Hey Guys! Sorry this is a teeny bit late, University has been hectic and I was too tired to finish this before bed. So I finished it this morning and here it is!

Thanks again so much for the reviews, favourites and genuine patience. I'll bring more to you soon! I'll try and update once every week/2 weeks, depending on assignments and everything. Since it's my last week at University until January, I should be able to upload at least 2-3 more chapters.

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Ps; what if I turned this into a webcomic? Would you read it? I ask only because I'm making my own website for another comic that I'm working on so I would love your feedback!

PSS: THANK YOU FOR SOMEONE TELLING ME THE FILE HADN'T UPLOADED YET. I thought the wordcount was a little low, thanks so much for letting me know! I blame my University for crappy internet, anyways, hope you enjoy it!

Since it wasn't pitch black and they weren't terrified they were about to be killed, they could actually take in the sights of the village.

The young pair didn't leave each other's side, they followed Lord Death like little lost puppies, but let their eyes wander. Just across from the large house they were staying at, there was a large waterfall and the water crashed down hard against some boulders leading up to a cave. Women and children sat on the shore, the children playing small games and the women washing clothes in the water.

The houses around the village were a mixture between Roman and Egyptian houses. They were made of stone, but they were a gorgeous pearly white colour with green vines growing up the sides and small baskets of flowers hanging above the doorways and the windows were shaped like little skulls.

The men in the skull masks that were with Lord Death patrolled the area, every couple of minutes of walking a couple of the masked men were stationed, looking around and helping the people, most of them watched the pair cautiously, a few nodded and gave them a polite greeting, but not pleasant.

Lord Death called from over his shoulder "you will not be trusted until after the tournament…but people will at least be civil, under my order." Kid looked up and met his father's purple eyes.

For a moment Kid could have sworn he saw recognition in them…

Death stopped at a large workshop where a tall very thin man with white hair was pounding away at loose metal. Small glimmering sparks flew off the blade and his hammer as he pounded at the metal. He lifted the sword that glowed with the heat, inspecting it closely. Once he decided it was good enough he dumped it into a large barrel of cold water. The water hissed in protest and steam flooded the space around the man. It almost looked like he had a broken spear through his head. Death stepped into the stall and over to the man "oi, old man! I brought the two I told you about last night"

Maka watched curiously, she wanted to follow, as did Kid, but they thought it was best to stay outside of the stall. Maka turned to Kid "I couldn't ask before but…how are you feeling? You're seeing your father when he was close to our age and all…"

Kid looked to her then back to his father "it's been a long time since I've seen him without the mask…but even then he looked a lot older than here. His eyes were never that bright either, maybe this is why he didn't want to tell me about all this"

Maka's mind instantly flashed to the text she read, about the two warriors that loved each other. She shook her head, as if trying to throw the thoughts from her mind. Kid looked at her curiously "Maka are you alright?" She looked up and smiled nervously, she rubbed the back of her neck "heh, I think some dust flew into my eye-"

"Let me see." Kid said abruptly. He stepped in front of Maka and held her face lightly, cupping her cheeks with his hands and making her look up so the light bounced on her eye more clearly. Maka blushed furiously, looking at Kid with a very confused expression. Kid looked at the eye he thought dust got into. He closed his eyes and lightly blew on her eye, trying to get rid of the imaginary speck of dust. He let go of her face and looked at her "is that better?"

Maka carried on pretending. She blinked a couple times and smiled "yes, thank you…"

Lord Death came out with the tall man following him "Maka, Kid, this is our blacksmith, Mr. Stein. He was the one who made your armour for you" Maka and Kid looked at each other then snapped their attention to Stein. Sure enough, he looked like their Professor Stein from back at home. He had many scars doing of his face and arms. He twiddled the rod of the spear that was stuck in his head "it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm sorry if you don't like the armour, but I was given such a short notice." Before either could answer he stepped forward and tugged at their armour, seeing how loose or tight it was. Maka blushed a little and raised her hand, ready to maka-chop him with or without a book. Kid frowned and caught her wrist and held her hand by his side, shaking his head a little. Stein smiled proudly and stood straight "perfect fit! I knew it."

Maka's hand twitched but she restrained herself, holding onto Kid's hand "yes, thank you Stein…it's perfect" she said smiling a little. Stein nodded and looked to Kid "And what about yours? Does it fit okay? And the hood, do you like it?" Kid nodded and smirked a little "it is great, thank you Stein."

Stein looked to Lord Death "and you must be here for the new weapons yes?" Lord Death grinned "of course. Are they ready or would you prefer we come back in a little while?" Stein shook his head "no, they're ready now, you're just in time actually." He turned and disappeared into the smog and steam of his workshop, spinning the spear through his head.

Kid looked to Maka, who still seemed annoyed to having her personal space interfered with. She sighed heavily and Kid couldn't help but laugh "hey, are you okay?" Maka blinked and looked up "oh!" she laughed nervously "y-yeah…I just didn't expect that."

Lord Death looked to them and nodded in agreement "I know what you mean…" The two teens looked to him questioningly, causing Death to chuckle "well, when I first met him he thought my armour was impeccable and started messing around with it and really getting up close and personal. That's how he got the spear through his head"

Kid grinned and raised an eyebrow "who knew Death had a temper?" Death chuckled and put a hand on Kid's head and ruffled his hair "oh shut up will ya?"

Maka smiled softly watching them. She leaned against a large wooden post that held up the workshop. Even if Death of this time didn't know Kid, they still had a connection and it was very clear; especially in looks. She almost wished her dad hadn't broken the heart of her mother so she could have a relationship like that with him. She shook the thoughts from her mind and looked up as Stein made his way back out. Kid looked over to Stein and Death followed his glance and smiled "ah, I think you'll enjoy this…"

Stein came out holding a large axe on a large emerald colour pole with a black blade. Maka's eyes instantly went to the axe and she smiled "is that…?" Stein handed it to her "yes, this ones yours." Maka smiled and took the axe, feeling the weight of it and seeing how she liked the feel of it in her hands. 'It's just like Soul…' she thought.

Stein walked over with one crossbow in his hand and he reached back ant took another off his back. They weren't the ordinary large cross bows, these were smaller and lighter, but not small enough to be like guns. Kid held them, they were still a little heavy and her had to re-load them instead of using his soul energy, but he could get used to them, they were symmetrical after all.

Maka smiled and bowed a little "thank you for your had work, Stein." Kid followed her example and spoke "yes, we are most grateful." Stein blinked and little taken back by their politeness, even for such young people. Lord Death nodded to Stein then looked to the younger two.

"Let's go get you training…"

Lord Death had lead them to the waterfall they passed earlier, he made them stand in the water so they could practice their speed. The friction between them and the water would feel heavy, like their muscles were fatigued. This would help them improve their speed greatly with enough training.

Maka and Kid stood opposite each other, holding their new weapons tightly; they looked to each other and stood ready, they knew they could do some real damage to the other, but they weren't going to hold back. A few of the villagers had gathered to see just what these new comers were capable of. Lord Death stood proudly and smiled "ready…begin!"

Maka grinned and ran forward, ducking and moving to the side as Kid shot arrows at her. He had to move quickly to reload the arrow then shoot at her. Maka jumped up in the air over Kid's head, arrows flying passed her. She landed and turned quickly, about to slam the axe into Kid, but he twisted quickly and blocked the staff of the axe with one of the crossbows. Maka looked at Kid and he smirked, he pushed her back and shot an arrow at her again. She narrowly avoided it, she only managed too since she was stumbling when Kid pushed her.

Maka fell on her backside, slipping in the water. She pushed herself up with very little movement and stood ready, Kid smirked and got ready himself. The two started to charge at each other, when a scream rang out. Lord Death turned to see what was happening, as Kid and Maka stopped and looked up, still clutching their weapons at the ready, Kid grumbled about being interrupted just as they had started.

The scream came from a young girl who had ran and hugged a tall woman with long black hair, pulled back in a long pony tail. She had a gentle smile and she giggled lightly. Lord Death smiled "ah, Tsubaki! Welcome home!" he stepped forward "where are the others?"

Tsubaki looked up at him and smiled softly "ah well you see…Lord Black Star and Lord Soul got into a fight along the way. Elizabeth and Patty broke the fight up, but are carrying them back, they got a little injured during their fight…"

Kid and Maka looked to each other in disbelief. Maka smiled nervously and waved her hand a little "i-it can't be. It must be a coincidence." She said, laughing nervously. Kid looked over then to Lord Death "Excuse me…My Lord…? Is this Soul and Black Star the warriors we'll be facing?"

Lord Death turned and faced Kid, with a knowing twinkle in his eye and smiled "oh of course, have you met them before?"