Hey people!

As I said L might be a little OOC.

Summary: This is set a few years before the Kira case. L is 19 almost 20 and already the top detective in the world. Why? Because, I can. When he meets a mysterious girl who's a lot like him. What is the story behind this girl? Who is she? Who is she running from and why? And most importantly can the world's greatest detective answer these questions and save her?

Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note, how ever sad it may be. But in reality would I be writing Fanfiction if I did?

Chapter Five- Murky Memories

(TJ POV)

"Tez, did you say you hacked for profit?"

The words hung in the air and I froze. Had I really told the great L that? Was I insane? Stupid? There was no time to lie my way out of this.

"Yes, L, I did."

"You are aware, I'm sure, that most places depending on the job you were hired to do that is a capitol offense."

I just nodded. L nibbled on his thumb thoughtfully. "Perhaps you have insights into past cases then."

I was stunned "Past cases?" He nodded.

"There are many cases and not only mine where the work of an experienced hacker was evident. You see though I've never taken cases linked to St. Cloud Enterprises, I've followed not only your case but investigations of information leaks and cyber terrorism. Any truly professional hacker could force their way in but from the evidence it occurred to me that It had to be someone either currently or previously connected to the company."

He paused to take a look at me.

"Truth be told it never crossed my mind that you could be the hacker."

I nodded returning to my seat. L continued to nibble thoughtfully on his finger. I took a deep breath. "Yes L, I did it, I'm the hacker. I even engineered that virus that affect the files and crashed their computer systems. Also, if it was the past two years I'd be the most likely hacker.

He turned his steady gaze on me and I shifted uncomfortably. This was going to be an uncomfortable and long conversation.

(L POV)

For close to three hours I asked questions an Tez dutifully if somewhat grudgingly answered. When I was satisfied that I had all the needed information., I looked at the slightly miserable girl before me.

"Tez, what's wrong?"

"Her silver eyes met mine then. "Nothing except the fact I've just told the world's greatest detective every illegal venture I've undertaken in the past two years."

I couldn't control myself I laughed.

"You've no reason to worry, after all, I know my share of hackers. Also no one was harmed as a result of your skills, only robbed."

She grimaced. "Are there a lot of hackers at Whammy's?"

I was shocked the cookie I'd been eating froze halfway to my mouth. "You about Whammy's house.

"L, Wha- ..Err Watari, was a friend of my parents. Of course that he I knew that he ran an orphanage. When I got older I was taken there while my parents and I were in England. It was then I found that the children were like me.

I was intrigued. "What do you mean like you?"

She sighed. "Geniuses, L."

She'd said something after that but I'd stopped listening searching my memories for even a small recollection of her. The tiniest memory fragment. Then a memory came to me from when I was ten. An image of a young girl dressed in white linen trimmed with less. She stood looked between a man and a woman She'd looked shy from afar. I remember Watari calling from me I'd remembered speaking. But perhaps the thing I remembered most was being struck by the sight of the girl in front of me. She had been stunning.

"L? You there? Earth to L?"

The sound of Tez's voice brought me back to the present. This girl was an enigma.

(L POV)

L was staring into space his eyes foggy with memory. It didn't take long for his stare to become piercing once more.

"L, I'm going to shower I'll let you ponder… Whatever it is your pondering, for a while."

At his affirmative nod I walked into my bathroom. I shut the door taking in a deep breathe.

"I wonder what he remembers."

With that I stripped and stepped into the shower letting the hot water wash away all traces of doubt.

Hey Guys! Sorry I haven't updated lately. But here's the chapter even though it's short. Read and review.

~Angel