Chapter 13: Not forgotten
Luna yawned looking at her laptop screen. She was in Japan now and it had been two days. She had finally managed finding where L was and kept finding herself questioning if she should be here. L might hate her, or arrest her on the spot. She couldn't even figure out if she still hated him. Ace told her not to hate anyone and even Beyond told her to let the anger go, and she believed she had, but if she was wrong could she still do this? She had to; Kira must be stopped. Luna wondered if L and Watari even thought of everyone still. Every once in a while Near and Mello might have come up, as they are the top two with Matt maybe being mentioned, as he is third. Nova had left Wammy's a day after her birthday she was leaving to be a photographer in France. Thinking back she missed it, everything, being with all of them, Wammy's in general she missed. Now wasn't the time to be doubting herself though, and she knew it. Sighing she began looking at the cameras. L wasn't alone. Watari had purchased a building about a week ago according to records, which were tricky to find. It was a large building that was going to be a hotel, but the people who originally built it had used too much money to build it and had to sell it. Watari then bought it under an alias and now it was being used as headquarters for the Kira case. Luna popped another cherry lollipop in her mouth and stretched. She was waiting for the others to leave L. She knew L hardly ever slept and after watching them for two days had figured out all their schedules. Through the cameras she could tell two of the group were not like the others, for she couldn't read their names. She also knew one of them, the blond female, had shinigami eyes. Normal humans can't see the abnormal glow in people's eyes that have shinigami sight, but as a partial shinigami herself she could. She also knew that two shinigami were in the building. From all this and the fact that L seemed to observe the boy whose name she couldn't see she guessed the boy was most likely Kira, or was linked to Kira. Finally, the group started leaving, and she saw the boy and girl go to their separate rooms in the building. Luna opened the instant messenger she set up to link directly to the monitor in front of L and began typing.
L yawned, which was unlike him, but he was unbelievably bored. Suddenly, a window popped up on his screen
Secret Hello L
L blinked 'Who would this Secret be? And how do they know me?' L wondered L Who is this?
Secret Well that's a rude greeting
L Hello, now answer the question
Secret You're the detective you figure it out
L stared at the screen. What an odd person; even odder was that he was slightly interested in talking to this person. Thinking a moment he began to remember something. L walked into the room Luna was sure to be in. He hadn't seen any of the others in a while and had just spent some time with them. Luna was again in trouble with Roger, which wasn't new, and L wanted to at least say hi. He opened the door to find Luna staring out a locked window, and a lollipop stick poking out of her lips. "Luna?"
Luna looked over at L and smiled "What do you want?"
"That's a rude greeting"
"Sorry, hi L"
"What are you in trouble for this time?" L asked sitting in a chair near her
"You figure it out. You're the detective" She mocked
L sighed to himself wondering 'How did I not figure that out?'
L Luna
Secret Are you sure?
L Yes, I am
Secret Guess you aren't labeled the best for nothing
L It doesn't really take a genius when you give away the answer
Secret It still took you a few minutes
L You just love finding ways to try and mock me
Secret Thanks captain obvious
L What do you want anyways?
Secret Provide entertainment? You look bored :P
L Get out of the camera systems
Secret Or what? :P
L Luna, I'm not joking with you. This is illegal
Secret Never said you were, and I don't really care
L You're just asking to be arrested
Secret Living on the side of danger
L What do you really want?
Secret To help with Kira
L Not happening
Secret Yes it will
L No it won't
Secret L, I can help
L It's too dangerous, and why would you want to help?
Secret I'm sure you already know what I've been up to the past couple years. I'm already in danger.
L No
Secret L, he killed BB
L You'll just be in it for revenge
Secret You know you took this case to protect criminals like me and BB, and to stop Kira, as well as find the answer to something you can't explain. I can help, and you know it. You know this case is personal to you
L The answer is no
Secret has logged off
L clicked the red x and closed the chat window. 'What is she thinking?'
Luna closed her laptop. "I'll find a way" she told the night sky.
Luna was leaning against her motorcycle on top of a parking structure. This parking structure happened to be 4 blocks from the building L and Watari were residing in.
L stood up from his chair and in his slouched position walked downstairs to Watari's office. Watari looked over as L opened the door "Is something wrong?"
"I just talked to Luna"
"Did you now?" Watari asked
They have had no contact with Luna in a long while, and now she contacts them. Watari would never admit it out loud because it would be considered rude, and a bit hypocritical. He thought of L, Luna, Nova, Mello, Matt, Near, Beyond and Ace as his children, even though he knew it was not really right because he was supposed to not get attached. There was just something about the eight kids. So, when Luna left without a word it hurt a bit. He was actually happy when he heard about the "Shadow Thief" because they knew she was alive. When they took the Kira case he knew it would become personal.
"Yea, she wants to join the case"
"That would certainly make things interesting"
"Watari this isn't a good thing"
"It's not?"
"No, she'll be in danger"
"L"
"Yes?"
"She's already in danger because of her "job""
"She brought that up too"
"Sounds like something she would agree with"
"I swear you are always against me"
"That's not true, and I see no harm with her helping"
"I do"
"And what is that?" Watari questioned
"She's Luna"
"Valid point, but maybe Luna is something we need here"
L closed the door and left. 'He could be right, but I don't want her in more danger'
The next morning when everyone(minus Misa) had gathered together once more Watari brought in L's tray of sweets with an unusual smile. L looked at him questioningly, but Watari said nothing as he walked out. "What's with him?" Light asked
"Hopefully not what I think" L responded
"What do you mean?" Matsuda asked
"He had a smile that he only uses with certain people, and he hardly ever smiles like that in front of many people" L explained "It's as if…" L began 'He has a fatherly type smile which he normally uses around me or some of the Wammy children, and it was authentic as well'
"As if what?" Light asked curious
L's eyes widened momentarily "I'll be right back" he said walking to Watari's office.
"I'm telling you it's like the Batcave" a female voice said
L knew that voice. He opened the door to see Watari sitting in one chair and Luna in another "Hi L" Luna said as he entered
"What are you doing here?" L asked
"Talking to Wammy stupid" Luna retorted then added "And you should already know why I'm here"
"I told you no" L said
"And I told her yes" Watari told him
"You can't do that. Not everyone would want he on this case"
"I believe I own this building and she will be staying here helping me if the others do not want her to help with everything else"
L's eyes widened again 'He really is against me' he thought then added "Fine, but the others have to at least meet you"
Luna stood up and popped another lollipop in her mouth "Ok"
Watari stood up and the three walked back upstairs. In front of the door L looked at Luna "At least try and behave"
Luna smiled innocently "When have I ever not?"
"A guest?" Mr. Yagami asked
"Yea" L said then added "She wants to help with the case, and it wouldn't be fair to just let her"
"I'm Luna" she said with a smile
"Is she even qualified?" Light asked, Luna glared
"Yes, she has worked previous cases with us, and was beneficial even if a bit childish" L replied
"Hey!" Luna shouted "That was rude, and just remember I have stories about you"
"Stories?" Matsuda asked "I wanna hear"
"So, can I help?"
"I don't see a problem" Mr. Yagami said
Mogi nodded in approval
"I think it'll be fun, the more the merrier right?" Matsuda commented
"I don't mind" Ide agreed
Everyone now looked at Light who would be the last to answer. Light smiled "Sure, why not" he said
Matsuda stared at Luna as L sat in his chair and Watari left once again. She had a grey tank top and matching sleeves appeared to be cut from a sweater, but complimented the tank top. She wore black leather pants and black boots that came mid-leg. Her hair was extremely long and fell over her shoulders. She had shorter bangs in her face and they covered her right eye, leaving one violet eye showing. Luna also had a biker style leather glove on her right hand and a few rings on both hands. Her ears were pierced all the way up and they couldn't tell but her tongue was pierced as well. She walked over to where Matsuda, Mogi, and Mr. Yagami sat and picked up one of the folders sitting down on the couch so she was sitting on her knees. They all looked at her momentarily and then got back to reading. "So, how do you talk normally with that sucker in your mouth?" Matsuda asked
Luna looked at him "That's an odd question"
"Maybe, but I'm curious"
"It's just not that hard to me, and yes my eyes are really purple" she said looking from Matsuda to Mr. Yagami whose eyes widened because she answered the question he had yet to ask.
Mr. Yagami just shook his head with a smile. Eventually L and Luna found themselves alone. The others went home or to their room they had in this place. "Hey L?"
"What?" L asked not turning form the computer
"Was I right about what I said last night?"
"What do you mean?"
"Was I right about why you took this case?"
"Yes, you were" L admitted
"So, you don't hate me or BB?"
"Of course not. You guys both have made serious mistakes, but you are atoning for yours"
"Beyond was back to normal when he died. He still slightly blames you for… well you know, but he wasn't mad about it anymore. If he could I think he would apologize"
"I know"
"Is that why you used his alias?"
L smiled "No, but I like it, and Luna?"
"Yea?"
"I have not forgotten about any of you guys, or the people at Wammy's"
"Then prove it, I know cases come up, but at least try to call the others. Don't let them feel abandoned."
L smiled "I can try to do that more"
"Good; don't let them be like me, BB, or Ace" Luna teased
"Trust me, I won't. I definatly don't think the world could handle another you" L teased back