Chappy 10

Third day- Part I-Drop Dead Arrival

Light was tired, oh so very tired. He was tired of everything. Tired of hearing praises for the leader; tired of hearing about a perfect world for them created by the leader; tired of doing nothing but research every day. HE was supposed to be the one creating the perfect word, HE was supposed to be worshipped! HE was definitely NOT supposed to be stuck day in and day out with the annoying blonde named Misa and the whiny Shinigami Ryuk. But soon, he did not have to spend another day in that shabby building. Light got up from his desk and began to walk towards the door.

"Where are you going Light-kun?" asked the blonde in question when she saw he ever so smart Light getting his jacket.

"Out" was all Light said as he descended from the second floor stairs into the night.

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Ever since the incident with the enemy ninja, Terran, both girls have been extremely cautious. They waited for the onslaught that was surely to come when the one lone ninja did not go back with news. That night both took turns keeping watch.

But nothing had come; nothing had attacked them like they thought. Still, they (mostly Ryouko) were paranoid.

The morning was uneventful, but there was a slight problem. Their food supply was running low seeing that Ryouko had only so much for both of them to share. They needed to restock. Luckily, the city was up ahead, or rather below.

"There it is! Kanshimei City!" Chibi said, looking down at the buildings that stretched from one side to what seemed like forever.

Ryouko and Chibi were on a cliff that towered over the city, leaving the forest path that led them there behind. It was a grand and majestic view, especially with the sun setting behind it.

'If our guess is right, tonight we meet our third partner' Chibi thought. The ninja looked at her comrade, who was looking down at the city. Ryouko seemed to be in deep thought. Perhaps she was thinking of a plan in case their deduction was wrong.

"…so what's so special about the bag of hot chips in this city?"

Chibi did not see that question coming.

This is what she was thinking about the whole time?

The ninja shook her head while smiling.

"The bags are huge!" Chibi answered "I buy one bag and they'll last me a week! And they're cheap too!!!"

"huh…"was all Ryouko said to the matter.

They continued downwards, making their way out of the woods and into the road which lead to the city.

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They walked into the city, no one really taking a second glance at the two girls walking, too preoccupied with their own business. Many lights began to turn on as the sun continued to set. In a city like this one, as soon as the sun left, the lights would flood everything, basking the city in its bright glow. There were many stores which sold a variety of things that a ninja couldn't get back at their village. And right now Chibi had her mind on a particular item.

"Hey, help me find a store that sells hot chips" Chibi said snapping her head back and forth from store to store, looking through the windows.

"Shouldn't we be concerned in looking for our third partner?" the gunner said, shifting her eyes, scanning everything.

"Yeah, yeah. Chips first, comrade later"

"Well, we know how dedicated you are to this mission"

Chibi turned to her partner. "I am VERY dedicated, it's just that a certain someone had to burn our instructions so now the only thing we have to go on is a guess." The ninja smirked when Ryouko looked at one of the store's windows, not responding to that. Chibi didn't really mean to throw that into her face but, hey, it was true. They were already going on a whim so it didn't really change the chances of it being right if they stopped and looked for a bag of hot chips.

They ventured in a little more; they were still a ways for them to arrive at the heart of the city, but they knew not to go there, it wasn't really necessary. Just a few blocks in of more stores, Ryouko stopped.

"I think that's the store you're looking for" Ryouko pointed to a grocery store and only saw a flash that indicated the girl ninja had passed her. "Human speed Chibi. Remember, human speed."

Ryouko followed suit and entered the store. Sure enough, Chibi had spotted the aisle she needed.

"Here they are" Chibi pointed at the bags. Ryouko stopped and stared at them.

"Wow, you were right. They are huge"

Chibi grinned. "Told you, now I will take--" She reached out to grab a bag but stopped her hand abruptly. The gunner raised a brow in confusion.

"What's wrong?"

Chibi turned her head slowly towards Ryouko. "My money was in my wallet."

"And where's your wallet?"

"…in my book bag…back at the village!" Chibi fisted her hands. How she forgot her bag at the village was beyond Chibi. She never forgets such an important thing when going on missions. But then again nothing was going well and this wasn't a normal mission. Chibi was so mad at herself that she did not notice Ryouko had left. She took one last look at the big bag of crunchy goodness before heading towards the exit of the store, where Ryouko was heading out with items she must have purchased while Chibi had been standing looking at her lost prize. Once outside, something was thrown towards Chibi. Using her ninja reflex, she caught it before it hit her face. She was about to tell Ryouko off, when she paused and looked at what appeared to be…the week lasting bag of spicy hot chips!

Ryouko continued to walk towards the way they had arrived, Chibi still standing and staring at the chips.

"Are you going to stand there and let the enemy find you or what?" Ryouko tilted her head to the side to look at the ninja and smiled. But that smile was wiped out of her face when Chibi jumped on her and gave her a hug.

"Get off of me woman, or I'll return those!" Ryouko squirmed. But it was an idle threat and they both knew it.

"Thanks Ryouko" Chibi said. The tip of Ryouko's mouth lifted in a small smile. "You're welcome."

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Both decided against staying in a hotel. No matter how small their chances of being correct and that this town was the one L had talked about, the only place they would be able to meet their third partner would be by the city's outskirts. And that's exactly where they were.

To ensure that they would meet their third partner, they set up camp near the road they came from. They were well hidden using the trees surrounding the road for camouflage and made sure that they could see who ever headed for the city but that they would not be able to see the ninja and gunner.

"Hey Ryouko" Chibi started. Both have not spoken since setting up their little camp and getting a small fire going. Chibi sat on the floor and had opened her chips, sharing with Ryouko sitting next to her. Both have been pensive, thinking about the possibilities of being either right or wrong about this.

Chibi would not be able to face the Hokage let alone her brother if they turned out to be wrong. Ryouko would have to carry on the burden that it was her fault this turned out wrong.

"What?" Ryouko responded not turning her head to look at Chibi but kept it looking towards the road.

"If we are wrong, then we head to the closest town, city, village, whatever next, right?" Chibi asked throwing a chip into her mouth and reaching for another.

"…that was the original plan" Ryouko grabbed a stick by her and poked at the fire logs.

The ninja paused mid-way in throwing the chip into her mouth. "what do you mean 'original plan'? Don't you mean 'is'?"

Ryouko shrugged. "I think we still have to look into this city, stay for a few days and see if something unusual happens."

"What? You think someone is going to drop dead of a heart attack in front of us?"

Both girls' eyes widened as they heard a soft thump behind them.

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To be Continued

A/N:hope you enjoyed!more to come!