Chapter 20

Class was about to start, and Soul didn't want it to...technically he just didn't want to be partners with this new girl named Nova. Nova sat in Maka's seat with a smile at her face, and that made Soul a bit more upset. But he was easily distracted by a loud shouting, and him being tackled to the floor.

"SOUL! MY BUDDY ARE YOU OKAY!?" shouted Black Star as he hugged Soul tightly. Soul pushed him off and hissed, Black Star had applied pressure to one of his bruises. Tsubaki sighed and shook her head in dissaproval. She had told Black Star to act calmly when talking to Soul before entering class, but he did the opposite like always.

Black Star stepped back a bit, letting Soul get back up in his seat. Everyone in class was staring, "Black Star I'm glad you care...But that was so un-cool!". Soul rubbed the spot hoping the pain would soon stop. Nova got a bit concerned and asked if he was okay, Soul simply nodded and shrugged her off.

Tsubaki gently hugged Soul, making sure not to injure him. "We heard about Maka...i'm so sorry.". Soul smiled and hugged Tsubaki back, he sighed as she pulled away. "We're planning on visiting her after class. So how are you?" asked Tsubaki.

"I'm okay. A few scratches and bruises, but i'm not as bad as Maka..." replied Soul as he leaned into a comfortable spot in his seat, "I was also planning to visit Maka after class too.". Nova couldn't help but want to jump in on the conversation.

"So...Soul, you're gonna go visit Maka?, may I come too?" asked Nova, surprising Black Star and Tsubaki a bit. Soul rolled his eyes at her request, but then nodded.

"Um, Soul do you know her?" asked Black Star loudly, sounding like a bit of a jerk. Nova gave a look at Black Star, but he simply smiled back.

Nova held a hand out to Black Star, then looked at him and Tsubaki. "I'm Nova, Soul's new meister." said Nova as she looked from Tsubaki to Black Star's newly shocked face's.

"U-um did you just say...New meister?" asked Tsubaki as she shook Nova's hand, then looked to Soul with a confused look. Soul sighed, a bit irratated by all the comotion from a small question.

Black Star laughed and shook her hand after Tsubaki, "So you're replacing Maka?".

Nova quickly nodded. "No she's not, she's just gonna be here until Maka gets better." replyed Soul answering both of there questions. Nova leaned back into Maka's seat and continued to watch them talk, she knew that they weren't accepting her into the conversation...well Soul wasn't.

Tsubaki decided to take her seat which was next to Nova instead of chatting with Black Star and Soul. Tsubaki leaned closer to Nova and whispered into her ear, "It seems that Soul doesn't have a likeing to you." and smiled slightly. Nova nodded and sighed.

"Yeah he doesn't really like me, but eventually he will." replyed Nova with a smirk on her face. Tsubaki smiled again, cause that's all she did. "I was asked to be a substitute meister for a weapon, and I decided to do it...and It turns out to be Soul Eater Evans." whispered Nova, knowing that Soul was next to her, even if he wasn't listening.

They both sat there in a moment of silence until Kid interupted. "Oh so it seems you have met Nova." said Kid as he pointed to her, and stared at Soul. Nova waved back at Kid, and Kid waved back.

"Kid, you know her?" asked Soul as he leaned forward onto his desk. Kid nodded and right when he was about to say something, Dr. Stein had cut him off.

"Alright everyone, to there seats. Class is starting." stated Stein as he pointed his thumb behind him. Which was pointing to a giant clock behind him. After everyone settled, most of the students were looking at Nova, they all wondered where Maka was. Stein began to write something on the board as he said, "Maka had been seriously injured, and until she's better our meister from one of the other classes, Nova, has decided to take her place as Soul's meister.". Some of the students waved to her because they were friends, while other whispered to each other.

BlackStar grumbled a bit on how everyone was giving there attention to Nova and not to him. Soul basically eyed everyone, hoping his stare would strike fear into their eyes and cause them to shut up...but of course Soul wasn't the type people would be afraid of. After the failed attempt he crossed his arms and stared at what Stein was writing on the board. Nova didn't take any notes because she already learned it. Just as Stein was about to wake another dozing off student to answer the question, a fellow DWMA student walked in and handed a note to Dr. Stein.

After the student handed over the note, she left with a door slam. Just loud enough to startle half the class. Dr. Stein read over the note quickly, then looked up to the class. "Soul...your excused from class." said Stein as he fixed the glasses on his head.

Soul grabbed his things, and headed for Dr. Stein to ask why. Nova waved bye at Soul, but sadly no wave back. "Why am I excused?" asked Soul as he took the note from Dr. Stein, "am I in trouble?". Most of the kids didn't care to hear what Soul did this time, or what was happening so they dozed off again.

Stein shook his head, "no, it's Maka...". Soul's eyes widened, he looked at the note then back to Stein. He was scared because he didn't know what that ment. He tried to keep his cool by nodding his head and slowly head out the door. After the door closed he made a run for the nurse's office. In class Tsubaki, Black Star, Kid, Liz and patty worried for Maka after seeing his reaction to what Stein had said.

While class had continued on Soul had made it to the nurse's office. He watched the love of his life lay there motionless and unattended. As he got closer to her, a shadow popped up behind him but he didn't notice. "That was faster than I expected." said the voice, startling Soul. As he turned around he sighed as he saw nurse Medusa give a small smile.

"Geez, Medusa. You scared the crap outta me!" replyed in a low tone followed by a small chuckle. His eyes followed her as she walked to a cabinet, leaned against it and stared at Maka. "So, is Maka okay?, why did you call me here?" as he held up the note.

Medusa's smile slowly dissappeared and closed her eyes. "She's ok, not in the best shape of course. But to tell you the truth I don't think she'll be waking up, so you should get used to your new partner Nova". Her tone emotionless. Soul couldn't believe what she said, it was like asking him to forget Maka, like she never existed. "I've noticed, well, Stein has noticed that you and her haven't been getting along. I'm not trying to hurt you but, how are you to become a Death weapon if you can't cooperate with other partners Soul".

Soul couldn't keep his eye contact with Medusa after she dropped those words on him just like that. He watched Maka breathe with the help of the tube and oxygen tank. Medusa blinked a couple of times and waited for and answer...no reply. Medusa ruffled up some of Soul's hair and said "Stein wanted me to try and talk to you. But at least try...do it for Maka." and grinned.

After a moment of silence Soul nodded, "alright...i'll do it, just for Maka". He walked over to Maka's forehead and planted a kiss on it. "just for you Maka, no fighting I promise.". He thanked Medusa for the talk and visit and began to leave.

"Don't worry, she'll be fine." said Medusa as the door closed. And when it did, her expressions and thoughts changed. She made an irratated face as she made her way over to Maka's body. "See, you weren't suppost to live. You or Soul, but I guess you cared for him that much." Medusa placed her cold hand on Maka's bruised face "I guess Atom-ic wasn't enough for you, actually I thought Stein was actually gonna take that high leveled mission...and here he is healing you little brats up. I mean killing you would be a good enough idea, until they figure it out. I guess i'll have to use her...". Medusa walked toward her office door, letting out a chuckle then turning off the lights and leaving.

Later that day Medusa waited near a dark alleyway. She was not wearing her usual medical coat but wore a black body-length suit with a hood, which extends downwards to her knees. On the hood were eye-like marking upon either side. On the back was a tail which is shaped like an arrow. Her arms had large, black, dotted snake tattoo winding down either arm. She looked up into the moon and tapped her arrow styled, nailpolished fingernails on the wall. She heared a clatter of noise and turned her eyes to the shadows.

Out flew a black raven with odd colors at the end of it's tail feather. Medusa grinned at the bird, "I thought you'd never come." replyed Medusa as the bird crowed. The bird had shifted into something with a puff of nightblue smoke surrounding it.

"Of course I would come, being the witch you are." replyed the newly shifted form. It took the shape of a girl but remained in the dark.

Medusa laughed and walked toward the girl. "Remember the mission you are now on? well scratch that I have a new idea!. A witch can help another witch out right". The girl let out a little nerous laugh. She knew from the beginning when she first met Medusa...that Medusa always got her way. But she couldn't tell Medusa that she was frightened of her.

"Aw, I was starting to like the old mission, but whatever you say..." replyed the other witch. Medusa had joined her in the shadow and began to talk about what was going to happen...out of the darkness, was left a black feather on the end was a shade of blue.