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Chapter Two

Fai, along with Kurogane, had notice the change in Syaoran's demeanor. Fai looked troubled, while Kurogane's scowled deepened. If that right eye was anything to go on, then they had more things to worry about than just obtaining Princess Sakura's feather. Not only that, but the brunette and blondeseem to just scream trouble for the two. The Princess and the Kid hadn't noticed it to much, they bought the fake act of kindness. However, they had a keen eye and were not so easily fooled, they had both taken note of the slip of paper he hid away from the cameras. He was up to something, but it was not their place to say. All they could do is stand in the shadows; observing, waiting, and keep their guard up. Even that detective was a bit suspicious but only because he held many secrets not because of any malicious intent. Still, even with all of this, Fai just brightened up his smile and Kurogane acted indifferent.

It was all they could do from worrying the children.

After a brief moment of silence, Syaoran regained his senses and looked around in mild confusion. Sakura directed her gaze in his direction worried, although she hadn't noticed his eye, she had sensed something wrong with him for a few seconds. She was about to ask if he was alright before L decided to interrupt unknowingly. Or perhaps it had been to prevent any further distractions.

"It sounds like we may need to get this feather out of this world before somebody decides to use it's power, good intentions or not it would only lead to another Kira impersonator." he mused, then turn his attention to Sakura.

"However, I am curious as to how your memories turned into feathers and get scattered to different dimensions. It almost sounds as if it was planned to be that way if I'm not mistaken." He narrowed his eyes in realization but didn't voice the thought, his attention was now to the shocked faces of his new companions.

"H-how…w-why would anybody do such a thing?" Sakura stammered, her eyes filled with curiosity with a hint of fear as she trembled in shock.

With a sigh, L shook his head, "I'm not saying that it is a plot, only mere speculation on my part. I am a detective, need I remind you and this was me just analyzing what information I currently have, also…" He planned to say more but when he received a small glare from Syaoran he changed his mind. "I'm sorry Sakura-san, I did not mean to frighten you." He said with a sigh. This seemed to calm the girl down because her eyes no longer showed any fear and her trembling had subsided.

"Well, we can speculate all we want later! Right now I believe it's best if we rest and tomorrow we go on and search for Sakura-Chan's feather! How does that sound?" Fai smiled warmly in Syaoran and Sakura's direction before turning his eyes toward the ninja beside him. "Well Kuro-pi? What do you say to that?" He didn't wait for an answer and promptly dragged the flushed, profanity screaming, ninja into the closest room with a shout of "Good Night!" and shut the door behind him leaving a confused Sakura, a knowing Syaoran, and a Wide-eyed Detective in his wake.

After a few seconds any noise on the other side of the door had gone silent Syaoran turned to face L and was greeted with the man standing only a foot away from his body. Sakura, whom was oblivious to the detective, noticed that Mokona had decided to join the ninja and magician since he had yet to be seen. Syaoranwhom now was staring at the detectivedirectly into his eyes gulped. It felt as if his hardships, his accomplishments and any other emotion he felt along with them were being transmitted straight to the detective without his approval. He couldn't believe what kind of feelings this man brought of him. He felt as if none of his thoughts were safe. Syaoran was glad Sakura-himewas not currently looking in their direction, he wouldn't want her to feel like he was at the moment. Though once he felt her gaze switch to their direction the detective smiled knowingly and backed away and headed towards the door before he could say anything. "I'll come get you all in the morning then, you've been searching in unknown territory and need rest. Don't worry about food as well, I'll have Watari bring you all something before you leave. Good Night Syaoran-kun and Sakura-Chan." L called back as he closed the door behind him, leaving behind a silent Syaoran and smiling Sakura.

"Well then Syaoran-Kun, let's get some sleep!" Sakura smiled and headed toward the vacant room. While Syaoranfollowed behind in deep thought, pondering about the mysterious detective.

When morning came and when everybody had already eaten what Watari had brought up a knock alarmed them of somebody coming in. It had been obvious who it could have been. Watari usually called out in his friendly, grandfather voice, then entered. L, however, only knocked, didn't say anything, and proceed to enter without the approval of any of the occupants inside. It didn't really bother any of them, it was his headquarters and they had been staying there as guests so they really didn't have any right to complain. It would have been a nice gesture had L been more like Watari, though L didn't really care.

"Ah, L-san, or should I call you Ryuzaki-san?" called a smiling Fai, cheerful as ever. L would have been fooled had he not seen that glint in his eye that said he knew more about what was going between him and Syaoran the night before. Syaoran had no bothered to mask his uneasiness and was fairly easy to read. When he had been questioned by Kurogane earlier that morning he simply shook his head and just muttered something about detectives.

L bit his thumb, and nodded. "Yes, from now on please call me Ryuzaki if we ever go out in public and around the task force." He glanced toward Mokona for a millisecond as it bounced about. "Also, what do you plan on doing with that creature? We can't have him talking and moving as he pleases. That would draw to much unnecessary attention toward your group.

At this the group looked at one another, and then as if coming to an understanding they turned to the detective.

"Well, we need Mokona with us, without him we wouldn't know if we were close to the feather or not…" Sakura smiled down at the creature affectionately as she patted his head. "Besides we could always pretend he was some sort of toy if people caught him talking wouldn't we?" She looked into the detectives eyes. This caused L to blink, his blank look was then replaced by a small grin, hidden behind his thumb. "I suppose you could do that. Or we could try a suggestion of my own." This caused Syaoran to snap to attention, it seemed interested in hearing anything that would make the search for that feather go by much faster.

"Eh? What do you mean by that Ryuzaki-san?" Questioned Sakura, her eyes shone with wonder. She had been fascinated by the man, he had a different air to him, like the brunette they met when they had first landed in this world. Although the boy from before gave off a distinct feeling of malice rather than the kindness he had shown earlier.

"I believe it would be best if we were to leave to another country. It seems my presence is needed else where. However, I cannot leave this investigation alone, I need somebody to be watching Raito-kun especially, the Task Force can handle themselves." He replied, his grin disappearing the moment he began talking.

"I suppose your right…" Sakura looked crestfallen as she realized her feather could be just about anywhere in this world. If Mokona had been right about the presence being faint…

"Ah, don't worry Sakura-hime. I'm sure we'll find the feather in no time." This brought Sakura out of her increasingly depressing thoughts. It always felt as if Syaoran knew what she had been thinking and in addition, knew what to say to make her feel better. Sakura smiled brightly towards Syaoran, making it clear how thankful she was to her companion.

"Well are we all finished here so we can move on?" droned Ryuzaki, in return he received many glares, excluding Sakura and Mokona. Brushing that aside he moved to leave, "I'll explain things to you all on the way down, so come on." Although this was frustrating, they had very little options and Ryuzakihad been 'kind' enough to give them shelter, food, and new clothes.

So off they go.

Once everybody was in the elevator Ryuzaki, not facing them mind you, the air had tensed up, it seemed this was not an easy thing to explain to the group on Ryuzaki's side. Looking over at them over his shoulder for a split second before facing forward, he began.

"The place where I am headed to is called Whammy House. It is an institution or rather an Orphanage that takes in genius children from all over the world. It's main purpose is to find a suitable successor to take my place in the event that I am to die, whether it be by natural causes or by assassination does not matter. Currently there are three children at the top that are in line for the title for "L". Their 'names' are Near, Mello, and Matt. Near is a recluse and prefers to be with his toys instead of humans for company. Mello is a chocolate addict, much like my sugar addiction. Matt excels in hacking, and is mostly seen playing some sort of video game. But I digress, and although I cannot tell you exactly where it is, I can tell you it is in England." When he finished the elevator chimed alarming the group inside that they had reached their floor. However, before the doors could open Ryuzakipressed a button that made the doors keep shut, effectively holding them captive within the small space.

"Hey! What do you think your doing?!" Kurogane snarled, just as he was getting into a battle position L waved a hand dismissively. "It's nothing I just want to clear up a few things before we go see the rest of the Task Force." L replied. "First of all, I need at least two of you to stay here and look after things, I believe Kurogane-san and Fai-san would be the best choice, seeing as they could easily defend themselves and everybody else if the time came." This earned him a confused glance from Kurogane. "Second of all, since the Princess here is the one in need of the feather and this Syaoran-kunis protective of her I believe they will accompany me to England, with Mokona of course, being it be useless to look for a feather without the one…thing that could actually locate it's whereabouts. Also, Syaoran-kun, can you fight if the situation comes to it?" L questioned the boy seriously, looking directly into his eyes for emphasis.

Syaoran didn't back down.

"I can fight and I will protect those dear to me if the need arises. Besides we need to get those feathers, without fail…" He when on as if he had this speech completely memorized. This took L back as he remembered that Syaoran had lost focus in his eyes, like an android with only one target, whenever he talked about getting those feathers back for the Princess. It was unnerving to say the least and L didn't want to know what would happen should Syaoranloose focus of the world besides that objective of collecting feathers. And once again, as Syaoran finished his speech, his eyes snapped back into focus and confusion passed through his face but didn't voice his confusion. At this time L also noticed a sad gleam in Fai's eye, as if the man knew what was happening with the boy and he wasn't the only one, Kurogane's frown turned into a scowl as he noticed Syaoran's eyes.

L bit his thumb. It was not his problem so long as it did not interfere with the happenings of this world.

…and he would later regret his decision of not speaking about Syaoran's condition.

A/N: Whoo! Another chapter down! I'm not to sure how long this is going to be but I'm going through it at a rather fast pace. xD; So hopefully it won't take too long for the next update but that also depends on you readers ;D
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