Chapter nine:
The rest of the long limo ride went without any problem and as the sun sets they make it to the castle.
Everyone turns to look out a window as they pull up to the front of the castle.
Matt and Mello can't help but slightly gap at the castle which is magnificent.
The limo parks then the driver quickly moves to open the door to allow the five out.
They step out of the limo and look up to the castle.
"Welcome to your new home." Near says as he puts the crown back on.
Servants are awaiting excitedly and quickly respectfully great Near as well as the others before helping unload the fives stuff.
Near leads Mello and Matt inside the castle. He takes them to a higher up balcony and shows them the amazing view from there.
The two are amazed at this.
Two other people step onto the balcony making the three turn to them.
It's the queen and king.
The queen has beautiful straight white hair that goes almost to her waist, winter blue eyes and a very pretty dress on.
The king has mismatching chocolate brown and stormy grey eyes with his hair style more like Nears just a light blonde color. He is wearing a very king like outfit.
Near smiles while Mello and Matt bow respectfully.
The king and queen give Near a hug happy that he is home.
After the hug they step away as Mello and Matt raise from their bow.
"What happened?" The queen asks.
"I'm sorry. I left." Near begins. "I only went because I didn't think I was the right choice to become the next ruler. But now I see my duty to the people as the heir to the throne. The time I was away I kept thinking about everything I left behind and about my decision to leave until I found that I knew what had to be done. The kingdom needs an heir and I can give it to them." He turns to Mello and Matt gesturing to each as he introduces them. "This is Matt who is extremely loyal and does wonders with technology. And this is Mello. My knight."
The queen and king smile.
"We are glad you finally found the perfect knight and even better brought along another useful person." The king says.
Near turns to face his parents again.
The queen takes a step forward. "We understand that being a ruler is very stressful and difficult. We do not blame you for leaving." She says in an assuring manner. "And these two that have come along are very welcome here."
Near smiles. "Thank you."
"It's going to get dark soon. Why don't you all settle in." The king says as he and his wife lead the three back to inside the castle. "We made sure that a room was prepared for both of our newest members."
"Thank you so much your majesty." Matt says.
They are brought to the bedroom area and they find the bedrooms are huge along with the beds that are like what Mello saw in his dream.
Near is staying in his room that has always been his.
Mellos room is right across from Near and Matt's is beside Mello's room.
"Wow!" Matt gasps as he rushes around his room checking out everything about it like the very comfy bed, the walk in closet, the view out the window and everything else in the room.
"The servants will be here shortly with your stuff and will help in any way they can." The king says.
Mello turns to them. "Thank you so much." He respectfully bows.
"Thank you for keeping our dear boy safe." The queen says very grateful.
Mello raises. "And I will continue to do so. I will do whatever it takes."
The queen nods then heads off somewhere.
"We will make sure that you are given the best lessons possible." The king tells Mello since if Mello is to protect Near he will need to be able to fight. "The captains of the guards will be in charge of that."
"I will do my best I promise. The prince will be safe no matter the cost." Mello responds with a very sincere tone.
With that the king who seems happy about Mello's response heads off on his way.
"Um where do you want us to place this stuff?" A servant asks Mello who turns to look to him as he stands in the doorway holding a bunch of stuff.
"Right there's fine." Mello says since he will have to make sure it's all his stuff or if it's possibly Near's or Matt's stuff.
The servant obediently puts the stuff down carefully in case of anything breakable within the bags or boxes.
Once everything is sorted as well as put away for each of the rooms it's quite dark out.
Mello heads to Near's room as he feels that it is his duty to make sure that even now Near knows he isn't alone.
After all he now has a very highly honorable and important job now for the one he loves the most.
He swears that he won't be a letdown.
Near is about to go for bed as he is laying on it.
Mello makes sure the lights are off so Near isn't bugged by the lights so he can sleep easier. He then moves more into the room that is illuminated by the moon and the lighting from the hall way.
Just before Near can grab the covers Mello moves in then pulls them over top of the other to tuck him in as Near allows Mello to do this.
Near smiles at Mello who returns it. "Mello." He begins. "Would you like to stay with me tonight?"
Mello sits down next to Near allowing the other to move closer only to put a gentle arm around Near. "Ok." He agrees.
Near smiles content and happy almost making him wonder if he actually left because he needed to find Mello.
Mello joins Near as requested in the bed and almost immediately Near moves closer to Mello who drapes an arm over the younger boy allowing them to cuddle close together.
In no time both of them are asleep.