Mmm…school in less than a month, barely two weeks! AHHHHHHHH! *runs around computer in a panic* AHHHHHHHHHH! *still running* AHHHHHHHHH! *runs out of air* Ggk! Haaa…. AHHHHHHHHHHH! *continues screaming and running* Jokes aside people, I am going into high school in…two weeks. Am I nervous? *gibslap* Is the sky blue? 'Course I'm bloody nervous. All sorts of nasty things happen in high school, like prom and graduation and boys who actually try to be interested! Last is the most terrifying of all…I mean, all my relatives met their husband/wife in high school! I don't wanna like people! *hides in a corner but gets pulled out by family* Stupid parents…but still, I'm seriously paranoid about it. I've lived (oddly enough quite happily) my entire life without so much as a crush, so an actual relationship…bad. No. Nein. Nyet. Nope. 'Course I suppose this is all ego on my part, since that would entail males being interested…or females, which is even weirder. *makes face* I mean, I have nothing in particular against those sorts of people, my best friend's a bisexual (she's female), but that is just kinda…weird, ya know? Males were designed to procreate with females and females were designed to procreate with males. Anyway, back to the topic at hand, which is not males or females or females who wish to be males or any of that other conflicted miss-mash of junk that has lots and lots of prejudice and conflicted opinions. The fanfic's almost done! You know, even though Soul Eater is infinitely better than Hellsing, I find Hellsing fanfics much more fun to write. Strange...you know, I was almost hoping my writer's block would continue so I could like post the last chapter on Halloween, or at least sometime in October. That would be so boss…but probably not. I should just shut up and get writing. (Based off of a Monster AMV [the Meg and Dia version])
Kage's POV:
"Ggk…Lord…Death…sir…can't…breathe…" I managed to gasp out, and he immediately let go. I thumped to the floor of the Death Room, and Kid helped me up. "Wonderful! Wonderful! It's great to see you again Kage, how's it hanging?" he chirped, twirling in a circle and bouncing up and down as he clapped his hands then beamed at me. Well, it seemed like he did. With the mask it was hard to tell. I smirked a little to myself as Akuma received the same treatment, the one eye that DK controlled clearly startled and a little bemused he was getting included. "And sorry, but I don't really know the rest of you enough for a hug, but you're just as welcome!" he said brightly, gesturing to Lock, Shock, and Barrel. "Nah, hugs are overrated anyway." Lock said, backing away just in case. "Yeah, we're good." Shock muttered quickly, edging behind her. "Perfectly fine, no hugs needed." Barrel added hastily, waving his hands defensively. Akuma and I exchanged grins and went to stand with them.
"So you guys killed Jack?" I nodded once, and the others winced. "Well that's good news I guess. Now, on to our business, now that everything you needed to take care of is taken care of." I straightened, pulling a chair out of our shadows and melding it into a bench long enough for all of us to sit on. Kid sat next to me, with Akuma on my other side giving him the evil eye. "Arachne has made an alliance with the Kishin, and as you couldn't have failed to notice is somehow harnessing his madness to spread it across the world. You yourselves were part of an elaborate battery to charge this machine, or whatever it is. Stein's run off, and Crona was revealed to have a hand in it, I'm afraid. How much of that did you all know?" We glanced at each other. "We know Crona wasn't doing it of his own will. I can feel the poor kid's madness and fear spiking from all the way up here. My bet's Medusa resurrected herself a while ago and was playing on his lack of moral experience. I mean, the kid's not exactly a smart one when it comes to knowing when he's being played. Naïve is a good way to describe it, if a little demeaning." I said, flicking a lock of my hair behind my ear.
Akuma and the others nodded sympathetically, and Kid sighed in agreement. "It's also a bit hard to miss out on the giant red cloud in the sky that's obscuring everything. Being the Kishin we are, Fear and Anger, we can tell pretty easily it's a Madness cloud, and even if we were completely human it'd take an idiot not to put two and two together. The bit about Arachne wasn't new either; we've made it a point to keep tabs on pretty much every witch in the world, just in case. We knew she revived recently, and since Jack choose a spot pretty close to her old castle, we've put two and two together for that as well. Stein…that's new though." I admitted the last one in a monotone, flushing slightly. Kid nudged me in a comforting fashion, and I smiled quickly at him before returning my gaze to Lord Death. He sighed, nodding wearily. "Nobody knows where he's gone off to. Now, about the upcoming events…due to Medusa's intell, we've located Baga Yaga Castle, and we obviously need as many people as we can get to join in on the attack. That's where you guys come in…"
Lock, Shock, Barrel, and Akuma straightened as I nodded. "The plan's rather simple, and you'll forgive me if I don't tell you much of it, after all even though I trust you completely, protocol remains." Lock shrugged helplessly, voicing all our thoughts. Well, what ya gonna do? Protocol is protocol. "Lock, Shock, Barrel, and the rest of your allies will split up into even groups that will attach themselves to our own units. Not only will this be a good way to keep an eye on you all, but you also can help more people and do more damage than if you were all bunched together." Akuma and I nodded. Making sense so far… "Kage, Akuma, you're the most powerful, in the metaphorical and literal sense, of our allies. That's why we're splitting you up." We straightened immediately. "Sir, we're weapon partners, you can't just-" Akuma shouted, DK's eye narrowed with suspicion. Lord Death cut him off. "I know I know, but again, the fact remains that we have almost a minimal amount of fighters ready and able to combat the madness, and they need their partners. While you are a formidable team together, apart is where I need you for this mission. You'll be able to beat most opponents easily on your own, together is an excess of force, do you understand?" We nodded reluctantly.
"Following that, Kage, I want you on a special mission with Kid. I blinked, feeling Kid jolt beside me. Whatever this mission was, it must be dangerous. "Father-" he began, but Lord Death cut him off. "The secret mission, so please save your complaints until everyone is gone." Kid receded into a sullen silence. "There, that's everyone sorted out, so off you go! We start in the morning, so please do hurry!" The others filed out, and Kid stood, hands on his hips. Akuma gave me a warning look before closing the door. Be careful. "Father, this mission…Kage's barely recovered from the battery. Why does she need to come?" he said, and Lord Death sighed. "Kid, I know you care for her, I'd have to be blind not to. Kage, the same. I need someone to guard your back, and Nightstalker or not, Kishin or not, Kage's the one I have and the one I trust most. The cards have been shuffled, so prepare to deal with the hand we are given. I don't like it that much either, but we need to work with the limited resources we have."
Akuma's POV:
"The objective of today's mission, destroy the Kishin Asura. In addition, we will target those who have sided with the Kishin, including the witch Arachne and the members of her organization Arachnophobia. We will be launching an attack…" I snorted, leaning back. "When Death Scythe isn't being a womanizer he's kinda scary." I remarked carelessly to Kage, who nodded. Her eyes were focused on her hands, resting nervously on the desk. "…The madness is spreading. It must be stopped, before it's too late! Which means we will also be battling against time. Our first objective, destroy the Kishin; second, we obliterate the madness machine. And then, the madness relay stations. And finally, Arachne. Kill her, and destroy her organization. We have every confidence in your skills, but we realize the risk of coming into contact with the Kishin. So do not forget to take your doses of madness suppressant before you leave. And now, a word from Lord Death…" he cleared his throat before stepping away.
Lord Death's face filled the screen, and my nails suddenly lengthened, the wood of the desk splintering under them as I tried to suppress the wave of unexplained fear. Dude, that was his serious face, the one I got creamed when he was wearing. And you ask why we're scared…DK snorted in my head, and I breathed deeply, releasing my death-grip. "Students…" Another jolt of fear, and my whole body twitched. Oh crap, that's his angry voice; get out get out get out GET OUT NOW! DK screamed, and I shuddered as Kage gripped my shoulder. "-Do your best okay! Victory, victory! Victory, victory! Victory, victory!" he said, giving us the peace sign and reverting to his childish voice as DK calmed. "Alright, the operation will now commence. First destination, Baga Yaga castle" Maka strode angrily out the door, and I sniffed slightly, feeling and smelling the comforting aura of anger she trailed in her wake. Kage nodded, smelling the similar aura of fear dissipate around me.
"Well, Liz and Patty are loading up on madness suppressant. Better get going." Kage said, sitting up and pushing her chair back. I nodded, and DK briefly took control of my mouth. "Yo, you be careful out there squirt. Asura may be mad as a hatter and spastic to boot, but that wavelength ain't something to be messed with. Plus, since Queenie is no longer conscious in your mind, the creep with target you instead of her." She nodded, a cocky gleam in her eye. "It isn't like you to say goodbye DK." He grinned, revealing a mouthful of shark-like teeth. "Ain't like me to pick a side like this either. Knock 'em dead kid. No pun intended." She grinned, high fiving me as I regained control and walking out the door with Liz, Patty and Kid.
***Time Skip***
Blackstar munched hungrily on a snack bar, making loud crunching noises. Soul was eating his as well, although Maka was just staring at hers. I nipped the edge of my own, tasting nothing but dust and grit. Damn…loneliness. God, why did Lord Death have to be so…right?! I needed something to target. Something to release my anger upon. The Kishin. He's the one who started this, escaping and daring to almost kill the both of you into the bargain, not to mention myself and Queenie. Focus on hating him. I let out a long breath, feeling the pounding anger-headache slowly vanish. Thanks DK. His eye rolled. Ya, don't mention it. I got sappy enough with our sister back there, it's just because I don't want to suffer through it too. Being dead has its benefits sometimes. Do you have migraines, or is it because I've completely forgotten how a headache feels? Please tell me the latter. I shrugged. Maybe both. Serves you right for invading my head on a day-to-day basis.
He moaned loudly at the same time Tsubaki asked "Is there something bothering you Maka?" Maka shook her head a little. "No, it's nothing." Blackstar leaned forward from his perch on the rock we were hiding behind. "Uh oh! You're not getting cold feet are you?! Because there's nothing to be afraid of! Not as long as I'm here anyway! With a big star like me around, this is the safest place in the entire world! HAHAHAHAHAHA!" Tsubaki interrupted him, hissing "If you don't quiet down they'll know we're here!" He stopped cackling abruptly. Soul stepped over Maka. "Are you still thinking about that crap from last night?" he asked, and I felt a flash of frustration, and faintly a little fear. "Maybe…" she mumbled, not looking up. "You have to keep your head in the game today, otherwise the whole thing will fall apart! You of all people should know that!" he said, and I felt his frustration rise sharply. She remained silent.
"Don't worry Soul, I'm sure Maka's gonna do really well today. Sid and Lord Death both said her Anti-Magic wavelength might be all we need!" Tsubaki said warmly. "They're counting on a technique I can't master. It's ridiculous…" Maka murmured. "Stop saying that sort of thing. What, you think we managed to pull of being in the same freaking body in one day? I'm still tripping over this dude's feet!" DK said harshly, jabbing a thumb at us. "But there's more to it than that, the Genie Hunter isn't the only thing that makes you a great fighter!" Tsubaki added, and Maka curled tighter around herself. "There's nothing that great about me." Soul growled, clutching his hair in exasperation. "Damn, quit being such a perfectionist!" Blackstar snorted. "Yeah, like that'll happen!" he shouted, banging his feet against the rock and laughing again. "Blackstar, will you please be quiet!" Tsubaki hissed, and he stopped once more.
Okay, I know it's the middle of the scene, but I can't feel my hands anymore. TOO MUCH WRITING IN ONE GO! I stop now, noticing with regret how close we are to "THE END". *sad face* It was fun…by the way, Alice Return to Wonderland, the videogame thing…never buy that unless you want an epic mind "what the hell?" I mean, I'm crazy and I got mind-screwed by it. Just…dang, they did a really good job simulating the mind of an insane person who's losing all sense of…well, it'd be a spoiler if I went further. Suffice to say, it is very madness-inducing. I bet Asura was hiding under these people's beds for at least two months. Anyway, back to cool things. Somebody finally reviewed the last May and Jay for Soul Eater. Now, to make things perfectly clear, it is the last PURELY Soul Eater May and Jay. We thought of and are currently developing a Hellsing/Soul Eater crossover May and Jay. (The Hellsing OVA, not the crappy anime. XP on the anime version.) Okay then, yeah…Review, Request, Rcomment. Auf Wedersien!