SoMa at last

Chapter 3

Maka's POV

After introductions Lord Death explained about the missing students. He still looked pretty bad, mask cracked, big patches of black missing from his body, etc.

I really hoped he wouldn't send us on the mission. My body still hurt and Ive been more exhausted lately. But then again he wouldn't be explaining about the students if he wasn't going to send us on our merry way.

"So you see these must be more evolved keshins or possibly greater monsters. I need to send this team as you are my most elite team and all the others are out on other missions. I know you all are still recovering from the battle with Asura but I wouldn't be sending you out if I didn't have complete faith that you could do this."

I groaned inwardly. But reluctantly we all nodded.

"Alright alright alright! Now still be careful I have no idea what these monsters are so be at your fullest!"

Wait... what!? Is he really sending us on a mission to fight creatures he knows nothing about!?

"But si-" I started to say but I was being pulled out the door.

"Come on Maka! We have no time to waste!!" Said black⭐️star.

God he was such an idiot.

"You leave tomarrow!" lord death shouted behind us.

Since class was about to get out we all headed to our separate houses to prepare and get some good rest.

I walked into our apartment. (the our being mine and soul's) and decided to make something to eat. I made some sandwiches for me and soul. When I was done I knocked on Soul's door.

"Hey soul I made some food." I said. He opened his door and came out wearing only jeans. His shirtless chest didn't faze me but his scar caused me to look away. I handed the sandwhich to him.

"Thanks Maka." he said.

Suddenly I feel really dizzy. I lean against the wall and close my eyes, letting out an exasperated gasp.

"Maka! are you ok!?" soul asks, concern dripping from his voice.

I gasped. "Ya fine just a little dizzy that's all. I'm just going to lie down for a bit."

I pushed off the wall and made to walk away when soul grabbed my wrist.

"Maka are you sure your ok? I know you took a lot of damage during that last battle, more than the rest of us. it's ok if you back out of this one, you need to recover."

Soul was being sweet all of a sudden. I wanted to tell him everything. How I was still badly in pain and I wanted nothing to do with this mission but I couldn't. I had to prove I was strong and how was I going to get better if I didn't push myself to the breaking point?

"I'm sure soul, I'll be fine." I gave him a smile that I hoped looked convincing.

I could tell he wasn't convinced but, reluctantly, he let my wrist go.

"Whatever you say Maka. Try and get a lot of rest you'll need it."

I just nodded and walked into my room. After debating whether I was tired or not I forced myself to sleep. I only planned to take a small nap and wake up a bit later to make dinner. I let myself relax and I sunk into my pillow, drifting off to sleep.

Souls POV

It had been two hours since Maka retreated to her room. I was still worried about her. She's my Meister I'm her weapon and I'm supposta protect her. I don't think she was ready to go on another mission.... non of us were. We were all just too caught up in our dignities to admit it.

Maka took some serious damage during the battle with asura. She needed time to heal, time she wasn't giving herself.

I was starting to get hungry. I creeped to Makas bedroom and peered inside she was still fast asleep. She looked so peaceful when she slept. Younger less troubled and strangely vulnerable. In a way she looked.... beautiful. I shook the thought from my mind. I have never thought of Maka that way. She was just my Meister, my friend.... my best friend. Honestly I was just complementing her. I didn't really have feelings for her. I couldnt! could I?

I closed Maka's door and grabbed a bag of chips. I plopped myself down on the couch and watched a movie. I read the clock on the wall and it was almost nine. Finding myself tired I climbed into bed. I wanted to be well rested so I could protect Maka and all my friends with the best strength I could be at.

I closed my eyes and floated off into a blissful sleep.