Synchronization - Tsubaki x Male!Reader

Note - This is the sequel to Patience. Read that first!
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Months had passed since you’ve met Nakatsukasa Tsubaki. Not too much progressed in the relationship between you two, but you’ve finally gotten to a first name basis. Though, things were going to be changing now.

“(Name), I believe that I’ve finally found you a suitable partner!” Lord Death exclaimed. You could of sworn that he was beaming brightly at you despite the expressionless skull mask he was wearing. “This is Yukimura Mika, your new meister friend!” The Shinigami gave a thumbs up and pushed a short ivory haired girl with violet eyes towards you.

Mika, smiled nervously at you, who hadn’t even bothered to greet her. “...no.” You deadpanned, and left the room.

Lord Death sighed and apologized to the girl. “I’m sorry for his behavior. (Name) has a bad experience with partners in the past. I hope you’ll forgive him and give the guy a chance.”

The white haired female nodded eagerly in agreement. “Of course, Lord Death.”

“Now then, you’d better go after him! Make friends with him and the others.”

The little girl went after you, and saw your stiff, lanky figure in the distance. “(Name), w-wait please!” Mika cried, and she finally caught up. Your long strides were a lot faster than hers, so she grasped onto your arm in order to avoid being left behind.

“Hn.” You grunted in annoyance, and entered Dr. Stein’s classroom to take your usual seat next to the tall black haired girl you’ve grown fond of.

Tsubaki glanced at you with the pretty little girl clinging onto you, feeling a bit jealous. Instead of showing it, she simply asked, “Hey, (Name), who’s this?”

“My new meister.” You growled slightly, causing both Tsubaki and Mika to sweatdrop at your hostility.

Tsubaki sighed in relief. That was good - she thought that you had gotten a girlfriend. Although you weren’t hers, Tsubaki still loved you and would feel hurt if you fell for someone else. Now turning towards Mika, the friendly indigo eyed female wanted to make the newest member feel welcome, as you certainly weren’t going to. “Hi, my name’s Tsubaki. It’s nice to meet you, um?”

“Mika, i-it’s my pleasure as well.” The silver haired girl smiled at Tsubaki.

Then Dr. Stein’s crazy lessons began. “Now class, since we’ve gotten a new student, I’d like you all to get to know each other.” The man’s eyes glinted and he began twisting the screw in his head. “The best way to start things off with a bang would be to hold more sparring practice.” Everyone groaned, but allowed him to continue. “Everyone please get ready. (Name) and Mika, let’s see how well your wavelengths synchronize.”

Soul muttered, “Does Stein really think that the best way for us to get to know the new kid is through beating the crap out of each other?”

Maka sighed, and told him, “Whatever, let’s just do this.”

All the meisters now held their weapon partner in their hands, except for you and Mika. Your shy partner looked at you with her amethyst eyes and said, “Shall we?”

You grew annoyed, but transformed anyways. It’d been a while since you’ve become your full hammer form, and the girl grasped onto your handle. The metal fit perfectly into her dainty hands, and you were surprised at how well the both of you synchronized.

“Now that everyone’s prepared, I’ll make up the sparring groups.” Stein announced. “Mika and (Name) will fight Black Star and Tsubaki. Soul and Maka’s partners will be Kid, Liz, and Patty.”

You blocked out the rest of the pairings, only focusing on how you were going to fight Tsubaki and her meister, Black Star. You gave the smallest of smirks - this was going to be interesting. “Yukimura-san.” The girl squeaked a bit in surprise at how you’ve finally said her name for the first time. Well it was her last name, but it was a start. “Why don’t we give them a show?”

And you both did - your wavelengths were perfectly synchronized and you could easily tell even without words what Mika wanted you to do. The girl raised the hammer into the air, and you elongated, causing your weapon form to grow longer. Mika slammed the hammer down on the ground, aiming for Black Star who dodged. However, there was a small shockwave from the impact of the hammer to the ground, and it knocked the boy off his feet when he landed.

Mika brought the hammer to hit Black Star, who had Tsubaki turn into her chain scythe form and used the scythe to block the hit. When your hammer touched Tsubaki’s scythe, you could see her form within the weapon.

Your (e/c) eyes met her widened ones, and you gave her the slightest of smiles before Dr. Stein interrupted the fight. Holding a hand up, the gray haired man, said, “Okay, that’s enough practice everyone!” The male continued, “Now, Lord Death will be calling each of you for a new mission soon.”

You transformed back into your human form and chuckled a bit. Mika, your meister, flinched at the sound, and looked back at you. Patting her head, you said, “Heh, you’re not half bad, Mika-san.” The cute pale girl blushed bright red.

Tsubaki frowned at the sight. It had taken her months to get you to call her by her first name. At least you were close enough to her to not use an honorific. She also felt better when you left Mika hanging with her hand in the air for a high five. Instantly Tsubaki felt guilty for being jealous.

Many of the students were being called up and soon it was you and Mika along with Black Star and Tsubaki to Lord Death’s office. Standing in front of the tall Shinigami, you all bowed in respect and listened to what he had to say.

“Hey guys! Guess what, guess what, guess what?!” Lord Death’s peppy voice got higher with each repetition of his question.

“Just spit it out.” You stated emotionlessly with a monotonous tone.

Lord Death grumbled a bit to himself and whacked you with a Shinigami Chop. “Hmph, as I was saying-” You rubbed the bump on your head as he continued. “Mika, you weren’t at the DWMA when this happened, but these three went on a mission a few months ago to harvest the kishin egg soul of a murderer named Ares. Unfortunately there was a run in with his partner who we’d hadn’t expected and got away.”

Your body became rigid at his mention. God, please, you really hoped he wasn’t going to say what you thought he was.

“Well, his partner has been killing again. Lots of bodies were found crushed to death by large objects. I suppose that because this was your mission a while ago, it’s your duty to finish it.” Lord Death said rather seriously with his funny voice.

Thus, the four people, including you, were about to be sent to the scene of the crime. You noticed how nervous Tsubaki was, remembering how she was injured by the man.

You said, “Tsubaki, you don’t need to go. You were harmed pretty badly the last time.” You took her hand in yours and said, “I promise to make him pay. I don’t mind doing it alone if you’re scared.”

The girl smiled at you who were showing care, a rare sight indeed. “No, but thank you, (Name). I think I’ll be fine.”

Reaching the area, you all were immediately attacked by the man with unusual strength. He picked up a car and chucked it at you. You dodged, transforming into a hammer that Mika caught.

“Dammit!” Black Star cursed as he moved to the side to narrowly avoid being hit by the boulder. “How strong is this guy? I can’t allow him to surpass me!” The spiky blue haired boy rushed forward, throwing Tsubaki as a shuriken. He missed, and quickly reclaimed his weapon.

Meanwhile, you and Mika approached the kishin egg. The girl wielded you similarly to a baseball bat and tried to send the murderer flying. The man was surprisingly agile, despite the bulging muscles he sported. “Mika-san… this is going no where.”

“Do we use Soul Resonance?” The white haired girl asked.

“Alright, let’s try!” You both synchronized your wavelengths perfectly, and your hammer grew to an enormous size. Mika slammed the weapon to the ground creating an earthquake that tripped the kishin egg.

Black Star quickly went in for the kill, and this dangerous man was no more. You and Tsubaki returned to human form, and everyone celebrated.

You smiled as he could no longer harm Tsubaki or anyone else again. Mika called, “(Name)! High five, please?”

In your happy stupor, you couldn’t resist. “Sure, but only this once.” Your hand reached hers, and you knew that Mika was different from your deceased, traitorous partner.

Tsubaki’s eyes looked down at the ground in sadness. Mika really fit you - she was perfect for someone like you. You both were quiet and synchronized well.

Noticing Tsubaki’s hopeless face, you convinced yourself to confront her later.

- Time Skip -

It was dinner time for the DWMA’s students, and instead of eating, you searched for Tsubaki. The lithe black haired girl wasn’t in the lunchroom, but Black Star said that she may have gone to the garden.

Thus, you found the female there, with a forlorn expression while she was fingering the petals of the flower she was named after - camellia blossoms. “Tsubaki?” You questioned. “What’s wrong?”

The girl stiffened at your revealed presence, but turned around to give you a smile. “(Name), I’m really proud of you. You’re making so many new friends.”

You looked away from her because her compliment caused your face to heat up. “Thanks.”

“You know, Mika? I think she’s perfect for you.”

You stared back at the girl with a questioning look on your face. “What do you mean?”

Tsubaki said, “Well, Mika befriended you really easily. She matches your wavelength completely and even managed to use Soul Resonance with you on her first try. I love you, but I want the best for you as well, and now I can see that I’m not the ideal choice. I think that Mika will make you really happy.”

“Oi, who said that I wanted her to make me happy?” You said, as her head shot up in surprise. “Mika-san may synchronize with my wavelength in battle really well, but you synchronize with me in everything else. I feel a lot more at ease with you, Tsubaki. Mika-san is only a friend, but you mean more to me.”

You stepped closer to the female and leaned down a bit at the same time Tsubaki brought her hands to rest in your hair. She tugged at your (h/c) strands a bit, and moved your head lower so that she could reach your mouth.

Your lips crashed into hers, as your mouths synchronized beautifully in the passionate moment.