Chapter 2

'Where am i?' I thought, as i was starting to regain consciousness. I could hear and feel what was around me, but i couldnt see or move. I was on a soft silk couch, with a cold rag on my head. 'Weird.' I thought, then i started to hear voices.

"So who is she?" A voice questioned, it sounded like a girls voice. "Her name is Jenifer Tidwel." Kid answered, sounding a little irritated that he had to continue to repeat himself.

"Dude, she's cute." A bored voice commented, but was followed by a hard jab and what sounded like a deflating balloon. "Hey, Maka, you know your the only girl for me!" The male voice reassured whom ever hit him.

"I know i am Soul, and dont you forget it." Answered the female voice, who must of been Maka. That was followed by what sounded like kissing. "Jeez guys, get a room." A gruff voice stated, walking away from the couple.

"Shh, guys, she's waking up." A sweet and calm voice scolded the group. That was followed by frantic scraping of chairs and quick foot steps as the people dashed in my direction. 'I'm the cause of all this commotion?' I thought to myself, when i noticed i really was starting to wake up.

My eyes started to flutter open, but my vision was blury at first. After about half a minute, i started to be able to see. There was a tall boy with snow white hair and leather jacket, who had his arm around a smaller girl, not smaller than me but pretty small. She had light brown hair that was in pigtails.

Sitting on a table was a boy with spiky blue hair pointing upwards in the shape of a star, and had a collared vest like shirt on. Next to him in an armchair was a tall, skinny, asian girl with extremely long black hair.

In a chair right in front of my was Kid, holding a bowl of water. He reached over to grab the rag on my forehead, then dipped it into the water. He squeazed the extra water out, then placed it gently on my head. I couldnt help but smile at the coolness of the rag.

"She really is awake." Kid said with a smile. Then all leaned in closer to get a better look at me, and i suddenly felt self conscious.

"Well, introductions are in order! My name is Tsubaki!" Cried out the asian girl. "This is Soul," Tsubaki gestured to the tall boy who waved a little at me, "This is Maka," She pointed to the girl with pigtails who smiled and waved cheerfully,"This is..." She began, but interupted by the boy with blue hair.

"I AM BLACKSTAR! I AM THE WORLDS BEST ASSASSIGN! I AM THE WORLDS BEST AT EVERYTHING!"He introduced himself with lots of enthusiasm."Er, this is Death the Kid." Tsubaki walked over to Kid.

"Um, well my name is Jenifer Tidwel." I managed to say. "So, are you a Weapon, or a Meister?" Soul questioned, and everyone looked at me expectingly.

"Um, a what or a what?" I asked, kinda laughing hoping someone would join in and say it was a joke. But they all just looked at me funny. "You know, are you a Weapon, or do you use them?" Maka explained, hoping i would go 'Oh! Right im a-' or something like that.

"I really have no idea what your talking about." I looked at each of them. "We may need to do a demenstration." Tsubaki pointed out to the group. The others nodded and walked to the center of the room.

"I'm a weapon." Soul explained, then he... he turned into a Scythe! I stared at him, er, it, open mouthed. Maka walked up to it, er, him, and grabbed it. She swung him around a few times before saying, "And im his Meister."

All i could do was stare as Tsubaki turned into a Kusarigama and Blackstar twirled her around a phew times. I couldnt take it. I stood up and ran. I didnt know where i was going, but i was going somewhere. This was just all too wierd.

"Jenifer, wait!" Kid called after me, but i ignored him. I just ran. I stopped in an old alley, curled up into a ball, and cried. I wanted to go home, i was scared, i was alone, and i was lost.

It felt like forever, but i eventually stopped crying. Looking up, i tried to grab my bearings of my situation. I had my back against a brick wall, hidden by crates and trash cans.

'I really wish i didn't leave Kid... but they all transformed into... into...'I thought to myself. 'Ok, i need to get over it! Some of them can turn into weapons... some of them can fight with them. I guess thats normal here, maybe i kinda.. i dont know.. changed so i'm like them too?' I figured out, thinking positivly.

'Ok, i need to find Kid... and the others of course.' I stated, pushing myself up from the ground. It was going to get cold soon, and i had no intention of freezing to death.

I started to walk around the city, memorizing the roads and alleys as i went. It was actually a beautiful city, when you could find your way around it. I put my hands in my pocket, and found a pencil and pad of paper.

'Perfect.' I thought, and started to make a map of the city, marking the places that were good and the places i should revisit.

Soon, i found myself in front of a tall man with a weird eye. He looked at me and kinda smirked. "Well, look at my good fortune! A pretty girl, walking around aimlessly throught the streets of Death City." He proclaimed with open arms.

"Um, so i know you?" I asked, trying not to show the fear that was coursing through me. "You may call me Free, and no you do not know me... But let me give you a little tip, i can smell fear!" Free howled, grinning like a mad man.

I started to back away, but with lightning fast speed he was right in front me. I could smell alcohol on his breath, so much that i fell over backwards. He was just grinning like this was normal.

"What are you going to do to me?" I asked, trying not to imagine all the things a drunk man could do to a girl. "Well, i could take you home... or i could kill you!" He stated with delight.

I stared at him in horror. 'He wants to kill me?' I thought with terror.

Building up my courage, i jumped up and knee'd him where the sun don't shine. When he went down to clutch himself, i gave him a rough shove, causing him to fall over to the ground.

Then i turned around and ran for my life. I realized that no one was around the area, so i couldnt get any help from anyone. 'I guess it is kinda late.' I thought.

Looking behind me as i ran, i saw him already starting to get up. 'Great, the syco path who wants to kill me can heal fast. Just great.' My thoughts were dripping with sarcasim as i ran through an alley.

"Come on girl, your just preventing the enevitible! I will find you, and i will kill you!" Free howled. When i turned to look back, Free had changed too. He looked like a halfbreed of man and... wolf?

'Oh lord, i'm being chased by a were-wolf!' I screamed in my mind. I focused souly on running then, telling myself not to look back at all costs.

That was when a shadow flew over me. I struggled to look at what it was, but ended up tripping in the process. But i didn't hit the ground. Instead, i found myself in Kids arms, who was glaring at Free with a burning hatred.

"Jenifer, did he hurt you?" Kid asked, sounding alot calmer then he looked. "N..no... but he said.. he said he was going to kill me!" I stuttered, burrying my face into Kids chest.

"Dont worry, i've got you." Kid cooed, trying to calm me down. I realized i was crying then, that kind of cry where only your eyes are pouring and not your nose.

All i could do was nod. I was so relieved that he found me, and that he was trying to protect me. But a realization hit me. "Kid... you dont have your weapons! We need to get out of here!" I said urgently, turning to stare at Free.

"Shhh, its ok. I actually have my weapons right here." He swayed so i could see his belt was occupying a twin gun holder, bopping against his legs as he swayed. "Hiya! My name is Patty! We were getting you some food and drink when the others showed their forms!" The smaller gun shouted cheerfully. "And i'm Liz, how ya doin'?" The larger gun asked, as if this was all perfectly normal.

"Um, hi... i'm a little shaken up at the moment. Its kinda my first baddie." I returned looking at the guns with a small smile. I noticed Kid was looking at me kinda funny, like he was concerned.. why would he...

"Oh Kid! I'm so sorry! I... I didnt mean to run away! I was just a little freaked out ,'cause where i come from people dont turn into weapons. But, i'm ok now!" I appologized and reassured him.

He still looked a little worried, but returned my small smile. "Ok then, i'm gonna have to take care of our friend over there." He pointed at Free, who had been catching his breath. But he rose up, ready to fight.

Kid walked over to a double stacked crate, and set me on top of them. "You wait here and enjoy the show. Wish i had some popcorn or something." Kid joked, smiling a little bigger then.

"Kid, i've never seen you act like this... are you sick or something?" Liz asked with concern. "Ya, your acting really strange!" Patty commented cheerfully, backing up her sister.

"I'm perfectly fine, so fine that im symmetrical! Now, lets deal with Free. I'm sure Jenifer would like to get out of the cold and have a hot meal." Kid reasured them, then turned to look at me. I blushed a little bit, when my stomach growled!

Chuckling, Kid turned to face Free. "Free, why did you have to go and pick on my guest?" Kid asked, hands on his hips. "Your guest? Then why did i find her wondering around Death City, as if she had never been here before? She was perfectly lost!" Free shot back.

Kid's face darkened, then he looked up and had a dangerous look on his face. "It's time for you to learn your place, your miserable bag of flee's!" Kid insulted Free, then whipped out Liz and Patty.

"Bring it, kiddie." Free growled, then his finger nails grew into large talons. They had a little staring contest, then Kid broke the glare.

Kid ran, guns pointed at the walls as the wind rushed by him. He lept into the air, shooting at Free as he went down. He landed behind him, facing Free's back. There was smoke and dirt swirling everywhere, so no one outside the battle could tell what was happening.

A battle was heard from inside the dome of smoke, howls and gunshots slashing the silence. When it was all over, a single figure walked out of the dome. At first you couldnt tell who it was, but as they got closer to me, it was easy to tell.

"Kid, are you ok?" I asked from my perch on the crates. He had lost his jacket, so he was wearing a torn collared shirt. He had scratches all over his face and arms, but nothing major.

A smile appeared on his face. "Of course i'm alright. Why wouldnt i be?" He questioned, reaching up towards me. He put me back into his arms, bridal style once again. "Kid, your hurt... i can walk." I tryed to reason with him.

"As i said, i'm alright." He reassured me with a smile. "I couldnt see anything with all the smoke.. what was that?" I asked, because there was far too much smoke then their should of been.

"Oh, i didn't want you to see the battle. You didn't need that burned into your mind." He replyed, walking towards a large mansion.

"Oh, ok. Is um, is everyone still there?" I asked, blushing. I still couldnt believe how i reacted back there. Now i had to return and face everyone! How emberassing would that be?

"Um, ya... i'm sorry. I couldnt make them leave. They said they wanted to wait until you came back." Kid explained, looking down, clearly ashamed. "Well... i guess i had to face them eventually... are they mad?" I asked him, not sure what to expect.

"Mad? Why would we be mad?" A voice asked from the porch. Of course, that made me jump out of my skin. But Kid was stroking my hair, trying to calm me down, which sent tingles down my spine.

Out of the shadows, Maka appeared from behind a white pillar. Then, the door opened, revealing Soul, Blackstar, and Tsubaki. Tsubaki looked me over really concerned, Blackstar looked at the position we were in and gave Kid a thumbs up, which made Kid blush. Soul just stood there, waiting for me to answer Maka's question.

"Because i was so rude... i ran away from what you all are. I could of handled it alot differently, but i ran away. I... i am so sorry!" I apologised, waiting for their response.

"We forgive you." Maka stated plainly, with a smile on her face. I looked at her first, then the others. They all smiled and nodded, even Soul. Liz and Patty came out of weapon form and nodded as one.

I couldnt help but smile. I had some new friends!

Then my world crashed and burned. Death walked up the drive way, slowly as if regretting what was about to happen. The only thing that made him stop in his tracks was the fact his son was still holding me!

"I'm afraid i have some bad news." He spoke formaly, losing the joking tone he usually had. He looked into all of our eyes will the saddest look on his face. Then he glanced at me, and looked like he wanted to cry.

"So? Whats the bad news?" Kid asked, looking at his father's face with concern.

"There... There is no possible way to send back. Not from this end, that is. Someone from over there would need to do it, but also had a mirror from this side. There are very few of those in that dimension. Jenifer can not go back home." He looked at each of our shocked faces, one at a time he drank in the sorrow.

"I cant go home." I murmured, in total disbelief. This wasnt happening, this wasnt happening! All of my friends, my family! I could never see them again! Ever.