Light shone in through Lucy's bedroom beaming against her. Her eyes slowly opening up to take in the sunrise of a new day. But panic set in...something important was missing. Why was it so cold? Her heart jumped and she sat up in her bed shuffling blankets around only to find she was alone. He hadn't left her side in weeks...but suddenly he disappeared?
Her eyes finally wandered over to a note sitting on the nightstand with her name on it. She didn't know why she was so afraid to read it. Afraid to think that he might not come back. She reached for it trying to steady her hand and opened it carefully.
'Good morning!
Sorry I left so early I hope I didn't scare you.
I'm going to be at my house all day today.
I want you to come meet me here later ok?
Bring Ami with you! See you later Lucy,
I love you.'
Lucy's pulse went back down to a normal pace and she started to breathe easy. It was really weird not having Natsu around in the morning. She had gotten so used to him being around. She stood up and noticed some movement across the room. Ami's arms were moving around and she made soft baby noises. The room was cramped with all sorts of baby gear. The guild had really gone all out. After everything was all sorted everyone was so excited. They had a super late baby shower and bought tons of stuff for Ami. A crib, changing table, toys, bottles, and anything else parents might need to take care of their little ones. Lucy just didn't have that much room in her small apartment for all of it.
It's been about a month since the incident, things have calmed down a bit since Ami's magic was sealed. Natsu felt bad about it, he wanted to blame himself for what Lucy and Ami had to go through. Lucy because he had gotten her pregnant in the first place. Ami because she was born with a ridiculous amount of magic. Ami's capabilities in the end were just as much Lucy's fault as it was Natsu's. Still he couldn't help but feel responsible...and a little proud.
Being a parent so far was pretty difficult. Thank goodness for the guild helping with the initial costs because if they didn't buy all these gifts Lucy would have most certainly went under. Natsu had some money but it still wouldn't be enough to cover everything. Things were starting to get tight as it was with the rent drawing near, and Ami needing more things like diapers and slightly bigger clothes.
Lucy walked up to the crib and could only smile, there was a note tied to the post of the crib:
'Daddy will see you again soon!'
She only pictured Natsu hovering over her crib watching Ami sleep. Probably contemplating taking her with him. How did he ever manage to leave?
Lucy picked Ami up and noticed she needed to be changed. Lucy sighed and brought her to the changing table and did her work. Eventually sliding Ami into a warm cute onesie that was pink with zoo animals on it. It reminded Lucy of the zodiac. Since she hadn't been on a job in over a month it was making her feel super nostalgic. Ami was such an expressive baby, you could almost tell what the little one was thinking. She looked around the room with such a sad expression but she wasn't crying, yet. Lucy looked at her little face and laughed. It really warmed her heart...
"Awww, you miss your daddy? Let's go Ami, I'm sure he misses you too." Lucy spoke softly as she lifted her up.
Ami was a little heavier then when she was born. It was weird how fast time was going now. The days seemed to fly. Lucy placed Ami back in the crib while she got ready but never fully taking her eyes away from her baby girl. Once Lucy was ready she went off in the direction of Natsu's home Ami snuggled against her chest. Natsu saw her coming from down the road and stood up, wiping sweat off his brow. He was working hard on something.
"Ah...Lucy! Ami!" He called out with his signature grin waving his arm.
Lucy smiled and waved holding Ami tightly to her chest. Soon as she came within a few feet of the property Natsu already had his arms around her. It was a warm, loving, and tight embrace, like he could barely stand being so far away. He planted a quick kiss on her cheek then backed off a bit and held out his arms. He looked like a needy child who wanted their toy. Lucy just smiled and handed over Ami slowly.
"Woooh, Ami you are getting so big! You are going to become big and strong like me, I'm gonna teach you dragon slayer magic it's gonna be awesome!" Natsu sounded a bit mischievous as he laughed.
Lucy sounded a bit annoyed, "Hey! We don't know what kind of magic Ami is going to want to learn Natsu!"
"Oh she's going to be a fire breather just like her old man. I can tell." Natsu just smiled and blew her off.
She noticed the lumber around the yard and various tools scattered everywhere.
"What's going on Natsu? You renovating?"
"Yeah, it's what I wanted to show you. I'm expanding my house, you and Ami are coming to live with me once I'm done. Happy is excited about it too, right little buddy?"
Happy was struggling to lift up a piece of lumber, "Aye!"
Lucy's eyes started to water, he was so good to her, she couldn't stop crying.
"I want us to become a real family..." Natsu spoke softly and coddled Ami in his arms.
Ami giggled and grabbed a hold of Natsu's scarf, happy to be back in her father's arms.
Author's note: I really hope you loved this because I certainly did! This is only an introduction to my new work.
1. This is the beginning to my sequel of Frigid Dissolution If you haven't read that yet than please go ahead! I will wait here for you :D
