An Unexpected Visit

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I don't own Death Note or any of its characters. (Bold of you to assume that if I did, Light wouldn't be alive.)

Warnings: Light-hearted Shota. If that offends/triggers you, please don't read. Thank you.

"I won't ask again, Near, what do you think you're doing here?"

"You needn't have repeated yourself, because I already answered; I am simply paying you a visit".

"You cannot just fly all the way from England to Japan just to visit me!"

This argument between the world's greatest detective and his heir had been going on for almost two minutes now, with the rest of the Task Force staring at them rather intensely and curiously.

Thus far, with Matsuda being the nosiest.

"Hey, Aizawa-san, who do you think that boy Ryuuzaki's talking to is?"

"I don't know Matsuda". his colleague simply answered "Maybe he's his friend or his relative. I don't think it concerns us".

"Eh? Friend? No way!" Matsuda continued "The kid could easily be Ryuuzaki's son! They look totally similar!"

Light found himself wondering about that acquaintance of Ryuuzaki's too. The boy looked too identical to L for his own good. The more Light was eyeing the child, the more he was sure that he would be an obstacle in Kira's perfect world. The young man cursed inaudibly. If only Misa still had the Shinigami eyes...

L exhaled almost angrily, something unusual for him. At this point, there was no other choice left but to introduce Near to the Task Force. If he left suddenly without any explanations about his identity, it would only rouse more questions and fuss later on. And L couldn't have Matsuda (or anyone for that matter) constantly asking about Near. The sooner he was introduced, the sooner he would leave after a while.

"So you believe it would be better for you if I left?"

L ignored Near's question and put a hand on his successor's shoulder and turned them both around to face the rest of the Kira Task Force.

"Everyone, I would like to introduce you to Near". L said

The members of the investigation team got up and gazed at Near.

"Near, this is Light-kun, Misa-san, Yagami-san, Aizawa-san and Matsuda". L explained, introducing each person from left to right

As they were being introduced, each gave a smile, or made a small bow.

Near did not fully comprehend L's plan. Didn't he want him gone not even a minute ago? Why was he introducing him to the members of the Task Force? Nonetheless, Near didn't let his curiosity break the stoic look he always wore on his face.

"I am pleased to meet you all". he said in an indifferent tone

After a few seconds of silence, it seemed that Matsuda couldn't hold his question in anymore.

"Are you Ryuuzaki's son?" he asked loudly

"Matsuda!" Aizawa and Soichiro scolded him simultaneously

"He is my cousin, actually". L replied

Near wanted to frown. Of course he knew that he wouldn't be introduced as L's successor. It would be dangerous and stupid to expose pieces of information about Wammy's House. Especially with Kira being in the same room with them. But still, Near was disappointed L didn't have the courage to introduce him as his...no,...never mind...

Near gave this a second thought. He wouldn't want Watari to have a heart attack, after all...

"Told you they were related..." Matsuda whispered to Aizawa and the other rolled his eyes