My life....seemed to be changing so much. Since finding that book....since I had tested it and found it worked...I had met two people totally devoted to KIRA's return...willing to follow him should he truly return to this world. No...not just FOLLOW him...AID him. I had burned Ren's note once again...there was no point throwing it into the air...I was this KIRA he was hoping for. Should I take on that role? My thoughts had continually begun to dwell on continuing to work of the Savior KIRA, did I truly have the strength? Yet the more I thought about it...the more I remembered the day fast approaching. The anniversary of the day that marked the beginning of great trial and sadness for Remu and myself...a day we would NEVER forget. January 28th, 2013.
I clenched my fists. I will do it...if I have the power....I will see this through.
My cell-phone rang. "Moshi moshi." I answer courteously.
"Kaori-san...I have to talk to you. It's about Remu..." Mizawa stuttered through hushed tones.
"I understand Miza-chan...no....you did the right thing by telling me. Remu is lucky to have a friend like you...thank you for looking out for her when I can't...I appreciate it more than you know." I ended the call with her...anger building up in me slightly. After that I went straight to the pharmacy...getting Remu's medication I took it home and waited for her arrival.
She walked through the door just as always. "I'm home!"
"Welcome home." I said with a tone slightly laced with 'a lecture is coming'.
Remu gave me a sideways glance.
"I noticed Remu...you haven't been taking your medicine." I started. She suddenly wore a 'BUSTED' expression. "Yeah...it's funny. You ran out...and yet....never TOLD me."
"Nee-san...uh...you know. The medication is really expensive and you've been so busy....that..."
"REMU!" I stopped her. Lowering my tone again I walked up and grabbed her by the shoulders. "Don't make me lose you too. Isn't it enough...we are the ONLY two left...if YOU were to leave me alone...I would...."
"Kaori..."
A tear ran down my cheek. "Remu...please take your medication. I KNOW I'm not the best guardian...in fact...I must be pretty terrible. IF I can't even monitor your medicine intake...or even find the time to visit with your principal...you must hate me. But please....let me be selfish in this one respect. I want you to live a long and healthy life..."
"I'm sorry." Remu stated looked at the ground.
I didn't push her any further. I went out to get some take out...but mainly to get more air. I was going to have to get into gear. As Ren's letter had said...there had been no further punishment. I was about to fix that....I would take the steps....walk into the darkness without hesitation. KIRA WOULD RETURN....AND A GRAND RETURN IT WOULD BE!
January 27, 2023
I had had yet ANOTHER late night. For the past several days I'd spent my spare time locating the names and faces of the worlds most horrid criminals...left unattended to rot away in prison. A constant burden to the victims and taxpayers alike. Since I worked all day, my only time was late at night...but it had to be done. I HAD to do it.
Ryuk...can I assign a TIME OF DEATH? I mean...not within 6 mins and 40 secs....but within a longer period of time?
You idiot...didn't you even read the note's rules? I DON'T have to tell you anything....figure it out yourself...
I felt so dumb in that moment...Rule III-"If the time of death is written within 40 seconds after writing the cause of death as a heart attack, the time of death can be manipulated, and the time can go into effect within 40 seconds after writing the name." I smiled....this will be easier to pull off than I thought.....
"You ok?" Remu asked as she prepared to run off to school.
I was still really drowsy and deep in thought, so her question surprised me a bit. "Oh...Remu..."
She lectured me a bit...so I countered her. "Are you okay Remu?"
Before I got the answer I wanted...they were both gone and off to school. I got dressed and prepared for work. Nearly everything was set...all my long hours....would bear fruit very soon.
It was a typical day...but that evening was not. I found myself watching the clock like a night watchman. After dinner, Remu did her homework...calculus of course....and then eventually turned in as I sat in the living room going over files from work. It felt like DAYS passed in those short hours...Feeling a slight edge...I went to the kitchen and broke open a bottle of wine I'd been keeping. Such a deep red color...I poured a glass.
I took in the aroma and pressed the glass to my lips as I took a small sip. As I pulled it away the clock chimed in midnight.
Ding.....ding.......ding.......ding....
I looked at the glass....blood....startled I dropped it and it crashed to the floor...shattering instantly...
ding....ding...ding....I bent to pick up the glass but cut my finger...REAL blood began to drip from my hand....
ding....ding....DONG!!!
It was now 12:01am of January the 28th, 2023....and nearly 50 villains had been killed of a heart attack simultaneously in facilities around the world. I shook slightly knowing this information...but slowly a smile began to form as I placed my hand over half of my face....
"KIRA has returned...I have made it so...in memory of you....father...." I whispered to the darkness. I could hear Ryuk snicker hoarsely in the shadows as he faded from my sight....I just sat there for a minute...completely numb as to what I'd done.
~Kaori
I shall go forth alone into this darkness without a fight...so that the rest of the world can bathe in brilliant light. +-Kaori-+
"Hey Remu!" Mizawa yelled up to my window. "Hurry up or you're going to make us late!"
I looked down and nodded.
"I'm coming!" I yelled. As I ran down staris, I noticed Sis was looking paler than usual. I wondered if she was getting sick again. "You ok?" I asked. She looked up at me somewhat startled.
"Oh Remu," she started.
"Have you been up....again?" I asked. "You really need to get to bed at a decent hour. I have to go to school now, and you better get going too."
As I walked out to meet Mizawa, she gave me a cross look.
"Remu are you ok?" she asked.
I luaghed for a moment. "I just asked Sis if she was ok hahahaha."
"Well you need to worry about yourself too," Mizawa said sharply.
As we walked towards the train station, Mizawa picked up a paper and pretended to read it. It was her new fad to make guys believe that she was a bookie. I just continued walking. As we entered the train a lot of noise entered my ears. It was vaguely annoying.
"Hey Remu have you heard the rumors?" Mizawa asked not looking up from her paper.
"Hm?" I asked casually.
"Kira is supposed to be back or something," Mizawa continued.
"Pft as if Mi-chan," I answered. "Kira's been dead for a while."
"Well those are the rumors," Mizawa continued.
"And probably started by the same people who started the rumor about that guy who died at the court house," I answered. Secretly the idea of having Kira alive again sparked my interest. I wanted to know more about these....rumors....
It Was Late Now... Dusk Had Since Taken To The Skies Making Them Burn With Shades Of Orange Red And Yellow... I Just Continued To Walk... Once Again It Had Turned Into Another Of One Of My Long Pointless Walks But I Had Not A Care In The World...
I Was So Lost In My Thoughts As I Walked Down The Street, Hands Still Behind My Head Eye's Closed To The Sky That I Didn't Even Noticed How Late It Was Getting... Until Suddenly
“ Hey Stranger... ” A Voice Broke My Concentration. “ I Know You Feel Sorry For Those Girls, I Do To... ”
I Stopped Dead In My Tracks And Glanced In The Direction Of The Voice... The Anger I Felt When I Heard The News OF The Girls Death Returned And I Could Feel My Body Burning With Rage... Then The Voice Spoke Again...
“ You Should Have Seen The Smile On Their Faces When They Heard That Horrible Noise When The Girl’s Neck Broke... ” The Words Made Me Cringe... My Breathing Sped Up And A Grit My Teeth At The Thought Of Those Demons Snapping Her Neck With Their Hands... I Almost Didn't Want To Listen To This Person Any Longer But I Did... “ You Know That Noise Turned Them On?... How Disgusting... ”
“ And Why Are You Telling Me All Of This? " I Ask... “ Are You Trying To Repent Yourself For Something Similar You Did, Or Because You Stood There And Did Nothing? ” I Tried To Hide My Anger But It Was Obvious That I Was Failing...
“ No, No... I’m Telling You This Because I Know If You Could You Would Have Done Something... Am I Wrong? ”
I Sigh Under My Breath Before Speaking
“ No, You're Right, If I Could I Would... So What? Is It A Bad Thing To Think Like This?” I Asked Alittle Sarcastic
“ Nope... That Is Why I Wanna Make A Deal With You... ”
“ ...... ” I Remained Silent... This Talk Of A Deal Caught Me Off Guard... What The Hell Is This Guy Getting At? A Deal? Though I Wasn't Prepaired For That Last Comment What I Heard Next Struck Me Like Lightning...
“ What If I Tell You How Your Lord KIRA Made Justice? And What If I Give YOU That Power? ”
I Immediately Turned And Advanced Toward This Person Who In Turn Did The Same... It Turned Out To Be A Teenage Girl About Seven-teen Or Eight-teen Years Old, Holding A Hockey Stick And A Ball...
“ So? ” She Asked... I Could Feel My Gaze Become More Intence And I Took Her By The Shoulders...
“ Speak ”
“ I Can Not Speak Here, It’s Too Crowded, My House Is Too Far Away And It’s Dangerous To Go There, I Don’t Want Us To Be Seen...” She Said While Gently Removing My Hands From Her Shoulders...
“OK.. Let’s Go To A Safer Place...”
“ No Restaurant, No Shop, No Library... You Are Aware That I Have To Explain A Lot Of Things To You And Only You. Nobody Has To Hear Us.” She Almost Seemed To Be Demanding It When She Continued... “ Is It Ok If We Go To Your Place?... Or Am I Asking Too Much?... Oh By The Way My Name Is J.J, But You Could Call Me J - Chan, Nice To Meet You...”
I Thought About It For A Momet Before Nodding My Head In Agreement... I Couldn't Beleive It... KIRA's Power Was Just Inches From Me And Then... I Could Show Everyone The Mistakes He And The Second Made...
" Fair Enough Mrs. J.J.... My House Is Just Down This Road A Few Blocks From The Court House... And As For My Name... Call Me Whatever You Want For Now As Long As It Has Nothing To Do With The Number Nine... Soon I'll Have A Name And You'll Be The First To Know It... "
I Stood To The Side And Stretched Out My Arm Showing Her The Direction To My Home And Headed Back With A Smile On My Face... This Could Be Promising...
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The Bone Snatcher: >:3 And So With Much Careful Planning And Colaboration SK Is One Step Closer To Becoming The New Second KIRA... -wicked grin-
;D Colaborative Post Done With Quiet Noise
Pfft, are you for serious?
I sat at my desk, staring at my laptop. I should have seen that coming. Doesn't matter, I decided. It's just a computer and I printed all the files anyway. I laughed softly to my self, then out loud said, "Nothing beats paper and ink."
I sat drumming my fingers against my desk, then got up and went to the kitchen. As I rummaged for cereal and milk, I considered the file I had stolen the night before, noting that there was no hesitation whatsoever in this person's retaliation. I wonder if this person caught the hacker before me? The hacker's precence must have been recognized, even I saw it.
Munching on my cereal, I returned to my desk and continued to stare at the screen, pondering.
This means one of two things. One; I'm in deep shit with the government or some secret organization, or Two; This person only noted my precence to get my attention and wants me to respond.
I set my spoon down and drank the rest of the milk in my bowl. I decided the latter was more interesting and probably alot more fun, so I clipped away at the key board and mouse for a few minutes. Son of a . . . Holy freakin viruses much?
I debated on getting a new computer, but by then this person would have increased security, if they hadn't already, and I may not be able to get through. Besides, nothing was bugged other than the file. I barely had a path to follow.
As I worked, I thought, At least this time I don't have to hide my self. This person knows I'm coming. I saved alot of time with that. By the end of about an hour, I had sent a little bug of my own to this person. Nothing too much, just a couple of pop-ups or something, a poke to get this person's attention.
Sending the virus back, I grinned. This is so on.
In the living room...Saturday morning (2 days before Katari's arrival)...
I sat down on the sofa and invited them to sit down too, this is gonna be a long night...
“...I think it’s time to take the cat out of the bag.” I said while looking at Asahi, “So please...your reports, Nishi you go first...”
“Yes madam, as Mier thought it really is a Death Note and it already has an owner. The owner is a woman...about 24 years old, she hangs out with some wierd people and the Sinigami is...”
“Ryuk...” I added.
“Yes madam, it’s Ryuk.”
“He’s up to no good again...I’ll have a chat with him later, meanwhile keep an eye on the owner, but not to close, I don’t want her to notice you...I’ll see her soon too, not only Ryuk.”
“She will never notice me, I watch her from over a mile, she can not spot me even if she tries.”
“Ok, I’m glad to hear that. Next Lasuto.”
“She is fine, nothing unusual with Rei-chan...”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes miss, I had to infiltrate into your school to watch her closely so I hypnotized a boy in her year into thinking that I’m his cousin.” said Lasuto excited
“O may, you are crazy, you said you were his cousin?”
“That was the only thing I could think of, don’t worry madam, he won’t remember much, but I left him with a vague memory of me...so if I need to go to your school again, I wont need another one, I’ll just use him.”
“Good thinking...cousin...chi...”
“Although I noticed something else at Rei-chan...but it has nothing to do with my assignment...”
“And what that may be?”
“Well I think she likes one of your classmates...she is kind of day dreaming every time she sees him.” *she laughed* “I can not help it, I had to tell you madam.” Said Lasuto
“Yeah...typical for you to notice that kind of stuff...ok I’ll keep that in mind.” I said. “Now Kita, Minami anything to report?”
“No...” *sobbed* said Kita disappointed “I checked and it’s nothing...yet, but I’ll keep my eyes open for anything suspicious.”
“You do that...” I said to Kita, “Minami...do you have something good to bright my day?”
“You have Asahi here...why do you need something brighter?” Minami said while looking at the cat sitting next to me playing with a little ball nanny gave her...
“You know I’m never satisfied with what I already have, now...something?...”
“Well I don’t really know what is it, a she or a he, I presume it’s a he...”
“Yes...ok, that doesn’t really matters...what else?”
“He is kind of...I don’t know the word...desperate, I think...I don’t know mistress, there are a lot of freaks in this world, but this one has them all...” Minami tried to explain.
“Then why did you follow him in the first place?”
“I told you mistress, this guy has them all.”
“Are you putting your skin on the line for this one?”
“No way mistress!...I’m not. But I think you at least have to see him, because we need something fast and it has to be good too...and let me tell you he has a lot to look of...”
“You don’t say...what does he have that makes him so special?”
“He’s smart, he’s very watchful, cautious, mindful and I don’t know...he has something that makes him tick. He has something that normal people don’t have...that thirst for justice that you are looking for.” said Minami, while lighting another cigarette.
“Ok...that made me curious..I wanna meet him, I’ll make him a deal, if he says no I’ll delete the memories about the deal, but I’ll leave the memory about meeting and knowing me.”
“Wouldn’t that be dangerous?” asked Lasuto
“Why? he only knows me and that’s all he’ll know”
“And if he says yes are you gonna warn him before or after he will do it?” asked Minami
“It depends on the circumstances, I’ll see...” I said “He takes long walks, through the neighborhood, right?”
“Yes mistress.” Said Minami “Need an escort?”
“Yeah...Higashi...are you free tonight?”
“I’m always free for you, ojosama.”
“...yes, Minami, you’ll come too. I need you to show me your target...”
“Yes mistress, it would be my pleasure.” said Minami
“Ok people, let’s get this thing started.”
Later, in the evening...in a dark ally, me and Minami were waiting and watching closely the people who were passing by...then I saw him, walking and was so lost in his thoughts, but he looked like he knew where he was going...
“Is that your target Minami?...hm...Now I see what you were talking about, him being special.” I said satisfied
“See mistress, didn’t I tell you. The last time I saw him, a few days ago, he was trying to save a poor girl from some obsessed guys, but he was take by surprise and got a punch.” Said Minami laughing very silent not to draw attention...
“Now leave, I don’t want him to see you, but stay in the shadow and make sure nobody sees us.”
“Yes mistress.” said Minami while sinking in the darkness of the ally.
I took a deep breath and approached, I stood against the wall with my back with my arms crossed, with the hockey stick in one hand and the ball next to my left foot. I was waiting for him to just pass me. When he almost passed me i said:
“Hey stranger.” He looked at me for a second, but kept walking slowly. “I know you feel sorry for those girls, I do to...” my affirmation made him stop, but he didn’t turned, I knew I got his attention, I didn’t turned either and added “You should have seen the smile on their faces when they heard that horrible noise when the girl’s neck broke.” I could hear his breath speeding up and his teeth crunching and said “You know that noise turned them on?...how disgusting...”
“And why are you telling me all of this? he asked “Are you trying to repent yourself for something similar you did or because you stood there and did nothing?”
“No, no...I’m telling you this because I know if you could you would have done something...am I wrong?”
“No, you are right, if I could I would...so what? Is it a bad thing to think like this?” he asked
“Nope....that is why i wanna make a deal with you.”
“......” he said nothing, so I took that as an ok
“What if I tell you how your Lord KIRA made justice? And what if I give YOU that power?”
That made him turn towards me and approached me rapidly, I turned towards him and approached him too. What he saw was a teenage girl about 17 or 18 years old, holding lazy a hockey stick and a ball.
“So?” I asked. He put his hands on my shoulders and said
“Speak.”
“I can not speak here, it’s too crowded, my house is too far away and it’s dangerous to go there, I don’t want us to bee seen.” I said while taking, gently, his hands off my shoulders.
“OK...let’s go to a safer place.” he said
“No restaurant, no shop, no library...you are aware that I have to explain a lot of things to you and only you, nobody has to hear us.” I said. “Is it ok if we go to your place? Or am I asking too much?...oh by the way my name is J.J, but you could call me J-chan, nice to meet you.”
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Again I apologies for the long post, but J.J is put under a lot of pressure lately...hope you enjoy J.J’s plot...
