The rain falls on earth as angels cry for the sins of man to stop.

I look for my covers with my eyes closed. Not wanting to open them for fear of not being able to fall back asleep. Its cold I realize. I must have the fan turned all the way up. But, I dont hear the fan. It sounds more like wind. But that cant be right. I never have my window or door open when Im trying to sleep. It would just be illogical. I push that thought away as I hug my L plushie tighter afraid that I might lose hold of it. My efforts of trying to find my covers cease as I fall into a deep slumber. L gets out of his swivel chair and tells Watari and the men of the Task Force that hes going for a walk to clear his mind. Watari nods as the others just look at each other wondering whats going on. L puts on his sneakers and walks out of headquarters. He begins to make his way across the street and detours into a park, knowing that there will be a candy store nearby. Halfway through the park he notices a small group of people stopping to stare at something. This piques his interest and he makes his way to the small group. When he gets there, what he sees shocks him. There was a young girl no older than 18 sleeping under a large oak tree. She was sleeping soundly, oblivious to all the people gathered around her. She had short golden brown hair, and very pale skin rivaling his own. She wore a white shirt with some sort of black design that was hidden under a green jacket splayed out on top of her like a cover. She also wore short light green shorts with a dark green pattern adorning them. What had shocked him wasnt that she was asleep, nor was it that the jacket was dry; it was the fact that she was drenched and shivering and everyone was watching her as though she were a spectacle. L pushed through the crowd until he reached the very front. He pulled out his phone and called the Police Department posing as L and asked that a blanket be brought along with assistance for crowd control. He gave them directions and said that a man by the name of Ryuzaki would be there to greet them. Two police cars arrived and the officers came over to the crowd. They began to usher the crowd away from the girl and himself. The nearest officer asked for his name and when he confirmed it was Ryuzaki, he apologized and handed him the blanket. When everything got settled, Ryuzaki kneeled down next to the girl and began to wrap the cover around her and picked her up bridal style. He then thanked the officers for their assistance and began to head back to HQ. In the brief time he was out, he forgot completely about his sweets because of his concern for the girl. L carries the young girl to headquarters carefully so as not to disturb her as she sleeps. The people stop and stare as he walks by. They all talk and point as though he doesnt notice them gawking. Of course, he doesnt pay them any mind. He just continues on ignoring the hushed whispers as he passes by. A few moments later, he arrives at the hotel that he and the Task Force currently are using as their base of operations. He walks up the stairs not bothering with the elevator because of all the commotion outside. When he reaches the fifth floor, she begins to mumble incoherently and snuggles up closer to him. He stops walking and stands still almost afraid to breathe. When she stops, he lets out a breath he didnt realize hed been holding and continues walking up the stairs. He finally reaches the seventh floor and walks toward the main room. There were loud noises coming from inside and he hesitantly opens the door.

As soon as he walks into the room, it becomes utterly silent and everyone stares at him wide eyed. In the silence, L starts walking towards the couch in the middle of the room but the girl in his arms begins to snuggle closer to him. She mumbles L, your so cute, under her breath; and this time, not only can he hear her, but the entire task force can too. They all stare at her in wonder and awe. When she stops moving, L places her on the couch and wraps the blanket tighter around her shivering body. L, I mean Ryuzaki, who is she? Matsuda asks quietly. Everybody turns expectantly. I have no idea who this girl is, I say bluntly. WHAT! Ryuzaki! What is the meaning of this? Bringing a girl, not to mention a stranger, here in the first place?! Aizawa yells. Could you keep your voice down, this girl is trying to sleep, L said making Aizawa even angrier than before. Watari, come over immediately, I need your assistance. Also, I would like you to bring some extra clothes and towels. In ten minutes, Watari arrived with the said items. As he handed them to Ryuzaki, he had a worried look on his face but said nothing about the unconscious girl currently occupying the couch. Watari left to Ls room to prepare the bath and to change the bedding. When the bath was prepared, L carried the girl into the room and began to remove the wet clothing, but left the undergarments on, thinking nothing of it at the time. He then gently placed her in the warm water and began looking at her clothes trying to see if she had anything that would identify her. While searching through the clothes, he noticed a stuffed toy fell on the floor. As he was reaching to retrieve it, he heard a loud noise coming from the bathroom.

Im drowning! I thought as I began flailing around. I grabbed onto whatever was closest to me and I pulled myself up. I opened my eyes and I found myself in a bathroom. The bathroom was huge! It had a giant rectangular bathtub, which I was currently hanging over, and across from the tub, there was a beautiful marble sink that had flowers etched into it. On both sides were big arched windows with midnight blue curtains. On the left side was the toilet and on the right was a man I have only seen in my favorite anime. There was L standing in the doorway of the bathroom staring at her. Oh. My. GOD! L is standing right in front of me! No, this is a dream. It has to be. I turned around and started to count to ten. Hes still there! Thats it. I must be going crazy. Thats the only explanation for this to even be possible. She said while staring at L. Although I can assure you that you are not dreaming, I cannot assure you that you wont get sick if you stay in the tub. L said. I looked down and noticed I was wearing nothing but my underwear. I blushed slightly and grabbed the blue towel next to me trying to avoid his gaze. I walked briskly towards the bed and noticed my L plushie was on the floor. I picked it up and hugged it tightly while making little cooing noises. What is that youre holding? L asked trying to look at what I was holding. N-nothing! I said hiding it inside the towel and looking away. I grabbed my white Death Note shirt and hid it as well since it would arouse suspicion as to why it had his face on it. This girl seems to be acting rather strangely. She is hiding something. That I know for sure. He thought while gently nibbling on his thumb. I believe it is time for me to leave now. He said after noticing the light flush on the girls previously pale cheeks. He sighed inwardly as he prepared himself for the tiring questions soon to be fired at him. He was right, as soon as he exited the room; he was met

with everyones endless questions to which he ignored completely. This tactic seemed to work and they soon left him alone and continued on the case. Matsuda however, hadnt ceased bothering him. He continued asking why she was here, who was she, and other unrelated nonsense that didnt correlate with the investigation. This stopped when he allowed them to leave early saying that they were to meet here again tomorrow at Noon. This left only him and Watari along with the girl. Ryuzaki, would you like me to bring you anything? Watari asked somewhat surprised that L had not asked for more sweets or coffee for some while now. No thank you, Watari. L replied while walking into the kitchen to get more sugar cubes and tea. It was getting late and yet he still couldnt focus on the case with everything on his mind. Every time he would try and work, his thoughts would involuntarily drift back to what she said about him. Not only did it arouse suspicion as to how she knew what he looked like, but her odd behavior earlier didnt quite sit well with him. What was she trying to hide from me? Was it something embarrassing? Or was it something related to Kira? There were so many questions he wanted to ask, but he was going to have to wait until after she woke up. It was half past midnight and he had barely been able to push thoughts of her aside. He was able to pinpoint Kiras general location and found out that Kira needed a name and a face to kill. That was all old news to him, he already knew that. But what he had found interesting was that not only Kira can kill people with heart attacks, he can also kill by other means. That would mean that Kira could control people before and up until their death.

L was so engrossed with his work, that he didnt notice when the girl snuck out of her room with her L plushie and creeped over to where he was perched on the couch. She stood mere inches away from him with sleep and fright still in her eyes. She had had another nightmare involving the death of her parents and older brother. L, she said timidly afraid she was still dreaming. He turned around to face her. His ebony eyes piercing her own, giving her goosebumps in the process. She appeared as though she had just woken up due to her disheveled hair and wrinkled clothing. There were also traces of tears on her cheeks. She had been crying? What could have caused it? A nightmare? Probably. Is there something you need? he asked taking note that he never once told her who he was, let alone his name. Um, I was wondering if I could stay out here with you, she asked him again this time staring down at the floor unable to look at him. He was surprised at her question. I suppose. He said glancing back at his laptop. After a few seconds, she started to make her way to the front of the couch and took up a similar position to his signature crouch. Although where L was perched on the couch, she simply sat with her legs up to her chest while holding tightly to her plushie. L saw that she was sitting in a somewhat similar fashion as to how he was. Although there were some differences. For one, instead of being crouched on the couch, she only sat with her legs close to her and she was hugging some stuffed toy. When she reached towards the bowl of sugar cubes, he was finally able to see what she had clutched so tightly in her arms. It was a doll of him! Never had he seen such a thing in his life. It intrigued him to see such a thing exist for there were no pictures of him

anywhere. He made sure of that himself. So how could this girl have a doll that resembled him? It made him even more suspicious of her. When she leaned back from grabbing a few sugar cubes from his tray, she noticed L was staring at her intently. But when she looked down, she saw what he had really been staring at. He was staring at himself, or more like staring at the L plushie she was carrying. She began blushing and hugged the plushie tighter out of embarrassment. L reached out to grab the doll-like toy from her grasp. As he did that, he noticed she became stiff and reluctantly tried moving away to keep him from taking it. When he plucked the small doll from her, she let out a shrill yell, WATARI! she cried as she sank onto the floor. As soon as he heard the yell, Watari ran into the room. The first thing he noticed was that the girl who had been previously unconscious was now on the floor shaking and L was torn between examining a doll and looking at the frightened girl. Watari made his way to the scared girl ignoring L altogether. What is wrong my dear? What has you so frightened? he asked her soothingly. He-he took my L plushie! she said with tears streaming down her face. An L plushie, what is that? He thought as he shifted his gaze from the distraught girl to the doll L was now in possession of. Getting up, he plucked the doll safely from Ls hands and gave it back to the girl chastising L all the while. L looked down at his currently empty hands with mild surprise. After realizing he was no longer in possession of the doll, L regained his composure and noticed the girl was glaring at him for taking the doll from her. After Watari helped the girl to her feet, she thanked him happily. Youre welcome Miss Oh! Im so sorry. Where are my manners? My name is Kami Nagasumi. But you can call me Kam. She said with a bright smile directed towards Watari. Very well then Miss Kami. If there is anything you need, I am just across the hall. Watari said slightly bowing before he turned to leave. It was nice to meet you Mr. Quillish Wammy. She said softly before Watari left. This stopped both L and Watari in their tracks and forced both of them to stare at her. Ls usually expressionless face was now full of shock and suspicion, and hatred. As for Watari, he was completely speechless and unable to find his voice from shock that she knew him for his real name. Before she knew what was happening; L sprang into action, restraining her on the floor. Her arms being held behind her tightly, making it impossible to move without being hurt in the process. She cried out in pain and began to move trying to throw L off of her only forcing her to cry out louder than before. Her muscles straining from the tension and pressure he kept applying. Please, stop it, she cried out to L. V-Valentine! Help me please. Suddenly L was lifted off the girl he was restraining and thrown onto the couch with such force, it made the couch fall over. He stared in wide eyed shock as he saw the toy floating through the room and land in her lap. It was impossible for such a thing to happen. Watari quickly went over to see if he was injured but L just waved him away saying that he was unharmed. L then told Watari to leave so that he may speak to Miss Nagasumi alone. While never once taking his eyes off the girl, who was currently being helped off the floor by some invisible being. She was reassuring the thing, whatever it was, that she was fine and that she was sore from being in such a position. If he had not seen this with his own eyes, he would not have believed such a thing were possible. It defied everything he had come to know; but yet, he did see it and he was not the only person to witness such a phenomenon. Therefore he accepted that such a blasphemous event had just

taken place and he was not going insane. Although how he was still composed was a mystery even to him.

He approached her slowly. Now Miss Nagasumi, may I have a word with you. He said more like a statement than an actual question, as he motioned to the chair in front of him. She took a seat but not until she pulled another chair over towards them. Okay, I have a few questions I would like to ask you pertaining the events that have recently taken place. He said, the words slightly muffled by the thumb resting lightly on his bottom lip. I wish to know how you came across knowledge of Watari and myself. I also want to know why you were asleep under a tree in the middle of the park. Then you will tell me who you are and what just occurred. She began moving restlessly in her chair and playing with the doll she was holding. After a few moments, she looked up beside her and nodded her head. Um, well you see she began.

Well for starters, I dont know how I ended up in the park under some tree. The last thing I remember is sleeping in my bed and it was really cold. Then I ended up here. She said trying to remember how she got here in the first place. Now that I think about it, how did I get here if I was found in the park? she asked him then she straightened. A blush began to creep its way onto her cheeks as realization hit her. Im so sorry you had to carry me. She said looking down at the floor. But Im very happy that it was you who found me. I dont know what I wouldve done if you hadnt. She said brightly while smiling at him. He cocked his head slightly to the right trying to understand how she could be so happy in such a situation. He just looks so adorable when he does that. He looks just like a cute cuddly panda. I could just hug him and snuggle with him all the time. She thought while looking at him sheepishly. Your so much cuter up close. She whispered thinking he didnt hear her quiet confession. He was cute? How is it possible that he, the greatest detective be considered cute? Surely she was mistaken. She must have bumped her during their small skirmish. He thought to himself. Taking his silence as her cue to continue, she began explaining who she was, As Ive told you before, my name is Kami Nagasumi. Im 18 years old, Just as I had predicted earlier. He thought. Its been a month since I began living with my Aunt and Uncle. As to what you witnessed earlier, that was Valentine. Would you like to meet him? she asked uncertain of how he would react and pointedly ignoring his other questions.

He started to nibble gently on his right thumb wondering if it would be a good idea to accept the offer of meeting this Valentine of hers. After many silent minutes, his curiosity finally beat him and he agreed somewhat regrettably. Okay! Im glad you said yes. I just want to warn you now, that he does look somewhat frightening if you dont know him, but hes actually very nice. Valentine, you can show yourself now. She said looking over her right shoulder. Behind her, there stood a tall man in a long, black leather cloak. He was about 59 and he was carrying a large and dangerous scythe like weapon. There was a black fog that loomed around him and it made him look even more sinister and menacing.

When he first appeared, he looked like the grim reaper himself. This is who she calls Valentine? She got up and hugged the dangerous; demon, monster? Valentine didnt seem to mind her being so close to him and even returned her hug with one of his own. The scythe safely placed on his back. When Valentine looked at L, his gaze was harsh and cold. One full of promised agony and pain if he were to ever hurt Kami again. L however, looked directly at this demon and paled considerably but making sure to keep his expression neutral as always. It is nice to meet you Mr. Valentine. L said a little shakily. It felt as though his very soul was being probed and examined. Isnt he amazing? He looks so scary, huh. She gushed, snapping him out of the daze he was in. This girl must be crazy. How is that thing amazing in any way? He thought to himself trying to control his composure. But L, she said happily while running over to him, I still think youre really adorable. She hugged him and started giggling. Valentine smiled warmly at Kami. He was content with her happiness. He hadnt seen her smile like that ever since her family was murdered. He only hoped that this L character would be able to do what he couldnt. That didnt mean that he necessarily trusted him.

He stiffened while she hugged him and he began to blush a little so he put his head down to cover his face with his messy raven hair. He was beginning to feel drowsy and realized that he hadnt had any sweets since they began talking which was well over four hours. It was a good thing he had changed the time for the task force to arrive since he was going to need the extra time to get accustomed to everything. There was a knock at the door and Kami ran to answer it. She seemed to be especially excited now that I knew who Valentine was. Who is it? He heard her ask happily. The door opened and Watari came in. As soon as he did, Valentine disappeared again. I assumed it was for Wataris health. Ryuzaki, am I correct in assuming you have run out of food? Watari speculates. Yes, but I believe I should rest for once. I have heard and seen much and I need to process it all before the task force arrives today. When I awaken, I would like more pastries and tea. Along with food for Miss Kami. He says stifling a yawn. You should get some rest as well Watari. Its already a quarter fast five. He gets up stretching for the first time all night and watches as Watari leaves content knowing that L is going to bed willingly for once. As soon as Watari leaves, Valentine makes himself visible once more and Kami starts tugging the demon towards the room when she turns around suddenly and grabs his arm and begins pulling him along as well. Too tired to resist, he follows her into the room stumbling over himself trying to keep up. She leads him towards the bed and hugs him tightly before going over to the sofa in the room and lies down next to Valentine. He notices that she is holding onto the doll and the white shirt she was wearing when he found her. He smiles and starts to drift off into a dreamless sleep. Five hours later, I wake up to the sound of pained cries. I look around trying to pinpoint where the noise is coming from. I find that it was Kami having a nightmare, Valentine trying to soothe her but it doesnt seem to affect her in the slightest. He begins to look exasperated and distressed because he cant do anything to help her. I slowly get out of the warm bed and walks towards them. As I get closer, I notice that Valentine no longer looks sinister; instead he looks more human than demon. Help her please. Valentine pleads while moving out of the way. I sigh and scratch my head seeing as I have never

been in this type of situation, I gently lift her off the couch. As soon as I do so, she grabs my shirt in her hands and tugs on it. I look to Valentine, When did these nightmares first begin? I say to Valentine as I lay her down on the bed. He shakes his head but doesnt say a word. Im forced to lie in bed with her because of her death grip on my oversized white shirt. Valentine says he will return shortly. He doesnt say where hes going or when he will return. I acknowledge his departure and turn to the girl moving closer. Her nightmare seems to have ceased for now. I feel sleep over take me once again and before I know it, Im sleeping with her in my arms.

It was morning and the sun was pouring into the room. Sighing, I stretched and turned around to find that I was sleeping in a bed. Not only that, L was still in it. He looked so handsome and peaceful when he slept. I blushed when I noticed that my head didnt rest on a pillow. It was on his arm. I looked at him and I finally thought, hey, why dont I kiss him. I leaned forward and before I could give him a peck on the cheek, his eyes flew open in surprise. So instead of kissing him like I first planned to, I gave him a hug and said good morning. He replied sleepily and I squealed in delight at how hot he sounded. This however made him sit up in fright and ask me over and over if I was alright. So to make him stop, I decided what the hell, I might as well kiss him now or hell keep asking if Im okay. This act made his eyes go even more wide (if thats even possible) and he touched the cheek I kissed. I then proceeded to ask him where Valentine was. He only stared at me and said he didnt know. I shrugged off the bad feeling I was getting and went to change in the bathroom. When I came out, I noticed that L was changing his shirt. I quickly ran back into the bathroom and splashed water on my already beet colored face. When I entered the room again L was nowhere in sight so I pulled on my green jacket and walked into the living room which was where the task force was currently situated. I greeted them all with a friendly good morning and ran over to L who was reaching for the last slice of cheesecake (yum my favorite :D). I quickly snatched the cheesecake and forced him to sit like a normal human being (you have no idea how difficult it is to do that) then I sat on him and ate the cheesecake happily. All the while, everybody was staring at me and L. I looked at L and he was staring at the last piece of cheesecake I had with big puppy eyes that I just couldnt refuse. I sighed. Fine, you can have the last piece Panda-kun. Matsuda started laughing and L gave him the death stare (ooooh so scary :3). Suddenly Valentine appeared, (nobody could see him but me and L of course). He was limping and bleeding badly. I ran over to him and tried to help him stand. Panda-kun, help me. Valentines hurt bad! I cried out. The rest of the task force looked and saw that blood was staining the floor, but they couldnt see anything else. L grabbed a chair and I placed Valentine on it. Valentine, its okay you dont have to hide yourself anymore. I know that it uses up too much energy and youre hurt badly. Please, I dont want you to go too. I cried and he finally revealed himself then passed out. The task force gaped in awe and shock as they saw Valentine appear before their eyes. Chief Yagami, Aizawa, and Ukita abruptly fainted while Mogi and Matsuda were frozen stiff. Matsuda was the first one to snap out of it and began helping L and I. First, I ordered L to fetch a large container and fill it

with lukewarm water. Then I told Matsuda to find all the towels and bring them to me. When Mogi finally snapped out of it, I told him to call Watari and say it was an emergency. He would need to bring a first aid kit along with a surgical needle and thread. When everything was brought, I began to remove Valentines blood-soaked clothing. As soon as all the clothing was removed, I placed my jacket over his mid-section and I began to clean his wounds. They bled profusely and I was worried that I might not make it in time to save him. After I cleansed the wounds, I pulled out strands of my hair and tied it together with the surgical thread. When I began stitching his wounds, he began to groan in agony. The very sound wrenching my heart and causing tears to stream down my cheeks. I continued to patch Valentine up. Mogi, Matsuda, and Watari stood back and watched as I cried trying to piece back together the broken man on the floor. We were all hoping that he would make it through it. L had left to get more towels. When he returned he saw that I was done stitching the wounds and I began to lick them. He stared in disbelief while everyone else looked like they would be sick, so he ordered them into the other room. When I finished cleaning Valentine up, I cried into my hands wishing that he would be okay and everything would go back to how it should be. I gasped when strong arms wrapped themselves around me. The socially awkward man was hugging me and trying to comfort me. Everything is going to be alright. He said soothingly, rubbing my back in small circles. I held on to him and I cried until I couldnt cry anymore. Thank you, Lawliet. I whispered and hugged him back. I wiped the remaining tears away and lied down next to Valentine and rested my head on his shoulder.

When I came back from retrieving more towels, I told everyone to go into the other room and not come out until I advised them otherwise. Kami was crying while she stitched his wounds. Afterwards, she began to lick them. They shone brightly as though she was using magic. I couldnt tear my eyes away from her. I was entranced but it felt wrong to be watching. It was as though I were witnessing something personal. Before I knew it, I was hugging Kami. My body moved of its own accord and I tried to comfort her to the best of my nonexistent comforting abilities. I felt a painful tug on my heart as she cried on me. I didnt know what that was, but I ignored it for the time being and said the first thing that came to my mind. Everything is going to be alright. This was the first thing Watari had told me when my only pet fish died. I was five at the time. She began to hiccup and as soon as she was breathing regularly, she whispered Thank you, Lawliet. At the mention of my name, I had a warm feeling in my chest and it felt as though my stomach was doing somersaults. Once again I was stumped at the sudden sensations occurring within my body. I watched her lie down on the floor curled up beside her protector. Hoping that everything would turn out just as I had said; alright. I stayed in the room watching over them until she had fallen asleep. Then I went into the room and told Mogi, Matsuda and Watari they could come out. Watari brought two separate blankets and covered both Valentine and Kami. Mogi and Matsuda helped carry Valentine and while Watari brought the soiled clothing into the bathroom and I carried Kami once more and placed her in the bed where she

instinctively cuddled next to Valentine. It was going to be a long day and I was already getting a headache just by thinking of all the questions I was going to deal with. I sighed, left the room and went straight to the tray of sweets and pastries. I was going to need all the sugar I could get if I was going to have to explain everything from the beginning. Except for Valentine being a demon of course.

I hear a knocking sound. Is it the windows? No, Ive heard this before. I open my eyes and I see him staring down at me. Its my big brother. He smiles at me sadistically and drags me downstairs. The carpet is wet and sticky. I cant see because his hand is covering my eyes. He whispers that he has a surprise. Its special he says and its only meant for me. I hear the window banging against the house because of the harsh wind. The curtains are rustling furiously. It sounds like the storm is finally starting. There is thunder in the distance. When we reach the bottom of the stairs, he uncovers my eyes and I scream. My lungs ache from screaming. I want to close my eyes and run away, but he wont let me. He forces me to look at mom and dad. He nailed them to the walls. Everything is tinted red with blood I wake up screaming. I lie back down and start to cry. I rock myself back and forth in the fetal position. The nightmare still fresh in my mind. What makes it worse is that it wasnt just a nightmare that actually happened. I hold my L plushie close to my chest and I try and calm my heartbeat. My breathing returns to normal and I walk to the living room. When I get out, I find Valentine and L discussing something. By the sounds of it, theyre talking about Kira. Valentine makes sure to avoid mentioning Lights name and answers very vaguely. He senses Im watching him so he excuses himself and walks over in my direction. Valentine is only wearing his pants. His shirt and cloak are still in dire repair. He picks me up and hugs me tightly. He leads me to the couch he was occupying. I hold on to him tightly as he sits down. Im afraid to let him go. Yesterday was horrible. I couldnt imagine what I would do if he died. He pats my head gently and says that hes fine and that I shouldnt worry. L drinks his sugar flavored tea and makes a face when he realizes its cold. This makes me laugh. The great detective is upset because his tea is cold. What could be more hilarious than that?

I discarded my cold tea and jumped off the chair. I made my way to the kitchen and scavenged the pantry in search of sugar cubes and other sweets. After ten minutes, Watari came in and brought fresh coffee and cake. The kitchen appeared as though a tornado crashed through and destroyed everything in its path. All the pots and pans were thrown around the room and flour coated every square inch of the place, including me. It appears that I have caused a mess. I might as well eat my cake and get back to work. I shoved my hands deep into my pockets and walked towards my computer, trying to sort out the strange feelings I was having. Every time Im around Kami, my stomach does somersaults and I would feel a strange warmth spread throughout my chest. I have read up on these symptoms and found the same results over and over saying that I was in love. I have no time for such foolish feelings. I must find Kira and put a stop to his heinous crimes.