Small Town Girl

by mamia11

Maka was just a small town girl, who gets an offer of her lifetime to be in the band "Soul Eater". The lead singer Soul and Maka don't get off to a get start, but as they get closer they begin to feel like there's something there between them. However, because of their hidden pasts, secrets, love, heartbreak, loss and so much more they deny all feelings.Will they ever get together?

38. Don't Stop Believin'

Don't Stop Believin'

Soul's POV

I finally arrived at the hospital carrying Maka in my arms. The nurses quickly took her away and a doctor began to examine her. He was Maka's doctor and knew her condition. I watched as she was wheeled away leaving me all alone in the waiting room. I called everyone and told them news and that I couldn't chat long and were on their way. I went to the bathroom and saw the black blood stained on my shirt and the black blood on my hands. I took off my wedding ring and began to clean my hands. I tried to stay calm, but . . . I was weak.

I placed my hands on the sink and felt so angry and upset. This wasn't supposes to happen! We still had time! I slammed my hand on the wall over and over taking out all my anger and frustration. I looked down to my wedding ring and place it back on my finger and stared at it. We just got married! I placed my hands over my head and took deep breathes. God I could lose her! No I have to believe! I have to believe she'll make it!

I dashed out the bathroom to see my friends waiting and all the girls were crying as the guys tried to stay calm like me. The girls came to give me a hug as the guys did too. I looked and saw that the nurse opened the blinds for us to see Maka's condition. We quickly ran over and saw them trying to hold her down. A nurse came out to speak to us.

"What the hell are they doing!?" I shouted and the nurse tried to calm me down.

"The black blood has spread throughout her body . . . The doctors are trying to put the cure in her, but the black blood's madness is messing with her mind which is why she's acting like that . . . However, if we can't get the cure within her soon . . . Well you know what happens . . ." The nurse explained.

I heard Maka scream and I was about to run to the room before the nurse and my friends stopped me. I kept calling her name over and over hoping my voice would help her. She continued to fight them, but soon she stopped. They quickly injected her with the cure, but suddenly you heard a loud long beeping noise. The doctors tried to bring her back. I watched as every time they electrocuted her heart and how mine began to break inside. They did over and over again and I felt a tear slip down my face and I fell to my knees screaming and hitting the ground as everyone began to cry.

"I'm so sorry . . ." The nurse said.

"This wasn't supposed to happen! You said we'd be together forever Maka! Was that all just a lie!?" I shouted to the now dead Maka . . .

I felt Kid and Black Star trying to help me up as they were teary eyed. I began to feel tears slip from my eyes and I cursed over and over not wanting to believe she was gone. That future I wanted . . . I still want, but she has to be in it in order for it to come true . . . Damn it . . . The guys helped me up slowly and as I got up, suddenly I hear a single beep and my heart stopped for a moment. I looked up as did everyone . . . A single beep went off again . . . The nurse quickly rushed back in as the doctor began to continue doing what he was doing before. Soon more beeps came back.

"Maka!" I shouted.

. . . . .

"Soul . . . you know we can't miss tonight . . ." Liz spoke, but ignored her.

"This isn't good Soul . . . waiting like this . . ." Black Star said.

"She'd want us to go . . . Tonight's at the Dome all the bands are playing including some of our friends Soul . . . Kid explained.

"I'm not leaving her side . . ." I spoke.

We were currently in the hospital sitting by Maka's bed side. She's been in a coma for the past four days . . . The black blood had killed her for a moment, but the cure was able to reach to her heart in time to get it beating again. However, whether she wakes from this coma or not is up to her . . . The doctors have no idea when she'll wake up, or if she'll even wake up . . . It pains me not knowing if she'll be ok . . . I miss her. . . I haven't left her side since . . . Tonight was a big night for our band, but I just couldn't leave Maka's side. Suddenly I left Stein's hand on my shoulder as he looked at me.

"She's not going anywhere Soul . . . Go tonight and after that I'll clear some of your schedules so you can stay by her side . . . Only if you go tonight though . . . This is what she'd want . . ." Stein said and I looked to Maka.

I held her hand tightly in mine and knew she'd want me to go. I slowly nodded to Stein and told everyone to leave so I could have some time. Maka's father wasn't exactly happy, but agreed since he sort of rest me . . . As they left I kissed Maka's hand lightly and felt how cold she was. I laid the song I had made for her down by her bedside.

"I wrote this song for you . . . I was going to give it to you as a surprise gift on our wedding day along with something else . . . I'll give part of the surprise now and the other later . . . It's going to be hard tonight going on stage without you . . . It just won't seem the same, but I promise you I'll do my best for both of us . . . So you wake up soon, so we can finally start our lives together ok?" I spoke, but of course no reply and all I could do was give a small smile . . .

. . . . .

"No offense, but when is it our turn to perform." I groaned tapping my foot.

"We're on next grumpy!" Black Star said and I sighed.

As the band before us finished we clapped and headed on stage. We got into position on stage and looked to the crowd and tried to put on a fake smile to them as the music began to play.

(Won't Go Home Without You by Maroon 5)

I asked her to stay but she wouldn't listen
She left before I had the chance to say
Oh
The words that would mend the things that were broken
But now it's far too late, she's gone away

As I sang I tried to hide the pain I was really going through for my fans tonight. I needed to be strong for them right now.

Every night you cry yourself to sleep
Thinking: "Why does this happen to me?
Why does every moment have to be so hard?"
Hard to believe that

It's not over tonight
Just give me one more chance to make it right
I may not make it through the night
I won't go home without you

As I sang I let the music guide me and let all my feelings out as I sang and the crowd went totally wild.

The taste of your breath, I'll never get over
The noises that she made kept me awake
Oh
The weight of things that remained unspoken
Built up so much it crushed us everyday

Every night you cry yourself to sleep
Thinking: "Why does this happen to me?
Why does every moment have to be so hard?"
Hard to believe that

It's not over tonight
Just give me one more chance to make it right
I may not make it through the night
I won't go home without you

It's not over tonight
Just give me one more chance to make it right
I may not make it through the night
I won't go home without you

I looked to the night sky and stared at the moon and the stars and only thought of Maka as I sang right now. I wanted her so badly to be here with me right now by my side . . .

Of all the things I felt but never really shown
Perhaps the worst is that I ever let you go
I should not ever let you go, oh oh oh

It's not over tonight
Just give me one more chance to make it right
I may not make it through the night
I won't go home without you

It's not over tonight
Just give me one more chance to make it right
I may not make it through the night
I won't go home without you
And I won't go home without you
And I won't go home without you
And I won't go home without you

Once the song ended everyone screamed, cheered, and clapped for us. As we were about to walk off stage you could hear them chanting Maka's name and asking for an encore. We were apparently tonight last performance tonight as the announcer came on stage. The crowd looked disappointed. We walked backstage and saw our friends from different bands and Daniel and Olivia that tried to cheer me up.

"I'm sorry she didn't make it tonight . . ." Mary spoke and I nodded.

"You're not alone Soul just remember that . . . You have us . . ." Olivia said laying her hand on my shoulder.

"She would be happy that you came tonight . . ." Foxes said.

"Come on guys we've got to go back on stage and take one final bow." Liz said and we all nodded.

As we all walked on stage the crowd screamed with joy to see us all together. The announcer named all the bands present here tonight before the concert ended and thanked us all for coming. The crowd kept demanding and suddenly my friends began to speak.

"Thank you all for being here tonight everyone!" Mary shouted.

"We hope you had a great time tonight!" Foxes yelled.

"Tonight has been fun, but it sadly must come to an end, so thank you and good-night!" Kid shouted.

The crowd reluctantly cheered and I looked to my friends as they gave warm smiled to the crowd. Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder to see Liz. Her and along my band members smiled to me and I just grinned to them. As we were walking off stage, suddenly the lights went out. I began to hear the crowd whispering and freaking out a little. Suddenly a light began to shine on some keyboard player who began to play a melody.

"You asked for an encore ladies and gentlemen! Are you ready to rock!?" Someone shouted!

Suddenly the crowd went totally wild! I looked to my friends and then I noticed the melody that was playing and my eyes widen . . . No way . . . Suddenly the light went on and suddenly my eyes widen more as I saw her . . . I took a few steps closer and then stood in shock like everyone else. I watched her beautiful face smile as she looked directly at me . . .

"This song was written by a very special person and who always saves me . . ." She spoke and I gave a sincere smile to her.

(Don't Stop Believen' from Rock of Ages)

Just a small town girl, livin in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin anywhere

As she sang I felt my heart becoming whole again. I was happy she was here now with me, because this is exactly what I needed. Finally I can be with her and stand by her side.

Just a city boy, born and raised in south detroit
He took the midnight train goin anywhere

I began to sing to her as I slowly walked up to the platforms toward her. I saw her smiling at me as I sang. This felt like a dream right now . . . As I stood by her side now, she smiled and blushed to me. She walked away, but came back with an electric guitar and handed it to me. Then she put her arms around me and kissed me as I kissed her bank and the crowd began to cheer.

A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

I played the guitar and began to sing. The crowd cheered for us as did our friends. I looked to Maka as she now stood beside me and began to sing with me.

Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night

As we sang it felt all just perfect to me. We sang back to back now as I played the guitar. Just her touch felt right. Then we looked at each other's eyes and noticed her beautiful smile as she sang beautiful.

(Kid)

Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time

Kid got an electric gustier now and began to play and sing.

(Foxes and Black Star)

Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues

(Mary)

Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

Soon out friends began to join in and sang. I continued to play as Maka and I got of the platforms and went to them.

(Soul and Maka)

Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night

Maka and I began to sing again to each other and we sang with all our hearts out. I sang with all my feelings and hoped they reached her and the fans. I felt her hands on my shoulder as we both sang. It was really great to see her and feel her touch again.

(Everyone)

Dont stop believin
Hold on to the feelin
Streetlight people

Dont stop believin
Hold on to the feelin
Streetlight people

Dont stop believin
Hold on to the feelin
Streetlight people

Dont stop

Now the band got there Solo part as I played along with them. I watched as Maka went around the stage and hugging her friends and I could some tears from her and some other people. She then came back to me and gave me kiss on the cheek as everyone cheered loudly as I played with passion and soul. As everyone now sang together everything just felt right in the world. Being together with everyone on stage like this . . . This was a moment I would never forget . . . Even now as the woman I love stands beside me singing her heart out . . . Everything was perfect.

. . . . .

"What are you doing here!?" Liz shouted and yet hugged Maka as she laughed.

"I'm sorry . . . I just had to, because this night was important for all of us . . . Plus I really wanted to see you guys . . ." Maka said looking directly at me and to which everyone noticed and pushed me closer to her and now we were faced to face and I noticed her blushing.

"Hey . . ." Was all I could manage as I was embarrassed.

"Hey . . ." Maka replied and suddenly I heard Liz groaned.

"Ok . . . Ok . . . We get . . . Let's let these two go home for the night, but Maka we're having a serious talk after this alright!?" Liz pointed and she nodded as everyone laughed.

Maka's POV

As Soul and I walked home hand in hand, we didn't say anything at first. I wondered if he was mad at me. I looked to him and he just looked at the ground and was thinking about something. He noticed me staring and I quickly turned away blushing, hoping he didn't see me.

"I was afraid . . ." Soul spoke and I turned to him staring into his sad eyes.

"I was afraid I might actually lose you . . . To have you stand here right next to me and holding my hand just seems like a dream Maka . . ." Soul said and I began to feel my heart ache and suddenly he stopped and continued to looked at the ground.

"Soul . . ." I spoke and placed a hand on his cheek and then he looked up to me as I smiled.

"I'm sorry I had to make you go through all that . . . It must have been really hard on you . . . But look I'm ok now!? It's because you believed I could live and so I fought to live . . . For us . . . For you . . . I love you Soul and that's all I could think about as I was slowly falling into the madness . . . I wanted to wake up and be by your side again . . . I really tried . . ." I explained and suddenly I felt him warp his arms around me tightly as my eyes started to tear up a little.

"I thought I lost you! I was afraid I'd never be able to see your beautiful smile, hear you sing, and be able to hold you like this Maka . . . It drove me insane wondering if you'd ever wake up and I get to see those beautiful emerald eyes again . . ." Soul said holding me tight and I hugged him back with tears slipping.

"I'm sorry . . . I was trying so hard not to cry . . . Look Soul . . . shortly after you left I had awoken feeling better than ever and had to see you as soon as I could . . . The doctors ran some tests and the cure worked and now I have no black blood in me anymore . . . I was so happy inside, but also so sad . . ." I explained and then suddenly Soul pulled me back a little and looked at me as I stared at the ground with tears streaming down my face.

"The cure worked for me . . . but now for my Mama . . . Why is it that I lived and she didn't Soul . . . I mean I'm happy I'm alive, but I wouldn't have been happier had it worked for my mother . . ." I cried and Soul began to wipe the tears away as I looked at him and he smiled.

"I know it's unfair, but we can't dwell what happened in the past . . . it's not cool . . ." Soul said and I laughed a little and then I felt his lips on mine and it was very sweet and warm, then he pulled away.

"Everything happens for a reason . . . Fate can be a cruel thing at times, but today it brought you back to me Maka . . . and I don't plan to ever lose you again . . ." Soul said placing his hand on my cheek and I gave a warm smile.

"And you never will . . ."

Suddenly I felt him pick me up bridal style and carried me back home. I told him he didn't have too, but he ignored me and just quickly headed home. Once we got home he lead me back to the bedroom and I noticed the black blood stained on the ground. I frowned a little . . . Soul never really left my side after all. . . Suddenly Soul laid me on the bed and laid to next to me holding my close to him. As I looked up to him, I noticed he was staring at the ceiling. I felt my heart racing and my pulse rising.

"Sorry . . . I didn't have a chance to clean it up . . . I haven't been home in a while . . ." Soul admitted.

"It's ok . . . I'm just glad you were by my side . . ." I said and I saw Soul turn to me and smile.

"I still have one last surprise left . . ." Soul said getting up as I sat up on the bed confused.

"I thought the song was the surprise?"

"It was part of your surprise . . . I have one more, just wait right here and stay like that when I come back!"

I watched as Soul rushed out the room as I got off the bed. I went over to where the black blood was stained and I looked at the picture frame and saw a little black blood on it as I picked it up and examined it . . . This must have been a pretty sight to see. . . Suddenly Soul came back in and I laid the picture down and saw him hiding something behind his back.

"Soul you really didn't have to get me anything." I said, but he smiled and walked closer to me.

"I didn't . . . I remade something that was once broken that belongs to you Mrs. Evans." Soul grinned and I looked at him confused.

Suddenly he revealed what was behind his back and my eyes widen and I covered my mouth with my hand. I looked to him and he smiled handing it to me. There in front of me was my old guitar with a few adjustments. As I held it in my hand it felt like I had gotten a part of me back. I held it and began to strum a melody and I smiled at the melody I was playing. I looked to soul in amazement.

"How did you fix it!?" I asked and he smiled.

"Let's just say those hours in the garage finally paid off, since I got to see that smile on your face again." Soul replied and I smiled wildly.

I place the guitar down gently and then turned to Soul. I quickly crashed my lips to his and I felt him fall back on the bed as we kissed. I pulled away and saw him stare at me in awe as I was on top of him and I giggled.

"I feel a little bad, since I didn't really get you anything . . . However, I thought maybe . . . we could continue where we left off on our wedding night together . . ." I said and I watched his eyes widen and he blushed a little.

I gave him a quick peck and continued to laugh, but I saw his expression changed and he now rolled me over so he was on top of me now.

"I'm not letting you take back those words . . ." Soul grinned as he crashed his lips to mine.

That night we let love wash over us as we embraced. Soul and I have been through many things, but nothing compares to what happened the past five or so days. It was the happiest, painful, sadist, and memorable time I ever experienced with Soul. Our love will last a lifetime and I'm glad I'll be able to remain be his side a little longer now. I love Soul and he loves me . . . Our life together was far from over . . . This was just the beginning our new life and new future together . . .

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Hey guys sorry it took a while to update, pretty busy today . . . However, I'm really glad on how this chapter turned out and I hope you guys are too . . . It's the perfect ending for this wonderful story . . . Now comes the news . . . Like all good things . . . It must come to an end . . . I can't thank every single one of you guys who have just read, review, favorite, follow, or messaged me! I never imagined to get this many views, reviews, favorites, and follows! It's given me the courage to keep writing and updating chapter for you guys everyday and it's been one cool ride with all of you! I'm not really good with good-byes so . . . I guess I'll see you next chapter! What!? You thought it was over!? Pst! Yeah right, I'm still got a few ideas up my sleeve . . . These next chapters aren't one's you'll want to miss, so stick around! Like always please review, favorite, follow, and leave a message about a question or suggestion. Until next time guys!