The Hourglass
Chapter Six
The Plan Of Death
It has been three days since my son has kidnapped the scythe mister Maka Albarn. Most think she died of her wounds, but I know better. It was my son's handiwork, I should have known… How could I let this happen?! She was like a daughter to me yet I didn't see that Kid was planning to kill her until it was too late. I've only let Dr. Stein, Marie, and Soul know about my son and Maka. On the second day, Stein figured out how to try to get her back from the Nether, but she couldn't make it. We saw the whole unravel before us. Kid must have expected retaliation because he set up traps, barricades, and curses up to delay, and stop us. It worked, but as long as I still breathe, I WILL NOT GIVE UP. What did Kid want with her?! Was he jealous; was he angry with me thus killing someone close to me? I don't know. Maybe I can figure it out soon…
Spirit has spent most of his time in either the Death Room, his apartment, or Maka's. We've all taken her death as a hard blow, but I think Soul and Spirit took it the hardest. Soul hasn't shown up for classes since her death, but I did stop by to see how he was. His bright, snow white hair is a mess, his red eyes lost their glow. I mostly find him either in her room or where she sat on their couch. Yesterday, when we tried to get Maka back from Kid, he stormed out. He couldn't believe that our plan failed, I guess. Spirit has acted the same way as Soul, thus I can't really talk to him so we can create a plan. The only one I can talk to with them flipping their shit is Stein.
I hear the door open and I turn to face them. "Stein…" I say, and the cartoonish tone reverberates through the room. I hate it sometimes. I hate that tone so much. Stein can see this I suppose, and gives me a look. "You know it's just me. You don't have to speak in that tone around me." I sigh and wave my hand at him. I take off my gigantic hands and, finally, my mask. My height shrunk to my normal size, roughly five-foot-six.
"Ah, I'm free!" I laugh and finally hear my deep, gravelly voice for the first time in years! Stein smiles slightly as shake my head to rid myself of mask hair. "I still wonder what it'd be like if Kid got your black eyes instead of gold." I frown at the mention of my son. Why is he like this…? "Anyway, Death, I have news of another method to get Maka back. However, it'll take time. Roughly a week, give or take a few days. Until that time, I've read book on the subject of mirror monitoring. This is what I suspect Kid was using with Maka. You lock onto a soul, and are able-" "I know Stein. Get on with it."
"I figured out that despite the fact she's in the Nether, your mirror is powerful enough to see her." I smile at the great news. "Let's do it before anyone else arrives. That way if it's horrible, no one but us will see it." I say, still slightly admiring my voice. Stein nods and walks up to the mirror. I run my finger along its clear, smooth surface. Then I start making the symbol to that move, swiping my index finger quickly. When I finish, it looks like a tree with no leaves. Its roots make an interwoven circle, and in the middle is the shape of a Griori soul. The symbol then changes to a bright red in recognition of the soul, and slowly changes to a white room. My son lays on the floor, fast asleep. Next to him is Maka… Or should I say, on top of him? They're both asleep?! I look at Stein, who's as shocked as I am. Both our eyes are wide as we return our gaze to the mirror. "Stein…" "Yes." His glasses flash quickly and I know he's reading both their souls. "Um, sir…"
"Yes Stein?" I asked, still staring at the strange sight.
"Their completely peaceful. Maka's soul doesn't have anything wrong with it either. It's not stressed out, there isn't any sign of damage!"
"Does she even know she's dead?" I ask. What is Kid doing with Maka?!
He shakes his head. "No. If I may-"
"What is he doing with her?! Their sleeping together! Peaceful, and his arms are wrapped around her like a blanket or stuffed animal!" I growl. What evil thing is he doing?! Rape?! Soul suction?! Stealing her energy?!
"Is it possible he has… feelings for Maka? I mean, that would explain it." Stein suggests, but I can't believe it. "Also, it appears that their souls balance each other's. I mean, that's a valid reason for such desperate measures."
"No. It can't be… Maka is meant to be with the living! When I saw her and Soul, it was perfect! It can't be…"
"That's what I thought too, but seeing this… This makes her and Soul seem like some weak bond. It's the most perfect soul connection I've ever seen!" Stein said in awe and I knew what was coming next. "I wonder if I could dissect them…" He giggles quietly as I roll my eyes. I heard the door start to open and before I could shut the mirror off, Soul barges into the room. "Hey Lord Death, any news on…" He trails off as his eyes land on the image in the mirror and me. He starts shaking slightly and I can't tell if it's me or the mirror. "Soul," I start to say, but remember that I was no longer speaking in the comical tone. I look at Stein and he nods. "Soul, this person here is Lord Death. Despite his current appearance, it's still him. Do you understand?" Soul is still shaking badly, but slowly nods. He never takes his eyes off me. "If Maka were here, she wouldn't react like that…" I mumble sadly. "T-the m-mirror…" I quickly stand in-front of it, blocking it from his vision. "You didn't see that." Stein says, but Soul shook his head. "Yes I did. Explain it to me." He was now focusing on the floor. I guess as long as he didn't see me or hear me, he's fine. "No." Stein says simply.
Before Stein could react, Soul had grabbed his collar. "She is my meister. I have the right to know what the fuck is on that screen. Tell me now." His voice was deadly calm, but I could tell he wouldn't hesitate to slash Stein in half. "Soul, stop it. Threating Stein won't get you answers." I spoke with the same calmness as Soul. Before I could say anything else, Stein used his soul wavelength and shot him down the steps. "You bastard!" Soul shouted and proceeded to fight Stein. I just sighed and turned my attention back to the mirror. They were still sound asleep, and I glared at Kid's peaceful face. How I wish I could just jump through the mirror and save her… I heard a crash from behind me and a wild 'YAHOO!' I quickly stepped in-front of the mirror to block anyone else's view of the scene.
"Hey Soul! What are you doing here? And why are you fighting Stein?!" he asked in that goddamn tone of his. "Leave Black Star." I growl and he stares at me. I see fear enter his dark green eyes, and I chuckle. He starts backing up as Soul and Stein continue their fight. Soul slashes Stein, narrowly missing his windpipe. Stein sends another jolt of soul wavelength, but Soul dived to the left. It continued like this for a while, and I occasionally stared at Black Star to see where he was. It seemed like he was having a battle in his own mind whether to help his friend or run away.
I stood for a while, wondering if I should break up the fight or turn my attention back to the mirror. I sigh at the two, grabbing my mask and placing it on my face. I swiped the gloves off the floor as well. I reverted back to my comical state much to my dismay. I quickly went to Black Star and Shinigami Chopped him before he could see what was on the mirror. I heard Stein laugh. "GOD DAMN IT!" I yelled. "Can I have one fucking day without people going crazy?! IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK?!" I continue my rant as I stalk around Stein and Soul. They don't even see it coming! I smile as I smash my gloved hands into their skulls. "SHINIGAMIIIIIII CHOP!" I yell. I watch their bodies fall to the floor. I pick them up and throw them at the door.
"Well, back to the mirror!" I say, hearing that comical voice again. Why can't everyone respond to my form like Maka did? I remember when she was little, her father brought her in for a meeting. I forgot how scared people were of me and didn't have my mask on. Even though Spirit was shaking slightly, Maka skipped right up to me and hugged me. I don't know why she hugged me, but she did. "Papa says you're a nice person! Can we be friends?" she asked me, her emerald eyes shining. "Sure!" I said happily and Spirit gave a little 'eep!' I picked her up and she laughed! Laughed by getting picked up and held by a death god! We played for hours while Spirit stood there half in shock and half in fear. "Those were the days…" I was dragged back into reality when I heard a small yawn coming from the mirror. I ran over to it and saw Maka open her eyes. Kid cracked one eye open to look at her and she smiled. "Good morning!" she said and Kid greeted her with the same. She got off him and stood up while he just sat up. "Um… Hey Kid?" she asked rather timidly.
"Yeah?" he said. I wonder if what Stein had said was true… Did Kid have feelings for Maka? I wonder if she knows we're releated…
"Where's the bath room?" she asks, not looking at him. I chuckle lightly at her. She's so cute! Wait, no! No, no, no! Fatherly, think fatherly… Ugh, why do thoughts like that invade my mind? So annoying, and she wouldn't ever feel the same way… And I'm so much older than her… Oh well, I guess. I'll just continue watching the mirror for now. We'll get her back soon!
Haha, I guess Maka's a lucky girl for being loved by shinigami! Also, WHY CAN'T LORD DEATH ACCEPT HIS SON?! KID HAS FEELINGS TOO! Kid's POV next chapter! Then right back to Maka! Thanks for reading and hope you all have a good day!
