Death Note Fan Fiction ❯ Death Note : Rebirth ❯ Retrieval ( Chapter 37 )

CHAPTER 9

 

RETRIEVAL

 

“So, all I have to do is find and retrieve the human device that uses a lot of power, right?”

“Yes, Ryuk. But not just any ordinary device. Light chose a specific one.”

“And which one would that be?”

“The generator that used to power up L's former headquarters.”

“The one where Light used to work together with him?”

“Yeah, that's the one.”

“Good. I'll take care of it.”

“Oh, one more order from Light.”

“What is it?”

“After you retrieve the generator, you are to kill the boy and return to the death god realm.”

“But -“

“Those are the orders.”

“Fine. I'm getting bored down here, anyway.”

“I'm going back, then.”

“Come back in ten hours. I will have it by then.”

“Understood.”

Jirou set off back for the death god realm and Ryuk went inside to wake up the boy. It was already morning and they only had ten hours to get what Light asked for.

“Satoru. Wake up.”

No answer.

“Satoru!”

“Hmm? Why did you wake me up? I'm still tired.”

<< Spoiled brat. >>

“I've just talked to another death god.”

“What? Why? About what?”

“I know where L's former headquarters is.”

“What? But that's great. Can you take me there?”

“Yeah. It is no longer used.”

“What are you waiting for? Let's go!”

Satoru stood up, packed his things back up and exited the warehouse along with Ryuk.

“Do you have any money, Satoru?”

“I have all that my mom had.”

“Which means …?”

“Several thousand yens.”

“That's good. Once we arrive back in a populated area, we're going to take the bus and after that a taxi.”

“If you say so …”

It took about three hours for them to get into the district where the headquarters was situated.

“We're here.”

“Where is it?”

“See that building?”

“Yeah.”

“That's the one.”

“The entire building?”

“Yeah.”

“But it's huge …”

“Let's go in already.”

“Fine, you first.”

They then both entered L's headquarters. The main hallway was quite empty except for a few plants in the corners, a light switch and password input panel.

“It's kind of dark in here. Satoru, turn on the light.”

“It doesn't work.”

<< This is my chance. >>

“They must've turned off the generator.”

“Do you know where it might be?”

“I know exactly where it is.”

“Then take me there, death god. I have to turn it back on.”

Ryuk passed through the panel protected door and did what Light taught him to: he ripped apart a few wires and then smashed the door open.

“Let's go, Satoru.”

The boy turned on his flashlight because of the lack of windows on the next corridor and followed Ryuk. The walked for several minutes after which they stopped in front of a door. On it, it was written “R-53: BG”.

“This must be the backing generator room if I'm not mistaken.”

“Very well, death god.”

Satoru opened the door and entered the room only to find a three meter tall engine. Although it was covered in dust, it still seemed intact.

“Satoru, this is it.”

“I know. I can see it. You don't have to tell me that.”

“No. I mean this is it. It's over. This is your end.”

Ryuk took out his Death Note and opened it.

“I don't understand.”

“You don't have to. These are my orders.” said Ryuk while finishing writing the boy's name.

“Orders from whom?”

“From Kira.”

“What? But -“

Satoru fell dead stiff on the ground after which Ryuk pushed the generator out of the room and into the hallway.

“Now all I have to do is wait.”