Now the next chapter a few things might get... heated. -twitches eye brows- Enjoy!

Chapter 28: High Passions and Tears

"Let's show him... that the good guys always win."

-L-

The rest of that week passed without incident and when the week ended it was time to go back on the plain. This time around Hanami and Dai came along with them. Hanami had shared information that her father may have been involved with what had happen at her family home. They watched over her father Mr. Kyoko for a month and until the day he had died.

Hanami cried and mourned her father with Dai and Akane to comfort her. The poor girl had lost both parents with one being slain by Kira's wicked self. Angry and craving vengeance both Hanami and Dai joined the task force in secret. They knew Akane and L where his main goals, but still they didn't know of Donovan, which was for the best since Kira knew who Hanami was and if he taken control of her... he could not find out about Akane, Donovan, or her Death Note. Otherwise things could get very bad indeed.

School soon started up again after summer break had ended, but Kiyomi Takada did not return. Instead her face was plaster all over News 6. She had become the new face of Kira. He's damned spokeswoman if you will. Even worse the task force couldn't even lay a finger on her. She was always surrounded by armed bodyguards about sixty in total number and everyone of them would gladly lay down their life in Kira's name. Damnable fools the lot of them!

Things where starting to get hectic. L and the other detectives said that Kira's followers had gotten bold... to bold. They followed his word to the letter attacking criminals in the middle of the street and then they where also recruiting a large number of people for something big. Last time they checked it was several thousand and they where receiving combat and weapons training from ex military personal. They said it was for security detail, but they knew better. It was an army.

"Good evening. This is the nine o'clock news. First I have an announcement that comes directly from Kira. His words are to become the new law of the world. Kira will never forgive those people whose existence is a threat to Justice." Kiyomi's voice played in the task's force work space.

It didn't look that hardly anyone had any rest lately and all to soon it would be likely Kira world find this place. Akane knew she herself would of hacking into the traffic cameras by now and watching their every move. They had used every precaution to make sure that not even traffic cameras could find their real location, but that change may have been to late. Especially if they reverse the footage to a few months back then they would be much easier to find.

Akane of course wore her Tenshi costume as she read through the most recent report. "Everyday Kira is growing more powerful," Dai commented. He had been the code name Lee to the task force so his identity would be protected from most in the task force, but unfortunately Hanami could not hid her identity.

"Then we must do the same," Hanami agreed. "There must be people out there who think what Kira is doing is wrong and some who will fight him like we are!"

"I do think you are right, but would you put those innocent lives at risk?" Akane asked her voice changer activated as always in this facade.

Hanami looked away, "Of course not, Tenshi. I would never do something like that! You know what I mean!"

Akane nodded understandingly, "However we do need to increase our numbers that part I do agree with. What of others? Like the policeman? Their must be some in their numbers that would work as spies for us, but has very small risk of being discovered if at all."

"There are some, quite a few actually," Mogi said allowed.

"What do you mean, Mogi?" Souichiro asked.

"Well I may no longer be a detective, but I still have contacts and some detectives I play poker with on Thursdays." He answered. "They want Kira caught and some of them have lost family members because of Kira. They'll help us if I ask."

"What do you think of this L, Tenshi?" Matsuda inquired.

"I was thinking of just that," L said in a chair looking at his computer screen nibbling at yet another strawberry, but this time they were on top of a delicious looking chocolate cake. He had chocolate on his face again and it took everything Akane had not to clean his face herself. "They would be a lot less risk for them to keep an eye on L's subordinates movements and if need be to have them as a strike team when we learn Kira's whereabouts. Of course they would completely be covering their faces before hand. We can not give Kira the upper hand in an invasion."

"That does sound like a plan. Kira was trying to scare the police and the countries into giving into his madness, but in his arrogance he made a lot of enemies as well." Dai commented.

"Exactly," L agreed as a smile appeared on his face. He had acquired a plan, "Everyone, if you have close friends in the police here or anywhere else that wishes to fight Kira make a list and hand it over to me. I'll contact each individually with a task in mind. Miss Shoko... did you finish going over Mr. Kyoko schedule?"

"Yes, there was nothing out of the ordinary at all," she told him. "He picks up a news paper every morning reading it with his coffee, goes to work, comes home or picked up dinner before hand, goes to bed around ten to eleven at night after doing some reading, and on Sundays he went to church. There was nothing interesting about his schedule that I could see."

"Hanami, I know this is a insensitive topic, but after your mother pasted did anything change in your father's manner or schedule?" L asked.

"No, not that I had noticed." Hanami said keeping a straight face. Taking about her father just a month after he died would upset any one in her place.

Akane recalled he was a kind man, respected the law, a devoted father, and was christian. His wife had been brutally murdered, but he kept everything he felt bottled up so Hanami didn't have to worry. She sighed, "Kira wouldn't make it that easy and he likely kept any suspicious behavior away from Hanami so not to worry her."

"Yeah," Hanami said sadly, "he didn't like to make me worried. Even with mom gone he wanted to make sure I still was happy... even if he was suffering."

"So another dead end then?" Ukita asked.

"Not necessarily," L told them. "Some point in Mr. Kyoko's time line he had contact with Kira. If my suspensions are correct as I expect they are. Mr. Kyoko likely went somewhere that may have been Kira's base of operations."

Several of their members gasped, "Are you serious?!" Matsuda asked his stupid question of course L was serious. He always was in situations like this one.

"Yes," L replied bored, "however it is likely that Kira suspected this as well. Perhaps this is also the reason for his sudden public recruitment. It makes sense."

"I agree and I also think this is his own way to prepare for war," Akane voiced.

….

"I don't like any of this, my lady," Donovan said walking next to her toward her room.

"I don't either," Akane said stuffing her fist into her pockets. "Kira has something else up his sleeve and he just baiting us into an ambush. I can somehow feel him closing in around L and myself. Thing is I haven't figured out what he's planning because this is completely out of character for both Kira... and Satoru Kaguya."

Donovan nodded, "Do you have something planned of your own?"

"Something, but it's more of an idea really. You remember those belts they gave us, right?" Akane asked.

"Yes, the ones that can track your location?" Donovan guessed it had been months since they had been mentioned.

"Exactly," Akane commented as she entered her room, "I haven't gone anywhere without it. If Kira is after me... I could be bait, but it just seems to risky. Even so... I know it's only a matter of time before he does at least try kidnap me. I'm worried what L and father would do if that happens. I've never seen L react in that sort of situation before so he is unpredictable to some extent, but father would do whatever it took to secure my safety any father would."

Akane took off her mask and other disguise items throwing them on a chair. "Donovan I need you to do something," Akane said sitting down on the couch.

"You can ask me anything. You know that, my lady." Donovan told her.

"If I do get kidnapped... protect L for me in my stead. His life is far more valuable to me than my own." Akane said lean back and probing her head on the back of the couch cushion as a serious express crossed her face, "No matter what happens to me. I want Lawliet safe. Do so even if I die do not leave his side not for one moment."

Donovan flinched he didn't like the sound of that, but he understood. She cared that much for him. No even if he was just a pond she would put his life before her own. Always the selfless hero and placing the weight of others on her shoulders even if it was to much to bare. It was the reason Akane never told Naomi about what really happened to her fiance. She didn't want Naomi to suffer any more than she had... so she kept silent and carried the guilt and pain in her stead. That's the type of person Akane was and one day it would get her killed. Donovan knew that, but he knew he had to do this for her. She was depending on him and he would never forsake her. Plus it was better this way even if he was disquieted about the entire situation. I swore to myself I would see her happy and I will see that through, Donovan thought to himself.

Donovan bowed his head dutifully even if he was rather reluctant, "On my word as a knight I will protect L at all cost, my lady Akane."

….

It had been raining for hours as a light knock come to Akane's chamber door. She gave a sigh, Maybe that's L, she thought to herself as she stood up and walked toward her door. She looked thought the peep hole of her door and as she thought it was L. Akane opened the door to find him soaked to the bone and shivering a bit. "Are you alright? Why are you wet?" She asked concerned.

"Can I come in?" he inquired avoided the questions.

"Of course," she told him taking his hand and lead him inside than she shut the door. Without a word Akane hugged him from be hide even if he was wet and getting her carpet soaked. "L you're freezing. What happened? Where you on the roof in the rain?"

"Yes," he replied.

Something is wrong, Akane thought to himself before shaking her head. "What am I going to do with you? Go use my shower and get yourself warmed up. We can talk about it later. I don't want you catching a cold. I'll call Watari and get him to bring you some clothes. Okay?"

"Very well." he said his voice a bit more distant than usual.

What has gotten into you? Akane wondered and she lead him to the bathroom. "Take you time." she told him before closing the door. I have half a mind to shower with him, but that would be indecent and awkward for him. Though I think I would very enjoy it, she thought with a fond smile on her face. I need to call Watari before I actually do that.

She quickly grabbed her black phone from her pocket and dialed the old man. "Hello Tenshi is there something I can help you with?" His voice said kindly on the phone.

"Hey Mr. Watari can you do something for me real quick?" Akane asked him.

"Of course, what can I do for you?" he replied.

"Can you get L-Ryuzaki some clothes from his room and bring them to mine?" She asked.

"Of course is something wrong with his current attire?" he inquired.

"They're soaking wet. He's in my shower right now and I know something is wrong or he's really worried about something, but he hasn't said anything about it. It's making me unease. Could you get those pj's I bought him and a change of clothes for tomorrow. I'm not letting him leave this room tonight." Akane told him.

Watari gave a curt chuckle touched about how much L's little girlfriend cared about him. "I see I'm sure he is alright and yes I do think it best that he sticks with you tonight. I'll have his clothes their momentarily."

"Oh one more thing," Akane said.

"Yes?"

"Did L eat dinner yet? I was about to cook something anyway." She told him.

"No he has not and that is very kind of you. I was worried about you're relationship for I while now, but know I see he is in good hands with you. Please take good care of him." Watari told her a smile on his elderly kind face. If anything happens to me I know my boy will be happy with you, miss Akane, he thought to himself.

"Of course I will," Akane informed him.

"Thank you," he said before hanging up his phone.

They both are acting very strange. I want to know what is going on, She thought to herself and sighed again. I'm going to end up sighing my life away because of those two and that is saying something seeing that I will be living for over two hundred and fifty years. Akane put her phone on her counter and turned to the kitchen. I'll make something sweet and some desert for after. What was that meal aunt Asa made that one time? Oh that's right, it was a meal she had in Hawaii. Korean Teriyaki Chicken. At least that is was she called it. What were the ingredients again? One part soy sauce for ever two parts sugar? Maybe I can add my own twist by adding some of that stir-fry vegetables to it. Yeah that sounds good. Then I'll make some Mochi. I have the stuff for that at least.

….

Akane set the table a bit nervous as she wiped her brow. She had never cooked like this for anyone before. Akane had cooked for herself, but never for someone she cared for like this. She had been taught by her aunt Asa to cook when she was younger. Asa always seemed so sad when she was teaching her and she even caught her crying about it once. It was a confusing time for her. "Okay the dinner is cooked and Mochi is in the freezer." She smiled then whisper to herself, "I wonder if he will like this."

She wasn't the romantic type. Akane just wanted to do something nice for L and she was worried about his well being. He seemed so tired lately even more than usual and he seemed stressed. It was upsetting to her. All she wanted was to take some of that burden off him and see him happy. I really do hope a good meal will cheer him up a bit. Why are you look so defeated L? Kira hasn't won and as long as I breath he won't ever win. I will keep you safe L. I swear on this usually long life of mine. So please worry just a bit less and lean on me this is all I ask of you.

Watari delivered his clothes a bit earlier and she had placed them on a chair just outside the bathroom door. She didn't want to disturb him, but for a guy he was taking so long to shower. Akane nearly knocked on his door once or twice. The water stopped a while ago, but still he hadn't left the bathroom at all.

Did he not hear her when she said that she was going to leave his fresh clothes outside the door or was he just enjoying a hot bath? Approached his door about to inform him that dinner was ready when it clicked open.

L slowly opened the door, "Akane," he whispered in nothing, but a towel.

Akane couldn't breath as he eyes roamed over his milking white frame. His hair was still dripping wet and a droplet dripped from his black hair down his fair body. He was not much taller than herself in fact if she had been wearing her shoes they would be of same height. She always knew he was thin with all the times she had embraced him, but still she knew that the lean muscles he carried where strong in their own right. Her mouth watered almost drooled if she hadn't shut her mouth in time.

Breath before you turn blue, dammit! You look like a love struck fool, Akane thought forcing herself to take a breath then she turned her eyes away, grabbed his clothes in a haste, and handed it to him. "Here! Please get dressed, quickly. Dinner is ready. You don't want it getting cold, do you?" She asked blushing then turned on her heel and walked away to seem busy cleaning a few dishes.

"O-okay," he said slowly a bit confused. Why was she acting so... embarrassed? He looked down and blinked. I didn't forget my towel. So what did I do?

He turned slowly getting one last look at Akane's blushing face before going to put his clothes on. Completely dense as to why she had blushed.

Oh god I feel like an imbecile! It's not like I haven't seen him half dressed before! Akane thought to herself as she scrubbed some of the dishes in her sink while she fiercely blushed. What do I do? I can't get that image out of my head? His slim body in that soft white towel. His hair wet and a surprise look on his face. Steam coming off him and the soft glow around him coming for the bathroom. Such a beautiful sight. Is that sight only for me, now? I'd like to be that selfish with just that if I can.

Then she placed her hand over her mouth in her absent careless thoughts and then she noticed something, "Blah! Soap's in my mouth! Ugh! Doesn't taste good at all!" she groaned wiping her mouth. All these damn thoughts are making me careless! Akane thought to herself as she took a cup of juice and took a drink trying to get the taste out of her mouth.

Much better, she thought before turning back to the dishes to finish washing them. Once finished she turned to see L standing there. His hair was still damp, but he was at least dressed this time. "Hey... are you feeling better?" she asked not meeting his gaze for his half nakedness was still fresh in her mind.

"I am," he told her. "Thank you, Akane. Is this meal for us? I never smelled this scent before."

"Yes, it's something my Aunt taught me to cook that she learned from a restaurant in Hawaii." She told him. "I know how much you like sweets so I wanted to make something I thought you would like."

A small smile crossed his face, "I see. You're always so thoughtful of me, but why do you turn your gaze from me? That seems out of character for you, Akane. It also happen when I first exited the shower." L informed her.

Her eyes widen sudden and she blushed, "Don't worry about it." she said. "I'm okay... just a bit bashful I suppose."

He cocked her head at her as his eyes looked over her frame and mostly that flushed face of hers and she turned her golden gaze toward him. Her beautiful eyes were warm and a smile slowly spread across her timid red colored lips. He really didn't know what to say about such a look she was bestowing up at him, but he could not miss the beauty of it. Her real and honest expression that was bore only for himself.

"Can you... stop staring at me like that?" she requested unnerved by such a gaze. I swear I feel naked under a stare like that, Akane thought and chuckled at such a stupid thought. "Come on let's eat."

….

"This was good," L told her as he stood to help her with the dishes.

"I'm glad," Akane said. "I made some strawberry Mochi for us. You're staying the night, right?"

"Is that what you want?" L inquired in a whisper as he placed his hands on her shoulders.

Her heart was pounding as his arms wrapped warmly around her frame stopping her from washing another dish. His nose brushed against her ear and his breath her neck. Goosebumps rose along her skin. "Yes," she replied softly, "that is what I want."

She reached up her fingers laid gently against his hands. She enjoyed the feeling of his body against her own and the feel of the cool soft silk on her skin. Warm and loving. It was a feeling one couldn't help, but to relax in and feel at peace in even with impending death looming overhead. It seemed as if ever weight and worry disappeared into nothingness if only for a short moment with L.

L smiled and kissed the nap of her neck before he turned her in one quick motion. His lips met hers. It was different from her last kiss. It wasn't as shy as he usually one was. He seemed so sure, so confident. A moan escape from her lips and his hand in rapture her frame as they grazed along her curves. "L," she whispered against his lips.

Maybe... he does know a thing or two about this, Akane thought to herself and smirked as she push him against the counter force him to sit upon it before she climb on top of him knocking several items off and they clanged to the floor in a loud thud. Not that she cared. He was the one who brought this on after all.

"Akane," he said against her mouth his eyes turning toward the fallen items, "shouldn't we pick that up?"

She giggle, "Fine, it's you're fault, though it is mine as well. Seems as if your actions make have a was of making me get carried away."

Akane pulled away and she spotted Donovan's book. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Ironic she found it now of all times. Are we like this couple? I pray we do not bare the same fate as they do. Akane wondered picking up the book and was slow to stand.

"Akane, what is you opinion on Satoru Kaguya?" L suddenly asked.

"My opinion?" she inquired, "What brought this on?"

"Does it matter? Will you just humor me?" He inquired.

She nodded, "I guess not and I don't see the harm in that," she said taking it seriously. "The Satoru I once knew no longer exists. Perhaps he never existed. He is Kira and no one else."

"And his feelings for you and yours?" L question further.

She thought for a moment about this question before she answered, "The love I once had for him was spoiled by revenge and I can not longer remember the feeling of tenderness we once had together. Even if a small flame still lived I would stomp it out. As for him. A man who's hear is full of murder can not hold an ounce of true pure love. What he possesses it only an obsession caused by his childish pride." Akane told him in a calm manner, but her hands were shaking. Admitting this aloud was harder than she thought it would be, " He is not the God he pretends to be. He is a man with the heart of that a monster. It makes me... sick."

L placed his hand upon her cheek finding that she was in tears, "And why do you cry?"

"Because it still hurts," she whispered to find herself embraced once again by L himself.

"I am sorry," L said. "I've caused you tears."

"Not you. Kira is at fault," she told him gently as she embraced him back and buried her face into the crook of his neck. Soon... Kira will take me from you. I fear that moment that I will be forced to part if not for just a moment. Her heart heavy with this thought in her mind, May all be well... in the end. If not me at least you, L Lawliet.

….

Akane pulled L close to herself both her mind and heart heavy on the days or even weeks ahead. Either way she knew it was going to be hell for them both. Even the soft white sheets or L's warmth couldn't lure her to sleep. "What am I going to do?" Akane whispered to herself thinking he was asleep. "Sooner or later Kira will take me away from you, L."

L's head slowly lifted his head for he couldn't sleep with how she seemed to be, "He can try," he told her his voice sleepy as he spoke.

Akane chuckled, but it sounded rather forced, Well he's still up, she thought before giving a sigh, "Yes, he will eventfully try. Can you handle that?" she asked kissing his brow. "The last thing I ever want is to worry you."

"Worrying for you is my choice, Akane." He told her rubbing his eyes,"I can handle anything this Kira throws our way. Though perhaps if you suddenly gone missing... I would go into a rage and not be thinking completely straight, but I would find you."

She was quiet for a moment and her grip tightened on around him. "I would be the same. Mostly. I would most likely give into my rage. I may be overprotective of you, but can you fault me with the work we're into?"

A small smile crossed his soft pale lips, "I can not," he told her. "Nor can can I stop myself from loving and worrying for you as well."

"Talking like that is going to make me want to take full advantage of you, my dear L, and I would enjoy every second of it," she said a seductive smirk on her face causing him to blush crimson. Then Akane kissed him before he can say anything as a reply. She could taste the homemade Mochi she had made him only hours before.

He kissed her back and his hands in her long soft locks pulling her closer into the most passionate kiss he could muster. Akane giggled, "You learn well," she informed her.

"With you're instruction? How can I not learn?" L grinned against her natural ruby lips and slowly he kissed her again. His entire kiss was slow teasing and sending a shiver over her. Goosebumps rose along her body as one of his hands over body and stop at thigh pulling it upward.

A moan escaped her lips, "I didn't teach you that bit," she told him as his lips went for the crock of neck and her toes curled as his gently nibbled on her neck.

"That is my idea," L informed her his hot breath on her cheek.

She laughed turning him onto his back and straddling herself over him. "Though I have to say I do like being on top of you most of all."

His eyes widen slightly as she leaned herself down only inches fromm those lips of his. "Akane," he whispered entangling her fingers with own.

She knew he wasn't ready for a physical relationship, but this was enough. The teasing, the... wonderfully tense make-out sessions, the touching, and the cuddling. He was still getting use to this and she would never force him into something he was uncomfortable with.

Akane looked upon him lovingly. "Don't worry, L. I would never force you into anything you don't want to do," she told him softly.

"It's not that," he said running his free hand that was entwined with hers up and down her arm just making those goosebumps worse. "I just never been like this with anyone. Is this enough for you? The way we are now?"

"That's not a bad thing. We'll get there someday and yes, it is more than enough. Being with you like this makes me happy L and just being at your side is all I need. I never thought I'd ever feel this deeply for anyone before I met you. The only thing I want is you to always be happy," she told him and kissed his forehead before laying on her back dragging him to lay on top of her. Then her mind finally calmed of troubles and the two finally fell asleep not knowing this was only the calm before a raging storm ahead.

….

Hours passed by and the afternoon was also as dark the storm of that night she had cooked for L. Last night's rain seemed to have not of been enough for the skies above or perhaps they knew the true fate of that day. The School day was long and yet it still had not rained. Not one drop. Akane walked along with Hanami, Dai, Lieko, Junko, and of course L.

Akane was smiling and the sound of screeching wheels sundered. Black handed gloves reached out as grabbed at Akane's wrist. She of course struggled against them, but they where to strong.

"Akane!" her friends cried trying to help her but where overpowered by their numbers.

She did not think it would be this soon that she would be taken away like this as it seemed that Kira's plot that began to take effect. Akane also knew she would not be able to get away. She just hoped that either L came to her rescue or she found a way to escape Kira.

"Ryuga!" Akane called stretching her hand toward him. Her mind thinking quickly of what to do and pressed a hand on the panic button of her belt. Find me, L... I know you can... and put a stop Kira and his evil plans, She thought as a white cloth was placed over her mouth and nose. Within moments her consciousness slipped away into the darkness.

….

"Akane's been kidnapped!" Matsuda yelled to his comrades.

"We know!" Aizawa yelled at him. "Are allies are already preparing for on the attack. So pipe down already! Her dad is frantic enough for everyone else! L's on his way. We are just waiting for the place we're to strike and save the girl."

"L did not sound to happy on the phone either," Ukita said concerned.

"Yeah he seemed completely pissed," Mogi told them and shiver. "It scared the hell out me!"

Suddenly the door slammed open and L stood there frowning with an aura that would frighten anyone he would cross. It took everything he had to keep his face relax and he made sure Watari drove like hell itself was chasing him. If Kira wants a war that I'll give him one! Wait for me, Akane...

"Speak of the devil and he shall come," Aizawa said and then thought, Man why do I feel as if things are about to get bad?

EDITED!