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Arranged Marriage

Chapter 1- the announcement

It was a quiet morning for Maka, she and Soul were at Shibusen walking along the school's corridor. They were idly chatting when her attention was caught by a waving Sid. She tug Soul's sleeve and they went forward to where Sid is standing.

"Good morning Sid-sensei!" Maka greeted with a bright smile.

"Good morning…" Soul also greeted at Sid.

"Good morning to you too" Sid greeted back at them "Oh right, Shinigami-sama is calling for you two. It seems that there is an important announcement."

"Okay, thank you for telling us." Maka bowed down slightly "We'll go there immediately. Come on Soul." They both headed to the Death room where Shinigami is waiting.

As they are walking, Maka asked Soul, "What is this important announcement, neh, Soul?"

Soul shrugged, "I dunno. I guess it's another mission." he replied with a grin, showing his razor sharp teeth.

They finally arrived at their destination after passing the guillotines. They saw Shinigami and Death Scythe obviously waiting for them. They also saw Death the Kid and his two weapon partners, Liz and Patti. Maka examined her father's expression. He seems excited…

"Good morning!" Maka greeted happily at them, ignoring his father's expression.

"Yosh, yosh! Good morning!" Shinigami greeted back with his usual comedic voice.

"Good morning!" The others also greeted back.

Maka and Soul stationed themselves beside Kid, Liz and Patti.

"Kid-kun, you're here too." Maka said. 'Then this must be a very important announcement…'

"Yes, it seems Honorable father wanted to announce something that only concerns us." Kid replied. Somehow, he feels uneasy.

"Eh?" Maka was surprised with a very puzzled look.

"Now that Maka-chan and Soul-kun are here." Shinigami suddenly spoke. "Actually this announcement only concerns Maka-chan and Kid."

"Amo, then why are we here?" Soul asked with a questioned look. He glanced at Liz and Patti.

"Well, we really need some witnesses." Death Scythe replied. "Well, you see-"

Shinigami put a hand up, making Death Scythe's speech to cut off. "Now, now Scythe-kun. I'm the one who wanted to announce this." Death Scythe didn't say a word but replied with a smirk on his face.

"Well," Shinigami continued. "Scythe-kun and I made a decision. I was the one who suggested this. You see, we agreed that both our only child would be together."

"Huh? I don't follow Honorable father." Kid said. His uneasiness is increasing by the second.

"Yes, I don't get it either Shinigami-sama." Maka said with a very confused look. Somehow, she really wanted to pound her father for making such a decision that concerns her.

"You two are now engaged." Shinigami said simply with a happy voice. Suddenly, Death Scythe started spreading petals of red roses at them.

"We both agreed to the arranged marriage." Death Scythe said happily with a silly grin on his face, still spreading the petals.

'That's why there were some baskets of petals beside him…'

"Eh?" Maka and Kid both said in unison. It was hard for them to register what Shinigami said to them. A few seconds later, the words finally sink into their brains.

"What?"

Maka and Kid's face went crimson red. Soul's eyes went wide and his mouth agape. Liz and Patti were already congratulating them.

"Oh I'm so happy for you two!" Liz said to them her eyes gleaming with happiness. She held Maka's hand.

"YAY! Kiddo-kun and Maka-chan are engaged!" Patti raised her hands up and jumped happily. "Party! Party!"

"Honorable father" Kid composed himself but there was still tint of red on his cheeks. "I'm only 17 and Maka's only 16, isn't it too early for us to get married?"

"Well, you're turning 18 next month so it would be a-ok!" Shinigami gave him the thumbs up.

Kid's face went red again and looked down. He thought deeply that it would be alright for him to be married with a close fried but he doesn't know Maka too well unlike Soul and why he was oddly happy that he was engaged to Maka. Also, would she be alright for her to marry him? He glanced at Maka who is now approaching his father.

"Maka Chop!" Maka bashed a book on Death Scythes head. He fell on the floor and there was blood trickling on the dent part of his head. "Papa, I thought you said that I would be married to love but why did I end up engaged to Kid-kun?" There were veins pop out on her head.

Death Scythe immediately hugged Maka's right leg and cried, "Maka, I'm so sorry! I just want to make my only child to be happy so I made a decision that is best for you. Kid-kun is a gentleman and I trust him! He would greatly take care of you than anyone else! You'll love him in the passing years!"

Maka didn't hear what her father is saying because of the anger bubbling inside her. "Papa, you're being selfish! You didn't even consult me about this!" She forcibly let go from his father's hug on her right leg. She stomped away angrily, heading out.

"Maka!" Death Scythe shouted. "I'm so sorry!" He looked at Shinigami desperately. "Shinigami-sama say something!"

"Maka-chan and Kiddo" Shinigami spoke up and sweat dropped. Maka looked at him still angry. Kid looked up from his deep thoughts to his father. "I know it was really selfish for us to decide on both of your futures. I suggested this arranged marriage because I really want my only son to end up with you." Shinigami looked at Kid to Maka. "I thought that it is really best for you two to be together. Maka-chan and Kiddo are close friends so I thought that it would be alright. You two would both love each other in the passing years."

After hearing Shinigami's speech, Maka and Kid calmed down and looked at each other. They both blushed and looked away. Liz noticed something and grinned.

"Oh and by the way, your engagement party is after Kid-kun's birthday." Death Scythe said with a grin. "And the wedding would be on December. That would be a month after next."

For Soul, he couldn't believe on what he is hearing. Death Scythe is already making preparations. He looked at Maka and Kid whose cheeks are red. His mind went haywire. What about him?

"Wait! Do I have a say to this?" Soul spoke up. "Is there a contract or something on why you both agreed to the arranged marriage?" He looked at Shinigami.

"Yes there is a contract." Shinigami said and he put both of his overly large hands in front of him. Death Scythe showed Soul the contract that has their signatures.

Soul practically grabbed and read it. A few seconds later, "But why aren't there any conditions?" He asked, confused.

"Well" Shinigami shrugged. "I and Scythe-kun don't really have any conditions. We just wanted them to be together." He said in a happy tune.

Soul was speechless. 'What the hell?'

"Eto, it seems we need to get to class by now." Liz spoke up. "We are practically late."

"Oh, ok" Shinigami approved and gave her the thumbs up.

Liz dragged Kid out and she ordered Patti to drag Maka and Soul, the three were still in deep thoughts. This would be 2 looong months…

Author's Note: My first ever fanfic! :3

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