A/N:

I am so sorry for the delay! Getting ready for university and work has just piled up :/ then I did hit a bit of a writers block but it's all good now :)

Thanks for your patience and kind words! Enjoy!

What would the hero do in this situation? If I told Maka and the others there was the danger that they would see me as a threat. If I leave it then most likely the issue would be that they would eventually find out and they'd get all upset… blah blah blah.

In the morning I got changed into my usual outfit and went to school early before any of the gang would arrive. I walked straight passed the classrooms and made a beeline for Death's room. I pushed through the doors to see him by the mirror and of course Spirit was sat on the stairs. "Death I'm sorry to barge in on you like this but there's this big problem. Like I don't know what to do and I-"

"Woah, woah slow down kiddo." Death interrupted my ramble. "What's wrong?"

"You need to get me out of here sooner rather than later." I calmed my breath.

"Why?" Spirit asked, he got up from the steps and walked closer to me. "What happened?"

"I saw my mother yesterday." They looked at each other. "As it would turn out in a shocking turn of events she is originally from here and that's why I am." They didn't interrupt so I continued. "Her and her 'sisters' brought me here…" I couldn't bring myself to look at them anymore. "They're witches." I braced myself, all I did see though was Stein's jaw that fell to the floor. "I understand if you… look I had no idea. I just want to go home just… please don't kill me."

"We're not gonna kill you." Death sounded more serious than normal. "Not to say we're not gonna keep a close eye on you though." He laughed but I didn't return it. "Take a seat Hannah." I sat in the red chair and waited for him to no doubt explain how everything's going to play out. "You know Crona?" He asked.

I frowned. "Yeah, vaguely."

"Well did you know that she's a bit like a kishin?" I nodded. "Yet we haven't killed her."

"What are you getting at?" I asked.

"We know you're not evil Hannah." Spirit interjected. "You weren't born into a witch's coven, if I'm honest I can't see you ever being able to hurt someone. That's not the point really."

I frowned even more. "I'm sorry but I'm not really following you."

"You've been living in a world without magic for the past 19 years." Stein emerged from the shadows, he pushed his glasses up his nose. "There is the danger that if you really are a witch… your magic may become erratic and-"

"And I could hurt someone." I finished for him. "God this is not what I want."

"I imagine so." Stein knelt down in front of me. "I'll help you."

"You're under no obligation-"

"Oh I know, I'm really just using this as an excuse to study you." He said cooly. I looked to Spirit and he winked at me. "Being a witch isn't necessarily hereditary so only time will tell if you are or not."

I huffed. "I don't know, what's in it for you?"

"You know, it's only now do I really feel quite sorry for you." Stein lightly rubbed my hands.

"Why?" I asked.

"Your world must be quite a horrid place, if you think we're always after something from helping you."

I smirked. "It is actually. It's worse than I'd like to admit."

Stein took me to the school gym after lessons so I changed into a set of blue tracksuit bottoms and a white strap top. "Why am I doing this again?"

Stein was happily sat in a chair to the side. "Physical strength is a key feature of everyone here, and yours is severely lacking."

I rolled my eyes. "Seriously?"

"Yes. And Kid will be the best sparring partner as he won't go too tough on you." I saw a glint in his eye.

"Does he know?" I asked.

"No we haven't told anyone about your mother. We'll leave that up to you if you want anyone else to know." He looked serious for a moment, and I rubbed my arm. "No need to be nervous with me. I said it before and I meant it; I'll protect you to my best ability. But you have to be able to protect yourself to a degree." We heard a knock at the door and Kid stuck his head through the door. "Ah, on time as always Kid." Stein commented.

Kid smiled as he threw his duffel bag to the side of the gym. He was sporting a pair of black trousers with a white stripe down the side with a matching jumper. "Well tardiness is certainly not something I want to be known for."

Stein looked to his watch. "Unfortunately I have some work I need to get done for tomorrow, I'll leave her in your capable hands Kid."

He winked before he shut the door. Soul Eater isn't a romance anime dammit! My thoughts returned to the room when I saw Kid unzip his jumper and revealed a black tight fitted shirt that revealed the outlines of a very toned body. "So we're going to start with some basics first."

His voice brought me out of my daydream. Stupid hormones. "Right okay. Just a heads up… I've never actually hit anyone before."

He laughed. "Not necessarily a bad thing you know?" His smile was infectious. "Doesn't mean everyone else is going to be so nice to you though."

I ached. But I did get at least a bit better. We had been going for nearly 2 hours now which is the longest period of time where I have been doing constant exercise. Kid was extremely patient with me as I was quite clumsy and a slow learner. "Okay hit me again." He told me, raising his fists.

I tried to hit him in the stomach but he easily blocked. I aimed for his legs but he had the same idea and as he was stronger than he looked he kicked my feet from under me but my leg caught his and he toppled as well. I pinned him to the mat. "Ha! I got ya!" I was happy!

Until he flipped me over and I was swiftly lying on my back with his legs pinning mine and my arms held above my head. "That was good, but just because you've got the upper hand doesn't mean to let your guard down."

I giggled slightly but my smile faded when I realised how close we really were. His face was so close I could feel his breath on my face, and his strands of damp hair were framing his pale face. Neither of us moved for quite a while… if I was being completely honest I'm not sure I even wanted us too. "It's getting quite late." I regrettably broke the silence.

He blinked twice. "So it is." He got off me and helped me to my feet. I adjusted my top that was sweaty and horrible. "Hey um…" He asked and I turned after I put my jumper over my head. "Would you… would you like to come over for dinner?"

I smiled but it went as quickly as it appeared. "I'm all sweaty and smelly. I wouldn't want to put you off your food."

"You can have a shower at mine. I can find you some clothes to change into." His eyes were shining with hope.

"I wouldn't want to put you out." Even I didn't know why I was trying to get out of this.

"I'm offering you dinner." He put his hands behind his back. "Liz is making paella."

I smiled. "I do like paella."

His smiled widened revealing that boyish handsome face he really had. "Great. Fantastic." He picked up his duffel bag. "Then if you'd follow me?"