Disclaimer: I still do not own Death Note. If I did, there would be yaoi. Lots and lots of yaoi. ;)

Chapter 3

Light runs through the headquarters on a desperate search to find Rem. 'I must find her! L must stay alive even if it costs me my own life!' Then a demented voice suddenly enters Light's train of thought, 'What are you doing you fool! This is exactly what we have planned! L will die, but you want to jeopardize our goal for creating a New World because of childish feelings you feel for that eccentric detective!'

Light clutches his head between his hands and shouts, "Leave me alone, Kira! I love him and nothing you say will change that!" Kira laughs maniacally, 'You truly think you're in love with such a being? How pathetic and here I actually thought you were strong. I didn't realize you could be such a lovesick fool, Light Yagami!'

Light lashes out against Kira again, "Leave me alone! I don't need you!" Kira giggles, 'Fine, but don't think you have won against me yet, Light Yagami. I will return.' Light takes a few minute to compose himself and continues his search for Rem.

Meanwhile, L is still waiting for Light's return. He starts to get worried because Light has been gone for quite sometime. 'I hope he hasn't changed his mind and decided to continue as Kira. No! I must be rational. Light needs a second chance. I will help him redeem himself. We will get through this together.' L finally decides to go find him. He runs inside. 'I will save my Light from Kira. He will not take him away from me.'

L runs to the stairwell and calls out his name. L receives no response. "Light! Please answer me! Light! Where are you!" Still silence, L begins to panic, 'Where is he?' I hope the Shinigami hasn't harmed him!' L continues to search for him.

Light finally finds Shingami in Misa's vacant room of the headquarters. "Rem!" She turns to face him. "What do you want, Light Yagami?" He catches his breath, "I-It's about L!" Rem keeps her cold distant stare on him, "What about him?" Light shouts, "Don't kill him or Watari!" Rem's once cold expression turns into a look of confusion, "I thought that is what you wanted and you know it is the only way to protect Misa." Light sighs, "I know, but…" His sentence trails off.

She watches him intently, "But what, Light Yagami?" He speaks softly, "I love L…" Rem gasps, "What about Misa!" He sighs heavily, "I do not love her. I beg of you, Rem…Please let him live!" She growls, "But she started killing again, so L will arrest her and I can't allow that!" Light pleaded, "I can convince him to let her go…Just let him live! I can't live without him!"

Rem is furious, "And Misa can't live without you!" Light falls to his knees in front of her, "I will talk to her. I promise you. Just please spare L's life. He doesn't deserve to die!" Rem sighs heavily, "Fine, Light Yagami! I will let him live on one condition." Light's breath is shaking, "W-What!" Rem gets closer to him, "You must have some part of Misa's life because if you don't…You and L will both pay with you lives. Her happiness better be your top priority, Light Yagami." Light nods in agreement. "A good choice, Light Yagami. I will be watching." She says as she disappears through the wall. Light stays on his knees, 'I have saved him.'