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Soul was holding hands with Maka, walking back to the others. Spirit flew off the bush.

"Ma~ka!"

"Maka-Chop!"

"Ugh...owww..."

"Papa what the hell!?"

"Sorry, sorry! I wasn't spying! I wasn't spying! I um...wish to speak with Soul...if I may?"

"Ah? As iff! You've only been a jerk to me! Why should I listen to what you have to say!?"

"Cause..." He stood up, full with confidence. "Soul "Eater" Evans! I believe I ow you an apology!"

"Ah...?"

"Go. Never seen papa like this before...he must really mean it"

He sigh "Fine..."

She smiled and left them behind, she went forth her friends.

"Yo, Spirit what's this about?"

"I've been forced to open my eyes to you "Eater"...and yet I've failed to admit that...you're truly what Maka needs,"

"...I always want what's best for Maka. She's my meister, she's my friend..."

"And now she's your girlfriend, huh?"

"...yeah"

"Phmm...don't worry...I won't attack you. I'm actually...grr...grateful...that you have that interest in my daughter"

"Is not interest. It's respect...and cause I respect Maka I wish to be beside her all the time. She's more than just a badass girl or whatever...she haves something that most girls...hell...every girl doesn't have! Is that spark that lid my heart and made me realized how much I love her,"

"Your words are redder heartwarming or impressive "Eater" I was only a fool to not realized it before..."

"Yeah...but if it's worth it...I apologize to call her 'tiny tits', I already said I was sorry to her...I was just being childish or something. Back then our relationship was...very violent. But uh...I guess...all that blabbing actually makes you seem like a real father Spirit"

"Ah...t-thanks. I was a jerk to you cause I was worried you'd be a bad influence to her...or...that...you'd corrupt her..."

"Ah! Honestly! Do I look like the type that rapes the innocent!?"

'YES, YOU DO!' "But whatever...still proves me wrong all the stuff you'd done for her. And to see she never gave up on you no matter how irritating you were" smiles.

"Whatever..." Smiles back.

"So Soul...I was wondering when you were gonna tell her father, eh?" (he's referring to himself)

"Ugh! Sorry...we were really gonna tell everyone after we return to Death City...I swear...Ugh ask Maka if you don-"

"Hahaha relax! What's a matter "Eater"? Never seen you this nervous at my presence!"

"Tsk...a cool guy like me is not afraid of another Death scythe...but is true...you know"

"Hmm...well then. I guess my score is settled then! Soul! Be nice to my angel! And take good care of her okay!" Tears felled down his eyes.

"Wow ugh...take it easy, I promise I'll always be there for her...and take care of her..."

"Good...you should go. Can't keep her waiting, a lady needs good attentio~n!" He run away.

"Ugh!?...that was a quick change of mood..." He said to himself. "He's right though...can't keep my angel waiting" he made his way to the others.

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"Maka"

"Oh hey Soul...what he told you? Wait! He din't try to talk you out of our relationship right!? I swear-!"

"Relax. He actually approved me...or din't have any problem with it. Also, he apologized"

"Oh...really? Hmm..."

"What?...shouldn't you be happy?"

"Uh I am! but...I wonder why he said that all the sudden...is sort of the kind of thing he would say...but...to you? So weird..."

"...Maka," Soul walk forth her "Your father loves you. And because of that he swallowed up his stubbornness to make you happy-"

"Isn't that being stubborn with himself too?"

"Meh, kind of. But uh...what he said actually...made me think otherwise. Because he wasn't saying it like a joke or...with some level of bitterness. And I don't think your mother order him to do so aider"

"..." She remain speechless.

"He said he was happy I was the one by your side, and will continue to do so. He also said that if I was gonna be with you I should treat you with all the respect, love and care-ness possible. 'Treat her like an angle' he said to be exact!"

*Giggles "I...did said once I wanted to be called an angel..."

"Well, guess I'll just have to treat you like one then, my little angel."

*Blushes "hmm kind of makes you sound like papa..."

*Laughs "whatever, then I won't say it"

"No! I...uh...don't mind..." She made circle motions with her index fingers like a child.

"Hahaha, sheesh Maka you and your obsessions!"

"Tsk, wha~t is it that bad?"

"Nah! Just kidding! Hahaha" he put his arm over her shoulders. "Com-ER you!" He gave her a kiss, the others stop by.

"Hey, hey! Save it for tonight you two!" Black*Star shouted.

The couple look at their friends. Some of the girls look exited and Tsubaki was blushing. Guess they just have to get used to this.

"Yo Black*Star keep down the yapping!"

"And what's this 'tonight' thing you guys keep talking about!?" Maka asked.

"Well about you and Soul of course! I don't know about them but I'm using this as a 5star material to molest you two! Yahaou!"

"Ugh...so your saying you're just bugging us about it huh?" Maka said

"Sure looks like it..." Soul said.

"Ha-ha-ha! Now that Soul and Maka are a couple we should totally throw a party!," he point at Soul "and since Soul haves a girlfriend now I'm gonna invite allot of cute girls so Soul doesn't get to hang out with them!"

"Tsk, whatever, invite all the girls you want. Maka here is way beautiful than any other girls on my point of view. And is not like I'm forbidden to talk to them. A cool guy like me doesn't cheat on my partner, OR my girl!"

Maka smiles.

"Aww that's so sweet Soul" she said.

"Pshh, you just wait. If is much of a challenge then I'll take it. After all! There isn't a challenge too great or difficult that the great and mighty Black*Star can't take!" He spoke with pride and confidence.

"Give it a rest will ya," said Liz "why don't you show us around a little more about the house Maka?"

"Ugh, is not like is MY house...I can't just run all over letting you guys in whenever I want. I should ask momma first..."

"Actually Maka, Miss. Alabarn told us to ask you to gives us a tour if you liked" Kid finally spoke.

"Oh..."

"Aren't we gonna show them around Maka? Is your call" Soul said.

"Uh, sure! Um...were should we start then?"

"Leave the library to the last If you ask me! Hey guys let's hit the GYM Maka's mother here haves a great set of equipment!" He spoke already making his way. Everyone followed...

"Ugh!" She said molested. "Whatever, sure. In fact, Soul is the only one who had seen it. I've been lazying around..."

"Maka-chan, don't be so upset. Were here to have fun together! Lets leave aside all the bad things ok!" Tsubaki tried to convince Maka.

Smiles "ok. I don't want you guys to think I'm not enjoying your visit"

Tsubaki smiles back. "Then lets get going!"

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"So Spirit-sempai, how it went?" Stein ask to the gloomy father.

"Uh...I apologized to him and lend him my support..."

"Then why so shallow?"

"Ugh! I hate to admit things I never though I'd said..."

"Hmm...?"

*looks up at Stain and sighs "Have a cigaret you can give me?"

"..."

"Oh hey Spirit!" Marie's came along with Sid and Maka's mother.

"Hey..."

"What's wrong?"

"I just erased a line I though I never had to..."

"Spirit here just gave Soul his support on his relationship with Maka" Stain clear things out.

"Then that's great, surely Maka's happy about it"

"Yeah...guess your right..."

He crawl to Miss Alabarn's leg.

"..."

"You said something too right!...Our little Maka is all grown up now!"

"Phm...yeah she is. From the moment she told me she found a partner and that partner was Soul Eater I was full with joy. To see that TODAY they both still are together and had went through soo much makes me even MORE happy" she reply.

Everyone smiles. Then Sid talks.

"To be there on the worst and great times, that was the kind of men I was"

"And it brigs me allot of joy to see my students grow up so fast! Is all part of being a teacher!" Marie says.

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The group went to several places on the house like the GYM, Lake, garden and return back inside. It was about 3:00pm. And the deal was I till 5:00pm. So they spent the last hours chatting and relaxing.

"This house is AWESOME!" Patty screamed.

"Thanks for the tour Maka. Your mom impressed me with all the perfectly assembled Shibusen relics and paintings" Kid said.

"Well as you already know, momma used to go there when she was still papa's meister. So she haves allot of stuff from her years at school"

"Hey Maka. Isn't your mom like, really famous?" Star ask, he was laying on one of the biggest sofa's.

"Um, I suppose yeah. She is naturally skilled and she was well trained...or more like she trained well!" Smiles.

"Where does she work?" he continued to ask.

"Um..."

"Miss Alabarn doesn't have a specific work place...she's more than free to pick were and who does she work for. And of course that explains all the pics about world wide places she'd went" Soul answer for Maka.

"So she's still a meister? And she haves the ability to resonate with almost anyone just like that?" Star asked, this time, looking for an straight answer from Maka. Who should know. On he's opinion.

"Well...kind of...is not that simple to explain. But momma can resonate with any "enthusiastic" soul that is willing to follow her and do as she says. But actually..."

Everyone looked at her.

"...she haves a weapon. And HE'S the one that have been going to almost all those places with her..."

"Really?...you never...uh...mention..." Soul interrupted.

"Cause I don't really know much about him. All I know that they met on a meeting and became partners for a few days just till the mission was complete," she sigh "wish I had more details but...he's momma's current weapon..."

"So...she haves a weapon...wonder what kind of weapon he is..." Soul said.

"...wonder what kind of person he is..." Maka followed.

Miss Alabarn enter the living room along with the others.

"Hey everyone! I know is kind of early but let's open some presents!" She said.

Everyone run to their bags to get the presents. Soul went up stairs and came back with a small red box with a black ribbon, and some other presents. Maka already had her's under the Christmas tree, two presents. Everyone gathered on the living-room to start exchanging presents. Maka's mother talk first.

"I thank everyone for coming! Lets start..." Everyone seemed exited, this was the first Christmas they'd spent all together like this. And Maka couldn't be more happy.

"Who should go first?" Tsubaki ask.

"Why don't you start Tsubaki?" Kid said.

"Huh!? Oh...if is ok?"

"Sure! You have a big present over there, why don't you start with that one!" Maka's excitement was unbearable.

"O-kay" she stood up and head for her gift. She brought three, and the biggest was for Black*Star. "Black*Star here's your present!" She smiled.

"Yaha~ou! Is huge! Is really for me!? thanks Tsubaki! Wonder what it is..."

"Mhm, now let me just hand over the other two to Maka and Li-Black*Star!?"

He was already tearing apart HIS present making a mess.

"Ha ha ha! No way I'm gonna be the last one to open up MY present!" It was another box, inside a new shirt she bought on Japan and a katana covered with a blue scarf. "Uh...Tsubaki? Why you hand me this katana? Aren't you my weapon?"

"Y-yeah, but actually my father told me to give it to you...it haves carved my family's emblem and a message"

"'Follower of my own path'" he read it.

"Is funny isn't it. It's really old and yet it haves written exactly what you believe in Black*Star, right?"

"Ha! Guess so, I follow my own path in order to surpass god!, not really a weapon I see myself using to fulfill it but...thanks Tsubaki!" He smiled at his grateful weapon.

Liz open her's from Tsubaki. "Oooh nice! Clothes from Japan! how pretty!"

"I wanna see!, I wanna see!" Patty insisted.

"Um, one of them is for Patty" Tsubaki add.

"O~h! Yatta~! Woohoo!"

"Sheesh calm down Patty, here"

"Arigato~!" She said to Tsubaki, she laugh.

Next up was Kid.

"Liz, Patty" they both looked at him. "These are for you. Take it as a gratitude of your partnership from the years"

"Okay!"

"Yeah...thanks Kid"

They both open it. It was two fancy dresses, not ugly or cheap...they were both the same. Still, their eyes sparkled amazed.

"Wow Kid! This is supper fancy! How you manage to get these!?"

"Well I had someone make them for me. And I made sure they made a great job of it... I know, I know the seem a bit too much and expensive but I figured, judging from your past lives...you two haven't been treated like mare ladies haven't you?"

"Yeah but...you rescue us...and is not like we aren't grateful enough! Our lives change thanks to you Kid!"

He smiled. "I know. Consider that something more to add to."

"Awww thank!s That's so sweet!" Patty said.

"...that and cause I'm throwing a party next week and I need you two to be stunning!" He add.

"...ah...I knew there was something there. But anyways, thanks" 'It's impressive how he manage to get them before Christmas, after all, he did said he made sure they were perfect...' She though.

Next up Marie gave Stein a present. It even looked like it was teared apart and sewed back in place. Just like Stein would've done it. He opened it and found a picture and a empty album, and shinigami ring. On the photo was him Marie and their baby boy. He put on the ring and opened the empty album.

"It's empty..."

"Why is for all the good memories we'll have together!" She hugged him. "I already have a few pictures, I figured we needed somewhere neat to put them!"

"Ah...that's nice. And the ring is nice too" he smiled at her. Then put the photo inside the album.

Then Black*Star stand up. "Yeah, yeah! Hey I have a present too! Tsubaki here!" He quickly hand her her gift.

"Ugh...thanks Black-"

"No need to thank me yet! Open it!"

"O-kay..." She looked at the box. 'It sure haves a lot of stars' inside there was a neckless with a "black star" and a flower. "Oh Black*Star...this is..."

"A scentless flower! It's what symbolizes you right! So I manage to get one and hand it to you"

"..."

"Is actually the only flower that catches my eye" he smiled. "That is why is so special"

She blushes "...um...really? That's really sweet of you Black*Star...thanks" she smiled back.

"Aww that's so sweet!" Maka said too.

"And now for Maka's present!" He turn to face her.

"Huh!? But...you don't have any other present with you!?"

"I don't need a box to hold the awesomeness of YOUR present! Ha ha ha!"

"...wha...?"

All the sudden a book was on her hands...a book?.

"A...book?"

"Yeah! You still like reading right! That one was recommended from the schools librarian! He told me you would like it so I brought it for you!"

"Oh. Then thanks..."

"And the best part!..." He opened the book, the hold first page had his signature. "I autograph it for you!"

"Ah..." 'Why the first page!?...this is gonna be difficult to read like that...'

Soul chuckled.

"What?" She glared at her.

"Nah, is nothing. I just never imagined Black*Star giving you anything like that"

"A book!? Please, if theres gonna be "the coolest" present it should be mine!" Spirit flew right to Maka, who was seconds away from Maka-Chop him back to his seat. But she let him anyways... "Here Maka! A present from your papa~!"

"Phmm..." She opened it. "Papa I told you I don't wear ribbons or any of that now!"

"Yeah but...aren't they pretty? Besides, your with Soul now right...you should keep it if you're planning on having a baby~!"

"Ugh!?" Soul's face went blank.

Maka blushes "S-sheech! papa that's embarrassing! It's Christmas not a Baby-shower!" She blushes even harder once he continued to talk.

"Why? That's just what happens if you have too much se-!" He gets Maka-chopped HARD.

"S-shut up! I get it sheesh!"

Everyone laugh.

Something else felled from the box. A neckless that had a heart on it.

"Huh?..."

"T-that's for you...it haves our picture back when you were little..."

"...thanks. This is actually nice..."

He smiled greatly.

"Then...help me put it on?"

Spirit almost cried from joy. "S-sure! Anything for my sweet angel!"

He put the neckless on her then sit back on his seat next to Stein and Marie. Soul poked Maka's shoulder.

"Hmm? Yeah Soul...?"

"I have a present for you too..."

"...ok. What is it?"

He hand over the red and black present.

"Everyone shut up! Soul's giving Maka her present!" Liz shouted.

Kid reply to that "...you don't have to shout..."

"Sorry I'm just exited!"

"Is ok" Maka said.

She began loosing up the black ribbon and opening up the red box, inside there was another neckless but this one had a heart with a musical symbol and the word 'brave' written behind it. She smiled at him thankfully. Then he said...

"I bought it way before...we came here. Still isn't it the coolest thing ever?" He smirk.

"Yeah...very cool" she smiles then kisses his cheek.

Spirit grind his teeth to contain himself from his 'papa urges of suddenly killing the person that is near his daughter'. The others on the other hand just couldn't get enough of their new lovebirds. Then it was Maka the one standing up.

"Thanks everyone. I'll be giving MY gifts now,"

She had two presents, one for Soul and the other one for her mother.

"Hey Soul. This is for you. Marry Christmas" she smiled.

He was opening the box then right before he was one paper sheet away from tearing to see his gift, he look up on her.

"Maka..."

*smiles "Go on. Open it. I wanna know if you like it!"

"...sure, okay" he finally saw it. A set of CDs, a new leader jacket and a note. "'Thanks for all the support, you're the coolest partner a meister like me could ever had! And even after all those pointless fights and argues, you've always been by my side. I've always admire you and always will...to my loving partner. The one that I'll always stick to. Marry Christmas..."

"So?" She ask.

"Sheesh Maka. That is too sweet. Of course I like it! Is nice to see you realize what a cool guy I am! And this leader jacket is awesome! Oh and the CDs...they are..."

"Your favorite? I manage to distinct witch ones would it be perfect for you...since you are picky wen it comes to music, right?"

"Sh-yeah! But these are ok. Most of them are really cool musicians. I'd really like it if we get to hear some together"

"Um...sure. It would be fun"

"That looks expensive...how much did you lost to that?" Added Spirit.

"Tsk...don't you know? You don't say how much the gift cost you when you give it to someone. You should know that papa" she was glaring at him. Who was minutes away from having a breakdown.

"..."

"Don't get too worried. If you said it already then is done, you shouldn't step all over your pride like that if you're gonna be that stubborn and depressing" Miss Alabarn said to Spirit.

"...I was just asking..." He made a puffy face.

"...aw great. What your father said now made me feel cheap!...that neckless din't cost that much...I should've thought about something else..."

"Phmm, don't worry about it. You don't think about that kind of stuff on a special day like this! But there's always next year"

"I guess..."

She hugged him. "And your present is just fine! I love it!"

"Huh...if is fine with you is fine by me. Hey, isn't anyone else gotta a present to give?"

"I do"

Everyone look at Miss Alabarn who was standing with her gift on hands. She made her way to Maka, who was bursting with excitement and joy.

"Mamma thanks!"

"Like I said. I couldn't be prouder of you Maka. You are a extraordinary meister and a amazing daughter. I've wish to be there present like your father was at all times. And I already apologized. I promise I'll try harder. Here, for you..."

She took the present and opened it. Inside there was a wallet photo of her mom and her when they first entered the house. The other thing was a scarf, a winter coat and and some new boots. Besides that she gave her another present. A bracelet that had her and her mother's initials...

"...this is nice, thanks mamma" she said wile putting on the bracelet and scarf.

She smiled. "Is not something to wear on every season. I'll send you the other half of my present for you my darling. After all, I've always wanted to have a daughter so I could buy her nice clothes, take her to walks, and give her serious talks about relationships!"

"Mm, is that all really necessary...I mean...I'm not quite the girly type..."

"Oh but it is!. Girly or not you are still my daughter. Can't be even happier is you Maka! Still I think you'll look great on that. You are a grown up woman, you need to look stunning, you are a professional right?"

"Hah...not really have that tittle yet. But I'm working on it. Anyways thanks momma. I love your present"

Smiles.

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After everyone gave their presents it was finally 5:00 so they had to get going.

"See you latter guys! We'll be home by tomorrow! Have a safe trip" Maka waved at her friends.

"See ya! Just you wait. When you get back we'll have a party on you guys!" Back*Star continue to mention.

"No hot girls Back*Star!" Soul yelled at him.

"Ha ha ha! Whatever! You are too serious, you'll just have to wait and see. Besides that is gonna be a rocking party!"

Soul smiles at his friends. After the buss arrived everyone left and Maka, Soul and Miss Alabarn went back inside, it was getting chilly. The rest of the night was just smooth talking and snacks.

"Maka, did you have fun with your friends?" Miss Alabarn asks.

"Yeah...I always do. They're planning a party wen we get home..."

"Oh how nice that sounds allot of fun!" Smiles and continues to eat a ginger bread man cookie.

Soul who also was eating a cookie answered too. "Gyeah...egvrything esh gonna be cool!"

The room was lighted by the fireplace. Maka looked to a cabinet were a certain photo took her attention. It was her mother and some other man. That remind her...she had to know.

"Hey momma...?"

"Hmm? What is it darling?"

"Um I was just wondering...you told me once you met a weapon who was helping you on some missions...is that men over there him?" She pointed out at the photo she saw.

"Oh yes. That's him Luke Gordon Amish. My current weapon. And in fact a scythe"

"Wow...he's a scythe?" Said Soul.

"Yes. A death scythe to be exact! He's also an extraordinary partner! " she smiled.

"No way! That's awesome! Maka! Your mother must kick ass too be able to make another death scythe huh!? Soul exclaimed.

"Yeah...that's...awesome"

"Amish and I were awarded recently! For collecting all 65 Kishen eggs on a city on New York"

"No way that was you!?" Maka was surprised.

"Amish? Isn't that name kind of weird?"

*Laughs "Well he comes from far away. In fact you two should be able to meet him tomorrow morning. He'll be attending a reunion with me tomorrow. If you have some questions, why not ask him himself?" Smiles.

'Ask him?...momma's second partner...and he's a death scythe...' "Sure, I'll be happy to"

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On their bedroom...

Both of them were getting ready for bed. It was a nice night, but still quite chilly outside. Maka went outside, on the balcony to watch the shiny sky that was illuminating beautifully with the stars.

"Oi, Maka...? You're gonna catch a cold if you stay outside when your hair's still wet..."

"...is not that cold..."

"Still..."

"..."

"You ok? What you thinking about?"

He's holding her on her shoulders.

"Neh...is nothing. Actually...I was looking up onto the stars...it's a pretty night don't you think?"

"Yeah...it is nice...not even Death City haves this nice performances at night...well, at least not as pretty as this one..."

"Soul"

"Huh...what?"

"I was thinking...maybe it's nice to see that mamma haves a new partner...and they get to work together all the time"

"Aha?. Maybe this Amish guy is quite handful for your mother...he sounds really strong"

"...I said I was gonna make a powerful Death Scythe than the one my mom created...and I did it"

"You're not worried you din't successfully did what you wanted...right? Cause just cause your mother made two Death Scythes on less than...a couple of years with a completely different person doesn't actually states it better than the 'one you did'..."

"I know...but..."

"No but's! Maka you did it. You manage to trained hard, study hard, and become strong just so you could turn a guy like me, who doesn't really work that hard if it isn't for you, into a friking Death Scythe! Hell, you even defeated the Kishen Asura! Saved Chrona! And graduated with high scores, there is nothing you can't do Maka! I could continue to worship you all night...and I still wouldn't finish" smiles with a smirk.

*Laughs "Ok, Ok, I get it now...sorry. It was a stupid though," laughs again. "Well...I did tried turning you into a Death Scythe before...and we failed. Miserably! But still we had defeated about 99 Kishen eggs only we failed to catch the witch's soul..."

"Yeah...that should count!"

They both laugh together a wile and stayed to admire the night sky a few more minutes, then they went back inside. Tomorrow was gonna be a long day. They had to say goodbye to Miss. Alabarn, meet Luke, and head back to Death City on a cab. Their vacation is going through the end! Only to get back home and go to the party their friends talk about so much. For now! Everything went well...at the end...