Lucy stared out the window in frustration. She understood that her boyfriend had stayed active in the guilds - switching over to Blue Pegasus when Fairy Tail had disbanded. She also knew that jobs could be dangerous and that even the most thought out plans could be ruined while out on a job. That didn't mean that she wasn't annoyed that Bickslow was supposed to have been home three days ago and there was still no sign of her beloved Seith Mage. They'd been living together three months now and Lucy paced anxiously as she thought of the news she had to tell him. She ground her teeth together at the thought of the Doctor's appointment that Bickslow was supposed to have been there for. She had been terrified to go and he'd promised he would be home for it, but yesterday when there had still been no sign of the mage Lucy had went on her own.

Now she had to tell Bickslow that he was going to be a father. Lucy Heartfilia was two months pregnant. She laughed, a little hysterically, as she thought about that. If you would have told her a year ago that she'd be dating Bickslow, pregnant with his child, she would have laughed all day. Here she sat, though, staring out the window looking for the man who had almost completely healed her heart in the last eight months. She started when she realized someone was knocking on her door, then frowned remembering that Bickslow wouldn't knock on his own door.

She opened the door to find Evergreen and Freed standing there, a limp Bickslow hanging between them.

"Sorry, Luce. We would have opened it ourselves, but we didn't want to startle you," Freed apologized as the blonde stepped back, allowing them to bring the Seith mage in.

"What happened?" She demanded, hovering as they lowered him to the couch.

"Job gone wrong," Evergreen sighed as she straightened. "Bickslow was worried about you and wanted us to hurry. We all wanted to hurry really. Freed wanted to get home to Mira, Laxus - well, he had a date or something. And I wanted to get home to Elfman."

Lucy nodded, "But what happened?"

Evergreen looked down and Freed picked up from there.

"Ambush. None of us even saw them coming until it was too late. Laxus managed to take them out but not before they got to Bickslow and myself. Bicks took the brunt of the attack. The last two days have been spent trying to get home. He's alright, mostly. You might want to get Wendy to heal him though," Freed sighed.

Lucy nodded, already hurrying to the communication lacrima that would contact Lamia Scale. Once more she was thankful for her job as a journalist. She had a lacrima for almost every mage guild in Fiore, being the one who schedule the interviews.

"Lucy," Jura's face shown on the screen and she was thankful it wasn't the master. That woman had a sore spot since Lucy had decided to not join another guild once Fairy Tail was disbanded.

"Jura," Lucy sighed in relief. "Please tell me Wendy is in."

He nodded and she sighed once more, "Could you please ask her to come? I know she's not a part of Blue Pegasus, but Bickslow's been injured and is unconcious. I'm not sure how bad it is."

He nodded once more, "Of course. You might no longer be part of the same guild, but you're still family. I'll send her at once."

"Thank you," Lucy said gratefully.

Wendy arrived soon after, Chelia on her heels.

"Oh," Lucy looked between the two in surprise. "I'm sorry Chelia, I just didn't expect you to come as well."

The pink-haired girl nodded, "Wendy's family is my family. Of course I'll show up if I'm needed."

"Well, thank both of you. He's in here," Lucy said, leading them to the living room where Bickslow still laid.

Freed and Evergreen had gone home soon after finding out that she had called Wendy, leaving Lucy to sit alone in her worry by his side. The two girls immediately set to work, ignoring the blonde that hovered nearby as they worked with an accuracy and fluidity that comes when two people work together long enough. Finally, spent, they leaned back and looked up at Lucy, who still hovered, worry creasing her brow.

"He'll be okay," Chelia spoke up. "He'll need rest for a while, but he'll be alright."

Lucy nodded, relieved, "Thank you. Thank both of you."

Wendy smiled, "You're family. Of course we'll help. Just call us if you need anything."

Lucy thanked the girls again as they left before returning to her seat beside Bickslow. He groaned and slowly opened one eye before blinking in surprise.

"Please tell me I didn't die," He moaned.

Lucy chuckled softly, "No, no. You're fine. You had an accident. Ever and Freed brought you back."

"That's good," He sighed, leaning back into the couch. "I like home. Sorry, I didn't make it in time for the doctor appointment."

Lucy smiled down at him, stroking his hair gently, "Don't worry about it. You're okay and I'm okay and that's all that matters."

Bickslow struggled to an upright position, "What did the doctor say anyway?"

Lucy frowned down at him, "We'll discuss it when you get back, okay? Right now let's just focus on that."

Bickslow shook his head, "Tell me. I need to know what was wrong."

Lucy sighed. She was worried about what his reaction would be to the news, but she knew she couldn't keep it secret forever.

"I'm - I'm pregnant," She whispered, staring down at her hands.

Bickslow blinked for a moment before grinning, "You mean I'm going to be a dad. A real dad with real babies?"

Lucy looked up, "Well, just one right now, but yes."

He leaned forward kissing her before bending a little to kiss her stomach.

"Hello Baby," He whispered. "I'm your papa and we're going to take excellent care of you. I promise."

Lucy smiled, running a hand through his hair.

"I love you," She said softly.

He looked up at her, beaming, "I love you, too."