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Page 2-- Departure/Arrival
Oka and Linda had decided to add the part about withdrawing money because that wouldn't be unusual if someone was going to commit suicide. By having her write the suicide note, withdraw all her funds, and lay to sleep to wake up dead the next day, no one would link this to foul play, or to either of the innocent girls living with her. The only concern they had was where they would be living once Ella died. Oka had figured Lin would make the connections, but she explained anyways. They would take the money left by Ella and fly back to the orphanage in Winchester. From there, they could operate as Kira and no one would even notice. After all, no one knew this was how Kira killed, right? Them writing in a notebook would be perfectly normal looking. And since Kira was presumably acting alone before, then no one would think two people were using the book together.
As they lay in bed that night, Oka tossed and turned. Linda laughed weakly.. "At least it's given us something to use our brains for." Oka was not consoled. Suddenly, there was a knock on their bedroom door. Ella walked in, tears in her eyes. Oka realized she had never actually seen Ella cry; that revelation shook her. Ella sat down on Oka's bed. From under the covers, Oka saw Ella leave a letter on her bedside table, rub her hand along Oka's figure lovingly, and walk silently out of the room.
"I wish I could have offered you more, little sister. But I'm just a failure... I let my sadness ruin my life, and I've got nothing left to smile for. I'm sorry I was always so mean... I just wanted to tell you all this before... before anything happened to me. I know you're asleep, but... I love you, Oka. I'll always care about you..Oka and Linda; Please find a new life together. I received a cash settlement for our mother's false imprisonment, and there's more than enough for you to get along until you find someone who can help. I'm sorry, sister... With love always, Ella." The last sentence caused Oka to break apart, and she began to sob. Linda was at her side in a moment, and she held her. It was no use telling her how to feel about it. All Linda could think about was that the Death Note was very real... and that this Notebook was a much bigger responsibility than she had actually considered. This wouldn't be the only person they would use it on, obviously.
So the real question was... could two apprentices of L do the work of Kira? It was almost like a mental challenge... And what if they slipped up and L caught them? They might sow doubts into Wammy's reputation as a top-class school... L would think Kira was raised by one of his own people. Linda decided if they were caught it would be smarter not to lie herself. Oka was smarter than her; she would have to rely on Oka to lie if they were going to be caught or needed to trick L. But they didn't even know if the L who visited Wammy's back then was the same person now... Well, they would have to discuss all this with Roger when they returned to the House. Seeing the money, Linda already knew the note was probably written up by Ella and that she was about to lay down to die, if not dead already. Lin hugged Oka tighter, feeling a few tears coming as well. The two fell asleep eventually, curled up next to each other.
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The Shinigami Realm
"Hey, Ryuuk, where you off to nowadays? Nothin' much's changed since all that ruckus in the human world Kekekeke..." Jastin stared at the lanky black Shinigami wandering toward the outskirts. "Hyuk hyuk. Looks like Light left a Death Note in the human world after all, an' since Rem's dead, I gotta haunt it, don't I? Hyuk hyuk hyuk hyuk... that clever guy..." Jastin tilted his jewel-encrusted skull to one side. "Rem died eh? I coulda sworn she had another hundred years on her... She musta fell in love with a human I guess. It happens... Disappointing though, she knew the rules pretty damn well, kekekeke..."
Ryuuk's wings unfolded as he stepped into the portal.
"Time for more fun, hyukI"
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The next morning, Oka rubbed her eyes blearily. She barely remembered what had happened last night, and it wasn't until she nearly faceplanted off her bed that she realized the situation. She stood up, determined to only look ahead. She called 911 and reported her guardian's suicide. She packed her things (Linda did the same) and after they found Ella's bank card, (and some cash) they took the train to the airport. They said nothing on the way, both aware that nothing in their luggage was weighing them down more than the Death Note secured in the actual lining of the suitcase. The also were aware that this plan couldn't leave them any dwelling time. If it did, they'd be wrecks and everything about them would be concerning to the people around them. They had to get to Roger. As they walked toward the airport, Linda saw a scary figure swoop past the radio tower. But... no, she was just tired...
They bought their tickets to board the next flight to Winchester, England. There was no turning back now... It all seemed hasty but... with something like this, you couldn't stay in one place anyways. Best to keep moving and not let your guard down.
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Ryuuk tilted his head as he glanced around the human airport. Someone here definitely had the Death Note... and they were, unsurprisingly, on their way out of the country. He saw two girls preparing to board a flight to Winchester. He realized that their lifespans were shifting continuously. Only users of the Note could escape their predetermined lifespans, so that meant...
"Hyuk hyuk. Had to be girls, didn't it." Ryuuk was a bit shy around girls. All they did was hug things... hopefully they wouldn't hug him. Well, they looked young so he expected they'd be freaked out. That was better than a hug, even if he had to deal with the girly screaming. Hell, even Light had screamed, and he'd been expecting Ryuuk. So screaming girls was not as bad. He flew through the ceiling, shooting toward England. He'd meet them when they were alone.
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"I'm nervous, Oka-chan."
"Obviously I am too, but there are cameras here. We just have to get to the orphanage and tell Roger about Ella's suicide." Linda's lip trembled. "...A-alright."
The plane prepared for departure and the two girls took their seats. This was a beginning, and an end. The plane took off, and Oka never glanced back. It had been what her sister wanted. And that was all she cared about. If worst came to worst, she could ask L about the Note when he visited the orphanage. But... no... she couldn't plan for being caught or losing her cool. Linda might be punished as well, so that was out of the question. She had to make use of the Note without allowing L to catch her and Lin. Ideally, She'd like to teach criminals to learn from their mistakes but... how would she be able to do that? Heart attacks would make things interesting, but much more difficult... L would even realize Kira had returned if heart attacks happened to more than a couple people who had no high blood pressure or previous cardiovascular problems. Then what to do...
Linda gazed out the window of the plane as water began rushing past. This was crazy... but she'd go wherever Oka went. That's just how she felt. A black shadow momentarily obscured the blue skies, and then it was gone. Second time now... Linda thought. I'm just gonna sleep til we get there. God knows I didn't get much last night.
By the next morning, they were in Winchester. And by noon, they were stepping out of a cab in front of the one place the two girls had once proudly called home; Wammy's House, the L School and Orphanage. It hadn't changed a bit. Linda clicked the buzzer. "Good afternoon, Roger speaking. Can I help you two girls?" Linda clicked the button again."It's Linda and Oka. You haven't forgotten about us, have you Roger?" For a moment the intercom was silent. Then; "You'll have to forgive me, my eyes aren't great these days... just a moment, girls." The intercom cut out and the gate swung open. As they stepped into the courtyard, the metal gates clanged shut behind them. They took in the perfectly kept lawn and gardens, feeling smiles spread across their faces.
"Home sweet home, right Oka-chan?"
"...Yeah. Home sweet home, Linda-san."