Chapter 4

*Albarn/Eater Residence*

"I can't believe he actually approved it!" Maka cheered unlocking the door to their cozy apartment.

"I know; it was really cool of him. I'm actually shocked that my father hasn't contacted him to make sure I'll be here."

"That does seem strange considering he knows what we do."

"Oh well. Come on Meister, let's pack. The sooner we leave the better."

Soul and Maka spent the rest of the day packing. Preparations bled into the evening hours when both of them heard the door open.

"Nyaaa! Maka! Souly-kun! I'm finally home! Blair shouted in excitement.

"Hey Blair. Welcome home. Soul and I are just packing for our trip." Maka answered from her room.

Blair transformed back into her feline form and pranced into Maka's room.

"Hey! What trip? I wanna go too!" Blair whined, marking Maka.

"You can't come with us. We are going on an extended mission." Soul spoke from Maka's doorway.

"Extended mission?! You guys are gonna leave me here all alone for death knows how long?! Who's going to play with me?" Blair continued to whine.

"We asked Tsubaki and Black*Star to come check on you" Maka chimed, as she folded one of her petite tank tops and placed it in her suitcase.

"Where is your mission?" Blair asked tilting her head slightly.

"We can't tell you. Sorry Blair." Maka said not meeting the feline's gaze.

"But you guys always tell me where you go!" Blair cried out.

"We can't this time Blair. When a man shows up, looking for us, we can't risk word getting out about our location." Soul said in a stern voice.

"Nya? A man is going to show up here? Looking for you two?"

"Not us, just Soul. Soul's Dad is trying to take him back, so that's why we took the extended mission." Maka answered, as she dragged her luggage toward the front door. Blair followed close.

"Oh I get it now! Don't worry my kittens! I'll be sure to lead Souly-kun's father astray!" Blair purred.

"Thanks Blair, Soul and I will be in touch." Maka said as she kneeled down and scratched behind Blair's ear.

"Yeah, thanks. It's cool of you to cover our asses." Soul said as he brought over the last of their luggage.

"Let's get some sleep, we have an early flight to catch; and Soul, you know you aren't a morning person." Maka chimed.

Soul scoffed at the comment and with that the Albarn/ Eater residence was quiet for the night.

The 12-hour flight the next morning was nothing to joke about. During the entire flight not once did the laughing sun set. Soul had no trouble sleeping on the flight, however, Maka wasn't so lucky. She stayed awake reading a new book she picked out at the airport. Maka couldn't resist sneaking a peek at a sleeping Soul.

'I hate that he's so cute when he sleeps.' Maka thought as she tried to hide her blush in her novel

'I think I need to tell him how I feel… I got lucky this time.' Maka sunk into her seat.

'How do I say it without sounding stupid? Ugh.' Maka was relieved when she heard they were preparing to land. They finally made it to Japan.

Maka and Soul checked into their hotel room and began to get settled for their long stay. The hotel they were staying at only had one room left due to the Sakura celebration, and that was the honeymoon suite. Once Maka heard that her and her weapon would be sharing a room and even a bed caused her entire face to glow red.

"What's wrong meister? Worried I'll do something to you while you're asleep?" Soul poked fun

"Shut up!" Maka said giving him a slight Maka chop.

"Ow meister! You have a weird taste in foreplay." Soul said rubbed his head.

"Glad to see you're so awake after that exhausting flight!" Maka said with heavy eyes.

"I feel great! Much better that my dad has no idea where I am." Soul said as he plopped down on the king sized bed.

"I'm going to let Lord Death know we made it safe!" Maka chimed as she went into the large bathroom and fogged up the mirror.

'42-42-564, whenever you want to knock on Death's door.'

"Hiya, Hello! What's up?" A friendly voice answered.

"Greetings, Lord Death! I wanted to inform you that Soul and I have made it to Japan. We are ready to receive the mission details." Maka informed.

"Excellent as always, Meister Maka! One of our sources claimed they have a Kishin egg. His name is Joji Obara, a prominent Osaka businessman. He has murdered and dismembered a few hostesses. The lack of evidence keeps the Japanese police away, so I need you two to go undercover at the restaurant he eats at. He targets foreigners so he should try to come after you, Meister Maka. Please be careful and don't make any moves until you have all the evidence you need. Japan isn't used to the way we do things so I can't have you slicing a man in half in the public."

"No problem! You can count on us! Thanks again, Lord Death." Maka smiled at the reaper.

"Of course, Meister Maka. I also thought I should tell you that Soul's father stopped by looking for Death Scythe Soul Eater. He was livid when he found out you two were on a mission. Don't worry, I didn't tell him your location." Lord Death informed giving them a thumbs up.

"You're the best, Lord Death. We will check back in when we have information!" With that the mirror returned to showing Maka's smiling reflection.

Sure the mission was definitely a high risk but at least she had her weapon partner with her. 'I guess I should fill Soul in on the details.'