A/N: I don't own Death Note. Sorry for the delay. (My Sorry Excuse: I got in trouble at school for writing creepy journal entries. Then I got called into the Counselor's office because they think I'm psycho. And now I may have to take Anger Management.) Anyway, I hope you guys like the chapter. XD
Chapter 20: Hypocrite's Perfect World
Once inside the van, L and Light immediately released each other's hands. Arik sat in the passenger seat at the front of the van next to a one of his followers. The male New Kira follower began to drive the van away as Arik turned his attention toward the back.
Arik glanced at the top of L's head, obviously re-reading his name, "Mr. Lawliet?"
"Yes," L sat in his odd way next to Light.
"So, you really aren't L?" Arik sounded skeptical.
Light cut into the conversation, "Yeah, I already told you. He's not L."
"Hm," Arik intently stared at L, "Lawliet, your first and last names both start with the letter L."
Light claimed, "So? My name starts with the letter L too. But that doesn't mean I'm L."
Arik ordered, "Light, shut your mouth."
Reluctantly, Light stayed quiet. L watched, feeling surprised, Light-kun will actually follow Arik's orders.
Arik continued his questioning, "Lawliet, you also fit a description that we have of L."
They have a description of me? Before L could answer, Light interrupted again.
"Yeah, but the description you have is completely vague," Light announced, "There's millions of people who are pale with dark hair."
Arik snapped at Light, "I thought I told you to shut that pretty little face of yours!"
Once again, Light resentfully stayed silent.
L watched this interaction in shock. The way Arik speaks to Light is so…degrading. And Light just takes this? Of course, Light doesn't really have much of choice but still… I know if I spoke to Light like that, he'd rip my head off. But Light just sits here and takes Arik's abuse. Is Light scared of him?
"Lawliet," Arik explained, "I have a test to see whether or not you're L as soon as we reach my new base."
L simply nodded, "I understand why you have to careful."
"Yeah," Arik still gave L a spiteful look, "How well do you know Light?"
L acted confused, "Why do you ask?"
"Light keeps defending you," Arik seethed with jealousy, "Why does he do that?"
Light opened his mouth to make an excuse but Arik quickly shouted at him, "Light, what did I just tell you?!"
Light angrily faced the other way and didn't answer.
"I asked you a question," Arik condescendingly continued, "What did I just tell you to do? Answer me, Light."
Light replied while looking ashamed of himself, "You told me to keep my mouth shut."
"Then be a Good Boy and keep it shut!" Arik commanded.
L forced himself to stay still, even though all he wanted was to shove his fist in Arik's face. That domineering bastard. Who the hell does he think he is? Is Light just a plaything to him?! Normally, L didn't believe in cruel and unusual punishment. But for Arik, L could make an exception.
After awhile, the van parked in front of Arik's new base. The new base was a tall 40-story tall office building and all the staff inside were obviously New Kira followers. At the front desk, they were greeted by a female New Kira follower who bowed.
Arik ordered the woman, "Call Suzette and tell her to come to my workroom right away."
"Yes sir," she picked up a phone and dialed a number.
"Come on," Arik had L and Light follow him into an elevator along with a couple of male guards.
They ascended up to the 26th floor then Arik led them down the hall into a large room. The room had a tile floor, tall vertical windows and expensive furnishings. There was a young woman with long, wavy black hair sitting on a couch. L immediately thought that she seemed familiar…
Then the woman stood up and L quickly recognized her. When I entered the apartment building to see Mr. Blackwood, she was the one working at the front desk. She must have been the one who gave a description of me!
"Suzette," Arik pointed to L, "Is this L?"
Suzette stared at L for a moment with her dark green eyes, "No, sir."
What? But she knows I'm L. L faked a calm composure, "It's nice to meet you, Suzette." There's only reason why she would cover for me.
She shook L's hand, "Same here, Mr.?"
"Lawliet," L grinned. This woman must be planning to betray Arik.
Suzette gave an acknowledging nod to Light. Then she turned to Arik, "Sir, why is Mr. Lawliet here?"
Arik smirked, "Well, I guess he's here to help us find and kill L. Lawliet, how do you intend to help us find L exactly?"
L lied, "Technically, L is still my employer. He may be out of the country but he will try to contact me. That's why it's important that you let me use a computer."
"Fine," Arik permitted it, "But I will have to watch you the entire time."
"Of course," L agreed.
"Well, I'll leave you guys to your work," Suzette excused herself from the room.
What is she going to do? Since she has given Arik a description of me, she must have been loyal to Arik before. L glanced over at the strange woman as she left. But if she really is betraying Arik now, then I may be able to form some kind of alliance with her.
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In the same office room, L was given a computer to work with. While L worked on the computer at a desk, Light sat on the couch near him. After Arik spoke to the guards by the door for awhile, he took his seat right next to Light.
L tried to focus on the computer screen but he couldn't help but notice at how close Arik was sitting by Light. Light even purposely moved to the side, trying to get away from Arik. But Arik just grabbed Light's arm and pulled him back.
Arik sneeringly glanced at L, "Is there something wrong, Lawliet?"
"Maybe you should let Light work too. I'm sure he could be of great help in finding L," L suggested while trying to save Light from Arik's gripping hands.
"Hm," Arik rolled his eyes up, "No."
"May I ask why?" L forced an emotionless response.
"While you're working, I need something to entertain myself with." Arik placed his arm over Light's shoulder as Light cringed.
Something to entertain yourself with?! Is that all Light is to you?! L angrily turned back to face the computer screen.
L, you have to stay calm. I don't like this anymore than you do. Light watched as L forced himself to stare only at the computer.
Then Arik began to fiddle with Light's hair and pull him closer. Come on, don't do this to me in front of L!
Light quickly shoved Arik away, "Stop it."
Suddenly, Arik forcefully snatched both of Light's wrists and pinned him down on the couch. With Light's back on the couch, Arik leaned over him.
"Get off of me!" Light frantically tried kicking at Arik but Arik just sat on top of him.
Arik bent his head down right next to Light's ear and whispered, "Why are you fighting? Is it because your friend is here? Don't you want to give him a show?"
"I want you to get the fuck off of me!" Light shouted as he struggled to break loose.
Arik threatened with his mouth still close to Light's ear, "You know that I could kill you. No matter how much you fight, I will get what I want from you. And if you really try my patience, I could kill your friend too."
L… Light stopped struggling all together and compliantly laid underneath Arik.
"Good Boy," Arik started kissing Light's neck.
God damn it! Light tightly closed his eyes. He couldn't bear to see L's face right now; how horrified and disgusted L must be. I hate this! If I don't let Arik have his way then L may die! Shit!
"Look at me, Light." Arik's voice ordered.
Why can't you just leave me alone?! Light kept his eyes shut.
Unexpectedly, Arik roughly pushed his hips forward as he sat on Light's lap. Light gasped and his eyes popped open. Then while Light's mouth was open, Arik viciously attacked it. Arik practically rapped the younger boy's mouth with his tongue.
"Let go of him," Ryuzaki's voice sounded strained like he was doing his best not to scream.
When Arik actually freed Light's mouth, Light started coughing. Arik sat back up while still on top of Light, "What was that, Lawliet?"
Light turned his head to face L. L sat in his odd way at the desk with a hand twitching over the keyboard. Also L's head was tilted down, so his face was hidden by his black hair.
L repeated, "I told you to let go of Light-kun."
"You actually think that you have the right to give me orders?" Arik arrogantly asked.
"New Kira, in your 'Perfect World' will you allow crime?"
Arik smirked, "Of course, I won't. That's the whole point in making a 'Perfect World'."
"I see. Do you count the horrendous acts of molestation and rape as crimes?"
"Of course, I do," Arik took the bait.
L declared, "Then why do you have the right to be excluded from persecution? I believe that Light told you to stop. But you didn't. You were forcing unwanted sexually advances on him which is also known as molestation."
Arik glared at L with seething hatred.
L continued, "I want you to let go of Light because of your own principles. As those who create the 'Perfect World' shouldn't we follow its rules?"
Arik released Light and stood up, "I am God and God will do as God pleases."
"Even crime?" L challenged.
"I have committed murder for the 'Perfect World.' If I must commit rape in order to have a follower submit properly then so be it," Arik announced.
L gazed down, seeming disappointed. Light sat up on the couch. Nice try, L. Any sane person would have listened. It definitely took me forever to listen.
Light tried to give L a reassuring look. L just miserably glanced back at Light. The poor detective looked as if he was seriously ill.
Then suddenly L's computer started blinking. L turned back to the computer and his eyes grew wide.
"What is it?" New Kira looked over L's shoulder at the screen.
L stated while sounding surprised, "We just received a message from L."
End of Chapter 20
Explanation next chapter…