Mizu: HEYYY EVERYBODY!

Ameko: Sorry we're late... Somebody tried to play songwriter...

Mizu: IT WAS ONE VERSE. ONE. Ugg, what the red eyed asshole over there is trying to say is that last night I stayed up till 12 (And went to bed at 2:30) Writing a verse to the song called 'Alice of Human Sacrifice' GO WATCH IT! IT'S AWESOME! And I'm happy to say (Or at least I should feel happy... Meh I feel no emotions anymore...) that it turned out pretty well c:

Ameko: Mizu. THEY DONT FUCKING CARE!

Mizu: I NEED SOMEONE TO RANT ABOUT MY SHIT TO! I HAVE NO FRIENDS!

Ameko: Whatever... reviews...

thecatleader: xD YES BEING ADDICTED TO THINGS IS GOOD!

Kairi4ever15: Hell yeah she is... You should see her when she's drunk! xD Oh it's hilarious... And wow... I'm so glad to hear you say that! c: Nobody (myself included) takes writers or youtubers seriously when they say that the reason they write is because of their fans. And usually for youtubers they are lying... But for me... I get no money or anything for doing this... I just get interactions with all my fellow insane people c:

Pikamewgirl: NAHH! IF she did that then she wouldn't have gotten the satisfaction of kicking his ass herself! ITS ALL ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE PEOPLE!

FireFox25: I know! ITS MAKING ME SAD TOO! D: But yes, all good things must come to an end... Well... If thats my logic then most everyone I've ever met would be immortal then sooooooo

Midnightsalem: xD Awww Dont worry! WE SHALL HAVE SEQUELS!

Wavywavy: Naw, It's not nitpicky! It's OCD! xD And dont worry! MANY BADASS PEOPLE HAVE OCD! (Levi, Death the Kid...) And yeah, I fixed it for you c: Cant believe I missed that...

TotalSebbyFangirl: O.o xD You sound like me when Im alone, talking to Ameko xD And indeed I love all my ships c: Im glad that you do too and I wish you well! ILL SEE YOU IN THE INSANE ASYLUM! xD

Nifawiwa: Okay good! Shoo I hate when that happens... I have this fear that when I make jokes in my stories then other people wont laugh at them... CHOCOLATE! *eats all in one bite* *Stares at Nifawiwa* NHOM! *bites Nifa's head*

Ameko: NO! BAD MIZU! NO BITING THE REVIEWERS! *beats her off*

Oh yeah... he he... WHAT WAS I DOING AGAIN!? Oh yeah, I'm really saaaaaad too but indeed! WE WILL HAVE A SEQUEL! And I'll be able to give you a link to the pictures... I think... I'll PM the pictures to you c:

Mizu: I have this little theory that all the best novels of today all come in odd numbers! Hunger Games - 3 books... Percy Jackson - 5 books... Harry Potter - 7 books... Twilight - 4 books... He he

Mizu: SO I'll be Making this into a total of 3 stories! The first one is obviously this one, the next will be a collection of one-shots and short stories MAYBE EVEN A Q&A! To tide my viewers over while I finish my attack on titan fanfiction. Then we have the 3rd one which will be the "Sequel"

Ameko: YEAH YEAH YEAH I DONT CARE! NOW CHAPTER! BLEECK! OH YEAH WE ALSO REACHED 17 THOUSAND VIEWS! THAAANK YOUUUUU


As I parked my motorcycle a block away I was able to make my way to this 'Ashton Bar' When I approached the brick carved building I scanned the area for my hostage. Low and behold my sights fell on someone who looked like a female mix of Near and BB together. From the picture that Amaya showed me on the flight here I was able to identify her. Yuki.

I let my hand rest on my hidden Beretta 92 as I walked behind the short teenager and let the barrel of the gun shove into her back.

She looked behind her, jumpy but calm as she knew who I was.

"Lead the way..." I growled as she nodded silently. We walked together down the streets of New York with my gun hidden from the sight of any people passing by. Once we reached the SPK headquarters I was able to lift my gun from sight and held it against her head so the camera's could see.

We made out way down a large hallway until we reached a secure metal door only opened from the inside controls. Just as I knew he would, Near let me inside.

I shifted the gun against Yuki's temple as I narrowed my eyes at the familiar sight of the sheep surrounded by an ever moving train set circle.

"Mello... Welcome" Near's annoying dead tone never failed to be coy as I stepped into the room.

"Drop your weapon!" The three known as Halle, Rester, and Gevanni called out to me as I grit my teeth stubbornly.

As I kept my hood up over my head I let Near say what needed to be said. Despite Amaya's wishes I refused to read that manga of ours, not wanting to know just was Near was going to say. "Everyone please put down your guns. Having a shootout here would achieve nothing"

Gevanni grimaced. "Sir, with all do respect, Mello is the one who killed our partners"

"Please don't make me say it again..." Near tilt his head in my direction. "Remember that our primary objective is still to catch Kira. Killing Mello right now will do nothing to benefit our investigation"

And like the good lapdogs they are, the task force lowered their guns. In turn I did the same and also removed the shaggy black hood of my coat off to reveal my messy blonde hair. "It seems things have been going just as you planned, Near"

"Yes... I take it you've already heard all about the second L from Akio by now. I've pretty much already figured out who Kira is... And it's mostly thanks to everything you've done..." Rage flared through my veins and I whipped my gun to Near's head.

"SHUT UP NEAR!" I yelled despite the three new guns pointed at me. "I'm not just a tool for you to use to solve your puzzles you know!"

Near gave a small sigh. "Mello, if you really want to shoot me then go ahead and do it"

I clenched my teeth together and felt my grip on the gun tighten. I narrowed my eyes at Near, seriously contemplating if it would be worth it to kill him.

Just as I felt the trigger crawling closer to the barrel I saw the girl Yuki block my line of fire. "Don't be an idiot Mello! I cant let Near die and I know a certain someone who wouldn't be to pleased to see you die too! It would be pointless for both you and Near to die!"

I knew she was talking about Amaya. The thought of her learning that I died would devastate her. And Matt may actually shut down completely after hearing this. That coupled with the fact that it would serve to purpose for both Near and I to die were the things that made me lower the gun.

"You have a good point... Anyway, I'm only here for one thing. I need to take back that photograph you have" Near reached inside his white pajamas and pulled out the photo.

"Of course. I got it from the orphanage. Only one and no other copies have been made. I've already gone and dealt with everyone who knows your face, both inside and outside Wammy's house. They'll keep quiet.." Near flicked his wrist, sending the paper in my direction letting me I catch it with two fingers. "I cant be 100% for certain but it should be impossible for you to be killed by the notebook..."

I looked at the younger, fifteen year old self of me and wondered how far I've really come. "Is that the only thing you came for Mello?"

My next words formed a sickeningly sweet feeling to glow in my chest even if it didn't reach my face. "Near..."

"Lets get one thing straight. I have no intention of working together with you..." I growled.

"Yes I know" Near replied, showing no signs of emotion whatsoever.

I narrowed my eyes" At the same time, I can't just take my photo and leave, that wouldn't be right. So i'll settle my debt" I could see that I peaked Near's interest.

"The killer notebook, belongs to a shinigami... whoever touches it is able to see a god of death" A feeling of pride glimpsed my face as I saw the little sheep's eyes widen in surprise. This was about to most human thing I've ever seen him show.

However, my comment drove the room into shock.

"A shinigami? That's crazy... Who the hell would believe in something like that!?" Gevanni and Rester called in disbelief.

Just after that last comment I could hear both Near and Yuki's voice at the same time.

"I would" They said unanimously, looking at each other. As Yuki shrugged she let Near speak. "I believe Mello completely. What good would it do for him to tell an outrageous lie like that? Even if he had something to gain he could at least come up with a more believable story. Therefore these gods of death must exist..."

I continued talking. "The notebook I obtained had previously belonged to another shinigami, perhaps even Kira himself... Also, some of the rules written on the inside are actually fake" I could see Near's gaze follow me as I turned around.

"That's all I can tell you for now" I turned slowly on the heel of my red and black boots, walking to the door.

Just before I left I couldn't help but form a smug smile of my lips. "Near?"

"Mello?"

I pulled out a chocolate bar, discarding the half of the silver wrapper to the ground before taking a satisfying snap off the top corner. "Which of us is gonna reach Kira first I wonder?"

Even though I may have been deluding myself I could almost feel the smile of Near's voice. "The race is on..."

"We're both heading towards the same destination, I'll be waiting for you" At this I could have a double meaning but I didn't waste brain cells trying to figure it out.

"Right..." Near's smug tone echoed through the room.

But just as the doors were about to close I stepped out to turn back once more. "Oh... One more thing"

"Yes Mello?" I blinked and turned to Yuki who was sitting in front of Near's train set.

"Akio?" I named. The red eyed girl flashed a grin to me as we locket eyes.

Her smile didn't reach her eyes that well. Her eyes were filled with intelligence and sarcasm, not happiness. "Yes Mels?"

Without even a small pause I smirked. "Amaya sends her regards..." and with that I turned around and left Near in confusion.

-End of Chapter 38-

Mizu: We're getting back on the right story then I see!

Ameko: Yeah, we had been doing our own shit for a while... It's about time we did what we had planned to do from the beginning c:

Mizu: I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter and if you could, please drop a review down in that little box right there! RIGHT NOW! Riiiight NOW.

Mizu: It's ok, I'll wait...

...

...

Mizu: Finished? GOOD.

Ameko: And for those of you out there, keep in mind that we're gonna be posting a special, long chapter in celebration of New Years... At exactly 12:00 on New Years Eve c:

Mizu: That, and were playing skyrim :D

Ameko/Mizu: BYYYEEE! PLEEEASE REVIEW!