This is the last chapter, my friends! Glaistig, Lunaculus, Seishirou Hitsugaya, DiavolSange, Ironrose2018 thank you all for reading and reviewing! You made me reach this point. If not for you I would probably drop it somewhere along the way. Thank you! I hope you'll enjoy this last chapter and maybe we'll meet again with another DN ff. May the force be with you!

Chapter 10 - The end (unBetaed)

Light Yagami was magnificent.

His body was an art piece. Not just for the way it looked but especially for how it responded to L's every touch. When they went to bed Light straddled L's hips and rode his cock driving them both to another orgasm. He squirmed and wriggled angling his impaled body in ways that would give him the most pleasure. Light loved to be pleasured and had no qualms doing everything to pleasure himself. In bed he was just as needy and demanding as in everything else and L found himself completely overtaken by the urge to indulge him with his every whim. What light seemed to like the most was fingering - not necessarily leading to completion, but perfect as a foreplay. He also liked to be teased by Ryuzaki's fingers after the intercourse, before and during. He especially encouraged it when they just lay together, talking and resting between the rounds. He would take Ryuzaki's fingers into his mouth, licking and lubricating it with his saliva. At first L didn't understand the hint so Light had to move the wet fingers to the right spot and smile encouragingly. After that L knew that simply loved to have his fingers in him practically all the time. Another thing that Light turned out to really love was sucking cock. Of course L had nothing against it. On the contrary, it was greatly appreciated.

Needless to say it was the best night in L's life. But, sex wasn't anything new for L. Lust wasn't new either. And still, something between him and Light was new, different and unknown, but he couldn't actually tell what.

L knew that it was a bad idea to sleep with the chief's son. He would be leaving soon. Of course he was planning to give Light a chance of working for L, but that had nothing to do with Ryuzaki. It had nothing to do with them. He hoped that the passion between them would wear off before the case is closed.

He did fall asleep without pills, but not for very long. After few hours he got back to work, with his mind distinctly clearer than before. In the morning the team was back but Light was still sound asleep. The smirks and meaningful looks of others were not surprising.

Finally, sometime around noon Light emerged from the bedroom, nicely dressed and as fresh as the morning. L tensed, anxious of what the chief's son may say or do in front of their team.

"Good morning, Ryu, everyone..."

L didn't look at him, but answered. "Good afternoon, Light-kun." He emphasised the word, but secretly he was kind of proud to be able to tire the younger man. He stopped the smile before it shown on his impassive face.

"Is it really that late?" Light glanced briefly at his wrist watch. "Oh well, putting you down to sleep was exhausting." Light's voice was getting closer. The boy was directly behind L's back.

"Did you fall asleep at all after all?"

"Yes, Light-kun. I've slept for almost four hours, without sleeping pills. I must say it was the first."

Light's hands rested on his shoulders and started to massage. There was unhidden amusement in his voice as he said:

"Four, huh? I can see the pattern. I'll try to make you sleep five tonight, how about that?"

"Raito!" Soichiro had almost chocked to death on his words last night when he was telling his wife that Light had stayed with L clearly hell bend on seducing the man. Sachiko just blushed and decided to bake a cheesecake for the detective. Handing the treat to Ryuzaki in the morning was one of the most embarrassing things Soichiro had ever done! But listening about his son's sex life with their boss was even worse.

"Sorry, dad." Light didn't sound or look like he was sorry. He looked completely pleased with himself actually. Especially after he grabbed Ryuzaki's face and kissed him openly on the mouth. The detective pushed him away and scolded but words died on his mouth as he looked at Light's clothes. He was wearing a red shirt with few top buttons undone, showing at least two or three huge hickeys.

"Light-kun forgot to put on his tie."

Light chuckled and put his hand into Ryuzaki's hair.

"It's Sunday. I don't have to wear a tie. And you are working since... eight hours already?"

"Yes. I worked on Light-kun's lead, the one we were talking about yesterday. I took a closer look at Yotsuba group and I have a plan."

And so the case moved forward.

L and Light still fought every single day though they never got into another fist fight. But no matter how much they argued, fought and get on each other's nerves, they still had a lot of great sex practically every night. To Light's great disappointment, L still refused to go to bed from time to time, choosing to work all night. It was fine with Light as long as the detective let him to suck his cock or ride the detective's hand, standing by his office chair.

Days passed and the case moved on. They arrested one of Mikami's operatives, some teenage model, who instantly fell for the young Yagami and hence agreed to cooperate.

She had her own Death Note.

As expected, the girl was childish and rather simple minded. Matsuda seemed to be the only one tolerant enough to actually like her, but for Light she was absolutely unbearable. She was persistent, rude for Ryuzaki, and she referred to herself in third person! So, he strongly believed he had every right to treat her like a locust.

Or maybe he had other reasons to be angry at her. At first he thought that her presence would make L jealous. It frustrated Light how Ryuzaki was reluctant to show affection in public. Of course, he was the happiest man on Earth just being able to sleep with the detective but...

Ryuzaki didn't like to go out . Only seeing how much it pained Light, once in a while on some slower days he visited the younger man on the campus and took him for lunch. Light thought that the man would be glad to show off somewhere with Light, that he would be proud of such a beautiful lover, but it was not the case with the quirky detective. Angry looks full of jealousy and anguish made him uncomfortable. He didn't like to draw attention to himself and Light was like a magnet to everyone's eyes.

Light wanted to show Ryuzaki to the whole world, but as the man was some sort of L's secret weapon, he was supposed to stay hidden. Light understood that and he learned to accept it, though he didn't like it one bit. When Amane appeared he wanted to see if the man would be jealous, but L reacted in a way completely different and unforeseen. He stayed away and even dared to comment on how good Light and Amane looked together. Soichiro was a great supporter of this opinion, just as the rest of the team. As for Light, he just wanted to strangle Misa and beat Ryuzaki into a pulp.

They kept the girl locked on the separate floor of the HQ, monitored 24/7. As they watched her going on around her business Light couldn't chase away unwanted thoughts of him dressed in one of those frilly skirts or lingerie, seducing Ryu...

She insisted on so called 'dates' with Light almost every day. Every meeting was monitored and watched by Ryuzaki and the crew. At one point, when L was watching the transmission with chief Yagami, Misa asked:

"Why can't you like me back, Light-kun?"

And Light without missing a beat answered: "I love someone else. That's all."

Hearing that L dropped the tea cup and burned his hand. Could it be that Light had meant him, or was the boy just lying to ditch the girl? Or maybe there was someone else that Light was actually in love with...?

"Don't even think about it, L. My son loves you and you know it."

It was the first time Soichiro addressed the matter. Ryuzaki just gapped at the older man, unable to speak. Feelings were not his department. He couldn't afford feelings. He couldn't afford relationship. Light couldn't love him, because he wasn't able to love back. He lived in hiding; working. There was no place for Light in his life.

"What about you, L? Can you say the same thing about Light?"

"Sir... I care for your son. I promise I'll do whatever I can to help his future..."

"You don't love him."

"I was four when they diagnosed me with the Asparger's syndrome. I believe the doctors were wrong. I care for many people, with Light-kun on top of the list. I don't know much about love. I know nothing actually but I will do everything I can to make your son happy. If giving him away to Misa is what it takes, then he's fee to go."

"You want him to leave you, don't you? You want to run away."

"I just want him to be happy. What do I have to offer him? I can't give him what he needs."

'I'm really ashamed to admit that, but I don't think you need to give him anything since he's so good at just taking things he needs..."

L chuckled softly.

"That is also true. But we both know that he will get bored with me soon and then I will be the one left broken, not him. That's why I'll make him do it rather sooner than later."

"H-how?"

"I will offer him his dreams on a silver platter. I'll make him L's apprentice or partner or whatever he wishes to be. He's worth it."

When Light got back from the 'date' the crew was still in HQ so he went to take a shower. After he finished he put on a huge hockey shirt and waited for others to finally leave. After suffering through two full hours of Misa Misa he needed much more than just Ryuzaki's fingers. After waiting for about an hour he decided to push the matters. The shirt was covering half of his thighs so he didn't hesitate to walk around dressed like that. Especially that no one knew that he had no pants on... except for Ryuzaki. The detective chocked on his drink and blushed afraid that the boy would try to encourage him to finger him with others still present. He would pun nothing past the boy when he was horny. Luckily Light was just trying to make the crew uncomfortable, so they would leave sooner. It worked. Soichiro almost immediately announced that he was tired, when Matsuda tried to cover Light with some blanket.

Finally they were all gone and Light was standing in front of the computer screens seemingly analyzing some data. Suddenly he turned to face Ryuzaki and simply removed the oversized shirt, dropping it to the floor, and stood in front of the older man naked as the day he was born. It made the detective's blood run faster. Normally Light liked to tease him, hiding behind clothes even during sex, knowing that it turned Ryuzaki on. But now he was completely naked and it was so unexpected and uncommon that L almost came into his pants.

Light seemed unusually shy or even uncomfortable with exposing his body like that. Was he pretending, sensing somehow that it was driving the detective crazy, or did he really feel uncertain? Rosy blush was spreading from his cheeks to the rest of his exposed body making his skin look even more delicious. He looked like he wanted to cover his only slightly erected member perking up in shy interest from between his thighs tightly pressed together. His hands were jerking slightly in the direction of his crotch but didn't cover anything and stayed obediently at boy's sides as he stepped closer to his boss. L licked his lips and the younger man's penis jumped slightly, clearly enthusiast at getting some attention. Light pushed his hips slightly forward, presenting now quite obvious and prominent but still not full erection, and turned his blushing face away to avoid looking at Ryuzaki. A shiver shook his body at the detective's first touch. The pale hand touched his hip and moved down along his thigh only to slide back up again. More and more blood was filling the boy's hardening cock.

"Nice view, Light-kun. Very nice."

Light whimpered in answer. He wanted to be touched but he still could only feel Ryuzaki's breath ghosting over his testicles, and the man's hand on one of his hips.

"Show me the tip, Light-kun." Light's breath hitched hearing Ryuzaki's command. His shaking hands moved forward and he looked down at his dick which was ridiculously gravitating towards the detective. He took it gently in the fingers of both his hands and pulled the skin of his prepuce back, exposing the dark head, already leaking with pre-cum.

"Such a good boy."

"Please, Ryuzaki, touch me."

Light's trembling thighs parted slightly. Ryuzaki met his eyes and smiled. Then his hand finally moved and brushed ever so softly over the bottom part of the younger man's sack. Hearing a quiet moan escaping the rosy lips he added some pressure and tickled Light's testicles, lifting them a little and making Light's prick jump up and down in a ridiculous dance, getting thicker and heavier, and bringing the boy's frustration to the whole new level.

"You're so beautiful, Light..."

Ryuzaki's hand moved further and stopped pressed firmly dead on to the boy's puckered entrance.

"Come here, Light-kun."

With the other hand L pulled the younger man, to make him sit in his laps. In the movement of Light sitting Ryuzaki's finger pressed on and rammed in deep, ignoring Light's gasp of surprise and discomfort.

"Sorry. Light-kun is not as wet as I expected."

"Aaah... I-it's ok..."

The finger moved inside Light rubbing the tight walls of muscles, massaging them, encouraging to relax.

"Camera sixty two, zoom in. Move 23 degrees down, 6 degrees left." As L voiced his command the image of Light, naked and panting in Ryuzaki's laps, filled the screens in front of them.

"Open your legs, Light-kun." Light moaned. As exciting as it was they were still in HQ, and he felt weird being not only exposed but also penetrated on every screen. But what else he could do except hope that Watari was already asleep. Slowly he parted his legs allowing Ryuzaki and his attacking fingers more access and freedom of which they took full advantage. Light's back arched as the detective added another finger and screwed them further in, attacking Light's prostate with no trace of subtlety. The immediate pleasure was like a stab that brought tears to Light's eyes and a moan to his throat. With shame he realised that a trace of saliva was escaping his parted mouth, but didn't move to wipe it off. He just moved his hips to escape the touch because the pleasure it caused was so intense and overwhelming that he couldn't stand it.

Low chuckle reached Light ear as he squeezed his eyes shut and turned his head.

"Open your eyes, Light-kun. Look at yourself." L removed his fingers for a moment and spread Light's entrance. Seeing it didn't close immediately he deemed the boy ready but still teased his hole some more, lightly tickling.

"Light-kun is so gorgeous when he's naked."

"Ryu... don't stop..."

Ryuzaki stuck one finger in Light again, but no deeper than an inch this time. It only made Light gasp and beg for more.

"Does Light-kun like that?"

"Yeeeeeeees..."

"Does Light-kun want my tongue in him?"

"I want your cock.. aaaah, please give me more..."

"Hmmmm...:" L hummed in thought and reached his other hand down to free his own erection. It sprang free under Light's butt, brushing it in a very promising way. For a moment it was stabbing uncomfortably at Light's testicles so the boy put one of his legs up to rest at the edge of the desk. Then he was being lifted slightly and lowered directly at the pulsing hot rod of his boss.

Light was always so impossibly warm and tight no matter how many times L took him. Ryuzaki's breath stopped for a moment as the boy's muscles engulfed his manhood in a tight warmth of his overexcited body. Light was panting heavily and loudly trying to move up, to initiate more friction but L didn't want to give up his control over Light's pleasure. He grabbed the younger man's arms and kept them immobile behind Light's back. He had them in a strong hold, keeping Light up and in balance, impaled and wailing as he pushed into him using his own hips.

No matter how Light tried to change the angle of Ryuzaki's cock in his insides, it was all for nothing. Every move of the bony hips underneath him inevitably brought another shot of pleasure straight from his prostate. His heavy cock bounced between his spread legs, bumping and brushing over the edge of Ryuzaki's chair, already squirting slightly with a milky white cum. He screamed and cried almost as if in agony as he rode the most intense orgasm of his life. His whole body was spasming frantically and decided on its own to squeeze Light's legs closed. Ryuzakis hands released his arms and moved to Light's thighs to part them again. Two fingers of his one hand snaked their way into the younger man's passage, beside his cock and moved with it. The detective's heavy breath ghosted young Yagami's ear and when it hitched slightly Light knew that it was it. He felt some change in pressure and increase of wetness in his hole. Ryuzaki was always so fucking calm when he was coming...

The detective removed his softening cock from his gorgeous lover but let his finger to play there a little longer, helping his sperm in spilling out. He knew Light liked when it was dripping out but the boy was now clearly spent and didn't look fit for taking a shower. He smelled great completely soaked, covered with nothing more than perspiration.

"Light-kun definitely should go around naked more often. It suits him"

Ryuzaki's fingers moved more intently making Light smile.

"Aaaa... but what would my father say?"

L chuckled lazily. "I hoped he wouldn't be around..."

Light moved to sit more comfortably in the older man's laps, forcing the nimble fingers to retreat. He draped his arms over Ryuzaki's neck and closed his eyes sighing in content, not even acknowledging the fact that detective's right hand began to absentmindedly play with his spent penis.

"It looks like the date with Amane made Light-kun very frustrated."

"It's not the dates that make me frustrated. It's you. You dared to say she's pretty and cute. When go there I envy her. I want to be the one you find cute. I want to steal her frilly skirts and wear them to see if you would try to take peek to check if I wear some girly lingerie to match or is my ass completely bare, with my hole already wet and waiting for you to plunge in."

L grabbed Light's one leg and lifted it up, once again exposing his entrance to the intruding camera.

"It's always so willing..." L marvelled at how amazingly open, accepting and willing was the younger man's body. L's needs were never big or particularly intense. His unsatisfied desires were soon being left forgotten while Light's only grew stronger. The boy was inexhaustible and sometimes even a bit onerous with his constant advances and L felt strangely flattered that it was being offered to him.

"Will you go to bed with me, Ryu?"

"I can't, Light-kun."

"But I want to suck you before I fall asleep."

"Light-kun is tired. He will fall asleep with his face in my crotch again."

Light smiled dreamily, still not opening his eyes. "I like it there. Your smell makes me horny."

"Light-kun needs sleep."

"And look who's talking!"

"Alright. We'll go together. But only for an hour or so."

L lifted Light into his arms and carried, bridal style, to his bed.

Soon after that Misa showed them a shinigami.

There's no words to describe their shock and disbelief. L seemed to be completely freaked out while all Light could think of was the fact that Misa was obsessed with him while his heart belonged to Ryu. That put his lover into a grave danger. The girl had killed thousands of people already so surely one more wouldn't make any difference for her.

He literally dragged Ryuzaki to bed, by force, and handcuffed him to the bedpost.

"Light-kun! Release me this instant."

Light quickly took off his trousers and boxers and still in his shirt, tie and a jacket he crawled onto the detective.

L loved Light's legs... He also loved how the boy often walked around dressed in some longer top to cover his nakedness but still kept his bottom bare and ready to be taken.

Light lowered himself on the handcuffed Ryuzaki and released him only after the man begged him to, promising to stay in bed until morning. That night Ryuzaki slept while Light's mind stayed awake and working. Amane had told Light everything. The shinigami Rem was loyal to her so Light had no doubt that she would kill Ryuzaki to make Misa happy. If he tried to kill Amane, Rem would kill him. He needed to play it smart. If someone tried to kill Amane, Rem would kill that person to save the girl and then the shinigami would die.

It would be a piece of cake.

Misa was supposed to approach the guy from Yotsuba who was most probably in possession of another Death Note. 'Most probably' meant that Ryuzaki was 96% sure and Light just knew it was the guy. So, the easiest way was to compromise Misa in his eyes. The only problem was, how to do it so Ryuzaki wouldn't know. The detective wouldn't let anyone die on purpose. He wouldn't sacrifice anyone but Light would do everything and anything to save Ryu.

His stomach tightened. He was just like Kira. He was deciding who deserved to live and who was to be the scapegoat. But he would not let Ryuzaki die, no matter what. He already knew that he wasn't like Ryuzaki. His mind was not as selfless as the detective's. He wasn't as calm as him. Light's heart fluttered at the thought of the power that the Death Note had to offer while Ryuzaki... well it looked like it was making him sick. It wasn't surprising. The man shouldered many problems of the world as it was and didn't need any additional burden. Light would take some of it on himself then. He would save Ryu and pray that the man would forgive him.

Misa was in the car with the head of Technology Department of Yotsuba Corporation - Kyosuke Higuchi. She confessed to him the she was the second Kira and he admitted he had two Death Note pages from Mikami Teru. He let her touch one to see his shinigami. As the others later saw it was strange and ugly, with empty eyes that clearly longed for some reason but it was misleading. The monster didn't lack intelligence at all.

Everything went according to L's plan until the eavesdropping device Amane was equipped with suddenly roared with a sound of police radio frequency.

The car stopped. Higuchi tried to write Amane's name on the scrap of paper but his heart stopped suddenly and a chunk of white sand appeared out of nowhere on the curb, by his vehicle.

Amane ended up in jail without a possibility of a parole. She didn't get the Capital Penalty only because she decided to cooperate.

L made love to Light that night and it was full of the most intense emotions. As they lay basking in afterglow Ryuzaki broke the comfortable silence.

"Light... I asked you to check her wire."

Light didn't answer. Ryuzaki surely knew exactly what Light had done.

"You saved my life."

"If you had my life and some criminal's life in your hands and had to choose one, what would you do?"

"Had I been in your place I would maybe try to convince Amane that killing me would make you hate her..."

"I think that, as stupid as she is, she figured that much. Rem must have told her about us and that's why she hated you from the start... But I couldn't let that shinigami live. She would kill either or both of us for making that girl suffer."

"That is correct. But honestly, it unnerves me that Light-kun took it upon himself to finish it."

"I did what I had to. Now the case is closed and you'll have more time for me."

L stiffened visibly. "I will have to take another case."

Light crawled up on Ryuzaki's torso and glared down at him.

"You're not leaving me, Ryuzaki. If you run away I'll hunt you down. You'll see how good my skills are. I will pester L if I have to, but I swear I'll find you and-"

"Easy, Light-kun."

"No!"

"I want Light-kun to meet someone tomorrow."

Light's eyes widened. "You don't mean..."

"After hearing what he has to offer Light-kun will decide. Making any promises today would be a mistake."

Light fell silent. Could it be? Was he going to meet L? So his plan had worked? He seduced Ryuzaki to meet L, but... somewhere between then and now everything changed. He didn't admire L as much anymore. He was slightly disappointed even... But wasn't that the purpose of everything he did through the last month or so? Wasn't that the planned course of his life? To gain appreciation and respect of his idol and then to surpass him?

When did it stop matter?

He lay silently beside Ryuzaki and pretended to be asleep when the man had gotten up and left the room. What should he do? It was the chance he had waited for his whole life...

When Light woke up he was alone. It wasn't really all that surprising, since Ryuzaki never stayed in bed until morning but for some reason his blood ran cold and he felt panicked.

"Ryuzaki!"

Watari burst into the room alarmed by Light's scream.

"Yagami-kun!? What happened?"

"Where's Ryuzaki?"

"He's currently not in the building but he asked me to escort Yagami-kun to a certain place as soon as possible."

"I'm going to talk to L, is that it?"

Watari didn't answer.

"Will Ryuzaki be there?."

"I assure you that Ryuzaki's presence at this meeting won't be unnecessary."

"Fine."

Light took a quick shower and got dressed. He took his time to prepare. It was about his future after all. He needed to look perfect to impress L. His father had already met the man at the beginning of their cooperation. Now it was his turn. Everything would depend on that meeting. He wished Ryuzaki were there to help him prepare, and calm down.

The hotel was small and looked rather inconspicuous, completely unlike Ryuzaki's. Watari led him to the room with two bodyguards in front of the door.

"Please, Yagami-kun, wait here. He will speak with you now, but whether he shows himself to Yagami-kun or not is up to Yagami-kun's performance. Is that clear?"

"Yes."

Light sat at the sofa and looked at the familiar gothic letter on the computer screen in front of him. Finally the voice greeted him.

"Good morning, Yagami Light."

"Good morning, L."

"I assume I don't have to tell you that your performance during the Kira case caught my attention."

"Really? How?" Light felt slight anger rising in him. L was hiding during the whole thing not helping them at all and pushing all the work on Ryuzaki!

"I watched. Also, I've heard a lot about you."

"From Ryuzaki?" His lips were smiling. He needed to calm down and control his facial expressions.

"Actually, from your father, chief Yagami." The anger in Light risen a notch. "He told me what you dream about. I am willing to help you. What I can offer you is schooling on the level you will not encounter in any school. I offer you future filled with opportunities to surpass me. I want you to work on your skills and maybe even take my place after I finally make a mistake. Are you interested?"

"What kind of question is that? You offer me everything I ever wanted. Where's the catch?"

"There is no catch. It's a way to show appreciation and at the same time it's an investment for the future."

Light couldn't believe it. It was too good to be true. He couldn't wait to tell Ryu! ...Ryu...

"What about Ryuzaki?"

There was a pause on L's side before he answered. "What about him?"

"Well, why don't you ask him to take your place."

"That is of no Yagami-san's concern."

"Ok, so... you want to send me back to school now, or am I supposed to learn from some other detective, like Ryuzaki."

"Ryuzaki is not a teacher. He solves cases. We'll check what is for Yagami-san the best way of acquiring knowledge and we'll prepare the schooling programme and process specifically for that purpose. Country and location will remain secret. The duration will depend on Yagami-san's skills."

"Does Ryuzaki know about this offer?"

"Him again? Yagami-san is less entertaining than I expected."

"Sorry to disappoint you. Will he know my location?"

"Yes. It's not like I can hide anything from him."

"Can I study through my computer?"

"I think it could be arranged."

"I want to be his partner."

"Excuse me?"

"I want to be paired up with Ryuzaki."

"Ryuzaki works alone and you should too. Partners makes each other vulnerable."

"But together we solved the case!"

"He doesn't work for me. If you need a partner, I can pair you up with Aiber."

"No! I want Ryuzaki."

"As I already said, he works alone."

"He worked with me."

"But he is not your goal. Your goal is to surpass me."

"Then I'll do it working with him!"

"Alright then, let's talk about the two of you working together. You joined his team only to get to me, am I right?"

Light blushed and for the first time he was glad that Ryuzaki wasn't there. How did L figure it out? Was there any point in trying to lie to him?

"What makes you think that?"

"Ryuzaki told me."

"H-he knew?"

"He assumed. Was he right?"

"Initially, yes... But it changed."

"Around the time that you started to make mistakes?"

"What mistakes?" Light's heart clenched. He knew the answer.

"At the bar, for example. You acted unreasonably. Why?"

"I... I thought that..."

"What? Don't be afraid to speak your mind. My offer still stands regardless of what you'll say."

"I thought Ryuzaki was... talking to that blond guy... Mello..."

"He was."

"I was infuriated. I was jealous. I couldn't control my temper."

"And that's exactly my point. It's a weakness. Ryuzaki is the best because he's able to choose to stay alone."

"What the hell are you talking about? Ryuzaki is not leaving me!"

"No, he doesn't. Yagami-san is leaving him because he can't afford to have a weakness. Neither of you can. Yagami-san only knows how to be perfect and he will not falter in reaching for the top. Isn't that right?"

Light stayed silent. So that was the catch. That was the price... But that was also the truth. Ryuzaki was his weakness.

"What is your answer, Yagami-san? Are you ready to take this step?"

"Had Ryuzaki already made his decision?"

"I'm asking you, not him."

"Then my answer is obviously NO! You're wrong. Calling Ryuzaki my weakness is like saying that air is my weakness because it makes me dependable of breathing! It's ridiculous. You say those things only because you obviously never had someone who would fought for you, but Ryuzaki does! If he really left me I'll find him! Believe me, I'm good at it. I will find him even if I have to pester you about it. He can't run away from me forever. He wants me as much as I want him."

Light stood up, his fist clenched tightly at his sides. "If this was entertaining enough for you, I'll take my leave now."

"Wait. It was entertaining enough to make another offer."

Light frowned at the computer screen and crossed his arms over his chest.

"I can offer Yagami-san to be my partner."

Light snorted. "You know, I could say yes just to get to Ryuzaki."

"Does that mean that you agree?"

"I'll leave as soon as I find him."

The voice from the computer chuckled softly.

"No, you won't."

"Yes, I will."

Light wanted to punch the screen but punching the man behind the voice would be so much better.

"Let's make a bet then. I will allow Yagami-san to enter the room I'm in right now and I will convince Light to stay."

"I don't have time for this craziness."

"Alright then, to prove that I respect Yagami-san's time, I will convince him to stay using just 3 words. Would that be acceptable?"

Light snorted. "Sure. You can't convince me no matter what, so why not. What are we betting?"

There was another pause from the computer. "If I win Yagami-san will spend the night with me."

Cool sweat covered Light's body. He knew that nothing could convince him to stay with L at this point so there was no reason to worry, but still... It was L, and he seemed awfully sure that he would win.

"I would say, screw yourself, but I also know that you can't win. So I will accept. What do I get for my win?"

"One billion dollars?"

"Sounds nice but it's not enough. I want also permanent access to all your files. I want to be able to access them anytime, always."

There was no hesitation on L's side this time.

"Deal. I can't wait to see if Yagami-san will leave with the money."

"You better start packing them right away. I'm coming in."

Light Yagami moved toward the door and opened them with shaking hands. His eyes widened as saw the man waiting for him in the room and his heart skipped a beat at the three words he said with a smirk on his pale lips.

"I am L."

And for the first time in his life Light Yagami was happy to lose.

THE END