Dis-frikken-claimer: I don't own Death Nooooooote.

A/N: This chapter's a bit short, so yep. Oh, and I introduced a female OC in here. Tell me if she gets a bit MarySue-ish once the story progresses, I'll try and fix it. :P

Ages (and year levels if they're students):

Mello - 15 (Year Eight - He started school a bit late)

Matt - 14 (Year Eight)

Near - 13 (Year Seven)

L - 25

Misa - 17 (Year Twelve)

Raito - 17 (Year Twelve)

Watari - ...75-80? O.o;;

Matsuda - 25

Az (-My OC-) - 23

The school auditorium wasn't that big - but somehow it managed to fit over four hundred people inside it. There were students, teachers, a few nurses and five cafeteria ladies… though one lady had a beard….

"Eww…" Near thought, grimacing at the appearance of her (or him, he couldn't tell). Mello raised an eyebrow when he saw his rival's face, and Near kindly pointed out the cafeteria she-man. The blonde's eyes widened and a smirk made its way onto his face.

"Near, I never knew you had a thing for women with beards-- Oof!" Mello was abruptly cut off by an elbow in the stomach, courtesy of L. Before the chocoholic could pinch L's arm, Principal Wammy called for attention. The students and teachers immediately quieted down and took their seats.

"Students, teachers, staff…welcome to another year at Wammy High!" Watari announced merrily. There were cheers and catcalls in the audience. "I can see some new faces in the school. Well, on behalf of all the school we welcome you! We also have some new teachers too, so once I call out your name could you please stand up so everyone can see you."

Watari paused and looked around. He then continued, "Actually before I announce the new teachers, I would like to welcome back our previous History teacher, Matsuda Touta!" There was polite clapping when Matsuda stood up, sheepishly scratching the back of his head. Matsuda had black, messy hair (though it kind of looks neat at the same time) and charcoal eyes. He wore a light pink,button-up shirt with short sleeves, black trousers and black shoes.

After Matsuda sat back down in his seat, the principal continued. "Touta-san has been working in the police force last year. He still works for the police, but he has chosen to go back to teaching as a part-time job." He explained. "Now we have a new teacher here that will be teaching both art and music for all year levels. Please welcome Masters Azure, or Azure Masters, because she had lived in Europe for most of her life and she is still adjusting." There was a lot of catcalling (mainly from the older male students) when Azure stood up. She had blonde hair tied up in a spiky bun on the top of her head, and ruby red eyes. She wore a white blouse, a black skirt reaching up to her knees and black heels. A pair of frameless glasses rested on the bridge of her nose. Azure offered a small, shy wave at everyone. She then sat back down and the clapping stopped.

"Our other new teacher will be teaching advanced math and science for all year levels. Please welcome Hideki Ryuzaki!" Watari announced. When L stood up everyone clapped respectfully. He got weird looks from some of the students and giggles from a percentage of the female population. He flashed everyone a barely noticeable smile and sat back down.

Mello then turned towards the insomniac and mouthed, 'Good luck teaching!' L grinned.

"Now a few announcements: since we have such a large number of students and not enough classrooms, I have decided to combine two of the smallest grades together."

The audience started murmuring in disbelief. "There hasn't been a combined class in over ten years!" one person whispered to his friend.

"Both year seven and year eight will be combined. No complaints." The principal of Wammy High declared. Most of the sevens and eights cheered, but…

"What…?" Mello muttered, then turned to Near who was sitting between him and Matt.

"Yes!" Matt exclaimed quietly. "This will be so cool, now Near won't be alone and he'll be with us! Isn't that great?!"

Near smiled at Matt, "Yes, it is." The white-haired boy replied softly.

Mello buried his head into his hands and sighed. A whole year with Near…

A/N: Ne, Mero-Mello-Marshmallow, a whole year with Near ain't so bad (LOL 'YEAR' AND 'NEAR'! IT RHYYYYMES!), you live with him for goodness sake! D:

Matty-Matt-Matt is happy about the arrangements. :)

Lol... my creativity with nicknames suck.

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