Authors note: Thanks for the reviews guys. I honestly would have been happy with just one; maybe I can attract more if when post more of the story. All advice is appreciated. Should have stated this last chapter, I don't own Soul Eater in anyway!
The whole gang collapsed out of the car. After the long plane ride, they had a four hour drive to the last known location of the beast. However, instead of being able to sleep on the plane, it was only more stressful. Between Black*Star's shouting the whole time about how the plane was not "Godly enough for him" and the fact that the plane was a floating deathtrap, they were all ready to sleep. For once they agreed with Black*Star though, that plane should not have been flying. Soul would never know how that thing got permission to fly; he could swear he saw that plane lose a few bolts during the flight.
The trip across Canada was better then the flight, the road was almost as bad. Aside from the fact you wouldn't be able to sleep unless you didn't mind you head being bounced into the roof every time Tsubaki went over a bump, seven people in a small van wasn't comfortable. Tsubaki was driving with Black*Star in the seat next to her, calling shotgun before they even left Death's room. Black*Star was acting as the Map Holder, Yelling at the map calling it "too ungodly for him to read" until Tsubaki turned it the right side up. Next was Maka and Soul. Maka was absorbed in a story she had got for the trip, though she kept stealing unnoticed glances at soul, worried about him. Soul on the other hand, was asleep in his seat with his IDeath(1) playing soft jazz out of it. Kid, Patty, and Liz sat behind them, Kid in the middle. Patty was currently coloring a book Maka had brought for her, while Kid did his best to ignore her unsymmetrical coloring patterns. Liz was painting her nails absently while she tried to relax, smiling and praising patty whenever she showed her one of her "masterpieces". Kid was zoned out, thinking about the new monster they had to face. Something didn't seem right to him. It didn't seem like a normal Pre-Kishin.
The hotel they were staying at was nice, five stars. Kid only stayed in the best, and to his relief the lobby was perfectly symmetrical, thanks to a few calls he made on the road. There were two suites ready for them. Maka, Liz, Patty and Tsubaki shared one with two queen-size beds while the boys took the other. After Kid's fit ended and the room was rearranged symmetrically with the couch awkwardly between the two beds, everyone immediately crashed, except for Soul who said he'd keep watch out. It was fine for him anyway, due to the sleeping arrangements. He wasn't about to sleep with Black*Star who violently kicked in his sleep, or with Kid who he didn't even want to know how he'd sleep symmetrically in the same bed as him all night so he was left with the awkward too short couch.
At around three in the morning Soul was starting to nod off. He stood up; popping his back, as he quietly left the room. He went to go get his IDeath from the car it'd help him stay up, but he stopped when he reached the girl's room. Quietly he went in to check on them, he was as nervous about the situation as Maka was, but he was hiding it for her sake. Popping his head in he saw Liz and Patty in one bed, Patty spread out over the sheets. He saw Tsubaki sleeping peacefully in the bed, but grew alarmed. Where's Maka? He was about to wake everyone up in alarm until he saw her. A small smile ghosted across his lips. She was in a chair in the corner with a small lamp on. The book was abandoned on her lap forgotten as she was passed out in the chair, and it didn't look comfortable. With a sigh he realized she must have volunteered to keep look out, though she didn't think it through. Soul slept in the car so he'd be able to stay awake, Maka did not. Taking her book, he gently put the bookmark in current page, knowing she hated dog-earing the pages, complaining it 'ruined the condition' of the book. Why she cared about the condition was beyond him, it'd only end up lodged in his skull eventually which couldn't be good for condition of either of the parties involved. Putting the book on the table and turning off the light he gently scooped her up into his arms. Reaching down he pulled back the covers, setting her down gently next to Tsubaki. Tsubaki opened her eyes slightly when the bed was shifted, but when she saw what Soul was doing, she smiled slightly before drifting back to sleep. Soul pulled up the covers and smiled, brushing a stand of hair out of Maka's face before leaving the room to get his IDeath.
In the morning Maka woke up with a yawn, stretching her back. She looked around her confused. When did I get here? I was reading and then I must have passed out. She turned to Tsubaki who was packing her stuff up, getting ready to head down to breakfast. "Hey Tsubaki, did you move me last night?"
Tsubaki turned from her bag thinking for a moment. "I don't think so. Last I remember you were reading, keeping watch. Then soul-" She cut off remembering seeing him last night.
Maka smiled to herself at her partner. He really was a great guy, maybe the not chopping him was a good idea. Then it dawned on her and she groaned. "I fell asleep keeping watch! God, I'm so stupid."
"No-no!" Tsubaki quickly protested. "It's not your fault we all had a hard trip I'm sure everyone fell asleep last night."
Maka let out a sigh, figuring she was right as she woke up Liz and Patty before going in the bathroom to get ready. After a shower and getting ready she left the bathroom to check on the boys and head down to get breakfast before they went to hunt the Pre-Kishin. She knocked on their door and waited till Kid answered.
"Hey Maka, Soul and Black*Star went down to eat already. You go join them I'm going to see what information I can gather." He said with a small smile to her, still feeling uneasy about the day. He felt like something bad was going to happen.
Maka chirped 'Okay' before heading down to eat. She was starving and she loved the Continental Breakfast the hotel's provided. It was one of her favorite parts of the missions. Once she reached the lobby she froze in her spot. Tsubaki was wrong; Soul hadn't slept at all last night. It was easy to tell from the dark circles under his eyes and the way he picked at his food. "Soul..."
Soul looked up at his Meisters words. "Oh hey Maka, sleep well?" He asked with a yawn. He didn't sleep at all last night, he was too worried about the monster sensing their four weapon souls and attacking. After he tucked her in he kept his music selection fast paced to keep him up and it worked. Now his body was even more exhausted. He had only slept about two hours in the past 24, and it was starting to catch up to him. Sure he'd gone days without sleeping before but it was still difficult on him.
But he was fine; he would force himself to stay alert as long as he needed too.
Maka looked at him, disappointed. "Yea, thanks… Did you get any sleep last night?" She asked knowing what he would answer with already.
"Yea, I got a few hours in." He said with a grin, perking up his posture trying to hide the fact it was a lie. They both knew it was one; he got no sleep at all. "Here, eat." He said pointing at the chair across from him. There was a plate ready for her with all of her favorites. There was even a smiley face on her pancakes formed with two globs of butter and a few slices of bacon on the plate.
"Thank you Soul! It's cute!" she exclaimed with a giggle. She dug in, saving the face for last. Maka looked up when she heard his chair slide back on the floor. "Soul?"
"Finish up. I need to go shower and pack." He said with a yawn and left. He knew a shower would help wake him up; they'd be leaving after everyone ate and he wanted to be alert. He met kid half way up the stairs. "Did you get any information?" He asked quietly, not looking directly at him.
"Yes, but I think we should wait until we're all here to discuss it." He said, glancing at soul with a concerned look before heading down.
Shortly after all of them stood at the table as they finished their breakfast. Soul was in a new change of clothes looking more refreshed after his shower but still tired. Maka frowned but turned to kid. "What's the story?"
1) IDeath is like a ipod. I know it's obvious, just clarifying incase any of you were confused.
I hope I didn't disappoint any readers with this chapter. I didn't plan to have this in the story it just kind of popped out. Tomorrow or the day after we'll get into the plot more as well as some action, I promise! Thoughts? Concerns? Suggestions? Is this chapter too long? Sorry, I'm new to this. .