~Anarchy's P.O.V. ~
I was sitting in front of L, in what I suppose would be considered as a living or family room part of the hotel, with my laptop resting in my lap. He was crouching on the couch behind me as I sat on the floor. I normally preferred the floor when working, but I did sit in chairs some of the time. I opened up a window on the screen that had each name of the F.B.I. agents displayed. I was currently supposed to review with Raye Penber about what he had concluded concerning his tailing of Light Yagami. I simply opened up a chat window that couldn't be traced. It portrayed me as L, though of course that's a lie, it's not like anyone on the outside would ever know. Luckily, Raye seemed to be on his computer at the moment, so it wouldn't be the slightest difficult in contacting him.
[Chat Window]
-L: "Mr. Penber. Are you able to speak at the moment?"
-Raye: "Yes, I'm assuming that you're wondering about what I've figured out?"
-L: "Insightful as ever, you are correct. I would like to know all the details that happened yesterday and what your thoughts and conclusions are on Light Yagami."
-Raye: "Of course. Light Yagami is a normal student; he goes to school and cram school during the week. He goes on dates on the weekends and his days off. I have no further reason to tail him because I have no suspicion of him being Kira. Yesterday was my final day following him. He was going on a date with a girl from his class I presumed, they ended up getting on a bus that was bound for Space Land. Everything was going fine as the bus continued its route-"
-L: "Everything was going fine? So something happened."
-Raye: "Yes, the bus had gotten high-jacked by Kiichiro Osoreda, whom had previously tired to rob a bank. He was armed and dangerous. He had made a request to Space Land that a female staff member brought all the money from the day before. Eventually, Light had passed a note to the girl saying that if it came to the time that he's grab the gun out Kiichiro's hand. I intervened and told him that if it came down to it then I'd handle it. He proceeded to write another note to me but I had told him that if we spoke quietly enough that our voices wouldn't be heard over the roar of the engine. Light however didn't trust me at first, so I had to show him my I.D. I figured it'd be safe because if he was Kira then he would've just killed the criminal with a heart attack. The bus hit a bump sometime later causing the piece of paper from before to fall onto the floor. As Light tried to pick it up, Kiichiro noticed and grabbed it before throwing it back at him since it had just plans for a date on it. Then Kiichiro started to hallucinate and begun shooting the back window of the bus. I ordered everyone to get down, to avoid the innocent getting hurt. Eventually, his gun was empty and he made the bus stop. He ran off the bus terrified and landed on the road. A car came and hit him head on. I assumed that he died but I didn't stay around for the police to come investigate. I told Light not to tell anything to the police about my being here. He said that he wouldn't, and that included his father, he specifically said."
-L: "So, you gave out your real name?"
-Raye: "Yes... But I had no other choice if I wanted Light to trust me."
-L: "I understand. But did you tell Light what an F.B.I. agent was doing here in Japan rather than the U.S.?"
-Raye: "I told him that I was on a secret investigation and that the local police couldn't know I was there."
-L: "So you never revealed the fact that you were having anything to do with the police at all?"
-Raye: "No, I didn't."
-L: "Alright, thank you. I'll contact you again soon."
[End Chat Window]
I couldn't help but think something was wrong with that story. No, it wasn't just one thing. It was multiple things.
"L." I called out. He just answered me with a small 'Hm?'. "You did read all that, correct?"
"Yes, why do you ask?" He asked curiously as I stood up and proceeded to sit on the arm of the chair. I had a hand to my chin, and eyes closed, pondering the possibilities.
"That story that Penber told me doesn't add up. Near the ending, whenever he was leaving, Light said that he wouldn't tell his father that they met. But Raye never told him that he was doing anything with the police, so he wouldn't know Lights father was a policeman, so there wouldn't have been a reason to say that whatsoever. It made me think something." I paused for a moment before snapping open my eyes. "Light must've known that Raye was following him. He must've figured out somehow that there were outsiders investigating the police and those closest to them." L stayed silent for a few moments, he had a finger to his lip. He thought about it for a few moments before responding.
"I must say, that's something that I didn't catch, Anarchy. If that's the case, then how could he have found out this information?"
~L's P.O.V. ~
"Well since his father's with the police, well then he'll have all the information stored on his computer which is most likely set up to a home network back at his house. In which case, Light could view and download all the information that Soichiro enters and use it to his advantage without leaving a trace." She explained. It was amazing how she came up with these conclusions. I honestly hadn't caught what Light had said about his father. Now my suspicion of him only increased. His probability was around 87% now.
"Amazing. I hadn't thought of that. You know, you really are a great partner, Anarchy." I told her, my monotone voice only breaking the slightest bit, but I doubt she'd pick up on it. She simply smiled a bit. "But now my suspicion on Light Yagami is at approximately 87%. Also, the N.P.A. is also going to want to meet me in person sometime soon. I just wanted you to be prepared for it. I'm planning on telling them that you're one of the ways that assures that I'm the real L. There's no doubt they'll think it's not the real person..." I trailed off looking somewhat in the distance. She simply nodded at my words. Finally her existence would be known by outsiders. We were interrupted by Watari's buzz over the computer in the other room. I jumped up and quickly went to the computer, my companion behind me as usual.
"L." Watari's voice rang out. "Another victim; this one left what appears to be a suicide note."
"Please, send it to me." I told him, my tone seeming more gentle than usual. Within an instant, a window with a copy of the note appeared on the side. Anarchy and I immediately looked at the top line of it. Gods of Death; that's what it read. L do you know, Gods of Death? Is he trying to tell us that Gods of Death exist?
"Listen, Watari. Tell the police to monitor prison populations closely for the next few days. Kira may use other suicide notes to communicate with us." I ordered him. It was a long shot, but these notes had to be strategically written to have messages hidden in them.
"Understood." He confirmed. I looked over at Anarchy who was still staring at the message. Her eyes were widened the slightest; was she afraid?
"Hey, are you okay?" I asked, I put a hand on her shoulder. I don't normally do this with people, but she's not just any person. She looked up at me with still wide eyes.
"L, I'm sure I know what your answer is but, do you think Gods of Death exist?" She questioned before returning her gaze to the letter.
"I do not. I don't believe that there's anything that is among something resembling a God in this world." I explained to her.
"I thought so. Now, what do you think the N.P.A. members would answer with if I asked them?"
"They'd probably deny the existence of them. Why do you ask?"
"Well considering most of them probably believe in a God of some sort, it'd only make sense that they'd believe in Gods of Death also. I think they exist, no, I want them to exist. I want to see a God of Death, a Shinigami if you prefer." She said in an almost creepy way. Her face was illuminated by the glow of the screen, as her mouth pulled upward into a smile, nearing a smirk. She certainly was fascinating; I guess Gods of Death could exist. In all reality, anything could exist really; it's just the matter of proving said existence.
~F.F. to 12/27~
I was still sitting in front of the computer. Anarchy was fetching some sweets for us. Her footsteps greeted my ears once again. I looked up from the corner of my eye as she knelt down before setting a dish before me. She had chosen ice cream parfaits today. Vanilla ice cream, with cut strawberries, and chocolate drizzled on top of it also with a cherry. I grabbed the spoon and had begun eating whenever the device buzzed once again.
"L, you have a call from the Director of the F.B.I." Watari told me before immediately connecting us.
"It's me. I've got a report in front of me right now stating that all of our agents in Japan are dead. All twelve died of heart attacks. I can only assume that Kira is behind this. Look I'm sorry but... It's already been decided; we're calling off our investigation." The director known as Steve Mason told me before we were disconnected. Watari buzzed in again as I continued to eat. I had seen Anarchy piling up strawberries with ice cream between each one. She managed to eat it before it nearly fell off the spoon.
"I have Chief Yagami on the line." He told me.
"L, I just got off the phone with the Director of the F.B.I. According to him, it seems that you arranged for the F.B.I. to come to Japan and investigate everyone here associated with the Task Force." He said, obviously angry. There was no point in hiding it now.
"Yes, I did." I told him, I had finished the sugary dish, leaving only the cherry sitting at the bottom. I stood up for a few moments, turning my back to the screen.
"So how do you explain this? Are we now suspects in our own investigation?"
"I felt that it was necessary to uncover Kira's identity."
"I cannot accept that!" He said enraged. "I find it unbelievable that you would spy on us; the very people working with you on this case!" He paused as murmurs begun filling the room. I was disconnected once again to be reconnected with Watari again.
"We have another victim; a note was found at the scene." He informed me. This made me turn around and crouch before the monitor. The note soon appeared before me. Anarchy was instantly glued to the characters on it. Love apples? Damn you Kira... I mentally cursed.
"L do you know, Gods of Death, love apples?" Anarchy recited aloud. She smiled the slightest bit at this. "Well, if Kira is saying this, then wouldn't it only make sense that his power comes from a Shinigami?" She talked to herself. I suppose it would make sense, but there's no proof that Gods of Death exist.
~F.F. to sometime later~
Watari was at the N.P.A. building once again. As usual, both of us were sitting before the screen that allowed us to witness what happened inside the building with Watari. We both looked up whenever Chief Yagami started speaking.
"We now know that Kira doesn't just target criminals, he'll kill anyone who opposes him. It's quite possible that we may all be killed by Kira. Think of your own lives, your families, and all the others you'd be leaving behind. If anyone wants to leave this investigation, now is the time. You won't be demoted if you choose not to stay, you have my word." He paused for a moment; he stayed in the same position the entire time. Elbows propped on the table before him, his fingers interlaced to create a bridge that was held in front of his face. "But if you're not absolutely sure, then we don't need you. You have to be willing to fight against him, even if that means making the ultimate sacrifice. That is all." It was then that everyone begun muttering amongst themselves on what their decision would be.
"Most of them are going to leave." Anarchy stated. That was fairly obvious. People would say they'd risk their lives, but actions speak louder than words do, and their actions won't show true to their words. After some time, most of the members had left the room. There were only 5, excluding the Chief, which remained on the case.
"Five men, huh? Well six including myself. Still, I'm grateful to see that there are as many as five of you willing to risk your lives to face evil." He stated while looking down a bit. Now it was my turn to speak.
"The fact that you've chosen to stay means that you have a strong sense of justice; I trust all of you." I spoke out loud, through a voice filter of course.
"Hold on a second!" One intervened. "L just said that he's decided to trust us now. But honestly, what reason do we have to trust him?" He asked. I could hear Anarchy growl slightly, I merely glanced at her as a warning to stop.
"Look L, all of us have agreed to put our lives at risk to bring Kira to justice, so I hope you understand what this means. We're really sticking our necks out here." A second one added.
"But you never have to show your face, do you? You just give the orders. I don't see how you can expect us to work along side you in these conditions." The first said once again. There was a long silence that filled the room.
"L, if all of us are going to work together on this investigation and if you truly meant what you said about trusting the six of us, could you come here so we could all meet in person?" Chief Yagami asked.
"The thought had already crossed my mind. After all, I did say that I trusted all of you." I told them before Watari spun the laptop around so the screen was facing everyone. I had begun typing out instructions to them about our meeting.
[Instruction Window]
"Please keep what is about to happen a secret between the eight of us. I would like to meet the six of you whom I trust as soon as possible. Before that, I want you all to go outside the police building and decide once more if you trust me or not."
[End Instruction Window] I typed out. They left the building for moments to discuss their thoughts. I had thought that one would leave; I didn't think they all trusted me completely. But that's to be expected. Once they entered back inside I had begun giving more instructions.
"I'm staying in a suite at the Teto Hotel at the moment. But I'll be switching hotels every few days from this point on. I want you to think of these hotel rooms as the defacto head quarters for this investigation. If this arrangement is acceptable to all of you, then split into two groups and stagger your arrivals so you come thirty minutes apart. Please arrange it so you're all here at midnight. And also, I have two ways of assuring you that I am the real L. Please to be too rash whenever you arrive, I'll explain once you're here." I told them. After the meeting was adjourned, they had begun planning out everything concerning the meeting. I simply stood staring out the window. It had an overlook of part of the city. Anarchy was standing beside me, she was clenching one hand with the other, clearly nervous.
"Don't worry, you'll be safe, I can promise you that." I reassured her, she nodded and relaxed slightly. My gaze never left the glass. 'Kira, it seems we're getting closer to each other in equal steps. It's only a matter of time before we collide. So be it, I'm ready to show my face, and so is she. We'll make our first public appearance as L and Anarchy. If you ever manage to find out about these secret meetings, I'm sure you'd feel compelled to move in. That's what I'm counting on.' I mentally said as I clenched my fist shut. We were greeted with a knock at the door. Anarchy turned around and unlocked the door before standing to the side so that no one would see her upon entering.
"It's unlocked, please, let yourselves in." I told them from the opposite side of the wooden barricade. The door handle was grabbed before being opened up, this was it.