A/N: I'm releasing both Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 at the same time, because Chapter 7 has a bad cliffhanger that you guys will kill me for. xD
Chapter 8 is going to be the last chapter of this fic. Not because I'm tired of writing it (I've had a lot of fun with this story, actually...), but because this is where I intended to end it from the very beginning. At first, I didn't know how many chapters it would take for me to get to this point, but now it's clear that Chapter 8 will indeed be the last.
The last two chapters are a lot darker than the rest of the story. I'm not sure how my fans will like it... Well, I guess I'll see soon...
I would like to thank everyone who has stuck with this story. You've been my inspiration to keep this fic going. Without you, none of this ever could have happened. :)
Disclaimer: I still don't own Death Note...
There's only one problem with this situation between Light and I, L thought to himself. Misa.
L watched the screen in front of him longingly. After a few minutes, even the unsuspecting members of the investigation team noticed that he had been silently watching Light and Misa for an oddly long amount of time.
"Is something wrong, Ryuzaki? Is my son doing anything suspicious?" Soichiro asked suspiciously.
"No. His behavior is completely normal," L sighed, looking slightly depressed. He selected a chocolate truffle and took a bite, revealing the coconut center. If only Misa wasn't in the picture, a relationship with Light would be so much easier…
He has a weird look in his eyes. Almost like he's in love or something, Aizawa thought, frowning. Come to think of it, L's been acting really spacey lately, especially around Light. Well, I always thought that Ryuzaki was a little odd…
"Misa, I want you to start killing criminals again," Light whispered, too soft for the microphones to pick up.
Why is he suddenly having her kill criminals? Rem wondered. Well, I'm sure that Light knows what's best. After-all, he has protected her all this time. He won't let her get caught now. Besides, if Misa dies, he knows that I won't hesitate to kill him…
"Oh, Light!" Misa squealed, playing her usual role of infatuated girlfriend. I don't know why he's doing this. But whatever his reasons are, Light is always right! We are going to rule the new world together, so I'm glad that he's letting me have a part in this!
If I make her start killing now, just after she's been allowed to live a normal life, it will look suspicious, Light mused. Which is perfect for my plan. I doubt that Rem will be able to figure this out in time. And even if she does, there is nothing she can do about it.
"You're not going to go on a date with Misa?" L asked as Light walked back into the room.
"Maybe later," Light replied, wondering why L cared. "Right now, we need to investigate the Kira case. It's been stagnant for too long. Don't we have any better leads on Yotsuba? It's probably not one of those men, but someone who is connected to them."
"That's definitely a possibility," L said, although he wasn't really listening. How can I get Misa away from Light? He turned to Mogi and suddenly said. "Mogi, I'd like you to keep a very close eye on Misa Amane for the rest of the week."
Mogi grunted and nodded. Light raised an eyebrow and looked at L curiously. "Why watch Misa now? I thought that she wasn't under suspicion anymore…"
"She's not under suspicion," L replied. "I'm only doing this as a precaution. If Mogi does not notice anything suspicious, then I will admit that I was wrong in thinking that she's the second Kira."
"Come on, already," Soichiro mumbled. "If she was the second Kira, she would have killed me when I threatened to kill my son…"
"Not necessarily," L replied, eating a chocolate. "Perhaps she didn't possess the means to kill you at that point in time."
"This is ridiculous, Ryuzaki," Light said. L's right. But why do I have a feeling that this isn't his real motive? "Why can't you just accept that Misa and I aren't Kira?"
"Actually, Light," L said, looking into the younger man's eyes. "I no longer think that you are Kira. But Misa might be."
Light was visibly in shock. He tried to compose himself. Is he just saying that to see my reaction? Or is this what he really thinks? No… I don't think that L would lie to me. What would cause him to change his mind so drastically, though? "So, I'm really cleared of suspicion?"
"One hundred percent," was L's reply. Actually, there is still a high possibility that Light is Kira. But I don't want to think about it. How could such a smart, handsome young man be a mass murderer? I'd rather it just be the two of, us. Without Misa. "However, considering the letter and tapes that Misa sent to us, I still have no choice but to still suspect her."
"So, what made you change your mind about me being Kira?" Light asked when he and L were alone.
"I actually haven't changed my mind," L confessed, staring into Light's deep brown eyes. "I just… Don't want you to be Kira anymore. I want to be able to be with you…"
"You are being controlled," Light laughed.
"Yes, I am. But it's not like I can do anything about it," L replied. She's been controlling me for a long time, now. But it's not the same as the previous times that she has controlled me… It's almost as if she has another motive now. A motive other than seeing Light and me together. Almost as if she has a plan. Why do I get such a terrible feeling about this?
"Yeah," Light said, expecting L to pounce on him at any minute.
But the detective simply sighed and walked out of the room.
"Hey, why are you running away?" Light asked, chasing after him. L stopped walking and looked up at Light, a sad look in his eyes. Light smiled and said, "Don't you want some of this?"
Light locked lips with L for a long moment, invading the other's mouth with his tongue. L returned the kiss at first, but suddenly pulled away. "No... I don't…"
"Oh really?" Light mused, noting the slight bulge in L's pants. He's really fighting hard… But it's useless. We can't fight her.
"Really," L said, unconvincingly. He smiled at Light, and then proceeded to walk away without another word.
After all this time of being controlled, Light thought. Cannibal still never fails to surprise me.
"Well, she has this notebook that she writes in all the time," Mogi reported to L. "A diary, she says…"
"Thank you, Mogi. You do not need to go on," L sighed. A notebook? Light has a notebook that he writes in, too. But no one else on the investigation team knows that… How can I make Misa's notebook sound suspicious without exposing Light as Kira?
Why is he suddenly going after Misa? Rem wondered, starting to get a little scared. He seems to be completely uninterested in exposing Light as Kira, and is going after Misa instead. I'm not sure what L's plan is, but one thing is certain. If he keeps investigating Misa, then she will eventually be caught.
Are you catching on, Rem? Light mused, a small smirk creeping across his face. With L's expert detective skills, Misa will be caught in no time. The only way to say her is…
A dumbfound expression came over Rem's face. Unbelievable! Light… This was your plan all along, wasn't it? Right now, the only way to save Misa… Is for me to kill L!