Soul stared, almost shocked to see the scythe come from her arm. "M-Maka..." There was no response from her. Her eyes were empty, the only definite feature on her face being the smug smile. She jumped up and came down, slashing at Soul. He lifted his arm to protect himself, the scythe cutting past the flesh. He winced, but took it, refusing to fight back against her. He was sure that was her body, and causing any damage to it would be a horrible idea. "Maka! Please, I know you are in there! Remember! I can still reach you." Maka's body swayed, her head lowering, the smile still visible.
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Maka peered into a room, looking a little lost. There was a boy in the room, playing on the piano. Curious, the she went in, shutting the door quietly behind her. As she approached the boy, he spoke, and she knew it was directed at her. "This song is what I am." The boy closed his eyes, his fingers moving from key to key, dark music filling the room. Maka felt her cheeks warm as he played, the music touching her. The music he played represented him, and she respected that he could play his feelings into a song. Remaining silent, she took in every note, replaying the song through her mind.
As the song came to an end, the boy turned in his seat. "I'm Soul." Maka thought of him as interesting, and smiled, offering her hand. "I'm Maka!" Soul took her hand with his and gave a firm shake. "It's nice to meet you, Maka." Maka nodded, sitting beside him. "I liked that song you played." Soul gave a grin, looking to her as she sat beside him. "Thanks. I didn't think many would." Maka gave a shocked expression, tilting her head. "Are you serious? I think it was great!"
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Liz sighed, looking to Kid, who seemed to be doing okay. "Are you sure you want to come back to this park? We took you home so you could rest." Patti nodded, giggling as Kid let out a sigh. "I can fight it. I must learn to fight it." Patti clapped, cheering him on as he spoke. "Yeah! Then we can ride on the slide together!" Liz let out a laugh, knowing Kid would never play at a park. As the park came into view, so did Maka and Soul. Kid stopped, narrowing his eyes. "What the hell is going on? Is that a scythe coming out from Maka's arm?" Kid ran forward, hiding himself behind one of the trees. Patti gasped, pointing towards them. "Look! Soul is bleeding!" Liz was confused, and wasn't the only one. Kid was having a hard time understanding what was going on. After a few moments of examining them, he came to a conclusion, though. "That's not Maka. Come on, guys." Patti and Liz looked to each other, nodding. "Right!"
Kid ran out from the tree, a gun in each hand as he rushed towards Maka and Soul. "Soul, Are you okay?" Maka turned her attention to Kid, a scythe coming out from her other forearm as she jumped at him. Kid aimed his pistols, ready to shoot. "Stop! That's Maka!" Soul jumped up, running passed Maka and pushing Kid out of the way. "You can't shoot her. This is my fight, get out of here." Maka didn't wait, jumping at them, slashing at Soul, cutting his back. "Ouch! That's gonna leave a scar, huh?" She grinned, looking over Soul, who was out of words. "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?" Soul got off Kid, slowly getting to his feet and stammering towards Maka. "..."
Unsure of what to do, Kid decided not to fight, but to watch, and make sure Soul didn't get killed. He was facinated at the scythes that Maka had, and watched curiously, Patti and Liz transforming back, sitting on either side of him. Maka was getting bored of Soul, letting out an annoyed sigh. "Entertain me. Scream, or cry.. It's not fun unless you beg for your life, Soul." Soul narrowed his eyes, still not finding the right words as Maka continued. "I don't trust men, remember? You think I trusted you? Ha, I could have found a lot better than you, I just felt bad." Anger built up, and Soul held it back, clenching his fist. "What's wrong? Are you mad yet, Soul? Come on, punch me!" Soul shook his head, refusing.
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The sun was long gone, the moon resting in the sky. Though is wasn't a very pretty moon, the stars were still shining brightly. Maka was laid back on the grass, staring up at the sky. She felt at ease until a voice rang out, and a familiar presence laying back beside her. "What are you doing out here, Maka?" Maka pointed up to the sky, smiling. "You know, it's actually quite pretty, Soul. I feel calm for once." Soul nodded slowly, nudging her. "This is a one time chance to see you calm then. You're always mouthing off." Though he was teasing, Maka grumbled and mumbled under her breath. After several long minutes of silence, Maka spoke up. "Hey Soul...?" Soul kept his eyes fixed on the stars, but answered her. "Yes, Maka?"
"I never thought I'd ever trust someone like I trust you..." Soul blinked, turning his head to look at her. She seemed to be examining the stars, almost as if she needed an excuse not to look him in the eyes. "After my father, I never wanted to trust men, but there is something about you, Soul." Maka sat up, Soul following suit. She turned to face him, her eyes meeting his. "Please don't ever betray my trust, Soul, and I'll never betray yours." Soul only gave a nod, though Maka had lowered her head. "And Soul...?" Soul blinked, it obvious that she had his full attention. "Hm?" After a moment of fumbling with her hands, Maka looked up, their eyes meeting again. "I'll never let anything happen to you." Maka gave a smile, Soul giving a small smile back. "And you know that I will protect you no matter what, Maka."
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Maka jumped over Soul, then shoved him down, pressing her foot on his chest. She lowered herself, one of the scythes inching closer to his neck. "It's such a sad thing that I'll have to kill you." Soul stared up at his meister, feeling his heart almost stop. He couldn't harm her, and would rather let her slit his throat than fight back. "Fine... Just get it over with." As the scythe neared his throat, a tear formed at the corner of one of Maka's eyes. Soul noticed this immediately, and grabbed the scythe with his hands. "Maka, I know you can hear me. I can help you control this. You have never betrayed my trust, not even now." Maka stopped for a moment, and she stood up, offering her hand. Soul took it, getting up with her help. Maka wrapped her arms around Soul and after a moment, he returned the hug.
"Ngh..." Maka's hand moved to Soul's neck. After giving a long squeeze, her eyes closed. She tossed his body to the side, then opened her eyes. "Ma..Ka.." Conciousness left Soul as he hit the ground. "Ha, that was too easy." Kid couldn't control himself, running at Maka as Patti and Liz went to Soul to check him out. "Maka, this is not you!" Maka smiled, dodging the punches Kid threw at her. "Oh, finally I get some fun!" Maka grabbed one of Kid's fists, twisting it. "What could you possibly do to me?"
Kid turned to Patti and Liz. "Get him to Stein. Hurry." Patti tried lifting Soul as Liz crossed her arms. "You can't fight without us, Kid!" Kid narrowed his eyes. "Go! Now!" Liz reluctanly helped Patti lift Soul and darted off, heading for Shibusen. Maka turned, following after. Kid took this opportunity to catch up and punch her, her body flying back a few feet, being stopped by one of the buildings. Her body slid down, her head lifting as she licked the blood from her lips. "Fine, I'll just kill you now, then!" Maka jumped up, running at him. Kid didn't let his guard down, ducking as she slashed at him, tripping her with his foot. "Maka, what the hell is wrong with you?" Maka gave a grin, the rest of her face being covered with shadows. "Nothing. I simply decided that it's time to show you all the truth."
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"We are linked, Soul. That means that even if you screw up, you can't run away from me." Soul scoffed, crossing his arms. "Oh yeah? What about you? Girls always complain and cry. Then, after they do that, they run away." Maka narrowed her eyes, shaking her head. "I don't run away. I'm stronger than you think, Soul." Soul let out a laugh, holding his stomach. "You are nothing without your weapon." Maka gave a smirk, poking his forehead. "And you are nothing without your Meister."
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Liz and Patti stumbled up the stairs of Shibusen, keeping Soul up. Patti continuously cheered on Soul, though it didn't seem to make a change. "Come on, Soul! You can do it! Yay!" As they made it to the top of the stairs, Soul began coughing, regaining conciousness. He shoved Liz and Patti away from him, wiping blood from his lips. "Wh-What the hell?" As he turned to run back, a firm hand grabbed his shoulder. Patti chimed happily, jumping up. "Professor Stein!" Soul coughed, turning his head slowly to face Stein. "It looks like we are too late. Let's get you stitched up." Liz remained silent until Stein finished, then frowned. "Kid is fighting her himself..And.." Patti jumped up, finishing her sentence. "She has weapons coming out of her arms!"
Stein took a moment to think, letting out an annoyed sigh. "Looks like Spirit isn't going to be happy to hear he's going against his own child." Soul remained silent, frustration building up. "No, that isn't going to happen! I will be the one to save her! I promised I would!" Soul pulled out from Stein's grasp, jumping down the stairs and headed for the park.
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The door to the apartment opened, Maka smiling and letting out a surprised gasp. "Soul, It's even better than before!" She ran into one of the rooms, jumping on the bed. "It's perfect!" Soul came in behind her, shutting the door as she ran off into the room that looked more like hers. Soul nodded slowly, examining the room. His attention went back to Maka, moving over to sit beside her on the bed. "I promise.." Maka blinked, sitting up and looking to her weapon. "I promise..I won't fail you again. You could have been killed." Maka gave a sympathetic smile, placing her hand over his. "Soul, you did your best. We all did." Soul shook his head, placing his free hand on her shoulder. "Maka, I don't know what I'll do if I lose you."
Maka let out a gasp, her cheeks flushing. "Soul.. Thank you. That means so much to me. You really do care.." Soul nodded slowly, his eyes meeting with hers. "I won't lose you. I'll protect you with my life." Maka lifted her hands to her cheeks, warmth creeping up on her cheeks. "Thank you, Soul!" Unable to help herself, Maka's arms wrapped around Soul as he embraced her, rubbing her back. "Don't worry about it."
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"Truth? I don't understand, Maka." Kid watched her carefully as she got up. "The truth...Bravery and courage are fake. It's something in your mind, Kid. Something you make up when you need a reason to win.." Kid was shocked by the response, but narrowed his eyes. "You honestly believe that? You're not Maka!" He ran at her quickly, his fist connecting with her jaw, sending her back again. He needed to buy time.
This time, when Maka got up, her eyes stared right at Kid, watching him. Once ready, she took a step forward, preparing to run at him. Before she take off, a familiar face came around her, punching her in the stomach and sending her back against a tree. "Maka, You know this isn't you!" Soul knew his time was running short before he lost enough blood, and his hands were stinging from when he grabbed her scythe. He knelt down, his hands pinning her shoulders against she tree. "Maka! I know you can hear me! Answer me! GYAH! Ngh.." A scythe stabbed right into his shoulder, Maka letting out a low laugh. "Are you serious? You came back to be killed?" Soul blinked a few times, not believing he was in this situation. "Maka..."
Kid came running towards them, unable to control his anger. Though she was his friend, Maka was not herself and he needed to stop her. He grabbed her head, shoving it back against the tree before she could get up. "Maka, don't you see what you're doing?" She got up after a moment, and Kid repeated the action, furious. He elbowed her in the stomach, then shoved her back against the tree. Her body fell against the tree, and whether or not she was concious, he lifted up Soul, checking for some sort of pulse. As he did, a voice rang out from behind the tree. "So, Death the Kid takes on Maka. Is she just out?" Stein, Liz, and Patti came into view. Stein leaned down, lifting Soul over his shoulder.
Kid let out a sigh and lifted up Maka, looking to Stein. "What will we do with Maka? She won't be out for long, I'm sure." Stein took a moment to think before shrugging. "Actually, I don't have a clue." Kid let out a sigh, lowering his head. "What if it comes to us having to seriously harm her?" Stein turned his head, not sure how to answer. "We must do what we have to, Kid." Liz's jaw dropped, completely baffled as to why Stein would even think of that as a possibility. Before she could say something, her sister got to it first. "But we can't hurt Maka!" Stein shook his head, unable to think of any other choices at the moment. "We'll see..."
Author's Note: So, I expected to spend more time on this, but the last two nights, before I went to bed, I started writing. I totally made up some cute flashbacks, so yay! The ending wasn't as good as I wanted, but I wasn't sure how to end the chapter. I will have the next chapter up soon. Let me know what you think, guys!