The rain poured and thunder crashed loudly. The baby wailed out as Sayu picked him up and hushed him. She bounced him gently on her shoulder as she walked the halls. As he would settle a bright lightning flash would illuminate the whole building, causing him to cry out again. "Hush, it's okay. It's just a storm. This too, will pass." She walked past Light's office that had a soft glow of light.
Knocking slightly she heard Light's strained voice. "Yeah. Come in." She cradled the small child that seemed to settle down slightly. "Give him here, I need a break and you need sleep." Sayu smiled weakly and handed Light the newborn. He held the baby up and looked into his eyes, "Now. You haven't met him yet. But uncle C would have something to say about you crying… I'm sure."
Sayu grinned and softly shut the door and made her way back to her room, she hated when Nate was traveling.
Light stood up and paced the length of his office humming. Although, still fussing the crying had stopped. Light smiled softly and whispered to the baby, "I'll sing the song your mom likes, how about that?" Setting the baby on his shoulder he continued the melody he started and rubbed the babies back, "Beatus vir qui suffert tentationem, Quoniqm cum probates fuerit accipient coronam vitae."
(English meaning: "Blessed is he who suffers temptation. Since he, with approval, shall receive the crown of life"- Lilium)
Gently carrying the baby on his shoulder, with quiet steps, he tenderly laid the now sleeping baby in his crib. "Oh little, Quilish… What hell you have to pay for that name. It's worth it. I promise." He gently ran his hand along the babies head.
The sky was over casted darkly and the storm raged on, Nate came through the door, "Home. Hungry." Nate caught Sayu in a hug as she tackle hugged him. "So, I saw something rather curious on the way here."
Sayu blinked a couple times and Beyond set the table with an apathetic expression. "What was it?"
"The Australians."
Sitting at the table, Light glanced up from his newspaper and shifted his nephew in his arm to better support him. "…And they wanted what?"
Nate shrugged, "Not sure. Quite a few of them to just be hanging around and in militant formations."
Beyond handed Light a warmed bottle and returned to the kitchen without saying anything to anyone. Matt watched him from the corner of his eye from the sitting room where he played his games. Nate leaned over and made a goofy face at Quilish causing him to cackle and shoot formula from his nose. "Wow. Six months already. I hate cases." Light gave him an irritated stare and used his napkin to wipe the babies face before popping the bottle back in his mouth.
"Speaking of." Light said an a borderline growl.
"Solved. This new Kira was nothing but a murderer killing people. No notebook located."
A loud heavy knock was heard from the door startling Sayu into squeaking, "Ah- I'll get it!" She ran up to the door and rested her hand on the handle. She leaned up to peek through the hole… "Nate…?"
Nate walked up to the door and flung it open causing a huge gust of wind and rain to rush in. "Door! Baby! What the hell is wrong with you!" Light cried from the other end of the room.
Nate stood next to Sayu pulling her close. A man not looking up, wore an Australian army dress uniform, covered with ribbons and medals, said in a low voice, "Is Beyond Birthday currently at this residence?"
Beyond rounded the corner and dropped his glass and stared at the man in uniform. "No! No! You can't be here!" He ran forward and grabbed the man by the uniform and began to pummel his chest, "Don't you dare tell me that he's gone!" Each punch he threw visibly became weaker as he slumped into the arms of the man and started to quietly cry. The rest of the room looked away with solemn faces.
"I promised." The man's voice said coolly. "This time… I kept it. What did I tell you about crying?"
Beyond's eyes opened quickly at the feel of the rain as he looked at the name tag, "Reaper". His eyes shot up and grabbed the hat off the man to reveal messy golden locks and piercing blue eyes. "You asshole! I thought you were dead!"
Caspian narrowed his eyes in irritation, "And, I didn't recognize Sayu and Near! Whose the asshole now?! I was just being respectful!"
Mello came down the stairs rubbing his eyes, "What the fuck?!"
Light stood up, "Watch your fucking mouths!" He glared at everyone and left the room with the baby. L chuckled from the top of the stairs.
Everyone blinked and Nate chuckled, "Well. At least he cares…"
Caspian looked at Beyond, "I owe you an apology. And, a much better proposal." Beyond stared at him confused. In the rain Caspian got down on one knee and held a ring up. "I love you. I'm sorry it took me this long to come home. I wanted to wait for a nicer day to ask, but traditional was never our thing." Beyond bit his lip and tried to hide the fact that he was crying again. "Will you marry me?"
"Are you stupid?! Of course!" Beyond threw his arms around Caspian and kissed him as the rain drowned out the rest of the world around them.
