Resolving Differences

Maka's POV

"If you truly both believe this is the only way to achieve our dream in becoming number one, then . . . This would be the only reasonable answer." I spoke surprising everyone.

I looked to the girls for support who gave me a small smile, before for I turned to "Lost Souls" and began to speak to them.

"Even though we won the competition, the decision is still yours. If you don't wish to become a band, then so be it. I'm just doing this for what's best for my band." I admitted to them.

I saw Kid and Black Star exchange glances, but when I turned to see Soul's expression I saw it cold and bitter. I expected that from him, but ultimately it's still his decision.

"Well, I believe we have our band!" Stein exclaimed as Soul looked to him.

"Excuse me!" Soul said sternly as Stein faced him and held some stacks of papers in his hands.

"Remember, our contract Soul. You maybe this bands leader, but I make the final decisions. You have exactly two options here. Join together as a band, or "Lost Souls" is finished. Your choice," Stein explained.

I watched as Soul glared at him and then looked back at me with a pissed off look on his face. I looked to Stein and realized how threatening he actually could be. Soon Soul spoke up as he pointed to me.

"Why the hell did you decide to work together as a band!? You don't even like us!?" He exclaimed as I crossed my arms.

"Correction, I don't exactly like you however Kid and Black Star seem nice enough to not underestimate us like you did! Plus I'm doing what's best for our band and truthfully your band has potential, but what it needs for it to become number one is us." I explained as he laughed hollowly and shook his head in disbelief.

"You're a crazy bitch you know that! I can't believe this is actually happening right now! Have it your way, but don't think anything will be changing between us." Soul growled as he then walked past me as he hit my shoulder hard.

I watched as he walked past me as I placed my hand on my shoulder. I knew he'd be pissed. I hated the guy, but I only did what was best for both our bands. If anything I did him a favor. He might not exactly agree with me now, but maybe later he'll see. I really hope I just didn't make a big mistake . . .

Soul's POV

"Sir, you've had a quiet a few tonight maybe you should stop." The bartender said, but I frowned at him as he just sighed and poured me another shot.

I one shot it down my throat and then hissed a little at the strong alcohol. Soon I saw at the entrance of the bar Kid and Black Star and I just frowned and looked away. When they approached me, they both sat right next to me. They didn't say anything for a while, but the silence started to annoy me so I broke the silence.

"Come here to tell me something, or just stare at me?" I questioned.

"No we're here to have a drink dude!" Black Star exclaimed getting some drinks from the bartender as I looked at both of them confused.

"Wait what!? I thought you guys liked the idea of being in one band?" I questioned as Kid took a sip of his drink.

"We do, but the thing is Soul . . . "Lost Souls" meant a lot to us, just like it was to you. So we understand what you're going through." Kid explained as I slowly nodded a little, but then he continued.

"That being said even though you don't like the fact that we'll now be in one band now, you have to face the facts. Nothing will change even after getting drunk and wasted. The reality is now, that we're a band with those girls now." Kid explained more as I frowned more, but then I felt Black Star slap me hard on the back.

"I wouldn't even worry bro! We'll be with a bunch of chicks now! Maybe it will all work out in the end!" He exclaimed loudly as I sighed.

"I hate when you two are right, but I just can't stand the fact that will be with their stuck up leader Maka! I mean the girl has talent, but seriously what is her problem with us!?" I questioned.

"Maybe there's more to it then we know. We'll just have to get to know all of them, before we can tell." Kid replied.

I took another swig of my drink and then slammed it on the table and sighed. I hate this idea that will all be in a band together, however no matter what I wasn't going to let that no it all Maka tell me what to do. If we're going to be in band together, then we'll do things my way.

Maka's POV

"I guess this is it," Liz spoke as I nodded quietly.

"You think the guys are already in there?" Tsubaki asked.

"Only one way to find out." I answered walking into the tour bus.

Soon the girls followed me into our new tour bus with all our stuff in our hands. As soon as I walked up the stairs, I could already see the guys sitting around playing cards or watching TV. Soon they noticed me and stopped what they were doing. I saw Kid and Black Star give a small smile and nod to me, but Soul in the other hand just turned away from me and refused to look at me. Soon Kid got up from his seat and took hold of my luggage.

"Let me help you with that." He smiled much to my surprise as I slightly blushed and gave a small smile to him.

"Thanks," I replied handing it off to him.

"We sort of already chose our rooms, but you girls go ahead and chose the ones that are left. I believe there is still two more rooms upstairs unoccupied." Kid explained as I lifted an eyebrow to him.

"Upstairs?" I questioned as he nodded.

"Yeah this bus is gigantic!" Black Star shouted with joy.

"I think Patti and I will stick to staying on the bottom floor. How about you and Tsubaki take to two upstairs rooms?" Liz suggested as I looked to Tsubaki and shrugged.

"Sure, I don't see why not." I answered.

As we began to bring our things upstairs, I heard a sort of huff from Soul, but quickly ignored it. As Tsubaki and I made our ways upstairs, I started to admire the bus and how cool it actually was. Soon we picked our room and started to get settled. My room was pure white with white furniture and I smiled a little to that. I generally liked simple things, so this room was perfect. Kid helped me get settled as Black Star much to my surprise seem to help Tsubaki out, which was very kind and unlike him. Soon as Kid left to leave me to get settled, I started to unpack my personal belongings. As I unpacked, my eyes laid on an old picture that nearly shocked me. I quickly tucked it away under my pillow and finished packing my stuff. Soon there was a knock on my door and when I went to open it, I noticed it was Stein.

"Hey just came to tell you, that we'll be taking off pretty soon to head to your first rehearsal together as a band. We're manly just going to discuss who will be doing what on stage when it comes to your guys first concert next week together." Stein explained with my eyes widen.

"Our first concert is next week!?" I exclaimed as he nodded.

"Of course! We have to announce that "Lost Souls" and "New Resonance" have become one band. It will boost your ratings with the fans and could get you higher into the charts of becoming number one." Stein explained as I stared at him awe struck, but slowly nodded.

"Good, now when you finish packing maybe you and the band should talk about some of your ideas for the band and what will work best for all of you." Stein instructed as I nodded an agreement.

"Now if you need anything Marie and I will be up front with the bus driver whose name is Sid. He's an old friend of ours, but try to do us a favor and not get into a fight. I know you and Soul have your differences, but please try to understand that this change is a little hard on him." Stein explained before he left.

It's not like this decision was easy on me either. I mean I can barely stand him as it is, but I did what I thought was best. Soon I made my way downstairs and already saw my friends sitting around talking. I was even surprised to see Soul sort of making small talk, but the moment I came into view he stopped and only stared at me as I took a seat next to Tsubaki as they started up the conversation again.

"So you play bass right Tsubaki?" Kid asked.

"Yeah I do that and sing back up when I have to." Kid nodded to this and then turned to Soul.

"I don't mind Tsubaki playing bass. I'll just play lead and we'll both sing when we need to." Kid explained to Soul who thought for a moment, but nodded.

"That's fine, what about you two sisters. What do you guys play?" Soul questioned.

"Drums!" Patti shouted.

"So do I!" Black Star exclaimed!

"Well we can't exactly have two drums . . ." Soul said.

"We could always which them out during performances, plus Patti can play other instruments too." I explained.

Soul finally looked to me with his deep red eyes and didn't say a word to me, but only stared at me. He didn't exactly look pissed, but I could tell he didn't exactly like me.

"That works out right Soul?" Kid spoke up breaking the silence as he nodded and looked away from me.

"I usually play lead, but I don't mind playing any other instrument or singing back up. So I'll play whatever I have to play." Liz said positively.

"Ok now what about you tiny tits?" Soul said as I glanced at him with a frown on my face.

"The name is Maka, try to remember that next time." I snapped back at him as he smirked and replied.

"I probably won't since I'm an alcoholic." He quoted as I just huffed and ignored him and answered the question.

"I usually just sing and sometimes play electric guitar or regular." I responded.

"Same here," He said as I nodded.

"So then what are we going to do?" Black Star questioned.

"We'll just alternate between our songs. Will probably just sing different songs anyways, either together or separate." I stated.

"Who made you in charge of decided what I do?" Soul questioned.

"Soul," Kid spoke, but he lifted a hand up.

"Well what would you suppose we do?" I questioned as all eyes were on him.

"Well your idea isn't terrible, but I suggest we each do one of our own songs and then wrap it up with us doing a duet. I mean if you can handle it that is, singing with me." He grinned revealing his sharp teeth.

I glared at him a little, before I cleared my throat trying to hold the anger in and nodded.

"Works with me," I replied.

"Ok, now let's talk about solo the music now." Kid instructed as Soul and I agreed.

"Well if you really think about it, our music is pretty similar. I mean if we have to adjust we'll adjust." Liz stated and to my surprise Soul actually nodded slightly.

I was a little surprised to see him agree when he was so against it before about working together. Now he seems to be adjusting just slightly. Soon I felt the tour bus stop and then we all knew that we were here. As we exited the bus with our managers we walking inside and were a little stunned to see the instruments inside and recording studio. I already saw everyone grabbing there instrument and started to adjust them to their taste. As soon as we all kind of got situated we all started to talk about new ideas and plans for the band. I have to say that I was really impressed with how Soul handled things with the whole idea of us working together. He still made a lot of smart ass comments to me, but nothing I couldn't handle. Soon though, there came a problem.

"Not happening tiny tits. I write the songs for this band since I'm not force to do so, so just leave the song writing up to me now." Soul said, but I shook my head.

"No can do, I write the songs. I've always written my songs for "New Resonance" so I plan to keep doing so." I stated.

"News flash, you're not "New Resonance" anymore! It's gone now, since you decided to join our bands together! So stop trying to take control of everything like it's your job! You're not this band's leader!" Soul shouted and my eyes widen a little bit in shock.

I can't believe I just realized it now. Soul was right we're not "New Resonance" anymore. I gave it up all to work with these people. I have up on his dream . . .The shock was now starting to settle into me as I stared back at Soul as he still stared at me intensely. I avoided his gaze now and said nothing as I stared at the ground still in disbelief.

"Why don't you both just write songs together?" Tsubaki questioned.

"Huh!?" Soul and I said at the same time in disbelief.

"You must be kidding me." Soul said, but then Kid spoke.

"That's actually not a bad idea. I mean you both write great songs, so why not work on them together?" Kid suggested.

"Me work together with her? Yeah right, we barely can tolerate each other as it is." He stated, which was basically true.

I sighed and just shook my head and rubbed my temples. I needed some air right now. There was too much on my mind right now. I didn't have time for any of this.

"I need so air I'll be outside if you guys need me." I said weary as I walked past them and stepped outside.

Soul's POV

I watched as she walked away and thought how she was acting a little weird. I noticed her friends watch her go looking a little worried.

"Maybe it's finally getting to her?" Tsubaki said.

"I know, but I was really hoping it wouldn't get to her at all." Liz replied.

"Poor Maka," Patti spoke.

"What about tiny tits?" I suddenly spoke without even realizing it as the girls looked at me and exchanged glances before speaking.

"You may not understand much about our band, but it meant a lot to Maka." Liz explained to me as I crossed my arms and spoke.

"Our band meant a lot to us to, so what makes it so different?" I questioned.

"Soul," Kid spoke, but I ignored him.

"Well . . . the thing is, that Maka created this band as a promise to her friend. In fact he came up with the name for our band and to let it all go . . . It's a little hard for Maka as it was a promise to her friend." Tsubaki spoke timidly as I lifted an eyebrow.

"You may not see it, or get it right away but Maka only does what she thinks is best. As much as she probably can't stand you, she saw potential in our band. I think she believed with us working together with you guys, we could all achieve our dreams together in becoming number one. Sure Maka can be a little bossy, but she's just doing what she thinks is best for all of us." Liz explained more as I started to feel a little bad.

"I didn't ask her to do any of this." I answered.

"I know, but give her chance Soul. She might surprise you in the end, just like you might surprise her." Liz said.

"I think the girls have a point Soul. No matter what we're a band now and that's not going to change. I think it's better you two stop fighting and start making amends so we can reach our dream faster." Kid explained.

"She may not be a big star like me, but I think she's got talent!" Black Star inputted.

"Yeah!" Patti exclaimed.

I sighed to myself as I knew that everyone was right. I was being totally uncool and that isn't like me. I brushed my hand through my hair and I knew what I had to do. Fighting wasn't going to solve anything, so I may as well get this over with and go talk to her I guess. I walked out of the studio and then started to look around for her. I noticed her leaning against the wall looking at the sky and then at her wrist band. I saw her stare at it with a sad expression on her face. She looked at it as if it was something painful to look at. As soon as I started to walk toward her, she glanced up at me and put her wrist away and stared at me surprise.

"What do you want?" She questioned looking at me with confusion in her eyes as I sighed.

"I'm going to get this out of the way now, but you clearly don't like me." I spoke as she gave a hollow laugh and nodded.

"Yeah, because you don't like me." She answered as I sighed and scratched my head.

"Right . . . Well regardless of our feelings, I think we should put that off to the side and just work together as band now as there's nothing we can do about it."

"That's rich coming from you. You still don't accept my band for what it is. You think your band is better than ours as well as your music since you want to write all our songs."

"Look I'm not trying to be an ass right now, ok!? Just listen to what I have to say, and then you can say all you want!" I exclaimed and she sighed and nodded slowly.

"Thank you! Now look your music isn't bad. In fact I actually sort of like your style of music, however I think it could use some work just like our music can too." I admitted as she lifted an eyebrow to me.

"So what are you saying?" She questioned.

"I'm saying that as much as I can't stand you, I believe that together we should write the bands songs together. Two brains our better than one right?" I answered as she looked at me confused.

"Why are you suddenly being nice to me? I mean why now after you clearly stated you don't like me?" She questioned.

"Because honestly if we're going to become number one, then we need to stop fighting and resolve things now before it gets worse. Plus I know now why you decided to pair our bands together . . . You did what you thought was best for both our bands, because you believed that with all of us we could be number one. I'd like to believe that could happen too." I admitted.

She looked at me rather shocked and surprised, but then she looked at me as if trying to read if I was telling the truth or not. Soon though she gave a small smile to me and nodded before grinning playfully.

"So you like my music?" She grinned as I laughed and rolled my eyes.

"Like I said it could use some work." I replied as she laughed for the first time in front of me much to my surprise.

"Well then, let's get to work." She replied.