Chapter twenty four:
Near tightens his cloak a little as he prepares himself for the big day. He looks down at himself making sure that everything is in place. "Well…" He begins to himself. He's been working really hard making sure that he can use enough of his powers to have them for the fight but he has also been armed with hidden daggers just in case. He nods feeling ready and he heads out of his room going over to the living room.
One of the mothers in the rebellion is in the living room with Sam, Alyssa and her own two children. She has black slightly wavy hair that is pulled over one shoulder to reach almost to her breast. She has warm chocolate brown eyes and slightly tan features. She is wearing a white summer dress that goes to her mid-thigh. She ran from her home with her two children not long after the first attack. She did so because her husband went to a secret party against Light's rule in which all there were murdered so in fear of her or her children receiving a punishment for it she fled. She is lucky that she was found by a patrol who brought her to the rebellions home. She is not a fighter and Near has asked her to watch over his children.
The other two children who are the ages of one year and two years are…
The one that is two years old has black hair like her mother and navy blue eyes like her father. She has shown powers over shadows like her mother. Her name is Rina.
The one that is one year old has dark blonde hair like a slightly darker version of her fathers hair and she has her mothers brown eyes. She has shown powers over stone like her father. Her name is Rona.
It has been explained to all those staying behind this time that when the battle has been won then at least one person will come back to bring them to the kingdom.
"Thank you Rayleen for watching over them." Near says sitting by his two children only to reach over placing one on his lap while holding the other.
"It's no problem." Rayleen waves it off.
"Did Ryan have a chance to see you and his daughters before we go?" Near asks looking down to Sam who is in his arms.
He brings one hand to let Sam grip it and he watches with a gentle smile but is still listening to Rayleen.
"He did." Rayleen confirms.
Near nods. "I'm glad that he did." He says placing Sam on the carpet then brings Alyssa up into his arms to let her have time being held before he has to leave.
After doing the same that he did with Sam he puts Alyssa beside her brother.
Near gets up. "Well I should get going." He says.
"Good luck." Rayleen says flashing him a smile.
Near smiles back. "Thank you."
Alyssa looks to Near as he starts to walk away only to begin crying.
Near glances back as he pauses.
Rayleen picks Alyssa up. "It's ok." She tries to comfort her then she hands Alyssa the doll of Near that was made.
Someone had made dolls of Near and Mello for Alyssa and Sam.
Near fights his motherly instinct to return to his crying child and heads out to let Rayleen deal with it for now. He goes to the group that is waiting for him and they part to let him walk up to the front. He stops and turns to Matt once at the front of the group. "You ready?" He asks.
Matt nods. "Oh yeah." He confirms.
Near and Matt turn to the group standing tall ready to follow them.
"Remember the plan and do your best!" Near speaks a little loudly to try to make sure they all can hear.
The group cheers.
As soon as that dies down Near speaks again.
"I know you all will do well." He then turns and takes the lead with the others following as they head off. He pulls the hood over his head.
It's show time.
Moving silently and swiftly through the land they head towards the kingdom with fierce determination.
Once at the kingdom they enter in the assigned areas and move through the kingdom using alleys or roofs depending on the skills of each person as they head for the castle.
At the castle the group that deals with the initial guards move in to take care of them while the others move deeper into the castle the first chance that they spot.
Near sticks to the shadows looking for every single opening since he needs to reach Light while trying to avoid every other fight possible.
Matt is doing his best to follow since he is to stay with Near to take care of any guards that he can take care of. He is also coming in case of guards at where Light is.
They are heading to the throne room first since it seems to be the most logical place for the ruler to be.
"Halt right there!" Two guards jog out in front of the two making them stop. "Whoever you are it is obvious you are a part of the rebellion. Now come quietly." One of them speaks.
Matt moves forward a few steps as he gets ready to fight the two. He is quickly in a battle stance and the guards tense to be ready for a fight. "Move or I will attack. You can either let us through or feel an attack from me." He lets lines of electricity go over his body appearing to go over a part of him before vanishing as more appear on his body.
The guards look at the electricity and can't help but falter as they are not prepared to fight electricity at this moment. They seem to contemplate for a few moments about backing off.
One guard raises his weapon ready to fight. "Come quietly." He demands and it seems to give the other guard courage as he too gets ready to fight.
"You had your chance." Matt says then throws one hand towards the guards sending a bolt of lightning at them.
The bolt of lightning strikes and seems to jump from one guard to the other so they are being electrocuted at the same time.
They almost look cartoony in the way that they are being electrocuted then Matt cuts off the lightning causing the last shocks to pass through the two before they are standing there with clear signs of electrocution. The one on the right fall forward and the one on the left falls backwards as they collapse to the ground appearing to be dead.
Matt and Near continue on their way moving around the guards bodies as they head for the throne room.
…
"Your highness!" A guard rushes into the throne room then falls to one knee in a bow as Light is sitting in the throne chair. "The castle is under attack!"
"Is it the rebellions?" Light asks.
"We think so." The guard nods.
"Fight. Kill or capture as many as possible. Defend this castle and we need to try to get information from all we can capture." Light order tossing his one hand outward in a move of authority and dismissal.
"As you wish your highness." The guard gets up racing away and Light lowers his arm.
"Well this day has become interesting on its own." Light says to himself as he watches the entrance to the throne room.
….
L has been allowed to walk around the room with the bracelet on and he hears commotion so he heads to the window to glance out. He sees a few fights going on between cloaked people and guards. "The rebellion? It is a ninety percent chance that it is them." He brings his hand up to let himself bite onto his thumbnail. "I wonder how this will go."
…
Matt and Near spot the entrance to the throne room only to duck down behind some end tables when spotting two guards.
"I'll take care of the guards. Wait for an opening then rush into the throne room." Matt whispers to Near. "For now stay hidden."
Near nods. "Right." He agrees.
Matt moves out of hiding and the guards notice him immediately.
"Halt!" The guards move towards Matt with weapons raised.
Matt charges deciding that he wants to have a little fun with these two. He slams a hand into the chest of one guard and sends a whole bunch of electricity through his body. He jumps away as the other guard takes a swing at him.
But the first guard is electrocuted enough that he falls to the ground out of commission possibly even dead.
Matt grabs the first guards sword and starts a sword fight with the remaining guard. He leads the guard away from the entrance way.
Near takes this chance and dashes forward into the throne room. He skids to a stop when inside and he looks to Light who is standing in front of his throne with his hands behind his back.
Light looks like he had been expecting the other. "It's been awhile." He greets.
Near moves one foot back to prepare for a fight.
"You don't need that stupid cloak." Light waves a hand out from behind his back towards Near sending some flames his way.
Near brings his arms up in an X shape and quickly uses his powers to dampen his skin and clothes so when the fire hits it just evaporates the water causing a hissing sound to be heard and the cloak burns to nothing.
As soon as it is over Near lowers his arms to his sides and he looks to Light with anger and determination.
"So you can still use water." Light says in an observing tone and Near notes that his hands are behind his back again. "And enough to make sure that my flames truly only burnt the cloak." He closes his eyes for a moment. "But you made a mistake coming here." He opens his eyes again this time to half open. "I will eliminate you here and now. So…" His eyes narrow in anger. "Prepare to die."
The two swiftly move into battle ready positions.