While we were walking down the hall, a boy, maybe ten human years old, came out of a room with a stack of books going over his head. I heard him growl, "Stupid Near!" before running into my body. I watched in amusement as he went flying to the ground, the book toppling all over him. "Okay!! That's it! Someone is going to die!" His surprisingly deep voice boomed as his piercing blue eyes darted around, and ended up lieing on me. His face was distorted in anger, but slowly relaxed as he continued to stare at me.

"Ah, I see you've met Mello!" Ashley chirped, watching us having our stare of dominance. I licked my lips, and then gave him a toothy grin. "Mello." It sounded as if I was testing his name on my tongue, and in reality, I was. His glare embedded into mine as he let out a low snarl. "And just who the hell do you think you are?" His voice hissed.

I chuckled, trying to sound human, but failing since it sounded more like an animalistic purr. "I am Life. It is a pleasure to meet you, young Mello." This boy was thoroughly entertaining me. Though he was making a battle of my superiority, he had such amusing facial expressions! He snorted at my name, making my once scary grin fall into a unmistakable frown.

"Do you have a problem with my name? Jell-O?" I smirked at my own joke, wanting to burst out laughing as he quickly got up off of the ground and in my face. Though he was much younger than my human body, he was still tall enough to be eye-to-eye with me. "I do, and I have a huge fucking problem with that damn mouth of yours!" He growled, bringing a fist back.

"Mello! Watch your mouth, and respect our new resident!" Ashley grabbed his arm and holding him back, sending me an apologetic glance. Humans are so amusing……he wanted to hit me? Ha! I could've thrown him out of this building! I thought happily as I watched them have a heated conversation of respecting other people and how I was being a total bitch.

"Mello! I beat it I beat it! Look at the score damn you! Ah-ha…..ah……what the hell?" A voice asked as it walked out of the room that Mello left. It was a boy, Mello's age, with…….green hair? And a gameboy. "Yo Mellz, you get in trouble again?" The boy asked as he looked at Mello getting his ass bitten of about being respectful. "No! Matt this chick was causing trouble! I was about to put her in her place until Ashley had to come up and stop me!" He growled at the boy named Matt, glaring in my direction. Matt glanced at me, and then looked at Mello. "Mellz, the chick looks harmless, maybe you should just chill!" Mello then decided that howling at the boy would make me look more 'harmful'.

"Dammit! Why is everyone taking her side, huh?! She started it! She was in my way, and then made fun of my name!" He hissed. I boredly stared at the blond. "Boy, first of all, I was walking here and you bumped into me. Then, I greeted you but you snorted when I told you my name. So in self-defense, I made fun of your name in order for us to be equal. You decided then, that you should take it further by abusing me physically, but Ashley stopped you from doing so." I was tired of talking with these people. I need to get to L as soon as possible so I can protect him! I want to get out of this stupid world!

"Ashley, I'm tried of talking to this two. Can you take me to meet Roger?" I muttered, as I watched Mello seethe with anger. "Yes, I think that would be a good idea. Until next time, Mello, Matt." Ashley nodded her head and then started to lead me to Roger once again. "Ignoring me wont be enough! I'll teach you a lesson girl! Just you wait!" I heard the blond yell from behind me. I sighed. That boy seriously has anger issues.

We walked for a couple more minutes, until Ashley knocked on the door. "Roger, the girl I found the other day wants to speak with you. May we come in?" I heard some murmuring behind the door, until a man coughed. "Let her in, but do not come in with her." He stated. I glanced over at the human woman, seeing that she was startled. "Does that mean…..that L is in there?" She asked timidly, giving me a worried glance.

I scoffed. Why should she be worried? I'm feeling ecstatic! Everything is going to smoothly! If he's really in there….then I can know who he is and then….. And then what? Shit! I don't have a plan! I need a plan! Do I get close to him? Or should I just be a shadow? What if he suspects me of something! Damn….I should've asked for more time and thought about this!

I started to panic. What do I do?! Damn you Shinigami King! You should've given me more insight! Argh, this is so infuriating!

"Yes. He is curious about the girl." Was all the man said from behind the door. "Okay, I'll let her in." Ashley whispered. She looked me directly in the eye. "If they make you uncomfortable, just tell me, okay? As a detective, L does ask many questions and doesn't really think about peoples personal bubbles….from what I've heard. Go in, it's going to be alright." She gave me a motherly hug before walking away.

If that was supposed to comfort a human….she defiantly failed. I thought before looking at the door and turning the knob. Maybe from the information I gather in here, I can make a full plan of what I have to do. As for now….I must try to not look suspicious. Act human……act human. I swung the door open, and confidently stepped in the room. Directly ahead of me was a man wearing a brown suit, sitting behind a desk. His hands were folded, and he looked about 60 years old. This must be Roger….

I walked towards him, never letting my eyes linger anywhere else. But there was another presence in this room, somewhere behind me. L…….. I thought as I stopped in front of the mans desk. "Hello. My name is Roger. I am head of Wammy's, besides himself of course. I overheard your conversation with Ashley, and was curious to why you want to become apart of this Orphanage."

My inner-self smirked. It's not you who's curious, is it Roger? Your just a decoy……A pathetic pawn that will lead me to your king. This is simply a game of chess, to test my wits and see if I am worthy to become apart of your shelter. Well fear not, pathetic pawn, for I am the queen of my own chessboard. I know how this game is played, and I play it well.

"I want to become apart of this Orphanage because I hear it gives fantastic education to it's pupils. Though my parents are dead and left me to fend on my own, I have been able to study non-stop in order to become a person of justice within my adult-hood, and avenge my murdered family. I also hear that the great detective, L, is seeking of a successor. I want to become this successor. I want to be as justified as him. And with that, I will like to have shelter…..a home…." I dramatically glanced around the room, and then snapped my eyes back to the wrinkled face. "…a family that is alive and well."

I smirked as I glared into his awed expression. That's right mortal, pity me. Want to help me….fall for my little story. In a matter of a few seconds, you will fall refuge to my play. And sooner or later….your king….will be in check-mate.

"I must say, your intelligence does not fear to show itself. You are worthy enough to stay with us. But may I ask, what is your name?….No no no, not your alias. You real name? I know Ashley told you not to tell her, but I have to know in order to destroy any files on your being." I stared at him, blinking every few seconds. I wanted to laugh.

Fool! You won't find any files on me! I am dead! No need to worry of my being! But I shall tell you, in order to win L's trust. Yes…..I can still feel him. He's still in the room, watching, listening. I will prove myself L, and will gain your trust.

"Michelle Ragucci. Though I prefer to be known, as Life." I purred, glancing above Roger's head, curious of his full-name. Roger Ruvie? Such a strange name….and your time! Oh it is so long….damn, I already don't like you and yet you have to live. I don't want to kill you because then the rest of the house will become suspicious….L, will be suspicious.

"Alright, Life. In order to try and become one of L's successors, he first has to see if your worthy himself. Then, you have to take a couple of tests. Do you want to get everything over with right now?" He asked in a monotone voice, taking out some papers and pens. I smirked. "I have nothing better to do, so yes I suppose I should do it right now."

"Alright, L, you can interview her now." My smirk widened as I heard footsteps behind me. I whipped around, excited to see my human, but was thoroughly confused when it was an old man and a laptop. I stared at the screen, feeling my anger rise within my human body as glared at the 'L' .

Dammit! It was just the man holding a computer! L isn't here….just a damned piece of technology!…Fuck!

"Hello Life, I am , formally known as Watari. L could not be here today, so I brought this laptop in order for you to communicate." I gave him a pathetic smile and sighed. "Ah….thank you I suppose." I muttered, wanting to go drown in my failure.

"Yes, thank you Watari." The computer spoke, distorting the voice of my human so I wouldn't be able to recognize it. "Life……it is a pleasure to finally meet you. Please, sit down and make yourself comfortable." The laptop continued to speak as I sat myself down in one of the comfortable chairs in front of Roger's desk. Watari placed the laptop on the table, directly in front of me. I studied the piece of technology.

A camera…..well, I suppose my human can see me then….but I can't see him. Ugh, I'm so disappointed. I thought as I gave a slight wave to the computer. "It is a complete honor to finally….erm….meet you L. As you might've heard, I defiantly look up to your stature." I said, looking at the Coil Black 'L' on the screen. I could hear him breath, but once again, the computer distorted the sound.

"Ah yes, thank you. Anyway, would you mind if I ask you a few…..questions? I would just like to get to know you better, seeing as you might become my successor." He quietly spoke. If I was a normal human, I would've had to strained my ears to hear him clearly, but in this case, I could hear him perfectly fine. "Of course I don't mind. This is an interview after all, is it not?" I whispered, letting a small sigh escape my now pink lips.

"Hmm, I suppose your correct. Very well, we shall get started." He coughed before continuing. "Where do you come from? Your last name is obviously Italian, but your first name is French. Are you from either or both of those places?" He began. Dammit! Why didn't the King give me a little insight?! It's like he wants me to get caught! Very well then…I have to make up a believable story….America!

"Actually, it's only my ancestors that come from Italy and wherever else. My deceased mother and father were born in America, along with myself." I muttered, trying to deceive him and make him think that I was still in mourning. "Ah, I see. How interesting. What were your parents names?" He asked softly. It was then when I picked up on where he was going. He thinks I'm lying! He's going to go through files searching for my 'parents' and see if I'm telling the truth! Damn…..I have to get this right or else I'm in big trouble……The Shinigami King said he also gave me memories from my old, human life. But if I was to use my real 'parents' names of that time, L will figure out that I'm supposed to be dead!….But…..what if that's not a bad thing?

After searching in my memories, I responded. "Diana Ragucci….and Alexander Ragucci." My ears perked up when I heard him hum in approval. "This is so strange…..so odd…" He whispered. I glared at the screen as I saw the camera on top of the computer zoom closer to my face. "You see Michelle, Life. When I was younger, I used to study old cases of death constantly. There was one case that always perked my interest. It was called the 'B.F' case, otherwise known as 'Blue Fish', because a family of three had been killed in a ocean about twenty years ago. Drowned to their death. The family had a fifteen year-old daughter. Her name was Michelle Ragucci. And her body was never found."

My eyes grew wide with sudden realization. Dammit!

"The mother's name was Diana. The fathers name was Alexander. Coincidence? I think not. But what's strange is that you are a fifteen year old girl, when you should almost be at the age of 35. Why is this?" He asked, his voice getting much deeper. "Are you the girl who is supposed to be dead?" I stared at the screen, my face paling, my eyes wide with fear.

I don't know what to do!! That stupid Shinigami King! He placed me right in a fucking trap! Now I'm cornered! My mind screamed as I tried to think up an excuse, another story, another lie. Check mate. Was the only sentence that flowed in my brain. But much to my dismay, I was the one who had been caught.

Damn you L.

Wow okay, I couldn't help but think that she thought a lot like Light for a while there o.o And it sounds like the end, dosen't it? But no, it's only the start! :D I hope I perked your curiosity! Please review!

-Michelle