Me: Hey, everyone! Welcome to the next enstallment in Undying Prince. This chapter will cover Angel, Dragon, Maia, and Persephone first arriving at Shibusen and their meeting with the main cast.

Black Star: Shut up and get to my awesomeness already!

Me: Alright, alright, Black Star. Yeesh. Would you like to do the honors?

Black Star: Of course! Thelonerockertype doesn't own Soul Eater or its characters. I do!

Maka: Maka...

Black Star:Uh oh...Thelonerockertype DOES own her own characters and the plotline of this fanfic!

Chapter 1:
Welcome to the Academy! The Angel and the Dragon's Debut!

There's a secret within Shibusen. It lies deep within its walls.
Come, dear children, follow to your doom...let Madness take wing...

A chorus of voices filled the air in front of Shibusen. Students of different ages were gathered together in groups, talking about their homework, their clothes, or even the cutest boys in school. The sun overhead was scorching today, its creepy smile glowering down at the students as if mocking them with the beautiful day they'd have to spend inside. Even Maka Albarn was regretting coming to school. Soul had insisted on taking his bike. He hadn't wanted to end up sweating by the time they reached the school. That just wasn't cool.

He watched with a grin as she slipped off the bike and started for the steps to the front door. He loved the way the other girls watched her with envious eyes. Even if Maka didn't like the idea of showing off with the bike, Soul liked the way her arms felt about his waist and he'd kill to have that feeling every morning. Too bad he couldn't convince Maka to ride the bike to school every day. He kicked the stand down and followed behind Maka, hands shoved into his pockets.

"Maka! Good morning!" a familiar voice called from the doorway.

There, Tsubaki and Black Star were waiting for them. Soul walked over to Black Star and they gave each other a high five. Soul and Black Star struck up a conversation about how Black Star's last mission went. Tsubaki turned to Maka after greeting Soul, and smiled.

"Did you hear there's going to be some new students?" Tsubaki asked.

"New students? That's surprising, expecially at this time of year," Maka replied, a look of suspicion on her face.

"Weird stuff like that happens all the time," Soul added in, "...I dunno why you're so surprised by it."

"I guess you're right," Maka replied, "...but I just can't help but feel like it has something to do with what happened at that church..."

Soul had only just been allowed to return home after their meeting with Crona. Maka still couldn't quite handle looking at the scar on Soul's chest. She hated that it had happened...that she had let it happen. She wanted to become stronger. She didn't want to see Soul get hurt again.

"Let's get to class so we can meet the new students," Tsubaki suggested. Black Star said something about the students becoming members of his fanclub, which caused Tsubaki to laugh.

"Come on, big brother! We're gonna be late!"

She ran up the steps to Shibusen three at a time, her short hair bouncing about her as she did. By now, most of the people who had been standing by the front doors had headed inside and those who didn't pointed and whispered about the young girl who was calling to her brother. Her lolita-style dress sported the symbol of Shinigami, as did the red shirt her brother was wearing.

"I'm coming, sis, just slow down," her brother replied.

"Not everyone's as excited as you are," Persephone grumbled, finally reaching the top of the stairs. She stopped to catch her breath, and took the time to adjust the lacing of her bodice, which was a little too tight for her to breathe.

Maia stopped beside her and narrowed her eyes at the school.

"Maia? What's wrong?" Angel asked, looking at her weapon with a look of deep concern.

"Nothing...just an uncomfortable feeling," Maia answered. "Let's go."

They were suppossed to meet with Shinigami-sama in the Death Room before class. They all knew this, so they started through the halls, trying to find the room they were suppossed to be reporting to.

"Over here!" a male voice called.

The group turned to stare at the man in the suit with red hair. That had to be Spirit, Shinigami's Death Scythe. The four walked over to greet him.

"The Death Room's this way," he explained and started off down the hall with the four following behind him. When they arrived, Shinigami was standing there in front of a large mirror. Two men were with him. A blue-skinned man and a man with a screw sticking out of his head.

"Hello! Welcome! Good to see ya!" Shinigami greeted the four. "I'll be personally showing you to your classroom in just a moment. First of all, I'd like to talk about why I brought you here."

"You want us to find the Witch hiding in the school, right, Shinigami-sama?" Angel asked, folding her hands behind her back. She sported her signature smile.

"Precisely. Anything you find, report to Professor Stein. He'll be heading your investigation," Shinigami explained, "Oh, and Maia..."

"Yes, sir?" Maia asked.

"Professor Stein will be working with you on your special ability. He's going to try to find a way to help you overcome what it does to you."

Maia looked a little uncomfortable. "Y-yes, sir..."

"Now, if you'll follow me, I'll show you to your classroom," Shinigami continued.

The four followed him out of the room. It didn't take them long to reach the classroom, which was already buzzing with the news of their arrival. The moment Shinigami opened the door and stepped inside, a hush came over the classroom. A few students leaned over the desks to get a better look at the four new students. Whispers lifted amongst the students about the fact that Shinigami was personally introducing them...and the symbol worn on their clothes. In the front of the classroom, Kid slumped down in his seat, a look of utter discomfort on his face.

"Hello! Hello! How are ya? I won't take up too much of your time. The rumors are true! These four new students will be joining your class as of today. Please treat them well!" Shinigami waved and slipped back out of the room.

That was rather blunt...Maia thought to herself.

"Hi, everybody! I'm Angel Collins and this is my brother, Dragon! It's a pleasure to meet all of you!" Angel cried, waving emphatically. Dragon nodded his head in greeting, not bothering to speak, seeing as his sister was excited enough for the both of them.

"Maia Russell," Maia answered in her boyish voice. A few of the girls in the back of the room giggled and whispered to each other. One of them mentioned, rather loudly, how exotic her Brittish accent was.

"Persephone O'Brian," the last of the new students said. A squeal from the same group of girls cause her to shift uncomfortably.

"KID!" Angel suddenly cried out. She rushed over to the front of his desk and placed her hands on the wood. "I didn't know we'd be in the same class together! You've gotten so tall!"

"Hello, Angel," Kid greeted stiffly.

"I remember when we were little...you used to wear those cute shorts...and you'd steal your dad's mask...and...and you'd take his cloak and run around and pretend to be a super hero!" Angel continued. At that point, Kid had covered her mouth, but the damage was done. Kid's Weapons, Liz and Patty, began to laugh outright, while most of the class were snickering.

"Wow, Kid, you sound like you were a real cutie," Liz teased. Kid threw her a look of sheer loathing.

"Wait a minute...Kid, you know this girl?" Tsubaki asked from the back of the class.

Kid sighed and turned to his friends in defeat. "Angel and Dragon are...I guess you could say distant relatives. Like Angel has so graciously shared, we knew each other well when we were little.

"Hey...Persephone...you look familiar," Liz pointed out, "...were you on TV or something?"

"Huh? Oh, no. If I had, you probably wouldn't have seen it here in America," Persephone answered.

"You're Irish, right?" Maka asked from her seat. She stood and pulled Soul closer to the new students so they could talk better.

"Y-yes," Persephone answered nervously.

Dragon placed a comforting arm around her.

"Kiiiid~!" Angel cried. She latched onto his arm, hugging it tight. "Aren't you happy? We're gonna be staying at the mansion!"

Kid couldn't help but notice how much Angel reminded him of Patty. One was bad enough. He was sure Angel wasn't this cheerful as a child. "Ecstatic, Angel, but I'd prefer if you addressed me with a less familiarity while we're here at school."

Angel pulled away and tears filled her eyes. "...but Kid..." She sniffled.

Immediately, Maia moved up behind Angel and placed an arm around her shoulders. She leaned forward and whispered something into Angel's ear that made the shorter girl giggle. When Angel had calmed down, Maia shot Kid a dangerous look.

"Don't make my Meister cry," she warned.

"Maia, please don't start a fight," Persephone begged. She walked over and patted Angel's head. "I'm sure Kid just wants to look cool in front of his friends," she explained, "...don't take it to heart."

"I think you've already ruined what little cool he had..." Soul commented, which cause Maka to glare at him.

"No Maka chops! My head already hurts!" Soul cried, covering his head with his arms.

"Anyway, Kid, introduce us to your friends," Dragon suggested.

"Of course. Dragon, Angel, I'd like you to meet Maka Albarn and her Scythe, Soul Eater," Kid replied.

"It's nice to meet you," Maka said with a smile. She held out her hand to Dragon and shook his, then shook Persephone's.

"Angel...this woman is your weapon, yes?" Kid asked, eyeing Maia.

"Uh huh. She turns into a Bow. The arrows are made out of her Soul Wavelength, like Liz and Patty's bullets," Angel explained.

"So she's alot like me and Patty," Liz pointed out.

"Yeah...when Dragon became a Meister, I was still too little. Shinigami-sama told me all about Kid and his Dual Guns and how skilled a ranged fighter he was. I decided I wanted to be the same," Angel explained.

"Awww, that's sweet. You must have been really close as kids," Liz assessed.

"We were best friends," Angel said proudly.

"What about you, Persephone?" Maka asked with a smile.

"I turn into a Gunblade. I fire bullets like Liz and Patty, but I can also create a blade using my Wavelength," Persephone explained.

"That's kinda cool," Soul commented.

"Ninja-boy at three o'clock," Persephone commented.

"Black Star...wait, Black Star!" Tsubaki suddenly cried. She rushed after him as he closed the distance between himself and Dragon.

"So, you're the new kid around here?" Black Star asked, "...you're not very impressive. Listen up and listen good! I am the Great Black Star! The big man! The Star of Shibusen! I am the one who will surpass God! I'm putting you on notice! Don't go walking around all high and mighty! You think you're bigger than me, don't you!"

Something white flashed between Black Star and Dragon...close enough to almost give Black Star a peirced nose. Flabbergasted by who might be so bold as to attack him, Black Star turned his gaze to the younger sister. Angel stood there, Maia's bow form held firmly in her hands. She glared daggers at Black Star.

"You leave my brother alone," she warned.

Kid was surprised by the sudden change in his cousin. Angel had been more serious as a child, but not like this. In a way, he preferred the happy-go-lucky girl who had been hugging his arm. He reached out a hand to touch her shoulder, hoping to calm her down.

"If you want to keep that hand, Kid, I suggest you don't touch me," Angel warned.

Soul was trying desperately not to laugh at the look on Black Star's face. He kept a hand on Maka's arm to keep her out of the line of fire.

"Black Star, give them a break. It's always like that with new kids," Soul argued.

"Leave them alone, Black Star! Class is going to start any minute," Maka stated angrily.

Black Star started to relax, but he couldn't allow the boldness of this girl to go unpunished. He turned away from Dragon and crossed his arms, smirking at Angel.

"That's alot of talk for such a small dog. I'll give you credit for being brave, but don't make me laugh! Do you think you can compete with someone as big as me? HA!"

Another arrow shot past Black Star's head, this time trimming the top spike of his hair.

"Those first two were warnings. Next time, I won't miss," Angel warned, "...now back off."

"That's enough, Black Star!" Tsubaki suddenly cried. She grabbed his arm and pulled him toward their seats.

"You should be ashamed!" Persephone suddenly yelled. She was angry. "You wouldn't even be where you are if it wasn't for your Weapon! You need her just as much as she needs you! Act with more dignity and don't embarrass her like this! You can't be the big person you think you are without her!"

"Come on, Black Star," Tsubaki said sullenly, "...Professor Stein will be here any minute."

Black Star followed Tsubaki back toward their seats. He stared intensely at the back of Persephone's head. Was he really that bad of a Meister? Tsubaki never really said what was on her mind. She only ever followed his orders...did she regret becoming his partner?

"Hey, Maka!" Persephone cried, "...Coffee after class? My treat."

"Yeah, sure," Maka replied with a smile.

The sound of wheels could be heard from down the hall. As they grew louder, the door slammed open and over the threshold fell the same man from the Death Room. Stein stood and adjusted his chair. When he sat back down, he began to crank the screw sticking out of his head.

"I trust you've all had adequate time to get to know the new students. Today, we'll be dissecting a rare species of bird. So rare, in fact, that it's on the verge of being extinct."

"You go ahead, Maka. We'll catch up with you," Persephone promised.

The room emptied, leaving only Professor Stein and the four Special Ops Members. Stein remained silent for a good amount of time, puffing on the cigarette in his mouth. Finally, he looked directly at Maia.

"Have you picked up anything?" he asked.

Maia shifted uncomfortably.

"I picked it up the minute we stepped into the school," she confessed, "...there's deffinately a Witch here."

"Can you pinpoint exactly where?" Stein asked.

"No...not while under Protection. All I can say is that she's SOMEWHERE within the school right now," Maia answered.

"Alright...I want you to return here this evening and we'll begin your special lessons."

"Yes, sir..." Maia said. She started for the door.

"Maia...there's nothing to worry about. I'm going to help you," Stein promised.

"I wish I didn't have this power," Maia replied, "...I wish I had a normal family." She shoved her hands into her pockets and started for the front of the school.

"Maia, wait up!" Angel cried and rushed after her Weapon.

"Shinigami-sama expects a full report tonight, Dragon," Stein stated.

"Of course. I'll make sure to take care of it. Come on, Sephy. We're gonna be late."

Me:So whatcha guys think? Funny first meetings, huh? There'll be more shenanigans and the beginning of the main plot in the next chapter!

Angel: Please review, or I'll have to sic Maia on you!