Inside Summary: The Book of Eibon is a book written by the Ancients 500 years ago to counteract the Darkness. Of course, you probably already that, but our story doesn't even begin their. No, it begins exactly one-thousand years into the past before the book was ever written when a great evil was born. The Ancients knew that she would pose a great threat to the world, so they searched for an answer. After nearly 20 years had gone by, she was already starting to wreak havoc over the world. Since a permanent answer could not be found in time, it was decided that she be sealed away to give the Ancients more time. 4 centuries went by with no complete assurance that the Darkness could be stopped. With the Ancients growing weary, they decided to take desperate measures. They instilled what little knowledge they had collected into one person and had them bound to a thick book in case they should fail in seeking an answer. Believing this would not be enough, Lord Death continued adding to the book any information he found useful. Eventually, the Ancients died off, or they abandoned the search except for Lord Death. He searched for another 2 centuries when a girl was born. She was born pure of heart and the longer he watched over her, the more he knew she was the answer long awaited for. So he had her death faked and put her into a long sleep until the day when the Darkness would awaken.

{A/N: Lord Death will sound very much ooc in this chapter, but remember, this is the old Lord Death. The one we all know and love will arrive shortly. This chapter was also meant to be kind of short seeing as it's really just the summary again but using more characters. As long as you read the summary though you should be able to follow along great.}

"Lord Death, what troubles you so greatly that you miss your own celebration?" Eibon asked appearing behind the great leader perched upon his balcony.

"Hmm? Do I seem troubled? My apologies for worrying you," Lord Death said not looking back at his friend; although he wasn't believed.

"You know you don't have to carry everyone's problems."

"Ah, but I must. It is a sole duty of mine."

Eibon looked at his friend curiously, watching for any hints in his posture.

"I see then. So this is not something that I can help with?" Eibon sighed and took a spot next to Lord Death.

"Not particularly. Not even I can do anything for now. You see, it isn't necessarily a problem yet, but a child was born shortly into this world."

"Why would that be a problem?" Eibon asked confused at this knowledge.

"It isn't. The problem is her heart. She was born with a sort of evil presence surrounding her. She only must be watched over."

Eibon nodded in understanding. "If she does pose a threat, what will you do?"

"I don't know. By that time, she will have enough power to stop even me."

~Time Skip: Six Centuries~

"Seal her away. She is exactly what we've been waiting for... and where is Asura?" Lord Death asked tiredly. No answer from any of his remaining three members since one was apparently missing and others were planning to fake a sixteen year old girl's death. It sounded cruel, but her parents understood and knew the truth.

"Lord Death sir, are you sure about this?" The girl's mother asked worried. They stared at the unconscious display of their daughter inside a wooden casket."

"She'll be fine right?" It was the father's turn to ask.

Of course Mr. and Mrs. Albarn. Maka is safe with us I can assure you. I have everything planned out.

"Yes, but ... what can she do? She's just a child," Spirit asked still unsure.

"Once she awakens, a team will already be prepared to help her, so she won't be alone. Trust me, once she awakens everything will be ready to help her."

Nothing else was said from anyone as the casket was closed.

I know, I know. Super short chapter but I warned you. The real story starts next chapter. Maka wakes up after sleeping for like 300 years. Also, this prologue was an idea I got from a combination of Super Paper Mario and the anime. R&R.