Beyond Our Reach: Reliving Life?
The warm rays of the sun beamed through Tsubaki's window, shinning directly into Maka's eyes. She groaned slightly and her eyes fluttered open as she looked around; Tsubaki was nowhere to be found. Maka sat up and stretched her arms out until she felt a crack in her lower back. She smiled at her success in cracking her back and looked down over the bed to find a heap of covers and pillows left in a mess on the floor.
Maka sighed in content, she was feeling great; before getting up off the bed and making her way down stairs. She could smell the aroma of Eggs, Bacon and Pancakes fill her nostrils. It's been a while since shes's smelled something as good as that; being locked up for so long she was always use to the smell of blood and sweat. It's been ages since she's smelled something as good as breakfast, to her, it was like heaven in a box.
When she finally reached the bottom of the steps she took the time to rub the sleep from her eyes and look around. She noticed that Blackstar was passed out on the couch, his right arm hanging off with the remote in hand. She then turned her head towards the kitchen where she found Tsubaki humming softly and placing the remaining batch of pancakes on a plate. She then noticed Maka and waved for her to come, Maka smiled taking a seat at the counter; where Tsubaki placed a plate of food right in front of her.
"Good Morning Maka. How was your sleep? Did you sleep alright?" She asked with a tender and caring smile placed right on her face, as she wiped her hands with a kitchen towel before hanging it over her shoulder.
"Yeah I did. Compared to all my previous nights I slept just like a baby." She grinned, shoving a mouth full of eggs in her mouth."What happen to that idiot? Looks like he didn't get enough sleep or something." She said gazing over ta Blackstar who was now snoring.
Tsubaki laughed. "He's been looking over those files you showed him." She smiled to herself wiping down the invisible dirt from the counter.
Maka only fixed her gaze down on her half eaten plate and sighed. He was still really concerned about everything that happened to Maka in her previous years."He's still worried...isn't he?" She trailed dropping her fork down and placing her head in her arms.
"Yes, he is...I overheard him saying something about giving the guy responsible a piece of his mind." Tsubaki sighed holding her head in her hand thinking about his future actions.
Maka peered from her arms and looked up at Tsubaki."Dennis is in critical condition because of me, so I doubt we would have to worry about him for a while at least." Maka murmured.
"Don't worry Maka when that bastard does decide to show his face I'd gladly punch it in." A cocky voice said, Maka turned around to face a smirking Blackstar. She couldn't help to smile and laugh a little, she nodded her head slowly before turning to finish her breakfast before it got cold.
"Maka. Wanna do some shopping? You know you're gonna be with us for a while and I'm sure you're gonna want some clothes of your own." Tsubaki stated, walking out from behind the counter. Maka finished chewing and wiping her mouth; raising an ash brow at her friends question.
"Tsu, it sounds good and all, but I don't have any cash." She said running a hand through her hair.
"We can pay for your clothes Maka." Tsubaki told her.
Maka shook her head."No it's alright, you letting me stay here is good enough." Maka smiled.
"Don't be so modest Albarn", Blackstar said slinging a hand over her neck."It would be pretty rude to decline Tsubaki's offer and besides, you can't wear Tsubaki's clothes forever." He said giving her a very cocky grin. Maka only sighed, she hated when Blackstar would pull shit like that. Here she was trying to be nice and he makes her sound like she's being a total ass.
"Alright if you don't mind." Maka said looking towards Tsubaki who had a very excited look on her face.
"Great! I'll meet you out in the car in 5!" She said racing upstairs to get ready. She was super excited to get a girls day out with her best friend that she hasn't seen for 16 years; now they had 16 years of shopping to make up in 24 hours.
Maka gazed out the window. She almost forgot what it was like to ride in a car, she really couldn't help to think that their was a lot she had to do to make up for the 16 years that she has been gone. Tsubaki glanced over at Maka who was in deep thought as she looked out the window.
"Maka. You okay?" She asked keeping her eyes fixed on the road.
Maka turned her head slightly and nodded." Yeah I'm alright, guess I'm just thinking about everything that I missed during the time that I was missing." She sighed, tilting her back more into the seat."It's funny, I don't even remember the feeling of riding in a car." Tsubaki nodded her head in agreement.
"I can understand where you're getting at Maka and don't worry. Blackstar and I will help you along the way, lets just focus on shopping., and getting you use to reality again." She said finally pulling into the parking lot.
Maka nodded her head and they both made their way out of the car and into the mall. When they entered Maka's mouth fell open, she can understand missing the aroma of good food, and the feeling of freedom driving in a car. There was one thing that Maka sure didn't miss, it was the crowds. There must of been a dozen people out shopping today. She gazed over at Tsubaki who had a bright smile on her face, meanwhile Maka's was stuck on the 'What the fuck' look. They began to ease their way towards the center of the mall, Maka being sure not to trail to far away from Tsubaki; fearing that she might loose her.
"Is the mall having some kind of sale that we don't know about?" Maka asked looking around.
Tsubaki giggled and grabbed a mall map looking it over."Nah, it is Saturday so it's normal for a crowd to be here." She said not looking up from the map.
Maka let out a small breath and took seat on the chair that was behind her."Normal for who?" She muttered, slouching down in her chair.
"Alright, I say that we head up to the 3rd floor. Death's Fits is right up there." Tsubaki noted closing the map and stuffing it in her purse.
"Death's fits?" Maka questioned getting up from the chair.
"Yeah it's a cute clothing store that I think you may like. They have many options there for you, and who knows, maybe we'll find a couple outfits!" She beamed, Maka nodded her head as Tsubaki began to lead the way.
Making their way up to the 3rd floor Maka continued to watch the crowds intensely, it's only been a day since she's escaped Dennis and there was no doubt that he send his idiot henchmen to go out and look for her. She didn't want to let her guard down while shopping, who knows what could happen if they strike. Tsubaki noticed the nervous look on Maka's face and raised a brow out of curiosity.
"Something wrong?"
"Just keeping watch don't worry about it." She said looking ahead without taking a look Tsubaki's way.
"Maka I know that you're nervous about them finding you, but don't you think you could take a break?" She asked wishing that her friend would just relax for a bit.
"It's not as easy as it sounds Tsubaki, Dennis is capable of a whole lot of shit." Maka growled lightly.
Tsubaki nodded her head in understanding."Well, looks like were here." She said pointing up at the Pink and Green sign that was written in cursive letters.
Death Fits
They walked in only to be greeted by a woman with curly red hair, bright blue eyes and a very fair skin color. She was wearing a polka dot skirt that was blue and green. A spaghetti strap shirt that was solid green, with simple white flats.
"Hello! Welcome to Death Fits, my name is Chizu. It's very nice to meet you! Please if you ladies need any help at all let me know!" She smiled and walked away; Maka eye twitched a little at her bubbly attitude. She was a little bit disturbed.
"Alright! Let's get shopping." She said pulling Maka into the dresses and skirts isle.
What's you're report?" Dennis snarled as one of his men checked up on the wounds that he had received from Maka.
"Boss we looked everywhere we can't find her anywhere!" One of the guys on the right said in a very nervous tone.
Dennis cursed lightly to himself before getting up from his chair and pushing the guy that was looking at his wounds to the side."We need to find her!" He yelled making a couple people jump in surprise.
"Maybe we can ask around? I'm sure someones bound to see her." One man suggested.
Dennis groaned."You fucking idiot! What are you gonna say? Uh excuse me Sir but did you see a blond that I happen to kidnap?" He mocked glaring at the man. The man backed up and stayed silent, Dennis shook his head at the man's stupidity."She took files that are very important to me, important to us, and if she somehow located Spirit; that's gonna be it for me or all of us!." He said in a very low and bitter tone."FIND HER NOW!" He said not giving them much information to go by. He was pissed, seething, enraged, he was going to find her if it was the last thing that he did. And when he does find her he will make sure that she never sees living daylight again.
"Enjoy your freedom while you can Maka," He grinned staring out the window.
"Maka you look so beautiful in that outfit!" Tsubaki chimed giving her friend a look of approval. She didn't care what Maka thought of it at that moment, she only knew that it was perfect for her and that she should buy it right now.
"I dunno Tsu, it's a little bit to...revealing." Maka said giving herself another look in the mirror. They had found her a tight Black and White Striped Spaghetti strapped shirt that hugged her upper body perfectly. She knew growing up she always had a very petite and small figure, but damn has the years been wonderful for Maka. She was also wearing a Mini skirt that was 4 inches above her knees with pretty basic black flats. Maka's hair was out and sprawled out all over her lower back, she needed to remind herself that she needs a hair cut.
"Maka it's perfectly fine and it fits you wonderfully!" She encouraged. Maka only shook her head at her friends words and sighed, maybe this one outfit wouldn't be as bad after all she does have at least 8 more that they found that are more modest."You should buy it!" She said.
"Alright alright, I'll get it." She laughed, Tsubaki smiled at her victory while Maka went back into the changing room to change back into the clothes that Tsubaki had let her borrow. Once Maka had finished up the made their way towards the check out line.
Maka looked around at the 'On Sale' Items while Tsubaki paid the man at the counter. Searching through the shirts Maka caught the attention someone she didn't wanna see. It was Hiro. Hiro was one of Dennis right hand guys, she was surprised to see him out and about, but she didn't have time to think about it until he started to walk towards her in a fast pace. Maka then turned towards Tsubaki and once she finished paying, she grabbed her arm and ran out of the store and headed towards the first floor.
Tsubaki was being dragged along with shopping bags hanging from her arms trying her best to keep up with Maka, but she was having a really hard time doing that.
"M-maka! w-what's going on?" She asked, as Maka made a sharp left heading down the three flights of stairs. She turned around briefly to see Hiro and two other guys still pursing them. She gripped Tsubaki's hand tighter and continued to run at a fast pace. It made it really hard considering there were many people in the way, which didn't help in her case, but at least it slowed them down too.
"Hiro found me, he works for Dennis the one who wants to capture me. We have to keep moving." She said pushing and shoving past people. They were close to the mall's exit they only had a little ways to go.
"ALBARN! STOP RUNNING IT'S NO USE!" She could hear Hiro screaming from behind them. Tsubaki screamed when Hiro grasped her arm, until Maka turned another corner and whipped him off of her and they continued for the door that was right in front of them.
"FUCK OFF HIRO! You actually think that I'm willing to just let you have me?" Maka grinned as they made their way out the door, She looked behind her only to find that Hiro and the other two guys were stuck in a crowd they only had so much time to get away."Tsubaki we have to find the car and make it quick." Maka said in a stern voice. Tsubaki searched inside her purse for the keys, she quickly pulled them out before pressing a button which sounded off her car on the far right.
"Found it!"
"Come on we don't have much time!" Maka said grabbing her arm again and leading her towards the car. Tsubaki quickly opened the car door and they both got in, Tsubaki quickly threw the bags in the back. She started the car before backing up out of her parking space and driving away, they watched in the mirror as Hiro continued to yell. Maka breathed in and out heavily as she watched Tsubaki do the same, that wasn't exactly how she planned their girls day out.
"H-how did they-" Tsubaki started.
"I don't know." Maka said quickly.
"You said his name was Hiro, right?" She asked trying to focus on her driving and breathing at the same time.
"Yes, he's the most stupidest person I've ever known. I'm surprised out of all of Dennis's idiots he chose him", she sighed leaning back into her seat."...I'm sorry Tsubaki I don't know how they found me." She grumbled.
Tsubaki looked in the mirror to make sure they were not being followed as she turned down her street."It's alright Maka it's not you're fault." She said finally reaching the house; they both got out of the car and made their way into the house as quickly as they could before Maka locked the door behind them.
"What happened to you guys? Run a marathon or something?" Blackstar smirked.
"You could say that." Maka said getting off the door and making her way over towards the couch before sitting down and staring directly at the ceiling above.
Blackstar raised a brow."What the hell is that supposed to mean?" He asked very confused. Tsubaki made her way over towards the living room area and sat down right next to Maka joining her in regaining their breath.
"We ran into some of Dennis's guys. We ended up running like some kind of wild fucking goose chase." Maka said in a very annoyed tone."I really don't think it's safe for me to stay here." Maka said trying her best to reason with her friends, considering now they know who Tsubaki is just by looking at her face. There was no doubt that they would use her just to get to Maka.
"Then where will you go?" Tsubaki asked.
Maka sat up and shrugged." I don't know I'll figure out something." She said.
"I have an idea." Blackstar said.
Both girls looked at him and asked in union."What?"
"Why don't Maka stay with Soul?" Blackstar question, Tsubaki nodded her head in agreement and meanwhile Maka was still all out confused.
"Soul?" She questioned.
Blackstar smirked."Yeah he's a good friend of mine. I'm sure he'll let you stay. We can go talk to him sometime tomorrow night, he likes to hang down that the Jazz Club in Death Plaza." Blackstar explained.
"I don't know Blackstar. I don't even know the guy and he doesn't even know me." Maka stated not really all that positive about staying with some guy she doesn't even know.
"Don't worry Maka Soul is a really good guy, I'm sure he can help." Tsubaki said trying to reason with her.
Maka only sighed. She really didn't want to have Blackstar and Tsubaki involved even if they wanted to be; her best bet would be to at least somewhere where they can't find her or try to come after Tsubaki.
"Alright I guess so, but only because I don't want them coming after you guys." She said giving in.
"Yahoo! I'll call Soul up and we can all meet at that Jazz place tomorrow night around 6, that way we can see if people are trailing us or not." He smirked, Tsubaki and Maka nodded their heads.
"And don't worry Maka, if we run into trouble we can bail ourselves out." Tsubaki assured her.
"Yeah Yeah, anything I should know about this guy before I meet him?" Maka asked looking at Blackstar who had a wide stretched grin across his face.
"Oh fuck me now..." Maka groaned.
She had no idea.
A/N: Hey Guys! Sorry i haven't been updating Iv'e been having really bad writers block lately and not even that, but I finally got my first job. It may be a little hard to post stories, but I will try my best!
-Soulkitten
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