Hey everyone!

This is the second, and last, part of the Blind Faith Christmas Special^_^ I hope you all enjoyed part one, and that you all truly enjoy part two as well! This was a fun little Christmas special to write, and I had great fun tying up a couple of loose ends in this last chapter.

This will be the last special, holiday or otherwise, that will be posted for Blind Faith. I believe that this is the perfect place to permanently end the story. I would like to thank you all once again for supporting this story. I am actually going to be posting the last chapter at the 200 favourites mark! That is extremely exciting and encouraging for me and I'm so very happy that so many people have enjoyed this story! Thank you everyone^_^

I really hope you all enjoy this last chapter!

Christmas Blessings

Faith- 22

L- 27

Mello-18

Matt-17

Near-16

The four of them headed towards the escalator as a group, staying close together as they tried to wade through the masses. It was packed with people, even on the escalator they were squished in with perfect strangers. When Faith got onto the escalator behind Light she felt Mello push her close to Light as Matt and Mello caged her in on each side.

As they rode up to the first level of the mall Faith waited eagerly for her first sight of the mall that would be decorated for Christmas. She pictured a few banners set up, some wreaths on the walls and Christmas music.

What met her eyes however when everything finally came into view was so much better.

"Oh...!" She gasped in delight.

There were massive sparking red banners that hung from the massive ceilings in the middle of everything all the way to partway between the second floor of the mall and the first. Glittering lights were wrapped around the railings on every floor of the mall and there were snowflake window clings that were stuck to the glass part of the railing.

"It's so pretty..." Faith whispered in awe, her eyes shiny as she took on the decorations with the child-like joy of someone who was seeing something for the first time.

"This is why I came." She distantly heard Mello mutter from behind her, not really paying attention to what he was saying.

"Look at the lights! Ooh and the hanging decorations! I bet the food court looks amazing, oh and the Christmas display!"

They climbed off the escalator, Faith slowly wandering off the escalator as she oohed at the decorations and the four of them started down the right side of the floor, looking at the shops and how crowded they were. Faith kept on getting separated from the others as she stared around her at the decorations.

Finally Light gave a cross between a laugh and a sigh and grabbed her hand, tugging her over next to him before hooking her hand in his elbow like he had done when she was blind and continuing to stroll down the walkway.

"Now I won't lose you. You're more distractible then Sayu." Light teased.

Faith took her attention off of her surroundings long enough to blow a raspberry at her brother in a move of utter childishness before returning to gawking at the decorations and grinning slightly as Mello and Matt burst into laughter.

"Wow, so mature Faith." Light said with a sigh, sounding a tiny bit disgruntled.

"Like you're any better. You amuse yourself by picking arguments with Mello who's four years younger then you." Faith shot back.

"Meh."

Faith laughed before pulling Light to a stop in front of the Disney Store, Matt bumping into her back and Mello just stopping himself from running into them.

"Ooh let's go in here! Look at how decorated it is!"

"Disney?! That's for kids!" Mello scoffed.

"Are you kidding?! Kingdom Hearts man, it's one of the best games and that's Disney! I vote we go in." Matt countered, poking Faith and Light repeatedly in the shoulders to get them moving forward.

They walked into the store and were almost slammed with a wall of noise as little kids ran around the store shouting and screaming as harried parents moved around trying to get last minute presents before Christmas tomorrow.

"I cannot believe I came to the mall on Christmas Eve. I think I'm losing my mind." Mello muttered as he followed them through the store.

"Are you guys really planning on shopping today?" Matt asked as they looked around them.

"No, I have everything." Faith said cheerfully.

"Not really. If I see something extra for inexpensive I might, but I really just came to wander."

Soon they had left the store and the group of them wandered through the mall, going in and out of different stores and admiring the decorations and gifts that were being sold. Several times one of the guys had to grab Faith before she could wander off because of how enamoured by the decorations and lights she was. It was kind of funny when she thought about it, she was acting like Matt in a videogame store.

Lunch time rolled around and they stopped in the food court, getting some snacks, each person from a different restaurant before all sitting at the table and sharing them around.

"Well, I still have a few more presents to wrap before tomorrow, and I'm going with Mariana to her Christmas Eve family dinner since they do their formal holiday dinner the night before so I should probably get home."

Faith nodded and gave Light a quick hug.

"Thanks for suggesting this Light, I had a great time. The lights were beautiful."

He smiled and rested a hand on her head for a moment before getting up.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow when you come over for Christmas Dinner." He said with a wave as he strolled away.

Faith turned back to face Matt and Mello once he had left, leaning down to take a sip of her drink before speaking.

"Was there anywhere else you wanted to go?"

Both boys shook their heads and Faith stretched before standing.

"Alright, why don't we head home then? You guys can go ahead and hang out with friends or whatever you wish, just so long as you drop me off at home." Faith said, helping gather their food packages and throwing them in their proper bins before the three of them left the mall.

"I'll head out from here, I want to go driving for a bit." Mello stated as they rode the escalator down.

"Sounds good. Be safe as always, and please be home by nine tonight. I'd really like to relax tonight as a family."

Mello rolled his eyes but the hint of a smile on his face told Faith that he wasn't bothered by her words.

"Yeah, yeah. You only tell me to be safe every time I go. I'll be home by nine, don't worry."

They walked off the escalator once it reached the underground parking and as soon as they reached Matt's car and Mello's motorcycle, Mello quickly unlocked his helmet storage and pulled his helmet on before doing it up and climbing on, starting it up and saluting before pulling out and rumbling away.

"Some guys get motorcycles to look badass but don't have a personality to back it up, but that bike is only a extension of his personality. Man am I glad that I'm his friend and not his enemy." Matt commented as he unlocked his car and they climbed in.

Faith laughed, clicking her seatbelt in place and relaxing as Matt pulled out, his punk rock cd playing in the background.

"So do you really have a fear of motorcycles?" Matt asked, glancing at her before focusing back on the road in front of him.

"Yes. Well, I did. I'm still leery about them, but after riding on the side roads with Mello I wouldn't call it fear anymore."

"If you were scared, why did you ride on one?"

Faith smiled slightly.

"Mello was hiding it well, but he was really wanting to take me on his motorcycle. It's very important to him and I guess he wanted to show it to me since he never got to when he first got it since I was blind. And I'm willing to face fear for family."

Matt exhaled a soft laugh.

"It's kind of creepy how well you read us all. You always know when Mello's actually feeling something then pure baddassery and "I'm too cool-ness", you can tell when Near's not feeling well and you can always figure out when something is wrong for me and I'm faking being cheerful. It's like you're a freaky mindreading psychic."

"What a flattering comparison." Faith said dryly, making Matt laugh as they drove down the road.

"You're welcome."

Faith shook her head with a grin before falling quiet and enjoying the music. She truly loved how close she had become with the boys. With her family.

Faith was bundled under her blankets with her head buried in her pillow, as she slept peacefully under her covers.

"Faith. Wake up."

She whined softly as she was gently shaken awake, trying to move away from the being disturbing her sleep.

"Mmmhm...goway." She mumbled.

"No, we need to get up." A male voice whispered in her ear, her shoulder being shaken once again.

Faith groaned before rolling over and tiredly opening her eyes to see Ryuzaki crouched on the bed next to her.

"What is it?"

"We need to get up."

His serious tone jolted Faith mostly out of her sleepy state and she sat up straight, concern in her eyes.

"Why? What happened?'

"12:00 am this morning happened. That means that today is now Christmas. We must get up so we may exchange gifts and partake of the strawberry confections that Watari bought." Ryuzaki stated, pulling the warm blankets away from Faith.

Or rather, attempting to pull the blankets away.

The moment he tried Faith let out a growl, startling Ryuzaki enough that he paused momentarily and gave her the chance to roll herself up like a burrito until the blankets were fully wrapped around her and all that was visible was a head that poked out the top and glared at Ryuzaki.

"You woke me up for that?! I thought something was actually wrong! It's only seven o'clock, I doubt all the boys are even up! Leave me alone!"

"Faith..."

"Grrr. My sleeping time." Was Faith's response as the head vanished into the bundle of blankets.

Ryuzaki watched for a moment before he smiled slightly and swung his legs over the side of the bed, standing and slouching his way over to the other side of the bed. He peered down at her for a moment before reaching down and sliding his arms under where he could tell her knees were and the other where the shape of the shoulders could be seen, effortlessly lifting the blanket bundle off the bed.

"Put me down!" Faith squawked from inside, her voice indigent albeit muffled.

"Hmm...I do not believe I will. You wish to stay warm and bundled, I wish to start Christmas, so we will compromise. I will start Christmas and you will join me while bundled in blankets."

Faith was carried out into the living room and set on the couch as Ryuzaki turned on the Christmas tree lights and shuffled to the kitchen where he began making a hot chocolate for Faith.

She sat there dosing until a two doors down the hall slammed open and someone came thundering down the hall.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS BABY!" Matt shouted as she watched him take a running leap onto one of the chairs and flop there for a moment, then sitting up and grinning down the hall.

"Yo Near! Perk up a little, Christmas is a day of cheer!"

Faith glanced over to roll her eyes with a soft sigh as she watched a bright eyed Mello strutting down the hall as he pulled a half asleep on his feet Near by the collar along with him.

"Morning all." Mello greeted in a unusually cheerful tone.

Near grunted and Faith shot him a sympathetic look before untucking part of her blanket from around her and holding it open for him. Near gave a tired yawn and climbed up onto the couch next to her, accepting the blanket as he leaned his head sleepily against the back of the couch.

"Good morning Mello, Matt, Near." Ryuzaki greeted them as he walked over to Faith and handed her the cup of hot chocolate in his hands.

Faith accepted the cup gratefully and took a sip, letting out a content sigh.

"Alright, shall we start with the stockings?" Faith asked.

The three boys nodded eagerly, Near even perking up at the mention of stockings. Faith was still getting used to the western/English holiday that she had never celebrated as a child.

Near wriggled out from under the blanket and accepted his white and black stocking that Ryuzaki handed him and Faith watched as the boys began to pull different items out of the stocking. Chocolate oranges for all three of them, some various snacks and goodies, a new book for each of them, a toy store gift card for Near, a gift card for a store that sold extra accessories for motorcycles for Mello, and a gift card to a video game store for Matt. All basic gifts, but all smaller heartfelt ones to allow them to cover off anything they really wanted but didn't get for Christmas.

"Can I play Santa this year?" Matt asked excitedly.

Ryuzaki nodded and Matt rubbed his hands with a gleeful noise before dropping down next to the tree and pulling a gift out of the back with a grin.

"Santa is in the house people, this gift is from Ryuzaki and Faith and it goes to Near."

Near accepted the bag and opened it eagerly only for his eyes to widen at the sight of the puzzle cube in his hands.

"It's a 6x6 Master Ghost Cube. I've been wanting one since I found out about it. They are nearly impossible to solve." Near murmured.

"That looks freaking hard." Matt observed, moving over to Near so he could peer down at the object.

Faith smiled as Near began to instantly go to work on the puzzle, his eyes bright and focused.

"While king of twisty puzzles goes to work on that, this next one goes to Mello." Matt said grandly, handing a long package to Mello who accepted and instantly went to work tearing off the wrapping paper in anticipation.

"It's a hunting rifle! The one that I've been saving for!" Mello exclaimed, lifting the gleaming gun out of the box it had been sitting in and running his hand along the barrel.

Matt let out a whistle, giving a impressed nod as he looked at the gun.

"That things awesome." He observed.

Mello looked over at Faith and Ryuzaki with a rare wide grin.

"I love this! Thanks!"

"You are welcome Mello." Ryuzaki said calmly.

"Next is for me!" Matt crowed before diving into the pile of gifts and finding his. He pulled it out and quickly removed the paper before opening the box, his eyes widening at the sight of the collectors edition of the first Zelda game for the Nintendo gaming system sitting in the box, along with several collectors figurines.

"The Hyrule Fantasy: Legends of Zelda 1! I can't believe you guys found this! How did you-...this is amazing!"

Matt's eyes glowed with excitement as he lifted the first edition game out of the box and turned it over in his hands gently.

Faith was watching with a smile when Near shifted next to her and she looked over to see him put aside the Master Ghost Cube to focus all his attention on Matt.

"Shall you hand Faith and Ryuzaki their gifts from us?" He enquired.

Matt tore his eyes away from the game and placed it back in the box before turning back to the tree.

"Right. So this one is for Ryuzaki..." He said, picking up a box and putting it in front of Ryuzaki who studied the box with interest.

"And this is for Faith." He proclaimed, handing a smaller and more flat package to Faith who accepted with a smile.

Ryuzaki opened his first, removing the paper with painstaking care before opening the box and allowing a very small smile to spring to life as he reached down into the box and withdrew a large book filled with recipes for any strawberry dessert you could think of. Recipes like all sorts of cultural dishes and complex desserts.

"These will be very interesting to learn how to make." Ryuzaki observed, flipping through the book with interest before leaning down and withdrawing a blank notebook.

"For recording any experimental variations that you might make." Near explained quietly.

"I appreciate this. Thank you boys."

Matt grinned and all eyes turned to Faith who looked down at her present and carefully unwrapped it, her eyes widening as she looked at the box and realized what she was holding.

"You guys bought me-..."

"It's the latest iPad. So you can have all your music and you can have documents with you on the go shared from your laptop. You can do anything on it." Mello explained, tearing himself away from his gun long enough to watch her open the gift and explain.

"It will allow voice to text like your phone for when you need to record a quick memo, and you can handwrite notes as well and have them convert to writing. It has a calendar that can sync to ours so when we input something into the calendar, and you can reserve dates so that we can't accidentally plan things on that day if something important is happening."

Faith was grinning widely as she carefully pulled the lid off the box and admired the rose gold iPad in her lap.

"This is a wonderful gift! I can't wait to start working with this! Thank you." Faith said with a wide grin, reaching over and hugging a startled Near before standing and hugging Matt and a protesting Mello.

"Glad you guys like the gifts, it took us a while to figure out the perfect presents." Matt said cheerfully. "Now...let's open the rest!"

That afternoon they spent watching as the boys opened the rest of the gifts under the tree, joined by Watari who had become a staple part of their Christmas days. They gave Watari their family gift, a trip for to England for a month so he could visit his sister and her family in Liverpool whom he rarely saw.

After presents they all enjoyed a leisurely lunch before gathering around in the living room and enjoying each other's company as they explored their new gifts. They enjoyed the peace while all anticipating that evening when they would all go to her parents home to eat Christmas dinner.

Four o'clock finally came around and Faith led the procession of Ryuzaki, the three boys and Watari down the car and sat impatiently next to Ryuzaki as they drove to her parents. Once they finally arrived Faith was the first to reach the door of her parents home and eagerly knocked, waiting as she heard Sayu shout something and the door was opened by her younger sister.

"Nee-chan! Come in!" Her sister said with a warm smile, stepping aside as Faith entered the main hall with the five males behind her.

"Thanks imouto."

As she removed her shoes and coat she studied her younger sister. Sayu had always been the excitable and jumpy one of the family, but in the last couple years she had mellowed out a little bit. She was still cheerful and optimistic, but not so over exuberant. Her sister was turning into a young adult.

"Is there something on my face nee-chan? You've got the oddest look." Sayu asked, breaking into Faith's thoughts.

Faith shook her head and reached over, giving Sayu and gentle half-hug before walking towards the kitchen.

"No, it's fine. I'll go see what moms doing."

She entered the kitchen and looked around, seeing that the table was already set and everything was ready for dinner.

"Is dad picking up our order?" Faith questioned, noting the lack of friend chicken on the dinner table.

"No dear, Mariana is picking it up on her way." Her mother said before smiling over at Faith and embracing her quickly.

"Oh is Light with her?"

"Nope. I'm behind you."

Faith turned quickly before laughing at her brother who stood behind her smirking, hands buried in his jean pockets.

"You wore the sweater." She observed with a grin, studying the stylish burgundy sweater he was wearing.

"So are you. Who would have guessed that the matching sweaters Sayu bought for us as a joke would actually go to use."

Faith looked down at her own female cut of the burgundy sweater and laughed softly.

"Yeah. You'd think that since we aren't identical we would have escaped same clothing bought for us." She commented.

"Right?"

Faith nodded before pausing and staring at her bother for a moment. He was twitchy, and his hands kept on playing with something in his pocket.

"Light...what are you up to?"

He opened his mouth and then closed it before rolling his eyes.

"So suspicious. I'm not up to anything."

"Liar. What's wrong?"

Light hesitated before reaching out and grasping her arm.

"Come on, you left something in my car last time we went for lunch. It's up in my old room since I stopped by here before heading home." Light suddenly said, towing her behind him as he walked towards the stairs.

"Light..."

He didn't respond and with a confused glance over her shoulder at her mom who simply shrugged Faith followed Light up the stairs to his old room. He let go once they entered the room and she dropped down on the corner of his old bed as he closed the door and leaned against it with a sigh.

"What's with you?" Faith asked again.

Light opened his eyes and shrugged before walking over and dropping down next to her, flopping back so he was lying partially on the bed.

"Do you ever miss how things used to be?"

Faith blinked.

"Huh?"

"Before the Kira case, before grade school was over...before we grew up."

Faith thought for a moment, flopping back so that they were laying partially on the bed side by side.

"Sometimes. I miss how simple things were back then. Sometimes I miss being able to get up on Saturday mornings so that you, me and Sayu could all cuddle together under a massive blanket while you guys watched cartoons. I miss being able to goof off with you every day."

Then Faith smiled, a soft and slightly melancholy smile.

"I do miss things from the past...but I would never go back. Because of the future I have a husband who I love with all my heart and who cherishes me, I have three aggravating and awesome new younger brothers who live with Ryuzaki and I, and I've gotten my sight back so that I can actually see the world around me." Then Faith turned her head to look at Light.

"And I got to grow and change with you. We are just as close as we were back then if not closer, but in a way that won't constrict us as we grow and continue to mature. We are leading separate lives while still keeping a strong bond between twins."

Light nodded slowly smiling briefly at her although his gaze was unfocused.

"Why are you asking this stuff? You aren't usually so reminiscent like you are being right now."

Light sighed.

"I don't know. I guess I was just curious, with you being in a different stage in life then I am. Your married and I'm..."

He trailed off and Faith blinked before her eyes narrowed slightly. His questions were so out of the blue, plus the way he talked about her being married and his odd way of ending the statement.

Then it hit her. His asking her if she missed the time before the Kira case and her getting married, his strange remnicant and unsure behaviour, and his twitchy behaviour as he fiddled with something in his pocket. Plus the little things and hints that she had been noticing for months now but had never payed attention to.

She bolted upright and spinning to face him, her jaw hanging open as she stared at him for a moment before letting out a cheer and throwing her arms around his shoulders as he sat up.

"Oh my god your going to propose to Mariana!"

"Wha-?!"

Faith released him and started bouncing in place, the cheerful teen that had been hidden away as the Kira case had taken it's toll on her life returning with vigor as she bounced around the bed and cheered.

"I can't believe it! You're actually taking that next step! I'm gonna get a new sister!"

Light stared at her, startled. Faith finally came to a stop next to him, poking his pocket and grinning when the ring box slid out partially and proved her point.

"How many people know?"

"Dad and now you. I'm surprising mom and Sayu." Light informed her.

Faith nodded, her smile wide as she reached over and hugged her twin tightly again, her head resting on his shoulder as he looped his arms around her back and rested his head on her shoulder in turn. They sat together in silence, enjoying the rare moment where they could sit together peacefully.

The peace was shattered by the sound of the doorbell ringing below and loud voices.

"Hey nii-chan! Mariana is here!" Sayu called from the bottom of the stairs.

Faith smiled and released Light, the two of them shifting to sit up before rising and heading out of Light's old bedroom side by side. At the bottom of the stairs stood his girlfriend talking with Sayu but stopping when she heard them coming down and turned towards them with a warm look.

"Light! Faith! Merry Christmas!"

Light and Faith reached the lower level quickly and Light wrapped a arm around Mariana, kissing her gently as they all headed into the dining room where several containers of KFC sat along with several large tubs of gravy.

"Let's eat!"

Dinner was a wonderful meal, everyone laughing and talking about their days with family and sharing fun holiday happenings. Faith absolutely loved holiday meals, although it took some getting used to having their usual celebrations moved from Christmas Eve when they usually did their holiday activities such as gifts and dinner to Christmas Day.

Faith enjoyed the KFC immensely, smothering it in gravy much to the amusement of Light who poked fun as her drowning food compared to his which he merely dipped sparingly in the gravy.

Once they had finished their meal Faith got to participate in cleaning up afterwards with her mother, something she had strangely enough missed once she was unable to help and didn't have a choice but to leave the work.

"Mom, go ahead and take a seat. Faith and I can take care of the rest." Sayu said suddenly, taking the cloth and walking over to the sink as she smiled over at their mom.

"Oh Sayu, thank you." Their mother said gratefully before leaving to sit with the others in the living room.

Together they did the dishes, Sayu washing and Faith drying. They worked quickly, chatting about light topics such as school loads and courses.

"You'll be graduating soon. Are you still planning to take the path you were before regaining your sight?" Sayu questioned as she washed a plate.

"Yes. I might be able to see now, but I was blind for a long time and I have a unique understanding of how those without sight persieve the world. I really want to work with blind witnesses to a crime, help them get across their testimony to the courts and help protect them from those in the system who would take advantage of their blindness."

Sayu glanced over at her.

"How would they be able to give a testimony if they can't see?"

Faith smiled as she started drying the next dish.

"They can paint a picture, without the sight. Everything they hear, trains or birds, the way the motor sounds or what the people might have said. Everything they smell, the smell of coffee or a lingering cigar that can be identified by the label, a strange unidentifiable scent for them that using elements they can recognize like copper or iron we as the professionals can identify. Something they might be able to taste on the air. That and more can help paint a detailed and very telling picture of what took place that they witnessed. At times, their testimonies can give more information than that of a seeing person so long as the person that gets the testimony is capable of exploring all the senses along with them."

"Wow, that's really cool! And you'd be perfect for the job with how much you care about people, and how much you'd be willing to do for them to help them form that testimony picture." Sayu exclaimed as they finished up the kitchen.

"It's been my dream since I was able to dream again after losing my sight."

Sayu nodded, her eyes dimming slightly.

"I remember after you lost your sight. You were withdrawn for months, barely talking and listless. The only one who could make you smile was Light. It was ages before the happy sister I remember came back, but you were never the same."

Faith rested a hand on her sister's shoulder, giving a gentle squeeze as she passed by to hang up the towel.

"You helped. Mom and dad tried to encourage me, and Light was my rock through everything, but it was your childish joy that reminded me that there was still good things in life and I could still have a fulfilled and joyful life even without my sight."

Sayu nodded and the girls exchanged soft smiles. They were close enough, but they never really had heart to hearts, Faith had always gone to Light usually when she needed to talk. Faith was only learning now how valuable her relationship with her sister was and Faith was learning to truly value it.

"Let's go join the others." Sayu said, a sudden excitement flitting across her face.

Faith and Sayu were walking just to the living room when Light burst into the kitchen, wide eyed. Sayu and Faith both stopped and Light screeched to a halt in front of Faith, grabbing her shoulders and giving her a tiny shake.

"I can't do this! I'm going to pass out, my heart feels like it's going to beat out of my chest!" He hissed.

Faith felt her lips twitch in amusement as she rested calming hands on his wrists.

"Go ahead and join the others Sayu, I need to talk Light down from Cadiac Arrest before we rejoin you." Faith said dryly.

Sayu shot Light a weird look.

"Uh, yeah. Well, once he's stopped his spaz attack I'll see you guys back in the other room."

Faith watched Sayu leave before pulling Light back through the kitchen into a niche in the far corner of the kitchen out of sight and hearing rage.

"Light-"

"I can't do it Faith, this is worse then when I had to work up the courage to ask her out! What if she says no?! What will I do then?! She'll break up with me and I'll be without the best thing that could have ever happened to me and-grmbmgm"

Faith pressed a hand over his mouth to silence him, causing his next word to come out muffled and garbled. She waited until he was quiet before pulling her hand back and dropping it back down to his wrist.

"Light, listen to me."

He looked at her and she smiled softly.

"Do you remember my wedding day? You were in the back with me when I went into a major panic. I was positive I couldn't do it, that getting married was the worst idea ever and my agreeing I would destroy both my life and Ryuzaki's by forcing him to take care of his blind wife who would never ever be able to fully keep up with him a hundred percent. Do you remember what you said to me?"

Light hesitated and Faith continued on.

"You said that the only mistake I could ever make was to let my fear and insecurities hold me captive and allow myself to walk away from the most perfect person for me. Someone who would love me and cherish me, someone who would support me as I fought for my dreams. Those words helped me pull together my confidence and step out there on your arm as you walked me down to where Mom and dad waited to give me away, and look at where I am now because I chose to take that step even though I was terrified. I have a family that I love more then life itself. Now I am returning that advice."

Light took a long breath, his head dropping. Faith reached up and forced him to ok at her, holding his head firmly in place so he couldn't look away.

"Listen to me Light. If you walk away from her because you are to afraid of rejection that I know will never come, then you will be losing out on the best thing that has ever happened to you. I had faith that Ryuzaki was truthful when he told me that he loved me and that he wanted to marry me, now it's your turn. Now take a breath, pull yourself together, and get out there to secure your future!"

Faith pinched Light's cheeks and he gave a squawk before pulling free.

"Ow! I got it without the pinch, thanks."

Faith grinned.

"Just making sure." She said before grabbing him and shoving him towards the door.

"Now come on!"

The two of them walked out of the kitchen and Faith went over to take her seat between Ryuzaki and Watari on one of the couches while Light dropped down next to Mariana, watching as Sayu hurried out of the room before returning moments later holding a envelope.

"Mom and dad. Faith, Light and I have something for you. You guys do so much for us and everyone else around you, and we wanted to give you something special this year."

She handed their parents the envelope and Faith watched as their parents examined the envelope for a moment before opening it and withdrawing a certificate.

"It's a trip for two to a spa and retreat up in the mountains." Faith explained. "It's a two week vacation completely payed so you guys can get away and relax. You guys need a break, and we wanted to make sure you could get one."

Her mom went teary and their dad cleared his throat before nodding to them.

"Thank you."

Sayu beamed and went over to hug their mom before going over to the couch that had been reserved for Mello, Matt and Sayu as she curled up next to Matt.

"Shall we watch our Christmas movie?" Near asked softly, referring to their tradition of watching a Christmas movie after every Christmas dinner.

Everyone made sounds in affirmative and the movie was started, a Christmas rom-com. Faith payed little attention to the movie, choosing instead to watch her family, especially Light. The movie went through the main couples relationship, hilarious chaos taking place between fluffy and romantic scene until finally they climax took place.

The proposal.

Faith finally turned her attention to the movie, looking forward to the scene, when suddenly the movie was stopped.

"Wha-?!"

"Hey! Who stopped the-..."

One by one the various protests that rose up fell silent as Light stood, turning to face Mariana.

"I-I have something to say."

His swallow echoed through the room as he paused before continuing.

"Ever since I met you I knew you were different...special. You are so open and genuine, caring about everyone, even people you don't know. You were eager to help anyone who needed it, and you would go the extra mile for anyone. But you have a steel in you, you're strong and passionate and you could achieve anything. We became close friends quickly, and it wasn't long before I fell head over heels in love with you."

Light swallowed again and Faith saw Mariana's eyes widen.

"You have become one of the biggest blessings in my life, looking past my flaws and recognizing my quirks. You've loved me through all the highs and lows, and you have accepted that my family and my dreams, coming alongside me and supporting me as I strove to fulfill my dreams. You are my everything."

Light slowly sank down on one knee and withdrew the ring box Faith had seen earlier from his pocket, hands shaking as he opened the box to reveal the ring.

"And so, right here and right now, I would like to ask you to do me the honour and the privilege of being my wife. Will you marry me?"

There was a collective gasp and Mariana let out a half sob, half laugh and she threw her arms around Light, forcing him to rock back slightly to keep from toppling over.

"Yes, of course I'll marry you! It took you long enough to ask me!"

Laughter broke out at that response and Mariana leaned back as Light removed the ring and slipped it onto her finger.

Faith glanced around the room as Mariana had the ring put on, taking in Mello's gaping and Near's indifference, along with a crying Sayu and a flustered Matt who was both trying to comfort her and desperately figure out what was wrong.

"Matt, it's fine. She's just happy." Faith called over.

"Happy?! Then why is she crying!?"

Faith laughed before turning back to face Light and Mariana, standing and going over to hug the woman tightly.

"Welcome to the family...well mostly." Faith added the last line with a cheeky smile and Mariana giggled.

"Thank you. Now you can never be rid of me."

"None of us would want to either." Faith promised, hugging her a second time before stepping aside for the rest of the well wishers and returning to her seat next to Ryuzaki.

The room echoed with laughter and Faith curled into Ryuzaki with a content smile, watching her twin and his fiancée receiving hugs and congratulations.

"This Christmas is one I'll never forget." Faith said softly, resting her head on his shoulder.

"I doubt I will either. I was beginning to believe that he could would get up the courage to propose."

Faith let out a laugh, shaking her head in amusement and fondness.

"Merry Christmas Ryuzaki."

"Merry Christmas Faith."

Here is a fun fact for all of you^_^ You might have noticed that their dinner considered of KFC rather than a traditional western meal. Well according to the bit of research I did, in Japan their most popular Christmas dinner is fried chicken. You can order up to weeks in advance so you can make sure you have your fried chicken dinner! Just a fun tidbit:)

From reviewers on several different stories I have been informed that people find my chapter closing line fun and entertaining, and so without further ado I shall close out my chapter for Blind Faith one last time...

So what did you think? Reviews are welcome! Flames shall be laughed at, posted for others to laugh at, and ignored as I continue writing stories.