Change the world

My name is Daniel Enero and my life has been completely oblivious since as far back as I can remember. I was walking in the park at night when I noticed something like a notebook in few feet away in the grass. I picked it up and its cover titled 'Deathnote'. "What in the world is this about?" I asked myself. Little did I know that this would change the world to what I see fit. I got home and went to my room with the deathnote in hand. I read all these rules written on the back of the cover. "Whoever's name that's written in this notebook shall die." I said to myself. How would I know if this thing is actually genuine? I remembered when my cousins were talking about this whole thing about 'Kira' and the source of his power was called 'deathnote'. 'It can't be the same thing, it just can't be.' I thought doubtfully. I'd love to bring a sense of justice to those who broke the law.

I went to school the next day and saw my girlfriend Heather Weathers. She had a black eye and I spoke quietly, "Who did this to you?" Turning away from me and I lightly turn her head to me and asked again, "Who did this to you?" "My dad," Heather said in a whimper and started crying, "Not like you can do anything about it." Slamming her locker door and briskly walking away. 'Oh yes I can,' I thought, 'I will kill him with the deathnote.' I love my girlfriend and no one should lay a hand on her like that. Not even her father but I contemplated how to do it. While it was between my English book, I wrote, 'George Weathers, jumps off the top of his work building.' I wouldn't know what happened till later.

Lunchtime was ok but I sat there quietly waiting for Heather. I saw this bullying going on at this one kid. I knew the bully's name is Jack Culter. This is where I wanted to see for sure what I had was true. 'Jack Culter. Shot in the head.' I watched and waited till they knocked the kid on the ground. The kid pulled out a gun and blown Jack's head clean off. People ran and screamed when this happened. I was hiding under the bleachers and I found Heather there. It was our safe place after all. "What happened?!" Heather asking panicked. "Jack got his head blown off by some kid." I said trying to catch my breath. I wasn't sure what she was saying but I thought, 'I've got the power to kill people.'

Heather and I walked to her house to find her mother weeping uncontrollably. Dropping her bag and rushing to her mother. "What happened mom?" Heather asked. Her mother tried to calm herself, "Your father killed himself." At first I felt good but this sickening in my stomach happened. I ended up vomiting on the floor and they came to my aid. I wasn't sure what to think about this. Heather walked home with me after her mom went to bed. "What's going on Daniel?" "What?" I said rather shocked. "First Jack and then my father? It's like death is just picking people off like ants." Heather said confused. "Is it a bad thing?" I questioned. "Not really, Jack shouldn't have been bullying that kid for one. And two, my dad was a jerk." Heather told me. I soon got home and went to my room. The good thing about being an emancipated minor is no one else around.

I lied there in bed and thought of what I've done. 'If I'm evil but it's how evil should be dealt with.' "So you picked up my deathnote huh?" a creepy voice sounded out. "Who said…" I started but let out a scream when there was a monster. "Heh, I guess I'm creepy. My name is Ryuk, I'm a shinigami. Or a death god if you want." Ryuk said. I was in great fear but I sum up the words, "You want your deathnote back and you're going to kill me huh?" "What? No, it belongs to you since you found it. Only you can see me so you'll know that I'm here. I will be the one to write your name in the deathnote when the time comes." I got up out of bed and said, "So tell me Ryuk, am I going to die soon?" "I'm not going to tell you anything Daniel. I want to see what you do with the deathnote. Do you think you could do better than Kira?" Ryuk asked me. "Me? Outdoing Kira? I don't have that ability like he probably did. I will do whatever I want with it." Ryuk just laughed and I just climbed back into bed to sleep.

I woke up and found my room empty. 'It was just a dream.' I thought in relief. I got ready and grabbed an apple from the fridge. When the door closed that Ryuk was there. "Damn it!" I jumped and dropped my apple. "Are you going to eat that?" Ryuk asked in anticipation. "You can have it, I'll just grab another one." Ryuk ate it meticulously and sounded like he enjoyed it very much. He followed me to school. Heather ran into me and smiled, "Hi Dan, how are you today?" "I'm doing better." I told her and gave her a kiss. "What's that for?" she asked me. "I love you, that's why." Telling her slyly. "One woman man huh? I guess it's a good thing since the last guy was a lady's man." Ryuk said and laughed. 'What do you mean?' I thought but we walked on.

I thought the day wouldn't end and I had to take the bus to my job. There's nothing wrong with it except for these gang bangers on there. They are in the back and causing commotion. They would get off a couple of stops before I do. Today would be different. I would sit in the back with them. As I got to know each one, I got their names. I write down their names in a notebook and as they got off that they collapsed. I would get off the stop and start walking to my destination. "Wow Daniel, you killed those guys without any guilt. Are you sure you aren't a shinigami?" Ryuk said. "Honestly Ryuk, I'm going to do what I feel is right to me. I may not be Kira but I'll being a shinigami. I'd like to know some more information." I told him. "Hyuk, hyuk, hyuk, you're an interesting human. Most of the rules are on the cover." Ryuk started. "What is there that isn't written in the deathnote?" "The trade for the shinigami eyes, it comes with a price." He said. "What's the price? My soul?" I asked and laughed. "I get to take half your remaining life span but you'll be able to see anyone's real name and write it into the deathnote." Ryuk finished.

As I head home, I think about what I'm going to do now with such a tool. Little did I know that just some of the actions I've done. Near would notice these things and would bring together the SPK team. "I never thought I'd run into someone using the killer notebook again. It's been almost a decade but something seems different. I can't make out what their motives are exactly." I know Ryuk was happy to hear that he was welcome to getting an apple whenever he pleased. I wonder if he could starve or was it a special treat to Ryuk. "I'm a murderer, ain't I?" I spoke out loud while lying. "I am evil but evil must be dealt with evil. It may not be my ideal future. Plus, Ryuk said he'd write my name in the deathnote when the time comes." I continued to say. "Daniel, I like you but doesn't mean we're friends or anything. I'm still going to put your name in the deathnote." Ryuk told me and finished up his apple. "Yeah Ryuk, I didn't expect you to change your mind. You just do what you do and I'm entertainment." I said bluntly. "Well you don't seem like an idiot but the shinigami world has gone to the dogs. I missed the human world too." Ryuk said and sat down in my chair. "Well I hope your visit is just as good as your last." I said before going to bed.

To Be Continued…