Shizuka and Kanyo faced the pair Shizuka could only describe as the yin-yang twins. Kankyo and the boy were still talking trash waiting for Professor Stein to say it was ok to start the fight. Shizuka took the time to obverse the crowd that was beginning to show up. Maka and Soul stood next to Stein, Maka seemed a little distracted it looked like their plan was working at unsettling her. Her eyes found Black star and Tsubaki, she could hear Black star saying something about challenging the winner. Death the kid was not far away he smiled when they made eye contact and nodded. It was meant to be a sign that he was rooting for them but to Shizuka it meant he was watching and would get glimpse of their skill. That could be dangerous, maybe she was just paranoid she would never know. She faintly heard the sound Stein giving the go through her thoughts. She looked just in time to jump out of the way from an attack. Kankyo looked at her, She nodded, jumped in the air and changed in to her weapon form. Kankyo caught black twin hooded Swords and started to defend himself.

"Maka, have you taken the chance to look at the new students' souls?" asked Stein

"No, Professor."

"Then tell me what do you see?"

Maka looked at the two people in front of her. Kankyo's soul was a green color wearing his square rimmed glasses and a laughing smile. Shizuka's was a dark blue with layers matching her hair around it, it had a small almost nonexistent smile.

"Kankyo has a Happy, playful, but desultory Soul. Shizuka on the hand has a calm, thoughtful but cautious soul."

"Correct Maka. Shizuka helps ground his excitable and easily distracted personality. While Kankyo helps her come out of her protective shell and show her the fun side of things. They truly are an interesting pair. What do you see in their bond?"

"I'm not sure how to describe it Loyalty or trust would be the best word for it but somehow it seems like it does not fully fit."

"The word I think fits is dependence, I have a feeling those two would be lost without the other."

Maka went back to watching the fight. Kankyo just dodged another attack at his legs. Maka noted that Kankyo had not made a move to attack yet he had only been defending himself. She was beginning to wonder why. Just then Kankyo ducked to avoid another attack this time using the hook on the end of his sword to catch Kirito's ankle and drag it out from under him. Then followed it up by bring Shizuka down to the boy making spinning motion with his body to cause the blades to spin like a downward propeller. If the boy didn't have his partner in front of him he would have surly been injured, his partner was taking a great amount of damage as it is. Over the sound of medal hitting medal she could faintly hear Shizuka telling Kankyo to ease up. After which slowed his barge of attacks and backed up.

"Are you still willing to fight?" Questioned Kankyo his voice was Seemed Dark and threatening. He knew he had over done it, if Shizuka had not yelled at him to lighten up he could have truly injured them. He knew now they were shocked, scared, and beaten, but they could still walk and fight if the wanted. There was no doubt in his mind that they would be hurting for the next few days at least. He stood there waiting for a reply. He beginning to feel bad he had lost control all the weeks of suppressed rage at the Star Clan had been let out, that was the only thing that could make his blood boil so hot. He could still feel it there was more wanting to be released but he suppressed it, As it is Shizuka would make him spare with her tonight because of his little outburst. She would kick his butt too, till he let out all his rage. Shizuka changed back, and was now offering the boy her hand, his partner was till in weapon form. Just then the boy made a move. Swing the blade part of his weapon at Shizuka in one move she block with her arm now in the shape of a blade with a hook at the end. Following the block she punched him hard in the gut, from what kankyo could tell it knocked the wind out of the boy. She followed this with a sweep of his legs and stepped on his weapon pressing it to his chest. Her quick moves and constant pressing on his chest made it hard for the boy to catch his breath.

"Winning by cheating is not winning at all." She said with an edge in her voice. He was luck that was all she did to him. Kankyo had seen her take down a group of people before at her dojo without breaking a sweat and this guy had just crack through her calm demur. She turned and walk away to stand next to Kankyo, refusing to look at the boy. Now he was sure that they were going to be sparing tonight not only help with his anger but with hers as well.

"Let go home." She said

"Okay." Replied Kankyo Flatly.

Kankyo awoke to the smell of bacon. He glanced at this clock, 11:30. Shizuka must have woken around 11. It was a Saturday morning if you could call it that this late in the morning. He sat up with a groan his side hurt from the sparing they did last night. He looked at his left side where the pain was radiating from. A bruise covered the left side of his body most likely from Shizuka's kicks. Kicking was her strong suit when it came to sparing. He walked into the kitchen to find a plate of chocolate waffles at his seat. On top were a few slices of strawberries, something his mother use to make him. He sat down and dug in. Shizuka walk over carrying a plate full of bacon, which she placed in the center of the table. After which she sat down across from him with a place that he could only guess was full of blueberry waffles. He could tell by the way she walk that he had done some damage last night as well. It was a quiet morning. After breakfast he did the dishes while Shizuka showered then he showered. Now they were sitting in the living room on the couch. Shizuka was lying on her back with her legs on Kankyo's reading her book to Kankyo, while he was drawing the scenes in the book. It was something they did often, one would choose a book and they would read it together. They had done it since his mom died. This book was one she picked it was good but it had its dull moments. Then the doorbell rang.

"You get it." ordered Shizuka

"Why me?"

"Cause I don't want too." The doorbell rang again.

"Coming!" They shouted in unison

"Roshambo?" Asked Kankyo with a nod Shizuka started a game of Paper-Rock-Scissors. Shizuka threw Paper. Kankyo Scissors.

"Best Two out of three?"

"Nope."

Shizuka groaned as she got off the couch and yanked the door Open. "Yeah?" One the other side of the door stood Black Star and Soul. Shizuka froze 'how did they know where we live?' She thought. Kankyo was now standing behind her hand on the door.

"What are you guys doing here?" Kankyo said beaming

"Hey, want to join us for a game of basketball?" asked Soul spinning the ball on his pointer finger.

Shizuka finally collected her thoughts "I really don't play" She said. It wasn't true though Kankyo use to make her play with him growing up. In return he would play house with her when she asked, which was rare.

"Aww, come on you'll get to play with a great star like." Bragged Black Star

Kankyo stood there rubbing the back of his neck. He was unsure of how to answer they were trying to be friendly if he had to guess it was Maka's or Kid's idea they kept trying to welcome them. His mind was reeling with responses, as they stood there in silence for what seemed like hours. Then to his surprise Shizuka spoke again with a winning grin on her face. He could tell it was forced but, it was better than most could fake.

"Well I guess we could play a few games." The tone was as sweet as honey but Kankyo could see her hand on the doorknob. Its knuckles were white from how tight she was squeezing the knob. She was nervous but once again unless you knew where to look you could never tell.

"Awesome." Black star jumped in to the air.

"Just let us change." Said Kankyo.