Akemi
"How is she doing?" I asked Stein as he closed the office door softly behind him. "She's probably in a lot of pain but she'll be alright when she wakes up." He answered, allowing me to relax a bit. "Great. Now can someone please tell me what the hell happened to her!?" Black*Star yelled, obviously infuriated. "I-I uh.." His loud voice racked my entire body, leaving me shaky and unable to speak.
"C'mon! What's wrong with you!? Tell me what you did to my sister dammit!" He yelled, grabbing onto my shoulders tightly as I winced away from him, closing my eyes tightly, actually preparing to be hit by this boy. What I did to her? I didn't do this.. It wasn't my fault..
Of course it was your fault you big idiot!! You're the one who can't fight. That's why your weapon got hurt. Too bad she did. She's the only one who could stand being around you. And now that you hurt her I bet she'll hate you forever!!
I heard the same voice in my head again, followed by disturbing laughter. I opened my eyes again to find Black*Star staring at me. When he noticed my eyes on him he looked away. "Calm down, little girl. I'm not gonna hit you." He muttered, quickly turning back to me. "Unless I feel like I should after I hear your explanation!!"
I opened my mouth slightly, trying to speak but only a stressed cry escaped my lips. "That's enough, Black*Star." Stein grumbled, pulling the boy's hands off my shoulders. "None of this was Akemi's fault. The girls were in battle. Sun*Star was hurt on her own terms. Not Akemi's." Stein's monotone voice explained from behind me. I could only nod in agreement as Black*Star stared. "Maybe if this one was an actual meister Sun would've been alright.." Black*Star muttered before opening the door and walking into the room to see his sister. "H-He's ri-right you kn-know.." I whispered, still shaking as I turned toward Stein. "No. Akemi I won't let you think that. What happened to Sun*Star couldn't have been helped, no matter what you did."
"You don't understand do you!?" I yelled, my voice sounding much stronger than I felt. "I was stupid!! I didn't wait for the soul to appear and I got too close! It wasn't actually dead. When it made another move Sun*Star threw herself in front of me without hesitation." I said, each word getting weaker as more tears poured from my eyes. "The worst part is; I don't know if I would've done the same for her.. Especially since I only met her today." I sobbed, "What kind of a meister am I? I wasn't even willing to protect my weapon!" I shrieked, crumpling to the ground in tired sobs, burying my face in my hands as my shoulders shook. "I-if I had p-put all m-my effort into the fi-fight S-Sun*Star would b-be okay.." I whispered, my voice muffled by my hands and the continual sobs erupting from me.
I wanted reassurance, to be told I was wrong. That it wasn't my fault. But Stein remained silent, letting my sit there and cry until I couldn't anymore. I felt weak. Sobbing on the floor of a school over a stranger.
Sun*Star
"Hm? B-Black*Star..?" I muttered as my vision blurred and returned to normal. I saw his hands quickly go to his face, obviously wiping away tears he didn't want me to see. "Hey! You're up. Awesome." He stated strongly in an attempt to make up for his crying. I laughed softly and nodded, wincing in pain as my headache intensified. "I wanted to talk to you about something.." Black*Star whispered, leaning forward a bit. "Hm?" I asked, raising an eyebrow in question. "That meister you picked out.. There's something about her I don't like." He stated, his voice still below a whisper.
"Why do you say that? Akemi's great!!" I exclaimed, a wide smile on my face, "She carried me all the way here didn't she?" I asked even though I already knew the answer. "Yeah. But if she weren't so weak you wouldn't have been hurt to begin with." He grumbled, crossing his arms over his chest and leaning back in his chair. I stared at him for a moment, slightly angered by what he said. "Look, Black*Star. I know you care about me and everything but you know Akemi had nothing to do with this. It wasnt her fault. People get hurt in fights all the time. That doesn't make it the meister's fault for not being strong enough."
"Whatever you say." He muttered, sighing heavily and closing his eyes, "Just remember this next time she gets you hurt. Maybe that'll change your opinion." I sighed and rolled my eyes "Right." I grumbled as I shifted a bit on the bed. "When can I leave? This bed is uncomfortable." I complained. Black*Star shrugged. "The professor said you can leave tomorrow. He stitched you up with his soul wavelength so it shouldn't leave a scar."
"Awesome." I whispered, my headache growing increasingly painful as my eyes closed again. "Go home and get some sleep alright? I'll... I'll see you tomorrow.." I trailed off almost before I could finish the sentence. "Alright." Black*Star smirked, leaning forward and placing a light kiss on my forehead. "See ya tomorrow, Sun." He murmured before walking out of the room, leaving me to think about the situation.
Could Akemi really have done this on purpose?
Akemi
"Lets go home." Stein whispered after my crying had subsided. I looked up at him in the dimly lit school hallway, my eyes were red and puffy and I could hardly breathe. "N-No." I murmured, digging the heels of my hands into my eyes. "Someone's gotta be h-here when sh-she wakes up.." Stein sighed and nodded reluctantly. "Fine. If you must. I'll see you in the morning." He grumbled, walking down the hallway and out of sight.
I sat alone in the darkness of the hallway, not even concerned with my fear of the dark now. I had bigger problems. I went into the room where Sun*Star was lying on the bed. "I screwed up." I muttered, sitting down in the chair next to her bed. Her eyes opened slightly and she shook her head. "I'm prepared... to die... for my meister..." She whispered just as her eyes closed again, only making me feel worse. How was she already so willing to help me?
Beats me! I wouldn't help you if someone payed me!! You're just some lame baby. No one should want you as their meister. You're not even a meister! Real meisters can resonate with their weapons but babies like you can't because your 'daddy' said not to! Come on. When this excuse for a weapon heals you should try resonance link with her. What's the worst that could happen? You get stronger?
"Shut up!!" I screamed, closing my eyes tightly and grinding my teeth. "Shut up, shut up, shut up!!" My breathing became heavier and my body started to shake again.
You can't get rid of me that easily! I'm a part of you, Akemi! As much as I hate to be. You've gotta try resonating. It's the only way you can make sure she won't get hurt again. Or are you too selfish and scared to protect your weapon?
I hated to admit it but the voice was right. I had to do whatever it took to protect Sun*Star. Especially after all the did for me. I have to be stronger and look out for more than myself. I have to try soul resonance.
