Chapter 2

Maka was beginning to fall asleep against Soul's side when their phone rang making her jump. Soul shifted and reached for the phone, answering it. "Yeah, thanks. I'll let her know." He hung up as she sat up on the couch. "Looks like we'll have to wait to finish the movie."

"What's wrong?" She asked concerned as she rubbed her eyes.

"That was Liz, apparently Miss Marie is having the baby." He said and watched as she jumped to her feet, instantly wide awake and ready to run to the hospital. "Figured we'd end up there." He said as he pushed from his seat. "We'll take my bike, it'll be faster." She nodded and ran to get her shoes and jacket as he did the same, pulling his keys from the pocket. He locked the door and drove them to the hospital where they found the others.

"I left a message for Tsubaki and Black Star." Liz said as they joined the others.

"They probably won't get it right away." Maka said. "Last time I heard they were headed to the forests in Japan to train properly. Or so Black Star said." She explained. "How's Miss Marie?"

"We just know she's in labor." Liz shrugged.

"I don't think it will be long." Spirit said as he smirked at Maka. "Stein was out her before all of you showed up, said things were moving quickly. Marie was ready to kill him." He chuckled.

"I can't wait to see the baby." Maka said excited.

"I bet it'll be really cute!" Liz squealed making Maka giggle and agree.

"Girls." Soul scoffed and dropped into a seat to wait. After a half hour Maka was winding down, she ended up in the seat beside Soul, leaning into him. Soul wrapped his arm around her unconsciously as she relaxed and started to dose off again. She tried to wake up more, but soul smirked at her. "Get to sleep, you've been up since early this morning."

"You better wake me up." She said with a yawn.

Soul smirked at her and gave a nod. "Yeah, sure." Maka yawned again and couldn't fight it anymore, letting her eyes slide closed. Spirit watched the interaction, remembering Liz and Kid's comments from the other night at the celebration. Soul relaxed into the chair, letting Maka use his chest as a pillow, his arm wrapped around her, holding her close. He shifted and rested his head against hers as he sat waiting for news of the newest member of their group. Spirit took a seat, still watching Soul and Maka, thinking about what he wanted and what Maka wanted and deserved.

They heard the doors open and found Stein holding a bundle in his arms. "Maka." Soul said as he woke Maka. She jumped to her feet and ran over to see the baby as Soul pushed his hands in his pockets.

"It's a boy." Stein said with a smirk, shifting to let Maka, Liz and Patty see the newborn.

"He's so cute." Liz smiled as Patty looked on in amazement.

"He's adorable." Maka smiled. "What did you name him?"

"Marie decided Kaden." Stein answered.

"Can I hold him?" Maka asked hopeful as she looked up at her teacher. Stein smirked before he gently handed the newborn to Maka to hold. "You're so cute, Kaden." She smiled brightly while Liz and Patty moved closer. Even Kid and Soul moved closer. Maka gently swayed as he shifted and fussed for a moment before he settled back down in her arms. Soul looked at the little face over Maka's shoulder while Stein and Spirit spoke, watching the group.

"My turn." Liz said with a smile. Maka gently handed the newborn to Liz, letting her hold the baby for a bit before she let Patty hold him then he was passed to Kid who became so afraid he was going to drop the baby, Soul ended up taking Kaden from him quickly to avoid issues.

"He's just so adorable." Maka said as she stood at Soul's side looking at the baby, cradled in the death scythe's arms. Soul smirked at her as she leaned into him to watch the baby sleep. After another moment Maka sighed. "He should probably go back to Miss Marie and let them all rest." Soul nodded as he gently handed Kaden to Maka who turned and returned him to Stein. "Thanks for letting us meet Kaden." She smiled happily as he took the bundle back into his arms.

"Of course. We wanted to make sure you got to meet the new generation that you'll be in charge of before long." Stein said as Maka smiled and nodded. "I'll let Marie you were all here."

"Congratulations, Professor." She smiled happily before she gave a yawn.

"Guess we'll head back home and get sleep." Soul said walking to her side. "Congrats, professor."

"Good night." Maka smiled at everyone. "Night, Papa." She smiled before she left with Soul beside her. "You sure you're okay to drive us home?" Spirit heard Maka asked. "You're not too tired?"

"I can get us home." Soul said before they were out of earshot.

"They grow up fast." Spirit said as he looked at the newborn in Stein's arms. "Enjoy every moment you have." Stein just nodded, now wasn't the time to tease Spirit about his own child growing up.