Chapter 2

Soul and Maka had been in Europe for nearly six months now. They were getting the hang of being in charge and handling the division. They were coming across less and less problems and they could not be happier. "Let us know if anything comes up." Maka said to the commander at the center

"Yes ma'am" He said with a bow.

"The Kishin we were chasing should be laying low for a while licking his wounds. If you get any reports on where he is let us know and we'll finish it. Don't go after him yourselves, he's powerful, even for Soul and I." The man bowed again before Maka waved to him with a smile and left with Soul beside her. As they started towards their home, Maka took Soul's hand with a smile.

"Looks like we have the night off." Soul said.

"For now, if a report comes in we have to work but it's looking like the night is all ours." She said with a smile at him. "We can finally have a night to ourselves." Soul smirked as he unlocked the door and let them in. "I'm going to get a shower." She told him before going up the stairs to the bathroom leaving Soul to watch television as his phone rang.

"Yeah." He answered.

"DUDE!" Black Star screamed. "You've been gone for over six months and you and Maka never even talked to anyone here."

"We've been busy." Soul told him as he flipped through the channels. "We've been working on getting everything stable out here."

"You still should have talked to someone."

"Black Star!" Soul heard Tsubaki in the background. "They can't call every five minutes; they have work just like we do."

"Soul." He turned and found Maka standing in the doorway in one of his old tee shirts, leaning against the frame with a small smile and a blush across her face.

"Soul!" Black Star yelled. "Soul you still there?"

"Yeah…" Soul said without taking his eyes from Maka. "Listen I got to go." He told his friend before ending the call as Black Star continued talking. "Maka…"

"What do you want for dinner?" She asked as he stood and walked over to her.

He gently touched her arms with a small smile. "Why don't we go out?" She gave a small smile and nodded before going to get dressed.

They walked over to the restaurant they had gone to when they first arrived and walked the park afterwards, arm in arm. Maka could not believe that only six months ago, they were just partners and friends and now they held each other, and shared kisses as they confessed their feelings for each other. She had thought about her feelings for Soul and although she had always tried to keep them buried deep down inside she was glad they were finally out. She trusted him in battle, she trusted him with her secrets and fears, and he had proven himself repeatedly. Why not trust him with her heart. She gave a little smile as she leaned her head against his shoulder.

The two silently walked back to the house where Maka turned to talk to Soul only to be stopped with a kiss. She was speechless when he pulled away. He leaned in and gave her another deep kiss one that had her leaning against the wall behind her. She snaked her arms around his neck before letting them slide down to run over his chest as he placed kisses along her jaw and on her neck making her gasp. Soul wrapped his arms around her middle and pulled her tight to him as he continued trailing hot kisses along her neck and jaw, making her gasp and moan with each new one.

She knew what was building in her. And she knew Soul was feeling it too as he sucked on her neck and she gripped his shirt tight, pulling him closer pulling a quiet moan from him. He pulled away dropping his head on her shoulder as he took a deep breath. "Maka…"

"It's okay Soul." She said as she caught her breath. He lifted his head to look into her green eyes. "I... I trust you." She said softly as she reached up and touched his cheek. "I was always afraid to be hurt, afraid things will end up like my parents and I don't think I'll ever stop being afraid of that, but I know you Soul. I know you won't hurt me." She gave a small smile.

Soul smirked as he rested his head against hers. "Maka, I love you." He said as she ran her hand over his chest again making him close his eyes.

"I love you too Soul." He kissed her making her push closer to him. He looked at her again to see a blush across her face, he knew he looked the same. She was pressed tight against him, his hands roamed and his kisses drew moans from her, he knew what would happen if he continued. He did not want to make the choice for her, he did not want to lead, and he was waiting for her to tell him what to do. He did not want to push her. Maka leaned in giving him a deep loving kiss before she press her lips to his neck the way he had done to her, earning a moan from Soul.

"Maka." He gasped as she did it again.

"I love you Soul. I trust you." Was all she said as she once again pressed her lips to his neck. Soul wrapped his arms around her pulling her tight to him making her gasp. He lifted her up and made his way up the stairs before leaving her against the wall as they made it down the hall. Maka pulled him towards the big room instead of one of theirs. Once inside the room Maka decided to let herself go, no fear or worrying about what might happen. She loved and trusted Soul and that is all that mattered. Soul held onto his control as long as he possibly could as they made it to the bed and pulled at each other's clothing before letting passion and love take hold, spending the night in each other's arms.

The next morning Maka slowly opened her eyes and realized she was lying on Soul's bare chest. A blush turned her face red as she remembered their night together. He tightened his arm around her pulling her tight to him making her smile as she relaxed against him. After so long of fearing what could happen if they were to ever get together, she had finally pushed it aside and let herself go. She was still afraid but she was happy. Soul placed a kiss on the top of her head making her shift and look up at him. He had a slight blush across his face but he just smirked at her.

"Good morning." He said making her smile at him.

"Good morning." She said as she pushed up on her elbows. Soul gave a small smile as he looked up at her before gently pushing some of her messy hair. "Soul… This… Us…"

"Nothing will change." He told her with a small smirk. "Trust me."

"I do trust you. I trust you with my life." She gave him a small smile. "I love you, Soul."

"I love you too, Maka." He reached up giving her a loving kiss.

She could not help the bright smile she gave her weapon turned boyfriend. She could not believe how moving away from their home and letting her heart open had led to the happiest time of her life. "Do you want some breakfast?"

"Sure." He watched as she turned and slid from the bed, wrapping a sheet around her as she walked to her room to pull her robe on before going to make them breakfast. By the time he walked into the kitchen with pajama pants on, he could see her moving about the kitchen with a smile and a slight blush on her cheeks. He never imagined she would ever let him get close to her let alone be with her.

"Here." She smiled handing him a plate. "Have some breakfast and then we have to get to work. Elliot called and said they have some sightings of our Kishin." The two sat and ate their food before dressing and running from the house together. Soul put his hand on her lower back as they entered the division headquarters. They never let anyone know the extent of their relationship but everyone in the division knew they were off limits, especially Maka.

"There were sightings in the northern district." A tall man with black hair and green eyes said as he handed a paper to Maka. She scanned over it and looked up at Soul.

"Let's go." He said making Maka smirk and the two left, back towards the house where Soul pulled his motorcycle out. He started it up and climbed on with Maka behind him and they were off to finish their job.

"This is where the report says." Maka said as they walked down an alleyway. A crash to the side had them grabbing each other's hands as he transformed. The Kishin crashed out in front of them. "Let's finish this." She said before she charged in, working in perfect unison Soul and Maka worked to finish the Kishin off. He swung out slamming a fist into Maka, slamming her against a building.

"Maka!" Soul called out as she slumped to the ground. She still held tight to him as she took a small breath and pushed back to her feet, using Soul to hold her up while she caught her breath. "Maka, you okay?"

"I'm okay." She said taking her own weight. "I'm okay." She said again before she was back to fighting the Kishin. She was able to land a few blows before he swung out slicing open her thigh, she was immediately back on her feet for the fight, ignoring the pain in her leg. Soul was worried but he knew they needed to focus on the fight or she would be hurt badly. Resonating together, they sent one blast with their witch hunter at the Kishin, slicing straight through him. He howled and screamed before twisting and swirling around until all that was left was a floating red soul. Maka smirked as Soul transformed back to swallow the soul. Turning, he caught Maka as her leg gave out.

"Let's get you back to the house." He said as he lifted her up, carrying her to the bike before taking them back to the house so he could dress her wounds. That night he settled Maka on the couch with her legs across his lap as he watched television and she read a book until they were tired. Soul helped Maka up the stairs and into the bed they had shared the night before.

Soul slid a little box across the table in the dining room. Maka looked up from her book with a raised brow. They had been dating and in Europe for a year now and Maka had gotten to know more and more about Soul than she had ever before. Slowly she reached out, opened the little box, and gasped as she saw a ring. She looked up at Soul who was watching her intensely and back at the ring as tears came to her green eyes.

"Soul…" She looked at him with a bright smile. "Yes." He looked at her surprised. "I'll marry you." A smile came across his face before Maka jumped from her chair and wrapped her arms around his neck as she pressed her lips to his. He could not believe it. He was going to marry his meister, his best friend, the love of his life.

Soul sat beside the hospital bed. He looked over as Maka tried to get comfortable once again; she squirmed and sighed when she found a spot. He knew it would not last long but was glad she would be able to relax a little. She groaned as she gripped the bed rail making him reach out and hold her other hand as a contraction sent pain through her. He did not know what to do, he wanted to help her, but there was really no way to help her with this. He looked down at her swollen belly and could not believe it was almost time to meet his and Maka's child. He couldn't believe that only two years ago they were being sent to the Europe division to settle the Kishin and battles that were wreaking havoc in Justin Law's old post, and now he was sitting beside her as she was about to bring a new life into the world.

"Just wish this would end." She said as she twisted again with a groan.

"I know. Soon, Maka." He said as he pushed her blonde hair from her forehead as he tried to think of any way he could help her.

A knock on the door had them look over at the nurse who walked in. "Just going to see how far along you are." She said as she checked and smiled at them. "Well it looks like it's time to meet your little one. Just relax as much as you can. The doctor will be here in a few minutes and we'll get started." She smiled brightly as she left the two alone.

"It's time." Maka said with a small smile as she rubbed her belly.

The doctor walked in followed by several nurses and several trays of equipment he may need during the birth. "Alright Mrs. Evans." He said as the nurses set her up and got her ready to have the baby. "When you feel the need to push, push." Soul stood beside her, holding her hand as she started pushing. Maka was turning red and sweating as she cried out in pain while the nurses encouraged her to push. She dropped her head back on the pillow and felt Soul's hand on her head.

"You're strong Maka; you've been hurt worse and made it through. You can do this." He told her as he felt out her soul and strengthened their constant resonation with her, comforting her and giving her strength before she smiled and nodded. She pushed again as the doctor called out just a few more pushes. Suddenly they heard the first cries of their child.

"It's a girl!" The doctor called as Maka dropped back on the pillow, breathing heavy with a smile as Soul's red eyes followed where the nurse took his daughter and started cleaning her up as the doctor finished and cleaned Maka up.

"Congratulations." The nurse said as she gently handed the little girl over to Soul who held the bundle as if it were going to break. He looked down and was stunned to see his beautiful daughter with white fuzz on the top of her head. He turned and handed the baby to Maka who smiled brightly and tears came to her green eyes.

"She's so beautiful." Maka said softly.

Soul kissed her head. "She's perfect, just like her mother." He said as the baby squirmed and fussed opening dark eyes.

"Hi there baby." Maka said gently touching her cheek. "Happy birthday." She looked up at Soul whose eyes were looked on the girl in Maka's arms, "What should we name her?" Soul just shrugged as he watched Maka and their daughter. "How about Kaia?" She asked and saw him nod.

Maka was holding Kaia as Soul made her bottle when his phone rang. He looked and found Black Star's name making him sigh. He handed Maka the bottle and walked out front, as he answered to avoid any issues with anyone finding out about he and Maka and their daughter other than who they had already decided to let in on their secrets.

"How's it going over there?" Black Star asked.

"Really good." Soul smirked as he looked at the front door. "Things are going really good. How are things there?"

"Their boring, the new students are all-"

"BlackStar!" He was cut off as Tsubaki took the phone. "Soul? How are you?"

"I'm good Tsubaki. I guess Black Star's getting onto trouble again?" He smirked.

"He's trying to pick a fight with every student at the academy." She sighed. "I got the picture Maka sent me. She's very cute."

"Thanks. She's already acting like Maka." Soul smirked.

"Is she free to talk?"

"Yeah, one minute." Soul cracked the door and heard silence before going in. "Maka, Tsubaki wants to talk to you." He said before he handed her the phone and took his daughter with the bottle.

"Hey Tsubaki." She smiled as she watched Soul feed their daughter. "Yeah, I thought you would like that picture." She paused with a smile. "We're good. Things have finally calmed down." She paused. "Yeah maybe… okay, I'll talk to you later." She hung up and sat on the couch next to Soul. "We're going to have to tell the others eventually, especially if Kid calls us back. I mean Kid knows so it's not a big deal and Tsubaki and Liz know so it won't be too bad. You know my father will be in convolutions and the others are going to kill us for not telling them."

Soul shrugged. "They'll get over it." Was all he said as Kaia looked up at him, swinging her little fists.

"Scythe master Maka and Soul checking in." She said as she looked at the large mirror on the living room wall, looking at Kid.

"It's good to hear from you two." Kid said looking between them. "How are things going?"

"We haven't had a fight in a while. I think things have settled." Maka said

"MAMA! MAMA!" They heard making Maka and Soul look off to the side before Soul sighed and walked off leaving Maka to talk to Kid.

"It sounds like you've done a good job over there." Kid said as Soul walked back over holding his daughter in an arm. "She's gotten big."

"She's growing up fast." Maka smiled.

"Well considering you've settled the division, I think you two should come back. There's no need to keep you two away from everyone longer than necessary. "

"We'll be on our way as soon as we can." Maka said and watched Kid nod before the mirror went back to what it was. "Well I guess it's time to let everyone know about us and Kaia." She smiled up at Soul who at twenty-three years old had grown to stand taller than her. The little family was going to have to announce themselves now and hope anyone angry or after the last death, scythe and his meister would not dare come after their child in the middle of death city.

"Guess we better get moving." He smirked as he set Kaia on the ground to let her run around and her parents started planning.