Hey! It's forevergreybacksenemy. *sneezes* I am really sorry that I did not update sooner... It's been Tech Week and I have been super busy. *coughs* But then again, that is the theater. It is what I pay for acting. I am also sick. *another sneeze* Hope you like the new chapter (I finished writing it at 3 o'clock in the morning. Watching Fullmetal Alchemist. Which is probably one of the reasons that I am sick.) So, um... hope you enjoy! I don't think I need another disclaimer... hmm...

They arrived quickly at the new headquarters. A ~CRACK~ echoed through the silent alley. It was midnight, the witching hour.

"Watch it," Ron whispered, noticing some flickering lights near the entrance of the ally. "Are they….?"

"Our men." Dudley confirmed, releasing his tight grip on Harry's arm. Just then, two men came around the corner. One of them holding a flashlight, the other gripping his FBI badge nervously. "Robert Stifold and Raye Penber," he introduced.

The taller man lowered his flashlight and gazed at the crowd. "So it is L?" He said. "You are really serious about this? The Kira case?"

"Yes, Mr. Stifold. Indeed I am." He answered as he let go of Hermione.

"How did you know who I was? I could very well have been Raye." Robert said tilting his head towards the shorter.

"I am a detective. I know many things by simply looking at a man." L mumbled, maneuvering smoothly around Raye and out of the alley.

"Let's go." Harry motioned, following L. The group moved into an old rundown building, the smell of which making Ginny's nose wrinkle. Inside there was a small amount of new furniture. Among it, a dining table, which they all sat around.

"What form of travel was that?" L inquired when the FBI agents had left.

"Apparating. The fastest from of travel for us," Harry answered, waving his wand and casting protective enchantments.

"Quite an experience," mumbled L to Watari.

000

"I have word Harry." George announced one morning, a week after Harry's union of forces with L. "Luna and Neville say that the murders started in Japan."

"Good George. This reveals something about Kira." L pondered.

"Wha?" Ron did not understand what this statement meant.

"We are going to Japan." L answered Ron's questing look. He had no patience for Weasley's incompetence.

"But why such a sudden move?" Dudley asked, walking into the room only hear L's words, not George's.

"The killing started in Japan. It is most likely that is where Kira is hiding." L said as he pulled out a cellphone. "私達は動く。 今夜。"

["We move. Tonight."]

While L spoke on the phone, Watari pulled out a silver laptop. "L, do we inform the ICPO?" he asked.

"No. No, not yet."

000

"Harry, don't you think it is a bit soon to move locations?" Ron asked when the wizards were alone.

"No Ron, we must follow leads. Our leads are in Japan." Harry glanced at his friend and then moved his gaze back to his trunk. He was deciding whether to bring the pair of socks that Dobby had given him for Christmas years before. 'Yes, I agree with Ron,' he said to himself, 'but if L is moving, we must stay close behind.'

"Do you really think Kira is in Japan, though?" Ron asked, showing doubt.

"I do. And I for one am not going to give up the chance of stopping another murder." Hermione said, slamming her book closed.

"But HOW does this help us stop Kira?" Ron commanded.

"Because Ron, think about it this way; once we knew where Voldemort was going and where he'd been, it was that much easier to stop him. All Kira will ever be is another Voldemort. However, this murderer they call Kira murdered more people then Voldemort could ever imagine." Ginny explained. Whatever Harry's decision, she would definitely back him up… For now.

"If you're all done bickering," L interrupted, walking in with Watari. Both were in their trench coats once again. "We will switch our headquarters again. It is best not to linger to long."

"Is everyone ready?" George asked, glancing around at the others. They nodded, grimly.

000

The group moved through the streets of Boston. Their apparition point was near the wharf, across from an abandoned warehouse. As they approached the point, they noticed four suspicious characters.

"Are they FBI?" Harry asked Penber. But the agent shook his head. Everyone was silent.

"This was rash! What did you think-" Ron exclaimed to L, but before he could finish, Ginny's hand flew to her brother's mouth and there was a collective "SHH!"

The four shadows turned to face the warehouse. As they approached, Hermione muttered "Stupefy!" But none fell. The four figures cast a shield spell – they were wizards.

"Death Eaters?" Harry muttered, hardly believing it. "Those bastards are here?"

"What does he mean?" L turned to Hermione.

"Followers of Lord Voldemort." She muttered, her wand raised. Multiple spells erupted. There was no way to avoid them all. The strangers fell and Ron rushed over to pull their hoods down. The faces he saw surprised him: "Neville?"

"Well 'ello Harry." One them said.

"It's Neville. And Luna, too!" Harry called out. He countered the jelly legs jinx on Luna and lifted all other curses off the others.

"But what are you doing here?" Ginny asked, pulling him up.

"Well, George said you were moving to Japan, and we wanted to help out. So we came to surprise you." Neville glanced at Luna. "Given your reaction, it was not really the best idea…." He frowned.

"Yes, you did give us quite a scare…" L muttered as he stepped out of the shadows.

"Oh Harry. Who is this?" Luna asked glancing at L. "He is…. Japanese. Hm."

"You – how did you know?" L was surprised by Luna's correct assumption. He was wearing a mask, how could she tell?

"Well, your English. There is a slight accent. Well hidden by years of living in Britain? Or the United States, maybe?" Luna asked, glancing up.

"England, yes. You wizards are curious people…" He said to Harry.

"We should get out of the open." Ron said, ignoring the conversation between his friends. He glanced around at the flickering lights and dark shadows dancing across the water. "The warehouse?" He suggested, motioning to the abandoned building.

"Very well," L whispered, "Come Watari."

000

"But who are the other two who came with you?" Ginny asked when everyone was inside.

"Lavender Brown and Stephanie Malory." Neville answered pointing out each. "You remember Lavender from school, right?"

"The ministry sent me out to help Luna and Neville. We are doing some excavations in Japan. There is much evidence of ancient wizarding communities there."

"And I am Stephanie Malory." The other said with a strong French accent. "My cousin is married to your brother I think." She pointed to Ronald. "You are a Weasley, yes?" she asked.

"Yeah…" Ron looked rather confused.

"Are you all wizards too?" L asked, looking suspiciously.

"Wait," Neville was confused, "Is he a muggle?"

"Yes, a muggle detective. He is working on the Kira case. You know, all the killings around the world. WE all think that it's wizards."

"That's a good guess." Luna muttered to herself. "Would explain a lot."

"A detective, you say?" Stephanie asked. "Who are you, then?" she turned to face L.

"I am L." he said simply.

Watari now turned to L, "If we could leave. We need to relocate. This place is no longer safe for you."

"Yes. I believed Watari is right. We must go. But you four, will you remain with us?"

Neville nodded and glanced at the others.

000

[OK. So I know that Ginny seems kinda creepy, but sometimes she has to set Harry strait. Maybe this will be needed. Maybe not. FORESHADOWING!]

Oh, and BTW, Boston is my favorite New England city... NYC would have made more sense, but, Boston wins. Sorry. So let me know what you think. Hit the review button (which is not green like I thought... it is blue.) Aw, well... Thanks for readin'.