Me: Well I think I have a solid direction on where I am going with this.

Soul: Good to know.

Maka: So let's get this chapter going!

Black Star: NOT WITHOUT YOUR GOD YOU WONT. BEHOLD IT IS I THE GREAT BLACK-

ScarletEaterEvans: SCAAARLEEET KICK!

Me: Oh hey sis.

Soul and Maka: Hey scarlet!

Scarlet: Big Brother! -glomps-

Me: For those of you who don't know my little sister she writes fanfics for soul eater just like me. You should check 'em out.

Scarlet: Yeah or you will end up like Black Star.

Black Star: So….much…..pain.

Me: Maka?

Maka: Right. R&R or I will take your soul!

Chapter 6: The Real Fight Begins

Soul's pov

I had just reached the door to mine and Maka's apartment when I felt a major headache coming on.

What the hell?

Eh. It's probably nothing. Focus Soul. You need to talk to Maka.

I opened the door to find Maka reading one of her books on the couch in the living room.

"Hey babe I'm home."

"Hey sweetie! So how did it go?"

"Yeah about that. I need to talk to you about something."

And so I told her…..EVERYTHING.

"So let me get this straight." Maka began. "The black blood was progressing and fast and if you didn't stop it you would have died. So you went to Stein to ask him about the dreams you were having and he concluded that it would be best if we got "closer" and that is why you asked me out on that date?" she asked.

"Don't get the wrong idea Maka. I didn't do that just to save my own skin. Cool guys don't use woman like that. I truly, honestly love you. It just took my life being threatened to man up and confess." she giggled at that last part. "But now I am faced with another problem."

"What is it?" she asked.

I hope she doesn't freak out.

"Well…..that night when we kissed. The black blood stopped progressing all together. that's the good news. The bad news. My blood is now half black, and the demon is stronger than ever. He is threatening to take control of me completely. His attempts grow more numerous every day. Even now I can feel him tugging at my soul."

I winced in preparation for her reaction.

Good thing I did.

"WHAT! THIS ISNT GOOD SOUL! WHAT CAN WE DO TO STOP HIM?"

"Oi tiny tits calm down. That is why I went to Stein's place. He gave me an option but I don't think it's a good idea. So before I explain anything else I am going to take you to Stein's lab where we can all sort this out." man I hope that worked.

"Ok. Let me go get ready." she said.

Well that was easy….

Maka's pov

I AM GOING TO KILL THAT DAMN INSENSITIVE JERK! HOW COULD HE HIDE SOMETHING SO IMPORTANT FROM HIS MEISTER!

Ugh I swear if I didn't love the albino so much he would be tasting the true power of a Maka Chop.

At least he finally told me though.

I fear if he didn't I would have lost him and there would be nothing I could do.

So the black blood is acting up again huh?

It's never been this serious before. And now it's consumed half of his blood.

But who knew that by the two of us getting closer my soul wavelength could stop it's progression.

I guess Lord Death wasn't kidding when he said that my anti-demon wavelength was something special.

But what else can I possibly do to help soul?

Unless we some how got closer…..

And then a rather perverted thought popped into my head.

NO! NO! NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT! IT IS MUCH TO EARLY TO BE THINKING ABOUT DOING THAT!

Besides I doubt that Soul would want me to be his first. Despite the fact that I probably wouldn't mind him being mine.

"Maka. You ready yet?" I heard my boyfriend call from down the hall.

Oh crap I almost forgot.

"Yeah be right out."

I quickly changed into some shorts and a t-shirt I found laying around and ran out to meet Soul at the door.

"Alright then let's head out." he said taking my hand in his as we left our apartment.

Soul's pov

I rang the creepy door bell and I heard the same answer as before.

"Come on in. the door's open." I heard Stein exclaim.

"It's us Stein." I called in.

"Ah good. I trust you filled Maka in on everything so far." he stated giving me an expectant look.

"Of course. Us cool guys are like that." I said matter-of-factly.

"Good well then I have thought up a few solutions. I will get to the one the two of you are most likely not to do first."

He paused as he thought about what to say.

"Option 1: the two of you can become even closer by having sex. By doin-"

But I cut him off.

"WHAT THE HELL I THOUGHT WE MADE IT CLEAR WE WERENT DOING THAT!" I yelled at him.

"Did you even ask your partner how she feels on the matter?"

Shit he's right. I should hear Maka out. I'm not the only one affected here.

"No I haven't. Sorry Maka. How do you feel about Stein's….er…option?" I asked hesitantly.

She put her arms up in front of her forming an "x"

"Not gonna happen."

I breathed a sigh a relief. Cool so she's not ready yet either.

"Alright then option 2:" the nutty professor began, "Maka trains with me on how to force your soul wavelength into your opponent." he said while taking a drag of his cigarette.

"Really? You can teach me how to use soul force?" Maka asked excitedly.

"Not quite. You see using soul force harms your opponents soul wavelength causing damage to not only the soul but the body internally. And I doubt you want to hurt your boyfriend." he deadpanned.

"You'd be surprised." I said sarcastically.

"Makaaaa Chop!"

"Ow…..see?" I said cradling my head.

"Point taken. Anyways Maka what I was referring to was soul healing."

"Soul healing?" Maka asked.

"Yes. This technique allows you to pulse your soul wavelength through an ally healing any impurities in their soul and body. Only meister's with the anti-demon wavelength can use this technique."

"Then let's take this option Soul!" Maka practically yelled at me.

"Now hold on Maka. Stein how long will it take for Maka to learn this technique?"

"Well given that she doesn't know how to use soul force….a week the earliest."

"Hmm…..let's set this option to the side for right now. What the third option?"

And at this the evil scientist smiled.

"I cut you open and take the black blood out drop by drop. Although I can't guarantee you will survive the procedure."

"We'll take option 2!" both Maka and I proclaimed.

"Thought you might. Maka your training begins in one hour. Soul there is something I would like to discuss with you in private. Please follow me."

"Um ok sure." I said. I looked at Maka. Giving her my signature grin as if to say everything will be alright.

She only smiled back.

Stein led us to the operation room. He took a long drag from his cigarette then faced me.

"So how are you holding up?" he asked.

And I knew what he meant. After all the crazed screw head had to deal with madness every single day.

"The demon's attempt to take my sanity grows every day and they grow more fierce. I'm not sure how long I can fight this. How do you do it Stein? How can you fight insanity so well?" I asked desperately.

"You just need to keep in mind what will happen if you let the madness consume you. You will hurt those that you love without meaning too. You will lose the person you once were to the madness that would then become your very being. You would become the embodiment of madness itself, just like that mad clown that you and Maka defeated."

"Yeah I remember that day. That day we learned how to use genie hunter. And I almost lost Maka to madness."

"Exactly. Use the ones you love and all the things in life you hold dear as your strength. Now despite the fact that the blood has stopped progressing I predict that the demon will only grow stronger. As long as the kishin is pumping out madness into this world the demon will continue to gain power, so at the same time that I'm teaching Maka how to use soul healing. I will be teaching you how to control that demon in you. The real battle begins now Soul. Are you ready?" he asked in all seriousness.

I gave him my lazy grin.

"Cool guys like me are always ready." I simply stated.

"Then lets begin."

**Me: Warning. Next chapter will contain action, suspense, and a character death? Maybe. haven't decided yet.

Soul: You're not really gonna kill me off are you?

Me: Not telling.

Maka: Can you tell me?

Me: Nope.

Black Star: How about your god?

Me: Nope.

Scarlet: Your sis?

Me: Nope. All will be revealed in the next chapter I promise. Well most will anyways.

Soul: Fine. Ready Maka?

Maka: Yep!

Soul and Maka: Review or we will take your soul!