Dangerous Wishes (Death Note)

紹介 - Introductions

"Wow!" Saya's eyes glinted with joy as she saw the long black limousine outside the hotel, "Mr. Watari, are you rich or something?"

Temari nudged her sister, "Saya that's not polite. Apologize."

"I'm sorry Mr. Watari." The little girl quickly said and then scampered over to investigate the fancy car. Her small fingers ran over the vehicle, studying it intensely and taking in all it had to offer.

The older of the siblings just rolled her eyes and pretended that she wasn't completely mortified by her little sister's behavior. Six year olds will be six year olds and that was just something that Temari had to deal with. She just really hoped that Saya's hyper personality wouldn't sully her own impression.

After a short ride in the limousine (In which Saya insisted on pressing every button available inside the car), they arrived in front of a huge building. Temari looked up in awe.

There's no way this is just a normal police station, she thought. The skyscraper looked to have at least 30 floors.

"Alright girls, let's get you checked in."

Watari guided the siblings through the fingerprint and retina scans that were needed to enter the building. Saya thought all the security was fascinating but Temari couldn't help but feel a little intimidated. There must be some pretty important information in this building in order for them to have this level of protection. It was then that she caught a glimpse of the sign on the adjacent wall: Kira Taskforce Headquarters

Kira. The unknown individual who has been killing masses of criminals all over the world. Kira.

Tight fists hung at Temari's sides. This was her chance. She could help with the investigation. She could catch Kira.

"I am taking you two to the investigation floor so I can introduce you to the rest of the team." Watari told the children once Saya had finished her fingerprint scan, "You must never go to this floor on your own or without being called, do you understand?"

The sisters nodded. They were used to rules like this. Their parents were in the FBI, after all. Most of their work was strictly confidential. The elevator opened and the three made their way down the hallway. Watari stopped in front of a door and knocked three times.

"Gentlemen, the girls are here."

The door swung open and an excited looking man in his mid-twenties stood in the entryway. He had black hair like Saya and dark brown eyes.

"Welcome!" The man called out dramatically, "You can call me Uncle Matsu!"

A stern looking older guy with frizzy hair walked behind the seemingly man-child and hit him on the head with a rolled up newspaper, "Cut the crap Matsuda."

"Hi Uncle Matsu!" Saya immediately ran to give him a hug.

"Man, I love kids." Matsuda exclaimed, "Sayako, do you want a piggyback ride?"

Temari couldn't help but smile. Matsuda and Saya will be a perfect match. It eased the older girl's mind knowing that her little sister will have someone to bond with.

"Please excuse Matsuda." The frizzy haired man apologized, "Don't let the suit deceive you, he's very unprofessional. You can call me Aizawa."

"Temari." She introduced herself.

"You can come in." Aizawa offered.

The young girl obediently stepped into the room. There were four other people besides Matsuda and Aizawa. They went around the room and introduced themselves. Chief Yagami, Mogi, Light, and Ryuzaki.

"Over there Horsey!" Saya declared and pointed at the giant tower of sweets placed on the table in front of Ryuzaki, "I want a cookie!"

Matsuda snorted and neighed, imitating a horse, "You got it Saya!"

Ryuzaki was strange, Temari decided. His black messy hair looked like it hadn't been brushed in ages and the dark circles under his eyes suggested decades of insomnia. Instead of a suit or jacket he wore a casual long sleeved shirt and faded blue jeans. Ryuzaki also perched oddly on the sofa instead of sitting.

"I want that chocolate one." Saya declared.

"No that's mine." Ryuzaki retorted in the same childish manner.

Saya's eyes widened in confusion, "But you have all the rest of them."

"It's still mine."

She pointed to a different cookie, "What about that one?"

"That's mine too."

"Can I have strawberry one?"

"Mine."

"Ryuzaki!" Matsuda chided him, "Let the child have a cookie." He handed Saya the chocolate treat that she had first pointed to.

"Why does he get all the cookies?" Saya protested as crumbs spilled down her face and clothes, "It's not fair."

"I'm the boss." Ryuzaki simply responded, "I get the cookies."

Matsuda shrugged and quickly grabbed a brownie, which he shoved in his own mouth, "Pretty much. Off we go!" The two bounded out of the room.

Temari yet out a deeply repressed giggle. The way Ryuzaki acted was so immature, but also so entertaining. It was rare that Saya got a taste of her own attitude and when she did her older sister enjoyed it immensely.

"Temari, why don't you go find that idiot Matsuda and your little sister?" Ryuzaki suggested, "I'm sure you can put Matsuda's excess energy to work by showing you two to your rooms."

The light brown haired girl nodded and then paused for a few seconds. Now was the time. With an anxious lump in her throat, she looked up from the floor.

"Ryuzaki, could I maybe help with the investigation?" She tried her best to keep a steady voice, "I always got good grades in school and I thought maybe I could be of some use, even if it's just getting coffee or something like that. Please let me help."

Ryuzaki was silent for a moment. Temari expected the worst. To be laughed at and ridiculed. She hated herself for asking such a ridiculous question. Ryuzaki opened his mouth and she braced herself.

"Temari, do you know how to play chess?"

"N-No." Temari stuttered, surprised by his response, "I never learned. I can play shogi."

Ryuzaki nodded and started to nibble on his thumbnail, " That will do. Meet me here at 21:00 and we will play a game of shogi. This game will determine if you will work with us or not."

"You can't seriously be considering it!" Light burst out, "Trusting a 12 year old with classified information? That's just asking for the investigation to be leaked!"

"Maybe." The crouching man said, "But I have a feeling about this girl. A feeling that she's very good at shogi."

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QOTD: anime or manga of death note?

i've read/watched both and i liked the anime better.  i thought the anime captured the suspense element a lot better and the death note ost is probably one of the best osts in my opinion