Black Ice

Asura:We need to talk.

You found yourself in another dream conjured by the afreet.

(Y/n):Why do you insist on ruining my sleep?

The setting for this dream was different than it usually was. A collar was wrapped around you neck. It was red and black and had the symbol of Asura on it. A black chain connected the collar and following it the other end of the chain resided in the firm grip of Asura. Suddenly the collar tightened strongly on your throat choking the life out of you. You clawed at the piece of leather clamped around your neck in an attempt to get relief, only to scratch your self multiple times. After a few seconds it relented and you took in a much needed breath of air.

Asura:Do t you get snarky with me. You belong to me and I don't find it amusing to see you falling for that spider b****!

(Y/n):Do not call her that or I will-!

The collar tightened immensely on your still sore throat. You fell to your knees, trying to slip your fingers in between the leather and your flesh. Sadly to no avail. You fingers worked less and less as the air stopped its natural flow to your brain. Your arms fell to your side and you fell forward onto your hands and knees.

Asura:You'll what?

You tried to speak, but it came out in a choked gargle. You raised your head and locked eyes with Asura giving her the best glare you could muster. Asura returned the glare, but slowly a smile raised to her lips. She knelt and cupped your cheek with the hand not wielding your chain.

Asura:Defiant to the end huh? One of the reasons I fell for you. Still I cannot simply let you toy with mine and other girls emotions. 

Your lungs burned with the need for oxygen, but your throat was far worse. The collar tightened to the point you felt your head would surely roll off your shoulders. Asura pushed it a step further by digging her nail into the bulging flesh under the collar. You remaining air pushed itself out of your lungs as you screamed in agony as she craved something into your skin. After a painfully slow few seconds she finished her little design and your strength fled as you collapsed to the ground. Your body began to shut down to avoid the pain.

Asura:I hope you learned your lesson.

You felt something against your cheek as you finally slipped into blissful unconsciousness.


You awoke with such a start you fell out of the bed. You breathed I  deeply clutching your throat. You signed in relief as your neck was absent of the wretched piece of leather, however you did find something else. You stood up quickly and stumbled over to the mirror. You clutched the side of it as you slowly peeled the suit collar from your throat. In terror you saw the eye symbol carved into your skin.

(Y/n):No, no, no, no! How am I going to explain this?!

A knock sounded loudly throughout your room.

Mosquito:Are you alright in there?

You panicked at the sound of mosquitos voice. You quickly buttoned up your coat and undershirt all the way to cover the mark on your skin. Luckily, it just barely managed to cover the lond symbol left impressions on your neck. You fixed your hair and walked over to the door. You gripped the handle  and pulled open the door looking down on the older man.

(Y/n):Oh good morning. Mr.Mosquito

Mosquito:I heard a ruckus and came to investigate. Are you alright young man?

(Y/n):Yes, I was just.... unuse to the surroundings and they confused upon waking.

Mosquito:Of well of course. Now you are to work under me to understand the workings of the castle and the needs of Lady Arachne.

(Y/n):Of course. Lead the way.


Mosquito began to tutor you on how to properly serve Lady Arachne for half of the day or night, you couldn't really tell being in this cave, and the other half of the day or night was set up for intense body and mind training. Every time you pressed Mosquito for information he claimed you would learn in due time. Not only that, but any attempt to try and talk to Lady Arachne was thwarted by extra training or chores. As you spent longer with Mosquito it began to get harder to hide the marking which gratefully after 2 days started to heal.

Mosquito:Young man!

You turned to Mosquito and a chill wind wiped into your face. You were so caught up in thinking over these past few days you forgot where you were. On a mission to retrieve an important artifact for Lady Arachne.

(Y/n):Sorry Mosquito I was just thinking back on my training.

Mosquito:Good. The area the artifact is in is surrounded by a magnetic field and the longer your in the field the more you body is erased. On the island hundreds of years ago and explosion destroyed the facility housing the artifact and caused the magnetic field. The training I put you through was to help your body withstand the effects of the field longer. Sadly, despite our work you only have another ten minuets to be in the field. Of course I can stay in there lonber, but after 30 minuets I want you to take the artifact and retreat. Signal the retreat and leave, without me if need be.

(Y/n):What even is this artifact?

Mosquito:Lady Arachne understands its importance more than I, but it is referred to as the BREW.

A hand grasped your shoulder. You looked behind you and then turned when you saw it was Mifune.

Mifune:Stay safe.

(Y/n):I think I should be telling you that. Angela will miss you to much and I don't know how to protect her like you. 

Mifune:We are going up against DWMA. Some of the greatest miester in the world are there. This will certainly be a tough battle.

(Y/n):Of course. 

Mosquito:(Y/n).

(Y/n):Yes sir?

Mosquito:We will be landing on the island in a matter of minuets. I want you to take a small contingent and enter on the side of DWMA.

Giriko:I'm all for this punk dying, but this seems dangerous even to me.

Mosquito:I know whic is why I trust my apprentice with it. If we enter on opposite sides then we can have a more effective survey of the magnetic fields core. Now (Y/n) I trust you can handle any DWMA students that attempt to stall you.

(Y/n):Yes sir.

Not long after answering the boat came to a stop. You along with everyone else on the boat hoped over the side. You shoes crunched the layer of snow as you straightened and surveyed the area. Stone pillars and remains of buildings littered the ground covered in light snow. You turned and saw more Arachnophobia members disembarking followed by stone golems, most likely the work of Giriko and his team. A few members approached you and stood by your side.

Mosquito:Then everything is settled.

???:Sir Mosquito! DWMA has landed on the eastern side of the island!

Mosquito:So this is it.

Mosquito paused for a second before turning to the members and raising his clutched fist.

Mosquito:May the BREW be Lady Arachne's!

The members roared raising their fists into the air. You smiled slightly and raised your fist as well. Soon footsteps came up behind you. You turned and saw a few members approaching you. The one closest to you saluted you.

Member:We are at your command sir!

(Y/n):Sir? Hmmm... I like it. alright I want you to follow me. We will be one of the first units to come into contact with the DWMA forces. Now there may be miesters defending the magnetic field. You objective is to distract them long enough for myself to enter the field and for reinforcements to join up with you. You got that?

The members raised the hands quickly in a salute and in unison yelled "Yes sir!". 

(Y/n):Alright let's go.

You began walking towards the east. You knew that the best miesters were brought here which most likely included your former friends and even possibly Emma. You sighed and continued forward. After a mile of trading through snow you reached a small cliff and looked slightly over it. You saw your friends and three other students standing around a lantern. Past them the field you needed to enter. 

(Y/n):Maka surely would have noticed our presence by now. Maybe that field has something to do with it. Hmm...

You began to formulate a plan. You snapped you fingers silently and turned to the group.

(Y/n):You.

You pointed to a random member. He jumped slightly and pointed to himself.

Member:Me?

(Y/n):Yes you hand over your coat and mask.

He stood still for a second before slowly removing the articles of clothing. He handed them to you and you snatched them placing the mask over your face and wrapping the coat around your shoulders.

(Y/n):Go find the other group headed this way and get new cloths there. The rest of you attack the group. Just distract them long enough for myself to enter the field. Once I am inside you can pull back and wait for resupply.

Everyone:Yes sir!

The soldiers rushed past you and jumped off the cliff. You stepped to the edge and watched as the men under your command get decimated by the students. You sighed yourself before dropping from the cliff and racing towards the group. A member was,sent flying back and you dodged the body continuing forward. Now only two things stood between you and your objective. Maka and Black Star. Maka noticed you first and readied herself and Soul. Only a few steps from her you jumped sailing over her. Yet Maka as you know is very stubborn. She raised Soul's blade snagging the back of your coat tearing it from your shoulders. Now Black Star was aware of your fast approaching presence. 

Black Star:You think your going to get past the all mighty Black Star?! Think again!

Black Star charged at you. Seeing no way to get past him you un lipped the mask from you face and whipped it at Black Star and smacking him in the face. You continued forward until a gunshot rang out. You turned and moved you left shoulder back just barely missing a bullet. Then you saw the surprise on Maka's face. Of course Black Star would know and Death the Kid seems to know as well. You quickly turned rushing into the field. You lifted your arm and trudged forward. Soon the heat increased and you felt the warm of sunlight on your face. You looked up to see a temple. Then you heard footsteps behind you. They must have followed you! You hadn't thought this far ahead and kinda panicked. Then Mosquitos voice filled your ears as you remembered the plan from earlier. You breathed in and ran forward off to search for the BREW.


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