Maka was with Kidd to make her way to the funeral home to investigate the Jack The Ripper cases. Lord Death thought she would get clues if she saw the bodies. Kidd dropped her off with a kiss on he cheek he left. She walked in "Hello sir? Are you the funeral director? I'm Maka Albarn, I was asked to help you with the autopsies, maybe I can find something that will lead me to Jack the Ripper" She brushed out her pigtails once with her hands "I'd like to get to work soon. I have things to do tonight'

A coffin that was leaned against the wall opened, as the undertaker peeked out from inside and spoke in a silly voice, not unlike Lord Death's, "Oh such a hurry, why not have some fun~" He chucked slightly as Maka sighed "He sounds so similar to Lord Death" she shook her head viewing him from the corner or her eyes "Kidd wants to take me on a date tonight, so I really have to hurry"

Undertaker let on a creepy smile "Well the only way I'll tell you what you like is if you make me laugh~" Maka jumped at the sight of him, he seemed a bit too creepy. A small bead of sweat formed from the side of her forehead "I-I'm sorry sir I wouldn't know how to do that"

"Hm... Well then... I'll find a different payment from you." He responded, at that point Maka turned red from getting a bit annoyed "You don't want me to be late for my date with Lord Death's son do you?!"

"Lord Death Eh...? Hm... ?" He asked and shrugged "I do owe him a favor... Okay, the first few victims are already gone. They were absolutely slaughtered." He smiled giddily, "They were very fun to make beautiful." Maka played with her hands, he was creepy and making her feel uncomfortable... But she had to live with it "Will you please show them to me sir?" She asked as the Undertaker nodded "The first is buried, and the other is already cleaned up and prepared. The latest is here." He motioned for her to follow him to the back of his shop.

The body was on a table, cleaned and covered, "This is the latest, and what brought me to the attention to a little something that the killer does. Ingenious really." Maka looked at the body trying to figure out what it was "Mind telling me what that is?" She asked, sneakily looking at the clock as she waited for a response.

He put his arms around her, placing a pale hand over her lower stomach, "A vital place for a woman... Surgically removed after their death." She had a slight blush on her face "I see" She said slowly moving his hand away from her lower stomach "I guess I'll look for that" She replied as he chuckled softly and let her go, "The next murder will be soon, following the murderer's current pattern."

"Well.. Maybe I should go then? Long walk to the restaurant and Kidd...gets Mad if I'm late." she rolled her eyes, seeming unhappy. The Undertakers response was quick "I'll walk you. I want to meet the little reaper~."

Maka put her hands behind her back as she walked. When there Kidd was waiting "You're two minutes late Maka!" He said in an angered toned "Sorry... I was doing my work" she replied to Kidd. She hated to start fights. Undertaker seemed to ignore his outburst, hugging Kidd tightly, "Oh look at you you're adorable!"

"Maka, who is this man touching me?! Why is he hugging me?! I haven't checked to see if he was symmetrical!" Maka sighed "Sir, please we're late as it is, I will see you tomorrow...okay?" She asked with a slight sigh. Undertaker snuggled him tightly before pouting and letting him go, "Oh you're no fun." Maka then quickly walked inside with Kidd

The next day Maka came in to the Funeral home "Undertaker? Sir? I am here. I didn't hear of any attacks last night' she sat down on a chair, waiting for him, where every he could be. Just then Undertaker popped up from under his desk "Oh? I assume that should be a good thing." She jumped up with a slight yelp "There is something wrong with you!" she cleared her throat "Yes, so I guess we have no work today. Do you want me to clean?" He shook his head quickly and smirked "I'd like it much better if you'd let me measure you~"

"For what sir?" she asked standing up. She just found this place to be creeper and creeper. Undertaker smiled his creepy smile "For a coffin. I like to plan ahead~ Plus they're rather comfortable beds!"

Maka's eyes got big "I'm still growing!" she stepped back "Oh, you know what, maybe I can go see my weapon, my boyfriend, maybe Papa. I'm sure I'm needed somewhere

"Ah... Please don't lie miss. It's very unattractive for such a pretty face. I know what people think of me. You may leave whenever you like of course, I'm simply here to help..." She sighed a bit and then turned away from the door and walked over to him "Okay, fine." she replied standing up poised "You can take measurements" He smiled, picking up a cloth measurement tool, measuring her arms first, "Your boyfriend, little Kidd... Is he always that way?"

"Always what way?" she asked staying as still and standing as all as she could "So angry, it's quite a shame. He could do with some laughter..." He kneeled down, measuring her legs, one cool hand resting on her hip. "Yeah, he takes things to seriously, but I date him anyway. Besides you lived here long enough to know not many guys my age live here. I mean that I trust"

"Well miss, first you can't let age hold you back. My first wife was nine years younger than me. But I was much better looking back then." The undertaker had long, smooth, silvery hair, but otherwise looked quite young. He had many scars, the visible ones being on his face and one on his right pinkie. He was also Quite tall.

"Well, If I dated anyone younger then me that would be odd. I can't date a 12 year old or something like that" She sat back down on the sofa "Besides, why let Kidd go? He doesn't express things lovingly, but he does care... What happened with your wife?" she asked as he stayed silent, but only for a moment, measuring around her hips. "...I'm A widower."

"I'm sorry to hear that. My mother isn't alive. I don't know what happened, no funeral either. I'm sure you will be able to find the right girl again" she said while looking down to him. He gave her a seemingly genuine smile, before standing some and leaning close to her, measuring her throat, "I doubt that Miss Maka, as you can see, I'm a bit too odd to love." He looked up to her as she smiled "Odd isn't bad. That doesn't mean you won't find someone.. Look who I date. He is crazy about symmetry... Is my throat necessary?" she asked as he brushed off her question, measuring her pigtail. "I seem to have noticed that you said date and didn't say love." She looked away from him "This is a pointless conversation..." She replied "Of course I... Of course I...I Love Kidd. I love him a lot'

"You hesitated. You aren't sure of your feelings. You feel pressured to meet his standards, and it's killing you. He changed from the person he used to be when you were beginning with him." Maka stood up for quickly "I.." She rubbed under her right eye with her finger. She didn't have a response because it was true. He wasn't like he used to be. So, she shrugged He smiled slightly, turning from her and to his desk, before turning back to her, "Cookie?"

"Hm? No thank you sir, I'm fine. I'm not very hungry right now" she answers as he pulled out a bone shaped cookie, munching on it, "Your loss. You mentioned your father was here as well?" Maka nodded quickly but only once "At home, yes. I don't trust many guys because of him. Kidd is only my first boyfriend.. My father cheated on my mother. They had an age difference of a few years. She was closer to Steins age."

"Aaah Dr Franken. I've met him a few times. People keep asking how I got that screw in his head~ how is he?" The question baffled her, he knew Stein? That was a bit odd to her. She answers the question anyway. "Oh um... He is fine sir. But I really must be going now Since here is no work for us to do today"

"I'm sorry sir" she waved a bit "You know how Kidd is if I'm late. Maybe the monster will attack tonight. I'll be on look out" She told him as Undertaker shrugged "Well if it's work you want I have a few tasks lined up... Besides, he's spoiled. Blow him off. You have a life too."

She pondered the thought for a moment, Kidd was a bit spoiled which is why he expected Maka to be at his call. She turned to him "Alright, what jobs would they be?"

He smiled happily, "I need a bit of help getting the coffins back to the store room. They're cluttering the store front. If you could label their sizes, I'll take them away."

Maka nodded as she went to find supplies to label them with. There weren't to many but the sizes certainly took up room. As she labeled them she thought how Kidd would be angry with her for not come over, but didn't seem to mind it. "All done, sir"

After that he sent her put on a few more jobs, for pencils, Paper and some food to make dinner She was asked by him to make labels for the bodies.

Undertaker came back from the bodies preping, having finished them, "Alright, then you may help me put them on if you'd like. I understand if that's a bit to macabre for a cute little girl." Maka laughed at his thought that somthing like this would bother her. She walked to the rom and tied the labels around the toes "So why of all jobs did you want to do this one?"

"I like it." He seemed to have a calm smile as he worked, "At first it kept me closer to my wife, But it's close enough to my old job that I can keep tabs on old colleagues so... Why not?"

"I'm not sure what I'll get to do, weapons stay with Kidd, meister..Not sure. Papa is a death scythe so of course he has enough money my mom never worked. I'm gonna end up marrying Kidd so I most likely won't have to work either."

"You've got your whole life planned out in stark black and white... That's no fun. Don't you want fun and laughter? Life is to be lived. Not merely planned out and done." He asked, while just watching her . Maka nodded with a response "Well of course I do. Kidd takes things to seriously. I think he would be good if he laid back every so often. I don't know. I may not stay with him. You're were right, about me feeling pressured t be with him" The Undertaker nodded "Well Maka as I said, you can plane your life out now, stay with black and white, or go gray and see where it takes you."

"So, you think... I should break up with Kidd? And find some one... Better? Older?" Maka was unsure of what was going on at this point. Was he going after her? "If you think an old madman's words are worth any thought... Yes. I do." He looked right at her with his hair covering over his eyes, almost waiting a response "Well, I don't know to many... Older people. I know Stein and Papa... Oh and you"

He laughed "Knowing Stein, he'd end up... Exploring you too much. And your father would be a bit odd to date wouldn't he?" They both gave off a chuckle at once "Well I guess that just leaves you" she said with a slight chuckle, only slightly joking. With a smile Undertaker moved closer, taking his advantage and tilting her chin up slightly, "Is that so bad?" He lightly pressed his lips to hers. She was in shock, she didn't move for a moment till she lightly pressed her lips to his as well.

The Undertaker kissed her for a moment longer and then stepped away "I.. I didn't expect that. I mean... I didn't think you looked at me like you liked me... Or did you just kiss me to kiss me?" Maka could barley speak, trying not to stumble over her words. "Well little ordered Maka... That's up to you. Will you stick to plans, order, and black and white, or go into chaos?" the Undertaker tried to make it known he was speaking of Kidd with out trying to point it out fully.

Maka leaned back against the wall, like she was thinking. Maka looked to him after a moment "I don't think I can deal with Kidd any longer" Maka replied to him as the Undertaker's smile widened more "Then that just leaves the question... What are your plans now?"

She tilted her head slightly looking at him "Can I stay here for a bit longer?" The Undertaker nodded "I will even offer you a coffee to sleep in. They're quite, dark and cozy" Maka thanked him kidney and then offered to make him dinner. It had been a long while since Undertaker had a real meal. Maka cook him pasta that night As Maka cooked she had a worried expression on her face. She was thinking of Kidd. Undertaker was blatantly studying her, "...If You worry for him then you care for him. You could check on him."

"I do care about him. But not in a aromatic way, not anymore. He'll be fine" she pulled out the bread and smiled "I'll be fine too" she looked over in his direction as he shrugged "If you say so Miss Maka" Maka smiled softly to him "Please, just call me Maka" As Maka set the table she looked at him and sat down "You're different from most people" He looked back to her and nodded "I'm different from everyone love, don't you doubt that." Maka nodded as she ate her plate of food "Different is good... I trust different... I think I trust insanity more then normality. I trusted Stein, Soul, and you"

"Insanity isn't something bad. It's something the mind will resort to when there is truly nothing left in someone's life." He gave a sad smile as he finished his plate. Well..." She slight frowned as she picked up the plates and started to wash the dishes "I'm sure you will find something to have in your life" He nodded watching her "Yes... I'm quite sure I'll find someone eventually." Maka was being as hopeful as him "Yeah...hopefully I will find the right guy that isn't Kidd, You know about my trust issues cause Papa cheated" she sighed, she hated thinking of that. Undertaker watched Maka carefully before he stood behing her, hugging her and held her hands, showing his silly smile

"Then be mine." He whisperd into her ear