A/N: Okay, so I've got a bit of bad news. I went on my computer to update the story but when I got there, it seems my whole story got deleted. I don't know how, and I'm really upset. Everyone who followed me, can you please follow me again and review once more? Or at least try to? I would be less sad if that happened. Thank you!
Chapter 7: One Step Closer
Suraj sat in his seat at school, his elbow propped up on the table, chin resting in his hand. He stared out of the window, thinking. It's not difficult to actually obtain the names of the SPK - he had found that Near was in this. It seemed the SPK was like the FBI and the CIA except it was just for Kira (therefore called the Special Provision for Kira) - because Light can tell me those names. The difficult part is the faces. Every member in the SPK either has erased every photograph and tape of themselves and kept their real names or have fake names and have no pictures. They think they're safe, because I don't know their faces. They think I don't know their names, when I do. Just as well, I want them to think that. His eyes wandered once to the screen, playing a film. He didn't bother to watch it, or remember the name of the movie.
"Oh man," complained Light. "I'm so bored here... I'm going for a walk. I'll be back later. Okay?" Suraj briefly nodded. He heard wings unfurling, felt the breeze that passed as Light flapped his wings once and then took off.
Lucky, he grumbled inside his head. Anyway, how am I going to get the faces of the SPK members? If what Light told me was true - that almost every member of the SPK was murdered before, because their faces were shown, the few people left in the SPK won't put their pictures up. So, the ideal situation would be for me to get into the SPK and match the names with the faces. But I probably won't get into the organisation until Near confronts me in person and asks for my help, which could take a while. His mind churning with thoughts, Suraj did not notice one of his classmates staring at him through the whole lesson.
Light landed on the rooftop of the main school building a split second before someone else did. As soon as the second being had landed, Light turned. "What are you doing here, Ryuk?" he asked. Ryuk cackled.
"I told you I was going to drop another notebook," said the older Shinigami. "And I did."
"Why do you pop up and always ruin my plans? If another Kira shows up, it'll mess up my plan. And Suraj won't like it either." He scowled. "It's really annoying." Ryuk bowed.
"Thank you," he said. "I've still got the notebook Suraj gave up. Do you want me to give it to someone that believes in what Suraj is doing?"
Light crossed one arm across his chest, a hand caressing his chin. "I don't think that right now is the right time, but then again, I could be wrong. Near's probably working hard to catch Suraj so he won't be sitting around with his toys. I'll talk to Suraj and ask but in the meantime, you should go back to the Shinigami Realm until I call you to drop the Death Note."
Ryuk sighed. He sat down on the edge of the roof, one leg dangling. His wings were outstretched, to keep him balanced. "That's what I don't want to do." He rested his head on his knee. "Oh, yeah!" he cried, standing. Ryuk turned to Light. "You'll be happy to know, I found Misa!"
Light's eyes widened. Inwardly, he cursed. Damn... she's still alive. That's not good. I don't want her near me... she was a child; obsessed with me. If I can stay out of the Shinigami Realm, I shouldn't have to come into contact with her. He closed his eyes, taking deep breaths. She doesn't even know that I became a Shinigami. His eyes widened in fear as a thought came rushing through his mind. If she drops a Death Note...
"Ryuk, whatever you do, don't let her drop a Death Note." Light smiled nastily. "Make her absorb as much lifespan as she can... and more."
"But then she'll die," Ryuk said, fiddling with his wings. "Oh." Understanding filled his eyes and tone. "Oh," he repeated.
"It'll be good for everyone," Light assured him. "Suraj only plans to include himself, us and the person you'll give the Death Note to. Think about it. If Misa drops another notebook, Suraj's plan would be a waste. I think he's got something planned. And I think he may use a few more Shinigami..." Light trailed off, his eyes half closed. Ryuk knew that look; it was when Light had a plan. "Don't kill Misa," he said. "Just tell her that if she wants to love me, she can't drop a notebook. And when I need her to do something, tell her not to complain and just do it. If she does that, I will love her forever."
Ryuk cackled again, harder. "Back to your old ways, Light? Deceiving women?"
"What are you talking about, Ryuk?" he asked. His facial expression and his eyes were very much like when Ryuk and Light had met for the first time, when Light had said he was one of Japan's best and brightest students, a straight A student. "I've never deceived a woman." He smiled wickedly. "They've only done what I've asked, thinking it's right." Ryuk couldn't hold it in any longer. He burst into hyuks, which turned into a full fledged cackle.
Ryuk flew across the sky, rain drops hammering down upon him. He narrowly missed being scorched by a bolt of lightning. He chuckled under his breath. I've returned once again to the Human World. This is going to be fun, watching two people battle it out like Light and L did. But now it's Near and Suraj. The two successors of the two most famous people in the world. He felt the pull of the Death Note, calling to him, bringing him closer to the new owner of the murder notebook. And I've got to explain everything to this new owner. Everything I never told Light straight away. That kid's not so bad. And I don't think this one will be either. Besides, there's more entertainment for me.
Ryuk dropped through the roof of the house. He landed in the attic. It was dark and dusty, packed with boxes filled with pointless things. A keyboard sat in the corner of the attic, covered with dust. No doubt spiders crawled in there. Ryuk dropped through the floor, looking around. He was in a bedroom and a girl was sitting at her desk, scribbling away. Ryuk carefully sneaked up and looked. It was the Death Note. The TV was on and it was on the news channel. I guess this is it, thought Ryuk. He cleared his throat. The girl swivelled around in her chair, facing him. "My name is Ryuk and I'm a Shinigami."
"S-Shinigami?" she asked, eyes wide.
"That's a Death Note," said Ryuk, pointing to the notebook. "And I bet you already know what it does. I'll give you another piece of information: Kira uses a notebook just like this!" He cackled. "I need to explain all of the other rules, so you know what you've got yourself into. But do you mind getting me an apple first?"
Near had his suspicions. But that's all they were: suspicions. Nonetheless, he decided to act. Now was the time. "Commander Rester, please put those ten profiles on the screen." Rester nodded.
"Profiles?" "What's going on?" "Are those suspects?"
"These are the profiles of ten people, as you are aware. Yes, they are suspects. They are who I have narrowed it down to." Matsuda looked closely at the profiles.
George Elliot, aged 24.
Amanda Smythe, aged 19.
Stephen Pritchard, aged 21.
Suraj Gill, aged 15.
Maya Towers, aged 16.
Tony Edwards, aged 22.
Mia Tellroy, aged 17.
Danielle Grace, aged 19.
Dion Morton, aged 15.
Kieren Gill, aged 18.
"Why is it that there are two fifteen year olds?" asked Matsuda.
"Does it even really matter?" asked Aizawa. "I mean, they're all suspects. Now we have something to go on." Matsuda nodded, looking determined.
"My primary suspect is currently Suraj Gill," said Near. "There doesn't seem to be a second Kira as of yet, but we must keep our eyes open. I want these ten suspects followed. Especially Suraj Gill and Kieren Gill. I fear they may be related."
"Yes, sir." "You got it." "Finally, we've got something!" "We can finally bring Kira to justice!"
"Yes, we can finally bring Kira to justice. I do believe we are closer to the conclusion of this case. Let's get started. Bring the FBI and CIA in to help with the English police."
"Sir, they are awaiting your orders," said Gevanni.
"Let's bring Kira to justice, Near!" cried Matsuda. Near smiled.
Yes, let's. If my hunch is right, he is Kira. But I have to make him admit it. That's the way to bring him to justice.
A/N: So guys, that's the end of Chapter 7. Near's finally starting to really bring in the reigns on Suraj now, eh? After all, Near does admire L and strive to be like him. Anyway, will Suraj shake off the FBI and the CIA and the regular police or will his battle lose right there? Find out in the next chapter. Oh and I'm guessing you guys want to know who the second Kira is? That's next chapter. Sorry that I haven't updated quicker, lots of things have been happening. I won't bore you with the details. Anyway, I've only got two things to say. First: review! Second, if you have any friends who like Death Note, ask them to check out this story. It would really help me out, what with me losing all of my reviewers/ followers. Thanks guys. Stay tuned for Chapter 8.
