I don't own Death Note. Or Skittles. But, I have admittedly, read Death Note while eating Skittles

L's Not Here Right Now, leave a message

"Light, there is no reason why you have to be so difficult" L was sitting in his usual position on an office chair.

"Ryuzaki, I just don't want to go with you to the candy store" everyone in the Task Force building was getting a headache, including Light.

"Light-kun is being unreasonable" Light was about to say something when a familiar 'W' appeared on L's computer screen. "L, it seems that you are needed in Los Angeles, it is an investigation that requires your immediate and swift attention, I've already made the preparations" L spoke into the microphone "Thank you Watari, please send the information via email" He turned back to face Light.

"You're going to Los Angeles?" There was a hint of sadness in his voice.

"Yes Light, it is something that I must see through, a criminal has just been released, then disappeared. I am actually acquainted with this particular criminal, I might actually be sad if he were to be killed by Kira" Light got the obvious hint, but was still curious "Why are you so concerned with this?" L sighed, not really enjoying bringing up past memories. "I'm not sure that he has been made mentally stable, he was never admitted, and I merely wish to meet with him to find out for myself."

"So who is this criminal" L smiled bitterly "Do you remember Naomi Misora?" Light nodded "There was a murder case she worked on for me, in Los Angeles… The killer was B"

L had explained Wammy's House to him, how the children's identities were protected by giving them aliases, and then letters when they left. "How long do you think you will be gone" Light had decided to go with Watari and L to the airport. "I may not even be able to locate him, either way I should be back in a week" This comforted Light. "Be careful Ryuzaki"

"Goodbye Light" And then he was gone.

Watari had gone with him and Light had to drive back to HQ alone.

When he got back everyone was still working, but it felt empty without L. "Hey Light! Did you go see Ryuzaki off? It sure is different without him huh? I'll bet you're gonna miss him while he's gone, huh? Huh? Huh?

"Matsuda be quiet, think about what you say first" Soichiro Yagami had the good sense to step in as Light's knuckles were turning white; he took a deep breath and went back to work.

"Misa Misa is HERE!" Misa ran through the door (more like crashed) and jumped on top of Light. "Hi Light!" she paused and looked around "Where's Ryuzaki?"

"He's not here Misa, he had to go somewhere for a case" Misa thought about this Darn it! This kind of postpones my plan; maybe Light will miss him and then realize that he cares more than he thinks he does. The wheels started to turn in Misa's head (they were a little rusty) and got to work on a new plan that she called operation Love of the Dumb Geniuses …It was a working title. They were either extremely dumb or even more stubborn. It was probably the latter (Death Note doesn't have stupid people, and when they do they call them Misa and introducing… the new Matsuda edition for men! Matsuda…the disease of idiots).

Anyway, back to the story. "So where did he go?"

Light paused, should I? "Misa, I'm not sure if I can tell you or not" Misa decided to A) Keep up appearences B) Go all fangirl on Light. "YAY! Now I have my Light all to myself!"

"Misa, please get off me, I need to keep working on the case" Misa just skipped across the room. Maybe Matsuda will keep me company. They actually had a pretty good conversation about rainbows, bubblegum, and how to remove Skittles from the small parts of the car when you drop them. To say the least, it was a very productive day… for KINDERGARTENERS! No one was able to focus; Aizawa was trying not to snap at Matsuda, yank his tie, and shoving it in the food compactor…Again. Light was just depressed without his friend, and everybody else just couldn't find anything new for the investigation.

They decided to pull a late night so they could have something to show L when he got back.

Little did they know, outside someone in a black hooded sweater was walking right to the building, they bit down on their thumbnail, until they decided to shove their hands in their pockets and paced for awhile. Then, they decided to sit down on the front steps, and pulled their legs right up to their chest and just stayed there; you could almost mistake them for a statue. I will wait as long as it takes, I need his help, I need to see him. L is all I have left, but I love him too much to disappoint him just because I didn't listen when he told me to stay put.

The mystery person was quite determined too. They waited for four hours, they knew L had probably gone somewhere else, but they still needed information. So they decided that for a few hours a day they would come to the building, and there they would sit.

They smiled; L won't find what he's looking for in L.A. He'll be back soon enough. And with that the hooded figure got up, and walked away without a word.

So... What do you guy's think? Is it good? Review please! Ideas are welcome! Some stuff is gonna go down soon, stay tuned!