Shiranui walked through the corridors of the department. She seemed to be very interested with the television set. Fifty people were all killed by heart attacks. Her hypothesis of Kira was correct for the most part. But she knew if there were one Kira there would at least be more.
“Officer-san, I am going to borrow your computer?” Shiranui asked politely. No one answered. Well the reason for that was because she snuck into the office using the maze like vents, from above her head. Shiranui also disabled the cameras with her laptop, so no one would know anyone was in here for a while. She turned on the laptop hearing a little, slight hum from it. With only a second she typed in the right username and password. It was very simple for a hacker after all.
She looks through all the detectives’ files of murders, suicides, victims, and of shameless crimes. They intrigued her in every possible way. Some cases that were never solved were the ones that she took more of a liking to. Shiranui yawned then typed in a code she saw in her sister in law’s brief case. It was a code to open the information of L, or his real name, Lawliet.
After browsing through the files. She found out that Yagami Light, the one who L thought was Kira.
Shiranui read more of the information that was added into this file about a decade ago. Light was a son of an officer named Yagami Soichiro. He was an intellectual person and was always the top of his class.
‘Show off’, Shira thought while she was reading through Light and his records also. She then got bored from it then went back to L’s files.
She skimmed through it, getting the information she wanted then storing it for other uses. Shiranui quickly made a network from the big office space to her small, homey condo. She printed everything she didn’t have time to check, such as about Misa Amane being the second Kira. Shira thought of a nickname for any second Kira she would end up meeting, on her plan of vengeance.
“Sparkle will do”, she said to herself. After everything was printed and went accordingly, Shira obliterated the network and then stood on the desk. She was a shrimp, or what she called herself petite, so she wasn’t able to climb back up to the vents, which she fell soundlessly from, before.
She jumped, dangling like a raggedy Anne Doll from the open lid of the open vent. Voices and footsteps were heard from the outside of the office. Closer and closer those detectives and officers came but Shiranui wasn’t panicking. She was enjoying the adrenaline of how she might be caught in any second.
It felt as if a Chinese gong was being stricken in her heart. Fastly and loudly making a nice beat. Shiranui pulled herself up and closed the lid up. She wasn’t fragile at all even though other people thought so, since she looked very young and not curvy or wide boned, like most people have in the neighborhood. She then traveled through the vents. Maybe this was the only time she appreciated being small.
((Shiranui calls the second Kira, sparkle because she combined the word KiraKira that in English means sparkle. She uses the English word for it. Is it alright if I type my continuation in the third person?))
I sat down at my desk and looked at Neil who was sitting in the chair parallel with the desk. He was leaned all the way back in his chair with his eyes closed. We had just finished another case, and both of us were happy to have the money in our pockets. It had been weeks since we had a decent meal.
"Jet," Neil said with his eyes still closed. "So where are we going to go out to eat since we have money now?"
"Anywhere sounds good," I answered. "Even a Pizza Hut."
"Even a Pizza hut? Dude you're becoming to American sounding heh," Neil laughed.
"I blame you," I answered. Neil just laughed back.
"Anyways why don't we catch a movie and wait for a few chicks out at the theater and then....."
"Why don't we go to the tennis courts, play a few games, and then go to the Pizza Hut near by?" I asked.
"Awww Jet you're a fun killer," Neil complained.
"Sorry man," I answered back. "I'm just not in the mood."
The last case had left me in a rather fowl mood. In the end a lady ended up shooting her husband, child, and finally herself. It had left a pit in my stomach that I just couldn't get rid of.
"Another one of your 'moods'? Fine we'll go and play a few games. Maybe some cute chicks will be there heh," Neil laughed.
"You're bad," I answered laughing a bit. "You look and act like a seven-teen year old and yet you're older than me."
"Ah come on Jet," Neil complained. "I have to have some fun in my life, or I'll go insane like that gal in our last case."
I cringed a bit, and Neil let up on it.
"Anyways what are we waiting for? Let's go if we're going to go."
We rode the train to the tennis courts. Where a group of girls were practicing or so it seemed anyways. I played a few rounds with Neil until the group left. After about an hour, two girls entered the tennis courts. One had neon-green hair and the other had neon-pink. I had to force myself not to stare.
Both Neil and I stopped to watch their game. It appeared that the girl with green hair was trying to teach the girl with pink hair how to play tennis and was failing at it miserably. Finally the girl with green hair caught Neil and I watching.
"What?" she asked. "Want to play a game?"
I gave a nod. This would be interesting. At least.....I hoped....As she started the set, I soon found good competition. Even better than Neil's western style of playing. After a while it became apparent that neither of us was going to lose, so we both decided on a tie.
"You're *huf* not bad," the green haired girl laughed.
"Nor you," I answered. It was then that I realized that we had just played a game and neither of us knew the other. Awkward...... "I'm Nishoza Kurogara by the way. Everyone around here calls me Jet," I started. I turned my head a bit and caught Neil and the girl with pink hair talking. "Your friend seems to be flirting with my partner...."
"Nice to meet a fellow tennis player," the girl answered. I waited for her to give her name, but she didn't. "And ya....Mi-chan is...kinda like that....partner?"
"He works in the same office as me. We're detectives," I answered.
"Ah," she answered.
"She can't be fore than....oh I don't know...18?" I started.
"Ya she's 18," the girl answered.
"Well.....Neil is 28....and that could be considered...." I started.
"And how old are you?" the girl asked.
"26," I answered. The girl gave me the most awkward look and made me want to avert my eyes at all costs. I wanted to get away from the stare so much that I forgot about asking for her name.
"Anyways, thanks for the game," I started. "I have to get to work now. Neil!"
Neil looked over and gave me a nod.
"Do you come to the courts often?" the green haired girl asked as I started walking away.
"Mostly on Saturday," I answered quickly. "Planning to have more games?"
"You're more fun to play against than Mizawa," the girl laughed.
"Heh Later," I said finally closing the gate after Neil and myself were out.
Once I was out of the courts, I sighed a bit.
"They're pretty cute girls," Neil laughed. I elbowed him hard in the ribs.
"Did you even get the girl's names?" I asked.
"The girl I talked to said her name was Mizawa and that the girl you were having the intense racket stand off with...heh.....ya her name is Rem according to Mizawa," Neil laughed.
" 'racket stand of'?" I asked.
"Heh that was what it was Jet," he answered. "You can't deny that you were getting a little too into it."
"I just hate losing," I answered. "You know that."
"Heh ya I know man, I know," Neil answered. "So anyways why don't we get some pizza or something?"
"Ya," I answered.
January 28, 2023--8:30am
--Paris, France
I sat calmly reading the morning newspaper and sipping a cup of lukewarm tea. Earl Grey with Lemon. The telephone rang...much to my annoyance...I knew exactly what the conversation was going to be about. I was actually surprised it'd taken me so long to get the call.
"Yes?" I answered in my calm and sophisticated tone.
"Yes?! YES?!! Is that ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY?!!!" The voice on the other end blared. "Don't you know what's going on?! HOW CAN YOU BE SO NONCHALANT?!"
I sighed. "First of all, will you PLEASE lower your voice?" I stated firmly. "No one should be subjected to such shouting so EARLY in the morning. Secondly, stop talking to me as though I owe you something...if anything, you should be treating me with the HIGHEST of respect for what you are about to demand of me, and lastly...of COURSE I have heard what is going on. Only someone completely cut off from all forms of communication wouldn't have heard the current status of the panic in the world, you imbecile."
There was silence.
"On that matter: I believe the media are all complete idiots. Throwing the people of the world into a panic on a whim...it will only serve to work in his favor...gathering together the lost followers in a united front." I voiced freely. Not to mention confuse matters immensely.
"So you DO think he's back...I was afraid of that." The voice spoke lowly. "That means...we'll have to take THAT action..."
I smiled. "What's wrong...Interpol drawing a blank again? I know they've been completely lost without L...but come now...it's been 10 years...this is getting to be an embarrassment." I criticized harshly. "Don't tell me...I'm to make an appearance in Lyon? What a bother...with this cold front too..."
"The weather?" The voice commented...nearly failing him. "KIRA has returned...and you're worried about the BLOODY WEATHER?! That's just like you...I swear..."
"What?" I interrupted him forcefully. "I don't recall having anything to do with the KIRA case. My priorities are myself...that has never changed. Unless, my status on this case Has changed...then that is a different matter entirely."
Silence again. That was the trouble with Jon...he always had a difficult time Spitting things out...always leaving me to PRY the words from him. I wouldn't do that this time...I was having too much fun reveling in his woe.
"Well then Jon, I'm afraid my schedule is full today, and since you've nothing to offer me to shift my appointments, I should get to them." I moved to hang up.
"No! .... Wait!" Jon called out loudly. He sighed heavily. "You've been summoned to headquarters...they wish to assign you the case...but I don't know all the details. Will you do it? Make an appearance?"
I nearly laughed how he was fidgeting under pressure. He really didn't agree with my methods while investigating cases, we'd worked together in the past at one time, but now, we were on totally different levels. He'd remained in the force as a lowly ranked and hardly noticeable detective...one of their several dogs...while I had struck out on my own, becoming one of the top...if not the best...detective in the WORLD. My services were demanded internationally...I had gone to heights Jon could only DREAM of reaching. "You know I won't turn down a request without at least hearing out the proposition. Give me the details."
"Yeah...I'm sure you're just jumping at this one. I know you've always been obsessed with KIRA." Jon commented sarcastically.
"The Details Jon." I stated harshly. He preceded to give them to me and I hung up the phone.
I picked it up again and dialed. I sighed impatiently at just HOW long it was taking for him to answer....he was probably STILL in bed...
"...yeah?" The voice on the other end answered.
"It's hello, or good morning...not UGH...Yeah." I corrected irritably. "Never-mind that. Dante. Clear up any Unfinished Business you may have here in Paris. I have a feeling we'll be leaving within a few days time."
"What?" He questioned me. "What the heck gives you..."
"KIRA." I answered firmly. Dante was totally silent...probably wracked with excitement. The same adrenaline I was feeling. "That's right. I'll be getting the details soon...just take care of business alright? I'll be in touch again soon with all the details on our departure."
I got off the phone with him and grabbed my coat. Off to take care of MY unfinished business.
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Well here is Auron's first appearance. I hope it was alright and you all liked it. I look forward to participating from now on!! Haha now that KIRA is back I can!
Oh by the way...I should probably warn you all...Auron is a tad Sadistic...I forgot to put that on his Profile. haha. He likes to watch people squirm sometimes...>_>
I could tell the walk up the stairs was hard for him...but there was really nothing I could do. It was hard enough for ME to get up...my feet literally felt as though they'd fall off at any second now. He stumbled with the keys...and I wondered if he would pass out here in the hallway...I grabbed the keys from him hastily and got the door open. We walked in and he told me to make myself at home before stumbling towards what appeared to be the kitchen. I looked around a bit...it seemed normal enough. Everything was in it's proper place and clean...he seemed to be very organized in this respect. I nearly collapsed on the sofa when I found it entirely TOO QUIET from where he'd gone. I went to investigate.
"Are you alright?" I asked, walking into the kitchen. I could tell I'd scared him...he jumped a bit.
" Damn It... Yes Miss Kaori I'm Fine... Just A little Tired... " He answered sliding down to the floor.
He preceded to try and get the bullet out of his arm himself...with a KITCHEN KNIFE! Who does he think he is? RAMBO?! I thought to myself. I tried to stop him...and insisted he go to a hospital...but he refused me outright. Honestly...I hated doctors too...but I didn't want him to make his wound any worse... Even with my fighting though...somehow he managed to get it out...and the bullet plopped down right before me...clanging on the kitchen floor with a thud. I looked at him, ready to smack him for something so reckless...but his health was more important. I got a rag from the counter and rinsed it off, kneeled before him and handed it to him.
"You should at least clean yourself up..." I spoke gently. Yet...he was in a daze for some reason...he was just looking into my eyes. So deep...it felt like he could see straight through...straight into my very soul. I don't know why...but I found myself lost in that gaze. His eyes seemed black...but the closer you looked...the more you could see the green in them...hypnotizing and mysterious. I blinked as I felt the water from the rag running down my arm. And then I realized he was sitting there without a shirt on...I felt my face get red, so I shoved the rag forward again...turning my head to the side. As soon as he took it, I stood up.
" Thanks... " He commented. "Tell Me Something Kaori... What Do You Know About..." He paused at this...making me look at him once more. He looked very serious. "...KIRA "
I froze....I didn't know what to say. So I thought to question him. "What Are You Getting At? "
" Hmph " He Smiled " Surely You Know SOMETHING About KIRA... "
" I Don't Know What You're Talking About... Of Course I Know About KIRA... Who Doesn't? " I dismissed...just WHAT was he getting at? He couldn't KNOW anything....why was this guy PLAYING with me?!
" Well I'm Sure You Of All People Would Know More Then Others... Wouldn't You...? " He continued. It was starting to freak me out...I found myself backing up towards the exit...ready to run any second.
" What Are You Implying SK? " I demanded.
" I'm Not Implying Anything I'm Simply Stating A Fact... "
" What Fact Might That Be? "
" I'm Simply Stating The Fact That... You Are KIRA... "
As he said those words I felt every pore in my body close. My muscles went frigid and a slight fear began to course through my veins. If he knew such a thing...what action would he take? Turn me in? Kill me himself?? I mean...he said he'd KILLED those men...and just HOW had he figured it out? I threw Ryuk a deadly gaze...he was the only one that knew....he just sat there smiling. " You're Insane!" I called out rushing for the door...I had to get out....
" The Human Whose Name Is Written In This Note Shall Die!! " He called out loudly. I Stopped Dead In My Tracks...frozen in place and unable to move." This Note Will Not Take Effect Unless The Writer Has The Subject's Face In Mind When Writing His Or Her Name... " Slowly I turned around...to see where he was getting this from...and he finished the first rule... "This Is To Prevent People Who Share The Same Name From Being Affected... "
" Where Did You Hear That? " I quietly managed.
" I Didn't Hear It Anywhere I Simply Know... "
" Stop Playing Games... " I felt myself say aloud...it wasn't possible.
" You Want To Know How It Is I Know The Rules? " He Smiled And Got Up... I stepped back from him reflexively as he walked past me And Reached Into A Bag nearby, Pulling Out a Red Notebook. " I Know Because.... I Too Have The Note... "
"Oh I see...he has one of THOSE..." I heard Ryuk mumble from the corner. I felt myself getting light-headed from his reaction to it.
Quickly regaining my composure, I realized this could be a trick. Just a game...I had to throw him off." You Have A Note Book... So What? Anybody Can Buy One Of Those... "
" True But You Know What This Is Don't You... And Don't Lie To Me.. " He dismissed seriously. " I Know The Rules Because I Am Also A Bearer Of The Death Note... I Wasn't Kidding When I Said I Was The One Responsible For What Happened Back There To Those Men... The Two Bodies You Saw There... That Was All My Handy Work As Was The Body In The Alley By The Store... " He looked at me waiting for some sort of response...but I couldn't speak...the words wouldn't come. He continued. " My Name Is SK... It's A Shorter Version Of... Second KIRA... "
My eyes widened. This can't be possible...another notebook? SECOND KIRA?! It can't be...but if it is....can I trust him? IS this man an ally...or an enemy? I felt so many questions coming...I didn't have the capacity for this right now...so much at once. No...I couldn't reveal that I knew ANYTHING about the Death Note...
"Death Note? You really ARE insane...seriously...did you name that yourself?" I tried to laugh him off. My laugh was so transparent...but I had to try. "And as for KIRA...he was a Savior, his power wouldn't have come from...a NOTEBOOK..."
I couldn't explain the expression on his face. He seemed stunned...yet not surprised at all. He sat down on the couch and laughed...loudly....
"Look...I'm outta here!" I called out turning around.
"So...where's your Shinigami? Don't you even want to show him to me?" Were his next words. "I've never seen one before...that would be an experience..."
I turned with a huff. "Look You!"
"What? You just confirmed it...now I KNOW you're the New KIRA." He smirked.
I was speechless...I found myself pacing around nervously.
"The way you denied it so quickly...but calmly...like you'd prepared for a question like that. It's too bad you couldn't deny something like that...not the way you froze hearing me recite the first rule. Seriously...someone who'd never HEARD of a Death Note would've just kept walking." He explained bluntly. He was right...I'd let my emotions show...he KNEW I had a notebook...there was no escape. I was caught... "But don't worry Kaori...I'm not trying to corner you...You have no idea...how much I wanted to find you....." His voice was trailing off. "This new KIRA....I want to help you...to be....your SECOND...."
He was quiet then...his breathing becoming relaxed and heavy. I approached him slowly. He was asleep...out cold. I took a seat in the recliner across from him...never taking my eyes from him for a moment.
"Ryuk, tell me...you knew KIRA didn't you?" I spoke calmly, cupping my face in my hands.
"You could say that." Ryuk snickered.
"So then...did HE have a partner? A Second KIRA?"
"Kind of..." He answered, laughing to himself. "But that one was NOTHING like this guy..."
"So what do I do?" I asked aloud...more to myself...I knew Ryuk would be of NO assistance.
If I were to put my trust in someone...I wouldn't be alone...maybe... though, with AID came the possibility of BETRAYAL....I didn't know what to do...
I saw a notepad on the table. Taking a pen from my purse I wrote out a short note.
Sk,
Meet me tomorrow at noon for lunch...I'll bring bento, just meet me at the clock in the central square. There is much to discuss...
Kaori
I walked back over to him on the couch. He looked incredibly uncomfortable so I gently got him to lay down. I don't know...I wasn't REALLY afraid of him...just taken back by him. Laying the blanket from the couch over him, I walked towards the door, flicked off the lights and locked the door behind me.
I don't know how My feet managed to survive...but I made it home somehow...though, I had to be escorted by an officer...since the area was now a crime scene. Turning just before going inside the door I caught a glimpse of the message on the truck. It surprised me a bit...but not much after the scene at SK's. And I didn't let it show at all.
I opened my door to find Remu in the living room passed out on the couch. She'd made me dinner...it was still sitting on the table. I felt horrible coming home so late...but Remu was used to it...besides...her coming lecture for letting dinner go cold was the LEAST of my problems right now...
~Kaori
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Collaborative post with Snatcher-chan! It was a pleasure working with ya!!! teehee.
Sorry it's so long guys...hope it was at least Enjoyable. ^^
So Here Is SK's View Of What Happens When He And Kaori Are In His Appartment >:3 Much Thanks To KIRA For Your Help With The Post
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" This Is It. This Is Where I Live. " I Stated Stopping Infront Of My Building... " I'm Sorry To Ask More Of You... But Since I've Asked So Much... Would You Like To Come In? "
" Sure... Why Not? " She Answered... She Seemed Alittle Enthusiastic About It... I Could Only Nod And Walk To The Front Door Of The Building... I Reached Into My Back Pocket And Pulled Out My Keys, Unlocking The Door And Looking Up The Stairs... " I Forgot How Many There Were... " I Thought To Myself... I Started Up The Stairs Kaori Following Behind Me... I Stummbled Every Other Stair And Nearly Fell But I Shook My Head And Walked On... Atleast I Made It To My Door In One Piece... Shaking I Sighed Heavily And Went To Open My Door When Kaori Took My Keys
" Which One Is It? " I Looked At Her Alittle Shocked... She Looked At Me After Flipping Through All My Keys...
" Oh... Uh It's... The One With The Green Ring On It... " She Took The Key And Opened The Door Stepping Inside And Tunring The Lights On... I Walked In Passed Her And Threw My Bag On The Floor " Please Make Yourself At Home " I Said As I Walked Into The Kitchen Removing My Shirt And The Handkerchief... I Pulled Open The Drawers And Got A Kitchen Knife Out... Just Incase The Bullet Had Lodged Itself In My Arm... I Leaned Against The Counter And Put My Head Back As I Felt My Arm And Sure Enough... There Was The Bullet...
" Are You Alright? " The Sound Of Kaori's Voice Startled Me And I Ended Up Cutting My Hand With The Knife
" Damn It... Yes Mrs. Kaori I'm Fine... Just Alittle Tired... " I Slid Down To The Floor
" You Can Call Me Kaori, SK... " I Looked At Her From My Position On The Floor... She Was Standing At The Counter Overlooking The Livingroom... I Swallowed Hard Trying To Ignore The Pain In My Arm And Hand... " What Are You Doing With That Knife? " I Clutched The Knife Tighter
" I Need To Get The Bullet Out Of My Arm... "
" You Can't Use A Dirty Old Kitchen Knife For That! "
" Sure I Can I've Done It Before... " I Took The Knife And Stuck It Into The Wound On My Arm... I Guess I Looked Like I Was In Alot Of Pain Because Before I Knew It Kaori Had Her Hands On Mine Trying To Get Me To Stop
" Stop That You're Just Going To Cause More Damage To Your Arm! " I Didn't Let Go Of The Knife But I Let My Arm Go Limp...
" I Just Need To Get The Bullet Out... "
" You Can Do That By Going To A Hospital... "
" No... I Hate Doctors... All They Want Is Money... " She Didn't Say Anything In Return So I Took This Moment To Finish Prying The Bullet Out... I Let Out A Small Yelp As The Bullet Fell Onto The Floor Infront Of Kaori... She Looked At It Then Back To Me... I Sighed And Picked The Bullet Up " There See... I Just Needed To Get It Out... " If I Knew Her Better I Would Say That She Was Going To Smack Me But She Just Stood Up And Got A Wet Cloth For Me...
" You Shoud Atleast Clean Yourself Up... " She Handed Me The Rag... I Looked Up, Deep Into Her Eye's... They Seemed So Innocent And Yet... There Was Something Far Darker And Mysterious About Them... The Dark Brown Of Her Eye's Almost Looked Black Which Further Inhanced The Mystery... Finally I Shook My Head And Took The Cloth...
" Thanks... " I Started To Wipe Down My Arm And Hand " Tell Me Something Kaori... What Do You Know About " I Looked At Her Again But Much More Serious " KIRA " She Looked At Me But Said Not A Word...
" What Are You Getting At? "
" Hmph " I Smiled " Surely You Know SOMETHING About KIRA... "
" I Don't Know What You're Talking About... Of Course I Know About KIRA... Who Doesn't? "
" Well I'm Sure You Of All People Would Know More Then Others... Wouldn't You... " She Backed Up And Gave Me A Strange Look
" What Are You Implying SK? "
" I'm Not Implying Anything I'm Simply Stating A Fact... "
" What Fact Might That Be? "
" I'm Simply Stating The Fact That... You Are KIRA... " Her Eye's Widend And She Stepped Away From Me
" You're Insane " She Turned To Leave And Ran For The Door... I Mearly Yelled After Her
" The Human Whose Name Is Written In This Note Shall Die!! " She Stopped Dead In Her Tracks... I Just Continued To Speak The Rules Of The Death Note... " This Note Will Not Take Effect Unless The Writer Has The Subject's Face In Mind When Writting His Or Her Name... " She Turned To Me Now... I Looked At Her And Quoted The Last Part Of The First Rule... " This Is To Prevent People Who Share The Same Name From Being Affected... "
" Where Did You Hear That? "
" I Didn't Hear It Anywhere I Simply Know... "
" Stop Playing Games... "
" You Want To Know How It Is I Know The Rules? " I Smiled And Got Up... She Backed Away From Me As I Walked Past Her And Reached Into My Bag Pulling Out My Red Death Note... " I Know Because.... I To Have The Note... " She Looked Like She Was Going To Pass Out...
" You Have A Note Book... So What Anybody Can Buy One Of Those... "
" True But You Know What This Is Don't You... And Don't Lie To Me.. " I Could Feel The Adrenaline Running Through My Body Again... " I Know The Rules Because I Am Also A Bearer Of The Death Note... I Wasn't Kidding When I Said I Was The One Responsible For What Heppend Back There To Those Men... The Two Bodies You Saw There... That Was All My Handy Work As Was The Body In The Ally By The Store... " I Looked At Her And Waited For A Response... When Nothing Came I Simply Said... " My Name Is SK... It's A Shorter Version Of... Second KIRA... "
