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I'm Not a Boy! Crona/Kid fanfic not a yoai!

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Chapter 1:

Late in the afternoon, you could see a certain shy, pink-haired young girl walking the streets of Death-City. She was desperately trying to get home after having an awful day at the Academy. Students were picking on her about her being either a boy or a girl… again.

She also had several fights with Ragnarok today, which made her even more depressed. Sure she loved Ragnarok, but some days she honestly wished she could be her own person; not be beaten up or punched over and over because of the way she acts…. Like now.

"Ow! Stop it, Ragnarok! That hurts!" she yelled for the fourth time. Ragnarok was having yet another fit, and once again, took it out on Crona.

"You stupid girl! Why do you think those kids were picking on you?! 'Cause you were acting stupid! Stupid, stupid, stupid!" he practically punched Crona in the head in sync with each syllable of his words.

"Crona? Is that you over there?" said a voice all too familiar. The demon-sword abruptly stopped their fighting and turned to the owner of the voice: Ms. Marie.

"M-Ms. Marie, what are you doing here?" she said, her shyness overcoming her speech.

"Oh, you know, trying to get home. Well, I'll see you at the Academy tomorrow! Bye!" with that she walked off humming her own little tune. Suddenly, Crona got a bright idea in her head.

"Ms. Marie, wait!" she yelled shocked by her sudden outburst. The bubbly professor stopped at the sudden call of her name.

"Yes, Crona? What can I do for you?" she asked. She turned her torso slightly to look at Crona expectantly. Crona fidgeted with her thumbs while trying to word her question.

"Ms. Marie… um... you see the thing is… I... um..." she trailed off. She never knew how hard it was to ask a simple question. She nearly jumped when a hand patted her shoulder. She was so caught up in her doubt that she didn't notice Ms. Marie walked to where she was a mere foot away. Her professor gave a light smile which in a way gave her a boost of confidence.

"Ms. Marie… Did you know that I was a girl?" she said slowly. She began to regret her question until she responded.

"Of course I knew, sweetie; why wouldn't I?" Crona nearly fell over from her statement. EVERYONE was having hard time considering which gender she was. Marie sensed her confusion and she chuckled slightly making Crona look at her.

"How about we head over to my place and talk about it over some tea, hmm?" Crona quickly nodded her head. She wouldn't say it often, but she always felt comfortable around her mentor.

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"Now, what seems to be the problem dear?" Crona sat across from Marie… still fidgeting.

"Well, it's just that… I uh…-"

"You can tell me anything, Crona… You do know that, right?" Marie said softening her gaze. Marie had total confidence in Crona; not only because she was the demon-sword, but because she was like a daughter to her. She wanted to be there for her.

"Well… I want to prove to everyone that I'm not a boy… And…" Marie took a sip of her tea.

"And…?" Crona fiddle with the handle of her tea-cup. After looking every which-way her eyes fell to the determined gaze of her mentor. She then took a deep breath.

"I don't want to be with Ragnarok anymore…" with that, a certain bulgy-eyed weapon emerged from Crona's back.

"Whaddoya mean you don't want to be with me?! I keep you alive you stupid girl!" just as he was about to hit Crona, he was fiercely punched in the face.

"Owwww! Sheesh! What was that for?!" he said while holding his now hurting face. When he peeked through his hands at Crona, he regretted ever saying anything, for the look on her face and the fire in her eyes said it all.

"No! Enough is enough, Ragnarok! I'm tired of being bossed around by you! It's already enough that I've had to deal with things I don't deal with, fight against my own mother, and now people can't figure out what gender I am! And you're not helping!" Crona was breathing heavily after pouring her heart out in one breath. Marie just watched everything play out. She had a feeling that this would happen eventually.

"I am done with this! I want to be my own person! I want to be separated from you!"

There. She said it. She's thought about this for a REALLY long time and she's finally said it. OUT LOUD. Marie gave her a comforting hug beside her.

"Oh Crona… I think I have a way to help…" Crona turned her head to look at her through the corner of her eye.

"Really? How?" she asked with curious eyes. Marie just smiled.

"Come back tomorrow and you'll find out." She said giving her a wink. Crona just smiled although she was slightly nervous as to what was coming her way.

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"Alright everyone, make sure you study. Goodbye everyone, except for you, Crona." Everyone's gazes landed on Crona before they all piled out of the classroom. Crona gathered her things and cautiously walked to Professor Stein's desk.

"Y-You w-wanted to see me, P-Professor Stein?" she asked keeping her eyes glued to the floor. Stein chuckled at her shyness. He gently yet firmly lifted her chin.

"Don't worry, Crona. Marie told me everything that was going on. Follow me if you will." he said motioning towards the door.

They had been walking for several minutes. Long minutes that allowed Crona to think about her situation.

I wonder what they have planned for me… oh I hope it's something I can deal with.. no I can't think like that. Marie said to be open to all opportunities… it's my turn to take charge for once!

"Crona." She was broken away from her thoughts at the sound of her name being called. Now standing before her was Ms. Marie, Professor Stein and the school nurse. They were all standing in front of the home that Marie and Stein now shared. Stein suddenly faced her.

"I'm going to tell you this right now, Crona; once you take the first step, there's no going back. Are you sure you want this?" he said looking her in the eye. Crona still didn't exactly know what was going to happen, but she reminded herself that she had to stay open-minded.

It's for the best.

"Yes, I am ready, Professor." She said with sheer determination in her eyes. Stein smiled.. a genuine smile.

"Then, my dear, it's time for your transformation." He said with a goofy grin as he held out a hand for her. Crona lightly smiled back and reluctantly took his hand. All were lead into the house. Once inside, Stein removed the rug in the middle of his floor to reveal an old wooden door that lead to a deep underground basement. Stein glanced between Marie and the nurse when they all nodded. Marie instantly took Crona's hand when they began walking down the dark steps. After about fifteen minutes of walking, the wooden steps switched to cold stone. Stein then made everyone stand behind him as he injected the wall next to him with a single pulse of his wavelength. The walls were now lit with whitish blue candles along the crevices.

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"We're here." Crona looked around the dimly lit room. It was spacious and dusty. The room looked like it had been preserved for at least a good 2 generations. There was a big circle lit with scented candles all around it. There was a picture of a symbol on it: Concentration.

"Alright, Crona. I want you to sit in the center of the circle right here. Go ahead and let Ragnarok out as well." Stein said looking at Crona. Crona complied by sitting Indian-style in the center of the symbol. As if almost on cue, Ragnarok emerged from Crona's back.

"Oh, great! What's happening now?!" he said hotly. Crona shielded her eyes with her bangs, feeling her anger rising.

I swear if he says one more negative comment about anything, I'm going to lose it!

"What are we doing in this dump?! It smells like something died in here! I'm hungry! Crona, eat something; you're killing us!... Crona?.." he regretted popping out of Crona's body the moment he looked over at Crona.

"What are we doing here?... WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?! WE"RE HERE SO THAT YOU CAN GET OUT OF MY BODY! THAT"S WHY WE"RE HERE!" she screamed at the top of her lungs. Ragnarok was shocked at the loudness of her voice, but he was still the short-tempered little demon-sword.

"Why would you want me gone, anyways?! I'm the best thing that's ever happened to you!" he screamed just as loud.

"Oh let's see. You're rude, loud, bossy, and you criticize everything I say and do! When I wanted to be good and actually have real friends, you talked bad about me and kept calling me names!"

"That's only because I knew what was coming and Medusa would have had our heads! I was protecting you!"

The professors just watched as they went back and forth, which was a part of the separation process. As they argue, their want for separation grows. While that happens, Marie uses her wavelength and 'tugs' on Crona's soul. During that period, Stein ejects a surge of his wavelength into Ragnarok, suppressing his soul's desire to cling to Crona's. They are literally going to take the black blood out of the demon sword.