L stepped out of the limosine and took in a deep breath. The air felt was crisp and clean, unlike the smog and smoke of New York City. L was back home at Whammy's taking the entire month of October off. It was a well deserved vacation and L looked forward to celebrating his 15th birthday with his successors. Ahh, rest and relaxation…thought L to himself.

"Feels good to be back, eh L?" asked Watari.

"Indeed." Replied L, as he put his thumb to his mouth. Just as the young teen was about to shuffle into the building, he heard what could only be the unmistakable sound of a stampede of children headed his way. L looked up and saw 5 very familiar faces, moving at lightening quick speed. Before he could say anything L found himself on the floor and covered with children.

"L! What's shakin' partna?" greeted Backup. 12 yr old Backup was second in line to succeed L and practically a mixture of New York City, Detroit, Fifth Ward TX, and Eddie Van Halen in the flesh. He was wearing his favorite black and red striped long sleeved shirt with black jeans and black and white chucks. B's red eyes always seemed to sparkle with mischief and he seemed to forever sport a sarcastic smirk on his face.

"Nothing is 'shaking' much, Backup. It's a pleasure to see you too….partner." Replied L, wrinkling his nose at how incredibly lame it sounded when it came from his mouth.

"Hiya L…I missed you too…" said A, A was 11 and was the first to succeed L at Whammy's. B was his best friend, and his complete opposite. B was a wise crack while A preferred to stay quiet. They were truly the odd couple.

"The same A." said L, by this time he was standing back on his feet.

A small blonde boy walked up and pushed A out of the way. A fell to the ground and looked like he was about to cry.

"Hi L."said the 4 yr old blonde. He took a bite of his chocolate bar and pointed his nose in the air. "I beat Near at thumb wrestling, again." adding stress to the last word.

"That's nice, Mello." replied L. "However, you don't need to compete with Near at everything." L was well aware of the one-sided competition between Near and Mello, it concerned him greatly.

"You're proud of beating a two year old? Mello, you really are a heartless tranny aren't you?" said a small voice. A flurry of giggles erupted from Matt, a 3 year old redhead wearing goggles and a striped tee.

"Who you callin' a tranny sheep?! You think you're better than me?!' yelled Mello.

"How about a little less 20 questions, and a little more shut the hell up?"

"Why you!" Mello lunged at Near but was caught by L.

"Now now children, let's not fight..." started L, but he was quickly drowned out by Mello and Near's onslaught of insults. Still holding onto Mello, L made his was inside the building, he heaved a heavy sigh and dropped Mello to the floor.

"So much for rest and relaxation.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

This chapter isn't really funny but its really just an introductory chapter so you know the character's ages and such. Read and Review!