Sydney sighed, laying her head down on her arms as Stein went on and on about different ways to dissect animals. Half way through the lecture Sydney started to doze off, but was shaken awake by a concerned Death the Kid. She was relieved when the bell finally rung, making the rest of the class file out of the room; just Sydney and Kidd left in the room.

"Why are you so tired?" questioned Kidd, settling down next to her. Sydney sighed, picking her head up from her arms, gazing up at the ceiling.

"I couldn't stay asleep last night…..too many nightmares." she muttered, eyes drooping.

Kidd raised an eyebrow," What were the nightmares about?"

Sydney went rigid, squeezing her eyes shut as if she was in some type of pain. She let out a shaky sigh before answering," M-mostly about my mom….and how much I miss her."

"Where is your mom?" Kid asked softly, trying not to pry the girl.

"My mom was killed by a witch a few days after I was born. She was protecting me. The witch wanted to take me from her, but my mother wouldn't allow it. So, instead, she sacrificed her life for me….," she paused, opening her pained green eyes," I'll never forgive myself for her death."

"But her death was not your fault, Sydney." Stated Kidd, resting a hand on her arm. Sydney looked over at him, her eyes blazing.

"But it was. If I wasn't born, she would still be alive and happy, spending the rest of her life with my father. But, I was born and some how became some type of witch magnet. A d-danger magnet. A burden-"

"You are not a burden." Kidd said firmly, his fierce golden eyes meeting Sydney tear filled green ones.

"Why do I feel like one?" Sydney whispered as her voice broke, looking away from Kidd." I broke my father's heart. I killed his wife."

"You did not kill your mother." Kidd growled." She saved you. It was her choice to stand in the way of the Kishin. You did nothing wrong, you where only a baby."

Sydney looked at him, eyes red from crying. Kidd smiled softly at her, stroking his thumb across the back of her hand. They slowly started to lean in when….

"OH SYDNEY!"

Sydney groaned, resting her head on Kidd's shoulder as Nick galloped into the room. Kidd chuckled,rubbing her back and shaking his head at Nick.

"What moron?" asked Sydney, looking up at her excited twin brother.

"Guess what four people got offered to perform at a one-night concert event down town?" Nick asked, rocking back and forth on the balls of his feet. Sydney's eyes widened as she sat straight.

"No way…." she muttered.

"Yes way!" Nick practically squealed, handing her a piece of paper." Read it, read it, re-"

"Alright, alright!" Sydney laughed, grabbing the paper and scanning over it; Kidd reading over her shoulder.

The paper read:

To Tyler, Nick, Sydney, and Lannie Fallen, or otherwise known as 'Trouble Times Four',

We would highly appreciate it if your band would perform at our club tonight. You see, we are having a promotional party and we need some entertainment. And since you're all so talented, we would love to have you perform for us and a few hundred other people. I hope to see you there.

Argo Wickedwood, Manager at the Black Magic club.

"Holy crap!" shouted Sydney, jumping up from her seat and hugging her brother. They both cheered and whooped until Lannie and Tyler walked in from the lunch break, the rest of the gang following in behind them.

"What's going on?" asked Tyler as he chewed on a gummy worm. Lannie stood next to him, drinking a monster happily. Sydney pulled away from Nick, handing Tyler the paper. He read over it and whooped, throwing gummy worms in the air like confetti. Lannie took the paper from him, speed reading it. She spit her drink out, soaking Black Star in energy drink.

"OH MY RA!" Lannie shouted, jumping up and down," I can't believe we're going to perform at the Black Magic club!"

"What's so good about that?" Soul asked in a board tone, even though he was amused by her reaction.

"Yeah, what is the Black Magic club anyway?" Maka asked, tilting her head to the side. The siblings looked at them like they where crazy.

"It's only the most highly rated club in Death City." stated Tyler.

"It's where all of the best bands perform." piped Nick.

"Only the most talented and richest people can get it. Also, only the best bands can perform there." Sydney said.

"And now where playing there tonight." said Lannie, a wicked grin on her face.

"Wow, that's so cool…almost as cool as me!" Black Star hooted. Tsubaki sighed, shaking her head at her meister.

"And of course, you guys are coming too…..right?" Sydney asked, looking only at Kidd.

"Well, duh! Of course we are!" Patti chirped from besides her sister. Tyler sent a wide grin at Liz, making her flush beet red.

"Sweet!" Nick cheered, pumping a fist in the air." Black Magic club, get ready for Trouble Times Four!"

I'm sorry for such a long wait! :( But, i've been really busy. But, i hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I will be updating soon. So, please review and let me know how i did:)

Until next time 3

Lannie-Purdy-BVB