Hey Welcome again to our next chapter, I'm actually sick so I am writing this in bed and it's so hot! Fading fast into the heat, dizzy but must keep writing! Anyways I hope you like this chapter hopefully I won't K.O in the middle of it.

As far as the title goes for this chapter I think I was a little drunk – even if I don't drink – I think I was somehow drunk because I had this song in my head that was really old.

"The lights are much brighter there; you can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares?" I don't remember where that song was from but I loved it! So yeah, I disclaim the title too because it's from a song. If you know where it's from – Much love if you can tell me.

Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note, and title is part of a song.

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Reviewers:

Formalle De Hyde much thanks for the story alert!

TheJoker13: I know right but this time she didn't interrupt she's busy talking with Light somewhere. They will finally get their scene!

Mooncry: Noooo, you can't kill her off now, even if you can't she still has an important role in the plotline even though I freaking hate her. I must respect her character!

Grescia: Thanks for the story favorite add, makes me feel better even though I feel like I'm in a desert in my house at the moment lol. Fevers are evil!

Tavana: When you're done with your fan, give it to me. I need air, warm, cold, air; I'll take anything at this rate.

Blue-candle: Hahaha, I love your review, so cute~ oh and Light yeah he's not here yet, next chapter he gets the whole thing to himself mostly. It's going to be in his POV with Takada close by of course. xD but yes, Misa will see the path that I want her to go. She just needed a little loving.

I am glad you're a blue candle, blue is my favorite color. Happy Face! Your sugar high makes me feel like I'm capable of conquering the world but If I get out of bed – I'm going to be out cold lol.

Zanna-chan: Yay new reviewer! Hello, waves! Yeah don't worry I didn't have Misa ever going to take away his sweets but I just wanted to imagine the look on his face ha-ha. I'm being mean to him, but at least he has a good time this chapter, hope so at least – Thank you for the favorite add!

Artemis Day: LOL – I feel your hate on Takada. Yeah, I love that scene too, and I wrote another L x Misa moment so hopefully you like it!

Thanks again for all the support! I salute you! xD

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Previously:

"Guard, take Misa into the hot box for her punishment while I take L into the medical bay for injures. I thought there was hope for you dear Misa-san but it seems you are only good for hurting the people that care for you the most." Misa snapped her head away, tears falling down her cheeks. "You are responsible for your own actions Misa." With that the guard continued to drag her away.

"Sheri, what exactly is a hot box?" Sheri pushed back her glasses up and then turned to L with a sigh.

"A hot box is a pit buried underground it's rather small and shaped like a large box. It's used to place prisoners in that have acted violently. It's a rule that whenever someone fights they are put in the box for 30 minutes until they see the error of their ways."

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Chapter 4: Forget all your Troubles

To think just weeks ago Misa used to stand in front of hundreds of people waving cheerfully but now she stood in an enclosed room for what seemed to be like hours but maybe only minutes. Misa heard Ryuzaki for a few minutes he was bickering with the guards but they ended up making him leave her alone which was much to her distress because he was the only one that would get her out of this box. The hot box didn't even let her sit down and the exhaustion of standing upright in one place was beginning to kick in along with the sweat pouring down her head. Her legs shook lightly and her breath already gave heated exhales as she continued to stare at the wall.

This sucked and to think it was all because she hit Ryuzaki in embarrassment when Sheri had walked in on them. L had been nothing but trouble for her so far getting her into trouble and making her talk she had plans man, plans. She was supposed to die off so she could be with her Light-kun; she wondered if he was okay and what sort of painful things they put him under considering he was Kira. If she hadn't tasted that cake with Ryuzaki her stomach wouldn't be grumbling right about now and she wouldn't be caring about him.

Why did Ryuzaki have to get so close to her anyways? Didn't he have cases to solve or something since he was world renowned detective, what business did he have with her? All she ever did was called him her friend and kiss him on the cheek once! He shouldn't be wasting his precious breath on her. Misa's eyes knit at the thought, 'precious,' Misa groaned trying to tell herself Ryuzaki was just Ryuzaki nothing else.

Misa placed her head on the wall but started a quick yelp when it burned into her screen she pushed away into the wall earning another harsh burn. Misa focused her body to stand still as a stick again but now pain seared through her. Ouch…She wasn't expecting the walls to be hot too but I guess this is why this supposed to be a punishment learner. She was never going to hit Ryuzaki or anyone ever again just because she didn't want to be back in here again.

Hours…Minutes…Days….Ugh, she couldn't tell the vent above her didn't give a clear look to the sky it only had small holes ahead and she felt like she was a bug in a jar. Misa's vision was beginning to spin because the burn on her head made blood drip down and over her left eye which she had to keep closed now. Wasn't there something called good behavior, why the hell hadn't she been let out yet?! Then again should she really be surprised no one showed care for her but Ryuzaki.

Light…Is it a Sin to count on your enemy to save you? Misa knew her body was beginning to shut down on her as she was so tired. Open, close, open, close….Open, Misa reached up and touched her own blood which was sticky and oozy. She had never seen real blood before and she had this twisting sick gut feeling inside of her that she wanted to puke. Would she die in this box…? If so why was she crying because isn't this what she wanted? Misa knew that not all deaths were as pleasurable as one wished from the notebook so why were tears flowing down her cheeks? Misa clenched her fist and leaned back into the wall not caring for the sharp sting this time. Slowly but surely, everything she once knew went black and pain was a thing of the past…

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Voices…Misa could hear voices and they were so familiar too. One was a man and the other was a woman. She tried to open her eyes only to see a bright light shining down at her. Misa sat up, to avoid the light and when she did her eyes grew wide at the two bickering figures. Misa's throat felt dry and crisp as tears flooded down her face.

"Mom and Dad…?" Misa breathed out, and both figures turned to her with a soften gaze. "It is you two, isn't it?" Misa asked, and her mother gave her a small nod with a smile. Misa let out a laugh, so it had worked she was really dead but then why was her laughter so bitter? Was it because Light wasn't here yet if so she could wait but even that didn't cheer her up – her parents did make her happy but there was still this empty feeling of leaving something undone. Misa shook her head, she shouldn't be caring about this – he parents were alive in front of her!

Misa stood up and ran over to her mother pulling her into a giant hug. Her mother's laughter rang through the air as her mother told her how much she missed her. Her father now rested his hand on her head brushing it softly.

"We missed you our little princess." Her dad cooed, as he kissed the top of her head. Misa closed her eyes and laughed along with her mother.

"I missed you two as well! Now we can be together forever as it should be!" Misa exclaimed happily, rubbing herself into her mom's blue silky dress. She could smell the scent of roses on her mother. However her mother simply stiffed making Misa grow worried. "Mom…Are you okay?" Misa asked, looking up at her mother's expression. Her mother gave her a sad smile, tears brushing her delicate face.

"My baby girl…My Misa….I wish that was so but your place is not with us…" Her mother whispered it felt like an arrow shot through her heart as panic rose through her body.

"W-what do you mean – Mom?" Misa asked but her mother wouldn't reply so she turned to her father whom he displayed the same agonized expression. His left hand that was on her head now fell to her shoulder with a strong grip.

"Misa…You have grown into such a fine woman but there are still things you need to do with your life." Misa stared at her father with disbelief – this was about the Death Note wasn't it? They were unhappy on how many people she hadn't killed yet to avenge them.

"You can't be happy with me can you!? Well if that's what you want I'll go back and get the Death Note and I'll kill everyone until your satisfied!" Misa yelled angrily, and they both gave her a wide expression. "Then you will love me again right?! Then we can be together, right, RIGHT?!" Misa screamed and her mother pulled her into a sharp hug.

"Misa – we were never disappointed in you - we don't want you to kill people. We hate that book that you received. We never wanted to see our little girl kill." Her mother quickly said, and Misa froze, they didn't want her to kill people? They hated the Death Note? Then why were they sending her back, why?! Misa gripped her mother's arms wishing for comfort but found none.

"Don't do this to me, don't leave me again Mom please I'll be a good girl. I'll do what you ask, so please stay with me!"

"Oh Misa…If only…" Her father trailed off, "If we knew how much pain this was going to cause you we wouldn't leave but were not the ones in charge here…We have our rules too." Misa pulled away from her Mother and shook her head.

"You aren't my parents! They wouldn't leave me, they wouldn't abandon me!" Her mother gave her a shocked gasp while her father stood rigid. Her mother raised her hand over her mouth and sobbed.

"Misa…It's not that were abandoning you...We would never do that. We'll always be with you in your heart and mind as we always watch from above just like your friend Rem does from her world." Her father spoke and Misa looked at the ground at the name Rem. Had that been where Rem was watching over her from the Shinigami world? Misa's head shot up to the sky.

"REM - I thought you cared about me, WHY DID YOU LEAVE – REM?!!! Rem….My dearest friend…Rem…" Misa laughed bitterly, emptiness filling her heart knowing Rem would not come to her aid. Rem would not save her from her darkness.

"Misa we do have one wish of you so please listen." Misa glanced down to eye her so called, "mother," with anger flashing in her eyes.

"Please continue to live on because we love you so much that we don't want to see you like this anymore. We love you…" Misa eyes shut painfully as warmth spread through her body. These were her real parents and they were sending her away because they said she needed to finish something. "Sayonara Misa, we will always be with you." Misa's eyes shot open to see her parents fading away into the mist that now surrounded them.

"W-wait no, I don't want to be alone – please NO!" Misa cried out and the back of her head stung, with an increasing burning feeling on her back. Misa shut her eyes shaking her head. "No!" She cried, and her eyes fluttered open, jolted up from her sheets and bonking heads with Ryuzaki. "Ah..!" She gasped, as she became aware of her surroundings.

Misa was now within a room that looked like the medical bay she had been to plentiful times before whenever they would administer her with a shot to keep her numb so they could feed her. Misa looked down her at her body and noticed she was naked but also bandaged up completely. Misa glanced back at the person she collide heads whom was staring at her with a frown. Misa could feel her stomach twisting again as memories of her parents sending her back into this world reappeared. Misa bit her lip, shifting her eyes away but was shocked when Ryuzaki lifted his hands up and brushed away her tears. Her blue eyes finding its way back on his face with bewilderment.

"I thought you were dead when I found you unconscious in that box, blood seeping down your back and your breathing pattern no longer findable. I had them get you out in an instant and take you to the medical bay. I changed you, and mended your wounds the best way Watari taught me but you still wouldn't wake up…" He spoke in a dull tone, which made her hard to comprehend what he was trying to say but the pain she could see clearly in his orbs. Misa swallowed, unsure of what to say so he continued to speak on and she would listen without missing a beat. "I wouldn't give up though because deep down I knew I had to protect you from something because even if you looked so peacefully in your slumber in my heart I could sense your tears and your cries. I knew that you needed me just as I needed you."

Misa reached up with her left hand, grasping his hand on her cheek. She leaned into it and smiled just like he always dreamt of.

"I- I saw my parents again…" Misa breathed out softly, and L's eyes grew wide saucers and her eyes drooped to the navy blue blankets around her similar to her mother's dress. It hurt, badly. "They left me again because they wanted me to live…"

"Smart parents, they were, weren't they?" L replied with a chuckle, and Misa blinked up at him with a questionable look. However that question quickly faded into an understanding one.

"Yes..." She said and her breath caught when he kissed her forehead just above her left eye. She blushed lightly while he poked her cheek.

"You're so red Misa. "He teased and she huffed, removing her hand from his and crossing them over her chest while closing her eyes looking away in false annoyance while the red hue only increased.

"Shut it." She snapped, and then noticed her hands were free. No more, handcuffs!? Her eyes snapped open and stared at her hands. Yes they were free; she found her right hand encircling her left hand with an astounded look.

"You're a slow one Misa." L joked as he noticed she finally saw that she was free. He had the guards take the off her because of her new contract he had made when they first sent him away from her. He had contacted the judge that sentenced the two of them and demanded that he should be the deciding factor of her punishments since she was his client now. The judge agreed with him that the hot box method was a tad much for such a young woman so naturally gave him that duty as they owed him a great credit for all the criminals he brought in.

"How is this possible-?"

"It I because you are my client and I decide what you receive now. Those handcuffs blocked you from performing things that would allow you to recover thus you are free of them for the time being." Misa let out a squeal and cheer but it quickly died down with his next words. "However the only way you can stay that way is if your with me the entire time."

Misa eye's nearly bulged out at that remark; she would have to be with Ryuzaki now – all the time?! Misa pulled the blankets off her and got out of bed. There was no freaking way she could stand being next to him every second of her lifespan. Sure he was nice to let her go and take care of her but she didn't want to spend her life with him. She tried to escape but his arms wrapped around her. His left hand around her next to her right shoulder while his right arm strung around her waist pulling her close so he could whisper into her ear. "I told you…That I will protect you."

Misa blinked back tears as she stood in his grasp, tears shimmering in the corner of her eyes.

"L…" She breathed out, as she used that left hand that was free turn and push into his chest so that she could stare into his dark unwavering eyes. Her heart thumped against her chest as she stare into his eyes forever never moving from his grasp ever again. "I was supposed to hate you…But…" Misa's heard thump loudly once more and she knew she might regret saying it because he might think foolish of her. "I think I…Love you." To think just moments ago she was going to run away from her but now she begged that he would say something but his eyes were wide and lips agape. However they softened again and he removed his arm from her waist still cradling the back of her head with his left hand.

L reached up carefully brushing his hand over her cheek and lowering his head down to hers so they could share a kiss. His lips finally finding hers as Misa let out a quick squeak before sinking into the kiss with a smile but couldn't help the laugh stringing from her mouth so he quickly pulled away embarrassed. Ah, he hadn't any idea how to kiss it felt so awkward but she realized that she was probably the first person he ever kissed.

"Baka…" She whispered, and his expression turned sour but she shook her head grabbing out to his face and pulling him down for a real kiss. His eyes were wide and her eyes shut but the bubbly laughter still rang around them.

"Misa…" L groaned in annoyance as she continued to giggle against his lips and she apologized as they broke away she just found it so funny. "Misa, be serious."

"I can't help it when you suck at kissing L." She replied and his eyes narrowed at her words. She just waved him off. The next thing she knew she was against a wall and L was staring down at her with a serious expression. Her eyes widened, was he mad at her?

"Your lips look cold Misa," He stated and she blinked up at him clueless. "Perhaps they would like to be heated up." Misa nearly burst into laughter but kept it in as she smiled at him.

"Sure, why not." Misa replied, with a hint of amusement and he bent down placing his lips on hers blissfully. This time he was right on the mark, and pulled away a bit too quickly for a looking. Her hands pulled him back in an instant allowing their tender heat to meet again. She pulled away with a hello and he chuckled bringing her lips to his once more. "L…" She moaned out, and he only deepened the kiss before pulling back for air and whispered,

"My name is Lawliet," Misa blushed, tremendously as his words shivered down her spine. "And you are mine."

"Lawliet…" Misa let the name roll off her tongue and soon couldn't stop echoing it as the kisses continued to tease down her neck. "Oh Lawliet…" Misa continued to gasp out, as heat escaped from her lips while her hands found its way into his hair. It appears she had found her reason to live after all…

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End Chapter 4. "……"

"…… HAHAHAHA……."

Yeah I know it was bad but hahahaa…haa….I tried? Oh man… This is going to wreck me for awhile, must go start writing a New beginning before I die of nosebleed. I know it's not a big deal for you guys but I'm weak sauce when it comes to writing lemons. Ha-ha. Happy Face! WOO~ and to think I'm 20…How embarrassing.

Okay, well next chapter ahem Lights going to be back and Takada, is going to be their reaction to hearing what happened to Misa and what not.

I'm going to draw a picture of the scene in here and put it on my deviant art. It's probably going to look fail but that's okay. I have my memories.

Thanks for reading and Reviewing – It's always a pleasure. I need my sleep so take care – Hah I'm still laughing – I'm so fail! Happy Face!

P.S – Misa's really slow – if she hasn't realized L undressed her yet. Can't wait to see THAT reaction – LOL!

-Takiasmuse