Shipwrecked
***Author's Note***
Hi guys! If you read my first Soul Eater story, All I Want For Christmas Is You, then you know I've been writing fanfictions for a challenge with one of my friends. We tied on the one shot Christmas challenge, so now we're each writing a chapter story. The theme is shipwreck, but we both have very different takes on it. I hope you guys enjoy my entry!
***I do not own Soul Eater or any part of it. Mel is my OC, so I own her and this story.
42-42-564 whenever you want to knock on Death's door…
I stepped back from the window display case and we all watched as the display of kitchen wares faded to reveal a goofy black figure with a cartoon skull mask. Lord Death greeted us with a thumbs up.
"Hello, hello, heeeeeellooo! What's up gang? Good to see ya!"
"Good morning, Lord Death," replied Maka, the Meister with maybe the most potential in all of the Death Weapon Meister Academy. "We heard you had a mission for us that you wanted to discuss."
"Why, yes, I DO have a rather important assignment that I'd like for you to take care of! I'm so glad you all got my message from Spirit."
Maka grimaced slightly at the thought of her annoying dad. She answered, "Yes sir, but we are a little confused about the details. Why do you need all of us for this mission?"
Soul, Black Star, Tsubaki, Kid, Liz, Patty, Crona, and I all squirmed uncomfortably behind Maka and looked at Lord Death expectantly. Even Kid, the shinigami's own son, was perplexed at the number of young students being sent out all at once. With the kinshin still in hiding, Arachne causing trouble, and Medusa on the run, we were used to large parties going out to search for the enemy. But usually a Death Scythe and a level three Meister duo, like Marie and Stein, would lead the group. I took Kid's hand and squeezed it, excited and nervous to discover the truth behind our unusual assignment.
"Well you see, young Meister Maka, this IS a very unique mission…"
We all leaned closer to the glass in anticipation.
"One I've been meaning to give the nine of you for a very long time now…"
Even Black Star was silent, standing shaking next to Tsubaki.
"I'm going to send you guys on…"
"Spit it out already old man!" Black Star couldn't take it anymore. "A big star like me shouldn't be kept waiting!"
The shinigama laughed heartily. "Oh alright, Black Star. I'm going to send the nine of you on a cruise!"
Everyone was shocked. Kid took a step forward to address his father, "Dad, you're being ridiculous. We've still got so much to do if we want to stop the kishin or Arachnophobia! And we still haven't managed to find Medusa!"
Crona hid behind Maka's back upon hearing his mother's name. Needless to say he had a bit of a bad home life, especially since his mom just so happens to be a witch out to kill Lord Death and dispose of the DWMA.
"Father," Kid continued. "A cruise is simply out of the question at a time like this."
Lord Death shushed him, "Now, Kiddo, you kids have been working way too hard lately! You're exhausted and your attacks are suffering because of it. Your team resonance has been shaky at best and you're constantly at each other's throats. Especially you two!" He pointed at Soul and Maka whose cheeks turned red as they crossed their arms and turned away from each other, proving his point. "You kids just need a break."
"Now, if there are no more objections, you all are booked for the next boat heading to the Caribbean. So go get your tickets from Sid, and get going!" The image of the Death Room faded and was replaced with shiny pots and pans from the original store display.
"Well," I started uneasily. "It looks like we're going on vacation."
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Maka and Soul volunteered to get the cruise tickets from Sid to give the rest of us time to pack. I decided to go to Death Manor with Kid, Liz, and Patty. Kid would be packing for years if I didn't go along to help him get over his indecisiveness. When I was done helping him I'd have plenty of time to get back home and pack my bags, too.
The walk to the manor was pleasant despite our apprehension for the trip. Kid took my hand and we walked together listening to the Thompson sisters debate their vacation wardrobes. His skin was pale and cool against mine as always, and it was comforting to know I'd get to be with my boyfriend for once. With all these constant missions we hardly ever saw each other anymore. Maybe when we got on the ship we could slip away from the others in the evening and watch the sun go down. And then we could talk for hours and stargaze on the sea. I bet the stars would be incredible so far away from the city.
I turned to Kid to tell him my idea, but his face stopped me. His eyebrows were drawn close together and he was staring at the sunbaked sidewalk as we walked. He was drawn deep into his mind where he could think and completely block out the world around him. I gave his hand a quick squeeze, letting him know I was here to talk to.
"Melody," Kid began, "I'm sorry. There's just an awful lot on my mind these days."
"I know there is," I said understanding, "Medusa won't exactly catch herself, and none of us are any closer to doing it either. Arachnophobia is no doubt planning something, and you're not entirely sure how the DWMA is going to combat Arachne's plans. And on top of that, this all boils down to Asura's escape, thanks to Medusa." My head was starting to hurt thinking about it all, too, and I got a sinking feeling in my stomach. This was probably a lot like what Kid was going through right now.
"With all of this occurring, I don't see how my father can believe a cruise is even remotely useful."
We were nearing the front steps of Death Manor. Liz and Patty were already at the top of the steps. Liz looked back at us to see if we were coming, and I waved her on to go inside without us.
I sighed, disheartened. "I don't know, Kid." We stopped in front of the steps. We just stood there, still holding hands, receding in to a dark corner in each of our minds. On impulse, I let go of his hand and gave him a quick peck on the lips – because one on the cheek would leave him feeling asymmetrical. I started to jog up the steps and called over my shoulder, "Well, us brooding about it won't do any good! Come on!"
I heard Kid begin to run after me, but before I could even open the door to the house he took me by the waist from behind and swung me around in a circle. I giggled at our childishness. He set me down after one spin and I twisted around in his arms to hug him. "Thank you for cheering me up," He whispered into my hair. I buried my face into his shirt and murmured, "Through thick and thin."
***Author's Note***
Hi guys! There's a quick intro to my OC for you. This story focuses on all the students going on the cruise, but Mel is the once you know the least about. You'll get some backstory on her in Chapter II, don't worry! I hope you all enjoyed this introduction chapter. Things will really get interesting in updates to come!