Chapter four done and it is shorter than the last two. But I want to thank you for the positive reviews. Also it seems I have question to answer for S4656guy.
I never tought of paring with Whitebeard but now that you mentioned it I might try to make one. I'm not sure yet never written anything like that. So only time will tell if a paring will happen.
Now Enjoy the chapter, leave a reviwe if you like and have good day.
Chapter 4: Broken Soul
Steins lab was rather damp from inside also very messy the doctor clearly wasn't the cleanest type. Tables were full of lab equipment bottles and all kinds of tools. Stein led Whitebeard to room that supposed to be dining room only the table was full of papers from all kind of experiments he guessed. Stein gestured Whitebeard to sit down. He sat to the opposite side of the table and leaned on his elbow against the table.
"Before I start explaining I have to ask do you know anything about your condition right now" Stein asked.
Whitebeard simply answered "No"
"Well then let's begin shall we" Stein said.
"You already know that Shinigami-sama asked me take charge of these students extra lessons but also he wanted me to evaluate your condition" He said and paused for a second.
"And now that I have made my diagnosis I can say that you have rather severe condition called broken soul." He continued while drawing something on a piece of paper.
Stein drew a circle wich was full of cracks. "This is what I saw in your soul, it's full of cracks" he explained giving the picture to Whitebeard. "So what does it mean then" Whitebeard asked looking at the picture.
"You see as your soul is full of cracks, because your soul is physically weaker than normally, enough amount of soul attacks will increase the damage and in the end it breaks" he lectured. "Also
if you were to use much of soul attacks it also damages your soul and your body can't handle strong soul attacks like mine" he continued
"Yeah it felt wierd to be put down with a single strike" Whitebeard quietly said crumbling the paper in his hand. Again he had something weak inside him of course his weak heart was due old age but now he was younger he shouldn't have to worry about something like this.
Stein noticed Whitebeards concerned look and he quickly said. "But you don't have to worry it doesn't affect daily routine it only means that you have to be more careful in fights".
Whitebeard was quiet for a moment before saying "SO any idea how I got it"
"Well it requires lot of physical trauma on your body, combined with great mental trauma most people will die if those two are combined so I owner how are you still alive". Stein answer turned into a question.
"Well I didn't, I died" he calmly said. He would have ginned from the surprise in Steins eyes but for a very long time he didn't feel like it. Again he was remembering the day at marineford. How many sons he lost and still failed to save the one he was set to save. Tears almost started to pour but he holded them back this wasn't the right time or place.
"I don't quite understand it myself" Whitebeard started to explain. "I remember clearly that I died and my soul was going to afterlife I found a mirror and was sucked in a completely new world with a new body" he explained still.
"You're full of surprises Mr Newgate risen from the dead and of off worlder as man of science this is rather interesting" Stein said rather happy tone must be the scientist side.
"Well I haven't told many people yet and all who I have told seemed to belive me" Whitebeard said having now little lighter mood and got his grin back.
"But I can see how your condition is possible then also you said you got a new body yes" Stein asked now making notes on a paper. Whitebeard only nodded.
"Well then I think you want to know what do with it yet" Stein said not waiting Whitebeards answer. "Because it is so rare there isn't a cure, it dos not limit your life on a daily basis only that you check up on a doctor after every fight you have" Stein writed this on paper and handed it to Whitebeard.
"That's all" Whitebeard asked rather surprised of the answer.
"Let me be honest with you I don't really know but this is my best guess" Stein said. Whitebeard looked at the paper for quite some time it was clear he was thinking something. Now he had two good reason to join Shibusen after he got the offer he wasn't sure but now what he had learned in a single day. Now he was sure.
"Stein" Whitebeard asked. "Hm?" he grunted. "Can I contact Shinigami from here I think I am ready to decide" He said grinning. Stein nodded and handed a small mirror from one of the boxes he had under the table. He also dialed the number in before handing it to Whitebeard.
"Hello again Edvard, did you have fun" echoed the jolly reapers voice. "Yes it has been rather amusing and interesting today" Whitebeard said smiling.
"You also must have learned you're condition" Shinigami asked.
"Yes that was rather unpleasant but I can live with it" Whitebeard said asuringly.
"Good good now about you joining my school have you decided?" he said with rather business like tone or something like that.
"Yes I officially announce that I take up the offer to join shibusen" Whitebeard said holding his hand on his chest respectfully.
"If I may ask what made you take the offer" Shinigami happily asked.
"Well what I have witnessed today reminds me little of my old family" Whitebeard said. "So much potential in those four and I belive so is in many others" he continued. "They are still young and if I can help theme any way I can" He said smiling. Those four really reminded him of his sons. His family.
"Good reason I was tought right when I sended Kid to get you here, even if you're from different world you're heart is in right place" Shinigami said. "Now I think it's time you to return with others your school will start early. Bye!" Shinigami waved his hand and disappeared from the mirror.
"Well then I will be off then thank you for informing my situation I promise to be careful now on then, if I can" he added in his mind. He then offered his hand for a goodbye shake.
"No need for that we still see each other nearly every day now" He answered. "What I'm going to be you're patient and have to check regularly" Whitebeard asked rather amused of the idea.
"Oh no I will be your teacher from tomorrow onwards but it doesn't hurt check yourself once a while to see if any changes has happened" Stein said also little amused by Whitebeard s idea being regular patient.
"But if you could don't tell the younger folk I think they have pleasant surprise tomorrow" he said half sadistic grin. Whitebeard returned the grin nodding approvingly. The he headed to the door and opened it where the four had recovered already.
"That took you some time" Soul said clearly bored from all the waiting. "What did you even talk in there" he then asked.
Whitebeard wasn't going to tell them about his condition but luckily it didn't show on his face so they couldn't guess a thing. "Well not anything that concerns you but I did contact Shinigami and took up his offer to join Shibusen." He said smiling.
"Well that's wonderful it will be fun to get to know you better you being from other world" Maka said happily while others nodded also approvingly.
"I can honestly say that your performance today made up my mind to join, so much potential in you all" He said grinning.
"How can you tell" Tsubaki asked.
"When you come to my age you start seeing things like these" he said smiling at them.
"Wait when you turn twenty you can see those things" Tsubaki asked confused.
Whitebeard mentally slapped himself another slip up. Hes not an old man anymore so better to try not act like it. Three of them had this confused look on their face because Black Star didn't seem o care. "Gu ra ra!" he clearly forced his laugh this time. "doesn't matter now shouldn't we head back to the city if I'm correct school starts early right"He tried to change topic and it seemed to work.
"Yeah you're right" Maka said and they started walking towards Death City. Still all of them had the feeling that Newgate was hiding something and somehow and whatever it is it will be uncovered.
They arrived to the city and were going to separate directions to their homes. Tsubaki then asked "Edvard do you have place to stay yet." she asked. "No I don't haven't been here long yet, didn't have time to get a place" He said now thinking.
"I guess I will stay somewhere outside don't have any money to buy room from a tavern" He finally said.
"I think we could find room in our apartment right Black Star" Tsubaki said looking over at Black Star.
"Fine by me hope you can sleep next to my greatness" He gloated to Whitebeard who answered with a light chuckle. So much energy in this kid.
"Well if it's okay then I would be grateful of this act of kindness" Whitebeard made respectful bow at both of them.
"See you tomorrow" Maka waved and walked to other direction with Soul.
It wasn't very long way to Black Stars and Tsubakis house so not much conversation were made. Black Star seemed bored of walking on ground so he decided to move on the roof tops of the nearby buildings.
"Her we are" Tsubaki said and started digging the key from her pockets. It was nicely decorated it had certain style Whitebeard could tell of course he didn't know it's name but there was clear theme.
"Just wait a moment and I get you mattress to sleep on" She said and went to a different room. Whitebeard realized that Black Star hadn't come in so he checked outside and would you know it he was still walking forwards.
"Hey Black Star aren't you coming in" He shouted at him. Black star stopped and blinked few times before he realized. "Oh I walked past it again" he started to laugh. "Hah haha I walk too fast to notice my surroundings I see" he said with loud voice as he arrived at the door.
"Gu ra ra, you're really something you give me the same feeling as that straw hat kid when I met him" he said to Black Star laughing.
"I placed the matress in Black Stars room I hope it's enough because it seems that its little short for your height" She said little apologetic.
"I think it's enough no need to worry about that" Whitebeard assured her. She then showed him where Black Star room was. "Yes this will do nicely thank you again for your hospitality" He said to her. "I think I go straight to bed now good night to Tsubaki" he said to her and yawned little.
"Good night Edvard" she said and then left.
Whitebeard placed his bisento to the other side of the mattress and also took of his vest. It didn't sho on his face but he was really excited for his first day at school well ever. He didn't quite remember did he ever went to any kind of school as kid. He laid on his back on the mattress. "well this time I seem to be on the laws side not as pirate that is hunted" he tought. Even tough he had said goodbye to his sons he still thinked a lot about them still worrying. Also he tought maybe he should make monument to all his lost sons. Yes that what he would do in the future then he fall sleep only waking once when Black Star jumped on his bed. Now his new life could truly begin.