Story so far:
After Light Yagami's death, everyone thought the chances of a new threat from the Death Note were impossible. Well, the impossbile has become possible with the coming of three new "Gods of the New World", the new Kira, Oujou, and Shikaku. Criminals are dying once again and it seems that Near and the task force have gathered new help in order to stop the newest threat. Yet, things soon spiral out of control when Shikaku is sent to Virginia to investigate a man whom he and the others thought was a fraud. However, what he finds will begin to unravel a series of events that are quite simply...
Beyond Reason.
Get to know the characters:
Joey Luxton:
A teenager who grew up in Canada, who had heard about Kira but never voiced his opinions on it, feeling unsure of if he was right or not. However, some time after Light's death, he recieved his Death Note from a shinigami named Murdock. Moving to Japan to and joining up with two others, he staged his death in order to stay in Japan, and became "Shikaku". He has been sent out to Virginia recently, to investigate a man named Jim Cunningham.
Kami Hazuya:
A 22 year old Japanese American, he may seem like a nice person to people but it's all an act. Kami is an expert manipulator who hates to lose. When he recieved his Death Note he made the deal for Shinigami eyes and soon became known widely as "Oujou". Between the three "gods" he is the oldest, but that doesn't seem to change much as they all share a sense of maturity. Currently he is in Japan with the new Kira, punishing criminals.
Takeo Arishima:
A teenager who grew up idolizing Kira as his hero. He believed that there was only one true form of justice and that was Kira, anyone who dissagreed was simply evil. At 16 he was given his Death Note from his shinigami Shine, and took the opertunity. Now he is set on becoming a god of the new world along side his two fellow gods and the shinigami. Currently he is in Japan with Oujou, punishing criminals.
Near:
L's succesor and the one who had brought Light Yagami down for good. He's taking up L's mantle splendedly, solving many cases quickly and presicely. Upon hearing of the rise of three more Death Note weilders, he gathered some help (new and old) and dove quickly into this new case.
Devon Smith:
He's a honor's student who managed to become the captain of his school's football team. A teenager who has helped Near on one or two cases, he's a sharp minded young man with a hunger for justice. Upon hearing that Near was going to attempt to take down the new Death Note weilders, he offered his assistance.
Rex:
Very little is known about Rex except that he is an expert detective and has taken an interest in the new Kira case. He's friends with Kami Hazuya, both are unaware that the one is out to get the other. Rex's name is still a mystery to all.
Donnie Darko:
A teenager with a couple problems, big time. He's got a tendency to roam around at night and many people think he's kind of weird, regardless he's bery intellectual and outspoken. Donnie also goes to a psychiatrist and takes medication, but that won't explain the events that unfold before him.
Jim Cunningham:
An older man who has made a living through helping others come out of their shells. He's written many self help books and is a respected man by many adults. However, Jim's not the man people think he is.