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Yay! Finally I get Chapter 14 out! Time to pick up the pace! :)

Chapter 14 Together

"Of course it's me. What else do I look like?" Kid frowned.

"You look... normal!" Patty said amazed.

"Isn't it beautiful?" The ex-shinigami grinned. "I'm finally able to be completely symmetrical here! Who knew that having your powers struck from you could bring such graciousness! I get to dye my hair and not have my bloodline kick in." He said much like that of a star-struck girl.

"Not you too." Maka whispered to herself in defeat. If even Lord Death's son couldn't pull through the barrier with all his talents, then they were truly trapped. She guessed they would have to wait for someone to find them before they could ever hope to get back home. Unless there was a miracle worker ninja out there.

"I thought I told you to stay in bed!" Sakura shouted slapping Kid on the back and making him keel over. "I was looking for you all over the place, and you were out dying your hair? Honestly! I turn my back for one second."

Kid cringed at the immense pain in his back and grabbed Liz's arm for stability. "You don't know my pain." He said in-between joy and sorrow.

"That's for sure." Liz sighed walking the boy over to his bedside, helping him in. To be honest, she prefered the kid with his stripes than without them. They added character and made him stand out. She never had to worry about loosing him with such a unique hairstyle, but over here, it was a different story. Now she would have to pay extra attention to Kid's whereabouts if she ever needed him. Although, it looked like this time it would be the other way around.

"You haven't seen Blackstar or Tsubaki yet have you?" Maka pressed hopefully. Even though he was critically injured, he was alive and well. Especially since he went out to do his hair and everything, it wouldn't be long before he could leave. She'd give it one more night.

"Sorry, but no." Kid shook his head defiantly laying back down.

"This world is big. You might never find them. It's obvious no one else is in the village." Neji said pessimistically.

"Don't say that!" Lee barged in narrowing his eyes at his team-mate. "Never underestimate the power of youth! With enough hope anything is possible."

"That's right!" Naruto added. "We'll bring them home."

"What do you mean we?" Neji inquired.

"I-I'm with N-Naruto on this Neji." Hinata nodded with a light blush spreading across her face.

A long silent pause. "Alright, fine." Neji shook his head at the group of people. "We'll continue ot keep a look out."

"And so will we." Maka nodded confidently. The meister turned to Rock Lee with a grin. "You said you were good with Taijutsu. Would you mind teaching me?"

"Sure!" The excited ninja concurred. "I'll take you to the training field."

"Maka!" Liz warned, "It might be a little much for you."

"You can stay here and watch after Kid. I need to get stronger. This is my chance to learn a few moves." She replied thinking about Soul. If they never returned to Death City, she needed to adjust to her new home.

"I'm coming too!" Patty sang energetically.

"It's settled then." Lee announced. "We're going to train!"

"I bet you're the perfect one to be by his side." Sakura said realising most of her tension. "Take care. I'm heading over to Lady Tsunade's to help her out."

One by one, the members of the party left the room leaving two individuals to stare after them. They exchanged expressions of concern. "What's taijutsu?" Kid asked thankful to not have been left alone.

"Hand to hand combat. I learned a little myself. Want me to show you a little?" Liz smiled sweetly.

"No thank you. I'll wait a little longer. How about you fetch some books so we can study alternative methods of getting out?" He offered receiving a rather bored look in return. Kid knew Liz didn't really like to read, but this was something the two of them could manage on their own.

"Oh Alright." The weapon complained. "But you better not go anywhere."

"Don't worry. Everything is perfectly fine now." Liz gave him one more protective look before retreating out of the hospital room. Yes, they were words she could trust. Now, to find out where the library was...

A little shorter than my previous one, but we're starting to pick up the pace again. :3