A/N: Mara911 - Yes, it will kind of be a problem if Near finds out that the new Kira goes to this school and is a student, but then again it'll be good as the real battle will truly begin between Suraj and Near.

Chapter 4: Preparation

Near sat on the floor, one knee curled to his chest, the other underneath him. His fingers twirled around one strand of his snow-white hair whilst his other hand stacked match sticks, creating towers. Commander Rester and Gevanni were on the computer, analysing data from certain investigations that Near had found interesting. Lidner was not in today. The big screen TV was on and currently the News Channel was on. The word 'Kira' caught the albino's attention. He turned his head to look. The woman was reporting.

"Is this the work of yet another Kira?" she asked rhetorically. "Criminals are dropping dead all over the world once again from heart attacks and the occasional accidental death. Only Kira could have this power."

"Gevanni," Near said, continuing to stack his match sticks, listening intently to the News Channel. "Look up the deaths of criminals, see if they are all heart attacks."

"Yes, Near," Gevanni said. Near began stacking his match sticks again.

So, Kira has indeed returned. It's unlikely that this Kira is as smart as myself or Light Yagami. But there may be a small chance that this Kira is at the same level of intellect. Another Shinigami has dropped a murder notebook. Is it possible that this Shinigami is indeed Light Yagami, who has returned? Hmm... that is only a 20% possibility.

"Near," said Gevanni. "Most of the criminals murdered had heart attacks. It's obvious this is the work of yet another Kira. Should I log this information?"

"Yes," Near said, putting his hand down. "Commander Rester, please connect me to Roger." Commander Rester nodded and dialled Roger's number in his phone. As it rang, he passed it to Near, who held the mobile between thumb and forefinger. "Roger," said Near.

"Near, what is it?" Roger said through the phone.

"Please ring the current manager at Wammy's House and tell them to prepare. I am coming to Wammy's House soon."

"Is something wrong, Near?" Roger asked, sounding concerned.

"No," replied Near. "Just please ring them."

Yes, Near," said Roger, before ending the call.

"Sir, does this mean we're going after this Kira?" asked Rester.

"Yes, it does," replied Near. "One of you please stay here and manage the SPK. One of you please pack some clothes and essentials for both myself and you, whoever wishes to accompany me." Rester stood and walked out. Gevanni turned back to the computer. As Near began to stack match sticks again, a smile formed on his face. "Kira, we will meet soon. And when we do, I will send you to your execution. After all..."

He stacked one last match stick, ending the formation of his tower. "Justice always prevails!"

Suraj walked out of the school gates with his friends. He patted his pocket and felt a crisp £20 note inside. Good, he thought. It would be a waste going to the shops if I never had this money. He had evolved his idea of hiding the notebook. He would simply hide it in a regular notebook such as the one he would use for his revision and Near would be none the wiser. What worried him, though, was the second notebook. He didn't know what to do with that. Oh, well. I'll burn that bridge when I get to it, as they say. Light flew behind him, holding his own Death Note along with a pen. Writing names to take lifespan. In any case, he'll make it look like an accident if it happens. Suraj stepped through the doors of the stationary store and looked around. He spotted the books. "Probably best to get two, and not black." He picked up a red and a blue one. The red one, he would hide the notebook. The blue, he would use generally. Suraj paid for his items and left the shop.

"I'd say Near's started to try and track me down right about now," Suraj muttered.

"So this is where the battle truly begins," Light commented. Suraj nodded.

"By the way, Light," Suraj said out of the corner of his mouth. "Do you know who's dropped the second notebook yet?"

"Yeah, I know who dropped it. I'm pretty certain," Light said.

"Hmm... That's good. I'll have to get rid of the notebook soon, then." He arrived at his house and unlocked the door. "Anybody home?" called Suraj. It was quiet. His parents must still have been at work. His sister was at university so she wouldn't be here. Suraj was sure she finished university sometime this week, though he didn't have time to think about it. He had to hide the notebook. When Suraj opened his bedroom door, he saw a Shinigami.

"It's been a while, Ryuk," Light said. Ryuk cackled. "Come to claim your notebook?"

"Yeah, in a way," Ryuk said. "So, you're the next Kira," Ryuk said, looking at Suraj.

"Yeah," said Suraj. "Nice to meet you, Ryuk. Let's get to business. I hereby relinquish ownership of this notebook," claimed Suraj, holding up the notebook Ryuk had dropped.

"Alright then," Ryuk answered, shrugging and taking the notebook.

"Now, Ryuk," Suraj said. "Pass the notebook to Light. Light, drop the notebook onto the floor." Light did so. "I hereby relinquish ownership of this notebook." He passed the Death Note Light had given him back to Light. "Light, pass that notebook to Ryuk." When Ryuk held the notebook, Suraj said, "Okay, Ryuk. I want you to give that Death Note to someone who believes in Kira. This is the only person I'm including. Tell them the rules, to be kind. Tell them everything. But don't give the notebook until Light tells you to. If you do that, my plan will go perfectly."

"You got it," Ryuk stated, stepping through the wall. "Later." Suraj picked up the Death Note on his bedroom floor.

"I already know the rules, so I can use this notebook," commented Suraj. "Light, you'll soon see the outcome of the world you were trying to create."

"I suppose you'll rule as the God," Light said. Suraj nodded and set to work sewing the pages of the Death Note into the notebook. Near won't have any evidence to convict me with all of the planning I've done. He smiled. Near, you will be beaten. I will kill you myself and then every successor you have. Then, when nobody is in my way, I'll finish creating the New World and I will reign as a God! And you will lose! Any God of his chosen world creates the rules! Those who defy that God, die. Enjoy your life, trying to track me down. It won't last long. You'll die and then you'll be out of my way. The real battle has just begun.

A/N: So the real battle has begun. Who would you like to see win the battle? Near or Suraj? I already know the outcome of the story, which I won't tell you. I want to know your opinions about Near and Suraj and also tell me who you think would win. I won't tell you who wins the battle; that's no fun. You'll have to keep reading and wait until the final chapter. Mind, I don't actually know how many chapters the story will be just yet. I have a rough idea - maybe 50 chapters. Who knows? The story may be shorter or longer, it depends. And now I have just one last thing to say: REVIEW!