bit about it."
"…Shut up Ryuzaki."
L's laughter echoed through the bathroom.
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They were both ready within the hour, but when Raito saw that L was still in his same outfit he threw a fit.
"For Gods sake, Ryuzaki, we are going out in public! I refuse to be chained to you if you're going to look like that! People are going to think we're gay because of this stupid chain!"
"I fail to realize what that has to do with my appearance Raito-kun." L was getting frustrated. He had sent Watari the details, but they had to hurry if they were going to be at the appointed meeting place on time.
"I refuse to let people think that my boyfriend can't dress himself! Oh no, don't you even take that the wrong way! We are not dating; it's just the principal of the thing! And you know that I don't mind the way you dress, but I have a reputation here! No one will even know who you are, please just do this for me? Come on, please?"
L eyed the things dangling from Raito's finger tips with something akin to horror. Raito, the things I do for you…
"Very well Raito-kun. Give them here. I hope you know, I'm still not wearing socks. Nothing short of torture could get me into socks,"
Raito beamed at him and knelt to help him with the laces of the sneakers. "I fail to recall purchasing these shoes, Raito-kun. I'm sure I would remember something this… fashionable." The disgust in his voice was tangible.
"Oh, I asked Watari to get them for you! They are supposed to be worn with tighter pants of course, but they look fine anyway."
L sighed as he flexed his toes in the confines of their new canvas prison. The shoe itself was comfortable, but just the idea of wearing them all day… His mind made up he began to discretely slip them off when…
"Well you already have them on, Ryuzaki", he pointed out as he gracefully got to his feet," it would take more time to get them off and find your other shoes because I hid them. I know you're in a hurry for something. I keep seeing you check you watch."
Clever, clever, Raito.
"Very well Raito-kun. Shallwe go then? As you said, we do not wish to be late. The restaurant I have in mind is only a few minuets away, but Watari is using the car."
They proceeded down the stairs and out into the real world, neither one of them knowing of the surprises that lay ahead.
A/N: Here it is! Sorry for the wait but I wanted it to be perfect for you! So, whatcha think guys, do you like it? I love feedback, plus I want to know what kind of kitten you think Raito should find? So check out my poll, or PM me. What ever has the most votes gets in the story! Please Please Please send me reviews, I neeeeeeeeeeds them precious, I neeeeeds them! Plus I'll give you cookies! Who ever reviews first gets to ask a question about the story!