I woke up the next morning bringing tomorrow even closer.
I had spent most of the night thinking about what to do for Lucy. Thanks to Wendy I now know what I need to do for Christmas.
Flashback start:
"What is that?" I exclaimed. "It's a sleigh. It's like a car but it's pulled by an animal. Most commonly used in the snow." My eyes widened at what that meant. But before I could say anything Wendy stopped me. "Don't worry." She started "I put an enchantment on it so you won't feel sick when you ride it." I felt a little better but there was still something that I was skeptical about. "How will we get it to snow?" I asked. "Um." She said. My eyes widened at the realization of what I had to do. "NO! I am not asking the pervert anything!" I shouted.
Flashback end.
I spent the rest of the day trying to set everything set up to impress Lucy. But now I need to ask Gray for his help. I didn't want to but it was necessary. I looked around my room and found Happy. He was on the makeshift bed that he was pretty attached to. I never really knew why. I got up and got changed before walking towards him and saying "I'll be gone for a while. I'll bring back some fish for you." He rolled over and mumbled "Aye sir." Without even opening his eyes.
I smiled at him and headed out the door. I walked to Fairy Tail early in the morning. I only got up this early so I could talk to Gray before Lucy got up.
Luckily he was there and no Lucy to be found. I breathed out a heavy sigh. Unfortunately Gray heard that and came up directly to my face. "GOT A PROBLEM LIZARD?" he said. I sighed and uncrossed my arms. I slowly pushed him from off my forehead and said "I don't want to fight right now Gray." I said surprising him. "Good cause I would have beaten you anyway." He said walking off. "Wait." I said grabbing his arm.
He then turned pulling my hand off his forearm and giving me an angry stare. "What do you want pyro?" he asked getting irritated. I took in a deep breath preparing myself for what is to come. "Would… would you help me on Christmas… with Lucy?" he turned and looked at me with a huge grin on his face. "What's with that look?" I asked taken aback. "Just wondering why you need to ask." He said not braking his grin.
"So I guess that means you'll help?" I asked. "On one condition." He said holding up a finger. "You help me get a present for Juvia." I thought on this for a second before smacking my fist on my open palm after getting an idea. "Deal." I said holding out my hand. He looked at it for a second then shook it. "Meet me at the place with all the ore poking up from under the ground just outside magnolia in an hour." I said.
Earlier I saw her walk downtown to the guild hall so I jumped out of sight and kept walking towards the guild. I needed her to be there at Christmas. I nodded in approval and jumped off the roof I was on almost scaring Juvia into water who happened to be right below me. Which has happened before and I almost died laughing before Gray socked me in the jaw. I still had a faint scar from a cut after he punched me. Speaking of Juvia she was standing right in front of me. She looked a little ill but otherwise she was fine. "Good morning Natsu." She said "Juvia is glad to see you this morning." I nodded my head not saying anything fearful for accidentally reviling anything about her husband. I closed my eyes thinking about what to say. When I close my eyes I immediately start to concentrate on my hearing. But when I did I heard the most peculiar sound. It was a heartbeat from inside Juvia that was different from her own. I then realized that she was pregnant.
"I'm guessing Gray is the father?" I said pointing to her stomach. She put her hands over her stomach protectively shouting "How did you know? Juvia never told anyone! And yes the father is Gray-sama." I chuckled and promised to not tell Gray as I walked off. Did I forget to mention that Gray and Juvia were married? I kept walking for a half hour until I remembered that I was supposed to see Gray ten minutes ago. "Shoot." I whispered before going to a full on sprint trying get there as fast as possible. As luck would have it Gray was just arriving as well. "You help me and I'll help you." He said. "You lucky man." I said with a smile before turning around looking for the right jewels.
He looked at me with confusion on his face. "What do mean?" he asked. I chuckled a little under my breath and replied "You'll find out later." I dug in the dirt a little bit and found some sapphire gems and silver. Just what I need I thought. I ignited my hand and told Gray to watch. I took two fingers to melt the silver and then dropped the hot metal in my mouth. Using fire in my mouth to keep it hot I moved around the liquid to a certain pattern.
Once I got the right pattern I signaled for Gray to freeze my mouth which he did all too eagerly, managing to cover up my entire head. I broke the ice around my head and shot him a dirty look. Earning a hysterical laugh from Gray. I then pulled out the three gem silver necklace and cast an enchantment on it that would allow it to grow to the preferred size of the wearer. A little trick Mirajane taught me. I did the same thing for the sapphire and fit it into the three holders in the necklace.
Satisfied with the result I handed the necklace to Gray who had is eyes opened in shock at the spectacular piece of jewelry. "How did you do that? You're not smart enough to do that." He asked amazed. "I know more that you think." I said mysteriously. He held up his other hand and used his ice make magic to make a jewelry box.
He carefully put the necklace in the case and put it in his pocket. "Alright." He began "What do you need help with?" he asked. I told him what I wanted him to do. He nodded his head in understanding but then looked at me up and down. After I finished talking he said "The snow isn't all that you need help with." "What am I missing then?" I asked. He thought for a moment before saying "A bath, and some new clothes." He then steered me to the nearest clothes store.
As we walked down to the store I asked "What do you know about clothes anyway?" he turned to look at me with a smile on his face. "I know more than you think." He said mysteriously before turning back around. I rolled my eyes at him and kept walking.
After half an hour we finally made it to the store. We spent the rest of the day shopping. I never had a need to do so before but even so it was sooooooooooooooooooo boring. Once I got home I was so exhausted I fell right to sleep. Bringing Christmas to magnolia.
Next chapter will come out on Christmas! Hope you enjoyed so far!
