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Xxana: So do I! And I'm the author...lol xD Yes I wanted it to be like that because it is very rare for Near to be so motivated, he quickly loses interest in things and I wanted show just how much this meant to him ^-^. Don't we all hope that? xD Yes, it is on purpose, sorry to remind you of that sad scene ;^; Thanks for reading! =]
italyPASTA13: He sure did! xD Yeah, intense, I know... will do! ^^ You're welcome friend! Thanks for reading! =]
DarkAngelJudas: By any chance can you read minds? ." We'll just have to see how the story plays out friend! ^^ Thanks for reading =]
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Being excluded by all of the ruckus that had been happening, Matt had returned to Wammys, annoyed that his friend walked out on him and Near, "Stupid twat." He muttered to himself as Mellos image came to mind for the fiftieth time that day.
He was wondering around the hall ways when a blur of white caught his attention, "Near! How are you feeling?" He shouted out after the boy, who, continued walking past him, "Near?" Mello asked, before following after his friend.
"Near are you alright?" He asked, catching his arm at his dorm door.
"Ah, I forgot, this is the new kids room," Near mumbled to himself, "I don't have anything anymore…"
Matt waved his hands in front of Nears face, snapping his fingers to get his attention, "And yes, Matt, I can see you, if you'll excuse me, I'm in a bit of a hurry." Near told Matt, facing him, before turning and walking off.
Matt was a little taken aback by Nears attitude, he was acting like when Mello used to bully him, emotionless, unfazed, empty, even his eyes were empty. He couldn't help but compare the glittering grey eyes he once saw on Nears face to the now completely dull and expressionless ones and not only yesterday Near was angry, he was sad, he was happy, he was portraying everything that he had never before…why stop now?
It made Matt a little sad, hadn't they been through enough together to have the right to see Near like that? Happy? And why did he want to see Near happy so bad?
Running after the boy, Matt eventually caught up to him, catching his hand in his own, "Near," He said, panting, "What happened?"
"Mello did." Near replied, his monotonic voice settling back in.
"And…?" Matt pressed, refusing to let go of Nears hand.
"I'm going after him." Near stated, before turning around and beginning to walk off.
"Wait!"
"What is it now Matt?" Near asked, stopping in his tracks.
"Take me with you!"
"Matt…"
"I'm his best friend! Not to mention, in every adventure they always have the geeky gamer along with them don't they? You'd be lost without me." Matt finished, with a little chuckle.
Near turned his head back to Matt and the redhead could only help but notice that little flash of a smile on his face before it quickly disappeared again, "Then get your stuff ready, I'm leaving soon, meet me at the front door in thirty minutes." Near said, before turning and walking away.
"Alright!" Matt shouted after him, before whipping around in the opposite direction to fetch his stuff from his room.
When Matt reached his room, he immediately began the search for the most essential items in his room. He had his backpack all ready just when he came across his PSP Vista and his favourite game, after an intense battle of whether he should take it or not waged in his head, the side for taking it won and he quickly scanned the room for the charger that paired with the device and stuffed it into his bag before dashing out of his room and heading to the front door of Wammys.
"You ready?" Near asked, pocketing his few die that he had been able to scavenge.
"Yeah…you don't look to ready though…" Matt commented, taking in Nears empty hands.
"All my stuff was moved and destroyed Matt." Near replied, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"Okay…so where are we going?" Matt asked, swiftly changing the subject.
"To Japan."
"Really?" Matt asked, he'd always wanted to go to Japan…gaming central!
"Yes, the Kira case is taking place there as is Mello." Near confirmed.
"Cool." Matt said, still oblivious to what the Kira case was.
"Let us depart then, Near, Matt." Watari interjected, taking Matts bag before leading the both of them to the limo outside.
The two walked out to the car, hopping in and beginning their long trip to the airport. After an hour of watching the scenery rush by them, Watari had finally parked the car and lead them into the airport.
As they entered, people began with the strange looks and Matt noticed that all of them were looking at Near, "Does it not bother you?" Matt asked, bending down a little to ask him.
"Does what bother me, Matt?" Near replied.
"The way the people look at you." Matt said.
"I've had worse." Near stated simply, before moving aside to let Watari talk to the airport crew.
"What are they talking about?" Matt questioned, curious.
"Jumping the queue."
"You can do that?"
"Quillish Wammy can." Near answered.
"Ah…" Matt said, feeling uncomfortable, but he wasn't the only one, he could also notice that Near felt quite uncomfortable as well.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, just ever been to an airport before." Near mumbled, turning his head away.
He was lying when he said that their stares didn't bother him because it did, greatly. He did not understand why he should be judged and stared at weirdly simply because he had no colour pigments, it was his body, he had no control over what colour he was or what he looked like.
He wanted to tell the people to fuck off and leave him alone, but no, that would be exposing his emotions and feelings and Near did not feel it right to show them anymore, they did not matter, they only got him into unnecessary situations and trouble which he did not need, especially now.
"Near we're going." Matt said, snapping Near out of his thoughts.
"Right behind you." Near whispered, only loud enough for himself to hear, as he followed after Matt and Watari.
Soon Watari came to a stop at the boarding line to the plane, "Well, L, Matt, I must depart now. Here are your tickets, I wish you the best with Mello." Watari said, before smiling and scattering off.
"L?" Matt asked, turning to Near.
"Shh," Near whispered, "When L died, Mello relinquished his running for the title of 'L' leaving only me to take his place."
"Oh."
"Don't talk about it, the public hasn't been informed yet." Near said.
"Why?"
"Because Matt, if we let them know that the top detective had passed away then it would cause havoc in the crime world." Near affirmed.
"Can't let that happen then." Matt said, smiling.
"Exactly." Near agreed, before him and Matt walked onto the plane.
"Can I have your ticket sir?" A lady dressed in the companies uniform asked.
"Uh, yeah." Matt said, handing her his ticket.
"And your sons?"
Matt froze, quickly looking down at Near before stuttering, "H-he's not m-my son Miss, just a friend!"
Near handed the lady a ticket, his lips forming a solid line across his face, she apologized in embarrassment and directed them to their seats in first class before helping the next person.
"That was…" Matt started, sitting down next to Near.
"Annoying." Near grumbled.
Matt burst out laughing at this comment, "What?" Near asked, looking at Matt.
"It's nothing, anyways, how did you get my ticket here on such late notice?" Matt asked Near.
"Watari wasn't only jumping the queue when he was talking to that man."
"Oh."
"Flight two hundred and two is about to take off to Japan, everyone please buckle your seatbelts."
"Well, looks like we're about to go." Matt said, a little nervous.
"Flight two hundred and two is about to take off to Japan, everyone please buckle your seatbelts."
"Yes." Near agreed.
"Flight two hundred and two is about to take off to Japan, everyone please buckle your seatbelts."
"We'll find him Near." Matt said, catching Nears attention.
"Flight two hundred and two is about to take off to Japan, everyone please buckle your seatbelts."
"We'll find him and make him see sense and if not that, we'll beat it into him, okay? I promise."
"Prepare for takeoff."
Thanks for reading!
Hey, hey Near!
Near: Yes?
I have something for you, from italyPASTA13! *hands robot*
Near: Thanks.
You could be a bit more happy ."
Near: -is no longer there-
Huh? Where'd he go?!
Matt: He ran off mumbling something about an epic, badass robot he just recieved.
So, he likes it afterall... ;)