Disclaimer: Yeah the usual I don't own Soul Eater crap.

A/N: Yo wazup fanfictioners! Glad to see that my story has gotten such a BOOMING response, I wish haha just hope it picks up. More for the reason of me wanting to hear what my many mistakes are so I can improve. (I almost shot myself when I saw that I had still made mistakes after me and the giant went through it for like the fourth time). Well enjoy and please review.

Darkstar awoke, the blankets soaked with perspiration. The nightmare would fade in a few minutes but for now it was still fresh in his mind. The strange creature's face flashing before his eyes every time he blinked, his neck itching where his strange birthmarks were. He stood up to inspect the two stars on the sides of his neck, it seemed as if the red one was more prominent than the blue. "Strange. . ." He said quietly.

"Hellooooo, earth to Darkstar!" Natasha said, waving her hand in front of his vacant eyes. "Hmmm? Oh sorry sis, you were saying?" He asked while rubbing his eyes, there were dark marks under them." You having trouble sleeping again?" Natasha asked, concerned. Darkstar cracked his back before replying, "yeah a lil but it's nothing major, I'm all good." He flashed her a tired smile, she thought he looked completely exhausted. "Finish your breakfast and don't even bother getting dressed, you're staying home to catch up on some sleep." She said, shooting him a look that clearly said not to try arguing with her. It wasn't going to stop him though.

"But sis! I'm fine!" He argued. "No you're not. Sid won't appreciate a second zombie in his class, you're staying." She said calmly, ending the discussion. He stood up quickly to go get dressed in defiance but sat down just as quickly. His vision blurred and he felt dizzy, he should be used to this by now. He had always been plagued by insomniac like sleeping patterns. She was probably right, he needed more sleep than the three hours he'd had through the week.

"Fine, I'll stay. Not that I need it." Darkstar said, trying to hide a yawn from her. "You don't need to do that you know." She said sadly. "Do what?" He asked. "Act as if you're fine, not admitting that anything is wrong. You're just human bro, not invincible." Natasha said softly, this had always been a subject that saddened her. Darkstar got up despite the dizziness and walked to his meister, pulling her closer into a hug. "I'm sorry sis. I'll take better care of myself, promise." He said, tightening his grip as he felt a tear stain his shirt. He would act as if he hadn't noticed, she didn't like crying in front of people. Not even Darkstar.

"Thank you." She said against his chest, breaking the hug and picking up her bag. "Well I'd better be off, get some sleep!"

"If we make a small incision here and. . ." Stein's voice faded out of focus as Natasha turned around to see who had tapped her on the shoulder." Hey where's Darkstar today?" Jay asked, leaning forward so that his father wouldn't hear their whispers." Oh he wasn't looking so good. I made him stay home." Natasha said, trying not to give anything away. "Insomnia acting up again eh? I thought he'd sorted that out a long time ago." Jay said. "Damn Stein." Natasha thought.

"Yeah, you and me both. I caught him training at four o'clock the other night, he won't tell me what's bothering him so much. "She said frowning." He'll come around, he always does Tash." Jay said, putting a comforting hand on her shoulder. He may seem a lot like his father but contrary to popular belief he cared about his friends. "Yeah I guess you're right, thanks man." Natasha said, giving Jay a smile. "Jay. Miss Grim, am I missing something?" Stein asked monotonously from the front of the class, removing his slightly blood covered latex gloves.

"Uhm no sir!" Natasha said quickly, the professor had always creeped her out a little bit. "We were just discussing how you made an unnecessary, stupid cut that damaged the specimen's internal organs." Jay said sourly, glaring at his father. The professor turned back to the bird on his table, looking quite agitated. "Are you guys okay?" Natasha asked her friend. "Oh yes just hunky dory thank you." Jay said too cheerfully. Now she knew something was wrong, Jay Stein never used terms like "hunky dory".

"Oh Natasha. Before I forget again, your father wanted to see you and Darkstar in the Deathroom." Stein said, stopping Natasha before she could call bullshit on Jay's cheerfulness."Thank you sir." Natasha said, getting up. "See ya Jay. Don't forget, dinner at me and Darkstar's house Friday. Make sure Christie comes along this time."

"You wanted to see me dad?" Natasha asked after giving him a big hug. He seemed preoccupied and had even forgot to greet her. "Where's Darkstar Tasha?" Kid asked. He called her Tasha, something was up. "Dad what's wrong?"

"It's. . .it's Black*star. . . he's gone missing." He said, closing his eyes in pain." What!? When!? This can't be!" Natasha said, falling to her knees. Kid walked towards his daughter, ready to comfort her. But not a single tear fell. She quickly stood up and brushed off her clothes. "That was too close, I almost cried in front of dad!" Natasha scolded herself, reining in her emotions.

"When did it happen?" She asked. "Two days ago, he was supposed to report back after a covert mission but never showed." Kid answered, slightly confused at his little girl's sudden change.

"Okay thanks for telling me dad, I'll. . . let Darkstar know." She replied, hurrying out.

Instead of going to her last class she ran out of the school. It took her about ten minutes to get home. She ran up the stairs to her and Darkstar's tiny two bedroom apartment.

She opened the door and charged inside. She wanted to shout for Darkstar until she caught sight of him sprawled on the couch, fast asleep. He looked so peaceful, she REALLY didn't want to wake him. . . but he would be angry if she didn't. "Darkstar. Darkstar wake up." She said, nudging him in the ribs. His eyes fluttered before opening completely, he sat up slowly. He smiled sleepily at her. "Hey sis, how wa-what's wrong?" He asked, seeing her eyes moisten with tears. He didn't deserve the horrible news she was about to give him. A single tear rolled down her cheek before she answered.

"It's. . .it's your dad bro. I have some bad news. . ."