Chapter 7

Hiroshi reclined on his couch. Phase one of his plan had gone well despite a few minor mishaps. Now all he had to do was sit back and see what his father would do next. Of course, Hiroshi might have to plan another move to draw Lord Death out. He didn't dare have direct contact with his father until he gathered more power. Maka's soul had the power he needed. He was still fairly powerful with the souls of other meisters and weapons; however, they weren't enough to challenge his father yet. Maka would increase his power exponentially and her weapon would be a large boost as well. Hiroshi smiled to himself. He would become Lord Death; unfortunately his father and brother would have to die. It would be a shame to kill his baby brother though. He brushed that thought aside quickly. Attaching sentimental value to a brother he'd never met and only seen from a distance would get him nowhere. Nevertheless, it had been impossible to deal the final blow to Kid when he saw the younger boy's eyes. Kid looked exactly like their dad before he retired his face from the world, but Kid had their mother's eyes. Those eyes shocked him the first time, his concentration would not waver a second time.

According to Stein, everyone was recovering quickly except Kid. Although his wounds weren't fatal, they caused a significant amount of trauma and he still wasn't awake yet. Lord Death declared that no one could visit Kid while he was in such a vulnerable state. Lord Death wasn't holding audiences either. Granted, he still went through the motions of day to day operations of running the DWMA and Death City, but he wasn't accepting visitors or holding meetings in the Death Room. With Kid out of commission, the Thompson sisters were no where to be found. Blackstar and Tsubaki were sent on a month long mission and Soul and Maka were put under house arrest for their safety. Everyone was on the defensive it seemed.

Maka stalked into the living room and plopped on the couch next to Soul. "I hate being stuck here! Who knows how much stuff I'm missing in class."

"Maka chill out. It's only been two weeks. Plus, the school has been sending our work over so you aren't missing anything."

"How can you be so calm about this? We've been cooped up here for two weeks! I've run out of things to clean and there is a new book that I want."

"Cool guys don't get worked up about this kind of stuff. Especially when there is a pretty girl in the room."

Maka's face gained tinge of red. Soul smirked as he put his arm around her. "Why don't we order food in tonight and watch a movie. Like a date night at home."

Her eyes lit up. "I'd love to. Can we order Chinese?"

"Whatever you want. This is my treat. We can even see that chick flick you've wanted to rent."

"Soul Eater Evans is going to watch a romantic comedy? I don't believe it." Her smile was too radiant for him to muster up an intimidating scowl, so he just gave her a lazy grinned and shrugged.

"I expect repayment for my kindness, Maka." Soul's eyes simmered with longing.

"I think that can be arranged…..after the movie." Maka winked and flashed him a rivetingly devious smile.

A/N: YAY! Chapter 7 is done. Thank you to all the people who are reading! Please review. I can't fix the stuff you don't like if you don't review :)