One Band One Dream Chapter 7: Lingering Pain, a soul eater fanfic

Hey guys I know it's been a while since I updated, but I'm back now and hopefully I'll be able to post a chapter at least once or more a week for you guys. Also someone had asked a question a while back about the songs being by the same artist and to answer that so far most of the songs I've chosen are by two of the same bands, but soon I'll be using different bands just not quiet yet. Honestly I've been planning a lot of songs and putting them in order of how it will flow with my story. Also though, I am open to suggestions if you guys have any songs you might want me to put into the story. However, it has to match with the theme of the bands songs so far and so forth. However, I'll consider the songs you've picked and see if I can work things out. Thank you guys so much for the support and continuing to read my story. Please do review, follow, favorite, and leave a question or comment as it really helps me out a lot! Enjoy!

Lingering Pain

Maka's POV

"Eh?" I asked dumbfounded.

"I'm not going to ask you again." Soul said sternly.

"A Date?" I questioned as he rolled his eyes.

"Not like a date, but just going out. Just the two of us." He explained.

"Pass," I answered about to close my door, until he put his foot in the way as I looked to him annoyed.

"It wasn't an option tiny tits. We're artist and we need inspiration, which is why we need to go out and clear our minds to write our next songs for the concert." He explained more.

"I can write my own songs, I don't need help." I argued, but he just sighed in frustration before suddenly grabbing my arm.

"Well that's too bad because you're getting it." He smirked.

He suddenly started to drag me out of my room as I yelled at him to stop. Soon we passed by our friends in the living room area. They all looked at us questionably, but before I could even explain what this idiot was doing he had already dragged me outside the bus. Soon we pretty far away from the bus before he let me go. I snatched my arm away from him before crossing them and glaring at him.

"Alright Mr. Pushy, where exactly are we going?" I questioned as he gave a small laugh.

"Where ever the wind takes us." He smirked.

"Well can the wind take me to breakfast, since I didn't have a chance to eat anything yet?" I asked as Soul nodded and led the way.

We're currently in Arizona as we just arrived two days ago and we only now have three days left to finish the songs. We've all worked on the music and have agreed on them, but now we just need the words to them. Lately I've been having writers block which usually never happen to me, but I've also been having a lot of distractions as well. I still continue to dream of Hiro and it drives me insane that I can't try to move past him. It's been year and half already and I still haven't been able to forget that pain. It was so troublesome. Once Soul and I arrived at a little café with not to many people we ordered our food and just started to think of ideas for the songs. However, I couldn't think of a single thing while Soul had ideas for the songs he'd be singing. He gave me what he had as I tried to think of the music in my head while silently singing the words. I tapped to the rhythm and got into it as I nodded my head and smiled a little.

"It's good, this will work. I kind of seen the sort of theme we're going with so I should be able to come up with the lyrics soon." I spoke handing him his lyrics back as he nodded.

"Cool," He replied.

Right as I took a sip of my coffee, I looked past Soul and saw a figure standing behind him. I choked on my drink and started to cough a lot. Soul looked at me surprised and asked if I was alright, but all I could do was just look past him and stare into the eyes of my old love. Soon the coughing stopped as I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Just like that Hiro was gone as well. I sighed before looking back at a completely confused Soul. Before he could say anything though our food came and we went ahead and ate in silence. Why does this keep happening to me? Why can't I just move on? As we paid for our food, I looked out the window and saw Hiro again across the street grinning at me. I suddenly stood up from my chair, surprising Soul.

"Wha-?" He spoke, but I interrupted.

"Let's just go back," I said as he looked at me confused as I glanced at the window as Hiro still stood there.

"We got out inspiration so let's leave." I continued, but Soul stood up and shook his head.

"Oh no, I did not wake my ass up early just to leave when we just only started. On to our next destination." Soul smirked as he walked out of the café as I slowly followed after him.

I glanced at where Hiro once stood and right as someone passed him he was gone just like that. I sighed in relief and then turned back to Soul as he kept walking as I followed behind slowly. I tried to distract myself so that I wouldn't think or see Hiro. As we walked I started to notice a theater up ahead.

"Ah Soul, where exactly are we going?" I questioned as he turned and grinned to me.

"Watching inspiration unfold right in front of our very eyes." He smirked.

I looked at him confused, but I just shrugged and followed him. Turns out we were heading to the movie theater. It wasn't too hard picking out a movie as I didn't care for what we saw, so we ended up watching some horror action movie. I can't remember the name, but to me it didn't really matter as I didn't want to be here really. Once Soul and I got our snack and drinks we headed to the theater. Once we sat down we sat in awkward silence, until I got sick of it and spoke first.

"Why exactly are we here? Why not invite the others? Why just me?" I questioned as he sighed frustrated and looked to me sort of annoyed.

"I told you, we're here for inspiration." He answered, but I frowned.

"I'm going to tell you this once Soul. See I have this unique gift called "The Bullshit Detector" and right now your answer is bullshit. So what's the really answer." I replied as he stared at me for a moment, before sighing and leaning back in his seat closing his eyes for a moment.

"Fine, we're here because you haven't been acting yourself lately. All the other bandmates are worried for you ever since the photo shoot and interview. I don't exactly know what's going on with you and I don't care whether you tell me or not, but all I ask is that you don't continue to be depressed and walk around like a zombie. For one it makes you like even less attractive and it's making everyone worry and upset which will affect us in our upcoming concert. There satisfied with that answer?" Soul explained as I was a little awe struck.

I looked away from him at the moment as I stared at the ground unsure of what to say, but I just nodded. I heard him give a small laugh and when I was about to speak, the movie began to play. Soul was sort of right, I haven't been myself lately and that needed to change. His statement may have not been the most subtle of statements, but at least he was straightforward and for that I'm actually glad. He didn't sugar code anything; he was just straight up about the whole thing. As the movie played I glanced at Soul and gave a small smile silently giving my thanks. As I turned to watch the movie now, my heart dropped. I can't believe this is seriously happening to me. I watched as one of the characters in the movie looked exactly like Hiro.

"Don't go in there, Luke!" Another character in the movie shouted.

"I have to Sara!" The guy that looked like Hiro replied.

The moment though he opened the door to this room, he was immediately stabbed by some masked man. I along with the whole crowd screamed. However, I screamed for a different reason as I watched the guy that look like Hiro fall to the ground bleeding badly. I watched as the character Sara ran as the guy that looked like Hiro called to her for help. However, the masked man continued to stab him multiple times as he screamed in pain. Memories started to appear in my head again of Hiro making me scream again just like the crowd did for the characters tragic death. Those screams in the movie reminded me of Hiro's death as well. I couldn't bear this sight as I turned away and closed my eyes griping my seat as tight as I could. Tears slowly slipped from my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away so that Soul wouldn't notice. Why can't I get him out of my mind!?

Soul's POV

I watched as Maka screamed along with the crowd as I snickered a little by her reaction. I can't believe she got scared by a little jump scare. I was about to say something cunning, but I stopped the moment I saw her shaking a little with her head turned away from me. She was gripping her seat tightly, till her hands turned white. I saw her wipe her eyes making me a little surprised! Was she seriously scared of this movie!? I looked back at the movie and sighed before getting up and taking her by the wrist out of the movie theater. She was surprised by my action, but I didn't care. Obviously she didn't seem to mind it since she didn't argue. Once we got out of the movie theater I let go of her and sighed a little in frustration. I turned to face her and was just about to speak, until I noticed her staring at the ground with a dark aura around her. Before I could speak, she spoke.

"Thank you . . . For everything you've done to try to cheer me up. However, it's something I have to deal with and get over on my own. So while I appreciate what you've done, I'm afraid it's only made matters more difficult for me. I'll be leaving first." She spoke up as I stared at her in disbelief.

I watched as she walked right past me in a quick motion without her even looking at me. I turned around and watched as she left with me standing here like an idiot.

. . . . .

"That woman is impossible!" I shouted in frustration as I lay back on the couch still pissed.

"It's like I said Soul, she's going through a lot right now." Liz explained, but I gave a small laugh.

"Still even after trying to cheer her up, she said I only made matters worse!" I exclaimed.

"Seems like our idea wasn't exactly good enough then." Kid stated.

"You think?" I smirked and sighed before continuing.

"Why didn't Kid or someone else do this whole thing with her? I mean we're on good terms and all, but I'm not exactly her first choice with hanging out with." I questioned.

"Simple, because you both needed to finish the lyrics to your songs!" Patti smiled creepily at me.

"Well my songs our done, but I have no idea about Mak-." I spoke, but quickly shut up the moment Maka walked into the room.

She scanned the room and looked to me and then walked over to me. I watched as she dangled sheets of papers in my face. I sat up and took them from her hand as she began to explain.

"Thanks to you, I guess I was able to finish the lyrics to the songs. Thought you and everyone else might want to read and study them." She spoke as I looked to the music sheets and nodded my head.

"Yeah looks good," I replied as she gave a small smile before leaving.

I looked to everyone who grinned as I blushed a little out of embarrassment and just sighed frustration.

"Not a word!" I warned to them.

"Still pissed Soul?" Black Star smirked as I growled.

"Shut it Star!" I shouted as everyone laughed.

Maka's POV

"Whoa," The girls and I said at the same time.

"The crowd looks bigger than the last time." Tsubaki pointed out as we all nodded in agreement.

"Get used to it ladies, because that's what it's going to look like for the rest of our concerts!" Black Star shouted as we all smiled.

"Alright gather around," Stein called as we headed toward him.

He started to go over the songs that would be playing tonight in order of tonight's performance. I glanced around the backstage area hoping not to see a certain someone and to which I didn't as I sighed in relief. It's been three days, which is definitely a good sign.

"Maka are you even listening!?" Marie exclaimed as I blinked a few times before realizing she was talking to me.

"I got it; we'll be playing four songs tonight as Soul will go first and then me and so forth." I stated, but she frowned as she knew I was correct.

"Off to it then and break a leg!" Stein grinned before leaving along with Marie.

"Good luck guys," I said before they headed on stage.

I listened to the crowd cheering our name the moment they got on stage. I looked to see them waving to the crowd as the cheered for them more. As soon as the band got settled, I watched as Soul looked to them and nodded for them to start along with him. Then the music began to play. (Falling Inside The Black by Skillet: Bold-Soul & Italic-Everyone)

Tonight I'm so alone
This sorrow takes a hold
Don't leave me here so cold
(Never want to be so cold)

As soon as Soul began to sing the crowd got even louder. The music itself in the beginning gives off this intense feeling even when it's playing so mellow. It was kind of awesome to be honest.

Your touch used to be so kind
Your touch used to give me life
I've waited all this time,
I've wasted so much time

Don't leave me alone
Cause I barely see at all
Don't leave me alone, I'm

I watched as Soul really gave it his all as he singing powerfully into the mic. I mean he sang the song perfectly without any flaw despite how fast he had to sing them. He sang them fiercely and effortlessly He truly had talent, just like this whole band.

You were my source of strength
I've traded everything
That I love for this one thing
(Stranded in the offering)
Don't leave me here like this
Can't hear me scream from the abyss
And now I wish for you my desire

Don't leave me alone
Cause I barely see at all
Don't leave me alone, I'm

Falling in the black
Slipping through the cracks
Falling to the depths can I ever go back
Dreaming of the way it used to be
Can you hear me?
Falling in the black
Slipping through the cracks
Falling to the depths can I ever go back
Falling inside the black
Falling inside, falling inside the black, black, black, black

I felt myself getting into the music as I started to head bang a little just like Soul, only I was doing it slightly. Still the music had a great rhythm and beat. I mean I watched as the crowd itself get into the music as I watched them dance and cheer for my friends. I even saw Soul grinning to them and getting into the music.

(Falling in the black.)
(Slipping through the cracks.)

Falling in the black
Slipping through the cracks
Falling to the depths can I ever go back
Dreaming of the way it used to be
Can you hear me?
Falling in the black
Slipping through the cracks
Falling to the depths can I ever go back
Falling inside the black
Can you hear me?
Falling inside the black
Can you hear me?
Falling inside the black
Can you hear me?
Falling inside
Falling inside, falling inside
The black.

The moment they finished the crowd burst into cheer. I watched some girls in the front squeal as Soul grinned and winked to them. I rolled my eyes, but smiled at the same time as they all exited the stage. I congratulated them, before heading into the dressing room with the girls. As I changed into my outfit, I looked to the mirror and took a good look at myself. I had a white tank top on with red overall straps, black ripped shorts/pants as one part of the leg is long and the other leg is short, and also black strapped high heels. My hair was in a high wavy pony tail, I wore semi heavy makeup, and two black wrist bands. I was just about to turn away, until I saw a figure smirking from the corner of the room, but when I turned in a panic nothing was there. I looked at the mirror and nothing was there was well. Please don't let this be happening . . .

"Maka are you alright?" Tsubaki asked as I turned to her quickly still a little in panic.

"I'm fine, just a little nervous I guess." I replied clearing my throat.

Tsubaki didn't really seem to buy into my little lie, but before she could even utter a word Marie came in and started shouting in a panic to get ready to go. She slammed the door as Liz just sighed and her sister stretched.

"Well we better get going girls, before Marie has a stroke." Liz stated before walking out the door with Patti.

Tsubaki turned to me looking worried, but I gave her a small warm smile before speaking to her.

"I'll be fine Tsubaki, I promise. Just give me a minute to touch up my makeup ok?" I said.

She looked to me as I smiled and soon gave in as she smiled back. She then left and closed the door behind her while my smile faded. I walked over to my purse and grabbed the pills from my bag and quickly took them. I grabbed the glass of water next to me and swallowed the pills and sighed. I looked into the mirror and frowned.

"I know what I saw and I won't let myself go through that again." I said to myself.

I turned away from the mirror and started to walk out the door slamming it behind me. I won't let myself see him. I made my way backstage again after bumping into a dozen of people and apologizing after. Once I got there, I saw everyone waiting for me.

"Girls sure do take their time." Black Star smirked.

I ignored his comment as Kid handed me his electric guitar. I strummed it a few times, before looking to everyone and nodded. I was ready now.

"Let's do this," I spoke before heading out on stage.

The moment I came into view everyone, I replaced my dull expression into a more determined and cool one. I waved to the crowd and watched as they cheered even louder, shouting the band's name over and over. Once we got into position I flashed a grin a few times at the crowd, but my expression changed when I saw a familiar figure in the crowd flash a grin to me. However, it was only for a second before he suddenly disappeared within the crowd. Fear rose in me, but I couldn't let this get to me. Soon I looked to the band and waited, until they were ready. Once they gave me the all clear, the music began to play. (Dirty Mind by Halestorm)

I just called to hear you breathe
Whisper in my ear
Tell me everything I need to hear
It seems like the love we make
Is just as good when you're away
Things you say I can feel

I don't need to have you here
To feel you crashing into me
I'm better off this way, yeah
Not hearing me complain
And I don't need to taste your lips
I've satisfied my appetite
Me and my dirty mind
Been working overtime

As I sang, I sang with passion and soul while playing the electric guitar. The crowd loved it as I continued to sing and play. I watched as they jumped up and down with the music screaming loudly. As I sang I let my voice have attitude in it as the song was sort of sassy. It felt could to let all of these emotions out. I've been stressed out for the past couple of days and just being on this stage and performance really helps me.

I hear your voice on the phone
Imagine what you're wearing
To do something right gotta do it myself, yeah.
You left me here all alone
I take matters into my own hands
I just might burn in hell, yeah.

Can you keep up? Is that all you got?
You're wasting all my precious time
Don't need your permission
Turn the ignition, and I'll race you to
The finish line

The more I sang, I sort of noticed that this song kept reminding me of Hiro. Sort of like a message to him. I felt myself becoming withdrawn, but I quickly brushed that feeling away as it would affect the music and the band. I couldn't do this. Not now. As I sang though, I heard and felt a little pain within my voice. Almost like a strain, but no one seemed to notice. However, I was obviously wrong when I glanced back and saw Soul staring at me with concern. I quickly turned away and kept my attention to the crowd.

As I sang and played the last bit of the lyrics perfectly, I froze. The crowd had cheered louder than ever before, but soon there screams seemed to just fade away the moment I laid eyes on him in the crowd. My eyes widen a little in fear, but I stood my ground. He's not real, he can't be here. I watched Hiro grin from within the crowd staring right at me. Before I could even react, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I broke out of my trance to see that it was Kid looking at me concerned.

"Are you alright? You look like you've seen a ghost." Kid said.

I looked back to the crowd to see Hiro had disappeared once again and I sighed in relief. I told Kid that I just had a headache as we walked backstage. The moment I got backstage though, I could already see Hiro in the distance leaning against my dressing room door. He didn't have to look at me, to know that I knew he was there. He was waiting for me.