Chapter ten:

After landing Light leads his brother off of the plane and towards a car that pulls up after Watari retrieves it for them.

Near stays close to Light truly worried about the meeting.

Light wants to tell him about the detour however he feels like it will defeat the purpose of a surprise. He just holds his brother close to assure him as best as he can.

The car ride to the place is rather quiet.

L looks to Light about to say something to try to calm the nerves of everyone though Light lightly shakes his head.

Light has seen this look on his brother before as if he is deep in worried thought with his eyes slightly narrowed. He knows that the other is doing his best to process his emotions and usually does it best when there is quiet. He understands that they are not headed to meet Light's adopted family right away however this could be good for Near to do before any of that even happens. He thinks that the anxiety from the anticipation will settle down if he is allowed to take the time that he needs.

L doesn't know exactly what is going on though he does turn away trusting Light on his judgement over this situation.

They pull up to the prison and Near nervously glances out only to look confused.

"I apologize." L speaks up before Light can say anything. He meets Near's gaze when the other turns to him. "I need to make a stop here before we head to our actual destination. Just some work affairs."

Light looks to the prison getting an idea. "Isn't this the prison that BB was sent to?" He doesn't mind if Near doesn't know that it was their idea for them to visit here to let him see his friend. He looks to Near who turns to him with wide hopeful eyes that they can see the other. He glances to L about to ask for permission only to see an idea in L's gaze. He gives a go ahead and stays quiet.

"Indeed it is." L confirms causing Near to turn back to him. "Me and Light were talking. Since I did have to make a stop here anyways we thought it would be nice to make it a stop with more purpose. I set up a whole meeting where you can see your friend again. If you want privacy with him then the two of us will deal with why I needed to come here. You can take all the time that you need." He chuckles a little as Near shifts in excitement to see his friend again. "It was Light's idea to surprise you with it."

Near uses one arm around each of them to pull them into a hug. "Thank you both. This wouldn't have been possible otherwise." He lets them go soon after and they all get out. He looks to Light. "Can you come with me for the first bit at least? I want BB to meet you. He knew about you as I've talked about you to him."

"Sure." Light agrees to this then glances to L who moves closer to him.

"I'll leave Watari at the entrance of the prison. Then when you're done and Near can have some privacy with his friend he can help you find me. He will go back to wait for Near at the entrance afterwards."

"Sounds good." Light can tell that there isn't actually work to do here though he can understand L wanting to give this whole thing a distance. He wouldn't doubt that a part of BB probably still hates him after all, which would make the reunion of the friends awkward and tense. "I will see you later." He gets a nod from L and for now they part ways. He follows Near and a guard until they arrive to a room that has a clear wall separating in half.

BB who is in a prison outfit is looking away muttering about how they put up the clear wall for his only visitors not wanting anything passed during exchanges.

"Beyond." Near almost breathes out though pushes it to be louder to grab the others attention.

BB freezes only to turn to look at Near with wide eyes. His skin has scars showing and it is likely lucky that his hair is grown back on his head. His red eyes stare at Near then he puts his hands on the clear wall. "Near!" He calls out causing Near to hurry over putting his hands on the clear wall too. "You're here." He gasps out as if wondering if this is all a dream. "I never thought that I would ever be able to see you again!"

"I am here." Near tells him clearly trying to assure his friend that he is truly here. He glances back to Light causing BB's red eyes to snap over to the brunette. "My brother finally found me and before we go to his adopted family to meet them he let us stop here so I can see you again."

Light waves hello moving a bit closer though letting the two friends be the closest to one another. "Greetings. I heard all about you when my little brother and I spoke in private. Just to catch up and learn what has been happening in each others lives. It is nice to meet you. I hear how good of a friend you were to him. I know that things didn't turn out great however I thank you for being such a good friend to him." He sees BB studying him for a long few moments. He feels confused when the other looks above his head as if reading something that is there. He glances up not seeing anything so he looks around not seeing anything that BB can read. He mentally shrugs it off and focuses on BB once more. He isn't sure what BB's mental state is right now and how much is him and the rest some form of insanity.

BB looks back to Light's face then offers a smile that looks like it would be nicer if it wasn't for the scars. "Well it is nice to meet you Light. I have heard a lot about you as well." He turns his focus on Near who does the same letting their eyes meet. "I understand that it was not favourable circumstances that landed Near to the place where he was when you found him. However I do have a part of it to thank as I got to meet one of the best friends I have ever had in my life."

Light smiles softly despite that BB is not looking at him. "You know. Despite that I wish that me and my brother were never separated I do understand where you are coming from in a way." He spots a slight smile from BB at hearing this.

"I wish you had allowed me to be able to send you letters." Near mentions to BB who shakes his head at this.

"No way. I don't trust any of these fucking guards. They'll demand that they read it to me and that if I am to write to anyone then someone has to write it for me. I would much rather things I say to you stay between us. Like that day where we had to part. I did what I knew I had to. Even if I didn't get as far as I wanted I think that my message got across to Him at least."

"I understand. Your talk with me is the only reason that I didn't write to you. I saw the report of what you did and I couldn't finish it all." Near admits glancing down a little as if guilty. "I'm sorry. I didn't even know that this was where you were being held." He glances back up to BB when the other huffs a little.

BB gives Near a friendly smile and his eyes are filled with warmth like seeing someone dear. He doesn't really look like an insane criminal and is just any other person. "Don't worry about all of that. I told you before that I knew that you wouldn't really agree with what I was going to do. I didn't expect you to be able to stomach all that happened. I am just glad that I am able to see you again. Even though I tried to keep you at a distance because of what I did."

Near smiles at his friend. "It is okay Beyond. I understand why you tried to keep me as distant from you as possible. Thank you for protecting me. Making sure that I don't get roped into all of that you did. Making sure that I wouldn't end u here just like how you ended up here. However you don't need to push me away anymore. I am here and its all over. We can be friends like before again. It won't be fully the same. I just don't want to lose you again."

"I understand." BB leans his forehead against the clear wall which Near does in return.

To Light it looks more like siblings sharing comfort rather than anything romantic. He can read their body language which tells him that they see each other as honorary siblings just like Near had told him. "We could maybe set up a letter or video chat system." He blinks with an idea even as the two turn to look at him upon hearing him suggest it. "I think I know a good way to set up a video chat system. Where you two can set up times to talk over a video call when you can't visit in person. It will have to be scheduled through the guards though it'll help you two to keep in touch. Plus maybe I can convince them to use the clear wall so you two can have private conversations."

"You really think you can set that up?" BB questions a bit skeptical of this claim.

"Yes." Light confirms to the other giving him a look of assurance. "I do believe that I can. I will go talk to them and let you two talk to catch up." He leaves after that though he doesn't miss the grateful look that Near has on his face. He goes to find Watari who is where L said he would be.

"Ryuzaki is in the car." Watari tells to Light who nods his head.

"Before I go. Can you try to do something for me?" Light blinks at the older man with curiosity.

"Sure." Watari nods his head and he listens as Light shares the idea that he had spoken of in the cell. He hums in thought to this. "Well perhaps I might be able to convince them. I will see what I can do."

"Thank you." Light watches Watari head away to talk to someone then be lead away. He truly hopes that this will work. He stays there to wait. He feels like so long has passed by before Watari finally returns. He straightens from his bored slouch when the other approaches him. "What did they say?"

"After some discussion they are willing to do the video chats with the clear wall. They were a little hesitant at first worried about planning for an escape. I assured them deeply that it wouldn't happen. I had to swear that I could get L's help if an escape did happen. I know that he won't mind knowing that such a thing won't happen. It was the only way to get them to do it without recording chats. To trust them I will provide the laptop for it with certain instalments so they can't use it the way that they want. We will also know if it is a different laptop. Knowing an orphan with great computer skills is truly a blessing. Plus he will be getting some wonderful repayment for this. I will deal with all of that and keep you updated."

Light smiles at this. "I really appreciate it. Thank you so much."

"I appreciate it too."

The two turn in surprise as Near approaches them.

"You done already? That was fast." Light mentions only to be confused when Near shakes his head.

"I'm not. They let me step away for a moment. I wanted to just talk with you for a quick moment Light."

"Sure, what is it?" Light tilts his head truly curious about what it is that Near wants to tell him that would make the reunion take a small break.

"Are you really okay with BB and A being seen as other siblings to me?" Near questions and Light almost wonders how he didn't even think that the other would ask him this. "I mean it was just you and me for such a long time and BB is a criminal technically under the law. I know that he has done wrong though I can see his reasoning better than anyone else. I just wanted to know if this was truly uncomfortable for you. Me seeing a criminal like him as a sibling despite all that he did. And A who you can never truly meet as he is dead. I want you to be honest if you are really okay with all of this or not. I still will want to stay in contact with BB. I just really do want to know your feelings on all of this and if you are truly okay with it or not."

Light smiles approaching his brother giving him a hug that is returned. He does let the other see his face to know that he isn't lying. "Of course I am okay with that. In a way you found your own adoptive family." He tells Near as the two of them hold each other gazes. "I'll accept them as being a part of my family because they mean a lot to you. Even though BB did bad things I could see how he cares about you. That shows me that it will all be okay for the two of you to be able to stay friends, well honorary siblings, as he looks out for you even when he became blinded into making some very bad choices. He thought of you and made sure you wouldn't get involved in any of it. Keeping you away for your safety rather than for his want to be able to still have you in his life. That alone speaks a lot about who he is towards you. So. I promise that I am okay with this."

Near looks relieved to hear this and hugs Light a little tighter. "BB is willing to give you a chance to be a part of our little family too. Thank you so much Light. You could even sometimes join us when BB and I make something together, well with BB instructing me though it will count, for A's grave. And he wants you to join all versions of visits even if it isn't for all of it. I want that too. Just so you two can get to know each other more. You don't have to stay for it all."

Light feels honored to be able to join all of this and he is being welcomed by those that remain alive of those that Near sees as his family. He knows that his own adopted family will welcome Near just as warmly. "I am honored you two are letting me in. I would love to get to know those that looked after you as family while we were apart. Tell BB for me that I will be staying back this time especially to let you two talk without worry. I will be open to getting to know him. We'll even visit A's grave together. Whether or not BB is on a video call to join us. I want to thank him for being there for you like I did with BB."

Near nods to this and the two pull apart. "Thank you so much Light!" He hurries back to meet up with BB once more.

Light smiles watching Near head away clearly super happy. He shares a smile with Watari then happily heads to go see L. He joins him in the car and L looks to him getting a slight smile at seeing that Light is happy.

L doesn't need to ask if it all went well since the look on Light's face says it all.

The two stay in the car working on some cases on a laptop that L has. They greet Near warmly when he finally comes to the car.

Near looks really happy and though Light can see that he looks slightly sad to be leaving BB behind he is happy that he gets to be in contact with him again. "Thank you so much! You have no idea how much this means to me." He tells the two who assure him by signaling for it to be waved off as if it is truly no trouble.

"Don't worry about it little brother." Light puts an arm around the younger letting him lean against his side. "I am glad we were able to let you reconnect with such a close friend of yours. He truly looks like a caring person when around you and nothing like what others say about him."

Near nods his head softly. "Yeah. We can let our guards down around each other. We have trouble trusting others outside of our inner circle. BB is worse than me however I know that he will really like you as he lets his guards down around you too."

"I am sure that he will." Light agrees with Near since the other saying it makes it seem truly true to him.

"Next stop you two will be seeing Lights adoptive family." L informs them to get them ready.

The two nod and soon enough the car is on its way to get back to the plane.

Light keeps his brother held close. He can't wait for Near to meet his adoptive family. He is very sure that Near will really like them.