Ohayo/konnichiwa, minna! So, the first chapter of Every Rose has it's Thorns is here! *I don't own Soul Eater* Now that we have that disclaimer out of the way, let's begin!

Chapter 1: Is she too perfect?

"Class," Professor Stein began, "today we will invite new students into our class. Now, I know that this doesn't happen often, considering that you all are an advanced class, but please stay open minded. I would like to introduce the weapons Joshua and Jacob along with their meister… Wait… Where is your meister?"

The class turned and saw two boys that looked identical to each other standing in the doorway. They both had light, blonde hair that went down to their shoulders. Even though they were identical, they parted their hair opposite from each other so it would be easier for others to tell each other apart. They stood proud, as if they were trained to do so.

"Hime-sama will be here shortly," the one called Jacob said.

Wow, Death the Kid thought. It's really hard to tell the two apart. The only way to tell them apart is their part and the different kanji that they have on their necks. On Joshua's neck was the kanji for ice and on the other twin's neck was the one for fire. Death the Kid could tell that they were from England, maybe the greater London area.

As if on cue, a figure that was dressed in a black cloak drifted into the room. "So," Professor Stein said, "you must be their meister. Why don't you introduce yourself."

The figure let out a feminine sigh. "My name is Rose," the girl said. Her loud and powerful accent filled the room. "I'm the meister of the two elemental swords of fire and ice." She spoke with a proper tone, every word was enunciated perfectly. "Josh, Jake, and I have been travelling together and taking on jobs for the past two years. About a year ago, I turned them both into death scythes by defeating the twin witches. We take on jobs under the alias 'Dark Thorn'."

"Wait a second," Kid interrupted, "are you trying to tell us that you made two death scythes when you were, what, fifteen? And that you had only been working together a year before? Also, why are they referring to you as 'princess'?"

"Yes, yes, and you will wait. Half of the fun is in the mystery," she smirked. "Now, Professor, may I sit?"

"Well, I will need you for today's lesson, but your weapons may sit," Professor Stein replied as murmurs filled the room. Normally the Professor gave all of the lessons. Hopefully this meant that there would be less dissections and more things about the actual curriculum.

"Understood. Joshua, Jacob, will you do as he says?"

"Yes, hime-sama," they replied in unison.

"Very good," Stein commented. "Today's lesson will be on variations of Soul Perception."

…

The class buzzed as they wondered what that meant. Maka didn't even know what that could mean. First a creepy meister and her two death scythes show up and now they're learning about some weird subject. Maka didn't understand what was going on. Maka couldn't even see her soul. Every time she tried it just looked fuzzy.

"Rose," Professor Stein said, "would you explain what this specific variation of soul perception is? It makes sense, considering that you're the one that created this method."

"Okay, Professor," she stated. "Finish the sentence, 'A sound soul-'"

"'Dwells with in a sound mind and a sound body'," Maka replied robotically.

"Very good, Ms. Albarn."

"How do you know my name?"

"I'm a meister that is very skilled in soul perception, like you. The next time you use soul perception, you should look a little closer. It's amazing the things that you can find out. Now, back to the lesson. The soul, mind, and body are all interconnected. If meisters can see the soul, why not the mind?" Murmurs began to flood the room once again.

"So, you're trying to convince us that you can read minds? How are we supposed to believe that?" Soul Eater questioned. "How can we believe you if we don't even know what you look like? That ain't cool." That question made the room go quiet.

"Okay. I'll let you see my true appearance," she gave in.

"But, hime," Joshua said, "why?"

"I need to gain their trust," she stated, simply. She took off her cloak to reveal a sixteen-year-old girl with straight, fiery red hair that went past her waist. She wore a white v-neck that showed off her bust and was tight enough so it showed her abs; short, white shorts; and no shoes. Black, vine-like tattoos with thorns on them wrapped around her hard, pale body.

Maka took in all of the tall figure. Her face looks warm and welcoming, but her stormy, grey eyes show something different, Maka wondered. She though that something had happened in her past, but she had no idea what had made them so harsh.

"That still doesn't make us believe you," Soul snapped.

"Well then," the redhead giggled. "I'm surprised that you don't have a nosebleed by now, Soul. Your mind is very dirty. So not cool. And, Kid, thank you. I take pride in being symmetrical. Black*Star, darling, please, don't be jealous because I'm more talented than you. Now, does anyone else doubt that I'm telling the truth? Judging by the lack of talking, I think not. Now, I don't always read minds. I try to block it out unless it's necessary. I will teach you all to put up blocks and, for those advanced in soul perception, maybe some mind reading."

The bell rang and class was dismissed. The class was hectic as they chatted about what had just happened. Maka saw that Rose grabbed her cloak and went in the opposite direction of her weapons. Where was she going?