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Chapter Two for those who believe in retribution

An angel will come and save us from evil. We shall not fall into despair.

But... What if the angel is already here?

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Frustration was present in his actions. The way he walked, the way he stared, the way he cursed and the way he ate the sugar cookie in his hand. Oh yes, L was quite frustrated, and curious looks were passed his way.

But L did not care about such trivialities. Someone in the room may have wanted answers, but he did not feel inclined to supply them. The murderous traffic of Tokyo rampaged on below them, while L looked at the skyscrapers.

"I thank you very much for helping me, gentlemen."¨

It was the truth. Without the help of the former Japanese Task force, L had no trouble believing he would still be in The United Kingdom, trying to gain access to Japan.

Nowadays, the ideal had become simple.

That entry into Japan would be impossible. Furthermore, the ideal's most important aspect was that nobody, under any circumstances was to leave Japan. For the sake of the remaining world's population.

"You know why we defied the rules. Japan is in a state of chaos. We have to stop it. We have to stop Kira. Only you, L, can help us with this."

He didn't need to be told that. He knew, damn well in fact, that his help was compulsory to solve the case of Kira.

Kira.

The name had a strange ring to it.

It seemed impossible to believe that a case of manslaughter had taken place for 2 whole years, behind everyone's backs.

It was revolting.

"I would like to confirm a few matters."

Five heads nodded.

"These murders all began 28.11.2003. The first victim's name is Kurou Otoharada. The following day the victims number rise up to ten. After that a steady number of approximately 15 victims are killed per day. That matches with the fact that Kira has killed a total of 10,567 criminals."

Soichiro Yagami nodded his head, confirming all of the detectives information. The 28th day of November may have been the day Kira started his reign of terror, but that day was memorable to Soichiro for whole different reasons.

The day when solitude made itself known in his life.

"As known to all, Kira believes himself to be purging the world of its filth, which in his opinion would be criminals. His general opinion became known in 4th of January 2004, when a TV-station aired his message to Japan."

L drew a sharp breath. Nothing made sense to him.

"He announced himself to be erasing this world's trash, to quote almost directly, and left none too subtle hints about him being God, so to speak. He also threatened anyone who would try to stop him, claiming that they would burn in hell for it. Which suggests that he is more than willing to sacrifice innocent people in case they would defy his orders."

A solemn nod.

L drew fast conclusions in his mind, silently.

And he knew, that he might as well call Japan Kira's.

For now.

"They don't wish to fight us."

No. Of course they didn't. They weren't fools.

"But they remain a threat, love. We should erase them."

You don't know who they are.

Light's eyes followed him silently from the couch. A man paced around the room in harsh steps.

The man's eyes were like steel. Angry. Hungry. Terrifying.

"Do it then."

The youth's mouth moved slowly. The words he voiced just settled someone's destiny. Called for someone's death.

Light didn't understand it anymore. He failed to find the error in his words of acceptance.

That didn't bother him.

Mikami Teru smiled. Perhaps more like leered.

In his world, Kira's world, there would be no room for unbelievers. They were a simple disgrace to everything he loved.

The word of an anti-Kira group in Tokyo was spreading like a wild-fire. Mikami didn't regard it as a threat, but being a cautious man, and taking personal pride in protecting what he claimed as his, he wouldn't take any chances.

They had to die.

Let them be a warning example.

"My Lover. My Kira. Come hold me. Come... and kiss my doubt away."

Light voiced his yearnings as passionately as always, tempting Kira to come closer. His hazel eyes were clouded.

With what?

Love. Fear. Lust. Desire. Everything.

"What do you doubt?"

Kira's eyes were cold, yet again.

Silence.

"Do you doubt yourself, Light?"

Silence.

"I cannot have that. You are... righteous. I know it. You deserve this purified world. You deserve to be an essential part of it. With me."

Hazel eyes were staring into Kira's.

"Light. We will become Gods."

Yes.

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