The next morning at 5:30, no matter what the weather was (although it was raining) General Clive, Fiore army retired, raised the flag. A few hours later, Ms Mirajane Strauss, a beautiful singer, well sings her own songs. She would come by and sing them a few songs which they enjoyed a lot. She has an amazing voice that you close your eyes and listen to her beautiful singing. She also sings while playing a guitar.

With you gone, I brush the desk.

As the shadow drops, I'm alone again today.

Looking up at the sky, I pray.

Knowing you're under this same sky.

At times when you're shaking with tears,

And times when you seem to be engulfed by the darkness.

Don't forget... you always have...

You always have a place to return to.

And people that are waiting for you.

In the bathroom across the room Mira was in, Bisca was bathing Natsu, scrubbing his arms and back while Natsu sat in the bathtub listening to Mira's singing.

" Alright, come on Natsu. " Bisca smiled. " We gotta put some life into these old sticks for you. To get you walking. " she said as she helped him extend his legs forward.

The night came by quickly and Natsu found himself in the kitchen sitting at the table, looking at the containers with food and other stuff.

" Mol-asses... Dad how do you read this? " the short old man asked showing the container to Alzack.

Th black-haired man answered. " Molasses. " He sat in a chair across from Natsu. " The first time I learned to read was when I was 5. My grandfather was a policeman in Magnolia Police Station, and the best one. Every time when he comes back from work, he would bring me crime books for me to read because I wanted to become like him, so I could protect the ones I love with my whole life. My grandfather was a hero. That is, until the news reported he crashed while coming back home with his car. " He looked down, trying hard to hold the tears that are begging to come down his cheeks. He took a deep breath before raising his head. " When I ran to the hospital where they took my grandfather in, he looked at me and smiled weakly at me. He said something to me before his death, his words were: ' Carry on Alzack, don't mourn, rejoice every time you hear my voice. Know that I'll always be watching you from above and protect you. Keep moving forward, my grandson, you have a wonderful life ahead of you. Be strong for your friends, if someone is strong enough to bring you down, show them you are strong enough to get up. Don't give up on your life and live it while you're still young. ' " he finished. " I was so sad, so heartbroken. The person I idolized so much died right before my eyes on a hospital bed. I never forgot those words that made me keep moving forward and live my life to the fullest. " he signed and buried his head in his hands. " Years have passed and when I began studying in university, I met Bisca, she was the first friend I met. We got to know each other, studied together, hung out together and months later we fell in love and began a romantic relationship. We loved each other so much that after 3 years of being together, I proposed to her and now we're married for years. " he said and looked at Natsu who blinked at him two or three times, shocked from hearing his story. He wondered if they even have a child. If yes, then he would like to meet his 'sister' or 'brother'.

On Saturday nights, Bisca would make Natsu to go to church.

" Natsu, wake up! " The long-green haired woman hissed and shook the sleeping old man, who was sitting in his wheelchair, awake. She took the two push handles with her hands and pushed him forward and to the stage.

A man in a black suit and wearing glasses approached them and asked " What can I do for you, sister? "

Bisca looked back at Natsu before whispering something to the preacher while everyone else kept quiet.

Suddenly, a sad look came to the man's face as he wrapped an arm around Bisca's shoulder. " Her parts are all twisted up inside, she can't have little children. " The crowd gasped in shock and horror. Bisca hung her head low. The preacher put a hand on her stomach.

" Lord, if you could see clear to forgive this woman her sins so she can bear the fruit of the womb. Out damnable affliction! " He pushed the woman back and a few nurses caught her. " Praise God! "

" Praise God! "

" Hallelujah! "

" Hallelujah! "

Then the preacher with glasses looked at Natsu. " And what's this old man's irrediction? "

Bisca stood by Natsu's side. " He's got the devil on his back, trying to ride him into the grave before his time. "

The preacher took Natsu's hat and extended a hand towards him. " Out, Zebuchar! Out, Beelzebub! " He looked at him down. " How old are you? "

" I know I look a lot older, but I'm only 7. " he answered.

The preacher smiled wildly. " God bless you. " He turned towards the crowd. " He's only 7! " and they all laughed.

The man chuckled. " Now, this is a man with optimism in his heart! Belief in his soul! We are all children in the eyes of God! " The crowed yelled 'Yes' , even Bisca.

" We are gonna get you out of that chair. " he said determinedly. " And we're gonna have you walk! " he walked towards Natsu, who leaned against Bisca.

Bisca looked down at him and sensed his nervousness, she bent down and said " It's alright. "

The preacher put a hand on top of Natsu's head. " In the name of God's glory, rise up! " He took his hand back and everyone watched Natsu putting his hands on the arm rests and slowly began to stand up. Some were cheering for him.

" Come on! "

" Come on, man! "

" Now God is gonna see you the rest of the way. He's gonna see this little old man walk without the use of a crutch or a cane. He's gonna see that you walk from faith and divine inspiration alone! " Everyone watched as Natsu finally stood up on his feet and everyone clapped. Bisca was amazed and she also clapped.

" Oh... yeah. " Natsu cheered as he tried hard to stay still.

The preacher put a hand on his shoulder. " Now walk. " He whispered to him.

Natsu started to make the first steps but when he made one step forward he fell on the ground. Everyone gasped in shock seeing this. Bisca walked to help him up, but the preacher stopped her.

" Don't touch him! " he warned her. Bisca backed away and looked at Natsu worriedly.

" Rise up, old man! " the preacher ordered. " Rise up like Lazarus! "

Natsu tried to get back up on his feet. He has to do it, for everyone, for Bisca and Alzack. He won't give up.

" I said rise up! " he yelled. Natsu was already on his knees and is now trying to get back up on his feet. After little difficulty, he managed to stand up on his feet once again and everyone clapped. " Hallelujah! " they yelled.

" Walk. Walk on. " the preacher ordered again. Natsu took a step forward, then another one, balancing himself. He grinned and kept taking small steps. Bisca was by his side, happy tears rolling down her cheeks as she smiled proudly at him.

Time passes and birthdays came also. There was so many birthdays.

Bisca came in the living room, carrying a chocolate buttercream cake adorned with lit candles. She and other old women walked towards the birthday old man, singing ' For He's a Jolly Good Fellow ' song while he, in response, grunted. He stood up " You know I don't like birthdays and I don't like cake. " and walked towards his room.

Grandine read the diary when she heard footsteps from behind. She turned and saw Marine ( the black haired woman from chapter 1), her best friend, enter the room.

" How's her breathing? "

" Shallow. " Grandine signed.

" They're sayin' it will reach us in few hours. " Marine looked at her wristwatch. " I gotta get my baby and take him to my sister's. They say there's nothin' to worry about here in the hospital. The nurses will be right here if you need them. Are you okay? " she asked concerned.

Grandine looked at her and gave her a small smile. " Yeah, I'm okay, I'm just reading... "

" I shouldn't be more than an hour. " Marine said, packed her things and said bye to Grandine before leaving the room.

" Was there... someone here just now? " Lucy asked weakly from the hospital bed.

" It was just Marine leaving... " Granfine continued to read the diary.

On Sundays, the family would come and visit. There were adults talking, kids playing around and chasing each other. Natsu walked with his cane supporting him and looked around. He turned when he heard someone call his name.

" Ooh Natsu, how it's wonderful to see you in this amazing weather. Might I say you are looking strikingly youthful. " A woman wearing a long-sleeved black dress and her grey hair tied into a bun, looked at him from head to toe.

Natsu walked towards her and greeted her. " Good day, Mrs. Heartfillia. "

Porlyusica Heartfilia looked at him amazed. " A single cane, back straight as an arrow... What elixir have you been drinking? " She asked kinda suspiciously.

Natsu nodded at her. " Thank you, ma'am. "

Before one of them could say anything else, they were interrupted by a young and angelic voice saying " Grandma, look! "

They turned towards the owner of the voice and saw a young girl with light-blond hair, the ends which were in curves, wearing a white and blue long-sleeve dress with a red coat, a red hat resting on top of her head, and white sandals. She was holding a notebook as her warm chocolate brown eyes stare at her grandmother with a big smile adoring her angelic face. Natsu was completely lost looking at the beauty that now stopped in front of them.

" Look! " She gave the notebook to Porlyusica and the old woman took it and read it. She smiled and looked at her granddaughter. " It's amazing Lucy. I liked how you described the princess in this story. I think you'll become an amazing writter, just like your mother. " she smiled at the little girl named Lucy.

Lucy nodded and smiled, showing her perfect white teeth. She then noticed Natsu, who kept looking at her for who knows how long.

" Who's this, granny? " she asked kindly and stared back curiously.

" Oh yes, Lucy, this is Natsu, Bisca and Alzack's child. " Natsu came back to reality when he heard someone say his name. He blushed deeply when he realized that he was standing right in front of the angel. His heart beat a million when she smiled at him, a warm and friendly smile. He was feeling hot, what was wrong with him? " Natsu, meet my granddaughter, Lucy. "

When their eyes met, charcoal and chocolate brown, Natsu knew that he couldn't deny it. It was the first time he felt like this towards someone who, by her looks he guested that she was 7, his age. (if Natsu wasn't born as an old man)

Lucy Heartfilia changed his entire life.