Chapter five:
The next day L and Light meet up as usual.
L is telling Light a few things about the magic of the Earth.
Once L is done telling him about it is when Light gets an idea.
"L. Let's go to my tribes territory. I want to show you around a little."
L blinks and looks at Light. "Really?"
Light nods. "And don't worry about anyone. I'll make sure you are safe. Besides I've been here more than once so now it's your turn to see what my tribes territory is like."
L smiles and gives a small nod. "Ok." He agrees.
The two get up and Light follows L as they head for the border to head into the territory of the tribe Audie.
However they won't get there…..
A male who is a warrior for the tribe Orenda spots the two as they are walking. His sea-blue eyes narrow at the sight. "An intruder… About to attack the son of the tribe leader." He growls to himself. "Move in!" He dashes out making his light brown hair that goes to a few inches below his ears swish in the slight wind he creates as he dashes. He tackles Light who gives a cry of surprise and it makes L spin around to find Light is pinned by the other. He has on a blue pull over hoodie, slightly baggy jeans and black runners. He is holding a butchers knife you would see in the kitchen pointing it at Light.
"Always!" L gasps.
Two others come over with spears and stand protectively in front of L crisscrossing their spears to be like a shield to L that is more of a warning to stay away from him.
The one on L's left has short messily cut blonde hair and guarded looking violet eyes. He is wearing a dusty grey t-shirt with black pants and dark brown boots that go a little past his ankle.
The one on L's right has slightly longer golden locks than the other and he has also guarded looking amber eyes. He is wearing a black pull over hoodie, dark grey pants and black runners.
Light looks to Always as best as he can as he is laying on his stomach. "And you are?" He asks.
"My name is Always After." Always says. "Deputy of the tribe Orenda's army. Also lover and future husband to the captain of the tribe Orenda's army Beyond Birthday." He explains. "We have caught you in an attempt to attack L from behind and now you'll be coming with us." He explains as he ties Light's wrists together behind his back.
The two that moved to protect L move in as Always forces Light to his feet. They grab one arm each and begin to take him away.
L begins moving towards them about to try to stop them.
Light glances back to L giving him a look that makes L stop in his tracks….. A look telling L to not get in any trouble because of him.
L watches feeling helpless as Light is taken away.
Always puts a hand on L's shoulder getting him to turn to him. "Do not fret you are safe now." He says. "Let's get back."
L turns to look forward then they follow the two taking Light away even though the two with Light are almost out of sight.
Light isn't looking back at L as he thought that they wouldn't follow within his sight at least.
…..
A shadowy figure peers around a tree before dashing off.
….
They make it to the tribe's home and Light raises his head glancing around as people begin moving closer murmuring as they wonder what's going on.
Galahad comes over hearing commotion. "What's going on?" He demands as people who gathered to see what's going on hush each other so they can listen.
The two carrying Light stop respectfully for Galahad.
Always moves forward around the two carrying Light to talk to Galahad. "We caught this man attempting an attack from behind on L." He reports.
Galahad's eyes narrow at the news as he glares at Light. "Then as leader of the tribe I would like to address everyone for this announcement." He declares loudly. "What is your name?" He asks in an indoor voice.
"Light Yagami. From the tribe Audie." Light responds and is about to add more when Galahad speaks not giving Light the chance.
Galahad uses his loud voice again. "I sentence Light Yagami to death at sunrise. For attempting to kill my son." He closes his eyes for a moment. "And." He opens his eyes full of determination, hatred and a burning anger. "I declare war against the tribe Audie for this."
The people cheer except for L and Light.
L takes a step back in slight horror at this. He can already imagine the land being flooded with the blood that will be spilled in the war if it is fought.
"Prepare!" Galahad declares making people scatter except for the three that brought Light. "And take this disgrace to one of the empty sheds. Tie him up there." He turns away walking away to also prepare for the war.
Light is taken away and L chases after his father.
"Father." L says getting Galahad to look to him.
Galahad turns to L. "I am glad that you are alright my son." He says. "I'm glad I gave you that crystal for protection before this happened."
"But father what if Light isn't here to do harm? What if he is a good person?" L questions. "Why are we not allowed to give him a chance?"
Galahad shakes his head. "L my dear son." He says then looks at L again. "About to attack you from behind is not done by someone not meaning harm." He says.
L is about to protest but Galahad doesn't let him.
"This is how things are. The other tribe was going to send a message with you. It is obvious. They wanted to threaten us by showing us that they are strong enough to kill one of us. It is also possible that you were made target because of your status." Galahad tells L. "Now. I have a war that is going to start tomorrow to prepare for. We will sound the drums of war." He turns away and heads off.
L is about to call after him but stops as he realizes that there is no way to stop this. He turns away and heads away in the opposite direction of the direction his father went in. He wanders around the tribe's home until around sunset when he spots the shed Light is being held in. He knows he waited long enough for it to be not suspicious. He heads towards it with his head high.
…
Mikami bursts back to the home of the tribe Audie.
Soichiro looks just as he was about to assign two people of the army to something. "Mikami? What's wrong?"
"I have bad news! The tribe Orenda have captured Light." Mikami calls out.
There is gasps.
"What!?" Soichiro's eyes widen.
The leader of the tribe Audie, named Blaze, comes over. "This is the last straw. The tension has always run high between the tribes and now the tribe Orenda has made that tension collapse stepping over the line." He slams his foot harshly down. He has ginger hair that goes down half way down his ears, strong brown eyes with hints of green and is wearing a black t-shirt with light brown pants as well as not high heel rusty brown tie up boots that go almost to his knees. "This is war."
….
The two with spears that brought Light to the tribes home is the ones that are standing guard.
L approaches.
"L. Son of the tribe leader Galahad." The short haired one speaks. "What do we owe the pleasure right now?"
"I wish to speak to Light." L says plainly then he heads into the wooden shed.
"Of course." The longer haired one says as they do nothing to stop L from entering the shed.
The shed is empty and has no flooring except for the dirt on the ground.
Light is in the middle as he is tied to a wooden pole stuck in the ground. He is tied up so his hands are behind his back.
L moves quickly towards L and kneels next to him. "Light."
Light who had his head down looks up to L at the sound of his voice. "L." He greets.
"Are you ok?" L asks knowing the right volume to speak so the ones just outside will not be able to hear or understand.
"Don't worry about me." Light tells him in the same volume. "I will be fine." He says. "Don't get in any trouble over me."
"But." L begins to protest.
"No." Light says a little louder. "No buts." He drinks up as much as he can about L right now. "I did this myself." He says no longer caring about the guards outside. "I got myself into this mess."
L looks down. "Ok." He says a little quiet especially since he knows he can't stop this. He gets to his feet and leaves the shed.
Light watches L go worried for the other. "I'm sorry." He whispers. "I never meant to hurt you."