An Epic Tale of the Wammy Children.

A/N - A co-written story between FallenMist and Lai-san. We still own nothing but our Oc's, the story and Lai-san claims to own Mello's body. xD Review if you read!

Chapter 3 – Split Personality.

Mello scowled at his surroundings, his temper was getting the better of his mind again, but that didn't matter it would only put more pressure of him to say clam. Mello thrived under pressure. The blonde male looked around; everyone else seemed to be in his or her own worlds. But not him. He shook his head trying to clear his thoughts, he needed a distraction.

Weather he had a reason or not he seemed to be mad at everyone he was with. Mad at Tally for trying to control him, like she was better then him or something. She clearly needs to respect her elders, he decided. He was mad at Lai for not listening to him. He was only trying to protect her. He was fuming at Matt for not seeing that and for Near…well he was mad at Near because he didn't have a proper reason to be.

Matt shook his head at Mello's anger, he didn't understand why Mello was mad at everyone, but knew that he was. As for Lai, his mind kept drifting to her, her smile, and her laugh. Matt shook his head again, now wasn't the time for romantic thoughts, he would have to keep his mind clear if he were to help his friends. Besides, he knew, in his twisted way the Mello was trying to protect Lai earlier. And that could really only mean one thing…

Near felt Mello's anger scorching at them, but he ignored it. What he couldn't ignore was how Tally had suddenly turned from the warm spring breeze, to the harsh winter gale that now emanated from her.

Tally's heart was icy, her friends were probably mad at her, but she was in the mindset to kill, though she had only killed once before, and in self-defence, she knew she could do it if she had to. And odds were that she would. As they approached the light Tally heard three voices, one was Tyrone's, and one was Roger's. But who was the thirds, could it be...

Tally sprung out of the trapdoor, knowing they would be safe. "L, what are you doing here?" she exclaimed, realizing at once she had made a mistake, he knew her by a name other than Tally, and that would spell trouble for her. "Ally?" he said shock apparent on his face, both at her being there and where she had come from.

Her group stared at her "Well Tally/Ally, what ever your name is, you have a lot of explaining to do!" Mello roared. Tally couldn't take it any more, she ran out of the room, leaving them all in her dust. "L- Kun?" Lai voiced after Tally or well, Ally's out break. Why would L be here? He normally on came on birthdays or public events supported by Mr. Roger, in which L would help write his speech.

Near shrugged, twirling a lock of smooth, sliver hair, Matt blinked behind his goggles and Mello clenched his teeth together. Lai shook her head again. "She does realize that she just gave way our position and where we came from, right?" The blonde girl sighed, when she woke up, she had expected a semi-normal day today at least. "So…do we go after her and risk getting caught, or go back and then break her out of there before that guy kills her?"

Tally hadn't realized that Tyrone had followed her out of the office, and he knocked the gun out of her hands whirling her around, she was still within shouting distance of the office. But she wanted to fight herself. "Screw the gun, I'm better with knives anyway" she muttered, pulling her good fighting knives from their sheaths that were strapped tightly to her sides. Tyrone charged madly, Tally didn't expect her sudden surge of power, but she was at her limit, and she broke his nose, and then whacked his head, knocking him out.

The group in the office heard a sickening sound of bone breaking, then a groan, a WHUMP, and then nothing. Near looked out first to see Tally standing over an unconscious Tyrone. "He will need a medic... soon." she said icily, hair swishing behind her gracefully.

Tally retreated somewhere far into the caves, only vaguely knowing where she was, she knew they hated her, and that was good, she couldn't afford to have friends. But what was this warm wet stuff leaking from her eyes? L had sent Roger for an ambulance as Matt, Mello, Near and Lai stood starting at the door that led to Tally.

She, Lai, knew what to do but couldn't bring her self to see Tally, besides Near would do the right thing anyways. Lai frowned and dropped into the floor on her knees, crossing her arms. Tally had no right to do what she did in Lai's mind, so why should what she was thinking. But that didn't matter. Her pride was much stronger than this. Tally didn't need friends, she had proved that. Right?

Mello took out a chocolate bar and unwrapped it, tossing the wrapper at Lai, who simply made a face at him.

The girl sighed again. Even Mello, in his own way was telling her what to do. Lai stood up without warning and ran to Tally, her bright hair making it easy to find her in the dark. Lai sat down beside her. "I forgive you." She stated simply.

Tally stared at the blonde dumbly, tears gushing out of her eyes harder now, she hated what she was, what her father had made her, she was worse than Kira, in a way. Was it really safe for her to accept this kind girl's friendship? "Would you mind gathering everyone so that I can explain myself? You all deserve at least that much." Tally said, back to her gentle self again.

Once everyone was assembled she started: "I know you are all probably confused, so here it is. My father was in the mafia, you know this. But so was I, I was a full-fledged member, and on a fast path to the top. I developed a second personality for the mafia, because my second personality was so cold, my code name became 'Ice'." She knew she was dropping a lot of on them, especially considering that Ice was one of the most feared of the mafia, because she was ruthless. "For years I had this personality. So you will have to forgive me, I know that it is something hard to accept, but Ice is part of me..." Tally was shaking with shame; her friends had to hate her. But at least Lai forgave her.

Near came up to her, holding her tight, and stroking her hair. "Tally, no matter what your name, you will always be you, and you will always be my friend," he said, lips brushing lightly across her cheek.

Matt thought it ironic, that Near, the shy one was so easily able to express his emotions to the girl he loved, and Matt couldn't. His resolve sharpened, and he whispered in Lai's ear "you know, I've always liked you." he saidtaking his chance and playing with fire. He moved his hand, brushing her cheek lightly in a manner that mimicked Near's.

Lai froze as soon as Matt's words left his mouth and entered her ears. She didn't dare turn around. Her face now had a heavy, ruby tinged blush spread across her nose and cheeks. "W-w-hat…" She whispered to herself more then Matt. She smiled widely then frowned, immediately mentally slapping herself. This wasn't like Matt. Saying that he liked her? Mello must have put him up to it, she reasoned. Turning around and trying do clam her blush. She faced Matt, her head reaching his chin. She couldn't bring herself to ask if this was a dare or not. But it had to be. For the sake of her sanity, it just had to.

Mello watched, snickering out of the side of his mouth that wasn't occupied by chocolate. In a way, his was happy for the four others but man, now he was feeling jealous. Dangerously jealous…Matt was playing with fire. And both males knew that. Mello was too far away from Matt to hear his whispers, though the blonde male guessed at what he was saying. Which made things worst. Mello's brow furrowed and his mouth became dry. He hated what Matt was saying.

Lai looked up at Matt, her green eyes melting into his. "You, don't mean that, right?" She asked, looking almost hopeful but more confused then anything. "Matt- Kun?" "If I am lying let me be struck by lightning." he said seriously.

Tally too, was blushing heavily; she hugged Near back, and helped him up. What were they going to do now...?

Lai smiled and looked down. "Thank you, Matt…" Her blush was slowly fading now, though her heart was beating faster then ever. It felt weird, almost as if liking him as a crime though. Matt had always been like a brother to her but now the slight feeling that they could be more was growing. She turned back around so her back was pressed softly into Matt's hard chest.

"Umm…Near, Tally-erm…Ally- San, kids, you are safe, don't worry, the paramedics have taken Tyrone and they will be arresting him soon, but I would like to know how you found the underground tunnels, so if you would all please come into Roger-San's office with me..." The raven-haired detective, L spoke calmly. The children followed as told. Tally felt sick, she had probably gotten her and her friends into big trouble. "Now I know that Tally probably didn't discover them as it is her first day here," he said, causing Tally to blush a little, "So which one of you found them?"

Mello had been fuming all the while, jealous that both Matt and Near were expressing their emotions to the girls they liked, while he was, currently, stuck with no one, finally he snapped. "It WAS Tally who discovered them, it was TALLY who stole the candlesticks for the mafia, and every other God Damned thievery that was pinned on me!" He burst out, angry at them all for not being able to tell what the girl really was, "You people haven't noticed it yet, but TALLY," He spit her name out, "Is playing us all like a beautifully tuned violin, she is worse than her parents she is worse than Kir-"

SMACK.

The sound of flesh on flesh reverberated across the room, and where Tally had once been icy, she was pure fire. "Don't say that," she hissed, "Don't you DARE say that I am worse than Kira, I am no way like him. Kira kills without a reason other than the fact that he fancy's himself a god; I've only killed in self-defence. Kira lies to hide what he is so that he can further his reign. I lied to try and keep you safe from my past, to bury my past. I am NOTHING like Kira!"

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