Hey there everyone! This story has been floating around in my head for a while, and I wanted to start a new story so it was perfect. Besides, I started with Death Note so it seems right to loop back to it. This one's gonna be an AU so hopefully you'll all enjoy. Anyway, read on you guys!

L sat outside the bedroom he and his suspect, Light Yagami, shared. Soichiro had claimed that he needed to have an urgent talk with his son. L had been against it, yet Soichiro had been adamant. He'd even agreed to chain Light to himself, as long as L stayed outside. L had then seated himself beside the door, hoping to catch some piece of their conversation. Yet the pair spoke in hushed voices, too low for him to hear. So when Soichiro's angered voice met his ears he was surprised.

"You cannot be serious Light," Soichiro was saying, "This isn't something you can trust him with."

"Dad," Light said, softer than his father but now loud enough that L could hear. The teen sounded annoyed, his voice slightly strained. "What else do you expect me to do? Even if I don't tell him, he'll find out anyway. It's better to tell him now so that he can ensure not only his safety, but my own as well." L blinked wide eyes, intrigued. Was Light intending to admit his position as Kira?

"Light," Soichiro said again, voice thick with warning, "why would you go against what you've been taught all your life." The answer came immediately, three simple words that pierced L.

"I trust him." There was silence, and then someone sighed.

"Fine," Soichiro said softly, "I can't change your mind and you're an adult. Just be careful. You clearly want him unscathed in this mess."

"He's smart. It'll be fine." Steps approached the door and L stood moving so that he was across from the door. The pair or Yagami's exited the room, Light looking on edge and Soichiro looking less than pleased with his son.

"L," Light said, trying not to make eye contact, "I need to tell you something." L nodded and took the cuff off of Soichiro, reattaching it to himself.

"Does Light-kun need to make a confession?" L saw Soichiro tense and Light's eyes darkened. L decided to pry further. "Perhaps about his being Kira?" To L's surprise, the teen's father relaxed, and Light only rolled his eyes.

"How many times do I have to tell you I'm not Kira before you get it L," Light huffed. L cocked his head, slightly confused.

'What else could he possibly have to tell me?' L wondered. He nodded anyway, curious as to what would happen next.

"I'll leave this to you," Soichiro stated before walking away. Light watched his father leave before shaking his head and looking back at L.

"We should go into the bedroom," Light said once he'd left, "for some more privacy."

"And why would Kira need privacy with me?" Light growled lowly but did nothing else.

"I'm not Kira," Light said, "no matter how much you want to believe I am. As for why I want privacy, this isn't a conversation I really want to have in the hallway." L, unable to find any reason to argue against this, simply nodded and followed the brunette into the room. Light closed the door before looking towards the window. "It's gonna be a full moon tonight." L blinked, unsure as to why the teen was talking about the moon.

"Yes," he said after a moment, "it will be. However, I highly doubt that the moon has anything to do with our upcoming conversation. Light gave a wry smile and sat on the bed.

"Actually it does," the brunette said softly. L cocked his head a bit before climbing up beside Light. The brunette was eyeing the wall opposite them, eyes far away. L waited patiently for Light to come back to himself, but the teen didn't move. L inwardly sighed, bringing his finger to his lips.

"You wanted to tell me something Light-kun?" he questioned. Light blinked and then nodded. He sighed and rubbed at the back of his neck with a hand.

"You won't believe me," Light said after a moment, "but I...what I'm about to say is true. I'm not lying." L said nothing, waiting patiently. Eventually Light spoke again. "Me and my family, we aren't...normal."

"Many families are strange Light-kun," L said monotonously. 'Where is he going with this?' Light shook his head, standing. The chain between them rattled, a warning that Light couldn't go far.

"That's not it Ryuuzaki," Light said, "We're not..." he trailed off, shaking his head. L, slightly concerned at the conflicted look on Light's face, stood as well.

"Light-kun," L said, "you don't need to push yourself to say something to me. Clearly you are...uncomfortable with this whole conversation." Light shook his head, eyes blazing all of a sudden. 'That stubborn determination is rearing its head again.'

"I just don't know how to say it," Light stated.

"Just say it," L replied. 'It's just that simple. Plain and concise is the way to go.' Light took a deep breath before he spoke. His eyes refused to look in L's direction.

"I'm not human." L blinked, his dark eyes widening even further than normal. Had he heard the male correctly? Surely not. So L said the only thing hat made sense to his confused mind.

"Prove it." Light blinked, looking rather shocked. He'd been expecting L to assume he was crazy and tell him exactly that. Yet there was no malice in the detective's voice. Light sighed and nodded.

"Why am I not surprised?" he asked, amusement tinting his voice. "Alright. I can show you what I meant but..."

"But?" L questioned, curious now. 'Could he actually be telling the truth?'

"The cuff," Light said, clinking the chain to make his point, "it'll be in the way. I can't show you with it on without causing a problem. I need you to take it off." L thought it over for a moment before his curiosity won out. He retrieved the key and unlocked the cuff, sitting back. Light rubbed at his wrist before he stepped away from L and began pulling his clothes off. L watched in silence, waiting for something to happen. Light had his back to him, and L looked down the expanse of revealed skin. He didn't think the teen would turn around, meaning he was safe. Then, he heard Light give a soft noise of discomfort and saw it. The bones in Light's back rippled and his skin stretched. The teen gasped and dropped like a rock, curling in on himself while he sat on his knees.

"Light-kun!" L moved to kneel beside him, concern showing on his face. 'This isn't right. He's hurting himself...just to prove something to me. What did I start?' He reached out a hand, unsure what to do in this moment. Yet Light just shook his head.

"It's normal," he managed to choke out, "I'll be fine. Just leave it alone." L sat back, deciding to trust Light's word this time.

Then came the sounds.

Loud cracks filled the room while Light's form twisted. Soft gasps escaped the boy as fingers dropped limply to the ground before him. Hair was rapidly growing over the boy's body, the same color as his hair normally was. L sat perfectly still, wishing to do something and unsure what he could do without hurting the boy. Light may have been his suspect but technically the teen was still innocent. He didn't want to see the teen in pain like this.

Light gave a shout and then suddenly there was silence. L blinked, not sure what to make of the scene before him. The teen he knew was gone. In his place was a wolf. The wolf was big, bigger than any wolf he'd ever seen. If L had wanted to, he could have ridden on the wolf's back. The wolf shook itself, amber eyes locking onto L's dark ones. It's brown fur was sleek, muscles rippling underneath.

"Light-kun," L breathed. The wolf stepped closer, curling up beside him and panting. L paused for a moment before reaching out a hand. Light allowed his to place a hand on his head, fingers gently carding through soft fur. "You...you're a werewolf...aren't you?"

Hey there everyone. So this is my new story. What do you think so far? Hopefully you all enjoyed my lovely readers. Bye-bye for now.