Chapter 37
Hey everyone welcome back to DNTOS! Has it really been a month since I updated? Oh my god I'm so sorry. I've been working on other fics too and I guess with my real life I just let time slip away, but no longer! Here is chapter 37 ;)
April 18th
After Ryuzaki left I stood there for a second, before going to help Watari, just thinking about my raven haired companion.
He's come such a long way; Ryuzaki. When we first met I though he was just a robotic recluse, but now, the mystery has melted away into an entirely different person. We've been through so much together in only a few months…but even in all that time I don't think he's never been like that before…so broken…I hope he'll be okay.
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As I walk out into the hall I make my way to the Kitchen, my footsteps are silent against the carpet as per usual, and as I round the corner I see Watari at the stove, an indescribably delicious smell wafting in the air. I take a sniff and my mouth begins to water.
Oh man…that smells delicious…what could he be making?
The old man doesn't notice me as I make my way to the table so I announce myself before pulling the chair out so I don't startle him.
"Hey Watari, that smells great!" He reacts by turning his head slowly, a smile plastered across his face.
"Oh, why thank you Miss." I pull the chair out and pop-a-squat.
"So what is it that smells so good?"
"Tonight is Katsudon." My mouth begins to water more as my brain translates.
Oh man! A pork cutlet bowl?! He's made it before and it was so damn good!
"Oh awesome! Do you need any help?" I watch as he begins to serve the rice into bowls.
Ooorr maybe I was a little too late…
"No thank you, Miss. However, your readiness to help is always refreshing and greatly appreciated." I smile at him as he sets the bowls on the counter one by one, ready to be served. I stand with a sigh and make my way over to the counter.
"The least I can do is help you bring the bowls out." He surrenders to my help with a nod and I pick up a bowl in each hand before setting one of them in the crook of my left arm and pick up another in the hand that is now free while Watari grabs the last two.
Matsuda, the Chief, Aizawa, Watari, and one for me…guess Ryuzaki doesn't want to eat this either…
I glance at Watari before beginning to head toward the living room, he grabs some chopsticks and then we head out the door.
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Matsuda notices me as soon as I walk into the room and stands at attention. "Wow Suzuki, if you ever needed another job you could totally be a waitress," I scoff as he takes the bowl from my arm and Watari hands him some chopsticks.
"I feel like that was supposed to be a compliment, but I'm not totally sure…I hope I'll never need another job though. My original boss basically told Ryuzaki he could have me and if I got fired that'd mean my boyfriend fired me and that would really suck, instant break up." I chuckle to myself, but then notice the stares coming from Aizawa and the Chief as I realize what I've done.
Oops…cats out of the bag now…
I cringe slightly as I walk over and hand a shocked Aizawa his bowl. "When did that happen?!" His voice is loud because of my proximity and his tone suggests he's offended that no one told him.
"Um…the 7th…I think?" I hastily retreat over to the Chief and hand him his bowl, he looks better than he did earlier.
"Did you know about this Chief?" Aizawa looks toward us still clearly processing the news; Watari comes up from behind us and gives the Chief some chopsticks as well.
The Chief thanks the both of us and then pinches the bridge of his nose, his glasses riding up slightly. "No, I had no idea they made it official, I had suspected it for a while, but this is news to me." He looks to me with a sly grin that melts into a genuine smile. "I'm happy for you though, everyone deserves someone special, even Ryuzaki…I just hope it won't get in the way of our work." I shake my head 'No' as Watari hands me my own Katsudon and chopsticks; I take them eagerly and sit down in an embarrassed huff on the couch next to the Chief. He bumps me playfully with his shoulder, the smile still lingering on his face.
"What about you Matsuda? Did you know?" I glance to Aizawa who has taken a seat to Matusda who is just sitting down as I break apart my chopsticks and take a piece of, essentially, pork chop. The younger man scratches the back of his head like he normally does when he's nervous and balances the bowl on his lap with one hand.
"Well…uh…on her birthday I came to headquarters to give her a gift and saw Ryuzaki dressed up all nice like they were on a date, but the gift was alcohol and we got pretty wasted after, so at this point I'm not even sure it actually happened…but in a way I guess I did kinda know."
So I was right! Matsuda did forget because of the booze!
Aizawa looks to Watari, completely ignoring the fact that Matusda mentioned Ryuzaki wearing anything other than a white shirt and jeans. "And you?"
"From the very beginning." My face turns ten different shades of red and I look down at my pork and rice and begin to shovel it in my face.
"How come I'm the only one who didn't know?!" Aizawa sighs, defeated, and I glance to see Ryuzaki; who although has been quiet the entire time facing his fuzzy screen, has a hint of pink on his cheeks. "Man…I never woulda guessed." Ryuzaki's eyes slide to meet mine and his blush intensifies.
This is so embarrassing; I need to change the subject.
Watari comes around as we finish our bowls and picks them up before retreating back to the kitchen and as he does so it comes to my attention that while we were focused on eating and conversing about my and Ryuzaki's relationship, we totally neglected to ask him about the Kira tapes.
"Sooo…Ryuzaki, about those Kira tapes you were supposed to watch…" My attempt to sway the conversation seems to work as everyone stands and goes to crowd around him, completely forgetting about our relationship.
The Chief is the first to speak as Ryuzaki turns his head to see us all. I'm thankful that the focus has shifted. "So what did you make of them?"
"They were definitely interesting…if the police had said yes and agreed to cooperate with Kira, tape number three was supposed to be aired, tape four if the answer was no. Tape three covers the terms of cooperation, put simply; he's requesting that we broadcast the names of more criminals. He seems particularly interested in those who have assaulted others or those who have somehow hurt or taken advantage of the weak and defenseless. Of course, Kira would play the role of judge in all of this…furthermore as proof that the police are willing to cooperate, he wants police officials and L to appear on TV, to make a public announcement that we plan to cooperate with him." My heart drops and everyone gasps.
No! We can't do that! It's suicide!
"He needs us to reveal our faces, that way he can kill us if the police do anything suspicious. In other words, he'll hold our lives as insurance."
"And our answer is most definitely no, so…what about that tape?" My voice comes out before I can even think, and I wait to be scolded, but no one says a word. It seems they were all thinking the same thing.
"The wording is different, but it more or less says the same thing…an as Suzuki said…out answer is undoubtedly no, so please have someone take the fourth tape over to Sakura TV and authorize them to broadcast it."
"Right now?" I step forward toward Ryuzaki, my whole body aching to put a hand on his shoulder, to tell him it'll be alright.
"Yes, right now would be best…however I probably should show you the tape before it broadcasts, you'll understand afterward…" Ryuzaki presses play on the remote and the familiar 'Kira' screen pops up sending a shiver down my spine as the voice comes through.
"It is highly unfortunate that the police have said no to my offer. However I expect news reports to continue featuring criminals as before; or else I will have to pass judgment on people in the police and the media…but since the police have decided to oppose me that alone will not do. As a penalty I will take the life of the Detective General of the NPA, or the Detective known as L, who is currently leading the investigation against me. The Director General or L, who will pay the price for your refusal to cooperate in the creation of a peaceful world? You have four days to decide." As the video returns to its previous fuzzy state the room becomes dead quiet. My heart pounds at the thought of Ryuzaki going on live TV even though I know he would never.
The urge to touch him becomes unbearable so I walk up and place my hand on his shoulder; he glances up at me immediately.
"Ryuzaki…it's getting late." My body and mind are finally starting to feel the effects of todays 'excitement' and I just want to sleep. "Why don't you send everyone home? Aizawa can drop off the tape and mourn Ukita…and the Chief should go home before his wife has a heart attack herself. To him he's still missing isn't he?" I look from Ryuzaki to the Chief and notice for the first time, the bandage on his forehead.
"No, she knows I'm safe. I called her after I woke up, before dinner…you were in the kitchen." I nod at him and turn back to Ryuzaki, squeezing his shoulder slightly.
"Let's call it a night, okay?" My panda-eyed companion sighs before standing to retrieve the tape. Once it's in hand he gives it to Aizawa.
"Instruct them to play this on the twenty second…the rest of you may go home…" Everyone nods, but he's already heading to his window. The Chief taps me on my own shoulder before heading toward the door with Aizawa. However Matsuda hangs back, and seems nervous.
"Hey…um…do you wanna go out and get a drink with me? Celebrate Ukita's life?" I can tell by just the sound of his voice that he doesn't want to go alone, but I already have plans with Ryuzaki.
"Not tonight Matsuda…but ask Aizawa, I'm sure he needs some company right now…"
Matsuda looks to Aizawa, who is in the hall helping the Chief with his coat, and then back to me before leaning in to whisper. "He doesn't show it but it hit him pretty hard too, didn't it?" He doesn't say his name but I know he means Ryuzaki.
"Yeah…it did…hey, if you don't get goin' you'll miss your chance to ask him. If you need to we can talk tomorrow, alright?" He nods and rushes off to ask Aizawa; I watch from my spot as Aizawa eagerly agrees and swings and arm around Matsuda before all three men leave.
Ryuzaki is till at the window, but I know he knows we're alone. I put my hands in my pockets and turn to face him. "Ryuzaki."
He turns and I flick my head toward my room, he has a sad look on his face again and I almost want to hold his hand as he meets up with me and we walk the hall to my room. Watari catches us and asks if we want anything, but I'm still full from dinner and Ryuzaki says he's fine we decline the offer; other than that our walk is silent.
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As we enter my room I head for my sleep pants and retreat to my bathroom to put them on. Knowing me I'll fall asleep as soon as I get on the bed, so best get comfy. I come back out into my room, but Ryuzaki has only shut the door, he hasn't moved to the bed or the chair. I climb onto the bed and sit up before sliding my legs under the covers, once settled I pat the spot next to me as a signal for him to join me. He looks sad still, and slightly frightened.
"C'mon over and rest your head on me."
The face of a broken man only shifts slightly but it's hard to tell what to. He's quiet as he makes his way across the room and as he meets the bed he takes his hands out of his pockets and crawls to me like a child. As he reaches me he lays on his side with his head on my lap and his hand resting gently next to it on my leg. The rest of his body, out of comfort or muscle memory, seems to fold into the fetal position. He sighs lightly and I begin to run my hand through his hair, feeling his breathing even out after a few minutes. He seems calm and content with my touch and as I brush back his bangs he gives another sigh, but this time of a lighter heart.
"Is this what normal couples do?" His voice is soft and tired.
"Some of them…"
"I...I like it. It feels nice…" I continue to brush back his bangs and smile.
"Good I'm glad."
"Y'know what Suzuki? I think with you around…I might be alright." He turns his head up to me and I stare into the black pits of his solemn eyes.
"Y'know what Ryuzaki? I think so too…"
Woo that's it! Chapter 37! I know it was short I'm sorry but the last of that episode is whack when it comes to the timeline and I didn't know that ahead of time. It took me forever to actually figure out what happened between the anime and manga differences. Believe it or not they give the tape back to Sakura TV and it takes 4 days for them to actually play it! That's why I had Ryuzaki say the 22nd…now the question is…is that enough time to have a funeral for Ukita? I haven't decided. ONTO THE RECOGNITION!
Now I do believe I got an email saying I had a new follower. Hmm favorites first…let's see…we have; philosofox! Hello there foxy. Mayazita; hi there Maya! heleana1; why hello there ^^. Thank you all for favoriting I hope you see this soon! Next the followers! Shiranai Atsune, Aishh, and oh look heleana1; thanks for following guys! Now do I have any new comments? Jeez…59 that's a lot total…*scrolls through* For chapter 36 I have 3! First up; Hpfan! Yeah ^^' it def was sad, I've been told that a lot. Next. MegaAnime! I'm glad to hear that after your heart shattered it melted some more! Next! Frog-man! Here to yell at me some more huh, lol let's see. ^^' pretty much the same reaction you told me on Tumblr but with less swearing at me. Thanks to all who commented, followed, favorited, or have just discovered the wonderful world that is DNTOS! Check me out on Tumblr, twitter, deviant art, or pretty much anywhere else where you can type in the username UnluckyKitty and give me a shout. Tell me what you'd like me to call you and where you found me so I can weed out the creeps from the fans! Don't forget I do requests and commissions for art and if you so choose I can totally write something for you! Also I don't know how long I can keep this up but I plan to update my fics in cycles! Since DNTOS is now updated next will be the Kingdom Hearts Redux where Suzuki's adventure first began as Samn Crisis! After that is my super f'ed up in the timeline final fantasy 15 fic "Ebony and Fire" *crowd goes ooo* I guess I'll see you next time, bai bai!