Maka walked down the deserted street alone, the only sound around her was the quiet chirping of the crickets. She felt uneasy to say the least. The building had been reduced to ruins. She wished Soul was with her, she could face anything with him at her side.

"Maka, you shouldn't be here." The voice called from the shadows.

"Crona?"

"Please Maka, you have to leave before it comes back. It's not safe for you." Crona's voice seemed different, the combination of the sound and warning filled her with fear.

"Crona, what happened here?"

"Don't you remember Maka, Lord Death sent us to fight the creature. We did our best but it wasn't good enough. It's still here Maka, you have to leave, I don't want this to happen to you too." A chill ran down her spine. She didn't remember anything like what her friend was describing.

"Where's everyone else?"

"Gone."

"What do you mean they're gone?"

"Black Star thought he could kill it himself, he was wrong. He put up a good fight with Tsubaki, but they failed. Kid and I tried together but we just didn't know how to deal with it."

"Crona, maybe I can stop it, whatever it is, I need Soul, do you know what happened to him?"

"He'd be very upset if he knew you came back."

"Where is he?" Her anxiety was getting the best of her.

"With us."

"Then I don't understand what-"

"He loved you very much. But he can't help you now. He's just like us."

"Crona you're scaring me."

"You should be afraid, it'll be back soon. Leave Maka please, you're my friend and I don't want you to get hurt."

"Why can't Soul-"

"He was your shield, only one of you was going to walk away." Maka felt tears in her eyes as she listened to Crona.

"If Soul's with you, tell him I want to see him." She pleaded.

"No you don't Maka, leave."

"Cro-"

"It's too late, I'm sorry Maka I have to go now."

"Wait, I don't-" a loud roar came from behind her and she turned.

The beast towered over her, It's claws striking out at her. She screamed.

"Maka!" Soul's voice yelled back.

"Soul, I was so afraid and Crona-"

"Maka, get up!"

"What?"

"Damn it Maka wake up!" Soul shouted as the beast lunged at her.

She woke screaming, she sat up quickly to find Soul beside her bed still dressed in the clothes he had worn to bed.

"What the hell happened?" He asked. Maka looked around, she was in her room, she felt the warm tears on her face. She grabbed onto Soul as though her life depened on it.

"Was it a bad dream?' Soul asked in a more gentle tone. Maka could only nod.

"There was a monster and Crona said you were all gone but the voice-and then-"

"Maka, I'm here, everything's fine. I promise." He said holding her close.

"I know It's stupid but I just-"

"It's cool, you scared the hell out if me though."

"Sorry. I didn't mean to."

"Yeah I know. When you're screaming at three in the morning, It's-"

"Were you asleep?" The miester asked remorsefully. Soul signed.

"No Maka, I was hang gliding." Maka chuckled.

"See I heard you screaming and turned back."

"You're such a sarcastic jerk sometimes"

"True, but you wouldn't want me any other way, admit it."

"You wouldn't be Soul if you weren't just a little sarcastic. I love you."

"I love you too. Can we get back to sleep now, we have to be up in a few hours."

"Soul, don't go, stay here please?" She pleaded.

"Maka-"

"Please?" She moved over to allow him to lay down.

"Fine. No more of that chocolate stuff before bed okay?" He climbed in next to her and allowed her to rest her head on his chest. The beating of his heart had a calming effect on his miester. She closed her eyes and drifted back to sleep.

The sun was shining now and Maka found herself in the middle of a vast green field.

"Hey Maka." Soul greeted from beside her.

"Soul, where are we?" Her weapon shrugged.

"No idea, you tell me, you brought us here." He said casually.

"I-I don't know really." Soul shook his head.

"Come with me, I want to show you something." He took hold of her hand and led her through the field to a beautiful lake.

"Soul, It's beautiful." She whispered in amazement.

"Not as beautiful as you but yeah It's okay. Come on, It's over here." Maka followed him to a gazebo, inside she noticed the large white piano.

"Soul, I-"

"Yeah I know, let's go have a look." They made their way over to the piano and Soul sat down on the bench.

"Are you going to stand there the whole time?" He asked.

"I didn't think you'd want me to-'

"Why would I not want someone like you to be with me?" Maka sat down next to him.

"Because I'm an idiot."

"You are sometimes, but you're more than that, you're my Maka. You're brave, and you have a good heart. I love you." Maka laid her head on his arm as he began to play a soft melody.

"I love you too Soul, so very much. I always feel so secure with you, I don't care what anyone says, I want us to be together forever." Soul smiled.

"You never know Maka, but we just might be."

"It's so wonderful here, we should stay." She suggested.

"I guess I could get used to it, as long as you're here. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. She closed her eyes and listened to the melody contentedly.

"Even if that means we don't go back to the DWMA, you won't be a death scythe if-" she felt guilty for her suggestion.

"If you're happy, I'll be happy. We'll stay here, have a life, every morning we can sit here and watch the sun rise, and every evening we can come back for sunset. Who needs to be a death scythe when you have that to look forward to?" After a moment the music stopped and Maka found herself lying on a blanket surrounded by flowers with Soul as her pillow. She felt his arms around her.

"Hey beautiful, you finally woke up."

"Hey Soul, how long was I sleeping?"

"A while. You were so peaceful, I had to let you sleep."

A gentle breeze sent thousands of tiny pink flower petals swirling around them as Maka propped herself up on her elbows looking down at Soul. She leaned down and kissed him lovingly.

"I'm so glad I have you Soul.

"You always will Maka." He ran his fingers through her hair which she suddenly realized was out of the normal ponytails she wore.

"Maka, we need to go now, we're going to be late."

"Can't we stay a little longer?"

"Come on Maka, we have class." Soul said gently. Again Maka opened her eyes to find Soul with her.

"Must've had some dream." He said.

"What do you mean?" She asked sleepily.

"I've been up for the last ten minutes and you haven't stopped smiling."

"Can we stay home today?"

"Why, you sick?"

"No. After the nightmare I had, and when you came in I had the most wonderful dream and I just want to stay here a while longer, with you. To just lay here you know?"

"Spirit would kill us, you know that right, if we're both out today?"

"I know he won't be happy but It's none of his business. We aren't doing anything. I'll tell him one of us is sick. I just had a cold, It's believable."

"Only if I have it, he knows you're over it. Not exactly the best way to start trying to get along." Maka sighed.

"You're right, I'll go get ready." As she started to get up, Soul reached for her hand. He couldn't take the sadness in her voice or the look in her eyes.

"Maka?"

"Yeah Soul?"

"I'm not feeling real good, maybe I shouldn't go, I mean you know how I am when I'm sick, it can get pretty bad." Maka smiled faintly. She brushed his hair back from his forehead.

"You know, you do look a little pale, and you are warm."

"Guess I'll just have to stay here today. Shame to miss Stein's test but-"

"You need to rest and put yourself first, I'll stay too, you do get pretty sick, you'll need someone to take care of you."

"That's probably for the best." He smirked. Maka laid back in his arms.

"Thank you Soul." She whispered placing her head back on his chest. Soul yawned.

"It's cool Maka. It's way too early to be taking tests anyway."

A/N: Thanks everyone for reading. I hope you enjoyed this chapter.