Thump thump thump thump.
My sneakers hit the hard tiled floor with a heavy thump then echo as I bolted through the empty DWMA halls. It's kind of funny in a way; how I'm late on my first day of school again. Only this time I didn't have BlackStar and Soul to fight.
Thump thump thump
Almost there. I could see up ahead the small sign announcing the door to class crescent moon. I'm really not looking forward to all the students-and my friends- reactions.
Thump tap tap tap
Slowing down now so I wouldn't crash into the door I take a deep breath. Putting my hand on the knob I exhale in a sigh.
Here goes.
The door opened with a creak and I'm immediately greeted by everyone in the rooms gaze. Stein puts down his scalpel beside the thankful looking bird.
"Kid, you're late." Stein simply stated with no surprise in his voice. Dad had briefed all the teachers on the current situation; seeing as they still needed to teach me.
"Yeah, sorry I overslept." I replied scratching the back of my neck. I'd spent the rest of the day I woke up getting to know Owen. Seeing as I will be using it for a long while I want to make sure he accepts my soul. So to do that I have to keep Owen happy. In my old body, his name was Josh; I had to satisfy his OCD to have him allow me to stay.
"Well don't just stand there; take your seat. Today we're dissecting a blue footed boobie." Stein said. I was expecting more of an outburst from the class, but instead they were all just staring at me like I was some kind of thing that crawled out of a swamp.
I made my way to my usual spot between Soul and Liz; who I now noticed wore the most pissed off expression I've ever seen.
Upon reaching my seat she whispered harshly "Who the fuck do you think you are! Kid has been de-"
"I am Kid, I'm just different now." I cut her off.
"No. no, no, no, it's not possible. He died. In my arms. No." she looked about close to crying now. I knew I'd be hard for them to accept that I am in fact alive, like I said, just different.
"Look, I'll explain after class." By now Maka, Soul, Patty, BlackStar, and Tsubaki were all leaning in close to hear what we were saying, so I said it loud enough for them to hear. They seemed to trust I would tell them, but all throughout the remainder of class I felt eyes drilling into me from all angles from the entire class.
~O~
Bing-bong, bong-bing
The chime signaling the end of class went off and all the students ran off to lunch. I packed up my notebook and pencils but didn't make a move to leave. Neither did my friends.
"Explain." Liz stated with no emotion at all.
"Yeah, who do you think you are pretending to be Kid?" BlackStar added.
"Seriously, it's a pretty nasty joke. So not cool." Soul agreed.
"Alright, alright, so you know my dad isn't human right? Well that's because he is a full reaper, giving him enough strength to, for lack of a better word, live without a host. I, on the other hand, have to share a body with a human that is willing to give up control of their body to live longer." I explained.
"So your soul is like a parasite? Eww." Patty spoke up.
"Not really, it's entirely up to Owen if I stay here or not."
"Owen?" Tsubaki asked, looking confused.
"My body's old name."
"Ok, let me get this straight. You died, and then just picked a random human to take over? I don't believe that." Liz scoffed.
"He's telling the truth." Maka spoke up, "I can see his soul is mostly the same, it just feels a little different. It is Kid." She said. This seemed to convince the others and they all started hugging me and asking all kinds of questions at the same time. Liz though was still angry. Patty must have noticed too because she abandoned the bone breaking hold she had on me and bounced over to where Liz was still seated.
"Isn't this great Liz! Now we don't have to move back to Brooklyn!" she exclaimed loudly.
"Yeah, that's great Patty. I just have one question…" Liz trailed off
"And that is…." I supplied.
"WHY THE HELL COULDN'T YOU TELL US THIS BEFORE YOU F-ING DIED AND LET US WITNESS YOUR F-ING FUNERAL!" She screamed.
"I think Sis is mad." Patty whispered in my ear. She had come to hide behind me when Liz began screaming her lungs out.
"Ya think?" I said quietly and sarcastically. Then louder "because it never came up?" I said lamely.
"OH, WELL PARDON ME FOR NOT ASKING IF MY MEISTER COULD COME BACK FROM THE DEAD!"
"Technically-"I tried to speak but was cut off by Stein who we all forgot was in the room, making us jump.
"If you kids are done I'd like to close up the classroom and go for lunch now." He said.
"Alright, come on guys, I'm hungry." Maka directed at everyone. Always the teacher's pet.
~O~
"So, no more symmetry?" Patty asked energetically. We were all sitting on a picnic blanket eating the lunch Tsubaki made. I was answering all their questions the best I could, seeing as for them its basically like getting to know a new person. Liz was unusually quiet considering how loud she was earlier, I think she's still upset I didn't warn them about the way reapers function. The others seem to be happy, though. From what they told me everyone was really upset by my dying. Liz and Patty had it worst, they actually moved in with BlackStar and Tsubaki until the end of the semester because they couldn't stand being in Gallows. In fact, they had only gone in once to pick up some clothes and necessities.
"Nope, no more symmetry. But Owen seems to really like music and sleeping." I replied. After I woke up and talked to my dad I had spent the rest of the day getting to know Owen. More memories of his life were surfacing quite regularly; most include the girl I saw. I figured out her name is Leah and she was in a band with Owen and two other childhood friends; Luke and Brice. I kind of want to meet them, but seeing as they are not DWMA students (thus not used to abnormal things, like zombies, humans turning into weapons, etc.)That's probably not a good idea.
"It's gonna take some getting used to Kid being normal and not spazzing at a crooked picture frame." Soul remarked.
"YAHOO! THE GREAT BLACKSTAR JUST HAD A GREAT IDEA!" BlackStar decided to jump into the conversation loudly.
"Oh, and what would that be?" I asked, knowing that's the reply he wanted.
"I CHALLENGE NEW KID TO A FIGHT! After all, he's bound to have gotten stronger. And I only beat Old Kid. I WILL SURPASS GOD, AGAIN!" he screamed.
"Ok, first off, you did not beat me! You and Soul were unconscious first! And second you are ON!" huh, apparently Owen is the competitive type.
"ALRIGHT, LETS DO THIS! MONO EH MONO! NO WEAPONS!" BlackStar shouted and took off toward a more open area to fight.
"Oh, BlackStar…" I heard Tsubaki say quietly before I ran off after BlackStar.
A/N: heh, so there's chapter 3. I'd like to thank those who reviewed and are reading my story. Especially xxBurningxx, you gave me the inspiration to continue so thanks :D. I know I'm not the best author so I decided to practice my skill through fan fiction. Anyway, reviews are appreciated~.