Prologue
The last note of the song on the piano rang out through the nearly-empty house.
Soul lowered his hands, placing them down on either side of him. In his lap, a tiny red-haired girl with her hair done in pigtails ran her fingers over the same keys her father just had, a bright smile on her face. Soul's tired eyes rolled down to look at his daughter.
"That was real good Daddy," the little girl giggled. "Can we do it again?"
Soul chuckled softly. "I think it's about time you got to bed. We've got a big day tomorrow, after all." He lifted the girl from his lap and stood up, pulling her into his arms and giving her an affectionate nuzzle. "You remember what tomorrow is, right?"
"It's my birthday!" She squealed, wrapping her arms around his neck and hugging him tight. "Will I get lots of presents?"
"That's a secret, little Spirit," Soul replied, tapping his daughter's nose with a finger. "You know your Daddy is gonna keep it all under wraps."
"No-o, not a pun," Spirit laughed, wriggling about in her father's arms. Soul set her down, and she gripped onto his comparably giant hand. She yawned widely, and Soul rubbed her head. "But I don't wanna go to bed, Daddy. I'm not sleepy."
"Yes you are," Soul countered, starting to guide the little girl back to her bedroom. "Plus, it's way past your bedtime. I already let you stay up late." He lifted her up again and put her into her bed, pulling back the covers and tucking her under them. "What do you say to your coolest Daddy?"
Spirit yawned again, before leaning up to peck her father on the cheek. "You are the coolest. I love you, Daddy."
"Love you too, little Spirit," Soul smiled, leaning down to kiss her back on the cheek. "You sleep good, okay? I'll be sure to wake you up real early. How's five sound?"
"That's too early, Daddy," Spirit said candidly, giving a final big yawn.
Soul laughed. "Yeah. You're right. Eight, then." He walked to the door of the bedroom, putting one hand on it and pausing. "Spirit... about your Mommy coming..."
"It's okay, Daddy. I know." Spirit smiled, but there was a hidden sadness behind it.
"...Right. G'night, sweetie."
Soul turned off the light and shut the door behind him, not looking back, for fear his daughter might see the tears in his eyes.
hey guess who's back into soul eater after being out of the fandom for 50 years? this guy! anyway enjoy this soul/kid fic i've been thinking on it for a while so it's gonna be a long one
and yes his daughter's name is Spirit so you can guess who her momma is