Chapter 7

Beyond and I snuck down the streets of Los Angelos on July 22nd. It was dark outside, and even the moon was covered by dark clouds, which left only the street lamps to guide people's way as the rain softly drizzled. I pulled my hood over my head and so did BB. We were almost to where we needed to be; the LAPD headquarters.

My ninjato was up the sleeve of my hoodie for easy access if we had to fight. But, I doubt that we would have to because the police department is closed this late at night, but a few FBI agents were probably still there just in case of a late night emergency. Beyond suddenly stopped in front of me and pushed me behind him as he peered around the corner of the building. He glanced back at me and nodded, telling me it was safe for me to go do my part.

I dashed quickly around the corner and hid in a nearby shadow. My green eyes were glowing in the dark as I searched for the security cameras. Found you. I went to the side where it's line of vision wouldn't catch me, and sliced it right off if it's stand with my ninjato. I looked around and didn't see anymore cameras on the back side of the building, and I motioned for Beyond that it was okay for him to leave the puzzle. We had to move quickly before the late night workers realized one of the security cameras had been destroyed.

B slid the envelope that had the crossword puzzle in it into the mail slot of the LAPD building, then we ran. Step 1 complete.

Beyond had gave them this crossword puzzle that was so hard a normal person couldn't figure it out, but a genius like L could. I was quite the genius myself, but not like L is. I was homeschooled my whole life, so I could work at my own pace. I finished classes earlier this year and I wasn't really worried about university at the moment. I had business to finish with Mr. Birthday, then after we're done with the murders in L.A we can do whatever we want.

I was taking a walk and went to the park that I usually went to when I am bored. I sat on the bench and stretched out on it since nobody was around. My eyes drifted shut and when I reopened them, it looked like it was around midnight. I sat up and yawned, running a hand through my hair and dusting off my clothes. Deciding to go back to B's, I took a short cut through an almost pitch-black alley. Not a good idea on my watch, because I witnessed a man strangling a woman.

I just sighed and walked past them, trying to ignore the cut-off screams of the woman as she cried for me to help. The man however wouldn't let me get away, and threw the woman to the ground and ran over to me. He lunged at me, going to tackle me to the ground. Why do I even bother? I'd be assigned to kill this man later anyways, might as well save the damn weak bitch over there.

As the man neared me I roundhouse kicked him in the neck, making him slam against the ground. I turned and kept walking, not wanting to kill anyone at the moment because I would have a witness. But if he attacks me again I will tear his neck open. Sure enough, the strange man lunged at me again, but this time when he reached me, I stabbed him in the jugular with my ninjato. I licked the blood off of the blade and put it away. His blood was decent. I walked over to the trembling woman.

"You okay?" I asked with fake concern. She nodded. I could faintly make out the glow of her hazel eyes in the dark alley.

"Thank you for saving me! Who are you?" The woman asked.

"I don't tell strangers." I spat and left, running to the apartment.

Slamming the door shut behind me, I groaned and pulled on my hair as I collapsed on the couch beside Beyond. He glanced at me and moved his laptop over to the little table in front of the couch. "What happened to you?" B asked me.

"I had a bad walk home." I replied and curled up, laying my head on Beyond's lap. He stroked my hair trying to calm me down, and it worked. "I took a shortcut to here through an alley; walked past a man strangling a woman, and got attacked. I just killed the man and drank some of his blood. The woman asked for a name and I didn't tell her. She thanked me for saving her but I ran here as fast as I could."

"As long as your okay, everything is fine Miss Lamia. You live up to the origin of your name." He told me with a smile as I looked up at him.

"Oh? I do?" I questioned and he nodded. "Lamia is a demon that preys on humans and drinks they're blood." B told me and I laughed, and he joined in.

After a while I fell asleep on Beyond, and ended up in my own bed later that night. I looked at the ceiling and smiled. I've made a close friend, and not just one that's a creepy stalker and just wants to use me to get close to Misa, and he was nice enough to carry me to my room and cover me with blankets.

I was laying on the couch impatiently waiting Beyond's return. He said he was going to commit the first murder, on July 31st; and I knew with his brains and all he could pull the whole plan off without being caught unless the suicide attempt fails. However, he had stole my makeup to make himself look like be had bags under his eyes and he wore grey contacts; almost black. He said that when he had to play the role of Rue that he had to hide his appearance. His hair was messier than usual, and he had looked almost exactly like a copy of the man in the ruined picture, L.

I heard the door open and close and I jumped to my feet. Beyond is back! I never thought I'd be happier to see someone in my whole life... Beyond looked at me and smirked, then walked over. I looked up at his beautiful red eyes and smiled.

"Everything went as planned. I doubt the FBI or police will be able to find out the meaning of the clues I left before the other victims are dead." Beyond told me knowing I was about to ask. "Not unless L gets involved." He continued.

"I baked you a cake." I said with a big smile and pointed to the strawberry cake sitting on the coffee table, waiting to be eaten.

"Thank you." He said and grabbed a fork, taking a big bite of the cake. He held up his fork when I sat by him. "Open up." B told me. I opened my mouth and he fed me like a parent would a little kid. After I swallowed the cake I giggled.

"I'm glad everything went okay. Even though you were only gone for a few hours, I still got lonely." I told him. He turned to me and smiled, then patted my head.

"How about we go for a walk right now? It's dark and cool out." Beyond suggested and I perked up. "Okay!" I chirped happily.

We exited the apartment and walked out into the cool night. I stretched my arms and sighed out happily. "It looks like its going to rain again." I mentioned as I looked up at the cloudy night sky. Beyond just nodded in agreement.

"I've been wanting to know something for a while Beyond." I decided now was the time to ask him about his past.

"What is it?" B asked me.

"What was your past like?" I asked, then frowned as he stayed silent. "How do you know L?" I then asked him.

"We both went to the same orphanage. It soon became an orphanage for geniuses because of L. It's called Wammy's House," he actually had a different tone of voice, but I couldn't identify the emotion in it. "My roommate committed suicide because they couldn't handle the stress of becoming L's heir. I escaped the place, and here I am now," Beyond looked into my eyes and whispered, "With a woman that is just like me."

His red eyes stared into my emerald ones as we both stayed silent. A drop of rain hit my face and streamed down it, making me break our stare-off to wipe it off. L had driven people into insanity...I feel bad for Beyond.

I glanced back at him and gave a small smile as I embraced him, squeezing him slightly. I felt his arms wrap around my waist as he returned the hug, and after what seemed like an eternity we let go of each other and continued on our walk.