A/N: I don't own Death Note. Have Fun.
Chapter 4: Plan Aborted
The day after the lie detector test, there was a higher level of tension in the workroom. Light and Ryusaki sat next to each other at office computers, without saying a word to one another. Light only pretended to be doing his work while Ryusaki fervently typed away. What is L up to now? Light stopped working all together and watched the busy detective.
Then the phone on the desk rang and L quickly snatched it, "Yes. Are the preparations ready? Thank you." L placed the phone down.
Light's father who stood by the investigation team looked worried, "Ryusaki, what's going on?"
"I'm glad you asked," L swung his office chair around to face them, "I'm going to have an experiment to prove whether or not the 13 day rule in the Death Note is false."
Matsuda panicked, "But to do that you have to write someone's name in the Death Note."
L nodded, "I'm aware of that. There is a criminal on death row who agreed to write his own name in the Death Note. He will write in the Death Note that he will die in fifteen days of a heart attack. Once thirteen days pass and he is still alive, we will know that the 13 day rule is false."
Damn him. Light objected, "I don't know if it's ethically right for us to do that. You're using a man life to test your theories."
Mr. Yagami declared, "I agree with Light. We shouldn't stoop to Kira's level." The other policemen followed Yagami's lead and voiced their disapproval of Ryusaki's plan.
L seemed slightly disappointed then he turned to Light, "I expected you to manipulate them like that."
Light gave an appearance of being surprised then Ryusaki requested, "Stop acting. You and I both know the implication that really frightens you about this experiment."
Matsuda looked back and forth as if he were lost.
Ryusaki simply explained, "If the 13 day rule is proven false, Light will become a major suspect once again. Light's long period of confinement will mean nothing."
Light stood up, "Why do you want me to Kira so badly?"
"I don't want you to be Kira. But at the same time I can't ignore the fact that you are," L continued typing, "If you all don't approve of my tactics, feel free to leave."
The investigation team remained silent until Light stated, "I need a break. I'll be back in a little while."
Light headed toward the exit. It's time to give Rem the order. I can't afford to waste any more time.
Ryusaki suddenly called out, "Light."
Light reluctantly turned around, "What is it, Ryusaki?"
L solemnly stated while facing the computer screen, "Good bye."
"Bye," Light left the room. He strolled down the hallway and took the elevator up to the video camera-free roof. It's as if L knows he's about to die. Yet he let me go. He probably knows that he couldn't stop me.
Light stepped onto the roof and found the Death god, Rem waiting for him.
Rem asked, "Is it time to kill the human known as L?"
"Yes. I want it done today," Light emotionlessly confirmed the order.
Once Light finished his conversation with the Death god, he took the elevator down and calmly walked toward the workroom.
Unexpectedly, Matsuda hurried into the hallway, "Light, come quick! We're receiving a message from Kira!"
What?! Light dashed into the workroom and sure enough KIRA was spelt up on the large television screen. This can't be Misa. Has another Death Note come into human hands?!
L must have noticed the shocked expression on Light's face, "So I'm guessing that this is a new Kira." Ryusaki sat in front of a computer, "Well, let's play it."
Light and the others all stood in front of the screen, nervously awaiting the message to begin.
A deep, inhuman voice started to speak in English, "This is Kira. Or should I say the brand new Kira. My message is intended for the people of Japan. I have recently obtained my notebook."
What the hell is he doing?!Light's mind raced as the voice continued in English. Everyone else looked confused while L and Light understood the English message.
"I am going to continue the First Kira's work by perfecting his judgment. People of Japan turn on your televisions to the world news to view my accomplishments."
Ryusaki quickly ordered, "Someone turn on another TV."
Mr. Yagami turned on a separate television. On the news channel, a reporter franticly proclaimed, "A nuclear bomb has hit Russia! It's said that an American authorized this attack before he mysteriously died of a heart attack. Some suspect Kira is responsible."
Video footage of the nuclear bomb played and a huge mushroom cloud appeared on the television screen.
"I never liked Russia very much," the deep voice explained.
This is insane. Light watched the TV in horror. The reporter exclaimed, "The death toll is estimated to be in the millions."
"This is the true potential of Kira's power. I can wipe out whole countries that refuse to bend to my will. I know that the First Kira was found in Japan and I'm offering him a partnership with me. First Kira, come out of hiding and join me. Together, we can completely reshape the world into something beautiful."
Light backed away from the screen. This guy is completely insane. Wipe out whole countries? No, Kira was never meant to do something like that. I wanted to rid the world of criminals. I wanted to create a world where people could feel safe. But this… This is just insane.
"I'll be waiting for you, First Kira. Meanwhile I'll continue my work on a smaller scale. I look forward to meeting my predecessor," the large screen went blank.
Mr. Yagami demanded a translation, "What did he say?! What's going on?!"
L turned to Light, "I want to hear your take on it, Light-kun."
Light clenched his hand into a fist, "Another Kira has appeared and he's completely different from the first or second Kira. This new Kira is willing to destroy whole countries and he's trying to recruit the First Kira to join him."
Matsuda sat down at the table in a fetal position while the other policemen tried to come to terms with this new horrific information.
L on the other hand stayed amazingly calm, "Light-kun, you say this New Kira is completely different from the first one?"
"Yes, there is no comparison. The First Kira only judged criminals and he would never launch a nuclear bomb at entire country."
"Interesting," Ryusaki harshly replied, "I actually think that the two Kiras have a lot in common."
A strange emptiness filled Light's chest. How could he say that? Light felt…insulted, beyond insulted. L puts me in the same category as that crazed mass murderer. I'm NOTHING like that bastard! NOTHING. Light forced a steady response, "What makes you say that, Ryusaki?"
L seemed to have picked up on Light's turmoil, "This New Kira has the same falsely inflated pride and self-righteousness that the First Kira has. They both believe that they actually have the right to chose who gets to live and gets to die. The First Kira is just as delusional and perverse as this New Kira if you ask me."
Oh, how I want you to die. I hope you have the most painfully long heart attack in all Death Note history. Light insisted, "I still see a difference in their moral judgment."
Ryusaki asked, "So you believe that the First Kira won't join this New Kira?"
"That's right," Light nodded.
"And according to you, this New Kira is more dangerous than the first one?"
"Of course he is," Light pointed to the news channel, which still played the nuclear bomb footage.
"Alright then," L stood up, "Light-kun, do you want to help me capture this New Kira?"
"Yes," Light immediately answered. This New Kira is out of control. I have to put an end to him. He's disgracing Kira's name!
"I already have valuable information on the New Kira," L walked toward Light, "But in order for me to tell you, you must be monitored again."
Light snapped, "This is no time to be suspicious of me! Don't you want my help?!"
"Of course I do. But this is necessary if we're going to work together."
"Why?"
"So I won't die," L bluntly declared, "I still believe that you are Kira and because of the 13 day experiment, Kira wants me dead as soon as possible. But at the same time, this New Kira must seem extremely threatening to you. The New Kira may even seem more threatening than me. So if I were you or if I were Kira, I would refrain from killing L because of the resources and information L has that could help me capture the greater threat."
Light sighed, "So you won't tell me anything until I'm being monitored so supposedly Kira will be forced to delay killing you."
"That would be correct," L stared at him with his wide, pitch black eyes.
Dammit! I HAVE to capture the New Kira. But without L… I don't even know where to start searching. I hate this. Light folded his arms, "Fine, Ryusaki. Can I start being monitored tomorrow?"
L tilted his head to the side but permitted it, "Yes, if you would prefer."
"Thank you," Light rushed out of the workroom. I have to stop Rem!!!
End of Chapter 4
To be continued…