Of Shadows, Traps, and Infuriating Criminals
Chapter 1
Not too long ago, the world was its usual bustling place. People went about their daily lives, many normal, hardworking people just trying to make their way in the world. For many, crime was a constant factor that had to be looked out for- you locked your doors when you left, made sure your electronics were safe inside your clothes, and were subconsciously always looking for danger. Crime was a constant thing that could not be prevented, but could be managed. And for many, it never touched their lives.
Many viewed it as an evil that could not be stopped- you just had to deal with it.
But, that was until Kira rose to power.
Within a few days, his killings of the world's most renowned and infamous criminals changed the way people thought about crime. Some viewed this Kira as a God; meting out justice to the wrongdoers, but others viewed him as a self- glorified vigilante with a god complex. Killing was wrong, and yet, many supported Kira's actions.
Nobody knew how he killed; it was a mystery, as no one knew who Kira really was, anyway. But, they did know that he could control how you died, as long as he knew your name and face. It made people extra careful to not commit any wrongdoings.
Many supported Kira, but some did not. Those that didn't worked diligently to catch the killer, but eventually, disappeared. The public could only assume that Kira had disposed of them to prevent anyone from finding out who he or she was. But these were only speculations; it couldn't be proved, and frankly, few actually cared. There weren't many people left that opposed Kira.
Eventually, support for Kira encompassed the whole world, and those who spoke out were not silenced by Kira, but his legion of worldwide supporters. The few left who had been investigating Kira either gave up for fear of their lives, died, or simply disappeared off the map.
And then, when Kira's influence had spread, and support was global, Kira chose to reveal himself, and how he killed. No one dared oppose Kira, or Light Yagami, as that was his real name. The world changed drastically after he came to power; government officials still governed their countries, but everyone knew Kira was the one controlling and monitoring their movements. Criminals were nonexistent, as they would be killed as soon as they showed their faces. The crime rate was 0%, and for all that lived in Kira's world, it was a utopia.
Or so it seemed.
Underlying the perfection of the world Kira had crafted, there was a current of fear. Many could not forget the way Kira had disposed of his opposition, and the fact that Kira could kill any wrongdoers as easily as killing a fly was rattling.
Some missed the old world, before Kira had come to power. There was crime- murders, burglaries, and the such, but at least that was known. There were steps you could take to prevent such things from happening, and it was dealt with by a mostly fair justice system. With Kira in control, he was the judge, juror- and executioner. And the dissent grew- not much, but it was still there, in the way some refused to listen to Kira's broadcasts, participate in Kira support rallies, and go to the churches that had popped up in honor of the "God" of the world he had created. But there were others, who absolutely refused to bow down to Kira's power- the radicals.
An underground faction consisting of renegade police officers, young geniuses, and a few select criminals that were pulled out of the high containment facilities before Kira had a chance to learn their name or face, the faction was led by a man known simply as "L." The group of rebels was known among the normal people as the Kira Task Force, and were notorious for the way they continually challenged Kira. They were a hero to some, and a band of common criminals to others. To Kira, they were a constant nuisance, like an infestation of cockroaches that refused to be wiped out.
And they were smart. He had never seen any of their faces, and therefore he could not learn their names. The few times his own self- appointed police force had managed to come across them, they had been careful to wear masks and had voice- changing chips sewn into the masks; it was impossible to identify them. Their headquarters were top secret as well, and obviously very well furnished in electronics and supplies.
The Kira Task Force was a constant thorn in Kira's side- they broke in where detained criminals were held, and pulled them out before Kira had a chance to learn their names and execute them. Pieces of the Death Note he had stored in museums dedicated to him around the world were routinely stolen, and returned to him a few days later in ashes. Shrines and churches dedicated to him were sacked, bibles and other depictions of God were put in place of material dedicated to him, with messages calling Kira a false deity and blasphemer. It was…annoying… to say the least.
L was the worst, though. He-and Kira was sure it was a man- often sent in tapes detailing the latest anti- Kira act, mocking him and taunting him, telling Kira to kill him, if he could. And to Kira's growing anger, he could not. He didn't have the man's face, much less his name. For all Kira knew, the man could be walking in plain daylight, and in fact, was extremely sure he was, mocking him in his own way.
But there was nothing Kira could do.
And so the crimes continued….
< Back to Death Note Fanfiction To Chapter 2 >
Many viewed it as an evil that could not be stopped- you just had to deal with it.
But, that was until Kira rose to power.
Within a few days, his killings of the world's most renowned and infamous criminals changed the way people thought about crime. Some viewed this Kira as a God; meting out justice to the wrongdoers, but others viewed him as a self- glorified vigilante with a god complex. Killing was wrong, and yet, many supported Kira's actions.
Nobody knew how he killed; it was a mystery, as no one knew who Kira really was, anyway. But, they did know that he could control how you died, as long as he knew your name and face. It made people extra careful to not commit any wrongdoings.
Many supported Kira, but some did not. Those that didn't worked diligently to catch the killer, but eventually, disappeared. The public could only assume that Kira had disposed of them to prevent anyone from finding out who he or she was. But these were only speculations; it couldn't be proved, and frankly, few actually cared. There weren't many people left that opposed Kira.
Eventually, support for Kira encompassed the whole world, and those who spoke out were not silenced by Kira, but his legion of worldwide supporters. The few left who had been investigating Kira either gave up for fear of their lives, died, or simply disappeared off the map.
And then, when Kira's influence had spread, and support was global, Kira chose to reveal himself, and how he killed. No one dared oppose Kira, or Light Yagami, as that was his real name. The world changed drastically after he came to power; government officials still governed their countries, but everyone knew Kira was the one controlling and monitoring their movements. Criminals were nonexistent, as they would be killed as soon as they showed their faces. The crime rate was 0%, and for all that lived in Kira's world, it was a utopia.
Or so it seemed.
Underlying the perfection of the world Kira had crafted, there was a current of fear. Many could not forget the way Kira had disposed of his opposition, and the fact that Kira could kill any wrongdoers as easily as killing a fly was rattling.
Some missed the old world, before Kira had come to power. There was crime- murders, burglaries, and the such, but at least that was known. There were steps you could take to prevent such things from happening, and it was dealt with by a mostly fair justice system. With Kira in control, he was the judge, juror- and executioner. And the dissent grew- not much, but it was still there, in the way some refused to listen to Kira's broadcasts, participate in Kira support rallies, and go to the churches that had popped up in honor of the "God" of the world he had created. But there were others, who absolutely refused to bow down to Kira's power- the radicals.
An underground faction consisting of renegade police officers, young geniuses, and a few select criminals that were pulled out of the high containment facilities before Kira had a chance to learn their name or face, the faction was led by a man known simply as "L." The group of rebels was known among the normal people as the Kira Task Force, and were notorious for the way they continually challenged Kira. They were a hero to some, and a band of common criminals to others. To Kira, they were a constant nuisance, like an infestation of cockroaches that refused to be wiped out.
And they were smart. He had never seen any of their faces, and therefore he could not learn their names. The few times his own self- appointed police force had managed to come across them, they had been careful to wear masks and had voice- changing chips sewn into the masks; it was impossible to identify them. Their headquarters were top secret as well, and obviously very well furnished in electronics and supplies.
The Kira Task Force was a constant thorn in Kira's side- they broke in where detained criminals were held, and pulled them out before Kira had a chance to learn their names and execute them. Pieces of the Death Note he had stored in museums dedicated to him around the world were routinely stolen, and returned to him a few days later in ashes. Shrines and churches dedicated to him were sacked, bibles and other depictions of God were put in place of material dedicated to him, with messages calling Kira a false deity and blasphemer. It was…annoying… to say the least.
L was the worst, though. He-and Kira was sure it was a man- often sent in tapes detailing the latest anti- Kira act, mocking him and taunting him, telling Kira to kill him, if he could. And to Kira's growing anger, he could not. He didn't have the man's face, much less his name. For all Kira knew, the man could be walking in plain daylight, and in fact, was extremely sure he was, mocking him in his own way.
But there was nothing Kira could do.
And so the crimes continued….
< Back to Death Note Fanfiction To Chapter 2 >