The Academy for Gifted Meisters and Weapons

Summary: It has been Maka Albarn's dream to be a great meister like her mother. By showing her natural talent in The Academy for Gifted Meisters and Weapons entrance exam, Maka finds herself in a new school. Right away she befriends a sweet girl, Tsubaki, and a shy boy named Crona. Maka tries her very best to succeed, but when she is partnered in her battle class with Soul Evans, the most popular and cocky guy in school, everyone discovers Maka may be more powerful than she appears. Will Maka see through Soul's mask? Can she figure out what he is really like behind the arrogance?

SoulXMaka, Black StarXTsubaki, KidXLiz?

Maka Pov:

I slowly opened my eyes and saw my alarm clock hasn't gone off, 6:47AM. Not seeing the point of staying in bed for 13 more minutes, I slowly sat up realizing what day it was. August 25th, today I am taking the second part of the entrance exam for The Academy for Gifted Meisters and Weapons. Ever since I was little, I have always dreamed of being a great meister like my mama. But last year she died after falling sick and now I live with my papa in Death City. I am going to do her proud and create a death scythe just like she did with papa. Remembering my mother always brought me sadness, I wiped a stray tear from my cheek and pulled off my covers.

I had to be at the Academy today at 10AM with all the freshman and transfer students to finish my entrance exam. The first half of the exam was a breeze because it was a written test and at my old school I was at the top of my class. The second half is a battle that examines your skill. I'm not saying I don't have any skill in battling, but it just makes me a little more nervous than usual.

I walked over to my closet and took out my favorite outfit, a red plaid skirt with a white blouse and green striped tie. I pulled on my black coat and boots and headed over to my desk. I had no idea what I was going to do today. I haven't even drawn out a plan inside my head because I don't know who I will be up against. Each new student is paired with another to face in battle using a weapon of choice. The weapons we use in exams are not like weapons that attend the academy. They are plainly a weapon and have no human form. Whomever wins is granted a passing grade for the second part of the exam.

I gathered all my things from my desk and shoved them into my bag. I exited my room and make my way downstairs. The smell of French toast filled my house and I realized I was starving. I walked into the kitchen and saw papa at the stove. Weird, he never makes breakfast for me.

"MAKA! You're awake. Papa made you some French toast because he loves you!"

Ugh. I can't stand him. Ever since mama died, papa has surrounded himself with women to hide the pain of being a terrible husband and father. I sat down at the table after getting a plate and waited for him to finish making the French toast.

"So Maka honey, are you excited? Todays the big day!"

He placed 2 slices of French toast on my plate and I drowned them in syrup and began eating.

"Yeah, I'm a little nervous but I'm sure that it won't be a problem."

"OH MAKA! I'm sure you'll do great, unfortunately papa needs to do a few things today so he won't be there."

Ha. Figures.

Once I finished with my breakfast it was already 8 o' clock. I went back upstairs to finish getting ready. I walked into the bathroom and put my silver hair into its usual pigtails and brushed my teeth. By the time I was walking out the door it was 8:30.

I walked next door to Mrs. Pinako's hoping she was up so we could have our usual morning tea and chat. I got the key from under the flower pot and unlocked the door.

"Maka? Is that you?" I heard a soft sweet voice from the porch off the back of the house.

"Yes it's me. How has your morning been so far?"

Mrs. Pinako is a very old kind hearted woman, she reminds me of my mother in that way. I made my way to the kitchen and saw there was already a pot of tea on the stove. I grabbed some china from the cupboard and the kettle off the stove and made my way to the porch.

"Oh the same old routine I have every morning. Now I need to hear about you, are you excited for today? I know you will do a fantastic job considering how much you have been practicing."

"Yes I am very excited and kind of nervous. I hope I will do well, I want to make mama proud."

I sat down the cups and poured tea for the both of us. I made my way to the rocking chair next to hers and admired her backyard. Mrs. Pinako had one of the most beautiful flower gardens and I just loved to relax on her porch with her.

"Honey, you have already made her proud, myself as well. You should try your best for yourself because you want to succeed. The Academy for Gifted Meisters and Weapons is one of the hardest schools to get into."

"I do want to do well. I have been working very hard. I hope it's not all for nothing."

"It won't be. I just wish I could come and see you today. You will do great things child, just like your mother. I do miss her very much."

And we sat there exchanging casual conversation over tea for a while. I then felt something against my leg and I jumped. Looking down I was Mrs. Pinako's cat Harvey. He is one of the nicest cats I know, and that is saying something because I really don't like cats. I picked him up and set the adorable fat cat on my lap and stroked his back.

"Mrs. Pinako?"

"Hmm?"

"Do you have the time?" I asked.

"Why yes," she glanced at her wristwatch, "it's 9:45. What time –"

"OHMYGOSHI'MGOINGTOBELATE!" it all came out like one word.

I stood up quickly and Harvey jumped off of me. I started making my way to the front door.

"I'm sorry Mrs. Pinako I have to go, I'm going to be late." I stated quickly.

"That's quite alright I will pick this up, good luck dear! I will be there in spirit. Show them how talented you are."

"Thanks Mrs. Pinako! I will" I shouted as I closed her front door and locked it behind me.

I started sprinting to the Academy. Hopefully I won't be late.