29

"What are you doing standing out there by yourself?"L heard the teen, but looked listlessly at the skyline of Tokyo. Rain pelted him making his clothes cling to his frame. Looked at Light and held up a hand to his ear. Light repeated his question and L just held the hand to his ear with a big grin on his face. Light shielded his eyes with his right arm. He approached the raven with ease and said, "What are you doing Ryuzaki?"

"Oh nothing… it's just…," L looked at his feet, "I hear the bell…"

"Bell?" Light asked looking around and put a hand to his ear.

"Yes. I wonder if it's for a wedding or school or…" L trailed off thinking of the last thing it could be for. He would not utter such grave phrases.

"I don't hear anything."

"Really?" L said turning to Light. "You can't hear them? They've been ringing loudly all morning." Light gave L a curious look but he knew better than anyone that L's deductive abilities were superior to a normal humans.

L knew what was coming. He was going to die. Kira was going to kill him. He wasn't exactly ready to die. He still had to persecute for being Kira. He needed to denounce his friend and bring peace to the people of the world.

He started rambling to Light about something. At first he wasn't sure what to say, but then he asked Light a question about the truth and got an answer he was expecting. Light encouraged him to come back inside because Light thought L would get sick if L stayed outside too long. 'Not that Light would care,' L thought to himself. It didn't matter. He was going to die.

They went inside and got some towel to dry off. L wasn't particularly interested in drying off so his towel laid limply over his head. L watched Light scrub his hair in hopes of getting dry. He was sitting on the stairs that lead to the investigation center.

L shrugged taking the towel from his head and crouching beside Light taking one of his feet in his hands. "W-what are you doing?" Light asking in surprise.

L was silent for a moment, "You were so busy wiping yourself off I thought I'd help you out…"

"That's okay Ryuzaki. Really I'm—"

"I can give you a massage if you'd like? I'm actually pretty good at this." L paused looking solemnly at Light, "I have to do something in order to atone for my sins."

Light gulped but nodded. L looked at Light's foot letting the water from his hair fall on Light's skin. He just stared.

"Ryuzaki what's wrong?" Light asked. The detective seemed depressed for some reason. "You look like you're about to cry…"

L shook his head, "It's nothing. It's just… You and I will be parting ways soon…" L almost whispered this. At this point all of his pride had left him. He was at the feet of his killer conspicuously telling him "I know I'm going to die. I know you're going to kill me and I know it will be soon."

"Ryuzaki…" Light muttered sadly as he reached forward to dry the detective's hair.

L's phone went off and broke the moment between the two males. Light looked into the helpless eyes of his friend. He wished things didn't have to end this way. L was his perfect equal. He didn't want that to end. Something inside his chest had bubbled and bloomed for the raven haired detective. No matter their differences and thoughts. They were perfect together.

Light watched as L left saying he needed to go find Watari. Light watched the dark detective leave him.

The Shinigami Rem appeared to Light, "Light I know what you are planning… You intend for me to risk my life to save Misa's life by killing Ryuzaki."

Light shook his head and gave Rem a sharp look, "Don't you dare kill Ryuzaki…"

Rem arched one of her eyebrows. "What are you talking about Light Yagami?" The shinigami continued, "I thought this whole time you wanted me to kill Ryuzaki…?"

"No! Idiot… I want Ryuzaki alive. Now, go back to Misa!" Light brushed off the creature and continued drying his hair. 'This is a big decision…' Light thought, 'Do I keep Ryuzaki alive or not?' The thoughts littered his mind; however it was obvious Ryuzaki wasn't dying today. He'd already made it clear to Rem that he did not want the detective dead.

"Ryuzaki…"Watari asked the depressed child while he typed away at his computer. "Why are you so apathetic today?"

"Watari I'm going to die and I feel it will be soon…" L's hair fell in front of his eyes.

Watari turned away from his work, "I see… come here."

L walked to the man that he considered a father and received a hand brushing through his hair. "Don't worry… I have a plan just give me a few minutes…"

L nodded solemnly and started to leave "—Wait." He whipped his head around to see the elder deleting all data from the files of the super computer.

"What are you doing?" L asked.

After a few flashes of his keys Watari started on a transmission while typing he point to the screen where the video feed of the other task force members was being played.

"All data deletion?" Aizawa muttered reading the screen, "What the hell is this? Did we get hacked? Matsuda did you touch something?"

"N-no!" Matsuda jumped, "This just happened. I don't know what's happening chief."

"I'm not your chief," Soichiro muttered.

"What's going on?" Light yelled in surprise. "Matsuda, what did you do?"

"Nothing!" Matsuda whined.

"Light," Soichiro asked, "did you see Ryuzaki?"

"He went to Watari about something. Dad, I'm really worried about him. He's not acting like himself."

"I'm sure he's fine, but what are we going to do about this?"

Light scanned the screens for a second then walked over to the computer that he and Ryuzaki shared. He began to enter his masterful hacking mindset and started typing. After a few second a message was displaying its self across the white screen.

My friends,

Having been waiting and with my knowledge of this case I've been preparing for this for quite some time, so do not be alarmed. I am dead if you're reading this. The files have been deleted as a precaution that in the event that someone in the task force was Kira they would not obtain information. Watari shall take care of my body and will be returning to our home in England. I would like for all of you to return to your regular lives; however having known you I know you shall continue in your quest for Kira. It was a pleasure working with you all. I guess I wasn't able to change the world after all. I hope Kira's future sees a Near end.

That is all…

The screen lit up white.

The entire task force silently stared in surprise at the screen. Light made the first move.

The teen's eyes filled with tears and he slammed his fists on the desk and started crying violently. Matsuda soon fallowed after with tears streaming down his cheeks. Soichiro's eyes even filled with tears, but he didn't let them fall. Mori and Aizawa gave each other stern looks and bowed their heads.

"Damn you," Light growled, "Where are shinigami? You knew this was gonna happen didn't you?"

L watched in surprise as Light started to lose his sanity. Light got up and started looking around the room yelling at something that wasn't there.

Soichiro pulled his son into his arms. Light soaked his father's chest in his salt tears and held him tightly. "Dad… what… what are we gonna do… without Ryuzaki…?"

12. 14. 2009

"Why would they leave him alone?" L asked Watari in annoyance.

"They're visiting Light's Father's grave." Watari responded watching the TV screen for changes in Light's behavior.

"Li~ight, were finally alone," The peppy, blonde Misa smiled.

Light sighed in annoyance, "Not now Misa…"

Misa frowned sitting on the sofa behind Light, "You know, ever since Ryuzaki died you've been so cold…"

Light spun his chair violently. "Don't. Ever. Say his name," Light spit the venom in Misa's face. His eyes were glowing bright red.

"Why not?" Misa jumped to her feet. "He's dead Light! D-E-A-D! Remember? You wanted him dead!"

Light jumped to his feet too, "Don't say that! Don't ever say that! I never wanted Ryuzaki dead! Not now not ever!"

"Why are you lying like that? He was nothing but a nuisance! He… he would have ruined everything Light!"

"Shut up!" Light yelled slapping Misa's cheek and sending her to her knees.

Misa felt her cheek in disbelief then let the hot tears stream down her cheeks. "You… you loved him didn't you? That's why you're acting like this… You loved Ryuzaki…"

Light had his own look of surprise on his face before his legs gave way and he fell back into his chair. He gripped his head on both sides whispering, "Just shut up bitch…" over and over.

Misa jumped to her feet glaring at Light's crumpled form worrying about her own tears. "You loved him… I… I knew it." Misa turned and ran out of the room and locked herself up in her own room. It didn't matter though. Light wasn't going after her.

Light sighed and reclined in his chair. He wiped the tears hanging in his eyes. "Who would've thought Misa was actually capable of deducing that… eh, Ryuzaki?" He stared up at the ceiling then smiled to himself. "What am I doing?" He sighed, "Ryuzaki's dead…. I can't do anything about it. He's dead…" After a few minutes of thinking he said, "Then… why do I feel like I'm still battling him…?"

L stared blankly at the screen. Had Light actually loved him? He could feel himself blushing.

"We need to contact Near," L said out of the blue. "We've obtained enough information to convict Light as Kira. All we need is Near to carry out the deed…"

L typed in a few codes and hacked into the white haired detective's computer.

Ryuzaki: Hello?

N: Who is this?

Ryuzaki: Near it's L. I have a plan…

01.28. 10

"He's getting away!" Gevanni shouted as Light opened the door of the Yellow Box Warehouse.

Light left in a hurry with blood staining every inch of his body. He held his arm where Matsuda shot him. His breathing was sporadic and fast. He felt dizzy and defeated. He saw his entire life flashing before him. His life would have been perfect had he not found that notebook.

He was now sitting on the stairs of an abandoned factory. Maybe he would die there. He hoped so. Maybe they would find him before he had the pleasure of dying. He wanted death more than being sent to prison. The thought of jail terrified him.

"Well Light it seems you lost…"

Light's eyes fluttered open when he heard the monotone voice. The pale detective stood before him in a white, long-sleeved shirt and baggy, blue jeans. "Ryuzaki…" Light smiled, "…either I'm dead… or I'm going crazy…"

L crouched down to Light's feet. "You're neither of those things. It's really me."

"It's b-been a while…. Someone must love me up there… or they have a sense of humor," He chuckled nervously.

"Light, you're not going to die."

"But you're here Ryuzaki," Light said not listening to L. He brushed L's hair out of his eyes and rested his hand on L's cheek. "I'm so glad you're here. I know you probably hate me right now and I'm the last person you want to see, but I have to tell you something." Light gulped, "I'm sorry. I didn't want you gone. I have no right to say this, but… can we start over? I never want to leave your side Ryuzaki," Light felt his eyes stinging, "because at least I can have you in the afterlife. Please forgive me." Light forced himself to sit up and slowly brushed his lips against L's. L's eyes widened and he blushed slightly. He thought Light might try to do that, but not when he was so seriously injured. Had he really missed him that much? L must have because he involuntarily kissed Light back. He desired the kiss between them. He wanted more, but Light was injured so he managed a simple peck on the lips like Light had done. Light smiled sleepily, "I… love you Ryuzaki…" He managed to say before falling on L's chest and passing out.

In seconds the Japanese task force entered the building. "R-Ryuzaki?" They yelled in amazement. "You're still alive?"

Light's blood was slashed across L's face like red crimson. He held Light's helpless body tightly. "Please… help him." He said quietly. He didn't want Light to die. Not after what had happened. "Please!" His eyes swam with some terrified emotion that startled all of the members. The small breaths that were hitting his lean neck were the only things that calmed him down.

Everyone was asking questions but L was silent. Until the ambulance came he said nothing. He helped load Light into the ambulance, turned to everyone and said, "I'll explain everything later." Then he left.

He wasn't sure why he felt this way. He should hate Light. But… after seeing him in this condition… One thing was clear… L would stay by his side.

L opened his eyes sleepily. Why had he dreamed that? What was the point? He looked over at the sleeping Light who's hair was in his face. L leaned over and brushed Light's hair back and kissed Light's forehead. "Good morning, Light…" He said smiling to himself…

TBC

IM ALIVE! why am I so late? Chemistry :3

guess what?

I suck at chemistry :3 I suck at MATH! too much drama and school I didn't know how to escape from it all then I thought, "Hey I need to finish Sleeping Death!"

so here's 29. its a flash back/ dream of L's about little clips of there past. I wanted to put a masturbation scene in here but i didn't :( poor lemon loving fan girls. but i didnt want L to have a wet dream. should i have put 1 in? idk I'll let u b the judge of that. who knows I might :3

but I hope u enjoyed. again srry about the delay. ty for everything

now...

R & R! (please. man pushy...)