Light ushered the three candidates away from the large crowd, Misa tailing along to keep the Death Note in safe, loyal hands. One by one they each brushed a single page of the Death Note, hands gracing the fine parchment. If they were surprised by Light's…Kira's appearance, they were careful to hide the expression. A good trait to be sure and one that would be vital in the times to come.

"Hello my dear followers welcome to the first stage of your initiation. If you do not proceed past this stage, do not worry. You shall still be honored among my followers."

Kira paused, letting the false words seep into their feeble minds. If they were not the best, did not make the cut then they would be disposed of. Erased from all of society; aside from two little cells hidden within the cave atop the meeting hill.

Well that or wiping them of their personal moral barriers.

"I need the best, the brightest, the most willing to lose themselves to the changes I shall submit you to….for once you have been chosen as m y vessel you are nothing more than flesh and bone. Your mind will be wiped clean, you will no longer exist. The person you were once known to be will obsolete, and the chemicals from this world and the magic from the Shinigami will be combined to construct my body."

The three young people stood silently, tears gripping two pairs of eyes. The third remained cold, committed. They knew that this was the greatest honor to be bestowed upon them…their parents had told them so when the small leaflet appeared in their mail. Still, their destiny was to become a material in a mysterious magic?

Needless to say there were some second thoughts.

Testu wordlessly cast a look upon the other two candidates. There they were, practically weeping in front of their god. This was the greatest thing that could possibly happen to them and here they were sniveling like little babies. What was their purpose of even submitting their profiles?

Hmph…

"Pathetic," remarked Tetsu, shifting his eyes away from the two cowards to look towards his glorious leader. True at the moment he was not much to look at, but Tetsu had seen Kira's photo's in the paper. There was a being of true justice, of rightfully judging those who were deemed an infection festering in today's society. His scrawny build and tawny blonde hair didn't leave much for speculation…but his eyes. Tetsu's eyes were another matter entirely. They were a piercing emerald, shining like jewels from beneath his half-lidded eyes.

Light in turn, also evaluated them. Immediately Tetsu stood out as the one already closest to his persona. Still…if he were chosen, would he behave in the same manner of Mikami? After all, he didn't need another servant…just the physical components of a body. In that sense it really didn't matter who he chose…Light clicked his thick black claws together in thought, considering his options. His two crystal blue cat eyes remained blank and withdrawn.

Misa paced anxiously, waiting for her love to finish with those…vessels. The police usually left them alone when they went for regular meetings, but word was they were coming to break up tonight's gathering. Misa didn't want to go to jail again, she just didn't! And she was sorry, but Light is a shinigami now, the only thing he has to worry about is them finding his book. Which they wouldn't! Even if they took Misa away, Misa wouldn't tell them!

Gravel crunched as two unmarked squad cars rolled up to the unlocked chain-link fence, sent here to break up the unscheduled activity reported on government property.

"C'mon Matsuda, hurry up" came a gruff voice from the second car, tailored gray slacks emerging from the open door.

"Time to go break up the organization."

AN: Short chapter I know everyone, just bear with me while I muscle the fanfic into my new school schedule 3