"Dude, he's a boy," I stated loudly moving my hands in big gestures to prove how right I was. I was at my best friend's house, we had just finished a few episodes of Soul Eater, and were having our usual discussions about anime, philosophy, the universe, and things like that. It's funny how we could go from contemplating the universe to talking about how cute Usui Takumi was.
"I know right! Dude, how can people think he's a girl? And why would they ever ship him with Death the Kid?" Jill face-palmed. I mean, how could Crona be a girl? Sure his gender was never really specified, and can go both ways... but I really don't think he's a hermaphrodite or a girl. He's just a very confused boy, who happens to have pink hair, speak with a feminine voice, have a big butt, and wear a robe. I was torn away from my thoughts by a sudden vision dawning upon me that could change my life forever...
"You know how I said that we are all here for a reason?" I turned serious for a moment, turning to look a her.
"Yeah, why?" she questioned, nibbling on her bottom lip.
"Well, I feel like the reason I'm here is to do something big, and I've been thinking... OMG WHAT IF WE INVENTED A MACHINE THAT COULD LET YOU TRAVEL INTO A CERTAIN ANIME'S WORLD! THAT WOULD BE SO AWESOME!" I fangirled, jumping up from Jill's bed.
She gasped and smiled, "DUDE THAT WOULD BE SO AWESOME! I WOULD BE IN THE OURAN WORLD WITH THE TWINS!" She had recently finished watching the Ouran High School Host Club series that day, and almost started crying after watching the ending.
We laughed and then she turned off her desktop and light, and walked over to the bed and me.
"But then I would want to sleep all the time, but then again maybe that's better than reality..." she shrugged and got into her bed, settling in and pulling the covers over her tall body. I prompted myself up on one elbow and strained my eyes trying to see her face in the darkness.
"Night Jill, daisuki desu," I whispered, lying back down.
"Night, saranghae," she yawned.
I took a deep breath, and sighed, closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep, hoping I would have a Soul Eater dream just once... just once.
It seemed like I barely even closed my eyes for a second before I was awaken. I sat up in bed, groggily yawning and straining to open my eyes against the harsh sunlight. I sat up straight from the bed in alarm, and rubbed my eyes, trying to see clearer. I was in disbelief.
"Dude, what's up?" Jill woke up from my sudden movements, squinting at me.
I don't know if it was real, or if it was just my bad eye sight, if I was still dreaming, or if I was just hallucinating, but everything around me, everything I've seen before, looked different, yet the same.
Jill's alarm clock on her desk had somehow turned into a skull clock, with her desktop still containing its old resemblance, but with a skull theme. Everything looked... like it came straight out of Soul Eater.
"Do.. Do you see this?" I managed to whisper in shock.
I looked over at Jill and all she could do was nod, wide-eyed. I turned my head to the left, looking into Jill's closet mirror.
"HOLY FUCKING SHIT DUDE!" I gasped and nearly fell out of the bed. Jill looked over, and had a reaction similar to mine.
We had somehow changed... yet we were the same. We looked like anime versions of our old selves.
I still had my rosy cheeks, long brown mousy hair with bangs, hazel eyes, and braces, clad in my t-shirt and shorts, but gah I looked so cute and anime girl-ish. The expression on my face was priceless and over exaggerated.
Jill still had her tall, tan body, sandy wavy hair with bangs pinned back, and her braces. She reached to her bed side table and shakily put her glasses on.
"What's going on ... ?" She whispered.
"DUDE I DON'T KNOW BUT THIS IS SO AWESOME! I THINK WE'RE IN SOUL EATER! OH GOD PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS NOT A DREAM! IF SO, THEN WE'VE GOT TO LIVE IT UP!" I squealed and threw a pillow at Jill.
She laughed and said, "Ugh Why couldn't we be in Ouran?" I rolled my eyes, and hurriedly dressed myself into the anime version of my striped sweater and jeans. I looked over at Jill, who was now wearing her jeans and usual Aeropostale shirt, which had now been transformed to Deathropostale. I laughed and nodded in approval. I sighed anxiously and clutched the doorknob, excited to see what Jill's house would look like in anime form.
I opened the door slowly, but to my surprise, we weren't in Jill's house, but in this sort of apartment hallway. It reminded me a little of the dorms in Soul Eater NOT! ... With confused faces, we wandered down the halls, searching for any clues on where we were or what was going on.
"HEY YOU THERE! YOU CAN'T BE HERE! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?" someone yelled from behind us, making Jill and I jump.
We turned to see a pink haired girl staring at us sternly with her hands on her hips.
I hit Jill's arm, signaling her to play along.
"Oh we're sorry! Um.. it's our first day... and we're a little lost," I said shyly, looking at my brown combat boots.
"It's okay, we were expecting you. You two must be Rachel Grey and Minah Jones, the exchange students from Japan, huh? You know you are so lucky, it took me two years just to get into the EAT! class and you guys get in on your first day. You guys must be really special. I'm Kim Diehl. I see you guys settled into your dorm room okay, right?" She asked, waiting for our response.
"I know who you are-" I stopped myself. Crap, I thought, I'm supposed to be Rachel Grey, exchange student from Japan, not some fangirl from a whole other world. I mean, of course I knew who Kim was, I also knew she was a witch, but I couldn't ruin everything by blurting out all I knew. I had to play it smart, I had to play dumb, ironically enough. Kim raised an eyebrow at me.
"How do you know me?" She asked skeptically.
"Ehhr.. Who wouldn't know you? You're like a legend back in Japan! Right Minah?" I nudged her with my elbow.
"Y-Yeah! Everyone talks about you," Jill laughed nervously, and Kim began blushing.
"Well, it's nice people have heard of my talent, but hey! If you want an autograph, you'll have to pay a fee. And we need to get back to class... my time isn't free you know!" she huffed, and turned, walking down the hall.
"You're already late for class. Do you want to get in trouble on your first day?" she called back behind to us.
"Right!" we cheered in unison and followed behind her.
We lagged a bit, so I could clear a few things with "Minah".
"Pretend like you don't know anyone, we are now Rachel and Minah, okay?" I whispered.
"I know, we have to play it cool, this is our once in a lifetime chance dude! We can't let them know how fangirl otaku we are, or else they'll think we're weird and know for sure something is up," she whispered back. Kim turned to us, eyebrows narrowing. I waved to her and smiled, she continued on.
"Fighting!" We both whispered before grabbing hands and stepping through class Crescent Moon's threshold.
I noticed Kim run up to her seat next to Jacqueline and whisper into her ear.
All eyes were on us, as we just stood in the doorway, awkwardly waiting for instruction. Holy shit, Soul was looking at me... and so was Death he Kid! What was that look on their faces? Interest? I blushed, which I didn't even need to do, since my cheeks were just naturally red.
"Welcome to the DWMA, Miss Grey and Miss Jones. I am your teacher, Dr. Stein. Everyone these are the exchange students from Japan who will now be attending Shibusen in the EAT! class. These two are exceptionally talented, and excellent combatants. Ladies, would you like to share something about yourselves?" Stein grinned at us. It wasn't one of those scary Stein grins where his glasses shine, more like a welcoming, warm grin. If that was even possible for Stein to do. He was so serious, so why would he be nice to us? Who were these exchange students who make Stein this way? Maybe he wants to dissect them?
"Well, we're from Japan," Jill laughed nervously, "Um, I'm Minah and my dad was a Meister and served in the army for several years. And, I basically grew up traveling the world, mostly in Japan and South Korea. I like Korean pop music.. If any of you have heard of SHINee... and um.. I am a weapon." I was amazed at how well she spoke, and how everyone listened with such care, how the room become so quiet when she spoke.
"Hi," I gave an awkward wave and smiled widely, but then closed my mouth, remembering I had braces, "I'm Minah's Meister. I'm French-Japanese, my parents are divorced, I'm an only child. I was the ASB President at my old Junior High. I like anime, manga, reading and writing fanfiction, singing, and acting.." I trailed of remembering some important bits of information that would come very much in handy, "I think symmetry is beautiful, and I very much enjoy listening to classical music and jazz," I smiled sweetly and glanced over at Kid and Soul whose ears perked up at the sound of symmetry and jazz.
"Well, we are very lucky to have you here, please take your seats in those empty seats over there above Death the Kid, Patricia Thompson, and Soul Eater," Stein said. Patty waved us over, and we settled in our seats.
"I think your admiration of symmetry is beautiful! Finally someone understands!" Kid beamed at me radiantly, "And hey Minah, I adore SHINee!" Jill smiled at him.
"GIRAFFES!" Patty yelled into our ears, making us cringe.
"Hey," Soul called over to me coolly, "You like jazz? What do you listen to?"
"Um, the classics. I'm a musician, I play the trumpet, so I play a lot of Louis Armstrong in Jazz Band. But, I'm also the singer, so I absolutely adore singing some Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn!" I smiled down at him, and he smirked, pleased with my answer.
"Please stop flirting with the new girls Kid and Soul, they are so out of your league." A few kids laughed at Stein's joke. Huh, so he had a sense of humor after all. The boys turned around and Stein continued his lesson. Soul studies seemed so easy! I mean, I already knew pretty much everything. The whole "A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body" concept. Plus, you're looking at the President of the Soul Eater fan club! I was the one who organized a Soul Eater party on the DWMA's Foundation Day, which is in fact April 2nd AND gave everyone a personalized Student Handbook and Super Written Exam.
Kill, kong, kang, kong, the bell rang, and everyone grabbed their things and hurried out of the classroom.
"May I have a word with you two for a moment?" Dr. Stein pulled us aside.
"Yes Dr. Stein?" Jill asked. Our eyebrow raised with concern. Were we in trouble? Did he find us out?
"I couldn't help but notice this but I don't believe you two are who you say you are..." he trailed off, thinking hard.
"Wh-What do you mean Professor?" I asked, inside, Jill and I panicked.
"There is no way two girls your age could have such intense souls... it's like you two came from a different world..." Oh you have no idea... "But then again, I've heard about you two, and how powerful and gifted you are," he smiled again, probably thinking, 'Oh what I wouldn't give to dissect you!'
"Oh Dr. Stein, you flatter us too much! Well, um, we must go back to our dorms, we're still unpacking... See you tomorrow!" we called to him, walking out the door and waving behind us.
We sighed, "Dude, that was close."
"HEY YOU TWO! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! I'M THE BIG GUY AROUND HERE!" Black Star yelled from above us.
"Holy crap, he scared the shit out of me!" I laughed, clutching my chest, and grabbing a hold of Jill's arm for support.
"Umm.. Black Star!" Jill said, then realized her mistake, " I mean, that's your name isn't it? I mean, everyone talks about how big Black Star is! And you're the biggest star around here, so I'm guessing your him?" Good save Jill!
"WELL OF COURSE I'M THE GREAT BLACK STAR! NO ONE SHINES AS BRIGHT AS ME! I WILL SURPASS GOD! GLAD YOU GUYS RECOGNIZE MY GREATNESS!" He laughed loudly, throwing his head back in the action, walking around us haughtily.
"Hi, I'm Tsubaki," the tall girl said shyly waving to us. I smiled, Aw, Tsubaki is really sweet in person! I realized that Jill was as tall as Tsubaki, and she kinda looked a little like Liz, which she should so cosplay as in the real world!
We both waved to her, "Well uhh.. we got a sparring date to attend to .. so uhh .. I guess we'll see you later.." I tried changing the subject.
"WAIT A MINUTE, EVEN THOUGH YOU REALIZE MY GREATNESS, YOU WON'T GET OFF THE HOOK EASILY. I'M THE STRONGEST IN SHIBUSEN.. AND I WON'T LET YOU STEAL MY THUNDER!" Black Star pointed to himself like he was "The Shit."
Aw crap.. so he wants to duel...
I looked at Jill, "Dude we have to try..." she whispered.
I nodded, maybe I could scare him or talk him out of it.
"You sure you wanna go, Black Star? I'd hate to see your ego crushed because you got your ass beat by two girls. Why don't you just stop here, yeah? No ill feelings? I'm actually kinda a pacifist... so.. and I have no ill feelings towards Tsubaki, so let's just drop it.." he cut me off.
"OH SO YOU'RE SCARED HUH? YOU DON'T WANT ME TO PROVE HOW BIG I AM AND HOW SMALL YOU ARE, RIGHT?" He laughed his obnoxious "HA HA HA laugh".
"Okay you asked for it..." I shrugged, cracking my knuckles. I hope this works...
"JILL TRANSFORM!" I yelled.
"Who's Jill? Do you have two weapons?" Tsubaki asked, somewhat confused.
"IT'S OKAY TSUBAKI, I'LL STILL BEAT HER WITH TWO WEAPONS!" The assassin boasted.
OH SHIT.
"UM NO ! AHAH I .. THAT'S WHAT WE CALL EACH OTHER!" I panicked, SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT, "Um.. Minah and I gave each other nicknames when we were younger, and they stuck ever since... right Jill?" I smiled.
"Right Christina!"
Tsubaki nodded and responded with an, "Ohhh... I see... "
"MINAH TRANSFORM!" I yelled. Jill just stood there, awkward and nervous.
"Into what?" she whispered.
"Whatever you want!" I snapped back at her.
"I don't know what though or HOW!" She was frustrated.
"Um.. a sword? I don't know! Anything!" I told her.
She nodded. I guess she remembered what Tsugumi did in Soul Eater NOT!, how she pictured the blade deep within her soul. Her body flew away in little bits and pieces as she materialized into a bronze sword that was yellow and black. Holy shit, she did it! How can I do this? I mean, yeah my dad had taught me a little self defense, and I was a pretty good shot with throwing knives and my handy bow and arrow, but I was going up against Black Star! The strongest Meister in Shibusen! And with a sword! Why did I even say sword? Why not scythe?!
Why is he so threatened by me? I mean, by Rachel?
I was awakened from my thoughts by the sound of Black Star's "YAHOOO!" and by Jill's telepathic message of, "Move your ass or we'll both die!"
He came at me from above but I ducked down and dodged his attack. Crap, he was fast. But hey, this was my dream, I can be much faster. Well, I was still in conflict with whether this was a dream or not. But I couldn't contemplate that right now, I had to focus on the fight. I spun around him, gaining a good distance from my opponent. I was far enough, to begin to weigh the heavy metal in my hands. I was cautious of the razor sharp blade, and gripped the shaft. So, this was Jill, huh? I smiled at how awesome she and I were. And how amazingly coordinated and athletic I was right now, like wtf? Who was I? Freakin' Jackie Chan? cx
I aimed the edge towards Black Star's face, but he moved at the last second. Crap.. I missed.
Black Star winced in pain, and a bloody line dripped down the side of his cheek.
"OH FUCK NO!" He started advancing towards me screaming, "AHHHHHHHHH!"
He tripped me with his foot, causing me to fall backwards, and then kicked Jill's sword form right out of my hands. HOLY FUCKING SHIT SOMEONE HELP ME! I couldn't even speak. All I could manage was a strangled cry for help. He raised Tsubaki over his head, and was about to strike. I just wanted to close my eyes, cry, and give up. But I couldn't. THIS WAS MY DREAM. It couldn't end before the good things started happening!
I kicked Black Star's stomach, causing him to fly backwards with such force, it hurt me, just by looking at him. My foot was pounding, his stomach was rock hard. I let out a curse, as I walked over to him, limping from the pain in my leg. I don't know how I felt. I didn't want to hurt Black Star, I wanted to be friends with him. I didn't want him hating me. But, God damn he hurt me. I just thought I'd punch him in the face and he would have learned his lesson.
He was lying on his back on the floor with the sword in his hand. I got on top of him, and punched him right in the face. I was about to get up when he started coughing up blood. Holy shit, I didn't hit him that hard right? I heard Tsubaki yell, "BLACK STAR!" and Jill scream, "DUDE GET OFF HIM!" She rushed over to me, pulling me off of the bloody blue haired boy before us.
"Dude, who are you?" she asked, staring at me, "Oh my God, you're bleeding a lot!" she grabbed my hands.
"It's fine, really. We need to help Black Star... Dude... what did I do?" I got down on my knees and rested his head up on my lap. I called over to Tsubaki who was almost in tears, and asked her to fetch the nurse. And I was smart to say 'Nurse' because .. I wasn't sure who was the nurse at the time, Nygus or Medusa?
"Well, I didn't expect that," I turned to see whose mouth those words came out of.
"Dr. Stein, it's not what it looks like..." I began.
"No, no. It's okay to fight here, as long as there is a staff member present, but I'm afraid you have to restrain yourself, Rachel, and you too Minah. You're too strong and you don't know your own strength yet. Did you even realize that you shot your soul wavelength into Black Star twice? And by the looks of your soul wavelength, both you and Black Star are very lucky you're attacks weren't fatal," he said, tucking his hands into his lab coat to retrieve a cigarette.
I did that? And what was so special about mine and Jill's souls?
"It won't happen again, Professor Stein," I whispered, bangs covering my face. I looked up, and was horrified. A group of 40 or so kids surrounded us, all with their mouths wide open. Oh crap... so much for laying low. What will happen when the real Rachel and Minah show up? And how did Jill and I become so bad ass? When did we become powerful? IS CRONA A BOY? WHAT SONG DOES JUSTIN ALWAYS LISTEN TO? AND WHEN WILL KID, SOUL, AND I BE IN A HAPPY POLYGAMIST RELATIONSHIP?! Oh, yeah .. and IS THIS REAL LIFE?