Chapter 1

(Maka)

It has been a year since the Kishin Asura was trapped by Crona on the moon. Soul had to move out temporarily to help kid settle everything down. Liz and Patty were both still Kid's weapons, but a genuine death scythe was needed to get things organized. I had to admit it was really lonely without him complaining all the time. During his absence he did send letters either telling me what's up or asking for me to send his cloths somewhere. If I was completely honest, I miss the lazy bum. The phone rang and I went to pick it up.

"Hey Maka, it's Tsubaki are you free today?"

"Hey Tsubaki, yes I'm free. What do you need?"
"Oh, I don't need anything, but I was wondering if you'd like to go out together to get a bite later with Liz and Patty."

"They're free?"

"Yeah, I ran into them yesterday and they finally could come home because things have settled down."

"That's great. I haven't talked with them in so long. It'll be nice to have a girl's day out together."

"I know right?"

"So what time, and where should we meet up at?"

"When I talked to Liz and Patty we decided around noon at the park. You know the one where we all played basketball together at?"

"That place? I know the one, see you there."

"Yeah see you there."

We both hung up and looking at the time I went to get ready.

Later at the park…

"Yo, Maka it's been a while." Said Liz.

"It's been a while." mirrored Patty.

"Yeah it has I missed you guys. So, what have you been up to since a year ago?"

"I have to admit I'm a bit curious as-well." Said Tsubaki.

"Oh, a little of this, a little of that, and giving Lord Death Kid a kick in the pants every now and then when he needs it. You know, just like normal really."

"Yeah, and Soul's been a big help too. He won't be back for another month or so."

"Oh, that's too bad I was hoping the gang would be all back together again."

"Yeah, but I'm more curious what Soul will think of that curvier body of yours Maka."

"Huh?" I looked at Liz confused.

"Yeah, how many sizes did you go up?"

"Oh, come on you guys I haven't changed that much."

"Actually, you have Maka. You look a lot more mature compared to a year ago. Here, look at these pictures." Tsubaki said.

I looked at them and compared myself.

"I guess I look a little older, but I'm not that much different."

"Seriously…" Liz gave a deadpan expression.

"You probably never noticed because you see yourself in the mirror every day, but you do look quite a bit different Maka."

"If you say so Tsubaki."

We had an enjoyable time and went to a Karaoke bar after. I went home in a rather good mood and could look forward to Soul coming back soon. I got ready for bed then stretched out under the covers. From my bed I looked over to my desk at a photo on top. It was a picture of both Soul and I on the day Kid was crowned. I smiled at it as I closed my eyes.