Attack on the DWMA; Templar Problem?
Maka's POV
When I land on the cobblestone ground I see Kema slicing several Templars in half with her golden scythe glinting in the sunlight. I charge at one next to me and cut him in half with Soul, leaving a red soul behind. Another charges for me and I duck but leave Soul's blade pointing towards it so that it runs straight into it, leaving another soul behind. I hear a sudden roar and turn in the direction of the sound, a massive red dragon was looming over us looking at us with creepy yellow eyes.
Before the dragon can attack us with its unknown arsenal a glint in the sky above it draws my eye before it disappears behind the dragon. Several seconds later the dragon lets out a shriek before exploding with blood bursting out its nose as it fell from the sky, Stein falls from the sky and lands next to Kema. The dragon lands at the top of the massive staircase and from where I am I see the body slowly roll down the staircase along with the horde of Templars who were busy climbing the stairs. Black Star kicks a Templar my way but before I can swing Black Star cuts it in half, I look around briefly to find all of the Templars are defeated. I can sense that Soul wants to eat atleast one.
''They're already climbing over the corpse'' Kema said looking down the stairway
We all run over and join her to look at the mass of Templars swarming over the red dragons corpse, swing swords frantically. Dammit
''They're taking civilians hostage'' Kema said ''Maka, Black Star, Kid. I need you to go save them''
''What about the school?'' I ask
''We can hold it down, besides the rest of the school will be out in a minute'' Stein said ''Now go''
We all nod and begin to head out in different directions, I head left in an attempt to get to the pre-school area quicker.
Kema's POV
I concentrate for a moment, Stein does it too. I can sense the rest of the school mounting up a counter-attack. We need to hold them off for a few more minutes.
''Stein'' I say with a smile
He returns the smile ''Yeah''
I release my Soul Protect and my rainbow coloured soul emerges, enveloping me. Stein's silver soul emerges aswell and surrounds him as the two bridges between our souls begin to connect. Seconds pass before they connect, creating a solid bridge and flow of our combined wavelengths.
''Soul Resonance!'' I cry as my partner begins to glow ''100-Foot Executioner!''
My partner glows brightly as her whole body expands until it reaches, well, 100 foot. It towers over us and maybe even rivals the school in height as I leave it vertically, I hold it by balancing the flat end of it on my fingertip skilfully.
''Soul Resonance!'' Stein and Spirit shout in unison ''Double-sided Death-scythe!''
Spirit then grows another blade on the opposite side of his original, effectively doubling his power.
''You still haven't lost it you two'' I smile and Stein nods
I aim as much as you can with a 100-foot scythe and begin a downwards swing onto the stairway, I hope Lord Death has insurance.
The huge scythe crashes into the stairs sending both debris and people in all directions, the people turn into red Kinshin Souls. I pull my scythe back and she changes back into her regular size, Stein sprints towards the crowd and mercilessly begins swinging into the onslaught of Templars. Their iron broadswords are no match for a death-scythe and never will even rise to a threat. He spins Spirit expertly around his body slicing anyone who dared got close, I cant let him have all the fun.
I charge into the onslaught and begin slicing into the horde and cut through their armour with ease as the golden blade gleams in the sun. With the brief milliseconds of respite I get between attacks I keep an eye on the number of Kinshin souls heading towards us, still mounting over one-thousand.
Suddenly there is a rush of footsteps, I swing my blade in a full 360 degree arc around me before leaping back to avoid a flying sword. I turn my head quickly to look back at the school and find the counter-attack force, it consisted of everyone from the EAT class along with every skilled teacher. Some faces I know, like Kim and Oxford, others I don't. Sid leads the force with Nygus in her weapon form and ran past me, stabbing a Templar through its mask leaving its Soul. As the rest charge forwards I tap Sid on the shoulder and he turns to me.
''I'm going to bomb the bottom of the stairs to wipe some out and see if I can find their commander''
''I assume we should make sure everyone stays away from there?''
''Yeah, I'm going to need Stein aswell for help''
''If you can pry him from the middle of the conflict be my guest''
''Thanks'' I say and jump into the air, just as gravity begins to pull me back a witches broom materializes beneath me causing me to land on it with my legs hanging off the side. Before Sid or anyone else can ask a question I zoom through the battlefield until I am nearing Stein. I outstretch a hand over the side and as I zoom by grab his collar perfectly and while he struggles I sit him on the other part of the broom. After he is seated he turns to me, although I'm not looking at him.
''What the hell?'' He asks while keeping a noticeably tight grip on Spirit
''First I am going to bomb the lower section of the stairs to help our comrades before we search for these assholes commander'' I say quickly
He says nothing but I can sense he nodded. We fly over the lower section of the stairs and as I said I begin charging up magical blue balls of magic before letting them fly in random directions towards the ground, I start seeing several Souls appear and cockily begin raining hell on earth down to these annoying bastards. A minute or two passes but I feel Stein's gaze on me constantly as I rain hell but I do not falter, I eventually have to end my rain of pain as I spot Sid getting dangerously close to the blast zone so I stop and continue our journey to the anonymous destination.
''Can you sense-''
''-The massive soul wavelength coming from outside the city? Yes''
''Well I know where we are heading''
''That Encampment?'' Stein said and I turn to look where he was pointing and sure enough there was a number of tents and structures that had been set up, how Lord Death overlooks this sort of crap I do not know. We fly past a couple red dragons that don't bother us and to my surprise we get above the camp without anyone giving a shit.
''Their commander is probably not in there but someone there can give us answers'' I say
''Yeah, we clear out the base and find the commander''
''Well then, see you on the ground'' I smile and leap off my broom and whiz through the air as the ground races up to meet me. I land with a thud and instantly several Templars turn to me and without the slightest hesitation charge towards me, only to be expertly sliced in half. Just as I finish the last of the Templars Stein lands next to me. The compound was a small collection of tents and wooden shacks that looked like they were made in a hurry which was to be expected, they must have set up somewhat recently. There was a solid corrugated iron building ahead.
''Up ahead tha-'' I begin before I hear something, I turn quickly and see a whole platoon of those Templar assholes and Stein see it too. Stein turns around quickly and I follow his eyes and see another Platoon, were they waiting on us? Or was this just bad luck?
We hold our ground and don't attempt to hide, why should we? We can easily handle an army of them on higher ground so we can handle several platoons on even ground. The platoons reach us quickly and form a circle four or five men thick, another group of Templars flooded out of the iron building ahead and joined the circle making it seven or eight thick. Another Templar walks towards us and the circle opens to let him through, when they do I get a good look at him. He looked like the rest with only slight differences such as Yellow stripes instead of red and yellow eyes in place of red
ones, does colour determine rank?
''Stein, Spirit'' The Templar spoke in a metallic voice as he looked at each of us in turn ''And who are you my dear? You look familiar''
''My name is Fuck You'' I say coldly and I feel Stein's eyes on me once again
''Well'' He said and turned around ''I will count to ten before I unleash my men upon you, another five platoons are on their way here right now''
I stay silent, They must be weak if they know two platoons wont stand a chance.
''Stein...'' I whisper as the Templar counts down and Stein turns to me ''Get out of here''
''You pulled me into this only to tell me to leave? Make up your mind Kema''
I place my hands together like I was meditating, the thumbs crossed over to make an 'X'.
''Your soul hasn't recovered yet''
''I can handle myself'''
''I ain't leaving, Kema''
''Don't make my partner get you to leave'' I hiss
''Try'' He said before he looked up slightly, my broom was right above him.
''Well, too-da-loo!'' The yellow Templar said and disappeared in a puff of smoke, he uses magic?!
''CHARGE!'' A couple of the red Templars roared and the whole circle charged at us just as my broom swooped down towards Stein. I could see Stein preparing to dodge so I threw my partner, Kami. She changes into her human form and grabs Stein by the wrist as she landed on the broom, Stein, Kami and Spirit sailed off on the broom and like for the nineteenth time today I feel a pair of eyes on me, a certain pair of green pupil-less eyes that peer into my soul as she smiles.
I watched them go off and I saw Stein's eyes filled to the brim with worry and even Spirit's were concerned, being left in the dark for most of this plan. The Templars were only metres away so I charge at one, jumping at the last second and used my momentum to leap into the air with my hands pressed together the whole time. I hover in the air as the crowd below me like sheep to the slaughter and I take a deep breath as clouds form in the sky, this could go a few ways. No.1 is that I am fine and get out of this without any issues, No.2 is that my soul takes too much damage and I die or No.3 were I get hit by my own attack. Damn 2 against 1 is never good but hey, fuck it.
''Soul Thunder!'' I roar as rainbow thunder strikes down from the sky, hitting several Templars and hitting more and more as the electricity arcs between their metal armour. The spell was putting quite a strain on my soul, it felt like you were gripping it constantly without a break. I hold strong as much as one can but I begin to falter, the thunder becoming noticeably less potent and the remaining Templar see this too. Most were now dust but there were around twenty or so when I stop, I fall to the ground and rest on my knees. I watch as almost all of them flee into the desert, leaving two. With my remaining strength I leap out at them, hands outstretched as they land on the spots were their hearts should be.
''Soul Force'' I say weakly as they go flying backwards into the iron structure, dying and leaving their Souls in the process. Despite being a Meister I had grown accustomed to eating souls as I was also a weapon. I begin eating the souls around me in an attempt to regenerate my own.
Seventy-two souls later I have the strength to stand and feel so much better than before which was good because I can see the other platoons heading my way. I have pride, but I'm not stupid enough to think I'm back to full health. I turn and run towards Death City, then I feel it. The platoons weren't coming for me, they were retreating. That yellow Templar must have gotten a retreat order and made it out as he asked for support. Bloody bastard.
Stein's POV
Kami pushed me into my own classroom, Sid behind her cautiously. I take in her full body. She had pupil-less green eyes with blonde hair that was in ponytails like Maka's, she wore a buttoned-up black dress-coat and black jeans with black shoes. Overall she looked like an older Maka.
Spirit between me and her before I suddenly charge at her in rage, Sid placing both hands on my chest to restrain me.
''What about Kema?!'' I ask furiously, only being held back by Sid
''She can handle herself Stein, You and I know that better than anyone'' Kami said
''We cannot leave her to fend for herself like you did with Maka!''
That hit a nerve point that should never be hit, silence immediately filled the room.
''Sorry...'' I sigh
''Its alright'' She said, glaring at Spirit who was glaring at her
''Spirit'' I say drawing his attention ''All you have done today is glare, stop it''
Spirit looks back at me angrily but nods and hangs his head, after the divorce he hated Kami and her sister, Kema, ever since despite them being the most powerful duo ever.
Then the door slammed open drawing all our attention, Kema stood there smiling brightly. I feel Sid release his grip on me and run to her and she meets me halfway, we embrace each other in a warm hug that was well needed.
''Next time, don't ask me to come with you just to tell me to leave'' I whisper causing her to laugh
''Got it'' She said as we pulled back looking into each others eyes
''Hey Kema, we've been looking for you everywhere'' A voice said, Maka.
''Oh hey'' Kema says then remembers Kami, I turn to look at her causing Maka too aswell.
''Who is this?'' Maka asks walking over to us with Soul in tow
I bite my lip and stare into her eyes, she nods slowly and extends her hand to Maka who gingerly takes it and shakes it. Kami smiles sweetly at her and I cant say I know how she feels right now.
''I like your eyes'' Maka smiled
''Thank you, I like yours too''
''What's your name?''
''Kami, you?''
''Maka. Your name sounds familiar...'' Maka said squinting her eyes as Tsubaki, Black Star, Kid, Liz and Patty walked into the room.
''That's because'' Kami started before sighing loudly, all eyes on her ''I'm your mother''
Maka seems to take a moment to process this, I turn around and see Tsubaki holding her hands in front of her mouth to suppress a sob, Black Star looked confused as hell, Kid and Liz had their jaws hitting the floor while Patty was just laughing. I turn back to Kami to see Soul with his jaw also hitting the ground, Even from here I see tears coming from Maka's eyes. She lets out a loud sob as she hugs her mother and presses her face into her mother's flat chest. Kami placed her hand on her daughters back and soothingly rubbed it. Several minutes later and several gallons of tears later, Maka pulled back from her mother with red eyes and an overjoyed expression.
''Can we go talk for a bit? I have a lot of questions'' Maka whimpered
''Sure, we can go down to a nice little cafe I know'' Kami whispered loudly and she and Maka began to walk out of the room before Spirit walked up to them with 'Kawaii' eyes
''Can I come too?''
Both Mother and Daughter sent him a glare, if looks could kill Spirit would be dead ten times over per second. Spirit stumbles away and the other two girls happily continue for the door and walk out, leaving the rest of us.
''I'm so happy for Maka'' Tsubaki smiles before Liz half-heartedly laughs
''Your always happy for everyone''
Tsubaki laughs with a wide smile and so does everyone else, even me. Her laughter was contagious at best, I had such great students. I feel a tugging on my arm and turn to see Kema smiling at me also, she had a familiar black quality to her eyes.
''In good time'' I whisper in her ear causing her to giggle like a schoolgirl