Well, guys, I have been trying (and probably not succeeding) to make longer chapters for you guys. I think this one is a little bit longer, but then that could just be because I blabbed a lot at the end of it. Hmm...

ANYWAY, on with the story!

Me: Okay, Matsu, your turn

Matsuda: Yipee! Okay, DeeNee doesn't own Death Note, the original story or any of the original characters. However, she does own her OC Tasha!

Me: I really do fail to see why you get so excited, it's just a disclaimer.

Matsuda: Maybe, but I was feeling left out. I wanted to help too!

Me: *sighs* *rolls eyes*

Tasha

I watched L as he brought down that carefully balanced spoon, scooped up the strawberry, and cleverly brought it to his mouth.

It broke my heart to betray him like this. It really did. But I didn't have much choice.

When I said much, I really meant any. Failing to complete my mission would be the equivalent to trying to leave the Special Unit. Trying to leave the Special Unit brought... pain. And not just for me, but for everyone I cared about.

Of course, L was already in the firing line. He would get hurt, no matter what option I chose.

I could feel tears threatening. I took a deep breath, pushed them back, masked my expression and focused on the papers in front of me.

Aizawa/Ryuga

Tasha was distracted today. Her mind seemed else where. But what worried me was that her face seemed... I don't know. Blank. Like she was trying to hide something. It reminded me of how Light used to look. He was always too perfect, too nice. And we all knew how that ended.

Remembering how things were with Light, it caused me to think that there was more to Tasha than met the eye. She was hiding something.

It wouldn't really surprise me at all, I guess. She's an FBI agent. They're famous for having inner projects and links and missions.

But then, what if her secret wasn't work related, but more personal? What if she knew who Child-Kira was?

I didn't think that was likely, for a couple of reasons:

She seemed really excited about discovering that clue a couple of days ago and,

She discovered that clue in the first place

But then, that made me wonder how she had discovered it before Ryuzaki. Surely the famous detective would've figured that out before the likes of an FBI agent.

Was L slipping? Was he losing his intelligence? Or was Tasha pointing out something she already knew, like as a part of a plan.

I shook my head. It wasn't like me to be this calculating and suspicious. Sure, I was a detective, but I didn't usually look into things like I was right now.

I watched Tasha from a far, trying to pick up on something.

After carefully observing Tasha's behaviour for about half an hour, I did sort of pick up on a few things.

Whenever she talked to Ryuzaki, when he looked back her eyes lingered in him for a few moments longer. In these moments she looked kind of... sad. Like she was about ot do something she didn't want to.

And whenever Ryuk came into the room, before he left again they would share a meaningful glance. Like there was a secret that only the two of them were aware of.

I didn't know what it was, but Tasha seemed to cause me to feel edgy.

Ryuk

I was in the middle of a game of Spyro when Tasha came in.

L had set up a knew room for me. He named it "Ryuk's Playroom", and he had put in place a Wii, a Playstation and an Xbox with several games for each of them. Also, Watari came in regularly with a tray of apples for me. I guess that L had decided to give me an unlimited supply when it came to the juicy things. But I guessed he'd probably give me the heavy Q and A later.

But still, when Tasha came in, I was a little annoyed. I had nearly finished.

"I need to talk to you," she said bluntly.

"Can it wait?" I grumbled.

"No," she replied flatly.

Sighing, I paused the game and followed her up to the roof.

When we got up there, she stood normally for a little bit, shuffling her feet.

"Um... I'm sorry if you got... I don't know... offended? When I brushed you off a few days ago?"

"Eh? Oh, don't worry about it," I dismissed it. "I kind of figured you needed your space."

"Something like that," she muttered.

"So uh, is that the only reason you wanted me up here? 'Cause to be honest, you could've done that in the room while I was still playing."

She hesitated.

"No... That's not the only reason I asked you to come up here." She took a deep breath in. "So... okay. I have a sort of... problem. But I can't tell you all the details. But I was wondering if you could help?"

"I can't help much if I don't know all the details," I pointed out.

"Yeah, I know. I'll explain as much as I can." She hesitated again, but then steadied herself. "I like L. You know that."

"I do," I confirmed.

"But there's another thing to, that I can't really talk about. And... I want to get close to L, but if I do, this other thing will hurt him. Are you following me?"

"You like L, and want to try and pursue him but you can't because of your secret FBI mission."

"You know?!" She stared at me in disbelief.

"I don't know all the details. But I may have over heard something a couple of days ago..."

"Damn shinigami," she muttered under her breath. "I can't tell you all the details, as I said. But you weren't quite right in your analysis either."

"How so?"

"The mission... The Special Unit, they want me to get close to L. And that's why I can't. I... I think I may love him, Ryuk. And I don't want him to get hurt. But that's exactly what'll happen if I try and start something with him. And if he got hurt because of me... I don't know what I'd do. But then, if my mission fails I would've basically forfeited my position with the Unit. And doing that means that I'll get hurt. And here's where I'm stuck."

"I see. You need to decide whose life you value more - your own, or one that belongs to an insomniac you love that you've only known a month and may not necessarily return your feelings."

"Way to put it bluntly."

"Sometimes you need it to be spelled out for you. The truth may be ugly, but it's still the truth. And that's undeniable."

"I never realised you had so much insight Ryuk," she mused.

I blinked. To be honest, I'd never really been one for the sentimental crap.

"You're right," Tasha sighed. "But that still leaved me one horrible decision.

"If you look hard enough inside yourself," I began, once again becoming very un-Ryuk like, "you'll see that you already know the answer."

And I left her to think about that.

L

I heard some footsteps stop at the door way, unsure whether to enter or not. I looked up to the cameras and saw who it was.

"You may come in, Aizawa," I approved.

He came in, and I spun around to face him.

"Ryuzaki. I'm afraid that I don't come here on the most pleasant of points."

"Hmm?"

"It's about Tasha," he said carefully, not sure how I'd react.

"What about her?" I asked.

"There's something not quite right about her. I'm not sure how to put it... I guess I've become a little suspicious around her."

"Whatever for?"

"She's reminding me of Light a little. Her face is usually a blank mask. There's no emotion, and she's glued to her work like no one I've ever seen, with the exception of yourself... and Light."

"Mr. Aizawa, perhaps she is just efficient."

"Or perhaps she has something to hide!" He argued.

"If there was something sus about her, I would've picked up on it by now."

"Are you sure about that?"

I paused, a little shocked.

"Are you questioning my abilities?"

"No... I didn't mean it like that. I'm just saying that when it comes to human emotion, Ryuzaki, you aren't the best at interpreting it."

"I have completed a full history check on Agent Tasha Gordan of the FBI - which you may see if you wish - and have worked with her on a number of cases for about 5 years now, Aizawa. If you have any problems with her perhaps you should talk to her yourself."

"Maybe I will," He growled.

Aizawa turned around and was about to march out the door when he whirled around and said:

"Ryuzaki, I think Tasha might have feelings for you."

And then he left.

I was shocked. With all my powers of deduction, that's not something I would've picked him to say.

"Tasha... has feelings for me?" I mumbled to myself.

L, that's ridiculous, I scolded myself. Why would she have feelings for you? She doesn't even know you.

But what if that was the other 22%? The part of the equation you didn't want to admit to yourself?

That could be true... but still. It would be impossible for Tasha to love me. For one thing, I - the great detective L - was devoid of such emotions. They weren't necessary. Emotions got in the way of rational thinking, and clouded peoples judgement. There would be no reason to need to feel these things.

Another unnecessary thing was sleep. Why sleep? I mean, my body did require it, so I slept once every few days, but it really was such a pain.

But back to what Aizawa had revealed. What would cause him to make such a conclusion? Had he been monitoring Tasha all day? Had he looked at nothing but her, desperately trying to find something he could use against her? Did he just not like her?

Still, whatever the reason, I needed to investigate this for myself.

Tomorrow, Tasha would be under heavy surveillance and wouldn't even know it.

Tasha

I sank back downstairs, into my room and plopped myself on the bed.

Was Ryuk right? Did I just need to follow my instincts and let whatever happened happen?

He said another thing as well... If you look hard enough inside yourself, you'll see that you already know the answer.

Maybe I was just putting to thought into this.

But a lot of thought was called for right? I mean, we were talking about peoples lives. If I failed my mission, I would get hurt, possibly die. But if I succeeded, L would definitely die.

Did I really love the detective so much that I would risk my life just to keep him safe?

And now both L and Aizawa are suspicious of Tasha. I think there maybe some interesting times ahead for our little Miss FBI Agent...

Wow, did this chapter take a while to write. But I think as soon as I got to the part with Ryuk and Tasha, I wasn't thinking anymore, I just relinquished control of my fingers to my inner Fan Girl. Her name is Rachel by the way.

Rachel will take over whenever I get to a part of the story I've been waiting to type for ages.

But you don't want to hear about her really, do you?

I am dropping hints about the Special Unit's target... but the big reveal won't happen for a few more chapters yet, probably.

But then, you guys are smart. The mission is probably obvious. Maybe I dropped too many hints.

Oh well.

Reviews, reviews, they are so greatly loved! Maybe if I get enough people saying they want the plot to be revealed sooner, I could bring it forward a couple of chapters. Maybe. We shall see.

And, like last time, the next chapter may not come for a while. I'm actually going on a camping trip in about... three days time I think? So I'll try and publish a couple more chaps between then, but no promises I'm afraid (I do need to pack after all :D)

Okay, okay, I'll shut up now and let you review finally :)