I'll Always Have You
Chapter Six: Prayers
Oh my Goodness fans, HAPPY CHRISTMAS! I've been working so hard on this story I haven't kept up with the times. :P Nonetheless, you got your greeting this time. :D Anyways, I would like to include 'mallot' in the thank you's now. So, ONWARD! phoenix of hell, this chapter is dedicated to you. This will surely give you the answer you wished to know.
"Everything packed and ready to go?" Misa took a deep breath and watched as her servants took inventory. It had been two weeks since she and L had gotten together to work on the project. Misa hadn't attempted to contact Light in any way, as planned. But what if L couldn't convince Light to...? No, there was no time for doubts!
"Miss Misa, you're set to go."
"Lock the door as you come out please." She walked ahead, praying that L would be able to hold up his side of the promise. Misa got into her limo and headed for the airport, hoping things would go back to normal after all this.
Light sat listening to L typing away on his computer. "You're killing me, L."
"Then turn on some music, dumbass. Don't bitch to me." L looked at Light and regretted saying anything. "Here." L threw Light a black CD with purple writing on it. "Just listen to it." Light shrugged and put the CD in the boombox nearest him. L smiled somewhat bittersweetly to himself as he heard the music. 'Our plan will work, Misa, I swear.'
"This is Misa's music," Light said slowly.
I got a lot to say to you
Yeah, I got a lot to say
I noticed your eyes are always glued to me
Keeping them here and it makes no sense at all
They taped over your mouth, scribbled out the truth with their lies,
Your little spies
They taped over your mouth, scribbled out the truth with their lies,
Your little spies
Crush, crush, crush
Crush, crush
(1, 2, 3, 4)
Nothing compares to a quiet evening alone
Just the one, two I was just counting on
That never happens
I guess I'm dreaming again
Let's be more than this
If you wanna play it like a game
Then come on, come on let's play
Cause I'd rather waste my life waiting then have to forget you for one whole minute
They taped over your mouth, scribbled out the truth with their lies
Your little spies
They taped over your mouth, scribbled out the truth with their lies
Your little spies
Crush, crush, crush
Crush, crush
(1, 2, 3, 4)
Nothing compares to a quiet evening alone
Just the one, two I was just counting on
That never happens
I guess I'm dreaming again
Let's be more than this
Rock and roll baby, don't you know that we're all alone now
I need something to sing about
Rock and roll honey, don't you know that we're all alone now
I need something to sing about
Rock and roll hey, don't you know that we're all alone now
Give me something to sing about
Nothing compares to a quiet evening alone
Just the one, two I just was counting on
That never happens
I guess I'm dreaming again
Let's be more than no
Nothing compares to a quiet evening alone
Just the one, two I was just counting on
That never happens
I guess I'm dreaming again
Let's be more than
More than this
Ohh
Hmm
Light leaned back in his chair and laughed sadly; L noticed. "When did she give it to you?"
"About a week ago." Light nodded solemnly and L jumped up out of his chair. Light almost fell out of his. "You don't trust Misa, do you? She called me three weeks ago, crying and asking how you were. She wanted you back and I was there for her." Light stood up at full height and took his turn to speak.
"Yeah, and you were probably there for the five years I wasn't!"
"Yes, in fact, I was!" Light's mouth shut tight and he walked over to the window. "I'm not saying we were intimate, but someone had to care for Misa-chan. You would even agree with me if you weren't so damn jealous right now. You have no idea what's wrong with Misa-chan, do you?"
"... Something's wrong with her?" L sat back down and put his face in his hands.
"Did you ever think about why your sentence was softened?"
"No, I was just happy to be out." Light was concerned now. He had left Misa alone and she had something wrong with her. He sat down and looked at L. "What's going on that I don't know about?" L's head was still looking into his palms. He finally at Light with teary eyes.
"I guess it's time you knew the story."
-flashback-
- one month ago -
Misa was sitting in a doctor's office with L. She was pale and had her head placed on L's shoulder. "What's wrong with me?"
"I don't know, but I hope we find out soon." A nurse came out wearing one of those fake smiles she had to put on and read from a clipboard.
"Amane, Misa." Misa and L got up and followed the nurse through the cold hallway. "How have you been since your last checkup?"
"Fine."
'Misa-chan, you're not a good liar and you never will be,' thought L. They finally entered a cold white room that consisted of a counter, a rolling chair and one of those weird bed-like things. Misa could have sworn she had gone to an insane asylum.
"The doctor will be with you in a few moments." The nurse left and L took his place on the rolling chair and Misa lifted herself onto the little bed thing.
"L, I think I'm going to go insane." She was looking at the boring flourescent bulbs installed in the ceiling. L could have sworn he saw a single diamond tear glistening in her right eye. Funny how Misa seemed more beautiful in anguish.
"What do you think is wrong?"
"I don't know, but I would befriend death right about now. It's been almost five years now..."
"We did what we had to, Misa-chan. Light-kun couldn't be allowed to stay out in public seeing as he was Kira." L took Misa's hand and that single tear fell onto his hand.
"I know," she said softly. "But I need to see him. I could quite possibly die of greif without him."
"But I have been here with you the whole time." Misa smiled and lifted L's face.
"But you're not Light, L-kun." The doctor came in and L let go of Misa's hand. She felt the cold once again, and looked to the doctor.
"So, Misa, how have you been?"
"Alright, I guess."
"Have you been weak lately?" She hesitated to answer.
"... a little."
"Now don't panic, but does leukemia run in your family?" Misa jumped up in a flash.
"L... leu... leukem..." Misa fainted in an instant. When she woke up, she was lying in her bed, snug and somewhat comfortable. L was asleep in her cherrywood rocking chair and she sat up rubbing her head. "What happened?" L sat up and nearly scared Misa into fainting again.
"Misa-chan, you are awake, at last." L leaned into Misa and kissed her. She felt nothing, the truth was starting to sink in.
"L, what happened at the doctor's office after I passed out?" He bit his lip and turned away. "If you love me, L, you'll tell me." He took a deep breath and looked at Misa with what she took to be pity.
"You're... sick."
"I have leu... leu... it, don't I? You know what I'm talking about."
"Yes. You'll die within a year or so, maybe a little more, maybe a little less. But you'll be okay if we can get the treatments to you in time." Misa closed her eyes and laughed.
"I used the Death Note, so I knew my death would be premature. But I wish it didn't have to be this way."
"Do you have any wishes you would have me fulfill?"
"In fact, yes. I wish to see Light-san before I die." L was flabbergasted, release a criminal?!
"But Misa-chan, I can't do that!"
"Very well." Misa got up slowly and walked into the bathroom. She could die from heartbreak and L had the power to halt her death, but what could he do? Release a convicted criminal back into society for the life of his friend or let her die? Misa came out of the bathroom and laid back down in her king size bed.
"Misa-chan, I decided to release Light-kun, but only for your sake."
"What happens if I live through the... illness?"
"If Light shows that he can function normally in society, he can stay free and you guys can live together." Misa gave off a tired smile and got comfortable so she could go back to sleep.
"Domo arigatou, onii-san." L kissed her on the forehead and turned off the light.
"If only I was Light to you, Misa-chan... if only..."
- flashback end -
Light sat back in his chair, not believing what he had just heard. "So Misa... is ill?"
"Yes."
"Has she made any improvements?"
"She did for a couple of weeks. Didn't you notice that she was acting funny when you came home?" Light thought back and yes, he noticed that she was more mature.
"Are you just trying to make me feel worse or does that come naturally for you?"
"What's with all the questions?! And no, I'm just telling you what you should know." L got up and stretched, yawning. "Well, get up and go get ready."
"For what?"
"Misa's surprise to you. She's holding a concert, it could be her last. You at least owe that to her for all you've done to her lately. Don't you agree?" Light got up and walked into his room.
"I probably do owe it to her." Light pulled out his dog tag and tied it back around his neck. "I'll get my chance to apologize."
So, what you think? Getting better? More interesting? LET ME KNOW! Review peoples, && thank you phoenix of hell for reviewing. That's why this chapter is for you! Well, review so I can update pretties!