So you wont get confused, this chapter contains some of Soul memories and thoughts, I'll put ****** before his memories and xxxxxxxxxxx after them so, you won't get lost (Death know's I did) Also, I know this is probably badly written, so sorry in advance, I'm trying a bit of a new style and I havent quite ironed it out yet, so reviews are much appreciated :D
Happy reading!
"You can't leave!"
"This is a big deal for me, Maka; a big deal for both of us! This is what we've worked for!"
"But!-"
"Marie's retired; her and Stein have finally tied the knot, Ocianica needs a Death Scythe!"
"Ocianica doesn't need a Death Scythe! Marie said it herself! The place is as quiet as a Graveyard!"
"Give me one reason to stay, Maka"
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A car honked outside.
"You're actually going back?"
"Of course I am! It's my best friend's wedding! I'll only be gone for a few weeks, I need you to hold down the fort while I'm gone, think you can do that, Phil?"
Soul looked at the young meister he had come to know over his three years stationed at Ocianica. Three years of peace. Three years since he'd seen Death City.
"You know I can" he smiled "I might even do a better job than you" he joked.
Soul ruffled the thick matt of green hair on his friends head "Yeah right" he laughed.
He picked up his suit case and made his way towards the door. He turned around and smiled "Try not to have too much fun while I'm gone"
"Suuuuure" Phil chuckled.
"See ya when I get back" and with that he left.
He took a deep breath as he approached the taxi.
Three years – he thought to himself. Has it really been that long?
"How's Ocianica?"
He took a seat on his bed as he held the phone to his ear. "Oh, y'know, same-ol-same-old"
"Quiet?"
"Yup" he sighed "How's everything back home?"
"Good. Black Star and Tsubaki got engaged"
"No way! About time"
"And Kidd's still trying to grasp being the new Shinigami"
"How about you?"
There was a pause before she spoke "Same-ol-same-old"
"Maka, I-"
"Sorry, Soul, Blair's just dragged in a rat! I gotta go, I'll talk to you soon"
"Alright, b-"
She was gone.
That conversation took place nearly a year ago.
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After a few minutes of silence, the taxi driver tried to make conversation;
"So, you goin' on a vacation?"
"Heading home for my best friend's wedding"
"Oh, where abouts is home?"
"Death City, Nevada"
"Wow, I heard great stories of that place; Meisters and Weapons defeating the Kishin" he chuckled a little "I tell those stories to my kids, they love'em. What is it, uh, Makie and Ghost?"
"Something like that"
"And the new Shinigami; seems like the kinda guy who don't take shit from no one"
"Yeah"
"Say, you know any of them?" he looked at the white haired man in the rear view mirror.
"Kinda, hard not to, Death City's a small place"
"Is it true that the Ghost guy's a Death Scythe stationed out here?"
"Yeah, I think so"
"I remember Miss Marie, sweet girl. Hear she's married now. She was always spoutin' on about finding a husband"
"Guess her wish came true"
"Yeah" the driver laughed as he pulled up outside the airport "That'll be seven bucks"
Soul handed the man a twenty "Thanks, keep the change"
"Thanks, have a good time in Death City"
He got out and closed the door behind him. He took a deep breath and walked inside the terminal.
Here goes nothing.
The plane journey was uneventful, but his mind was racing. He hadn't seen his friends in three years. At the most he'd had phone calls with them, but they were months apart. He recalled the last phone call he had with one of them just yesterday;
"So you're really coming back?"
"You seriously think I'd miss the wedding of the year, Black Star?"
"I know but-"
"I'm going to be there, don't you worry"
"I'm not worried; God's have no need to wor-I'LL BE THERE IN A MINUTE, TSUBAKI! I'M TALKING TO SOUL!... OKAY!... Tsubaki says hi"
He laughed "You're so whipped!"
"I AM NOT! I AM A-"
"God. I know. Well, I better go, dude"
"Alright, I'll see you at the airport?"
"Yeah, I should be landing at about two in the afternoon"
"Great, see you then – I'M COMING, WOMAN!"
He laughed as he hung up the phone.
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He arrived in McCarren Airport not five minutes after two in the afternoon. He could hear someone shouting as he made his way through the crowds.
"SOUL! SOUL! OUTA MY WAY, I'M LOOKING FOR MY FRIEND!"
Soul chuckled to himself as he saw a spike of blue over the mass of people. "Over here, you blue haired monkey!"
Black Star ploughed through people and stopped dead in his tracks as soon as he saw his weapon friend.
Black Star had grown a lot; he was really tall with broad shoulders, sporting a blue goatee "About time, you white haired freak!" he said as he held his arms open with a huge smile.
Soul walked towards his friend and gave him the manliest hug. Despite their time apart, Black star and Soul's friendship hadn't changed in the slightest.
They withdrew.
"What the hell is growing off of your chin!" Soul teased as they began to walk out of the airport.
Black Star became very defensive "What's wrong with it!? Tsubaki likes it!"
"You're so whipped!" he laughed as the pair got to the car.
"Do you want to stay in my house or not!?" Black Star threatened playfully.
"Alright, Geez, I'm sorry"
Black Star unlocked the trunk and Soul threw in his suitcase before the pair sat into the car.
"I hope you're hungry; Tsubaki's cooking up something special" he smiled as he turned the key in the ignition.
He was home.