Chapter Four
Author's Note: I was going to upload this earlier, but I was hanging out with friends and lost track of time lolz ^w^ Anyway...sorry about that and enjoy!
In her dream, Misao was caught in the Kishin's grip, staring directly at him. Her breath slowed down while her heart pounded faster and faster. She could feel the madness consuming her and devouring every bit of her sanity.
"Simply delicious." Asura spoke, pulling her closer to him. "The taste and smell of your fear is very satisfying. It makes me want to keep you for all eternity."
Misao tried to say something but when she began to speak, nothing came out. 'My voice is gone.' She thought. 'I can't even scream.' No matter how hard she tried, Misao couldn't escape Asura's glare, nor could she scream for help. Soon her body completely froze up.
Asura laughed. "What's the matter? Can't speak? What a shame." Asura gripped her chin and licked her cheek with lust. "You're going to stay here with me…forever."
'No, this isn't happening. This isn't real. It's a dream…no…this is a nightmare. I have to wake up. Just open your eyes. Wake up. Hurry. WAKE UP!"
Misao opened her eyes and quickly sat up, looking around the room.
"Oh good morning." Misao looked up to see Stein working at his desk. "I was wondering when you'd wake up. You were yelling in your sleep."
Looking at him, Misao realized Blood was gone. "Where's Blood?" she asked, removing the sheets from over her.
"Don't worry, he's fine. He went to get you something to eat. He should be back in a few minutes. In the meantime, here's some tea." Stein walked over and handed Misao a small cup of tea. "I'll do a quick check up on you in a bit here." Misao stared at Stein as he walked back over to his desk and continued writing things down on several pieces of paper. Her gaze went from Stein to the cup of tea. She took a small sip of it and then stared into it. 'That horrible nightmare…it felt so real.' She thought to herself. 'Maybe that really is my fate; to be an energy source for the Kishin. If it is…then…' Her thoughts were interrupted when Blood came through the door with a tray of food in his hand and a smile on his face.
"It's about time you woke up, sleepy head." He said, setting the tray between him and Misao. "I made you some eggs and bacon."
"Before she eats, I'd like to begin her checkup." Stein said, preparing himself. "It won't take long."
"Of course. Go right ahead." Blood agreed, moving the tray.
"Oaky Misao, stand up for me and just relax."
Misao did as Stein had instructed. She stood up with both hands down to her side, and took several deep breaths. After checking her heart rate, Stein then checked her flexibility by moving her arm back and forth to see how far they'd stretch. Finally he took her temperature. "You've recovered remarkably. You'll be able to start classes today. You can follow me when it's time."
After he was finished, she sat back on the bed and began eating her breakfast. "Are you okay Misao? You're awfully quiet." Blood asked her.
She swallowed her food, then just sat quietly. "I'm uh, just a little nervous about starting classes." She lied. She hated hiding the truth from Blood, but she didn't want him worrying about her.
Blood sighed because he could tell there was something wrong with Misao. "Professor Stein, would you give us a few minutes alone?" he asked, forcing a smile and pretending everything was okay.
"Of course. I have to run some quick errands anyway." Stein chuckled. "I'll be back just before the bell rings for class to start." He left the room and shut the door behind him.
Once he was gone, Blood turned back to Misao and took her by the hand. "Now tell me, Misao. What is wrong with you?"
Misao tried not to look Blood in the eyes, but his gaze was too strong. "I had another dream about the Kishin." She admitted. "He actually had a hold of me, which caused the madness to pour into me. I tried to scream, but my voice was gone." After she explained her dream, Misao grabbed Blood by the arm and held it tight. "I thought I wouldn't wake up. I thought that I was fated to be his prisoner forever."
"Don't think that Misao." Blood told her, petting her head and wiping her tears away. "Haven't I told you a million times that I would always stay by your side?" Misao stared at him and smiled. Blood smiled back at her. "You do trust me don't you?"
"With all my soul." Misao answered. "I will always trust you."
"Now let's get you ready for class." Blood did a quick fix on Misao's hair and brought her a change of clothes. Once she was finished dressing, Stein came back in the room to check back on things. "Is it time?" Blood asked.
"Yes." He answered. "Just follow me this way." Stein walked back out of the room with Misao and Blood right behind him. "There's no need for you to be nervous." Stein told Misao. She looked up with a surprised face. "I know a few students in the class who you'll get along with just fine." He flashed a smile as a promise to her. Misao turned away from it and just continued on in silence. Not getting a response from her, Stein turned back forward and opened the door to the classroom. "Alright class, settle down." He announced to the students. "Before we start class, I'm happy to announce that we have two new students that will be joining us. Please welcome meister Misao Ono and her weapon partner, Blood Parker."
Blood and Misao stood side by side staring at the faces of everyone in the room. "It's nice to meet all of you." Misao bowed and greeted the class.
"We hope to make plenty of friends." Blood greeted right after Misao. He then followed Misao to a few empty seats in the fifth row and took their seats.
"Hi, it's nice to meet you." Misao looked next to her to see a smiling girl with blonde pig tails wearing a long black trench coat. "My name's Maka. This is my partner Soul." Maka pointed to a boy with spikey white hair and a blank face. "Soul, say hi." Maka whispered to him.
Soul looked over at Misao and Blood. "What's up? Glad to have you in our class."
Misao stared at them and then turned her attention back to Dr. Stein. Since she wasn't going to say anything, Blood greeted them for her. "Glad to be here. I hope we can be friends." He said.
"Same here." Maka smiled.
"Okay class, today we'll be practicing connecting your souls with your partner." Stein announced. "Why don't we start with…Misao and Blood?" Misao glanced at Stein, sending a threat through eye contact. "Don't be shy, come on down." Misao exhaled and followed Blood to stand in the center of the class. "Now for your opponent. Let's see…"
"I'll volunteer!" Misao looked up to see a boy with very spikey light blue hair and a star on his shoulder. He yelled "Yahoo!" as he and a black-haired woman jumped from their seats and in front of Misao. "I will be your opponent! No one steals my spotlight!"
"And…who are you?" Misao asked, annoyed by the boys voice.
He laughed hysterically and spoke his name. "I'm the one and only Black Star! With my weapon partner Tsubaki, I will be the one to surpass God! Then everyone will look up to me, and I will be undefeated!"
Misao tackled Black Starand sent him flying against the wall. "Annoying little brat. I thought he'd never shut up." She said as she dusted off her hands.
"He was annoying…but that wasn't exactly the right way to handle it." Blood whispered in Misao's ear.
"Whatever." She groaned. "He deserved it." After Misao said that, Black Star jumped from the wall and landed right in front of Misao and Blood again.
"How dare you do that to the great Black Star?! You'll pay!"
"Okay Black Star, calm down." Stein walked in between Misao and Black Star, spreading them apart from each other. "Now, I want you two to pour your soul energy into your weapons, and try to knock your opponent off balance. Now, begin the exercise."
"Tsubaki, kusarigama mode." Black Star ordered.
"Right." Tsubaki transformed into two sickles with a chain connecting them.
"A ninja weapon. I'm impressed; for once." Misao chuckled. "Let's go Blood."
"As you wish." Blood formed into his spear weapon mode and flew into Misao's hands. "Let's do this, Misao."
Misao nodded. "We'll show them what we're made of."
"Now both meisters will pour their soul energy into their weapons, then charge head on. If done correctly, this technique will cause your opponent to fly across the room and take critical damage. Whenever you're ready."
Misao closed her eyes and concentrated every ounce of her energy and tranferred it to Blood, causing him to glow a neon blue color. Everyone was speechless at the high level of energy Misao had. "Ready when you are, Black Star."
Black Star chuckled. "Good. I'll make you pay for stealing my spotlight. Are you ready Tsubaki?"
"Ready to go, Black Star." She answered.
"Alright then. Let's do this." He began the attack and charged head on straight for Misao. The second he moved, Misao attacked as well. As they got closer to each other, Misao felt his soul wavelength. It was flowing out of control. She knew he wasn't concentrating; he was attacking blindly without thinking. Then…they made contact. The massive energy wave vibrated throughout the entire room, making the other students tremble slightly.
Once the vibes vanished, everyone looked down to see Misao still standing, and Black Star inside a huge pot hole in the ground five inches away from her feet. After it was over, Blood transformed back too his human form. "Do you think he's alright?" he asked.
"He'll be fine." She said, staring as Tsubaki shook Black Star to wake him up. "The energy of his soul backfired into him, which created a shockwavve into his body and ended in him being slammed into the ground with such force."
"I'm…not done yet." Everyone looked to see Black Star awake with some energy left in him. "Come on, let's continure our match."
"Uhh Black Star, you really need to preserve your strength." Tsubaki begged him as she helped him stand up on his feet. "Besides this was only a demonstration."
"Tsubaki is right. Misao is the victor here. Now go back to your seats please." Stein got the attention of the class and waited as Misao and Blood went back to their seats and quietly sat down. Once Black Star and Tsubaki were seated, the lesson resumed. Misao blocked everything out of her head so she could focus on Stein's teachings and took hard notes on every word he said.
Once the bell rang, Misao rushed out of the room to stare at the city from the balcony of the school. Memories of her childhood flashed in front of her eyes as she thought about the innocent people who weren't aware of Asura's awakening. "Misao, I brought you some water." Misao looked over her shoulder to see Blood holding out a bottle of ice cold water.
Misao stared at it for five minutes before taking the bottle, opening it and drinking a small sip of it. "This place is a waste of time." She exhaled. "These meisters and demon weapons don't know what they're doing. It's like being back in kindergarden."
"I heard Lord Death's son is here as well. He's just as strong as we are, if not stronger."
"What do I care? He's a Grim Reaper, yet he chose to enroll in his father's academy." In the middle of their conversation, Misao and Blood turned around to see Maka standing there with three riceballs in her hands.
"Hello Maka, what are you doing here?" Blood asked.
"Well I brought these riceballs with me cause I thought I'd eat all of them on my way to school. I made too much, so… consider this as a welcome gift." She extended the riceballs out to them with a big smile.
"Thanks Maka, those look great. Right Misao?"
Misao remained silent as she walked past Maka and went somewhere where she could be alone, and away from people. 'Waste of my time.' She thought to herself over and over again.
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