King Me

(Maka's Pov) Prologue

It was the same as every other night. This same damn dream every night that makes no sense at all. Everyone around me looked familiar but I couldn't put a name to the faces. We were at a very regal party with ball gowns, tons of royal looking people, etc. I noticed I was standing with a group of people who were the familiar looking ones, all dressed with such a powerful look and also looked like they were dripping with wealth. But why was I standing with them in the front of the room looking down at all the dancing people. I looked down to see myself in a dress that was probably worth more than my life. The dress looked like it was made of gold silk, which it probably was. It had thin emerald green intricate swirling designs. It was a sweetheart top and right at my waist was an emerald sash. The rest of the dress fell down to the floor continuing the complex swirl designs. It's weird being in these dreams…I always feel so…happy. But the end of this dream always ends with fire. I always wake up soon after so I don't what else happens but there's a bright warm flame, and then I wake up confused.

My name is Maka Albarn Alexander. I don't remember anything from before the age of 10, and I live currently at a not-so-clean orphanage with kids half my age. But the kids loved me a whole lot more than the evil head master. Her name is Madame Medusa. The kids are petrified of her, and she even scares me a little with that psychotic look she gets in her eye when she spaces out.

A few weeks ago the orphanage got notice that they wouldn't be taking in anymore children because it would be closing down soon. So, kids I've been basically growing up with where leaving with their new loving families. I found myself seeing the numbers of close friends; I considered family, diminishing quicker than I anticipated. A week ago my last friend, a shy girl named Chrona, was adopted to this very loving and rich family. She now had a loving mom, an awesome dad, a protective older brother, and a sweet and caring older sister. She had a family that would give her the life she deserved and would die again and again for her safety. I was happy for her and she looked happier than I've ever seen before. Soon after she left though, I was the only one left. I didn't know if it was that maybe I was too small for anyone's liking, or maybe I was too old for a younger couple; I wasn't sure.

Today is my birthday, and like every year, just for today I sleep in until I want breakfast, and since I help the chief a lot, he makes me a special birthday breakfast. I could say that he was kind of the father-figure in my life but I don't remember my childhood enough to know what it really means to have a family. He's always caring and wants me to have fun because I'm still a kid. He told me one time that just because I don't remember my family doesn't mean my life is ruined, that I can still do what I wanted to with my life. I had a lot of doubt in what he told me that day, but I won't ever unacknowledged it.

Ch.1

"BRAT!" I woke up startled. It's my birthday and normally Medusa wasn't a total bitch this early in the morning. "BRAT!" She sounded closer this time so I got up and stood at the foot of the bed ready for anything. "Brat! Get dressed as nicely as your miserable self can. There's actually someone here that wants to adopt your poor ass." She went downstairs to occupy the family while I tried to look somewhat presentable. I was used to the name calling, but I was so happy when she said there was someone to adopt me; to save me from this hell hole! I quickly got dressed in the least-tattered dress I had and brushed my shoulder-length blonde hair until it felt like silk. I ran as fast as I could down the hallway, but slowed down near the stairs to act mature. I felt like I was gliding down the stairs, I felt so graceful and happy. When I stood in front of the man I looked up at him with a smile, but when I really looked he showed no emotion at all. My hope faltered, but I kept smiling anyways. I didn't notice before but there was a boy about my age staring at me with such judgmental eyes, I felt a chill go up my spine.

"What do you think about this one Sir?" Instantly I knew this wasn't a father and that wasn't his son. He was like a butler.

The boy stood up straight and man was he tall. He was like a whole head taller than me! Maybe I was just used to short kids. He stepped out and stood in front of me judging me like I was some sort of pet. He circled me checking every little detail of my being, it was actually really creepy. He stood before me again and I could feel myself sweating. He grinned almost evil like Medusa sometimes and said "I like her…" For some reason all my hope and happiness crashed into darkness. My smile faltered big time and I showed no emotion. I was pretty good at it from living here for the last 7 years of my life.

"Here's 1 million dollars…" He ripped a paper out of his checkbook like it was nothing and before I knew it I was being ordered out the door. The man opened the door to a limo and the boy nudged me in; he also got in the car and sat next to me. The man closed the door and got in the car and started driving away. I was so scared out of my mind, and this guy was sitting too close for my comfort.

He scooted closer to me and rested his hand on my thigh which made me start to panic. "Hello…You are now hereby sentenced to be my personal maid and play thing…" There's that grin again that is creepy as hell. His hand slid up my thigh higher and I tried to squirm away, but he held me still. If I would have known that I was being adopted just to be molested, I would rather have stayed at the orphanage. He got close to my face and I couldn't escape, he was too strong. I closed my eyes and accepted my doomed fate. He stopped moving so I open my eyes to see him staring at me.

"W-w-what?" He's still staring at me and I was getting ready to deck him with something.

"You don't have to be scared. I'm not that kind of guy. I was simply testing you." That grin appeared again.

I am so angry right now! "You're lucky I don't have something to deck you with…" I said through clenched teeth. "You're very lucky I have some control other my anger too…"

"You're feisty…I like that…" I could feel my face heat up when he said that. I looked at him straight in the eyes. What's with this guy? "I'll be nice to you and let any mistakes you make slide but only for a month. After that it's do or die…"

"This isn't fair…I…" I couldn't look at him anymore. I closed my eyes and looked down. I may be good at containing my anger but any other emotion, forget it. I can't help the tears, "…I want a normal family…" The tears are at full force now.

"You'll be fine. How long did you live at the orphanage? 2 or 3 years?"

"Shut Up! You don't know anything!" I'm glaring into his eyes as I yell to get across the message. "I've had to live in that hell hole for 7 agonizingly long years today!" I'm glad that the driver was a separate part of the limo. I turn and look out the window at the rainy sky and mumble, "worst birthday ever…"

"What did you say?"

I look back at him and say, "Worst. Birthday. Ever." I was even a little scared the venomous tone in my voice, but that's how I feel and that's how he's going to see it. I am pissed.

He didn't say anything else and I had nothing else to say. I continued looking out the window until we pulled up to the biggest castle I've ever seen. I thought the orphanage was big. No. The orphanage probably took up…the front garden and gate. This place was humungous. "Where the hell are we?"

"My house…" I look at him with wonder.

"I know you look rich but I never imagined this rich…"

"Does money fascinate you that much?" I look back at him quite seriously.

"No. No it doesn't. But seeing the new families my friends become part of, I learned that just by looking at them, I can tell what kind of person they are."

"What if it's a disguise? What if that person is pretending?"

"Through their body language. You can tell when they're honest or fake."

"What did you see when you saw me?" I was a little surprised by the question. I don't know how to answer that… "Hold that thought." He leaned closer to whisper into my ear. "Since you're my personal maid you must be extra polite to me in public, but when we're alone, I don't mind you being laid back. I actually prefer it that way. Just listen to everything I say and you'll be fine."

"Why do you trust me when we've only just met?"

He smirked, "Your body language says it all… It says many things…"

"One condition though… No touching inappropriately…"

He smirked wider and I think I saw shark-like teeth! "Who are you to tell your boss what to do?" If he over-steps any boundaries, he's got a huge fist with his name on it! "Now let's go in and I'll give you the grand tour… and some new clothes. Just stay close behind me and don't say a word. Got it?" I was kind of scared now. This was my job and if they don't like me, I can be out on the streets. I don't even have an orphanage to go back to. "Hey…" He gently grabbed my chin and made me look into his eyes. "There's nothing to be afraid of. I'm the only one who gives you orders and fires you. I like you though, so you don't need to worry about that." He smiled at me genuinely which made me feel a lot better.

Then he did something I really wasn't expecting… He kissed me! "W-what are you d-d-doing?"

"Happy Birthday. Now let's go inside." That was it… I could feel my face heat up because I didn't know what to do. I mean yes, he is attractive but I just met the guy! And here he is making out with me in the back seat of his limo! "If you don't get out of the car, I'll go a whole lot farther than a kiss…" I flew out the door and even held it open for him. He grinned, "Good job. You're doing a great job already." He climbs out and I shut the door. "By the way…name's Soul. Soul Evans."

"Maka Albarn." He smiles genuinely and I follow him in like he told me to; not saying a word to nobody and admiring the beautiful architecture. It's going to be a long day…