As it turned out, America didn't have anything prepared for the meeting, so he ended up rambling on about fast food.

"I say we make it our goal to install at least one WacDonalds in every country. Including Sealand!"

Ryuk yawned. "I'm going to check if there are any apples in the other room."

Japan nodded subtly, trying not to seem suspicious.

"Ok, I'll back soon." Ryuk floated off, drifting through the closed door.

America had moved on from fast food and started on about health care, and Japan was starting to feel seriously bored. And unsure whether America should be the one to talk about this subject. Maybe the invisible one who looked like him would know better.

As he reached down into his bag, which he had grabbed from his (Italian-proof) car, to get his water bottle his hand brushed the Death Note. Quickly, he pulled his hand back and looked around.

All the other nations were either asleep or interested in America's speech. Actually, only three countries were paying attention to the young nation. Germany, out of politeness. The transparent one who looked like he could be America's brother. And France, who Japan suspected was paying more attention to America than his presentation.

Since none of them were paying attention to him, Japan slowly reached back into his bag and carefully took out the Death Note. If anyone notices I can just tell them it's a replica, Japan reasoned.

"No apples. What kind of place is this?" Ryuk's voice sounded and Japan almost turned around to shush him before remembering no one else could hear him.

"Oh, hey." Ryuk said seeing Japan had the Death Note out. "Did you write anyone's name in it?"

"NO!" Japan said before he could stop himself. He looked around to see if anyone had heard him. China looked at him briefly before falling back asleep, and France was looking at him curiously, but soon turned his attention back to America.

"Heheh, sorry" Ryuk laughed, not sounding sorry at all.

"Don't say that!" Japan whispered.

"Why not? You are in ownership of a Death Note after all."

"It's not like I'm going to actually use it" Japan said indignantly.

"You're not?" Ryuk sounded disappointed. "That's what it's for! Besides, It's more interesting if you use it."

"Why would you care?"

"Because I have to follow you until you give up ownership, you die, or it's destroyed. Shouldn't you know that?"

Japan sighed. Ryuk was right, and he should have known that. But something was stopping him from giving it up. He couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was, but inside him a voice was telling him that the might need it. Part of him was disgusted that he would even think of using something like this, but the other part was intrigued. What would happen if he used the Death Note?

Thirty minutes later, America was still rambling on about something (Japan couldn't even follow what he was talking about anymore) and both the transparent one and France has lost interest. Only Germany was paying attention, and he looked about ready to murder him.

"And although I am 14 trillion dollars in debt," China stirred a bit, "I am still the world leader in… the World Series" America said proudly. "'Cause I'm the he-"

"Thank you, America, for your wonderful speech" Germany interrupted him. "Does anyone else want to present?"

No one raised their hand.

"Then I call this meeting to a close."

"Finally!" Ryuk said. "Let's go!"

Japan nodded. The other nations were starting to wake up and leave. It was already late in the evening, and most nations either slept (even more) or went drinking after world meetings. Japan was more of the sleeping type, so he was glad for the chance to escape the meeting, and was looking forward to a good night's sleep.

11:49 PM that night, and his dream was shattered with the innocent ringing of the phone.

Hey, I figured out the horizontal line thing! Anyway, here is my first authors note! *cue the applause*

This chapter is shorter than the other two because I couldn't find a good way to end it, so I had to chop off a bit at the end. The next one will be longer. I hope...

Thanks to Kezone for editing the first chapter and to all who reviewed.