Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note.
Warnings: Angst
Pairings: Raito/L
Summary: At L's death, he spoke of love. Raito believes it was to mess with his head and a new game begins, but Raito can't win. What will he do to win the game of love when L is dead?
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Chapter Two:
L stared at Raito like he lost his mind. It had to be a trick. Raito wouldn't forget everything. Raito was Kira and was playing a new game. He hated it when the young man played games with him that he couldn't figure out. He refused to lose. He stepped forward, growling, "Do not play games with me, Raito-kun."
Raito flinched by the tone of the strange man. He pulled back as the man walked toward him. He watched the elderly man stop the strange man from coming toward him. He didn't understand what the other man meant. He wasn't playing a game. He didn't remember and that frightened him greatly. How could he forget everything? He growled back, "What did you do to me, kidnapper?"
L stared at his friend slash enemy. He couldn't believe the young man could forget everything. Then again, those eyes showed true confusion. He glanced back at Watari whose hand was on his shoulder. He sighed, "Call in Kats." He had to bring her in even though he didn't want her to come. It was too dangerous and he didn't want Kira gaining something over his head. He lied about Raito being his first friend. Kats was his first friend and became his personal doctor. He looked back at Raito who was staring at him and he spoke to the young man, "I am calling in a doctor to check Raito-kun out."
"Unlock these cuffs." Raito ordered. He didn't like himself being cuff. Besides, it frightened him. After all, he could be dealing with kidnappers even if they were going to get a doctor. He wasn't about to trust them right away. They would have to earn his trust.
"I cannot do that. I am afraid you are cuffed on the suspicion of being a mass-murderer Kira." L replied. He wasn't about to release his suspect. Raito losing his memories maybe has something to do with Kira. Misa was the same way but at least she remembered her name. He was positive that Raito didn't suffer a head injure while in his cell. He watched Raito twenty-four seven.
Raito stared at the strange man. He couldn't believe his ears. He was locked up because he might be a mass-murderer. Wouldn't he remember that? Then again, he didn't even know his name. He couldn't remember anything. He didn't even know if he had family. He whispered, "I can't be." He couldn't be a murderer. He didn't want that. He just wanted to know what was going on. Were these people police? He asked, "Are you a cop?"
"No, but I am a private detective working with the police force." L answered as he watched Raito closely. Those honey eyes looked frightened. Was he wrong the entire time? He couldn't be wrong. Isn't Raito losing his memories proof enough that the boy was Kira? Was, was the key word. He couldn't see the cunning young man any longer. All there was a lost looking boy. He sighed and turned to his caretaker. This case wasn't making any sense. He nodded his head and replied, "Call her in. I am sure she will come in right away."
Watari sighed, "Very well." He was going to call her in anyways even if L ordered him not to. The safety of the suspects was their concern now. He wondered how the elderly Yagami would take the news of his son not remembering anything. He believed Raito didn't remember anything. He wondered if L did too.
Upstairs, Aizawa stared at the monitor shocked. He didn't believe it at first. He turned to look at Matsuda and Mogi. They both had shock faces. Yes, it was shocking. What could have happened to Raito and Misa? Did it concern the Kira case? The more he worked on the case, the more it got confusing. He only hoped L had some answers.
Matsuda flopped onto his seat and muttered, "First Misa, then Raito. It doesn't make any sense at all." He was confused and wondered if the others knew what was going on. He hated to be the last one to understand what was going on. He looked up at Aizawa and Mogi and saw they too were confused by the turn of events. He stood up when Watari walked into the room. He asked, "Do you know what is going on?"
"Sadly, I do not. We are getting L's personal doctor here to examine Yagami-kun." Watari answered. He agreed with L about Kats. He didn't want her to get involved either but they had no choice. The hard part will be explaining to Yagami what happened to his son. He walked away and found a private phone to call in Kats.
On the second ring, a woman's voice answers, "Hello. It is surprising to hear from you."
"Yes it is. I am afraid we have a situation here."
"Kira hasn't attacked him has he?"
"Oh no, but I'm afraid one of the suspects as completely lost all his memories. He doesn't even know his name."
"I don't know what you want me to do with that kind of information."
"Just come and check him out. Oh, please call L, Ryuuzaki during the case."
"Very well. I'll be there soon. You are lucky; you got me while I was driving. Shouldn't take long for me to get there."
"Thank you." Watari replied as he hung up the phone. He hoped that Kats would be able to explain what was going on with the young Yagami. He walked back into the main seeing the task force staring at the monitor. He was surprised to hear Raito talk like that. Unlike the task force, he believed what L said. L was never wrong and he figured his ward wasn't wrong again. The problem was they had no solid proof to prove Raito's guilt.
Downstairs, in the cell, L sat on the edge of the bed, staring at his suspect. He still couldn't believe Raito lost all his memories. Misa was the same but at least she remembered her name. This case was driving him to the brink of insanity. He almost decided to get Kats to check him out. He turned his head away from those lost looking eyes. He couldn't stand Raito not remembering. It was like he was looking at a different person and he couldn't stand that.
Raito glanced over at the strange man who refused to leave him alone. Then again, he wasn't sure if he wanted to be alone. He still couldn't believe he was a suspect of mass-murder. He looked down at the floor and asked, "What is your name?"
"Do you plan to use it to kill me?" L asked back. He wasn't about to be played a fool. Kira needed a name and a face. He refused to give up his life. He still had things to do.
Snapping his head up, Raito growled, "How the hell would I be able to kill you with your name!?"
"That is Kira's methods." L answered.
"That is crazy," Raito remarked, "I just wanted to call you something unless you don't mind me calling you kidnapper or strange man."
"You may call me Ryuuzaki." L answered as he turned to look at his suspect. Those eyes keep making him want to crawl closer to the boy. He shook his head and stared at the wall. He couldn't let his emotions over rule his logic. His logic told him that Raito Yagami was Kira and Misa Amane was the second Kira. He could not forget who he was dealing with. But the teenager next to him looked lost and lonely.
"Do I have family?"
"Your mother is a house mom and your father is the chief of police who is here. You also have a younger sister."
"Wow. The chief of police and I'm suspect of mass-murder. He must be stressed out."
"He is. He is in a cell and refuses to leave it until I say rather you are guilty or innocent."
"How do you know it's me?"
"You are the only one as intelligent as me."
"That's it?"
"Yes."
"No proof?"
"No."
"Damn, your case sucks big time."
L turned to stare at the young man. He couldn't believe this was Raito. Raito was acting way too cute for him. He stood up before his emotions got the best of him. He sighed, "I should go back to check things out."
"Do you really have to leave?"
"I must make sure my personal doctor is coming to check you out."
"Did I hit my head?"
"No."
"Then, why can't I remember anything?"
"I have a theory."
"What is it?"
"I believe you were Kira and when the power disappeared you lost your memories."
"That doesn't make sense."
"None of this case makes sense." L muttered as he walked to the door. He exited the cell and locked it back up. He leaned against the wall, breathing deeply. Raito was different, more likeable. There was no cunning man there anymore. He shook his head again and walked away from the cell. His emotions might break him apart. Now, he would have to deal with Kats around. She was a good friend but she had her moments. He walked up the stairs and headed to the main room. As he entered the room, he watched all three men look at him in confusion. He stepped forward and took a seat. He needed to inform Yagami about the whole thing. That was something he didn't want to do. He glanced around but didn't see his caretaker. He presumed Watari went to meet Kats. He pressed down a button and called out, "Yagami-san."
"Yes, what is it!? Have you made your decision about Raito!?" Yagami yelled.
"I am afraid to inform Yagami-san that Raito-kun has lost his memories."
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN!?"
"I mean he doesn't even know his name. I am having a doctor checking him out."
"I want to see him!"
"I will ensure you see him after my doctor checks him out." L replied and ended the feed. He pressed a different button and spoke, "Amane-chan, do you know anything about who Kira is?"
"Stalker-san, I already told you like a million times, Misamisa don't know anything."
He ended the feed back and stared at the monitors. In one, Yagami was pacing back and forth. The second one had Raito sitting on the cot and staring at the wall. The third was with Misa chained up to a chair, blindfolded. He didn't understand what was going on. Misa remembered her name but didn't know anything about Kira. Raito lost all his memories. L turned around when the door opened. He sighed when he saw his caretaker with a woman. She wore a low cut blue t-shirt and tight black jeans. He wished she would at least look like a doctor.
Kats stared at L and looked past him. Shaking her head, she mumbled, "I think you need a check up."
Tilting his head, L replied, "I just had a check up."
"I meant mentally." Kats answered as she walked more into the room. She watched as L turned around and stared at the computers in front of him. She was used to it. She looked at the others and spoke, "I'm Kats and no it isn't my real name. It is a pleasure to meet you all."
"My name is Aizawa. They are *points at Matsuda and Mogi* Matsuda and Mogi." Aizawa answered. He was shocked to see the woman. She didn't look like a doctor but he didn't see why L would lie about something like this. He looked as confused as they were.
Kats stared at the screens and sighed. This was taking it to a new level. Then again, she knew L would do whatever it took to get the criminal. She leaned against the wall and asked, "When do I see my patient? Did he suffer a head injure?"
L stared at the monitors once again and sighed annoyed. This case wasn't making any sense and it was driving him mad. He wanted to win but every time he got close to the final clue it disappeared before his eyes. He stood up and answered Kats' question, "He suffered no head injure but please check just in case. I will take Kats to him."
Kats nodded her head and followed L out of the room. As she went down the stairs, she spoke, "Watari told me everything. I know to be careful."
"He is very intelligent and cunning. Do not trust a word he says." L mentioned.
"I take the guess you do not believe he forget everything."
"I am not sure what to make out of it."
"The great L is stumped. Wow that is surprising."
"Stop it Kats." L growled and entered the many doors to get to the cell. When he entered the cell, those lost honey eyes glanced at him hopefully. He wanted to run right back out. This teenager was creating too many different emotions run through him. No one has ever done that to him. Even Kats could not bring out emotions in him and she has been around for a while. He watched as Kats did an exam and hoped he wasn't wrong. He hated losing and that was what was happening.
"Do you know your name?" Kats asked.
"Ryuuzaki said it was Raito." Raito answered.
"Do you know what your parents' names are?" She questioned.
"No. I don't remember anything." Raito growled annoyed. These questions were pointless. He felt her small hands searching his head. He stayed still. She was a doctor after all. At least that is what Ryuuzaki told him.
Kats turned to look at her friend and sighed, "I do not know what the cause is. He should remember everything to my point of view."
"I am right here. You can speak to me about it not him." Raito hissed.
She turned to look at her patient. She heard from Watari everything concerning the case. She couldn't believe her eyes to see a teenager could be a mass-murderer. She couldn't figure out if the boy was telling the truth. It looked like he was, but she could be wrong. Raito could be a very great actor. She glanced back at her friend and sighed. Kats asked, "What do you want me to do?"
"Do what!? I'm sitting right here! Talk to me about this!" Raito yelled.
"If Raito-kun does not calm down, I will be forced to ensure he calms down." L spoke for the first time since he entered the cell. He wondered if this all was a trick. He knew Raito was a great actor. After all, the teenager got the entire task force believing in his innocence when he knew Raito was Kira.
Raito opened his mouth to snap back but decided against it. He still didn't know rather to trust the other man. Ryuuzaki didn't look like a detective and this woman didn't look like a doctor. It could all be a trick to make him comfortable. He turned his head away from those dark eyes. They made him feel like the other man could read everything from him. He didn't like that feeling. For some reason, he knew deep inside that he hated it when someone could read him. He knew that no one could read him. He wasn't sure rather he should speak about his feelings. He decided against it. He wasn't about to give the other man anything.
L stared at the teenager. He knew it was bugging the younger man but he wanted that. He tried to see the cunning sharp man he faced but for the life of him he couldn't see him anymore. The worst part was he liked this new version of the man he came to known as Kira. He turned away from the teenager and spoke, "Kats please come with me." He watched his friend stand up and he left the cell, locking it back up. He heard some colorful words escaping Raito's mouth but he ignored them. As he made his way through the other doors, he asked, "Do you think he is lying?"
"Sadly, I cannot tell with him. If I had to guess, I would say he was telling the truth, but I do not know him personally and do not know what he is like." Kats answered. She always could read people better. That was one of the reasons she knew L so well.
While walking up the stairs, L thought to himself. Raito was a good actor and maybe he could pull it off. But something deep within his gut told him the teenager wasn't lying. It meant he could not do his test to see if Raito was Kira. It wouldn't work if the teenager didn't remember anything. He knew this had to do with Kira but it made no sense. Misa at least remembered her name and things. Raito completely lost all memories. Could it really be about Kira or was he chasing?
Ryuk stared at the human and howled in laughter. No one could hear him but that was fine with him. He didn't really care for humans asking him questions. He knew that Raito would forget his memories but he never thought it would go this far. He thought Raito would only lose his memories of being Kira. He floated past Raito who was still cursing up a storm. He went through the walls. He wanted to see what L was doing. He always had a fun time with L and Raito battling each other. He wondered if Raito would play the game of love with the detective. As he went upstairs, he found L sitting crouched staring at the monitors. This wasn't too much fun. He wanted to see the battle between the two. He floated over to L's tea and wondered what would happen if he dumped in some powder into the drink. Shrugging his boney shoulders, he dumped in the powder that he found in the shinigami world. He hoped it would be something fun. He stepped back and watched L pick up the drink.
While staring at the monitors, L picked up his drink and took a slip. Tilting his head to the side, he wondered why it tasted funny. He picked up some sugar cubes and dumped in a whole bunch and stirred his tea. Taking another slip, he muttered, "Much better."
"That sugar is going to kill you, Ryuuzaki." Kats remarked as she lit up a cigarette.
"And those will kill you too." L replied. He glanced back to see Watari set down an ash tray in front of Kats. He watched the monitors. Yagami was pacing back and forth. Misa was yelling out once again. Raito was just sitting there, staring at the wall. He was confused about the case. He wasn't sure what to do anymore.
Kats walked over to L and leaned over his chair, whispering into his ear, "You like him chained up. You bad boy."
Aizawa stared at the two. He wasn't sure what to make out of the doctor. As he watched her lean against L, he saw a shiny ring on his wedding finger. He couldn't believe his eyes. He didn't think L was in any kind of relationship. He watched the emotionless detective blush.
L couldn't stop the redness coming to his cheeks when she said those words. He glanced up at the grinning face. He wished Kats didn't know him so well. He putted on a blank mask and looked back at the monitors. Pressing down a button, he spoke, "Yagami-san, I have decided to release Amane-chan and Raito-kun on a condition."
"What is it?" Yagami asked.
"I will watch Raito-kun twenty-four seven." L answered. It was the only way. If Raito was faking, then he would be able to tell right away. He pushed Kats back when she was ready to say something. He didn't want to hear her teasing words. His emotions were going to be pushed back. This was a case and he couldn't let his emotions affect his decisions.
Kats looked at the detective and sighed. She wanted to have some fun with L but it would seem he was in his detective mode. She knew better than to mess with him while he was in that mode.
Yagami sighed, "Very well. Anything to prove Raito is innocent. What about his memory loss?"
"My doctor has said she could not figure it out. I am afraid I am stumped on it as well." L lied. He believed Raito lost his memories because the power to kill disappeared. He also believed it was an act but for some strange reason his gut was telling him different. He has never stopped his gut feeling before. He ended the feed back and turned to look at his team. They were all hard workers but they lack the intelligence. He stood up and ordered, "Let Amane-chan and Raito-kun out."
Aizawa commented, "Finally."
"The chief will come out of his cell now too." Matsuda spoke happily. While running to the door, he glanced back at the woman and saw her ring. He wondered what kind of relationship she had with L. L didn't want her to come in the first place. Then again, if she meant something to the detective, of course he wouldn't want her here. When he got to the cell, he released the chief and sighed, "Thank goodness Ryuuzaki has agreed to this."
Upstairs, L sat hunched in his chair, playing around with animal crackers. He heard the door open and he turned around to face Raito. The teenager looked around the room confused. He watched as those honey eyes looked straight at him, asking questions that no one would see. Yes, this was still Raito, a smart intelligent young man.
Raito wanted to take a step back as everyone looked at him. He didn't know any of them. Well except Ryuuzaki but that was because he was the first one near him when he awoke. He took a step closer to Ryuuzaki. For some odd reason, he felt safe with the other man. He glanced over to see Kats leaning against Ryuuzaki's chair, whispering something in his ear. He felt rage boil inside of him. How dare she go near him? He didn't understand why he was feeling that way. For all he knew, Ryuuzaki was his kidnapper.
Stepping inside the room, Yagami pulled his son into a hug and sighed, "Raito."
Pulling away from the hug, Raito stared at the man and asked, "Who are you?"
He couldn't believe his ears. So, L wasn't lying to him. He hoped that L was playing a cruel joke on him but it seemed he was telling the truth. Yagami took out his wallet and took out some photos. Handing them over to Raito, he answered, "I'm your father."
Raito looked at the photos. In all of them there was an older woman standing behind two teenagers. One of those teenagers was him. Standing beside the older woman was the man who claimed to be his father. In all the photos, he saw that the smile he gave never reached his eyes. Wasn't he happy? The picture looked like he should but those smiles were fake. He wondered why. He also wondered if anyone else knew. He looked up at his so-called father and knew right off the bat no one knew. The only person in the entire room who could tell would be Ryuuzaki and for some reason that tricked him off. So, Ryuuzaki was telling the truth. Did that mean he was a killer? As he handed the photos back, he looked back at Ryuuzaki to see Kats leaning over his chair. He didn't understand why he felt rage for the woman talking to Ryuuzaki so closely. Were they in a relationship? He didn't say a word to the man claiming to be his father. He went to Ryuuzaki and sat next to him. For some odd reason, it felt right be sitting next to the other man. Was there something between them?
Kats leaned against L's chair and whispered only for L to hear, "Look, he is making sure he is close to you. He wants you."
L looked up at his friend and wondered once again why he brought her here. She was annoying to no end. He glanced over at Raito and saw a heated glare. It reminded him of what Raito was before. Could Raito be acting? Then he noticed it was directed toward Kats. He hoped she wasn't in danger by Raito.
"He is jealous of me. I am so excited about that. I never had someone jealous of me." Kats muttered quietly.
Raito sat there, watching Kats hang over Ryuuzaki. He could feel the rage building up. He still didn't understand why. Was he in some kind of relationship with the other man? Did he like Ryuuzaki and never told the other man? Too many questions arise and none that are answered. He could ask but he refused in front of so many people. He didn't know them and he sure the hell wasn't about to show a weakness in front of them. He heard a loud piercing scream and wondered what was happening. A short blonde girl ran into the room, straight at him. When she latched onto him, he stared at her like she was out of her mind. He didn't know her and he didn't want her latching her person on him. Ready to say something, the blonde spoke.
"Misa missed her boyfriend so much. Misa is so happy that stalker-san let us meet again."
He stared at her and wondered what was going on. He couldn't remember having a girlfriend and he was sure he would never date this girl. She was annoying. He turned his head to look at Ryuuzaki to see him giving an amused look. He asked, "Who the hell is this girl?"
Misa jumped back by Raito's tone and asked confuse, "What is wrong with Misa's Raito?" She didn't understand why he would ask such a question. She turned to a man that she remembered from Raito's school. She was sure he would know the answer.
As two set of eyes on his person, L answered Raito first then Misa, "Raito-kun, she is your girlfriend. Amane-chan, I am afraid Raito-kun has lost his memories."
Raito looked at the girl who had tears in her eyes. When did that happened? Did he lose brain cells to date this annoying girl? He turned his head away when she looked at him. He wasn't going to encourage her that he was interested. The only person that seemed to grab his interest was Ryuuzaki and he wasn't sure why.
"As for the condition," L spoke as he pulled out a chain, "I will watch Raito-kun twenty-four seven until I am positive he is not Kira." He cuffed his wrist and Raito's, chaining them together.
Kats chuckled lowly, "You like chains. Wow, you are such a naughty boy."
Misa looked at the chain and screamed, "PERVERT!" She looked back at L and spoke, "I never knew you went on that side of the fence."
Kats mumbled under her breathe, "You have no idea." She knew L heard her when he turned to look at her with a heated glare. She stood up straight and laughed her head off. Everyone in the room looked at her and she couldn't contain more laughter. It was amusing her to no end.
L stood up and growled, "Leave Kats." He was tired of her annoying ways. He didn't want anyone to know anything about him. Once this case was over, he planned to go back in hiding and never see these people again.
Kats glanced over at him and smiled as she responded, "I think I will stay here." She went to the door and spoke again, "But I'll leave the room." She waved her hand and walked out of the door.
Matsuda wondered what was between the woman and L. He couldn't stop his curiosity and ran after the woman. No one paid him any attention. He had to find out. As he saw Kats leaning against the wall, he asked, "Are you Ryuuzaki's wife?"
Kats turned to stare at the man known as Matsuda and smiled at him. She stopped her laughter from escaping. As she tilted her head, she waved at him and replied, "Happily married."