Just a little drabble I wrote at midnight ^.^;
So yeah, I re-watched the Death Note anime recently...managed to finish the whole thing in just one weekend ;D It just reminded me of how much I absolutely freakin'. LOVE. Mello. Seriously, what is not to love about that guy? A leather clad, chocolate loving mafia leader, with a bad-ass scar? Come on! You've got admit that's awesome . 3
Anyway, after sitting through his death a second time (I think I actually cried more this time, just because I knew it was coming... /3 ;_;) I felt inspired to write something related to him...originally this was gonna have a 'slashy' ending (NearxMello- a strictly unrequited Near-loves-Mello type thing) but I preferred the story without it, so I took it out...
Anyway, hope you enjoy! This was written at midnight remember, so let me know about any mistakes I may have made. I'm terrible when it comes to proof-reading... x3
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN DEATH NOTE. THIS STORY IS PURELY FAN-MADE.
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Crossing the Finish Line- A Death Note Drabble Fic
For Near, he'd harbored nothing but a deep-run resentment.
That much had been obvious from the moment they'd met.
The race to beat Near had engulfed his whole life- driven by his obsession with proving self worth. Too proud to be contented with second place, he needed to be L's one true successor.
In order to be happy: he needed to win.
His unwavering determination was outstanding to Near. No matter how many times the albino had bested him, he always remained hot on his trail...if toppling a few dice towers along the way.
He had never stopped running. Not even once. Even when he had already lost.
Mello kept running, admirable drive as powerful as ever.
If he could not win this way, he would do so another.
As he tumbled head first into his cold martyr's grave, he at last felt a sense of twisted contentment.
In allowing for Near to win this long race, he had shown that the younger could not do so alone. He had need for Mello to give him a push, to force his way down that final stretch, and to cross the finish line that both boys had fought for.
Mello had proven his own self worth- and that was, to him, as good as winning.
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NOTE: I know there is some debate between DN fans as to whether Mello actually knew he was going to die on his final mission or not. Personally, I like the idea that Mello knew he has going to die, so I chose to go with that ^^ also, I know this drabble sort of disregards Matt's death/existence completely...Its not that I don't love Matt (I do, trust me ;3), its just that I sort of wanted to focus on the race/rivalry between Mello and Near :P
Anyway, reviews make my day :3 Constructive criticism is welcome, but please don't flame 3
Thank you for reading! I really appreciate it :D
Fare-thee-well!
~ WammyGirl16 x