Wowzers, I almost missed my deadline! I'm really sorry about that, I'm preparing for a competition and I also have my schoolwork.
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Maka flew in on Soul while BlackStar hopped the rooftops behind her.
"Don't worry!" BlackStar shouted, "The God is HERE!"
Kid charged with ferocious attacks, not holding back a bit. He fought with amazing agility and quick reflexes. By his movements, I could tell he was seething. I knew this was payback for those unnecessary beatings Gopher subjected him to when he was captured.
BlackStar was a lightning fast ninja, appearing one place and then actually being in another. His strength kept him from being pushed back a lot of the time, and he really was strong. It wasn't like he bragged for nothing, I guess.
Maka fought with a lot of power. She was fast, strong, and very agile. She also had fast reflexes so it was hard to get her at certain times. I admired her strength, and I could understand why Noah wanted her dead. She's a threat; an immense threat.
I sighed, wishing I could join them, but I was practically immobile. Char didn't leave my side, she sat beside me and clutched my hand tightly. There were many times that I questioned her feelings toward me, but these were one of the times that I knew she cared. I glanced at her, and she was watching them fight with a sparkle in her eyes.
"I'm sorry," I said, feeling a dizzy spell, "I'm so weak; it seems like they're always saving my ass."
Char smirked, "It's okay," she looked down at me, "We're still rusty. This was a good challenge."
Suddenly, Char threw herself on top of me, covering my body as a barrage of feather bullets came from all directions. They were very sloppily aimed, and a majority missed. These were supposed to be distractions.
"He's gone!" I heard Liz say.
"Uncool." Soul mumbled and the weapons turned human.
"Let's get back, quickly, before he thinks about showing up again." Kid said, coming up to me and I winced when he picked me up.
"What are you doing?" I asked through clenched teeth, the open wounds pumping pain throughout my body.
"Taking you to the infirmary." He said, climbing onto his skateboard.
"Don't worry, we'll go on foot." Liz said, giving a reassuring nod, "We'll be right behind you."
"Does Kuro have a booboo?" Patti walked up and inspected me.
I smiled, "Yes, but I'm fine."
I glanced at Kid, noticing he gave me a look I didn't really understand. I looked down, puzzled.
"She'll be fine once she's at the academy." He said, hovering into the air, "Be careful you two."
"Will do!" Patti waved.
"I'll be by them." Reassured Maka.
"Thank you." He said, and flew into the air with me in his arms.
I could feel blood seeping slowly from my wounds. It must've been getting on his suit and his hands. I felt bad, but he didn't seem bothered in the slightest. In fact, it seemed like he had something on his mind. He was very quiet. I gazed at his face, part of me wondering what he was thinking about, another wanting a distraction so I didn't close my eyes. I knew I would end up passing out if I allowed myself. I needed to hold onto some type of dignity; I could barely protect myself for Death's sake.
"Something the matter?" he asked politely, glancing at me after feeling my prolonged stare.
"No…" I averted his gaze, "Just, thank you, for saving me."
"We came just in time, huh?"
I chuckled and nodded, "Yeah."
"…You know, you're a real danger magnet."
"What?" I blinked, confused by his sudden statement.
"Noah, a pre-Kishin, Gopher. You're always getting injured in some way."
"What's your point?" I asked, not really knowing why I was getting so defensive.
"I don't know." He said, frustrated, but almost at himself more than me, "I don't know. I just don't like it when my friends get hurt, and I still have a debt to repay you for getting me out of there-"
"You're still on that?" I interrupted him, "I told you, there's nothing to be repaid. In fact, you did enough just by kicking Gopher's ass with Maka and BlackStar."
"You're very vulnerable right now while you're still a novice wielding Char-"
"I can take care of myself!" I exclaimed, annoyed that he was reminding me of what I already knew. Not only that, but it felt like all of his and his friend's concerns for my well-being were because of the fact that I saved him.
"Says the one who almost got killed a few minutes ago."
I glared at him, but he watched the sky, calmly steering his way closer to DWMA.
"If you're so worried because you feel as if you owe a debt to me, then stop."
"Kuro, that's not it." He said, but I interjected.
"Same with your friends. If they feel that it's the least they could do because I got you out, it's not needed."
"Will you just listen?" he started out on the harsh side, but then he spotted my expression and he softened. I guess the subject upset me more than I realized. I wasn't crying, but I was sad. I pressed my face into his chest, feeling slightly embarrassed. I'm being so childish.
"Sorry." I said, the speech being muffled slightly since I was pressed into him.
He sighed, "You're our friend. Not just because you helped me, but because of who you are. We like you."
My heart began to calm down, and I began to relax despite my initial efforts to stay awake. I couldn't keep my head up anymore.
"We'll help you get stronger, so don't worry." He spoke softly, but at this point I was already almost gone. I couldn't tell if I was really awake.
"And I'll always be there for you."
It was like an echo, so far away. I finally went under and all that was before me was black.
A few days later, Char and I walked into Shinigami-sama's office after he called for us.
"You rang, sir?" Char said as I walked to her side. I still had bandages on my wounds, but I could move my appendages without too much discomfort. My walking was a bit slow, though.
"Kuro wanted to continue her pre-Kishin hunting as soon as she was able! I've got an assignment ready."
Char gave me a wary look, and I smiled at her, "I'll be fine."
Shinigami-sama bobbed cheerfully, "I'm sure you will. You're a strong-willed one." A picture in the large mirror showed a giant, blob-like creature. It had a huge mouth, long tongue, and tiny arms. Its skin was an opaque teal and it had slimy rolls around it's body.
"Ew." Char grimaced.
"Yes, very 'ew' worthy." Shinigami-sama nodded, "I would like you to use soul resonance in this particular mission, though."
"Oh, one thing," I said, "How're the plans coming along?"
"They're going decent. With what information you've given us, we'll be able to trace Noah's headquarters. We're still preparing for the infiltration, but it will be a long time from now. He's very dangerous, so we must take many precautions."
I nodded, "Understandable. If you need me for anything else, I'm here."
"Thank you. Now go on, I know how determined you are on getting better in combat." Shinigami-sama smiled.
"Right!"
After hearing a strange sound from my Father's office, I peered inside. Liz and Patti did so as well, and when I saw what was on the large mirror I gasped and sped inside.
"What is that abomination?" I asked, appalled. It was a disgrace to symmetry. Hideous!
Father looked over his shoulder. "Oh, hello Kiddo! You're looking at the pre-Kishin Kuro's fighting now."
I looked toward the corner of the mirror to see Kuro shooting arrows at the creature. I'm glad she's doing something to erase that thing.
Kill it, Kuro!
The pre-Kishin flicked its long tongue and wrapped around her arm. She quickly tore off the jacket she was wearing, letting it take that instead into its mouth. When the jacket touched the slimy skin, it began to burn and disintegrate. Its skin was acid.
"You had her fight that?" I asked, unable to help myself from getting alarmed.
"Oh, Kid. You worry too much. She'll be fine." Father waved his hand dismissively.
I scowled and crossed my arms, "I'm not worried; she just got out of the infirmary three days ago. I mean, isn't it a little early to be fighting?"
Patti giggled, "Kiddo-kun is worried about Kuro!"
"Shush, Patti." I said, ignoring her.
"Ah, leave him alone, Patti. Let him deny it." Liz smirked at me, and I tried very hard not to acknowledge them.
"That was my favorite jacket." I heard Kuro say, and then Char yelled at her to focus. I chuckled.
I watched as Char and Kuro worked together, making me remember when she first wielded Char. Char asked Kuro a lot of questions, but the only ones that seemed to bother her were the ones about her past partner. I didn't really understand her reaction. Why had it caused her so much anxiety? I wanted to know, but that wasn't something I could just ask. When she's ready, I'm sure she'll confide in me.
"Soul resonance!" they yelled in sync, waking me from my revere.
At the very tip of her arrow, something sparked. I blinked and took a step forward, sensing something strange. Her soul, Kuro's soul, was pulsating. I looked to my Father for some type of explanation, but he just gazed silently at the mirror. I couldn't have been the only one to have sensed that. This wasn't from the soul resonance.
"Eros' Fire!" the arrow flew in a cloud of flame, hitting the pre-Kishin dead in the chest. The pre-Kishin was engulfed in flames in mere seconds, and the arrow left a gaping hole in its chest. The pre-Kishin disappeared and the red egg appeared in its place.
"Whoa," Liz nodded, "Nice."
"See Kiddo-kun? Kuro's stong!" Patti giggled.
"Yeah…" I watched Kuro, intrigued by what I just witnessed. For only a couple of seconds, it seemed as if her soul was changing.
End of Chapter XI
Hope you enjoyed it!
- Limiterlys