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Chapter 4
Year X778
Fairy Tail Guild
Gray's POV
"Did you hear the news everyone?"
News? There's been no good news since she stole Natsu away from me. It's almost like there's a filter on everyday, making everything seem less 'colourful'. … Besides. Knowing Mirajane, her news is most likely something ship related… I almost wish she would give some news on mine and Natsu's relationship. But I mean it's not as if I like him or anything… right? I mean what's the point. He's got Lisanna now. There's no room for me in his heart anymore, surely? Maybe I should leave the room before yet another day is ruined by the almost inevitable news of Natsu and Lissana.
"So something completely cutesy happened between, you know it! Natsu and Lisanna! My sister's so lucky!" Mirajane exclaimed, hearts in eyes.
Knew it. I thought she shipped me and Natsu but I guess not. I suppose she thrives on any ship as long as it's strong enough. Darn. I thought she saw something special between Natsu and I.
"Lisanna asked the following of Natsu: 'When we grow up, can I be your wife?'" Mirajane stated. "Isn't that just the cutest thing?"
"Mira-nee! You shouldn't be telling people something like that!" Lisanna walked in blushing.
Oh great. Her.
"Lis, wait up!"
That voice. "Nat-" I started to say but stopped. It's not like he would want anything to do with me anymore.
I couldn't help but look up as Natsu walked in. His eyes caught mine.
"Oh hey Gray! How've you been?" he exclaimed with a grin. His cheeks had a slightly pink colour to them. Probably just the heat though. I'm not going to put my hopes up. I haven't spoken to him in what feels like so long. Even though it's only been a few days since he started taking care of the egg, I've been seeing him less and less thanks to her.
I responded to Natsu, my head turned slightly due to my blush, "h-hey Natsu"
Oh gods that stutter. "I've been good thanks, you?"
I don't want to tell him the truth and make him worry. Seriously. Of course I've been feeling awful. He's spending too much time with her and not enough with me. But why am I getting jealous anyway? It's not as if they have been sharing intimate moments and I've been apart from Natsu or anything like that. … Wow. I need to stop with the deep-thinking if it ends up making me feel worse.
"Natsu, get over here!"
"Oh sorry Gray. Looks like Lis is calling me. Must have gotten some advice about the egg. But before I go" he moved closer to me and took my hands in his. "I've really missed you, you know? It's not been the same. Being honest, I kinda wish Lisanna let me finish speaking to you before she interrupted us about the egg"
"NATSU!"
"Ah I'm going to have to go. I'll see you soon, for sure"
He started leaning closer to me. My blushing deepened. 'I wonder what he was going to say about the egg' I pondered. 'Also, Natsu-'
"You're cute Gray" Natsu said, kissing my cheek. "'Kay, see ya."
"Coming Lis."
"Took you long enough Na-kun."
I didn't even process what they were saying. I was in shock. But so so happy.
"Natsu, h-he kissed me" I murmured, the reality of what just happened hitting me. "Ah Natsu" I sighed dreamily.
"YES! SHIP!"
It should be obvious who said that. Honestly, she's so fickle when it comes to ships. But that's the last thing on my mind. "Natsu…"
Natsu's POV
I walked away from Gray, feeling accomplished. 'I can't believe I just did that,' I thought, overjoyed. 'I wonder what brought it on though. I mean it's not if I feel that way towards Gray, right?"
As I got closer to Lisanna, I heard what she was saying. "Mira-nee. If I say to Natsu that I'm going to be his wife, you don't go telling everyone, okay? It's personal," she scolded. "Also, why did you scream 'SHIP'? I didn't see anything happening".
Oh please don't answer that Mirajane. I don't want to know what Lisanna's reaction will be. But even if it isn't a great reaction, seeing my beloved Gray smile like that was worth it. It's been so painful not being able to see him these past few days. Lisanna and the egg have taken up a lot of my time. I entered the Guild and saw him look so crestfallen. That really hurt me. Could have it been because of Mirajane's revelation? No. I mean, I shouldn't get my hopes up like that. But he did look so happy after I kissed him. Honestly, he's so cute. I felt myself blushing.
… Wait. Beloved?
I caught Mirajane's eye and she winked at me. 'I wonder what that was all about?' I thought, totally clueless.
South Gate Park
The next day
Natsu's POV
"Ah finally"
Yesterday was so stressful. Having to deal with Lisanna all day and then attempting to quieten Mirajane during her fangirling was truly exhausting. I felt a bit down as well. Gray didn't seem to be in the Guild after I had finished talking to Mirajane and Lisanna, which upset me a bit. I just hope that I'll be able to see him soon.
"Gray" I sighed dreamily.
I arrived at the shelter where I was taking care of the egg.
"Looks like you got here before me Lis" I said.
"Oh hey Na-kun"
"Hey"
I wasn't quite sure of what to think about that nickname. I had meant to get close enough to Gray for us to have nicknames for each other but it looks like Lisanna got there first in that respect.
'Gray'
"Seriously, why is he always on my mind? Just because he's cute"
I recalled that time before; where I burst out laughing after he called me that. I felt quite bad about that but I didn't know how else to react at the time.
"Um Natsu"
"Yeah?"
"Who's he?" Lisanna asked, teasingly.
For some reason everyone thought Lisanna and I were dating. I don't know her views on me but I know that my heart is already taken.
"Um… Anyway, how's the egg doing?" I asked, embarrassed after saying that thought aloud.
Looks like she took the hint.
"It's cool. It's been moving about a bit so hopefully should hatch soon. Then we'll be like a family with us as the parents," she grinned.
Oh yeah. I forgot she wanted that. If only she hadn't interrupted me when I was speaking to Gray that time. It would have been a different story then, with Gray as the other parent.
"It's been such a journey, Natsu"
That is true. We'd been attacked by a Vulcan at one point. But I did everything I could to defeat it and protect the egg. I looked like a wreck afterwards but it was worth it. Even if I didn't want to be married to Lisanna at any point, I still cared for her as a friend and also the egg of course.
"Hey Natsu look, the moon is coming out! It's so pretty!" Lisanna exclaimed.
I guess it had gotten pretty late considering I'd arrived here not too long ago.
"How about we retire for the night then?" I smiled at her.
"'Kay"
"Night"
"Night"
We got ready for bed and tucked ourselves into our makeshift beds in the shelter. Neither of us saw the shadow enter the cave though.
South Gate Park Shelter
The following morning
Natsu's POV
"Natsu, wake up!"
I opened my eyes slowly, still groggy. "Huh? What's up"
"The egg, it's gone!"
That got me up fast.
"WHAT?" I shouted. "I trusted you to keep an eye on that!"
"I-I'm sorry Natsu" she sniffled.
"Ah Lis," I drew closer to her, wiping away her tears, "I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to yell. I'm just concerned for the egg"
"Hehe," she half-smiled, looking up at me, "it's okay Na-kun. I know you really care for that egg. Now let's go investigating"
Fairy Tail Guild
The same day
Gray's POV
After Natsu had kissed me a couple of days ago, I had to leave the Guild hall to compose myself and to brush off any watchers. When I walked back in he was gone though. I hoped to at least see him today as I didn't see him at all yesterday, disappointingly. I wanted to talk to him about the kiss.
"HELP! SOMEBODY!"
I jumped out of my seat, startled. I started moving quickly towards the door. That was Natsu. He sounded distressed. There was no way I could concentrate on my breakfast if he was upset.
"Natsu, what's wrong? I asked, concerned.
He looked around for a moment, his eyes unfocused until his gaze reached mine. "G-Gray" he whimpered, tears beginning to form in his eyes.
"Natsu, come here and tell me what's wrong," I walked closer to him and embraced him.
He looked into my eyes. "I-it's the egg. It was there last night but this morning…" he trailed off.
I leant over and kissed his forehead lightly. I then proceeded to lower myself back to eye level and brushed away any stray hairs.
"Gray, I-"
"Shush, don't talk. I'm sure everything will be okay," I said, wiping away his tears. "I'll help you search for the egg" I gave him the most reassuring smile I could offer.
"Thanks Gray. You really are amazing," he whispered, smiling.
I blushed. His smile is the cutest thing ever. "Thanks. You are as well"
I leant back a bit and looked at him. He was standing directly in the line of the sunlight. He looked absolutely amazing. My eyes lowered to his lips. They looked amazingly soft. I leant in…
"Natsu!"
Natsu's POV
'Once again she ruins the moment,' I groaned mentally.
I watched as she shot Gray a scornful look. He turned and walked to way, head bowed. I was about to shoot her a look of my own, but she reminded me, "I don't know what you were talking about but we should find the egg immediately"
The egg. I was so wrapped up in my fantasy-like state with Gray that I forgot that it was of the immediate urgency. Though he had promised to help me look so there wasn't any issue there.
"HAS ANYONE HERE SEEN MY EGG?" I shouted across the hall.
"NO. KEEP YOUR VOICE DOWN BRAT" an equally loud voice echoed back.
I began to panic about the egg, after hearing several similar responses, until I heard Mirajane.
"Elfman you know that isn't yours," Mirajane stated, "That egg belongs to Natsu, remember?"
Egg. Elfman. He has it. "Thief!" I yelled across the room, "give me that now!"
He handed it over to me. "I was so worried about you, my egg," I snuggled up to it.
"Sorry Natsu, I was just trying to look after it as it seemed cold"
I briefly looked at him. "Don't worry about it, just don't ever pull that kind of stunt again," I scolded, the egg's presence making me a lot calmer than I would normally have been. I continued snuggling with it. Suddenly I felt movement.
"The egg!" Elfman exclaimed.
I looked down and saw that it was indeed hatching. I saw a small white wing emerge from the egg. 'It's a dragon!' I thought, elated. The wing was subsequently followed by a small blue cat.
"Huh? It's a cat?" several of the guild members questioned.
"Aye!"
"Aww" many cooed, faces breaking out in smiles.
"I'm going to name you Happy, as that's how you're making and many others feel right now," I smiled down at the cat. It grinned back at me.
"Let's propose a toast!" Makarov yelled. "To Natsu's new cat, Happy! Freedus, make sure you pain it as a dragon," he looked at me, smiling.
"To Happy!"
Gray's POV
'I've never seen him smile like that before'
I gasped, having a sudden realisation. 'I want to make him happy, no matter what.'
"He has the most amazing smile…"
Natsu beamed at me.
Author's notes: That's the chapter done. I hope you all enjoyed!
Gray: Wolv! Come here! *tackles me to the ground*
Me: You seem happy, Gray.
Gray: Of course I am. My beloved Natsu kissed me!
Me: Aw, well I'm glad you're in a better mood than before Gray. I know it's been a tough time for you recently, so I hope you enjoy the good moments as well.
Gray: Where's Natsu? He didn't get much screen time here before so why not now?
Me: True. I'll call him over. *calls Natsu* Can you give all my readers a message with me please Natsu? Thank you all for reading and I hope to see you next time. ^^
Natsu: Thank you! Please review with any comment. Wolv wants his story to be the best for the readers, after all. Of course, purely negative comments like before upset him, but constructive criticism and any other comments are greatly appreciated.
Me: Thanks Natsu.
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Kori no Koibito: Sorry if I've made Elfman a bit OOC (for the time written) haha, I was just hoping for him to encourage the ship haha. Hehe Mirajane xD Lol, I didn't quite mean to make Lisanna so awful but let's see how she turns out. XD Thank you so much for the review!
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