a/n: I do not own any rights to the Lana Del Rey song quoted within.
L's eyes narrowed suspiciously as the spirits he'd called on for the night pressed at the wards, searching every inch of the area surrounding the club for a way in. He even thought to spell the pipes and sewers, the basement…dammit. What is this mage hiding? This can't just be about the privacy of the clientele…
The Necromancer scowled and recoiled his magic, dispersing the ghosts into the ether until he needed them once more. He heard a grateful sigh to his far left and glanced over to regard Detective Touta Matsuda, a Medium and Empath whose sensitivity to spirit phenomenon was probably being put to the test around L.
The young man's brown eyes stayed focused and clear as he stared ahead at the entrance, impressing the raven, given what he knew of Matsuda's relative inexperience on the police force. Not bad. L thought as his gaze turned once more to the door, which opened to allow a tall, spiky haired man to exit. He wore a broad smile that did not quite reach his eyes, clearly a mask that he didn't find them worthy of fully realizing in that moment. The thought rankled L. Smug son of a bitch…
L immediately recognized him from the file they had on the bar owner. Ryuk was an Illusionary magic practitioner whose reputation as one of the best around was clearly not over exaggerated based on the wards they'd encountered. Even with being as annoyed as he already was, L had to hold back a grin when the other mage put on his best 'aww shucks' expression, trying to appear unassuming and guileless. Any signature of the man's power was non-existent, hidden away as he made his way down the steps. Oh, that's very good, too good in fact…
L bit back a chuckle. Showing off how skilled you are at your particular type of magic is going to get you in trouble Ryuk. If you aren't the one hiding the Angelus, you know who is. There are few capable of such a feat…of hiding that kind of power and you are definitely one of them.
"What can I do for the fine upstanding officers of the NPA? Bottle service?" Ryuk ran his fingers along his chin in a mocking imitation of the thoughtful gesture. "Oooh, or….maybe this young one over here-" Ryuk gestured towards Detective Matsuda with a small pelvic thrust and a wink. "…wants a lap dance! We don't do that here sweetheart." The lanky male shook his head and chuckled, clearly amused by his own jokes. "But if you head down the block-"
"Cut the crap." L snapped, curiosity building further regarding what the other man could be hiding within. Are you trying to give someone time to slip away or hide? "Let us in, we'll take a look around and be out of here shortly."
The bar owner's eyebrows rose and he smiled benignly, leaning back against the brick of the building and crossing his arms, seemingly unmoved by the demand. "And why exactly would I do that? Hmm? What are you even looking for?"
"That's privileged information I'm afraid." L smirked. "And you just don't qualify as such."
Ryuk's gaze hardened at the retort. "Whatever…no way am I letting you all inside. Do you think any of my patrons want a parade of cops coming through? Do you have any idea what that would do to business once it got out? Tch…you must be insane to think I'd allow-"
"Ok…how about just a few of us then?" L gritted out. "Surely that should be acceptable? Unless you'd like L to get a warrant for us?" The raven haired detective smiled darkly at the mage, who scowled at L. "We could come back tomorrow at your busiest time with twenty officers, just to make sure you feel extra special and attended to…"
"Tch…" Ryuk pushed off the wall and took a few steps away from them before turning back to glare at L. "Fine…" The bar owner sneered. "You can send two people in…that's it."
The detective kept an impassive expression, stifling the gleeful smile that wanted to spread across his visage. That's more than enough. "Wonderful. If you'll give us one moment." He turned to Chief Yagami, who had quietly observed thus far, deferring to the man before him who was known to all of them as Rue Ryuzaki…L's main point of contact in the field and talented Necromancy apprentice.
"I'm going to take in Detective Matsuda." He murmured Soichiro's eyes widened in surprise at his choice in the young Medium rather than one of the more experienced officers. "His abilities mesh well with mine, but also will allow him to pick up on some things related to internalized feelings and emotions that mine cannot." The other man nodded in understanding.
"I'll trust your judgment call on this." The Chief said with a sigh, turning to the eagerly waiting officers. "Matsuda, please prepare to go inside with Ryuzaki." The young officer's eyes were wide with surprise as he hurried over.
"Yes sir…" He looked to L nervously. The older male forced himself not to roll his eyes.
"Let's go Detective." L beckoned, quickly muttering an incantation before they turned to follow Ryuk inside. "I've cast a spell that will ensure no one can understand this conversation between us, it'll sound like gibberish to others." Matsuda grinned.
"Now…Matsuda, I need you to keep an eye out for a few specific things while you're in here…"
xxx
Shit…shit…shit… Light bolted up from where he sat on the floor in a panic. Have to get out of here…run…
No…
Don't be stupid…
The brunette took a deep breath and gripped the back of the chair of the desk, releasing it in surprise as he felt the wood begin to crack and give. Ok…that's new… He backed away with wide eyes, gazing at his hands then back at the damage wrought.
Stay calm. You knew this might happen, that someone might show up eventually…it's time to put all of that planning to the test. He thought determinedly as he strode from the room, the music was loud in his ears as he gazed down from the balcony.
In the land of Gods and Monsters
I was an Angel
His eyes searched the crowd for one of the mages he and Ryuk had identified in recent weeks that would be happy to assist him. The question is, who should I choose?
You got that medicine I need
Fame, Liquor, Love give it to me slowly
No matter how the authorities had tried to hide it, with the appearance of "Kira" and the surge of power felt by many of the sensitive mediums of the area, word had spread throughout the magic community in Tokyo that there was an Angelus Mortis hiding amongst them. Many mages were making it known that they were interested in meeting the powerful creature…
Of course there were many making it just as clear that they were interested in destroying it.
No one's gonna take my soul away
I'm living like Jim Morrison
Light smirked, eyes darkening briefly as he spotted his prey from above and started downstairs. He shook his head. No…not prey…an ally. He closed his eyes for a moment at the base of the stairs to make sure his shields were still in place, touching the onyx stone beneath his black t-shirt. I can do this… He took a deep breath as he walked towards the mage at the bar.
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost
Light hopped onto the empty stool next to the tall, attractive dark haired male. The brunette turned towards the man and leaned an elbow casually on the bar, immediately drawing his attention. Light gave the mage a brilliant smile that had the other man's eyes filling with a look of curiosity and wonder as he set down his drink.
"Do we know each other?" The man asked, a slight smile tugging at the corner of his mouth, brightening up the serious expression Light had observed on many occasions over the last month.
Hmm…yes you'll definitely fit the bill… Teru Mikami was a powerful Elementalist and had been quietly making his interest in supporting the Angelus clear for weeks now. Ryuk had confirmed his trustworthiness on this issue and that the man was incredibly loyal to the causes he supported.
Light smirked and playfully cocked his head to the side. He needed to play this right with Mikami. It was about survival and he needed to have this man invested in protecting him with everything he had.
"No, but we should fix that." The brunette boldly leaned forward until their faces were mere inches away and allowed his eyes to briefly glow a blazing gold before letting them bleed back to their usual amber hue.
"Oh God…" Mikami let out in a shocked gasp, before schooling his expression back to normal.
"Could call me worse things I suppose." Light replied jokingly. "I know there are plenty of people calling me the Devil…" He muttered, his tone turning bitter as he saw Ryuk re-enter the bar with L and one other officer. Shit…Is that Matsuda? Dammit…
"No…I would never-"
"I know you wouldn't Mikami, or I wouldn't be speaking with you." The brunette replied reassuringly. "Now…I need your help."
"Anything…"
xxx
L drew several of his spirits close to him as he entered, ensuring they'd be able to search within the wards under his guidance. The place was bustling with activity, a thrum of magical energy filled the air from the sheer volume of mages occupying the space. It'll be hard to piece out any one type of power in this sea of people…
"Well…you just holler if you need anything." Ryuk turned, smiling tightly at them both. "I've got a business to run here and can't waste time babysitting…so behave yourselves." He warned.
L raised an eyebrow as he watched the man walk quickly away towards the bar. He gave a nod to Matsuda, who went off on his own with a steely look of determination as L began to slowly stroll through the crowd, allowing his invisible assistants to explore every unseen nook and cranny.
He reached the far end of the room and leaned back in the shadows of the staircase to whisper an incantation, sending out a subtle seeking spell that would look for death magic. It would mark those users of it for him, like a beacon that would draw L their way. The Necromancer smirked as the spell's tendrils, invisible to the naked eye, wove their way above the crowd, searching for the sweet taste of death.
The raven waited and broke into a grin as one started to make its way towards the crowded bar area before retreating sharply, causing his eyes to widen in surprise. What the fuck? He'd never seen a reaction like that before in this spell. Something odd is going on over there…
L nibbled his thumb in frustration as the rest of the tendrils made no move mark someone. Damn. He looked to the bar again and caught sight of Ryuk behind it speaking with someone as he served a drink, he immediately grew suspicious.
Trying to warn someone? Did a mage repel my seeking incantation or…the Angelus? Could I really be this close? I'd feel it, right? If they were here? L thought as he felt his feet carrying him towards the bar area. Ryuk glanced up briefly, the tall man caught L's eye before quickly looking away and returning to his task assisting customers.
I don't really wanna know what's good for me
God's dead, I said 'baby that's alright with me'
L dispersed the clearly pointless spell that hovered above with a wave of his hand as he began to make his way there. He saw that Matsuda was already at the other end of the bar and waved the young officer over. L wanted to know if the other man had picked up on anything useful, then he'd decide how to proceed.
If I get a little prettier can I be your baby?
You tell me, "life isn't that hard"
Matsuda slowed as he neared L, eyes widening as they diverted to a young man with golden brown hair whose back was to the raven. He sat facing a tall, dark haired mage who had a small pleased smile on his face. The brunette then leaned in to kiss the other man, his long slender fingers resting on the mage's upper thigh. L felt no magic coming from the young man, but strangely, something about him pulled at the very core of the Necromancer. There was an unmistakable familiarity in it. Do I know him? But how?
"Light?" Matsuda blurted out as he stopped in his tracks next to them. "Oh my god! It is you!"
The brunette broke away from the kiss with a surprised gasp, turning to look at Matsuda and allowing L to see his face in profile for the first time. The detective felt like the wind had been knocked out of him. All thought fleeing his mind. For a few moments, he forgot why he was there or what his purpose was as he moved towards the handsome youth before him.
'Fuck yeah give it to me this is heaven, what I truly
Want'
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost
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