Chapter 15: Taste

This chapter will be one of the longer ones, but I haven't posted in a while so this can make up for it a bit….Onto the story

Luna put an orange lollipop in her mouth and entered the investigation room. L was drinking over sugary coffee as usual while typing. Light was sitting away from him on his own computer. Misa and Matsuda were gone. The past week or so something had happened to Light. He had begun acting strange, and Ryuk was no longer there. Luna claimed she wanted to take a walk and looked around the city. She found Ryuk who happened to be Misa's shinigami now. Misa hadn't noticed her and Ryuk said nothing. Then where was Rem? She had talked to Rem only a couple times, and discovered Rem cared very deeply for Misa and that she didn't trust Light. Now Luna was just confused, but decided to head back. Instead of going back upstairs with everyone else she opted to go to Watari's office, or what she dubbed "The Bat Cave". "What are you doing down here?" Wammy asked her

"Nothing, I was bored" she told him and sat down

She frowned slightly at the red letters above his head. They had changed again. Luna looked at the cameras and smirked. L and Light were now handcuffed together "Wow didn't know they were into bondage" Luna joked

Watari only shook his head. "L doesn't trust Light"

"And he shouldn't"

"Do you believe Light is Kira?"

"Oh, I know he is, but my proof isn't proof to others" Luna admitted

"A shinigami thing then?"

"Yea"

"I see, now who is playing your alter ego?" Watari asked

"That's my own secret, Wammy"

"I suppose so"

"Wammy?"

"Yes?"

"Has L ever contacted the others again?"

"No, but I have spoken to Roger" He told her then noting the face she made added "He doesn't know you are here"

"Thanks, Wammy" Luna said then looking at the monitors added "I suppose I should go"

"If you need anything I'm here"

"I know" Luna replied and left to go upstairs

Watari watched her leave. She had matured a lot. Sure she still had some problems, but she wasn't as bad as she used to be. She was practically all grown up, even though she was only 17. He then realized he should arrange for L to at least call the other kids. Meanwhile, Luna smirked when she looked at the cuffs. At least they had an abnormally long chain otherwise she would get more ideas. Luna sat down picking up her laptop. She couldn't explain it, but something was happening around here and she knew the Death Note was the cause, but how could Light seem genuinely innocent of everything. His violent acts no longer showed and he smiled warmly at everyone. It made no sense, and what was Ryuk doing with Misa now? She went to Wammy hoping to ease her mind. Obviously that failed. She put in her headphones and started her music. She would have to find a way to talk with Ryuk. A few hours of work later Misa and Matsuda showed up. Misa glomped Light and Matsuda sat down next to Mr. Yagami. Luna took out her headphones and closed her laptop standing up. She then walked out of the room down to the kitchen. Ryuk followed wanting an apple. Luna smirked when she got to the kitchen grabbing an apple. She then walked past Ryuk to the stairs once more. This flight of stairs had no working cameras. Though only L, Watari, and herself knew that. "Do I get the apple now?" Ryuk asked

"Depends"

"On what exactly?"

"I want to know what's going on"

"Fine, but on one condition, plus I get the apple"

"What condition?"

"This stays between us. I don't want my entertainment ruined."

Luna sighed "Fine"

"Good, give me the apple first"

"Aww, you don't trust me?"

"Somewhat, but you are even more devious than Light"

Luna smiled and threw him the apple, which he quickly ate. "Now, start talking"

"Light is working on a plan. He relinquished his Death Note and gave it to Misa. Misa also relinquished her Death Note to someone Light has made the Kira for now." He explained

"So, the person Light chose is the one that killed Light's old spokesman?"

"Exactly"

"Interesting, so if I happen to figure out who this person is can I do as I want?"

"Sure, just keep it interesting"

"When does Light plan to get your Death Note back?"

"Not for a while, but Rem will be back"

"So she's a pawn to him, as is Misa. I knew that, but needed more proof" Luna thought out loud

"Everyone is a pawn to Light at this point, but you and L are still in his way"

"How does he plan to get rid of me?"

"He doesn't know"

Luna's smile grew "This is interesting"

"Agreed" Ryuk chuckled as Luna stood up and went back into the room with the others.

~A month later~

Rem had returned and they all could see her now. Light grew smug again, and now a reporter by the name of Kiyomi Takada was promoting Kira; though it was amusing to watch Kira, Light get frustrated over the Shadow Thief and herself. The "chess game" Kira and the Shadow Thief were playing was growing and as Candace only left letter challenges Kira sent in video challenges back. It was getting easy to tell Kira was becoming frustrated. Now taking him down permanently would be a bit harder. Kira was getting many fans, but Candace, as the Shadow Thief had fans as well. Sadly, Kira had more fans, Luna was hoping for that to change. L also had fans, but as he isn't as public most have lost interest. Light and L were also no longer handcuffed. Light got mad when Luna pouted that their bondage phase was over. L only shook his head and got back to work.

It was raining today and to L and Watari it was a mockery. Luna was nowhere to be found. You see today it had been seven years since the day Ace died. It was three in the afternoon, and still there was no sign of Luna. The rain was falling heavily and thunder could be heard throughout the building. The others found it interesting L had hardly eaten anything today, but said nothing. Misa sat next to Light bored, and the other guys sat on the couches looking through files, both paper and electronic. "I wonder where Luna is?" Misa questioned out loud

"I doubt we'll be seeing her today" L replied

"Why is that?" Misa questioned the others looked up too, even Light

"Today is just not a good day"

"What is she afraid of storms?" Light asked

"No, she loves storms. If she were afraid of them wouldn't she disappear every time there was a storm?"

"Right, so why is it a bad day then?"

"Luna has a traumatic past. Today is a reminder of that"

"The poor girl, why didn't she say anything?" Matsuda commented

"She doesn't talk about it. Pity will help nothing."

"You can go find her we will be fine for one day" Mr. Yagami stated

"No, it's fine" L replied

"I think we'd all feel better knowing she's okay"

"Luna is fine" L told him

"I'll do it" Matsuda urged

"No, L should he knows far more than we do about what is wrong" Mr. Yagami said

"I agree, although the decision is yours L" Watari added pushing in a tray

"Fine, with all of you bugging me about it I doubt I will get any work done anyways" L said leaving the room after grabbing his over sugared coffee.

Watari shook his head and left again. "Watari easily gets him to do things" Light pointed out

"Well they do seem like father and son sometimes, but other times they seem to be business partners" his father commented

"I wonder what happened" Misa told them "What could be so traumatic it bothers Luna? She is never fazed by anything, or so it seems"

"Everyone has times of weakness"

"That means Kira does to right?" Matsuda questioned then added "If we could find something that would faze him then we could beat him"

"Matsuda, that's why we are finding anything we can on him" Light told him

"Right" Matsuda said scratching his neck

~Meanwhile~

L stood at the door that would lead to the roof. He looked down at the umbrella placed there then out at Luna who stood soaked with rain still pouring down and head tilted to the sky. Her eyes were closed and her hands were in her pockets. Even with the pounding rain she looked relaxed. L noted the relaxed smile on her face and wondered right now how her eyes would look. Her violet eyes always seemed to sparkle and laugh at others. They never held any fear or doubt. He looked at her soft lips and found himself wondering how soft they were. He shook his head. How could he think like that about Luna? She could never like someone like him. Plus, he had to focus on the Kira case. Love, any relations for that matter shouldn't happen, but then again he already had connections with people. Also, Luna being here in the first place, and the saddened smile that formed when she looked at him and thought he hadn't noticed told him he would most likely die on this case. Bringing himself back to reality L picked up the umbrella and walked over to her holding it over her. Her eyes opened and she looked at him and smiled then raised an eyebrow "You aren't working?"

"Everyone kind of pestered me into coming and pestering you. They were worried"

"Oh, so you weren't? How sad and I thought we cared about each other" Luna said sticking her tongue out at him

"We should go inside you're soaked" L told her grabbing some of her hair and showing her

"So I see" Luna told him then added "So you do care!"

"Nope, it's just if you get sick the team is down one person"

"That and they'd probably make you take care of me"

"I don't doubt that for a second"

Luna smiled and walked towards the door to the building. L walked beside her still holding the umbrella. "Scared of a little rain?" Luna teased

"No, I just don't see the appeal in being soaked with cold water"

"It's refreshing"

"I'll have to take your word on that"

"Fine, but I wanted to play in the rain more"

"Too bad, you'll get sick, and everyone would be upset"

"Everyone, huh?"

"Well not Light, you annoy him enough"

"Yea two days without me would be great. Except he has to deal with Misa"

L shook his head as they walked down the stairs without cameras and got onto the thirteenth floor where Luna's room was. Oddly enough, this floor was one of the only ones without cameras. Also, only Luna had a room on this floor. "Still curious as to why Watari gave you a floor to yourself"

"He said so I'm not tempted to bother the others"

"Obviously that didn't work to well" L said remembering some of the pranks she pulled on Light

"I can't help myself" Luna told him opening the door

"And you wonder why Light doesn't like you"

"I don't mind. I don't like him either" Luna told him grabbing a shirt and pants from her dresser and going into the bathroom. Moments later she came out with a dark green t-shirt and grey jeans. She had a towel on her head, but her hair still dripped and she was pulling on a belt. L sighed and got up. He grabbed the towel and began drying her hair. Luna looked at him and their eyes locked. Then both quickly looked away. Luna prayed he didn't notice the light blush dusting her cheeks or that her heart was beating rapidly. Little did she know L was having the same problem. Luna finally got the belt and he handed the towel to her. She then threw the towel in the bathroom and flopped on the bed. L sat on the couch. "You know I won't bite" Luna teased

L just looked at her "You might"

"Nah, you'd like it too much" Luna teased sticking her tongue out

"I think you would like it more than me"

Luna coughed and looked away mumbling something. "What was that?" L asked unsure if her heard right

"I said maybe" Luna told him then looking at the ceiling added "But of course we would need to test that to be sure"

"Are you suggesting.." L began but was cut off

"You'd probably taste like candy"

"Candy huh? And what would you taste like?"

"I have no idea"

"Lollipops?"

"Possibly" Luna said trying to contain a blush

L cleared his throat "We should change the subject now"

"Yea" Luna agreed

Now maybe she could get her heart beating normally. 'Stupid emotions' she thought. Luna looked out the window and smirked bitterly "It shouldn't be raining"

"No it shouldn't"

"Do you think the others are….."

"Stopping by his grave?" L finished "Possibly"

"I miss him"

"We all do"

"Our family is falling apart"

"No it's not, as long as one of us is still around then our memories will stay alive"

Luna giggled "What?" L asked

"That sounded like a fortune cookie"

L snickered "I was trying to be serious"

"You are always serious"

"Not always"

"Okay on the rare occasion you're not a stick in the mud"

"Nice to know" L said blankly

Luna stretched "Now what?"

"I don't know, but I feel like I should be working"

"One day won't hurt"

"Still…" L began "Still nothing, I'm sure you've been distracted anyway"

"Yea, and if I go back down there they will only bother me"

"What'd you tell them I was doing anyway?"

"I told them you had stuff in your past that today reminded you of"

"That's lame"

"But true"

Luna sighed "Yea"

"L?"

"What?"

"You should still call them sometime, or write a letter, or send a post card, anything really. Just let everyone at Wammy's know you still care about them, and do it before this case is over"

"I will, but why before the case is over"

"Because I want to be here when you do silly"

L smiled "Okay" he told her

Note: I want you to realize L and Luna are only three years apart so it's not like an awkward pedo thing lol