As they were walking Maka noticed something in the opening they were in that time with their friends. Releasing Soul's hand, Maka ran to retrieve what was there. It was a box wrapped in black wrapping paper and a red bow. Soul smirked and slowly walked up to her. Maka waited for him before opening it. "Well go on," Soul said standing behind her. Maka nodded and pulled the bow off before tearing the wrapping paper off. Opening the box, she noticed two things; a folded paper and a smaller box. Maka handed the box to Soul so she could read the note.
'From here to there will be a hunt. You are very smart so this is a no brainer, go to the place that set us back to none. This place tested our bond, tempting a split. But through thick and thin we stuck together like a witch and her magic. Your hint is done so take this small token of appreciation and move on to the next stop.'
Maka smiled at the hint, but then looked at Soul and took the smaller box out to open it. In it was a necklace with a pendant shaped like a soul. "It's beautiful!" Maka exclaimed as she threw her arms around him. "It changes colors, depending on what your soul is feeling." Soul told her as he helped her put it on. "Soul, thank you!" She said before kissing his cheek. "So to the next location?" Soul smiled. "Yeah, it's Blair's old house." Maka smiled taking his hand. Soul didn't say anything, just took her hand in his and let her lead the way.
As the two walked to their destination they conversed and goofed off. Soul was in the middle of spinning Maka when she noticed a bouquet of roses on the path in front of the gate to Blair's house. Maka ran over and picked it up, Soul walked up beside her. "Another note," Maka smiled.
'Maka,
I've gotten to know you over the years, built a strong friendship with you. And from there something began to grow in my heart. Love. And so Maka I will love you until the last rose dies. Now for your next clue, from nothing we were sent to achieve something by fighting a man that soon became our friend. You worried over him, feared for him, and respect him. The man that has all the answers but not the best of minds into his world you must go in order to obtain your next gift and final clue.'
Maka read it again and again, searching for the answer until it was clear. "Our remedial lesson… Professor Stein's lab." Maka looked up once she had her answer. Soul smiled and added her first rose to the bouquet. "Soul, this night is amazing, how can this get any better?" She asked linking her arm with his before setting off to their next location.
The moon was high in the sky as they made their way to Stein's lab. Once there Maka knocked on the door and waited for a response. "Hello Maka, Soul. Come on in…" Stein said opening the door. Maka and Soul followed Stein inside. "When You came to me earlier I was a bit perplexed Soul, but now I see what's going on." Stein smiled looking at him. "Sorry I had to do it this way professor." Soul smirked looking up at Stein. "No problem, happy to help." Stein said handing Maka an envelope. Maka took it and looked at Soul, unsure if she should open it seeing as it was sealed. Soul noticed her look and nodded smiling as he walked up behind her and put his arms around her while resting his head on her shoulder. Maka ginned and opened the envelope and pulled out two pieces of paper. Maka opened one of the notes and was surprised to see the familiar hand writing of her mother.
'Maka, I'm sorry I haven't written you in a long while. You're well I hope. So I received an interesting letter from a young man, said his name was Soul 'Eater' Evans. He told me that he was your weapon and wanted to be your boyfriend. He asked me to write you, he felt that at some point you wouldn't want to be with him seeing as my relationship with your papa didn't work out. So Maka I'm telling you, don't run away from your feelings. Your papa was not the best of men, but your friend seems like the right kind for you. Don't run from love Maka, I'll be in touch soon.
Love, Mama'
Maka turned to look at Soul, "You sent my mom a letter?" She asked. "Yeah, I thought about asking your dad for his permission but I didn't think it would mean as much as it would had it been your mom." Soul explained. "Did you even talk to papa about it?" Maka asked looking down at the note. "I…. may have shared a few words with him about it." Soul said holding her closer. "Now are you gonna read the next one or what?" He grinned. Maka remembered the second letter and unfolded it and began to read.
'Now, I hope the note from your mom made you smile. I love when you smile, I love when you laugh, I love being your partner, but most importantly I love you for who you are. We have one last stop before our night will end, go to the place where we love to play games, even if you say you are no good. There you will find your last surprise. Now if you need another hint, it's a nice big place where us and our friends go for a friendly competition and a way to be us after fighting the evils of our world.'
Maka took a second to ponder the meaning of this final note but then became aware of their final destination. "The basketball court…" Maka smiled. Soul nodded and smiled, "I think I made these too easy for you Maka." Soul smirked. "Let's go, see you later professor Stein." Maka said before leaving with Soul. "See ya, have fun." He said to them. Stein turned to himself and spoke, "I wonder how Spirit will react to this turn of events."