BeforeNote: So, yeah, you all got my apology chapter, and someone named Mads sent in a review saying that I have til Friday to post this chapter, or else they're deleting my story. Eh, oh well. Anyways, an hour after that review I found out that one of my uncles passed away. I must be cursed. Anyways, enjoy.

The first thing that L did when he woke up was scream. Why? Because right after he opened his huge black panda eyes, huge blood red eyes were staring back at him, and jam-stained lips were hovering scarily close to his. L stopped his high-pitched screaming once he realized that it was only Beyond, and when he remembered that Beyond would be helping him for two weeks, he shoved his doppelganger off from his comfortable place, which happened to be L's lap.

Beyond fell to the floor face first. "Well good morning to you too, princess."

Huffing, L got out of bed and walked towards his bathroom to get ready for his day.

He was going to shower.

Come on, what did you think he was gonna do? Put make-up on his face so he could secretly and discreetly try t get Beyond to notice him? Nope, that was Beyond's job, because he harbored a secret love for his Lawliet-oops, you weren't supposed to find that out. Heh.

Anyways, back to L stalking off to take a shower and Beyond staring longingly at his curvaceous ass and-

Dammit!

"Today is the day that the little ones come, and the old men leave. Are you ready, Princess?" Beyond asked, batting his eyelashes behind L's back, as he remained in his position on the bedroom floor.

"Yes, I find myself quite prepared, actually," answered L before slamming his bathroom door closed. Who was he kidding? He knew it was a damn lie from the pit of Hell, and he was nervous as fuck. Despite Watari's every assurance that the toddlers would not cause any trouble, the tall, panda-like man still found himself shuddering in fear. To top it all off, Beyond was here, and was remaining calm.

While L was in the shower, Beyond went downstairs to double-check everything and to make sure that the house was still clean. L had had another sugar craving in the middle of the night-who'd have thunk?-and had most likely left a mess in the kitchen. However, to Beyond's surprise, the kitchen was spotless.

"Yes, the cooking station is still clean. I know better." L said from the entrance of the kitchen, almost startling Beyond.

"No, you don't. I had to practically force you to clean your own damn house," Beyond retorted.

"No one said you had to."

"Somebody had to."

"It didn't have to be you in particular."

"Well, it was me, and now it's clean. Now-" Beyond was interrupted by a knocking on the door, and the sound of three children outside. Gulping, L walked stiffly to the door, while Beyond grinned widely.

"Roger, Watari, and children; please come in." L invited as he stood inside to let the old men and kids inside. Before either old man could their way in, however, Mello ran past them and immediately clamped onto L's left leg.

"Mishter L!" exclaimed Mello. "I'm Mello, and I'm second in line for successor! Can you believe that Near is before me? He's only two, but I'm gonna beat his sheepy butt some day! Just you wait!"

"Watari, please remove this child from my leg." Said a mortified L, while shaking his leg in a desperate attempt to remove the clingy blond child. Chuckling, Watari handed Near to Roger, whose own leg was gripped tightly by Matt. Beyond stood in the background grinning even wider, and L glared at him.

Again, another epic fail of L's glare-stare.

"Come, Mello. I want you to meet Beyond now." Watari told him gently.

As Watari took Mello to Beyond, Roger spoke to L. "L, this is Near, and the child on my leg is Matt." L only stared at the small albino child, who waved at him, and L then directed his gaze to Matt, who had released Roger's leg.

"It's nice to meet you, Near, and Matt. I hope you aren't as rambunctious as Mello over there." At that moment, Mello had gotten Beyond to pick him up, and Beyond was holding him under the armpits and at arm's length. Mello didn't seem to mind though, since he was asking Beyond ten questions a minute, and commenting on his, "kick-ass, awesome red eyes." L snickered at the sight before him, and Beyond winced.

Near had turned to look at the scene as well, and after turning away while shaking his head, he held out his arms to L, who stared blankly at him. Reluctantly, L took the child into his arms. As soon as Near was transferred, he yawned and put his head on L's shoulder. Watari and Roger chuckled, L smiled softly, and Beyond just laughed.

"I think he's sleepy. He hasn't had a nap all day, and neither have I," came Matt's soft voice from where he stood, which was now by Roger's side.

"Yes," answered Watari. "Roger and I will bring in their suitcases, and then we will take our leave."

Five minutes later, six suitcases were brought in, and Beyond, L, and the kids said their goodbyes to Roger and Watari.

"Alright, children," said Beyond as he closed the door and set Mello down. "I am Beyond. The child in L's arms is Near, yes? You are Matt," he said while pointing to the goggled three year old. "And you, the little devil, are Mello." Mello just nodded enthusiastically.

"Well then," started L, as he picked up Near's suitcase. "We'll show you to your rooms, and you can all take a nap. Near has already fallen asleep, so I assume that you two are tired as well. When you wake, dinner will be ready."

"Okay!" said Mello, and he ran up the stairs, trailing after L. Beyond was starting to follow after him, when he noticed that Matt still stood in his place.

"Matt, what's wrong? Beyond questioned him.

"Will I be sharing a room with Mello?" Matt timidly asked.

"No, you will all get your own rooms. But what's wrong? You look frightened."

"Well, Mello is a big meanie. He made fun of my goggles, and called me a baby." Matt looked down at his feet, and nearly yelped in surprise when Beyond picked him up and headed up the stairs.

"Don't worry, Matt. We'll make sure that the three of you get along during these two weeks. Alright, this is your room." They stopped in front of a white door, and Beyond opened it and laid Matt down on the king-sized bed. As he was about to turn to walk out to retrieve his suitcases, he felt a small tug on his sleeve. He turned to look at the child that was already curled under the blankets.

"Yes, Matt?"

"Umm…never mind."

"Are you sure?"

"Mmhmm."

"Alright then. See you in a bit." As Beyond walked out of the room and shut the door, he bumped into L.

"Well, Near was fine, but Mello…" L trailed off, while shaking his head, and beyond snickered. "I don't think I'll be able to keep up with him at dinner time."

While L had been talking, Beyond had snuck up to his side. "Little Lawli, maybe you should just take a break. Tonight, my darling, you're going to need all your energy," he whispered into L's ear with a malicious smirk on his face.

L visibly gulped, and Beyond went downstairs to prepare dinner.

What in the Hell was Beyond planning?