Author's note: This is my first Death Note fic. I hope you all enjoy this. I promise to make some of the original cast appear.

Disclaimer: Sorry, don't own Death Note nor the actual notebook itself; just borrowing them for a while.

+Waltz+

Prologue

Small glistening gems fell down from the sky as it began to cover the vast land in a blanket or pure white snow. I curiously looked at them as they poured down from the heavens, the beautiful snowflakes brushing against my winter coat as it continued its current task at hand. I put my hand out slightly, palms wide open and allowed the pretty white gems to land on it. It was cold and soon melted and turns to liquid. I began to wonder how something that looked so beautiful quickly turns into something else. And I began to wonder if people were just like snow…are they just beautiful from afar… from the outside…but when in close contact quickly shift into something else…just like snow…?

"Kumi! Where did you run off too again? Kumi!?"

From the distance, I could hear my father calling out my name. His voice seemed to echo and come out from nowhere. I turned my head to the sides and then to the front. He wasn't there. Soon enough my vision had drifted to the rear where I saw him crouched. His hands were placed on both knee caps while panting heavily. From where I was, seeing him like that fished out a small and cheery smile from me. He would then turn his gaze towards me, regain his composure and stand upright before scratching the back of his neck in that silly manner he usually showcased.

"Didn't I tell you not to go off wandering on your own?"

He asked as he approached me. A light ruffling of the hair before a light pat was given to me. I never really liked this since it makes me feel like I'm still a little child. Although I'm only seven years old, I wanted to act mature enough for my father since I'm the only family he has left. Mother died giving birth to me and daddy was the only one left to take care of me. And that's why this time since I know how to read and write, I wanted to be useful to him in order for him to not worry so much.

"Sorry daddy, I couldn't help it. The snow is so pretty and the cemetery is wide…I felt like venturing…what are we doing here in the cemetery anyway daddy?"

Before all the questions, I apologized. I had the feeling he was worried. I somehow felt bad that he was always such a worry-wart because of me. Not a second to spare, I looked up at him in hopes for an answer. He seemed in thought for a while before bending down on one knee and again ruffled my hair, a gentle smile painted on his calm face.

"Well princess…we're here to visit a few friends?"

"Friends in a cemetery?"

"That's right."

I looked around for other people. It wasn't exactly November yet so no one was at the cemetery except for us. I tilted my head to the sides, blinking slightly and wondered what friends he was talking about and then it hit me.

'Oh I see…his dead friends…Daddy does come here often to visit their graves. It's the first time he brought me here though…to be with his…friends.'

That must have been it. Although…father always brought me to the cemetery when visiting mother's grave, this was the first time he went here to visit his friends with me accompanying him. Soon enough, I felt cold hands grasping mine, looking up I saw my father smiling at me, the words, "Shall we go?" being mouthed off as I nodded in response to his invitation. Silently we walked along the snow covered path as we went deeper into the cemetery. After a few minutes of walking, I was put to a stop when father halted as well. He stood in front of four graves of which bared the names of people he usually talked about. He knelt down for a while and removed the snow from atop the tombstone before placing the bouquets of flowers as an offering for their peaceful life in heaven.

"Yagami..Soichiro…Ukita..Hirokazu…L. Lawliet… Quillsh Wammy…"

I managed to read the names of the four deceased who my father was praying for. His eyes were closed as I looked at him from where I stood. He was in full concentration. I shook my head slightly; he really was a nice guy. It was then, when I moved further to the side, I spotted the gravestone that was covered with snow. It was the only one at that side. Isolated and away from the others I found it rather sad. A bit disheartened for that person's grave being alone like that, I trotted over to it and knelt down. From the looks of it, no one had visited that grave for a couple of years. It was really sad, the grass was so high and the moss clung at the sides, and the base of the stone was also crumbed as if an ancient thing about to be destroyed by the slightest touch. Bending down on both knees, I gently brushed the snow from the tombstone, and after I did the name Yagami Light could be read from it.

'Yagami…Light? I wonder if he is related to that Soichiro guy father is praying for…and if so, why is this grave not with them…why is it separated like this…?'

The thought crossed my mind of course. Nonetheless I kept my position and prayed. Since no one seemed to have visited that particular grave in what seemed like a couple of years, I'm sure he needed someone to pray for him in the very least. Once I was done with my prayer, I reached for my pocket and took out a chocolate bar and offered it since I had no flowers with me, and in addition I unclasped the thin metal chain around my neck and placed it on the chocolate bar. The chain had a small silver circular pendant attached to it which gleamed softly. I smiled and hoped that he would be happy at least that someone had prayed for him.

"Kumi! Didn't I tell you to—"

I looked up at my father. His facial features were strangely dark and he wasn't able to finish his statement. He grabbed me gently by the arm which signified that he wanted to go already. I was a bit confused.

"Daddy, is something wrong?"

I asked. No answer. The walk was silent and every minute passing seemed to be equivalent to an hour. Once we reached the car, father allowed me to go in first before he himself boarded the vehicle. Turning the key, the engine roared and in no time the car was making its way through the snow and back home. I peered out the window and back at the cemetery gates, further and further away we went…and I kept on wondering…

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Who was Yagami Light?

My eyes fluttered open at the sound of a small voice. Sweet like chimes. Probably it belonged to a child. How long have I been asleep? How long was it since I've heard someone else's voice, a human voice at the very least? Using my arms, I pushed myself up from the ground and sat up, a hand passing through my hair, pushing it back while shaking my head slightly. The place I was in rot with the stink of flesh and decay; on the other hand dead bodies that were piled up, stacked up, scattered around was the ground I walked on. Traversing towards an ancient tree, I reached for a green fruit, to humans it would look like a bell pepper, but to us it's an apple. Bringing it to my already parted lips, I bit the fruit and instantly spat it out and rubbed my hand against my violated mouth and taste buds.

"This thing definitely tastes nothing like apple… "

I mused aloud as I threw the damn thing to the ground. Again I heard something. It was the same sweet voice from before. My feet suddenly start moving on its own, taking me to the exit which connected this realm from the human world. All other eyes fell on me as if I was doing something inevitable.

"Hey Kira, where ya going?"

"To the human world…someone was calling to me…"

With that response, I entered the light and was automatically sent to the place where I heard the small voice. There was no one there now, but footprints were left on the snow which indicated that the visitor was indeed young and still small. My eyes averted from the footprints only to be caught by what laid on the ground. I leaned down and picked it up. A red wrapper containing silver foil inside, the smell it produced was sweet, something I hadn't smelled in ages. Hastily opening all the unnecessary wrappings, I found out that it was chocolate. Pressing the dark bar against my lips, I bit onto it. The flavor, the sweet and intoxicating taste of it was to die for, and yet I never remembered myself being addicted to sweets before. And then as I kept on eating what I had found, something shone from the ground. Picking it up, I held it by its chain and eyed the pendant that dangled from it. It was simple but very nice to look at nonetheless. Letting the chocolate bar dangle from my mouth, I clasped the thin chain around my neck and wore it proudly. For the second time, my eyes were caught by the footprints. It was only then that I noticed that there were two sets of them and not one-- a small one and a large one. And since I was curious as to whom it was that I owe this treat too, I followed the trail.

The walk was not long, practically flying this time rather than walking anyway. The footprint trail stopped and was then replaced by that of car tracks. Of course I followed the tracks…I still have a lot of time. It didn't take that much time for me to find the car as it pulled over to an average sized house. The engine stopped it annoying roar as they enter the small garage. Instinctively I landed just beside the opened gate and leaned on the metal bars for support, arms crossed and a blank look plastered on my face, or at least half of what could be seen thanks to this stupid virulent skull like mask that covered my eyes, thus obscuring my sight at times. My eyes widened when I saw the man emerge from the car. All sorts of negative emotion filled me as I clenched my fist. When I was so close at winning against Near, he was the one who brought me to ruins and caused me so much pain.

Matsuda…Touta…

Then, when his face came into full view, I grasped the notebook at my side and flipped open its pages. Getting a hold of my pen, I placed the tip of it on the paper and began to scribble his name down.

"Daddy, wait for me!"

My eyes widened and my hand stopped even before I could finish writing the first Kanji of his name. That voice, that sweet chiming voice belonged to the young girl that had emerged out of the car. Her shoulder length raven colored hair whisked as the wined casually blew by. Round onyx eyes looked extremely happy as she latched onto Matsuda.

"Daddy has to go inside and take a bath princess. Why don't you play for a while?"

"But I have to do my chores!"

"Chores later, fun now. Now go and play for a while, understand?"

"Yes sir, daddy sir!"

I couldn't help but smile a bit as the child gave her undeserving father a salute. She watched her father walk inside the house before taking a sit at the steps of the stairs. It seemed like playing wasn't on her mind. Hearing her sigh, I thought that she might have been bored…bored as well…bored like me. An idea then occurred, Matsuda can die later as this was more interesting. It was worth a shot, maybe a possible revenge against her father. I had nothing to loose. I can't die anyway, right? I looked at the note book one last time before I tossed it in the air. Intently, I watched as the thin black book fell inches away from her feet. Her movements were dainty as she picked up my notebook. Stepping forward and walking towards her, it pleasured me to see the look on her innocent little face.

I felt my heart skipped a beat. The moment I picked up this mysterious book this scary looking stranger emerges out of nowhere. He was tall…I was puny compared to him or it…his face was covered by some kind of mask which looked like it was directly attached onto his face…well half of it at least as it covered only his eyes. His hair danced along as the wind blew constantly, and his black clothing was ruffled by the wind as well. He was smiling a devious smile which scared me a lot along with his red eyes that could be clearly seen from behind the skull like mask that he had. He was moving closer to me…threateningly close. It made me want to scream, but I was afraid my father would get hurt if I called him out for help. So instead, I took hold of the notebook and held it protectively as I stood up and looked at the scary man in front of me, mustering any bravery that was in me as I controlled the shaking of my knees.

"Who are you and what do you want mister!?"

I asked while backing away from the stranger slowly. He then stopped when he was at the first step of the stairs. I was a bit shocked when he extended his arms and smiled in a different way, a less scary smile.

"Thank you very much for finding my note book."

He stated in a rather…charming way? I only nodded in response as my back collided gently with the door. No more space to back away, I hope he really isn't bad and try to do anything stupid…my daddy is a cop after all.

"If this is what you're looking for, then here, you can have it back. But…what's your name mister?"

"My name is Kira…a Shinigami, and that notebook…that Death Note belongs to you now. But only to you…never show it to anyone else. It will be a secret between you and me."

He said bending down on one knee to level with me I guess. And then something caught my eye. A silver circular pendant, the very same one I left at the tombstone I found earlier.

"Oh by the way…this is a very nice gift. I guess I have to thank you for it."

At that moment, my eyes widened and the realization hit me. This person who claims he is a Shinigami…or whatever it is was actually…

'Yagami…Light…?'

Exactly…

I could hear her thoughts exactly, her assumption was correct, and for a child she was actually quite sharp. I only nodded as to answer her minds' inquisition. I faked another one of those smiles as to not frighten the child. If things go as planned, everything will go smoothly and I can have my revenge. Another play has come into play…soon…very soon…the world I dreamed of will be created…at the hands of another Kira…

A/N: Well that was for the prologue! Hope you enjoy! R&R please