Surprise guest's appearance! I just realized she hasn't been in the plot, so here you go.

Chapter twenty-two- Light.

Misa had stormed away after Matsuda with a vengeful grimace on her face, seemingly deep in thought. Ryuuzaki watched her leave with mixed emotions. Had she meant it?

If Kira got him, it was rightful justice? If he won, did that make him the false justice? He shook that thought away with a warm smile. Never.

I am justice.

"Ryuuzaki, you're... smiling," it was a tone of complete puzzlement from Light, which matched his face perfectly.

The detective abruptly dropped the expression, fixing his face with a cold one. "Hm, was I? Anyway, we've got a killer to bring down. We can't be wasting our time talking about my facial expressions and my other... faults."

Light nodded, smiling, playing like the innocent person he was supposed to be and once was. "Right. But all thoughts aside, did you really have to tell her that you knew she wouldn't stay away?"

L simply shrugged. "I like mind games. Besides, playing with the second Kira makes me feel in control. Like I know what her part in Kira's overall plan is."

Light sighed. "I figured you'd say something like that. But why tell her that you suspect her of being the second Kira?"

L stared at him like he was a child who didn't understand his super-easy homework. "Because, Light, I have a plan. And in the 1% chance that I may be wrong, at least I'll still be married. And who knows, maybe a father one day."

Light flinched. He understood immediately that L had said that to get a rise out of him. Instead he forced a smile to his face and replied, "That'd be nice. I think Misa's always wanted kids. A boy named something silly or whatnot."

"Yes, a son would be nice. I believe that'd at least assure her not covering him in bows in other crap."

Light allowed himself a laugh. "I'm not so sure, Ryuuzaki. You've got quite the handful with Misa. I don't envy you that much."

L watched as the younger man stalked off. My, Light, you are good... But not good enough to fool me... Kira.

Light left the headquarters, deciding that it would be best to find Misa. He could tell Matsu that L sent him to see Miss Amane.

They hadn't gone far from the building he'd noticed as he ran after them. "Misa! Matsu!"

The two turned around at the sound of his voice. Misa moved a piece of blonde hair behind her ear in her shy way. "Light." She groaned. "Let me guess, the vampire's not done with us yet?"

He shook his head. "No, I'm here on my own accord. I was wondering if I could talk to you alone for a moment?" He gave Matsuda a pointed look.

Not knowing what to say, the agent nodded and walked off towards the headquarters. He was going to tell L about the latest development. It was a little suspicious to want to talk to Misa alone, on Light's part.

As soon as Matsu was inside the building, Light moved Misa's chin up and kissed her. She gave in for a moment before pushing him away.

"Light, what are you doing? If L sees us, he'll tell Ryuuzaki!"

He brushed a piece of hair that had fallen into her face away with the back of his hand. He shot her a devilish smirk. "No, he won't. Besides, he's enjoyed you one too many times to tell Ryuuzaki," he played on her lack of knowledge.

He's tell her when she needed to know. That time, however, was not yet. She blushed at the mention. "It's not like I wanted to," she defended softly.

He smiled. "Good, because I love you." He stroked her cheek and she wanted nothing more than to melt into the touch. Something just felt off about it.

She whacked his hand away. "Hm, is that right? I was under the impression that you wanted me to screw my husband. And now you're showing me affection?"

His smile faltered, completely sliding from his face. "Misa, I just need to make sure he's in love with you, that's all."

"And what about me?!" She growled. "If Ryuuzaki is a virgin, we'll both lose our virginities, not just him."

He glared at her. "Why do you care? I thought you wanted to be useful to me."

She shook her head. "I'm not your whore, Light. I won't just bed whoever you want me to. If I sleep with Ryuuzaki, it's because I wanted to, not because you're trying to establish his sexual state."

Light shrugged. "By all means, then, take him to your heart's content. You'll be doing me a favor." He began walking away, but stopped to tell her one that thing. "Oh and, Misa, I don't know about you, but Ryuuzaki's ready to be a father now. And I hope he does impregnate you. That'd be another favor towards me."

Misa's eyes went wide as he stormed off. "Well, he'd be a better father than you!"

Misa had Matsu take her home after her fight with Light. She realized she was starting to see the real Light, and he was dark. (I had to!)

She slammed her door closed as she threw herself on her bed. No one welcomed her home, so she got the feeling Ryuuzaki was out doing whatnot.

"Hello, Misa," said a familiar voice.

Misa shot up on her bed, and whipped around in delight.

"Rem, you're back!" She cried, referring to her trip in the shinigami relm.

She hugged the shinigami joyfully.

"Yes. I saw you were in trouble and I came to help you."

Misa's grin faltered slightly. "Oh, Rem, you saw that?!"

Her friend nodded softly. "Light Yagami showed you his true colors. I'm sorry, Misa."

She made a "Whatever" gesture. "Nevermind about that. Rem, I'm married!" She cried to her mother-figure.

The shinigami took an uneasy step back. "No, Misa," she groaned, "You didn't..."

His eyes widened in realization of the miscommunication. "No, not him. I'm married to a Mister Ryuuzaki L. Amane."

Rem seemed to calm down. "Hm. Anyone's better than him," she offered. "But I'll still need to meet him."

Misa gasped, shaking her head. "Oh no, you can't. If you do, he'll know I'm the second Kira! But you could observe our interaction maybe. Would that be okay?"

Her companian nodded begrudgingly. "Fine. And Misa?"

"Yeah?"

She smiled awkwardly. "I'm happy for you, if this new guy makes you happy. And if he doesn't, I already hate him."

Misa gave her friend's hand a squeeze. "He does, Rem. You'd like him, really. I think Gelus would approve of him, if it helps you any."

Rem nodded, a real smile taking her face. "Well, he really can't be worse than Light Yagami."

Misa broke down into hysterical tears as she held her shinigami, laughing all the while, while Rem patted her friend's back, not completely knowing what to do.

But then, what are you suppose to do?

I didn't completely like how this chapter went. I've been fussing over it all day. I may go back and change it, but if you guys want me to keep as is, let me know and I'll just work off it.

Keep in mind their conversation in one of the previous chapters. This was to work off that. And Misa hasn't broken up with Light, just so you know.