Three years later

"Levy."
"Wha-What?" She rubbed her eyes, the bright sunlight stinging them.
"It's time to get up, silly! You wanted to get up and go to Magnolia today, remember?"
"Right. I'm getting up."
"Well, hurry up! Lucy's been up for hours! The girls have been waiting forever for you to get up, they want to go see Porlyusica!"
"Alright, alright, Natsu. Go tell Lucy and the girls I'm up and I'll be down in a few minutes." The fire mage left the room and Levy sat up, brushing her hair away from her face. A tiny twinge of pain emanated from her stomach, where she'd been stabbed clean through by the man she'd once thought of as her hero. She lifted up her nightshirt and traced the scar that went from one side of her navel, over and across her bellybutton, to her waist. She still had nightmares about, even after three years. Pantherlily, who was snoozing at the foot of her bed, sat up and rubbed his eyes, yawning.
She glanced across her bedroom to the mirror over her dresser and looked at her reflection. A small woman stared back, tired hazel eyes. The scars that stretched across her forehead and chin reminded her of the ones on his forearm, and she quickly squashed the thought. She got up and got dressed, attempted to brush her hair-which ended quickly-and went downstairs, 'Lily perched on her shoulder. Immediately she was set upon by three little demons; Serekia, Morani, and little toddler Corin. Gray and Juvia's daughter Ultia followed at a little slower pace.
Each girl gave Levy a good-morning kiss, while Corin-the only boy-settled for a huge hug.
"Auntie Levy! Auntie Levy! Momma says we're gonna go to Magnolia! Are you coming with us?" five-year-old Morani squealed. Levy blinked at her and nodded.
"Aunt Levy, are you hungry? Mom made pancakes for breakfast, with eggs and toast." At nine years old, Ultia was acting like a true helper.
"Aunt Levy! When we go to Magnolia, what are we going to do? Mommy and Daddy won't tell us." Serekia gave her puppy eyes, and Levy laughed.
"Aun Lev!" Corin burbled. Levy picked up the little boy and balanced him on her hip as she walked into the kitchen. Lucy was setting a platter of eggs down on the table while Natsu watched, perched on the counter in bare feet and shirtless. Levy laughed again and set the toddler down to say good morning. She hugged Lucy, then walked over to the cupboard to get a cup for her coffee. She turned and found Ultia holding the coffeepot out to her. She thanked the raven-haired child and poured her coffee.
"Do you want ice, Aunt Levy?"
"Just a little, Ultia." The shorter girl grinned and held out a hand. Levy lowered her cup and the little mage conjured an ice heart. She dropped it into the mug and Levy thanked her. "You're getting better at ice magic, Ultia. Just like your daddy." Levy praised. Ultia giggled. "How's your water magic coming? Is it any better than yesterday?"
"Not really. I made it rain in the living room again."
"Don't worry, you'll get better at it." Levy placed her mug on the counter to give Natsu a good-morning hug. He grinned widely at her and mussed her hair. She glared playfully at him and picked up her coffee again, walking over and seating herself at the table. Lucy sat down beside her after putting Corin in his high chair and helping Morani into her chair. While Ultia and Serekia talked about hair and nail polish over their pancakes, Corin and Morani ate much like their father, food flying across the table. Lucy dodged a bit of flying egg as she and Levy discussed their plans for the days ahead. The crew was going to be staying in Magnolia for the next four days, and while the children were excited to be visiting a new place to explore, their parents and Levy were a bit apprehensive. After breakfast was finished, Lucy summoned Virgo, who set about happily to clean the kitchen. Loki also appeared and entertained the children with little displays of light and magic. Aquarius-who had finally settled her score with Lucy-took Ultia outside to help her learn to harness her water power.
The adults moved into the living room and sat down to talk.
"I want to visit them."
"Levy, it's been three years. We don't even know if they even live in Magnolia anymore."
"Lucy, if she wants to see them, I think she should. If they aren't there, then we can find out where they live now so she can go and see them. I'm sure Romeo and Wendy would love to see her too."
"But-"
"Lucy, I'll be fine. Magnolia is home to me. It always has been and it always will be. I need to go back. And I want to visit the others."
"Levy…"
"Come on, Luce. It's not like I'm going there alone," Levy teased, "'Cuz I'll have a dragon mage there too! And I can defend myself, remember?" She leaned forward and ruffled Natsu's hair. He let her and grinned at Lucy.
"She's gonna be fine, Lucy. I'll be there, and so will you. Heck, you can have Loki come along if it makes you feel better. She can protect herself, she can fight just as well as we can. So why are you so worried?"
"I guess you're right. But what about him? He still lives in Magnolia. Phantom Lord took over as the presiding guild."
"He still lives there?"
"Yeah. He won't bother us, though. I heard he went crazy."
"Doesn't matter. He's still dangerous, and he might still want to finish what he started."
"Then I'll finish him."
"Lucy, Natsu, calm down. I trust you both, not to mention Lucy's spirits, but it's Magnolia. Phantom Lord might be a dark guild, but they're not savages. They haven't done anything to the town or the people, otherwise we would've heard about it, right?" Both of her friends relaxed and nodded, and Levy's lips turned up into a frail smile. "Good. Then let's get ready to go! The kids have been asking me all morning to go, and we can't disappoint them, right?"
"Yeah, let's go!"
"Fine. I still have a bad feeling about this."

They left the living room and went into the family/playroom, where Loki and Pantherlily were playing hide-and-seek with the younger children. When she saw Levy, Morani squealed and ran to her, revealing her hiding place behind the couch. Before she reached her, however, Loki had swept the five-year-old up off her feet and proceeded to tickle her. Ultia came inside, followed shortly by Aquarius, who informed them of the young water mage's progress and returned to the celestial realm. Loki set the giggling, orange-haired Morani down and hugged both Levy and Lucy.
"Well, well, miss Levy. Might I go so far as to say you look quite charming today." He was right, the others concluded.

Levy was wearing a short orange dress, with a white ribbon tied around her waist. Her hair was held back by an orange ribbon adorned with little white hibiscus flowers. She was wearing ankle-height heeled boots, which were tan. She was quite lovely. She blushed at the appraising looks she received and complained, "Why is everyone looking at me?" Morani giggled and tugged at her dress.
"'cuz Auntie Levy looks real pretty."
"Thank you, sweetie." Loki smirked at her and turned to Lucy.
"So, Lucy? Are you ready to go?" The blonde replied with a nod and Loki followed her upstairs to get the couple suitcases they packed for the trip. Natsu helped the girls-and Colin-brush their hair and straighten their clothes before taking them outside. Levy followed, her bag already packed and waiting by the door. 'Lily sat down on the steps, a glass of kiwi juice in his paws, and watched the giggling children playing outside. Levy sat next to him and sighed, rubbing her tummy absently. It had become a habit; whenever her injury had started to hurt, she had reacted by pressing a hand to it and rubbing until the pain went away. Pantherlily had helped by laying on her stomach and purring; it had eased the pain and helped her relax. The black exceed noticed her action and set his kiwi juice down, crawling into her lap and sitting down. He started to purr, and Levy relaxed, scratching his head with her fingers.
"Thank you, 'Lily." She murmured, sliding her arms around him and hugging him close. He chuckled quietly and continued to watch the kids playing, but she knew his tough-guy act was only that-an act. Natsu plopped down beside her and watched his 'little dragons', as he liked to call them, playing, and sighed.
"I'm excited to go back."
"Mmm. Me too. I'm a bit nervous, I guess, and a little scared, but I can't wait to see how much has changed."
"I'm sure it's still the same old town it was when we left."
"I know. That's why I'm excited." Behind them, Lucy walked out, carrying a suitcase in one hand and her purse with the other. Loki followed, a bag in each hand and Levy's bag balanced perfectly on his head. She laughed and stood, taking it from him, while Natsu took the suitcase that Lucy was holding. The celestial turned back to lock the door while Natsu called to the girls. Corin waddled over to Levy, who picked him up. Pantherlily jumped down and let Serekia pick him up. He looked like a very contented cat, and Levy laughed at him. He gave her a goofy grin and snuggled up happily in the seven-year-old's arms. Natsu took Morani's hand, and the little girl grabbed Lucy's hand in turn. Loki wrapped an arm around Ultia's shoulders, the young dual mage having taken her own suitcase from the spirit. Levy sighed at her makeshift family, then walked over to Loki's other side and took his arm. The lion Zodiac cast her a warm glance and made a face at Corin. The toddler giggled and hiccupped as the group began to walk.
Levy mulled over her thoughts during the rather short walk to the train station. Natsu looked at the rumbling engines with a look of sheer horror, while Lucy looked at him with concern. The girls pulled at their parents' hands, trying to get them to board, while Loki carried the luggage inside and put in the racks above the train. He came back out onto the platform and lifted Morani and Serekia up onto his shoulders. Pantherlily flew over to Levy and balanced neatly on her back. Corin babbled as he reached towards the train. Levy indulged her two-year-old companion and walked into the doorway of the traincar, looking back at her friends. Loki had preceded her inside with the girls.
"Well, are you coming?" She teased. Natsu shuddered and boarded the train gingerly. Lucy sat down on one of the benches and motioned for Natsu to sit in front of her. He did so gladly and rested his head in her lap while she stroked his head soothingly. Loki sat down with Levy, across from them, and Ultia sat down on the Zodiac's other side with Corin in her lap. Levy watched her friends sadly, their sweet actions bringing unbidden memories of her running her fingers through black unruly hair into her mind. She quickly shoved them from her head and heard a groan from beside her. Glancing at the lion Zodiac, she noticed that he looked a bit pale, a little discomforted, and more than a little green.
"Uhm…Loki?"
"Hmmmm….?"
"Do you get motion sickness too?"
"I guess. I've never been on a train before."
Levy reached up, cupping the far side of his head in her hand and scratching gently. He emitted a very catty purr and his face blushed a furious shade of red. Lucy giggled at him and earned a playful glare. The Zodiac went to poke her, but apparently he moved too quickly. His face blanched and turned a bit green. Levy squeaked and ran her fingers through his hair, rubbing his cat ears. He purred and some of the greenness left his face. Levy laid her hand across the side of his neck and pulled him down into her lap.
"Le-Levy?!" He stammered. She ignored his protests and embarrassment and locked eyes with Ultia, who shrugged and moved to the other bench, where her sisters were excitedly watching the scenery fly by. Corin had fallen asleep a little while after they left the station, and Pantherlily was happily keeping watch over the sleeping toddler.
Levy looked down at Loki, who was starting to fall asleep, and brushed her fingers over his ears. She removed his glasses from his face and smiled when he purred softly, which served to ease Levy's nerves and calm the other children, who made themselves comfortable and fell asleep. Natsu watched her fingers run through Loki's hair through slitted eyes before he, too, fell asleep.

Aww, such dorks! Aren't they just the cutest little group?

Sorry if Loki is a bit non-canon here, I thought it would be sweet. He gave up on Lucy as soon as she and Natsu got married.

Next comes my very favorite part; girly chat!