This was inspired by
RYUK IS NOT HAPPY by *lordcoyote On DeviantART
I saw this picture and just couldn't resist making up a oneshot
It Doesn't Taste Like Apples....
Light Yagami was grocery shopping. He had nothing better to do. There had been a lull in crime,
thanks to his own special brand of justice. and besides, he was bored.
Ryuk, as usual, was following behind him.
"What are you going to buy, light?" the Shinigami asked, slightly curious.
Light ignored him. There were too many people to speak with him here.
He whent down the breakfast aisle, pushing the cart he had gotten from the front of the
store. He reached for a box of his sisters favorite type of oatmeal,only to nearly drop it when
Ryuk grabbed his shoulder
"Light! Look at THIS!"
Light looked at what the Shinigami was holding, annoyed.
"Apple Jacks..."
Light rolled his eyes, "If you want them, put them in the cart..."
Ryuk dropped the box into the cart. Honestly somewhat suprised Light had given in so easily.
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The first thing Ryuk did when Light returned home was reach into the brown paper grocery
bag and pull out the box of Apple Jacks. Light put the groceries away, ignoring him.
Ryuk opened the box with one of his claw-like fingers and easily opened the bag. Rather
than pour himself a bowl, he simply held the box above his head and poured some of it directly
into his mouth.
He chewed it for a moment. suddenly stiffening. He swallowed numbly.
Light saw him stiffen.
"Something wrong, Ryuk?"
Ryuk turned to look at him, his face serious, "It doesn't taste like apples."
Light shrugged, "So?"
Ryuk held out the box, "Why would they call it Apple Jacks if it doesn't taste like apples?"
Light, once again shrugged, "I don't know."
Ryuk looked a little frustrated, "and they're not shaped like apples. OR Jacks. The name
makes no sense."
"It's an American cereal, Ryuk. they're not exactly know for making sense."
"But...this is just downright insulting!" Ryuk huffed, shaking the box indignantly. "It's false
advertising. It's not apples, its not Jacks so why bother calling it Apple Jacks?!"
"Ryuk it's just cereal.." Light said, a bit taken aback by the Shinigami's sudden temper.
Ryuk shook the box angrily "It's a lie, that's what it is! This company has no right to
put such a fraud of a product on shelves!"
Light looked at the Shinigami a bit concerned, "Ryuk, what's the big deal?"
"It doesn't taste like APPLES!!!" Ryuk growled, his eyes going red. His fangs bared in a
menacing scowl. For the first Time since he'd met Ryuk, Light felt a bit... unsettled.
He reached into the fridge and quickly pulled out the last of the apples he'd bought
a few days ago. He'd been saving this one for himself, but...
He held it out to Ryuk
"Here!"
Ryuk's eyes snapped to the little fruit in Light's hand. He put the box of cereal on the table
and quickly snatched it up, crunching into it.
Light almost sighed with relief when Ryuk floated out of the room to enjoy his peace
offering.
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The door opened moments later, Lights little Sister came in, perky as ever.
"Hey Light!"
"Hey, Sayu.." Light said. Still a bit shocked over what had just happened. Sayu looked
at the box of cereal
"You've been snacking in between meals AGAIN? You're such a pig..." she elbowed him
playfully, letting him know she was joking. Light forced a smile, "Yeah, so?"
" So...You should share..." Sayu said grabbing a bowl an some milk.
She made herself a bowl and began crunching on them happily.
Light was silent for a minute
"Sayu? Have you ever wondered why they call it Apple Jacks?"