A/N: This will be a nice, quick chapter with lots of dialogue. So enjoy!

Light immediately recognized the paradise before him. The meadows, the flowers, the willow tree. He breathed a sigh of relief, wondering for a moment why he was back. But only for a moment. The peaceful world tore him from that disgusting room. He touched a hand to his cheek, surprised to find it wiped clean of the cuts and blood.

Someone whimpered next to him. He glanced over. His heart raced as his eyes lay upon Lawliet "Lawli?" he asked, approaching the trembling boy. "Are you okay?"

"He sees this world as he perceives your world," someone spoke behind Light.

Light turned, not conscious of the smile that spread across his face. "I never thought I'd see you again. Weren't you set free or whatever when we resurrected the fountain?"

A. Kinnan shrugged. "I thought that's what happened. I mean, that's what Ryuk kinder told me, but apparently not. Hell, I don't know who can see the future, but somethin's gotta happen first."

"What are you talkin' 'bout?" Light narrowed his eyes. "I thought we completed our mission, Ryuk and Rem confirmed it."

"They just got free themselves," A. chuckled. "They don't know what's up or down."

"So what needs to be done?"

A. shrugged again. Lawliet whimpered softly. Light reached to comfort him, but his hand passed through his body. He yanked it back, gazing in awe as Lawliet turned away from him and sunk to the floor.

"What do you see, Lawli?"

"You believe in a utopia. For you, peace on Earth is possible. He still can't fathom the idea of peace, even though the fountain promises it," A. answered for Lawliet. "He believes that humans will always be corrupt and therefore, the world won't ever be beautiful. I guess he thinks the fountain won't change anythin', or somethin'."

Light didn't answer. He sat quietly next to Lawliet. Once upon a time, they would count the stars and dream about their future. Once upon a time, they were happy. "Lawli," Light murmured. "I don't know what you see, but I wish you knew all the possibilities the world has to offer. We live in a beautiful world; I thought-I wish-I showed you that."

He sighed when Lawliet didn't respond. "I don't know what else we gotta do, but I'll do anythin' to show you that man isn't meant for evil. You may think I'm not the right person to show you, but I am, Lawli. I've been to the depths of Hell and back."

"How?" Lawliet's hollow voice made Light jump.

"You can hear me?"

Lawliet nodded. "I'm dreaming, but I want to see you."

"I know you and Beyond had sex."

"I'm sorry," Lawliet murmured. "I let myself fall into the first arms that promised comfort. I was so empty-"

"I understand. The reason I became Kira-" Light gulped as he began to tell Lawliet the entire story. Lawliet never turned to face him or interrupted him. He nodded a few times, as if he comprehended the tragedies Light faced. When Light finished, they sat quietly together. Lawliet's hand, suddenly solid, slipped into Light's.

"Why are we here, Light?"

"There's more to be done."

Lawliet sighed softly. "There's always more to be done." Suddenly, his eyes widened as he scanned his surroundings. His hand trembled in Light's hand. "This place is beautiful," he murmured.

"Do you love me, Lawli?"

"Yes."

"Do you forgive me?"

Lawliet only replied, "Do you forgive yourself?"

Before Light could answer, the world began to dissolve around them. Light fell into darkness, with only one question in his mind; 'what am I doing here?'