Song: Condition / Comatose by Blessthefall
Regular story line: Witch lair
Before needle penetrates sac
The battle wages on while Soul, Black Star and Tsubaki rush to find Maka and maybe some survivors. Asra continues to give a challenge to Stein and Kid as she evades each of their attacks, but sports some superficial wounds on her arms. She directs a jagged spear at Stein as he deflects it until it begins to vaporize then becomes tangible. He dodges it but it grazes his upper arm.
"This is what must have happened to her." Stein mutters silently as he hears Asra humming.
"Waiting and watching." Asra sings as she flies deep in the darkness.
Kid closes his eyes to focus where she will attack and waits patiently. He hears a strong gush of wind on his left then aims his gun towards the direction and opens his eyes to see Asra flying down. He fires the gun as Asra yelps from the sudden attack. She crashes on the ground and sees blood on her hand. Her eyes widen as she marvels at the blood on her hands then looks at Kid. She hasn't felt this sensation in her lifetime or seeing her blood fall on the ground.
"If you release Maka then we can end this pointless battle." Kid demands as Asra gets up from the ground. She cradles her shoulder and looks at them with disgust as her mouth forms a crooked smile. Her eyes show no sign of compassion.
"You stupid little boy, do you wish to kill your friend?" Asra barks
"If you're concern about her wellbeing, she will be treated immediately once you release her from that sac." Stein reassures
"It doesn't even matter if you treat her the moment she leaves the sac, the only reason why she's alive is because of those sac. Once you remove her, her survival rate will be at most 5% and that pushing it." Asra growls as Stein remains silent from her words.
"However, I will end her suffering now just for you." Asra quips as she closes her eyes as Stein signals Kid to prepare the death cannon.
He dashes at Asra's still pose to catch a glimpse of what she is doing. He notices a dark puddle under her feet then looks up to see her twitching from something as if someone sever a tendon or vein. He places the stitches on her foot then sees her open her red eyes.
"Aren't you a bit close, Doctor?" Asra teases
"I like to marvel at the dead. Kid, are you ready?" Stein shouts as Asra fights to move out of the way when she eyes a cannon staring at her. She notices her feet are stitched to the ground. She looks up to see a bright light coming straight at her and prepares a barrage of ravens.
"I may have lost but I will still have the final laugh." Asra says as her barrage of ravens and Kid's death cannon make sudden contact. The ravens vanish from the bright light.
Asra closes her eyes and lets the warm light envelop her body. The pain is quick but not merciful as her skin slowly evaporates from the contact. She bears on last smile before she departs from this world then slowly allows the darkness to once again catch her.
Angels keep coming after me
Chalk outlines they captivate
Comatose concrete
Stole my hopes and dreams
It's getting hard to sink
When you're six feet deep
A witch soul stares at the group as Stein collects it to dispose it somewhere. Spirit reverts back to his human form and starts to run towards the entry way. Her words swirl around his head like a dark cloud as he races against time to get his daughter. Stein, Kid, Liz and Patty follow Spirit and hope it isn't too late.
Regular story line: Room
Upon Asra's defeat, the sacs start to slowly disintegrate as Tsubaki, Soul, and Black Star watch it horror. They weren't able to remove the needles from all the sac since it was an instant attack. However, the disintegrating sacs leave nothing but dust behind. Soul quickly turns back to Maka's sac then worries if she will suffer the same fate. Soul's arm turns into a scythe as he is about to slice the sac open, Maka's face appears in front of him.
Am I dying?
Floating above my body
Armageddon running through my veins
I never wanted it to end this way
Dying
"Hey you." Maka whispers as Soul reverts back into his arm and catches her. He gently flips her over to see that she's paler than before. Her chest is swollen and bloodier than before.
"Don't talk, okay?" Soul begs as he cradles her in his arms and slowly lifts her. She whimpers from pain as Soul closes his eyes to stop any tears from coming.
"Do you think it's safe to carry her?" Tsubaki questions
"We can't wait in here while she's.…" Black Star says as he struggles to finish the end of that sentence. Although he clashes with Maka, he is willing to defend and protect her from anything.
"Hang in there, Maka." Tsubaki begs as Soul starts to run away from the room. Soul looks down to see the veins on her neck are bulging and her chest seems uneven to him.
"I…sorry." Maka coughs as specks of blood land on Soul's shirt.
"I said don't talk!" Soul argues as he looks down to see her pale green eyes staring at him worriedly. He didn't want to raise his voice but he needs to think right now what to do with her and how to keep her alive.
"Thank you." Maka whispers as she struggles to breathe. Her memories are scrambled at the moment but they're coming back slowly.
"Don't talk you idiot!" Black Star argues as he trails behind Soul. Soul looks back to glare at Black Star while Black Star avoids his gaze.
Floating above my body
I wish that I could numb this pain
We live and then we medicate
"How long is this hallway?!" Soul shouts as he feels a small tug on his shirt. He looks down to see Maka weakly looking at him but there's something in her eyes that stops his heart for a moment. Was it yearning or fear of dying?
"Please…" Maka beg as she gestures to the ground.
"No way, we'll lose time and you're going to..." Soul argues as Maka opens her mouth.
"Die." Maka cuts as Soul stares at her.
"It hurts, please." Maka pleas as Soul grips her tight then continues to run.
"I don't want to lose you, so please bear with me for a moment." Soul barks as Maka stays quiet then smiles.
"Stubborn boy." Maka mumbles as she struggles to keep her eyes open. She isn't going to be optimistic this time when the odds are this low. She wants to see him one last time before everything disappears in front of her. Although her memories related to Soul are fuzzy, she feels a connection with him and maybe feels something more.
The pain in her chest is sharp but she doesn't want him to worry anymore. Her skin is becoming cold and clammy but all she can think about is this white haired boy carrying her with a scared look in his eyes. His hands on her body feel so natural to her like a safe haven when she's scared and his heart beat is so soothing as she places her ear on his chest.
"Soul!" Spirit shouts as he sees silver hair in the darkness. Maka's eyes open again when she hears that name and feels a warm feeling overflow her body and mind. Is this what it feels like to love someone? Love. That word leaves an odd taste in her mouth as she looks up at him again to stare into his red eyes.
"We're here!" Soul shouts as Maka feels her heart rate beating faster when she hears more footsteps.
Hold me so close
Don't let me drift away
My whole world slips
Right out from under me
"I..." Maka says as her vision starts to become blurry and her head is becoming light from the blood loss.
"Save your energy, please." Soul begs as tears fall down Maka's cheek when she hears the desperation in his voice. His voice is what makes it harder for her but she feels like this is what is keeping her here longer than she needs to be.
"Hope your next partner" Maka whispers ignoring his pleas. She closes her eyes as she fights back the incoming tears coming down her face. She's kicking herself for saying that and now feels worse tham before.
"Stop, don't say it!" Soul shouts as he looks at his partner's wounded body then feels the guilt inside him resurfacing once again. He wanted to protect her but wasn't quick enough or strong enough. Maybe if he used his black blood it could have prevented all of this but he swore not to use it and look what was the result, his partner dying.
"Makes you a death scythe." Maka mumbles as Soul looks into her eyes again to see pain and fear. He feels something run down his cheek as Maka weakly wipes a lone tear from his face. She gives him a weak smile as she wants to touch his cheek once again and feel the warmth against her small hand. Now her tears are streaming down her face as her memories with him begin to flood her mind with sad and happy times.
"I thought cool guys don't cry?" Maka teases as the footsteps get closer.
"They do, please don't say it." Soul answers as a tear drop lands on her face. Maka gives him one last smile as she caresses his face; warmth. Her words hit him harder than a punch as his knees gave out. Soul kneels on the concrete ground while cradling Maka in his arms.
"You'll be fine without me." Maka whispers as Tsubaki cover her mouth to muffle her crying while Black Star looks away to hide his tears. Soul pulls her close to him as he nestle his face in her shoulder. Her cold body against his warm body is an odd mix to him but he didn't care.
"Please don't say it." Soul begs again as he braces himself for what she has to say. He didn't want to hear her speak any more because he knew he will miss her voice if she would to die and the same goes for her.
"Promise me…you'll live your life." Maka begs as the footsteps stop. Maka closes her eyes and wonders if it would be okay to say it to him now. Her breathing is erratic as she smells the sweat in his clothes and a hint of her favorite cologne.
Stein walks over to Soul and adjust Maka's body to examine it. The wound is deep and her survival rate is slim; Stein's cool demeanor slowly fades as he reaches out to touch his wounded student. He places his finger on her wrist to feel for a pulse, it's rapid from the blood loss but it's something.
"Kid, how fast is your skateboard?" Stein ask
"Fast enough to get her back." Kid answers as Stein grabs Maka from Soul's arm
Comatose concrete
Stole my hopes and dreams
It's getting hard to sink
When you're six feet deep
"Take her as fast as you can, go!" Stein orders as he places Maka into Kid's arms. Kid nods then begins to skate faster than before and looking down at Maka weakly looking at him made his heart stop.
"Make it stop" Maka mouths as Kid feels his mouth gape open from her words.
"Naigus, will stabilize her until I get there." Stein adds as he runs after them while Soul stares at him empty arms. She felt so light in his arms and never felt this sense of loss in his life.
Am I dying?
Floating above my body
Armageddon running through my veins
I never wanted it to end this way
Dying
Black Star walks up to him and places his hand gingerly on his shoulder. He squeezes it tight and hopes Soul reacts. Soul looks up to see tears streaming down Black Star's face and forces himself to smile.
"Don't you want her to see you when she wakes up?" Black Star questions as Soul looks at him then nods him head. Soul gets up from the ground then starts to run towards the exit while everyone follows suit.
Maka P.O.V
Floating above my body
I wish that I could numb this pain
We live and then we medicate
I should have told him, I should have told him that he is important to me. When he held me close to his body I felt warmth and maybe it was the blood loss, but my heart was beating faster than ever. He's gentle and rough at times, but he knows which side to pick at times. When he speaks I can't help but smile but I made him cry, he cried for me. I still feel weak and my chest hurts so much but I hope everyone is alright.
Everything is coming back to place as time passes by but it feels like an eternity with this whole ordeal going on. I felt like I hurt him when I said those words and I should have said something more just to make him smile again.
"Stay with me, Maka." Kid pleas as I force myself to open my eyes to see his worried face. I need to stay awake and not make everyone worry so much.
"Kid?" I ask while I attempt to breath but it hurts immensely.
"Try not to talk, Maka. You're losing a lot of blood but we're near the school." Kid explains as I slowly turns my head to see the school up ahead. i'm tired of everyone shutting me up, I don't care if it hurt or makes it worse, I need to let this off my chest and hopefully be able to leave.
Clarity
Is missing from everything
The fear that's inside of me
Pulling like tidal waves
"He's hurting and I don't want to hurt him anymore." I confesses as I remembers how he cried in front of me. Soul was never the kind of person to cry no matter what he went through, so for him to cry right now was a huge eye opener.
"What?" Kid questions as he stops then jumps off the skateboard. He turns around to see Stein is catching up to him.
Clarity
Is missing from everything
The fear that's inside of me
Pulling like tidal waves
"If I don't make…." I say as Kid starts to rush into the DWMA.
"Don't say it." Kid begs as he grips onto my body tight.
"Tell him that I…" I mumble as I fight to say it but I'm scared. I see nearby students watching in horror as Kid trudges his way to meet Naigus. Kid finds the dispensary and barges in the room.
"I'll take it from here, Kid." Naigus reassures as she grabs me.
"Love him." I confess as Kid gives me a reassuring smile. Suddenly I feel a weight has been lifted off my chest and I can be free.
Something was holding me back and maybe this was it. My body is broken, my mind is tired, and i'm not going to last long enough to see tonight but knowing that he will live his life normally was the push I need to pass on. I know Papa and Mama will be upset but I can't stay any longer even if I push my body to its limit. Thinking of everyone I might leave behind leaves a bitter taste in my mouth but I'm trying and it hurts so much right now. The pain is spreading all over now and I can't focus on anything else. I'm sorry, everyone.
Angels keep coming after me
Chalk outlines they captivate
"I'll gladly pass the message." Kid says as I feel my body becoming. All I remember is Naigus' eyes widen with fear and Kid's shocked expression. Stein enters the room with a shocked expression then the last thing I feel is the cold metal table on my back and soon darkness is all I see.
Soul P.O.V
My legs are burning and I'm having a hard time breathing but I need to get to her. I'm not going to let her slip away from me; I will not let her go so easily. Black Star is already ahead of everyone and probably thinks this is a race but that doesn't matter. I see the school up ahead and I need to get to her. She waited for me when I got cut and I will be with her till the end.
Am I dying?
Floating above my body
Armageddon running through my veins
I never wanted it to end this way
"I will met you guys after I go to Lord Death to report to him about the situation." Spirit says as we reach school grounds. The school is quiet for once but something seems off when we reach inside the building.
"Did you see that wound on her chest?" a Student questions as the second student nods their head. I ignore everyone's glances and whispers as I run to catch up to Black Star.
"Wait for me, Maka. Don't give up on me." I mutter under my breath as I see Kid standing next to the door.
"How's Maka?!" I ask as I sense tension and uneasiness from Kid.
"She's in surgery now." Kid answers as the group sighs in relief.
"Whew, okay she made it." Liz exclaims happily as Patty hugs her.
Dying
Floating above my body
I wish that I could numb this pain
We live and then we medicate
"So now we wait." Black Star groans as he sits on the floor while Soul stares at Kid intensely.
"Can I talk to you privately?" Kid ask
"Sure." I answer as Kid walks up to me and takes away from the group.