I'll Always Have You
Chapter Twelve: Let The Search Start
Okay guys, before the story starts, I have a few amendments to add. Sakura seems a bit Mary-Sue, so that definantly needs to change, && fast. So, here's her new profile if you don't mind me taking up a bit of space.
name: Manami Rivers
age: around 24
appearance: tall && thin, 5'7"still shorter than L though, brown hair, blue green eyes
career: England's current pop princess && part time detective
romantic interest: L, of course
Umm... that's about all I've got. So, here's a new set of dedications. Some faces are going to be familiar, some are not.
YaoiLuver123456789
vivi bufolin
Saphira279
Konohamaru
phoenix of hell
D. Blade
amylovestakuya
Panda Ninja12
I think that's everyone. Anyone I forgot, slap me && remind me to put you on here please.
So, there's the dedications && a new profile for "Manami", but her alias stays as Ahtasan just because I say so. lol Anyways, on with the story.
Over the course of the next month, all the needed equipment was moved into secret headquarters. Light and Misa saw a lot of Manami at their apartment too. She was constantly visiting and bringing gifts for all of them, whether it was a basket of cookies or a miniature of a well known person from somewhere far off, she brought it. Misa was fascinated by Manami's ribbon collection, two ribbons from from each country she had visited. Light meanwhile had his nose in a book all the time. It was amazing how many and what kinds of books she had. There were large quantities of romance novels, a few side books about law and poetry, and tales from all over the world. "How did you possibly find the time to collect these books while you were touring?" Manami would smile and tell them long funny stories about crazy, zealous fans who thought she would enjoy them. "I also had had my most loyal servant Geoffrey go shopping in every city we visited at least once and get a few treats for me. He knows of my passion for literature." She gave a Misa-like smile and turned to L. "And for you, suki." She would give him something different every day. L's favorite treat so far was the strawberry cheesecake.
"Domo arigatou, Manami-chan." He would place a gentle kiss on her her lips and she would sway into the kitchen to daydream of L. By the time that December hit, everything was ready for the detectives to move back into old headquarters. The first week into December was full of people calling other people on the team, telling them when the first meeting would be and such. Light noticed some changes about L though, mainly that his focus wasn't what it used to be. When Manami wasn't around, he was the usual L that Light knew from the past. It was a different story when Manami walked through the door. "Are you ready to see my private headquarters I built for the last investigation?"
"Yes, of course. I'm interested in anything Ryuu-chan has prepared." She would give that warm smile and L's attention would lock on her. Light and Misa left earlier that day and L was the only remaining person in the apartment. He heard a knock on the door and went to answer it. His face lit up and he opened the door wide.
"Ready to get your stuff, suki?" Manami smiled and nodded calmly. She walked into the bedroom and packed what belongings she'd left in Misa's apartment.
"I missed you, Ryuu-chan!" He appeared in the doorway, scaring Manami a little.
"You didn't miss me, Manami-chan." She pouted like a little girl, causing L to laugh. "Did you know that my real name isn't Ryuuzaki?"
"That's all I've known you as all my life. What's your real name, suki?" He walked over and sat down beside Manami. Her attention locked onto L and she waited for him to respond. He leaned in and kissed her gently, leaving her body tingling for more.
"L... L Lawliet." Manami's eyebrows wrinkled and she leaned back a little.
"Are you pulling my leg?"
"I would never joke about something like this to my suki." L kissed Manami again and got up. "How much more time do you need?"
"Just a minute." L walked back into the living room sighing. Manami came in there a moment later, ready to go. "Shall we?"
"Let's." They walked out of the apartment arm in arm. Watari was waiting for them in the lobby with a knowing smile on his face. All the way to headquarters, they talked about the past Kira investigation.
"Light doesn't seem like the type to kill."
"I know, but five years ago, he was the biggest threat to the world. But he's changed for the better now." L stared out the window and clicked his tongue. "I'm surprised Light-kun didn't find out my name. I would have died for sure if he would have." Manami shuddered and hugged L close.
"Don't say such things. I don't want to think about losing you now that we're together again." L looked down and found her crying. He bit his lip and lifted her face.
"I'm sorry for making you sad, suki. I didn't think of how it would affect you." L took her into his arms and rubbed her back to calm her down. They arrived at the compound minutes later. Manami sat up and recomposed herself as L helped her out of the limo. He led her though the usual procedures of removing electronics from her person.
"You really thought this through, didn't you?"
"I had to examine all the possibilities." He gave her a bright smile and they continued to work their way towards the conference room. L stopped outside the main room where he'd studied Kira so long and sighed. "Back again." He turned to Manami and took her hands into his. "Don't be intimidated. I'll show you where you'll stay and you can situate yourself in your room. I'll also have Watari came up and help with anything needed." L leaned in and kissed her softly. "Here we go," he said quietly with a wink. He pressed a button and the doors slid open in a flash. It was a hacker's paradise! The best electronic equipment available in Japan was stuffed in this clean, high-tech room. Manami's attention was captured by all the monitors and lovely furniture. She secretly wondered if L had lived here during the last investigation. "Welcome to your new home away from home." Her thoughts were confirmed.