Soul Eater Reborn

Chapter 5: Alex

Alex sighed as he plopped onto the sofa.

"What the hell was all that..?" He asked himself as he stared at his hands. "Ugh... I fucked up..."

There was a click at the door.

Alex jumped up, "Kelsey..?"

The door opened to reveal not only Kelsey, but her new-found friends as well.

"Who are they?" Alex scoffed.

"Her friends," Joe cracked his knuckles, "it would be much appreciated if you would do us a favor and get the fuck out."

"Who the hell are you to tell me what to do?" Alex raised an eyebrow and crossed his arms confidently.

"Doesn't matter who I am, all that matters is what you're gonna do. Leave unharmed or in a body bag."

"Oh I'm sooo scared, ha! You don't stand a chance shrimp." Alex glared.

"Try me asshole."

"Both of you STOP IT!!!" Kelsey yelled, pushing her way between them, "this is my shit to deal with Joe, as for you, Alex, how you've treated me is UNACCEPTABLE and you know what? I pay most of the rent here so get the fuck out or I will not hesitate to throw you out that window! And take all your shit with you!" She snapped.

Joe took a step back in surprise muttering "damn... She's fucking terrifying..."

"Kelsey stay the fuck out of th--"

"NO I will NOT stay the fuck out of this! This is my issue, not theirs! If you're too damn scared to face me then get out NOW!!!" She yelled, grabbing Alex by the collar of his shirt, "now, are you leaving or fighting? Hm? Too scared to get your ass beat by a girl? You know you won't win this."

"That's it. I'm done. But if ANY of you cross my path again you're going down." Alex scowled as he pushed his way through the group and out the door. He continued until he reached the entrance of the DWMA and, with a heavy sigh, opened the doors.

He continued to the end of the city and down the long flight of stairs to the ground, staring out into the desert. On the horizon he could just barely make out patches of green, probably small forests. He continued on his way towards them before stopping to see the ghost train, back again. He shrugged it off, continuing on his way.

"Stop."

He turned around to see a woman in black with blood red patches on her clothing.

"I see you're seething with hate," she licked her lips, "I like that." She adjusted her hat so her face was now visible. She was pretty with black hair down to her waist and side bangs that curled at the ends. Her eyes gleamed red in contrast to her all black outfit and hat, oddly enough, they matched the ribbon around her hat. She smirked, "I can teach you how to get the revenge you so desire."

"Oh really? How's that?"

"Come with me and I'll show you. I can show you power you never imagined. That power can be yours with my instruction."

"Oh? Sounds a little too good to be true. What's in it for you then?"

"Heh well you see, this is a bit of an... Experiment. I'm looking for the perfect subject who can accomplish this feat and with the amount of hate emanating from you, you're the perfect specimen." She replied, moving her finger in a circle facing away from her and smiling wide.

"We have a deal then. You get your test subject and I get my revenge." He said, putting his hands on his hips.

"Good." She replied, holding her hand open. She snapped her fingers and a flame appeared in her hand, receding to form a circle. "Put your hand through here and the deal is sealed."