Save My Soul, A Soul Eater Fanfiction

Chapter One, You're Helping Me, Again Why?

I silently walked down the cement path, the chill of the wind hitting my arms. The hairs on the back of my neck were standing up as if to scream at me to put up my hoodie. I didn't care, none of me cared. I was dead, a dead soul inside a live body. I finally heard the loud talking of the kids as they laughed and smiled at their funny jokes. What could be so amusing? As I rubbed my arms to try to calm down the goose bumps, I winced. I forgot about the bruises, even the light skim of my gentle soft hands made it sting. Flashbacks of last night ran throughout my head and I just set up to the huge building I call my sanctuary. Of course, I was the silent one. I didn't talk nor attempt to make friends. Why should I talk any of them? I'm just known as the weird girl whose name started with something like a M. I always hid my face and I never made contact. So they chose the right way and ignored me.

I walked around the corner; everybody stopped their chatting to look at me. Their gazes were cold and hard, like they didn't except me either. What was wrong with me, I had no idea. I'm just naturally easy to pick on I guess. I quickly rushed across the wet grass from the dew and scurried inside. I breathed a heavy sigh of dread and headed to my locker. I heard the footsteps that I could pinpoint anywhere. The only guy who bothered to talk to me, he was popular and loved but that didn't stop him. I can't call him a friend, but I could trust him with a lot.

''Hey Maka, how are you today on this perfectly fine symmetrical morning?'' Death the Kid questioned as he walked over to me. I looked over at him with that look that told him 'Still going with the symmetry?'' He just grinned one of those grins that managed to make me smile just a little bit. No, Kid didn't know what happened to me at home, he didn't pester me either. He knew something's happen, he figured it out with that brain that he always says ''I got an X-ray of it and found out everything about my brain is perfectly symmetrical! I can't wait to inform Father, he'll be so proud of me!''Again, the only other person I bother to speak to. The Grim Reaper himself, Death. He's not all scary like most people would suspect. He's just a cheerful guy with a mask that awfully reminds me of Scream with the S standing for 'Smile Children!'

''Maka, you still haven't replied, are you alright?'' Kid brought me out of my cheerful memories and back to the dreadful present. I nodded at him slowly but, he gave me a look that told me he didn't believe one word of it.

We had tons of time before the bell rang so I couldn't escape from the bomb of questions I knew awaits me. He looked me up and down as if trying to find something wrong with me. Most girls would have freaked out and thought 'OH MY GOD, KID IS TOTALLY CHECKING ME OUT!' Of course, that's not what's happening here. He's really checking me for bruises, scars, or anything to try and get me to tell him. Tell him the reason why everyday I come to school limping, wincing, or keeping my head now. I don't want to worry him. I guess I can say I'm slightly getting a friend. After he inspected any visual part he rolled up the sleeves of my jacket roughly. When he heard me gasp in pain he carefully took my arm. He looked at the large bruise that looked quite fresh. I looked down feeling the embarrassment wave over my face. Kid tilted my chin up softly to get me to look at him. Gazing into his eyes, I saw his worry and concern. He seemed speechless at first, but then he noticed my other arm. My hopes vanished; I didn't want him to look at this arm. Gently, he set down my right arm. Carefully, he lifted my left arm like it was a baby. That arm was the one I had used to block.

He rolled up that sleeve with care. Did I mention that Kid calls me his best friend? Well, if not that's why he's so kind to me. The sleeve was fully rolled up and memories of last night appeared. They were so harsh it was enough to break anyone up to pieces.

'M-Maka,' Kid brought me out again. 'Please, as your best friend, tell me what happened. I can't stand to see this.' He was slowly touching my wrist. When he saw me slightly wince he got even softer in his touch. My wrist wasn't bent at the normal angle, bruises aligned my skin, and scars were everywhere.

'I...I can't K-Kid.' I spoke with a stutter, as I attempted to not cry.

'It's okay to cry Maka.' He was right, nobody was here. All of a sudden, I started violently shaking. With clammy hands I put them to my face. My sobs were loud and uneven.

I felt a hand rubbing up and down on my back. Slowly, I sunk down the wall. Kid moved down with me, an arm around me. He was calming me down, soothingly saying 'You are so brave Maka, I hope you know that.' No matter how much I tried I couldn't stop crying. It was coming out on its own. What if the bell was to ring, we were here for a while. I felt Kid jerk, probably checking the clock. I felt his arms around me and he gently picked up the curled up version of me. I heard the sound a doorknob being turned and I felt Kid set me down on a desk. I calmed down enough peer up at him, putting my sleeve over my eyes. Kid slowly closed the door spinning around on the balls of his feet. He crouched down, looking deeply into my eyes. He gently kissed my forehead in a brotherly manner.

''Maka, if you want to hang out at my house today. You are welcomed to; you know you're like a daughter to Father. Of course you're like a sister to me.'' A gentle smile was tugging at his lips. I looked up at him hopefully as if to say 'Really?' As if he knew that look all to well he nodded.

''I'll try to after school.'' I spoke with a raspy voice. He smiled and seemed pleased with that answer. '

'Are you ready to go to class? If not, we can wait here until you come down. There are some perks to being the principal's son and his son's best friend.'' He grinned once again at me and I laughed a little at this.

I stood up carefully seeing as how my leg felt a little bit abused. One glance at the shaking of my leg and he stood up quickly. Wrapping an arm around my waist and putting my right arm on his shoulder, we walked off carefully. The bell has rung over the time period of my break down so the hallways were practically empty. It was just a couple rebels leaning against the walls trying to look cool.

''We are heading off to the nurse first; just get you some pain killers or something.'' Kid murmured in my ear softly. I looked up at him with tears welling in my eyes at his concern and nodded.

When we entered the clinic, I saw the form of Mira Nygus the school nurse. She heard the pitter patter of our footsteps and looked up quickly. Her warm, kind, and gentle blue eyes quickly looked all over my body as if to see what the problem was. She snapped her attention to Kid with a questioning glance.

''Again,'' She questioned softly. He nodded sadly and her and I sworn I saw a tinge of sadness in her eyes as her mouth formed into a frown. ''Come over here Maka'' As I let go of Kid to walk over to her I felt the searing pain in my leg. It had gotten worse, I stopped to breathe quickly. I then eventually continued doing this pattern where it took a full five minutes to get three feet ahead of me. I'm just glad Kid didn't try to help, I think he knew. I needed to try to walk again because I wouldn't always have him the whole day. Nurse Nygus set me down on one of the comfortable plush beds that the clinics always had. She gestured me to take off my jacket, so slowly I did leaving me in my tank top. Her eyes went up and down my arms and ended at my left wrist. She sighed sadly and looked up at me.

''Are you going to tell me what happened or is it the same mystery?'' My eyes looked deep into hers and I replied softly and sadly.

''The same,'' I replied. Nurse Nygus must have expected it because she nodded knowingly and continued to tend to my wounds. After she fixed me up and I felt at least 20 percent better she let me go. Kid had stayed throughout the long agonizing twenty or so minutes of his pestering stare. He wanted to know, I knew he did. I couldn't tell him. He would try to do something about it and I would probably be killed from the help. Slowly and silently we headed to class. Luckily, he had first period with me so I wouldn't have to walk alone with everybody staring at me. Their cold eyes reminded me of last night and all the other nights.

I heard the door open and I scurried in behind Kid, hiding my face from anybody who was curious enough to look up. Kid had some sort of presence that made you feel like he never did anything wrong. His symmetrical brain had the knowledge to know this because he was using this to his advantage. Professor Stein looked up from his papers to see who was interrupting his students from working. When he saw Kid, he got slightly less cocky and seemed to take the situation more seriously.

''I'm sorry Stein, me and Maka had some issues to go work out together. Don't take this out of our grade, Father already approved.'' Than out of what seemed like thin air, a slip was in his hand and he handed it over to Professor Stein. That's just how Kid is, unique and mysterious. I don't know how he was so interested in being my friend; tons of people would love to have him in their little 'groups'. Professor Stein just nodded and real fast scanned over the class to see what was happening with them. Everybody's eyes weren't on their desks. They were on Kid, Professor Stein, and unfortunately, me. Some kids snickered when they saw me look at them and they mockingly waved at me but stopped anything they were doing when Kid sent them a death glare.

''Back to work everybody, just because some of your classmates were late does not mean you have to stop what you are doing.'' Professor Stein said with a rude tone. His head turned back towards us as he wheeled over to us in his obnoxious rolling chair. It was cool and all, but sometimes it was annoying.

''Can you two go out in the hallway with me?'' He said politely and kindly. I nodded timidly but Kid just said a quick ''Sure'' and we headed out. When Professor Stein made sure that the door was completely closed and turned around with a creak of his chair.

''Mind telling me what really happened?'' Professor Stein spoke with authority as he looked over to Kid knowing I wouldn't answer. 'Smart guy,' I thought bitterly to myself. Kid cleared his throat and spoke with the same authority.

''Just had some injuries to take care of that's all.'' With his eyes, he indicated to me. Professor Stein raised an eyebrow and turned over to me. His eyes had a clouded look; did all the staff worry about me or something?

''What happened this time Maka?'' He asked in a monotone voice. I looked at him with curiosity.

''This time-um- sir, you've never seen my injuries.'' He gave me a low chuckle.

''You don't think I don't keep an eye on you? Your dad and I always used to hang out when we were younger. Of course, I would make sure his daughter is okay. Lately, you haven't been. What happened to the cheerful little girl I always saw jumping around?'' Slightly, I bent my head down in shame. Kid sighed and decided to speak up.

''If you'd be so kind now, can we go back in?'' Professor Stein gave a nod and rolled back in after us. I quietly walked over to my desk and sat down with a silence that nobody dared to break. I felt the eyes before I even looked up. Everybody was staring at me. It felt like thousands of eyes coming to feed on their prey, me. Kid cleared his throat; most people took the warning and went back to their own work. I just sat down looking at no where in particular. Professor Stein seemed to have let me have the day off and do whatever I wanted. I think Kid told him his suspicions already before. I felt so ashamed that people had to try and help me. I was so weak and worthless... just like she said.

The rest of the day went like a big fast blur. I couldn't keep track of it nor did I attempt to. The last bell rang and all the kids paraded out ready for the weekend. I was screaming in my mind to not go home and just take a nice walk. Of course, that wouldn't work with her. Nothing worked with her at all. She just wanted out money. That was it, she didn't love me or my dad. I felt a tap on my shoulder and there appeared the only living soul on earth I would talk to.
''Hi Kid.'' I said softly trying to sound happier than I was.

''Want me to walk you home?'' He questioned me. I shook my head as a no; she can't know I actually have a friend. It would fuel her anger. Kid looked frustrated at that, but he let me be. He gave me a big hug, told me some comforting words I wish I could believe. Also he told me to call him if I needed to. I nodded at him not showing my face so he wouldn't see the tears. I felt him let go and I heard him walk off. I breathed in some fresh air and looked around. My eyes stopped right when they met a pair of red eyes. I hadn't felt anybody looking at me, but for some reason this guy looked familiar. I heard there was a new guy at school and he had snow white hair. Was this him? How would I know him?

The guy looked at me and his eyes widened. Did he feel like he knew me too? A quick glance and he made his way over.

''Maka,'' He questioned with such shock that I actually looked up. But then it hit me. Fifth grade, I had tons of friends. Tsubaki, Black Star, Liz, Patty, Kid, and... ''Soul...'' I said softly as I looked up at him. He grinned at me.

''I'm back.''

(Hello there [: This is where I would normally think this would make a perfect ending for Chapter 1. But I'm far too lazy so I'ma just continue.)

I looked at him and smiled slightly than looked back down. I think he sensed something was up with me.

''Maka. Is something wrong? This is not how I remember you.'' I just shook my head and muttered an ''I have to go.'' I realized she wouldn't be happy with me. I was going to be home late and not be able to do the chores at the perfect precise time she wanted. Soul stood in front of me and I tried to dodge him and move on but he wouldn't let me.

''Come on, we used to be best friends. What's happening? I would have thought you would have wanted to catch up. Go get ice cream or something.'' I looked at him with a sad smile and quickly muttered, "I can't today." Than I walked away leaving him to his thoughts, whatever they may be. My pace was fast, or at least as fast as it could be with my limping leg. I kept hurrying and hurrying not wanting anything to happen. Especially since Dad was on vacation and I was left home alone with her. As I neared my driveway I made my way up the stairs to the huge glass front door. How this marriage happened I don't know. All I know is, she's not my mom. My mom is somewhere out who knows where doing who knows what. This lady is just some pathetic excuse for a replacement. She met my dad while he was out on his usual run to the cafe. He was 'hanging out with all the ladies' and watched as they all cooed and fought over him. It was annoying and it crushed my heart to know he had forgotten all about Mom. She saw him and knew he meant money. She had used all charm and asked him out. They went off from there, that's how they are now married and we are all a 'happy' family. Well at least to my dad, I can't tell him the truth. She hurts me, physically and emotionally. She hates me; I don't know what I did. Medusa just isn't easy to get along with. That's all.

I heard the click of the door popping me back into reality. The door was now unlocked and I nervously walked in. Seeing no sight of her I rushed into the kitchen to get myself a snack. Once I round the corner, there she was, glaring at me with those cold heartless eyes.

''You're late.'' She stated. The stutter appeared out more than I would have liked it to.

''I-I s-sorry I-I w-was just walking kind o-of s-slow since my leg has be-'' I was cut off as I felt a huge searing pain in my cut and I hit the wall. I hit my head on the hard cement wall and felt the blood slowly leaking out of my head. My gut hurt like somebody had punched it with a brick, with Medusa's fist, that's about the same. I groaned as I toppled over in pain. I heard her chuckle and she kicked my side with an intensity a little girl would have while trying to get a cookie. The giggle she let out made me want to black out right there.

''There, now maybe you'll think more about being late. Can't afford to not come home on time you have my chores to do. You think I would do them? I'm not some house maid, that's your job Maka. Well tootles, I'm going out to the bar.'' I heard the sound of her high heels clacking away until I heard the door slam, the car start up, and the garage door shut.

Slowly but surely, I used the wall to help me get up. I saw some of my blood on the wall and floor and knew I was expected to clean it up. As I tried to walk, the pain pierced threw my head and stomach combined together and I collapsed onto the floor. Lying on the ground, I thought my situation out clearly. My mind was thinking of ways to get up, but all it drew up was a blank. The annoying sounds of a cell phone ringing was heard and I gazed at my backpack. As fast as I could, I grabbed my cell phone. I opened it up and answered with a weak.

''Hello?'' I than heard my only friend on the other end. ''Maka? Maka are you alright? What's wrong you don't sound good.'' The alert and urgent sounds of Kid were coursing into my ear. I realized my vision was getting blurry and I had to think of something quick before I fell into the darkness that sounded all too pleasant.

''No, I'm fine Kid. Just tired that's...all.'' I tried my best to keep the pain out of my voice, but I think he heard fragments of it and that was all but enough for him.

''Maka, I'm coming over to your house right now. Don't object at all. I'm worried about you and because obviously you aren't going to let me in. I'll be there soon so hang tight.'' He spoke fast and I could hear him getting his keys and the door shut.

''No Ki-!'' Beep. Beep. Beep. He hung up on me... I couldn't have him come over. Oh god I'm doomed...

My thoughts went on about how to somehow stop Kid. Nothing came, I didn't want him to worry and I didn't want Medusa to know about him. If she knew I had a friend she would probably threaten him. Pretty soon my thoughts faded and my vision went down with it. I was falling asleep or unconscious. Incapable to stop it, I let the darkness take over me.


Just wanted to say this is my first fanfiction attempt ever so, cut me some slack k?

Also want to thank my amazing friends who proof read this for me. I love this with all my brain. (WHAT! IT'S BIGGER THAN MY HEART ! .. I hope... O.O)

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