Chapter eight:

Mello opens his eyes and finds he is in some kind of knight armor that isn't a full suit but has the body armor with the magnificent sword at his waist as well as nothing on his head.

The armor is the more clothes looking chain metal one.

Mello rests a hand on his swords handle he glances back slightly. He finds that he is in front of, but is in line of being beside of if he backs up, an older looking Near sitting on the throne with a crown on his head as well as clothes slightly similar to his usual clothes but much more high ranking looking clothes.

Which means that both of them are older at this time.

Near looks to Mello and gives him a smile.

Mello returns it then he turns fully to face Near. He gets down on one knee in a bow. "You majesty. Your wish is my command."

Near smiles a little more then gets to his feet. He moves over to Mello and places a hand on his shoulder.

Mello glances up to Near.

"You are the best knight anyone could have ever asked for." Near tells him.

Mello smiles wide at the compliment.

Near removes his hand and walks past Mello. "Come my beloved knight."

Mello raises to stand and follows Near as they head out of the castle.

Near leads him into town and Mello sticks close to Near.

People part to allow Near and Mello through respectfully.

Some kids run up playing tag but when they notice Near they quickly bow.

Near pauses and so does Mello.

Mello watches as Near kneels to a crouch.

Near gives a gentle smile to the kids. "I have belief you will grow up to be good people."

The kids look to him with bright expressions.

"But for now you should continue your game."

The kids nod then dash off with thanks to Near as they head off to play their game again.

Near stands up and glances to Mello who is still smiling. He moves to stand beside Mello then the two continue off on their way.

Mello and Near have a little field day looking around at stores as well as checking on the conditions of the people since it is important for a ruler to make sure that the people are in good conditions.

Mello keeps a sharp eye out as he is ready to defend Near if the time comes but he also works to keep Near happy as they walk around town.

In about an hour Near will have to head back to a meeting about the taxes and status on how the cities or group of small towns are doing to see if there are any changes to be made to help the people.

Mello knows he needs to keep track of time just in case with the meeting being important since if they don't it can cause some serious problems that if not dealt with could end in a revolution.

Though whenever there is spare time the two love to just spend time together even though Mello is at Near's side at almost every moment ready to protect him with his life.

The only times are when he isn't at Nears side is during obvious times like when Near is going to the washroom, as they grew older Mello began holding towel to allow Near to walk into after a shower only to wrap it around Near, and when Near needs him to go do something.

They both care deeply about each other with their love strong as well as obvious though no one speaks out against it as they see it as a good thing.

Near and Mello continue around town for a little longer then when it becomes closer to the time that the meeting is to start Mello clears his throat.

"Your majesty." Mello says and Near turns to him. "Your meeting will begin soon."

Near nods. "Thank you."

The two head back to the castle to get this meeting done.

Once in the meeting room they arrived three minutes early though almost all of the representatives that are needed to be talked to about the topic of the meeting.

Once everyone is in it can begin.

"Alright everyone. We will keep this meeting civilized." Near begins the meeting as there was one time that the meeting got a little out of hand as two representatives began a heated argument. "Let's begin with the taxes."

Mello watches from a little behind Near leaning against the wall as he does have his own chair but he has decided to stand as he feels he can be much faster to protect Near if something happens.

"Your majesty." One of the representatives begin. "I am afraid we have a growing number of homeless people." He explains.

Each representative is known of which city or area they represent so there is no need to mention where they represent.

"I would like to lower taxes a little in your area." Near says. "Also I would like an investigation on prices of basic needs. If it has risen to a price that is just not right I would like it fixed. This will go for all areas and cities until we are sure that the kingdom is stable again."

The representatives look happy with this decision.

The meeting continues for awhile longer then finally it ends.

The representatives leave to hurry back to begin what Near ordered to happen.

Near stands. "That meeting felt like it took forever."

Mello can't blame Near as he had to listen to statements as well as any concerns from each representatives as a part of how this meeting goes.

Near turns to Mello. "We have five minutes before the next meeting."

"Isn't the next meeting about the upcoming festival?" Mello asks pushing himself away from the wall.

Near nods and raises a hand to twirl his hair. "That is correct. It is to make sure that my approval has been given to the planning of it since it is one of the major events."

Mello nods. "Right."

"I say we get some food." Near heads to leave the room.

Mello follows after him and the two head to the dinning room.

A servant who was in the area notices only to hurry to be ready to help serve them what kind of food they request.

After getting a small snack eaten so they can last until supper it's off to the meeting for the festival.

The day seems long, Matt was seen here and there but he was mostly busy with dealing with some issues with the needed technology within parts of the castle some which only needed some reprogramming, and now it is late at night.

Mello and Near head to Near's room but Mello slips into his room just across the hall from Near's own to change.

Once both are changed into pyjamas that remind them of their days in Whammy's Mello returns to Nears room.

Near climbs onto the gigantic bed that is what you would expect for royalty.

Mello follows and pulls back the covers to allow Near inside the covers.

Once Near is settled Mello joins him as he lays beside Near.

Mello pulls the covers over them as Near snuggles close to Mello. "Good night. My sweet prince." Mello kisses Near's forehead.

The two soon drift asleep.

Mello blinks awake back in the limo with the light making it seem to be early morning. He looks around himself confirming that the vision of the future was just a dream. He looks to Near who is still asleep so peacefully it makes him smile. He definitely looks forward to the future he has with Near.