A/N; Here is the final part of this short story. Slept twice and did many things and still managed to finish it within 36 hours! I have never written as fast as I have for this, I don't even manage to write so fast for Constant Temptation.

I hope you enjoy; Please read and review!

Epilogue

It had been a year since Light had given himself completely to Beyond and life had improved immeasurably for them both. Light had even got used to Ryuk occasionally watching the things he and Beyond did, things he would have preferred no-one else saw… but if Beyond told him it was okay and not to worry about it, he would.

Thankfully Ryuk spent most of his time away from them, it seemed his conversations with Beyond had been Beyond convincing him to just go away and raid an apple orchard or something. The shinigami hadn't needed much convincing actually and seemed all to keen to explore when he realised all that he could do.

Light smiled as Beyond suddenly began running a hand through his hair, and he glanced up at Beyond from where he sat on the floor, to see Beyond staring out at the horizon. He seemed to be deep in thought, but then with eyes like his he always seemed deep in thought.

"What are you thinking?" Light asked, tilting his head back completely so it rested on the edge of the chair, where Beyond was sat as they relaxed on the balcony.

"I never thought I would ever see this place again," Beyond whispered, his gaze travelling back over the grounds below them, before finally settling on Light's face. "I never thought L would trust us enough to let us stay here."

"Why is this place so special?" Light said softly, "We moved here so suddenly and you and L didn't tell me anything about where we were going."

"This is where the next L will be found," Beyond sighed, "each child is a potential heir. The smartest orphans in the world, and I used to be one of them. Actually I was one of the first; it's one of the only things I have failed at. Now is there anything else you wished to know, or will I, as usual, get the questions in dribs and drabs?"

"I like to pace out my inquiries," Light laughed, "if I asked all at once I couldn't let my mind run around and make up my own answers. I seem to be developing your sense of fun."

Beyond hit Light over the head with his book slightly, smiling as this just made Light laugh harder. Beyond couldn't help wondering just when he and Light had become so easy with each other… Light might still follow his orders, follow them immediately and without question, but Beyond found himself not willing to issue those orders as frequently as he knew he normally would. He smirked and leaned down to plunder Light's mouth, taking in Light's heady groan with his usual delight.

…

This was how L found them when he came to find them a few minutes later. He rolled his eyes in happy consternation, he had no particular interest in such a relationship for himself, but seeing the two people he had most wanted to see 'redeem themselves' so wrapped up in each other made him happy.

"Why is it every time I come to find you both," L commented, "you are doing that?"

"Perhaps you just have particularly poor timing," Beyond laughed as he pulled away from Light, his hand returning to Light's hair. He always liked to keep Light aware of his presence, plus it felt nice between his fingers.

"It's not as if we have anything else to do either," Light said quietly, unable to keep the smile of his face, "you wouldn't want us to get bored now would you?"

"Well perhaps I can change that," L sighed, turning to look over the balcony at the children playing noisily below, "A case has come up that requires both of your assistance."

L felt the heavy silence fall behind him and knew he had their complete attention. He turned to face and saw equal expressions of surprise.

"When we captured you Light," L said slowly, "we could not touch Misa because she had 'the eyes' and therefore it would have been too dangerous to bring her in, especially with her shinigami in tow, from her profile we knew you were likely to be the cause of her crimes, so if we removed you it was probable she would stop. This was indeed the case."

"I'm glad to hear she stopped," Light murmured, and he really was. He felt guilt tighten in his gut at the thought of how he had manipulated Misa.

"You are not that person anymore," Beyond whispered, tightening his hand in Light's hair and enforcing his words. He felt Light's small nod of acceptance, "What's happened L?"

"Two weeks ago Misa Amane died," L replied, "she died quite suddenly while at work, and the doctors could find no underlying cause…"

"She told me that she was given the Death Note because a shinigami killed a person who attacked her," Light said suddenly, "apparently she gained what was left of the shinigami's life when the shinigami died because of it."

"That would explain events," L sighed, "however that is not why I came. Someone else has begun operating with the Death Note again. They seem at least almost as intelligent as you Light, because they have begun to follow your original plan."

"What," Beyond said, he looked just as stunned as Light. He glanced down as Light hunched up and buried his head against his knees, he knew Light was blaming himself for this new Kira. He knew Light would need a lot of convincing tonight that it wasn't his fault.

To Beyond's surprise L padded over and crouched down in front of Light.

"Look at me Light," L whispered kindly, and gave one of his rare smiles when Light did look up at him, "I thought it would help you if you could help me find this Kira. With all three of us looking for him, how could we not succeed? So Light, will you help me?"

"Stop talking to me as if I am five and I will," Light replied, his voice haughty, but his eyes shone with silent gratitude.

"Both of you come with me then," L said, jerking back up and walking away, "we have much to do."

Beyond and Light glanced at each other before hurrying after L, they knew such an opportunity would only come once. They were not about to let it pass them by.

L was right though, will all three of them working together under L's command, there was unlikely to be anything that could stand against them and succeed. It was likely this new Kira was going to learn whole new definitions of 'futility' and 'useless'.

It sounded like fun.

..

The end… or is it?

A/N; So here is the end of my short story based around Beyond and Light. It was meant to be a single one-shot chapter for my friend, VirtualDraconium, for her birthday…. It grew somewhat as my stories are want to do…

Anyway; If people like this story I may consider continuing it, or beginning a BeyondxLight story. Of course it's continuance is totally at the discretion of my friend, as this does effectively belong to her. However I am prepared to write more of this pairing if people want it.

*bows*

Thank you for reading.