(Karins pov)
I stared at the computer screen, trying to figure out what the heart attack victims have in common. There were 52 known deaths just in the past week. They were all in prison, serving either life sentences or were on death row. I got onto the Internet and checked various places to see if I could link the names to anything that could be significant.
I wanted to find something important that could be useful to L before the ICPO meeting tomorrow.
It was through the Internet searches that I realized that all of the victims had one major thing in common, and it isn't something that they could control.
I jumped up, knowing that I should tell L. I knocked on the door, knowing that he would be in there.
"Enter."
I opened the door and waited for him to look up from the coffee he was drinking.
"All of the victims had their pictures and names aired in Japan." I told him and he gave me a thoughtful look.
"What do you feel is the significance of that?" He asked, as if testing me.
"So far the victims only include those that had their crimes aired in Japan, along with their names and pictures. No deaths have been recorded for anyone not on the news in Japan. Also, there are no heart attacks reported for people who only had their names aired in Japan, but without photos."
"So your saying that this murderer can only kill using a face and a name?" He asked.
"I think its too early to say that for sure, but it is my instinct, yes. And living as a ninja I have learned to trust my instincts."
"Do you have any ideas for how to be sure?"
"I have a couple of ideas, but you can do as you see fit. What if we take a couple of criminals, ones that have not yet been aired in Japan, we can give the photo of one, but leave out the name. And for the other criminal, we can use their face and name, but purposely misspell the name. We can air them at the same times the other victims were aired in Japan. If they don't die then we can safely say that the murderer needs both in order to kill them."
(The next day during the ICPO meeting)
(Still Karins pov)
I sat on the floor just behind L, listening in on the conversation going on between the delegates. We already had Watari at the ICPO meeting, waiting in the shadows until they brought L up.
We listened to how impossible some of the delegates believed that it would be to investigate a series of murders all involving heart attacks. We listened as one delegate mentioned the possibility that this was the work of an organization. Then another stated that if it was, he wouldn't be surprised if the FBI or the CIA were involved.
"We need to confirm that these are indeed homicide and not coincidences."
"How?"
"Autopsy results show that in all of these cases the victims died of a sudden heart attack."
"Investigating a series of heart attacks is pointless. I don't see what else we can learn."
"Absolutely. If these people had been shot or stabbed, at least we'd have something to go on."
"If that's the case, it looks as if we'll have no choice but to bring in L." The moment L was mentioned, everything got quiet. I could hear some whispering on the other side, but no body spoke up for a few minutes.
Until we heard one man speak up, saying that he heard that L was arrogant and that he only took on cases that he was interested in.
"I'm...arrogant?"I could hear L mumble quietly.
"You're not arrogant L. I don't think they realize that you are just one person, and there is only so much one person can do at a time. Plus you are the one to solve all of the really hard cases." I told him just as quietly.
"But I am not the only one solving these cases. I always have you helping me." He replied. I laughed softly.
"That is true, but the delegates don't know about me. To them you work alone, with only Wataris assistance."
When I mentioned him, I heard Watari walk onto the stage. I got quiet then.
"L is already on the move. Gentlemen. L has already begun his investigation into these incidents." He began. Whispering started once again until Watari silenced them saying that L wanted to speak with them.
L wanted me with him while he spoke with the delegates. He introduced himself through the computer. He talked about needing the complete cooperation of the ICPO, and especially the Japanese police, having to explain why he feels the killier, or killers, are currently living in Japan.
The Japanese delegates wanted to know what proof he felt that way and L said that they would have the proof wants he confronts the killer head on.
After that he told the delegates of a plan that we had come up with in order to find the killer. We decided to start the plan tomorrow.
He signed off with the delegates and turned to me telling me to be packed in 2 hours. I nodded, and left to prepare for the trip.
I had all of my case related items packed already, a shinobi is always ready for anything. I pack up some ninja tools as well just in case, as well as some civilian clothes, to blend in better. I hid my headband in with my ninja outfits in the closet.
I pulled out a pair of denim jeans and a dark gray halter top that brings of my eyes. I brushed my hair before putting my bags by my door.
I left my room, and found L staring at the wall between our doors. I laughed softly at my odd crush as he scratched his leg with his foot. He turned to me and smiled softly. I saw a little spark of something in his eyes when he saw me.
"All packed Karin?" He asked. I nodded. He told me that we would be leaving now, a whole hour before he said we would.
(Ls pov)
I was already packed up and had my things in the car, so after Karin left I continued thinking about the investigation. I hoped that the investigation would be over before too long, because I want to talk to Karin.
I was hoping to tell her about my feelings when she got back from her mission. I had thought of seeing her again, and trying to figure out how to tell her.
I'm not good with understanding feelings, but I know that I love Karin. I love the way her hair falls down her back in gentle waves, her onyx eyes that sparkle when she laughs. The way she makes me feel like I am a normal person, not someone odd or weird.
She is constantly on my mind, and the thought of not having her with me makes my blood run cold.
I wanted to tell her all of this when she returned, but then the heart attacks began happening and I knew that it would have to wait. I just hope that I can tell her before its too late.
I sighed, getting up and getting my computer and equipment packed up for the trip, trying to remove the depressing thoughts from my mind. I have to focus.
I waited just outside of our rooms for Karin. Knowing her, she probably had everything ready before she even left for the Leaf Village.
I turned when I heard her door open, and I could feel my heart skip a beat. She looked so beautiful with the dark grey halter top and her hair loose, just the way I liked it. Her jeans hugged her hips and fell to just above her feet, which were covered by a pair of black tennis shoes.
I asked her if she was ready and she nodded. I told her that we could go ahead and leave then, and I watched her walk away.
It took me a moment to breathe, before following her to the car Watari had set up for us.
