FANtastic
Chapter 1: The lottery
The bell rang signaling the last school day is officially over. High school students poured out from the exit of Shibusen High school when the flood of high school students reduced Maka Albarn's circle of friends exited.
Maka Albarn; She's a junior and loves school. Her passion for her education isn't something to take lightly. She's an honor student and plans on keeping it that way. When she isn't studying she's reading. Her love toward books is great. Reading is a passion for her and there isn't a single student in Shibusen that can read as much as Maka does.
Beside Maka is her best friend Tsubaki Nakatsukasa. She's a beauty. She's just as beautiful as the flower Camellia her name means in English. Utterly perfect. Tsubaki is a well-developed young woman. Just like Maka, she's a junior and will become a senior after the summer break. Tsubaki is on the shy side. She doesn't know how to take her space and stand her ground. She might not be the most outgoing person but she's very kind. She's very selfless and would rather help others than herself. In other words, she loves helping people in need like for an example; she regular gives money to charity and always joins the charity runs.
On the other side of Maka is Kilik Rung. He's Maka's best male friend. They've been friends since diapers age and surprisingly they stayed friends through all the years. Kilik is a very laid-back and loyal friend. If you're in trouble, he will rush in to protect you from the danger. He's done that a lot of times. When Maka was being bullied in middle school he was always the one to step in and protect her. She admires Kilik for that. There is one thing Maka doesn't know about Kilik, he doesn't just like Maka as a friend. He likes her more. He doesn't know if it is love but he sure knows it's more than just friendship. His heart flutters when he sees her and he can't help but feel like Maka's perfect for him.
"What are you going to do now? Are we going to hit Death Buck or check out the Bazaar?" Kilik asked his friends while he snaked his arm around Maka's shoulders. He'd always done that and Maka didn't bother. She liked it quite frankly.
"I'm sorry Kilik but Tsubaki and I've already plans. Tonight we'll watch Eaters' concert on the TV." Maka explained to Kilik.
The infamous band Eaters have taken over the whole Nevada desert. Everyone knows who they are and everyone wants to go to their concerts. The band is made of five individuals.
Soul Evans, the singer, he comes from the famous jazz family Evans. He isn't like his family, they all play classic music while he went for the pop and dance music. White hair like snow and wine red eyes are the most exotic features Maka has ever seen. She loves his voice and how cool he's on stage. He's every girl's dream-man and everyone wants to be his girlfriend. He's been single for a while and it's a mystery why a guy like him hasn't met anyone yet. Soul Evans is the celebrity crush she has. She owns every CD and poster of him. Maka is totally obsessing over Soul, there's no denying it.
Black*Star is the drummer. Tsubaki is all over him. He's blue hair and in Maka's eyes he's self-centered, obnoxious idiot. Maka don't understand what Tsubaki sees in him.
Death The Kid or Kid like he likes to go by, he's the bass player and in some songs he sings with Soul. He's a girlfriend named Liz whom is also in the band. She's the background singer while her little sister Patty is the guitarist.
Together they are the infamous Eaters. No other band can reach to their level of skills and that proves in how many CDs they've sold.
"Yeah, after the concert they will announce the winner of the lottery. You know how many tickets both Maka and I've bought." Tsubaki said and Kilik sighed.
"Eaters… I wonder what you even see in them. I mean, they are just stuck-up, rich kids who think they can do whatever."
Maka gasped loudly, "don't say that! They are musical gods! Soul Evans has the voice of a god and damn I wish he'd ever since a song to me." Maka sighed and started to picture it. Soul would kneel in front of her while she sitting on a chair onstage. He'd sing so softly and beautifully while he held his hand toward her. He'd help her up from the chair and bring her close to his chest before he'd plant a hot kiss on her lips.
"Aw, come on Maka, He's just a normal kid who happened to be born into a nice family. He isn't as special as he thinks he is."
"Don't say that! He's Soul Evans, the mysterious hot guy send from heaven to capture every girl's heart." Maka said and her thoughts wandered back to the albino man. If he just knew she existed…
"Maka. Now you're just getting full of yourself. I understand you like that guy but come on; there are better guys out there for you. What is the possibility that you're the one girl he stumbles over and falls in love with? A perfect zero percent."
Maka feels sad of those static because it's true. There isn't a chance of him to find her and fall in love with her. She's the most underdeveloped girl among all juniors and not to forget, the nerdiest kid on school. No way would a cool and handsome guy as him notice a girl like her. He would probably go running after the girl with a pretty face and huge melons.
"Kilik! You didn't have to go that far." Tsubaki said but Maka shook her head.
"Don't worry about it. I know already it'd never happen. You know, I know he's a celebrity and he would go for all the other girls before me." Maka felt a little insecure about her lack of sex-appeal to attract the opposite gender.
"I didn't mean it like that. You are very beautiful Maka and any guy you find will be lucky to have you. I just meant the odds for him to find you and fall in love with you are pretty low." Maka nodded in agreement.
"I need to get home and pack, I'll see you at your place Tsubaki and Kilik, and I will call you if I win the grand price." Maka winked and they separated from each other. Maka ran home toward her house she and her dad shared. She giggled happily toward her plans for the night and when she got home, she slammed the door opened and called, "I'm home!" Her father welcomed her home. He was in the kitchen doing the dishes.
"Maka Dear, was it today you were going to sleep over at Mrs. and Mr. Nakatsukasa's house?" Her father named Spirit asked.
"Yes father! It's today they'll revel the one who won the grand price! I want to win so badly!" Maka giggled and ran into her room. She started to pack while she thought of the grand price. The grand price is to tour with Eaters. The tour lasts the whole summer break and you get to be in the same tour bus as them and you get front row seats to every single one of their concerts. The best thing is the winner gets to bring a friend. Tsubaki and Maka had already made a deal about if one of them wins, they would take each other with them as their tour buddy.
"Maka! Will you eat dinner with me or are you eating with Tsubaki?" Spirit called and Maka went out of her room with her bag.
"I'm not supposed to since we're going to order pizza… but since you already made dinner I could eat some with you." Her father smiled at her. His daughter is very kind and he's lucky to have a wonderful daughter as Maka.
After the tragedy happened, Spirit and Maka were crushed. They were left against the world with one the other for comfort. Their bond as father and daughter got very strong because of the event and now they are inseparable. Never would Maka abandon her father and never would her father leaves her, they're very important parts of each other's lives.
After the delicious dinner Spirit made, Maka said goodbye to her father and went to Tsubaki's house. It didn't take long for her to arrive at her house; the walk was approximately fifteen minutes long. She stood in front of the very familiar Japanese styled house. Since Mrs. and Mr. Nakatsukasa are originally from Japan they insisted on living in a Japanese inspired house so they wouldn't lose sight of their heritage and roots.
Maka rapped on their door and a couple of seconds later Mrs. Nakatusaka opened the door. "Maka, we've been expecting you. Tsubaki can't seem to calm down about the lottery and the concert." She said and smiled kindly toward Maka.
"Hi Mrs. Nakatsukasa, I know, she couldn't stop talking about it at school." Mrs. Nakatsukasa let her inside of their house and Maka took her shoes. The guest slippers were where they usually are and I slipped them on my feet since they always insisted on living like true Japanese would.
Maka walked up to the upper floor of the house with her bag and she was met by Tsubaki by her room. "Are you as excited as I am?" She asked and Maka nodded.
"Yes! I can't wait to see Soul perform and hear his perfect voice." She sighed wanting to hear his voice. Her wish came true since we played a CD with them while we set everything up. Maka arranged the blankets, pillows and the coffee table while Tsubaki ordered the pizza. She told her not to order a big one since she ate with her dad. She wasn't upset or anything; she knew how close she's with her dad and was happy she ate dinner with him.
Tsubaki went downstairs when the doorbell rang. While she was downstairs Maka put on her pajama and took a seat on the couch. Picking up the remote she turned on the TV and saw the concert would start any minute now.
"Tsubaki! It's starting soon!" She yelled and she just entered her room.
"Finally! I'm so excited!" She stopped the CD player and took a seat beside Maka. Tsubaki slices the pizza up and they ate while a woman welcomed Eaters on the stage.
"AH! Oh my god! Soul looks so hot!" Maka exclaimed when Soul came out on the stage. He was wearing a black and yellow jacket with Eaters' logo on the back. With the jacket he wore red pants and headband with his name on it. Maka's heart fluttered when he welcomed the crowd to their concert. She can't believe a creature as Soul exists. He's so perfect in every way.
"Black*Star! Oh my god! Look at Black*Star!" Tsubaki cheered. The whole Eaters band was out on the stage and ready to play. Their first song started and Maka and Tsubaki just couldn't sit down on the couch anymore. They jumped around in the room and Tsubaki along with them. The pizza lay forgotten on the ground while the two girls danced with the blankets, making dramatic poses. They laughed and giggled. Maka's eyes were glued toward the TV screen where Soul is. His entire cool act was natural for him and she couldn't believe she liked a bad boy. Who knew the typical bookworm would go for the bad boy Soul Evans instead of the sophisticated and polite Kid. Well one, he already had a girlfriend and even if she wouldn't meet him, it still felt wrong.
"Thank you everyone! You in the crowd and you behind the TV screen! We all love you!" Soul screamed and Maka's cheeks grew hot. He'd said he loved their fans a lot but Maka felt like it was directed toward her. She loves him and she can't help but wanting him to be the one to steal her first kiss.
"As you know, it's the day to pick the winner of the lottery; the one who will come and tour with the mighty Eaters for the whole summer. Of course the winner can bring a friend along." Soul explained and Tsubaki and Maka sat right in front of the TV. The rest of the band came back on stage with a big bowl of white paper sheets with the names of all the ones who participated.
Soul's hands dived into the bowl while the other in the band clapped their hands to warm up the club. To make it all funnier, Soul stepped into the bowl and Tsubaki and Maka couldn't stop their laughter. The whole crowd including Maka and Tsubaki clapped their hands.
Soul then took a piece of paper and raised it into the air. He got out of the bowl which was more of a huge glass bathtub than a bowl. "We got a winner!" Soul screamed into the microphone and the crowd cheered and screamed excitedly.
Tsubaki's room was dead silent except the sound from the TV. "The winner of the Eater lottery is…" Maka and Tsubaki clenched their fists and wished it to be their names in Soul's hand.
Soul unfolded the piece of paper and the silent was unbearable. "MAKA ALBARN FROM DEATH CITY!" Soul screamed and there was plenty of groans and cries in sorrow in the crowd.
Maka's heart stopped. Her name was pulled. The same name as her and there aren't more Maka Albarn's in Death City. She actually won.
"MAKA OH MY GOD! YOU WON!" Tsubaki tackled her into a bear hug and she hadn't yet managed to process everything. "YOU WON! YOU BETTER TAKE ME WITH YOU!"
Maka processed everything and screamed in happiness. "OF COURSE! OH MY GOD! WE ARE GOING TO MEET THE COOLEST BAND IN THE HISTORY!" they screamed and turned toward the TV. The whole band including Soul clapped their hands.
"Alright Maka Albarn from Death City, we all congratulate you. Our manager will contact you so be ready. Thanks everybody for coming today and for watching!" Soul and the band exited the stage and Maka and Tsubaki kept cheering in happiness.
A floor down Mrs. and Mr. Nakatsukasa chuckled silently. They heard the winner of the lottery while they were having tea. "Seems like our dear daughter will be gone for the whole summer." Mrs. Nakatsukasa said and her husband nodded.
"Seems so, she will be going on quiet an adventure."