A/N ...I do not own Death Note or any of the characters within...well...maybe ¾ of the Shinigami King...
Prologue
Rem glided through the Shinigami realm, not even daring to look around at the waste land surrounding her. Everything was dead; no worse, everything had turned to nothing but dust. Decaying bones lay everywhere not that you could see them through the gloom of a thick fog covering the land.
Coming up to a cave entrance she glanced around before heading on in; after all she was the only one invited. Floating through the dim cave to the end of the tunnel she was welcomed by none other than the Shinigami King.
He was human! How could someone in command of all creatures of death be human when she herself was skeletal? It didn't make sense! This must be the reason why no other Shinigami had seen the King in person. She stared at the human, her mouth agape and eyes wide, that was now standing up from his throne of bones. His hair was ebony black and flowed down like ink to his waist. He had deep crimson eyes that shone with age and wisdom even though he looked twenty. He was dressed in black and wore a tattered cloak hiding his built frame. Around his waist was a holster containing several death notes; he was the most deadly being within the Shinigami realm, he had more power than ever imagined. He could kill a Shinigami with his ultimate note; a notebook in which anything could be granted if you simply wrote it down. He was not someone to make a fool of.
Rem bowed lowly with respect only to be told to rise.
"Hello Rem, how are you?" He asked his voice smooth and deep.
"I am fine and somewhat bored as this whole world is rotting," she replied monotonously.
"I apologise as it has come to my attention that our world is turning to dust although that is not the reason I called you here to discuss," his emotions went from pleasant to serious within a matter of seconds.
"May I ask what your reason is?" Rem asked curiosity creeping into her mind.
"It has come to my attention that as I was watching the Shinigami in this realm that you appeared to me the most intriguing. You see I have been watching you and all I can see is sorrow in your eyes as you watch the humans on earth, especially children. Do you wish to have a child yourself Rem?" He spoke calmly as if he was trying not to provoke a reaction from her.
Rem was so stunned that as words came into her mind they quickly disappeared. Her body was swaying slightly; if Shinigami could faint she would have done so. Finally after what seemed like hours she recovered before saying:
"Why do you ask such questions and expect me to serenely reply?" her words quivering.
"Would you like to bear a child Rem?" He spoke just as calmly as before.
Before she knew what she was thinking or even saying a ghost of a whisper escaped her lips into a simple answer.
"Yes..."
"There are specific rules I must warn you of before I grant you your child however if you wish to change your mind you are more than welcome to. I do not wish to force you into a decision that you don't want to make."
She nodded wearily before waiting for him to continue.
"Very well; first of all your body will change and adapt to make the baby comfortable through the pregnancy. You will be carrying the child and you will be carrying it as a human. You will also be living down on earth too."
This shocked Rem further, never in her life had she pictured herself as a human even if she did sometimes want to be one and carrying a child! This seemed too much already but the King proceeded.
"When the child is born it will take the form of a human but will have a pair of wings and 'the eyes'. The child will be immune to every single death note."
Rem only nodded taking as much as she could in.
"There is a downside though, when the child turns eighteen you will have to leave it and return to the Shinigami realm in your original form, all the memories of you will disappear. You are banned from using a death note during the child's life, if you use it before it turns to the age of eighteen you will have to return earlier. When you finally return you cannot deliberately drop your note into the hands of the child just to make contact, let destiny take its course and if you are reunited it will be by accident. If by chance that the death note does end up in the hands of the child it will have to touch it thirteen times to regain full its full memory. If the child uses the death note, half of the victim's life span will be added to its own."
"Is that all?" Rem asked finally processing all of this new information.
"Yes, for now," the King replied.
"Okay."
"Before I forget there is one catch," the King spoke quickly.
"Which is?"
"I will be the father. It will also have the choice to succeed after me if it chooses; after all, the child will be crowned the prince or princess of the Shinigami realm.
Rem paled – if that was even possible – and nearly fled the morbid cave.
"Do you accept?"
Rem was now conflicted over what she wanted. Could she abandon the child when the time came? Could she really put the burden of being half Shinigami on the poor mortal's shoulder? Did she really want for her child to be raised only to be expected to rule over her miserable world; as well as the King to be its father! But there was a positive side to this. She would finally have her very own child! She would be able to finally go to earth and lead a human life like she always wanted and to escape this whole dreary atmosphere that was her 'home'. There was also the possibility that she could meet her child again afterwards too even if in the meantime she just looked over it, almost like a guardian angel. She nearly laughed at the irony of the thought.
"I have my answer and I accept."
"There is a final thing for you to create a child. You do know how children are made in the human world do you not?"
It finally dawned on Rem. Her eyes widened at the thought. She forgot that tiny detail.
"Can't you just write in your note for a baby to appear inside me?" She asked desperately.
"I could but my note does not work on me unfortunately so the only way the child can have my DNA is by sexual intercourse", he spoke softly.
Rem now visibly shook with uncertainty.
The King Now walked over to the Shinigami and reached his hand out to softly caress her bone cheek. She looked up into his eyes, they were now soft and kind and looking straight into hers, almost like a true lovers gaze.
"Will you trust me Rem? I only want to see you smile and I want to be the one to be the cause of it. I promise to make you as comfortable as possible." He smiled tenderly. "You will be in control Rem and I won't do anything you don't to do. All I need is your trust and I will make this experience as pleasurable as you want it to be."
That look in his eye held no lie as she began to trust him with every single caring word he said. There was no ulterior motive behind his actions. He truly wanted her to be happy.
She reached forward and whispered into his ear the three magical words,
"I trust you"
Reaching into his holster he took his ultimate note out and wrote down a few quick instructions.
"All you have to do is picture yourself as a human and when you say the word 'human' your appearance will change and you will finally be a human being."
Rem only gave a slow nod before closing her eyes trying to picture herself fully as a human. After a few minutes she softly spoke the word and the change began.
A red glow appeared around her as her bone body became flesh, her dreads becoming silky white hair with purple ends. He once flat chest now produced perfect round breasts and her tough bone stomach became firm toned abs. Her arms were long and delicately covered by almost invisible silver hairs; her legs were long too but were smooth, almost like satin. Her eyes were the best change; they changed from yellow slits to round violet orbs that shone with excitement.
She was exceedingly beautiful and the King could only stare at her illuminating splendour.
Finally standing with two feet on the ground Rem took a look at her new body becoming familiar with it already. It felt no different other than the fact that she now had no wings. Her arms and hands were now in proportion with the rest of her body. All Rem could do was smile, she felt incredible. She looked up at the King; she just noticed that he was staring intensely at her. For a moment she felt a tinge of insecurity but quickly recovered as he glided over and took her hand in his own.
"You look absolutely beautiful," he said honestly.
Rem could feel her blood rushing to her cheeks; it is such a strange emotion embarrassment for if she were still a Shinigami she wouldn't even bother try to hide it. Shyly Rem looked away only for the Kings hand to caress her cheek again to make her look at him. His face coming closer to hers until there was hardly any space between his body and her bare one.
"Do you trust me, Rem?" He whispered, Rem feeling his breathe on her lips.
To answer his question Rem leaned in and captured his lips with hers, her first kiss. Pulling back she gazed into his eyes feeling nothing but happiness and faith. She leaned in again and kissed his moistened lips even more softly while pressing her body against his. She wasn't sure where to go from there as she didn't have any experience, all she could do was reciprocate the actions of the humans she watched. He could feel her nervousness radiating from her body. He carefully wrapped his arms around her waist and gently pulled her body even closer, deepening the kiss. He drew the tip of his tongue over her lower lip asking for entrance. Accepting she let his tongue explore her mouth, tasting her while she tasted him. The kiss was electrifying as she gave up her dominance to him completely. After a minute he pulled away from her, drawing a cry of protest. It died in her throat instantly as he felt his hands roam around her back, she shivered under his touch. His hands roamed until they came to her shoulder and made their way down to her hands where he held them in his own.
Pulling attentively he led her to a secret room, going further into the cave. There in the room was a luxurious king sized bed with blood red curtains draping down from the wooden posts. The room was filled with candlelight creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
He led her over to the bed and gave her hands a reassuring squeeze.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" He asked one last time.
"I have never been so sure in my entire existence."
He reached over and gave her a passionate kiss both thinking that in nine months time they would have a child.
The first ever child born of a Shinigami.
A/N...We all know what happens next, but, if you don't want to use your imagination, I've took the liberty to write it out for you XD...just check my profile; the chapter will be under 'Shinigami Prince Extra's'...