Hey, here's chapter 2. I don't anything just Lena and the plot. She has an olive skin tone or somewhere around there, I thought it would be a nice yin/yang thing since L is so pale. She is from England originally hence why she used to work with L. I must admit I genuinely surprised at the amount of support I received on the first chapter. Thank you and R and R and tell me how it is. This chapter mostly fluffy so I hope you enjoy it. ~Serria Spell23.

Ch.2-Two Ls

Flying had its perks but only if I wasn't disturbed, which unfortunately was an annoying habit of people on flights. I must admit that I sometimes envied L's connections he put me in first class with a snap of his fingers not that I minded but I certainly didn't require the extra luxury. Grabbing my laptop from the bag laying on the seat next to me, I searched for articles mentioning Kira and the investigation so far to make the approximate six hours before landing in Japan pass more quickly.

I glanced down at the little cake I'd abandoned on the corner of the tray table, I inwardly chuckled. Closing the dessert box's lid, I made a mental note to offer it to L as an 'it's good to see you again' gift. I tended to avoid sweets while flying since I experienced a twinge of motion sickness and my sweet tooth was rather picky. Deciding to forgo research until my fresh, pulsing headache subsided, I shut the laptop, moving it to the side. I rested my head against the headrest and closed my eyes my thoughts drifting to my old friend whom I'd be reunited with soon.

Elsewhere, the taskforce headquarters was abuzz with activity. Theories rocketed around the room like bullets. People bounced ideas off each other L chipping in his two cents occasionally. He cleared his throat and his co-workers fell hushed. "I'm sorry to interrupt your productive brainstorming session but I have an announcement to disclose," the detective said his voice measured and controlled.

"What is it, Ryuzaki?" Chief Yagami stood a few feet away from L's go-to chair, his expression wary.

"It's nothing underhanded…I just wish you to be prepared someone new will be joining the team."

Several voices chorused at the same time, making the noise level within the room almost unbearable.

"Who?"

"Why?"

"Why didn't you run this by me first?"

L raised his eyebrow. Did I have to Chief? It was a split-second decision," he deadpanned as he stabbed his fork into his latest dessert. "She's a good friend of mine it wouldn't hurt to employ two world-class detectives for the Kira case."

"She's on par with your skills?"

L nodded, picking the cherry from the top of the cake and sticking it in his mouth, using his tongue to tie the stem into a knot. He gazed at it briefly placing it on his armrest. "The only thing that separates us most is our methods…I am impulsive and 'overly confident' as she likes to constantly remind me. Whereas she is caution to the point of passivity…unless she gets fired up.

Yagami pushed his glasses onto his nose. "So you're hoping bringing Kira to justice will restore her passion?"

"Yes."

"Well, I hope your plan works, Ryuzaki. You must have known her quite a while to drop everything and stick your neck out for her."

The detective scoffed, keeping his eyes trained on the monitors in front of him. "I am not dropping everything. It would wise for you not to jump to conclusions. We parted five years ago this will be the first time meeting in person prior to saying goodbye…"

"How do you feel about working alongside her again?"

L furrowed his brow touching his thumb to his lip. "It's business, Mr. Yagami…she's my former partner and I am attempting to help her regain her confidence. Excuse me, her plane is landing soon and she wasn't made privy to the location of headquarters. As a convenience to her and a security detail, I'm driving to the airport to pick her up."

"Okay. See you both when you return."

He nodded and vanished from the room as the chief just shook his head.

Back on the plane, I opened my eyes, I realized I'd partaken in a six-hour nap and I was touching down. Stifling a yawn, I took my stuff, hoisting my laptop bag onto my shoulder so I would be able to stretch onto my tiptoes to reach the luggage rack to retrieve the small suitcase I'd brought. I tucked L's cake into the front pocket, praying it wouldn't get squished. Weaving through the crowded aisles, I narrowly avoided the rush of passengers practically falling into the terminal lobby. I sighed dragging my body over to one of the chairs a few away and sinking into it. Placing my chin in palm, I stared off into the distance, my eyelids drooping.

I jolted from my doze, my gaze catching sight of a person I'd know anywhere. A trance within the realm of giddy childhood ensnared me, I bowled into L nearly knocking us both to the floor. "L! I missed you!"

My friend struggled to give me a one-armed hug since my abrupt impact left him breathless and unsteady on his feet. "Knocking me over, knocking me over! Easy, dear."

Blushing, I pulled away, embarrassment coloring my entire face. "Sorry," I mumbled. "I'm just happy to see you."

"Likewise, Lena. Shall we go?"

"Yes, however, I'm afraid that I won't be much help to you tonight…I'm dead tired, although, I took a nap."

L put his arm around my shoulder allowing me to sag into him a little as we walked. "That's the jet lag, keep going I won't let you fall the limo's just outside." Unless my sleep-addled senses were wrong I swore the undertone of laughter lingered in the statement but I was probably hearing things. On the phone was one thing face-to-face was another matter. He was too serious. I cast a sideways look around the airport. People stared at us seeming all-too-interested in us as if scrutinizing our intentions and closeness.

I groaned, burying my face in L's shoulder for a fleeting moment. "I hate people. They're trying to deduct everything about our current situation."

"Don't worry once we exit these doors and enter the limo it will just be the two of us and Watari. He might ask questions here and there but he won't pester."

"Thank God. I really don't want to be bombarded with questions right now," I said straight-faced, "the responses I'd provide would hardly function as coherent."

My friend smiled a thin smile in spite of himself as we walked through the sliding doors to the waiting car. Even when I happened to be sleep-deprived due to time zone changes my wit did not suffer. It remained intact intelligent and on point.

Watari stepped from the limo. "Sir, did you tire her already?"

"No, Watari, it's the jet lag. Do you mind getting her suitcase?"

"Of course." He grabbed my luggage and laid it on the front passage seat while L and I sat in the back. I blinked rapidly to restore even a smidge of my stamina.

"So…any theories on Kira so far?" I prodded. "I know you sent for me so you'd have a sounding board…someone who actually believes your ideas have weight…farfetched as they are."

"Um…damn you caught me!" L replied.

I smirked playfully, rolling my eyes. "See, I still remember how you think…now, let's hear 'em."

"The killings have been almost constant except for the days when they cease completely. Either the killer is extremely cocky or they know they're pushing too far…"

"Or it's a dangerous combination of both. The killings occurred in the Kanto region, right?"

L sighed. "That's the epicenter, yes. Personally, I think whoever is responsible is a student…they have the time and people turn a blind eye."

"It makes sense I can see why the task force thinks you're crazy though. You based all that on intuition without hard facts."

"I'm an invaluable part of the team they'd be nowhere without me."

Shaking my head, my drowsiness began creeping up on me again as it fell naturally on L's shoulder. "You must get proof before they will believe you," I yawned, my eyes closing.

"We will, Lena."

Watari glanced into his mirror at us, slightly confused. "You did that when you two were partners?"

"Did I act as a human pillow? Mhm, it never bothered us."

After napping for ten minutes, L shook me gently. "Wake up, dear, we're here."

My gaze focused then I realized what I had done. I blushed for the second time today. "I used you as a makeshift pillow, didn't I? I'm sorry!"

"We've done it before you needn't be flustered."

"I know. Shall we go inside?"

"Yes."

Chief Yagami opened the door stepping back to let L, Watari—carrying my belongings— and I pass. He looked at me as I stood my hand gripping the back of my friend's chair where had just sat down, knees pulled to his chest.

L cleared his throat. "Everyone may I introduce, Lena, my former partner who will be assisting us in the case."

Matsuda had been quietly observing because his colleagues tended to dismiss his opinions, however, after noticing what in his thoughts was a funny irony, he piped up, "Two Ls?! Won't that be confusing?"

L glared at the childlike member who was a thorn in his side. "Not once she has her alias. Think, Matsuda, think!"

In an effort to defuse the tension, I clutched my uneaten cake and tapped the man's shoulder. His eyes lit up. "Here, I figured you would want this."

"Thank you."

But don't scarf it…you'll be riding a sugar high all night. I'm going to turn in I'm bushed." Bending closer to L's face, I pecked his cheek. "Goodnight, L."

The detective's mouth pulled up at the corners. "I won't be doing much sleeping…all the same, goodnight, dear."