I suppose this'll need an introduction. Alright. This is my first story on , so please be a little easy on me. However, do not hesitate to give helpful criticism for my next chapter. I do not own Code Geass or Death Note. Enjoy the prolouge.

Lelouch vi Britannia and Light Yagami were in most ways alike. They preferred mental combat against physical battles. Both were evidently bored geniuses. However, one fact surpasses all those trivial matters: the fact that they both wear masks of deception.

Zero and Kira, both feared and widely-known. Together, they are truly brilliant, making Sherlock Holmes seem like a mere elementary student. What if they were enemies?

"Damn it Suzaku, do something! You're going to die!"

"Better that than breaking the rules!

"You stubborn fool!"

Zero's eyepiece opened, as Suzaku was embedded in a reddish glow.

"LIVE!"

His instincts told him to stay put, but Kururgi's mind was full of unspoken voices. He couldn't hold up with these silent speeches, and reluctantly agreed with their idea. Suddenly, he forgot what he was supposed to do, and fainted. Zero, Suzaku Kururgi, and the Black Knights were wiped off the earth.

"Everything's going well… this should be interesting," said the blond, immortal child.

"Ryuk… what should I do with Misa's eyes?" said the Yagami.

"Dunno. Wanna play some Mario Galaxy?" replied the lazy shinigami.

Light felt unsure. It was the first time he experienced uncertainty in a situation regarding his battle against L, as he was usually confident, or as he secretly admitted, overconfident.

"I'm going outside. Be sure to let no one see you when you take the mound of apples downstairs."

As the male exited the household, the shinigami drawled in confusion.

"How'd he know?" said the god of death.

The summer air filled his nostrils, while the burning sun spread light across his face. He had no idea what to do. If Misa killed L, his obstacles would be gone. Kira could finally rule this new world. It couldn't be that simple, he thought. Obviously the world would still-

He suddenly recognized an alarming fact. L was simply distr-

A black haired teen bumped into him, seemingly confused. His clothing was different, and looked like an antiquity.

"Excuse me sir, but are you lost? I could help you find your way back," offered the startled Light.

The teen turned around and met his brown eyes with his purple ones. His messy black hair and facial structure somehow reminded him of L. The unusualness of his outfit matched his equally confused eyes.

"My name is Lelouch Lamperouge. Would you mind me asking what year it is?" said Lelouch.

Light found it strange, but nevertheless answered his question.

"It's 2006, Mr. Lamperouge. My name is L- Locksley," responded the Yagami.

Lelouch had a fleeting look of fright on his face, and the color drained from his visage.

"I see… would you be kind enough to lead me to the police?" asked the now nervous-looking boy.

"Sure… no problem…"

For some reason, Light felt as if he had just met a very dangerous person… a person with a mask.