Chapter 8
Shadow: Hey! How's it going guys? Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been very busy. But not to worry! Chapter 8 is here! Please enjoy the show!
Sly: As you can tell, my old buddy Shadowslayer220 does not own Soul Eater or Sly Cooper, just kick back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Sly paced back and forth outside the infirmary, he had been there for most of the time since they had returned from Lost Isle. Things were getting stranger and stranger by the day, but this mysterious girl that came from his family cane seemed to have topped the charts. And Murray…if only he had stayed behind too. "Sly," Came Maka's voice, He looked up to see her approaching him. "Are you okay?" She asked. "I should have stayed behind with him." He sighed. "But if you hadn't had come with us we would've been Mosquito's lunch." Maka replied. "I guess it was a lose-lose situation huh?" The master thief tried flashing his signature grin, but he just didn't have it. "How's the girl?" Maka's eyes shifted to the double doors of the infirmary, "Still asleep, if she's a weapon. Then does that make me a meister?" Sly turned to her.
"Yes, it does. However, if you plan on becoming a strong one you're gonna need training." She answered as Stein and Bentley exited from the infirmary, Sly turned to them. "How is he buddy?" Bentley adjusted his glasses. "He's gonna be A-Okay, but it wasn't kinda hard to concentrate." He replied. "Why's that?" The raccoon raised a brow; the turtle jerked a thumb to Stein. Who was hovering over him, poking his shell with a scalpel with an intrigued look upon his face. "Will you stop that?!" Bentley threw his tiny arms around to get Stein to back off, "I'm rather curious that a turtle has an intellect as great as my own." He replied in his usual monotone. Sly chuckled as Maka covered her mouth to giggle, "Look on the bright side Bentley, at least you have someone who speaks your kinda' language." Bentley pushed his glasses up to the bridge of his nose, "However, another matter I need to address is the girl." He replied.
"Is she okay?" Sly asked. "She's just fine; she's extremely exhausted that's all." Bentley answered. "However, once she awakens we need to discuss more about this to Lord Death." Stein replied as he put a cigarette in his mouth. "Um…" A quiet voice came from behind them, everyone turned to see the young raccoon poking her head out of the doorway. Blushing she hid behind the door, "She's certainly the shy type." Maka remarked. "Hey there," Sly took a step closer. "What's your name?" He asked. "N…Nadine." She squeaked. "Won't you come out and say hello?" Sly smiled as he extended a hand, Nadine hesitated. But she slowly extended her hand and took Sly's; he led her out of the doorway and out next to the rest of the group.
"Hi," Maka smiled. Nadine lowered her head, gazing at the floor. "Um…." She muttered, she felt as if everyone had been staring her down. "Um…" Everyone blinked a few times; she buried her face into Sly's sleeve. "Hey, it's okay. They're friends." Sly chuckled. "This is very peculiar." Bentley put a finger to his chin as Stein continued to poke his shell with a scalpel, "Cut it out!" Bentley exclaimed, this caused Nadine to give a small giggle. "Come on, we should go talk to Lord Death about this." Maka suggested. "We're gonna go talk to the big guy, come on." Sly smiled as he took ahold of Nadine's hand.
Nadine trembled as looked up at Lord Death, who stared at her silently for a few moments. "Heya! Heya! Heya! Wazzup?!" He burst suddenly, causing the young raccoon to jump. She scurried behind Sly, poking her head out from behind him slightly. "Was it something I said?" The Shinigami cocked his head to the side. "She a bit shy," Sly chuckled. "I see, well from what I can tell. She is a weapon; and a very ancient one too." Death replied. Sly turned to Nadine, "Nadine, how long have you been sealed inside the cane?" He asked. "Um…I…I don't remember." She answered quietly. "When Mosquito shattered your cane, it must've broken the spell." Stein took a drag on his cigarette. "Oh but do you know what this means!?" Lord Death bobbed up and down happily. Everyone turned to him, "Um, what is it Lord Death?" Maka asked. "This means I can enroll Sly into the DWMA!" He chirped.
Everyone turned to him in disbelief, although he did make a point. "I see where you're going with this, but the problem is I don't know how to be a meister." Sly protested. "Oh that shouldn't be a problem at all! I'm sure Maka can show you how everything works!" Death turned to the scythe meister. Who blinked a few times before nodding, Sly scratched his head before answering. "I guess I can't argue with that huh?" He flashed his trademark grin to his friends. "Oh goodie goodie!" Lord Death bobbed up and down happily.
That's when someone new stepped into the room, Maka was the first to turn around and notice. "Oh, hey Crona." She waved, he lowered his head and grasped onto his sleeves. "Sly I don't think Crona has met you yet." Maka turned to the master thief. "Judging by the looks of it I don't think he wants to." He crossed his arms. "He's a little shy, but he grows on you." She smiled. "Now children, there's another problem." Lord Death piped up. Everyone turned to face him, "I'm afraid to inform you that there is a spy amongst us." He spoke, everyone's eyes widened in shock. "What are we going to do Lord Death?" Maka asked. "Not to worry everyone, I've brought someone in to take care of this matter." He replied with a smile. Everyone nodded in response, "I have nothing to fear about any of you, we'll find this mole and we'll take care of them. That is all I have to say for now, you all are free to go." He smiled.
"I wonder who the spy could be…" Maka muttered as they exited the sanctuary, "M-maybe it's o-one of the adults…" Crona stammered, Sly eyed him a bit suspiciously. Something was off about him, aside from his unnatural anxiety. "It's a possibility, but we can't rule out any students either." Bentley added. Sly's eye shifted once again to Crona, Nadine's grip on Sly's hand tightened. "C-can we see how Murrays doing?" She squeaked. "Of course we can." He smiled.
As they approached the infirmary, Kidd and the Thompson sisters stood waiting next to the door. "Hey guys." Maka greeted. "Hello Maka." Kidd nodded. "What are you guys waiting on?" She asked. Kidd jerked his thumb at the door, "Nurse Nygus wanted to see if the field affected us in any way, and BlackStar's in there now." He replied. As Sly and Nadine reached for the handle, the door swung open. BlackStar stood in the doorway, his eyes locked onto the master thief in a glare. Who in turn gave one of his own, the meister spat as he shoulder checked Sly. He gave one last look as they entered the infirmary; Nygus glanced up as they shut the door. "Here to check up on your friend I take it?" She smiled.
"How's he doing," Sly turned his head to the snoring Murray. "Other than keeping the rest of the students up he's just fine." She smiled. Sly gave a smirk, "Sometimes I think he's more of a bear than a hippo." Bentley remarked. Nadine giggled at Murray's obnoxious snoring, "Say, what was up with BlackStar?" Sly turned to Nygus. She sighed before giving an answer, "It's his Enchanted Sword, its wearing out his soul." Sly rubbed his chin, "In other words it's killing him." He replied watching Nadine poke Murray's nose in curiosity, but jumped back in fright as he snorted violently. "I've tried to convince him to stop using it, but he won't listen. He keeps babbling on about surpassing God." She spoke. Religion was something Sly rarely talked about, but he knew you couldn't surpass God no matter how hard you tried.
"Maybe you could talk some sense into him," Nygus spoke, causing Sly to turn his attention back to her. "After all, he sees you as his rival." She added. "I don't think I can, for one our clans didn't really mix well. Second, I kinda have my own problem at the moment." He turned to see Nadine playing with Bentley. Nygus chuckled, "You watch her like a father." Sly turned to her with a smile, "What can I say? She is a Cooper after all." He replied. "AAAAAH! You bastard! How dare you destroy DWMA's perfect symmetry! I'll never forgive you!" Kidd's voice erupted. "Better go see what BlackStar has down this time." Nygus sweat-dropped. Sly and the others rushed outside the infirmary, only to see Kidd nearly out the window. Screaming his head off at BlackStar, Liz and Maka face-palmed as Patty laughed uncontrollably.
"What's going on?" Bentley asked. "BlackStar destroyed one of the cones again." Maka sweat-dropped. Everyone looked down at BlackStar through the window, only to see him glaring up at them. "Get down here Kidd, let's duel." He commanded. "Hmph, damn fool." Kidd muttered. Everyone made their way down to the courtyard, with Sid and Nygus watching the match. Nadine stood behind Sly, watching the two meisters ready to fight. "You bastard, why would you break one of the horns sticking out of the DWMA that gave it symmetrical balance?" Kidd demanded. BlackStar didn't respond, he just stood there with a grin. Kidd crouched down into one of his stances, "I can't wait to kick your ass." He growled.
"I wonder what's gotten into BlackStar…" Maka muttered as she looked around, "Where'd Crona go?" She asked. "I have my suspicions." Sly's eyes shifted. Kidd suddenly dashed after BlackStar and went for a kick, however he simply side-stepped and avoided the attack. BlackStar brought his foot up only for Kidd to block, he jumped back and flew at the Shinigami with a fist, he continued to block with his forearm. As he flew back, before Kidd could react the meister was in front of him with a fist. "He's fast." Sid remarked. Kidd couldn't block it in time, the fist had landed right in his chest. Sending the Shinigami back a few ways, BlackStar glanced down at his scorching hand. "A misfire?" He muttered.
"It appears something has gone wrong with BlackStar's attack." Bentley adjusted his glasses. "You think so buddy?" Sly turned to him. "Yes, like Nygus said before his Soul is weaker than before. According to my calculations, Kidd should have the upper advantage." He replied. "BlackStar, we've fought like this before in the front gate when we first met. Compared to then, your power and fighting ability have both risen remarkably. However, you've become weaker." Kidd replied. BlackStar gritted his teeth, glaring at the young Shinigami.
"An inferiority complex, it's hindering the release of his soul wavelength." Sid spoke. "Is that it?" Liz turned to him. "It would only make sense, BlackStar wasn't very happy when we had to retreat from Brew." Maka muttered. "I've known BlackStar since he was a child," Sid began as they watched the two meisters battle. "He has talent, a strong soul, and works hard. Whether its upperclassmen or huge crowds, he cuts a path through everything and everyone. His life has been a long string of victories. But recently, he's suffered one defeat after another." He spoke. "Among people with weak souls, there are those who would run away. That idiot just keeps moving forward."
Sly looked on, he felt bad for BlackStar. All his life he's known only how to win, to be the best. Now defeat is crushing him, leaving him devastated. "You…why are you in such a rush?" Kidd asked. "A rush? Everyone around me is just slow!" He exclaimed. "After all," Sly thought. "He's only human." Nadine tightened her grip on the master thief, he glanced down at her and gave a comforting smile. "It's okay Nadine, I'm right here." He assured. "Someone should tell him that he shouldn't have to try so hard." Liz suggested. "Adults cling to the past, kids run to the future. BlackStar lives in the present. That's why, he's not sure of the right path." Sid replied. "New things will keep coming along? What a load of crap! It's disappointing, but as long as you're alive, it's obvious that new things will always come. This isn't just playing catch without a ball, you moron." BlackStar growled with a mad look in his eyes.
"Sly, I don't like the look in his eyes." Bentley gulped." Neither do I pal; it's like something has possessed him almost." He replied as he looked on. "Will you follow the path your father took? It's the Kishin's path…" Sid muttered. "I don't care anymore that you broke it! Stop, now!" Kidd demanded. "Then kill me!" BlackStar exclaimed suddenly, causing everyone's eyes to widen in shock. "You're a Shinigami aren't you?!" He taunted. Kidd suddenly appeared behind him, giving a hard elbow to the back of his head causing him to fall on one knee. The young Shinigami slammed both fists on his head, then a powerful scissor kick.
BlackStar's face slammed into the earth, causing a small crater. As he tried to get up, Kidd put a foot on the back of his head, and pushed him into the ground with his wavelength. That's when he stopped struggling, unconscious. Everyone looked on in wonder, "Why'd you do that BlackStar? You're greater than God aren't you?" He sighed. "I hope he'll be okay." Maka muttered in worry. That's when Sly put a hand on her shoulder, "Knowing him, he'll be back on his feet in no time." He flashed his trademark grin. She could only smile in return, and that's when Soul approached the gang. "Maka, we need to talk. It's something important." He spoke. "What is it Soul," She asked. "It's Crona," He muttered to her and Sly. "He's a spy." Sly and Maka's eyes lit up in shock. "No…"
Demoman: There's a Spy!
Shadow: Go on get out here! You don't belong in this fanfic! Anyway, that wraps up Chapter 8. As always, please leave a review and critisicsm is always welcome. Till next time my loyal subjects!
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