Glammie: I'm so happy, I could scream!
Lucy: Why, what's up?
Glammie: First off, I'm officially a senior as of June 10th, second Fairy Tail has come back to keep my Saturdays entertained, the Kishin Formally Known as Asura has over 131 reviews, and I got an internship for the summer.
Loke: So you're not gonna be broke this summer?
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Lucy:(Shaking her head) And let me guess, makeup too?
Glammie: You know me so well! (Sniffling)
Loke: Maybe if we do the disclaimer, she'll let us leave.
Lucy:(Nodding quickly) Glammiegirl328 does not own Soul Eater
Loke: Or sanity for that matter.
Glammie: But, R.I.P Bill Squiggles II, you were a good fish.
Just a Test
Maka looked around the house. She looked around at all of her friends' faces.
Maka: What did you guys do?
(Earlier that day)
It was finally lunch time when the pair met up. Maka had been fretting all day about who she was going to have watch the twins. Her father was busy with, err, other matters, Lord Death had "important death god" work to do, and Stein was out for the simple fact that he was Stein.
Soul: Come on Maka, they are my god children after all.
Maka: No Soul, remember Squiggles?
Soul: My goldfish? (Arching his eyebrow) What about him?
Maka: Remember how he died?
Soul frowned for a minute and then thought about it.
Soul: Wait, how was I supposed to know that you couldn't clean out the bowl with soap. I thought I was being responsible.
Maka: Maybe because the pet shop guy told ypu explicitly not to.
Soul:(Folding his arms) Maka it's totally uncool to bring up the past.
Maka: Deal with it. If I let you watch Izzy and Itsy and they came back in less than the perfect condition I left them in, your ass is mine.
Soul: Honestly? No faith. You forgot that I told you Wes and I used to babysit all the time?
Maka: Really Soul, bringing up your brother isn't going to make me want to babysit more. You forgot I actually met him?
Soul face palmed. He had forgotten that Wes had invited him and Maka to his house for the weekend. It had gone smoothly for the first three hours, but somehow, with the help of Wes, they managed to drop an air conditioner out the window and almost burn the house down. Wes still had a part of hair that was shorter than the rest thanks to Soul's culinary expertise.
Soul: Ok, then I won't be alone. I'll have Kid and Star with me.
Maka just looked at him with an arched eyebrow.
Soul: Ok, fine, what if everyone came.
Maka: Fine, you're lucky I need to go out tonight anyway.
Soul: Right, how is Ms. Albarn?
Maka: Don't know. After I tackled her in my yard I wasn't inclined to have a family reunion
Soul: But she agreed to meet you tonight?
Maka: Shocking right? Our first face to face contact since my parents divorced.
Soul: Well, at least you guys finally get to talk.
Maka:(Sighing) Yeah. Well, I'm off.
Soul: You're not going to eat lunch?
Maka:(Calling over her shoulder) No, I have to idiot proof the house.
Soul laughed and shook his head as he made his way to the cafeteria.
(Later)
Maka looked around at her handy work. Everything was in order. Everything that was breakable was hidden in her room, which she locked. There were socket protectors on every visible plug. Any dangerous liquids were put under the sink to be that was child locked. There were table enders on every pointy surface, and anything that could be tripped over was taped down. She was going to try to avoid any mishaps while she was out.
Arusa came home minutes later carrying Isamu while Itsu toddled behind him. Maka smiled to greet them then looked down at the walking toddler with an arched eyebrow.
Arusa:(Following her eyes) She decided she wanted to walk.
Maka:(Squatting down and holding out her arms) Hey big girl, did you have fun today?
Itsu looked over at her mother and smiled. She walked over to the arms and instantly when she was in her mother's arms, she held onto her mom's neck.
Maka:(Picking her up and kissing her cheek) Well, someone's happy to see me. (Kissing Isamu's head) Hi my baby boy.
Arusa watched his bride-to-be and smiled. He was right when he picked her. She was perfect. A perfect mother and an even better fiance.
Arusa:(Clearing his throat) I think you forgot someone. (Wiggling his eyebrows)
Maka laughed and looked up at her fiance. Before she leaned in, she looked into those eyes that made her swoon. They were only for her, and each time she realized this her breath stopped.
Maka: You're absolutely right. (Leaning in and kissing him on the cheek)
Arusa: Nope. That's not what I meant.
He used his free hand to move her closer and kissed her on the lips.
Arusa: I love you.
Maka:(Attempting to hide her blush) I love you too.
Arusa: Is that a blush I see? (Poking her cheek)
Maka:(Swatting his hand away) Stop jerk.
Arusa laughed as he put the younger twin in the play pen. Maka followed suit and snuggled up on the couch with Arusa.
Arusa:(Playing with her hair) So, what time does your mom want to meet us?
Maka: 8. So, in the mean time, we have free time until the guys come at 7:40.
Arusa: Mmm, what can we do? (Grinning)
Maka:(Smirking) We could finish idiot proofing the house.
Arusa: I hope that they do a good job tonight.
Maka:(Giving him a confused look) Why?
Arusa:(Leaning in to whisper in her ear) Because I want you to myself one night. If you have a good babysitter, then your mind could be focused entirely on me.
Maka:(Getting up and stretching) You're insatiable.
Arusa:(Watching her walk away) And you are perceptive.
They had finished just before the doorbell rang. Arusa ran to get it while Maka showered. They weren't going out anywhere fancy for dinner, but Maka wanted to make sure that she didn't smell like sweat. That was one scent she despised.
Arusa: Coming (He unlocked the door and started opening it)
And then he was almost knocked back by the force on the outside of the door.
Black*Star:(Stepping through) Have, no fear for I, the mighty Black*Star, has come to whip your children into shape.
Tsubaki: Black*Star, you can't just go busting in people's homes. (Giving Arusa an apologetic look)
Soul:(Following her and examining the damage done to the door) Geez man, do you have a thing and doors? I don't think there is one that you haven't kicked in.
Liz and Pattie both entered the house and sat on the couch next to Tsubaki and Soul.
Arusa:(Looking around) Where's Kid?
Pattie: Kiddo's coming later and he's bringing Souly's girlfriend.
Soul: She is not, my girlfriend. Just a friend who happens to be a girl. Like you, Liz, Maka and Tsubaki.
Black*Star: Nuh-Uh dude. You blush a lot more when you're around her. Now that your nose has stopped bleeding, your face is filling up nicely.
Soul: Can it Star. You know it's not like that.
Black*Star: Sure it isn't. (Smirking)
"What's not like what?"
A freshly showered Maka came down stairs with a laid back jeans and band tee ensemble, and a comfortable pair of black moccasins. Opting to not do her hair, she had it up in a simple top knot.
Liz:(Coughing under her breath) Soul's girlfriend.
Soul groaned.
Maka:(Raising an eyebrow) Soul has a girlfriend.
Liz: Yes! Soul: Nooo!
Maka giggled and grabbed her knit cardigan from the couch and slipped it on.
Maka: Ok, whatever. We have serious things to do. Besides, it's not like Soul will admit to it anyway.
Everyone nodded in agreement except Soul.
Maka: Ok, so we are going to be gone for about 3 hours. 8 to 11. When we get back we expect babies to be fed and sleeping and house to be tidy.
Maka looked around the room at her friends.
Maka: Anything I find broken, I'm taking out on Soul and Star's asses.
Black*Star: Why us?
Maka: Because you guys are more likely to destroy things.
Maka laid down the rules and Arusa went upstairs to get ready. After she had gotten to the second to last rule, it was 8 o'clock.
Maka: And, finally, don't use my mirror to make prank calls.
Arusa:(Grabbing his hoodie) Well, we have to get going. The emergency numbers are on the fridge, pizza has been ordered and you all should know the wifi password by now, so have fun.
Maka leaned down into the playpen to kiss each twin on top if the head.
Maka: Bye babies, mommy loves you and will be back soon.
Arusa:(Softly patting each of them on the head) And remember, (Looking directly at Itsu) behave.
With one last worried look over her shoulder, Maka was led out of the house.
(In the car)
Arusa: What's wrong? (Studying her worried expression)
Maka: I'm just a little concerend that somthing major will happen and I'm not going to be around to help.
Arusa: Honestly Maka, cut the guys some slack. They really want to be apart of the twins lives. Besides, if I didn't think that they would do a good job, I wouldn't went along with it so willingly.
Maka:(Smiling) You know what? You're right! Besides we have more pressing matters.
Arusa:(Cranking the engine and pulling out of the driveway) That we do.
(Meanwhile at the Hall of Justice)
Soul: Now, you guys know that we cannot screw up. My balls are on the line.
The group nodded solemnly. They all wanted to prove themselves as capable babysitters. Not only that, but Arusa made it clear to them that if he didn't get some alone time with Maka soon, he'd be batshit crazy in no time.
Soul: So, with that in mind, everyone gets a job. Black*Star, you're in charge of toddler entertainment.
Black*Star: Hey, why do I get that job?
Soul: You are the only one who still sleeps in footie pajamas and has a nightlight. We can damn near lable you a toddler.
Black*Star: I...Well...But- ( Frowning becasue he couldn't deny it)
Soul: Ok, Tsubaki, you are in charge of diaper duty. Liz, you know your way around the kitchen better than all of us, so you are on dinner duty.
The older girls nodded their head.
Soul: Pattie and Kiddo will be in charge of bath time. Yoshie and I, will put the twins to bed. Sound simple enough?
All: Sir yes sir!
Soul: Great, now let's get these twins out and playing.
Pattie and Liz went to the playpen and peered inside.
Pattie: Uh-oh. (Turning back)
Soul: Uh-oh? What's wrong?
Pattie: Itsu isn't in here.
Tsubaki: Come on guys, stop playing.
Liz: She's not joking. Only Isamu is in here right now.
Black* Star: How the hell did we lose her?
The room was silent. Everyone tried to remember the last time that they had looked over in that direction, but none of them had a solid answer. That is, until they heard a gasp. They all turned to look at Liz.
Tsubaki: What? What did you find?
Liz: This kid's a genius. She ripped one of the walls on the playpen so it left a little opening for her to squeeze through.
Black*Star: Crap, what do we do now?
Everyone looked over at Soul who was sitting in fetal position slowly rocking back and forth.
Liz: Soul?
Soul:(Talking to himself loudly) Maka Chop. Use big book. Bye bye balls. (Giggling) Pop goes my dignity.
The group just looked around concerned. How quickly their fearless leader had fallen. But, they needed him, so...
Liz: Pattie. (Giving her a smile)
Pattie: With gusto. (Turning to Soul and switching to her scary face) Get you're whiny ass up!
Soul instantly snapped out of his daze and was back on his feet.
Soul:(Nervously smiling) Thanks, Pats.
Pattie: No problem.
Liz:(Shaking her head) I still don't know how she does it.
Soul: Now guys, we have (Checking the clock) 2 and a half hours to find Itsu. Star and I will look upstairs and Tsubaki and Pattie, you look down here. Liz, you stay here andntake care of Isamu. Everyone got it?
The teens nodded.
Soul: Break.
(On the other side of town)
Maka was fidgeting in her seat for what felt like the 11th time. If Arusa wasn't driving, he would've held her until she calmed. He knew how important her mother was to her. When ever they spoke of her, Maka was all smiles and praises. She had a right to be losing her mind. She wanted to be just as perfect as her mother was. She wanted to be the woman she could be proud of.
Arusa: Maka dear, hot or cold?
Maka:(Snapping out of her trance) Huh?
Arusa: Oh, I was curious about your body temperature seeing as though you keep rolling the window up and down.
Maka blushed and turned to look out the window.
Maka: Sorry, I'm just freaking out a bit.
Arusa:(Smiling) It's fine. You don't have to explain anything to me. I get it.
Maka: Really?
Arusa:(Laughing) You forget how many times I actually reintroduce myself to my father.
Maka:(Laughing with him) Oh, of course, that.
Arusa: Finally, some life back in you. I was worried there for a sec.
Maka: Well, you're about to be worried again.
Arusa: Why?
GPS: Destination Reached.
(Back at the missing persons case)
Black*Star: Ya know, for a barely one year old, she actually on devious little girl.
Soul: You can say that again. (Checking under the bed)
Black*Star: Only Maka would have a kid that is a total badass.
Soul laughed at that.
Downstairs, Liz was changing Isamu's diaper, when the doorbell rang.
Liz: Give me a minute. (Closing the last velcro strap)
She picked up the now clean Isamu, who was happily giggling and blowing spit bubbles, and walked to the door. She looked in the peephole and saw her miester standing there with Yoshie almost hiding behind him.
Liz:(Opening the door) Hey Kid. Hey Yosh.
Kid nodded his greeting and walked in. Yoshie followed suit giving Liz a shy smile.
Kid:(Turning back to Liz) Where is everyone?
Liz: Oh, looking for Itsu.
Kid:(Eyes buldging out of his head) What do you mean lookimg for her. Shouldn't you guys know where she is?
Liz: We thought we did, but when we went to go get her, she was gone.
Kid: I think I'm going to be sick. (Getting on his hands and knees)
Liz: Kid, it's fine. (Patting his back) We'll find her.
Kid: I hope so, because otherwise Arusa will have my ass, too.
Liz shook her head and turned back to the other person in the room.
Liz: Hey Kid?
Kid:(Looking up through cracked eye) Hmm?
Liz: Did you see where Yoshie went?
(Meanwhile)
Maka slowly entered the restaurant. It wasn't anything fancy, hence her laid back attire. But, it was still a popular place. A lot of people came here for the live music, comfortable atmosphere and good food. It was Arusa's idea to come here. He thought that maybe if the two women were comfortable, then the evening would go a lot smoother.
When they initially walked in, Maka could not spot get mother, but then when they looked in the dark corner of the room where the booths were, she saw her sipping a drink. Giving one last sigh, she grabbed Arusa's hand and walked over to the booth.
Maka: Hi, Mama.
Kami Albarn looked up from her drink to see her daughter and fiance.
Kami: Maka. Arusa. (Giving each of them a nod)
There was an awkward silence when the two sat down. Maka really didn't know what she expected. Tears? Hugs and kisses? Thankfully the waiter had come, so the ordered their drinks and meals.
Maka shifted uncomfortably in her seat.
Kami: You know it's not good to keep things bottled in.
Maka: How'd you?
Kami:(Smiling) I didn't raise you for 15 years to not know when you want to say something, but don't know how to word it.
Maka: Well then I'll be blunt. Why are you here Mama?
Kami: I came here to see you.
Maka:(Arching her eyebrow) Really?
Kami: Yes. You've been writing me all these amazing stories, and then I found out you had my grandchildren, I thought it was about time for me to come home for a while.
Maka: So this whole time that I've been writing letters to you-
Kami: They were forwarded to my new address just outside of Death City.
Maka: So, you're staying for good?
Kami: Of course I am, somebody's gotta help you with these two. And we both know that neither if your fathers (Looking over at Arusa) have the mental capacity to do that.
Maka: How?
Kami: I can see it Maka. Besides, your Spirit already gave me the heads up.
Maka: You talked to Papa?
Kami: Briefly. I wanted to let him know I was back in town, and he wanted to fill me in on the things that you conveniently left out. (Frowning)
Maka: I'm sorry. I just couldn't find the best way to tell you, and it never came up so I decided to leave it out.
Kami: Young lady, I am your mother, so I should be informed of everything.
Arusa: Well you know now. So, do you have any problem with it?
Kami:(Smirking) Why would I have a problem with it? You know I've been watching for a while, and there is nothing bad I can say about you two.
Arusa:(Smiling) Good, it would stuck if we had to take a road trip to Vegas to get eloped because you didn't agree.
Kami laughed and looked up at the waiter, who brought out their fresh drinks.
Kami: I like you.
Arusa: Thank you.
Kami: But liking you isn't going to save you from the ass kicking you're about to get for deflowering my little girl.
Maka smirked inwardly. So far, so good.
(Back to the Amber Alert)
This couldn't get any worse. Not only did they not find Itsu, but now Yoshie was no where to be found either.
Soul:(Pacing the living room floor) I give up. We can't seem to find anything in this house. We looked everywhere. This is so uncool.
Black*Star: Well, since we have one, maybe they'll bargin to let half of us live.
Kid:(Rolling his eyes) This isn't Let's Make a Deal, Star.
Liz:(Holding Isamu in her arms) But really guts, what do we tell Maka?
Soul: She is going to have my head. (Putting his heas in his hands)
Tsubaki: Um, guys? Was the back door open this whole time?
The teens got up and stood where Tsubaki waa sitting. From there, they got a clear visual of the house's backdoor.
Black*Star: I didn't see that open before.
Soul: That's because it wasn't.
He rushed into the kitchen and stopped when he heard laughter.
Soul: Itsu!?
With the sound of her name, the rest of the group got up as well and bolted into the kitchen. Soul made it to the backdoor first and silently halted the rest of the group. He eased his head out the door and couldn't believe his eyes. He stepped out and the rest of the group followed.
Outside on the patio was a small pink tent with lights and movement going on inside.
Soul: Itsu? (Slowly reaching for the tent's flap)
Before he could reach it, a small black-haired head popped out.
Itsu: Ba! (Reaching for Soul)
Soul reached down to pick her up, and looked around.
Kid: Itsu, what are you doing out here?
A blue-haired head also came through the flap.
Soul: Yoshie?
Yoshie: Sorry, (Bowing her head) I wanted to tell you guys that I saw her come out here, but she was so intent on playing, so I stayed out here with her.
Soul:(Ruffling her hair) Hey don't worry about it. I'm just glad she's safe.
Yoshie looked up to see a smiling Soul and blushed.
Black*Star: Hey love birds, as cute as this is, it's 10 now, and we have an hour to get the fed and bathed.
(At the restaurant)
Maka:(Looking at her watch) Well, it's almost time for us to go mom. Soul and the guys are babysitting, and who knows how that'll turn out.
Kami:(Smiling) I'm surprised you let them babysit. All the crazy things they get into, I thought they would be banned from your home.
Arusa: Yeah, we sorta took a leap of faith.
Maka: Well, I'll be right back, I have to use the bathroom.
Arusa got up to let her out of the booth. Once Maka was out of earshot, his expression changed to a more serious one.
Arusa: Ok, so what do you know?
Kami: Not much. Whoever they sent this time is good. They never leave a trail for me to follow.
Arusa: So, what did the informant say.
Kami: Nothing, he only knows what clues the tracker leads, so we can't base them to an organization.
Arusa: Shit, (Slammimg his hand on the table) this is more dangerous than I thought.
Kami: Who are you telling. I've been following them for a year and a half and almost lost my neck. I wish my daughter wasn't involved in this.
Arusa: If Maka wasn't involved, I wouldn't be doing this. I could care less about myself.
Maka walked back into the room before anymore could be said. They changed back into their light hearted mood and looked at Maka coming.
Arusa:(Waving to the waiter) Check?
The waiter nodded and walked off.
Maka:(Reaching the table) Well, I called the guys and everything sounded way too normal. I don't trust it.
Arusa: Well, we we're just about to leave.
The waiter came over with the check and Arusa stood, put the money in the booklet and handed it back to him.
Arusa: Well, we're off. It was nice meeting you Ms. Albarn.
Maka: Later Mama. (Giving her mother a hug)
Kami:(Returning the hug and whispering in her ear) I think you picked a good one.
Arusa waited patiently by the door. When the embrace was over, he grabbed his girlfriend's hand and walked out into the cool night air.
(A little later)
Soul could not believe his eyes. Not only had they gotten everything done in an hour, but there were also no more mishaps. He could go home in one piece.
Black*Star: Dude, we pulled it off.
They heard the sound of a car pulling in.
Soul: Everyone act natural.
Each person jumped into an activity that made it seem like nothing had happened. Liz was painting her nails. Pattie was coloring. Kid was organizing the spice cabinet. Black*Star was doing push ups and Tsubaki was sitting on his back. Soul had his headphones in, and was sitting near Yoshie who was reading.
The door unlocked and the couple walked in. Everything looked ok, but Maka didn't trust it.
Maka looked around the house. She looked around at all of her friends' faces.
Maka: What did you guys do?
Soul:(Pulling out his headphones) Geez Maka, no faith. That's so uncool.
Black*Star: Right, why can't things ever go smoothly. There doesn't always have to be some comical conflict.
Maka: You're right. (Nodding) So, I'm going to check upstairs.
Maka walked upstairs and the group looked at a chuckling Arusa.
Tsubaki:(Frowning) What?
Arusa: How long did it take you to find her?
Soul: I knew a baby couldn't do that by itself. You- (Pointing an accusing finger)
Arusa: What? (Smirking) Just keeping you on your toes.
Extras:
Glammie: Good Death, is it 3 in the morning already?
Soul: Well, it is your fault for procrastinating with Tumblr.
Glammie: What can I say. It's intriguing.
Soul: Well it isn't helping write the story is it?
Glammie:(Frowning) No.
Soul: You're such a nerd sometimes. Just do the shoutouts:
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nekobabe4ever: Oh no, it would suck if I left it there. I would have horrible nightmares and end up becoming homeless yelling at kids on the side of the road. Thanks for your review.
Alexian: Thank god you reviewed on this story. I wanted to reply to tell you thank you for your review on the Kishin Formally Known as Asura, but you were a guest, so I got sad. But anyway, thanks for your review and I'm glad I can keep you entertained for that long.
Soul: No matter how old her story is, she would still read reviews.
Glammie: What? I love them and they make my day.
Soul: Aww, that's touching. With that said please review.
Glammie: And if you want to be bffs with the Glammster, hit me up on social media. The info is in my profile. Later.
Soul: No one wants to be your friend
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