AGAIN, I'm starting a new story. I really need to finish my other two, but hey, I don't think I'll be learning soon.

Soul Eater does not belong to me, but the OC does.

It was another glorious day in the famous Death City. The birds were chirping lively, the sun overhead, chuckling away at God-knows-what, and people were going along as if everything was normal, like nothing was wrong with the world. It made me sick to think they could put what happened last night aside.

Yesterday, Lord Death had invited everyone to spend a night dancing, just enjoyment for some sort of tradition (I think, I'm not good at remembering, and asking my partner makes him mock me). Because of that, the kishin Asura was freed. Of course, I got free with Maka and the others, but since Zephyr, decided he'd "rather not babysit," I was left unable to help the others. A drag really, but if I'd even tried to distract, there was a good possibility that I'd get killed, or get someone else killed. So I wandered the city, helping citizens to the best of my ability.

And now everything was supposed to be normal? I didn't think so. Of course, that was just me. And who was I to say anything? Shy little Reika, that's who. Not that I really mattered. I guessed I played a good enough role in this mini war, but not enough. Right now, my thoughts were on how odd it was, how normal everyone was acting. The kishin was free, after all, and yet we had school today. Boring. Not that I wanted to see everything in chaos. My overly caring demeanor wouldn't let me see anything good in that.

I leaned against the wall, just by the entrance to the school. The DWMA. I loved this placed, the people in it especially. Beside me was my partner and weapon, Zephyr. He was more cold than I, but I guess that was what made us balanced. He barely showed any care, except when it came to my well being. Maybe it was because we'd been partners for some time now. Probably that.

Eventually, the seven meisters that had to witness failure passed me. Maka and Soul arrived the earliest, and after a minute or two of chat, Maka excused the both of them to go inside. Kid showed up next, only exchanging an acknowledging nod to me. Patti gave her usual, loud hello, and Liz just went on. Black Star and Tsubaki arrived last, and they didn't notice me for even a second. I didn't blame them though. The look in their eyes, and in the eyes of those before them, revealed disappointment, and a bit of rage.

I couldn't say I wasn't disappointed, but all the same, I wasn't there, wasn't given a chance to be useful at all. So, I didn't really feel it the way they did. They did their best though. At least we had an idea of what the enemy could do, and that Medusa was gone.

Speaking of Medusa…

"Zephyr, let's get going now," my soft voice chimed, my body leaving the comfort of the wall. Zephyr followed suit, and in any ordinary scene, someone would stare at us. I didn't blame them, since we were at a major difference in height. Zephyr was about an entire foot taller than my five-foot, three-inches. Don't get me wrong, he was a year or two older than I was as well, but that's a story for another day.

"Reika, remind me again why you're skipping school to do this… And why you're dragging me along." That usual cool, uncaring tone. I could tell he cared, but anyone else would think he was a jerk.

The slightest smile touched my lips as we walked together. He was close enough that I could tug at his hand like a child would to their mother. "Because I'm curious. You can't tell me you aren't either." He grew silent at that, our only noise coming from our boots hitting the ground.

"Besides," I dared to continue. "If something happens I want to be able to do something. Not be useless because you didn't want to babysit me."

Aside from a light clicking noise, he remained silent. He knew it was true, and decided not to insult or mock me. Zephyr's choice. I liked it for once.

I was actually a bit surprised that no one stopped us, especially with the destination I had in mind. Being that it was a very recent event as well, I was amazed I got all the information I needed. My family wasn't particularly aimed towards being ninja or assassin, but we were adept enough in listening in. Guess that made me a spy. Or just an ordinary, lucky eavesdropper. Didn't matter to me. I knew how to get information, and that was all that mattered.

My footsteps slowed drastically, until we came to a complete stop outside a door. I glanced at Zephyr, my eyes stating the obvious; We were there. Silently, he mouthed for me to go ahead and hurry this up. My heart was beating a million times too fast for my comfort. Was I nervous? Yes. Was I still going to go through with this? Of course. No backing down, a crept noiselessly towards the door, pulling myself to my toes to peer through the opening. Silent. Damn, I was hoping to hear someone, instead of having to pray I was at the right place. I didn't see anyone either. Not looking good so far.

'I wish I were sure… But I guess I gotta check now…' Summing up all my courage to my vocal cords, I dared to ask the question that would start a chain reaction later…

"Is there anyone named Crona in there…?"

But I guess it's a bit fuzzy here… Maybe thinking about how I got to this exact point would help me.

My own tale of what happened.

Guess that's alright for an opening chapter. Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed!