Disclaimer: I don't own Natsu nor Gray, I kind of own Nashi and Platinum but not really. I own NONE of the other characters in Fairy tail since they belong to Hiro Mashima and nobody else.

Fire and ice


A few days later...

Lucy had made good on her threat and not only delivered the feather from the mission to the client but also forced her pink-haired husband to put on some women's makeup and, to make things worse, Lucy even decided to go straight to the guild and hammer the lesson in so the next time the pink-haired dragon slayer had the idiotic thought of taking Nashi on missions while she was still a baby casually strolling his mind, as well as involving their daughter with a bet, not only would he not act on it but also deeply think of the consequence should he do so.

Thankfully, Natsu seemed to have got the message.

However neither him nor Gray were too happy.

Natsu was brooding on the fact that he had been forced by his wife to join in Gray's humiliation as punishment for bringing baby Nashi on a dangerous mission and he wasn't the slightest bit happy about the arrangement as he was openly mocked and ridiculed by the other members of the guild right along with the "Ice princess" and things got a bit worse when it seemed that Lucy had explained to Juvia what had happened and she decided to add to the punishment by making Gray and Natsu go outside to be humiliated even further by passers by.

Neither were too thrilled about this.

The fire dragon and ice maker mages both sat on stools, sulking with their arms folded grumpily across their chests. Their faces were covered in white makeup with cherry red lipstick colouring their lips and blue eyeliner giving their eyelids a sky blue tint; clearly neither of them were the least bit pleased with their new appearance as they scowled darkly at the rest of their friends.

Everyone whom witnessed their new looks tried their hardest to hold in their fits of laughter.

But they were failing miserably.

"Pfft...that lipstick suits you!" Gajeel chuckled, not even bothering to hide how he was finding this supremely hilarious to look at.

Natsu and Gray instantly threw the Iron dragon slayer filthy scowls. They didn't like that they were being mocked now and they even felt their tolerance levels of their predicaments start to boil over. Seriously, smoke would have been blowing out of their ears should it have been physically possible. Onyx eyes flashing an emerald green, Natsu snapped, raising a fiery first up towards the other dragon slayer as he grit his fangs with pure fury.

"Oh really, metal jerk!? I think my first would suit your face!"

"For once, I agree with pinky!" Gray added, also raising his fist which had become coated in ice.

One thing led to another and, eventually, the public display of humiliation turned into a battle between three Fairy tail wizards; Natsu and Gray tackled Gajeel and the three quickly got into a very violent tussle and they didn't even bother to acknowledge that a large crowd of people had gathered around to witness the brawl between two wizards wearing make up and the former enemy known as "Black steel".


Meanwhile, inside the guild...

Music played, exceeds flew about idly, and everybody in the hall chatted amongst themselves. The guild was as lively and noisy as ever. Everyone was chatting and making merry as everybody took in the jolly atmosphere and had fun, actually everybody couldn't be more happier of the delightful atmosphere that hung over everybody in the entire guildhall.

The ladies (with the exception of two certain male exceeds) all sat around as they observed the newest member of the Dragneel family.

Mira-jane, Lisanna, Levy, Juvia and Platinum, Carla and even Pather Lilly had surrounded a table where Lucy sat with Nashi sat on her lap and Happy was watching with keen interest as Nashi was playing with her new pet, Ember, whom had already started to grow feathers around her small body; the plumage that covered the growing birds body was originally a pale orange colour but had started to take on the mixed colours of a rainbow.

The bird had also already grown to be the same size as Happy, giving both Natsu and Lucy the prediction that they needed to eventually find a bigger place to keep their baby girl's new pet. Ember was snuggling happily against Nashi as she let out soft purring sounds, resting her head against her owner's chest. It was clear as day that the bird had loved Nashi greatly and was happiest when she was by her side, ever since Ember hatched she was basically glued to Nashi's side and had to go everywhere with her.

It was quite sweet, admittedly.

"Y'know, girls," Lucy started in a light conversational tone of voice, "I think Nashi needed a little friend —I mean I was thinking about trying to convince Natsu about getting Nashi her own Celestial spirit if she's able to activate the keys."

As Lucy was saying this, she leaned back a bit in her seat a bit while she conversed with the others as they, in turn, stared at her with their utmost undivided attention. The blonde held her daughter close against her stomach with the youngling's tiny legs straightening so her feet could touch her mother's knees, standing with support. She felt her heart grow warm with complete adoration for her one and only daughter and she felt nothing but joy whenever she would hold her close.

In the meantime, however, that something with said daughter was actually occupying herself.

Nashi had noticed that Platinum was sitting nearby and staring at her with large yet curious eyes...but he also seemed rather cautious about the bird snuggling against the pink-haired toddler. Her brown eyes softened as she saw the younger boy being cradled in Juvia's arms acting fearful, just like he had when he'd first met her a few days prior. Little Platinum shuddered and whimpered softly, a thumb in his mouth as his eyes watered out of fear of the bird just a few centimetres away.

Nashi seemed confused for a moment or so as she thought on how to get her friend not to be so frightened anymore. She made a humming coo of a sound and then an idea popped into her mind whilst she smiled a smile that exposed her growing fangs and she cooed happily. She shifted around, moving her wobbly little legs so she could turn on her mother's lap and started to tug on the sleeve of her long-sleeved shirt.

Lucy stopped chatting and looked down at her daughter.

"Huh? What is it, sweetie?" She asked and Nashi responded by stretching her arms floppily out towards the trembling infant sitting on Juvia's lap.

Lucy followed her baby's gaze and it quickly landed on Platinum and she noticed how scared he seemed, sympathy quickly settled in the pit of her stomach and she refocused her gaze back on Nashi as the realisation of what her little girl was trying to ask of her dawned upon her. A gentle smile settled upon her lips, a giggle flying from them, and her dark brown eyes softened as she asked the little pinkette "Oh? You wanna go and cheer Platinum up?"

Nashi gurgled in delight in response.

Lucy was more then happy to oblige to her daughter's wishes as she lifted her off her lap and held her towards Platinum. The little ice/water wizard seemed to cast a timid look at Nashi as he looked her in the eye, they both shared a small amount of silence.

"Just be careful, honey..." The Celestial wizard told her daughter softly as the two babies looked at one another.

Nashi and Platinum looked at one another as though unsure of how to react at first and the latter appeared rather watery-eyed as he whimpered softly while the former waited for a moment until she wrapped both arms around him and squeezed him tightly with as much affection possible. Nashi let out a sweet coo as she closed her eyes and heaved a soft exhale from her nostrils, feeling Platinum melting with relaxation in her hug and he seemed to smile too as he closed his eyes too.

This adorable display was met with a choir of "Awwwws" from just about everyone in the guild.

Neither Nashi nor Platinum moved or made a sound as they just soaked in their hug.

Erza commented softly as she watched the adorable scene unfolding, "I wonder how sweet it would be if Nashi and Platinum became a thing in the future..."

Everyone thought about that, including Happy and Ember and Lily. If that were to happen then it certainly would be quite adorable —especially given the relationship of the fathers of the two infants the subject was based on. It certainly would be both adorable and hilarious at the same time...not to mention it would inspire quite a few moments of amusement; indeed the scenario was possible, especially looking at them now, but there was a slight problem that would get in the way of that.

Both Lucy and Juvia cast a glance out the guildhall doors where Natsu, Gray and Gajeel were still fighting and they both hung and then shook their heads with a deep sigh.

"I think if that were to happen then Natsu and Gray would lose their heads." Lucy said.

"And then they would probably kill each other." Juvia added.


A/N: TA-DAAAAAH! SURPRISE EPILOGUE! So the bird has been named Ember and Natsu and Gray aren't happy about having to wear make up in public...and then having a fight with Gajeel to boot.

Hope you liked it, guys!

-Chloemcg