BeforeNote: I'm back! Did you all miss me? Bet not, huh. Jk jk. Anyways, I had some more reviews, favorites, and alerts, so thank you mucho! Here's the promised third chapter. And don't worry, kuz I have the fourth one written out and a bunch of ideas for the next three. Anyways, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Death Note or Pac Man.

"Hyah! Near!" shouted a hyper, four year old Mello as he ran into the playroom. Near was seated on the floor by the window, stacking legos. He didn't look up when the older boy ran in, and still didn't look up when he said his hello.

"Hello, Mello." Near said quietly.

"So, I just found something out today. You'll never guess what. Oh, and I was the first to know." Mello was skipping in a circle around Near while he spoke, and in a teasing way, asked, "do you want me to tell you?"

"Sure," said Near, still not looking up from his lego stacking. "What did Mello find out?"

Stopping his dancing to sit down in front of the tiny child, Mello told Near that the both of them would be spending two weeks with L, while, 'Mishter Wammy and the other old coot', were away on a business trip. Mello was ecstatic, and was bouncing up and down the whole time.

"Well, that's nice." That was Near's only response, and Mello took it as an offense.

"That's nice? Is that all you really have to say? Well it's more than nice! It's freakin' awesome!"

"Mello". A stern voice called out from the doorway of the playroom, and Mello turned around to stare at Roger. "And Near; I would like you two to meet our new arrival, Matt. Matt, the blond is Mello, and the white is Near."

The little boy Matt glanced at Mello and Near, and quickly hid behind Roger's legs. Near turned back to his toys, but Mello stood up to walk over to the old man and timid boy. Seeing that Mello was coming closer and closer, Matt clutched Roger's pant legs tightly.

"Now now, Matt. There is no need to be scared. Mello won't do anything." Roger told him assuredly, but Matt wasn't convinced, because Mello had a growing smirk on his face and a vicious look in his eyes. Roger noticed the look on the blond's face. "Mello, stop giving Matt that look. You look like you want to cook him for dinner. Just become acquainted with him. He will also be going with you and Near to L's. Now, I'm going to go finish packing your things." With that said. Roger left to do exactly as he said.

"So, how old are you?" Mello asked a still very timid Matt, while taking his arm and leading him to the table in the corner. Matt didn't resist, for fear of being swallowed whole by the intimidating blond child.

"I-I'm three." Matt answered, while holding up three little fingers in the process.

Once they were seated at the small table, Mello looked Matt up and down, and took in his appearance; red hair, blue denim shorts, a white shirt with the Pac Man characters, toddler-sized converse, and orange goggles that were too big and hung around his neck. "You're kinda dorky for a three year old."

"Am not!" said Matt, defending himself, although he knew it was true.

"Are too. And who gave you those dumb glasses, anyways?"

"They're not dumb! And they're goggles!"

"Fine. Who gave you those stupid goggles?"

Matt looked shocked and hurt, and in a quiet voice, said, "my mommy." Tears were forming in his green eyes, but he put his head down, lest the evil blond child see and taunt him some more. Mello was about to comment some more on Matt's choice of accessories, when suddenly, a stern voice rang more through the playroom. It was Roger, coming to retrieve the boys for some afternoon lunch.

"Mello, come here," Roger called to Mello.

Mello gulped and hesitated.

"Now, mister."

Shuffling his feet to where Roger stood, Mello held his head up high and put on his best 'innocent' face.

"Listen to me, young man. I, as well as Mr. Wammy, expect you to be on your best behavior while at L's house. That means no teasing Matt or Near, no running rampant throughout the house; no nonsense whatsoever. Understood? And apologize to Matt now."

"Yes sir," said Mello defeatedly. He walked back to Matt, who had a let a few tears escape his eyes, and in a barely audible voice, apologized. "Sorry, Matt, for making fun of you."

"That's ok Mello!" Matt said, suddenly rather excited.

Roger looked very pleased at the scene before him as he also took notice of the time. "Aright now. You boys come down and have some lunch. After lunch, go to your rooms to make sure that I have packed everything you need and want to take to L's. Tomorrow, we will drop you off."

The three children nodded their heads, and Roger walked out. Mello scowled at Matt. "You know, if you weren't such a baby, you and me could be best friends."

Matt kept quiet and shrugged his shoulders, and followed after Roger. Mello was left alone in the room with Near, who also walked out after Mello gave him a nasty look. Following Near out into the hallway, Mello felt rather pleased with himself.

Intimidate the new kid? Check.

Stalk after Near? Check.

Tease Near some more? Now there was an idea.

"Hey, cotton ball!" Mello shouted, not realizing that Roger, who was a few feet ahead of them with Matt, could hear. Roger just sighed and decided not to comment on it.

It was going to be a long two weeks for L and Beyond.

AfterNote: And it's finished! Well, this chapter at least. I've got a few teasers for the next chapter, which is supposed to be the day that the kiddies finally arrive, so here they are ;D.

He shoved his doppelganger off from his comfortable place, which happened to be his lap.

"Well good morning to you too, Princess."

He harbored a secret love for his Lawliet.

"I find myself quite prepared, actually."

He knew it was a damn lie from the pit of hell.

"Little Lawli, maybe you should just take a break. Tonight, my darling, you're going to need all your energy," Beyond whispered with a malicious smirk on his face.