Chapter ten:
The guards turn to L as he approaches the tent.
"What can we do for you?" One of the guards asks when L approaches. He looks with gentleness at his fellow member.
"Would it be okay if I spoke to the prisoner?" L inquires to them. "I wish to meet what a Baren is like. I won't let him change my mind or anything. I just want to satisfy this curiosity. Besides I want to know what he was doing." He lies hoping to convince the guards.
"Five minutes max." The guard agrees in which L nods then heads into the tent.
The inside of the tent is pretty bare though it isn't too big. It has a large pole in the middle where Light is sitting tied up to it with his back to it.
Light's head shoots up upon hearing someone enter the tent only to relax upon seeing the other.
L moves into the tent more letting the flap close so the slit is hidden. He falls to his knees by Light and reaches over hugging him.
Light attempts to nuzzle him. "It's okay. I'm okay." He attempts to assure his lover as they share nuzzles.
"I'll find a way to get you out of this." L promises to him holding him as close as he can without hurting him.
"I know you will. I'll wait for you." Light promises then pulls back enough to place a small kiss on L's lips.
L returns the kiss savoring every second of it a little scared that he isn't going to be able to enjoy it ever again.
They pull apart after a moment or two and stare into each other's eyes lovingly.
"You can do this." Light encourages having noticed the worry on his lovers face. "I believe in you."
"Thank you." L sighs softly feeling a little better about it all.
The two of them share a last parting kiss before L slowly gets up then leaves the tent as Light watches him go.
"Find out everything you wanted to?" The guard is rather interested in the answer that L has to share.
"Yes. He states that he came to warn us about the other Barens." L responds just wanting to see the reaction.
"It's probably all lies. Probably was sent here to be a spy or something." The guard spits as if the idea of such a thing disgusts him.
L nods softly and heads off. He wonders if talking to the leader will do any good. He isn't sure though he supposes that it could be worth a shot. He pauses though knowing that Near is probably talking to the leader so he most likely should wait. He however spots Near heading off somewhere so he must be done talking to the leader. He turns and heads the way that the other had come from hoping to find said leader. He glances around looking for him for a little bit. He soon does find him however. "Jack?"
"What can I help you with L?" Jack asks slightly turning to look over his shoulder to the raven haired male. He had been standing in a room with one hand up in a thoughtful position by his mouth and his elbow resting on his other palm. His one hand moved a little away from his mouth when he turned enough to look to L.
L takes a deep breath but he however knows that he needs to come out and say it. "I think we should let the prisoner go."
Jack is silent for a moment then he slowly turns around one hand dropping down as he does so. "And why is that?"
"He's not here to hurt us. He wants to help us." L tries to explain trying to not sound too desperate for this to work. "He left the Barens. He isn't a spy or anything."
"So he is someone that you would say you would trust?" Jack questions keeping an eye on L.
"Yes." L admits to the other. "I know him. He is only here to help us. Please just let him go. Give him a chance."
Jack stares at L thoughtfully and L manages to hold back from swallowing harshly. He slightly glances away to a window of the room that they are currently inside of. He remains silent for a few moments before opening his mouth to speak again getting L's hopes up. "And how are you sure you can trust this man? How can you say for absolute certain that he won't end up turning on us in the end? What makes you so confident about all of these things that you speak of?"
"Because I love him." L states finally admitting it to the other. His rather bold confession causes the other to turn around to look to him.
Jack studies him for a few moments focusing mainly on his eyes. He appears to be scanning them looking to confirm the answer that L had presented to him. He softly sighs after a couple of moments however. He even closes his eyes tilting his head downwards slightly. "You speak so strongly of him. It almost seems as if you've known him for a while now. You don't lose confidence with the way that you speak about him." He slightly turns away with another sigh. "How many more of you have gone to the Barens to seek for something that it appears that you cannot find right here in your own home?"
"It's only me and Near as far as I am aware." L informs him taking a small hesitant step forward. "But please. You need to listen to us. What we tell you is the truth. Not all Barens hate us. Not all of them wish pain upon us. There are ones out there ready to stand with us. To abandon their own home to help us when we need them." He slightly pleads to the other throwing being careful about how he asks out the window. "So please just do this. Set him free and give him a chance. Give him a chance to prove himself. A chance to help save lives. Do it for me. And if not for me then for the better of everyone here. You have to believe what it is that we are telling you. We don't want to be forced to watch everyone and everything that we hold dear be ripped to shreds. Surely you can sense it. Something is changing. And not for the greater good. So just believe our words and take a chance."
Jack meets L's eyes letting their gazes lock.
Elsewhere….
Near is hurrying towards the border with his heart pounding in worry and fear. He just wants Mello to be there and safe. He makes it and skids to a stop hiding behind a bush. He looks around only to stop upon seeing some Barens sneaking around by the border. He slowly begins to back away his heart pounding as he feels that he should warn the others.