A/N: Late Thanksgiving fic... welp, enjoy!

Holidays: Happy Thanksgiving Fairy Tail!

"You idiot...this is what you get for having eyes bigger than your stomach."

Natsu was currently being chastised by his partner while he and Happy hung their heads in sickly state of shame. He didn't give his stomach a chance to burn off the contents, and Happy...well, he tried to talk to Charle afterwards, and it didn't go over very nice, for Happy at least, especially with that currently bulging tummy.

"But Lushiiii...it was all sooo goooood...I'm *urghh*...okay, really...,"being bloated and walking really isn't the best of combinations, but Mira's cooking was absolute heaven.

Lucy gave him a pointed look,"...Says the dragon slayer who looks like he just got off a train."

Honestly, she loved Mira's cooking. It reminded her of happier times when she was a lot younger and she had yet to taste the sting of neglect. Heck, there was so much leftover food from the guild, Mira had sent her home with a nice stack of foil pans filled to the brim of Fairy Tail's grand feast. She definitely wasn't going to have to cook for while. Wait, scratch that, her house was invaded and raided for things of edible value on a daily basis, so she would be good until tomorrow...Ah, well, she'd take what she could get. Especially since Mira had packed her quite a large portion of her Choco-Overload Delight cake, which she was going to delightfully devour as soon as Natsu and Happy conked out on her couch.

Because they were not going to sleep on her bed, no matter how adorable their baby kitten faces were or how much they made those little mewling noises.(Happy for sure could pull it off, but she would always wonder how the heck did Natsu make those sounds, of all the things he would be able to imitate.)

After Lucy had dragged him over threshold of her front door, not his preferred way of entry but he'd have to put up with it as Lucy definitely was not one for leaping up to her window, Natsu promptly collapsed and upon contact with the floor, fell asleep, curling and clutching his stomach while letting out little grunts of pain. Happy at least made it to her chair before dropping spread-eagle onto the cushion. She shook her head at the sight, putting away the leftover turkey and making sure that everything had a place in her fridge or was at least covered before draping a blanket over her snoring partner.

"Mm...what a day...,"she yawned, stretching as she made her way to her room. Lucy also was feeling the pull of sleep calling her, and she would go soon but there was just one more thing she needed to do before she forgot.

She sat at her writing desk and pulled out her special paper and began scratching her heart onto the paper.

~FT~

Natsu would have gladly stayed asleep, had the floor not been so damn uncomfortable, but alas, he was awake and quite disgruntled at how Lucy just left him there. He picked up Happy, who fidgeted in protest, and dragged himself to Lucy's room, where he could hopefully slip into her bed without her waking up and presenting him with one of her famous kicks, which he would gladly like to avoid, he was still feeling a little funny despite his nap, must have been a few hours judging by how dark it was outside. He still wasn't feeling right, so why not fix it by sleeping properly, right?

Except there was no Lucy in her bed. Instead, she was sitting at her writing desk, head down and her arm not still grasping the quill was dangling at her side.

Lucy's such a weirdo...she was writing and then she went and fell asleep, what was she writing anyway?

With caution, Natsu sets Happy down and shifts Lucy enough to pull the page from her desk.

Dear Mama & Papa,

Today was Fairy Tail's Thanksgiving Feast. I was there since this morning, trying to help Mirajane and Lisanna in the kitchen with preparations. I know I've told you that Mira's a good cook, but HOT DAMN!(Excuse my language) I almost wasn't able to walk home, I pretty much stuffed myself! Well, not as bad as Natsu, he's passed out on my floor from bloating. I knew he could eat, but did he really need to go so far? I thought I was going to have to carry him home! His house is in the freaking woods! So, better for him to fall asleep on my floor and he can walk himself home. I think Happy was sleep-flying...maybe. He's asleep on my couch. Well, it doesn't matter, I had fun being with everyone!

But, the whole point of today is to reflect on the things that you're thankful for, right? I thought about it all on the home today. I'm thankful for you being able to teach me magic, teaching me that Spirits weren't tools to just be used and discarded after fulfilling their purpose, that they are dear friends and should be treated with the respect they deserve. For having the courage and confidence in myself to run away from home to find my own happiness, that Papa finally learned that money isn't the most important thing. I'm thankful for all the things I've experienced, that I've accomplished, whether with friends or on my own. Being able to be proud of myself and the things I've done. I'm thankful for being a mage of Fairy Tail.

I'm thankful for Cancer, Lyra, Crux-jii, Pyxis, and Plue for continuing to stay by my side, that I found Taurus and despite his lewd self, that he places his trust in me as well. That I met Virgo, and that she believed in me. That I could help Loke, and that he was finally able to go home after waiting so long in suffering, that I could become someone that Aries trusted enough and become a friend and someone she wouldn't have to fear abuse from, that Gemini could truly feel my heart enough to want to join me as well, and the same for Scorpio. For Capricorn teaching me more about you, helping me improve my magic, and for being his unwavering loyal self. And I'm thankful for Aquarius...I feel that in a way she replaced you, not entirely, but she kind of became someone I began to see as you sometimes. Even when she was angry, I still loved her, and I think she knew it. She's been there with me my whole journey, through good and bad, through all her tidal waves. I...I still miss her, Mama. I miss her so much...she's gone just like you...But don't worry, I'm going to get her back one day, I'll be sure to find whatever way is out there, and I'll get her back. I promise.

I think most of all though, I'm thankful to Natsu. Thankful that he broke the Charm spell when we first met, and that he ended up saving me later that same night, that he brought me to Fairy Tail. That we formed a team, and we can work pretty well together. That I've been able to make so many new friends, that these are people who I can proudly call family, and that they love and treat me just the same. I'm thankful for where I am right now, because I don't want to be anywhere else. I'm thankful I found home.

I love you, Mom. And send Papa my love, too. I'll try to visit when I can.

Your daughter with much Love,

Lucy Heartfilia of Fairy Tail

Natsu gives a slight smile, and hopes the words from his partner's heart reach her parents, setting down the letter. As carefully as he can manage, he slides his arms beneath her legs and neck and lifts, making his way to her bed. Laying her down and tucking her in, he settles in beside her and nuzzles the back of her neck while pulling Happy over the two of them. He's thankful too, he decides. Thankful he found his girl who smells like stardust, and that she thinks the same of him.

(Later though, Natsu is sent out the window by a Lucy-Kick, something that he isn't very thankful for...hey, he landed on the cold pavement, have a little heart...)

A/N: I know, it's late, but I barely get time on a computer, c'mon!

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