A/N: EEEAP! Chapter 5!
WARNINGS: LxLight/LightxL action (YAOI), L's real name, Language (Mello), and all the other hoopla that goes on.
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When L woke up he wasn't even aware he had fallen asleep. The next thing that registered in his mind was that he wasn't on his previous position on the couch.
Things came rushing back to him as he remembered where he was and what he had done.
"So, you actually used the Time Note? Ryuk bet you would, I wasn't so sure myself." Rem chuckled. "I'm disappointed I was wrong about something, but I'll get over this. Ryuk promised if you did use it that things would be very entertaining."
L was wondering if the thing worked before Rem confirmed his suspicions. He didn't feel any younger, or like he'd traveled through time. Although he didn't know how that was supposed to feel.
"So, it did work. Perfect. Now all I have to do is make my way over to Japan and get to Light. And quickly. I have around 49 days if I remember correctly. So, I must currently be at Whammy's and from the looks of it I'm in the...kitchen? Oh, well. But that's beside the point. I suppose 49 days should be an adequate amount of time to, uh, help Light." L grinned.
L stood up and began to head to his room. From there he'd call Watari and ask him about a nice vacation to Japan. Of course he'd make sure to try to do so inconspicuously and try not to seem suspicious.
Time to get started.
L called Watari and asked the elder man to come see him. All L said was that he required Watari for assistance. For what, L never said.
When Watari came in the room, he was seen with a mini cake on a plate with a fork. He set it in front of his ward and waited for him to speak. He figured it was something of importance if L was willingly asking him for help- or as he put it 'assistance'.
L cleared his throat, "Watari, I was considering about how you keep saying about taking breaks, and I've decided something. I wish to take a vacation. In Japan specifically."
Watari's surprise showed plainly on his wrinkled face. "Uh- Of course L. When do you want to leave?" he sputtered out.
"I wish to leave as soon as possible." L replied in his monotone voice.
"Well, if you start packing now, we can leave before nightfall." Watari was a little suspicious of L's sudden desire to vacation- in Japan of all places. But he had been nudging L for some time about relaxing so that he doesn't become a complete robot like Roger and the rest expected.
"Perfect."
When they landed in Japan, they went to the hotel L was previously located at during the Kira case. They unpacked and set up the computers and such- for emergencies strictly Watari said. And L decided to go out for tea and sweets, he asked Watari to drive him to the previous café he and Light had been when they first met.
Upon arriving he sat in the exact same booth and ordered tea, then proceeded to dump in enough sugar to fit his special tastes. L was hoping that Light made enough of a habit of coming here, that L would meet him. This was the perfect place; it was nice, relaxed, and secluded. It would hopefully help to calm Light and get him to open up and feel comfortable.
Just as L was deciding to change methods (he refused to say 'give up'), Light walked in. It seemed like it had been years since L had seen the youths face. L squashed down the swell of emotions he felt looking at Light. The happiness of seeing him innocent of the notebook, the sadness he felt for Light's monotone existence, the anger for such an amazing man throw away his life. And so much more that L couldn't even describe. But as of right now L was nothing but a total stranger to Light. Nothing in the past (or was it future?) mattered. They were complete strangers, not the detective and the suspect. They could start anew and L was positive that things would go right this time around.
When Light had asked for his usual table, he was surprised and angry when told that it was being currently occupied by another person. Light would have none of that. He had been sitting in that booth since he entered high school; everyone in the building knew that was his spot. And some waiter or waitress stupidly gave it away. Light would not tolerate it, he'd march up and demand his seat from the person who dared to steal it.
L was surprised, to say the least, when Light came over on his own accord. He was also very pleased. That was until he noticed the anger in the chocolate brown eyes. L fought back the grin that threatened to surface when he realized why Light was angry. He lost his spot to L, Light lost to L.
Light came up and cleared his throat, "Eh-hem, excuse he sir, but you're in my seat." He paused and threw him one of his most dazzling fake smiles, "I would appreciate it if you'd move seats, please."
"I'm sorry, but I personally requested this seat and have yet to finish my cake. You are more than welcome to join me. I'll even by you a cup of coffee." L hoped he didn't sound, or look, like a pedophile when he added a smile at the end of his sentence.
Light looked stressed about something, but he sighed and gave in, sitting down across from the detective murmuring a thank you.
When the waitress returned, L ordered Light his coffee (bitterly black of course) and another slice of cake. Once she left, L decided he'd better start talking to Light.
"Pleasure to meet you…"
"Light."
"Eh, hello Light-kun, you may call me Ryuuzaki."
"…" Light stared at him, calculating. "An alias huh?" he paused, "You said I may call you Ryuuzaki, not that your name is."
L's eyes shone with happiness, "Yes, very perceptive, Light-kun."
Light smiled back at L. Maybe this Ryuuzaki isn't as bad as he originally thought. When Light first saw L he immediately thought "bum". He noticed the pale white skin, the wild messy black hair, the odd sitting position, and the wrinkled, oversized clothes. He noticed that the clothes had nothing special about them, no brand names or fancy design, it was all very nondescript. Light saw the man wasn't wearing any shoes, or socks for that matter, which made him a little ill.
And lastly, Light noticed the odd man's eyes. When he was in front of the man he got a better look and saw dark bags under huge eyes that appeared black at first, but upon closer observation where a light grey around the huge pupil. Those eyes that seemed timeless, like they've seen humanity at its worst and at its best. They held infinite knowledge; they seemed wise beyond his years.
"Here's your coffee, sir. And here is your cake." The waitress bounced over handing them their orders. "If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask. Anything at all." She said throwing winking at Light.
Light ignored the waitress until she left pouting and watched as L picked up his fork between his thumb and index finger, delicately scooping pieces of cake into his mouth. This strange looking man was managing to intrigue him more than he originally thought possible. Ryuuzaki's little quirks were eye catching and note worthy. Light decided to strike up a conversation to see if this man's mind was as fascinating as his appearance and mannerisms.
"So, why do you sit like that Ryuuzaki-san? If you don't mind me asking that is." Light could have said that with a bit more tack, but it just seemed to slip past his lips.
"I do not mind at all Light-kun. And there's no need for the "-san", just call me Ryuuzaki. I must sit like this simply because if I don't, my deductive reasoning drops by 40%." L stated balancing sugar cubes on his spoon. He quickly tried to catch them in his mouth, but the dropped into the tea beneath his spoon. One day I will catch them all. L swore to himself before turning all his attention to the conversation.
"If you insist, Ryuuzaki. And how did you come to discover this?" Light was relieved Ryuuzaki didn't say anything about his rudeness in that forward question.
"I knew since I was a child. It's because blood races faster through my body when my knees are up, and all the sugar I take in is transported faster than normal to my brain, giving me my IQ. This is also why I consume large amount of sweets, that and they taste good of course." L said almost acting shy when he took a sip of the tea.
"So how high is your IQ then?"
"Well last time I checked it was around 170-200 if I remember correctly. And I usually do." Light could just stare at L. He had never met anyone with an IQ that high. With an IQ level his, hell anyone with an IQ even close to his.
"Really? That's very interesting; it's hard to meet such intelligence nowadays. My IQ falls in the ranges of 170-200 too. At least the last few tests I've taken have said so. I'm glad to find someone I can hold a proper conversation with."
L of course already knew this. He looked it up while he was watching the boy on cameras. Pity he won't be able to put them in this time around. It'd be nice to see the boy while he was still untainted by the Death Note. "Well, if Light-kun wishes to continue this conversation how about meeting me tomorrow at the tennis courts? I adore the game and I'm rather good."
"Ok, how about around 3 o'clock? And how about we make it interesting and make a bet out of who wins?"
"Sounds great, Light-kun. Tomorrow at 3, please don't be late." With that said Light got up and left for home and L paid their bill heading to his car where Watari was waiting for him.
"I take it things went well with whatever you were doing?" Watari inquired.
"Yes, they went really well, Watari. In fact I'm meeting this person again tomorrow. Could you have me at the tennis courts tomorrow by 3 perhaps?"
"Of course I can L, my one request is that you inform me of whom this young man is and why you've taken such an interest in him."
"I will Watari after we get back; I'll tell what my exact plans are."
A/N: *= I got these IQ scores based on the following site: www (DOT) wilderdom (DOT) com/intelligence/IQWhatScoresMean (DOT) html
So I'm not entirely sure if this is their IQ, well no one does it's never mentioned in the show, but I hope you think I'm at least close based on what the site says because we all know L is a freaking super human. x) And I was going to give Light a higher IQ mainly because he DID beat L in the series, proving himself. But I decided to keep them even.
P.S. Anyone wanna BETA for me or something? Not sure how to do it so, PM me please?
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