Chapter 5

Few weeks later, the Academy was getting ready for the holidays. In class Cresent Moon, Professor Stein was asking the class on way to dissect Santa Clause. "Any ideas?" He asked. Some students were about to answer until the bell rang. "Class dismissed." He said as he rolled out of the room on his rolling chair then fell head first on the floor. "So what do you guys want for Christmas?" Maka asked the gang.

"Power to make Blackstar behave himself." Tsubaki said.

"Power to surpass God." Blackstar said.

"Finally be a Deathscythe." Soul said.

"New Magazines." Liz said.

"Giraffes!" Patty yelled. Maka turned to the Death siblings. "What do you two want?" She asked. Kid and Marceline gave each other a quick glance before saying "Hope."

"Hope for what?" Liz asked them. Marceline put a finger to her lips. "Secret." She said.

"No fair." Patty said as she pouted.

"Oh did you guys hear?" Tsubaki asked. "Lord Death says he's gonna host a Christmas party this weekend here at the academy."

"That would be just like him." Kid said as he smiled. "Don't forget." He said to Liz and Patty. "You guys have to stay and clean up the classroom."

"Ok!" Patty yelled.

"Great." Liz groaned before Marceline giggled. "Good luck. Meanwhile." She grabbed Kid's arm. "You're helping me pick out my Christmas dress." She dragged him out of the classroom and everyone stared. "They make the perfect couple." Soul said.

"But Soul that's incest." Maka said.

"Gross!" The Thompson sisters yelled.

"I may be an idiot but at least I know what that is." Blackstar said as he put his hands behind his head.

Meanwhile, Marceline was trying on every symmetrical dress in the entire store and Kid was the judge. "Done yet?" He asked.

"Just a sec." Marceline called to him from the changing room before she walked out. "So?" She wore a spagetti strap black dress that went to her knees with a white lace on the bottom, and black sandles with small heels. Kid stared before he made a 10 with his fingers. Marceline smiled. "Thanks."

After buying the dress and matching shoes, Marceline and Kid headed home. "Took you long enough." He said. He raised his arms for a block as Marceline raised her hand for a Reaper Chop. She lowered it and said "I know." As they kept talking, they passed an alleyway that made Marceline stop. Kid followed her gaze and knew why. In that alleyway was another reason why Marceline left Death City, and Medusa was involved. "Let's go." Kid grabbed his sister's hand and lead her home, away from the alley.

Since the incident with Medusa, no one has dared to go back there.

Days passed and it was finally the night of the Christmas party. As the students made their way into the ballroom, they saw that it was full of Christmas decorations. "Nice decorating." Liz said.

"Marceline you look cute." Maka said(Note: If you have gotten passed episode 18, which of course you should, it's the same dresses and suits they were wearing then. Except Kid is wearing a bowtie. Bowties are cool.). "Thanks." Marceline replied as she curstied. She joined her brother up front as Lord Death started to make his speech. "Well is this a party or what?" He asked the crowd. "There's food and a band so eat, drink, do the hokey pokey, whatever! Enjoy yourselves!" The crowd disbanded and went their separate ways: Blackstar and Patty were scarfing down food like it's the end of the world while Tsubaki watched, and Liz, Maka, and Soul talked. Marceline looked and saw Kid standing on a balcony. "Hi." she said.

"Oh hey." He said.

"You ok?" He nodded. "It just feels weird for there to be a party on Christmas." Marceline stood beside him. Kid noticed that she wearing a flower clip on each side of her hair. He also noticed that they were white lilies. "I wanted to look symmetrical so you wouldn't go all crazy." she explained. Kid took out one of them. "Whenever it comes to you and symmetry, it'll be you first." He said as he gave a calm smile. Marceline smiled before it faded. "I just wish he was here." She said.

Kid knew who she was talking about. "Same." He said.

"Liz and Patty told me all about the times you almost died on missions." She hugged him before tears filled her eyes. "What's more important?" She asked. "Your life or me?" Kid hugged her back. "You of course."

"Then don't go off getting killed." He pulled her closer. "I know. Sorry."

"Sorry won't make up all of those times." Marceline said before she looked at him. "I love you Kid. Don't go off and die on me again ok?" Kid nodded before kissing her forehead. "Promise." He said. "Don't die on my either Marci. I love you."

"Now that's a promise." Marceline gave a thumbs up before her smile faded again. "I miss him Kid. And it's my fault he's gone."

"Don't say that." Kid replied before he hugged her, but she pulled away. "It's my fault Kid." She said. "If we didn't meet Medusa back then, he would still be here instead of six feet under." Kid grabbed her hand. "I don't want you saying that." He said. "Besides, I don't think he blames you for what happened." Marceline looked up and kissed his cheek. "You think so?" She asked.

"Sure." Kid said before he slightly turned around and his eyes widened in shock. "You won't believe what I'm seeing." He said.

"What is it?" Kid pointed to the dance floor and saw thet Maka and Soul were dancing. Marceline saw this and put her hands together. "Thank you." she whispered happily with waterfall tears.

After a few hours, the party was over and everyone headed home. Marceline was still so happy about Maka and Soul little romantic moment, she twirled around in her room and fell on her bed while giggling. "Best night ever." she said.

Me: Sorry that I took a while to update. I was trying to think of how this Chritmas chapter would work out. I thought it was necessary to add the Maka and Soul moment because I am a big fan. Stay tuned.