DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN DEATHNOTE

CHAPTER 1

(MELLO'S P.O.V)

I knocked my head slightly, to the rock music that was playing on L's stero. I glanced at my girlfriend Halle who sat next to me, finishing the last of her beer. Here I was at L's hotel suite, attending his little get together. You know what?, it wasn't half bad.

I was at doubtful at first, to be hanging out with Misa and Sayu, however as I slowly interacted with them, I had to admit I was enjoying myself. I lay my head back on the sofa, as I stared at the expensive chandelier, that glittered from the ceiling.

This Saturday coming, was valentine day, and believe it or not, I was looking forward to it. I placed my hands behind my head now, and closed my eyes. There were two reasons I was looking forward to it: One, cause it meant something to Halle, and two she would be allover me. Opening my eyes, I observed everyone was sitting down now.

I stared at the two unique couples curiously. I wonder what they have planned for valentine's day?,and what they would usually do. I smirked to myself sitting up. Time to find out. "Where's the craziest place you guys ever made out as a couple?" I asked interrupting everyone's thoughts. Near narrowed his blank eyes at me in irritation.

My smile was wider now. This should be interesting… There was a akward silence. Just when I thought no one was going to respond, L spoke up. "Misa and I made love in her garden once." "Really?" Sayu managed to say, as she nearly choked on her juice in shock.

"Yeah"Misa said smiling proudly. "It wasn't planned… rather it was spontaneous" she said putting her arm around L's neck as she glanced at L lovingly. L stared back at her with sincere love in his eyes. "It was romantic" she sighed happily, giving L a chaste kiss on the lips.

I groaned at their loveydovey scence. "Get a room!." "Near" I said as my gaze eagerly fell on him. He gazed back evenly. His panda eyes dared me to ask him anything. "Mind your own business" Near responded in his usual nonchalant way, as he twirled his hair.

Everyone laughed including myself. What did he have to hide?. I had to admit, I never thought Near would get involved romanticly with someone. L yes, Near no. I remembered L asking him if Sayu and him were having problems, since he was so moody.

(Previous story fake it till you make it) I nearly doubled over in shock, learning that he had gotten one. My quiet toy playing used to be rival, had become a man. Now I couldn't wait to get some sort of feedback. Instead I received silence.

I turned to see Sayu, who suddenly couldn't look me in the eye. I wasn't buying their prude behavior. As the old sayings goes: It's the quiet ones who are the freaks. "Of all the places Halle and I have done it, I think carsex is the best" I bragged.

Halle stuffed herself with cheesecake and rolled her eyes. Which I saw. "Oh come on Halle, don't act like you didn't enjoy it." Sayu and Misa laughed out loud at my comment. L and Near just grinned. "Alright fine." Near said suddenly.

"I let Sayu call you one afternoon, to give you a message for me" he paused. He then looked me dead in the eye. "While she was relaying you the message, I fingered her." L's emotionless eyes widen in shock, as he stared at Near. Misa stifled a giggle, while Sayu turned bright red, while Halle and I cracked up in laughter hysterically.

"See Halle?, I told you it's the quiet ones that are the freaks." I stated wiping tears out of my eyes. "So that's why you sounded so breathless Sayu" I teased. "Screw you Mello" she said smiling now. "Is anyone busy after they leave here?,if not I was thinking we could go to the gentleman's night club. I got a friend who could get us in the V.I.P section, so we don't have to be in the crowds."

"Not a bad idea," Near said agreeing. "That sounds fun" Sayu said up for the idea. "I can't tell when last time I've been to one." I wasn't surprised Near was up for this. Sayu had made Near attend different social events,so it wasn't new to him. However, I was hoping L would come along, since it would be his first time to go to one.

L glanced at Misa. I could see him silently communicating with her. I was amazed at how well these two knew one another, since their relationship had recently blosoomed. They didn't have to say anything to one another, to express how they felt. All it took was just one look.

I had to admit, I was a little jealous. I hoped Halle and I relationship could be just like theirs someday. "Alright" L said finally breaking his gaze with Misa. "I'll tag along."

(MISA'S P.O.V)

I smiled, as I watched some of my friends talk and guesture animatedly, about what they would do at the night club. The limo turned into my neighbourhood, as I caught Ryuuzaki staring at me. I knew that look. It was a look of sadness. I smiled at him as best as I could, but I wasn't fooling matter of how much a good actor I was, I never really could fool Ryuuzaki.

He knew what was up with me. My depression was back, and I felt like I was sinking. Therapy and Ryuuzaki's love were definitely my rock, not to mention my sanity.However, like any emotionally scarred person, it was a long journey ahead of us to beat the heavy weight, that was placed upon our minds and hearts.

It certainly was battle,which is why I had to do this alone for myself, If I wanted to move forward. I let Ryuuzaki know that he should go with our friends to the night club, without me. I needed to be alone, and battle my depression on my own.

He has always been the one to fight my emotional battles. I realized that I needed to start doing that on my own. I didn't need comfort tonight, like I always got when I was down. What I needed a bubble bath, and a good cry. Even though Ryuuzaki never voiced it, I knew he needed more laughter and happiness in his life.

That's why I wanted him to go so badly. Always giving, never taking. That's one of the things I loved about him. The limo came to a stop now, before I opened the door, I pecked Ryuuzaki on the lips. Mello made kissy noises to mock us. I flipped him the bird before getting out. The limo waited until I unlocked my front door, and got inside.

OoOoOo

I fell back on my kingside bed, and closed my there I stretched my arms and legs out, as I tried to relax. Listening to the running water, I had put on, I was debating mentally whether to light some scented candles, or put on some classical music while I took my bubble bath.

That's when I heard a faint sound.

It was so faint, had I not been lying on my bed so quietly, I might not have heard it. My eyes shot open uncertainly,to see a machete raised above my head.

OH MY FUCKING GOD.

I rolled away just in time, to miss the powerful blow that hit the mattress. Unfortunately I rolled unto the floor with a thud, instead of unto my feet. I then scrambled to my feet in fear, and froze.

THAT'S WHEN I SAW IT.

The one holding the machaete was Light Yagami. "No" I trembled stepping backwards clumsily. "Your not suppose to be here" I whimpered now. Everything around me started to spin. My vision blurred in and out for a few seconds. "Oh am i?" he asked casually pulling the machete out of my king size bed.

He turned to face me now. Wait, something wasn't right, his voice sounded different. I don't know if it was that I was so frightened, that I had become so confused that I couldn't rationalize properly at the moment, but it was as if I was seeing Light…, but due to his clothes a black west coat (which I had never seen him wear),and strange voice.

It was if I was dealing with a completely different person. "Miss me?" he asked grinning. I didn't answer. Instead I eased closer to the door.

He raised the machete and ran towards me.

I shot off like a race horse, to the entrance and bounded down the stairs. I was gasping for breath. I needed to get to a phone… Before I could make it down the stairs, I felt strong rough arms grab the back of my top, and pulled me towards him.

"LET ME GO!" I screamed hysterically, my arms flying wildly in fear of what he would do to me. I managed to claw at his face, particularly just above his eye. "YOU BITCH, I'LL KILL YOU!" he hissed venomly, as I felt the hand that was holding my shirt let go of me for a second.

Now's my chance… I shoved him back with all my might, and continued sprinting towards the front door. I could hear his footsteps behind me. If he catches me again,I'm definitely dead for sure… As I reached the door, the machete flew past me, cutting the side of my face, as it sticks in the door, like a knife stuck in a cake.

I could feel blood trickling down the left side of my face, as I swing open the front door to escape into the night. I didn't care. All I could think about was survival. As I sprinted out unto my manicured lawn, I turned back to see no one behind me.

Still running, as I turned and bumped into something or someone. I let out a blood curling scream.

(L'S P.O.V)

Misa had forgotten her purse. I decided to shuffle through it, I saw some important documents that weren't suppose to be left in her bag. I asked the others if they were in a hurry to get into the club, thankfully they had said no.

So I asked the driver to turn around and head back to Amane's house. As the limo pulled into her yard. I looked out the car window to see Misa stumbling, and running at the sametime towards us. I didn't think she saw us, but what alarmed me is that she kept looking back at the house. The moonlight was bright so I saw her clearly.

Something was wrong….

I demanded that the driver stop the limo,and jumped out. As I ran to her, she still didn't see me. She literally crashed into me and screamed. "Misa! Misa!" I shaked her, as she clawed at my face. "GET AWAY FROM ME LIGHT!" she screamed. Light?, Oh Misa!...

"Misa its me Ryuuzaki!" I said putting my hands on either side of her face, turning her head to face me, despite being clawed at.

She stopped.

She was gasping for air. I took in her appearance: Her blonde hair was untidy, her brown eyes were wide and feral with fear.

I recognized that look.

She was fighting for survival.

I also noticed her left cheek was cut badly, and her top on her right side was pulled down.

This wasn't good, I had never seen Misa like this.

"What happened?" I asked softly. She started to cry. I glanced over my shoulder, to see Mello and company that were twenty yards from me were sprinting towards us. "Ryuuzaki!" she wailed into my chest.

"LIGHT'S COME BACK…."