A/N: Hello, I do hope you like this chapter and will continue reading. This story has only 25 or 24 chapters since Blood Vampir: Sequel will start right after L is supposed to die in episode 25. Now that I think about it do you want Raito to have an 'Antique Chinese Export Silver Dip Pen Luen Hing 19thc Gad Antiques' or a 'Beautiful Solid Sterling Silver DIP Pen Arabesque Design Hallmarked'? It was originally supposed to be the second but with the second you can add your own personal touches apparently.
*I have no idea if the teacher wanted him to translate it from Japanese to English or English to Japanese so I'm just gonna pretend I know and it's Japanese to English. I will likely have English conversation, if there is any in the future, just like this, in italics. I see it happen a lot in fanfic so that is why I'm doing it this way. I apologize if that is annoying to most people.
**It is a Panasonic VIERA 46″ Plasma 720p HDTV
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Chapter One: Contract
Raito's POV
I wasn't listening to what the teacher and everyone else was saying. Actually… I was listening to what the teacher was saying, but I was paying more attention to what I was writing than anything else. I was writing a letter to my mom. She got me an Antique Silver Dip Pen for my birthday last year. I had on the black, flexible silk gloves Janice got for me many years ago as well.
"Are you still with us, Mr. Yagami?" the teacher asked so I looked up at him. "Will you translate this sentence for us?" he asked. I ignored the praising whispers from my classmates when I stood. I grabbed the book before I started translating the phrase asked of me.
"Follow the teachings of God and receive His blessings and so it shall be that the seas will again become bountiful and the raging storms will subside"*
I translated it easily because of my background. I gotten praise from the teacher as a result of my easily spoken translation. Sitting back down I continued writing the letter 'till class was done. As soon as it was I left the classroom to head home.
On the walk home I read the book we are supposed to be reading for homework. As I walked I paid no attention to the News Reports going on around me.
Reaching the crosswalk I stopped walking since we were not allowed to cross yet. I finally heard what they were saying when I stopped though. I had stopped walking which I guess is the reason I heard it.
A 35-year-old man, Noaki Kofuji, was arrested because the police found a connection between him and the murder of his 25-year-old partner.
I don't like listening to things like this. I would say that I don't like watching it, but I would have to actually watch the News to be able to say that.
Time Skip: Next Day
I wasn't paying attention to the non-ending prattle of my classmates and the reading my teacher was doing. I was a little bit bored, so I was looking out the window.
Time seemed to slow down, words and conversation seemed to melt into nothingness, as a black book fell from up above. The only place it could have fallen from are the upper floors… and the Shinigami Realm.
It landed with the clattering of pages knocking against the other. My curiosity was peaked before I looked down to revise my letter. I would find the book after class. I need to know what it is.
When class ended I went straight for the outside, but not any faster than I normally walk. I don't need people asking questions since I need to keep up my guise as the perfect student while I'm at school.
Finding what I was looking for I walked over to it. Stopping right in front of it I picked it up. Looking at the cover I saw that 'DEATH NOTE' was scrawled on the cover in white. 'Death Note'? That could mean one of three things: 1) Weapon of the Overtakers, nasty little things. 2) A Logbook of the people a Shinigami has killed, they're a lot better than an Overtaker… Or 3. A prank.
Curious to find out I opened it to see 'How to use it' in the same, white scrawl. Scanning the rules I saw that they were similar to the books from the Shinigami Realm, and they don't have any discrepancies that would say otherwise. It must be a Shinigami's Logbook then. If they died recently they wouldn't need to write down the rules though, every Shinigami should know enough about Death Notes to be able to do their job. I have a bad feeling about this.
When I make sure it's real, and actually a Logbook, I'll send it to my mom. The Shinigami who lost/dropped it might come looking for it. Putting it in my bag I left the school's grounds.
Waiting for the Train to pass I checked the time on my phone. It was a 'The Hennessy' Dual Screen that my dad got me a while back. When he gave it to me I was surprised because he didn't get me one manufactured in Germany.
When I saw the time, I was happy to see I was on schedule.
Scene Change: Home
In my room I opened the book at my desk. Turning on the light I wanted to read the rules to make sure it's a Log instead of a weapon. Just from reading the rules I won't truly be able to tell, but I can't keep it on me in case it belongs to an Overtaker.
I finished reading the rules after a while. It was too detailed and close to the real rules to be a prank, that I now know for certain.
Closing the book, I set it aside before taking my letter out. I wrote about my encounter with the book before I set my pen down. Going to my bed I laid down on it.
I wonder, if I didn't pick it up would someone else be stupid, or insane, enough to believe and/or use it? There are a lot of messed up people in the world but if I knew if this belonged to an Overtaker would I be as upset if it belonged to a Shinigami? An Overtaker owning this Death Note is a worst-case scenario for anyone, even me.
Sitting up I turned on the TV**, it was the News Channel. I was about to change it when I saw the man who was currently holding caretakers and children hostage. I stopped because when they showed the picture of the 42-year-old Kurou Otoharada I saw his ToD. He dies today at 18:23, forty-three seconds from now.
I went to sit at my desk to have a better look at the clock. I watched the clock without even glancing at the TV. By the time the clock said 18:23 and 45 seconds the News Casters continued a second after the man already died.
"Looks like there's movement at the front entrance!" the female News Caster announced once the hostages came out of the building. The male News Caster did a play-by-play as the SWAT team moved to enter the building. He finally had confirmation that the assailant was found dead inside the Daycare Center.
Looking down at the Death Note I saw the man's name and nothing else, that means he died of a Heart Attack forty seconds after his name was written down.
"Overtaker" I whispered under my breath. The male News Caster informed everyone that the Police deny the accusations that they shot the assailant. The man's female partner theorized that it was possible that Kurou felt cornered and killed himself. It was revealed by the male reporter that the hostages ran away once 'the suspect just suddenly collapsed'. "Raito!"
I jolted when Sachiko called my name. "Don't you have Cram School tonight dear?! It's 6:30" she called. "Yes, I do. I'll be down in a bit" I replied packing my bag. I really hope I did not accidently kill the man, I didn't even make a Contract. I need to meet the Overtaker before that can even happen and I haven't yet.
Looking at the Death Note on my desk I grabbed it and stuffed it, carefully, into my bag for safekeeping. I can't risk the Yagami Family finding and touching it. Overtakers will take control of them easily, without a need for a Contract. I can't have that happening under my watch.
Scene Change: Cram School
Sitting at my desk I thought about sending a letter on what I found out about the book to mom and dad. It will take six months to reach them though. It will take an additional four months for them to get to Japan.
In other words, even if I send them the book itself it will take too long to get there. The Overtaker will likely arrive within the week. It would cause trouble for whoever they take over in less than a year. I have to take care of the book and its owner by myself to curve the damage as much as possible.
"Hey, Ryo! Buddy!" a local bully, a table in front of me and to my right, said catching my attention. The brown-haired bully named Sudou wanted Ryo to lend him 2000 Yen.
Pulling my gloves up my hand even more than they already were I forced myself to not step in. If I touch him without my gloves on I would kill him. I don't want that to happen.
"Sweet! We'll be hangin' at the Arcade after school!" Sudou told his lighter-haired friend when he got the money he was after. 'Why did you give the bully your money Ryo?' I frowned. I can't do anything illegal or do anything that would get me or others into trouble, no matter how much it annoys me.
Time Skip: An Hour Later***
"Why is my mom so useless?! She's never here to pick me up!" I felt bad for Ryo. First, he's bullied into giving Sudou and his friend his money and his mom is never on time to pick him up.
Even if getting rid of the book would be easier on me and the Yagami Family I can't make life harder for others. Two wrongs don't make a right and all that.
Reaching the Gas Station I heard a duo on motorbikes corner a girl who was trying to cross the street. It was Takuo Shibuimaru and Takeru Mitsumoto****. Takuo introduced himself before he tried to coerce her to join him and his friend.
I wasn't going to try to stop them because I saw that 'Takuo' was going to die from being run over by a large truck soon. Instead, I walked into the Gas Station to buy something, like I intended when I left the house.
I could still hear them as I picked up a magazine on Supernatural sightings. Two more guys showed up before I heard the woman scream. I started reading the magazine just because I didn't want to watch something like that. Looking at my watch I saw it was almost time for the man to die. I heard her get away before the sound of a motorbike reached my ears.
Looking up I saw Takuo was following her on his bike. As soon as he was hit I noticed something was off with how he died. Grabbing the Death Note from my bag I opened it to see the man's name.
Takuo Shibuimaru dies in a car crash upon chasing his victim into the road on his motorbike
I didn't understand this because I know I didn't write this and an Overtaker needs a Contract to use beings like me for their fun and games. "Takuo!" his friend screamed in worry and fear.
I frowned, upset that the man died just so a Death God can escape the boredom of the Shinigami Realm.
DEATH NOTE
Entering the house to escape the downpour I closed my umbrella. "I wasn't expecting you home so early Raito" Sachiko smiled. "Yeah, it's because…" I stopped midsentence. When she held out her hands I smiled. She was wanting to know how I did on the National Exam.
Setting my bag down on the floor I opened it. Searching through it I took out my exam results. "Here you go, Sachiko" I smiled politely when I handed the papers to her.
"Which drink do you want? These are the highest scores you've ever had" she asked happily when she read the paper. "Any one is fine, thank you" I smiled walking past her. Where is the stupid Death God at?
"I have a letter to write so I don't want to be bothered for a while" I told the woman when I entered my room. "Alright dear, I'll take it when you're done with it. Caterina, Virgil, Janice, Janet and Russel must be so pleased to get letters from you" Sachiko sounded happy.
Shutting the door I sat down at my desk. I started writing the letter before I heard an ominous voice. "Why aren't you using the Death Note?" the voice asked from beside me.
Turning around in my chair I saw the one I believe is the Overtaker. The being was very pale with red eyes, Shinigami Eyes I believe they're called. He has black hair, almost hits the ceiling because of his large height, blue lips, and he's dressed in all black clothing.
"You don't look surprised or frightened to see me" the being observed. "Why would I be? I've been waiting for you for five days now actually" I smiled, a bit cautious of him. "You have to write names in the book" he told me. Chuckling slightly I shook my head at him.
"Overtakers are a stronger version of a Shinigami" I started turning back to my desk. Folding the letter into three parts I placed it in one of the many envelopes I have on my desk. "Overtakers take over a human's body to do their job, but for others it's only, what humans would call, a guilty pleasure. That is if Overtakers could actually feel guilty about killing humans for no other reason than that they can" I explained sealing the envelope.
"For those who are not human though, you need to make a Contract with them to take control of their body" I smiled placing the envelope on the desk.
"That's correct, you need to make a Contract with me Raito Yagami" he said making me sigh. "You know my name, but I don't know yours Overtaker" turning to face him again. He couldn't answer however because a knock sounded.
"Raito? I have your drink. Is your letter ready to be mailed off, or do you need more time?" Sachiko asked through the door. Grabbing the letter off my desk I walked over to the door to open it.
"Here you go dear" Sachiko smiled when she handed me a blood bag. She also had a bowl of Apples with her.
"The neighbors brought these over, I figured you might want some" she explained. Taking the bowl and bag I thanked her before handing her the letter. "I know you have good eyesight dear, so why is it so dark in there?" I turned to look at the room. I had forgotten that anyone who hasn't touched a Death Note can't see the Death Note's Shinigami.
"Sorry, I was trying to go to sleep but I couldn't" I smiled. She accepted the answer with an understanding smile. "Alright, sleep well Raito" she wished before leaving. Closing the door I put the bowl on my desk.
"My name is Ryuk" the Overtaker answered. Nodding to show him that I heard him I sat down on my bed. "Regarding the Contract Raito, what are your conditions?" he asked taking a bite from one of the Apples. Grabbing the blood bag I headed to my desk. Opening the drawer I placed it inside.
"First, what will you do if I don't sign the Contract?" I asked a bit cautiously as I closed the drawer. "I won't do anything to you, but the Yagami Family won't be so lucky" he answered. Clenching my jaw I knew that would be the being's answer.
If whoever finds the Death Note dies, while it's still in their possession, it will go to another in their family. Because my name at the moment is 'Raito Yagami' and I've been living with the family for a few years now they're the ones it will go to if I don't sign the Contract.
"I have five conditions: 1) I won't remember writing in the Death Note, you control my physical body when I let you write. 2) My family will have no part of this, it is my job to keep them safe from supernatural and unnatural beings and occurrences like you. 3) The people you kill must be bound to die even without your help, this way nothing really changes with their fate other than how they die" I started before I sat down. I heard a hum of acknowledgement from the Overtaker before I continued.
"4) I still have to have memories of the conditions of the Contract and making the Contract so I'll know when I kill someone, just not the action and information regarding the action itself" I continued.
"So, like a black out? When I'm in control you don't remember what I do with your body you just know that I used it to kill someone?" he asked making me nod.
"And 5) If a situation arises where I want to add or change the conditions of the Contract I'm allowed to" I finished. I want to keep the Yagami Family safe, as long as that holds true I'll do whatever it takes to make sure that happens.
Standing up I pulled up my sleeve. "On the right arm, right?" I asked. I watched him nod before he reached his hand out, placing it on my arm.
Upon touch a searing pain went through my arm. Clenching my jaw and left fist I didn't make a sound.
When he pulled his hand away I saw red words on my arm. They were sort of like the words I see through my Shinigami Eyes. All they said were the conditions of the Contract and my signature before they disappeared altogether.
It would be easy to go back and see it again, all I would have to do is concentrate on the Contract.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 2:14 P.M. on February 4, 2017.
I finished re-writing this at 11:23 A.M. on August 25, 2018.
***Don't know how long Cram School lasts in this show but I searched and it said it normally lasts an hour.
****No idea if I've used either of the names that make up his name but oh well.
I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading.