Birth of Scelus
A/N: RAWRRR! Sorry for not updating for months guys! My semester has gotten busier as I am approaching my final year. And I don't actually have much free time during my semester break either... (ll=,=) Anyway, I ain't gonna say much. I hope ya'll enjoy this chapter! XD PART ONE of TAKE IT TO THE SKY!
The battle in the blue sky!
Spread your wings Maka!
MAKA VS. GOPHER!
And what's this?
Noah announces that he has a way to separate Ragnarok and Chrona?
The sacrifice to achieve Ragnarok's dream to become a Death Scythe?
FATHER DAUGHTER REUNION!
Summary: They've defeated Kishin Asura and believed they've gained peace. But they're wrong. Lurking in the shadows, a group of people lead by a man named Noah are trying to create another Kishin using Chrona and Shinigami-sama's son, Kid. And and enemy thought dead wasn't as dead as they believed. How will Maka and gang defeat them? Will they be able to save both Kid and Chrona? They've found help from a young man who proclaimed himself as a Demon Weapon. Can they trust him? AU, OC & OOCs.
Pairings: SoulxMaka, KidxChrona, Black*StarxTsubaki, LizxOC, NoahxMedusa
Disclaimer: I don't own Soul Eater. It's the work of Okubo Atsushi. If I owned it, I won't be writing Fanfictions.
Chapter Thirty Four: Take it to the sky! [Part 1]
'This is ridiculous!'
'Shut up Soul!'
'C'mon Maka! These wings of yours are useless!'
Kim sighed as she listened to her two bickering friends, 'This is gonna take a while isn't it Jacky-chan?'
Jacqueline rolled her eyes and crossed her arms in front of her chest with an annoyed huff. The two of them were assigned to teach Maka and Soul the ability of flight now that Soul had upgraded to a Death Scythe. Maka was being stubborn and had insisted Soul to use a pair of cute wings instead of the previous rugged one that he had created. And the two were making laps, flying around the court at a relatively slow pace which annoys everyone but Maka.
Jacqueline pursed her lips, 'Why are we the one who have to babysit them?'
'Now, now, Jacky-chan… I know you wanted to go with Kilik-kun and the others for a mission but currently we're the only ones who can teach them flight.'
'But Chrona can fly too right?'
'Yes but she's different. Her err, wings, are part of her body… well, kinda.'
The taller girl groaned, 'At this current rate, they'll never master flight by today!'
'Ouch! Watch it Soul!'
'Don't blame me! It's hard to fly with these ridiculously small wings!'
Maka puffed up her cheeks and pouted, 'I like these wings better than the other one!'
'Ughh! Can't you at least try and make them bigger?' asked the Death Scythe. Soul felt like ripping his hair off his head in exasperation.
'But they turned ugly every time I tried! Besides, I don't think size matters! As long as we're flying its okay!'
'No it's NOT okay! You're heavy!'
'Are you saying I'm FAT?'
'There they go…' said Jacqueline flatly. Kim did a face-palm beside her.
A shadow loomed from behind and they turned to see Chrona descending. Once she touched ground, her wings went back inside her back. She gave them a wary smile, 'H-how was the training?'
'Slow,' replied Jacqueline with a hint of annoyace. Chrona flinched slightly at her tone but relaxed when she realized the girl was not annoyed with her at all. Ragnarok sprout out from Chrona's back and he looked at Maka and Soul in the air. He instantly burst out laughing histerically 'BWAHAHAHAHAHA! W-What the fuck is THAT?'
Maka scowled and descended, 'What are you laughing at jerk?'
Ragnarok pointed at Soul, 'Those things! What are they? Bwahahahaha! Are those supposed to be wings?'
The blonde glared at him, 'Yeah! Those are wings!'
'Gahahahaha! T-they're fucking ridiculous!'
'See… told ya,' said Soul grumpily.
Maka's eyes narrowed and her face slowly turned red. Chrona quickly waved her arms around, 'I-I think t-t-they're cute!'
Everyone waited anxiously for her reaction and they all visibly relaxed when Maka let out a sigh and dismounted her partner. Soul transformed to his human form and he twisted his right shoulder and gave it a massage. He bit back a sarcastic remark about Maka's wight and turned to the newcomers, 'So, why are you two here?'
Chrona quickly turned nervous and solemn, 'I-it's about your father…'
Maka raised a brow, 'My dad?'
The witch remained silent and so Ragnarok spoke, 'Your old man and the screw head guy are back. They ain't in the best shape.'
Marie and Nygus jumped when the door slammed open. Maka stood there gasping for air, 'Papa! Where's papa?'
'Maka, calm down!' said Marie.
The girl rushed in and approached the bed. Her breath hitched when she saw her father's bandaged covered body. On the other bed, lay Stein. He too was covered in bandages. Her vision was blurred by tears and she let them trail down her cheeks. She felt someone lay a gentle hand on her shoulder and looked over to her right at Soul who was giving her a determined look, 'He's gonna be okay.'
Maka quickly wiped away her tears and turned to stare at her father's bruised face, 'I'm gonna get stronger and make him proud!'
Soul smiled sadly, 'Atta girl…'
Marie led her to a chair and made her sit and began explaining the severity of his injuries while Soul helped Nygus took care of things in the infirmary. He stopped and then turned to Azusa and whispered, 'Where's Armageddon?'
The woman paused, and then she shook her head.
Soul felt his heart skipped a beat. He looked over at the door and saw Chrona standing there with a solemn expression. Ragnarok was nowhere to be seen. The girl shook her head then left.
'He's not coming back…' whispered Ragnarok.
Chrona's heart ached at his defeated tone, 'I'm sure he's still alive. He has Black Blood. Just like you Ragnarok.'
'But we're not immortal…'
Chrona stared at the floor and stopped walking. She knew how much it hurt to lose someone, especially a family. Ragnarok doesn't show it but she could feel his pain, 'You don't have to be tough all the time Ragnarok… you're human too.'
She blinked her eyes and tears dripped to the floor. If you're not gong to cry then I'll cry for you…
The sunset is a beautiful view if you look at it from this side of Shubusen's rooftop. Well, this might be one of the last things I'll see, mused the meister. Tezca heard the footsteps approaching from the distant. He did not turn to greet the person behind him. After all, only one person knows his favorite spot. He heard her clear her throat, 'Tezca?'
'Yeah Azu?'
'You're going to leave again, aren't you?'
'… yeah. And maybe I might not come back.'
Azusa walked around and stood in front of him. Tezca blinked his eyes and realized she was not wearing her glasses. He smiled and thought how pretty she looked. He grinned when she crossed her arms in front her chest and looked to the side, a sign he knew too well. It meant she wanted to ask something that she is too shy to voice out.
'So what's up Azu?'
Azusa took a quick glance at him and felt her cheeks warm up, 'I… I'm curious…'
Tezca tilted his Bunny-mask covered head, 'About?'
The woman sighed and looked at him sternly. He noticed she was pouting. How cute! Azusa tucked her wind swept hair behind her left ear, 'Your face.'
'Ah…'
She took a step closer, 'May I have a look at it?'
Tezca felt his heart racing as she reached forward and put her hands on either side of the mask he was wearing. He felt her slowly lifting it up and he quickly grabbed her wrist to stop her, 'Promise me… you won't freak out?'
Azusa blinked her eyes, 'I promise.'
Tezca smiled and shut his eyes as he released her wrists. He saw red behind his eyeslids when the mask was off. He felt the cool wind caressing his face and the warmth of the last sunrays. He gasped when he felt something warm and soft on either side of his face, the right side less sensitive. The sensation was familiar yet foreign to him.
'Open your eyes Tezca Tlipoca,' whispered Azusa.
He slowly opened his eyes and blinked a few times when the wind irritated his eyes. The world looked the same but at the same time different around him. It looked wider and brighter. He focused his gaze on Azusa's tear-streaked face, 'Azusa?'
The woman shook her head, 'I… I'm okay.'
He shut his eyes once again as she explored his face with her hands. His damaged skin could barely feel her gentle touch. He opened his eyes when he heard her asked him to do so again. This time he saw her smiling at him and he smiled.
'You have beautiful eyes Tezca.'
'Thank you.'
Azusa stood on her tiptoe and kissed his nose, 'Be careful.'
He leaned forward and kissed her forehead, 'I will.'
She held him in an embrace as they watched the sunset in the horizon. Once the last ray of sun disappeared, they parted. Azusa picked the mask off the floor and gave it to Tezca. Their hands touched for a moment when he took it from her. He gave her a grin, 'I'll be off then. Reiji'll be annoyed if I'm late!'
'Good luck,' said Azusa with a sad smile. When the door closed behind him, she whispered, 'I really like you… you know.'
Black*Star clenched his fists tightly as he watched the replay in the mirror. He felt anger, anxiety, excitement and fear. This Scelus guy is strong! His eyes narrowed as he watched the gigantic red orb exploded and destroying everything around Scelus, leaving nothing but dust. Reiji stepped up beside him with arms crossed over his chest, 'You ready kid?'
'Of course!' replied the ninja.
'Are you sure this is a good idea?' asked Sid as he stared at the teen he had raised. Sure he had grown strong but will he be an asset or a liability in this mission?
Reiji turned to Sid, 'Don't worry. The kid's the best choice for this mission. He and I have Shadow-related abilities while Tezca can use reflective abilities. Both abilities are useful for a dangerous Search and Rescue mission like this.'
'Speaking of Tezca, where is he?' asked Sid.
'Sorry I'm late!' said Tezca as he materialized next to a mirror.
Reiji nodded, 'Okay, the team has been assembled. We should leave as soon as possible to rescue our people. Time is of importance here.'
Tsubaki who had remained silent was startled out of her nervous thought when she felt someone grasped her hand. She turned to Black*Star who gave her a smile, 'We'll do fine. We're an awesome team, remember?'
She smiled back, 'We're number one.'
'Okay, Tezca. We're ready.'
Tezca saluted and said cheerfully, 'Roger!'
Sid watched them disappear from sight, '… come back safe kid.'
A hand gentle grasp his shoulder and he looked over at Nygus, 'The kid'll be alright Sid. He's tough…'
'How are Spirit and Stein?'
'They'll recover. None of their wounds are fatal.'
Sid nodded his head then he walked away. Nygus watched him in silence and then she sighed before turning away and walked back toward the infirmary.
The teenager groaned as he came into consciousness. He pressed a palm against his throbbing forehead and sat up painfully. The room was dim enough to not cause his eyes pain. He felt another presence in the room and turned to the other person. The man turned to him, 'You're awake.'
'Noah? What happened?'
The man seemd to hesitate before replying, 'You got injured by one of your own attack. It was reflected toward Scelus and you took the blow…'
The teen bowed his head in shame, 'I… I see. Is Scelus-sama alright?'
'Yes. Thanks to you.'
Gopher stood up and examined himself. He nodded once he was satisfied, 'I should return to Scelus-sama's side.'
Noah raised a hand to stop him, 'Actually, he have a mission for you.'
The teenager blinked, 'What is it?'
'… you are to accompany me confront Maka Albarn and Chrona.'
Gopher sighed in disappointment, 'If it is what Scelus-sama wished.'
He stepped closer and stood next to the man. Noah nodded then he took out a piece of paper, 'Teleport!'
The two vanished in a wisp of black smoke and the paper that floated in the air where they stood disintegrated to dust. When Gopher's vision cleared he found himself standing on a barren land surrounded by rocky cliff.
'F-father?'
Gopher spun around and saw Chrona standing there, eyes wide as she stared at Noah. The girl's eyes shifted to him and he saw fear in her eyes. A smirk graced his lips as he stepped toward her and she took a step back. He stopped when he felt a firm grip on his shoulder. Gopher frowned and turned to Noah questioningly.
Noah gazed back at him calmly, 'I'll take care of her. Your opponent is her.'
Gopher gazed up at who was Noah pointing and he growled when he saw Maka, 'Maka Albarn…'
Maka gazed down at Noah and Gopher and frowned, 'W-what are they doing here?'
Chrona let out a startled squeak when Gopher suddenly shot off into the sky, 'M-Maka-chan!'
'Chrona wait!' said Noah.
The girl stopped and turned to her father, 'F-father, what's going on? Why are you with him?'
'I'll explain later. Fly south, I'll be right behind you.'
The girl hesitated for a moment before giving a small nod. Wings sprout out from her back and she flew off. Noah tailed after her after summoning a black creature which has the resemblance of a stingray.
Maka saw Noah tailed after Chrona, heading south but she didn't worry because she quickly noticed the man didn't make an attempt to attack her friend. She focused on her opponent who was floating in front of her. Her brows furrowed in confusion when she realized he was flying with the aid of a pair of wings from his bangle. Her confusion also went to the strange aura surrounding the teen's Grigori Soul. What's that? It wasn't there when I last met him…
'Maka Albarn, you are a thorn in Master Scelus' side. I will destroy you!' said Gopher angrily.
Maka clencehed her fists tightly, 'Let me see you try!'
'I think this is far enough!' yelled Noah and Chrona stopped. She descended and her wings disappeared as she turned to her father. She was caught off guard when he pulled her in an embrace.
'I'm sorry Chrona…'
'I-it's okay father…'
Noah pulled back and gazed at her with guilt in his eyes, 'I shouldn't have left you but I have no choice. I have to get Scelus away from Shibusen to protect you.'
'F-father… Mother… she's…she's gone…' said the young witch with watery eyes.
Noah took in a sharp breath, 'W-what?'
'She… she couldn't stay in my body for long or else my soul will fade. That's why she… she let go.'
Noah wrapped his arms around his daughter tightly as she began sobbing. They stayed in silence for a minute before he gently pushed her back. With hands still grasping her arms gently, he gazed into her eyes seriously, 'Listen Chrona. I have a way to separate you and Ragnarok.'
'W-what? Really?'
Ragnark appeared, 'You sure?'
The man nodded, 'Yes, but…'
'What is it?' asked Ragnarok impatiently.
'The spell needs a sacrifice.'
Chrona's eyes widened when she caught on the meaning in his voice and words, 'NO!'
'What?' asked Ragnarok.
Chrona clutched her father's jacket, 'You can't do it! I won't allow it!'
She heard Ragnarok cursed when he finally caught on. She shook her head and fresh tears streamed down her cheeks, 'Father! Please!'
Noah bowed his head solemnly, 'I'm sorry… but you'll need Ragnarok as a Death Scythe to confront Scelus. Maka will need your help.'
'But I don't want to lose you!'
Noah grasp her hands gently, 'It must be done Chrona…'
Chrona hugged her father tightly, 'It's not f-fair! Why is t-t-this happening to m-me?'
Ragnarok made eye contact with Noah, 'Is this… necessary?'
'To subdue Scelus… Yes.'
'I don't like this as much as Chrona but…' Ragnarok shifted his gaze to the back of Chrona's head, '…since you say so… I promise I'll watch after your girl. Like I promised Medusa.'
'Rachel…'
'Huh?'
'Her real name… it's Rachel,' said Noah with a wistful smile as he stroked Chrona's head affectionately, 'I'm so sorry Chrona…'
The girl reluctantly stepped back and quickly wiped away her tears with the back of her hand. She looked up at her father with red eyes, 'W-will it hurt?'
'I don't know.'
'No, I mean… for you. Will you be in pain?'
Noah smiled sadly, 'I don't know dear.'
Chrona held her father's hands, 'I… I will be strong. I will not make your sacrifice be a waste!'
Noah hugged her once again and sighed, 'I know you will. You're stronger than you think Chrona. Just like your mother… you just have to find that strength within you.'
Chrona shut her eyes and enjoyed her last few minutes with her father. Remembering his warmth, his voice, his scent and his soul, 'I love you father…'
Noah smiled sadly, 'I love you too Chrona….'
I think it'd be sweet if Tezca and Azusa have feelings for each other. They'll make a sort-of cute couple! I'm hitting a Writer's Block at the moment. Hope it goes away soon so I can satisfy all of your anticipation! XD
Anyways, you know the drill R&R~