"Well, well, well, it's the traitor of the DWMA. Sold us all out, and now you get to act like nothing happened huh? Well not on my watch." Crona slowly spun around, surrounded by Mesiters and their weapons. The leader, some one star gestured to his weapon, the teen transformed into a knife. "Not only that, but you're a fucking fag, oh we're gonna enjoy cutting you up."
Ragnarok popped out of Crona's head. "Oh you little fucking bitches! Come on Crona, let's get these bastards!"
Crona was shaking like a leaf. "I don't know if I can deal with this, they're calling me names I don't understand."
Ragnarok hit Crona on the head. "Focus idiot! We're about to get attacked!" The Meisters had slowly been circling the demon swordsman; all grinning at what they thought would be an easy battle.
Crona sighed. "Ragnarok." The weapon withdrew into Crona's body and reappeared as a sword. "Please, I-I-I don't want t-t-to hurt you."
The leader, the one with the knife, laughed. "Oh that's where you're mistaken; we're gonna be the ones hurting you."
"Let's kick their ass Crona then get candy!" shouted Ragnarok. Crona sighed as he took up position. A slow maniacal smile began to form on his face as the demon swordsman prepared to live up to his title.
"Yo!" screamed a newcomer. He vaulted off a terrace and landed in the middle of the fight, directly in between Crona and the majority of the attackers. "Seven on one aint fair. And this aint a regulation Duel, so" two long blades shot out of the weapon's arms. "Unless you're ready to get sliced, best to back off."
The leader glared. "This aint your fight, this is between us and the traitor."
The new weapon smirked. "If the Reaper pardoned the kid, I think it's fair to say he earned it. Sides, the kid happens to be friends with the three teams who took down the Kishin, and they happen to be behind you." The small gang turned to see Black Star, Maka, and Death the Kid, all armed and staring at the group. The weapon chuckled. "If I was you guys, I'd back off, before that crazy sythe meister gets even more pissed."
Maka tightened her grip on her weapon. "Black Star." The ninja laughed.
"Look at those guys down there! Stunned at seeing such a big star as me, but don't worry, despite the poor stage I'll still put on a hell of a show!" shouted Black Star as he jumped down and joined Crona's side. "Sides, what did I tell ya Crona, anyone who bullies you will wind up a bloody pulp, right Tsubaki!?"
"Right!" replied the female weapon.
"If you touch Crona, I will end you all! Am I clear!?" cried Maka from the roof. The small gang broke and ran, the leader glared but fled all the same. Maka and Kid joined Black Star on the ground as the weapons transformed back. Maka rushed over to Crona to make sure he was fine while Soul and Black Star approached the pink haired meister's first defender.
The strange weapon retracted his blades and stood up from his fighting stance. A heavy ebony long coat covered the majority of his body, while scarlet hair framed his face. He was tall; he towered over most of the meisters and their partners. A pair of ruby lenses covered his eyes, and a long scar dominated the right side of his face. "Hey, thanks for the assist with Crona," said Soul.
The weapon nodded. "Well, I don't like one sided fights. I'll be leaving now, g'night."
"Wait what's your name!" called Soul, but the weapon just waved as he walked off. Soul growled slightly.
"Who'd you think he was?" asked Black Star.
Soul shrugged. "I don't know, walking off after jumping into a fight like it was nothing, very cool I must admit."
Black stretched. "Well he's still not as big a star as me; let's go check on Crona maybe save him from your partner." Both laughed as they went back.
Crona was shaking slightly. "Why, why would he just do that? Why would he help me, he doesn't know me, I don't think I can deal with that Maka."
Maka smiled slightly. "He stepped in cause he's a good guy, not hard to deal with. Anyway, its late, you can stay at Soul's and my place tonight. Come on." She grabbed Crona's hand, and led the way, Crona smiling slightly as he followed. The small group fell around their friend, determined to protect the pink haired boy from anyone who would try to harm him.
The next day found the teens in class when Professor Stein stood up. "Today we'll be joined by a new student, everyone this is Ryuu, the DWMA's newest weapon." It was the weapon who helped Crona. His heavy long coat was open, a scarlet button down and a black vest underneath it. A pair of black slacks and combat boots completed the look. Professor Stein pointed to the middle row. "There's a free seat next to Crona so go sit there. Now then, back to our lesson, today we'll be dissecting an iguana, which has amazing regenerative powers." The class cringed as Professor Stein flashed his crazed smile. For his part, Ryuu walked up the stairs and took a seat next to Crona.
Ryuu gave Crona a smile and offered his hand. "Nice to meet you officially, name's Ryuu."
Crona trembled slightly as he took it. "C-Crona. T-t-thank you for helping last night."
Ryuu shrugged. "No problem, don't like unfair fights." He pulled off his glasses to reveal a pair of mismatched eyes, one black the other red. It seemed as if his entire being was made up of those two colors. The scar ran down his entire face, cutting across his eye. His crimson hair was tied back in a short braid that swung as he moved his head. A pair of Reaper ear buds were slung around his neck, and his both his ears had piercings in them. Of course, the buds and earrings were a mix of black and red.
He pulled out a notebook and started taking notes, and Crona soon joined him. Class passed slowly, Stein grew bored of dissection when three students ran to throw up, so instead they worked on soul wave manipulation. So as the meisters practiced, the weapons were left to their own devices. Ryuu pulled out a small book and read, not paying attention to anyone. "Yo." Ryuu looked up from his book to see Soul, Tsubaki and the Thompson sisters.
Ryuu cocked an eyebrow. "Yo," he replied and turned back to his book.
"We just wanted to say thanks, again. Like I said last night, not many would jump in to help Crona, specially without their meister," said Soul.
Tsubaki held up a small package. "I was hoping we would see you, I made these as a small thank you." She placed it in front of Ryuu who dipped his head slightly.
"No worries, glad I could help," answered the weapon. He took the package with a smile.
"Anyway, we were all gonna chill after class, you want in?" asked Soul, the white haired weapon flashed his signature crooked grin.
Ryuu shrugged as he scratched his neck. "I well," he stared down at his book in thought before finally smiling slightly. "Sure, still new around here, might not hurt to learn the layout a bit."
Soul nodded. "Cool, just, you might want to change, we were gonna play basketball."
Ryuu looked down at his clothes and chuckled slightly. "Yea, these aint the best for sports. Well I guess I'll run down to my room then." He stood up and walked out of the classroom, while everyone stared confused. Professor Stein was more focused on the meisters' and their progress, so he didn't bother to stop the errant weapon. He reappeared right before the bell rang, dressed in basketball shorts and simple a-shirt. Both were onyx, along with his sneakers. Several scars could be seen on his arms, and the outline of a massive tattoo on his back was visible. The bell rang as Ryuu joined the others.
"So you got the new kid to say yes. Excellent! Names Black Star, since you're new you don't have to bow," cried the small ninja. Ryuu cocked his head to the side, but the others all just shook off the teen's behavior, so the weapon assumed this was normal.
"Names Soul, that's Maka, my partner. Crona you met, this is Tsubaki, Black Star's partner, and those three are Death the Kid and his weapons Liz and Patty," said Soul.
Ryuu bowed slightly. "Pleased to meet you all." Kid looked like he was having a panic attack and fell over, mumbling about garbage and trash. Ryuu cocked an eyebrow.
Liz, the older Thompson sister sighed. "Sorry, he's freaking out over your lack of symmetry. Something bout eyes that don't match."
Ryuu stared for a long time before he chuckled slightly. "Well that's a definite first, no one ever complained about my symmetry before. I'm sure the scar don't help either." The others joined in the laughter as Liz and Patty tried to deal with Kid.
"Well let's go! I can't wait to beat you guys again!" cried Black Star as he ran out. The others all laughed as they followed. Crona smiled slightly, his left arm wrapped tightly around his right.
Ryuu fell into step with him. "Are they always like this?" he whispered.
Crona nodded slightly. "Yea."
Ryuu whistled a he shook his head. "Life is definitely gonna get a lot more interesting." Black Star flew by, smoke billowing off his chest. Death the Kid screamed at the ninja for upsetting his perfect symmetry. Ryuu cocked his head to the side. "A lot more interesting indeed." Crona giggled slightly and Ryuu flashed him a smile.
It was a beautiful day outside, the sun was even laughing, and the gang found themselves on the basketball court. Because of Ryuu, they had an odd man out, so Crona sat on the side lines, since he still wasn't totally comfortable with basketball yet. Ryuu dribbled the ball a bit as Black Star stepped forward to guard him. "Think you can get by the great god Black Star?" asked the ninja.
The new weapon grinned. "We'll just have to see." He feinted left and dashed right. Black Star was right on him. Ryuu bounced the ball hard and flipped back, catching the ball as it came down. Black Star grinned as he followed. The others watched as the two danced around each other. No matter what Ryuu did, he couldn't out maneuver the ninja. Finally Ryuu took a shot, but Black Star slapped it aside.
The new weapon glared, but a smirk on Black Star changed to laughter soon joined by the rest. "Not bad new kid, you actually made Black Star work for the ball," said Soul.
Black Star puffed out his chest. "He's alright, but I'm still the biggest man here!"
Tsubaki sighed as she tried to rein her partner in. The others all just shook their heads. Ryuu was breathing hard and wiped sweat off his face. "Damn boy can play ball," he whispered. A towel was thrust into his line of vision.
"Y-y-you looked l-l-like you n-n-needed one," said Crona, trembling slightly as he held the towel.
Ryuu chuckled as he took the cloth. "Thanks." He wiped his head and neck.
"Yo new kid, new game, you in?" asked Soul.
"Yea rematch Star boy!" cried the weapon as he tossed the towel to Crona. The demon meister noticed the tattoo spread across his shoulders, a pair of wings.
The gang continued to play until the sun began to set. Maka sighed. "Well it's getting late, you guys want to come back to our place for some food?" Everyone laughed and agreed, having a good time. Only Ryuu remained silent. He looked up at the setting sun and sighed.
"Don't think I can darlin," he said. "I aint exactly familiar with this place and I don't feel like getting locked out of the school. Best I start heading back."
"I'll g-g-go with you," stated Crona all of a sudden. Everyone whirled to look at the shy boy. His hand had a death grip on his other arm, but he seemed alright. "I-i-it's a good idea, I-I-I don't want to get locked out e-e-either."
Maka appeared in front of the boy, a look of concern on her face. "Are you sure, you know you're always welcome at my apartment, you can stay there if you want."
Crona nodded. "I know, but i-i-its alright."
Soul appeared behind his partner. "Come on Maka, if Crona wants to go back that's his choice, sides he might help the new kid from getting lost. Crona stay cool huh?" Soul gave Crona a thumbs up and the pink haired boy returned the gesture, a small smile on his face.
Ryuu high fived Black Star, "I'll get you next time ninja."
The blue haired meister laughed. "You can try, but no one can defeat the great god Black Star!" Ryuu shook his head but a chuckle escaped him all the same. "And Crona if anyone gives you a hard time, just call out for your god and I'll take care of them." Crona smiled and nodded. Black Star grinned. "Excellent, well Tsubaki let's go! Maka you're cooking, your god demands it!" Everyone laughed as Maka and Black Star argued.
Ryuu stuck his hands in his pocket as he started to walk away. "You coming?" he called over his shoulder.
Crona blushed as he nodded. "Yea," he replied.
The two walked back in silence, until Ragnarok appeared. "Hey you're that guy from last night! Why you hanging out with idiot Crona!?" asked the weapon.
Ryuu spun, confused. He stared at the crazy looking demon, his head cocked to the side. "Well, that's something you don't see every day."
"Hey idiot I'm hungry!" cried Ragnarok.
"We can eat when we get back, just don't t-t-take my f-food," replied Crona.
Ragnarok looked down at Crona, anger written all over his face. "What was that!? I need food idiot! Just cause you're a twig doesn't mean I want to be one!"
Ryuu watched as Crona and Ragnarock argued. When Ragnarok went to hit Crona, Ryuu's arm shot out and caught the demon's hand. "I've never seen a weapon that resides in its Meister, but I don't like bullies, keep hitting your partner like that and I'll rip you out. Got me?" Ryuu's mismatched eyes gleamed in the half light, giving him a decidedly demonic appearance.
Ragnarok struggled to get his hand free. "Let me go! Let me go! Sides its just stupid Crona, not like he matters." The grip on Ragnarok's hand tightened. "Ow, ow, ow. Fine!" The weapon faded back into Crona leaving the pair alone.
Crona smiled slightly at Ryuu. "Thank you."
Ryuu just nodded as he turned back towards the school. "No worries come on."