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I would like to thank my reviewers, methegirl, Toraus, dragon_fly128, lil joker, ObSsEdWiThIzZy and chibi-ness.

A/N: As for this story, I wasn't palnning on making this yaoi. It would be a bit friendship that's all. Oh and sorry if there are typos here I've written this around midnight so don't blame me. Read on your own risk. Enjoy. oh, let me warn you there is Misa here (Yea, I am aware that most of you hate her, just bare with me. kk?)

As soon as the ambulance arrived at the scene, the paramedics rushed to Light's side shoving away Ryuzaki and Soichiro out of the way. They quickly hooked him with an IV and an oxygen mask. They tried to stabilize him as best as possible but it was a hard task. There was no exit hole for the bullet making it dangerous. Surgery was their number top priority.

Soichiro escorted his son in the back of the ambulance all the while praying for whatever God existed to give him back his son.

Even after Light was taken by the ambulance Ryuzaki was still rooted in his place. Watari kneeled down next to the distraught detective. "Lawlite…" He couldn't help but call him by his real name. He had never seen L look like this before, at least he haven't in a long long time. L looked broken, defeated and worse of all disoriented. And as proof, with no warning L jumped on him wrapping his arms around Watari and started to cry.

Sobs were coming out freely. L couldn't hold them in. Watari wrapped his own arms around the fragile figure trying to give him as much comfort as possible. He knew by now L took Light's friendship seriously, the banter, the fights, the challenges were all games between them coz they were after all rivals… and best friends. And if L loses his one and only friend it could be extremely damaging for L.

It had seemed like hours until Ryuzaki got a grip on himself and calmed down. Taking a deep breath he pulled away from Watari's arms.

"Light-kun is going to be all right, right Watari?" he asked in a small voice. Looking up at the man who raised him.

"He is a strong boy." That was all Watari could answer. He couldn't give his charge any false hope that might do more damage than it already was.

For the moment that was enough to satisfy L. He nodded at the old man and stood up shakily. "I need to get to the hospital. Now."

"Yes Sir." And with that Watari and L made their way to the hospital praying that Light was going to get through.

Hours passed and Light was still in surgery. The waiting room held people who were more than anxious.

Sachiko and Sayu, Light's mother and sister made their way to the waiting room in the hospital in a hysteria state. As soon as they spotted Soichiro pacing back and forth in front of a door which seemed like a room for surgery with a red flashing plate that indicated a surgery was taking place, Sachiko made her way to him and cried on her husband's shoulder.

As for Sayu, she fell on her knees, collapsing with agony as the situation sank in her brain. Her big brother was shot. She hadn't seen him in months and now she might never see him again. Ever. The thought of that was horrible. Tears fell freely as she pulled her knees to her chest hugging them and crying her heart out.

Ryuzaki was sitting in his usual way on one of the many uncomfortable hospital plastic chairs, staring at the closed surgery door. Anyone saw him thought he was a wax statue. It didn't even appear like he was breathing. Watari, who was sitting next to him tried everything to get L to respond but nothing was working. Even sweets didn't work.

After what seemed like an eternity one of the doctors exited the surgery room looking exhausted and stressed. He looked old but experienced.

Without even giving the doctor a chance to speak the Yagami's circled the doctor showering him with questions about Light.

The doctor looked tensed as he raised his right hand to shush them to allow him to speak. "Yagami-san." He started, " I'm afraid your son has lost a lot of blood and unfortunately we are out of blood of his type."

"My son and I share the same blood type! If it's necessary you could drain my blood and give it to him. Please doctor, save my son! I'm begging you." Proposed Soichiro begging for his son's life as he bowed. He was ready to do anything and everything he could for the safety for his own son. Dangerous or risky he didn't care even if it meant giving up his own life.

The doctor nodded, " All right, that would be fine please come with me, but I need all of you to prepare yourself to the worse. We are still having difficulty in removing the bullet."

"What do you mean, doctor?" Asked Sachiko afraid to even hear the answer.

"The bullet somehow grazed his spinal cord." Said the doctor pausing a few minutes so that this information would sink in.

It was Sayu who spoke this time, "You mean…Light will be …paralyzed?"

"If we succeed to keep him alive, yes…I'm afraid he will be paralyzed from the waist below." Confirmed the doctor everyone's thoughts. "His condition is already critical. We are doing our best. Yagami-san, let's please follow me, we have to hurry." With that the doctor and Light's father disappeared behind the surgery door.

L didn't know why at that very moment he felt something in him crash to pieces. He was new to these types of things. To have a friend. He never even knew he had a caring side in him until this very moment. Yes, it was because Yagami Light was someone special to him. Still even though the Kira case needed a conclusion he didn't care at the moment. For the first time his mind cannot focus on work. All that filled his mind was Light. He wished his blood type was A, at least he could do something to help but no, he didn't have it and all he could do now is …wait. The thing he hated the most in life is waiting. It was hard. Especially when he was useless. His heart started beating fast and hard in his chest. What will happen if Light dies? If Light get's through this how will he react to being paralyzed?

Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard that were obviously caused by high heels. Ryuzaki didn't even have to turn to see who it was behind the dramatic entrance. "LIGHT! Where is my LIGHT?" Misa, the beautiful model, who insisted on being Light's girlfriend walked over with tears running down her pretty face having Watari falling in step behind her.

Ryuzaki completely forgot about her. Watari must have went back to headquarters and freed her from the heavy chaining that he did before they left to catch Higuchi. And from what it seems he told her about Light.

Sayu updated Misa about Light's condition. After the dreadful information sank into Misa's brain she went into shock state for a few minutes. Ryuzaki stared at her. She had so much emotions running through her pretty face. Looking at her made him feel … guilty. He almost felt it was his fault for some reason.

Suddenly a very hard slap landed on his left cheek sending his face harshly to the side. His eyes grew wide if that was even possible. It took him around seven seconds to turn his face forward to see a slightly pissed off tearful Misa. "It's your fault!! Misa's Light is in this condition because he is always with you!!" Before Ryuzaki or anyone said a word she stormed out of view making her way to a nearby restroom.

Misa was very angry. When Watari came to fetch her she sensed something was wrong. The news shook her forcefully. Her knees weakened and she broke down to the floor. Watari told her that her Light was shot and when she got there Sayu told her that Soichro was donating his blood for his son because the hospital was out of it at that moment. And the fact that even if Light made it there was a high possibility that he will be paralyzed. It was all Ryuzaki's fault! She hated him so much!

When she reached the restroom, Misa found it empty. Making her way to a stall she put the toilet lid down and sat on it. Bringing her knees up to her chest, she hugged them and buried her face crying her heart out. If Light doesn't make it she will definitely kill herself no matter what. She loved Light. Light to her is like the air that she breathes. Without him there is no meaning for her existence.

Suddenly a shadow crept over her. As she raised her head she recognized it to be Rem. Misa still didn't have her memories of being the second Kira back. But she believed Rem when she told her about the identity of the third Kira and the fact that Light was the first Kira, and she was the second.

Rem held a book in front of her. It was black and had the name death note written on its cover. "This is…" Misa started to say but in mid-air she gasped, almost screamed when she touched it. Flashbacks of everything hit her with force. It ended as fast as it started.

Taking a deep breath she looked at Rem, "I remember. Light is the first Kira, I am the second Kira and Light was the one who killed the murderer who killed my family. Light is my hero. I love you Light!" She said hugging the death note close to her chest sobbing all the while. "Rem! Light, Light…what can I do to save Light?"

Rem looked at the girl unbelievably. Misa was totally blinded by love. Though at first Rem hated Light but when she saw Higuchi she actually understood what Light was trying to do. He was trying to get rid of people who were scum.

"I'm afraid that I have no answer for you Misa. All shinigami's can do is take a human life and nothing else." Said Rem all the while wishing that she was able to help her in any way.

Misa opened the death note and took out a pen from her bag. Light was in this condition because of Ryuzaki. Ryuzaki needs to die. When the tip of the pen touched the paper she froze, eyes going wide realization hitting her. She forgot Ryuzaki's real name! She used to see thousands of names and life-spans every single day. It was hard to remember it. "It's no use! I can't remember Ryuzaki's name!" She sniffed. "Rem! I'll make the eye deal!"

Rem stared at her in shock, "Misa, you've already made the deal once before, making it again will shorten your life-span. Do you understand?"

Misa nodded, "Yes, Misa understands perfectly, but she can't help it. Misa forgot Ryuzaki's real name. And Misa's Light is in this condition because of Ryuzaki. He has to die. When he is gone, Light will be happy! If Light is happy then Misa is happy too!"

"Are you sure this is what Light wants?"

"Huh?" Misa looked at Rem confused, "Light want's Ryuzaki dead."

"But doesn't Light want to kill L himself?" Rem had a soft spot for Misa. She would try anything to prevent Misa from shortening her life-span again.

"……" That statement was enough to get Misa think it over. She was quiet for a long time until suddenly she said, "Rem, I...I forfeit ownership of this note! You are right, Misa's Light would want to kill Ryuzaki himself! Misa don't need this anymore. Misa is giving it up. As much as Misa would love to kill Ryuzaki, Misa will leave it up to Light! Light is not going to leave Misa-Misa alone! Misa knows it!"

Rem didn't argue, with Misa's memory erased; it was actually safer for the girl. And since Higuchi is dead and there weren't any death notes in the human world at least to her knowledge. Misa would be safe. Satisfied with that she took back her death note from Misa erasing all her memories. Rem will still keep a close eye on Misa and if anything happens she will be there to protect her.

After what seemed like eternity, the doctors were able to take out the bullet and stabilize Light's condition. The blood that was donated from his father had helped in stabilizing him. But unfortunately, like it was predicted, Light was paralyzed, from the waist down.

Visitors were allowed only two at a time and for a few minutes, the doctors believed that patients needed rest and the more people in the room would be bad for the patient's health.

The first two who entered were Light's parents. As they entered Light's room, they were shocked by the horrifying sight. Their son was on a hospital bed having several wires hooked up with an oxygen mask on his face and IV's that led to noisy beeping machines. Sachiko's knees buckled as her husband caught her and helped her to a chair that was next to the bed bringing himself another chair sitting next to her. Light's mother started crying as she held her sons hand in hers. "L-Light…oh sweetie…" She sobbed. Soichiro , put his arms around his wife to comfort her trying to be strong on the outside even though he was breaking on the inside. "He's going to be all right." He said, not sure if it was to comfort her or himself. "Our son will get over this, we will be there for him." By now Sachiko buried her face in her husband's shoulder all the while holding her sons hand. Light, their son was their own light. They were very proud of him. Unlike Sayu, he was outstandingly smart, intelligent…in other words perfect. It was not that they see Sayu any less. They loved their daughter and son on the same level. But Light was their first child. And he was special. Since he was young, he was adorable, always straight A's, the perfect student, the perfect son, the perfect brother. They were just so proud of him. And now…they were so close to losing him. They were afraid of the days to come. But they vowed that they will be there for Light till the very end.

The next to enter the room were Sayu and Misa. Both girls were emotionally wrecked. Sayu was on one side while Misa on the other side of the bed. Both holding on to Light's hands carefully as to not disturb the multi-IV's. When Sayu entered the room she gasped in horror. Her brother was hooked up to all sorts of machines. Oxygen mask on his face and his unmoving body seemed like he was…dead. Even the rising of his chest was barely visible unless you concentrate on it. Tears fell down her face. It hurt seeing her big brother in this state. Misa mirrored Sayu's mental breakdown. She was not going to leave Light, she will be there for him...now and forever. Her Light needed her and she needed him.

After Sayu and Misa exited, it was L to enter. As soon as he stepped in the room he froze in shock at the sight in front of him. Light looked pale just like the hospital white sheets. His normal tanned skin was… gone. Even though the oxygen mask was covering his face and nose. He could see the beautiful face underneath it. He looked like he was sleeping peacefully. Approaching the bed turned out to be a difficult task for L. With each step he took his heart would beat faster and harder. 'Maybe I should have left him in headquarters with Misa. Then this might not have happened.' He thought to himself. When he was close enough to Light's bed he hesitantly held Light's hand in his, "Light-kun…I'm sorry." He didn't even recognize his own voice as he apologized. It was hard, it hurt and he so wanted to turn back time so bad that he stayed there crying for the rest of the visiting hour.

There you go another chapter, I hope it isn't as bad as I think it is. Anywayz I'll try to update the next chapter soon so ...Review kk?