SALL (Death Note)

Chapter 12

Kokona laid across the soft cushions of her couch, her eyes staring blankly. She was there in her living room, but she wasn't. She was miles away, in her own world, lost in thought. She didn't know who should be asked, and she didn't know who it would be wisest to ask to do something as big as sacrifice half of their lifespan. While they had all agreed at the beginning of SALL that they would all be willing to give up their life for Kira's honor, Kokona knew no one was expecting it to be anything like this. 

"Whatcha thinking about?"

Kokona glanced up to see C's bright eyes standing over the back of the couch, staring into her own eyes.  She sat up, and C moved around the edge to the front of the couch, and sat next to Kokona. C stared at her for a few moments, before her expression turned to one of concern.

"You looked stressed," C decided after a moment, and shifted herself so she was facing Kokona better. "What's the matter, A?"

Kokona looked at C, with her bright blue eyes and curls. She was trustworthy, right? Kokona knew she was, but would she trust her enough to believe she wasn't lying when she said shinigamis were real? One was in the room, complaining that Kokona was ignoring him, but C couldn't see him. She could let her touch the notebook, but she didn't wanna terrify the poor girl with his face.

Kokona hesitated, then finally spoke, "I met with Kira..."

"You met Kira???!!" C exclaimed, her eyes wide, and her expression was a mix of amazement, wonder, and a hint of fear. "That's insane A! Who is Kira??"

"He told me he didn't want anyone else to know his identity," Kokona explained, "I trust you, and I'd definitely tell you, but I don't wanna defy him."

"That's understandable," C muttered, she agreed but disappointment still filled her tone. Kokona looked down, then back up at C.

"But I can tell you how he kills."

"Really???" C exclaimed, a huge smile on her face. "Yes!!!"

Kokona nodded, and began to tell her. Throughout the explantation, Kokona's fears were proven to be unfounded. Much to her surprise, C didn't have one instance where it looked as though she didn't believe the words that were coming out of Kokona's mouth. She looked amazed, and in wonder, but never in disbelief. 

"So now, we need someone to give up half their lifespan, and gain the shinigami eyes to help Kira in finally destroying L and ending this war of justice." Kokona finished, closing her mouth and watching C, awaiting a reply. C looked at her, and hesitated before speaking.

"Well, maybe I could...?"

"No, you're not." Kokona stated firmly, standing up and crossing her arms. C looked at her in confusion.

"But why not? I am a member of SALL, aren't I? Don't I have the right to be an option in this?" She asked defensively.

"C you can't give half of your life span!" Kokona exclaimed, and C stood up too and crossed her arms as well, matching Kokona's pose.

"Well why not?" She demanded, her curls falling into her face as she spoke, "Someone has to, and you said yourself you weren't exactly excited that you'd have to ask someone to commit as big of a sacrifice as this! Look, you have a volunteer right here."

"C you are not." Kokona spoke her words through clenched teeth, and C sighed, staring at her in deep confusion.

"At least give me a reason why I can't." She finally said after pausing a few moments. But Kokona didn't respond, and instead simply walked back over to the couch, sat down and turned on the tv. C stared at her, then sighed in defeat and sat back down as well. She took two lollipops from her pocket - blue, of course - and offered one to Kokona, while putting the other in her mouth. Kokona shook her head, indicating she didn't want one. C shrugged and ate that one too.