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Mello's Pov:

"All flight attendants, please secure yourselves a seat, we will be taking off shortly" The Pilot's voice sounded from the intercom just as Matt and I stepped into the plane.

"Damn it Matt, now we're late" I grumbled as I made my way to the nearest available seat, Matt following in tow. I could still hear him clacking the keys on his Gameboy as I sat down, shoving my bag in the rack above us. I paused, turning to look over at Matt who was still standing just beside the seat. Most certainly not to my surprise, he was still absorbed in his game. "Matt" I spoke irritably, trying to get his attention back towards me. His only response was a tiny 'Hm' sound as he continued mashing buttons.

I let out a huff and leaned upwards in my seat, yanking the gameboy out of his previously occupied hands. He gave me a confused look as I proceeded to pack the small device into my bag, and eventually let a frown cross his face. "What was that for?" He asked, a slight pout on his lips as his hands fell to his sides.

I gave him the most sarcastic look I could muster up, "Sit" I told him, pointing to the seat. He complied without a response, sitting down in the place closest to me and buckling himself in. I let out a sigh and opted to stare out the window until we took off. Blatantly ignoring Matt's hung head and twiddling of fingers, I didn't feel bad, he could learn to stop being such a child.

Only a few seconds ticked by before Matt spoke up again.

"I'm sorry Mels, I just..." He trailed off, causing me to turn my head to the side to look at him. The pity that I was holding back hit me now as I looked at the sullen redhead. I sighed, "It's okay Mattie, I don't know anybody who would feel fine with these circumstances.." I told him, but offered no other forms of comfort.

A few more seconds ticked my in my mind before Matt leaned back in his seat, looking at the ceiling of the plane. "I just don't get it, why Japan of all places? There are surely other foster homes in England-"

"They just don't want us there Matt! No one wants a bunch of homosexual teenagers in their house! They all think we are all out to cause trouble, thats just the way it is!" I snapped, tears refusing the fall from my eyes, even though I felt like crying, I felt like pouring all of my tears out right then and there. But I couldn't, life is unfair, life is tough, there are worse things that could happen, worse reasons to cry. Though I felt bad for snapping at him as I caught sight of his expression, I hurt him..again.. "I'm..just forget it, we will get through this, who knows, maybe Japan will be okay after all." I told him, my version of and apology if anything.

He slowly nodded in response, shifting around in his seat and rubbing at his eyes as discreetly as he could, trying to pass it off as him ruffling his hair, but I still caught it. With a frown I turned towards the window again, not wanting to see him upset even more. Maybe if I didn't look at him I could convince myself I didn't need to comfort him..

"Even if Japan is okay I'm still gonna miss England ya know" he mumbled eventually, receiving a nod from me. "I know," I said quietly, and we fell into silence once more. Though I was faintly aware of Matt's twitching fingers that wanted to be occupied with something, to bad they didn't allow electronic devices on planes for most of the ride.

I looked up from the window a few minutes later when some voices sounded from behind us.

"Excuse my little boy? We need you to take a seat"

"I realize that, I was simply grabbing some water"

Me and Matt both looked over the top of our seat in unison to see what was going on.

"Um, alright, what's your seat number? I can help you find your place" The Stewardess, a young blond woman, spoke to a small child while offering him her hand. The child, I found to be quite an odd looking boy, curly white hair, baggy white pajamas and white socks, small and fragile in stature, and clearly albino. He only stared at her firmly for a few seconds, causing her to look uncertain under his gaze, before responding.

"I don't need help, I know very well where I am supposed to sit" He explained, but his voice confused me, he sounded more like a young teenager than a child.

The stewardess looked a little confused, "Um, okay..?"

The boy nodded, and began to walk around her, leaving the Stewardess slightly dumbfounded, and almost embarrassed. I was about the turn back around in my seat until I noticed something.

"Hey Matt? Is he coming over here?" I questioned, glancing at my friend briefly.

He nodded in agreement, "I think so, it's not like we got private seats or anything though" He shrugged.

I frowned, I didn't want to have to sit with someone else for a full twelve hours, let alone that kid. He kind of creeped me out a little bit, something was off about him, I just couldn't put my finger on it. Nontheless the boy eventually made his way up to our seat, only stopping once he was at the border of our chairs. Clearly, he found that I was the more authoritative one between Matt and I, because he immediately ignored Matt and placed his gaze on me.

"If you wouldn't mind, I have been assigned this seat" He simply stated, causing Matt to shrug and me to scowl.

"Whatever" I told him, not intending to have any sort of conversation with him as I turned back in my seat to look out the window, closing my eyes in an attempt to ignore everything around me.

"Here, I can put your back up in the rack" I heard Matt offer, much to my disdain, though I supposed I couldn't stop him from being friendly to people. That didn't mean I liked it though.

"That would be much appreciated" I heard the boy agree.

I only gave Matt a quick glance as he leaned over me to place the boys bag above us, but I did catch the almost amused look on his face. Still scowling I leaned my head on the plane window, closing my eyes again.

"My name's Matt, and this is Mello-" I caught him whisper something to the boy after he said that, though I didn't catch what it was, most likely something stupid, so I shrugged it off as the other boy responded.

"Nice to meet you Matt, Mello, my name is Near"

I found the name odd, like more of a nickname if anything, it probably was, but I just ignored it. kid could call himself whatever he wanted. I figured Matt just nodded in response, as, besides some shuffling they didn't say anything more.

Then, after another announcement from the intercom, the plane took off.

I looked over in mild surprise as I felt a weight suddenly fall on me, snoring. I sighed as I looked over at the mop of auburn hair that fell against my shoulder, I stared for a moment unsure of what to do, before I decided to just adjust him into a more comfortable position for us both, not that it would ever be comfortable, planes are just terrible. Eventually I managed to settle him down against my shoulder, in a position that would surely leave us both with aches and pains the next day, but would be fine for now. I was about to rest my head against the window again when I caught sight of the albino boy across from Matt, staring at me.

"What?" I snapped in hushed voice, not wanting to wake Matt up.

"I was simply thinking" He responded almost immediately, bringing his gaze away from me as he spoke.

"About what?" I asked him, a scowl on my face.

"Nothing that you would be interested in, I assure you." He told me, raising his hand to twirl a lock of white hair. He seemed almost nervous.

"Yea, your right" I sneered, turning my head back to look out the window.

Only a few minutes passed before Near spoke up again, much to my chagrin. I probably wouldn't even see this boy after today, I didn't see what he wanted to get out of speaking with me.

"May I ask why Mello and Matt are going to Japan?" He questioned, causing me to look at him with a raised eyebrow.

"What's with the third person?" I asked him, blatantly ignoring his question, I didn't want to answer him.

"Just a habit, now will you answer my question?" He pried, much to my still growing annoyance at the boy.

"Why should I tell you?" I asked him, and edge to my voice.

"A simple yes or no would suffice" He simply suggested.

I huffed. "Why don't you tell me why you are going to Japan all alone, your pretty little you know" Probably ten years old at the most, I estimated.

"I believe that information is private" He noted casually, causing me to snort.

"My point exactly, now shut up" I told him, turning back towards the window in my preferred position.

"Mello is very impolite" Near noted and I snorted in response, but opted to ignore him, the kid was getting on my nerves more than I would have liked to admit, and I have hardly known him for even an hour yet.

I was almost dozing off myself when Matt woke up, lifting himself off of my shoulder slowly and rubbing at his eyes with a yawn.

I raised my head from the window, drawing my attention onto the sleepy redhead as he rubbed at his face. he ran his hands through his red locks, pulling out and straightening any knots that had formed during his nap. I found my gaze following his hands as they ran along the red locks, though I looked away the second I realized it, questioning myself with a sudden irritability at the action.

"Nice nap?" I asked him with a smirk, trying to push that certain thought out of my mind.

Matt only nodded as he straightened out his shirt, before settling down in his seat. I made a noise of acknowledgement and let my gaze drift around the front of the plane.

"Man I wish I could play my games or something, this is so boring" Matt eventually sighed.

"You want us to crash?" I drawled in response, only to earn another sigh as Matt leaned forwards in his seat.

"Mm no" He decided, "how long was I asleep?" He then questioned me.

I opened my mouth to respond, but Near got there before me. "Approximately eight hours and thirty minutes" He stated matter-of-factly, earning a discreet glare from me. Though Matt didn't notice and instead made to unbuckle himself from his seat before he stood up.

"I'm gonna get some water or something" He explained once he caught my questioning look and scooted past Near. I only nodded in response as he left, though once he was out of earshot Near spoke up again.

"Are Mello and Matt in an intimate relationship?"

The look I gave him this time was a mix between, incredulity, anger and annoyance as I was tempted to punch the little albino. It would have surely left a nice purple bruise on his pale white skin, bloody vampire. But I refrained from the action and instead, as calmly as I could at that moment said; "Not like it's any of your business sheep, but no, I'm not gay, and neither is Matt" I lied to him a little more bitterly then I had intended.

"I see" Was his simple response, and that made something spike in me, no matter how much I tried to repress it.

"Would you shut up?" I questioned him, tired of dealing with how much he seemed to anger me, and afraid that I really would snap if he persisted.

Interestingly enough he didn't respond, I had really thought that he would have made another smart assed remark like last time, but he didn't. Satisfied, I rested my head on the window and gazed down at the cloud covered scenery below us.

Only a few minutes passed before I heard Matt's distinct footsteps, though I didn't look up until he called to me.

"Hey Mello!" He piped childishly, causing me to turn to look at him, though I suppose I should have known better considering his tone of voice, as I received a handful of peanut shells in my face.

He laughed at the incredulously blank look I gave him, though I only began collecting the pieces that lay surrounding myself. Once he realized what I was doing he quickly held up his hands, a little to late though as several of the empty, and to my disdain soggy shells, hit his face with an unnecessary amount of force.

I wiped my hands off on the seat while glaring at him as he laughed. "Do I want to know why those were wet?" I questioned him, only to earn a wink and a grin as he sat down once again. "nope" was his response as he flicked a single shell at me.

I sighed, but I couldn't keep a small smile off of my face as I did so. There was this pleasantly warm feeling in my stomach, if only everything else in life was just as simple, I thought to myself.

L's Pov:

"Beyond! I told you not to tell him that!" Light shouted to the ravenette. Of course my only response was a cunning smirk as I watched their childish squabble. Though..this is an interesting development, who would have known mister perfect is okama? Well to tell the truth I suspected it, though I didn't have much to sustain my suspicions on.

Beyond chuckled at Light as he stared at the floor, red faced. "Relax Light, I'm sure Sherlock here already figured it out, right L?" He said in a teasing voice, cocking his head towards me, his raven black hair falling over his eyes.

"I deduced that there was a 33% chance" I stated, a smirk still on my lips.

Light near pouted, while Beyond stared at me incredulously before speaking. "Did you pull that percentage out of thin air?" He questioned, only to earn a light chuckle from Light. "What?" Beyond questioned, giving Light a indignant look.

Light shook his head, "Nothing, it's just that I don't think L has ever given and honest percentage" He told Beyond, who nodded in consideration, before leaning over the couch and grabbing another soda, he slowly shook the soda giving both Light and I a mischievous look, our eyes widened.

"Don't you dare" Light warned, seeming to have gotten over his prior embarrassment, and earning a cheeky grin from Beyond as he continued to shake the bottle.

"B I suggest you stop that, last time Soichiro saw you causing mischief he was very angry" I told him, though I wasn't to concerned about the stain that would be on the carpet. Actually, I found it slightly amusing when Soichiro got mad at Beyond, maybe I should change my ideals a little..

Beyond only grinned wider, and moved his thumb to pop off the top off of the soda bottle.

Light moved to try and stop Beyond from ruining the carpet, reaching over to grab the bottle with his hands. But Beyond pulled away, causing Light to lean forwards more in an effort to stop his friend from destroying the carpet with pink soda. "Give it to me B" He said irritably. I cringed a little, imagining what would happen if Light were to lean over just a little bit more. Then the phone rang, Causing Beyond to let Light take the bottle, and Light to lean back, looking in the direction of the kitchen with a distasteful look on his face. I simply sat off to the side a small smile. It was nice to see Light opening up a little bit.

Eventually I spoke up "Is anybody going to pick up the phone?" I questioned them.

Light turned to glare at me "Why don't you?" He questioned sarcastically.

"Only Light ever gets phone calls..they're from Misa.." Beyond mentioned, earning a scowl from Light as he sat up, handing the bottle of soda to Beyond with a 'fine' on his way over to the kitchen.

I raised an eyebrow at Beyond. "Are you going to open that bottle B?" I asked him, gesturing to the bottle still in his hands.

Beyond chuckled in response, "You want me to" he stated.

"It would make Light-Kun very upset, the stain would never go away" I confirmed in a mock innocence that caused Beyond to chuckle as he set the bottle down.

"Well, any bets to as who has called Light this time?" He questioned as he shifted around on the floor to sit cross legged.

I leaned my head back, gazing at the ceiling in thought for a moment. Really, I already knew who it was, I just wanted Light to have to go get it. Though I may have been avoiding the subject a little, I wasn't to excited to get the confirmation. "Wait for it..." I mumbled, earning a confused look from Beyond. It didn't take long for Light to appear in the living room with the phone in his hand, slight confusion on his face as he handed me the device.

"It's Soichiro, he wants to talk to you" He said as I grabbed the phone and leaned back into my original position.

"I know" I told him, as I pressed the phone to my ear, "This is L" I told the receiver of the phone as I smirked at Light's annoyed expression, though my attention quickly went to the phone once Soichiro began to speak.

"Hello L, Watari just called me, he uh, apologizes for the inconvenience, but those boys from England that I had mentioned? They are going to be there in about four hours"

I frowned a little, "Why such short notice?" I asked him.

"Well that was my fault, I was out on a case, so Watari couldn't get a hold of me, otherwise we would have had a few more hours to prepare. But anyways, can you inform Light and Beyond? As well as set up the rooms for them?"

"Of course, we can take care of it. Did you call Sachiko?"

"I did, she should be home in half an hour to help, she is also picking up some things so be ready to help move in a few beds..."

"Alright, is that all?"

"Uh yea" He sounded tired.

"Alright, I will tell Light-Kun and B, goodbye"

"Goodbye" With that I clicked off the phone, sighing as I set the device onto the table. I made a point of ignoring Beyond and Light's inquiring looks as I sat there, until they grew impatient and questioned me themselves.

"What was that about?" Light asked eventually.

I picked up a bottle of soda, making sure it wasn't the one that Beyond shook and flicked the top off, I took a sip, purposely taking my time to answer the question.

"Three weeks ago we got a call from Watari-" I started, seeing Light's eyes widen as he surely began to piece it together. "-He asked us if we could be ready to take in three other boys in case it was needed. I don't know the details about why they had to come here, I just know they are from England. That call just now-" I pointed towards the phone "Was to tell us that they will be here in less than four hours" I mumbled through the rim of the bottle.

"What!?" Both Light and Beyond shouted at once, causing me to cringe at the sudden noise as I almost dropped my soda.

"There's no need to yell in unison now" I complained, giving the duo a patronizing look "But we do need to set up our rooms for them, Sachiko is coming in a few hours to bring extra beds, and Soichiro will be home shortly, so we need to get to work"

Beyond nor Light looked appeased at this new information, but they nodded anyways, knowing that they couldn't stop it.

Matt's Pov:

I gazed around the airport, people were everywhere, pushing and talking and yelling, family's reuniting with hugs and presents. It was much to busy for my liking and I felt dazed, too many bright lights, Mello had stolen my goggles and packed them away, saying that they 'weren't fit for a plane'. Of course now I just had a headache without my usual veil of orange shielding my eyes.

"So where are we being picked up?" I questioned Mello, who looked just as disoriented as I did as he stood beside me on the lot.

He shook his head "All I was told, was to wait in the parking lot, where a guy named Watari will find us" He informed me.

"Alright, parking lot then?" I suggested, earning a nod from him as he let me lead the way through the crowd. eventually we made our way through the building, and then outside to a parking lot, still brightly lit, but quiet compared to the landing dock. I let out a sigh as we stepped out into the spacious area, Mello gazed around, scanning the parking lot for anybody who may have noticed us.

"I don't see how we are supposed to know who this person is," He huffed eventually, giving me a questioning look.

I nodded "I don't know either" I told him, eliciting a frustrated sigh from the blond.

"Let's just wait?" I offered, shoving my hands in my pockets and leaning against the wall behind us, Mello didn't respond but followed suit, setting our bag on the ground as he did so.

"You know, this sucks, Japan sucks, being orphans sucks, and moving sucks" He grumbled, a scowl on his face.

"I know" I simply responded, though it was enough for him, neither of us liked this situation in the slightest, so we both knew pretty well what the other was feeling right now.

We sat in silence for a few minutes, until I heard the click of a door opening and closing. It was then that I saw a blur of white out of the corner of my eye, and turned my head around to find Near by the doorway, eyes weary and calm at the same time as he held his bag and looked around the parking lot. I felt a little bad for the kid, being so young and small on a plane trip this far, and alone nontheless, I didn't see why any parents would do that to a kid, then again, my experience with parents is stunted at best.

"Hey Near!" I called after a second of consideration, catching his attention as he began to walk over to us.

"Why'd you do that?" I heard Mello mumble from beside me as he caught onto the scene, but I didn't respond.

"Are Mello and Matt waiting for their ride as well?" He questioned once he was closer to us, Mello only huffed and turned his attention elsewhere, I nodded.

"Yea, not sure what we are supposed to be doing right now, we were told to just wait in the parking lot" I told him, earning an understanding nod.

"I see, that is what I was told as well" He noted, and after a second of silence set his bag onto the pavement before sitting on it. "I will wait with Mello and Matt if you do not mind" He told us. I shrugged, a sheepish smile on my face while Mello just didn't respond.

We stayed there in silence for awhile, though with each passing minute I could tell Mello was getting frustrated. So was I to be honest, though I had a longer attention span than him.

"Boys, I apologize for the wait" An elderly voice spoke up from a few feet away, causing us all to look up. I immediately recognized the face, though I doubted Mello did. Gray hair, formal suit, polished shoes, kind gray eyes, and a genuine smile that I could never forget.

"Wammy?" I questioned, surprising myself that I remembered his name as I looked at the old gentleman, the last time I had seen him I was probably five years old.

He chuckled, "Yes Matt, I'm surprised that you recognize me, call me Watari though" He told me, holding out his hand, I smiled and accepted the gesture, though when he turned to Mello the blond sighed and gave a halfhearted handshake. The thing that really surprised me was when he turned to Near and greeted him.

"Hello Near, I see you found Matt and Mello" He spoke kindly, offering the boy his hand, Near, very slowly nodded and reached out a pinkie finger. Watari caught on quickly and offered his own. Mello and I both stared on with confused expressions for a moment, but it was Mello who spoke up once the exchange finished.

"You know that kid?" He asked, looking from Near to Watari.

Watari nodded, "Near is in the same program as you two, I thought you would have realized it by now, Near as well as you two were assigned to the Yagami's household" He explained, I nodded, still slightly confused and was about to open my mouth to speak, but once again Mello beat me to the question.

"How is he in the same program? He's like ten or something" He said , his voice on a higher and disbelieving note as he sent the two a scowl, clearly unhappy with the prospect of living with the boy.

Watari chuckled, "No, No Near is actually sixteen, not much younger than you two"

"What?" Mello questioned, his eyes locked onto Near as he did so, before he looked back up at Watari "How? He's so small"

I chuckled at that, earning a pointed glare from Mello as I did, but I was otherwise ignored.

Watari only shook his head, a small sigh escaping his lips, though it wasn't a frustrated one. "Alright boys, its getting late, we should get going now." He paused, turning to Near "Would you like me to carry your bag?" he offered, but Near only shook his head.

"I'm fine" The albino said as he stood up, lifting his bag over his shoulder as he did.

"Alright, if your sure, follow me" He told us and began to walk towards the car spaces, Mello and I following right behind, and Near just a little bit behind us. With one glance over at Mello I could tell he didn't like the idea of living with the boy, though I didn't know why he disliked him so much, but I supposed Mello kind of dislikes everybody in a way.

Wow! I spent hours on this..But I think I like it :) Do you? I have so many idea's for this story and I'm so excited about it, I have improved greatly since Hi stranger and this story is quite the step up from that, so please leave a review on your way out, it would mean the world to me :)

Have an awesome day! -Blue