Groggy, I rubbed my eyes. My vision was a bit blurred from being asleep for awhile, but I knew something had woken me up. The door. Someone was knocking on the front door.

Beside me a body stirred. Once my vision cleared up I could tell it was Beyond. He was leaning against my right shoulder. Akari on my left, and Dad sprawled out in the middle of the kitchen.

Carefully moving away from the sleeping two, I got up and scrambled for the door. Looking back, I realized that we must've passed out in the kitchen last night while eating jam. Beyond still had a smudge of the gooey food on his cheek.

Opening the door I was surprised to see Mr. Yagami. In his normal attire, Light's dad smiled, but I could tell he was trying too hard. "Yuki. How are you this morning? Did I interrupt anything?"

My eyes darted to the kitchen, but I shook my head. "I'm good, and you didn't really interrupt anything." Our eyes darted around awkwardly for a moment while I waited for him to speak.

"Um, I was wondering if you could watch Sayu for a little while this morning." I waited for a reason, but his face was firm and jaw resolute. He wasn't saying anything else so I knew it wasn't about Sayu.

"Sure, let me just change…" I looked down at my outfit. I was still wearing the dress from my date last night with Light. "You can come in if you want."

He shook his head, straightening his back with pride. "It's alright. I'd prefer to wait out here." Shrugging it off, I slowly shut the door and turned back around to get changed.

Upstairs I scoured through my closet to grab out a light pink shirt and tan sweater. Slipping my jeans on quickly, I hung my dress up in my closet. As I passed my nightstand I picked up my phone and slid it in my pocket.

Downstairs in the kitchen I saw Beyond stir. Blinking for a moment, he barely lifted his head and yawned. "Where are you going?" he asked in a croaky voice.

"Mr. Yagami needs me," I told him as I shuffled through my purse on the counter. His eyes lingered on me for awhile, their red orbs absorbing my figure. I glanced at him from the corner of my eye. "What?"

Eyes narrowed with suspicion, he shifted. "Are you lying?"

Tensing up, I shook my head and averted my attention to my purse. I was looking for my notes. Yeah, I'd made notes on Light. Don't judge. "No, what makes you say that?"

He shrugged casually, scratching his head. "I don't know. I just…" Lowering his black haired head, he sighed. "Never mind."

Walking over to my friend, I leaned down and kissed him lightly on the forehead, ruffling the long black strands hanging in his face. "I'll be back soon. Meanwhile, keep Akari out of trouble, okay?"

He nodded so I set off. Outside Mr. Yagami was waiting for me on the sidewalk. Leading me to his car, he started the engine while I strapped myself in. The first couple minutes were silent.

Finally, resting my head against the window, I turned to look at him. "We aren't going back to your house, sir, are we?"

The old man cleared his throat, trying to keep his attention on the road. "What makes you ask that my dear?"

"Because we just passed your house one minute ago."

Letting out a long breath, he gritted his teeth. "No we aren't."

When he didn't say anything, I coaxed for more. "Then where are we going?"

"L wants to meet with you. He said it was urgent." I snorted and crossed my arms. That guy really needs to give me his number so I don't have to keep having these awkward rides with Light's dad.

After he dropped me off at the hotel Mr. Yagami left to go run an errand. Huffing, I zipped up my coat to protect me from the bitter weather. Head down, I darted inside and onto the elevator.

Watari let me into the room and once again I was greeted with the faces of few of the Task Force members. Everyone looked stressed. Watari looked tired as ever. Matsuda, resting on the couch, looked exhausted and bored. Aizawa looked annoyed and ticked, but I was learning that he usually looks like that.

"Jeez, you guys look like you got high then gave birth." I looked over at stressful Aizawa. "Or like you're trying to digest a cat." He groaned, and clenched his fist to control his anger.

"Ryuzaki's in the next room," he grunted through gritted teeth, pointing to the door behind me. I nodded then turned around.

Knocking on the door, I waited until L called me in with his monotone voice. Gently shutting the door behind me, I plopped down on the first piece of furniture I saw which was a small loveseat.

L was perched in a chair in the middle of the room. Directly in front of him was a large tv monitor, and he was staring blankly at it, no emotion. After a few moments of silence he spoke. "Did you gather anything about Light Yagami on your date?"

I shrugged, even though his back was facing me. "Sort of. I mean, it's not physical. It's more of a feeling."

"Go on," the detective urged calmly.

Leaning forward, I bit my lip in thought. "Well, he was calm and all during most of our conversation, but when we got to talking about his interests he sort of got a bit… passionate. Like, he's got this idea that every criminal deserves justice, and he acts like he's the only one that can give it to them."

"Interesting…" L hummed in thought. Even though I couldn't see his whole face I knew he was rubbing his thumb against his bottom lip, eyes deep with thought. Finally, like he'd snapped back into reality, L turned his chair around and faced me. "I would like to mention that I appreciate your help with this case."

Shrugging, I leaned casually back. "Well, I kinda forced you to let me help. It's kind of fair since I know your real name." His eyes narrowed for a brief moment upon remembering our deal.

"Yes, and I assume that information will be kept private." His voice was low, but extremely firm. Yet, I wasn't afraid of him. I bet under that quiet, intelligent appearance that there's a sweet guy.

"So," I said, moving on. "Is that all you wanted to talk to me about?"

"No," L answered. He stood up and sat next to me on the loveseat. Perching, he faced me. His eyes cautious and curious. "I suppose you know about the LABB Murder Cases?"

My eyes flickered, a little taken back. "Y-Yes, that's where Akari and I met Beyond."

"On this topic I would like to inform you that Naomi Misora has been missing for awhile. She was last seen in Japan. Naomi was here on a trip with her fiance."

Naomi Misora. I remembered that name. She was the FBI agent who was working against Beyond. She saved him from death and arrested him. She's missing…

"No," I said, my voice faltering. "You don't think Beyond has anything to do with it, do you?" L's eyes never broke contact. "Well he didn't!"

"Where was he on January 1st, hm?"

I tried to think back. "He was with Akari. All day. He's staying with her for awhile. They were out getting jam, like usual." Eyes pleading, I scooted closer to L. "You can check security cameras if you want. He's innocent."

Silence. The room was filled with an intense silence. L and I stared each other down. I was waiting for his answer. He was observing my reaction.

"I personally do not believe Beyond had anything to do with it," he finally answered with certainty. I sighed with relief. "In fact, I think that Naomi Misora was tracking Kira. After her fiance's mysterious death by heart attack, it is most likely something she would be doing."

Naomi's fiance was killed by Kira? But why? Was he a cop? FBI agent? Criminal? I wanted to ask L but I knew that would be invading.

"Is that why you asked me here?" I wondered. "Just to tell me about Naomi?"

"Yes, that is why. Along with the Light situation." L shifted his feet beneath him. "How is your relationship with Light-kun going?"

"I don't know," I answered honestly. "I don't really have feelings for him, but I know I've gotta keep it up. For the Kira investigation."

"Speaking of Light and Kira…" L glanced at the monitor, then back at me. "I am setting up surveillance cameras and wiretaps inside the Yagami household."

I gulped. "So you're spying on Light?"

"Raye Penber was an FBI agent investigating Light," L informed me. "I believe there is a connection to that and his death. I must see what they're hiding."

"So," he continued, "you will also be on camera while you are in their home. I wanted to inform you to be cautious." I huffed. "I am watching at all times," he added with a sly smirk.

Shoving him slightly and playfully, I gave a small smile. "So…" My eyes went big with hope. "Can I please be an official member for the Kira Investigation? Just to help out? I promise I'll be the best at it and I'll be here on my free time helping!"

L observed me motionless. His eyes swept over me like a tidal wave. I could tell he was mentally debating on whether or not to let me help. "I'll bake sweets and sugary stuff for you…"

His eyes widened and I would tell I found his weak spot. "I suppose it wouldn't hurt… As long as brownies are in the deal then I suppose you could help us with other things…" He looked up at my pleading face and hesitantly gave in.

"Yes!" I cheered gleefully. Leaning forward I kissed L softly on the cheek and got up, rushing to the door. "I'll be sure to bring my baking supplies next time. I might even make you my special milkshake, if you're good."

I caught a glimpse of L as I opened the door. His eyes were wide with wonder and his fingers brushed slightly against his cheek where I'd kissed him. He didn't move or talk, but I could see the interest in his eyes. They were in mine, too.

The cameras were set up in the Yagami household, but it was private and only to be seen by L and Mr. Yagami. I was hoping L would let me watch, but I knew it was probably a leap. It was the Yagami's private life we're talking about.

I stood outside the closed door trying to hear their muffled voices, but it was no use. From the living room Watari called out to me, "Ms. Miyoshi, would you like a cup of tea?"

Moving hesitantly away from the door I answered yes and continued to sit down beside Matsuda. Sinking on the couch, I sighed. "This is excruciating. I wish I knew what was going on." I looked over to the clock on the wall. Light should be home now. I wonder what he does when no one is home…

Matsuda bit his lip. "Don't you think this is a little… invasive?"

"Of course it is," Aizawa grunted from the chair across from us "but the Chief won't stand up against Ryuzaki. Honestly, who does this guy think he is?"

Watari returned from the kitchen and handed me a cup of sweet tea. I thanked him and emerged myself back into the conversation. "Maybe Ryuzaki's right." They looked at me like I was crazy. "I mean, I've been up close to Light. He's hiding something."

"Everybody has got secrets," snapped Aizawa, sitting up straighter.

"What are yours?" I challenged him with a smirk.

"Why the heck would I tell you?" he replied, eyes flickering with a spark of fire.

"Man you're pretty sensitive," I said, studying his behavior. Aizawa got angry pretty easily by most people. Idiots. Haters. People he didn't like. Yeah, pretty much everyone. "Does your temper effect your work and family life?"

"Why don't you just shut up and mind your own business?" he spat. "Would you like me to judge your whole life?"

I rolled my eyes, still staring at him. "I'd give you a nasty look, but you've already got one."

Aizawa gripped the arms of his chair as he leaned forward, rage steaming out of his ears. "Shut up! I don't need a stupid little girl throwing immature insults at me."

"Oh I'm sorry, was I meant to be offended? The only thing offending me is your face."

Matsuda stood up. The quick motion of his body almost knocked the teacup out of my hands. "Stop it you two!" he said, standing in between us like we were gonna jump up and fight. "We need to focus on the case right now."

Leaning forward, I narrowed my eyes at Aizawa but sighed. "Whatever," I muttered, sipping my tea. Cooling down, Aizawa leaned back in his chair and picked up a report from the coffee table in front of us.

With a sigh of relief, Matsuda fell back in his seat. His gaze moved to the window as he gazed at the sunset. Aizawa dropped the file back on the table and crossed his arms.

"This is useless," he said. "We've got nothing to go on. We've looked through all the footage of Raye Penber's death extensively, been through all the reports a hundred times, and we haven't got any leads."

"We'll never catch Kira at this rate," mumbled Matsuda.

Their discouragement and frustration made me uncomfortable. I looked around for anyone else to talk to but the others must be at their homes or the NPA. I shook my head. "Come on you guys. Look on the brightside."

"There is no brightside," grumbled Aizawa.

"Of course there is." I thought for a moment. "Well, this will determine if Light is a suspect."

"We don't know that yet," Matsuda said.

I stared between the two. "You two are hopeless." With a dissatisfying sigh, I stood up and handed my empty cup to Watari who had just returned. "Thank you Watari, but I think I should be going. My father will be wondering."

As I prepared to leave, Watari began to speak. "Mr. Aizawa, L has informed me to ask you to watch the Kitamura's in the next room to investigate."

Aizawa nodded and grabbed his cup of coffee. Giving a curt nod to me he quietly went down the hall and shut the door. Watari exited the room to complete another one of L's requests leaving Matsuda all alone.

I glanced at him thinking that maybe I should stay to keep him company, but when he noticed he shook his head. "I'll be alright. You can go home."

Outside the sun was beginning to set. I could see it through the lobby windows as I exited the elevator. The sun was shining bright and the people around me were happy.

But that's not all I saw. I also saw a figure standing directly outside the front doors, looking at me through the glass. His hair was messy and black, his dark clothes reflecting his soul. His eyes red.

I stopped mid-step and froze. I stared at Beyond, motionless, and Beyond stared at me, suspicious. He knew what I was up to, why I was barely home these last few days.

Beyond had caught me.