Warnings: Misa-being-a-retard-because-she-was-born-that-way themes. Yaoi/Shounen-ai/Slashable characters: L and Raito. Rated M for smut, language and boy kissing.

Summary: Kira brought Raito to L, the one person he could love. But, is love enough to concur the evil that is Kira? Or, is that love itself the true evil? L's life is at stake, and Raito is the only one who can save it, but will he? L/Raito, Mello/Near. Yaoi.

Disclaimer: Pop-sickle!

Chibi Misa: -flaps hand- Well, hey there.

Chibi Raito: It is I! The infamous Raito!

Chibi L: -kun!

Me: And it is I! The un-famous Joh!

Chibi Misa: Joh, are you a boy or a girl?

Me: Joh is neither. My gender and appearance are a secret.

Chibi Raito: Cause that's not weird or anything...

Chibi L: Anyway, this was meant to be posted yesterday, but since it was Friday the thirteenth, Joh decided it'd be best to wait another day.

Me: Yes, which is a pretty good excuse.

Chibi Misa: Relax, read and review!

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Death Note:
Redemption

By NinjaKittyx3

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The week passed slowly. Slower than ever, in Raito's opinion. It took a good few days for L to return to the case properly, because of the recent loss of his dear friend, Watari. Raito felt sorry for him. Heck, he missed the old man himself. How he would make L smile with the tiniest thing, like bringing him cake, or backing him up when Soichiro would gang up on him. Raito made a vow to catch Kira, and murder him himself before the police got to him, just to make sure L got his revenge once and for all.

Then it was Saturday. According to L, Kira didn't take breaks, and therefore, neither should he, but Raito had somehow managed to convince him to allow Raito himself, and the rest of the task force the day off. L grumbled for about half an hour about it, then finally waved his hand and dismissed everyone. With a small goodbye, Raito was away, choosing to walk out with Matsuda – of all people he could have chosen.

They walked quietly towards the staircase, avoiding the elevator as Matsuda had a strange childhood fear of them that he wouldn't explain to anyone. Raito walked down the stairs in front of Matsuda, as it was too narrow for them to walk side-by-side.

"Hey, Raito-kun…" Matsuda spoke from behind Raito, almost falling down a few steps.

"Yes, Matsuda-san?" Raito asked politely, turning his head behind him, towards Matsuda, for a moment, before turning back around again to see where he was going. "Something bothering you? You don't sound yourself…"

"If Kira killed Watari, doesn't that mean he got Watari's real name and face?"

Raito tsked at the dumb question. "Yes…"

"But then… Watari could have been an alias, much like Ryuzaki, so Kira has to be inside the Task Force…" Matsuda hummed thoughtfully. "Or at least have access to the building, don't you think?"

"Now, now Matsuda…" Raito trailed off. He was about to hush Matsuda for one of his idiotic comments again, but found himself agreeing with him. "You actually have a very good point. It's only us who have access to the building… Misa also."

"I don't think Misa is Kira."

Behind them, Ryuk laughed hysterically at the conversation, poking Matsuda's back. Matsuda shivered.

"And, why is that?" Raito asked, stopping halfway down the stair.

"Because, she's Misa-Misa. Now, I know she isn't that smart, and I'm not one to talk, but she's not dumb enough to be Kira." Matsuda nearly walked into Raito, proving his point about his stupidity.

"Not dumb enough?" Raito raised his eyebrows in disbelief. "Have you been listening to L at all these past few months? It's clear that Kira is a mastermind. He's smart and he's quick. Now that's-"

"Raito-kun," Matsuda interrupted. "I didn't mean it like that, I meant that she is famous, and to be Kira, people would suspect her right away as she's going around saying she is a Kira fan and supports him one hundred percent."

"So, you're saying that Misa wouldn't have lasted this long as Kira because of her fame?" Raito bit his lip thoughtfully. "It's an interesting idea. I'll take that up with Ryuzaki, Matsuda-san."

L sat quietly in Head Quarters, chewing on his thumb and staring blankly at an Internet page. He'd been unable to concentrate for a while now. Perhaps it was the loss of Watari's company? Or maybe it was the loss of Raito's company. That was probably it. He loved Raito. He'd fallen in love with his Kira suspect. L just didn't do that; it wasn't right.

Sighing, L stood up, and made for the door, but as it closed behind him, he vaguely heard the phone ring from Watari's office. He quickened up the pace for the office and opened the door, walking in and picking up the phone.

"L." The voice at the other end said.

L's eyes widened considerably at the English, and in return, answered in English. "Roger?"

"L, I am sorry for your loss." Roger said quietly, obviously sipping on his tea whilst talking.

"Thank you, but I know you, Roger, you don't just call without wanting something." L replied in monotone. He heard someone cursing in the background.

"Shut up!" Roger yelled, then said quietly. "Oh, uh… not you, L. Oh dear. Have I really left that impression on you?"

"What do you want, Roger?"

Roger didn't waste time arguing. "Due to the loss of Watari, you're children would like to see you."

"My children?" L asked quietly. "They cannot come here – it is dangerous."

"You think England is any safer? Kira has killed here too."

"…"

"Look, L-" there was a shuffle, followed by a 'Watch it, Mello!'

"Roger?" L asked carefully.

"L!"

"…" L remained silent for a moment. "Mello?"

"L! It's good to hear your voice!" Mello replied, sounding as though he was jumping. "Matt, get off my knee!"

"Mello, it is probably best if you give the phone back to Roger." L suggested slowly.

"Tsk! To that boring, old fart? No way. I wanna talk to ya!" Mello said, then shouted at Matt again, who didn't seem to be moving any time soon. "Are you coming?"

"To London?"

"To Wammy's house! C'mon, we don't want you to be alone right now." Mello said slowly, being calm for the first time that evening.

"Mello…" L bit his lip. "As much as I'd like to see Matt, Near and yourself, I cannot just leave the case."

"Then bring it with you!"

"…Bring it with me…?"

"You know, the task force." Mello suddenly yawned. "And your little suspects."

L shuddered at the thought of taking Miss Amane there. God knows what Near would think of her. "I cannot. Any one of them could be Kira."

"You think Kira would last two minutes here with people like Near?" Mello laughed. "Stupid bastard would probably run away from the sight of the albino."

A small 'You know, I'm right here, Mello' was heard.

"Mello, that wasn't very nice. Apologise." L slightly, smiled at the thought of Mello, Matt and Near bickering.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm sorry Neary-poo." Mello scoffed, and it sounded like Near hit him. "OW!"

"Mello, why are you calling me?" L asked. "Do you know how expensive this call will be? You are in England, and I am in Japan, after all."

"Uh huh, so you better agree quick, huh? Or I'm gonna keep calling."

Damn.

"Mello… the possibility of me coming there during a case as big as this…" L sighed, and rubbed his head, sitting down in what used to be Watari's chair.

"I know L." Suddenly, it was Matt who answered. "Yeah, Mello and Near are arguing, and I kind of took the phone. Heh." Matt's nervous laugh made its way to L's ears.

"Ah, Matt." L sighed in relief. "Surely you can see sense."

"Sorry, L, but not this time. I love you, and you don't deserve to be by yourself-"

"I am not by myself. I have R-" L suddenly snapped his mouth shut.

"You have someone there?" Matt asked. When there was no reply, he spoke again. "Judging from your reaction, it's someone you shouldn't be with."

"Matt… if you tell Roger about this…" L warned.

"Roger!" Matt yelled. "L, I'm telling him."

"Matt, no!"

"Then…" Matt smirked audibly. "You'll just have to come now, won't you?"

"Damn you, Matt." L cursed.

"Is that a yes?" Matt asked loudly. The sound of Mello and Near shouting excitedly was heard.

"..."

Me: Yeah, this week's is short because the plot picks up next chapter.

Chibi Mello: I'm finally in it!

Chibi Misa: My, oh my do we have a full house today!

13esilenna: Does everyone like sparkles?

Chibi Mello: …kind of a dumbass question is that…

Chibi Matt: They're pretty.

Chibi Near: Define 'sparkle'…

AkaVixen: Ryuk... how does neck rape work?

Ryuk: Hyuk. Neck rape? Hyuk. I'm sure you're referring to L and Raito?

Chibi Chappy: I'd assume...

Ryuk: I dunno really… -scratches face- It's not like they're going to fuck each other's necks… I don't even think neck rape exists.

Me: Thanks for that, Ryuk.

Chibi Chappy: Hope you enjoyed the questions!

Chibi Misa: Reviews and advice is appreciated !