A/N: Anne starts to consider the possibility of Light and Misa being Kiras. Some supernatural creatures are ruled out. The supernatural investigation has started.

It's pin-drop silence in the room while I think about everything L's told me. I feel his eyes on me again, probably assessing my reaction. The guy seems pretty sure that Light is Kira. And a lot of evidence has also pointed to it but Light always got off the hook at the last minute. Is he Kira? The guy looks human. He touched the silverware earlier so not a shape-shifter or a werewolf. Did the guy make a demon deal then? Get the power to rid the world of criminals? But how did he lose it if someone else has the same power now? Did he get scared and give it up? Nah, the guy should be smart enough to realize that wouldn't save him from hellhounds. So what was it? Where is the power coming from? And what about Misa? The girl's certainly crazy enough to do anything. But would she do this? And why? Add it to the to-do.

Anne's Kira To-do

Learn basic Japanese

Go to Moon's bar

Research Light

Find the motive for Misa being Kira

Find how the Kira power works

Find the source of the power

"Are you taking questions now, your supreme bossiness?"

At L's nod, I start. "Do you have a strong intuition, evidence notwithstanding, that Light and Misa are- or were- the Kiras?"

After a pause, there's another nod. "Yes, I do."

"Has at any point during the investigation something strange happened? Except your suspects suddenly going from silent soldiers to chatty Cathys? Anything strange or unusual."

"Yes, one thing. A person has been killing criminals worldwide by knowing just their names and faces, sometimes faces only. That's very unusual."

"Ha ha. Real comedian, you.

In the last year, have any of you guys felt strange? Like someone's watching you, you get cold suddenly somewhere, or you smell something strange- like sulfur or ozone, or lights flickers on and off?"

Everyone looks confused and they all shake their heads "no" in unison. So no ghosts or demonic possession.

"What about someone with black, or red, or yellow- or any sort of unusual eyes?"

Matsui looks bewildered. "What? How is any of that relevant?"

"Well, there is a serial killer that roams around with weird eye contacts to look unique. You seen someone?"

"Um, interesting. But no."

Huh, nothing here. Looks like I'll be starting from zero. Hopefully, local hunters will have something useful to share.

"Alright Ryuzaki, I want access to all files including photos and footage on my laptop so I can comb through everything. I'll bring it over from my car downstairs."

"No, you can't have these files on your personal device. I'd prefer it if you view them on my screen. If it's really important, I'll give you a secure laptop which cannot leave this building. You will not be able to use the internet on it or make any transfers."

"Fine, I'll just use my personal laptop for surfing the web. Now that you know I'm on your side, can you call Watari and tell him to return my stuff?"

"You mean your guns and knives?"

"I mean my guns and knives and my phone. Self-defense is important for those of us who do real work in the field, you know?"

L opens his mouth to make a retort when Light jumps up, "I'll call Watari now."

The guy seems alright; he must be a really good actor to be Kira and put on this show.

"So the head office said I'd be living with you guys? I hope there's a fancy ass room with a king-sized bed and a joined giant bath booked for me."

"We can put you on Misa-Misa's floor, she'd really like that", offers Matsui.

Ryuzaki is quick to agree angelically just as I shout, "No, that's fine!"

I hastily add, "Misa is great, but I want her and Light to have privacy. I insist."

Matsui blushes at the implication, "O-oh, that's thoughtful."

Watari walks in with a bag and I see all my stuff inside. I quickly unlock my phone and there it is. As usual, my shoulders drop with relief. L's noticed my reaction and is looking curiously at my phone. I shove it in my pocket and ask Watari to show me my room before there are any questions.

I pause at the door to shout, "Get the laptop ready latest by tomorrow morning, Ryuzaki. Won't tolerate any delays", and leave without hearing his reply.

—-

The room Watari showed me was less of a room and more of a big 1 BHK. After giving me a map of the building and permission to call him whenever I needed anything, he left me alone. Unable to resist the call of the bed, I collapsed on top of it. There were so many things to work on here and no one to help. Working with partners was how I operated for years and operating solo made me feel… handicapped. Kira was no joke and finding him while protecting the team was going to burn me out. It was not like I had a savior waiting in the wings. No, he was probably enjoying lazy days with his newfound love. I admit he deserves peace, he's had a hard life. Still, it hurt that I wasn't reason enough to stay.

Not wanting to continue that line of thought, I go out to bring stuff from my car. Watari's already added me to the system so I can come and go as I please. It's strange, the whole building gives an eerie feel. So big and empty. Can't help but compare it to abandoned asylums haunted by spirits except this place is brand new. Looks like Japan's Big Brother is rich too.

Getting in the car, I take it to the building's garage. Majority of the weapons will stay in the car while I take some upstairs. I'll have to be smart about placing them because L will be guaranteed to monitor me for a few days. Grabbing my duffles, I head back upstairs in the elevator wanting nothing more than food and sleep. Everything else can wait until tomorrow.

The elevator stops before my floor and a pale hand pulls me out. Before I twist it, the offender registers and I'm being dragged toward the briefing room. I'm in for it now.

"There you are, Anne. I've convinced everyone to have dinner in the briefing room now and we're all just waiting for you. I'd rather it just be 2 of us but Matsui seemed to want to know you too so I thought if you don't have a boyfriend, you can probably date him but he's always so nervous so I organized this group dinner for his benefit. You'll fall in love with him, just you see."

My last thought before she opens the doors is a desperate wish.

Please let her be Kira so I can kill her.

A/N: Hey guys, next chapter is L and Anne interactions and a little bit of Anne's backstory.

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