Regular Story Line: Apartment
Blair wakes up to see Soul finally sleeping peacefully. She noticed that he was tossing and throwing a lot last night; he must of have been dreaming about Maka. Blair leaves the room and heads straight to the bathroom to freshen up.
"Bring her back but not for her sake but for yours." Blair whispers as she removes her clothes to take a shower. Blair steps into the shower to wake her up then begins to think how Soul can keep a cool façade for this long and not shown any hints of breaking down. Blair exits the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her body. Her ears perk up when she hears a soft knock from the door. She excitedly rushes towards the door then opens it wide.
"Maka!" Blair shouts excitedly as Tsubaki blushes a bit
"No, sorry." Tsubaki apologizes as she carries a bag of food
"I assure you we will bring her back." Kid promises as Blair nods her head.
"Thank you." Blair says as she moves aside for the group to enter. Soul enters into the while rubbing his eyes.
"What with all this noise?" Soul ask as he stretches his arms
"Soul, you're awake! I'll leave you guys alone while I get dressed." Blair shouts excitedly as her towel starts to slip off her body. She catches it in time then leaves the living room and goes back to Maka's room. Soul steps into the bathroom to brush his teeth.
"Such a strange dynamic." Kid mutters as he marvels at the living arrangement
"What brings you to my humble abode?" Soul ask as he leaves the bathroom.
"I think it would be a nice to all have breakfast together before we go to the academy." Tsubaki says as she begins to smile.
"Oh?" Soul comments as he watches Tsubaki placing the bag on the table.
"You think we were going to let you wallow in your misery today?" Black Star says as he crosses his arms
"It's not good to be alone, Soul." Liz adds as Patty lets out a wide smile
"Yea, if you're still upset we will let you change the frames in Kid's house!" Patty suggests as Kid's face scowls.
"No, you don't!" Kid barks as Patty starts to laugh. Tsubaki sets the table while Black Star stare back at Soul. Black Star moves toward Soul then places his hand on Soul's shoulder.
"You know everyone has a breaking point, right?" Black Star whispers as Soul remains silent.
"You better make sure it doesn't break when we find her." Black Star warns as Soul nods his head at Black Star. He lets go of Soul and heads back to help Tsubaki set the table. Soul heads his room to change clothes and wonders how close he is to breaking.
DWMA
Although breakfast was lively, the walk to the DWMA is quiet as the group struggles to force any conversation. Once they enter the entrance of the DWMA, Soul start to feel the anticipation of the upcoming fight take a toll on him. He feels nervous and wonders how he will react when he finds Maka. They make it to Lord Death's room to be greeted by Spirit and Professor Stein.
"Are you ready?" Stein ask
"Ready as I'll ever be!" Black Star shouts as he gives Stein a thumbs up.
"Don't know why you're so excited since you and Soul will be the ones recovering Maka." Stein comments
"What?" Black Star and Stein say in unison
"You honestly think you can survive this fight with just your arm? You are going to find Maka while Black Star provides protection. Kid is able to use his skateboard to at least fight the witch when she's airborne and also use long range attacks. I am able to assist once she's on land.
"I'm stuck on babysitting duty?!" Black Star complains as Soul glares at him.
"Excuse you?" Soul retorts as Black Star places his hands defensively in front of him.
"Sorry but I rather beat that witch to a pulp than protect Soul." Black Star argues as Stein sighs.
"Would you rather bring back one body or two, Black Star?" Stein adds as Black Star looks down to avoid his gaze.
"Kid and I will fight off the witch in order to keep her from coming after you or the sacs. Any objections?" Stein ask as Black Star raises his hand
"No, then let's go. Soul you lead the way." Stein announces
"Fine" Soul says as he leaves Lord Death's room.
Witch's House
Although Soul left his bike at home, the walk to the abandoned building wasn't too far from the DWMA. The building still gives off the same eerie feeling and the memories that bind to that place once again door opens by itself as the group watches it cautiously then walk silently inside.
"Papa is coming, Maka." Spirit says as he transforms into a death scythe.
"Papa, is that you?" Asra imitates while using Maka's voice.
"Maka?!" Spirit shouts as Kid and Soul glare at the darkness.
"That's not Maka." Kid announces as he spawns his skateboard. Liz and Patty transform into guns as Asra emerges from the darkness with a crooked grin.
"Oh, a perceptive one!" Asra says while smiling
"Where's my daughter?!" Spirit shouts as Asra places her hands in front of her.
"Calm down." Stein mutters as he tries to calculate what Asra's move might be or what her goal is.
"Somewhere." Asra laughs then stops when she sees Soul
"Ah, you returned, wait what was your name again? From all the times that girl keeps repeating and yet I can't remember." Asra teases as she notices the tension in Soul's body. His jaw is clenched so tight that his teeth might break from the pressure. The veins in his neck begin to bulge from anger as begins to launch himself. Black Star places his arm in front of him.
"Don't let her get to you, Soul." Black Star advises as he finds an opening.
"The infamous name, the one she shouted when she woke up." Asra says as she looks at Soul.
"Let her go." Soul demands as the anger is still rising inside him when he looks at her cynical face.
"You want me to let go of a Grigori soul?" Asra gasps as she observes everyone's shocked faces.
Oh, you didn't know, Papa. Asra Imitates with Maka's voice.
"Don't you dare use my daughter's voice!" Spirits shouts angriliy
"AH, a father's love is truly amazing. However, your love won't be enough to save her." Asra warns as shadow tentacles emit from Asra's back.
"You really want to make this difficult." Kid comments
"Don't you like a challenge?" Asra teases as her shadow tentacles head towards the group. They quickly dodge the attack but Asra places her hands on the ground.
"Shadow spikes." Asra announces as a row of spikes emit from under Black Star and Soul's feet.
"A cheap trick, huh? It suits you well." Soul quips
"Big talk for someone who is useless without his partner." Asra retorts
"We're heading out, I found the entry way. Tsubaki, Smoke bomb mode." Black Star announces
"Right." Tsubaki says as Black Star grabs Soul's wrist then drops the smoke bomb causing Asra to revert back to her raven form. Black Star and Soul race towards the entry way Black Star found. Black Star leads Soul easily through the thick smoke as he lets go of him the moment he steps inside the entry way.
"Looks like your office when you leave the windows closed." Spirit comments as Stein remains silent.
"She didn't follow them, why?" Stein whispers as Asra appears behind Stein. Kid aims the gun at Asra.
"They're not my concern, you are." Asra whispers
"Yet you're going to let them see your precious sacs." Stein says as he swiftly turns back to place his hands on her abdomen only to see it was a shadow. Asra stares at them with an odd look in her eyes then a wicked grin forms across her face.
"Now I lay her down to sleep, her soul is mine, and mine to keep. If she dies before she wakes, I'll find another soul to take." Asra sings as she forms a Chelsea smile.
Black Star, Tsubaki, and Soul run inside the long hallway trying to find something that resembles a door or maybe some light. Their wish comes true when a faint light emits in front of them as Black Star kicks the door down easily.
"Have no fear, Maka, Black Star is her to save the day." Black Star announces as he later on lets out a hearty laugh. Tsubaki's eyes widen as she observes the rows of purple sacs in front of them. Some were full while some are shriveled up. The group walks cautiously inside the room
"Maka!" Soul screams
Maka P.O.V
Why am I smiling when I heard that voice? Do I know them? I already…what was I trying to remember? I can't move that well as before but it doesn't matter anymore. I keep hearing more voices shout out Maka and apparently she isn't responding back. Their footsteps are growing louder like their voices as they enter deeper into this place.
A feeling of relief swims inside my body as I keep hearing their voices resonate inside this sac. Something in me made me shout out that name as the voices outside stay quiet. Should I continue or stop? No, I want to help them or maybe they can help me. The footsteps are louder and louder as I feel them coming closer and closer to chest tightens from anxiety as I see a hand in front of me then silhouette of a face.
"Maka is that you?" A deep voice ask
"Who?" I reply back as I see their hand become a fist. The person bangs it against the sac. I see sadness in their actions and I wish I can help them.
"How can she already forget?!" Another male voice ask
"Black Star, calm down." A woman says as the second male voice speaks again.
"That idiot should know she shouldn't let a sac defeat her that easily!" Black Star replies. So that's one person down.
"Oh, you think you can last longer?!" The deeper voice questions
"Of course! I am the man that will surpass God!" Black Star quips
"That's a hefty goal." I comment
"It's nothing. Well just stay there while we get you out." Black Star commands as I stay silent.
"Where is she going to go?!" The deeper voice says
"Quit bickering and help me get her out." Black Star says
"You're going to help me?" I questions as I see their silhouettes forming
"Of course!" The woman says cheerfully
"Alright, I'll help you find Maka when I get out." I reassure
"We already found her." The deeper voice says shyly
"Is she okay?!" I ask
"I think so. Black Star, let's try to hit this thing at the same time and see if it burst." The deeper voice orders
"I'm sure I can do this by myself but I'll let you share my limelight. Tsubaki, enchanted sword mode." Black Star announces as the woman speaks after. One more to go.
"Right!" Tsubaki announces
"Stay back a bit, okay?" The deeper voice demands.
I can't move much but seeing a scythe figure attempting to cut open didn't frighten me. It gives me a nostalgic feeling as if I once wield it before. The second weapon was a sword and it gives me the same nostalgic feeling like if I have seen it before. I cringe from the pain in my chest again as they continue to break this sac.
"I'm sorry but it seems like it's not breaking." I state as the two figures stay back.
"Is your friend Maka out?" I ask even though I knew the answer
"No" The deeper voice sighs.
"Oh, I'm sorry. She must be really important if you guys came all this way to get her." I marvel as I see the figure on my left side shyly place their hand behind their head.
"Not as important as me but she's our friend." Black Star mentions as I feel a smile creep upon my face.
"Do you know what your name is?" The deeper voice ask
"I tried but I can't remember. What's your name?" I ask timidly
"Your name is Maka Albarn and I'm Soul Eater." Soul answers as I feel a fuzzy feeling in my head again. I am the person they are looking for?
"Do you remember anything else?" Soul ask.
No matter how hard I tried nothing comes to mind as I stare blankly at the three images in front of me. I tried to stop the tears from streaming down my face but it was too late. I caused all this and they're risking their lives for me.
"I'm so sorry." I apologize
"Why are you apologizing? We're partners." Soul reassures
"We are?" I question as I feel a warm feeling in my stomach.
"Yeah, you can be bossy and stubborn but you're a great partner." Soul answers
"Thank you. You sound like a pretty cool guy, Soul." I comment
"Glad to know that you finally realized it." Soul teases as I suddenly feel extremely weak. A needle penetrates inside the sac while a light blue light emits from my body. It's hard to keep my eyes open as this blue essence escapes my body slowly. I see a figure jump up then suddenly I feel a bit at ease.
"Maka, are you okay? Talk to me, please!" Soul pleas as I see a hand figure on the sac. I weakly move towards it as if I have to give him a sign. I place my hand on top of his and feel a sense of longing to be out there with him and have him near me.
"I'm okay as long as you're here." I confess as my cheeks begin to blush but it didn't matter.
"Now I lay her down to sleep, her soul is mine, and mine to keep. If she dies before she wakes, I'll find another soul to take." - Communion of the Curse by Ice Nine Kills