The Detective and the Moon [Death Note Fanfic]

Chapter 4 - The Star

Chapter 4 – The Star

"Good morning members of the press. I am Chief Superintendent Hiroshi Ataru and I'd like to announce a very important fact about the search for the mysterious 'Aka Sora' group that killed thirteen innocent people recently. We have been contacted by Watari, the only person who can get into contact with the detective, L, to tell us that L will be participating in the search with us." he said confidently, looking out to see the many eager faces holding notepads, pens, and various cameras and microphones as well as recorders.

As soon as he stopped talking he was immediately hounded with questions, and the noise level almost tripled in the large room before the crowd eventually calmed down and were able to answer questions, one at a time. He gestured to one woman, who stood up and started talking immediately in a professional tone.

"Chief Superintendent, do you have any leads on finding the 'Aka Sora' at all?" the dark haired woman asked, her pen waiting to scribble down whatever he said on her small notepad.

"Yes, we have. They have managed to keep under the radar for a few days, but we are certain that they will pop up again, and that is when we shall catch them." he replied and pointed to another journalist who cleared his throat before voicing his question.

Back in the headquarters, small dexterous hands clenched into fists slightly hoping that he didn't say anything stupid as they watched the press conference on TV. More or less anything else stupid. Hiroshi was already being too specific and avoiding giving himself enough wiggle room. What would he say when in a few days if the Aka Sora struck and then struck again only a while after he had said that they would be caught the next time they appeared?

Taiyou should have let her read his speech. He had already been much too descriptive and used too many adjectives and wasn't broad enough. It was a very touchy issue, and she was quite sure that there would be some ridiculous front page headlines tomorrow.

"Why have the identities of those that were killed not been released?"

"Well, the families of the victims have been notified of course, and we believe that giving the Aka Sora's victims public recognition would just make them enjoy it all the more." the Chief replied and Tsuki smirked inwardly at him using her line. First smart thing that he had done during the conference, and it would probably be the only smart move.

Hiroshi pointed to another reporter and hoped that the next question wasn't too bad. He was lucky that Tsuki had scared the hell out of him so damn much that he vividly recalled the line she told him to say if they were asked about the victim's identities being released.

"I-I have my speech sorted." he said, trying to ignore the fact that the only woman in the room was moving her head a little to try and get a glimpse of what he wrote.

"Let me have a look at it. You have to step carefully with this and I won't have you jeopardising our investigation by saying the wrong thing." Tsuki stated coldly, staring straight at him with icy blue eyes through her mask.

"I'm sure the Chief Superintendent can handle a simple speech." Taiyou glared back at her, getting her attention after she felt his gaze on her. She spared no time and had no qualms about turning her piercing stare on her boss, and they had a small battle of wits through their eyes before Taiyou rolled his eyes at her temper and turned away.

She got up, and walked to lean over Hiroshi who leant back in his seat as Tsuki got closer. He could see her hand on a kunai in her leg holster out of the corner of his eye and he knew that pissing this woman off would be a bad move.

"Well, here's the thing. If you do end up saying the wrong thing, I guarantee you that I will not let you in this building again." she promised quietly, trying to not make it bleedingly obvious that she was kind of threatening him. "Just remember this: when someone asks you about why the victims identities haven't been released, tell them that it would only make the Aka Sora enjoy it more. It's the only plausible excuse for it."