Before they got there Maka stopped and looked up at Soul. "Soul, this night has been amazing, Thank you." She said hugging him. "It's not over yet, come on we're almost there." Soul said before letting her go so they could finish walking. As they continued they could see light coming from the court. "What's that light?" She asked looking to him. He just remained silent as they kept walking. Once they arrived Maka saw a table set up with candles all around it. On the table sat two covered plates and another envelope. Maka's breath escaped her and left her at a loss of words. "Soul… you really are amazing, you know that right?" She said finally as he pulled a chair out for her. "I know, but that's not the point of tonight." He smirked as he took his own seat. Soul handed her the envelope before he opened a bottle of sparkling white grape juice.

'We've reached our final stop for our night. I hope this is as amazing as I was trying to make it. You deserve the best, and I want to be able to give it to you. You may have your last surprise after dinner. Bon appetite.'

Maka set down the note and looked at soul with a warm smile, "I told you, tonight was without a doubt the best night of my life." Soul reached over and held her hand, "I'm glad to hear it. Now," Soul said as she lifted the lids from their plates, "For dinner we have shrimp alffreido with a side salad and for desert we have key lime pie." Maka looked at her plate and was just astounded at everything Soul had done for her just for tonight. "How could this get any more perfect?" She asked looking up into his eyes. "Well, I hope this helps." Soul said before leaning over and softly kissing Maka on the lips. Maka was shocked at first, but soon relaxed and kissed back. "Happy birthday, Maka." Soul said pulling away. Maka blinked a couple of times before remembering that it was her birthday. "I'm an idiot…" She said looking down. "No you're not, why would you say that?" Soul asked after hearing her insult herself. "I-I forgot it was my birthday…" Maka blushed not looking at him. "Oh, I figured you did. What with you being in the infirmary and all. So I figured make our date even better by having it on your birthday." Soul grinned his classic grin.

Just then they were interrupted with someone shouting in the distance, "It is I, BLACKSTAR! I'm a god amongst humans!" Maka and Soul just laughed as they went on with their dinner. "Soul! You bastard!" Spirit yelled as he ran up to them. Soul turned only to be hit by Maka's father and falling to the ground. "Papa! Stop! What do you think you're doing?" Maka shouted as she went to Soul's aid. "You leave my Maka alone!" Spirit said looking down at Soul. "I told you I wanted to be with her! I asked your ex-wife and she seems fine with it." Soul said standing up. Maka stood also and gently held onto Soul's arm. "I'm not your Maka. I'm Soul's Maka." She said looking away from her father. "Now you've turned her against me?!" Spirit said giving Soul an evil glare. "I didn't! Your crazy antics did!" Soul said looking straight at Spirit. "And I thought you should know, I love your daughter!" Soul said putting his arm around Maka. "Get your dirty hands off my Maka!" Spirit yelled as his arm transformed into a scythe. Soul quickly pushed Maka away from him as he transformed his own arm into a scythe. Spirit charged towards Soul, soon the two death scythes were battling. "Please! Stop! Soul! STOP!" Maka yelled crying at the sight of the two fighting over her. Soul stopped to look at her, but Spirit did not stop and attacked Soul. Letting out a pained yell Soul fell back. A large wound was visible from his torso. "SOUL!" Maka yelled running to him. The commotion had caused Blackstar, Tsubaki, and Kidd with Liz and Patty to all arrive to witness the scene. Kid went to stop Spirit from attacking again. "We have to get him to Stein!" Maka cried looking up at her friends. Blackstar picked up Soul and ran him to Stein's place with Tsubaki and Maka close behind.

Blackstar just kicked the door open to Stein's house. "Blackstar what do you think you're doing?" Stein asked walking in from his lab. "Oh," Was all Stein could say at the sight of the young miester's and their weapons. "Papa attacked Soul!" Maka cried as Stein led them back into his lab. Blackstar put Soul down on the metal examination table. "I was afraid he'd do something close to that." Stein said shaking his head. "Please, will you all wait out in the other room?" He asked them. "No, I want to be with him!" Maka said not moving. "Maka, You have to go so I can help him." Stein said calmly. Blackstar picked Maka up and walked out of the lab. "SOUL!" Was all Maka was saying as she was removed.

"I don't understand it, Tsubaki." Maka cried sitting on the floor beside the door. "It was beautiful. He made it the best night ever, and my horrible father ruined it by STABBING him…" She cried more. "What would make Death Scythe do something like that?" Tsubaki asked as she comforted her friend. "He doesn't like Soul, he never did." Maka said trying to stop her tears. Kid then walked in with Liz and Patty, "How's Soul?" Kid asked. "Surgery," Blackstar said inclining his head to the lab door. "Maka, your father didn't do this of his own will." Kid said kneeling down to look at her. "Huh? What do you mean Kid?" She asked. "I mean, someone made him do it. Tricked him into it." Kid stated. "How do you know?!" Tsubaki asked. "Well I took him to my father and Spirit said that someone told him Soul had done something uncivilized to Maka." Kid said sitting beside Maka. "Soul would never! Tonight he was so cool and sweet. It was perfect and papa ruined it. Now I might lose Soul." Maka cried more.

"Soul's strong, he'll make it." Kid said reassuring her. "Yeah Maka, Soul's a big star like me!" Blackstar boasted. At that moment, Stein's lab door opened to reveal Stein standing there. Kid and Maka stood when he came out. "How's Soul?!" Maka asked trying to see into the lab. "He's resting. Your father did a fair amount of damage…" Stein said lighting a cigarette. "Can we see him?" Kid asked. "Uhhh one at a time." Stein agreed. "Then I should go first!" Blackstar said walking to the lab, but was stopped by Kid. "Maka should see him first." Kid said. Blackstar looked from Kid to Maka. "Yeah, I guess you're right." Blackstar agreed. Maka smiled at her friends. "Thank you." Then walked into the lab.

Maka walked up beside the examination table where Soul rested. His shirt was missing and his abdomen was wrapped in bandages. "Oh Soul…. I'm so sorry…" Maka cried closing her eyes. "Hey, don't cry…" Soul said dryly. "Soul!" Maka exclaimed after hearing him. "Maka, I'm ok. Just banged up is all." Soul grinned. "It was my fault. I shouldn't have fought back, I should have just taken you home." Soul said looking at her. "No, papa was wrong, you were defending us." Maka said stepping closer to him and held his hand. "Maka, your surprise…. I still want to give it to you, even if our night is kinda ruined…." Soul said moving his other hand to his pocket. Soul pulled out a small red box. Taking it, Maka opened it to see a small promise ring. "Maka, I wanted to give this to you so you'd know I'd protect you and love you no matter what. Will you be my girl?" Soul asked grinning up at her. "You would find a way to be cool even on an examination table." Maka smiled and leaned over to kiss him, but was interrupted when Kid walked in. "Oh…. Uh Shibusen is here to transport Soul to the school to rest in the infirmary until he's better." Kid said smirking. "What's that look for?" Soul asked looking over at Kid. "Nothing, I was just thinking….. it's about time you two hooked up." Kid chuckled before walking away. Soul grabbed Maka's waist, "I still get that kiss right?" Soul smirked causing Maka to once again lean over to kiss him.