TWO DAYS LATER...

Aizawa and the others sat in their chair in front of the big moniter, where Near would speak to them. Watari had informed them that

Near had several suspects that matched the profile given to them when they'd interigated the boys.

"I'm patching him in now..."he said fidling with a knob.

Near's insignia appeared on the screen.

"Hello," he said, "I trust you're well?"

"Watari told us you found a few purp's who matched the profile," Aizawa said.

"Yes... let's get strait to the point then. After doing some extensive research, I've managed to compile a list of people who might be the new

Kira...about 14 matched the physical description. I furthur broke it down by age, personality type, living conditions, criminal record, and

medical history. This left me with 5 individuals that matched the requirements...I'm sending you their profiles now..."

A list of names and photos appeared on the screen. Five boys, all with dark hair.

"I've alphabetized them based on the first letter of their last names. Furthermore, I've sent you all their records, so you'll know exactly

what I know..."

"L, what do you want us to do with this information?" Aizawa asked.

"I should think that would be obvious, detective...I want you to come here and join us in this investigation. You have more in depth experience

in tracking down Kira. We could use your services."

"But- Sayu's due for our baby soon...I can't leave her alone..." Matsuda said, " You know how she is...especially when it's about Kira..."

"And my girl's going to graduate next month," Aizawa said.

"I relize you all have personal obligations to attend to," Near's voice said, " I'll give you 48 hours to think it over..."

Scout lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, dark circles under her eyes. It was pitch black outside and unnaturaly silent. Ryuk poked his

head in through the door. Scout jumped before relizing who it was.

"Ryuk..."

"Hey, Scout, " he said walkingthrough the door, quite content to be returned to his rightful Shinigami form. Scout gave him an

annoyed look. "What is it?"

"I'm bored..."

"It's Two A.M. go to bed," she said simply.

"Shouldn't YOU be in bed?" Ryuk asked.

"I can't get to sleep," Scout admitted.

"How come?"

"If I knew, I would be asleep, wouldn't I?" Scout asked.

"Right..." Ryuk said plopping on the end of her bed. Scout sat up pulling her legs up to her chest, "I bet Shinigami don't have trouble

falling asleep, do they?"

"Well, Shinigami don't have to sleep. We won't die from lack of it, so sleep is purly recreational."

"Do you ever dream?"

"Sure we do. we just don't have to be asleep to dream."

"What do you dream about?" Scout asked

"Apples."

"Heh...why does that not suprise me..." Scout muttered.

"What do YOU dream about smarty pants?" Ryuk asked.

" Lots of stuff. Dentistry, Fighting, tv shows, monsters, dinosaurs, Flying-"

"Flying, huh?" Ryuk asked.

"Yeah," Scout said, "But-"

Before Scout could react, he stood and grabbed her by the waist.

"Hey! what're you-"

Ryuk picked her up and took two steps to the window, jumping out and flapping his wings, pulling her up and up into the air."

"Ahh! Put me down! Put me down!" she yelled kicking her legs.

"Sure. Right here?" he asked loosening his grip.

Scout looked down and grabbed onto him tightly, "I change my mind! Don't drop me!"

Ryuk laughed insanely as always and kept flying upwards, tightening his grip.

Scout watched her house grow smaller and smaller as Ryuk climbed ever higher into the sky. His wings flapping and catching an updraft.

She looked over the land which seemed to stretch out under her.

It all looked...

so small....

Scout felt very insignificant. She was but a mere speck in the great scheme of things. Unlike the god that was currently carrying her as he

flew through the night sky. Ryuk was immortal, for all intents and purposes, and he would be around long after she and her freinds and family

were dead and gone.

"Hey, Ryuk?"

"yeah?"

"What's the Shinigami world look like? Is it like this one?"

"You wanna see for yourself?" he asked.

"See for...myself?"

Without another word, Ryuk grinned and flew ever upwards. Scout felt lightheaded, and floaty, as if she was seperating from her body. Her grip

on Ryuk was loosening, she slipped down a bit. Ryuk tightened his grip, holding her like a child

"Hold on!" he warned as a bright light engulfed them. Scout closed her eyes as they vanished abruptly from the night sky