This was bad.

Misa's tied up and fully restrained, tight lipped on this whole situation

Light claims that he could subconsciously could be Kira and demanded he be solitary confined which means currently he's in a cell handcuffed.

Chief Yagami is also in confinement as he doesn't know what he'll do if L finds Light 100% guilty.

L is visibly stressed and so is Y/n.

It's been weeks.

Y/n dropped her head on the desk, the noise grabbing the attention of crouched man beside her.

"What's wrong?"

Without lifting her head she sighed, " When Misa was caught I was sure she would be giving us all the information we needed but she hasn't said a word." Y/n raised her head, looking at the monitors, "I'm sure it's because Light told her to keep quiet."

Ryuzaki disliked the way she frowned, he had been seeing a lot of that lately, " Take a break, Y/n."

She shook her head, "No, I should go in there."

Y/n saw that L was concerned as she appreciated it but it wasn't the time for that.

"What?"

"What? She needs to eat anyway." Y/n stood to her feet, "Mr. Aizawa, please get me Misa's dinner."

"Sure thing."

He left and brought back a sandwich and handed it to her.

"Much appreciated." she smiled.

Y/n realized since she had yelled at him, Aizawa had a better attitude.

L noticed how confident Y/n had became, she was more of a leader than a tag along assistant.

"Y/n." The detective grabbed her arm, "Be careful."

Y/n laughed, "She's restrained L."

"Still,"

She nodded, leaving the room and entering the one Misa was in. Y/n appeared on the monitor before L, Aizawa and Matsuda.

As Y/n walked in, her head flinched to the side from the bright light that shone on Misa.

Y/n hadn't noticed bad this was until she saw it in person.

"L, Can you please lower the brightness on that thing?"

Immediately she saw the light get dimmer, her eyes adjusted to the room's light, it was still brighter than the one she was in before.

Misa heard the girl's voice, a girl had never visited her before. It was only men, that's why she refused to eat most of the time and say anything.

"Y-Y/n?"

Her voice was soft and tired.

"Yeah it's me."

"What are you doing here?"

"Well Misa, I've been a detective on this case for a while now. I know it's hard but we really don't want to keep you here, if you could just tell us something."

"I know nothing Y/n, I swear,"

She knew the blonde was lying, she was too calm, normally an innocent would be yelling and crying for their innocence.

It was like Misa accepted it.

"Evidence proved otherwise. I'm not going to pry, that's not why I'm here. I'm here to feed you, will you eat?"

Y/n felt so bad seeing her like this.

Misa nodded weakly.

Y/n brought the sandwich to her lips and she actually ate, the first time in days. Y/n hated the fact she didn't realize that all she needed was a female companion.

"The things you do for love." Y/n sighed, " It's the wrong thing you're doing but I understand."

Amane swallowed a bit harshly, "What do you mean?"

"I don't know if the others know but I know you're keeping quiet to protect Light. I'd do the same thing too." Y/n laughed slightly, "Obviously not for Light but." she trailed off, feeding Misa another bite.

"I really do love Light, what if he doesn't love me anymore?"

"Then is it really worth it?"

Misa knew on some level she was right but was too blinded by Light and his manipulation, " If you were in my situation, who would keep quiet for?"

Y/n thought about it, it was important she was genuine.

"You know that guy you met that day you went to Light's university?"

Misa squealed softly, "No way, him?"

Y/n cheeks heat up, knowing he was watching and listening to every word. That camera that also pointed at her was also kind of intimidating.

"Don't laugh at me, okay?" Y/n giggled, "But yeah, him."

"I thought you guys were dating?" Misa tilted her head

"Nope."

"Why not?"

That was actually a great question.

I guess she thought there was still so much to learn about him, they have known each other for a little more than a year but they weren't ready for that.

Their feelings were both obvious though, just not ready to act on it.

"It's complicated." she sighed, " Last bite."

"Y/n?"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you,"

"It's the least I can do."

Y/n noticed her wrists beat red from the straps that restricted her, almost to the point of bleeding. Her face cringed as the imagined the pain the girl before was in.

The straps around her thighs and waist also looked way too tight.

"Do the straps hurt, Misa?"

"They hurt a lot but I'm getting used to it."

"L." Y/n called.

Almost immediately she received a response.

"Yes Y/n?" the voice filter made a jump a bit.

"Can I loosen them up a bit? It looks too painful."

"Do as you wish."

Y/n loosen it a bit for her, Misa was actually able to move around a bit more comfortably rather than wince in pain everything she moved a muscle.

"Thank you again, Y/n."

"No problem." she smiled although Misa couldn't see it.

"Please tell me you'll be back."

"I'll be back, I'll visit everyday if I can."

The restrained female and breathe a sigh of relief.

With that she left, dreading go back to the room where L was. Aizawa was the first to greet, "Y/n that was great! You actually got her to open up!"

She understood why he was so happy, Misa had been in confinement, silent for weeks before she talked today.

"At this rate we could actually get somewhere!" Matsuda beamed.

"Let's hope so." she sighed.

She sat in her seat beside L who was looking at all three monitors. Y/n inhaled, making her chest rise significantly followed by breathing out discretely

L was silent and it killed her internally.

Ryuzaki leaned closer to her, "I'd keep quiet for you as well, Y/n."

He caught a glimpse of her smile before he stood and walked away.

=========================

"Why do I keep finding you on rooftops?"

L found the girl he's been looking for. For 20 minutes he'd been searching. He was getting worried.

Y/n sat at the edge of the rooftop, legs dangling off.

She shrugged, "It's my comfort place, I guess."

L sat beside her and studied her

She wore a very noticeable frown, her h/c hair was a bit messy and she was kicking her foot back and forth off the edge

The two sat in silence.

He didn't know if she needed to be alone, someone to talk to or if she even wanted him here.

This was all new to him and didn't know what to do, it was different before since she was engaging normally but now it's like if she didn't want to utter a word.

Before the two were just buildings till the eye can see.

Some old, some new. Rooms had their lights on whilst some had it off.

They stirred in silence before she laughed softly.

Y/n spoke up, "Deja vu, ain't it?"

The early night wind blew freezing cold.

"Yeah," he responded softly, "What's wrong, Y/n?"

She sighed heavily, knowing that question was coming sooner or later.

"Not only is this case is frustrating, I'm thinking to visit the mother from hell."

Y/n looked at this face to see his reaction, he did look a bit taken back.

"Why would you do that?"

"For starters I have 87 missed calls from her in the past week. After all that she did I still feel bad."

She groaned, mad at herself for feeling this way, livid she was like this. Always concerned and worried about people who did her wrong, "Why do I feel bad? It's so frustrating."

L knew the words to say but saying it was another thing. He had been studying her since the day he met her, he knew how she worked.

He knew when her breathing got heavy, she was nervous.

When she smiled in bad situations, she had lost hope.

When she bit her on lip, she was frustrated.

When she bit the inside of her cheek, she was angry

When she tied her beautiful hair, she was serious.

L knew she was a caring person for all.

Even when he disliked Light, she still helped him. When Aizawa said something bad about her, she still helped him with his paper work.

She was very sensitive, he knew she would never let anyone know that.

Bad people use that to their advantage.

But he knew and wouldn't dream of using her or hurting her.

Y/n had this tough exterior but only L knew that was a mask.

"Don't be mad at yourself for caring, that's what makes you the person you are. I like the person you are, everyone you know in this building does."

She stayed silent.

"She may not be a good person but she's still your mother so it's okay to feel concerned." L was better at this than he thought, "If you want to see her, I'll have Watari take you whenever you're ready."

Y/n smiled at him.

"There it is."

"There what is?" she titled her head a bit.

"Your smile. I haven't seen it for a while, I was beginning to worry."

This caused her smile to grow wider, "You're an idiot." she giggled.

"Come on." L stood

"Where are we going?"

L ignored her question, they made it to the ground floor and he led her to a black car parked at the side of the road. The detective opened the passenger door for Y/n, making sure she was in securely before closing the door and rounding the car to get in the driver's seat.

"Didn't know you knew how to drive." she said, putting her seat belt on.

"I have an IQ of 162. Of course I know how to drive." L said while pushing the car keys into the ignition, the car rumbled alive as he turned the key to start the vehicle.

"Okay Mr. IQ of 162, do you have your license?"

He stared ahead for a while, "No." he mumbled.

Y/n laughed, "Look at you doing something illegal."

L tilted his hear up, looking at the rear view mirror and began reversing out. He then turned his head to face the back, effectively showing the girl his jawline and boy, was it a flattering angle, "If I don't get pulled over, it doesn't count."

Y/n played with the radio, looking for a station.

"Do these DJ's ever stop talking?" she groaned in frustration, not able to hear a sound of music so far.

Not too long after, Ryuzaki pulled into a place, there were a decent amount of cars in the parking lot.

"An arcade?" She questioned.

He ignored her question again.

"If you ignore me again, I'll kick you."

"I'm not ignoring you, I'm ignoring your questions."

Y/n pressed her lips in a thin line as she followed the man before her into the establishment.

It was quite big and dark, the only light being LED lights flashing different colors. Arcade machines in rows and columns with kids running up and down or waiting in line for game.

L passed all of this and headed to the back. She held onto his sleeve as to not lose him.

At the back there was a door with a sign next to it.

Y/n face lit up

"Laser tag? No freaking way!" she beamed holding onto his shoulders excitedly.

When they entered, it was way darker than outside. There were mostly teens and young adults. There was a young man who sat behind the table in the corner as they enter.

"Pairs." L said, handing him the money.

The laser tag didn't allow 1v1 since there were so much people and it was 15 minutes a game

The most they allowed were pairs which were 2v2

"Okay, you'll with be with those two." He pointed at two girls around Y/n's age, "You can take the vests off the walls and I'll tell you when it's your turn."

"Thank you." Y/n nodded at the man, running towards the vests, the gun hanging off it by a strap.

She picked one labelled Cinnamon whilst Ryuzaki picked one labelled James Bond.

Y/n laughed "Double 07?"

The vests along the wall were labelled so when you come out, you can see the points you got which corresponds with the name of the vest.

The amount of points is associated with how much you shoot a person. Once a person is shot, their vests and guns deactivates for 10 seconds.

They walked up to the girls.

"Hi there." Y/n greeted, " We're the pair you'll be playing with."

"Hi!" one of the girls said, this one was blonde whilst the other was brunette. The blonde reminded the two of Misa, her voice was high pitched as well.

"I'm Miya." the brunette nodded.

The blonde stretched her hand out to shake, "I'm Kaito!"

People like this don't have a inside voice do they? The detective thought.

"I'm Y/n." she took the blondes hand, she had such a firm grip that made Y/n wince.

"And you are?"

Maiya and Kaito's attention turned to the slouching man beside her.

"I am Ryuzaki."

He turned to this robotic, expressionless man much like when they first met.

"What's with him?" Kaito muttered to Maiya.

The two heard her anyways.

"Stop it Kaito." Miya said sternly, "Nice to meet you both."

Y/n liked Miya, she was much calmer and nicer than her friend.

Y/n smiled, "Nice to meet you both as well." she really meant just Miya but she didn't want to be rude.

Miya got that feeling she was just talking about her also

"Y/n?" the brunette called.

"Yes?"

"Would you like to be a pair with me?"

Y/n looked at Ryuzaki instantly, "You can if you like. It would be nice to beat you in something other than tennis."

Y/n scoffed, "Is that right?"

L smiled, "That's right."

"Oh you're going down." she smirked

"You four!" the man called, "Move in!"

Y/n was the first one through. Heading to their side.

Ryuzaki went to his with the girl he found quite annoying.

It was really dark, there were lights that changed colors on the floor, lining the sides of the inner walls.

It was like a maze but with no dead ends. it was freezing cold in there, almost as cold as the cinemas.

The walls of this 'maze' we're dark blue, almost looking black.

"It'd be best if we don't say anything so they won't hear us." Ryuzaki suggested and she was on board with that.

He couldn't really say 'Your voice is annoying and loud so be quiet'

Y/n and Miya came out with a plan.

"You distract the guy, he'll think it's me and I shoot from behind." Y/n said, "Be careful though, he's smarter than he looks."

Miya nodded, "Kaito would be an easy target, she probably wouldn't leave Ryuzaki's side."

Y/n smiled, "Good which means we should split up."

As if on cue, the buzzer went off, signaling they can now move.

As they discussed, they split up.

Y/n took the right as Miya took the left.

Y/n walked slowly along the sides the the inner walls, hand on trigger.

She heard the shuffling of someone approaching the corner, she stooped and waited for the person to pass.

It was Kaito.

She turned the corner and walked, Kaito walked pass Y/n. She stood to her feet and shot her back before quickly walking the way Kaito was walking from.

Y/n heard her gasp, making her restrain a laugh.

She walked quickly but carefully along the walls.

She heard her vest deactivate, Y/n looked down at it then looked behind her.

L stood with a smug look then he quickly left.

She groaned, walking into Miya, "I got Kaito twice," she laughed.

"Time for Ryuzaki." Miya nodded. Together they walked. Y/n peered the corner and saw the one and only.

Ryuzaki walked slowly along the sides of the walls also, switching sides from time to time.

He longed to get her again.

In the distance he saw someone peering out the corner of the wall ahead of him, then stepped back

He walked backwards.

He deducted that was Y/n waiting for him to walk to her, shooting him once he was close enough.

L wanted to shoot her from behind since she would be waiting for him in front of her, she wouldn't be watching her back

He walked back till he reached the end then turned the corner to the walkway Y/n would be but she was gone.

She wasn't the end of the walkway, he swore he saw her there from the other side.

His vest deactivated, he looked behind him.

There stood Y/n.

She laughed before walking away.

10 seconds later her vest deactivated. Out of the corner ahead of her the slouched man revealed himself.

Behind him was Miya who shot the back of him.

He hurriedly turned behind him, he saw a glimpse of the brunette before she disappeared. When he looked ahead of him where y/n was, she was gone.

Y/n ran into Kaito and managed to shoot her first. Turned out she had horrible aim.

Ryuzaki got a bit serious, he wasn't going to let her get him again. He got to thinking whilst being careful of his surroundings, especially behind him.

Then he squinted his eyes to make out what he was seeing.

It was someone sitting in the corner of the room with their head buried in their knees. As he neared closer he realized who it was.

"Y/n?" He crouched in front of the shaking girl, "Y/n, what's wrong? What happened?"

She looked up with tears streaming down her face.

He placed his gun down, wiping her tears with his thumb and the sleeve of his sweater.

"Ryuzaki?" she called softly.

"Y/n, are you okay?"

Before he could utter another word his vest deactivated then the buzzer went off, signaling the game was done.

He looked down at this vest, then back at Y/n who was now smiling.

She had shot him.

"Y/n, You got the last shot!" Miya exclaimed running to her.

She cupped the side of his face and placed a kiss on his cheek. She did feel a bit bad after all.

Immediately after, Miya pulled her up and hugged her. Y/n hugged her back.

Ryuzaki stood, shocked at the she trick she pulled

Miya pulled her out the room to look at the scores that was displayed on a TV mounted on the corner of a wall.

Ryuzaki walked behind.

The four looked at the TV.

Cinnamon...649
James Bond...607
Bunny...492
Joker..23

"No way! Why Did I get the least amount of points!" Kaito pouted.

Miya laughed, "Because you suck?"

"Cinnamon kicked your ass!" Y/n shook his shoulders and laughed. Ryuzaki look at her all happy and excited, internally glad he was able to make her feel better.

"You cheated." he responded softly.

Y/n jumped in his arms, causing him to step back and take his hands out of his pockets.

"I'm sorry but It was the only way to get you." she said into his shoulder, her voice being muffled a bit.

He returned the hug.

"If I see you crying in future games, you are crying alone."

Y/n laughed, patting the side of his face, "Awe, don't be like that." she giggled.

They looked at each other for a while before Kaito interrupted

"He is the worst teammate ever! He left me to fend for myself." She complained

"I thought you could handle yourself." L shrugged.

Miya tapped on Y/n's shoulder, immediately getting her attention

"I had a lot of fun and I think you're cool." the brunette said.

Y/n smiled, "I could say the same thing, Miya."

"You want to hang out sometime?"

"Yes, of course." Y/n giggled "We should definitely do this again."

Miya handed the girl shorter than her the phone, allowing her to enter her number.

"He put up a hard fight." she nodded over to Ryuzaki.

"You're telling me, I told you he's smarter than he looks."

Both the girl's eyes averted to the two having their conversation.

Well more like Kaito talking and Ryuzaki listening to what she was rambling about.

He stood there, hands in pockets, thinking about how much this girl reminded him of Misa Amane.

L mentally sighed.

Miya and Y/n approached the two.

"Ryuzaki? Are you ready?"

His dark eyes met hers instantly, "Yes, please."

Kaito and Miya waved at the two, Y/n returning the action.

On their way home, Y/n mostly fidgeted with the radio again before becoming frustrated and taking it off.

"Thank you L."

He focused on her for a split second before his eyes met the road, "What for?"

"Everything."

"Everything?"

Y/n laughed softly, "Yes, everything. I really do appreciate you tolerating me and giving me a chance."

"It's not tolerating if I enjoy it now does it?"

Y/n grinned, looking down in her lap.

Once back at the hotel, they joined Aizawa, Matsuda and Mogi in the room they were in, watching the three on the monitors.

"Nothing?" Y/n asked

Aizawa sighed, "Absolutely nothing."

"You guys did good today, you should all go home now if you wish. L and I will take it from here."

"Thank you, Y/n." Mogi breathe out of relief, "I'm exhausted."

"Same here."

They poured out of the door. Y/n sighed watching the three out cold. It was a bit late. Tonight was going to be a sleepless night for the two.

Y/n sighed, "I'll get the coffee."