Nope. Not going to give any excuses. There are plenty that I could give, but I won't. I love you all, and hope that I haven't lost any of you because of my time away.
My mouth was on fire. It has been so long since I'd seen Ryuzaki, since I'd kissed him, since I'd touched him in any way…
But there was no time for this. There was no time. Even as the happiness was forming, it was being replaced with fear. Deep, dark fear, coursing through my veins.
My footsteps became slower as they neared my father. When I reached the entrance to the room he was in, they stopped altogether.
"Well hello there, you little fucker. Meet Mikami."
Upstairs Inside of a Closet
"Matsuda. I want every officer available on route to the Yagami house. Put out a warrant for the arrest of Soichiro Yagami, as well as his partner Mikami…find out more about this Mikami character. Give me updates on what's going on downstairs. I'm going to get Sayu and Mrs. Yagami."
Reaching for the door, I slid it open as quietly as I could. Leaving Light's room, I crept across the hall to Sayu's, cringing at any creak that the floorboards made. All the while, Matsuda's voice was in my ear.
"Everything is done L. There are men on their way, and members of the team are researching Mikami. Downstairs, nothing is really happening."
I pushed open the door to Sayu's room.
"There's a good distance between Light and Chief. Mikami is slightly closer, but not enough to be worried."
Sayu's eyes widened. I put my finger to my mouth in a motion for silence. "I'm here to help."
She nodded.
"I need you to get your mother and bring her to Light's room."
She nodded, and slid out of the room. I walked back over to Light's.
"There isn't much movement, L. No one is talking."
Sayu came back with her mother in tow. I led them to the open window. Reaching over, I helped lower Sayu onto the branch.
"They're moving! Chief grabbed Light, and they're going outside to the front yard!"
Sayu lost her balance on the branch.
"Mikami started the car. They're shoving Light in back!"
Crying out, Sayu gripped my hand tighter. I was the only thing keeping her from falling. The sound of an engine roared in the background.
"The car is moving!"
The noise of sirens were subtle, unable to be heard if you didn't know what to listen for. I began to pull Sayu back up, her legs dangling.
"L…they're gone."
Sayu was back in the house. She fell into her mother's arms.
"Matsuda, only send one car to the house. Send the rest of the officers after Soichiro!"
Turning back to the women, I told them, "I apologize for this situation, but I need you to come with me. Mrs. Yagami, your husband will never harm you again. I swear that."
I led the women downstairs. I took them past the messy living room, that contained obvious signs of a scuffle. We waited outside as police car after police car began to pass the house. The last in line pulled over, ready to take us to headquarters.
Sayu and Mrs. Yagami asked questions the entire ride. I remained silent. When we reached the HQ, I let the officer take the women to a safe room. I walked upstairs to my team. They were silent.
I fell into my chair. It was only then when I allowed myself to feel, to cave into the words floating in my head.
I lost Light. I'd let him have his way, let him put himself in danger to save his family. In trying to do what he wanted, I couldn't help him. Helping Sayu had cost me him.
Light…I miss my Light.
I miss my Light.
Chief Yagami, On the Road
My police scanner is going wild. I only listen in when I hear my name. And when I listen, I get angry. The more I hear, the worse it gets. Next to me, Mikami shifts uncomfortably. In the backseat, that terrible kid groans. It pushes me enough to lean back and give him another vicious smack.
Light
I can see only stars. Father had cracked me over the head, and I can only see stars now.
I can feel myself being moved. Stars begin to fade into a sharp headache. My vision slowly returns to as it should be. I can clearly see where I am.
Fuck.