Author's Note: I am sooooooooooo sorry this took so long. I was on vacation last week and had absolutely no time to write. But my friend came over the other day and helped push/motivate me into writing this. Sorry this took so long but I hope you enjoy! :)
I also want to thank everyone who has reviewed. It makes me really happy to know that you all like this story. :)
Chapter 4
Take It From Me
Ava's hand gripped the doorknob, her mind completely blank. She looked down the hall to the left and right and found nothing. She looked back at her hand on the doorknob. What was she doing here? The scents of baked goods left the room in front of her and entered her nose. Ava took in a deep breath as curiousity got the better of her. She turned the doorknob, pushed open the door, and stepped inside with the door closing behind itself. Ava's eyes widened as she realized she was standing in a pink kitchen. Her jaw dropped as she saw Kid turn around.
Kid was in a pink, frilly apron adorned with hearts. He wore matching oven mitts and held a tray of chocolate chip cookies.
Kid smiled, "Hello Ava."
"H-Hi Kid." Ava stuttered. Kid stretched his arms out, offering the tray of cookies.
"Would you like one?" Ava managed to shake her head.
"No thank you Kid." Kid looked devastatingly hurt.
"But I baked them just for you."
"You don't have to do anything for me Kid."
Kid's voice turned seductive as he said, "I thought that's what you wanted Ava." Ava stepped back until she hit the wall but Kid closed the distance between them. Kid grasped Ava's chin forcing her to look him dead in the eye. Kid slowly leaned in as he whispered, "I thought you wanted me."
Ava's head shot up from the library desk. Her forehead was beaded with sweat as she panted lightly. Ava looked down at the open books in front of her. Her Jack the Ripper book, a romance novel, and a recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
Last time I read this combination of books.
Ava's head snapped back up as she heard laughter. She looked over at BlackStar reading a comic while sitting on the large pile of books Ava had pulled out earlier. Kid walked out from behind the pile and told BlackStar to be quiet. Ava's head tilted to the side as she looked at Kid.
She had to admit Kid was pretty cute. But would she date him? Ava wasn't quite sure if Kid was boyfriend material. She was certain that the right girl could make him a worthy boyfriend, but who would take on the challenge that is Kid? Not many people understand his obsession with symmetry and even fewer could stand by him when he freaks. So who would step up to the challenge?
Ava sighed and stood. She didn't have time to think of Kid's romantic life. Ava straightened her skirt and headed over to Kid and BlackStar.
Kid noticed Ava first. Ava was wearing a plain green v-neck with a dark wash denim skirt that hit the middle of her thighs. She wore light purple, over the knee socks with one inch black heels. Even though she looked professional, this was the most laid back Ava has looked. The first few days of school, Ava had worn suits.
"Hello Ava."
"Hi Kid." Ava looked at BlackStar. "Hi BlackStar."
"Hey." Ava leaned over Kid's shoulder to read the book he was holding.
"What are you reading?" Kid inhaled her lavender body spray and answered with, "Excalibur."
"Excalibur?" Ava pulled back, unable to contain her smile.
"What? Do you know of Excalibur?"
"I know of him. I have that same book at home."
"So you've read this then?"
"A legendary weapon, also known as The Holy Sword." Ava stepped back, put a hand over her heart, and stretched an arm out to the cieling. "He who draws the sword from the ground will be deemed a hero and will recieve everlasting glory and fame." Ava quoted. She put her hands on her hips and winked. "And yes Kid, Excalibur is beautifully symmetrical."
"Oh, symmetry." Kid said beginning to daydream.
"Fame? Glory? That sounds perfect to me!" BlackStar said also daydreaming.
"Oh, you mean Excalibur huh?" They all turned and saw Professor Stein standing behind them, hands in his pockets, a cigarette in his mouth.
"Hello Professor." Ava said.
"Are you here for punishment too?" BlackStar asked. Both Stein and Ava gave BlackStar a confused look.
"Punishment? What are you talking about BlackStar?"
"Do you know anything about the Legend of Excalibur?" Kid interrupted.
"The Holy Sword Excalibur," Stein turned his head to the side. "It was too much even for me."
"Really? You tried to pull the sword?"
"Even you couldn't draw the sword Professor?" Ava watched as Kid looked at the book.
"Kid, maybe you should read the legend first before-" Next things Ava knew the library door was closing. "Aaaaaaand they're off!" Ava shouted.
"How do you know of Excalibur, Ava?" Ava looked at Stein.
"I read a lot. I have a lot of dog-eared books." Stein nodded as he picked up a book and took a seat. "I don't know why they have to search for Excalibur."
"What did you tell them?"
"The basics."
"What else do they need?" Ava couldn't help but smile.
"His legend dates back to the twelveth century." Ava sighed, looking at the books. "I got them out, I'll put them back."
"Did you find what you were looking for?" Ava looked at her selection of books still open on the table.
"I have no idea."
The library door opened and Professor Sid stuck his head in.
"Let's see, are you still hard at work like a good boy BlackStar?" Ava's head turned to watch as Sid was so happy that the library was put back together.
"Oh, hi Professor Sid. After I put this book away, we'll be all done." Ava walked over as Sid flipped that BlackStar pawned his work off on Tsubaki.
"No worries, Professor. I pulled these books out, so I decided to put them away. Tsubaki came and offered to help." Sid looked at Ava who smiled.
"If you're looking for BlackStar, he's not here. He and Kid went to find the Holy Sword. Why, has he down something wrong?" Sid turned to face Stein.
"The Holy Sword?"
"Yes, Excalibur."
"The same sword that tears the air and shakes the very ground?" Ava's head continuously turned between the two professors as each spoke. The professors paused then both agreed to drop the subject. Sid headed off to grade papers and Ava put away the final book that was left out.
Tsubaki walked over to Stein and said, "Professor, I have a question. What kind of weapon is The Holy Sword?" Ava quietly listened to Stein as he said all that she had said to Kid and BlackStar. "I see, but only a hero who's been chosen can match soul wavelengths with it right?"
"Hm, no, that's not true unfortuanately." Ava stepped back from the bookshelf and walked over to Stein and Tsubaki. "Surprisingly enough, Excalibur can match with anyone," Stein began to sweat as he finished with, "Anybody can match their soul wavelengths with the sword just fine but there's no one in the world who can ever match personal wavelengths with Excalibur." Tsubaki thanked Stein and left. Once Tsubaki was gone, Ava turned to Stein.
"You don't think anyone can be the meister of Excalibur?"
"Sadly, no." Stein looked at Ava. "Why?"
"Every weapon deserves a meister, right?" Stein paused then turned back to his book.
"Yes, I suppose so."
Ava smirked as she looked at the display Excalibur had sent to Kid and BlackStar. She leaned back in her seat. She couldn't wait until Kid and BlackStar walked in. Maka then returned with them, who cringed at the sight.
"I'll always be waiting for you." Ava read from behind them. Kid looked at Ava shocked. She stuck her tongue out and crossed her arms.
She knew she was going to have some explaining to do.
