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“Light it’s only been a week, but you look exhausted.” L said over the intercom, “Are you okay?”
Light blinked tiredly at his voice. His knees were tucked up to his chest and his arms were sore, cuffed behind his back… it’s been seven days and he barely slept. The only true company he had was whatever officer would bring him food and the ever present Ryuk who liked to talk his ear off.
Light had to admit, he was so bored the past few days that he even found Ryuk’s body contortions and his wanton need for apples to be entertaining.
He peered indiscreetly at the Shinigami who was in a handstand position against the wall. It’s time to dive into the plan.
Light leaned his back against the cot and looked up at the camera.
“Yeah… I know I must look pretty bad in here but…” He sighed, “But... this pride… I’ll have to... get rid of it.”
Ryuk immediately understood the plan.
“The next time I say “get rid of it” no matter the context, assume I’m talking about the notebook.”
That’s what Light said.
Ryuk unfurled himself from his appleless state, “Alright.” He looked down at him, at the teen he had grown attached to, “Gotchu Light.”
He patted his head and several strands fell into his face.
“I’ll be watching you. Leave some apples around.”
Light fought the urge to roll his eyes as the Shinigami disappeared from his peripheral. And suddenly he felt a sharp pain. His eyes glazed over and he collapsed, he started writing violently on the ground and screaming out loud.
In the task force room L was shocked, “Light? Light!”
“What’s happening to him?” Aizawa asked in surprise.
He turned to Watari, “Does Yagami have any medical issues?”
“None on file.” He said, “Should we send a medical team in?”
“Have them on standby.” L ordered.
“We can’t just not help him!” Matsuda said, jumping to his feet.
L raised a hand to him, “Yagami if this is a trick, you’re not getting out of there.”
Suddenly the shaking and screaming stopped and he looked up at the camera with fear in his eyes, but instead of speaking - he collapsed, unconscious.