Footsteps could be heard on the empty streets of Death City. It was midnight and the moons sinister grin seemed to grow bigger as it emerged from a darkened street.
"Shibusen…"
*Maka and Soul's place:
"Hey Soul wake up or you'll be late for school." said Maka from behind Souls bedroom door.
"I'm going I'm going." answered Soul lazily
*Black Star and Tsubaki's place:
"Black Star aren't you going to get ready?" asked Tsubaki
"Of course Tsubaki, how can I make my grand entrance if I go looking like this?" Black star pointed at himself as he wore nothing but his boxers.
Tsubaki laughed as she left Black Star to get himself ready.
*Death the Kid's place:
"Hey Kid we are going to be late… again." said Liz impatient
"Wait I have to make sure all the portraits in the main hall are perfectly aligned!" cried Death the Kid
"Ha ha ha Kid is going crazy again!" cried Patti with excitement
"That's the fifth time this morning! Just leave it!" cried Liz
"No!" cried Death the Kid
*Shibusen/ Death Room:
"Spirit- kun." said Shinigami
"Yes Shinigami- sama?" asked Spirit (death scythe)
"Have you heard anything about your nee- chan?" asked Shinigami
"No, why?" asked Spirit a little confused
…
"Long time no see nii- san."
Shinigami and Spirit both turned to where the voice came from.
"Imouto- chan?" cried Spirit
Spirit ran towards the person embracing her in a tight hug.
"Nii-san… you're going to… crush me!"
Spirit let go of his sister.
"Ah Light- chan, so nice of you to have answered my call." said Shinigami
Light is Spirits twin sister though no one believes it. While Spirit has dark red hair and blue/greenish eyes, she has blue/greenish hair and dark red eyes. Her hair reached her waist. She wore a black double breasted military jacket. The buttons were big and silver, a silvery thread connected the buttons preventing the jacket from unbuttoning. She wore black tight pants and dark gray 2in. heel boots that reached above her knee. Spirit is older than her for about 5min, that's why he calls her Imouto- chan. She too is a weapon.
"It's alright Shinigami- sama but why have you summoned me? Has something happened?" asked Light
"No it's just that… we've missed you and wondered if you would like to become a teacher here." answered Shinigami
"Has there been a shortage of faculty members?" asked Light
"Well no..." answered Shinigami a little nervous.
Sigh… "There's something you're not telling me Shinigami." said Light
She only called him Shinigami when she knew he was hiding something from her.
"What's going on Shinigami- sama?" asked Spirit confused
"Can't I just ask for some little help from my former students without getting my head bitten off? You know you were and still is one of my favorite students… I just wanted to see you again. It's been five long years, I'm surprised you even answered my call." said Shinigami
*sweat drop* "Alright Shinigami- sama, I'll stay and... Hear what you've got to offer." said Light
"Good! Spirit show her around, I will join you in a bit." said Shinigami
"Yes Shinigami- sama." said Spirit
Spirit and Light left the Death Room.
"So how you been?" asked Spirit
"Fine." answered Light
"How are you… holding up?" asked Spirit
"How's my niece?" asked Light
She knew that Spirit would always rant on and on about Maka once he was asked about her.
"Oh she has grown beautifully and still is." said Spirit proudly
"And Kami?" asked Light
Spirit suddenly got all sulky and started to sniffle.
Sigh… "What did you do?" asked Light
"We got a divorce and Maka hates me! Maka I love you and Mama too! Especially Mama!" cried Spirit
"What?" asked Light shocked
"I flirted too much apparently… but I still love them!" said Spirit
"And do you?" asked Light
"Yes… very much." answered Spirit
The bell rang signaling it was time for lunch.
"Perhaps they do too but you're going to have to work hard to gain their trust in you again. Now come on I want to see my niece." said Light
Spirit and Light continued to walk through the hall that was now filled with students. They greeted Spirit and nodded to Light which she returned the gesture.
"Look it's been five long years… have you… forgiven him?" asked Spirit
Light turned to face him.
"I will never forgive that man, if you can even call him that-"
"Onee- san!"
Light and Spirit both turned to see who had been the one that had called out, it was Maka.
"Chibi- chan! Oh Chibi- chan I've missed you!" cried Light as Maka ran into her arms
"And I you Onee- san."
Maka called Light onee- san because she used to live with them and Maka saw her as a big sister.
"Onee- san? I didn't know you had an older sister?" asked Soul.
Black Star and Tsubaki were behind him.
"That's because I don't, technically she's my aunt." explained Maka
While Maka introduced Light to Soul, Black Star and Tsubaki, Spirit was off in the corner.
This isn't good, if she sees him here she will most likely turn down Shinigami- sama's offer and leave.
Suddenly Shinigami appeared with Death the Kid, Liz and Patti.
"Ah Light- chan you've found Maka and the rest. Kid you remember Light- chan don't you?" asked Shinigami
"Of course father, how could I forget the woman that made my life perfectly symmetrical" said Death the Kid
Light babysat Kid for two years. He called her onee- san too.
"Onee- san this is Liz and Patti Thompson, my weapons. Liz, Patti this is Light- san." introduced Kidd
"So you are my perfectly symmetrical kid's weapons, so nice to meet you." Light said as she shook Liz and Patti's hand
The bell rang again signaling the end of lunch.
"Well Onee- san I'm off." said Maka
"What's your next class?" asked Light
"Medicine." answered Maka
"Let me walk you to class, are you and your friends all in the same class?" asked Light
"Yes." answered Maka
"Um Imouto-chan we should go back to the Death Room and discuss what Shinigami- sama has to offer you." said Spirit
"But I want to walk Chibi- chan to class." said Light
"Me too!" said Shinigami a little too excited
"It's settled then we shall go to class!" cried Light as she held Maka's hand but noticed Kid looking a little sad, "You too." she said as she grabbed Kidd's hand.
"She would have been a great mother." said Shinigami as Light walked away with the kids
"yeah." answered Spirit a bit sad
They all arrived to the designated class room.
"Well this is it." said Maka
Soul and the rest had gone to their seats except Maka and Kid.
"Well Chibi- chans be good." said Light as she kissed each one on the forehead.
"What about me!" cried Black Star
Light waved at him to go over which he immediately ran over to her, she kissed him too on the forehead.
"Yahoooooo take that! The mighty Black Star has received a kiss from a beautiful maiden!" cried Black Star
"Alright we should go." said Spirit
"What's the rush?" asked Shinigami
"Well I just don't want Imouto- chan to-"
Suddenly the sound of wheels could be heard skimming through the floor as it made its way to the class room. It was coming in fast. Then a gray blur was visible. The blur was abruptly stopped by the crack on the floor that was at the door sending the chair and its rider land hard on its back right in between Light and the kids.
"…You." said Light shocked
"Stein sensei, this is my aunt Light- san." said Maka as Stein laid on the floor
"Light-"
Light turned fast on her heel and started to walk out of the classroom.
"Light wait!" cried Stein as he got up, but his cry fell on deaf ears.
"Light- chan?" asked Shinigami as she passed by him out in the hall.
"I'm sorry Shinigami- sama but I cannot stay. Good bye Shinigami- sama, tell Spirit and the kids my good byes." said Light
"Please Light-san I really need you here." said Shinigami, hearing 'san' made her stop. Shinigami only called her that whenever he was serious about the matter.
Stein was coming out to the hall where Shinigami and Light were but was stopped by Spirit.
"Don't Stein." said Spirit
Stein just looked at him and knew that he was right, whatever Light and Shinigami were talking about he must not interfere or he would ruin it.
"You and my brother know what he did to me and yet you still called me here when you knew perfectly well how much I detest the man!" cried Light
"Please Light- chan, can't you just pretend he isn't there?" asked Shinigami
"Do you know how much pain he made me go through? What I'm still going through?… how can I pretend he isn't there?" asked Light her voice raising with anger
"I may not know how much pain he has inflicted upon you but I beg you… please don't go." said Shinigami
Sigh… "Do you really need me here?" asked Light
"Yes, we've been getting some disturbing news." said Shinigami
"What of the news?" asked Light
"There is a witch that is harvesting black blood and we are theorizing that she is trying to revive the kishin. Maka and Soul have confronted this and in result Soul was badly injured." said Shinigami
"… Those are disturbing news… very well then I will stay but I ask that you put a restraining order on him." said Light
"…?"
"He must not come within half a mile of where I'm at, if it's a meeting he must stay as far away from me as possible and he is not to speak to me. If he does… I'm sorry Shinigami- sama but he will pay for it dearly." said Light
"I understand. Thank you Light- chan. Now wait for me in the Death Room I have to let Stein- kun know about his restraining order. I'll send Spirit- kun to accompany you." said Shinigami
"Thank you." said Light
Shinigami went back to the class where he found Spirit blocking Stein's path.
I wonder what's going on. thought Maka
"Spirit- kun, Light- chan awaits you." said Shinigami
Spirit nodded and left. Stein was about to follow when Shinigami stopped him.
"Hold it."
Stein stopped.
"Stein-kun, I have to let you know that Light- chan is going to be staying here but is not happy that you are here as well. She has agreed to stay under a few circumstances: one that you stay as far away from her preferably half a mile away, two do not speak to her and third… just stay away from her." said Shinigami
"That's ridiculous I must speak with her!" cried Stein
"No Stein- kun you mustn't or I will Shinigami Chop you." said Shinigami holding out his huge white hand
Tch
"Now go back to class, your students are waiting for you." said Shinigami and left
Stein returned to his quiet awaiting class.
"Turn your texts to chapter 25 and read until the class is over." said Stein
Everyone saw the seriousness in him as he sat in his chair and started to turn the huge screw that penetrated his head.
"Maka may I speak with you?" asked Stein
"Sure Stein sensei." Maka said as she got up from her seat and walked to Steins desk.
"Do you know why Light is here?" Stein asked
"No… she didn't get to say because we were all busy catching up and introducing one another" said Maka
"I see."
"Is something wrong with Onee- san?"
"No… thank you, you may go back to your seat."
Stein remained at his desk turning his screw.
Light…
*Death Room
"Well Light- chan what do you say?" asked Shinigami
"Let me get this straight, you want me to become a teacher here? And not just any kind of teacher but a combat teacher?" said Light
"Yup that's pretty much it." said Shinigami
"Why isn't Nii- san in charge of that?" said Light
"Spirit- kun may be the best and strongest death scythe ever but your expertise on combat surpass his. Face it Light- chan, you're the only one for the job." said Shinigami
"I kind of doubt that…" she said under her breath
"Aw my Imouto- chan a teacher, this is going to be great!" said Spirit as he hugged his sister
"So what do you say Light- chan?" said Shinigami again
Sigh… "When do I start?" asked Light
"Tomorrow if that is alright with you." said Shinigami
"Wouldn't this throw off the current schedule?" asked Light
"No, don't worry everything has been taken care of. Spirit- kun will explain everything to you." said Shinigami
"Which reminds me Imouto- chan, do you have a place to stay?" asked Spirit
"No." answered Light
"You want to stay with me?" asked Spirit happy
"Yes please, I want to surprise the children of my new role here at Shibusen. So for now just pretend I'm here on a visit." said Light
"Surprising the people that love you with this will most certainly make them happy." said Shinigami
The bell rang signaling the end of school.
"Well I guess I'll see you two tomorrow, thank you Light- chan." said Shinigami
"Don't mention it." said Light as she and Spirit left Shinigami's Death Room.
Spirit and Light made their way to the entrance of the school where the students hung out for a bit before going home, there they found the kids.
"Onee- san will you like to come over and have dinner with me and my friends?" asked Maka
"Yes of course we would like to come over, me and your father will be at your house in a bit. We have to go get some supplies first." said Light
"Um…" Maka didn't want her father to come along but knew that if she said anything about her not wanting him there would only hurt Light.
"Ok, see you two then."
Maka and the rest of the kids left leaving Spirit and Light alone, she noticed Spirit sad.
"That bad huh… don't worry, she'll come around. Just don't do anything to upset her anymore." said Light
Spirit and Light went to the shopping district to get Light her supplies she would need for her new job and some new clothing. About two hours later Spirit and Light had finished their shopping and were now heading to Maka's place.
Knock knock…
"Onee- san!" said Maka as she grabbed a hold of Lights hand dragging her in
Light quickly grabbed Spirits hand and pulled him in with her, he closed the door behind him. Black Star, Tsubaki, Death the Kid, Liz and Patti were already there.
"Good evening everyone!" Light said
"Evening." the kids answered back
Light noticed the uneasiness of Maka with her father but Spirit didn't seem bothered by it, he seemed happy to have a chance to be this close to Maka.
"So onee- san, how long are you planning on staying?" asked Maka
"Well I'm not sure but I think for a while." said Light
"Are you going to stick around for the all hollows eve dance?" asked Kid
"I'm not sure, why?" asked Light
"I… well we would love it if you were there." said Kid
"Well I haven't attended one since my leave, why not." Light said with a smile
They all went to sit down for dinner, on the right side Liz, Black Star and Tsubaki sat on the left was Patti, Soul and Maka, on the short sides was Spirit with Light, Kid sat across from them. They had all begun to eat talking about the past, school and recent activities. They had all finished when Maka went to go get dessert, as she returned Blair showed up naked landing in between of Light and Spirit making every one gasp except for Patti who laughed and Soul and Spirit to get a nose bleed. Spirit immediately started to flirt with her as he regained his composure, Light noticed Maka glare at him. Light immediately elbowed Spirit in the stomach making him stop.
"Spirit-kun don't you wanna play with me?" asked Blair seductively
"Eeeerr…. Sorry Blair no." said Spirit sadly
"Oh well excuse me you guys." she said as she retreated to her room
They ended up leaving Maka's place around midnight. It had been fun but due to being a school night they all left home. Spirit and Light were the last to leave the place.
"All right kiddo rest up you have school tomorrow." said Light as she hugged Maka
"Ok, good night." said Maka as she hugged Light
Spirit waited patiently as Maka made her way to him, she was having a really hard time trying to hug him. It took her more than two minutes to get her arms around him but once they were around him Spirit picked her up giving her a real big hug.
"Alright Nii-san you don't want to suffocate Maka do you?" asked Light
"No… sorry." he said as he put her back down
They left, as they walked through the dark quiet streets of Death City she noticed that Spirit was crying.
"Why are you crying Onii-san?"
"Maka hugged me!" he cried
"Yes I saw" she said as she put her arms through his and walked together to Spirits apartment
*Next morning…
"Hey Maka did you hear about the slight change of schedule?" asked Ox
"What?" she asked
"Yeah, they have added another class."
"But they are already six classes."
"Yeah but now they will be five minutes short, making the last class half an hour."
"Do you know what subject?"
"No."
Black Star, Tsubaki, Soul, surprisingly Death the Kid, Liz and Patti were there early. Maka told them about the new class, just when she was finishing Shinigami's image showed up through the p.a. system.
"Good morning students of Shibusen, I Shinigami- sama would like for all students to head to the bulletin board outside of the main building thank you." he said in a cheerful voice
Everyone made their way to the bulletin board, once there they waited about 15min before Shinigami along with Spirit and Sid appeared.
"As you may already know a new class has been added to the schedule. It will be a half hour long, the subject… the art of combat. All of you are required to take this class, please look for your names on the list. Some of you may have had a change on your schedules so please once you found your name take note of the class aka your homeroom and head over there. There you will be given your new schedule, for many of you this may throw off your schedule and I apologize but I feel strongly about my students getting more trained in the art of combat for future purposes. I have already informed your parents so do not be alarmed."
Everyone started to go look for their names and headed for their classrooms, for many of them it was the same homeroom, for others it was different. Luckily Maka and the gangs room had not changed, they all headed to the room. There the teacher handed out the schedules, their schedules were the same except their last class which was combat. The teachers name wasn't there though, it just said staff.
"That's odd, I wonder who the teacher is." wondered Maka
"Maybe it's that blue freak Sid." blurted out Black Star
"Black Star!" warned Tsubaki
Throughout the whole day no one had mentioned the new class or teacher, which was strange. Some students had the combat class early, how come no one was talking about it?
"Maka."
"Yes Stein sensei?"
Maka was in her fifth period class with Stein, he waved her to come down to his desk.
"How is your aunt?"
"Fine thank you." she said confused
"Do you know where she is staying at by any chance? I really need to talk to her."
"Yeah, she is staying with… (struggling to say it) my father."
"Thank you Maka you may go back to your seat."
"Yes sensei."
"… and Maka."
"…"
"Don't tell this to anyone."
She nodded.
The end of their sixth period was over. They all headed for their new class.
"I wonder whose it going to be." wondered Kid
"I hope he is cute!" cried Liz
"I just hope he or she teaches us how to draw." cried Patti
Everyone looked at her as she giggled to herself. They all had arrived at the classroom. They all sat down in their seats, the class was soon filled with other students. There was a great amount of space, good for sparring. The bell rang. They all turned their attention to the door and waited eagerly for the new teacher. Ten minutes passed and still no sign of her/him.
"Man where is he at?" asked Soul
"It's probably Stein, no wonder no one talked about it." said Black Star
Suddenly there was a puff of smoke covering a good amount of space on the platform, everyone looked down.
"My my sorry to be late, I'm so happy for this to be the last period don't you?"
That voice….? thought Maka
The smoke cleared up revealing none other than Light accompanied by Spirit.
"Light- chan/ Onee-san?" cried the gang except for Maka
"My name is Light, you may call me whatever you see fit. Just as long as it's appropriate." she said as she smiled up to her class
"You already know that next to me is Spirit, he is my brother and will be helping me and you out with your combat skills. Now we shall begin, this is a physical activity and education class so today we are going to get started with your uniforms. As I call your names please come down and tell Spirit-san your size and he shall give you a uniform."
The uniform was black shorts and a dark gray shirt that has Shinimagis face on the left side.
*Death Room:
"Hey Stein- kun, isn't it nice that Light- chan has become the new combat instructor?" said Shinigami as he saw the class from the mirror
"I thought that was going to be my job?" asked Stein
"Your task is totally different from hers, Sigh… She looks rather dashing in her combat clothes (hey combat clothes are the same as the uniforms, shinigami is just exaggerating). I've never seen her in combat clothes before… I don't recall seeing her in combat, ever, now that I think of it."
"She's very graceful."
"I can't help but notice that you still love her Stein- kun."
…
"Well who knows, I'm just saying. Sometimes I can't believe she's related to Spirit-kun as his little sister."
"Me neither, at first I thought they were boyfriend and girlfriend since they were so close to each other and so loving."
"Yeah I remember, up until I saw their records and saw they both had the same last name then I just thought it was a weird coincidence."
"She is so much like him yet so different…"
"That's what you love the most about her am I right?"
…
"Anyway there's something that is sort of bugging me."
"Shinigami- sama?"
"Something about her… but I can't put my finger on it… oh well."
"You do know she can't bear children right?"
"Yeah, it's something sort of… have to do with it but then… forget it. I'm just hurting my brain."
*sweat drop*
"Maka Albarn." said Light
Maka got up and went to get her uniform.
"Hi, Light- sama." Maka said with a smile
"You may call me as you wish Chibi- chan."
"You also may call me as you wish Onee-san."
Maka went to the table where her father was giving out the uniforms.
"Hi Maka-chan."
"Papa."
"May I please have your size?"
"The small is fine."
Maka retreated back to her seat. It was almost the end of class.
"Alright students seeing that this is the first day I shall end it here but tomorrow is where we truly begin our lessons. Bring your uniforms and be on time… and another thing, make sure you're warmed up for tomorrow. You're dismissed."
"Hey Imouto- chan, don't you think you sounded a little scary with the warm up part?" asked Spirit
"No. Why?"
"… *sigh* never mind"
*Applause*
Light and Spirit turned to look, it was Shinigami with Medusa, the school nurse.
"Oh Light- chan that was wonderful!"
You were watching?
"Thank you Shinigami- sama"
"Oh by the way this is Medusa- chan. She is our school nurse." said Shinigami
Light shuck her hand. Immediately something awoke within her. She felt it, Medusa felt it as well.
"It's so nice to meet you. I don't want to sound weird but it feels like if I have met you before." said Medusa
"Oh my, I feel the same way."
"I think we are going to get along just fine."
"Well what a nice first meeting. Now Light- chan, what will you be teaching the students tomorrow?" asked Shinigami
"It's a surprise Shinigami- sama." answered Light teasingly
"Oh I can't wait! Spirit- kun!"
"Yes Shinigami- sama?"
"Come with me now. We have some issues to attend to."
"Ok."
"See you later Light- chan, Medusa- chan." waved Shinigami
"Bye." they said in unison
"So how do you like Shibusen so far?" asked Medusa
"It's ok. There are some complications but they have been dealt with."
"Oh my I ask what type of complications?"
".. A teacher here. We aren't in the best terms."
"May I know who?"
…
"I'm sorry. I just feel that maybe I can help you deal with this ordeal."
"… Franken Stein."
"The medicinal doctor?"
"Yup"
"What did he do?"
Suddenly footsteps could be heard approaching the classroom. Light recognized the soul immediately. Medusa noticed her tense up get a little angry.
"I'll deal with it." said Medusa
Medusa walked to the door opening it before the other person could.
"Stein?"
"Oh Medusa- san. I was just coming over to meet the new teacher. May I come in?"
Stein politely motioned Medusa to move, once inside the classroom Stein didn't see Light anywhere.
"That's odd. I was just talking to her. I wonder what happened?" Medusa said
"I bet I know." Stein said
He left leaving Medusa by herself.
"I feel like a teenager again… hiding from a guy."
Medusa looked around to where the voice was coming from, she found Light coming in from the highest window.
Impressive.
"So does this ordeal have to do with liking him?" Medusa asked
"Oh no… its far more complicated than that I'm afraid." Light answered
Separating her has benefited me more than I thought.
"So what are you going to do afterwards?" Medusa asked
"I don't know… probably go home."
"Ah to Spirits- kuns house?"
"Yeah…"
"Say why don't you and I go drink some coffee. I know this really good place."
"Sure. Why not."
Medusa and Light left Shibusen and went into town to some coffee shop.