"In this Generation"
By Dark Shining Light
Pairing: Natsu and Lucy
Friendship/Hurt/Comfort with Romance in the future
Rated T (minor foul language, few adult concepts, and some child angst)
Summary: The problems children have shouldn't be overlooked. Nalu
(According to a court of law, I own no rights to Fairy Tail…and sadly that's true)
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Chapter 1- Fairies
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A tiny girl sat on the edge of the table. Her legs dangled in the air, reminding her that the distance between her and the floor was quite high. She would have been worried if she didn't have any wings.
The little blonde was a fairy. A princess fairy to be exact. And currently she was eating a sandwich as she waited for the sun to go down.
She desperately wanted to go outside and enjoy the light breeze. However, her father forbid her from going, saying it was too dangerous for someone as delicate as her.
For now, she must stay in the abandoned human cottage and wait for her father's return.
Suddenly, something big passed by the window. She gasped and slowly made her way to hide. It seemed she made the right choice because seconds later the door of the house slammed open. Loud footsteps stumped on the floor. While peering from the table leg she was currently hiding behind, she saw four large red scaly legs. There was deep breathing and she held her own so he wouldn't hear her.
"I can see you." A childish voice spoke. "Well...more like smell you but I know you're right there!"
The fairy princess decided there was no point in hiding and revealed herself to the beast. In front of her stood a large dragon. His massive size almost filled the house. His eyes were black and he wore a white scarf. Yet as intimidating as he seemed, the giant smile he sent her made her feel better.
"Oi! What are you doing here? You can be playing outside!" The dragon spoke.
"I can't. Papa thinks it's too dangerous." She answered with a frown.
"No it's not! I'll protect you!" He picked up the fairy with his talons and tucked her between his neck and scarf. "See! Now you're safe!"
The girl beamed, no longer frowning. "Let's go on an adventure!"
"Yesh!" The dragon cheered. "I'm all fired up!"
"Natsu!" A loud voice boomed.
Eight year old Natsu and Lucy looked over to the entrance of the play house. Igneel was bending over at the front and resisting not to smile.
"Dad!" The pink haired boy dropped his dragon stuffed animal and ran to the door.
Both males laughed as they embraced each other. Natsu gave his father another cheeky smile before he was tossed into the air and then placed on the man's shoulders.
Lucy smiled at the sight from the playhouse window. She removed her fairy doll from Natsu's large dragon plushie and placed it on the table. With the dragon and scarf now in her arms, she exited the house and walked over to the pair.
"Ahhhh Lucy. How are you my dear? Did my idiotic son cause you any problems?" The red haired man asked her.
"Hey! I'm not- idi-ido- I'm not dumb!" Natsu pouted angrily.
"Nope! It was fun!" She answered honestly with a smile.
"That's good." Igneel seemed content with that. "How is your mother?"
The little girl lost her smile. "She's still sick. She's sleeping now."
He lost his as well. "I assumed that was the case when Ms. Spetto was the one who opened the door. I'm terribly sorry Lucy and if there's anything I can do you let me know okay?"
She nodded. "Okay!"
He patted the girl's head and then she remembered about the items in her arms. "Oh! Natsu!" She held the dragon and scarf to him.
"Oi! My stuff!"
His father took the things from her hands and gave them to his son. The child beamed at having his belongings again.
"Boy, what have I taught you? Say 'Thank you.'"
"Thanks Luce!" He told her with a giant smile.
"You're welcome Natsu!" She grinned just as brightly.
"Mr. Dragneel, will you and Natsu be staying for dinner?" Ms. Spetto called from the kitchen glass door.
The little boy seemed ready to say yes but his father spoke instead.
"No thank you madam. We'll be better heading now."
Natsu pouted from the man's shoulders; however Igneel ignored him as they walked towards the girl's home. Lucy chuckled and followed them.
Her eyes widened with realization that she was forgetting something and she quickly went back to the club house. After snatching up her fairy doll, she ran back inside to join the others.
The Dragneels were at the front door as Ms. Spetto bid them farewell.
Once the pink haired boy caught sight of his best friend (still on Igneel's shoulders), he sent her a humongous smile and waved exaggeratedly. "Bye Luce!"
"Bye Natsu! See you tomorrow!"
They exited the door and the girl watched them from the living room window. Though their voices were slightly muffled because of the glass barrier, she still heard some of their conversation. Igneel asked what they were playing when he arrived and his son told him that it was none of his business.
She giggled.
"Lucy; we need to get started on dinner." The older woman called from the kitchen. Once she saw her friend enter his car, she quickly hurried to help Ms. Spetto, not even noticing she dropped her toy.
"Hello?" The eight year old answered.
"Lucy. This is your father."
"Hi Papa!" She said excitedly to the phone.
"How's your mother?"
The child paused. "Mama...she's still not feeling good. She's asleep."
"I see." She heard a deep breath over the phone. "Lucy I might not be home for another week. I can't afford to miss work when we're doing so well. Listen to what Ms. Spetto says and keep up with your studies."
"Okay papa."
"I have to go now. Take care of your mother and I'll be home as soon as I can."
"Okay papa. I love-" The phone died and an annoying beeping noise came after. "...you."
She placed the phone back into its holder and walked out quietly. Ms. Spetto was folding up the last of the laundry as she watched a dramatic novella on the television. The volume was low so the old woman was able to hear the young Heartfilia enter the living room.
"Who was it?"
"Papa." Was the girl's response before she picked up her forgotten fairy doll off the ground and walked up the stairs. Once in the hallway, she passed her bedroom and opened the door to another room.
The lights were off and light snoring could be heard.
Lucy tiptoed to her mother's bed and observed the woman. Layla wasn't smiling in her sleep like she usually did. Her breathing was a bit heavier and the sweat trailing down her face didn't reassure her that she was getting better.
She lightly gulped and released a shaky breath. Gently, she placed the tiny doll in her mother's pale hand.
"This is princess Lucy..." The girl whispered softly. "Princess of the fairies…and she's going to make you better Mama, until the real fairies come."
The woman's eyes tightened and she released a sigh. Lucy was uncertain if she heard her name. Resisting the urge to cry, she approached the large window and stared at the sky instead. The stars were barely visible.
She laced her fingers together and muttered a small prayer. "Please fairy princess; you have to come. Mama really needs you right now."
Like every night, there was no response.
But she didn't give up.
She believed in the fairies after all.
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A/N: Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed this first chapter! I wasn't supposed to start on a new story since I'm so behind but I was really inspired to write this after seeing the 'Fairy Tail Week' prompts. I haven't seen this before so I've decided to challenge myself by creating a multi-chapter story only using the prompts from Fairy Tail week (and in order). I'm super excited and I hope I can pull it off well!
There are a lot of things I have to say. First all, I'm updating this now instead of Valentine's Day (not much a Valentine Day themed story I know) because I'm going to be away this weekend.
Second thing, my next update is either going to be for 'What You Make me Do' or this story before I work on 'Your Virtual Reality.' I will admit it might be delayed and not just because of work and school. I am a studio art major and I realize I have been paying more attention to fanfiction than my actual drawings and art projects so I have to focus on those as well.
Thirdly and this goes with back with my art projects: I have created a Tumblr account. *insert Yipe* But it is under construction, hence why its so crappy looking. I'll be posting random stuff- from some of my drawings and photographs to other fun stuff. Just be patient with me please. If you wish to follow me my username is 'ff-darkshininglight' (apparently regular Dark Shining Light was taken) and if you want me to follow you, be sure to send me your name in a PM.
If you're not familiar with the Fairy Tail prompts, then I will let you know that the next one is "Ladies" and it will be through Natsu's POV.
And I think that's it for notes. Oh! If you're interested in reading something with kid Natsu and kid Lucy while you wait for the next chapter, I recommend "Growing Up Guide" by alleycatprincess. It's very cute in my opinion.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me. Seeing someone review/follow/favorite a story of mine or myself has always made my day. Don't forget to review please (so I have something to look forward to when I come back from my trip) Happy Valentine's Day and I hope you enjoy your weekend.
Take care everyone!
Until next time,
Your friend
Dark Shining Light