AN:

Disclaimer:

This idea wasn't started by me. The story a dog's life gave me this idea.

I also don't own Death Note.

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Mello's P.O.V.

I had gone into the woods for a nice walk when I suddenly began to feel faint. I started walking back towards the orphanage, that's when I blacked out.

I woke up who knows how long later. I open my eyes to see….. Dog paws… I try to move my hands but the dog paws move instead. Ah! I have dog paws! No fingers! Ah!

I jump to my feet only to find myself standing on four legs.

Don't tell me I turned into a fucking dog!

I turn around in a few circles trying to get a better look at myself. Sure enough I am a dog. Not just any dog…. A pure bred husky!

(Go here to see what he looks like, just add blue eyes. . )

Oh god what did I do to deserve this!

I bark and start running back to the orphanage.

Matt will help me!

I find Matt at the edge of the forest by the orphanage, he's behind a tree. About to take a smoke.

I race over to him and bark and whine.

He glares at me and shoves me away. He then kicks me in the gut. "Dumb dog. Get out of here."

I yelp and whine. Quickly standing I run off to the orphanage and around the corner of the orphanage.

Once there I stop and pant. I try walking but my stomach hurts and I whine in pain. Man Matt kicked hard.

I hear someone softly crying, my ears perk up.

I turn my head to the direction it was coming from.

It was coming from a small patch of woods that grew on the side of the orphanage.

I cautiously creep my way over towards the sound. Following it.

Who is that crying? I wonder.

I finally reach where the sound is coming from.

The orphanage barely visible behind me.

My ears still perked I looked over a bush to who was crying.

Leaning against a tree, crying, was Near. He looks so upset.

I expected myself to feel happy I finally get to see him showing emotion. That doesn't happen. Instead I find myself tilting my head feeling worried. Why is he so upset and not to mention crying?

The pain in my stomach is gone now and I make my way over to him.

As soon as he hears the bushes rustle he looks up.

Our eyes meet and I lower myself, crawling towards him. I don't want to scare him.

He doesn't move, not knowing how to react and tears still falling down his face.

I lay my head on his lap and let out a soft whine.

A little hesitantly he reaches his hand towards me.

I lay there still and relaxed. Waiting for him to do something.

He puts his hand on my head.

I expected myself to hate it. I mean come on its fucking Near touching me! However I actually like it. Its nice and now understandable why dogs like to be paid attention to.

What am I doing! This is my rival for crying out loud!

Near sniffles and starts to pet me.

All thoughts of how I hated him and anything related to that race out of my mind.

He runs his hands through my fur and I wag my tail. This feels sooo nice!

Near's P.O.V.

I don't know what I was doing really.

I know I am petting a stray dog, a husky. But why is unclear to me.

This husky seems to care about me though. It's starting to make me feel a little better actually.

It raises its head to look at me as my hand stills.

I lean down and wrap my arms around its neck; gently.

I've never hugged anyone since I came here…. Until now.

The husky rests his head on my shoulder as if to hug back.

My tears start to go away and inside I feel…. Happier…. Calmer…..

The dog takes a step back, it turns it head and licks my tear stained face.

I smile softly and remove my arms from its neck. I wipe my eyes with the cuff of my sleeve.

The husky wags its tail, tongue lolling out the side of its mouth.

I giggle and the husky licks my face again.

"Near?"

Rodger.

My head snaps back to the direction of the orphanage.

He's standing just at the edge of the forest looking for me.

I look to the husky and it meets my eyes.

It tilts its head, tongue away in its now closed mouth.

"I have to go." I tell the husky.

I stand and take a step away. Only to feel a tug on the bottom of my shirt.

Looking back I see that the husky had grabbed the edge of my shirt in its mouth; its standing now. Its eyes watch me pleadingly.

There is no harm in bringing a dog right? Maybe this one will help me.

I glance back at Rodger then turn my attention to the husky.

"Come boy." I tell him and pet his head softly.

He lets go of my shirt and wags his tail vigorously.

I smile and head to Rodger, husky in tow behind me like a shadow.

"Near! What were you doing in the woods! Never mind that! What's with the dog!" Rodger snaps at me. Its not like this is the first time.

Mello's P.O.V.

Near's number one and my only hope right now. Rodger is bound to let Near keep me….. right?

My eyes widen a touch when I hear Rodger snap at Near. Why would Rodger do that?

"Rodger… This dog is staying with me." Near tells him calmly and twirls his hair. His other hand hanging loosely at his side.

I go over and tap his other hand with my snout.

His hand comes to rest on the top of my head.

"Are you challenging my authority!?" Rodgers voice is furious!

I lick Nears hand as I feel it flinch very softly.

I should've noticed before. When he flinches it's only his hands not his body. That's how much control he has over his body, interesting.

"Rodger. He stays and I will continue to work but harder." Near keeps his eyes on Rodger.

He sighs. "Fine but you must finish everything I gave you for tomorrow morning. I will be coming to check on your work at curfew." With that he walks off.

Near looks down at the ground.

I whine and butt my head gently against his leg. "What's wrong?" I whine.

He looks at me scratches under my chin like someone would to a cat.

It feels just as great as the other times he pet me.

"You get to stay with me now boy." He tells me softly.

I wag my tail as hard as I can. I jump onto my hind legs and lick Nears face twice before falling back to all fours. Standing like that isn't easy.

He laughs softly then kneels in front of me. "I should probably give you a name hey?"

I watch his face wondering what he is going to call me. As long as it's not a fucking stupid retarded name! I'll bite him if he does that!

"How about…." He pauses in thought. "Dusk?"

Not bad actually. It's unique and not something someone would expect. I can live with it.

I bark and wag my tail.

Near smiles that adorable smile of his. "Dusk it is! Come on boy lets go inside. As long as you don't make a mess inside alright?"

I have to be 'housetrained' or else I'll be kicked out. Got it.

Near leads me into the building and up to his room.

As soon as he reaches his room he makes sure I'm also inside then closes his door.

I look out the window.

The sun is starting to set outside.

Near looks outside as well. His calmness is coming off him in waves. So dogs can feel what their owner is feeling.

Suddenly I feel a small wave of panic roll off of him and he quickly shuts his curtains.

I look at him and he's trying to calm himself down, going to his desk that's against the wall.

I follow and as he sits in the chair I lay on his feet. They feel warm but cold, well it was kinda cool outside today.

I can hear him start to work and I close my eyes. Drifting off into a light sleep.

I awoke when the door banged open.

It's now dark and the only light on is the desk lamp on Nears desk.

Waves of aggresivness roll off the person standing at the door.

My fur rises and I turn my head to see who had come in.

I felt protective of Near and whoever just came in seems like he wants to hurt Near.

AN:

I know I have stories I need to work on but I just really wanted to start this one!

I hope you guys like it so far and please read 'it's a dogs life' I believe its called actually.

I was going between a German shepherd, husky, golden retriever and blonde lab to turn Mello into. I hope you like my choice.

Have big plans for this story but I'll let it write itself like I do with my other stories.

Review please.

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