"Alright, we're in a place where no one can hear us. What are these 'negotiations' you have in mind?" Light inquired, sipping at his coffee. It felt like I had severe constipation, and I was trying not to scream in agony. Why did I agree to this? Who follows a serial killer to a private place to talk? Well, this is a restraint. There are people closer to the front... STILL! HE COULD TRY TO KILL MEEEEEEE! "Uh... hello?" My discomfort must've showed on my face. "Breathe. If you think I'm going to try something here, then you are an idiot. How have you managed not to get caught by the cops is beyond me..." This asshole needs to take his cockiness down by a few notches. I practically crushed the Styrofoam cup in my hands.
"Oh boy, ya done it now Light," Ryuk sighed.
"Let's get something straight here, ya little prick!" I leaned forward in my seat, poking a finger at his chest. "Get that pole that's shoved so far up your ass, outta there, before I have to rip it out, and beat some fucking sense into you. You don't know a damn thing about me, and nor do I about you. So a nice polite introduction would be very nice. So before I pull out my pepper spray and make you go blind, how about you start being a little bit nicer to me." Light's eyes were the size of the moon, while Ryuk sat there laughing his ass off. I was now grumpy, pissed, and ready to strangle something. "Whattaya laughing at?! Shut your fugly face, before I staple it closed..." Ryuk quieted, chuckling silently. Light remained speechless. He mug was frozen in mid air, mouth hanging open. "So help me, I will shut that giant ass mouth of yours Light..." He quickly closed it, gulping as he did. I crossed my legs, and folded my arms across my chest, trying to calm myself down.
"Ryuk told me about your... assertiveness, but he didn't tell me that it was like this..." Light spoke slowly.
"Yeah well, get used to it," I snorted, looking out the window. People passed by, carrying on with their daily lives. Knowing full well that KIRA was out there, killing people. In a way it was sickening, but what could they do about it? Nothing. The same thing that I've been used to for a good part of my life.
"Horrible isn't it?" Light stated. "Criminals walking past us. Acting as if they have done nothing wrong. They cannot simply get away with what they have done, so they must face the judgement of KIRA. It is justice." He just watched me. "You know, if you join me, we could make this world a better place. You and me, together." I didn't say anything. "I know it's a lot to take in. My offer remains on the table. This is the way. I'm telling you. Us together could bring this world to its knees, and pass judgment onto the wicked! They should not-"
"Yeah, yeah. This is all very 'inspiring', but I need some food now, before we continue this conversation. I haven't eaten all day long." I tried to wave down a waiter. "Yo! Waiter! Over here!" Light just sat back in his seat, looking a bit defeated. "No, please continue with your... speech! I'm listening! Just going to be eating some food while I listen." He pinched the bridge of his nose.
"No, no. It'd be pointless. What are your negotiations you wanted to discuss?" There he went again with his damn ass holism. I gritted my teeth, but held back the insults that were on the tip of my tongue.
"I'd like you to leave a certain some one alone..." I began.
"Someone?"
"No... I said someone for the hell of it. Of course someone!"
"Who's the someone!?" We were both getting even more agitated. The atmosphere turning sour pretty quickly.
"Ya think I'm that much of a dunce?!"
"Yes! I do! I can't leave said person alone if I don't know their name!" He did have a point, but if I told him, he might just kill him on the spot.
"Said someone is 'supposedly' a criminal..." Light sat back in his seat, that asshole smile coming back onto his face.
"You want me to leave them alone?" he asked smugly. He already knew the answer, so why ask!?
"No shit Sherlock."
"And if I refuse?"
"Prepare to be castrated with a dull spoon."
"Holy shit. I've never met a human, who could say that with a straight face," Ryuk whistled.
"I don't respond to idle threats," Light said, ignoring Ryuk's comment.
"You think I'm kidding?" I half laughed, raising an eyebrow at him. "I've done more shit, than you ever have, KIRA..." He smiled smugly.
"Sure you have... Probably have just sold yourself on the street." I sat there, unblinking. I knew what he was trying to do. He was trying to get me raging, and blurt out nonsense, until I screwed up my plan.
"What if I have?" I asked, going along with his game. Ryuk shot me a questioning look. He knew I wouldn't ever do a thing like that, but Light didn't know that.
"That just makes you as lowly as the criminals out there."
"Really? So the men and women that can't afford to live are lowly? Trying to provide for themselves and get by, or maybe even providing for a family, is lowly?" I was done trying to talk some sense into this dick. "Yeah. You sure are a smart one." I got up from the table, leaving with my hands in my pockets.
"Wait. Come back here... I hadn't thought of it that way..."
"Obviously not. You are so set on one way, that you haven't bothered to stop and look at the finer details." I continued on, not stopping when he tried to call me back. So much for trying to make some negotiations with that idiot... Now I'm back to square one. Hopefully he wouldn't run across my dad. Everytime he wants to go outside, gonna have to put a bag over his head. The very thought just made me want to tear my hair out.
"Hey, you never let me continue," Light interrupted my thoughts.
"Maybe I didn't want to hear what you had to say, hmm?" I snapped, continuing down the sidewalk.
"Hey, I made a mistake, I was wrong to judge people like that."
"Bullshit. Someone like yourself doesn't just have an 'epiphany.'"
"You seem to think you know me."
"No, I don't know you. But I sure as hell have met a lot of people like you. Always telling lies to please people. Not to mention, you're KIRA." I paused. "Not once has KIRA strayed from killing criminals. You kill them without giving them a second glance. Thinking that they're all 'filth' as you'd put it."
"I'm bringing justice to those that deserve it! This world is unjust! If you had someone that killed your family member wouldn't you'd like them to see justice?!" Ther is no doubt that if someone killed my dad, I'd love to see them pay.
"Yes. I would love to see some justice taken upon them."
"This is where you confuse me. You don't like me killing criminals, yet you'd like to see justice taken upon someone who killed your family."
"I never said I didn't like you killing criminals. All I said is take a second look at criminals before you kill them. Not all are guilty. Some have been framed, and some had no connection to the murder at all." Light was silent for a while. He continued to walk beside me, not saying anything.
"...Who is this person you want me to leave alone?" He asked. I glanced at him, still not sure if I should say anything. "What? Still don't trust me?"
"I have no reason to. You kill criminals for Christ sake," I pointed out.
"Alright, lets make a deal." I waited for him to explain. "You come work for me. In doing so, you can monitor who I kill, and found out if they're guilty or not." My eyes widened at this.
"Work for you? Never thought of that..."
"You won't have to write anyone's name down, just find out their background." People passed us by, not paying any attention to us. The rain started to fall, and I took off my hood. This might be a way to change the game. I could potentially change everything that the world thought about KIRA, and I didn't have to write down anyone's name...
"We'll see how it goes. If it gets too much, I'm out, got it?" I stated.
"Understood."