L was drifting, at times he could hear Watari speaking with Light, their voices seemed distorted, he couldn't understand the conversation. He had little time to concern himself with what they were saying,as he could feel himself losing consciousness once more, it felt peaceful, and there was no pain. He wanted to stay in the gentle darkness he had found, but one thing stood in his way.
"Ryuzaki, open your eyes, please" The panicked voice called to him, a tone of extreme urgency. Watari.
"Ryuzaki!' The older man shouted again. L had no choice but to force himself to respond somehow, after everything the man had done for him, if Watari asked, L would do anything he could, his comfort would have to wait. With much difficulty, L forced his eyes open.
"W-Watari" he said in a feeble whisper.
"Ryuzaki, I thought I'd-" Watari was clearly very upset, he was doing his best to keep his voice even but L knew the man well enough to see through the attempt.
L's vision was blurred and he felt his eyes closing of their own accord. Something touched his cheek, it was soft, cool and comforting.
"No. Stay awake just for a little while" Watari instructed
"I am trying Watari" he managed to say, ignoring the returning pain for Watari's sake.
"I know you are. I'm very grateful for that." L shivered despite the blanket covering his thin body.
"You're cold?"
"Most of me feels that way, my head however is-" he gasped at the sharp pain traveling through his body.
"What is it?"
"It's very painful."
"What is, I need you to tell me. "
"E-everything." Light rushed through the door, he sounded to L as if he had run a marathon.
"Found...it." he panted.
"Good. Thank you, now I you to get-"
"You couldn't tell me there was something else you needed while I was there?" Light complained.
"I'm sorry but It's vital to-"
"Watari, give Light a few minutes."
"You need to have-"
"I will survive the next several minutes." L said calmly. Watari didn't seem convinced.
"Alright. I can allow two." Watari said.
"Have you ever tried to catch your breath in such a short time?" L asked.
"This is important, you need to have fluids. The illness will not wait for Light to have a break." Watari was feeling quite anxious now.
"Perhaps not, but we will." Light felt a rush of gratitude toward L.
"Ryuzaki, this illness, whatever it may be, with the rapid decline in your health can be dangerous, we have to start something."
"I will allow you to do that, just be patient and trust me."
"I didn't realize Watari was a doctor" Light said.
"He has sufficient training in many fields." L replied
"If you're able to speak, you're able to breathe, go up to the next floor and bring me the IV supplies." Watari ordered. Without hesitation, Light left the room.
L allowed his eyes to close. He was too weak to fight it.
"Ryuzaki?"
"Hmm?"
"Are you okay?"
"At the present time, I just need to rest, I am very tired." Having said this, the detective knew no more of his surroundings. He would soon be awakened by the insertion of the needle into his hand. Instinctively, L attempted to pull his hand away.
"It's alright Ryuzaki, It's just the IV going in. I need you to be still so I can put it in properly." Without opening his eyes he nodded.
"Don't worry, everything is going to be okay." Light said taking a cool damp cloth and placing it on L's head.
"Light Yagami, do I look as if I am worried to you?"
"If anything you seem a bit out of it."
"Well, that may be true, however I am aware of much of what is happening around me."
"How can you be so calm, we don't know what it is, how to treat it but you're lying there acting like It's all fine." Light just couldn't understand it.
"There is no reason to be upset, what is meant to happen will. Watari, I feel as though I may be sick." The old man quickly leaned the bed up and handed a pink container to L who immediately began to vomit.
Light turned away, the sound of the detective gagging was bad enough. It made Light feel as though he would be joining in. After several minutes the sounds ceased, replaced by the desparate gasps for air and painful moans.
"I apologize" L said finally both hands resting on his stomach which was now aching badly.
"Don't, it happens." Light said trying to ease his own nausea.
"You just take it easy. Would you like me to lower the bed again?" L shook his head.
"I would like to sit up for a while."
"Very well, rest. I will get you something for the nausea and vomiting." Watari promised.
"I would like that very much. Thank you Watari." The older man adjusted the blanket around L.
"Are you warm enough, can I get you anything?" L sighed.
"Another pillow would be nice, I have a little too warm but I suspect that will change when I have recovered from the vomiting." Watari nodded.
"We should run some tests as well. I will do my best to make it as painless as possible. For the moment lie still and rest. I'll get that pillow now." He said. Light watched him leave before walking over to L's bedside.
"He really cares about you doesn't he Ryuzaki, are you two close?"
"The relationship between Watari and myself is irrelevant to you, Kira." Light sighed.
"Really Ryuzaki, you're starting that again, I guess you can't be too sick then. You probably should just focus on getting enough rest though, you can accuse me later."
"I will."
"Yeah,.I know. Tell me then, why would Kira be here beside you, getting you medicine and helping Watari look after you?"
"Covering your tracks. If I die from this, you do realise that you would be suspected anyway don't you?"
"I know that no matter what I do, I'll be suspected. Mr. Percentages."
"You are such a child Light Yagami."
"Said the detective who eats nothing but sweets."
"Stop talking." L demanded.
"This arguing isn't doing you any good. You-"
"Light?" L asked staring into a corner of the room.
"What is it Ryuzaki, are you alright?"
"Do you see that?" Light turned his head but saw nothing.
"There's nothing there."
"Are you positive?" L asked.
"Yes. What-"
"Then you should tell Watari to get back in here, now."
