Soul walked into the hospital with Kid beside him. They had gotten a call from the students she was accompanying on a routine mission that it didn't go as planned, now Maka lay in the hospital. "Can I help you?" Asked a nurse at the desk.

"I'm Soul Evans, I got a call-."

"Soul?" He turned quickly to find two people he never expected to see. His parents.

"What are you doing here?" He asked. Since he had gone to the academy they had been in contact but not all that friendly with each other.

"Lord Death, Death scythe Soul Eater!" Two teens called as they ran down the hall towards them. "I'm so sorry, we tried to, but it just…"

"Don't blame yourselves." Kid said with a small smile, standing next to Soul still looking at his parents. "Things happen on missions and you can't always be prepared for them."

"But…" The girl said.

"Lord Death is right." Soul said putting his hands in his pockets. "You've heard the stories about all the times our missions went wrong. Sometimes they went horribly wrong. You can't plan for everything. we heard the reports, it wasn't a normal kishin egg that joined the one from your mission. It was one that usually only Spartoi are sent for. There was nothing you could have done against something like that."

"Will she be okay?" The boy asked worried.

Soul smirked. "I'm sure she'll be fine. She's strong and she's been through worse."

"So, go home and get rest while you can." Kid said making them look at him. "Sitting around the hospital won't do any good." The teens looked between the two then nodded before leaving.

Soul sighed. "What's going on?" Soul's mother asked. "Does this have to do with that woman who protected us?"

"Protected you?" Soul raised a brow.

She nodded. "There was a woman with those two children. She protected us from that monster. She was hurt, and we felt so bad that she was hurt because of us so we came to make sure she was alright." Soul looked at them before he chuckled, and they looked at him confused.

He shook his head and turned to look at the nurse again. "I'm looking for Maka Evans."

The nurse looked at her computer as he heard his parent's intake of breath. "It looks like she's just finishing up and should be finished in a few minutes."

Soul nodded. "Thanks." He turned back to Kid. "She can't seem to stay out of trouble." He sighed.

"At least it's not worse." Kid said. "I'm sure she would have loved it if she was stuck in the infirmary with Black Star running around." Soul grinned at the memories.

"Did you say… Evans?" Soul's mother broke in.

Soul looked at her and gave a nod. "Maka and I got married about a year ago."

"Mr. Evans." Both Soul and his father turned and looked at another nurse. "Your wife is just waiting for a few stitches, but you should probably come back with her." Soul furrowed his brow.

"Is she alright?" Kid asked worried.

"It's… You should see for yourself." She said.

Soul looked at Kid before he followed the nurse back to a room. She pulled the curtain aside, so Soul could walk farther in, reviling Maka sitting on the bed. Kid could see through the glass window as she looked up at Soul. Soul walked over to her as she said something to him, he looked at her a moment before he grinned and pulled her into a hug as she laughed. Kid sighed and sat in a chair as a doctor walked in and the curtain was pulled.

"I can't believe he's married." Soul's mother said.

"Especially to that heroic woman." His father said as he crossed his arms. "Surprised he hasn't run away by now."

"He never did deal with things." She sighed. "Poor woman."

"Do you realize who he is?" Kid spoke making them jump, forgetting he was there.

"Lord Death…" The woman tried to back up as Kid stood up.

Kid shook his head. "Soul is one of the most loyal and brave men I have ever met. He stood beside me, our friends and Maka when we went face to face with the original Kishin. He has stood up to the most fearsome enemies to protect his friends, he stood up to me more than a few times. He's a better man than you could ever be." He said looking at Soul's father. "Him and Maka have been through hard times and every time he's stood at her side. He would never run from her, especially now."

The parents looked ashamed as they looked back to the covered window before his father looked at Kid. "Why especially now?"

Kid paused before he shook his head and sat back down, crossing his arms, waiting for his friends. Soul's parents too their own seats to wait. After a half hour Soul walked out with Maka at his side, holding hands. Kid stood and smirked as Maka smiled. "How do you feel?"

"I'll be fine. No lasting injuries, just the usual cracked ribs, deep bruises and a lot of stitches." Maka said. "And I'm sure you've already used soul perception to find out why they told Soul to come back." He gave a small smile.

"Congratulations are in order." He smiled as Maka couldn't help but smile as she looked at the smirking Soul. "I sent the students home to rest. You should do the same."

"Kid-."

"Soul, you'll see to it." He said making Soul chuckle as Maka rolled her eyes. "I don't want to hear another word. Go home and get some rest. Let your wounds heal."

"Probably should heal up before we tell your father." Soul said making Maka sigh.

"He did try to crush me with a hug when he found out we were getting married." She shook her head. "He'll probably really crush me and actually kill you this time." Soul laughed as she smirked. "You'll call if you need anything?" She asked Kid.

"Of course. But for now, I'll be fine handling things and I'll come up with some idea to occupy your father for a while." Kid told her.

"Thanks." She smiled before she caught sight of the two people standing not far. "Oh! You're the two that got stuck in the middle of the fight. Are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?"

They shook their heads as Soul sighed. "They told me you saved them." Soul said making her look at him. "Then couldn't believe you were my wife."

"The Soul we knew wouldn't have gotten such a brave and beautiful wife." His father said making Soul roll his eyes.

"Maka, meet my parents. Seems they managed to get themselves into trouble and wait from someone else to get them out of it."

"Parents?" Maka said softly looking back at the two people. "I'm sorry we're meeting under these circumstances." She said as she took a breath, knowing how Soul felt. "I'm Maka. I'm Soul's meister and wife."

"Margaret. This is my husband George." Margaret said with a nod of her head. "Thank you for stepping in and saving us."

"It's what we do at the academy. We're here to help and protect people from Kishin eggs." Maka smiled.

"We should get you home." Soul said making her nod. "See you around. I'll check in tomorrow Kid."

"Take your time." Kid said with a nod as Soul led Maka off. Kid looked at the two people still standing in the waiting room. "Perhaps while you're in town you should get to know your son a bit more." With that Kid left the hospital, heading back to academy to get back to work now that he knew his friend was alright.

Margaret and George wandered the city and were surprised how much the academy and the people from the academy were talked about. They listened as people talked about the different missions and the things the academy was doing and working on. "Did you hear about that attack on the outskirts of the city?" One person had asked a friend as they sat at a table beside Margaret and George.

"I heard Professor Evans was hurt." The friend said.

"Yeah, apparently they were surprised by one of those new eggs that's been popping up."

"How did she get hurt? Most of those eggs shouldn't be any trouble."

"I heard Last Death Scythe Soul Eater had to be at the academy helping Lord Death with a meeting with the witches so he couldn't go with her. She was supposed to just be helping them with soul perception."

"Wow, that's crazy. How's Soul Eater taking it? Did you hear anything? I know how they get when they end up hurt, I bet he's going crazy."

"Probably. They're basically the perfect couple."

"Yeah." The one sighed, not sounding happy. "It's a shame he got taken off the market."

"He's been off the market since the treaty was signed." The other laughed.

"I know, but what I wouldn't give to have a partner like that, let alone a guy." The two laughed and continued talking about missions they were planning and how school was.

Margaret and George finished their meals and continued walking around the city, taking in the city their son had come to call home. After spending the day wandering they caught sight of Soul and Maka with a group and Lord Death. The group was playing basket ball while Maka watched, with a book in her hands. They stood by watching as one with blue hair yelled and threw the ball at Maka who squeaked and knocked the ball away with her book before trying to run after the laughing man.

"When I get my hands on you…!" She screamed and stopped running, glaring daggers at him as she held her side.

"Black Star!" Tsubaki scolded as he continued to laugh. Maka huffed and went back to her seat angrily as the others started the game again. After another few minutes the friends called the game, laughing and talking together as Maka joined them.

"We should get going." Kid said.

Soul nodded. "Us too."

"I have to finish working on my plan for the substitute taking my classes the next couple days." Maka said before looking at Soul. "And you have to come up with things for my father to do while he takes over for you." He nodded before he and Black Star bumped fists. Without warning Maka slammed a book down on Black Star's head making his grunt and drop to the ground holding his head.

"Maka!" He cried out ready to lunge.

"Dude, not now." Soul said shaking his head before Maka said her goodbyes and left making Soul follow her.

"Not now? What's that supposed to mean?" Patty asked cocking her head to the side.

Kid smirked as Liz answered. "Probably because she's still hurt from earlier today. You know how Soul gets."

"That's never made him step in before." Black Star said crossing his arms as he watched his friends walking away. "I'll figure it out." He smirked evilly and took a step but was stopped by Tsubaki and Kid. "What gives?"

"Leave them alone." Kid said simply.

Liz cocked her brow. "What do you know?"

"What? Nothing." He shook his head, obviously bad at lying.

"Kid, what's going on?" Liz asked.

"What dirt do you have?" Black Star demanded.

"I-I don't know what your talking about." He said backing away from them.

Liz, Patty and Black Star smirked. "If you don't tell us we will let Patty and Black Star redecorate your house." She threatened as the two mentioned laughed. He tried to keep to his silence but the thought of those two-running wild in his home made him crack.

Kid dropped to the ground crying. "Okay! Please don't let them!" He cried making Liz smirk as she bent down in front of him.

"Spill it." She said as he looked up.

Kid paused only a moment before he spoke again. "The nurse made Soul go back to the room with Maka, but she wouldn't say why. I used my soul perception to try to find out and I saw…" His lip quivered. "I saw a soul."

"A soul?" Black Star asked. "What's that got to do with anything? Of course, you saw a soul, probably a million of them, that is what soul perception does, duh."

"Not like that." Liz said as a smile broke across her face. "You mean a baby."

Kid nodded as he whimpered. "Don't tell anyone I told you!" He cried out.

Liz smirked. "Looks like it begins." She smirked. "The first kid of the Spartoi."

"What?" Black Star looked confused.

Tsubaki sighed. "Maka's pregnant. Soul and Maka are going to have a baby." She explained and watched as shock came to his face.

"No!" He yelled. "If Soul has a kid then he'll be stuck running around doing whatever it wants instead of hanging out with the great Black Star."

"I'm sure it won't be like that." Tsubaki smiled.

"You said the same thing when they started dating." Kid said as he pulled himself from the ground.

"And when they got married." Liz shook her head. "It's not going to change them or what they do." Her face brightened even more. "And just imagine how cute the little baby will be!" She squealed as Kid shook his head.

"We should let them tell us when they want to." Tsubaki said. "We shouldn't say or do anything until they tell us."

"Right." Liz nodded.

"Come on let's go, Black Star." Tsubaki smiled as he nodded, and the friends said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.

Margaret and George watched, glad to see Soul had friends and then froze listening to the conversation. Their son was going to be a father. They were shocked. They watched as the friends moved off in their separate directions. "George…"

"I know, Margaret." George sighed. They had spent the day planning on learning why this city was so great and ended up learning about how much people had to say about Soul and his wife. They had begun to understand how much Soul was cared about and how he was thought about by strangers and his friends. They had discovered that they were going to be grandparents.

"I want to fix this." She said making her husband nod. "We never thought he would do anything with his life once he left, he desecrated the family but we missed that he wasn't like Wes, he wasn't meant for our way. We missed that he was special. And because we were afraid and focused on how he didn't live like us we've missed so much. George, we need to fix this."

He nodded in agreement. "We will go to the school tomorrow and see if we can find out where they are and talk to them." She nodded and the two headed to a hotel for the night.

The next day they made their way to the stairway where they found Kid with Liz and Patty. Kid looked at them as they stopped in front of him. "Can I help you with something?" He asked.

The two looked at each other, unsure. "We were wondering…. Could you point us-."

Kid smirked and handed them a paper. "Here. I figured you'd come looking for this. I'm sure they will be glad to discuss everything." Margaret took the paper before Kid turned back to the stairs. "Liz, Patty, let's go before we're late." The two women nodded and followed him, glancing at the couple one last time before following Kid up the stair but not without trying to get information from Kid.

"What does it say?" Margaret said as George took the paper and read it.

"It's directions." He said looking at her. "I assume to Soul's home." His wife nodded and together they followed the directions until they were standing in front of an apartment building. They looked at it then at the paper for the apartment number.

"Soul don't forget your towel." Maka said as the two came from the building. "I don't want to have to go scrubbing everything you touch because you forgot to wipe the grease off your hands when you were done."

"Yeah, yeah. Typical nagging wife." He smirked as she shook her head putting a hand on her hip and looking at him. "I'll remember this time, I promise. Besides you're not supposed to be scrubbing anything." He leaned down pressing a quick kiss to Maka's cheek. "Go back up and relax. I just want to do a quick check on everything since we haven't used it in a while. I won't be long."

"You better not." She smirked before people walking closer caught her attention, making both turn to see his parents walking closer.

"What are you doing here? How did you find out where we lived?" Soul asked as he was a little irritated at his parents popping in on them.

"Kid." Maka said looking at them. "He gave you the address, didn't he?"

"How'd you know?" George asked looking at her.

"Maka smirked and shook her head. He was at the hospital and knew everything." She said.

"He's going to be sorry, I'll get Black Star in his house." Soul said as Maka smiled and gently touched his arm making him look at her.

"He's just trying to help. And maybe it's for the best." The two looked at each other for a while before Soul sighed. Maka looked at her in-laws. "Soul was just going to work on his motorcycle for a little while. You're welcome to come up to our apartment."

"Maka, you're supposed to be taking it easy." Soul said.

"I am, now sush and go play with that silly thing." She said making him give her a look. She knew he hated it when she acted like the bike was just a toy. She smiled at him. "And remember you promised not to be long and to wipe your hands off."

"Yeah, yeah. Nag." He said earning a playful shove as he turned away and headed for his bike.

"Wow, that's yours?" George asked looking at the motorcycle. Soul gave a nod. "How did you get your hands on this?"

"My old one broke down after the treaty and being the last death scythe you'd be surprised what people throw at you. I went to get another motorcycle and they had this sitting there. We made a deal and they gave it to me for half the price. A gift for saving everyone they said." He shook his head.

"That's an amazing piece of machinery you've got there." His father said eyeing the bike.

Soul looked at Maka, feeling her soul reach out to him. She smiled and gave a small nod to him as he sighed and groaned inwardly. He knew what she was trying to say, and he wasn't thinking it was such a great idea, but he knew that after their talk last night about him giving them a chance if they asked for it since he had pushed her to do the same with her own father, he would accept and try. She gave him a loving smile as he looked back at his father, still admiring his motorcycle.

"Do you want to check it out?" He asked making his father look at him. "You'll just get bored sitting up there with Maka who's supposed to be resting." He gave her a look as she just smiled at him. "You seem to really enjoy bikes, so if you want you can take a look with me."

George smiled, maybe fixing things with his son and trying to understand him more wouldn't be as hard as he though it would be. "I'd like that."

"Great!" Maka smiled. "You can come up if you'd like, Soul gets way too into his toy, it might get boring here." She told her mother in law as Soul scolded her only to have her wave him off. "We can wait for them to finish then maybe we can grab some lunch."

"That sounds lovely." Margaret said as she followed Maka up to the little apartment.

"It's not much, but feel free to make yourself at home." Maka smiled.

"It's cozy." Margaret said looking around. "Did you move here after you married?"

"No, actually we've been living here since we became partners. I was eleven and he was thirteen when we became partners and it was shortly after that, that we got the apartment. Living together gives partners the chance to connect and bond. We must be able to connect and this helps with figuring out how to work together. We decided to just stay after we got married, we really don't need more than this." Maka paused. "We'll probably start looking at larger homes soon. We've saved a lot and between my teaching and Soul's work as Lord Death's weapon we'll have more than enough for another place."

"Why would you look for another place?" Margaret asked as she walked over to the pictures Maka had hung.

Maka smiled and gently touched her flat belly. "Well in a few months our family will be a little bit bigger." Her mother in law looked at her as it rushed back, everything they had heard the night before. "We just found out that we're going to have a baby, and we still have my old room, but it would be nice to have a bigger place for a kid to run around and play." Margaret nodded, understanding. "Would you like some tea?"

"Yes, please." She said as she followed Maka to the little kitchen as they talked about what sort of house they would want, while they waited for the father and son to finish their tinkering and join them.

Soul and his father walked into the apartment to find Maka washing dishes as she and her mother in law talked. "Are you done?" Maka asked moving to the side as Soul walked up to wash his hands.

"Yeah, I have to run it later but it's all set." He told her as she nodded. The rest of the day was spent letting his parents get to know them and to understand who he really was. By that night Maka smiled as she felt Soul's wavelength ease up and relax as his parents talked with him. She was glad to see that they did want to be in his life more than just an occasional call or letter, they wanted to know him and understand, they wanted to face the fear of the unknown about weapons.

"I'm glad they're finally trying." Maka said as she and Soul sat cuddled on the couch after his parents decided to go back to the hotel.

Soul looked at her a minute before he smirked at her. "All because you had to go and save them from an egg and almost get yourself killed."

Maka smiled at him. "Yeah, but we also found out about this little one." She smiled resting her hand on her flat stomach. Soul couldn't help but smile as he rested his own hand over hers and kissed her head before they cuddled into each other more, settling in for a relaxing night of tv.