A/N: I updated chapter 18 if you haven't noticed! Go READ! GO READ! Excuse all mistakes made in this chapter please :D

Interception:

Anime/ Manga crossover

Death Note/ InuYasha

Pairing: Kagome/ L

Rating: M (because of langauge ;) Silly Kagome...)

Language: English

Main Characters: Kagome, L, Light, Kira Investigation Team,Japanese Police, Shippou, Misa

Minor Characters: InuYasha, Sesshoumaru, Sango, Miroku, Sayu, etc.

Summery: Interception: n. (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team. She didn't always agree on what was being done by the one who called himself "Kira", or the mysterious being who called himself "L", but with everyone choosing sides and only a select few who are "indecisive", the odds are stacking up against her- and with a threat on her life, her grandfather contacts an old friend of his, and next thing she knows she's right in the middle of the two opposing forces.

Though she sees good in everyone, she's having a hard time deciding which side to fight for…. Kira's sense of "Justice"? Or the "Justice" that has been used by human's for generations? Decisions, decisions…

Interception:

Chapter 20:

In order to see the names and life spans of humans by using the eye power of the God of Death, the owner must look at more than half of that person's face. When looking from top to bottom, he must look at least from the head to the nose. If he looks at only the eyes and under, he will not be able to see the person's name and life Span. Also, even though some parts of the face, for example the eyes nose or mouth are hidden, if he can basically see the whole persons face, he will be able to see the person's name and life span. It is still not clear how much exposure is needed to tell the name and life span, and this needs to be verified.

If above conditions are met, names and life spans can be seen through photos and pictures, no matter how old they are. But this is sometimes influenced by the vividness and size. Also, names and life spans cannot be seen by face drawings, however realistic they may be.

January 5, 2004

Kagome's Apartment.

Kagome sighed deeply as she rested her head in her hands on the cold kitchen sink. It was made official yesterday by the police: Naomi was missing. Kagome took a shuddering breath and straightened her shoulders again, moving towards her fridge and grabbing a can of soda from there. She glanced out at her front room- Computer monitors and wires were everywhere.

That's going to be one bitch of an electric bill.

Kagome sighed again as she jumped up on the counter housing the sink, she opened the can and took a well needed gulp from the can.

"We need somewhere else to set up Head Quarters at for a while. And now that you know that I am L, and that we are working to find Kira, it'll be easier to keep an eye on you, your grades, and your mother as well. It is true that I was suspicious of you being Kira after a few of your traits and fit in with Kira's, but I had dismissed the thought a short while after. The cameras and bugs in your apartment are for safety purposes really." L told her, glancing at her and then back down to his tea. "You'll also make a good addition to the investigation- Shippou is no longer under suspicion of being an associate of Kira's either, if that makes you feel any better at all."

Kagome was silent as she thought it over, still a bit peeved at him, but she could understand where they were coming from. Buyou sat in her lap, purring and rumbling happily as she massaged behind his ears.

"I want to see Momma first." Kagome spoke, meeting his eye. He held their connection for a moment longer before nodding.

"I hope that there are no other problem's between us, Kagome-chan. I must admit, it was… Nice to have someone who talked to me like a friend instead of someone of higher power or authority." Kagome looked away from him, in more ways than one he reminded her of Sesshoumaru.

"As long as there are no more lies, then I can agree to have the Task Force set up in my apartment. As long as it doesn't interrupt my studies and I can trust you all to not make a pigsty out of my home, I would love to be an addition to the investigation."

The conversation between L-Ryuzaki and herself drifted back into Kagome's mind from Thursday. Kagome's shoulders slumped as she bowed her head slightly. Well, now the Task Force was in her apartment 24/7 and she didn't mind it all that much- really, she did enjoy the company around.

But… The members look at her strangely, like they don't trust her. She didn't trust them either, but still. To feel like a stranger in her own home, it was distressing.

"Matsuda. Please escort Kagome-san to the hospital-" Kagome opened her mouth, but Ryuzaki stared at her for a moment before she closed her mouth. "-Kagome. It's not that I doubt your capability to protect yourself. Matsuda needs something to do, and you could use the company. Also you're in an emotionally unstable state, it would be unwise for you to venture out alone."

He was silent for a moment while Kagome and Matsuda officially met, both bowing.

"Kagome, please expect us to be at your apartment around Sunday. It is temporary, of course." Kagome glanced at Ryuzaki before nodding.

"Of course, Ryuzaki-kun."

Kagome rubbed her temples. Matsuda was the only one who didn't look at her strangely (besides Ryuzaki and Watari of course.) She could almost consider the eccentric guy to be… A friend. Even though he was four years older than her, he was still pretty nice. If she remembered right he should be 24….

"Hey, Kagome. How is your mother now? She's at home, right?" Matsuda asked, coming into the kitchen and refilling his mug with warm water.

The good thing about Matsuda: He brought his own mug from his apartment just 3 blocks away. Even though it was another dish to clean, it wasn't one of her dishes to clean.

"Momma? She's fine, and she returned home yesterday. Thanks for asking." She smiled too him weekly. Matsuda smiled back, his bright brown eyes closing as he laughed lightly.

"Well I'm glad to hear that, Higurashi-san is very kind to me." He smiled at her, a little wistful but a nice smile all the same.

"Are other's not kind to you as well?" Kagome asked, curious about her new friend. He grew silent, looking down at his mug of hot water- the smile still in place.

"Not necessarily. I am the "Underdog" of the team as you might say. I am the new member, so I have no respect around here." He laughed again, but not so much out of good nature and humor. "But one day they'll see." He smiled and sipped the hot water, adding lemon juice (also from his home but kept in her fridge) for good measure before drinking the concoction again.

"And thank you for letting us use your apartment for a while, Kagome." He waved to her before leaving the kitchen, leaving her alone again. Kagome resisted the urge to sigh again and looked out over the bar, where it opened up into a hallway that travelled down to the living room.

"Matsuda, can you run down the street and make copies of this information?" She heard Aizawa ask, right after she heard the soft "thump" of a glass cup being sat down on the coffee table, or a mug.

"Of course! How many?"

"Get about 7."

"Great! I'll be back soon." He walked passed Kagome, waving at her as he did and slipped his shoes and jacket on. Kagome looked at the paper in his hands but didn't get to see what it said.

"Underdog, no respect, one day they'll see…" The words echoed back into her mind. Kagome turned her attention away from the door. Buyou lumbered into the kitchen at that time, meowing and asking for her attention. Kagome smiled weakly and slipped down off of the counter, crouching down to her four legged companion.

"Guess I should study for what we'll be covering next week huh, Buyou?" Kagome murmured, scratching the fat and slowly graying cat. He meowed again, pushing his head into Kagome's hands. Kagome smiled weakly.

"It might be beneficial if you do start studying now, Kagome-chan. But I think it might also be beneficial if you join us for viewing the security tapes of Ray Penber and his death." Ryuzaki spoke up from the doorway of her kitchen. Kagome glanced at him before nodding slowly.

"Hai, Ryuzaki-kun" Kagome spoke, standing up. She swayed slightly as she walked over to him. His cold demeanor faltered slightly as he rested a hand on her shoulder, he took one of her hands from her sides and inspected the fingertips.

Kagome blushed slightly, staring at Ryuzaki.

"Kagome… You are dehydrated. Please hydrate and join us in a few moments. It is beneficial to have you there as well." He didn't leave any room for argument, walking her back into the kitchen and grabbed a glass from her cupboard. He filled it with water and handed it to her.

Kagome looked down at the offer glass, taking it gently in her hands as she sipped at the cool water. Her blush growing stronger, she managed to look up at Ryuzaki and smile slightly.

"Thank you, Ryuzaki." She said again, which she had been more recently. He stared at her slightly before nodding.

"Something only anyone would do. You would've done the same for me- if not now, possibly later." He patted her head awkwardly, walking away from her with his hands stuffed in his pocket and that hunch in his back.

"Ryuzaki-" She called after him, he looked at her from over his shoulder, his black eyes boring into her bright blue. She blushed brighter and smiled prettily, tilting her head to the side so her raven hair fell over her shoulder. "-I would've done the same for you, too. And you look much more handsome when you're not walking with that hunch on your back." She giggled to herself lightly, turning away from him and sipping at the water.

Ryuzaki continued to stare at her before straightening his back, and walking out of the kitchen: Kagome didn't miss the change in posture and smiled more.

So perhaps she wouldn't stay mad at him forever. Forever is a long time, anyways.