The Detective and the Moon [Death Note Fanfic]

Chapter 8 - The Confrontation

Chapter 8 – The Confrontation

Abruptly, all the power went out in the building, and fire alarms began to go off, deafening them slightly.

Their question was answered.

Immediately, Kumo, Ame and Tsuki shot off to arm themselves with everything they had. Kumo also chucked his laptop in his bag, as well as L's and they were ready to go within seconds.

This was a matter of life and death, in every way shape and form. They had more at stake than just their own lives here. They couldn't stick together and help each other out, because if they all got caught, and couldn't defend themselves, it wouldn't be too hard for the Aka Sora to kill them, and L.

Without even speaking, they had made the decision to split up, and that Tsuki would accompany and protect L. Luckily, Watari had gone out, so he wasn't in danger, and Taiyou was either getting some rest, or being stubborn and continuing to work.

Quickly, Tsuki ran into the bedroom and grabbed a pillow, and removed the case from it in one swift movement. She called L over to her while she opened Hisuiro's enclosure and grabbed him, then proceeded to shove him in the pillow case, again in one swift movement, but still being careful not to hurt him. He may be as tame as the proverbial family dog, but if hurt, he had every right to defend himself.

"You have to look after him. If he gets dropped or left behind, I'll leave you behind." Tsuki said seriously, with venom dripping in her tone, which was very flustered and worried. She stuffed the pillowcase with the python inside in her small back pack that she emptied out on the floor, and pushed it into his arms.

Ame and Kumo had already left, and neither Tsuki or L had any idea where they had gone. Since it was around 2.30AM, it was pitch black, and most people were still asleep. The hotel patrons would have been woken by the fire alarm, and were probably making their way down to the lobby through the fire exits.

It would be easier for them to blend into the crowd, but it was clear enough from the past few murders that the Aka Sora would undoubtedly know what they look like, and they didn't have time to disguise themselves and then go. They had to get out of the hotel, and as far away as possible. Now.

"L. We're going to wait a few minutes. I want all the innocent bystanders out of the way. This shit is about to get real and I can't have anyone getting in my way. Which also goes for you. If I say jump, you jump. If I say duck, you duck. I will protect you, but you have to trust me and do exactly as I say. Got it?" she commanded, with all the power and authority that her position in the Sora Ops suggested, and more.

He nodded, even though he was very unsure about all of this, and to be quite honest, absolutely terrified. He'd never been so close to dying before, let alone been so close to inevitable danger. Both their lives were being threatened, as well as Ame and Kumo's, so he would just have to push his fears aside and concentrate.

Silently, the blue-eyed woman walked over to window and looked outside, getting a perfect view of the front of the hotel, and seeing all the guests standing outside in their bed clothes, or dressing gowns, looking very confused and tired.

The power in the whole block was out, which would make it much easier for them to escape under the cover of darkness, but it would also make the chances of ambushes and capture much higher. It gave each side and advantage, and also a disadvantage. The Aka Sora were ahead at the moment, catching them by surprise, but the Sora Ops were all too talented at levelling the playing field to let them keep the upper hand for very long.

She walked back over to L, noticing how much he would stand out in the white shirt and blue jeans. With feline grace, she stepped over to Ame's bag of clothes and grabbed out a shirt and a pair of pants and guessed that they would fit and if they didn't, they'd have to do for the time being