"I hope Celeste comes back soon." Mai sighs, staring out of the window. They just finished having dinner together. "She's really searching for this book."
"She'll be back. It's not uncommon for her to be gone for a day. You said you saw her this morning." Kid mentions. The group was about to wind down and watch a movie. Something scary. He's sitting next to Maka, holding her hand. Liz and Patty are flipping though the movies trying to find something while Soul makes snark comments.
"I did see her this morning..." Mai sighs, those strange tentacles waving around restlessly. "She just seemed so serious before she left. I hope she's not doing anything dangerous."
"You worry too much. I can't see Celeste even been reckless. Not that anyone could get the jump on her with her ability. She'll be back in the morning." Maka thinks of the bat witch. Those unseeing eyes and blank expression. She doesn't say much but Maka can tell she's not stupid. There's no doubt in her mind that Celeste will be back in the morning like she usually is or send word if she won't be. This isn't the first time Celeste has been missing. One time she was out for two days without word. The Mayor through a fit and was about to declare her an enemy when she came back, carrying bag loads of ingredients. After that scolding she promised she would send word if it would be longer than a day. It's not uncommon for Mai to freak out over the bat witch either. Every time she's not back by nightfall she gets like this.
"Come on Mai we're watching a movie." Maka gives her a nudge. Mai gives her a small smile.
"We're trying too." Liz huffs. "You guys aren't giving us any opinions! The only one that won't shut up is Soul over here-"
"That movie looks stupid." He grunts.
"I think it looks good!" Patty huffs. " I want to watch this movie about the serial killer-"
"Serial killers are lame-"
"Aren't you a serial killer?" Patty tilts her head.
"No! I'm an assassin! We have standards-"
"Just play the serial killer movie." Maka cuts in. "I vote for Patty's movie."
"Me too!" Mai chimes in. "I'll always be on your side Patty~"
"Yay! I win!" Patty smirks at Soul before pushing play. They get snug on the couch with them.
The movie isn't great. It has a couple of jump scares but nothing that sticks out. Maka wishes they would have watch something with ghosts but Liz was firm that she wouldn't stick around if they did.
"Oh bummer did I miss the movie?" The Mayor comes out of his room just as the credits are rolling. He's been hiding about after training every day.
"You didn't miss much." Maka grunts.
"Father how are things with the organization?" Kid asks, the Mayor is unable to hide the bags under his eyes.
"Not great. I've been doing damage control but finding we've worked with a witch has really set them off. A couple of members are even trying to start their own group of witch hunters. I'm walking on egg shells every time I have to make a phone call or send out an email. Who ever reported us really got us good Kiddo."
"Damn it, what's it matter that you guys bought from a witch? You killed the witch right after-"
"Too many members are upset with the fact we are housing witches. To find that we would be willing to work with a witch to gain a heart to save a witch...is a bit too much. They are trying to pin me as a man that is for the witches"
"We aren't for witches! Just the one's that are on our side!" Patty chimes in.
"They can't see it like that. If I wasn't so close to Kid I wouldn't have been able to see them as more then witches. I wouldn't have even tried to understand." Liz admits.
"It sounds like you've had a lot of enemies and now that they have reason to hate you, they're coming after you hard." Soul throws some chips into his mouth.
"True. I think they've been waiting for a moment like this to push back. It's smart I'll give them that. They can do what they will, separate into other groups and not follow my word but...I just worry about what the next step fro them will be." The Mayor glances at Maka. "If things get much more worse, they may plan on attacking."
"They can't attack follow witch hunters!" Kid shakes his head. "They wouldn't risk the back lash from the government."
"Normally I would agree but..." The Mayor hesitates. " They're fired up. Really fired up."
"I say let them come! We can take em." Soul picks his teeth.
"Depends on the size of the group. Most out cries I've heard is that they want Maka, Mai and Celeste dead. If they were to attack we would have to hide away the witches. Any sign that witches are fighting with witch hunters and they will use that against us-"
"But it would be self defense-" Maka glares.
"It doesn't matter. The government won't see it like that." The Mayor glances around. "...Where is Celeste?"
"She hasn't come back yet. She was here this morning." Kid answers, his eyebrows furrowed.
"When she comes back I'll tell her she can't go out for a while. More witch hunters are moving close to our territory. It's not safe for her to be alone."
"Oh my god! What if Celeste is in trouble now? Shouldn't we try to find her-"
"How would we find her? We don't have her insight. She could be far into the sky right now. We just have to trust that she'll come back tomorrow morning. Since we don't know which one of Jacob's men betrayed us I can't tell his group that we're looking for Celeste." The Mayor waves his hand. "I'll keep you updated. I don't want to freak you all out with this. More likely then not, nothing will come of this other then some rift in the organization."
"I hope that's all this is." Liz mumbles.
Maka can't read the Mayor. He has that smile on his face but it could be hiding how serious this is. She hates how this all started from her weakness. She was able to make it out of that because Kid went against their beliefs to save her.
All she does is take.
When Kid and Maka are alone in their room, she takes more from him. She has a constant desire to be filled by him. Yet it's not enough. It's never enough. A part of her wants to be hurt. A part of her wants to hurt him.
She needs to keep it together.
In the morning they get a letter from Celeste stating that she's fine and she'll be back later tonight. With no way to reach her, they just have to wait till she comes back to explain the situation. Still it was a relief to everyone just getting that letter. Celeste is fine. Maka didn't have any doubts about that.
Since Maka is no longer doing her spell training all she gets to do is witch hunter training and then some potion making.
Liz, Patty, Soul and Kid are getting extra training from the Mayor while she's suppose to be working on her potions. Because of Celeste's hard work they don't want for ingredients. It irritates her though that despite all the ingredients they have, she still doesn't have all the ingredients for the gender swap. She asked for Celeste to grab them but she still hasn't. Maybe she knows what it's for some how...
"Hehe Patty is so cute in her crop top. I wish I could get her to notice me." Mai is mumbling strange things to herself. Those blue eyes glossy. She's drooling. "Liz is so protective though I can't get any alone time with her. Maka you should help me out!"
"I'm not messing with Liz. She'd go ape shit if you did anything with Patty." Maka grunts.
"Oh come on! I'm dying here! Since we don't have any servants living here...I haven't been able to play at all! You know back when I was a captive I had sex every day!...of course most of it wasn't sex I wanted but still! You know how it is Maka. Your body aches! I bet you sleep with Kid every night!"
"Yeah so?" Maka smirks.
"That's my point!" Mai huffs. "Kid is so stingy too! What if I go mad from not being able to have sex? You know what if I become a crazed witch because of it!"
"It's hard seeing you as being a threat so I'm sure it would be fine."
"Nooo! I don't want to go crazed! Maybe I should cook up one of my special potions..." Mai mumbles.
"Special potions?" Maka raises her eyebrow.
"Hehehe. Yes very special. We have the ingredients for it too! It's because a strong aphrodisiac. It does amazing things. I'll make it, slip it into Patty's drink-"
"They find out you drugged Patty, I won't be able to save you if the Mayor decides to behead you."
"Y-Yes that is a risk." Mai frowns. "Ohhh what should I do? The only one who would sleep with me at this point is Soul..." Mai sighs. "I might just have to take what I can get."
"Whoa you must be desperate." Maka blinks. Maybe this is more serious then she thought. Is it an addiction? Or is it because she's a witch? If Maka wasn't getting it from Kid...would she be like Mai?
"I am! So desperate!" Mai whines with no shame. To be honest Maka wouldn't mind messing around with Mai. She knows that it would hurt Kid. A part of her wants to hurt him. She won't be that kind of witch...though Maka is tempted. Maybe Mai can sense her thoughts because she's starting to press herself against her. "Maka~ can't I play with you just a bit?"
"No." She can feel her breath on her face.
"Because of Kid?" She pouts. "What if he agrees-"
"He wouldn't but if he agrees, sure."
"Ohh what if I use the potion? He'll be so horny he won't care!" Mai cheers.
"Don't drug him but...I think we should make that Potion. I'm interested."
"I have to convince Kid! I'll beg! I'll lick his feet! I'll do anything!" Mai starts getting to work on the ingredients for the potions. Shes' already trying to come up with ways to convince Kid to have a threesome. Maka fines it kind of funny. Mai and Soul are a lot alike. She wonders how Kid will respond to Mai's attempt. Either way she's excited for what's going to come out of this.
"Master Kid! Please after working so hard take a seat! I've made you some food!" Mai grabs Kid's arm as soon as he came in. He seems confused but lets her lead him. Maka is already at the table, trying to hide her grin. She places grilled salmon in front of Kid, pouring him sparkling water in a chalice of a cup.
"Wow that looks awesome! Is there some for me?' Soul sits down at the table, grinning.
"No." Mai doesn't even look his way. "Sorry I only made food for Master Kid so you'll all have to get your own~"
"What the hell? Why does Kid get the special treatment?" Soul grumbles. "Why do all the witches like you man?"
"You know, because he's hot." Maka smirks when Kid's face gets red.
"M-Maka please."
"Don't look so happy about it." Soul glares at Kid. He does look pretty happy.
"Now, Now don't be jealous of my boy even though he is the best.' The Mayor chimes in. "I'll make something for us lonely men Soul."
"I'm not lonely. I get hella bitches." He looks like he's about to cry.
"Maka did you have anything to eat yet?"
"Yeah I ate before you. Go ahead and enjoy your food." Maka glances around. "Where's Liz and Patty?"
"They went through the back. Said they needed to take a shower before they go out. Liz is feeling cooped up in here." Kid starts to eat the salmon. He smiles. "This is pretty good Mai. I have to wonder why you just made this for me though."
"Oh you know!" Mai's tentacles wave around restlessly. "After you're finishes with your food I could run you and Lady Maka a nice bath."
"That's not-"
"I'm running it now!" Mai rushes up the stairs. Kid can only stare at her confused. Maka chuckles. He looks at her.
"Do you know what's going on?"
"Nope. No idea." Maka coughs, straightening out.
"I see what's going on here." Souls' eyes narrow. "Mai is smart. Too smart."
"What?" Kid blinks.
"I say we take her up on her offer. I could use a bath~"
"Maybe I could join-" Soul tries.
He gets hit with both a salt shaker and a fork. Both from different directions. Kid glares at Soul and the Mayor smiles.
"H-Haha just kidding."
"Oh I know you were." The Mayor hums. "Now Soul why don't you enjoy a nice meal with me~"
"I don't think I have a choice-"
"No." He chuckles.
Once Kid finishes his food, Maka grabs his hand and leads him up the stairs.
"I feel as if you are conspiring something with Mai." Kid sounds nervous.
"Why would you think that?" Maka walks into their bed room. Mai already has robes laid out for them when they're done with their bath.
"Please enjoy!" Mai starts pushing them into the bathroom. The bath is full and steaming. Filled with rose petals. Maka doesn't even know where she got those.
"Oh hell yeah." Maka doesn't waste time. This looks sweet. She takes off her clothes and gets in. Kid hesitates but he follows her lead.
"This is all very strange." He mumbles.
"She's probably just being nice." Maka tries to keep a straight face. He's giving her a blank stare. "Just enjoy it!" Maka grins. "Here I'll wash your hair for you."
As they start bathing each other...Kid finally starts relaxing. He's been tense this whole time. Probably worried that Mai would suddenly bust in but they are able to take a nice bath without any issue. Maka doesn't jump him either. It's nice and relaxing.
When they get out, they have the robes to put on. They are silky and feel good against her clean skin. Mai really is going all out.
"Um." Kid frowns when Mai is sitting on their bed. It looks like she's got champagne ready.
"Please Lady Maka, Master Kid lay on the bed on your stomachs. I want to give you both some well deserved massages!"
"This is awesome." Maka wasn't expecting all this. Mai might just do it. Maka doesn't hesitate and she lays on her stomach. Kid doesn't. Mai doesn't let that stop her. She just starts rubbing Maka's back through the silk robe. It feels pretty good. Despite this Kid doesn't relax. "I think the jig is up Mai." Maka hums.
"It appears so." Mai turns to face Kid. She straightens herself out.
"What's going on?"
"Oh please Master Kid! Let me play with Lady Maka along with you!" Mai puts her hands together. "Lady Maka said if I could convince you then she was good with it! I'll do what ever you want! I even made some special lube for us!"
"I knew you wanted something." Kid doesn't look surprised. Those golden eyes glare at Mai, she shrinks down. "First Soul and now you."
"I'm much better then Soul! Just think of me like a sex toy! I'm just here for pleasure! No feelings attached! The more you spice up your love life, the easier it will be on Maka too! Isn't it better to do it with another girl then a guy?"
"I'd rather there be no one else. It doesn't matter the gender-"
"oh come on! A guy is ten times worse!" Mai pouts. "I even got us some alcohol-"
"That we're too young to drink-"
"I think a harden witch hunters can have a few drinks. A lot of places you can drink at eighteen!"
"I'm with Mai on that one." Maka gets up to poor herself a drink. It's nice and sweet. She's not a fan of the heavy smelling stuff, that just reminds her of her father. Champagne isn't something they would ever have in the house. "It's not bad."
"See?!"
"That doesn't help your case." Kid huffs. "I don't want to share Maka with anyone-"
"Selfish!" Mai puffs out her chest. "You'll rule this day Kid! Some day you'll wish you would have taken me up on this offer!" She looks like she's about to cry. She walks over to the bottles of champagne. "Lady Maka I tried but Master Kid is too stubborn." She grabs one of the bottles, opens it up before taking a swig. "Time for plan B." She says it with a groan but Maka can tell she's just ready to have some relief.
"Sorry about that. Good luck." Maka wrinkles her nose. Mai leaves, Maka not having to think of where she's heading. At least there's no way that Soul will turn her down.
"Plan B?" Kid walks over to the door and locks it once she's gone. He seems relieved.
"Shes' going to do it with Soul. She came to me saying she was desperate. That if she couldn't do it with someone she'd have to settle with him."
"I feel bad for Soul." Kid frowns. "He is misguided but he's not a bad fellow-"
"Her going to Soul is like...If you were so horny you'd settle for a guy even if you're not into them."
"It's not your job to help her."
"I know. I just gave her a chance. It's tough on her, not having someone she can rail on the daily like I do." Maka takes another sip of the champagne. She tenses when she feels Kid up against her back suddenly. He grabs her chin gently and tilts her head up.
"I don't like thinking about you being with someone else. Even thinking the thought has crossed your mind gets me fired up. There doesn't have to be anyone else. I can satisfy you myself." He kisses her with her head tilted back. It's a fiery, wet kiss. She can feel his arousal against her back. When the kiss breaks, Maka is out of breath. She wants it rough- "I think it's time we do that role play you've been wanting. I'll be an evil witch hunter and you'll be the witch at my mercy. Is that alright?"
"Hell yeah!" Maka can't contain her excitement. This mood is perfect for it. Kid's a little angry.
"Go to the bathroom and clean out your ass. You should change into that witch costume you bought." Kid gropes her. Maka doesn't skip a beat. She rushes to the bathroom to get herself all prepared for this before the mood is gone. She makes sure every part of her is clean before she puts on her outfit...She's really getting her money's worth. She can't help to feel she should thank Mai for getting Kid worked up. This might have been the push he needed to get meaner.
She walks out of the bathroom, feeling the cool air brush against her exposed skin. He's already got the hand cuffs ready. She can't stop the smile creeping up as she walks up to him. He gets her to turn around before handcuffing her hands behind her back. He puts a blind fold on her before moving her body so she's laying on her back. It's uncomfortable but she won't complain about it.
"Are you ready to start Maka? You remember the safe word?"
"of course. I won't be using it. Do your worse." Maka grins. He gives her a soft kiss on the lips before pulling away. He walks away from her. She can hear that he's pouring himself a drink. He's also messing with something else on the table. She can't see. The anticipation is killing her.
"A witch in a slutty outfit tried to get the better of me." Kid scoffs. "Did you really think that you could break into the home of a witch hunter and make it out alive?"
"I made a mistake with the timing. I almost had you." Maka grits out. She hears Kid walk closer to her. She smirks. "You're the careless one you know? You bind my hands but let me speak. You're not very bright-"
"I'm not worried about a weak witch like you. Don't worry I'll be filling your mouth soon." Kid sticks his fingers into her mouth. "You bite down and I won't hesitate to kill you." He growls. He forces her mouth open, her eyes widen when he puts some kind of hardness in. She tests it but she's unable to close her mouth or bite down fully. "Now lets put that dirty throat to work. I've dealt with many of your kind. You'll regret coming into my home." Maka can't see but Kid sounds like he's undressing. He moves so he's above her.
And then his dick is in her mouth. With the hardness there's no resistance. Kid is able to fuck her throat, shoving his shaft as far as it will go. She gags once and he goes less hard but it feels amazing. Her throats being stretched. Hearing him moan as he forcefully uses her...she's leaking. Drool is spilling from the side of her mouth but she doesn't care-
"Time for your first taste!" Kid grits out, shoving himself as far as he can go. Maka moans, feeling his hot cum spurting down her throat. He rides out his orgasm before pulling himself out. Once he's out he takes off her hardness so she can swallow her spit and more of his seed. Maka has to remind herself that she's suppose to be a character. That was intense.
"Disgusting." She spits. "You're the worst. A witch hunter that likes to fuck his prey before killing them. I'm going to-" She freezes when Kid suddenly pulls off her throng. She can already tell it's soaked. He then shoves it into her mouth, gagging her.
"You're going to what? Without your hands or your mouth you're defenseless." Kid breathes against her ear. "You call me the worse...but I'm sure you can taste yourself right now. Taste how excited you are. I'm starting to think you wanted this to happen. Maybe you've heard of me and wanted a try. What a masochist." Kid's fingers are touching her wetness. She shutters as he rubs against her clit. "Does it excite you? Being violated by me? Does the thought of dying afterward make you hot? Do you think I won't kill you?"
Maka tries to spit out the thong, just to be in character. He puts his other hand over her mouth to stop her. He shoves two of his fingers in, causing her to gasp. He thrusts his fingers in and out of her aching womanhood, not even giving her any time to rest. He's working her up to finish- only to pull his fingers out. Her cries of disappointment is muffled.
"If you're good, I'll take out the panties." Kid says against her ear before giving it a lick.
Maka shakes her head, her thighs shaking. She wants to beg to be fucked but she needs to put up some kind of fight. "Hmm. Alright then. It stays." Maka's eyes widen when he rips at her dress, exposing her chest. He goes right in to sucking her left nipple before shoving his fingers back inside of her. She's going to cum. He's being so rough, biting her nipple and pushing so deep inside of her. She's drooling, Her cries of pleasure muffled by her own panties.
He pulls out of her again and stops messing with her chest. She moves her body in frustration. "What's wrong witch?" Kid pinches her nipples, biting at her breasts. It hurts just enough to feel good. He pulls out the panties so she can speak. She breathes heavily, swallowing her saliva. "If you ask nicely I may give it to you." Kid's voice is so low. She wishes she could see his face. She bites her lip. "Come on witch. Beg for it like the whore you are." Maka shivers at Kid speaking to her like that. It's hot. When she doesn't comply Kid turns her over. She's forced on her knees with her ass in the air. He's fiddling with something to his side. It doesn't take long before lube is being injected into her ass. He lays his head to be between her legs. His tongue starts lapping at her heat just as he pushes a finger past those tight ring of muscles. Maka gasps, not able to hold her voice back from him licking her clit, stretching her ass at the same time. By the time he gets a second finger in, she's already rocking her hips against his face, moaning shamelessly-
"No!" She can't stop her shout of frustration when he stops licking and fingering her.
Kid responses by moving out from underneath her before giving her ass a sharp smack. "I'm not interested in giving you release witch." He starts to work in that toy he's used on her before. It's big and it stretches her ass even more. Maka trembles when it's all the way inside. She feels full but not full enough. "Beg."
"P-Please..." her face is getting red. "Fuck me-" She screams when Kid shoves himself to the hilt inside of her pussy. He slid right in without any issues. He doesn't stop that momentum. He thrusts inside of her, gripping her hips to hold her in place. Maka sounds like an animal. He's hitting her so deeply. His breathing is erratic. She knows he's going to cum soon. She's going to finish as soon as she feels that hot seed shooting inside-
He pulls out and finishes on her back. She gets so mad she breaks character. "Kid what the hell?" She huffs, groaning. She was so close to her own orgasm.
"You like me cumming inside that much?" Kid is catching his breath. He turns her so she's on her back.
"Of course, I do. It's like the best part. I love it when you fill me up."
"Is it enough to satisfy you?" Kid strokes her cheek.
"You're enough to satisfy me. I want your cock and I want your cum. You're my man Kid." Maka wants to reassure him. She can't see his face, but it seems like he's been worrying about it since Mai brought it up.
"Maka." Kid takes off the blind fold. Those golden eyes are looking at her with that unfaltering adoration. "I love you. I don't want anyone else to have you."
"Looks like I've turned you into the jealous type Kid." Maka smirks.
"I've always have been when it comes to you. I suppose I hid it well." He hums. He takes off her hand cuffs, kissing her wrists that have red marks on them. "I couldn't keep up the mean streak for long. It was rough on me."
"You did good." Maka gives him a firm look. "But we're not done. I haven't finished. I haven't had enough of you yet."
"I'll give you as much as you want." Kid leans in and kisses her, his tongue rubbing hers making the kiss sloppy and sensual. He spreads her legs, holding them up by her head. His hard cock slides into her again, her moan being swallowed by his kiss. He starts of slow, but it doesn't take long for him to pick up speed. Maka feels that build up again as Kid leans down, sucking and biting on one of her nipples, his other hand pinching the other. "Cum Maka. I'm going to give you what you want." He says this against her ear. She does. She finishes hard. It's ten times better feeling that hot liquid spurt inside of her.
"Fuck! Fuck!" Maka breathes heavily, catching her breath. He kisses her neck, gently fondling one of her breasts as he does the same. He keeps himself inside of her so she can get all he has to offer. "I want more..."
"I'll give you more."
And he does. She told him about the lube Mai brought...and he decided to use some on his cock. She doesn't know how much time has passed. As Kid is recovering, he uses toys to take his place. A dildo in her pussy and ass. He uses the wand that brings her to an orgasm over and over again. Once he's ready he takes the dildo out and fucks her silly, cumming inside of her again and again.
By the end Maka is so exhausted and her brain so hazy from pleasure that she grunts like an animal. She's on her stomach, covered in sweat. Her outfit has been ripped to shreds. He pulls out the dildo one more time. She feels her leak onto the sheets with the overflow of cum. He pushes into her slowly, leaning down so he can kiss her. He's just as sweaty as her.
"Your body is dangerous Maka. I could do this forever. I've done it so much you're lost in it. A part of me wants to keep you like this...so you'll only look at me. I'll keep filling you up with my cum." He thrusts start to pick up. Maka moans, her eyes rolling back. She feels like she's about to finish again. "...Maybe I am an evil witch hunter. You make me like this. That look on your face..." He hits her deep again.
"I-I'm..." Maka's voice is hoarse.
"Go ahead." Kid moans against her ear feeling her muscles spasm around his cock. Maka breathes heavily, drooling from so much stimulation. "One more time before I finish Maka." He's thrusting into her with a purpose. He pinches her nipples, bites into her ear, and says things that work her up.
"K-Kid I can't-" Maka grunts into a moan, feeling his dick hit against her cervix. She yelps when Kid starts thrusting into her so fast. He's pushing her into the bed. She's feeling that build up again. She can't do anything but have Kid fuck her. He spreads her ass so he can watch himself go in and out of her.
"Let's do it together Maka." He grips her ass tightly before pushing himself as far as he can go. His moan is more of a growl as he finishes inside of her. It's so much and she's already so full. "Get pregnant Maka."He moans, holding himself as deep as he can be inside of her. It's enough to send her over the edge once again. She screams his name, breaking off into deep breathes. She lays there as Kid pulls out of her, cum leaking out of her immediately. He pulls out the dildo in her ass before laying next to her. He moves the sweaty strands of hair out of her face, his own face so red.
"I was rough." Kid strokes her cheek before touching the bite mark on her shoulder.
"It was good.' Maka's voice is slurred.
"That lube Mai brought is no joke...I had only used a bit on myself but I still feel as if I could keep going. I don't want to hurt you..." Kid kisses her. "Seeing you so defenseless tempts me Maka."
Maka can't help to groan in the kiss. She's so groggy. She can feel that he's gotten hard again. Maka wishes she wasn't so tired. Kid keeps kissing her, stroking himself. Maka is going to have to get more of that lube. She knows she's going to regret it once she comes to her senses...she's going to be so sore. Still.
"Feed me." Maka opens her mouth, knowing Kid is about to finish himself. He doesn't waste time. He moves his body over top of her before pushing himself into her mouth. Maka relaxes her throat and soon enough he's cumming down it.
"G-God." Kid pulls away, watching Maka swallow it all down. "I'll g-get you some water Maka. I'll clean you up too. I think it's finally wore off." Maka can't do much else but rely on Kid. He gets her water. He washes her up in the bed before changing the sheets for them. Maka ends up falling asleep before he's done.
She's never been so spent in her life. She hopes she can get like that again. She wants to drown in Kid. In this moment that's all she can think about.
"I think I've finally found it." Celeste lands in front of a home. She can see there's a magical book inside. A book that looks familiar. She was about to go home for the night when she spotted it. She has to check it. It's too much of a risk that she won't be able to find it again if she doesn't grab it. She doesn't see anyone else in the house. It's empty.
She walks up to the front door and tries the knob. To her surprise it's unlocked. She doesn't even have to break a window. As she walks in and shuts the door behind her, she is swallowed by silence. The air is very still. There's a strange smell in the air. Not rot but...not pleasant. This must be a home that belongs to a witch. A witch that is not here at the moment.
She makes her way through the house and down some stairs, following her vision of the book. All she can hear is her own foot steps. She wonders if Mai is staying up waiting for her. That octopus witch is always waiting for her when she comes home, no matter how late it is. If she's honest with herself, it makes her happy. She's never had someone wait on her before. She never had a safe home to come back to.
It's nice to be greeted. It's nice to know there is someone waiting for her. It makes her want to hurry this up. If this book is the real deal, it should help Lady Maka.
Celeste grabs the book, opening it up. The words are written in magical ink. She's able to read it. She flips through it trying to see if this is what she's been looking for- She stops on a page.
"This is it." Celeste's breathing becomes uneven as she reads through the page. "The witch of life and death. The legend. If this is Maka's true form then she has to know." She keeps reading the book, her eyes widening. "...! There's a way Maka can escape this fate-"
That's when Celeste senses someone. She's no longer alone. It's not a witch. There's a witch spawn behind her. When did he get there? How did she not see him? She swallows this unease as she closes the book. This witch spawn...she's seen him before.
"Why...Why are you here?" Celeste keeps the book close as she turns to face him. She spreads her wings, getting ready to speed past him if she needs to.
"I should be asking you the same question." Ancel chuckles. "It's not nice breaking into someone's home you know? What a thief you are!"
"I didn't realize this was your home. If you would let me borrow this for a night that's all I need. I'll pay you back. I swear-"
"The Bat witch broke into my home and attempted to kill me. I had no choice but to act in self defense." Ancel takes a step closer. Celeste takes a step back. Her heart picks up speed. A dread is surrounding her.
"W-What are you saying?"
"Celeste I'm going to have some fun with you. I'm going to tear you apart. You may have just come in here for this book but who do you think they'll believe? You've been a pain in my ass from the start. I can't let you bring that book to Maka. I can't let you go back and blab about it either!"
Celeste grabs the pages in the book that she needs and rips them out. Quickly she crumbles them into a ball before shoving them into her mouth-
"Do you think I'd let them even find your body? I know what you're trying to do but it won't work-"
Celeste has to try to run. If she escapes Ancel will still spread lies about her trying to harm him. She hopes the Mayor will believe her. She knows that Lady Maka would. Celeste spreads her wings, taking off. She makes it past Ancel and his ax. She's able to make it up the stairs but that's as far as she gets.
It happens in an instance. Just a a millisecond. She wasn't fast enough.
Her wings are impaled by black arrows. She's stuck, screaming in pain, struggling like a spider in a web. There's a witch here. She's been here the whole time. She had a way to hide her magic from her vision. Celeste walked right into her trap. There's another witch spawn. That dread is a weight on her heart.
"Finally caught you." She knows without having to see her that this is Medusa. The snake witch. She's seen this witch spawn before too. She had saved Lady Maka from him. "You've been quite the nuisance. It's been taking most of my power just hiding from those eyes of yours. Now that we have you, Maka will fall shortly."
"...What do you plan to do to her? Are you...trying to turn her into the witch of life and death?"
"That is what she is. She just hasn't awakened that part of her. I'm sure you're aware. You're smart. Any witch would want her power."
"..."
"You said I could kill her how I wanted." Ancel comes up from the basement.
"And you can. Do whatever you want to her." Medusa sounds like she's smirking. " Seeing her mutilated...will surely dig into Maka's sanity."
Oh...Celeste is going to suffer. Death is approaching her. It sits like a rock in her stomach.
"She swallowed the pages of the book." Ancel is behind her. She ignores how he's touching her, keeping her focus. She's never been big on magic. There is one spell she's been able to do. She's been holding it. She never wanted to get her sister involved but if she doesn't do anything...This witch will make Lady Maka suffer. She'll kill Mai. She'll kill everyone.
"Well, I better get those back. Wouldn't want Maka finding them in your remains." Medusa is in front of her. She's cutting open her dress with something sharp. Don't focus on it. Keep building up magic. Don't focus-
The knife presses into her stomach, cutting her open. Her skin fillets like a fish. She holds on to her consciousness, holds on to her focus. Just as Medusa is starting to dig in her stomach, she's able to release it.
A scream, a scream that releases her spell. Her message in sound waves. This should hit her sister's ears. It has to. She can only trust that her sister won't abandon her-
"Crona cut off her hands." Medusa doesn't stop her digging. The witch spawn moves when he's told and with the sword he's holding he slices off both of her arms. Cutting off her spell. "Now be a dear and help me with this-" There's another pair of hands in her insides. He's just pulling out anything he can grab. Her body feels like it's on fire. Her throat is so constricted that she can't scream anymore.
She has no strength to struggle. The pain is unbearable. As the witch spawn breaks off her ribs one by one and pulls them out of her torso she can't help to hear Medusa chuckle.
"I found it."
The witch spawn doesn't stop pulling her apart. Her body is becoming cold. It feels like she's no longer in her body. All she can think about...as it gets dark and the pain becomes nothing but a numb sensation...Is Mai. She hopes that she lives. She hopes that Mai doesn't see her body. She hopes that...Mai would at least be sad.
All she can see is darkness. She never wakes up from that darkness.
Maka wakes up in a cold sweat. Her body is so sore. It looks like Kid is already up. Did she really sleep the whole night away? When did she pass out last night? Kid must not have woken her up for training...Not that she could have did much anyway. Maka forces herself up. She takes a shower and puts on something comfortable before making her way down stairs. It's still early. It looks like they all just finished the morning run.
"Good morning Maka." Kid rushes towards her. He grabs her hand, giving her a gentle smile. "here have some breakfast. I told Father you weren't feeling well."
"That's an understatement." Maka has a headache and below her waist still feels numb. When Kid looks a bit guilty she smirks at him. "Worth it" She whispers before making her way to the table.
"I said I wasn't feeling up to training either but no one listened to me." Soul grumbles but he's starting to grin. He seems much more smug. Maka doesn't have to guess why.
"You say that but you had no problems running the laps." The Mayor hums.
"Patty you shouldn't eat so many muffins." Liz is fussing over her sister. The younger has about five muffins on her plate.
"It's fine! I'm a growing girl I need muffins!"
"You're nineteen! The only place you'll grow is your hips."
"Blah."
Kid gets a plate for her. He starts loading her up with eggs and bacon. He makes sure she has water too. He fusses over her too much. She can tell he's still worried about it. Her throat is sore but the cool water does feel nice.
"That smells sooo good." Mai stumbles out of her room. She's holding her head, bags under her eyes. Just looking at her, she looks a wreck. Soul brightens up when he sees her. She flops down at the table and starts grabbing muffins.
"Hang over?" The Mayor raises his eyebrow.
"Something like that." She smiles sheepishly. Soul is staring at her way too much. As Mai looks around the table she suddenly freezes. "...Where's Celeste?"
Maka pauses in her eating. She forgot about that. Celeste was suppose to come home last night.
"She didn't come home. I waited for her but nothing." The Mayor's face is blank. "...I was thinking we could try to look for her today. It's strange that she said she would be home and didn't come back. Jacob said he hasn't seen her."
"We have to look for her right away!" Mai's face gets pale. "I...I messed up! I should have been up waiting for her but instead I..." Mai shakes her head.
"I'm sure she's fine." Liz tries to reassure. "Celeste is fast."
"Yeah maybe she lost track of the time?" Patty says with her mouth full.
"Regardless I believe we should look for her." The Mayor's expression... Maka is starting to have a bad feeling. A terrible feeling.
As if that feeling manifested, there's a knock at the door. The Mayor raises his eyebrow, glancing around at everyone. Mai's face lights up. "It's Celeste!" She gets up and rushes towards the door.
"Wait-" The Mayor tries to stop her. Everyone jumps up to rush towards the door. There's something in the air. It's dangerous. It's-
Mai flings open the door. She deflates when it's not Celeste but Ancel. He stands at the door with this big smile on his face. "Oh."
"Not who you wanted to see?" He hums.
"Ancel what are you doing here?" Kid gets in front of Maka, pulling Mai away from him as he pushes himself into the house. He's holding something behind his back. A black garbage bag.
"What happen?" The Mayor's voice is dark. Maka doesn't understand why her heart is beating so fast. Ancel keeps smiling. He's smiling at her.
"I'm sorry that I'm just dropping by like this but I have terrible news." Ancel's smile falls. "I regret to inform you but...Celeste is dead."
"What?" Mai freezes.
"What do you mean Celeste is dead?" Maka moves past Kid, her heart is hammering now.
"How do you know that?' The Mayor's voice is firm. His expression giving nothing away.
"Because I killed her." He says it like he's talking about the weather. He says it with his lips twitching like he's holding back a smile.
"Y-You're lying. You can't kill her. She's...she's protected by the government!" Mai yells. The Mayor grabs Mai and pulls her back.
"On what grounds did you kill Celeste?" the Mayor is too calm.
"She broke into my home and tried to kill me. It seems she wasn't as controlled as you made her out to be Damien. In order to save myself, I did what I had to do." He holds out that trash bag.
"Don't!" The Mayor tries to grab the bag but it's too late. Ancel empties the bag onto the floor. Celeste's head hits the ground hard and rolls. Those clear eyes stare at Mai. Empty. Her face is frozen...in pure agony.
It only takes a second for Mai to scream. She rushes towards Ancel. She's stopped by the Mayor. Maka snaps out of her shock.
"You fucking bastard!" Maka goes to tackle this fucker to the ground- but she's pinned by Kid. "Kid let me go! He killed Celeste!-"
"You can't attack him Maka!" Kid looks pained but he holds onto her even when she snarls at him.
"Aww why don't you let the witches try to get revenge? Though I guess it would be shame if I had to kill them too for attacking a witch hunter." Ancel looks too happy.
"Soul." The Mayor glances at the assassin. He must understand because he grabs Mai in his place. She's growling like an animal but he's able to hold her. The mayor walks up to Ancel. "...If what you say is true, you could have told me privately. Bringing her head like this, egging these two on, what is your aim?-"
"What do you mean? I'm a witch hunter. I want all witches dead. You should be the same Damien. Why do I care how they feel? I wanted to see their faces when I showed off her head-"
"Where is the rest of her?!" Mai screams out. "she doesn't deserve this! I won't let her be in pieces like this!"
"Did you burn her?"
"No I didn't. The rest of her is in my house. You are free to retrieve her. Give her a burial that you want. Don't forget the head now." Ancel kicks Celeste's head like a soccer ball. Mai's screams are deafening. Her sobs and seeing Celeste's head fly is making something creak inside of her.
Patty breaks through it all. She rushes Ancel and punches him in the nose. There's a satisfying crunch as he stumbles back, holding his busted nose.
"Get the fuck out." Patty's expression is dark. Ancel is taken aback only for a moment. He smiles through the pain.
"I'll remember that." He licks up the blood before bowing. "I'll take my leave. Maybe get a better handle on these witches yeah?' He sneers before he leaves. He just gets to leave. Only with a broken nose.
Soul lets go of Mai. She rushes over to Celeste's head, cradling it against her chest. Kid is still holding onto her. Not to hold her back. Just to hold her. She feels her body is trembling.
"Why? Why did you let him get away with it?" Maka turns her glare to the Mayor. "He murdered Celeste-"
"There is nothing we can do. The government will not side with a witch over one of their members-"
"Then we take matters in our hands! I could have killed him-"
"That's what he wanted. He wanted one of you to attack so he'd have a reason to go after you. I'm sure he was recording everything."
"Celeste...she wouldn't attack for no reason. He's a dirty liar! Celeste was one of us. She was a witch hunter! He shouldn't be able to kill her without any consequences-"
"Celeste is a witch. That hasn't changed. No matter what, a witch is below a human-"
"Damn it! Do you not have any heart?! How can you just stand there and watch him kick around her head like it's nothing!-"
"Look at me!" Maka freezes when the Mayor yells at her. Those golden orbs burn into hers. "Do I look like I think it's nothing? There is nothing I could have done. Calm down. I'm with you. You should be angry. Ancel has made it clear he's against us. Right now...We are going to get Celeste's body and bury her. That's all we can do."
"I'm sorry Maka. I should have gotten two hits in." Patty's fist still has blood on it. Those blue eyes are fierce. She looks around at the other witch hunters. They're all angry. Upset. She just...wants him dead. She wants to rip him apart.
"Maka, me and Father will retrieve Celeste's body. Stay with Mai and-" Kid tries. Maka shakes her head.
"I'm going with you to get her body."
"So am I." Mai stands up, holding the head still. "I can't turn away. I need to know how she suffered. I need to know...how badly I need to make that man pay. No matter what. I will kill him. I'll die as a traitor but I will kill him." Mai is trembling.
"You shouldn't see it." Kid grabs Maka's hand. Those golden orbs hold nothing but concern for her.
"I agree with Kid. This is already fucked up-" Liz tries.
"I think we should all see her. Then we can give her a burial while we're all with her." Patty cuts in.
"Lets rip the band aid off. No matter what you do, Mai is going to fight you to go." Soul adds.
"...Okay. Are you ready to go then?" The Mayor gives in, he looks tired.
Kid doesn't look happy but he doesn't' fight it. He holds her hand tightly. She holds it back just as tight. She'll need him to hold her together. She can't lose it. She has to take in Celeste's death. She can't look away from it. Celeste died trying to help her. She was out looking for a book for her sake. She hopes that Ancel just killed her. She hopes he just cut her hands off and then her head.
Her hopes are crushed when they get to Ancel's house. It's terrible. Horrendous. Her body is nothing but a mush of meat. Her lower body is intact, naked and bare. Her organs are laid out next to her. All she can hear is Mai's wailing.
She suffered. She suffered for her. She doesn't get it. She doesn't understand why Ancel would take it this far. Celeste never did anything to him. It's almost like she doesn't want to believe it, like this mangled corpse she's seeing couldn't possibility belong to Celeste.
But The mayor wraps up the body and they bury it with her head back at the mansion. This ringing in her ear won't go away.
She leaves the funeral and makes her way upstairs. Kid is following close behind. She sits on the bed, staring at her hands. Kid sits next to her and grabs them.
"Kid...Did she die like that because of me?"
"It's Ancel who is to blame. He killed her Maka."
"...is that normal? Have you ever killed a witch like that?"
"No. It was cruel."
"I've killed witches like that. I've sliced them into pieces. Why was Celeste in his house? Why did this happen?"
"I don't know." Kid grabs her chin. "Maka look at me." Maka locks eyes with those golden orbs. He's looking at her seriously. "This isn't your fault. We will get him back. We will find a way to bring him to justice-"
"What if I kill him Kid? Will you kill me? Will you let them kill me?" Something is creaking inside of her-
"Of course not. If I needed to, I'd be on the run with you. I mean it. I will never abandon you-"
"Even if I become evil? You should be ready to kill me-"
"I won't. I can't. I know you can overcome this. If you give into your darkness...Ancel has won. Don't let him win Maka."
"..." He's right. He wants her to lose it. He wants to have a reason to kill her. She grinds her teeth. Not as a witch...but as Maka. She wants to get him back. "...Why don't we pay Soul to kill him?"
"That's an option but I'd rather not put Soul in danger." Kid rubs her cheek. "I promise. I'll think of something so don't lose yourself."
"I won't." Maka grabs his arm tighter. She takes a deep breath. That creaking stops. She doesn't want to think anymore. "...I'm going to sleep this off."
"I'll be here with you." He keeps holding her hand as she lays down in the bed. She doesn't want to think anymore. It feels like she needs to rest. She wants to forget that mangled body.
She wants to forget about Ancel's smirking face.
So she sleeps.
The next day is deary. Mai sits at the breakfast table but she doesn't' talk. She looks so pale. The only reason she's eating is because Soul is spoon feeding her. Maka feels better after her rest. She feels better because Kid reassured her they will do something about this. She can't think of Celeste. She can't think of their lost.
The breakfast table is so quiet. Everyone is just eating, too afraid to say anything. After awhile of silence, the Mayor clears his throat.
"...I've reported Celeste's death. I also made a report calling into question Ancel's reason for killing her. As expected they are rejecting that."
"Of course." Maka snarls. Mai doesn't react.
"I've requested that Ancel stay far away from us. They declined that as well."
"Father." Kid locks eyes with him.
"There's nothing I can do-" They all stop when they hear something. A flap of wings. It's such a familiar sound that they can't help react to it.
"Celeste?!" Mai rushes towards the door before anyone can stop her. It can't be Celeste. Whoever is at this door isn't a witch they know. She flings open the door only to take steps back. Everyone surrounds the door, staring this woman down.
It's a bat witch. Her eyes are a deep blue, her hair long and white just like Celeste's. She's not blind. Her wings are larger. Everything about her is larger then Celeste. But she feels similar.
"Is Maka here?" She asks, looking between Mai and Maka.
"Who are you?" The Mayor already has his ax.
"...I'm Celeste's sister. I'm...fulfilling my sister's last wishes. I know that she's already dead. I couldn't have made it to her in time." She eyes the ax warily. "...I have a message for Maka."
"I'm Maka. Whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of everyone else." Maka steps out from behind Kid.
"My sister in her death, called for me just so I could help you. if..If it wasn't my sister's dying wish I would have never come. A witch that works with witch hunters...I truly hope you die In the worse way. Nevertheless..." she straightens up. "Celeste wanted me to tell you two things. The first one being that Ancel is working with Medusa."
"What?" Maka freezes.
"Are you positive?" The Mayor takes a step forward, his eyes wide.
"That is what my sister told me. I don't know who either of them are. It seems that Ancel and Medusa are the ones that killed her."
That cruel death...Of course it was Medusa. She ripped Celeste apart. She killed her just to hurt Maka. She hates her. She hates her with all her heart.
"Father this is means to get him executed!"
"...We have no proof other then what this witch is saying." The Mayor can't look at his son. "...Why would he work for her? What is he getting out of it?"
"I don't know. Now for the second message." This witch locks eyes with Maka. "The reason she was killed is because she found out your secret. Maka you are the witch of life and death." Everyone tenses but Maka. She has no idea what that means.
"That's made up isn't it? Just a myth." Liz tries to shake it off.
"Apparently Celeste believes that this girl is the witch or...she could be. The message she wanted me to tell you is that you can't let the witch of death awaken."
The other girl she saw...inside of her...
"If she wakes up, you'll become the witch of life and death. You'll bring the end of the world or suffer a cruel fate. She said there should be potions that can help keep her asleep but that's only temporary. You have two options. Keep trying to hold death at bay and hope she never wakes up...or reject your fate and try to pass on this burden to your offspring."
Maka is trying to process what she's saying. That girl she saw was death? A witch of death? She doesn't' know anything about the legend.
"That's all I have to say. I don't believe for a second a witch like you could be the one from the books of old. I just did what my sister told me...it's the least I can do." She glances over at Mai who is staring at her with wide eyes. "...She has a message for Mai too. She wanted me to tell you...not to give into despair. If this message reaches you, then her death wasn't in vain. Stay alive."
"C-Celeste!" Mai sobs, those blue eyes giving away to her pain.
"That's all." The witch starts spreading her wings.
"Wait!" Kid tries to stop her but she's already gone. She's fast. Faster then Celeste ever was. She did what she came to do and then she left.
"...What did all of that mean? You guys acted like you knew what she was talking about?" Maka locks eyes with Kid. "What is the witch of life and death?"
"It's an old story. It's something that was drilled into us by the government. If a witch comes presenting as the witch of life and death, she must be captured and turned in. The witch of life and death has the power to grant immortality. She also has the power to kill the whole human race. A witch that can raise the death. An all powerful witch that will either bring ruin to the world or the world will bring ruin to her." The Mayor is staring her down.
"But at this point she isn't that witch." Kid gets in front of her. "Father-"
"I know. So that's Medusa's aim...She's trying to wake up death and turn you into the witch of old. Mai." The Mayor looks at the sobbing witch. "We need potions that will help strengthen that barrier. Death can't wake up."
"I-I'll try." Mai swallows.
"...That witch also said that...she could pass it on to offspring." Liz rubs the back of her head.
"Like...what get pregnant and then just push that shit onto my kid? Hell no-"
"I heard that if the witch of life and death gives birth before she awakens...that those powers will be passed but they will be weaker. There's a way to weed out that power through the generations. If you were the witch of life and death...if death was awake you wouldn't be able to get pregnant. ...I'm not just saying this because I want grand kids but I think you should consider this option Maka. If anything...You should get started immediately. It takes nine months to have a child. In those nine months we'll have to fight against Medusa and fight against waking up death."
"..." Maka looks at Kid. He looks concerned for her. He's always worrying. Would she even be a good mom? Would Kid even want children with her? She knows they talked about it but... "...Do you want to have this child with me? Are you ready for that?"
"Of course." He doesn't hesitate. "If you'll have me...I would love to have children with you Maka. I thought it would be a bit later but this is fine too. I'll take care of you. I've been thinking about my future with you far longer then you'll know. If you're ready...so am I."
"Holy shit." Liz covers her mouth. "Kid is going to be a dad."
"he's going to be old!" Patty cheers.
"I'm going to be a grandfather." The Mayor sounds like he's about to cry. It feels weird. Why is the air so light now? Celeste is still dead. Maka is like a ticking time bomb but here they are talking about having children. Mai is crying up she's perked up.
It's all because of Celeste. With her dying breath she made sure this message was passed. Celeste never hated her even in her passing. She was thinking of her and Mai. She hopes that Celeste can rest. She hopes that she can see this and smile. Celeste was killed but she won. She outsmarted Medusa. They will find a way to take down Ancel with this information. No matter what Medusa throws at her...Maka won't fall. She can't fall. Her mother and now Celeste are counting on her.
She will kill them all and put them to rest.
"You ready to start phase two? I'm dying to get this show on the road. That bitch Patty is the first one I'm going for." Ancel stuffs some toilet paper up his nose. It still hurts like hell. "I've already spread the word that one of the witches under Damien's care attempted to kill me. They're good and ready to storm his place."
"..." Medusa tries to hold in her frustration. She underestimated that bat witch. Maka knows. With that necklace that she wears she's able to listen in when she wants. She's also able to see where Maka is at all times. It was just her luck that she started listening in just to hear some witch tell Maka what she was trying to stop Celeste from telling her. Celeste got the upper hand. Now they are planning on doing all they can to keep Death asleep. Maka is even going to try to become impregnated. Medusa doubts she would be able to do that quickly but still...It's a risk. Maka can't bare a child. She needs the power Maka has and nothing weaker. She doesn't know how strong the next witch of life and death would be. It could ruin everything. The demon has been useless because of that stupid boy. That witch hunter.
If she could just kill him it would solve all her problems. Maka would lose it. She would become the witch of old and that would be the end.
It's time that she attacks. She needs to hit them hard.
"...We will start phase two immediately. I know you want to kill Patty but your focus should be on Kid. He needs to die in the chaos. That goes for you too Crona." She locks eyes with her son. He looks at her with those empty blue eyes. "If the opportunity shows itself, Kill him. Rip him apart in front of her eyes. I'm sure you want to kill him anyway. He's the reason Maka left you all alone." Those eyes flash. Some emotion. He grips his sword, his teeth grinding. "And of course Maka is to blame too. Don't' forget you hate her. It's time for you to steal her away Crona. Take what is yours by force. It's time to get her back Crona."
"I'll take her back..." Crona mumbles to himself. "I'll...drag her back...with me."
"That's right." Medusa coos. "Ancel...I want everything together. Two days from now. We attack."
"I'll get it all together. Damien I can't wait to dethrone you." Ancel laughs, taking his phone to make some calls.
Crona is still mumbling to himself. He's saying Maka's name over and over again. Like a prayer. He grips his sword and keeps mumbling even when Medusa leaves him. A broken boy. Nothing but a puppet.
"It's over Maka. I'll ruin you and all those that stand by your side. Celeste is just the beginning. You won't win against me. I'll get Kami back."
She'll do whatever she needs to do to get her back.
"Maka please try this!" Mai is pushing a potion her way. "I haven't found a potion to help in keeping death asleep yet but this potion should increase your fertility."
"Seriously?" Maka takes the potion. She's more surprised to see Mai acting like her normal self. She still has bags under her eyes but the fire is back.
"Yup! You have to get pregnant as fast as possible! Celeste won't be able to rest easy till you do." Mai smiles. "...Celeste was really happy here. I wanted to give up on everything when I saw the state of her body...but even as they were doing those terrible things...she thought of us. She even wanted to cheer me up." Her eyes get watery but she doesn't' cry. "So I can't give up and neither can you. Medusa will lose so please drink this."
"I will. Thank you. I stopped taking the pill but you know that takes a bit to wear off." Maka chugs down the potion. She doesn't feel any different. She hopes it worked.
"Now you should do it at least every day! I can make you more of that horny potion if you need it! I'm sure that potion was strong enough to get rid of the effects of that pill you were on. You should keep trying as soon as possible!"
"Okay! Okay!" Maka feels her face flush with how eagerly she's looking at her. She bets Kid would be beat red if he was here...he's talking with his father about something. She wonders if it's about the same thing they're talking about or if he's talking about the issues with the organization.
"Are you nervous?" Mai grips her hands.
"About having a kid? Kind of. It feels a little unfair to them. I also can't help to think of my mom...will I be like her? Can I be like her?"
"Just the fact you're thinking like that tells me you'll be a great mother. It'll be fine. You have everyone here to help you alone the way. If you'd let him I'm sure the Mayor would be raising the kid himself." She chuckles.
"That's not happening." Maka grunts.
"It's good to have that support though." Mai chuckles. "Surely Celeste will be watching too."
"I'm sure." Maka reassures. She hopes so.
"No matter what I'll protect you and your children. I'll be like a aunt." Mai is having too much fun with this.
"I have to get pregnant first you know."
"I know! Get to work!" Mai laughs. When she sees Kid leave his father's room, she starts pushing her. "Go! Go!"
"Come on Mai!" Maka's face gets red. Kid is being pushed by his father.
"Those babies aren't going to make themselves!" He laughs.
"Father please!"
"Yeah Kid get in there!" They're being surrounded. Soul, Liz and Patty are smirking, laughing at them.
"Ugh! Lets go Maka." Kid is red up to his ears. He grabs her hand and leads her upstairs. Cheers follow them and claps. Despite their situation Maka can't help but to laugh. She's got to admit it's funny. Celeste...She hopes she can see this. No one is giving up.
She won't forget what Celeste has done for her.
"I do wish that father would have more tact about it. I know he's excited but I really don't want to discuss my sex life with him." Kid flushes. They're eating dinner with Liz and Patty. She doesn't know where Soul or Mai are. Maka can't help to wonder if they're together.
"Yeah that's a little weird." Liz and Patty said they would stop teasing Kid but Maka can tell she wants to say something. "He likes getting you flustered Kid. Just talking about it has you red in the face. You have to be like Maka. She's already immune to it."
"I'm sure he'll get tired of it." Patty shoves food into her mouth. "You could always reverse uno card him and start talking in detail about your sex life. Be as nasty as possible. He'll stop asking." Patty laughs.
"I would never." Kid shakes his head. "What me and Maka do is between me and her."
"Yeah, Yeah." Patty waves him off.
"So I didn't want to say anything but...Are Mai and Soul a thing now?" Liz smiles, the girl clearly loves gossip.
"I think they just fuck." Maka loves this steak.
"Really? That's it?" Liz seems disappointed.
"Mai is more into women. I think she just enjoys getting railed by him."
"I guess he is the only other guy around other then the Mayor." Liz frowns. "You witches sure are active."
"Yeah Liz hasn't had a boyfriend in two years."
"You haven't had a boyfriend ever." Liz's face gets red.
Suddenly The Mayor comes out of his room. His face is pale. "Everyone get ready. Maka, get with Mai and hide in the potion room."
"What's going on father-"
"I got a call from Jacob. He warned me that there's a group of witch hunters that are on their way here. Ancel is leading them. They are calling for the death's of Maka and Mai. We have to keep them away. Ancel is trying to catch any instance of a witch fighting against a human. It doesn't matter the context. We will try to talk but if talking doesn't work...we will keep them out by force."
"Damn it! Fucking Ancel." Maka snarls. "Medusa could be with him-"
"I doubt it. Medusa is a strong witch. She can't hide that she's a witch with a bunch of witch hunters. They would turn on Ancel if they knew he was working with her. For now we should only have to worry about witch hunters...which is a big issue on it's own. Kid, Patty, Liz get ready."
"I'm going to go get Mai." Maka rushes up the stairs. This might be the chance they've been waiting for. They can kill Ancel. She hopes they can kill him. She flings open Soul's door. They're both dressed thank god but it smells musty. "Mai we got to go hide in the potion room. Ancel's coming with some witch hunters to fuck some shit up."
"What?" Mai's expression drops.
"Don't worry babe. I'll take care of him." Soul reassures. Maka raises her eyebrow. Huh.
"Come on." Maka grabs her hand and starts pulling her. When she makes it down stairs, Kid gives her a quick kiss.
"It'll be fine. We won't let any of the witch hunters in here...if somehow one is able to get by, run. Don't fight them. Call for one of us. We'll do all the fighting."
"Be careful. That asshole is working for Medusa. He might be planning more." Maka gives him a firm look. He hands her the scythe. Just in case he says. She grips it tightly before turning and walking to the potion room with Mai.
She locks the door.
She can't hear anything. She won't know how things are going out there. The Mayor did hand Mai a walkie talkie. They'll let them know if they need to move or if they need to take action.
Maka tries to think of why Medusa would want this. Ancel wants to kill them sure but Medusa wants her to become the witch of life and death. She wouldn't want her dead. She would want her to lose it. Maka can't help to feel...That Ancel is just a distraction. She's going to have to be ready to fight. She feels it in her chest.
Mai is already packing up some of her potions, getting ready for the fight. They both tense when the Mayor's voice comes through the walkie talkie.
"Stay where you are." She can hear people shouting. It sounds like a lot. "There's more then twenty witch hunters here. I'm sending Soul to guard your door just in case there's more we don't know about." And then he's done.
"Soul is coming." Mai seems a bit relieved.
"Still can they handle that many witch hunters?" Maka is sure the Mayor is trying to defuse the situation. Witch hunters wouldn't just start trying to kill each other would they? They may try to push past them though so they can get to them-
There's a bang outside of the room. Followed by a knock.
"Soul?" Mai is about to walk towards the door. Maka grabs her before she can. She's glad she did. Soon enough a black sword is shoved through the door, Mai would have been impaled. There's a hole in the door, a pale blue eye stares at her blankly.
Maka's heart is beating erratically. He reaches in calmly and unlocks the door. It opens and now he's in here with her. Crona...doesn't react much from seeing her. Those eyes are so empty. He just stands there staring at her. She stares back. She wonders if this is the same boy that was at the asylum? He doesn't shake. He's still as death. Wearing a dark robe and gripping a black sword.
He holds out his hand towards her. As if she would just take it. As if that's all it would take. She grips her scythe, holding it out towards him.
"Crona...It was a mistake showing yourself to me. I'm going kill you for what you've done to my mother."
Crona's lips twitch into a crooked smile. It doesn't reach his eyes. "Maka...Maka...Makaaaaaa" Those blue eyes shake. "Lets die in black...together."
Then he lunges for her.