I now present the final chapter of my story. Please review and enjoy!
Death Note: Light's Angel
Epilogue
June 18, 10 years later…
"When will she be here?" Sachiko asked anxiously.
"She said she will be here shortly. Don't worry." Soichiro said calmly.
"Yeah Mom, everything will be fine. She'll love our surprise for her." Light said confidently.
The past 10 years had been the best for the Yagami family. Ever since Kira had vanished off the face of the Earth, Light had regained his clean slate and made his family proud by joining the NPA as one of its best officers.
Things had really turned out great for Light. Not only did he help put some nasty criminals behind bars, he also found someone special.
"There's no way she won't love it, I promise you that." Said a beautiful, short haired woman that just came out from the bathroom. Light came over to support her.
"Still haven't adjusted yet, huh Kiyomi?" He asked teasingly.
Light had met Kiyomi Takada when they were in college together and started dating afterwards. He found that she sympathized with Kira, and she seemed somewhat depressed that he no longer judged criminals like he did back then.
When Light told her what had nearly happened to his sister, she was appalled. Light explained how Kira had almost killed Sayu when she found out his secret and wanted to stop him. He even told her how disgusted he felt when Kira forced him to attack his own sister through his will.
This caused her to immediately despise Kira for attacking an innocent child. From then on, she started focusing on what real justice was about. After college, she became a news reporter who sometimes gave Light inside tips on some cases.
Not much later, they got married and lived in a cozy apartment in the city. And now Kiyomi was going through something, a certain something that made Light and his family very excited about.
Before Kiyomi could answer his question, they heard the doorbell.
At once, everyone got excited.
"She's here!" Sachiko whispered.
"Okay everyone, get our surprise ready. I'll keep her distracted." Light instructed as he headed to the door. When he opened it, he stood before a young woman with brown eyes and long hair.
"Well, look who it is. Long time no see, Sayu." Light said with a smile.
Sayu smiled back as he gave her brother a big hug.
"Yeah, it has been while, hasn't it Light?" Sayu asked.
"Well, considering that you've been out of the country a lot since you graduated high school, I'd say a while would be an understatement." Light and Sayu both chuckled.
"Seriously, I'm glad you're home. I've missed you." He said kindly.
"I've missed you too, big brother." Said Sayu. "So, how is everyone? And how are things with you and Kiyomi?"
"Is that our daughter at the front door?" Sachiko called out before Light could reply.
"Come on Light, don't keep her waiting outside." Soichiro added.
"Alright. Come on in, Mom and Dad have been dying to see you since you called and told them you'd be home today." Light said as he stood aside to let Sayu inside. He noticed that Sayu didn't move and looked upset. "What's wrong?"
"Light, please don't say "dying" like that. It reminds me of what Kira tried to do that day." Sayu responded harshly. Light immediately felt remorseful.
"You're right, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that." Sayu punched him lightly on the shoulder.
"No, you shouldn't have. But you're my brother and I love you, so I forgive you." She said in a slightly mean way, but Light knew she knew he meant what he said.
As soon as Sayu had entered the living room, she was welcomed with shouts of "Happy Birthday Sayu!" from her family. Sayu was practically in tears when she hugged her parents.
"Welcome home honey!" Sachiko said emotionally.
"It's great to have you home again. We've all missed you sweetie." Soichiro said. Sayu looked up at her parents with a smile.
"Thank you! I've missed you both so much too!" Sayu then noticed the other woman in the house. "Kiyomi! How have you been?" She asked as she and Kiyomi hugged. Kiyomi gave a sigh as she rubbed her belly.
"Being pregnant isn't a picnic Sayu. I'm only 4 months along and from what I understand, it's only going to get worse before the due date." Said the woman with another sigh.
"I know how you feel, Kiyomi. When I was pregnant, there were times where I was unbearable to my husband. But he helped me through it with both of my children. I have no doubt that Light will do the same for you." Sachiko said encouragingly.
"Yeah, Light is a good husband, isn't he? And I think he'll be a good father too. Not to mention he's also a top detective in the NPA. Pretty soon, you might be taking Dad's old job." Sayu joked.
"Aizawa is the chief, and he doesn't plan on retiring anytime soon. Of course, being the Deputy Director does mean more desk work. But I don't mind it." Soichiro said. They all laughed.
As they were laughing, Kiyomi looked over at Light and mouthed "Shall I?" Light winked while Sayu wasn't looking at him. Smiling, Kiyomi took out her phone and sent a quick text. She put her phone back when the laughing stopped.
"So Sayu, do you want us to help you with your bags?" Soichiro asked.
"Thanks Dad, but I got it. It's really not that much." Sayu replied.
"You sure? I don't mind lending a hand." Said a new voice that came from the top of the stairs.
Sayu was startled by the voice, and when she got to the stairs and looked up, she almost fainted from shock.
A handsome, tall man smiled at her as he started coming down the stairs. Sayu could barely stand as he reached the ground floor, standing right in front of her.
"You… you're… Hideki Ryuga." Sayu stuttered. The famous actor smiled as he bowed to Sayu.
"Last time I checked. And you must be Sayu Yagami, right?" Hideki said as he held out his hand.
Sayu could only nod as she shook it, still dumbfounded that her favorite actor of all time was standing in her parent's house, talking to her.
"I'm pleased to meet you. I heard you're big fan of mine." Said Hideki. Sayu smiled sheepishly and blushed. It took her a moment to finally regain some control over herself.
"Y-Yes, I am. But… What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be working on a new movie right now?" She asked. The actor looked over at Sayu's family.
"I was, but your sister-in-law asked me to make a quick stop here today. She was quite convincing." Sayu looked over at Kiyomi, stunned.
"How the hell did you get Hideki Ryuga to come to my welcome home/birthday party?!" Kiyomi smiled as she and Light walked up to them.
"It wasn't just me. I was lucky enough to get an exclusive interview with him recently, and when I told him who your were related too, he agreed to come without hesitation." She said proudly as he looked at her husband. Light nodded.
"Yeah. Remember that case I worked on with L a few weeks ago?" Sayu knew what he was talking about.
"Sure. Hideki was being framed for a murder that he really didn't commit and was found in possession of not only the murder weapon, but also some dangerous drugs. I heard that case was going badly for him." Sayu said as she looked over at Hideki.
"It was, but I found some inconsistencies with the evidence. The real criminal was pretty elusive and he almost got away with it, but thanks to L's assistance we cracked the case and put the culprit behind bars. I have to admit though, L was the real hero here. If he hadn't pointed out the one flaw in the murderer's plans, we might never have got him." Light admitted.
"Yep, I owe your brother for clearing my name. So, when his wife told me you were coming home for your birthday and asked if I could pay you a visit, you being a fan and all, I couldn't refuse." Hideki said gratefully.
Immediately, Sayu hugged both Light and Kiyomi big time. "Thank you both so much! This is the best birthday present EVER!" Her parents smiled at how happy and grateful their daughter was.
"Look at her, dear." Sachiko said softly.
"It was a very nice thing Light and Kiyomi did for her." Said her husband. He knew that what really made her happy, was that her brother was the man she had hoped he would be after he had let go of Kira.
As he stared at his daughter, Soichiro also knew that her own life couldn't be better as well. He remembered when things started to change for her…
Flashback
"What is it? Is there a problem Ryuzaki?" Soichiro asked L, sounding concerned. They were talking alone upstairs while Light was hugging Sayu, glad that she was still alive. L had asked him if they could speak in private, and though confused, he agreed.
"No, there isn't. I was wondering if you could do me a small favor." L said. Soichiro seemed humbled when he answered.
"After what you have done for my family, anything." L nodded.
"I'm glad to hear that." He then reached in his pants pocket and took out an envelope. "Would you please give this to Sayu on the day she graduates from high school?" He asked as he offered the envelope to him.
"What is it?" Soichiro asked.
"Just a future graduation present. And when she opens it, could you make sure it is just you and her?" Though confused by the request, Soichiro agreed and took the envelope. "Thank you, Mr. Yagami."
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A few years later, Sayu had successfully graduated from high school. Her family couldn't be more proud of her. Over the years, she had gotten much better with her studies. So much in fact, that she hardly needed Light's help anymore.
After returning home, Soichiro told Sayu he wanted to have a private talk with her. After agreeing, Sayu and her father were alone in her room.
"So, what is it Dad?" Sayu asked. Soichiro seemed uncertain of what would happen if he did this, but he promised L he would do it. So, without hesitation, he took out the envelope he had carried with him since he left home for the graduation ceremony.
"Sayu, I've been told to give you this when you graduated, and when you and I were alone. And now, it's that time." He said. This confused his daughter even more.
"What's that?" Sayu asked, staring at the envelope.
"I don't know. I never saw what was inside. All I know is that… it came from L."
"L?" Sayu said, stunned by this. Soichiro nodded.
After a few seconds, Sayu took the envelope and opened it. "It's a phone number. And it says to dial it after reading this." She said.
"Well then, I guess you should make the call." Said Soichiro. With a nod, Sayu took out her cell and dialed the number in the letter. A very familiar voice answered after two rings.
"Hello Sayu. How was your graduation?"
Sayu gasped. "L? Is it really you?" It really surprised her to speak to him again after all this time, ever since he helped her save Light.
"Yes. I've been waiting for you to make this phone call. I just hope it wasn't for nothing. Are you alone with your father?" L asked.
"Yes." She said.
"Very good, because no one but him can know what I'm about to tell you. Not even Light can know. Do you understand?" After saying she understood, L told her what he had planned to tell her for years. Something he had planned for her. When he was done, Sayu was wide-eyed with shock.
"Sayu, what is it? What did he say?" Her father asked. What she had told him afterwards would change her life forever.
Flashback End
To this day, Soichiro still couldn't believe what had become of his daughter since then. And neither could Sayu herself.
Just then after she broke the hug, Sayu's phone rang. When she saw who the caller was, she knew that she needed privacy asap.
"Could you guys excuse me for a minute? I need to take this." Sayu then went upstairs to her old bedroom, which was now being used as a guest room. Once she closed the door, she picked up her phone.
"Hi. I didn't expect you to call me so soon. Is something wrong?"
"Not at the moment. I just got word from Naomi that she and her husband had sent you a postcard. I wanted to know if you had gotten it yet." L asked on the other line. Sayu smiled.
"I did, just a few days ago. I was so happy to hear that she and Raye are doing great. They said that their daughter is just wonderful. I even got a picture of her. She's just adorable! I still can't believe that they named her after me."
"Well, can you blame them? It is because of you that they have a family at all." L said dryly.
Sayu had gotten used to his remarks. And she knew that he meant well.
"Anything else I should know?" Sayu asked.
"Yes. I personally want to congratulate you on solving the Hideki Ryuga case. I say you handled it quite well. Your brother never suspected you were the one talking through the computer throughout the case." Sayu blushed.
"You could've solved it much better than I would have. I mean, you are L." Sayu admitted.
"Don't underestimate yourself. I've chosen you as my successor for a reason. As I explained to you on the phone years ago, the intellect, reasoning, and will you have displayed throughout the Kira case made it clear that you should be the next "L". Your father knows this as well."
"Yeah, I know. All I'm saying is… I can never be as good as you." Sayu said honestly.
"We'll then… I guess you'll just have be even better than me. I saw that potential in you when you were just a young teenager. I have no doubt that you can, and will, succeed me." L said with praise.
Sayu couldn't help but smile at how much L believed in her. In the past, it was Light who was praised as a genius. Now she was getting the same treatment, because she was a genius in her own right.
"Thanks. That means a lot coming from you." She then heard her mom calling her, telling her it was time for the birthday cake.
"I'm almost done! Be there in a second!" She then returned her attention to L.
"I gotta go; there's a big cake waiting for me downstairs." She said.
"Of course. Enjoy your birthday, and I'll give you another call soon. We may have another case on our hands." L advised. Sayu nodded in agreement.
"I look forward to it. Talk to you soon… L Lawliet." She said.
Sayu heard a grunt on the other line. She knew that using his real name was a privilege she earned a while ago. They had played a mind game that she had miraculously won. Though she suspected he threw the game. It didn't matter to her.
The fact that L was willing to reveal his real name to her was a sign of unbreakable trust. And she had no desire to break that trust, ever. Not after how he helped her in the past.
"And the same to you, "Future L". Happy Birthday." With that, the detective hung up.
Sayu then made her way back downstairs. As she did so, she smiled at the happy family that had come together. Most of all, she smiled at the brother that she had saved. Light would never know the risks she took to save him from a life of darkness and death. He would never know how she had watched over him… like an Angel.
The End.
A.N. : I hope you loved my story. I sure enjoyed writing it! Please let me know of your thoughts in your reviews. Goodbye, and have a good day!
