Disclaimer: Do not own Fairy Tail, All creation rights goes to Hiro Mashima

Natsu took Wendy to the park on a warm spring evening. Natsu watch Wendy ran to the playground to play with other kids her age and other normal park activities. Seeing that his sister is happy and already filling up with laughter. Natsu decides to walk along the smooth stone pavement that encircled the whole park. Walking only a few meters, Natsu stopped in front of a bench, which is he all too familiar with. The bench seem like the perfect place to sit since it was also right next to a cherry blossom tree. Natsu had sat on the far left side of the bench, since the opposite side was for his childhood friend that he had not seen for a very long time already.

Natsu was sitting on the bench watching his little sister play like she did not have a single thought in her mind. Wendy pure heart and happiness made the moment seem like there was nothing with the world and can live on without any sadness at all. Natsu knew better than that since he also had a lot of happy memories but even sad ones as well. Natsu's mind started to drift away from reality, as Natsu moved his eyes away from Wendy to the evening sky. Going through his memories.

Eight year old Natsu ran to the park on a cool spring morning to see what new adventure will wait for him today. Upon arriving at the park, the place was pretty empty since most of the kids is probably doing something with their parents. Natsu eyes were scanning the park to see if there was anyone actually there. After a couple of seconds, Natsu saw a figure sitting on a bench next to the cherry blossom tree. Natsu ran over to the bench with a grin on his face knowing that he has someone to play with today after all.

Natsu had reach the bench in no time flat. "Hey you want to play with me." asked an excited Natsu.

Little seven year old Lucy jumped like she was about to have a heart attack from the sudden out burst from Natsu. Lucy put a hand over her heart to calm herself down and try to regain her normal breathing pattern.

"Who are you and are you a psychopath who wants to kill me now." asked Lucy, scared and did not know what to do at the moment.

"I'm sorry for coming out strong. My name is Natsu Dragneel. I just wanted to know if you want to play with me since you're the only one I see at the park." said Natsu with sweat drops for scaring Lucy.

"My name is Lucy Heartfilia and I don't mind playing with you." said Lucy feeling safe now.

"Nice to meet you Luigi Earthilia." said Natsu with a grin on his face.

"My name is Lucy Heartfilia. You idiot!" screamed an annoyed Lucy now.

"Sorry Lucy sometimes my ears like to hear different things then it original sounds." said Natsu while rubbing the back of his neck.

"Natsu you're weird." said Lucy, holding back her giggles.

"Hey I'm not weird, you're the weirdo for screaming out of nowhere." retorted Natsu with his arm crossed.

"But you're the one who jumped in front of me like a creepy kid." said Lucy as her expression soften. She finally had someone to talk and play with.

"So why are you sitting her alone in the morning." asked a curious Natsu.

Lucy took a few minutes, on how to answer Natsu's question. Since Natsu was the first person to engage her, she felt glad that he was nice person but weird at the same time. She had finally made a friend even if it happened in strange way.

"I snuck out of the mansion on my own. I wanted to spend some time alone since my mom had died recently from immune deficiency with hantavirus." said Lucy remembering the sad moment and how she could never see her mom ever again.

"I'm sorry that you had to lose your mom." whispered a sadden Natsu, while suddenly giving Lucy a gentle hug. Upon realizing what he was doing, he immediately let go and back away two steps.

Lucy thought the hug was warm and it felt relaxing like how her mom used to hug her. "Natsu what are you doing. Do you go and hug every single person you see." said Lucy confused at this action but yet it did not frighten her. A light shade of red show up on her tiny cheeks

"Sorry Lucy. I thought that giving you a hug to soothe some of the pain away." said Natsu while his cheeks had a light shade of red.

"You don't have to be sorry Natsu. I guess you were doing what is natural for you. I'm sure you surprise a lot of people with your sudden out bursts and hugs." said a giggling Lucy.

"I do a lot of crazy thing around people but Lucy you're the first person I have hugged that is not my parents." said Natsu. Both Natsu and Lucy cheeks grow a little bit redder as the last sentence hit their minds.

"Natsu it's not even cold out so why do you have a scarf on and why does the scarf look like dragon scales." asked a curious Lucy.

"The scarf was the last present I got my dad before going back to serving the military. He was a 1st lieutenant with the Japanese Defense Force. But for the last couple of years, he has been MIA or Missing in Action." said sadden Natsu

"You miss your dad as much as I miss my mom. There is also the possibility that he is alive somewhere in the world, hoping to go back to his wonderful family." said Lucy, reassuring Natsu's hope.

"Thanks Lucy. For the dragon scale scarf, when I was little, my mom read me picture books and made up stories for them to keep entertain every time. When I saw the picture of the dragon, I was fascinated by the creature. Over time I learnt that they were some of the mightiest mythical creature in mythology. I want to grow up and be like them, strong and protecting what is most important to me." said Natsu content expression.

"You sure have a big imagination Natsu. You have a heart of a dragon is the best way to describe you Natsu." said Lucy remembering his sudden hug to soothe her pain.

"How about we go play now and have a lot of fun. We still have a long day ahead of us." said Natsu while holding out his right hand for Lucy to accept his invitation.

Without saying another word. Lucy took her right hand, placing it on Natsu's palm. Accepting the invitation like it was natural for me and nothing could of scare her off of him. For the rest of the day, they played many different games around the park. They were so cute that when they were about to buy ice cream at an ice cream stand. The stands owner decided that the ice cream would be on the house. Natsu and Lucy were happy to hear that and pick the flavors they both wanted.

They talked and played with each other for over several months. Their happiness seem like it's never going to end. On one fateful evening, Natsu was already sitting on the park's bench waiting for Lucy to play. Minutes later, Natsu saw Lucy walking towards him but he saw a very sad expression. Her eyes were even red like she had been crying before meeting him. Lucy stopped in front of Natsu trying to show him her bravest face possible.

"Natsu we need to talk." said Lucy looking on the verge of tears.

"What's wrong Lucy? You were happy yesterday when we were playing and talking." asked a confused Natsu.

"Last night my dad told me that we are moving tomorrow. We have to move to America because his business had failed in Japan." said Lucy sobbing as low as possible so the other kids and parents at the park cannot hear her.

"No that can't be…" was all Natsu can say with sad and freaked out expression.

Lucy continue her story from last night. "My dad also told me that it's been happening for months since my mom had died. He was not able to keep the business afloat. The company went into bankruptcy and everything was being taken away from us." Said a sobbing Lucy knowing that she is breaking Natsu's heart and the time that they have spent together for the last several months.

Natsu put away his own sadness for now and put on his bravest face possible since he knew this might be the final time they see each other. "Lucy, life is unpredictable, I know that very well. No matter where you go or what you have to do. Just know that I will always be there if you come back and know that my heart is one with yours." whispered Natsu while he was hugging Lucy gently and tears flow down his cheeks, wetting her shoulder.

Lucy did not mind it at all since she was also having her tears flowing down her cheeks and onto Natsu's shoulder.

"Natsu I will never forget about you as long as you exist in this world," thought Lucy.

Natsu pulled back a little from Lucy. He took his own scarf and warp it around Lucy's neck as a present for her and their fateful meeting.

Lucy took a side of the scarf and rubbed it against Natsu's cheek…

Natsu was pulled out of his thoughts when he felt something familiar rubbing against his cheek. Quickly turning to see a happy Lucy looking at him. Natsu's jaw dropped and couldn't believe that this was real after so long.

"Hey Natsu were you daydreaming about something." said a smiling Lucy.

"L-Lucy?" said Natsu with his eyes wide open and can't believe what was happening at the moment.

"Natsu don't worry, you're not dreaming, I have made my way back." whispered content Lucy while hugging Natsu to feel his warmth again.

Natsu did not say anything but simply just return the warm embrace from Lucy. Minutes later they broke apart to keep up on time.

"Lucy how has your life been since you moved to America eight years ago." asked Natsu, happier than ever.

"Let's see, at first things were still rough even with all the connections my dad had with his American associates. My dad pitch in a lot of business ideas to a lot of different companies but none of those seem to be profitable by American standards. So one night, I went to my dad and talk to him about my idea to see if he was willing to go for it. When he pitch the idea to the same companies again, they all had agreed and started donate money and have a small share of ownership rights." said Lucy remembering the night when her voice was finally hear by her father.

"So what idea was it since you look like you a hell of a time in America." asked a curious Natsu.

Lucy's cheek became hot as she spoke. "Well I told my dad about you and the time we spent together before we moved. All the feelings I had shared with you and about my life. He decided the company will dedicate its resources for helping people, finding cures for the sick, and even finding lost people." said Lucy waiting for a moment to see the reaction of Natsu.

"Awe that's amazing Lucy. You thought about me when you were pitching the idea to your father. I sure made a super impact on your life" said a happy Natsu.

"More then you will ever know Natsu," thought Lucy.

"Since the idea came from you and me, my dad told me that I can name the company and even put dedication if I wanted to. To put everything I wanted for the company, I named the company Dragon Heart Industry. My dad loved the idea when I said the dedication should be a memorial for my late mom. Pretty much from that point on, everything became successful and my life became better and better over time." said Lucy trying hard to that blood that was rushing to her cheeks.

"That's wonderful but does this mean that your visit will be short and going back to America soon." asked a sad Natsu.

Lucy can hear and see the sadness in Natsu, but he did not know he was going to get his mind blow by Lucy.

"Yes it's a wonderful thing. Natsu I am here to stay permanently since my dad told me I am free to do anything I want. I love the life in America too but I'm most being near the person that is most important to me." said Lucy seeing Natsu expression changing in front of her eyes from sad to happy with a big grin.

"How are you going to do that since your dad is in America and all your stuff is there." asked a happy but confused Natsu.

"Simple, my dad bought back the old mansion and my stuff have been sent to the mansion a few days ago. And before you jump the gun, I got back here two days ago. I needed the rest to restore myself from the jetlag and timing of Japan again. And all of this was possible because the company is rich and more. This time the real difference is that, it's run with intention of helping people and love, not greed or anger to expand the business." answered Lucy to Natsu who is not confused no more but more like amazed at what has happened to her life.

Lucy got a little worried when Natsu keep on staring at her and look like something else was wrong with her. "Natsu hmm why are you staring at me like that." asked Lucy

"Sorry Lucy since my brain is kind of slow at processing information. Lucy you turned into a very beautiful woman." said Natsu feeling time is taking its course. "Something about this woman just makes me feel complete." thought Natsu.

Lucy couldn't hold back her blush more as it was visibly shown and Natsu can see it too. Natsu also shown his own blush as he realized just what he had said to her.

"W-well you don't look so bad yourself Natsu." said Lucy slightly stuttering. Lucy noticed that Natsu's arms is very Muscular and they were not too big, just the right size for him. "Just think of the body he might have under his shirt." thought Lucy and her cheeks gone a shade redder.

"Natsu who is the person next to you." asked Wendy wanting to grab some food since she was hungry from playing so much.

Natsu and Lucy turned and saw Wendy waiting for an answer.

"Who was this little girl." thought Lucy.

"Lucy let me introduce you to my little sister Wendy. She was still an infant when we played together a long time ago." said Natsu.

"Nice to meet you Wendy. Has Natsu put you through his crazy antics." asked a giggling Lucy

"Nice to meet you too Lucy. Yes his antics are crazy but they are also fun. Natsu also talk a lot about you when I was old enough to understand." replied a giggling Wendy.

"This is awesome my little sister and childhood playmate like each other already." said an excited Natsu.

Wendy walk a bit closer to them. She took Lucy's left hand, turned it to the palm side, she took Natsu's right hand, and placed his hand on top of Lucy's hand. Wendy move her own hand back and saw the shock and nervous face on the two.

"Natsu, Lucy don't look so shock at my action. Because this is the first time that I saw my brother eyes having more life in them. He is probably feeling really happy then I have done this for him. Lucy judging by your eyes, you also feel the same way after being separate for so long and reuniting tonight." said excited Wendy while giggling at the situation.

Natsu and Lucy turned to each other, seeing nothing but red shade cheeks. Gazing into each other eyes, sending silence messages to each other. Seconds later both of their hand had intertwine with each other, sealing the deal of being wanting to be in a relationship with each other. The fated day and long wait had finally come to an end for Natsu and Lucy. But a new journey was going to begin for them.

"Natsu, Lucy can we go get something to eat now. I'm hungry and don't want to wait any longer." said a hungry Wendy rubbing her tummy wanting food in her hand.

"Yeah let's go get some dinner and nothing is better than spending time with your love ones." said a content Lucy.

Natsu nodded in agreement. The two got up from the bench and start walking with Wendy to an unknown destination.