Why did we make basketball in the first place? I am so lost and I am clueless on what to do. I don't want to play. Kid and Soul brought me here but do they know that I have better things to do than throwing a bright orange ball around each other? I need to study the finals next week.
" Maka!"

I woke up only to see everyone staring at me waiting for me to play with them. Can they tell that I don't want to play? Soul walks up to me and grabs my books out my hand.

"MAKAAA CHOPPPPPP!"

"WHAT THE HECK MAKA?! I didn't do anything!"

He gives me the basketball. When are they going to give up? I threw the ball back at Soul.

"Yeahhh no. Sorry guys but I don't play basketball. Or know how to play. I'll watch."

Black * Star ran toward me and stood next to Soul. They gave each other evil smirks and then stared at me. Oh no they are gonna do something to me. What are they going to do?

"Hey Soul. I, God challenge you to a bet. If you can get this bookworm to play basketball, she will kiss you. "

WTF?! I knew that my face was turning into different shades of pink.

" HEY ! I did not agree to thi-"

Soul winked at me.

"OK. And if you get Maka to play, you will have a night with her … alone ….. as a …DATE."

"MAKAAAAAAAA CHOPPPPPPPPPPPPP!"

Everyone was laughing at Black * Star and Soul as they fall from my chop. Soul slowly stands up rubbing his head.

"God Maka . Lay off the chops for a while. Anyways Black * Star we have a deal?"

Soul holds out his hand. Black * Star was still on the ground. He lifts his hand enough to reach Soul's.

"D…EAL"

Black * Star stands up and they face me.
"Ok we have to teach Maka everything about how to play basketball. We only have until… Friday which is in 6 days. So good luck Soul! "

I look toward the others.

"Tsubaki! Get your meister!"

Tsubaki just backed away and started to play 2 on 2 with Kid. Thanks a lot for your help Tsubaki. Meanwhile, Soul and Black*Star look at me with devilish smiles. They slowly walk toward me. Soul flipped his hair and gave me his smirk.

"Get ready to have the time of your life Maka. Your going to enjoy it. "

"I told you I am not playi-"

?Why can't I feel the ground anymore? I looked up and saw that Soul was carrying me while playing .

"Soul! Put me down!"

I tried to loosen his grip but he is too strong. Oh well .I give up you win Soul Eat- Um I am still not on the ground but now Black*Star is carrying me. Bridal style. Well then this is awkward.

"Black*Star! Put me down!"

"Look Soul! I have your blushing bride! Oh stop blushing in front of your god Maka!"

Black*Star. Please you are making this a lot worse than it is. Just stop. I watched as Kid try to score a basket.

"Ok 90 degrees to make this shot perfect. "He shoots but it curves to the left. He faints. "NOOOOOOOOOO ITTTTSSSS UNSYMMENTRTAL!"

As always. If I got this right it is 2-4. "Black*Star! Put me down or else."

He stops and looks at me "Oh and what are you going to do to me if I don't?"

"I'll chop you into pieces."

"Oh course buddy. You could of asked before"

Grrrrrr I did Black*Star. I am still trying to make sense in what happened. I walk toward the bench and I sit down getting out my book I was reading before I was dragged here. Soul and Black*Star run towards me.

"So Maka are you ready to play in my team?"

"No don't go to Soul's team. Why would you play with him when you can join the God himself."

I'm so tired of these two. I stood up walking out the court toward the apartment.
"See ya later. I'm going guys. Enjoy your game I guess."

The walk home was so tiring. I slowly get my keys out and I opened the door.

"Blair?"

Hmm she is not here. Why does the apartment smell like pie instead of Blair's burnt fish? I walked closer to the smell until I saw red hair. PAPA?! How did he get in here? Why did he come here? And of course he has a girl over. FANTASIC. He is baking something while the green head is was sitting on a chair next to the oven.

"PAPA?! Why are you in my apartment? And HOW did you get inside?"

He just ran to me and lifts me up to give me a hug.

"Geez I just wanted to visit you. Blair dropped her keys while she was running. I don't know where she was going but I came and brought a friend" Papa I know good and well she is more than a friend in your eyes.

" And why did you bring her? And you did not ask if you can use MY food for your happiness."

"Oh Clora? She is the new teacher at DWMA. I invite her over for apple pear pie. Your favorite."

_ Flashback_

"Mmmmmmm does it smell good Maka?" She let me help cutting the pears and coring the apples.
" It does smell good Mama." I loved to see her smile.

"It was yummy Mama. Can you make it again for me?" She smiled and looked down at me.

" Maka sweetheart. I promise when I come back I will make you another pie bigger and better than ever. Ok honey?"

"Ok Mama."

_End of Flashback_

The green-haired woman stood up and walked toward me. She offered a hand.

"Hello Maka. I am Clora Omasteron. I am pleased to meet you! I am your new Kishin History teacher."

She smiled and I shook her hand.

"Well welcome to Death City Ms. Clora. I am guessing you met Papa already right?" She looked back and sees Papa going into the oven and grabs the pie out almost dropping it but places it on the counter.

"Yes. The death scythe for the lord himself. And you are a level 3 meister right? I heard great things about you and your partner."

Papa couldn't help himself but to talk about Soul to ANOTHER woman. Hmmm.

"Yeah my weapon is not here but you will see him at school."

Papa puts mitts on the table and goes to his bag and gets a huge box wrapped in a bow. Papa . Why do you have to give me presents every other day? The last present I got was too much for me too handle.

"I almost forgot! Here I got you a present! I hope you enjoy!" He hands me a black and silver box with a neat bow on top. I pulled the bow off.

"OH MY GOSH. How did you know I wanted this book?"

" Oh that? Soul gave it to me to give to you. I have no idea why."

I dumped the box to look and see what other things Papa put inside. I swear if Papa give me any dirty like last time….. I will give the most powerful chop I can give him. He gave me 5 skirts, 6 shirts, 5 ties, and 4 dresses along with 7 pairs of shoes.

" Ummm thanks Papa." I gave him a little smile. He pats my back as he and Clora head toward the door.

"You are very welcome sugar cake. We better get going back to the academy. Enjoy the pie Maka!"

Clora looked back at me.

" See you at school tomorrow."