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Lucy was practically glowing, well she was heavily pregnant and she was going to the guild to receive her husband who was returning after a mission, which had taken them over 4 months to complete it was an S class mission after all. They had a letter correspondence but it was not really equal to have him near her and having him fussing over her and holding her in his warm embrace. She really did miss Natsu and could not wait to see him; she touched her mating mark and had a reminiscent smile on her face they had been together for four years and had gotten married a year back in a small ceremony with gray as his best man Lucy had Erza as her maid of honor and Levy and Juvia had been her brides maid and they had manage to get a grumbling Gajeel into a suit as one of best man along with Elfman and master Makarov had presided over the ceremony when it was over they had a small reception in the fairytail head quarters and at night they had returned to Lucy's apartment which she now shared with Natsu .
They had a pleasant night and things had been pretty normal after that till she found out she was pregnant with their first child they both were beyond happy and Natsu was the one who was really happy because he wanted to be with the child and teach and play with him just like his foster father Igneel had done for him before he was disappeared into the thin air so he was determined to be the best father he can be they had made the announcement at the guild and everyone was happy for them and they had party to congratulate the new soon-to-be parents .
When Lucy was nearing her end of her reminiscing she noticed that she had reached the guild and she was greeted by the other occupants of the guild and then she saw a very hyper Levy hurrying towards her in her five month pregnant state and a worried Jet and Droy telling her not to run and it was not safe and Gajeel will have their skin if he found out .they had taken the role of a very protective older brother once they realized their affection will not be returned by her like the want her to they were just happy that she was happy to an outsider Gajeel seemed like he did not care about anything but when he was with levy he was tender ,gentle and always took care of her so they knew it was time to give up and move on and not trouble her with their feelings when she was perfectly happy with him.
When they had left on the left on the S class mission Gajeel had been reluctant to leave levy because they had just found out she was pregnant and he did not wish to leave her side and Natsu was even more stressed he did not wish to leave Lucy either then the master had convinced them they had to go because it was an emergency and they were the best team available and he reassured both the dragon slayers that he will look after Lucy and levy personally and the still had Wendy to look after them so they had nothing to worry about. They had agreed after some persuading from their wives that they reluctantly agreed and the master promised that no more missions till they were ready after this one. So the team consisting of Natsu, Gajeel, pantherlily, Gray, Erza and Happy had left on their long mission.
Her attention returned to all the rambling around the room an all the thing levy was telling her she had rarely left the house since it was difficult to move around so much she had forced herself to reach the guild to greet Natsu and the others
Mirajane saw Lucy come into the guild and she saw how tired she looked due the small walk from her apartment to the guild so she being the good host told Fried to wait so she can serve the Lucy before they resume their conversation. She took a tall glass of lemonade to Lucy and an orange juice for levy. She gave them a smile and went back to her conversation with Fried on the way back to him she saw that their master was troubled by something and it had to do something with the two girls who were chatting at a corner table he kept glancing at them with a worried look on his face Mira who had known their master well knew something was not right and it had something to do with the late arrival of the team.
When Fried saw the worried look on his girlfriends face he knew she wanted answers so he nudged he to get her attention when he had it he told her to go ahead and ask the master and he was going to check the mission board so she did not have to worry about him, she knew he was sweet and knew what she had to do she smiled at him and gave him a peck on the check and went to enquire what was the matter. When Mira neared the master he saw her through the corner of his eyes and he knew why she was there, the master let out a sigh and waited for her to reach him when she was near him he told her about the ambush the guys were in they had been taken by one of the dark guilds they were unable to defend themselves because they were injured from the mission and they still had no news on their whereabouts.
The master was beyond worried he did not know how to tell the girls that their husbands were kidnapped and he dreaded what would come of that so he thought he had to inform them somehow it had to be done.
He decide levy was the better choice to inform since Lucy was in no condition to hear any stressful news beside Levy had two people to support her unlike Lucy currently all the people she is close with is in a mission and are kidnapped.
He called levy over in the guise of asking her about a book .when Jet and Dory saw her leave they followed because they had a hunch it was not about a book from the look on their master's face.
When levy reached her guild masters side with jet and dory on her heel, when she was well away from the crowd he told her what happened to the group on their way back.
The expression he saw on her face was not something he expected she did not looked panicked or anything she looked calm and collected when he looked at her for an explanation she showed him the mark that was on her well hidden by her collar when the master did not understand the implication she told him this mark formed a connection between her and Gajeel so she was able to feel most of his strong emotions and she explained to until this morning the emotion I felt was happy but after a little while ago it changed to anger so I knew something was wrong
When they were looking at her rather surprised she told them she that she was still worried for him but she knew he was safe. And you don't have to tell Lucy either I think she already knew since the connection between her and Natsu is way more stronger than mine and Gajeel's.
I think the reason she came all the way to the guild in her condition was because she did not was to be alone. When Levy told them that they all turned towards Lucy who was chatting with Juvia and Canna, she had the most amazing smile on her face that they had seen. She was chatting rather lively to them but levy noticed something odd she kept rubbing her lower back as if to reduce the pain she was feeling she would winch occasionally it was very minute it was not picked up by either of the two girls she was chatting with.
Levy just turned towards their master and said I think now I know why she came here; I think you should call Porlyusica now. She went to Lucy and put her had on her shoulder, when Lucy felt her had she turned her head to look at her all of a sudden a there was a painful expression on Lucy's face but she did not make a sound of pain.
"How long have you been having these pain Lucy?" she asked the stellar mage. Lucy looked a little thoughtful and then answered her" I think since the morning but it was not frequent like now", levy looked at her with a patient expression waiting for the information she just said herself to sink in.
I a little over a minute Lucy understood the implication of her words and clutched her stomach and said "But Natsu is not here yet.", she said it with a sad expression Levy did not know what to do other that give her friend a hug to console her.
During their little episode Porlyusica came into the guild and was immediately taken to the girl who was currently in labor and had not known it till then.
When she saw the girl she knew it was long before things were going to get serious. She checked her over and instructed the girl to be moved to one of the rooms in the guild they had for an emergency. If it was for an emergency well they had one in their hand right now.
When Lucy was taken to the room Levy was not allowed inside since the stress was not good for her or the baby so Juvia was the only one allowed inside.
They all waited outside patiently they did not know what to do other pray for a safe delivery and for the life of the mother and child. This was the first time there was a baby going to be born in the guild itself among two powerful magicians.
The others who had married in the guild were the people from the town never from within the guild itself they were the first followed by few more couples.
When these thoughts were running through the masters head they did not hear a single shout or a scream not even a whimper was heard from Lucy inside of that room. After about five hours they heard the cry of the baby. This got everyone waiting outside jumping in joy, after a while Porlyusica came out of the room. She had her usual expression on her face and told ever one that Lucy and the baby boy were fine and they had a smooth delivery and now the mother and the baby were resting.
When Levy asked if she could see her friend, Porlyusica told her to go in after a while then she turned towards Makarov and told her that Lucy had refused to cry out even when the pain was unbearable for her, she had told Porlyusica that without Natsu by her side she was not going to show any weakness to anyone. Porlyusica was stunned by her declaration true to her words she had not uttered a single sound of pain bearing it all in Juvia was also taken back by such a declaration and had did her best during the time to keep her as comfortable as possible.
After a while levy was the only one allowed inside others were told to see her later and not disturber her today. When Levy went in she saw Lucy holding her son so delicately and smiling at him like he was the most precious thing in the world.
Well to her he was the most precious thing the person she had waited so patiently for nearly eight and half months to see and to hold in her arms
When Lucy noticed levy she turned to her gestured for her to come near so she can see the baby she had been waiting to see.
When Lucy passed the little child to Levy the baby just stared at he without blinking then after few minutes of staring in scrunched up its it little face and sneezed, when he did there was black snoot from him Levy was surprised to see that she turned to look at Lucy but all she saw was proud look on the new mothers face.
After the baby was returned to the mother he had settled down for a nap in his mother's arms then out of the blue Levy asked Lucy the question that was plaguing her mind, "how long did you know about them?"
Lucy looked at Levy for a minute and then answered, "Since the time the attack had begun on them". Levy was confused and she asked how, Lucy just smiled at her and said because Natsu told he also said I should wait in the guild till the time he gets back on seeing the confused look on her friends face she told her about the connection between her and Natsu had gotten stronger after their marriage so they were able to talk to each other however far they were.
Levy was amazed by their bond and their devotion for each other she was speech less, she just watched her friend for a while and then decided Lucy should rest because she must be tired after the taxing ordeal she had just gone through.
The baby was settled in side a bassinet brought by the guild master, the baby and the mother drifted off to a peaceful slumber.
After about few hours Natsu and the others showed up, they were all welcomed and cheered for their return but Natsu just raced to the room he knew were Lucy and his Son were.
The rest of them did not bother him; Gajeel looked around the guild and found his wife missing so he guessed she must have gone home since her two friends were also missing so Gajeel also left.
Gray and Juvia had also left for their apartment that left only Erza who did not look happy she looked at her master with a look that stated she was also leaving. The guild master just shrugged his reply he had seen how the girl he had brought up as his daughter was always these days he knew it had something to do with the young man Jellal who was in the magic council's cell.
He did not wish to see Erza so down so he decided he would have a chat with the council soon regarding Jellal.
Mostly everyone had gone home so the people in the guild was dwindling to very few who had just returned or the once that were leaving for a new mission.
Natsu raced to her room to be by her side to hold her in his embrace and thank her for the son she had given him, when he opened the room he saw Lucy feeding their son he went in silently and closed the door behind him which alerted her of his presence.
Lucy looked at him and gave him a teary smile and greeted him she shifted the baby in her arms as soon as he finished nursing. She passed him to Natsu to hold his son for the first time, Natsu held him awkwardly at first but after Lucy corrected him, he was more confident than before, when his gaze landed on the baby he was shocked.
Natsu was looking at his replica his tiny head had a tuff of pink hair but he had his mothers brown eyes he looked at Natsu the same way he had looked at Levy without blinking, then he did the one thing Natsu was expecting he slightly raised his head and sniffed the new person holding him once satisfied with the smell he stared gurgling contently after few minutes of squirming in his father's arms he gave a yawn which shook his tiny body indicating he was tired.
Natsu passed the baby to his mother and sat near the bed to watch Lucy and his son after a few minutes the young Dragoneel had fallen asleep, He was gently placed in his bassinet once settled he drifted to a peaceful slumber for the next few hours at least.
Lucy moved a little on her bed to give him some room to climb in with her, Which he did once he was near her he pulled her into his arm and had her comfortable he then kissed her on the forehead as she rested her head on his shoulder as they watched their son sleep.
After a while the silence was broken by Natsu when he asked her what she wanted to call their son, Lucy looked at him and then borrowed her head into his chest and muttered something. But Natsu's keen hearing picked it up.
Lucas Igneel Dragoneel, The name does have a nice ring to it Lucy he declared once the name was decided the lay there watching their son for a while since both of them were worn out due to the activates they drifted off to sleep to face a new morning together as a family.