Hello again readers and new followers for the second time today!
2 Chapters in one day?! Whaaat?!
I was totally failing at doing my psychology homework and got distracted when I saw emails on my phone saying I had reviews. I just want to thank all of you that reviewed chapter 2 (Guest, Isaball784, another Guest, and TokyoTeddyWolf) I sincerely enjoy hearing from you :D
This probably won't be happening very often (2 chapters in one day but I stated chapter 3 and then I just didn't stop) I signed up for a summer course at my college so things are going to get a little crazy. I'm going to attempt to try and update atleast once a week if not twice. For those who have started following my story...You...Are...Awesome! With much love I hope you all enjoy this new chapter!
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Chapter 3
As Lucy made her way home, she hummed as she continuously stroked Natsu's hair. It reminded her of when her mother used to do it to her when she was upset as a child. Not even half way through the walk he seemed to have fallen asleep. Lucy let out a light giggle at his relaxed face. As she looked closer she noticed visible lines on his face from where he was crying. She began to frown at that. Natsu was someone who should always be smiling. 'What the hell could've made him into a child? Is someone after him like Master suggested? He seems to not remember being a part of the guild. If that's the case why did he cling to me? I'm a stranger like everyone else' All sorts of questions were spinning inside Lucy's head even though her chest felt warm at the fact that he clung to her out of everyone there.
As Lucy was almost to her lovely sanctuary she called home, she realized she didn't have much food. She decided to take a quick detour and pick up a few groceries. Although her arm was getting tired supporting him, it appeared as though Natsu wasn't going to wake up anytime soon and there was absolutely no way she was going to leave him in her apartment all by himself. She quickly picked out a few things at the market and as she was checking out she couldn't help but notice the judgmental looks she was getting from everyone around her. She looked like a teenage mother with her son. The lady at the register even gave her the children's discount coupon for the cereal and juice she had picked out.
Lucy felt as though they could take their judgmental stares and silent questions and shove them where the sun don't shine. She huffed, clearly becoming irritated. She would've declared that he isn't her son but then she wouldn't get the discount and she needed to save money. Lucy looked down at him and she couldn't help but smile, he was just too cute. Although realizing now she probably should've gone clothes shopping as well seeing as his current attire (his usual outfit) was swimming on him.
"Your son is adorable, I'm guessing he gets the hair color from the father?" The older lady that was bagging her items asked Lucy, snapping her out of her thoughts.
"U-uh y-yeah he takes a lot after his father." Lucy stuttered out as her face flamed red.
"Oh no need to get flustered honey, he's precious." She said with a sweet smile, "I had children at a very young age as well. Raising a child is definitely not easy but seeing how well you are handling it, I'm sure you are doing a lovely job." She said as she finished filling up the bags.
Lucy said her thanks as she grabbed the bags and hurried away. She was grateful that the lady didn't ask her anymore questions, especially about the father of the child.
On her way home though, the flush from her face just wouldn't go away. Thoughts about having children, pink-haired children, just wouldn't leave her mind. She even dared to imagine that the child she was holding was not actually Natsu, but her and Natsu's child. 'Oh Mavis Lucy, Gah! Get a hold of yourself! Natsu is a child right now and even if he wasn't well…he still acts like one when he is normal' Lucy tried her hardest to rid the images of having a family with Natsu. She knew she had feelings for the idiotic dragon slayer but she had tried burying them long ago in fear of losing the friendship they had.
Lucy sighed as she finally reached her apartment. It was mid-day and she was already exhausted with everything that has happened. As she unlocked the door she set the bags of groceries down as she carried Natsu to the couch and laid him down. His grip was iron tight and Lucy was barely able to get out of it without waking him up. She walked back and picked up the groceries as she made her way to the kitchen. Once she was done putting everything in place she returned to the living room to check on Natsu.
As she was walking back towards Natsu he seemed to be stirring. She stopped in front of him and crouched down to his level. She ran her fingers through his hair as he slowly awoke from his nap.
Natsu rubbed his eyes as he opened them. When he was finally able to take in everything he looked up and came face to face to the same brown-eyed blonde woman. Sitting up immediately he stared wide-eyed at her.
"It's okay Natsu, you're safe." Lucy said calmly with a small smile on her face.
"Who are you?" Natsu asked as he tilted his head to the side obviously confused on who she is.
"I'm Lucy. I'm a Fairy Tail mage." Lucy answered seemingly happy since he was talking to her. She bit her lip thinking of how to explain to him that he's really a young adult and part of Fairy Tail himself. 'I don't want to scare him but I don't want to lie to him either. But if he doesn't remember Fairy Tail then does that mean he doesn't remember Igneel leaving him?' Lost in her thoughts she was interrupted.
"Luigi? That's a weird name for a girl." Natsu said looking at her innocently.
A tick mark formed on her head. 'Seriously, just like the day we met'
"Lu-cy. My name is Lucy" She corrected him as calmly as she could.
"Luuu-ccccy. Lucy. Got it." Natsu said testing her name out loud.
It was silent for a few moments. Both looking at the other not knowing what to say.
Natsu was staring at the woman whom he now knows as Lucy. He felt calm. He didn't know who she was really but that didn't matter she had a nice scent and a trusting aura around her that he didn't question it. He felt safe in her presence. It was weird he only felt safe when he was with his father, Igneel. His eyes widened 'Igneel! Maybe Lucy can help!'
"Lucy! You said you were a mage! Igneel is missing! Will you help me find him?!" Natsu exclaimed as he jumped off the couch.
Lucy tumbled backwards at the sudden exclamation. 'So it seems as though his mind is stuck in the time where Igneel left him but before Fairy Tail.'
He watched Lucy as she fell backwards and looked at him. Before she could respond Natsu remembered that no one ever believes him when he tells them that his father is a dragon. He hoped she would believe him though.
Lucy sat up as she watched Natsu's face fall. He returned his gaze to her and looked at her with hopeful eyes. Lucy just couldn't say no but she also needed to see how much he remembers from waking up today or if he knows why he was in the guild.
"Of course I'll help you look for Igneel, but I need you to help me too." Lucy said.
"Sure but well…um Lucy you see…the thing is…that...that… my dad…Igneelisaredfirebreathingdragon" Natsu blurted out looking down at his hands then back up to her face to see her reaction.
"Can you say that slower Natsu?" Lucy asked amused.
"I said…I said that…" Natsu sighed. He looked down then back up once again determination in his eyes.
"Igneel is a red fire breathing dragon." He said looking her in the eye to see if she would believe him or laugh like everyone else does.
"Okay so, Igneel is a red fire breathing dragon" Lucy repeated while she looked at Natsu. "I promise I will help you find him" She said sincerely.
"Y-you believe me?!" Natsu asked shock clearly written across his face before a toothy grin took over and he hugged the blonde.
Surprised by the hug she responded, "Of course, why wouldn't I believe you Natsu?" She asked with a smile on her face as she hugged him back.
"No one…No one ever believes me." He whispered just loud enough for her to hear.
He pulled away as his stomach growled. He grinned sheepishly. Lucy laughed. He was just too adorable.
"How about I go make us some food and you tell me more about Igneel?" Lucy asked as she stood up and offered him her hand.
Natsu had a sparkle in his eye when she mentioned food.
"Yeah! Anything with meat! Ooh and spicy! " He replied enthusiastically.
Lucy giggled as she made her way to the kitchen with a little Natsu in tow. 'Some things never change'
