Light Yagami
"Ryuk, you should check this out," I told him. I was on a computer that was still on inside a home in the middle of Tokyo. The homeowner was out for the night, and I noticed the light from the computer screen from the walkway as I was traveling. I was curious about the recent events, and what people were thinking. Seeing as how I couldn't really go about during the day, I'd have to find out myself during the night.
"Websites like this are popping up everywhere," I said. The websites were about, well, about me.
"'The Legend of Kira the Savior,'" he read. "Sounds pretty cool. Is this about you?"
"Yeah, I think they've taken the name Kira from the English word, Killer. Can't say I'm too excited about that, but it looks like that's the name given to me. When I search the word 'Kira', I get tons of sites just like this one. The media hasn't noticed it. There still referring it as 'unexplained deaths among Japan's criminals.' But, the people of Japan understand. They know about me."
"Hnn." Ryuk grunted.
"Important Accouncment!" The television blared, calling my attention. I turned and saw a giant L in Cloister Black font, stood on the screen.
A grainy voice said, "Kira," meaning me, obviously, "I have my proof. I have seen your victims first hand, not a few minutes after their death."
My eyes widened. "How…?"
"You did kill Lind L. Taylor, who was taking my place as L. You see, Lind L. Taylor was a criminal convicted to death row two weeks from now. You have police records available to you, for you wouldn't know about me, L, unless you hacked the computer files. But, as far as the police knew, Lind L. Taylor could have been me. So, you took out that threat to save yourself. Well, Kira, I'm still here."
My eyebrows furrowed. This L knew too much.
"You hacked police records, Light?" Ryuk asked.
"My father is the Chief of Police, Ryuk. I had the passwords on the computer at home. It was easy enough to get into the files while my mom and sister were sleeping. I saw Lind L. Taylor's television broadcast earlier that day, I knew he was here, about him searching for me, but I had to be sure. And when I found out where he was, I killed him."
"And you didn't tell me?" he accused.
"I thought I had killed the threat, so there was no need to, Ryuk."
L continued, "The police arrested him in absolute secrecy. So of course, you would never know he was a convict. Even you can't get past those types of secrets."
"Haha, he's got you there," Ryuk chuckled.
"I assure you, L is real. I do exist. Now, try to kill me! What's wrong? Come and get me. I'm right here." L chided.
I clinched my fists; of course I couldn't get to him! The guy was impossible to find, obviously L wasn't his real name, and the police wouldn't have records of where he lived, I didn't even know what he looked like!
"Well, Kira, it seems you can't kill me after all. You don't know who I am or where I am."
Ryuk laughed again.
"So there are some people you can't kill. Do you plan to not kill me because I am not a criminal? What if I were to stop you? Would you kill a threat to you? Yes, I believe you would without a moments hesitation because you want to continue what you believe is right. Kira, you've given me a helpful hint. I'll explain. We only reported L as Lind L. Taylor to the Kanto of Japan region. Surprised? You wouldn't have even known about that had you not been in the Kanto region at the time, and learned where Taylor was. And now, he's dead. I know where you are. Also, we learned of your first killings, the ones that the police disregarded. It seems your first, and most of them, were in the Kanto region as well. Shinjuku, more specifically. All with loss of blood. I am still not sure of your method of killing, but I assure you, now that I know where you are, you won't be able to hide it much longer. Keep your eyes out, Kira, because I'll catch you soon. Oh, and writing 'Kira' in the victim's blood by the scene, very original." The broadcast shut off.
I ran a hand through my hair, frustrated. "Really?" I asked sarcastically "He'll catch me soon? Well, I accept, L. I will find you, and I will kill you! I. Am. Justice!"
"'Kira' in human blood, hmm? I was right, humans are so interesting!" Ryuk said behind me, grinning.
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After the broadcast to Kanto, Kira became quiet. The killings stopped. Some of the police in Japan guessed that Kira was scared now, since he was found out. I didn't believe that. I knew Kira was just waiting until everyone stopped looking at him, to strike again.
But after weeks of Kira not being active, I lost many of the police's confidence. I tried to explain that Kira was just 'lying low', but they didn't listen. So they went about their usual work, and criminals started to rise again.
It confused me. I didn't expect Kira to be someone who would give up that easily. I thought that maybe he had mind power, to match my own. Which, I had no proof of yet, it was just a feeling. My feelings were 83.4 percent accurate most of my life.
The case was soon dropped into old files after one month of Kira being non-active. Some Kira supporters still reined, but they soon started doubting as well. I started questioning it, too, much to my surprise. Perhaps he has been too afraid to begin killing again, because of the broadcast. Kira was losing my interest, and I started searching other cases around the world to find one that caught my eye, but while I was searching another article stopped me.
Two Highly Dangerous Gang Bangers, Killed by our God Kira?
Written by: Nakatsu Suehei
It's been confirmed that Toshi Akazawa and Kiomi Takahashi were found dead last Tuesday, drained of their blood. A clear sign of Kira's killings. Also left behind, was the other Kira sign, a bloody wall that read: "Kira is Justice!"
The killings are the same, but what if this is another person's doing? The writing on the wall speaks like he or she is not Kira, only speaking about Kira.
So? Does it seem like we have a second Kira on our hands?
Will another God step up and bring down the criminals of our world?
"What's that you're reading, L?" Watari asked. I turned and saw that he held a tray of assorted goods. Cupcakes, candy, chocolates, tea, sugar cubes, and strawberries.
"Thank you, Watari," I told him. He nodded and settled the tray in front of me. "Just new Kira activity."
"He's back?" he asked.
"Perhaps," I mumbled as I chewed on a piece of candy. "There may be evidence of a second Kira."
"A second Kira?" Watari exclaimed. "What are you going to do?"
"Investigate further, and then if I am certain, I will inform the task force."
"How do you plan on investigating?"
"Going to the scene of the crime," I answered.
"Isn't that dangerous, L? What if you're hurt?"
"Hmm, you may be right. I suppose I should take precautions."
"Yes, I believe so." Watari agreed. I looked up to meet his eyes. Watari was like a father figure too me. We'd known each other my whole life, and he was the main reason I did the detective act. He knew I was only a detective because solving mysteries and cases were my hobby, and there was no sense of justice. If I told people that my way was right, it would simply be put that I had committed many crimes. That's why I only take on cases that pique my interest. It's not justice at all. And if it means being able to clear a case, I don't play fair, I'm a dishonest, cheating human who hates losing
I turned in my chair and looked back at the laptop. I heard Watari's soft footsteps as he retreated. I wondered if, after I caught Kira, I could live my own life away from the mysteries of others. Secretly, I wanted to be normal. Normal people intrigued me, the way they could go about their daily routines in almost utter bliss. Maybe I could never be normal, though. Perhaps I was stuck in my own rut.
I didn't grasp it until I looked down, that I was nibbling on the end of a strawberry, with no chocolate on it. I must be losing it, eating plain fruit.