Gomenasai gomenasai gomenasai!

You guys must really hate me right now! I am so incredibly sorry! I owe you guys big time!

alright. so big things are gonna happen. just.. not right now. but soon! i just rly need to start writing again. idk if i will, but im hopeful that i will. i just need some time. ^^'

okay, so im just giving u a tast of the sequel. yes, its called Our Journey Never Ends. yes, the title is so incredibly cheesy. and yes, im still on a hiatus.

but i just wanted to give u guys at least ONE chapter, for now.

alrighty. i hope you guys enjoy. i think my writing is getting a bit better. 8]

"WAHHHH!"

Lucy was ready to bang the jar against the counter.

Lucy Heartfilia has been through a lot. Being pregnant in high school and moving in with her boyfriend has been pretty hectic. Not to mention the fact that she hadn't been pregnant with just one baby.

"WAHHHHHHH!"

Sure, Lucy wasn't the best role model. But she had morals. She was already accepted to UCLA with her boyfriend, Natsu Dragneel, her 2 best friends, Juvia and Gray Fullbuster, plus a whole lot more. She had her life planned out. Layla and Igneel were a blessing, she always said. Of course, she had those days where those 'blessings' could be hard to handle. Lucky for her, Lucy had the patience of a turtle when it came to her children.

As for her children's food, not so much.

"I swear to God, Jar. If you do not open, I will throw you against a wall and you will die." Lucy said, glaring at the inanimate object.

Lucy ran the jar of peaches under hot water. She opened one more time. The hissing sound of the jar made Lucy jump for joy.

"Finally." She stuck a spoon in the center and made her way to Igneel.

Igneel was already a young infant of 6 months old. He had grown considerably, and his light pink locks attracted many people. Tiny dimples appeared near his smile when he saw his mommy coming with food. He always got excited over food, just like another certain pink haired cutie.

"LUCY!"

Lucy smiled. Natsu came running into the kitchen, that trademark grin never coming off his face. The 18 year old had matured well over becoming a father. But, he still had those certain traits and habits that kept him being Natsu. He had just got back from the grocery store, his arms filled with paper bags. He set them on the counter.

"Alright. I got dinner, and some more food for Layla and Igneel." He said, kissing Lucy on the cheek.

"Ahh!" Layla exclaimed, reaching out her arms to her daddy.

"Oh, look! It's my angel." Natsu smiled, lifting up Layla.

"Ahaha!" Her laugh bubbled out. Layla was a very beautiful 6 month old infant. Her head was crowned with golden waves, and her perfect smile always seemed to shine the brightest in the room. The most peculiar thing of all was her eye color. She had shining gray eyes, which no one in her family had, except for Lucy's father. It was always a bit melancholy to stare into Layla's eyes.

"Ahha!" Layla giggled again, as Natsu began to spin her around. He then sat her back in her high chair, her small laughter still bubbling out as she wanted to be lifted again.

Natsu grinned. He loved his family. Yes, his family. However, Lucy and he haven't got married yet. Natsu was hoping to wed before the twins were born. But with the unexpected birth of Layla and Igneel, they never had any time. So that was why Natsu was planning to marry Lucy either before or when they're already in college. Honestly, Natsu was completely dreading college. He couldn't imagine leaving the children he fathered with Lucy at someone else's house. He cherished every minute he could spend with them. Hell, at the grocery store, he was practically running around the store like a madman, trying to hurry home with Lucy and the twins.

However, he knew that college was a mandatory to have a successful job. He desperately wanted to become a lawyer, and Lucy said she had wanted to become a pediatrician. Right now, Natsu's parents were paying for the rent, the groceries, the bills. He knew he could never thank them enough, but he wanted to support his family. Not have to ask his parents for money. So Natsu not only wanted to go to college, but he needed to go.

Natsu turned to Lucy. "So we're starting in December?"

"Yup." She blew a stray lock of hair away from her face.

"Aren't all of our friends starting in December?"

She nodded her head.

"You know, it's going to be hectic."

She quietly laughed. "Yes, I know."

Natsu smiled. It was already November. Natsu and Lucy had all of the things they needed for their dorm. They both had scholarships, so they really didn't have to worry about tuition. The only thing they had to worry about was getting good grades and getting through 4 years of partying, studying, drinking, and helping their friends do the same.

Ah, their friends. It's been a while since Natsu and Lucy have seen them, with the exception of Juvia and Gray. They have called each other a few times. Erza and Gerard are still going strong. Levy and Gazille were planning on moving in together. Alzack and Bisca already moved in with each other. Mira and Fried were actually thinking of getting hitched themselves. Cana and Macao were still drinking it up and having good times. And surprisingly, Evergreen and Elfman decided to start dating. They were all going to UCLA.

Finally, Juvia and Gray. They had already moved into Gray's house, and were doing great. They were exceptionally happy that their anniversary was also the birth of Layla and Igneel. Mr. and Mrs. Fullbuster were probably the proudest godparents ever.

"Natsu."

Natsu looked at Lucy.

"Do you really want to go to college?"

"Of course I do. I want to support you and our children."

Lucy smiled. "I know you do. I want to support you and the twins as well. But are we really ready for college? We just had kids. Don't you think we should hold off on college?"

"Lucy, if we hold off college, we'll never have time to go, and we'll regret it."

Lucy sighed. "I don't want to leave Layla and Igneel."

Natsu walked over and hugged Lucy. "I don't want to either. But we are doing this for them. We want them to grow up and be the best that they can be."

Natsu heard a small laugh from Lucy.

"What?" He said, trying to frown and failing miserably.

"You don't sound like the Natsu I know." Lucy laughed.

"God, I know. I'm turning into a fucking pussy."

Lucy began laughing until her stomach hurt. "Don't worry. I still love you."

"Thanks." He grinned.

Lucy smiled. She couldn't imagine her life without Natsu. He was just too lovable.

"Ahhh!" Igneel exclaimed, his face and hair full of peaches.

"Looks like all the peaches didn't make their way into your mouth." Lucy laughed, getting a towel and wiping off Igneel's face.

"Haaaaa." Igneel laughed. His personality was so much like Natsu's. Messy, curious, and too cute for words. Sure, he would be a bit noisy and mischievous. But he was completely kind and was always looking to people for hugs and love.

"There we go. All clean. Now it's time for your bath, and your bath." Lucy said, pointing at both of the twins.

They both pouted. That was another thing they did. They would occasionally do the same action at the same time, such as frowning at something they both didn't like, smiling and giggling at something that makes them happy, and becoming wide-eyed at something shocking, such as finding their mommy and daddy macking on the couch.

"Sorry, cuties. You both need baths. Now." She picked up Igneel and took him to the bathroom.

"Natsu, can you bring Layla?"

"Sure." Lucy walked out of the room. Natsu made sure she was out of hearing range.

"Layla, look what daddy got for mommy."

Natsu pulled out a beautiful diamond ring. It was a small pink diamond in the shape of a hibiscus flower. It was surrounded by green crystal leaves, and the words 'I love you' were etched inside the ring.

Layla's big eyes sparkled as she saw the breathtaking ring. She reached out for it. She gently touched the tiny flower. She began smiling.

"Ohh." She exclaimed. Being the oldest, she knew what not to grab.

"I got this ring last year. No telling mommy, okay?" He put a finger in front of his lips for the 'Shh' sign.

"Ssss." Layla mimicked. She began laughing. Natsu smiled.

"Natsu, is everything okay?" Lucy called from the bathroom.

"Yeah, everything's fine. I'm bringing Layla right now." He picked up Layla and hurried to the bathroom. He told Layla one final thing.

"I'll tell mommy soon, Layla. Alright?

I'll tell mommy I'll love her forever."

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hope you liked it! you finally know what the ring looks like. XD lmfao.

btw, idc if anyone in the manga gets killed off, cause im still gonna write them in the story. that sounds slightly sadistic... TT

yesh, im a cheesy bastard. but you love me. XD jkjkjk. but i love you! X3

imma go try and write some more chappies. wish me luck.

Love and Huggles,

Roro-chan/Rorocchi ^u^