Chapter thirteen:

Before anyone could move they all glance down as a light yellow almost white light seems to come from Near's body. They watch in surprise as his middle seems to be engulfed in a ball of light which begins to lift him up into the air.

As soon as he is a bit off of the ground the light engulfs him and though it is a little bright they don't feel like they have to cover their eyes to look to it.

The light is broken and fades as a pair of wings spread from what looks to have been wrapped around Near.

Near is slightly slowly lowered to the ground as the others look in shock at the white feathered wings and halo that have replaced any of his demon parts. He blinks open his stormy grey eyes then shifts getting up to a sitting position. He lightly shakes his head then glances from one group to the other his wings spread but limp. "What?" He asks just before seemingly noticing the wings in which he turns looking in surprise at them. He experimentally lifts them up to check if they really are his.

"So it is true…." One of the other angels begin while staring at how Near looks now. "In usually rare cases, in the same sense that an angel that has strayed from the path can become a demon, a demon can become an angel."

Near gets up to his feet and folds his wings against his back. He hadn't expected this to happen. He didn't expect to be able to come back especially not as an angel. He thought his choice would send him to a better afterlife but this isn't a bad thing.

"You…." Beyond begins in which Near turns to the demon. He pauses for a moment to swallow a little harshly before managing to get his words out. "You look good. I think they suit you."

Near smiles at the other then turns to look to the red head as Matt places a hand on his shoulder.

Matt smiles softly. "Welcome to the group." He greets and Near gives a small nod to this.

"Well. Let's clean up the mess and head on our way." Another angel walks past them heading towards the orphanage.

The others follow with Near walking with his two demon friends.

The angels walk around using magic that looks like they sprinkle fading glitter onto the humans heads to alter their memories. They are also altering or deleting anything that has any of the demons or angels on them.

Near and the two demons watch this happen and Near takes a deep breath through his nose then out his mouth. He partially can't believe that all of this has really happened.

"This won't be easy to explain to the lord below." Always admits loosely crossing his arms over his chest as he watches the angels work.

"I'm sure you'll be able to do it." Near tells him turning to glance to him with a small smile.

Always turns with a small smile of his own then reaches over with one hand to gently ruffle Near's hair. "Yeah." He agrees. "You will take care of yourself won't you?" He inquires as he pauses in the ruffling of the hair.

Near gives him a nod. "I will." He gives the other his word.

Always nods and Near shares a hug each with of the two demons.

"I'll see you." Near tells them and Beyond gives a smile.

"Yeah. One day. Maybe we'll see each other again." Beyond agrees in which Near nods his head in confirmation.

With this farewell the two demons jump into the air before disappearing as they head back down to Hell.

The two approach the lord below and give a bow once in front of him but at a respectful distance.

"The demon you have sent for became an angel." Always reports. "Everyone's memories are being altered and everything is being changed as if none of us were ever there. Even the one that found out about us won't remember any bit of it."

The lord below is quiet for a few moments causing the two demons to become rather tense. He finally speaks words that slightly surprise the bowing demons. "I was afraid something like this would happen. When I saw his white hair it occurred to me that there was more to him than a demon. It appears that I was correct." The lord below swings an arm out. "You are free to go."

The two demons stand then leave at the command.

Back on Earth Near turns as Matt approaches him.

"Let us gather our things and head off to heaven. I'm sure that our lord will wish to see you." Matt tells him and Near makes a soft sound of agreement to this.

The two head to their rooms gathering their things in bags that Matt has put a small spell on so they can fit whatever they want in it.

Near holds his bag and looks to Mello who like every other mortal being is still frozen in time. "I'll see you." He slightly whispers even if the blonde cannot hear him. "Maybe one day in the future." He turns and heads to the meeting spot where Matt waits.

Matt turns and using his magic creates a doorway of light with a set of glowing softly white stairs. He begins to climb up with Near following after him as they ascend to a land of clouds with an angel in a booth by a set of giant golden gates.

Near pauses for a moment to look at the gates taking it in even as they open to allow the two of them through them.

The other two angels were finishing clean up back down on Earth.

Near follows Matt in which they head straight to the castle like cloud structure. He glances around seeing a mix of angels and spirits with only halos over their heads. He can deduce that those must be the humans that had died only to go to heaven. He also notices that the buildings are made of cloud but even if they are leaned on they seem to act the same as the homes on Earth. He notices that angels are going about inside of the castle and they even pass by a few rooms that seem to be some kind of headquarters for said angels. He finally goes through a set of two doors with Matt into what can only be described as a throne room.

In the largest throne sits a bearded man in white robes who smiles kindly at the two of them as they approach.

The two stop a respectful distance away then with Near following Matt's example they bow respectfully.

"Greetings." The one Near is quite sure is the lord above greets them. "So, you have joined us. The moment I saw you I could tell that you were an angel in disguise."

"If I may." Near speaks up slightly glancing up to him and gets a soft nod of okay. "If I was meant to be an angel then why was I born a demon?"

"We are born one way whether it is who we truly are or not. A path is set out before each and every one of us and depending on our choices it is always changing. Changing over and over again as we figure out who we are even deciding who it is that we want to be. It was up to you whether you would come to a point where you could release the angel inside of you or remain a demon for the rest of your life."

Near nods as he understands how this all of had happened.

"Matt will be your mentor as you two are already acquainted and everything." The lord above decides. "He will teach you about being an angel."

"Thank you." Near lowers his head in respect to this.

"You can stay with me until your home is built." Matt offers in which Near gives him a thank you for this.

"Go ahead and settle in."

With that the two angels head away as Matt shows Near his two story home.

"I have a guest room I usually use as a gaming room but you can stay there." Matt tells him getting Near to nod in response. "Unlike demons angels can go to Earth even young ones. As long as they have a parent or mentor with them."

Near has a feeling that he is going to like his new life.

Years later…

Matt and Near stand before the lord above as they have been summoned by said lord.

Near has worked hard and Matt has suggested that this could be his final test for him to be an angel without a mentor teaching him or watching over him.

"I have an assignment for you both." The lord above explains. "There is a case down on Earth that has treaded into the world of Shinigamis."

Near slightly gasps upon hearing this. He knows about these creatures who have their own section of Hell to themselves away from the rest of Hell.

Creatures created by lord below with their own magic and eventually their own customs.

"You two will go back to familiar territory at Whammys house orphanage for a little bit. We will be watching the progress of a man named L." The lord above explains to them. "If he fails then you two will have to help pursue after those who are using the Shinigami's tool. A tool that can even kill demons and angels alike due to its supernatural powers unlike normal human methods. No stabbing or shooting or anything else like that from humans will kill you… But with this tool introduced it could very well do so. Now Near."

Near gives a look of attention to show that he is ready to answer anything.

"Do you remember what happens to an angels soul when they die?"

Near nods to this. "When an angel dies their souls are transferred to a statue to live on in said statue to watch over the world from there. We can figure out how to make the statues slightly move or even cry various liquids as we remain as a part of the statue."

"Very good. Now I know that this is dangerous and that if humans kill you then you'll have to pretend to die as it's possible that they'll try, with the true danger being in the Death note, especially for a final test… But as two of the smartest angels I have I do believe that you are truly right for the job. I know you can do it."

"Thank you." Matt and Near both speak to their lord.

"Good luck."

The two stand then turn heading away to get started.

The end.