Me: Once again, I'm time skipping to avoid staying on one arc. This is gonna be the ride back and Near's back story (In my opinion because no one actually knows how Near came to the orphanage).

I'm surprised I was able to update twice today.

I don't own Death Note, only my OCs.

Chapter 11 Confessions and proper introductions

"I guess this is farewell for now, Pinkie Pie."

Platina sighed as Mello assisted her into the car. "I would've thought you would have me blindfolded to keep this place secret," Platina stated.

Mello smirked. "I know you won't say the location. You'd never do anything that would hurt your siblings." The blond stated.

Platina nodded as she shut the door. "Don't do anything stupid after I leave." The teen ordered.

Mello smirked. "That goes for you too, Platina. Don't do anything you think would get you killed." The blond stated.

Platina nodded as Matt started the car and drove off. Her eyes drifted on to the pink metal pendant around her neck. That video revealed a lot of things. But I just realized something. Was the rule that Tou-san was going to test... Was it real? Or did something happen before he could test it?

"So... Your sister is Titania Triton."

Platina snapped out her thoughts. "Y-Yeah. Did you know her?" she asked.

Matt nodded. "As a matter of fact, I did. Only knew her for about 11 months, but she was a nice teen. She told me she ran away from home because her parents didn't approve of her wanting to be a police officer. So she heard of Whammy's house from a friend of hers and ran away to here. She gave Mello combat lessons." Matt stated.

"You are right on my parents disapproving of Titania wanting to go into the police force. Even though our parents worked there, the sometimes nearly got killed in their job. I think they didn't want her to go through the same things they experienced." Platina stated.

"She mentioned missing you several times and hoped that you were doing well. She had a rather... odd habit of reading Tarot cards though. I still have the deck she gave me before she left."

"Why did she leave?"

"She had an odd premontion that something would happen in the nearby future. And she was right. A week after she left, she got into the police force. And that was the last I really ever talked or heard of her." Matt stated.

Platina was quiet as she looked at the pendent. "I can't believe all this time I thought she was missing." she whispered.

Matt looked at her pendent. "You've been staring at that the whole time we were there. What is it?" He asked.

Platina sighed. "It's a gift from L. His final gift. It was his way of saying that he cared about me like a daughter," The teen stated as she opened it, looking at the name once more.

Matt took a look at the name. "Platina Diamante Lawliet... You think it was possible he planned on adopting you in the future?" he asked.

"It's possible. He said in the video that he considered me one of two heirs. He never revealed the second one."

Matt sighed. "You have a crazy life ahead of you."

"It's been crazy since I first came to Whammy's house."

The car was silent for a few minutes before Platina spoke up again. "You said Titania gave you her tarot cards. Do you think I could hold on to them for a while?"

Matt nodded. "Of course. Titania, or rather her codename Stardust, always hoped that one day you two would be able to see each other once more. Maybe these can help."

Platina smiled. "Thank you."

Matt returned the smile "Anything to help the sister of the girl who had a crush on me."

Platina gave him an odd look. "WHAT!?"

(Several hours later)

"It's good to be back at the SPK. Seeing Mello was good, but nothing beats being in your own room," Platina stated as she placed her bag on the bedin her room.

Linder smiled sadly. "I'm afraid the time you were gone wasn't so pleasent. Mello targeted the SPK while you were there." she explained.

"I already yelled at him, if it makes you feel any better. He said he spared you, Gevanni, Near, and Rester as a way to repay a debt. He aslo spared me for an surprising reason."

Linder frowned. "A way to repay a debt... Did he say what it was?" she asked.

Platina shook her head. "I should've asked. Is Near doing okay?"

"He was a little shocked that this happened. He went into a state of shock for about five minutes because some of the blood got on him. He's doing better though, but he's in his room right now." Linder stated.

Platina nodded. "Is it okay if I talk to him?"

Linder smiled. "I think he'd like that."

(Several minutes later)

"Near-kun? Are you in there?"

Platina watched as the door to Near's room opened, revealing the silver haired successor, his eyes wide with shock. "Diamante..."

Platina walked over and hugged Near. "I'm sorry this happened while I was gone. I tried stopping Mello, but I couldn't." she explained.

Near nodded, his eyes slowly returned to normal. "Did you get the package Mello took?" he asked.

Platina nodded. "It's a long story, but... I think L named me one of his two heirs,"she whispered, holding the pendent out for Near to see, "Is it okay if I talk to you?"

Near nodded as he opened the door a little more. "Of course it is. Come in."

Platina nodded to Linder, who returned the nod before going inside. The pink haired teen sighed as she closed the door. "I... I found a video L addressed to me. In it, he said that there would be a chance that he'd wouldn't be returning to Whammy's house. He said he had to test a rule on the death note. But... I have a feeling that he never go the chance to test it."

Near looked at the teen, as if saying to continue. "One of the rules said that if the owner didn't write in the notes continuously for 13 days, the owner would die. But did he die testing it? Or was he killed by Kira before he could figure it out?" Platina asked.

Near raised an eyebrow. "A fake rule... that's interesting. My suspicions on the second L being Kira have risen to 17 percent." Near stated.

"There's more though Near," Platina pointed out as she showed Near the pendant.

Near was just as stunned by the words carved inside the pendant as Platina was. "Platina Diamante Lawliet... He really did care for you as though you were his daughter." He whispered.

"Do you think he planned on adopting me in the future? Or was it to say he considered me one of his heirs?" Platina asked.

Near looked at the pendent a little bit more before handing it back to Platina. "A 97 percent chance on the first option." The successor sighed, "He always said to me that whenever he was near Whammy's house, he felt like that loneliness that was in his heart was eased up because of you. I think that's why you bonded with him."

Platina looked at the 18 year old, unaware of the blush forming on her face. He's so gentle... People say he's very emotionless... But I think he has it all stored in...

"Are you okay, detective Diamante?"

Platina shook her head out her thoughts. "Y-Yeah, I'm fine."

"You're face is all red. Do you have a fever?"

Platina chuckled. "I-I'm fine. It's just a little warm in here. Anyways, What should we do about the clue on the possible fake rule?" The pink haired teen asked.

Near frowned. "We have to keep an eye on it. You said Mello has the death note?"

"Yeah. And I yelled at him for doing it. He's always taking risks."

"That's right. But he's doing it to beat me. And so far he's got a good lead."

The room was silent before Platina spoke. "I saw Valour while I was there. She's gonna be having a baby in a few months. And Mello's the father."

The minute that left her mouth, Near looked at her and did something that shocked the teen. He smiled.

"I could tell that Mello had a crush on Valour since she first came." Near stated, "Mello ended up with it when the she got into her first arguement with him. He said that's the first time he's ever lost an arguement."

Platina laughed. "I kinda figured it out when I first came to Whammy's house." The young woman stated, a faint blush on her face.

Near looked at the young woman, that smile fading slightly. "I never really seen an emotion like that in a long time. It's been about 15 years for me." The prodigy admitted.

Platina was surprised. "Really?"

Near nodded. "I... lost my family when I was small. Ironically it was close to what happened to you. Someone attacked my family and set our house on fire. They tied us up in the living room and set the house on fire." The teen stated.

Platina was shocked. "How sad..." The teen whispered.

Near nodded again. "Yeah... I wish they were still here. Their love for me always kept me focused on what I did. And it's thanks to them that I'm still here. I had passed out from smoke inhaletion. But fire fighters say my mom told them she wouldn't make it, so she asked them to take me to the hospital. And they did. I woke up in a hospital bed three days later." Near explained.

He then sighed. "If only I could feel love from someone like that... At least one last time..." Near smiled sadly.

Platina looked at him, her blush increasing. "Well... Maybe you can." The teen stated.

Near looked at Platina in shock as she kissed him on the cheek. When she pulled back, she was surprised to see a blush forming on his cheeks as well. "D-Detective Diamante!" The prodigy stuttered.

"I... I've kinda kept this hidden because I didn't know what to say... But I have a crush on you. I wasn't sure how to admit it, because I really didn't know what to do. Love is a confusing case after all." Platina stated.

Near looked at the young woman in surprise, before feeling that mask of emotion finally break a bit as he smiled. "I-Indeed.." The young man stated, "I-I also have a confession. I've also had a small crush on you, Diamante."

Platina's blush increased. "R-Really?" she asked.

Near nodded. "That's why, if you don't mind, maybe we could go on a date when the case is solved?" he asked.

Platina felt herself smiling. "Sure... Of course we can Near."

"Nate."

Platina raised an eyebrow as Near smiled. "My real name is Nate River." The prodigy explained

Platina smiled. "It's nice to finally meet you, Nate. My name is Platina. Platina Triton." The teen announced.

"Triton... Was Titania Triton your sister?"

"Yes she was."

Me: So Near/Platina is now official. But we're not done yet. So please read and review and let meknow how it is. Remember, advice is a good thing to share.

That's it for this chapter. Till Next chapter, this is Warrior signing out.