A day in town

[Valentine]

Valentine sighed and kicked her feet on the ground.
She shouldn’t have left Wammy’s, she knew that. But the outside world was so tempting!
She couldn’t resist it! Watching everyone enjoying their days, shopping, on dates, skating.
She wished…sometimes she wished so hard it almost felt real.
She walked into the local park and sat down next to a nearby tree, staring up at the sky.
“When you love someone, but the love is gone….” She sang softly, sighing and laying back, her eyes scanning the sky and admiring the clouds.
“Well, looks like we got ourselves a little angel right here lads.” Valentine sat up quickly and peered at the group of men standing near her.
“May I help you?”
“Depends,” said the largest. “We just want a little chat please.”
“Urm, no thank you, I must be going now…”

“No such luck sweetie, we wanna have a little talk.”

[B]

How long had it been since Beyond Birthday had been in England? Years now, yes years had gone by since he had set foot here. Why was he here? Well that wasn't exactly important, Beyond was just enjoying his freedom. Eventually he would find L, naturally, and eventually he would find those responsible for the murders because they irritated him and he was going to teach them a few lessons. Lips lifted into a crooked smile at that thought. Of course, such thoughts did not linger long, his thoughts mainly consisted of one thing: L. He wanted L so shattered that the detective would have nothing to live for but B. He wanted L to pine for nothing more than one kind word, one gentle caress, one caring kiss. He wanted L to flinch with one raised tone, to beg for mercy after one sharp hit, to be nothing but his little pet. Ohhh the thought of being able to beckon L forth with one crook of the finger, to see him literally crawl towards his master with the fierce look of desperate hope that if he did what Beyond asked of him, he would not be punished. He would take the name L for his own; his dear sweet Lawliet would just remain his plaything while he took control what was rightfully his, the title of L, yes that was what he strove for.

He had no set destination in mind as he walked and found himself in a grand park. He could always sit and enjoy himself for a moment. Red eyes shifted to a group of men standing before a young woman seated on a bench. He could hear the argument between them and he grinned. Well, it looks like you had your petty criminals no matter where you went. Honestly, it was rather insulting running into men such as these because criminals tended to be lumped into a single category and he hated to be associated with such fools.

Bare feet padded across the grass as Beyond headed towards the group. It could be a waste of time, but it could also prove entertaining. He took one look at the name floating above the woman's head and smiled a sardonic smile. "Well hello there, Valentine," he said. Red eyes traveled from each man in the group. "I hope they aren't...bothering you," he said, voice becoming dark.

Was he helping her? No, Beyond couldn't care less what happened to the girl he was just waiting to see the reaction his sudden presence would bring. And if they were to attempt to be threatening towards him, henh, Beyond's toes curled at the thought, it would be a sight to behold.

[Valentine]

Valentine just started at the man, her head tilted and eyes wide. Her scarlet eyes seemed to start to glow. And a light pink dusted her cheeks.

“Why…you…” She paused and glanced up. The strangest looking person she had ever seen approached, hunched back and shaggy hair.

His voice was dark, almost malicious and at it she leaned back slightly.

“No, thank you, but it’s nothing I can’t handle.”
She stood up and put her hands on her hips, lips curved in a twisted smile.


“I do not wish to speak to men such as yourselves, not only are you physically repulsive but you are also intellectually insignificant, a scare on this world. I do not, nor will I ever, wish to speak with you. I also suspect the last thing you want to do is actually talk, so please refrain from coming near me again.”

She kept eye contact with the ring leader for a few seconds before he growled, turned and stomped off, her minions following him.

“Fools…” Valentine murmured, sitting back down. She glanced up at the strange man and sighed.

“I’m Valentine, and thank you for your help… I’ve learnt to handle myself. It’s a lesson everyone must know in this age. And what is it I may call you?”

[B]

Beyond chuckled as the girl told off the group of men. Oh how interesting, she was not as frail as her appearance belied. Of course he knew all about the mystery of appearance. Looking at him, one could sense a sinister air to be sure, but he look physically inferior to most serial killers, not built much and lithe. It was only until someone made the foolish mistake of challenging him that they learned what they were truly up against.

He grinned when she introduced herself. Yes, he knew her name, could see it above her head along with the time remaining on this planet that was hers. "Hmm my name is Rue Ryuuzaki," he said. "You may refer to me as Ryuuzaki."

She was so pale, she looked so pure and innocent, it was no wonder though men had wanted to take her off with them. Beyond held no desires such as that. He killed when he needed to and he was only interested in one person when it came to what those men were after. He saw no benefit in killing this girl, not out in the open like this. He was not irrational, Beyond was a very meticulous individual, he would consider himself careless if he suddenly lunged for her slender neck.

"It is a dark world in which we live when one cannot simply enjoy a day out in the park," he said smoothly. "Here I thought I would have time to just relax and I happen across this scene," he sighed slightly, a humorous smile plastered on his face. "Though apparently I needn't have worried, you handled yourself very well, it's not often one meets a girl your age who has the courage to stand up to so many men."

[Valentine]

Valentine laughed and pulled her coat tighter around her.
“There’s only one thing those men had that I didn’t and let’s just say it wasn’t bravery or smarts.”
She blinked when he mentioned his name and tilted her head.

“Ryuuzaki? A Japanese name. Where you born in Japan perhaps. I don’t mean to be rude, it’s just looking out you I wouldn’t think you where from there.”
“The world is a dark place, and it’s a smart person that doesn’t try to coat everything in sugar.”
She pulled her hair back into a pony tail and tied it up with a hair band. The sun was starting to go down…and soon Roger would realise she wasn’t there. After all, he was pretty much the only person that did notice.
She sighed, her breath hitting the cold air and floating upwards.
“But, meeting strange people in the park always leads onto more exciting things. I meet those men and know I’ve met you. There for the exciting thing has emerged.” She looked at her watch and saw the time.

“I should have being back an hour or so ago…Roger will not be happy,” she said to herself before glancing up at Ryuuzaki.

“Do you need to know how to get anywhere? Its like a maze around here….”

[B]

Beyond snickered at her comment about the men and when she asked about his origins his eye lit up and a sly smile stretched across his face. "Yes, my father was Japanese," he lied. No, no that wasn't close to the truth. There was a very particular reason why he took the alias 'Rue Ryuuzaki'. It all pointed back to L, of course, it always did. That little fact that the Japanese pronounced their Ls as Rs so taking that into account RR equaled LL, a direct, mocking challenge towards his predecessor.

He grinned. "Interesting...yes, I would say that this has been entertaining," he said softly. He froze, however, when she mentioned the name Roger. Roger? Ohh Beyond could have cackled with delight. A coincidence it could have been, but he highly doubted that. What girl would call family by their first name? And the location was too perfect, he knew that Wammy's Orphanage was not too far from here. A chuckled escaped parted lips and he shook his head.

"Roger Ruvie?" he asked. "Well now, isn't that a coincidence?" he shook his head. "You're from that orphanage aren't you?" he pressed on, ignoring her offer to help him get directions. "How do I know about it? I used to go there," he answered the unasked question with a nod. "And I'm here in England to...pay a little visit."

[Valentine]

Valentine stopped and blinked.

“You…used to go to Wammy’s?”

She had never known much about the past residence of Wammy’s. They were all aware of L of coarse and she knew something vaguely about past resident Beyond Birthday and A. Apart from that her knowledge of the topic was low.
“Where you planning on visiting us? I’m sure Roger would love to see you! He always says he thinks about past residence.

“How long has it being since you where last in England? I’d love to leave this place…” She peered around the town and sighed.

“It isn’t exactly the most exciting of places. I’d rather be out there solving crimes and doing some good, not sitting in that place, it does no use.”
She giggled and smiled.

“Sorry, I’m babbling. If you are planning on coming to the orphanage would you like to walk with me? If not I can just tell Roger I saw you Ryuuzaki!”

[B]

Beyond smiled and shrugged. "Does he?" he asked. "Well then I am sure he'll just love to see me again, it has been a very long time," he said. He glanced at her and made a thoughtful face though of course he could remember to the last second how long it had been since he left this place. "It's been about fours years now," he said. "Not so very long, but long enough to invoke some...nostalgia."

He grinned. "Yes it is nice to get out on your own, the possibilities are really quite endless. I've worked as a private detective myself you know, out in America...you really shouldn't take Wammy's for granted, Valentine...they treat you nice enough," he said, keeping the bitterness out of his voice. They train you to succeed L, that's all, humanity? Not needed, comfort? Shouldn't need it, clearly one just had to adapt to the heavy burden on their and own and if they didn't? Well they could always go A's route.

Beyond canted his head to the side. "Hnnh I suppose I could join you for a walk," Beyond said. "It has been a while...I wouldn't want there to be any mishaps about my being there...no questions or anything." He chuckled softly, red eyes focused on the girl. "And how long have you been part of the illustrious Wammy household?" he asked.

[Valentine]

Valentine smiled and began to walk towards Wammy’s.
“Well, I must have being here for nearly ten years now. Wow, it really has gone extremely fast!”
She rubbed her hands together and sighed.
“Although, now I think about it I can recall every day I have spent there. Because each is the same as the last…”

She laughed a little and pointed to the large stone building in the distance.
“It doesn’t exactly look very inviting does it?” She smiled.
Soon, they reached the front gate.
“I have to call in with this,” she said pointing to a device hanging on the wall.
“Because of what we do here we have to be careful not to allow certain people in.”
She approached the device and smiled and Ryuuzaki.
“Would you like me to get you in?”

[B]

Beyond smiled. "Yes, it does go by rather quickly even if every day is the same." Wake up, get dressed, apply the right touches to look like L, try to find him, attempt to get his attention, ignore everyone else, spend the night plotting on how to surpass him. Such a monotonous routine but oh so important that never once did Beyond grow tired of it. Hush, hush on the matter of A, don't talk about it, continue solving the problems presented, smile at the praise, ignore the dirty looks, keep that superior feeling that you alone know when each and every one of the people around you is going to die. B snickered to himself. Ahh yes, he did miss those days sometimes.

He looked upon the sight that he had not seen in years and sighed. "Hmm you're right, it looks a bit intimidating, but so indeed does the man we're trying to succeed," he pointed out. He frowned inwardly. Well now, this could be interesting. He was absolutely sure that Roger would not want him anywhere near Wammy's, but at the same time, perhaps his curiosity would drive him enough to at least admit B into the building. He faced Valentine with a grin and nodded. "That would be appreciated, it's unfortunate there is no way we could leave it as a surprise visit."

[Valentine]

Valentine nodded and smiled.

"I wish that to! But you know, we cant take risks, not that I'm insinuating that you're a risk!"

She sighed and pressed down on the button.

"Yes?" Came Rogers, old tired voice.

"Hello, Roger..."

"Valentine! Do you know what time it is?!"

"Yes I am aware! But I got caught up in something."

Suddenly Roger when onto on of his rants about the responsibilities of a member of Wammy's house and how she (as one of the older children) should be setting an example.

"Shut up Roger!" She yelled, her breath coming out in small puffs. "I took so long because I ran into an old friend of yours."

"...And who pray tell would that be?"

"Well, his names Ryuuzaki and he says he used to live here, I meet him on his way here." She looked up at Ryuuzaki and smiled, her cheeks rosy in the cold air."

"V...valentine, what did you say the mans name was?"

"Ryuuzaki Roger! Geez, get your ears cleaned out!"

"Valentine, you need to get inside now."

"What why are you being so rude? Ryuuzaki is a very nice person!"

"Just get inside!"

She stopped and turned to Ryuuzaki.

"What is his problem?"