The door creaked open as we both walked in hand in hand, there was a TV that was turned on and seemed to have a DVD inside and it looked as though someone had pressed pause. There was no sound, which was unusual for Blackstar and Tsubaki would normally invite us in.

"Something's off."

I was the first to break the silence.

"Definitely. Yo Star?"

Silence.

"Tsu?"

I called for my friend, but no reply.

"Look Soul, there's a DVD, let's watch it."

"Right."

I presses play and we both sat on the couch to see what would come up next. The screen went black for a moment until a time had popped up; it was a previous recording that they had got on video. It was the news channel and they were reporting that the army had failed to stop Asura and all the souls of the army men were consumed; something I had anticipated. But what appeared on the screen next was just the opposite.

"I am Chen Yagisowa here reporting this morning's terrifying discovery. We have found that those victims consumed by Asura are also turning into these blood-sucking monsters. It seems this disease has gone viral and more citizens are falling victim."

The newsman showed the bodies having some sort of a seizure attack, then their soul being consumed by that monster. I was baffled and refusing to believe that this was even possible.

"My Shinigami, what is this world coming to."

Soul took the words right out of my mouth. It seemed these new resurrected monsters were being called Kishins AKA blood sucking demon collectors for Asura.

"No one at the hospital ever anticipated this kind of outcome."

I stated as I tried to find a seat, before I'd fall over.

"It seems Asura is finding out more about his powers with each passing day."

I nearly fell over, but Soul had caught me just in time.

"Are you alright Maka?"

"I hardly know. What I'm worried about is where Blackstar and Tsubaki have gone off to."

"There's a note."

I looked down and read it aloud.

"We've gone off to recruit, be back in two months or so. Don't let anyone in or go outside anymore. It's not safe. Continue your training, watch the news at all times and here are some radios and cell phones that we can keep in contact with. Be on your guard and watch out for each other."

"Damn, always taking matters into their own hands."

Soul punched one of the pillows on the couch.

"I really wish they'd stop protecting us."

I sighed as I rested my head on his shoulder.

"Huh, I think it's just in Tsubaki's nature and Blackstar loves being 'godly'."

Soul was sincere about the former part, but the latter he rolled his eyes as he used his sarcastic tone of voice.

"Ya, but I can't help but feel like a burden."

I looked down at the ground, feeling guilty.

"Maka, you're no burden, if anything, you'll be the one to find the cure."

"Cure?"

I looked at Soul as if he was the most brilliant man in all the world.

"Soul! You're a genius!"

I gave him a bear hug and kissed him passionately.

"Well, what can I say? If you've got brains, use 'em."

He smirked at me, a little surprised at my comment.

"So now what gorgeous?"

He looked down at me, beginning to rub my back.

"Well, I need a lab."

"I think Blackstar mentioned that there was one in the basement."

"Soul, your genius is showing."

I shot up.

"Do you like the size?"

Soul thrust his hips towards my groin as I blushed and rolled my eyes.

"There are some days where that would actually turn me on. But today, I have my goals set on something else that doesn't involve you."

"Harsh, oh well. You're loss."

Soul shrugged as he led me to the basement lab. It was a perfect size and seemed to have all the files on the cases of the patients, the new information on the so-called Kishins, and everything under the sun about Asura. It read he hated overly confident people that weren't intimidated by him, and he always retorted something about being alone, which he also hated.

"This guy seriously had some issues."

Soul huffed out in distaste.

"Yes, it seems he suffered from several mental illnesses as a child, to which distributed to his current disease."
"You know, plan English would be just fine. But I do have a doctress fetish."

Soul came up from behind me and started nibbling on my neck, along with toying with my now exposed chest.

"Soul, not now. I'm working."

I tried shoving him off.

"Take a break."

His voice was raspy and demanding. So I gave in, fifteen minutes later I pulled my shirt back on along with my shorts and began my work again.

"Ehem, so it seems that he feeds off of fear, since he's scared of everything around him, he feels the need to scare others and consume their fear. Though his plan seems to backfire since he has to continually consume souls."

"Sounds right."

Soul had his arms wrapped around me, still naked and I was sitting between his legs. I loved how he loved me and made me feel special. But it plan pissed me off when I was trying to work.

"Soul, darling. You know I love how you show me how you feel about me, but I need to concentrate here."

"Well, looks like you'll have to use that big beautiful brain of yours to lock me out and focus."

He left a trail of kisses down my clothed spine, leaving a shiver behind every touch. I was finally able to focus as Soul finally settled down and began to help me, after he got dressed. He was actually rather useful when he wasn't horny; which was most of the time. Like I said, I'm dealing with a man who is twenty-four but mentally seventeen.