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-+
