A/N: Well if it isn't a prequel! That's right, I said I'd write one and I'm happy to do it! To be honest, I was getting kind of tired of writing about all the Wammy boys, plus Light, so this is sort of refreshing! It's about time L and Light got into their respectable spotlight together!

This a prequel in the "New" universe (That shall be the name of the universe I began a few months prior, considering I don't have any other names for it) and so can be read any time you wish. In fact, I can advise that you read this before going on to the other stories. But that's up to the readers. The point is, I've started writing one of the sequels, the second will be out later on in the year, and then I'll maybe throw in a few more sequels to the original trilogy.

As always, I hope you enjoy the story, Reviews are much appreciated, and once again thank you all to my wonderful followers and reviewers! I hope you know how incredibly touched I am with all the wonderful feedback I get from you, and I'd just like to say that you all are absolutely amazing! You just make me want to write more you guys are THAT awesome! :D

Anyways... Enjoy!

(Light P.O.V)

"Light!" My mom called to me. "It's time to get up! You've got school in an hour and you haven't even eaten breakfast yet!"

I groaned at the thought of school. As much as I knew it was good for me and my chances at becoming a policeman or detective, I didn't want to get up today. But, all good things must come to an end.

I moved my warm comforter away and crawled out of bed to get changed. As always I'd laid out my clothes for the day beforehand and had everything prepared for school. I was a very organized man with an organized life. It came from the private school I once went to, but I'd asked that my last year in school be spent in public school among my friends. I'd already graduated from that private school early anyway so this year was just for fun.

Well… fun in the sense that I was with my friends I suppose.

Once I was dressed and ready I made my way downstairs to greet the females of the house. My father always left for work early in the morning so I never got to see him for breakfast, but he almost always made it home for dinner. I'd like to have spent more time with him, but his work always seemed to come first. Now, if I were in the hospital that would be a different story. But actually sitting down and listening to what I had to say, what my hopes and dreams were, it was something completely different. I knew he loved me, my sister, and my mother… but it was like he couldn't hear me when I spoke. Like it didn't matter unless it was something he cared to know.

I entered the kitchen to find the two main women of my life. My mother and my sister Sayu.

My mom was one of the best mom's. She always took the time to listen to me, even if I didn't need to talk. She listened to what I wanted and what I dreamed of. She wanted what was best for me as well, but always told me that whatever I wanted was what she wanted. If I was happy, so was she. In truth, I aspired to be more like her than my father. Always listening and hoping for happiness. I'd want that for my kids more than anything in the future. But that was a long ways away.

Sayu turned her head to see me and smiled happily. She was always the first one I saw in the morning with a smile.

She giggled happily after noticing me. "Hey Light! You know you've only got an hour before school starts, right?"

I nodded. "No worries though. I have an A slot spare and I usually use that time to study anyways."

She giggled. "You're such a nerd, Light! You know you could use that time to find a girlfriend."

That was my sister for you. Small, sweet, and pushy. I remember when my parents brought her home from the hospital. I'd hoped for a puppy… but got her instead. Well, she wasn't all that bad I suppose. The only problem I has was babysitting her when we were younger. She was crazy strong when needed to be, and the moment I took a nap she had tied me to a chair and slathered my face in makeup. Let it suffice to say that I never fell asleep around her again. But as soon as she grew up a bit more, she was a lot more fun to hang around with.

I sat down at the table while pushing her playfully. "I don't need a girlfriend, Sayu. I've got enough problems to deal with."

"Oh, Light." My mother reprimanded placing a plate in front of me. "Having a partner in your life would not be a burden."

"Having to care and worry about someone while you have other stuff to care and worry about isn't a burden?" I asked. "I'm sorry, but I fail to see the ups in a relationship. Other than physical relief from stress." I muttered the last part out, earning me a smack to the head.

Ears like a bat my mother had.

I took a bite of my food, and after swallowing I explained myself. "I'm sorry, but I can't see the reason for having a girlfriend so early in life. I mean, I'll be eighteen soon and I still don't see the reason to be with anybody. I have bigger things to worry about."

"Light," she spoke softly, "it's about companionship. We all have the desire to feel loved and that's what it's all for. Someday you'll understand."

I rolled my eyes at her. "And someday I'll be the world's greatest detective. Surpassing even L himself."

Sayu scoffed. "You aren't that smart, Light."

I pushed her off her seat at that point, making her laugh. I suppose she was right, though. No one was smarter than L. He'd solved every case he'd ever taken on, had become known world-wide. Even more, no one knew his face. Not even my father who watched the letter than hid the man work. Ever since I was a child I'd aspired to be like L, but I'd have to settle for just being a detective I guess. Although… to meet L… to know him… it was one of my dreams.

But, dreams were made for sleeping. I learned that at a young age.

Sad but true.

(L P.O.V)

"Remember Watari," I directed to my guardian, "I am to be referred to as Ryuzaki the entire time we are here in Japan. No one must know about me, you understand."

"Of course," the older man replied to me as we continued unpacking our equipment.

A moment of silence passed between us before I finally could handle the question brewing inside of me. "Wammy, why must I attend a public school? I've already graduated from the Wammy house, and I'll only be a part of this case for a short time. What can a public school give me what the orphanage didn't?"

The man looked at me with a small grin. "Experience. You aren't a public figure and you've never spent any time with others outside the orphanage. Here's your chance to see what the real world is like for others. You never know, you might actually enjoy it."

I scoffed at this. "A public school has two elements to it, Wammy. The 'ins' and the 'outs'. Once I arrive, I'll be an 'out' for sure. Schools like this have no place for me. The Wammy house had much better opportunities for me than this school you've picked out for me."

Wammy smiled at me before pulling me into a warm hug. "I know you aren't fond of public schools. But you missed out on so much as a child that I just want you to have this experience. And you never know, you might find someone worth being friends with."

"At a public school?" I questioned, backing away from him. "And here I thought you had no sense of humour."

The man chuckled as he continued unpacking our things once again. "You'll see. You might just enjoy yourself."

I grinned a bit at the old man. Ever since he'd found me on the street years ago I'd loved him like my own father. He had fed me, clothed me, and had given me a title worth living for. I was no longer the nameless street urchin from England. I was L, the world's greatest detective and mastermind. No one could equal my genius, and I dared anyone to try. It couldn't be done, and I didn't want it to be done. I wanted to be special. And L was special.

But Ryuzaki? He'd be an outcast the moment he started school.

I just knew it.