The soul mark, imprinted into each human being, reads the name of the person destined to be one's soul mate. Upon finding and touching the hand of that person, a connection is created, linking the two minds together as one. It is by chance that Near hears Mello's words: "You can't be my soul mate, Matt, there's no way your parents would've named you 'Nate'." MelloxNear.

Sequel to The Art of Isolation. A year after his supposed death, there are copious amounts of questions to be answered, and scraps of broken trust to be mended when Mello reappears in Near and Michael's lives. However, things can never really be that easy, as danger seems to follow on Mello's trail like a bad habit. MxN.

All it had taken was Near being caught in the cross-fire. One wrong move and in an instant the detective's one most important sense was suddenly gone, throwing his entire world into a state of almost complete blackness. MelloxNear. Plz r&r.

I couldn't help considering the notion that perhaps this was all merely meant to be just an elaborately designed kidnapping. But more and more that seemed unlikely. For in the off chance that this was meant to be a kidnapping then, for a captor, Mello's actions towards me were proving quite strange indeed. MelloxNear.

This was a mistake. He was a mistake. Michael was never supposed to happen, and Near is willing to go to desperate measures to make sure nobody knows about it. But Mello isn't willing to let Near throw their child away quite so easily. Mpreg, MxN.

L must ask a personal favor of his successors. "I simply want the two of you to raise this boy." He explained. Eventual MxN. Rated for Mello's mouth. Plz r&r.

After shutting himself away from everyone around him, how can he be expected to call out to someone for help after a traumatic experience? Especially when the only person left is his rival? Rape, eventual MelloxNear plz r&r!

He hated him... absolutely despised Near. But, when Near comes asking for help... how can he say no? Re-write of Broken Pride. Eventual MxN.

Not very many things come as a surprise to the world's only consulting detective, but to John, everything Sherlock does seems to be surprising, and often without motive. Especially when he takes a sudden notice to the otherwise invisible citizens of the street, who are just trying to make it by. John sees for himself that there is always more to a person than they lead on.

Near's frequent success is the bane of Mello's existance. Always obsessing, Mello's attention is focused on the the genius who's one step ahead of him. Yet maybe Mello has overlooked who exactly has always been there, just one step behind him. MelloxMatt.

I understood it… I knew I did. Each thing made sense… but for some reason my mind couldn’t hold on to the knowledge and it slipped like sand through my fingers. Rated for later content. Slight MxN. Please r&r!

After taking a trip into the city, four year old Near has lost his stuffed bunny. Now, it's up to him and six year old Mello to find the lost toy. Slight MxN.

When six year old Mello notices the sad new kid, Near, across the room from him, he suddenly decides to try and help him, and perhaps get something even more out of it in the end. One-shot. MxN. Please R&R.

After beating up Near, Mello is sent to an anger management class to help deal with his anger towards Near. Will he learn anything from it? Or will he go straight back to beating him up? Contest one-shot. MxN. Details inside. Please r&r!

Mello pulled back far enough to meet my eyes, “I have a plan.” He said. Rated for Mello’s mouth and more than likely future lemon. MelloxNear. Second part of Puzzles, please read that first

A new case with a new Kira lurks in the underground world of gangs and mafia members has arisen, and, having nowhere else to turn, Near is forced to take drastic measures. "Welcome back... Mello." Eventual MxN. Plz r&r!

On a stormy night in January, Near is driven to visit a church, but is surprised by who he finds there... as well as what he's doing there. “Lord Jesus, Mello is sorry for his sins..." Rated for language. Slight MxN. plz r&r

To whom it may concern… this is the story of me as only I, Mello, can tell it. An attempt at Mello's autobiography. Spoilers galore. Rated M for language and explicit scenes. Warnings will be posted in ch.2, plz r&r!

It's Christmas once again, and this year Near's convinced that he will spend it alone. However, when a mysterious box is sent to the SPK building, Near finds out how wrong he really is. Hints of MxN. Rated to be safe.

After making a tough decision, Mello decides to visit Near one more time in order to talk to him and ask him one question in particular. "Near... Will you miss me when I'm gone?" Slight MxN

It started when his puzzle was suddenly messed up and Mello fixed it. Then escalated when the questions of what he was feeling became too much. What will Near find when he investigates further into Mello’s sudden actions? MelloxNear

It's nighttime and L begins to watch Light while he sleeps. What does he see in Light's features? Is Light really as innocent as he says he is? Slight LxLight. Plz r&r.