Alright, here's the next chapter... which took me HOURS to type for... whatever reason. I hope you enjoy this chapter. It was by far the hardest one to write.
A Pure Heart
Chapter 9: You're More Important
"Mosquito!" Black Star shouted. "Give us the magic tool!"
"And why would I do that?" Mosquito asked, directing his attention to the silver briefcase he held, supposedly containing BREW.
"Just look at you," Maka began. Mosquito looked down. His body was slowly phasing in and out as Marie and Stein's were before him. "If we keep you here long enough, you'll just end up destroying yourself. We don't even have to fight you!"
"I see… I guess this old body can only withstand the field for twenty minutes. But my form from a hundred years ago should buy me ten more, and then we'll be even!"
Mosquito chuckled, his frail body slowly growing in size, muscles buffing up as if they were filling with air. The next thing the young meister knew they were face with a giant beast; every part of him magnified, other than his stubby legs.
"What the hell? Do you honestly think a tiny bug like you can defeat a big STAR like me?" Black Star asked cockily. "Prepare to d-" Before Black Star could make a move however, a strange figure appeared in front of him, walking across the battle field.
"So… this is Eibon." Mosquito grinned an evil grin as he sized up the masked man dressed in white and grey robes.
Kid's eyes widened as he watched Eibon slide across his view and into the forest beside him.
"Die Mosquito!" Black Star yelled, charging at the oversized insect with full force.
"Wait Black Star, we have to follow Eibon!" Kid called out to him.
"Are you serious Kid? We only have ten minutes and that not near enough time for even a star like me to shine! And I only need a second to stand out!" He replied, taking a number of swipes at the opponent, though every one of them blocked with ease.
"Maka, we should help Black Star," Soul said, an image of him appearing out of the scythe blade. "BREW is our priority."
Maka nodded in return, running forward to join the fight. Kid couldn't believe it. Wasn't Eibon more important; the one who created the magic tools in the first place?
"Kagome?" He asked as she put a hand on his shoulder.
"Sorry Kid, but Black Star is actually right for once," She said calmly. A slight look of betrayal appeared on Kid's face. "Eibon will have to wait."
"But-" Before he could protest however, Kagome had already sprinted towards the battle field, bow in hand. Kid stood there for a moment longer, completely beside himself of what to do, until he witnessed his friends get thrown to the ground.
The reaper raised Liz and Patty and took fire.
"It's about time, Kid!"
"Well I can't leave that thing alive." He smiled with determination in his eyes. "He's disgusting!"
And so the battle was really able to commence. Black Star swung Tsubaki every chance he got. Kagome shot her arrows and attacked with her sword. Kid fired almost aimlessly at his target. Finally, Maka leapt into the air, swinging her scythe with all of her might. Unfortunately, all was for naught, the attacks not leaving as much as a scratch on Mosquito's body.
"Is that the best you got?" Mosquito taunted before throwing a punch, launching the four off their feet and onto the ground. "I was expecting more of a challenge from the academy."
"Hey, listen you guys," Soul said. "We can't beat him unless we use the resonance link."
"But we can't use it in here. The magnetic field-" Kagome began, but only to be interrupted by the scythe again.
"I'm going to play the piano to direct your soul wavelengths," Soul continued with a serious tone. Maka couldn't help but burst into laughter with the rest of the group- weapons and all. "What's so funny?"
"You!" Black Star snickered. "We were going to find a way in to trick you into playing, but now you're offering!"
"It's just a shame that we don't have time to listen to it leisurely," Kid said, smiling.
"Whatever! Just do your stupid resonance thing!" Soul snapped.
"Soul resonance!" The nine shouted in unison. Music then began to play in the meisters' heads. The ominous sounds of the piano seemed to fill them with a new aura, strengthening their movements substantially.
The meisters moved in for the attack again at a completely different pace, Maka and Black Star from below while Kid and Kagome attacked from the sky, using the pillars as leverage. Maka and Black Star slashed and sliced at Mosquito's feet, causing him to lose balance, giving the other two a chance for a clear shot. When the chance arrived, Kid and Kagome hopped from pillar to pillar on opposite sides, making their way over to the enemy. When the timing was just right, they leapt into the air and flipped over, firing at him with Kid's shots and Kagome's arrows before landing on the opposite sides.
"Black Star," Soul stated plainly, pressing a single key on his piano.
"Alright Tsubaki, Enchanted Sword Mode!"
"Right!"
Shadows began to swirl around his feet and, on his command, raced over to Mosquito and tied themselves around his arms and legs.
"Tsubaki, reel him in!" Black Star demanded. The shadows then pulled the insect towards the assassin as he raised his sword, slashing Mosquito's chest on contact. Mosquito backed away quickly, stunned from the pain in his bloody chest. "That'll teach him. Enchanted sword mode off," Black Star panted, holding his chest and gasping for air.
"Your turn Kagome."
"Inuyasha, sword!" Kagome commanded, hopping down from her position on the pillar. The sword pulsated, growing in both length and width. Kagome raised the large sword into the air.
"WINDSCAR!" The meister and weapon both yelled. As she swung the sword, an aura of wind surrounded the blade of the sword, then fired at Mosquito when it was brought to the ground with great force. As the smoke cleared around Mosquito, who was now covered in wounds, he barely had time to react before the meister came into view, preparing for a jump-kick.
But he was ready for her this time.
Kagome jumped and extended her right leg, slicing through the air towards the opponent. While in midair, Mosquito took a hold of her foot, gripping it with all of his strength. All that was heard by the others was a snap and a yelp of pain coming from the meister, before she was thrown into one of the pillars, unable to move.
"Kagome!" The other three shouted.
"I-I'm alright…" Kagome cried, attempting to sit up.
"I guess it's my turn," Kid said darkly, a tone of anger and revenge in his voice. "You'll pay for that last one Mosquito! Liz! Patty!"
"Yeah!"
"Wahoo!"
The Thompson sisters then multiplied in size, seemingly enveloping both of the reaper's arms in metal. Three whit spikes shot out of each shoulder, and suddenly, the two guns were transformed into two identical cannons.
"Noise level stable," Liz stated. "Ready to fire in 5."
"4" Patty cheered
"3"
"2"
"1"
"Death Cannon!" Death the Kid shouted, taking aim at his target. As he fired, two enormous, pink beams erupted from the cannons, speeding towards Mosquito.
"ARG!" Mosquito yelped as the beams engulfed him, surrounding him with light and a skull-shaped cloud of black smoke.
"Maka! Quick, before he recovers!"
"Alright, let's go Soul!" As Maka readied her weapon, it appeared to glow a light blue, doubling- no, tripling in size. "You're going down Mosquito! HYAH!' Maka exclaimed as she commenced the attack.
"Wait!" Kagome interrupted, looking down at her hand. It began to fuzz in and out just as before. "We're out of time!"
Maka was forced to stop mid-attack, her weapon's blade returning to its original form. Kagome was right. Mosquito could easily transform again to gain even more time. They, on the other hand, couldn't, especially with half of their team down for the count.
"Alright… someone grab those two on the ground over there and let's get out of here." Maka sighed. "Looks like you win this round Mosquito."
"OUCH! Stop touching it!" Kagome snapped. The meisters were back on the boats, heading home. Black Star was gradually regaining his energy- and his ego, which was unfortunate for the others. Kagome was in the process of being examined by Nygus again. While in battle, Mosquito managed to fracture her foot again, after it had just healed only a few days ago.
"I'm sorry Kagome," said Nygus. 'Though I did warn you to take it easy."
Kagome whimpered in pain as it was moved once again. Kid winced shortly after, noticing that she was squeezing his arm as if her life depended on it.
"Oh, sorry…" She said, taking notice.
"Looks like you're not so lucky this time, Kagome," The nurse explained. "I'm going to have to break it again in order for it to heal properly. And it has to be done now."
Kagome stiffened.
"Just look away," Kid advised her as he wrapped his arm around her waist, squeezing it tightly.
Kagome looked at him with her head cocked slightly. "Why, K-"
SNAP!
Her eyes widened and a high pitch scream followed. The only thing the others could do was look away with apologetic expressions. Kagome continued to scream into Kid's chest until he could feel her body begin to fall limp, passing out from the pain.
It's better this way. He thought, gazing down at the unconscious girl in his arms.
The three meisters and five weapons (Black Star was in the bathroom) sat around the living room back at Death Manor. Kid had invited them to stay the night after their brutal battle for BREW, despite the fact that they had school the next morning.
"Face it Inuyasha!" Soul exclaimed. "You got your ass handed you!"
"Well at least Kagome and I got to attack the guy!" Inuyasha retorted. "Speaking of Kagome…" He continued, looking at his meister resting on the couch, leaning against Kid with her eyes closed.
Maka and Tsubaki giggled. "You two look so cute together. You know that right?" Tsubaki commented.
Kid smiled at her then to the drowsy teen on his lap.
"Hey Kagome." He nudged her softly, trying to wake her carefully. "Kagome."
"Hm?"
"I think you should head up to bed," He suggested. Kagome nodded in return, attempting to sit up. "Do you remember how to get up the stairs with that cast on?"
"Y-yeah… but you could carry me," Kagome said with a playful expression on her face. Kid smirked, standing up and lifting the girl into her arms bridal style.
"You're right. I guess I could," He replied, carrying her out of the room and towards the stairs.
"It must feel nice to be in love." Maka sighed.
Soul glared at her, already knowing where this conversation was going. "Yeah, whatever. Let me know when you talk about something cool," He said, leaning back on the couch, sliding his headband over his eyes. The rest of the group ignored him.
"B-but they haven't even said it yet!" Inuyasha stuttered.
"I know, but you can see it in their eyes."
"I-I guess…" Inuyasha couldn't bear the thought of another man taking his Kagome away from him, even if it was Kid. Kagome was his like his little sister (despite being the same age) and he felt obligated to protect her from everyone else.
"Ha ha! Inuyasha looks sad!" Patty laughed, pointing out his worried look.
"What's wrong, Inuyasha?" Liz asked.
"Nothing…"
Kagome couldn't help but laugh at Kid's failing attempt to carry her up the long stairway. For one, he couldn't see where he was going, and two, he had never carried someone bridal style before. There was no symmetry to it at all, so why did he feel so compelled to do it now?
After finally making it to the top, Kid began his hike down the hallway to find her room.
"Hey, Kid? You know… by carrying me like this, the symmetry is off, right?" Kagome questioned him.
"Yeah… but you're more important."
Kagome's room wasn't hard to find. It was right beside his. Death the Kid kicked open her bedroom door, heading over the bed in the centre of the room. Throwing back the black and white covers, the reaper laid Kagome on the mattress gently and sat beside her, staring into her eyes, ignoring the fact that they had darkened once again.
He chuckled slightly at the playful look she was giving him. Placing a hand on her cheek, Kid leaned in closer, brushing his lips against hers teasingly, though Kagome wouldn't settle for a mere 'tease'.
Wrapping her arms around his neck, she pulled him in even closer, forcing his lips onto hers. Kid finally took the subtle hints, sliding off his jacket and allowing it to fall carelessly to the floor. Quickly running out of breath, the couple was forced to break, though only for a moment. Without another second of hesitation, their lips found each other's once again, unaware of the open door, or the wandering Black Star passing by.
"Ew, you two could at least close the door!" He exclaimed, noticing the 'events' taking place.
The reaper didn't notice as he made his way down to Kagome's neck, inching her satin shirt slowly up her body, until-
"Kagome?" Kid questioned, stopping what he was doing to notice her body fall limp, her eyes wide and pitch black. "Kagome!"
"What happened?" Black Star asked, running in after hearing the panic in Kid's voice.
"Kagome, wake up!" Kid shouted at her, shaking her shoulders vigorously.
"Kid, why is she-"
"Urn…" Kagome blinked rapidly, finally coming to. "W-what's happening to me?" She whispered, glancing softly at Death the Kid before passing out. Kid stood up and pulled the covers over her then turned to leave, tuning out Black Stars questions.
"I see you did a little more than put her to bed!" Soul laughed as Kid walked into the room; his jacket missing, his broach undone and his dress shirt wrinkled. Though Soul's laughing ceased almost at once when he saw the troubled appearance on the reaper's face.
"Kid, what's wrong?" Liz asked concerned, standing up to face him.
I have to tell them. Kid thought. They need to know what's going to happen to her. They need to know why she might not be here someday.
"Kid?"
"T-there's something I… need to tell you," Kid began
The reaper headed back up the stairs. He couldn't be around his friends after he had explained what was going on. He couldn't be around his friends after he had explained to them what was going on. He couldn't get the images of the girl's tearful eyes- even Patty's- of Soul and Black Star's angered expressions, and of Inuyasha. Kid shook his head to make the image go away. Out of everyone, other than Kid himself, Inuyasha was the one who cared about Kagome the most. He treated her like she was family.
Kid stepped up to the door leading to Kagome's room and opened it slightly. Peaking inside, he saw her sleeping peacefully as if nothing had happened. Deciding that she would be fine for the night, he began to close the door quietly, in hopes not to wake her.
"Kid?" Kagome whispered, not really sleeping as he originally thought. "Please don't leave me alone."
Kid paused for a moment before stepping into the dark room and closing the door behind him with a click.
Just thought I'd note that I'm horrible at romance scenes...