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Chapter Thirteen: Unwanted Involvement

Human beings are fickle creatures, they often don't know what they want and regularly change their minds.

The simplest of things can change a person's mind on the most important of matters but they don't always change for good reason. It can be difficult to change a person's mind when they are stubborn and what you want to tell them is life changing.

These were all problems that Raito was going to have to face.

L seemed so non-human in some ways, he never seemed to sleep, he only ate sugar and emotion was something he rarely showed yet at the same time he was the most human of them all.

He seemed so real, he acted so cold and strong and yet Raito felt that the man could so easily be broken. If all the layers were torn away, all his blankness and his mental walls then Raito could have him under his power.

He could have L beneath him, both physically and mentally and then if he wished then he could destroy the older male.

There was a large part of Raito that still wished for that. He wished to be able to have and control L but the more he got involved with the male the less he wanted that.

It wasn't that he'd fallen in love with the Detective, no nothing as foolish as that. It was just that he wanted L to believe him, to be on his side when he should be but the bastard's memories kept interfering.

At the rate they were going Raito would be blamed by everyone for murders he hadn't even committed.

The only way to sort things out would be to get L to remember completely.

It could end up badly but it was the only thing that Raito could think to do for now but it would take time. He would have to be careful but that would mean avoiding intimate with the Detective...for now at least.

*****

Some time away from L was what was needed for Raito to begin to put his plan into action, for one thing he needed to prove that he wasn't going around murdering prostitutes. They may have been breaking the law but they didn't deserve to be killed for what their career was. Well some may have been cruel, conniving bitches who deserved to feel Kira's wrath but even he understood other cruel people-usually men-sometimes got weak women into such situations through drugs, force and even with pretty words and promises. It was all meaningless and those who deserved to die were those sleazy enough to get women into such situations. Of course he himself saw women as weak and he had happily used them in the past. If they were so in love with him that they insisted that they would do anything for him then there was nothing wrong with him getting them to do things for him. The women who were forced into prostitution didn't wish to be-well maybe some did but he couldn't be certain of that-and the women he had used had been perfectly willing to help him out. There was a difference, women may be weak and easily manipulated but to force them into situations where they have to sell their bodies wasn't a good thing. Raito believed that women were there for men to be used but he had some limitations at least, he was at least truly kind to the women in his family and he tried to look after the women when they were useful. When he'd finished with them, well that was another story but he wasn't as cruel as the sleaze bags who purely used women for money or their bodies.

Takada appeared to share a similar view to him which was unusual, most women would choose to blame the men but perhaps because of her family's involvement in prostitution she saw things differently. It still seemed strange that she blamed the women though, that was usually the men's view but Takada seemed against any woman who tried to use their sexuality to impress men. She hadn't reacted well to the girl's from his school coming up to him that one time and she had certainly never liked Misa. He could assume that it was out of jealousy but he didn't think so, Takada seemed like the type of woman who wanted to stand on her own feet, it could be that she hated that women relied on their sexuality to get through life or that they relied upon men.

Raito had to do some more digging, get more of a confession out of her as well as her true motive. It wouldn't be easy, Takada was clever but she was also enamoured with Raito. He would have to use that to his advantage. He would have to plan carefully though, if Misa or Sayu got involved that could spell trouble for him.

It was probably safe to say that he shouldn't inform L either, if he got involved then he could probably jeopardise things. He could hardly see Takada wanting to talk with a strange man who walked stooped over bothering them. It had certainly annoyed Misa enough, Raito mused with a small smirk. He supposed that had been a plus about having L around, he nearly always succeeded at annoying Misa or grossing her out. It was amusing even to think about it now. Ah, now he was getting off track, he didn't need to think about L. He just needed to arrange to meet with Takada, go on a date with her and try and get the needed information on her.

Pulling out his phone, Raito pulled up the girl's number and pressed the call button. He might as well organise it for the next day. The sooner the better after all.

*****

Back at the case headquarters/hotel room the group was working in silence, the tension in the room was so thick that you could cut it with a knife. In fact L mimed just that with his cake knife and received a funny look from Aizawa. The policeman was really starting to wonder why he put up with the insane detective. Not only was he constantly blank but he only ever ate sweets, didn't sleep and he was just completely infuriating with his whole attitude. If Aizawa hadn't wanted to protect the women of the city-what if the killer turned to normal women? His wife could be in danger if he let this go on-he would have dropped the case a long time ago.

Turning to look at their Chief, Aizawa sighed a little. Soichiro still seemed angry with L over the position it seemed like he'd caught him in with his son earlier that day. Aizawa himself would like to think that he wasn't homophobic but if he was Soichiro's position then he would be angry too. It wasn't right for the detective to get involved with the Chief's son, especially as he was helping out with the case. It just wasn't professional, especially seeing as Raito was just in high school. It wasn't done and even L should know that, being different and seeing himself as being better then the other officers wasn't an excuse.

He did have to admit though that it was making things rather awkward and it wasn't long after that thought that Watari spoke up and suggested that they all go home for the night. The other officers all agreed and soon it was was just L and Watari in the dark hotel room.

The raven haired man seemed to relax slightly without changing his sitting position and Watari smiled knowingly at him.

"I suppose you would like some cake," the old man commented and L nodded in response, simply shooting the elder a grateful look.

"I don't know what I'd do without you Watari," he told the other as he left the room to get the cake.

L was honestly relieved that the other men had finally left, it had been Raito's fault that they had kissed and yet he had been the one getting the blame. It was unfair and the detective almost had to resist the urge to pout like a child. He could understand why Soichiro had blamed him though, he didn't want to see his son has anything other then perfect so the truth was liable to bend in his eyes to suit how he wanted to see the world. It could be a flaw and it would certainly cause some tension during the case but it wouldn't stop L from working on it. He would just have to be more careful around Raito and would have to reel him a little more. He was too busy trying to focus the case around himself yet away from himself at the same time. Yes it appeared that Takada could have a motive but Raito could not just go around and try and solve the case in his own way.

Raito was stubborn and would try to prove that he wasn't the murderer, in fact he would probably try and solve the case himself if he could. He would have to be observed carefully and kept on a tight leash.

There was a beeping sound from a laptop nearby and L carefully picked it up, realising that it was his. He carefully placed it on the coffee table right in front of him and opened it up. The tracer he'd had installed on Raito's phone had been set off, the teenager was making a call. Pulling up the program, the number was put through the system and was placed to be the number of a Kiyomi Takada.

What was Raito up to now. L had gotten Watari to install the tracker when he had been watching the boy through the cameras, the tracker on his mobile had been kept but only to track calls to and from the brunet, texts were ignored but L found that phone calls could be more revealing so that was why he sat and listened in on the conversation between the two teenagers.

"Hello Takada-san."

"Yagami-kun. Was there something you wanted?"

L could hear the eagerness in the girl's tone, she was trying to cover it up by sounding calm and uncaring but it was obvious to the detective that the girl was glad that Raito had called her.

"I was wondering if you'd like to meet up tomorrow? There's a make shift ice skating rink near my house at the moment and I was wondering if you would like to come skating with me, I thought we could go get some lunch afterwards."

There was silence for a few moments but L could practically feel the bubbling excitement that it seemed that Takada was currently going through. Eventually she responded,

"I think I can do that. I'll meet you there at say, one o'clock?"

"That sounds fine to me. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow and I hope we can talk some more."

"That sounds good to me. I'll see you tomorrow Yagami-kun, I'm looking forward to it."

"Me too. I'll see you then."

The two teenagers hung up then and L was left in silence as Watari re-entered the room. It appeared that he had been correct and that Raito would be trying to get answers and proof already. Honestly, L wasn't at all surprised, the brunet liked to be in control and in the lead and the quicker he got to Takada, the quicker he believed he would gain power again.

L wasn't going to let that happen and as Watari placed a slice of cake in front of him, he informed the elderly gentleman what Raito planned on doing the next day and what he was planning on doing in response to this. L hated to go out and actually meet with people face to face but sometimes it just had to be done and Raito's date was one of those times. It was necessary for the case.

*****

The next day dawned quickly and soon the task force were trudging into the hotel room only to be greeted by Watari and only Watari. Looking around the room, Matsuda couldn't see anyone else but before the young officer could question the old man, Soichiro had taken stock of the situation and had already spoken up.

"Where is Ryuzaki? It's unusual for him not to be here," the chief's tone was creeping with suspicion as he eyed the detective's mentor.

"Ryuzaki has gone to question Takada-san herself, he believes that it may be easier for her to be questioned if she isn't aware it's for a police investigation. She may have been lying to your son after all Yagami-san," Watari answered. His face remained as blank as L's but his voice held a touch of concern and the chief believed it was understandable. Ryuzaki was hardly inconspicuous and he could scare away one of the suspects if he wasn't careful.

"Are you sure that it was a wise idea to let him go?" Soichiro asked slowly as Watari nodded,

"Yes. He knows what he is doing," he replied as he turned around and went to make some tea for the officers as they started work.

"Ryuzaki suggested that you go through the list of people who regularly by the newspapers the murderer used in their letters. Call around and try and arrange some interviews to see if we can get any more clues."

The work seemed good enough and none of the officers had any reason to suspect that Raito might be involved in L's investigation that day as well as Takada.

*****

As the clock struck one, Raito pulled his jacket on and prepared to leave the house. The ice rink had been erected in the park nearby and it wasn't a very long walk. Not to mention that Takada wouldn't mind if he was that late, she seemed quite pleased with the idea of having a 'date' with him on the phone the night before. A smirk played on his lips at the thought, he really was irresistible to women, it was a shame that not a single woman had interested him enough sexually or even as company. The dirty magazines that he had hidden in his bookshelf was just to make him seem like a normal teenage boy if anyone went snooping in his room. He didn't get anything from them.

Still, he had to pretend to Takada that he was actually interested in her. Luckily she didn't throw herself at him like Misa did so he didn't have to feign interest in that kind of thing. As he reached the park even he had to admit though that Takada did look rather pretty. She'd tried to look nice without going to the lengths that some girls went to which involved them freezing half to death. She had on a long sleeved cream top which cut low but she wore what had to be a thin white shirt under it as well as a pair of dark coloured jeans. It was a pleasant sight to be greeted rather then a certain blonde's skimpier taste in clothing.

Raito moved over to greet her and as he took her arm in his, he spotted a familiar black head of hair that was sitting nearby. Adorned in his normal outfit with his scruffy white trainers, he looked a bit like a strange and moody teenager. Raito inwardly fought the urge to groan and curse the detective when he looked up and spotted him, waving him over. Takada turned to him with a questioning look,

"Do you know him? You didn't invite him along as well did you?" she asked, only a tinge of annoyance was hinted in her tone. Raito just sighed and planting a smile on his lips he begun to lead Takada over to L.

"I know him but I didn't invite him along. He's a...friend of mine. His name is Ryuzaki," he explained as he reached the bench and gently let go of Takada's arm.

"Hey Ryuzaki. I didn't expect to see you here," was what he said when he was really thinking, what the fuck are you doing here L? Are you here to try and destroy my plans as usual? The older male's face remained blank as he nodded at Takada in greeting as he spoke,

"Yes, well I am not that keen on the cold Raito-kun. I just heard that you were going to be here and thought I would stay hello."

He had heard he was coming here? Oh, the bastard had listened in on his bloody phone call. He must have planned it. He always had to destroy his plans, stop him from getting anywhere. Raito could feel the fury building within but he kept a cheerful mask on. He couldn't let Takada know what was happening, she wouldn't remember L apart from as college student Ryuga. She didn't know how dangerous the raven haired man and Raito would rather keep it that way. L was supposed to be his rival after all.

"That was nice of you. Oh, I should introduce you two. Takada this is Ryuzaki, Ryuzaki this is Takada." The female smiled unsurely and held out a hand, L took it and shook before he let go and pulled a lollipop out of his pocket and proceeded to unwrap it and he started to eat it. Raito smiled at L,

"Well we're going to go skate now, I might see you later," he said before he took Takada's arm again and led her away. The couple could feel L's eyes on them all the way through the rink queue and as they skated. Takada skated close to Raito with a frown,

"I don't like him. It's like he's studying us for some reason," she grumbled with a small glare in the odd male sitting nearby. Raito simply shrugged,

"Ryuzaki's just like that. Let's forget about him for a little while, let's try and enjoy ourselves before we have a little chat," he answered.

If they were lucky enough to get any time alone to chat that day Raito couldn't help but think.

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Oh my god, that chapter took me several sessions to write. It's a long chapter to apologise for the length of time it took me to update. There will be plenty more interaction between L and Raito next chapter as his and Takada's date comes to a head.

Raito really has some twisted logic and I am extremely worried about OOCness in this chapter so please point it out to me if anything seems OOC to you. I really did leave this fic too long sighs.

I'll try and update quicker this time and thank you for any reader who hasn't given up on me. I'd still love art or videos or something for this fic from my readers but I don't expect anything lol.

So I hope you enjoyed and please review.