Yo :D I actually managed to update - again! I feel so bad ass! :) I actually feel accomplished even though it's 2 AM, I have school tomorrow, and several tests (which I am also cramming for [currently]). So before I shove a stick up my ass for being an idiot and not cramming, I'm going to post this! I managed to write this out in one night, and check it! (I know it's not perfect, but still...) The case is still not moving, well it is, but it's kind of progressing without Jace. Oh, now I know why I'm not cramming: 'Cause I love you guys and updated!
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torixx3 - Hm. I didn't really explain that. And it doesn't even work out here. I'll just explain it now like every idiot newb authoress! :D
Alright, the other half (L) will begin to see it within due time (but he won't be able to see it fully until she shows him). Since he's her half, he has the 'eyes' (no, not shinigami eyes) to see the wings overtime. Jace's father was able to see it, since he was also one of those halves (himxher_mom). Only time people will be able to see it if they are:
1) Shinigami.
2) Angel.
3) Other Half (I need a name for that -_-).
4) Or the angel (Jace/etc) allows it.
Does that make sense? :3 And is it really the first username compliment you've gotten? But it's so beast. xD (That must be awkward). :3 Thanks for the yummy review :)
KiyUzumaki - It's cool. It's cool. I got 'disconnected' from fanfiction for a while as well. :3 But I've been back (does that make sense?)! 9 chapters in 1 night? Your amazing. I shall give you a unicorn with sparkles and rainbow hair. (... I didn't steal it from MLP...) ... No copyright infringements needed... Aha ha ha... Anyways, it's good to have you back on the reviewing board! :D
Is it really original? Ha ha, I would of thought that the idea of whatever I'm throwing down here isn't. :D That's awesome. Thanks for the yummy review by the way^^;
Disclaimer: *checks phone/email/watch* Nope, I still don't own Death Note (WHY?) and I still need to cram for math before 3 AM and get some sleep! 3
Chapter 11: Baby Market (Lame Ass Title, I know).
Words (without A/N) - 2,157 - 2,160. Somewhere there.
Sometimes life can be a pain in the ass. One day, it's horrible, second, it's fine, and then third, it throws you into a ditch. I don't know, but that might be just me. But, having everything thrown at you once is hard. Like, perhaps being put into a jail cell and taken out immediately, joining a Task Force, and then losing your father. Sometimes, I even wonder about my mental stability as to how I'm even making my way through each day. Perhaps, it's the folks around me. Matsuda, who always makes some slight attempt to cheer me up, Chief Yagami, who encourages me (along with Aizawa and Mogi). Then Misa, which I must say, she is actually very annoying but kind of fun to hang around (if you excused her third-person speaking and horrible grammar). Light and L are… getting along too, Light throwing the occasional 'are you okay?' and L just glancing at me from time to time.
I merely reply to Light with a 'yes' and returned L's glances with a non-tolerating glare. Eventually, he would begin to stop glancing at me like I was suicidal and get back to the case. Surprisingly, everyone got over the death fast, some still hanging over it a little, but they kept their head in the game (unlike myself). "Miss Jace, would you like to go to the groceries with me? Perhaps get a little fresh air?" Watari asked me. He had put me in front of himself, taking it upon himself to care for me as his own. He could easily tell I was still mulling over my father's death – considering he was the only family I had left. "… No thank you, Watari. I believe I'll just lie down in bed." I said mumbling into my pillow. He didn't take that as an answer though.
"Come on, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping! It's a wonderful day to go out. Perhaps we can pick up some of the things you'd like to get as well!" he exclaimed pulling open my blinds. I shoved my head under my pillow to block out the sun's horrid light. "Now, young lady, you will be dressed and ready to go in 10 minutes otherwise I will drag you there myself. It is not healthy for someone as young as yourself to be lounging around all day like this." He scolded me. "I expect to see you downstairs, chipper and ready to go!" and with that, Watari left my room. I groaned even more at the fact I was now being forced to do things.
"Why?" I asked no one in particular, "I just want to be depressed for a few days and then get back to it." I reluctantly pulled myself out of the warm, comforting fortress of the bed and towards the bathroom. I rid the tangles out of my hair and splashed a bit of cold water unto my face. Looking up, I examined myself in the mirror. I had dark bags under my eyes which were quite similar to L's from my insomnia (which I get a lot due to stress), I was an unhealthy pale, and my eyes were hollow. Not in color, but void.
I trudged towards the closet, where I pulled out a pair of slacks and a tee-shirt. The tee-shirt was merely a shirt with a little panda on it. I pulled out my socks and slipped them on before pulling on my boots as well. "Miss Jace." Watari entered the room, "Oh, perfect! You're already prepared. Let's go." He smiled before tenderly pulling me after him. We rode down the elevator towards the lobby where we exited the stuffy hotel.
"Fresh air. Doesn't that feel much better than being confined into a small room like that?" he asked me, a grin resting on his lips. I only shrugged, "I guess." He frowned, "'I guess', is not going to take you anywhere in life, young lady." He motioned for me to follow after him – which of course I did, or else he would have to result in dragging me again – where we entered the garage. He pulled out the sleek, shiny black car where I sat in shotgun.
"The park isn't far from here, is it not?" I asked quietly, observing my surroundings. Watari shook his head, "No, not at all. It's quite a short drive from the hotel and back. Why? Would you like to go to the park?" he asked me smiling. "If it is alright with you..." I asked for permission. "Of course! As long as you're getting the daily life you need. It's unhealthy to stay confined in a hotel for I'm not sure how long." We pulled into a supermarket. "Well, here we are!" he smiled.
"That wasn't too bad." I said, unstrapping my seat belt. He did the same and we both exited the sleek car. He locked it and we walked inside the supermarket where a blast of air conditioning hit us versus the warm temperature of 78 outside. "Alright, you can do some browsing if you'd like. Just meet me in the front in 20 minutes sharp." He ordered. I nodded, doing a half-hearted salute confirming that I had heard him. I began to waft in and out of the aisles, nothing happening to catch my eye.
However, I did happen to pass the candy aisle and spotted a small box of little pandas filled with some sugar in inside of it. "This panda reminds me of –"I immediately bit my tongue for being so foolish, "Ryuzaki." I winced as I tasted the familiar coppery taste in my mouth. I grabbed the cute box before browsing again. I would have tried to cook for Ryuzaki, but I couldn't cook if my life depended on it. Last time I tried, the waffle turned into ashes. I'm not exactly the best cook in the world...
I noticed a small boy trying to lift a small bag of rice that would be heavy for him. "Here, let me help you." I offered, lifting the rice sac with ease. "Thank you!" he smiled happily before leading me to his parent. I followed after him; "I got the rice mom!" he smiled as his pregnant mother turned. "That's good Reiji! Oh, who's this?" she asked. "This lady helped me get the rice." He smiled. "Thank you-", the woman grabbed her stomach in pain, dropping the box she was holding and falling to the ground.
"Mommy!" Reiji screamed, "Miss, you have to help me!" he said tugging at my hoodie. I choked on a breath; the woman was going through labor and most likely going through contractions. "I knew I should have studied about this." I gulped,"Um… The police! Yeah!" I quickly reached for my phone; when my hand touched an empty pocket, I remembered I didn't take it. I looked around in panic; nobody seemed to be going near these aisles at all!
"Um, it's going to be alright Miss. It's going to be okay…" I tried to remember what I had read, "Um, just take deep breaths between each contraction, alright?" I remembered the bracelet that had a special trigger to call Watari (A/N I never mentioned it, but he did give her one for safety reasons). I looked at my bracelet then at the woman; clicking on the charm, I waited for him to come to me. The woman didn't scream, which frightened me more that she was dying or that she was stronger than I was emotionally and physically (then again… she's a mother).
"Miss Jace! I got your-", Watari looked at the scene before setting the items down. "Have you called an ambulance?" he asked. "No. I don't have my phone." I said, frightened by the pregnant woman. Watari pulled out his cell phone dialing a number. The woman gripped my hand suddenly, which such vigor I wouldn't be surprised it went numb. "He's… Coming…" she growled through deep pants.
I can't tell what's going on now. I can tell that beads of sweat are trailing down her head, and she gave one final push. Suddenly, I could see the flashing lights of the ambulance and the medical engineers rushing into the store. The woman and the young baby boy were both lifted unto a stretcher whereas the boy stopped to give me one brief thank-you. I, on the other hand, felt the numbness in my hand pricking at me and dark dots dancing along my vision before it was all dark.
"Hm. So she fainted right after the woman gave birth?" a quite familiar voice asked. "I'm afraid so." Another familiar voice chuckled. Silence went throughout the air all but the sound of metal clinking against something. It annoyed me to which the point I forced my eyes open. "Ah, great to see you up again Jace." Light said awkwardly, smiling at me. I only nodded before looking around the dim room, the Task Force was doing their thing along with L and Light, and Watari was just doing his job. "Ah, Watari?" I asked.
"Yes, Miss Jace?" he asked. "I'm kind of glad and disturbed that you had to drag me out. But I now learned a life lesson about… children. Thank you, and please, don't make me do it again." I pleaded. "It may happen again, Miss Jace." He chuckled before setting tea in front of L. "Might… happen… again?" I asked, my breathing turning into hyperventilation, before darkness flooded my system again.
"Oh. It seems as if she has knocked herself out, once again." L said looking at the girl who lay on the couch. "Misa Misa- What happened to Jace?" she asked, looking at the pale girl. "Hm, she went through child-labor." L said slurping at his new tea. "S- She what?" Misa asked, visibly paling. "She's been through too much today, children…" Light shivered. "Who got her pregnant!" Misa shouted.
"W- What?" Light shrieked,"What do you mean?" L stared ahead blankly before staring at Misa, "Miss Amane, she didn't go through child labor herself, she assisted a pregnant woman who happened to be giving birth." He explained before smacking his palm against his forehead, "Why, what did you expect?" Misa opened and closed her mouth several times, "I thought you-", L looked at her bewildered along with Light. "Misa, please exit the room so I can refrain from chucking this book at you." L's eyes were as wide as saucers. Misa gladly exited the room, having felt the awkward tension that had built up in there.
"Wait, so what's your grandchild's name?" Misa asked popping her head into the room, "Can Misa Misa be Godmother?" she squealed. L immediately sprayed his tea out in front of him. "Does it look like you or her? It would be so much cuter if it looked like her, no offense Ryuzaki!" she said with a smile and stars in her eyes. "Misa Misa hopes me and Light would have children as well!" she looked at Light hopefully, who spit his coffee out. "Ew!" Matsuda screamed standing up, he happened to be drenched in coffee. Exiting the room, he went to go get a new change of clothes.
"Who's having grandchildren? L? I didn't know you were with Jace." Chief Yagami said warningly; he was slightly appalled at the idea and he was overprotective of her considering she was like a daughter to him as well. "I didn't get her- I didn't-", L mumbled, frozen in place. "Misa Misa will explain! L got Jace pregnant and she had a child and Misa Misa's the Godmother!" "L!" Yagami shouted pointing a finger at him. Light gulped.
"Dad. Misa's wrong. L didn't impregnate Jace or anything like that. If you had heard earlier, she had helped a woman go through labor." Light explained. Misa looked at nothing thoughtfully, "Oh." She said laughing nervously. "What-?" Jace sat up yawning. Misa walked over to her and whispered something into her ear. "Oh. I'm sorry L." Yagami apologized as the poor detective stared into space. Jace screamed before falling unto the floor with a thud, "She fainted again…" Light looked at Misa, "Misa, what did you say to her?"
She immediately left the room. Matsuda entered the room with a new change of clothes only to have tea spit on him. "Aw man!" he shouted, leaving the room once again. "I have an idea as to what Misa may have said into Jace's ear…" he shivered, setting the tea cup down. "And it's not a… appropriate… thing… As far as it goes into that subject." He muttered. Silence hung in the slightly tense air. "Where's Matsuda?" Light asked, breaking it.
Matsuda entered the room again, with a new pair of clothes. He sighed in satisfaction before inching his way to his little 'work place'. "Matsuda, you're late." L stated, typing away at the computer again. "What?" Matsuda looked at him with a desperate look on his face.
Okay, I'm going to ask 4 questions and hope you can answer them! You get 1 character for each question answered! :)
1. Was this chapter alright? Did it seemed to rushed (nothing seemed to...fit?)
2. Is the slight change in Jace's demeanor alright (considering the recent death of her beloved father)? The pregnant woman scary?
3. Did you review? :3 Joking: (Actual 3): Was it too short? Not enough?
4. What would you like to see happen?