An Alternate Note
Chapter 5 (finally)! This came out 98% canon, but it was fairly unavoidable. Sorry for the long wait! Next chapter should be more fun.
It was the fifth night that Soichiro Yagami and L were watching the Yagami household wit the surveillance equipment and outside of the one incident with Light's surprise recreational activity there seemed to be nothing at all suspicious about the three women. Sachiko did nothing any other housewife wouldn't do, Sayu behaved like a typical school girl and Light studied diligently for her college entrance exams. This night however happened to be the night where three criminals died of heart attacks immediately after having their identities revealed on television. None of the women in the Yagami household had seen the news broadcast and they hadn't been on the internet.
Watari had just delivered the news over speaker phone and Mr. Yagami shot up from his seat, "Ryuzaki! You've seen it as well as I! There is no way that Light can be Kira, she's innocent!"
"Hm..." L toyed with the fork he'd used to devour a slice of cake, poking one of the tines into his bottom lip. There was still something about Light that seemed false to him. Her behavior was just too perfect, too precise. "I suppose that's true. That or she has found a way to work around the surveillance."
Just then Matsuda burst into the room, "Chief! I just heard that the three criminals broadcast tonight were all killed by Kira and Light hadn't seen the broadcast! That means she's cleared!"
Soichiro glared at L for a brief moment before turning to Matsuda, "It seems Ryuzaki is still not convinced."
Matsuda's eyes widened exponentially in surprise, "Are you serious! There's no way it could be Light now! You've seen it with your own eyes! How much more proof do you need?"
"How much longer will you subject my family to this invasion of privacy?" There was am edge to the chief's voice as he asked, he didn't know how much longer he could bear the situation.
Feeling the other two men's eyes on him L put down his fork and pressed a button to call Watari.
"Yes?"
"Watari, please remove all surveillance equipment from both households in twenty four hours."
"Of course."
Soichiro sighed in relief and Matsuda laughed. "So she is cleared after all!"
L turned in his seat to look at them. "Unfortunately I can't say that yet. All I can say is that I don't believe prolonged surveillance will reveal Kira to us. I will review all the surveillance from both households to make sure there is nothing we missed, but I doubt Kira would be so easily caught." I need to see for myself how Kira kills. But how?
Two days Later:
Light sighed contentedly as she casually strolled towards the building in which she would finally take the college entrance exams. Ryuk had just confirmed that all the surveillance equipment had finally been removed from her home and she couldn't have been more relieved. She'd been so happy to no longer be a suspect that she'd given Ryuk a half dozen apples the prior night in celebration.
"You better hurry! The exam starts in ten minutes! You won't be allowed in if you're late!"
Light glanced only briefly at the man who'd given her the warning and scoffed as she continued walking. "That's more than enough time. I hate waiting around for exams, I should have come later."
She heard him gasp at her audacity and smirked. It's not like these exams will be any kind of challenge. Today couldn't possibly be going any better!
She showed her ID to check in with the proctor at the desk outside of the classroom, got her seat number and surrendered her phone as per protocol before entering and taking her assigned seat.
For some reason she was having a hard time keeping her eyes straight ahead while they all waited to be told to begin. It felt like there was someone staring at her but she was certain that wasn't possible. Usually everyone in this kind of scenario was too nervous or focused on their own exams to be looking at anyone else.
"You may begin!" The second proctor, the one who would remain in the room announced and the shuffling of paper and clattering of pencils filled the room but the feeling of being stared at persisted.
Light picked up her pencil but didn't bother to look at her exam yet. She knew she had more than enough time and it was quite distracting, the feeling of being watched, but she resisted the urge to look back.
"You there! Student one-six-two! Sit properly in your chair!" The proctor walked past her and stopped two rows back.
This caused Light to finally turn and look behind her. There sat one of the most unusual people she had ever seen. From his bare feet, to the crazy seated posture and the wide, panda-like eyes, there was nothing truly normal about him. And he was staring straight at her. For a moment it was startling but she shook it off and looked back at her own test. It wasn't the first or likely last time she'd had a creepy guy stare. Ugh, come on Light, let's get this over with so we can get out of here!
L ignored the proctor who huffed in annoyance but he did put his feet down onto his chair.
The older man frowned but walked away to continue monitoring the room and L continued to watch Light. He found himself impressed as she went through her exam without pause, completing it quickly and effortlessly. The corner of L's lips rose slightly as he watched her raise her hand to turn in her exam before they'd announced the half time mark. I can't say I'm surprised, although this only makes my belief that you are Kira that much stronger.
Once the soft click of her heels vanished outside of the classroom L picked up his own pencil and started on his exam. He'd made up his mind, he would watch Light from a much closer distance from here on out.
A month had passed since the entrance exams and things had seemed to go back to normal for Light. As normal as life could be when she was the owner of a death note.
The wind blew softly, lifting the ends of her hair and ruffling the edge of her navy blue skirt. Pale pink blossom petals floated past and she smiled. It was a beautiful day and she would be giving her speech as the freshman class representative in a short while. Of course, she'd gotten no closer to figuring out L's identity, but being free of suspicion had Light feeling confident either way.
Her large, gangly stalker loomed over. "You're a college student now, it's kind of exciting. I'm proud."
Light chuckled at Ryuk's statement. Such a strange shinigami, that didn't sound anything like you Ryuk.
"And now the freshman class representative, Light Yagami." Light stood, straightened her already neat white blouse and walked up to the podium on stage.
Light reached the podium and they announced the other student who would be making the address with her. "And freshman class representative Hideki Ryuga."
She watched, surprised as L shuffled his way up to the stage. I knew I'd be addressing the class with another student, but that guy? He's the same one who couldn't be bothered to sit correctly and kept burning a hole in the back of my head. What's his deal?
Light cleared her throat, preparing to speak as the lanky, sloppy looking guy stopped beside her. He was still taller than she was, despite his terrible posture and her modest black heels. His loose fitting white shirt, baggy jeans and ratty sneakers were completely out of place in this setting. She didn't take the time to reason why his overall presence bothered her and began her speech.
Several students whispered among themselves about how completely different the two were and many expressed envy of their perfect test scores.
Once she finished her part L picked up and completed his speech with no errors, much to Light's surprise. She walked off stage, the strange guy who shared a name with a famous pop star shuffling close behind.
Light found a closer seat so she stopped and sat down.
L crouched down on the chair beside her and looked right at her. "Light Yagami? Your father is Chief Soichiro Yagami of the NPA. You plan on joining the police agency when you graduate, and you already have experience seeing as you've helped solve cases in the past. Now you're showing an interest in the Kira case."
Light kept quiet even as red flags started going up in her mind. Who the hell is this guy?!
"I'm impressed by your abilities your sense of justice. If you promise not to tell anyone I have important information concerning the Kira investigation that I'd like to share with you."
She turned her face in his direction, "I'm sorry, but how exactly do you know all this?" This guy is completely creeping me out! What the hell?
"Do you promise not to tell?" L looked at her with those wide, dark rimmed eyes waiting for a response.
Light looked back up at whomever was talking on stage, not that she was paying them any attention. "Sure, I won't tell. What is it?"
L's face loomed just a little bit closer as she glanced back at him again, "I just wanted to tell you..." his voiced dropped to a whisper, "I'm L."
Light's eyes widened slightly and she froze in surprise. Wh-what?! No way! There is no way this guy is L. L would never admit this. Does this mean they still think I'm Kira? Ok, calm down... if he is L, I can't seem afraid.
She relaxed herself a bit before giving a slight chuckle, "Really? If you truly are who you claim to be, I must say it's an honor. But really, why would you tell me that?" Here she also dropped her voice just a bit, "Isn't your identity strictly confidential?"
"Well, I feel like you could be of help to us on the Kira investigation." L turned away from her at this point. There's still only about a ten percent chance that you are Kira. Even so, something tells me you are Kira. You're just too perfect. It isn't normal. If you are Kira, these is nothing that could put more pressure on you than this scenario.
"Haha, I didn't think that would turn out so interesting. If that guy really is L, I must say, I'm impressed." Ryuk's permanent smile seemed more pronounced as he floated behind Light.
I agree, whether or not he's truly L I can't do anything to him. It would immediately cast suspicion upon me... damn.
"Hey, Miss Yagami?" L's voice called out.
Ryuk laughed again. "Sounds like your new friend is calling you!"
She ignored Ryuk but stopped walking and turned to face her supposed nemesis. "Yes?"
L paused for a moment once he'd caught up, "It was a pleasure meeting you."
Light smiled politely. "Oh no, the pleasure was mine!" She replied with a sweet tone.
A sleek black car pulled up and the driver got out to open the door for L. "I'm sure I'll see you around campus." He climbed into the car as Light responded in the same sweet, friendly tone.
"Yes of course. Take care." She bowed slightly and the driver closed the door, got into the drivers seat and pulled away.
Two other male students were whispering loudly, "Wow, that guy must be loaded! It's not fair, a genius and rich. Where's the justice?"
"Yeah, and he's already getting friendly with that hottie. What was her name? Yagami?"
"Yeah man, and she's a genius too! I swear some people have all the luck!"
Ryuk was laughing again and Light could only clench and release her fists in anger. I need to go home. This isn't good, and just when I thought everything was going so well! Damn shinigami, stop laughing!
"So," Watari asked looking back at L through the rear-view mirror, "how did it go?"
L began to chew on the edge of his thumb, "Light Yagami seemed surprised but she hid it very well. She's a brilliant young woman, I sincerely hope I am wrong. it'd be a shame if she really is Kira."
Watari hummed, "I have yet to meet someone more brilliant than you are. I'm sure you'll resolve this case before long."
I certainly hope so Watari.
The bus ride home seemed to take forever and once she got inside Light kicked off her shoes, went straight to her room, locked the door and pulled a pillow against her face. "AAAARRRRRGGHHHHHH!" Her scream of frustration was efficiently muffled and she dropped the pillow in favor of punching the wall.
She glared up at Ryuk, "I can't believe this is happening!"
"Why don't you just do the eye deal with me then? You could see this L guy's name and get hid of him now." Ryuk asked. He was startled by the unbridled anger the normally calm girl was displaying.
"Don't be an idiot! That's a horrible plan! If I were to kill him now, immediately after he revealed himself to me that'd be like announcing to the world that I am Kira. And even if he's not L and I kill him I'd just be announcing to the real L that I am Kira." Light started laughing and Ryuk looked even more alarmed.
"This is completely ridiculous! He got me! It was a good move, really. I can't touch him now. I guess I'll just have to find a way to get him to trust me so I can find the best way to get rid of him." She threw herself down onto her bed and sighed, already beginning to feel calmer as she began to come up with a new plan.
"How exactly do you plan on doing that?"
"I'm not sure yet Ryuk but I certainly can't leave things as they are."
