Chapter thirteen:

"We will need to cover all areas, especially any with any chance of entry, but still be able to fight." Light tells them as they listen to what he has to say. "Not only will there be attacks coming from the sides but also a frontal attack. They'll be hoping to distract us from the sneak attacks. We cannot allow them to do so." He looks down to the map laid out on the table in front of him. "The sneak attack groups will wait for as long as they have to until they spot an opening. They'll most likely use this tactic in the hopes of getting us to fall into a sense of security. In which they'll be expecting us to pull our forces back with orders of them to join the main fight. If we do that then they'll go through the unguarded area."

"What if they aren't there?" L speaks up and they all turn in slight confusion.

"L I think that Light-" Near begins wondering why L would say that, he knows how smart L is since L's intelligence made him want to become smarter too, but is cut off by Light.

"Continue. What's the plan you have cooking up?" Light inquires smiling at his lover. He knows that L has to be cooking up something as he wouldn't have brought this up otherwise.

L smiles softly. "Well we could make the enemy think that they aren't there. Then we can drop down from the trees where they would never expect us to come from." L glances to Jack who is looking a little thoughtful. "We could ruin their sneak attack with our own sneak attack."

"That could work." Jack nods liking the sound of this. "Then we would be also drawing out the enemies forces out into the open. We'd be able to take them down instead of worrying if there is more out there. A good plan L."

Light puts an arm around L's shoulders causing him to turn to him. He is smiling a little widely. "Good going babe."

L smiles softly with a light blush dusting his cheeks at this. His eyes flickering away as if becoming shy for a moment.

Jack turns away for a moment upon receiving a text message. He frowns slightly at this though when he turns and his eyes fall upon Near he grows curious. "Nate."

Near turns hearing his real name being called and watches as Jack moves over to him. He looks down when Jack moves his phone in front Near showing him something that is on there.

"Do you recognize this… Um… Person?" Jack questions the younger male as he isn't sure if the one in the picture sent to him is a boy or a girl.

Near gasps lightly as he sees just who Jack is talking about. "Yes. That's Mello. He's on our side."

Jack nods upon hearing this and pulls his phone away texting the group that sent the message. He informs them that the other is on their side and to bring him in.

Near starts to rush out wanting to go come along with Mello though L stops him.

"He'll come. Don't worry." L tells Near having picked him up and he moves him over. He places him to be standing on the ground right by his own body. "It's better for you to wait here for him to arrive instead of rushing out to find him. That way you won't be running around everywhere and he ends up here. He might even go off to try to find you. Okay?"

Near nods to this and turns to watch the entrance to where they are. His hands going up to twirl a strand of his hair around a finger out of nervousness and a little of anxiety.

Elsewhere….

"Hello?" Mello calls out in the hopes of finding someone. "I come in peace! I only wish to help you!" He tries calling out only to jump a little when some people come out approaching him.

One of them grab him by the wrist and lead him away somewhere.

Mello stumbles the first little bit but he follows along without protest. He has trust that Near has managed to convince them all that he is on their side. He trusts that he will be taken to a safe place. He continues to follow along as he is lead to the main house. He looks around in awe at how grand this place is. He is sure that it's not too different from the Barens one but something about it makes it seem amazing. He can see some birds flying around here and there even with some landing on or riding on some of those who are outside. He can't help but always get caught up in just how magical it looks with how close the birds seem to be to the group. His arm is tugged a little harshly as he hadn't even noticed that he had paused to look around until the one holding him gets him to walk. He is taken to a space and finally let go of. He looks around and his eyes land upon Near who is hurrying towards him. He begins rushing in his direction as well and the two only stop when they manage to put their arms around each other.

Near slightly tackling Mello which almost caused him to lose his balance. "I was so scared." He admits quietly to the other who embraces him a little harder though is careful to not hurt him. "I was sure you'd be okay… But I couldn't help worrying about you. Whether or not you'd be found out. If you'd arrive alive. If you'd arrive at all."

Mello steals a kiss to stop his boyfriend from rambling. He pulls away looking lovingly into the others eyes with his own half open ones. "It's okay. I'm okay. You're okay. At least that in the world is okay." He responds to the other softly making him smile and his shoulders visibly relax. He feels relieved to see his love relax.

"As much as it's cute to watch I should remind you two that we have a bit of a war going on." Jack speaks up though he has a slight smile upon his face.

Both Near and Mello turn with light blushes dusting their cheeks.

Mello clears his throat and nods. "Yes. Let us do so." He agrees and moves closer with Near coming along. "I got as much information as I could before coming here. Hopefully we'll be able to save lives with this information."

Jack nods in agreement to this. "Let us begin by hearing about what information you have brought to us."