The sun has set by the time we arrive at Lord Lawliet's manor. Surprisingly, this is the first time I've ever seen or been on his estate. It's just as grand as I imagined it however. Tall wooden structure, painted a lovely shade of ivory. As it nears the top there are two balconies sticking out like a sore thumb, and as I look closely, I see a man undressing. Wait. A man undressing? How could someone be so absentminded as to leave their window wide open while undressing?

My cheeks flush a dark pink color as I so voyeuristically continue to watch. It's almost as if I can't tear my eyes away for even a second..

The man is average height with short scruffy brunette hair, parts of which fall over his face as thick bangs. As he awkwardly begins parting them, I can see his eyes are a beautiful hazel color. For a moment he just looks around his room, trying to find his clothing I certainly hope. Then, he looks out the balcony directly at me.

I freeze instantly, hoping my sister has been staring and he's merely looking at her. But as I glance out of the corner of my eye, I see she's been busy keeping the cake she made for Lord Lawliet in place as the carriage hops up and down the dirt road.

To my dismay the carriage rolls to a stop, and the man watching me from the balcony gets a silly looking grin on his face. Oh God, what could he possibly be thinking?

As I watch him scurry to put his clothes on, the carriage door opens and a soothing elderly voice says "Welcome. We've been expecting you."

I blush out of fear that I've just been caught. But, it appears he's only just arrived and didn't see any of what I just did.

I release a relieved sigh as he holds out his hand. Delicately I take it and step out of the carriage, letting my eyes wander back up to the balcony. The man is gone, more than likely headed downstairs to await my arrival. Had we met before? Did I look familiar too him?

As Sayu is helped out next, I begin making my way down the path and quickly up the steps. Dress shoes making soft padding sounds as they hit the cement. Starting for the door, I reach out to open it, only to have it opened for me by Lord Lawliet.

"My Lord.." I blush embarrassedly as he takes my hand and pulls me inside, that wondrous smile spreading across his features as he gazes into my eyes. "Light..I do hope you didn't run into any trouble on the way here, I know the roads can be rather bumpy." "Thank you for your concern, but the ride in was pleasant."

I smile back, immediately knowing mine can't even come close too his, but it seems to make him happy whenever I do.

"Wonderful.." The word falls right from his lips in the softest and most sincere way. Nothing that had ever been said too me before was as sweet.

Leaning in, he plants a chaste kiss upon my lips. "I hope you don't mind having dinner with a few friends of mine. They've come quite a long way too meet you."

I kiss back, listening closely to each word he says. "A long way too meet me, My Lord?" Gazing up at him, my eyebrows furrow in confusion. I didn't realize I was too be meeting friends of his, nor that they came all this way just too shake my hand and perhaps have a cup of tea.

"Yes, they're so very excited too meet the boy whom I've been courting. Especially Allen." He smiles wider and quickly, I see him glance out of the corner of his eye. "Ah, it would appear he's finished dressing."

Before he can even motion to the man approaching at light speed, I flush bright pink and cover my mouth with my hand. There, right before my very eyes, was the naked man I had been spying on moments earlier. Only this time, he was wearing clothing. A bright Venetian red coat hung off of his small frame, underneath it, a clean white shirt brought out the rest. A ruby brooch stood proudly up at the top of his collar, as his smile was doing the very same. "Well shucks, it sure is nice too finally meet you Sugar. Lawliet didn't tell me you'd be so gosh darn adorable."

Flushing darker, I shake my head, bangs falling over my eyes as I try my best to hide. "Th-thank you for your kind words, but I'm sure I'm not that adorable." "Oh, but you are.." Lawliet interjects, and I feel his hand slowly brushing back my bangs. More than likely he wishes too see my eyes. "You're so very-"

Just as he leans in to say the last word, he's tackled in the world's sloppiest hug. "Lord Lawliet! Thank you for inviting us to dinner!"

Ah, Sayu, the one time I actually need her to appear and she does.

As Lord Lawliet tries to recover from the initial shock and thousands of questions pouring from her lips, I turn to sneak off into what appears to be the dining room.

Just as my hand pushes open the door and I start in, another is placed upon my own. "Wait up, Sugar. Ain't we gon' start up a conversation?"

I recoil quickly from the touch, gazing up at the confused looking Allen. "O-oh..My apologies good sir." I bow my head, face heating up once more just as it seemed to have cooled down. Why on earth was he being so persistent?

Feeling awkward and suddenly uncomfortable, I dip my hand into my pocket, pulling out a watch Mother had given me before I left. "Oh my, will you look at the time. I'm too be meeting someone in..here." I motion into the dining room, and without giving him a chance to reply, I bolt through the door and hurriedly go in.

It's not until I'm in, do I realize just how many people have already gathered here. Tons of them laughing and chatting amongst themselves, others helping themselves to the pre-dinner drinks.

I shuffle through the massive crowd, trying to find some quiet place for me to collect my thoughts. But as I search, it starts to occur too me there isn't one.

I stop halfway in the middle of the room, loud chuckles and girlish giggles filling my ears. It's almost too much for me, being surrounded by so many people all at once. Placing my hand on my forehead, my eyes slip closed. If I could just..relax for a moment..just for a few seconds..

As I take in small breaths of air, a hand is placed upon my shoulder and I jump, startled. "Is everything alright, Sir?"

I spin around, blinking as I'm met with an older man's face. The same one who had helped me out of the carriage. "Yes..thank you for your concern.."

Politely I smile, and he returns it. Somehow he seems so familiar. as if I had heard of him..Or spoken too him before today..

Letting this thought roll around in my head for a moment, I realize I'm blankly staring at him. Simply because his stare becomes blank too match my own.

"I-i apologize." I stutter embarrassedly, but he only shakes his head and allows that kind hearted smile too return. "Not at all.." He holds out his hand, and delicately I take it. "It's a pleasure to formally meet you, Light. My son has told me so much about you." "Son?" I inquire in absolute surprise, but before I have time to ask any questions, Lord Lawliet is by my side and Sayu beside him. "I see you've met My Father Watari." "This is your Father?" I blink up at him quickly, looking between he and the older man a few times. Perhaps there was a slight resemblance, but it was only slight. Could they truly be related?

Lord Lawliet chuckles suddenly, and a delicate kiss is placed upon my forehead. "I know what you're thinking..and you're correct...I'm his adopted son.."

"My Lord, forgive me, I-" A pale finger is pressed to my lips, and another kiss to my forehead. "It's alright..I'm not offended.."

Slowly he withdraws his finger, smiling down at me in a serene fashion. "Now..let us all be seated..It's almost time for dinner to begin." Blushing the darkest unknown color imaginable, I nod in agreement and we all quietly make our way to the dinner table. It's only seconds before hundreds of eyes are upon us. Or, upon me rather.

Silently, I begin praying to God that this dinner goes well. That nothing I could possibly say or do would ruin it. Hopefully, he would hear me.


I Hope you all enjoyed this chapter as much as the others! XDD

Just to inform those of you who're curious, this is my version of A. I've read a lot of stories where he's blonde, blue eyed, and obedient. But I personally see him as being a short haired brunette with green eyes and a goofy personality. The southern accent was just an add on.

Also, I know in the anime/manga Watari isn't actually L's Father. But, I find their relationship so wonderful, that I wanted him to be his adoptive Father.

Here's to hoping you all enjoyed my little twists! ^-^