The Japanese police was bewildered and confused. They didn't know what to do. If to do anything at all. Because if you really think about it, Kira is doing them a favour. And he has only killed top-level criminals. He even busted underground sex traffickers. But things aren't that easy. Murder is still murder. And they have no choice but to take action against Kira. Who is he to decide who gets to live and who doesn't? Unless Kira is god. And that is why L is there to help.

"Everyone, please listen. Watari is here, L has an important announcement to make." Spoke alpha Chief Yagami. You could see the wrinkles around his eyes, a visual proof of his age. But that didn't stop him from being the most powerful alpha present in that room. Everyone's attention in the room was in an instant on him.

"Watari, please." Chief Yagami gestured to a mysterious figure standing in the office.

"Thank you Chief Yagami. L would like to talk now." said Watari opening the laptop with the gothic letter L printed on it.

"Good morning everyone, I have decided that from now on I will be joining the Kira investigation directly. I have already arrived in Japan. And I would like to work with Chief Yagami so that we can find Kira as soon as possible. I have found a lead but I cannot reveal it just yet. Rest assured; I am working on it." Came L's distorted voice from the laptop.

Everyone started murmuring about what possible lead L might have found. Watari turned off the speaker of the laptop and connected an earphone with it. He then gave it to Chief Yagami, so nobody else could hear them. Chief Yagami took one earplug and put it in his ear.

"What is this about L? And what do you mean by working directly?" asked Chief Yagami.

"I mean that I will be revealing myself to a few trusted NPA members. Please come to this address after your shift is over, with the list of officers I made from the NPA. I will see you then." Said L and the screen went blank.

L had picked a few NPA members who he will "work" with alongside Chief Yagami. He handpicked members himself whose families had strong views on justice and then he also picked a few people he thought he could trust. But it was all just a ruse to get to Light Yagami. L didn't actually intend to work with them. But he might use their brainpower to see if there are any other leads. It's a perfect plan. They will never know who L actually wants to investigate and they will still be progressing the Kira case.

The meeting with L felt surreal to Chief Yagami. He exited the building, said goodbye to his fellow officers. And started going home. He didn't expect L to look like that at all. And he didn't expect L to be so young either. He always thought L was an old alpha made so perceptive by studying for ages and having experience.

'He is a very powerful alpha though.' Thought Chief Yagami. 'I could feel it. His very presence demands respect. I didn't expect L to be any less. Or Ryuzaki.' As L had asked them to call him from now on. Nobody except the officers L selected were to know that he was L. For the whole world he was someone working closely with L. His assistant.

Light would be jealous that he met L, if he told him. But alas! He couldn't. Chief Yagami smiled thinking about his omega son. He must have done something right in his previous life to have a son like him. The only thing remaining now is to find a worthy alpha for his son.

'I didn't smell any omega on L. Is he not married? I should ask L his age next time I see him. But I am not so sure if he will tell me.' Thought Chief Yagami.

Chief Yagami invited L over for dinner this weekend. He didn't think L would accept. But he did it anyway because he wanted to show his gratitude and respect to the world's best detective. He also wanted Light to meet L, even if Light wouldn't know he is seeing L. Maybe someday he will be able to tell him. For now, Light will be seeing Ryuzaki, L's personal assistant, here to help them solve the Kira case.

Weekend is here and Light is sitting on the couch with his little sister Sayu, watching news. Light is paying close attention; he might find a scumbag he needs to kill. So far, it doesn't seem like anyone needs to be killed for their crimes. A kind looking omega lady starts talking about the upcoming weather. Light doesn't care about the weather so he gives the remote to his little sister so she can watch her disgusting romance TV serials.

"Aww Light, thanks." His sister said sweetly. He smelled her mild floral scent coming his way, he could practically taste the happiness coming off of her on his tongue. Light sighed. He does have a soft spot for his sister.

Light could hear his parents talking in the kitchen. But he couldn't hear everything because of the sound from the TV. "L's assistant…." Did he just hear L? "Want to thank him…." Light heard his father say. Thank who? L? What is this about? "Haven't told Light…. surprise dinner…." He heard his father say again.

Light was starting to get confused and scared. What haven't they told him? And who's L's assistant?

"Hey, Sayu, is there someone coming over for dinner today?" Light asked.

His sister looked at his brother's petrified face and started laughing. Light was even more confused.

"Mom and Dad aren't exactly being subtle, are they?" replied Sayu. Light just stayed silent looking at her. "Come on Light," Sayu said rolling her eyes. "L's assistant is coming over for dinner. Dad invited him as a welcoming gesture. He wanted to surprise you since you are always so interested in L."

"When did I ever say I am interested in L!" Light said.

"Interested in cases then, you know what I mean."

Light's mind was going haywire. L's assistant coming over to their house. 'This must be a joke.' Light thought. Does L already know? Does he suspect Light? Or is this a complete coincidence? And when did L send his assistant? Does the assistant suspect me? 'No way.' Light thought. 'I am an omega. L couldn't possibly suspect me. Even my sister is an omega!' Then what business does L's assistant have here anyway?

'He must want something. He's L assistant. I can't underestimate him. I will have to be careful. It's also possible he's here just to make good relations with the police on behalf of L. Anyway, I can't be off guard.'

'I will use this chance to make myself look like an innocent omega.' Light smirked. 'No matter who you send L, you will never catch me.'

It was almost dinner time. Light was in the kitchen, helping his mom do the final preparations. His mother was rather good with cooking. All omegas are. But Light always thought she was exceptionally good. He wondered if it's his mother scent mixing with the scent of the food that created an atmosphere that smelled like home. He could never feel this way anywhere else.

He wondered when his father was planning on telling him. If he hadn't found out accidently, he would be in for a real surprise. At least Ryuk wouldn't be a problem. He didn't seem interested and went about doing his own thing in the Shinigami world.

Light was putting everyone's plates on the dining table when their house bell rang. 'So, he's here.' Thought Light. 'Should I open the door?' Light was debating with himself when he heard his father's voice say, "I will get it." His father opened the door and it revealed a really pale looking man with hairs as black as the night, sticking in every direction. The dark circles underneath his eyes stood out even more due to the night-time lighting. He wore blue jeans and white t-shirt. He looked ridiculous to Light. Light felt bewildered. If he could describe him in one word it would be 'weird'. His father greeted L's assistant.

"Ryuzaki, you are here, welcome to our home and I see you have brought wine."

"Thank you for inviting me Chief Yagami, here" said Ryuzaki handing Light's father the wine.

"Yes, please, come in Ryuzaki."

Light retreated to the kitchen as soon as Ryuzaki entered. He needed time to compose himself. They were almost done with the food. Light and his mom picked the food to bring it to the dining table. Light kept his eyes down when he entered the room. He wanted to be seen as innocent as possible. They all sat down to eat. He still hadn't looked up to Ryuzaki but he could tell that Ryuzaki was sitting in an odd position. That piqued his interest and he had to look up at him. He was sitting right in front of Light. When Light looked, he saw two black and owlish eyes staring right back at him. Light was caught a little off-guard. And then a little angry. 'What the hell is wrong with him? Why is he sitting so weirdly like that? Is he trying to make some sort of point?'

"If you are wondering why I am sitting like that it's because if I don't, it reduces my thinking capacity by nearly 40%." Came Ryuzaki's voice. Light didn't know why but hearing Ryuzaki's voice from this close gave him goose-bumps. Weirded out by his own reaction, Light couldn't say anything. 'And how the hell did he know I was thinking about that?'

"Light, this is Ryuzaki, he works with L. He came here to help us solve the Kira case." Light's father said to him.

Light feigned surprise on his face and then furrowed his brows. "Oh, that's amazing dad. Why didn't you tell me about this?"

"I wanted to surprise you."

"You certainly did." Light said feeling Ryuzaki's eyes on him. 'Why is he weirdly staring at me like that?' Light thought. He didn't like this guy one bit. He looked like a creep and wouldn't stop staring.

"It's nice to meet you, my name is Light Yagami." Light said, giving Ryuzaki a fake smile. He had to play nice.

"The pleasure is all mine." Ryuzaki replied. Light could hear amusement in his tone and he didn't like it. 'Weirdo.' Light thought. 'He's obviously an alpha. All alphas are weirdos, except a few people. I can't smell him though. He's probably wearing scent blockers.'

Light decided to just keep his head down and enjoy the food, while they all introduced themselves to Ryuzaki. Her sister seemed to really like him. Even his mother seemed to like him. 'Why do they like this weirdo?' Light thought.

During the dinner Light was trying really hard not to overly pay attention to the ridiculous way Ryuzaki held his glass and neither the way he ate. Everything about this man was just over-the-top. He was pissing Light off in more than one way. 'And he's supposed to be working for L?' Light was trying to eat in silence and not put himself under attention. He didn't want to talk to Ryuzaki. He was pissing him off. But apparently Ryuzaki had something else in mind. Because he was bent on involving Light in every conversation of every subject. "What are Light's hobbies…" "What does Light do in his spare time…" "What subjects are his favourite…" "Does he have an interest in law…" "What are his thoughts on the Kira case…" The questions suspiciously kept going towards the Kira case. Light felt like a deer caught in a headlight. It felt to him as if even questions about his interests might reveal too much. But Light had prepared a textbook answer for every question Ryuzaki could throw at him. As the dinner was progressing, Light was getting more and more annoyed and Ryuzaki was getting more and more amused.

"Hey Light, would you pass the rice to me?" Ryuzaki asked Light even though the rice was directly in front of him. He could have picked it up himself if he wanted to.

"Of course." Light said smiling while on the inside he was boiling with anger. He went a step further and even served Ryuzaki the rice.

"Thanks." Replied Ryuzaki. Light could see the amusement all over his face. But he still held himself from punching him.

"I am curious, what does Light-kun thinks of Kira's moral and motivation?" Ryuzaki asked Light.

"I think he has a really strong moral compass based on the victims we have seen; he only kills very high-profile criminals. As on his motivation, I think he wants justice. He's just going the wrong way about it." Light answered looking at Ryuzaki. Ryuzaki looked right back with his eyes for blackholes. Light felt his head spin. It was like a challenge to keep looking at Ryuzaki directly. It was as if Light was threatening him, which he wasn't. He wasn't stupid enough to go threaten about an alpha uselessly, moreover an alpha with power. Alphas are known for their short temper and endless ego. Ryuzaki might think Light is threatening him and that will create a whole set of problems for Light to deal with, as if he didn't have enough already. So, he looked away but he could tell that Ryuzaki didn't really believe him.

'Why wouldn't he believe me?' Light thought. 'I am doing everything right.' Light was getting distressed now.

"Yes, and Light-kun I am only asking these questions because I simply want another perspective and you are the top student of Japan.''

"It's no problem at all. I am glad I am able to help in some way." Light said. 'Perspective my ass.'

Almost everyone finished dinner but Light and Ryuzaki were still behind. Probably due to Ryuzaki's constant questioning and less eating. His mother took everyone's else's dishes for washing them. Everyone scattered throughout the house leaving Light and Ryuzaki. They ate in silence, not looking at each other. By the time they finished Light's mom and Sayu were done with the dishes and gone somewhere. Light saw Ryuzaki get up and go towards the kitchen with his finished plate.

"Hey, wait." Light said getting up. "Give this to me. You don't have to bother."

"It's all right Light-kun. I can take care of a few dishes." Ryuzaki said.

"No, wait." Light said coming directly in front of Ryuzaki. "You are a guest. I can't let you." Light said reaching out to take Ryuzaki's plate from his hands.

Ryuzaki caught Light's hand reaching towards the plate with his own. It was as if someone poured gasoline on their hands and set them on fire. Light's hand burned. He could feel his heart beating faster in this chest. He looked at the contrast of skin colour between their hands. He couldn't tell what he was feeling.

"At least let me put the plate in the sink." Ryuzaki said.

"Y-yeah." Light said withdrawing his hand.

He wanted to move aside to let Ryuzaki go but ended up almost tripping when Ryuzaki caught him again, this time by his arm.

"Be careful." Ryuzaki said.

Ryuzaki's arm was like steel. Light felt just how strong he was. He could throw him across the room and break a few bones right now if he wanted to. Light couldn't think anymore. Ryuzaki's hands were burning him. He didn't like that he was so close now. He stabilized himself and made space for Ryuzaki to go.

"Sorry." Light said.

Felling Light being uncomfortable Ryuzaki let him go and made way to the kitchen. Light waited there for him to come out before going in. He wanted to avoid another contact at all cost. He saw Ryuzaki leave the kitchen moments after and then went and finished any-thing left to do in the kitchen. He took his time calming himself. His could still hear his heart thumping in his chest. Maybe it's because he doesn't come in close contact with alphas. But this has never happened before. Or maybe because his heat is near. But his heat wasn't near.

'It's probably my stupid body reacting to his pheromones lingering on him even after wearing scent blockers.' Light thought. Light didn't like how flustered he felt. He could still feel where Ryuzaki's hands touched him. All his life, he never gave in to any desire or anyone. He didn't like anyone enough for that. Not their personalities, nor their scents. And he especially didn't like alphas. He didn't like their over-bearing scents or how ridiculously stronger they were. He could hardly stand it. This has never happened before. It was something he wasn't prepared for. 'I am sure Ryuzaki smells just as disgusting.' Light thought, giving himself consolation.

He stalled as much time in the kitchen as possible. Cleaning things that didn't even need cleaning. He could hear his mother and Sayu watching television. He didn't hear his father or Ryuzaki there. Maybe he should join them.

Light left the kitchen and headed for the living room. To his relief, only his mother and Sayu were there. He sat there with them watching gibberish on television for a while. It calmed him down considerably.

He could hear faint voices of this father and Ryuzaki talking in the backyard from here. They were getting louder and closer. He looked behind him from the couch where the door to the backyard was open. Ryuzaki was there talking with his father standing with his back slightly hunched. 'He even stands weird.' Light thought. Before Light could look away, Ryuzaki looked in his direction and their eyes met. Light immediately looked away but he could not stop his heart from going crazy. 'Shit.'

His father saw Light sitting on the couch.

"Light, Ryuzaki is leaving, why don't you escort him out the door?" Chief Yagami said.

"Ok dad." Replied Light. 'Why me!'

"You are already leaving. Are you sure you can't stay the night?" asked Light's mother.

"I am afraid not Mrs. Yagami. I think I have overstayed my visit." Ryuzaki replied.

"Nonsense. I want you to come here again. It was such a delight having you. Light's father could use some company and enjoyment. He's always working."

"I would love to come again. But I must be leaving now."

"I look forward to working with you Ryuzaki." Light's father said.

"Likewise, Chief Yagami."

"Light, come on" his father gestured towards Light "escort Ryuzaki outside."

Light got up from the couch. He waited for Ryuzaki at the door to the hallway while everyone said goodbye. It didn't take much time. Ryuzaki caught up to Light. Light led the way, Ryuzaki behind him. They were silent again. This night just seemed full of awkward silences. Light opened the main door of the house with a key in his hand. And stepped aside for Ryuzaki to walk outside. The similarity of the situation with what happened before made Light remember and he suddenly felt very awkward and at a loss for words. Ryuzaki stepped outside. He took a deep breath. Then another. It felt as if he was only breathing just now. As if he was suffocating all the while inside.

Ryuzaki's body was half turned towards Light. He suddenly looked up at the moon. Ryuzaki looked like a ghost beneath the moonlight. Like a statue. Like he wasn't alive. Light couldn't smell him but he knew he was dealing with someone physically stronger than him. He couldn't stop thinking about the number of ways Ryuzaki could easily kill him in. Light was so shocked with all the effects this one meeting was having on him. He almost felt helpless. He felt intimidated, probably because of the sudden realization. And the realization made him even more scared.

Light looked up at the moon where Ryuzaki was staring. "My name has the kanji for moon in it." Light said without thinking. He only realized what he said after he had already said it. Suddenly he felt even more awkward now that he had said something completely useless.

Ryuzaki turned towards him. His eyes were unreadable. He looked even more dead now than before. And then Ryuzaki smiled. An actual smile, not amusement.

"That might be the only true statement you have said until now." Ryuzaki said.

"What are you talking about Ryuzaki?" Light said feigning a confused tone.

"You know what I am talking about."

"I don't."

"I see. I must be leaving now. Goodnight Light, I will be seeing you again."

Light saw Ryuzaki's silhouette disappearing into the night. He closed the door with more force than necessary.

'Fucker.'