Author's Note: My muse seems to be taking the winter off. Hopefully now that spring is around the corner, it will return.

This is rated M for potential future pairing between Light and L. I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Death Note, or the characters therein.

We are missing a notebook. If I was Kira, I'd hide the second notebook until I am cleared of suspicion, then get it back out. But Light can't, so Miss Amane must be using the second Death Note again. But how to catch her…

"Watari. I want you to search Miss Amane's home for another Death Note. Do it today while she is out. Do not remove it from its hiding place once you find it. Instead, take a picture and send it to me. Call me before you return to headquarters."

L was up to something. Light was sure of it. He just didn't know what. As the members of the task force stood up to leave, Light's suspicions were confirmed.

"I have an errand I must take care of tomorrow. Please use the day to spend with your families, we will resume meeting Monday at the usual time. Light-kun, I require your assistance, please do not make any plans." Light frowned. What could L have planned? With a start, he realized Watari had been absent all day. I'm glad I gave instructions to Misa when I did. It's a good thing she will believe and do anything I tell her. She really is an idiot.

"Will that take all day Ryuzaki? I know Sayu and Sachiko would like to see Light." The former deputy had hoped Light would have more freedom once he was cleared of suspicion of being Kira.

"I am uncertain how much time it requires. However, we should be able to take a break in the evening for Light to spend the evening meal with family. Say around 7? I can have Watari drop him off."

"Yes, that should work, thank you. Until tomorrow, Light." Light watched as his father disappeared for the evening. He thought back to his message to Misa, idly wondering how she reacted when Rem told her.

My Dearest Misa,

I know times are tough, but we will get through this as long as we stick together. It is vital you follow my instructions exactly. Both our lives depend on such.

Do not write L's name, even if you figure it out. This applies to Watari as well. I gave L 13 days to try to get a confession by any means. You must play along no matter what without giving clues, hints, or confessing. Do not comment on or react to odd behavior by L, myself, or both of us. Remember that this is only a game with L. I love you, and I'm doing this to protect us from L in the long run. L will show his true colors when he tries to get a confession by the means he uses.

If L hasn't figured out there is a second notebook, he will soon. I need you to continue to do my work, but with great caution. Tear several pages of the notebook out and rebury the notebook. Keep the pages with you at all times, even if changing or going to the restroom. Sleep with them. When you write names, make sure no one can see you and write as small as possible to conserve space. Do not get more pages until I say so. Do not visit until six days have passed or I send Rem to you. If you have to get a message to me, ask Ryuuk to tell me. If he protests, promise him apples and tell him it will make things more interesting. Both of our lives depend on you following my instructions exactly.

I know this will be difficult, but I trust only you to carry out my will. I ask this of you, my love, because you are strong.

Forever Yours,

Kira

She probably squealed, hugged herself, and swore she would do exactly what I asked. Stupid girl. I just hope she follows my instructions. Now, what could L be planning to do tomorrow?