Sorry that I was gone for so long... I just got stuck... and I'm still not completely back... But I do have an idea of where I want to go the upcoming chapter(s) so bare with me.
Maka woke up, smiling a little. Seeing Soul in the Black Room had been comforting. Familiar. She was happy that they could've talked a little.
They would soon see each other at the reunion and then they would have a real conversation. For now, Maka would just enjoy the fact that they had a moment for themselves.
The meister got out of bed and dressed in her familiar attire. Today she had an appointment with Shinigami and she had to look her best.
After eating breakfast she left the apartment and started her walk to Shibusen. It almost felt like she was going to school. But that was not the case right now.
Maka hadn't decided yet if she was going back to school but if things were going like they were now, she might think she'd enroll again. It wasn't like she missed a lot during her absence. She was still a perfect student.
"Maka Albarn," Mira Nygus' voice made the meister look up. The bandaged up weapon was standing at the foot of the many stairs, hands on her hips, looking at Maka. "Never thought I'd see your pigtails again."
Maka scuffles around, slightly nervous. "Yeah, me too." She muttered.
Nygus's eyes softened and she spread her arms. "Come here girl." The meister happily let herself be embraced by the nurse/weapon. "It's good to have you back Maka." Nygus whispered.
"I missed Shibusen."
"It missed you too. Wasn't the same without you."
Maka smiled a little. It was nice to hear that others missed her. The two walked to the Death Room where Shinigami was already waiting for her. Seeing his silly mask brought Maka a comforting feeling of nostalgia. "Good morning sir." she said.
"Ah, hello hello Maka. How are you?"
"I'm good."
"That's good to hear. Do you like the apartment?"
Maka nodded. "Thank you for helping me find a place to stay."
"No, thank you for returning to us. I recall that you recovered very quick."
"Yes, the medical care in Boston was outstanding. I was back on my feet in no time."
"That's good to hear," Shinigami said, pleased. "Just don't strain yourself."
"I won't." The meister promised.
"So, have you made contact with Soul again?"
Maka stiffened a little – not unnoticed by Nygus who was standing next to her. "Ah yes. Sort of."
"Would you like to elaborate?" Shinigami asked gently. He did not want to push the meister. Of course, Maka complied.
"We met last night in the Black Room."
"How did it go?"
"It was... good I think. We talked a little and I think- hope that we will be partners again very soon."
Shinigami was happy to hear this, the girls could tell by the small bounce the God made. "I hope so too." Maka smiled. "Well, I'll let you go for today... I hope you have a good day Maka."
"Thank you Shinigami-sama." Maka bowed for the headmaster, then left the room.
Maka walked through the hallway, looking around. It was like she never left.
Her hand was tracing the walls, it felt so familiar. She made her way to the bulletin board and looked the available missions over. Soul and her would've nailed them.
"Bringing back old memories?"
Maka looked up and saw a very familiar woman. "Ms. Marie!"
"Hello Maka." Maka walked up to the teacher and hugged her. "How are you holding up?"
The meister pulled back. "I'm okay."
"Are you back with Soul?"
Maka shook her head. "No. We haven't talked about it yet."
"Well you better hurry. Shibusen has missed its dream team."
Maka chuckled a little nervously. "Yeah well I hope Soul wants to partner up again."
That made the teacher raise a brow. "Why wouldn't he?"
"I don't know. After everything that has happened... maybe he doesn't want me anymore."
Marie's face softened. "Come on Maka, I want to show you something."
Maka followed the older woman curiously. The duo left Shibusen and walked through Death City. Every now and then Maka was greeted. The citizens of Death City had been notified by the meister's return and everyone had welcomed her warmly back.
When Maka looked up she saw the cemetery grow closer. "Ms. Marie?" She started hesitantly.
"Don't be afraid."
Maka raised her head. She wasn't afraid. This would do her good. Right? She hoped it would.
"You know, Soul visited you quite a few times. Sometimes with the rest of Spartoi but most of the times alone."
"Really?" Maka blinked.
Marie nodded. "Yeah he couldn't leave you alone. Though he'd never admit it."
"How do you know?"
"I came here every now and then to visit Joe. I guess Soul and I were alike in that situation. We both lost someone we loved dearly." Marie gave her a sad smile. Maka was at a loss of words.
Luckily Marie continued to fill the silence. "Soul would've done almost anything if it meant getting you back. He and Black*Star kept on looking for Meredith long after the search party of Shibusen had stopped. They were relentless."
Maka swallowed and looked down. They had stopped at her gravestone. It looked well kept and there were even some flowers left for her. The group had done so much for her. And how did she repay them? Lies and betrayal.
Maka's face must've shown her thoughts because Marie put a hand on her shoulder. "It's not your fault," She whispered to the meister. "And the important thing is that you're back."
"I guess." Maka whispered.
Marie smiled. "Come, let's go back. You have to prepare for a party."
Quick notes: thank you attackonsouleate for point out the failing rating that I gave this story... Tho I do not know how to rate it... T? You tell me ^_^
And a super thank you to JustUrAverageGrl for the super sweet review! As to answer your question, I do have a Wattpad account you can find me as YuHtje But I don't have much on it. I will start to post the chapters of this fic on my account. I hope this helps you.
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