Hello eveyone it's Yugi! Sorry I took so long with chapter, a lot had happened (mainly I have a bad memory and forgetting the password) *nervous laugh*

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p.s. the song Soul played for this chapter is called "River Flows in You" by Yiruma. You'll have a much better expience if you listen to this song while reading. (Yiruma, (이루마) - River Flows in You watch?v=7maJOI3QMu0&list=RD7maJOI3QMu0&index=1, the link to the song)

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"When I woke, I found myself blinking at a harsh light. Once my eyes adjusted, I looked around to see Liz and Patty to my right and Tsubaki on left, all asleep in hospital beds in the nurse's office. There were bandages all over their bodies but they seemed fine so I didn't worry. However I did begin to notice that neither you, Black*Star, or Kid were there..."

Maka propped herself up on her elbow, looking frantically around the room. For every second she didn't see them, the more wary she grew. She finally let her gaze rest on the nurse, Mira Nygus. She was writing something on a clipboard while going through the medicine cabinet. She appeared looked like she was mumbling to herself about something Professor Stein did while she was writing. Maka calmed down a little to see her but she was still worried about the three boys.

"Nygus-san?" Maka called out silently so not to wake the others. When there wasn't an answer, Maka tried calling out to her agin but a little louder.

Nygus looked up from her report, blinked and then looked at Maka. "Oh! It seems like you've recovered. What is it Maka?"

Maka sat completely up before answering, "Where are Soul, Kid and, Black*Star? Did they make it to the DWMA?"

"They're fine and they all made it. remember that you helped carry Soul here and Kid and Black*Star carryed their weapons." Maka calmed down to here that but then she got curious.

Before Maka could ask where they went, Nygus answered her question. "Kim came to get Kid a few hours ago. His own ability aided with Kim's power healed him quickly. With a quick check up, I let him leave. They should-be at the Death Room by now." Nygus said, her expression becoming grave. She looked as though she wanted to say more but thought against it. Maka wanted to know what was wrong but didn't bother to ask afraid of upsetting Nygus more. Nygus let out a sigh and then shook away any thoughts she had. Maka gently asked about the other two in hopes of lifting the dark atmosphere that had quickly settled over their conversation. It worked because Nygus went from upset to helpless anger that everyone gets when taking about Soul and Black*Star.

"Well those two idiots left about 30 minutes ago." Nygus vented. "I told them to stay put while I checked on you girls again. I look up only to see two empty beds where there should have been boys. I have no idea where they went and I would've like to have gone after them but someone needed to stay here", Nygus let a frustrated sigh leave her nose.

Out of the corner of her eye Maka noticed movement by the door. She shifted her gaze in that direction to see Black*Star walking in with Soul in tow. They had bandages covering their bodies just like everyone else but they were much more calmer than usual, especially Black*Star. Black*Star went straight to Tsubaki and sat on the edge of her bed. Soul went to go sit in Nygus's wheely chair. What concerned Maka was not how calm they were but how Soul kept looking her; his eyes full of sorrow that Maka had never seen before.

"So do you want to tell me where you went" Nygus asked looking between them. Her only answer was the snoring provided by Liz and Patty. "Well"?

Soul looked at Black*Star as if asking a question. Black*Star answered with a slight nod. Soul spoke first."Nygus we need you to leave."

"Excuse me?" Nygus asked surprised. Maka was just as surprised. Soul usually didn't speak so rudely to the adults, or so bluntly. That was always Black*Star, or Patty.

Tsubaki who was awake thanks to Black*Star, woke to Kid walking in. His shoulders, slumped and his eyes puffy. There were streaks on cheeks and his clothes were nothing but wrinkles. His hair was a complete mess and his usual calm demeanor became that of a child who was just punished.

"It's okay Nygus-san", Kid could barely stifle out the words. At the sound of his voice, Liz slowly woke. She blinked around the room her gaze stopping at Kid. A sleepy smile spreading on her face and she turned to Patty who was still snoring loudly beside her. Liz didn't even get the chance to call out Patty's name before Kid stopped her. "Please, don't wake Patty. It'd be best if she stayed sleep".

While Maka retold her story she was able to convince Soul to walk with her to the DWMA. Wes kept his hands in his pockets and walked behind Maka, quietly whistling. He stopped ever so often to talk with someone random on the street, usually flirting with almost every girl who passed by or stopping to give out autographs to diehard fans.

Soul listened angrily but didn't say a word. He kept his distance being only close enough to hear Maka as she spoke.

"After Nygus-san left, you sat on the edge of my bed, your hand clutching mine and Kid slumped the door. That atmosphere was so heavy I just knew something was wrong and so did Tsubaki, we...just nevered expected the news Kid told us...

"Everyone you should know that, Lord Death, my father..." it took all Kid's strength not to let the tears forming a lump in his throat to come up, "My father has died". Saying those last words took Kid's strength and he fell to the floor, bringing his knees to his chest, wrapping his arms around his legs as he hid his face.

The room was deadly silent. Tears began falling from Tsubaki's eyes as she covered her mouth. Black*Star instenlty gathered her in his arms, ignoring the pain it brought when Tsubaki hit his shoulder. Patty whom everyone thought was sleeping got up and went to Kid. She held him, hugging him tightly. Liz followed and held the both of them, her tears falling on Kid's dark hair. If Kid noticed he didn't show it; he sat there shuddering between the girls, never moving from his curled-up ball.

Maka sat on her bed stunned; her eyes were wide. "N...no. It can't be...Lord Death...is..." Maka shook her head closing her eyes tears falling like rain from her eyes. Soul, using his free hand, brought Maka close to him letting her head rest upon his chest.

Everyone stayed the way they were for hours, refusing to move. The only change was now there were no more tears, just a deep, heavy atmosphere that hung in the room covering it like a winter blanket. Every so often you could hear someone sniffle but there was no other sound. Softly Soul whispered in Maka's ear.

"Maka, I need you to do a Soul Link with everyone in the room, and before you say anything I have something I want to do in the "room". Maka only breathed out a small breath and concentrated on the souls of her friends. As she did, Maka slowly felt Soul's body change. She opened eyes long enough to watch Soul's white hair disappear into the blade that was his scythe.

"So many thoughts ran through my mind when you did that. Many of them were why you left me alone to hold only the coldness of your metal and not stay in your human form where I could feel your warmth" Maka gazed at the sky as she recalled the memory hugging herself as if she could still feel Soul's chilling metal. Maka then looked at Soul, her eyes filled with sorrowful happiness. "And then you played that song...

As soon as Soul began the entire room changed. Every note he played reverted throughout everyone's soul. Maka looked around to see Black*Star loosen his hold on Tsubaki, his arms laying limply at around her waist. Kid still hid head but Maka could see him relax; along with Patty and Liz who were had layed their heads on his shoulders.

Maka smiled as she looked at her friends; they were all beginning to relax at Soul's song. It was sad but, the song still gave them peace.

Soul let the ending note vibrate throughout their souls until the sound couldn't be heard. Maka disconnected the Soul Link at the same time Soul began to return to his human form. Just as the vibration ended, Soul was in his human form standing beside Maka his hand still entwined with hers. Kid raised his head for the first time since he came into the room and instead of sorrow there was thankful glow. "Thank you Soul", was all Kid said. With that he got up and left the room with Liz and Patty in tow.

Black*Star, Tusbaki, Soul and, Maka stayed in the room, sitting in the silence. "Hey Black*Star me and Maka are gonna head home now", Soul said suddenly as he went towards the door, "Are you and Tsubaki gonna be okay?"

"Yeah we'll be fine, I mean I am the great Black*Star and Tusbaki's with me" Black*Star answered softly. He the picked up Tsubaki and put her on his back. "I think we're gonna head home too"

With that Maka, Soul and Tsubaki piggybacking on Black*Star, they left the nurse's room. The school was quiet so they made it outside the school without having to stop. The friends walked together for a while then separated their own way. Maka and Soul got home not too long after.

Once home, Soul took off his shoes and flopped down on the couch with an exasperated sigh. Maka took off her shoes too and put on her slippers. She went straight into the kitchen as she took her hair out of its ponytails. "Hey Soul I'm going to make us tea if you want any" Maka said as she poured water into the teapot. He answered her with a quiet sure. Maka put the teapot on the stove and turned the heat on high then added in the leaves. She turned away from the stove and left the kitchen and headed to her room. Soul suddenly reached out his hand and grabbed Maka's wrist and then pulled her down on him holding her tightly.

Maka was shocked. They were always close but Soul never held Maka like this before. "Um...Soul is everyth.." she got caught off by Soul.

"Maka, we've been through a lot together but...I don't ever want to lose you!" Soul said loudly, hugging Maka even tighter.

Maka just layed there in Soul's arms stunned by Soul's words. She opened her mouth to say something but nothing would come out so she just layed there sharing her warmth with Soul. It seemed as though they stayed like that for hours but, Maka was brought back by the calling of the teapot. She sighed and wiggled herself free of Soul. She stood and looked at Soul. "I'll be back, I just need to get the tea".

With that she, went into the kitchen and began gathering sugar and honey for the tea. Turing off the heat for the tea, Maka went to get the cups. Just as she pulled one down halfway, Maka was grabbed from behind. She let out a frightened squeal and her body went rigid. Suddenly she was spun around and to her surprise was Soul, his head lowered.

"Oh Soul! You shouldn't scare me like tha..." Maka stopped ranting and looked worriedly at Soul. "Hey is everything alright?"

Soul didn't answer. He just stood there with his head loward, eyes closed. Slowly he lifted his head and then pushed his lips against Maka's.

Maka's eyes widened. Her whole body became hot with blush spreading from her cheeks down to her neck. Soul kissed her a bit longer then slowly pulled away, opening his eyes. He looked at Maka with a loving protective glow in his eyes.

"Like I said, I don't ever want to lose you" Soul whispered softly. With that he let Maka go and walked away heading to his room. Just before turning the corner to his room in, his normal voice Soul told Maka goodnight and went into his room.

"Do you remember that Soul?", Maka asked giggling.

"Yeah i remember" Soul grunted. "That's why i don't understand why this", Soul directed a hard glare at Wes then looked back at Maka,"Is happening"

Wes looked back at Soul surprised. He stopped walking and began laughing as he said, "Wait wait wait, you think I'm the reason Maky-chan left you. Oh ho hoho your really an idiot aren't you?" Wes stepped beside Soul wrapping his arm around Soul's neck. "Maky-chan told me everything you two did together", he leaned closer, right next to Soul's ear, "And I mean everything." Soul blushed hard tuning him into a dark red cherry. Wes stood up again laughing. "Your really are a dog aren't you? Just tell me, how many times did your kitty-cat witch have to bandage Maky-chan because your teeth are just a bit too sharp". Wes laughed even harder, grabbing his stomach with his free hand, as Soul became even redder, if possible.

Soul pushed himself away from Wes and went right to Maka. He was right in front of her face, so close in fact, Maka's bangs would move from Soul's breath.

"WHY IN THE HELL WOULD YOU TELL HIM THAT!" Soul yelled angrily.

"Well it kinda slipped out while we were talking. I got caught up in the moment and I told him" Maka whispered. "But it's not like he didn't tell me anything, we both shared stories".

"That doesn't change the fact that you TOLD HIM! Telling Tusbaki or Liz or hell even Patty for heaven's sake, I would've been not as upset. Dammit Maka". Soul backed off Maka and stalked a few feet away. Suddenly he stopped and then he turned around quickly and went right back into Maka's face.

"You didn't do anything with him, did you?" Soul asked raising a questioning eyebrow.

Before Maka could answer Wes stepped in. He cocked his head to the left and said, rasing his pointer finger, "Well that was amusing. Um Soul do mind, I don't know not yelling; your attracting attention."

Soul looked around him to the prying eyes of shoppers and others who were walking by. Blushing slightly, Soul backed off Maka, who let out a sigh of relief. Straightening his jacket, Soul walked ahead of the two.

"I'm going to go on ahead. You can meet me at the Chupacabra, you know the old man's little hideout". The other two stood there, waiting for Soul to be out of earshot.

"Wes! Why would tell him that! You promised to keep that a secret!" Maka said loudly turning to Wes.

"What it was funny." Wes answered with a small laugh. "But you know" with a sinister smile, Wes leaned down so that he was eye level with Maka, "I really want to fight that Black Blood corrsing through Soul". Wes gave somewhat of an evil chuckle as he stood up.

Maka pouted. "But why?" she whinned. "I told what would happen. Yes Soul has been able to control it more since his training with Crona, but if his emotions get to out of control, then...

"The Black Blood will consume his soul, I know" Wes finished. "You've told me already, but I don't care. I will fight him if it's the last thing I do!" Wes bagan walking in Soul's direction. As he did he turned his head enough to see Maka. "Besides we had a deal". With that he walked off whistilnig happily to himself.

Maka let out a deafeated sigh. "I know" and she walked to the Chupacabra.