A/n: thank you to mitsuchan325 and MLMsky4life for reviewing the first chapter of this fic! Also, thank you to jinnabun, spicewater, BlindAffection, XXX, i3Garra and Miss Hal Gibson for reviewing 'Games' I meant to put this in last chapter but my A/n had become too long so I left it for this chapter. Well, I've decided for now, I'll do a few chapter's of the boy's at Wammys (surprise no?) chronological until I run into when Mello leaves, hopefully I'll have a plot for what I want to happen after that. If not, then that'll be the end- Mello leaving that is.

After that I'll go write another story in my corner. Anyhoo, this is the second prologue when Near comes into the story, about three months after Mello and Matt become friends. Last chapter the boys were about eight years old (Matt just turning eight, Mello had been eight for a while.) So, last chapter was like….May and this chapter is August. I forgot to mention last chapter the character's will be sort of Ooc in parts. Especially Mello and Near when they're in scenes together.

Everyone (well not everyone) portrays Mello as someone who completely despised Near, but he willingly admitted that Near would fit the job better in the Manga- sure he was mad- but he said it. So they're relationship isn't going to be as dramatic as it is when Mello points the gun at Near's head in the Manga/ anime- in other words- I'm not going to follow canon right now.

Wammy's is going to be a year round school. So they'll have Easter, and Christmas breaks, along with like a spring/summer break, but they'll still be in school over the summer. I've never gone to a year long school but my sister's boyfriend (who's English coincidently) was trying to explain his school system to me. This is roughly based off of what he told me. Forgive me if there are mistakes or parts that don't make sense. His accent was thick and I have a short attention span. Damn these things keep getting really long.

Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note. Nor do I own Nintendo. The closest I have to owning them is my awesome Nintendo messengers bag (which Matt will have in this chapter) And all the games and system's I own. Along with that; I don't own Microsoft either (Xbox).

Enough of my babbling, on with;


The Meeting of Mello, Matt and Near;

Three months had passed since Matt's arrival at Wammys orphanage, and in those three months Mello and Matt became inseparable, which wasn't really a hard task, since they shared all the same classes, with Mello being ranked first and Matt in second. The two could be found anywhere and everywhere together. If Mello was outside playing football (1) Matt would be near by under a tree playing his Gameboy or some other form of system. They were always studying together, eating together and arguing together (whether it was against one another, or against someone else.) Today was no different.

They both sat in their room, Mello on the windowsill looking out at the grounds below, and Matt, trying to beat his newly acquired Legend of Zelda game for his handheld system. Mello sighed, obviously bored, but too lazy to take Matt's game away and make the ginger pay attention to him. He pulled out a bar of chocolate from his backpack that sat near his feet. Quickly un-wrapping it he bit a chunk out, snapping it with a jerk of his head. He blinked in surprise as a black car pulled up alongside the front door of the orphanage. This could only mean one thing. "Look Mattie, someone new!" Mello said excitedly, pressing his face against the glass in a very un –Mello like attitude.

"Mells, 'Matti' is a skinny fourteen year old girl with big boobs, who dots her 'I's with a heart. I'm Matt, and who cares if there is someone new?" Matt commented without looking up from his game, Link had just walked through a door, successfully trapping him with a huge stalfos mini-boss (2). Now was not the time to be excited about new kids.

"Aww Mattie, your no fun, lets go meet him." Mello said jumping down off the windowsill, and chomping another piece of chocolate, before grabbing the gamer's elbow and pulling him off the bed. Matt- who was used to being moved in this fashion- quickly regained his balance, and followed Mello without putting his game down. It didn't take long for them to run into the new arrival, Rodger's office was just down the hall from Mello and Matt's room. They moved in quickly, before Rodger could lead him off and give him the grand tour. "Hi, I'm Mello, and this here is Mattie" Mello said, twisting slightly to point out Matt. The quiet white haired boy said nothing, merely stared back into Mello's eyes in an unnerving and empty way.

"He won't talk a lot" Rodger said, noting the look of annoyance on Mello's face from the lack of reaction. "It just happened." Even without actual conformation, Mello understood immediately, and nodded. He'd seen kids before who came in moments after their parents deaths. "Mello, since your first, why don't you give Near here the tour? I actually have somewhere I have to be. Matt you can tag along and make sure Mello plays nice." Rodger smiled when he saw the look of distaste cross Matt's features.

"Really? You're going to pawn this off on me? Your dang meeting better be important." Mello grumbled as Rodger left the boys to their tour.

"Y'know Mello, it's kinda your fault. If you would have just stayed in our room then we wouldn't have to do this genius." Matt mumbled in a monotone voice, walking back towards the play room and lounge to begin their tour. Mello growled and reached over flicking the 'off' switch on Matt's game. "You little bitch!" Matt seethed, he hadn't saved, and he'd just beaten the Master Stalofs. Mello only smirked, and gestured at Near.

"C'mon, don't mind him his bark is worse then his bite." Mello said as the quiet boy trailed behind him, eyes slightly enlarged at Matt's outburst. Not saying a word only observing the two as they gave a grand tour. Occasionally being held up by bickering, the tour took longer then it normally would have. They had all missed the dinner hour due to this. So, they revisited the kitchen, and got food to share.

"And this is your room" Mello said, having finally made it back to the white haired boy's room. "If you need anything don't hesitate to come across the hall, and ask Matt or myself." Snapping off a piece of chocolate, he gestured to his and Matt's room.

"Thanks but I should be fine. I have a photographic memory. With Mello's adequate tour I'm sure I'll find my way. Have a good night Mello and Matt." Near said, opening his door and closing it behind it.

"What a weird kid." Matt said, pausing his game only to move his bangs out of his face and to re- adjust his goggles. "Referring to you only by name. Oh well, at least he has enough sense not to call me Mattie" Matt subliminally hinted at Mello. Mello didn't answer or acknowledge the hint however; instead he just opened the door to their room and walked in.

"Losing your parents like that, right before coming here. It must be tough. Mine had been gone for a long time before that. I wonder what it would be like to walk in on your dead parents after growing up with them in the house, and getting used to their presents." Mello said after a while, looking at the ceiling. Parents were never an easy topic. "I wish I could have gotten to know mine though- before they died. I mean, I'm glad I didn't have to see them die, like I suspect Near did, but orphanages kind of lose their charm after the sixth one."

"It's an interesting thing. Seeing ones parents like that." Matt said in response, his voice even and distant. Mello cocked his head, when Matt had first arrived he had spent so much time hating him he hadn't bothered to ask about the ginger's parents.

"Did that happen to you Matt?" Mello asked his head cocked in question. He saw Matt hesitate before answering.

"Yeah." Was the only reply Mello received, which made Mello quiet again, before he worked up the courage to ask;

"What were your parents like?"

"Couldn't tell you." Matt said, becoming increasingly more interested in his game, his hands shaking like leaves. Mello's interest was completely piqued now.

"Didn't you just say you grew up with them? You have to remember something- Matt?" Mello cut off, the boy had shut off his game, bedside light, and was now under the covers ignoring the world. Mello made a slight 'hnmming' noise, before finishing his chocolate bar. Knowing full well that he probably wouldn't get Matt to come back out from under his blanket, Mello sighed and decided to go to bed.

???

The next day was a test day. With a new addition to the ranks, kids became more restless to what the results would bring. Most of the time, the scores never changed. The four on the top stayed there and occasionally people near the bottom would switch positions. However; with a new kid – as in the case of Matt- people from the top had just as much of a chance to be bumped around. After the four hours of testing in ever subject, Matt just wanted to forget the world and play his game. He knew that he beat out the kid beneath him, and he was pretty sure he hadn't placed above Mello- not that he was trying- so nothing else mattered. Or, so he thought.

Shortly after he'd returned from dinner alone (he couldn't find Mello anywhere so he went without him.) Mello came storming in- chocolate in mouth- and went straight into the closet, slammed the door, and stayed there. Matt rolled his eyes behind orange- tinted goggles and returned to Ocarina of Time.

"Hey Mells, great to see you too." Matt said to the air that whooshed passed, moments after the blonde slammed the door. "Whatever, talk when you feel like it." Matt said, taking out a candy cigarette and sucking on it.

Hours later Mello finally came out of the haven that was the closet. "Hey Mells, glad you finally decided to come out of the closet." Matt said, attempting light humor. Mello ignored it however and plopped down on the couch beside Matt.

"He took my spot." Mello said his voice drained of all emotion. "He took my first Mattie" Mello leaned his head against Matt's shoulder. In almost an automatic fashion, Matt leaned back and put his arm around Mello, successfully comforting the blonde, but also allowing him to keep playing at the same time.

"I take it I placed third then." Matt said dryly, trying to cheer Mello up or at least get a reaction out of him. However; Mello just nodded, watching Link face off against Gohma.

A knock resounded off the door, but neither boy moved to open it. The knocker deciding it was ok to enter walked through. "I would like to apologies to Mello, it seems I placed above him. I didn't mean to cause any problems." Near said standing to the side of the couch Mello and Matt sat at, observing the boys. "Also, it would seem an apology is in order to Matt. I didn't mean to bump Matt down a number; I am told that this ranking is very important?"

"Don't apologies Near, you can't help answering questions better then myself or Mello. Unless you just did worse on purpose which would be worse then actually beating either of us, because then we know you're not at your full potential." Matt said, his eyes not leaving the screen. He hadn't actually cared that he'd moved down to third, so that was more for Mello.

"As much as I'd like to blame you too, now I have something to strive for, I will beat you Near, and take my place back it'll be a challenge but it will happen." Mello said, sitting up properly, his eyes flashing to the half – albino (3). "I don't want you to hold back either. As Matt said, bring it. I will prevail."

Matt mumbled something about not saying that, as Near spoke again, the faintest smile on his face. "Don't worry Mello- Matt, I will make this game challenging for you." And on that note, Near left the room, and silence enveloped the two left again.


1: Soccer- I hate the word soccer though. I always have. Plus I've never understood why football (American) was called football. Since about third grade I've referred to Soccer as football, so whenever you see it. That's what its referring too. If by slight chance American football is brought up, it'll be called just that; American football.

2: Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX if anyone is wondering, that stalfos is one of the better mini-boss. Annoying as hell because you have to fight him four times, but fun.

3: Albinos have red eyes, and Near doesn't. Someone once told me you could be half albino and not have the red eyes. No idea if that is actually true, but, as far as I know it is. So Near = half albino.

A/n: Review please, and see you next chapter!