One Band One Dream Chapter 4: One Band, a soul eater fanfic

One Band

Maka's POV

As days passed by, we all have been working non-stop on our music together. It was actually pretty incredible though. We all started to learn each other's music style as we played together. I never really realized how good we sound, until we started to practice more and more. Granted we didn't practice every day like I wanted to, but Soul said that we wouldn't practice every day as it could strain his throat, which I thought he was just being lazy. However, much to my surprise these past days Soul has been really been holding up his end of the bargain. I mean we would bicker still here and there, but I think what surprised me the most is when we worked together on the songs. Soul and I aren't exactly up to friendship level like I am with the rest of the band, but I don't think we hate each other or are at each other's throats anymore. I currently was in my room now going over some of the songs, when I heard a knock on the door. Soon as I opened it, I saw Soul walk right on in making himself comfortable in my chair as I crossed my arms as he grinned to me.

"How's the music coming along?" He asked as I sighed and closed the door and sat on my bed looking it over.

"Great, I think these songs will be perfect for our first concert. What do you think?" I asked as he grinned.

"Well if we fail it's all on you now right tiny tits." He smirked as I rolled my eyes, but then he spoke again.

"So what's your story?" He suddenly asked as I lifted an eyebrow.

"My story?" I questioned as he nodded.

"Yeah, like are you some emo chick who likes to act tough, or are you actually a preppy and cheery bitch?" He asked as I gave a small laugh.

"Which one do you think I am?" I asked as he flashed a playful grin.

"Well definitely not preppy and cheery, but you can be a bitch. You don't exactly scream emo, but you act tough. So I guess you're just one tough bitch." He answered as I rolled my eyes and looked at the clock.

"It's getting pretty late; I should probably get to bed." I said.

"You're already in bed." He smirked as I pointed at the door.

"Out," I commanded as he got up from my chair as I got ready for bed.

As he walked to the door, he paused for a moment, before putting his hand on the door knob. He turned back to me and gave a small smile.

"Night," He spoke, before exiting my room leaving me alone.

Soul's POV

As I closed her door softly, I stared at the door for a moment. Something about her just seemed really off. She isn't exactly an open book and definitely hard to read. I notice during practices how hard she works, until she gets it perfect. Plus she's a little distant if you ask me. She'll talk now and then, but she mostly keeps to herself. The only one I really see her talk to, is Tsubaki. As I headed back downstairs to everyone, I saw everyone either playing cards or watching a movie. I saw down next to Kid as he played cards with Liz.

"So how did it go?" Kid asked not looking at me, but still at his cards.

"Fine," I replied.

"I told you it would be," Kid answered before showing his cards to Liz who cursed and folded making Kid win the winnings.

"Yeah, I guess." I said.

Something still seemed off with her though. Going to bed early and everything. I don't exactly care that much, but I definitely would like to know what's her story. I noticed to even when we make music, that most of her songs are all messages. It's like she trying to send a signal to someone. The girl has talent I'll admit for singing and writing music, but something in her music just seems a little off. Our band has some problems too and I think that was why we both couldn't reach number one. There's something we're both missing that we need to fix, before Midnight Madness out shines us for good.

Maka's POV

"Yo tiny tits let's go already!" Soul shouted as I sighed in frustration.

"I'll be right out just get off the bus and I'll meet you guys in the concert hall!" I shouted back.

I looked back at the mirror again and took a look at myself. I was a little nervous, but also a little scared. "New Resonance" is over and now this new band without a name is who I'm with now. Although it saddens me to give up "New Resonance" I feel like this might be what's best for me. I can't cling on to the past forever . . . No matter how much I miss it. I glanced at my wrist, but then looked back at my bed and saw the picture sticking out and I quickly tucked it away to where I couldn't see it. I took a deep breath and looked at the mirror and closed my eyes. I cleared my mind and then slowly took a deep breath. I slowly then opened my eyes and saw how determined my eyes were now. I was finally ready . . .

Soul's POV

Soon after we headed it and got situated, I saw Maka coming toward us looking a little fiercer. She looked and acted different than usual. Soon our managers started to go over what the plan was. No one in the audience knew about us joining together now as one band. That would be revealed at the end of the concert. All the audience knows is that we'll be singing as "New Resonance" and "Lost Souls" for a charity thing. The charity part wasn't a lie, but we're just saving the best for last. As soon as we were dismissed, the girls headed to their dressing room as Kid, Black Star, and I headed toward ours. As we started to get ready I kept thinking for some reason about Maka. I don't exactly care for her, but I'd like to think we're at least good terms enough to worry about each other as bandmates. I've seen that face before when she performs, but never really outside before her performance. I wonder what's up with her.

Maka's POV

"Hey Maka, are you alright you seem-." Liz spoke, but then I stopped.

"I'm fine, I promise." I spoke giving a small smile to her as she shrugged and walked away.

As I put the last of my make-up on, I felt two hands on my shoulders and squeezing me a little. I looked up to the mirror and saw Tsubaki there with a sad expression on her face. I knew what she was doing, but I just sighed and spoke.

"I'm fine Tsubaki, so please don't look at me that way." I asked as I felt her tense up a bit and spoke.

"You don't have to keep wearing that mask on your face to hide your feelings you know. We're all here for you." Tsubaki said, but then I stood up shocking her a little as I turned to face her.

"I'm fine I'm serious! Look all of this change was hard on me at first, but it's what's best so can we just please drop it for my sake!" I exclaimed as all the girls looked at me shocked, but slowly nodded.

Without any more words to say we all headed backstage where we were greeted by the guys. I listened to the conversation for a while, until I started to zone out. I can do this . . . I can do this . . . I repeated this over and over in my head, until I noticed Soul was staring at me. I saw him lift an eyebrow and I just shook my head to him, to tell him it's nothing. Finally I could hear the crowd screaming louder than before as the announcer started to introduce our names. "Lost Souls" was up first now and it was there time to shine together as a band one last time.

"Let's give them a performance they'll never forget." Soul grinned as Kid and Black Star grinned.

"Good luck out there!" Liz called out as they walked on stage.

"This is so exciting!" Patti exclaimed as we smiled.

"This is our last performance as a band, so let's give them a show they won't forget." I instructed as they nodded.

Soon the music began to play as the girls and I got closer to see the guys perform. The music was really intense this time as I saw the crowd screaming louder for them. It was a little different from before and I honestly liked it. Soon it was Soul's cue to sing. (Rebirthing by Skillet)

I lie here paralytic
Inside this soul
Screaming for you 'til my throat is numb
I wanna break out I need a way out
I don't believe that it's gotta be this way
The worst is the waiting
In this womb I'm suffocating

Feel your presence filling up my lungs with oxygen
I take you in
I've died

Rebirthing now
I wanna live for love wanna live for you and me
Breathe for the first time now
I come alive somehow
Rebirthing now
I Wanna live my life wanna give you everything
Breathe for the first time now
I come alive somehow
Right now [X2]

I felt the music really getting to me as I found it so captivating. The words were just so powerful and real. I felt myself listening and feeling the music all at once. It was so intense and incredible. Words can't describe how I feel to be honest. The crowd certainly loved it as they kept screaming and cheering for more.

I lie here lifeless
In this cocoon
Shedding my skin cause
I'm ready to
I wanna break out
I found a way out
I don't believe that it's gotta be this way
The worst is the waiting
In this womb I'm suffocating

Feel your presence filling up my lungs with oxygen
I take you in
I've died

As Soul sang, I saw how he really got into the music and sang with all his heart out. It was like he was really sending a message to the crowd and it was actually pretty nice and cool. As he sang, I noticed him glance back at us and then laid his eyes with mine, much to my surprise as he just grinned and put his attention back to the crowd as he sang to them and touched there hands.

Tell me when I'm gonna live again
Tell me when I'm gonna breathe you in
Tell me when I'm gonna feel inside
Tell me when I'm gonna feel alive

Tell me when I'm gonna live again
Tell me when this fear will end
Tell me when I'm gonna feel inside
Tell me when I'll feel alive

Right now
I come alive somehow
Right now
I come alive somehow

As the band played, I watched as Kid played his solo on the electric guitar and it was pretty amazing. Then I watched Black Star play his drums with all his might giving it his best as he did awesome. When it came to the final ending of the last verse of words, Soul really gave it his all as he sang with all his heart and it sounded amazing. As much as I hate to admit it, I sometimes am really envious on how his band acts as one. They really enjoy themselves on stage. For me . . . Well I just try to make everything perfect for the band's success. As soon as they waved good-bye to the crowd they came backstage and I saw Soul flash a grin to me as he spoke.

"Let's see you top that," He spoke as I gave a small laugh and threw my towel at him which landed on his face as he took off as I walked away satisfied.

Soul's POV

I took her towel off my face as she walked away with a small smile on her face. I gave a small grin to that, to finally see some emotion on her face. Soon Kid and Black Star stood next to me as we watched the girls get into position on stage as the crowd screamed there name.

"She's one tough bitch," I spoke confusing my friends as the music began to play intensely. (Dirty Work by Halestorm)

Get on your knees and let the games begin
Bow to your queen and I will crown your head
'Cause I can make you every inch a king
Before I do tell me, tell me what's in it for me?

I need someone young, willing and able
You need someone old enough to know better
I want you to

Do my dirty work, do my dirty work, oh
Do my dirty work, do my dirty work
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, c'mon
Do my dirty work, do my dirty work

The music right in the beginning was full of energy and life as they played. I watched as Maka head banged as the crowd followed along with her bandmates as they played. As soon as Maka started to sing, I saw how serious her eyes were and how captivating they were. I don't know why the hell I said that, but it was the truth for some reason. As she sang, she sang seductively to the crowd and you could see some of the guys in the front row loving her as she grinned to them in satisfaction. Soon the song got louder and catchier as I started to nod my head to the beat along with tapping my foot as Maka sang.

Let me be your labor of love
My royal garden needs a hired man
Plant your seed, darlin'
My roses are in your hands

I need someone young, willing and able
You need someone old enough to know better
I want you to

Do my dirty work, do my dirty work, oh
Do my dirty work, do my dirty work
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, c'mon

As Maka sang, I noticed how intense the song was really getting as she gave it her all. I saw how the band in general was giving it there all. As she sang, she glanced back at me and grinned as I grinned back.

Do my dirty work, do my dirty work, oh
Do my dirty work, do my dirty work
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, c'mon

Do my dirty work, do my dirty work
Do my dirty work, do my dirty work
Do my dirty work, do my dirty work
Do my dirty work, do my dirty work

Soon the instrumental part came up which made the song more exciting as the crowd screamed and cheered louder for the electric guitar solo and drum solo. As Maka wrapped up the song, I noticed she finished strong with her eyes staring at the crowd intensely. Soon the crowd erputed in cheer as the band walked off stage. We clapped for them as they smiled to us.

"Thanks you guys," Liz spoke.

"NEXT PERFORMANCE!" Patti screamed loudly hurting our ears.

"ALRIGHT LET'S BE THE BIGGEST STARS EVER!" Black Star screamed as well as we groaned in pain from the loud shouting.

"I think it's best we get ready first." Tsubaki suggested as we all agreed.

"Yo tiny tits!" I called out before she could walk away.

"Not a bad final performance, it was actually good." I smirked as she just rolled her eyes playfully and smiled a little before going to go get ready.

Soon the guys and I headed to the dressing room and got dressed. I wore now a black leather jacket with a white shirt inside, long black pants, and black fingerless gloves as well. Soon as we all finished getting dressed, I saw all the girls except Maka with them.

"Where's Maka?" Kid asked.

"Stein and Maria pulled her away saying she would show up last on stage. They said they'd explain more once they get her settled in her position." Liz explained and right on cue Stein and Maria came back with grins on their face.

"What are you two so happy about?" I questioned raising an eyebrow.

"We thought it would be really neat for you all to go up first and start the performance while Maka waits behind the curtains. So when Soul starts singing his verse and Maka's part is up next, that's when you come into play Soul." Maria explained as I looked at her confused and crossed my arms.

"What exactly am I doing?" I questioned as Stein took over after he finished smoking.

"You'll reach behind the curtains and take hold of her hand as she sings to give a more dramatic effect as she comes on stage. The crowd will love it and then after the performance Maria and I will come on stage and announce your new band's name." Stein explained.

"What's our name going to be!?" Patti exclaimed as Maria grinned to her.

"All in good time Patti." Maria answered disappointing Patti.

Soon the crowd began to chant our names individuals, but soon we'll be known as only one band after tonight. It's been a cool ride being called "Lost Souls", but I guess now it's time to move forward and show them what we're really made of. After all it's the band that makes us who we are and not the name. Tonight Kid will be playing lead guitar, Tsubaki on bass, Liz on violin, Patti also on violin as the sisters will alternate, and finally Black Star on drums. Tonight Maka and I will just be singing with all we've got to give the audience a show they'll never forget. The moment we started to walk on stage, we could already see the crowd staring at us as they cheered a confused look. I got in position and gave a small grin to myself.

"Let's get started," I spoke. (Awake and Alive by Skillet: Bold-Soul, Italic-Maka, and Bold Italic-Soul & Maka)

I nodded to Liz and Kid to start the music. Soon Liz started to play the violin along with Kid strumming the electric guitar. Soon everyone began to join in, which made the crowd cheer louder as they played as it sounded incredible. Soon my cue came up and it was time for me to give it my all for tonight's final performance.

I'm at war with the world and they
Try to pull me into the dark
I struggle to find my faith
As I'm slippin' from your arms

Soon as I started to sing into the mic, I picked it up from the stand and remembered what I was told to do. I walked up to the platform near the curtain and then slowly extended my hand to the back of the curtain making the crowd very confused. Soon I felt a soft hand in mine as I grasped it gently in mine. Soon I slowly led Maka out on stage and my eyes widen as she now began to sing.

It's getting harder to stay awake
And my strength is fading fast
You breathe into me at last

The moment she started to sing, I was in complete shock. The first thing that really caught my attention was her outfit. She wore a white strapless tub top that still showed some of her stomach and back with a short small long sleeved leather jacket on, long black pants, and black high heeled boots. Her hair was stunning as she had it in a high pony tail with her hair slightly wavy giving it a nice look to her outfit. Then I notice those eyes of hers again as they really stood out now, with her make-up. As she continued to sing I led her down the platform as she looked to me as I grinned a little before letting go and singing my part to the crowd.

I'm awake I'm alive
Now I know what I believe inside
Now it's my time
I'll do what I want 'cause this is my life
here(right here), right now(right now)
I'll stand my ground and never back down
I know what I believe inside
I'm awake and I'm alive

Maka and I began to sing and dance together on stage and as I looked back to my friends who smiled to us. The music and song itself was just in an incredible feeling. I could feel the music flowing within me as I sang with heart and soul.

I'm at war with the world cause I
Ain't never gonna sell my soul
I've already made up my mind
No matter what I can't be bought or sold

When my faith is getting weak
And I feel like giving in
You breathe into me again

As we continued to sing the crowd kept getting louder and louder for us as we performed. They really enjoyed our performance as I saw most of the crowd jumping up and down and begging for more.

Waking up waking up
Waking up waking up
Waking up waking up
Waking up waking up

In the dark
I can feel you in my sleep
In your arms I feel you breathe into me
Forever hold this heart that I will give to you
Forever I will live for you

As we sang I could feel the music and it's energy flowing through me once again. Maka and I harmonized perfectly as we sang together. There would be a few times when we'd glance at one another and face each other and sing to each other. We'd exchange a few grins out of satisfaction as the crowd cheered for us.

I'm awake I'm alive
Now I know what I believe inside
Now it's my time
I'll do what I want 'cause this is my life
here(right here),right now(right now)
I'll stand my ground and never back down
I know what I believe inside
I'm awake and I'm alive

Waking up waking up
Waking up waking up
Waking up waking up
Waking up waking up

Once the song had ended the crowd was silent for a moment, until they erupted into screams and cheers. We all looked to one another as we smiled and cheered with the crowd as they loved us. I glanced to Maka and saw her looking to the crowd and giving a genuine smile to them. I was a little surprised and, yet glad she wasn't looking like she did earlier. Soon right on cue Stein and Maria walked on stage as Maka and I handed them the mic as they waved to the crowd.

"How are you guys doing tonight!?" Stein exclaimed as they screamed and cheered in response.

"Well tonight we have a big announcement tonight concern the two band "New Resonance" and "Lost Souls"." Maria spoke.

"As the mangers from the bands, we have decided to end both bands "New Resonance" and "Lost Souls"." Stein announced.

Soon the crowd broke into screams and anger as they began to boo them, but then Stein grinned and placed his hand up to stop them as they continued to boo us.

"Now I know the news upsets all of you, but there is a reason for splitting up the bands!" Stein explained.

"Tonight's performance wasn't just for charity, but also for a special announcement! Tonight's performance has been a huge success thanks to you the fans for supporting the two bands and this charity!" Maria thanked.

"So to show our thanks, we'd like to say happily and proudly that the two bands "New Resonance" and "Lost Souls" will now join together as one!" Stein exclaimed loudly.

The crowd's eyes literally went wide and their expressions were shocked and surprised. At first they were so a struck that I'm pretty sure the crowd just broke into gossip and confusion. However, soon enough the crowd broke into screams and cheers as they were loudwe then ever then before. I could feel the stage vibrating itself. I looked to my friends as they looked to me and smiled widely and cheered as well.

"Say hello to "Soul Resonance"!" Stein and Maria shouted the same time.

Behind us on the screen was our new logo and name. "Soul Resonance" . . . Sounded pretty cool actually. I watched as the screen showed us individually as we are all apart of "Soul Resonance" now. I felt Kid place his hand on my shoulder and shook it slightly to show that he was happy like I was now too surprisingly. I didn't agree at first to this whole band thing, but now I think it will be pretty cool. I glanced to Maka who stared at the screen with a blank expression on her face. I noticed her eyes were a little watery now, but not a single tear fell from her face. She looked at it, as if it was something hard for her to believe.

Maka's POV

That's it . . . It's over . . . "New Resonance" is now "Soul Resonance". I finally had let go of something that was part of my past and now . . . It's not what I expected to feel. I felt sad and yet somehow reassured. Maybe things will get better for me from here. Still I can't get the feeling that the past still lingers with me. I placed my hand on my wrist and sighed as I slowly closed my eyes for a moment. I started to remember that sandy blonde hair and turquoise eyes. Soon I gasped and shook the memory out of my head. That part of the past will never leave me . . .