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Light laid on his bed, hands behind his head and Ryuk floated in through the wall and sat down next to him.

"So what now Light?" Ryuk asked and Light sat up.

"I'm getting Katsu back no matter what it takes," he said hardly and Ryuk sprawled out across the bed.

"How exactly do you plan to do that?"

"One of two ways: one, I can just make Misa dump me and then work my magic on Katsuko or two I go to extremes," Light said and picked up his Death Note.

"Explain what you mean by extremes," Ryuk said and Light smirked.

"I kill off L and Misa both."

Ryuk paused and let the words sink in then sighed.

"I know I said I wouldn't give you my opinion if you were right or wrong, but really Light, think about what you are doing. You say you love Katsuko, so wouldn't you just want her to be happy no matter what?"

"Katsuko was happy with me," Light snapped and Ryuk still kept his eyes on the ceiling.

"She's happy with L too, so maybe you should give them a while. Let Katsu decide on her own. Really Light, the way you obsess over this is scary and very annoying," Ryuk said irritated but Light ignored him.

"I've suffered through three weeks of not being with her because of that stupid Misa. The only way to get Katsuko back is to kill that annoying prissy little model off then get rid of L," Light thought aloud and flipped the pages of his Death Note, "Katsu, we'll be together again."

"Really, this is a very bad idea. If Katsuko figures out that you're Kira and behind all of these deaths, she'll be coming to your house and holding a gun up to your head," Ryuk said and Light laughed softly.

"She'll never find out, and if she does, I'll make sure she's to in love with me to do anything."

"Light, you really are being an idiot. This is very stupid on your part because all you're going to do in the end is hurt her and you know it," Ryuk snarled but Light still didn't listen.

At that moment, Rem entered the room and both Ryuk and Light gave her a look of surprise.

"I must talk with both of you," Rem said and both the human and shinigami gave her their full attention.

"Does this involve Katsuko in any way possible?" Light asked and Rem nodded.

"Light Yagami, I need to know exactly how you plan to get Katsuko back," Rem said and Light smirked.

"I either keep flirting with her like I am now or I go to extremes and kill L and Misa both."

"Killing them is a reckless idea. If Katsuko were to ever find out, she would probably kill you to avenge the death of her love," Rem said and Ryuk threw his hands in the air.

"I said the same thing! But no, he doesn't listen to me," the exasperated shinigami fumed and Rem cast him a sideways glance.

"Ryuk was right then Light, you shouldn't kill anyone just yet. Knowing Katsuko and with her brains, it could raise a lot of suspicion on your part. Don't do anything reckless, just for her sake," Rem said and Light's eyes narrowed.

"I'm rather surprised you aren't defending Misa," he said and Rem sighed.

"I feel as if I don't know Misa anymore. She has changed completely, and I am rather ashamed to be around her."

Light's eyes widened slightly at Rem's answer and then he got an idea.

"Rem, how strong are your feelings for Katsuko?"

Neither one of the shinigamis spoke and Light's smirk returned.

"I see, you don't even have to tell me. If your feelings for Katsu are that strong then you'll be willing to kill L for me, won't you?"

"Light Yagami, I will not kill L because you want to satisfy your own wants. Katusko is happy with L despite what you tell yourself, but, if Misa gets anymore out of control then I will write her name in my Death Note," Rem said and Light smiled darkly.

"Good."

Two Months Later...

"Man, college is a real killer," Katsuko said to herself as class ended and the last bell had rung.

Katsuko gathered her books together and slid them into her bag before walking into the hallway to find Ryuuzaki. It had been almost three months since they had started dating and every day, Katsuko felt herself liking him more and more. Not a day went by did she not see him, and Katsuko could feel her love grow stronger for L with every moment they spent together.

Katsuko didn't have any luck in finding L in the hallway, so she decided to walk around outside before meeting up with him to go the cafe for a date. The day was sunny and warm, and Katsuko managed to escape to a near by bench to sit down.

"I hope I have all my homework with me..." Katsuko thought and rummaged through her bag as the sea of students thinned and everyone either went to their dorms or near by homes.

"Alone again I see?" a soft voice asked and Katsuko's body tensed up.

Oh no, not her...anyone but her...heck, I'll take Kira over this annoying bitch...

Gritting her teeth, Katsuko hesitantly looked up to see Misa Amane beaming at her.

"What do you want Misa?" Katsuko sighed and slung her bag's strap over her shoulder before standing up.

"Oh, I was just stopping by to say hello! Considering how we haven't talked since Light left you for me," Misa put her forefinger on her chin and smiled innocently while Katsu just glared at her.

Don't tackle her...what ever you do, don't cause a scene...

"There's a reason why we don't talk Misa, and it's not just because of Light," Katsuko spat and Misa gave her an "I Don't Know What You Are Talking About" look.

"I don't understand why, we were such great friends in junior high," the blond said in a sing song voice and Katsuko clutched her bag strap.

"That was before you turned into a whore and stole every friend I ever had. You don't get it Misa, I don't like you, and I never will forgive you for all the drama you caused. You turned practically everyone against me!" Katsuko half yelled, her temper rising.

"Oh, but Light was always there," Misa said softly.

"Yeah, he was until you did something to come between us! I have never been as happy as I was when I was with Light! He ment everything to me and I loved him more than anything, but you just couldn't stand the fact that he had chosen me over you! So you just--you just--!" Katsu stopped and realized she had grabbed the front of Misa's shirt in a threatening way.

"You are still in love with Light, aren't you?" Misa taunted, her voice cold, and Katsuko's eyes burned with rage.

"N-no--"

"Yes, you are. You know, you're cheating on your other boyfriend, what's his name? Oh that's right, Ryuuga? What would he say if he found out? Then you would really be alone, he wouldn't want to be with someone so unfaithful."

"Sh--shut up! I--I'm starting to--!"

"No, you're just telling yourself that. You'll always be in love with Light, no matter what you tell yourself. You'll always be in lo--"

"SHUT THE HELL UP!" Katsuko raged and punched Misa in the mouth.

Misa stumbled back from Katsuko's grip and pressed her hand to her bleeding lip as Katsuko panted and recollected herself.

"Look you, I just want you to leave me the hell alone. Just go off with Light and do whatever you do with him. I don't care. I have an amazing boyfriend and I don't need your or Light's crap," Katsu said and crossed her arms, "just leave me alone. You have what you want, now just go away."

Katsuko turned on her heels and started to cross the street.

"Not everything," she heard Misa mutter and before she could even turn back around, Katsuko felt Misa give her a strong push.

A car had whipped around the corner as Katsuko stumbled and sped down the road--straight at her. Katsuko screamed as her life flashed before her eyes and she felt Misa grab her shirt. Katsu was yanked back up wright and then there was the squeal of wheels and a sickening crunch before Katsuko could open her eyes again.

"M-Misa--? What just happened?" Katsu asked and opened her eyes, but the blond was not standing behind her like she had expected. "Misa?"

Katsuko looked over at the car, which had ran into the curb and the driver had limped out, minor scratches on his face. Katsuko's eyes widened and she followed the thin trickle of blood at least three feet from the car. Her mouth opened and a scream erupted from her throat.

"SOMEBODY HELP! SOMEBODY!! ANYONE! HELP!" Katsuko screamed as she rushed ver to the bleeding Misa and bent over her.

Misa's blond hair was splattered bright red with blood, and the red liquid surrounded her body as deep cuts on her legs, arms and head stained crimson on the ivory skin. Katsuko tried not to vomit as she desperately looked around for the driver who had disappeared and then whipped her cell phone out to dial 911.

"911, what's your emergency?"

"A girl--was just hit by a--car--send help--" Katsuko gasped as she turned Misa onto her back to see the glassy eyes stare back at her.

"Help is on the way."

Katsuko flipped her phone shut and then turned back to see if anyone was there.

"S-somebody--help Misa--" she whispered and clenched her teeth together, "I didn't want this to happen to you Misa...even though I hated--"

Katsuko burst into tears and reached up to close Misa's lifeless eyes. Sirens approached and got louder as Katsuko stayed by Misa's corpse. The red and white ambulance truck appeared around the corner and skidded to a stop as four paramedics dashed out of the vehicle with a stretcher. Two of them gently laid Misa's dead body onto it and the other two helped Katsuko stand up wright and into the back seat.

The ride to the hospital was a blur, and Katsuko remained silent as she listened to the medics attempt to revive Misa. The sirens echoed in her ears as building and cars were colorful splashed before her eyes and the murmur of the medics seemed to be light-years away. Katsuko kept her hands folded on her lap, her face blank, and her eyes still dripping tears.

"Okay, get this girl to the ER and help her to a room as well," one of the paramedics instructed and the door in front of Katsuko flew open as she stepped out. She saw the other two helpers drape a blanket over Misa's body and rush her into the emergency room and Katsuko let her two medics guide her inside.

Four Hours Later...

"Katsuko? Katsu...Katsuko..." a distant voice seemed to sing her name quietly as Katsu began to return to consciousness.

"Mmmph..." she rubbed her aching head and opened her eyes to see Matsuda sitting next to her surrounded by L, Mr. Yagami and Light who were also looking at her eagerly.

"Hey, there she is! Are you alright? You had one heck of an experience a few hours ago," Matsuda said and Katsuko glared at him.

"I just watched someone get hit by a car Matsu, how do you think I feel?" Katsuko mumbled darkly.

"Sorry, just trying to make ya feel better buddy," her best friend replied and Katsu couldn't help smiling.

"The doctors told me you were traumatized and passed out the second you laid down," L said and Katsuko looked up at him.

You'll always be in love with Light, no matter what you tell yourself...No, that's not true...No matter what you tell yourself...

Katsuko felt her eyes burn with tears as L tilted his head and came over to stand next to her.

"You're okay now Katsu," he said and ran his fingers through her hair, "it's okay now."

Katsu managed to hold her tears back then looked over at Light, who was leaning against the wall, arms crossed and glaring at L. Katsuko bowed her head as Misa's words continued to echo in her mind and she felt her heart jolt.

You will always be in love with Light...always...always...

Katsuko gritted her teeth and Mr. Yagami looked from Matsuda to L to his son.

"I think it would be best if we let Katsuko rest now," he said quietly and L nodded.

Matsuda stood up and followed out the door as Light cast one last look on L and Katsuko. He too started to walk out as did L but Katusko squeaked.

"Wait--"

Light turned around to see her holding onto L's hand and looking up at him helplessly.

"Do you have to leave Ryuuzaki?" she asked and the ebony eyes blinked.

"I think it would be best if you got some rest," L told her gently but Katsuko gripped his hand stubbornly.

Light felt a surge of raging jealousy flood through him and his fists clenched as Katsuko's eyes begged L to stay. L looked over at Light, who glowered at him, and then turned back to Katsuko before giving in. Feeling furious, Light stalked out of the room and closed the door behind him. Ryuk swiveled his head around to see Light exit the room the drifted next to him once more.

"Thanks for waiting out here, I don't want Katsu seeing you with me," Light whispered and the shinigami shrugged.

"Yeah, sure, so L's staying in there with her?" Ryuk asked.

"Unfortunately," Light muttered bitterly.

She didn't even acknowledge my presence. That bastard L! The sooner I get rid of him the better.

Light entered the waiting room to see Matsuda and Mr. Yagami standing at the door waiting for him.

"Is Ryuuzaki staying with Katsuko?" Mr. Yagami asked and Light nodded stiffly.

Mr. Yagami gave his son a comforting pat on the shoulder and then headed out to the car.

The Next Day...

"Thank you for everything, senpai. I appreciate it," Katsuko bowed to the paramedic and nurse that had helped her the previous day as she stood by the entrance doors.

"No problem Hirota-san. You take care now!" the medic said and Katsuko smiled.

"I will!" she said and walked out of the hospital to her car that L had dropped off for her the night before.

Katsuko turned the key to start her car and backed out of the parking lot onto the empty street. Everyone was at work and school, which left the road going by To-Oh deserted, thankfully.

As Katsuko cruised by her college, she slowed down to see that the street was completely cleaned of all blood and accident relics. Feeling tears brim in her eyes, Katsu slowed the car down and pulled over to the curb to collect herself. She put her middle and forefinger on her temple and took deep breaths, then her cell phone rang. Quickly wiping her eyes and clearing her throat, Katsu answered her phone.

"Hello?"

"Katsuko Hirota?" a distorted voice asked and Katsu frowned.

"Yes?"

"Look down next to your car and tell me what you see."

Katsuko didn't move and her heart pounded.

"Who is this?! Who are you?!"

"Just do as I say," the voice said and Katsu paused.

"Why?"

"Just look next to your car and tell me what you see."

Katsuko looked around the area but didn't see anyone watching her and checked to see her caller ID was blinking Unknown Number. Slowly, Katsuko opened her car door and stepped out.

"Okay, there's nothing next to my car. What do you want?" Katsuko asked irritated and there was a sigh.

"Look down, Hirota-san," the voice instructed and Katsu looked down to see sand mixed with dust sprinkled under the car tires and around the sidewalk next to her car.

"So? It's just sand and dust," she said.

"That's not entirely true, Hirota-san. You see, when little Misa pushed you in front of that car yesterday, one shinigami was there to pull you back to safety. Thus resulting in Misa's, as well as that shinigami's death. The substance you are you looking at now is the remains of that shinigami."

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