Mishaps
Chapter One
I. The Drunken Duo


"Hey, you guys seen Lu-chan lately?" A very worried-looking Levy asked, as she whipped her head around the guild of Fairy Tail. Everyone stared at each other, their gazes asking each other mentally. Unfortunately no one seemed to have an idea where she's been lately.

"Maybe, she's just resting?" Gray suggested.

Levy deadpanned, "For a month? That's a little irresponsible if Lu-chan's just ignoring her job as a mage of Fairy Tail like that. I doubt it." Gray shrugged, before subconsciously stripping out of his clothes, leaving him in his boxers only.

"Perhaps master knows the reason of her absence? That is what Juvia thinks." The Caster Magic User, Juvia Loxar, offered.

Levy shook her head. "I've already gone to master and asked him. He doesn't have a clue either. In fact, he was wondering about it himself, so he asked me to find out why she's been gone lately."

A surprisingly sober Cana Alberona recommended, "Well, if you ask me, I think the only person who would know is Natsu, really. I mean the two are best friends. And, he usually intrudes in her house, so he's probably our best bet. You better ask him why Lucy's best been away lately."

Levy stroked her chin, squinting her eyes. She nodded. "That is true, yes. But, even Natsu's acting weird lately. Before I could even mention Lu-chan's name to him, he ran out the door in a hurry. Maybe the two had a fight of some so—!" Before the long blue-haired girl could finish her sentence, Erza Scarlet, dubbed to be the strongest woman in Fairy Tail entered rather dramatically through the doors of the guild.

"What's going on with Natsu and Lucy?" She asked firmly, refusing to accept no answer from anyone in the guild.

"Uh, nothing, Erza. Everything's going well..." Levy lied rather lamely.

"Tell me." The Titania demanded, her eyes narrowing.

Levy McGarden sighed, and gave in, deciding that she wanted to live a little bit longer. "Well... to be honest, no one's really sure. Lu-chan's been absent for a little over a month, and hasn't even explained why she was. And, knowing that perhaps Natsu might've known the reason why, I asked him. Although, before I could even utter Lu-chan's name to him, he ran out the door. Even Happy doesn't know why he did that. It's bothering me lately, so I came to the conclusion that the two must've had an argument or something."

The red-haired Erza closed her eyes and nodded. "Hm... that is rather disturbing," She opened her eyes, and aforementioned, "But, I doubt the two had an argument. Knowing those two, they would probably let it go in a day's time. A month is not believable. If it were so, that must have been a serious argument. I will visit Lucy, and see for myself."

Levy ran up to her hesitantly, and questioned. "Can I tag along?"

The Titania shook her head, up and down. "Sure. She seems more comfortable around you, anyway."

Levy sweat dropped. 'Maybe it's because you're intimidating.'

And, with that, the two trekked towards Lucy Heartfillia's apartment.


Lucy Heartfillia didn't want this to happen. Why her of all people?

'Why me?' She asked herself over and over again as she stared at the test before her. It read positive, which meant bad news to the blond-haired Heatfillia heiress. So, she sat there against the wall of her bedroom; a blank look on her face, as she stared at the wall opposite of her. She didn't know what to do at all. She didn't want to take extreme measures, such as abortion. That was completely out of the question. Even though she just found out now, it felt like... she was attached to her baby already.

Lucy wrapped her arms around her abdomen, shaking her head vigorously. If she had this baby, it would bring great dangers not only to the baby, to her, and her baby's father... but to everyone in the guild too. If news were to spread about a baby whose parents were Lucy Heartfillia and the Fire Dragon Slayer, Natsu Dragneel, enemies would do anything to get their hands on her/him. They wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

Tears suddenly blurred the Heartfillia heiress' eyes, as she brought her knees to her chest and buried her head in it. She felt like running away from all her troubles. She began sobbing her heart out, as she refused to run away. Never will she run away again, like she did with her father. She would face this issue this time. She had to be strong for the sake of her guild. She would tell Natsu about the baby, and hopefully he'll support her. He has to.

Because Lucy Heartfillia has made a decision, she's going to raise this baby into a beautiful and strong one. She will do it with the help of her loving guild, Fairy Tail. She stood up and wiped her tears away. A smile graced her features, as she subconsciously rubbed her still flat stomach. She walked towards her washroom door and threw the pregnancy test in the garbage bin.

Deciding that she wanted to take a long, comfortable hot bubble bath, she walked towards her dresser in her bedroom and grabbed a cleaner pair of her regular clothes. Placing them neatly on her bed, she made her way to the washroom. Before she could, however, even reach its door, the hinges of her apartment door practically flew off when her friend, Erza Scarlet, violently kicked it down. Levy McGarden on the other hand, stood there, chuckling nervously.

"What are guys doing to my apartment door?" Lucy yelled, jaw dropped in shock.

"Everyone in the guild is worried about you, Lu-chan." Levy stated out running up to the girl and embracing her.

"Huh?" Lucy replied dumbly, before she came to a realization. 'Oh, yeah... I have been absent for a long time without telling them about it... Oops.'

Erza stood there, her arms crossed below her chest, before she questioned the blond-haired Heartfillia sternly, "Lucy, why have you been absent? What are your reasons? You did not even tell anyone in the guild why! Now, does Natsu have anything to do with this?"

Lucy flinched at the mention of Natsu's name. "Well... it's kinda a long story..." She replied awkwardly, as she rubbed the back of her neck.

"Explain," Erza ordered, as she sat on Lucy's bed, "I have time."

Lucy twitched, before taking a deep, shuddering breath, "Well, I think I should start of with the reason. I've been absent for a month because I was afraid. I didn't have my menstruation in awhile."

"What, Lu-chan? Is this really important, right now?" The short leader of Shadow Gear asked, as she stared weirdly at Lucy.

"Yes, it is. Anyways, remember that party we had a month ago? Well, let's just say I got really drunk. By that, I mean really, really, really drunk. Everyone in the guild was pretty stoned, even Natsu," Lucy blushed, as she continued on with her story, "And, that's when the... incident happened."

Erza's eyes widened, as she pieced everything together. Natsu and Lucy not talking, no menstruation, drunk, her absence! Erza let out a uncharacteristic gasp, as she stared mouth gaping. "Lucy, you're pregnant?" The Titania asked, shocked. "And, the father is... Natsu?"

"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?" Levy shrieked, slapping her cheeks repetitively to see whether she was dreaming or not. "Lu-chan, you're pregnant? I get it now! No wonder, Natsu was acting all weird! Does Natsu know? Oh, my..."

"Yes, you guys caught on fast. I am, in fact, pregnant. No, Natsu doesn't know. I was planning on telling him tomorrow..."

Tears suddenly started pouring out of, surprisingly, Erza and Levy. "Congratulations, Lu-chan! I'm sure your baby will grow to be a beautiful child."

Erza put a comforting hand on Lucy, knowing that this was probably a difficult situation she was in right now. "I will support you, and I shall help you no matter what. Natsu will be shocked, but he will understand and he will help you raise your child," An evil glint appeared in her scarlet eyes, "I'll make sure of it."

Lucy stared at the two, before she exploded into tears of joy. "T-Thank you! I-I-I... I was afraid that you guys would be disappointed in me. Thank you so much!" She wrapped her arms around the girls' heads and cried to her heart's content.

A newfound confidence was slowly growing in her.

'I will be the best mother to you, my child...'


disclaimer: no rights.
author: you're beautiful.
edited: 8/25/12.
notes: Wow... writing this story was rather awkward... It was written because I was seriously dying of boredom, and also because I was inspired to post it after I read What If by tenten93. You should read it, the plot is refreshing and new. Anyways, how did you like my story...? Loved it? Hated it? Please tell me your constructive criticism by reviewing. I apologize for the rushed ending of this chapter.

I am planning to update soon, as long as you review and tell me what you think. :)