A/N: I'm updating faster my other story, because in the near future I'm going to cross these two stories and start writing only one story. And because in that story there's more to be done before it happens, I'm just working more on that.

I do not own Death Note.

Chapter 9. Observing

''The surveillance of the Kitamura and Yagami house has revealed us...'' Ryuzaki began and we all held our breaths. ''...nothing. We will remove all the equipment.''

The chief sighed relieved. We were all sitting in a large hotel room and Ryuzaki was just finished reporting us that he managed to find out after watching all the tapes again.

''All that, and we still don't have any suspects.'' Matsuda sighed.

''It's okay, Matsuda, we'll just have to find other leads.'' The chief stated.

''Don't get me wrong.'' Ryuzaki said while eating a chocolate candy. ''I only said that we couldn't reveal anything suspicious based on the surveillance. Even if Kira is among them, it means he could have continued killing criminals without being suspicious.''

''So you believe that Kira is among one of those families?'' The chief said with a weak voice.

''Like I said, it's a five percent chance.'' He answered simply. He then fell silent and lost in thought. He was obviously thinking what to do next.

After a while he finally spoke.

''I have a plan. We need to investigate our suspects in person. I'll attend to the same university as Light Yagami and I'll try to get close to him, while trying to look for any clues.'' He said and sipped his tea.

''Y-you're gonna go into the open?'' Matsuda stuttered. We all seemed shocked to this announcement.

''I'm afraid I have no choice.'' He stated.

''Mmm, alright, it's risky, but worth a try.'' I said and crossed my arms. Risky in both ways.

The next day was the day of Light's university's entrance ceremony. Luckily, I managed to get a day off on that day. I was kinda interested in all that, and I wanted to watch Light as well. I didn't quite know when Ryuzaki will appear.

Light had a seat in the front. I was near him and I looked over the other students. Finally it was time for the freshman representative to give a speech. And that was Light, of course. He scored perfect in all the exams. But he wasn't the only one who scored that high.

''And the second freshman representative – Hideki Ryuga.'' Said the man on the stage.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw it was Ryuzaki. Okay, I shouldn't be surprised. He said he would do something like this. But I still didn't know what his plans were exactly.

They both got up to the stage to give a speech. I looked at them and thought that they looked completely different. Light looked like a real honor student, and Ryuzaki... just looked like he didn't care at all how he looked. I heard other students discuss that as well. I then heard one girl saying that she really liked Ryuzaki and her friend called her crazy. She said the obvious choice should be the 'guy on the left', who was Light. I could see why she thought so, but I still clapped my tongue in annoyance. Ryuzaki was in fact good looking if you think about it. Besides, looks aren't everything.

I saw how they went down the stairs and Ryuzaki said something to Light. It was about his father and Light himself. Then he said he would like to share some information with him regarding the Kira case. Ryuzaki, what is your plan?

When they sat in their seats, one next to another, Ryuzaki suddenly looked at Light and whispered ''I want to tell you that I'm L.''

I was indeed shocked at such a rash move. I could see that Light did his best to control his trembling. He tilted his head a bit, so it would face me and I understood that he awaited my confirmation or denial. I took a breath and nodded, showing him that this was in fact L. I was on his side, after all, and even if I wasn't, L would still want Light to believe him.

Light then acted like a true chief Yagami's son. He said that if that was true, he was honoured. I rolled my eyes. Of course, you just want to stick a knife in him. I saw that Ryuzaki examined his reaction closely. I once said I'd do something like this if I was L.

Everything then went on without any surprises and the ceremony was over. Light and I went out outside. He was eager to get home as fast as possible, I could see that. But then Ryuzaki called after him and said ''I guess I'll see you around at campus.'' and went to his car. I could see other student's reaction to this. At the ceremony they thought he was poor, because of his clothes, but he had a car, an expensive car. I could help but chuckle at their looks. I watched as the car disappeared and thought about that now I knew his real name.

When we were going home, I could see that Light was doing his best to control himself. I sensed an outbreak soon. I just sighed and remained silent for the whole trip back.

''Dammit, he got me!'' Light yelled through his clenched teeth when we finally got to his room. As expected, Light showed his anger with a blast. I just sat on his bed and examined the whole situation.

He then angrily stated why, more to himself than me. He then looked at me with anger in his voice and demanded why I didn't warn him about this.

''I didn't quite expect that he would act this fast.'' I clapped my tongue. ''And that he would reveal his true identity.'' It's easy to blame it all on me.

''But a little hint would have been great, you know!'' He shot to me. ''I thought that's the whole point in you working with him, to tell me this kind of stuff!''

''Well, it was your entrance ceremony, I thought I'd warn you after. Like I said, I didn't think he would act this fast.'' I rolled my eyes. I knew I should have warned him, but I didn't have a chance.

''He took the entrance exams in the same class as I did!''

''Well sorry that I don't know telepathy! How the hell should I have known that?!'' I yelled back at him.

''Didn't he tell you his plans!?''

''No, in fact, he's not telling us much! He just said he'd be attending to the same university as you, but not that he'll be in the class!''

It felt like Light was at a loss of words. He just fell silent for a minute, but finally said ''You know what? Forget it. That wouldn't have changed anything... Besides, it's a perfect opportunity to get close to him and investigate him myself. Come to think of it, how's everything going with that plan of ours?''

I bit my lip. ''Well, you have to give it time. I think I already planted it, but only time will show...'' And I have to keep my mind straight.

''I see.'' He clapped his tongue. It was obvious that he didn't like being patient. And I made it clear it would take some time. A lot of time.

''Alright, Light, I need to go.'' I sighed and rubbed my eye. For some reason I felt really tired. ''I'll come back tomorrow, probably late evening.''

''So soon?'' He raised his eyebrows.

''Yes, I don't think any of the investigators will be at use at night now. At least I hope so. Don't want to re-live that stupid end of my human term.''

With those words I went out straight through the wall and flew to my apartment.

As expected, the work hours were almost the same as normal detective's. We didn't really moved a lot forward with the investigation, if you don't count examining the suspects openly. And the real suspect was only Light, even though Ryuzaki said we're investigating the Kitamura family as well. But I already figured he was a liar.

I was walking home from our headquarters, taking the same path I took everyday when going back from work. And everyday I passed the former Light's school. Of course, now he was in another one, so I didn't quite expect seeing him here.

Especially not alone.

They were about two hundred meters distance when I finally noticed them. They were walking in the opposite direction I was, which means we will pass one another soon.

Light and Ryuzaki. Kira and L. It was strange seeing this. But maybe only to me. I saw how Light's eyes narrowed a bit when he saw me. I haven't shown him my human form, but I said he had seen me a few times when he was helping with some cases. I guess he remembered me after all.

Ryuzaki didn't seem to care at all. Of course, why would he. He had informed us all he will be inspecting Light in person, so I shouldn't be surprised seeing him here. But Light knew something he didn't.

When we were about to pass, I caught a glimpse of Light's look. I realized he wanted me to follow them. Of course, not in my human form. But it would take some time before I was out of their sight so I could transform.

For some reason I carefully examined the current situation. In this particular one, Light had the advantage. I knew both of them, but Ryuzaki didn't know that. And I was on Light's side. I gave him all the information I knew. And I will proceed to. If by some miracle I could manage to get L's trust, then he will certainly fall. But if I would change my mind...

I shook my head. Why on earth would I do that?

It wasn't hard to find Light and Ryuzaki when I was in my shinigami form. When I finally made it there, the detective was saying that he wanted to test out Light's deductive skills. Then he handed out three photos of the notes a few victim's left. I managed to see the message hidden in them, and it wasn't even that hard. I eyed Ryuzaki carefully. Is it his only to test out Light's skills? Or he has something else in mind?

I soon found out that he had, indeed, something else planned. After Light successfully cracked the message, not like he needed to put any effort in it, Ryuzaki stated that he was incorrect. He said there was a fourth message in fact. That confused Light and he was irritated by that.

''Light.'' I cautiously whispered. ''You do understand what he really wants to see, right?''

He thought for a moment and then leaned back, admitting he didn't thought of the possibility of a fourth note. Ryuzaki was carefully examining him. He sat in the same weird position he was always in and was biting him thumbnail.

Then he asked if he could give Light a question. And that was the same one he asked the detectives the first time we met. I was cautions at that time and didn't give him any hints of me being a possible suspect. There were a few ways of answering this, and I took the most non-suspicious one, but keeping myself in a good level.

Light didn't take that way.

He took the 'good and quick' one. I already knew that this will cause suspicion on anyone. Light obviously wanted to show L how good he is. But a bit reckless at the same time, in my opinion.

''Light.'' I sighed. ''This will only cause more suspicion.''

Ryuzaki, as expected, said that he was amazed. He also said that he gave some detectives the same question and it took them minutes to come up with an answer, and most of them weren't even good. But Light immediately said a solution and a very good one. But, of course, he stated that now he was even more suspicious of Light. About five percent. But now he wanted him on the team even more. I quickly looked at him. Ryuzaki wants Light on the team? Why he hasn't told us that yet?

But it was a good plan. Having someone this intelligent helping and keeping an eye on him as well. It was well thought out. Light wasn't going to deny, but maybe not now.

A/N: This chapter was kinda boring, for me at least. It was mainly rewriting the episode, much like some other ones, but there is simply no other way if I want to go with the story until a certain point.

I have, like, three endings in my head. Two of them involves L's survival, but in one of them the ending is really unclear. I'd prefer to go with L dying when he's supposed to, because it would make a lot more sense, but the other one with L's survival is not bad either and maybe not so sad. Now that I think about it, if I chose one of those, it won't affect the ending drastically either way. I might just go with the one without L's death I think, but I still haven't decided. Thinking way ahead, what can I do.

Please tell me what you think!