SoMa Week 2014

Day 4: Loyalty (Soul's POV)

Plot: In which Soul's loyalty is put the test when someone from Maka's past wants her as their partner.


"So I hear we're getting a new student today," I say as Maka and I walk to school since my baby (AKA my bike) broke down and needed repairs. She hums in agreement and we continue our silent stroll. Once we get there, everyone was chatting as we sat in our seats, waiting for our crazy professor to roll in at any time.

"Hey, what's everyone talking about?" Maka asked as she sat next to Tsubaki and I followed suit. "Everyone's talking about the new student," Tsubaki replied. "Yeah. what's so great about them? I'm an even bigger star than they are!" Black*Star growled. Just on cue, our professor rolled in, a guy who I'm assuming is the new student strolled in behind him.

"Alright, alright settle down," The students stopped what they were doing and faced the nutty professor. "Thank you, as I guess you've heard, we have a new student joining us today. He just moved here from Japan. Well," he faced the boy. "Introduce yourself."

"Hi, I'm Kyo and I'm a one star weapon." he introduced himself. "Kyo…" I turned to my meister to find her with wide eyes. "Maka, are you okay?"

"Kyo Hikaru, is that you?" She suddenly yelled out and I sit there in surprise. "She knows him?" I ask myself. "Maka?" the boy's eyes widen as my meister ran down the steps of the auditorium style classroom and hugged the daylights of the boy. "It's been so long! How are you? What are you doing here?"

"I moved in about a week ago, and I decided to study here," he replied. From the looks of their long time chemistry, I did not like it one bit.

"Okay, could we end the reunion here and get class started? I've been meaning to get my hand on this animal for a long time," his glasses glint and he had a giddy smile on his face and I shivered; well everyone did, come to think of it. "Soul, this is Kyo. He's a childhood friend of mine. Kyo, this is Soul, my weapon and best friend," Maka introduced the both of us. "Nice to make your acquaintance, Soul." Kyo held out a hand and I took it and shook it. "Likewise," I replied. I felt the air tense up a little and one thing was for certain: I did not like this guy; I didn't like him one bit.


*Lunch Time*

"Where is Maka? I asked my friends. "She said she would be done giving him the tour by lunch," I grumbled. "Oh, is our little Soulie jealous?" Liz teased and my face turned into a bright red. "N-no! I'm just worried that's all!" I defended. "Oh come on, Soul, Kyo is a childhood friend she hasn't seen in who knows how many years! Give them some time to catch up," Kid says as he makes sure that everything in his lunch is symmetrical. Typical.

"...And here is where we eat lunch! Do you have any questions?" I turn to see my meister and Kyo walk into the lunchroom. "I think I got it, thanks Maka!" My meister let out a melodious giggle and I couldn't help but to sigh. "Soul and Maka sitting in a tree…" Black*Star teased. "SHUT UP!" I growled under my breath.

"Aww, Soul won't admit his feelings for you-know-who!" Star continued. "Soul has a crush? Who is it?" Maka asked innocently as she and Kyo sat at the table. "Well it's…" before he could say it was Maka, I quickly covered his mouth.

"It's none of your business, Maka," I answered sheepishly and my meister raised an eyebrow and then shrugged. "Fine, don't tell me, I'll go get some lunch. How about you get to know my friends, Kyo?" As Maka bounded off to the lunch line, I turn to face Kyo and the tense feeling was back so I decided to be blunt.

"I don't like you," I said straight on and I could see a smirk on Kyo's face.

"Oh how nice…I don't like you either," Kyo replied. I grit my teeth in annoyance. "And I don't like how you're hanging around Maka when clearly she should be my partner,"

"What are you getting at?"

"When she still lived in Japan, we made a promise that we would attend the DWMA and be a meister and weapon duo together, up until she moved here before I did and chose you. Though she has probably forgotten the promise, I intend to keep it."

"And how exactly do you intend to keep it, oh great one…" I mocked lightly. He stood from his spot and I did the same.

"I, Kyo Hikaru, challenge you, Soul 'Eater' Evans to a duel and whoever wins gets to be Maka's partner,"

"And if one of us loses?" I ask cautiously, since I didn't want to lose my partnership with my meister to this dick.

"One of us will have to leave without saying a word and get out of Maka's life… forever," My eyes widen, but I didn't keep my guard down. "So, do we have a deal, Eater?" he held out his hand and I stare at it before I let his hand meet his in a handshake.

"Deal," I muttered under my breath.

"Meet me by the main steps after school." Just as he said that, Maka returned with food. "Hey, what did I miss?" She asks innocently. I look towards Kyo, who had a look on his face that practically screamed 'do not say anything about our duel to her' to me.

"Kyo and I were doing some bonding time," I lied casually. "Oh, I see...how do you like it here so far?"

"It's awesome! I mean the school is bigger than I imagined," Kyo replied with what I could tell was fake enthusiasm. "That's great! Do you have a place to stay?" Once he shook his head no, I knew what Maka was going to do next.

"How about you stay with us just until you find a place to stay?" Maka suggested.

"NO!" I hear my voice shout and the whole room goes silent. "I uh mean, uh...what do you mean you're better at basketball than me, Black*Star? Let's go settle this right now!" I grabbed Black*Star's hand and led him out of the lunchroom.

"Dude, what was that all about?" Black*Star asked. "Did you pay attention to anything at all?" I asked. "NOPE! I was too busy screaming and shouting to the world that I will surpass God one day YAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" My hand met my forehead and slid down my face. Of course he wouldn't pay attention unless someone was talking about him. So I decided to just explain it to him.

"I don't like Kyo and the feeling is mutual, and he just challenged me to a duel to see who gets to be Maka's partner. If I lose, I have to leave and not become a part of her life anymore." I explained.

"Well then, why don't you show him what my best follower and best buddy Soul 'Eater' Evans is all about?" Black*Star gave me a rather hard slap on the back and I winced, but ignored the pain.

"When is this great duel for Maka's loyalty and heart?" I blushed at how he called it. "Well after school by the main entrance, where we usually have our fights or duels," I replied. "Hold on, I'm not one for rules since I am a God but we need a teacher to watch the duel and stop it if things go too far," I stare at Black*Star as if he had two heads.

"I think I may be able to help with that," On cue, Stein wheeled in in his wheely chair, a cigarette stuck in his mouth. "So, from what I just heard, this is a battle for Maka's loyalty and her heart?" Stein asked and I couldn't help but to nod.

"Well then, I will see you after school," Stein blew a puff of smoke before he wheeled away. "Oh, you have the rest of the afternoon off to train for this afternoon," He added before he turned a corner and tripped.

"Well, since you have the afternoon off, let's head to the gym!"


*After School*

"Soul, you got this! You'll be able to keep Maka!" Black*Star yells in my ear as he rubs my shoulders to prep them up. "You make her sound like she's some sort of object or a prize,"

"She technically is…" Star countered. "You got this...you have five minutes to get to the main entrance. I'll be in the crowd. Break some bones!" Black*Star gives me a salute before he makes his way to the front entrance. I heave a sigh before I began my walk. Let's hope I can stay by Maka's side.

I continue my walk until I reach the double doors and push them open to reveal a crowd has already gathered. I could see Black*Star's tell-tale blue hair as I walked to Kyo, who was stretching.

"Well, look who decided to show up," Kyo grinned and I grit my teeth in frustration. "Now we get to see who will be the one to become Maka's loyal partner," "You act as if she was some sort of prize…" I mumbled under my breath and he scoffed. "I'm not the only one, shark boy."

"Soul, Kyo, what's going on?" I turned to see Maka with a concerned look on her face.

"It's none of your business, Maka," I say and she rolls her eyes.

"Of course it's my business! Having to hear that my childhood friend and my weapon partner are fighting to see who gets to be my partner? What am I, some kind of trophy you can flaunt around?" She asked angrily, her fists clenched.

"Of course not! We made a promise that we would be partners and attend the DWMA together, but you broke that when you met this freak of nature!" Kyo insulted, but I was used to it by now.

"Don't call him that! Soul has been my loyal partner! You, on the other hand have just admitted that I was some object. I don't want to hang around someone who does that." Kyo's face was stunned; and I'm pretty sure mine was as well.

"But Maka…"

"Just leave!" Maka shouted and Kyo stomped away while I stood in shock.

"Did you just," I began. "Yep, no one challenges my weapon's loyalty or insults them in front of me," she smiled and I smiled back.

Not only did I showed my loyalty, but Maka showed hers.


RJ: This is almost a week late and I apologize greatly. Like I said, I didn't have time to finish any of the stories. Keep your eyes peeled for the next one :)