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Are You My Daddy?

Chapter 7

Daddy # 4

"Bye, bye Akiyuki!" Nobara waved as she walked away with her Mother.

"Bye, bye Nobara!" Akiyuki waved back.

It was still daylight but Nobara's Mother came to pick her up early. Bickslow said it was about time to be getting to Freed's play date so we left also. Currently the 4 of us was walking down Magnolia's streets, not including Bickslow's 'babies'.

"Thank you Daddy, I had so much funny" Akiyuki said hugging his leg.

Bickslow smiled and patted her head, "me too Akiyuki. Freed said he'd meet you guys at Magnolia's Library. If was fun while it lasted bye Blonde, bye Akiyuki. Come on babies" Bickslow said walking away with his dolls.

"Bye Daddy! By Brothers! By Sisters!" Akiyuki yelled.

"Bye"

"Akiyuki"

"We"

"Had"

"Fun"

Akiyuki giggled then turned towards me. With a smile I grabbed her hand and started tugging her forward.

"Let's get going Akiyuki" I said cheerfully.

Akiyuki squeezed it as she started walking on the road with me. Cappy laid on her head playing with the ribbon on her tail... so cute.

"What's that Momma?" Akiyuki asked.

She was pointing to the bag in my hand.

"It's a present for Natsu, he's not feeling so well so I got it for him" I said holding it behind my back.

"Oh, is Momma kissy, kissy with Natsu?" Akiyuki asked.

I felt blood rush to my face. Kissy? Kissy?

"Um!... yes" I sighed.

I couldn't lie to her, she was my daughter. It was obvious anyway, she was bound to figure it out even if I didn't tell her. Akiyuki started looking forward again as we walked. She stayed quiet and didn't say a single word for a while, not even a cough or sniffle. Was it something I said? Why wasn't she talking? Quick! Change the subject Lucy!

"Did you have fun with Bickslow?" I asked.

Akiyuki immediately brightened up. She looked at me and started nodding her head frantically up and down.

"Yes! Bickslow was so funny! I had so much fun with him and his babies!" she said.

"... was Bickslow your Daddy?" I asked.

Akiyuki pouted.

"... Daddy... Daddy... Daddy?" she repeated.

I sighed again, this wasn't getting us nowhere. How was she suppose to know who her Father was? So far she hasn't said a thing about who he could be...

"YOUR LATE!"

I blinked and looked up. Freed was standing outside the library, his foot tapping against the ground, a scowl clearly on his face. Alright this time I was not going to be beat. It was clear that Freed didn't want to be here and I didn't want to be here if Freed didn't like Akiyuki. Father or not no one get's to hate my daughter. I grabbed my Capricorn's key.

"Don't even think about it" he whispered in my ear.

I froze, Freed was just standing in front of me and now he was behind me holding his sword against my neck. I gulped. What is it about the Thunder God Tribe that won't let me summon out a spirit?

"I give" I said.

Freed dropped his weapon and took a step away from me.

"Daddy!" Akiyuki said hugging his leg.

"Get off me!" Freed yelled.

I didn't even see him move and he was able to beat me so quickly. He... he could have killed me. I was so happy Freed was on our side. Hmm... I wonder why Akiyuki always goes for the leg?

"I am not your Daddy, come on" Freed said walking ahead.

Akiyuki followed blindly behind him.

"Daddy you have lightning bolts in your head, your like thunder! Cheeew, Cheeeeew" Akiyuki said making lightning bolt sounds.

I grinned as I followed behind them, trying to keep my laughter from surfacing. Not that she mentioned it Freed's hair was shaped like lightning. I wonder if it was because Laxus was a Lightning Dragon Slayer? Freed opened the door to the library and help it open for us; at least he has manners. Akiyuki and I walked into the store and I couldn't believe my eyes.

The library had to be at least two stories high, books everywhere as far as the eye could see. I wasn't the only one excited about it though, I don't think I've ever seen Akiyuki so happy since she came here. Magnolia's library was huge, I'm surprised I've never been here before.

"Since I have to be with you I thought I could educate you instead of wasting my time... playing" Freed said.

"Your going to read to me?" Akiyuki asked.

"And educate you but basically... yeah" Freed said.

Akiyuki ran up to him and hug his leg.

"Thank you Daddy so much! I'll be right back" Akiyuki said running around the library.

"Don't run!" Freed yelled.

"SHHH! No yelling in the library"

I giggled as Freed scowled and went after Akiyuki. I felt something land on my head, I looked up and heard Cappy fall on the ground.

"Sorry Cappy, why do you keep landing on our heads if your going to fall down every time?" I asked picking her up.

"It's not every time, only when they look up" Cappy said dusting herself off.

"I meant to ask you something, how come you never take off your cap?" I asked.

"My cap holds something very valuable to Aki, I never take it off" she said.

Her cap is valuable? Must be since Akiyuki gave it too her. I can understand, if Natsu was to give me something I'd probably treasure it to and never take it off. I couldn't imagine what I'd do if I lost the treasure.

"What a good Exceed you are" I said petting Cappy.

She purred on my touch, so soft.

"I'm going to go take a nap with Akiyuki" she said flying away.

Now what was I to do now? Freed and Akiyuki were reading while Cappy was sleeping. What should I do? I wonder if Natsu's bored? I held up the bag in my hand. I was going to give this to Natsu the next time I saw him but now... maybe I should visit him today. It was still daylight out, I could do it. Alright so after Freed's play date Akiyuki and I will visit Natsu! Maybe I should bring a book? To the children's section.


"For objects traveling near light speed, however, the theory of relativity states that objects will move slower and shorten in length from the point of view of an observer on Earth..." Freed stopped reading and closed the book.

"She's sleeping" he said.

"Your voice is very soothing, I'm surprised she didn't do it sooner" I mumbled holding my head in my hands.

"It's getting late, you two should start heading home" Freed said.

He tried to get up but Akiyuki was laying against him sleeping soundlessly.

"I'll get her" I said standing up.

I walked over to her sleeping figure and very gently lifted her up. Akiyuki curled up and leaned against my embrace.

"I'm sure if she was awake that she would want to say thank you so thank you Freed" I said walking back to the table.

"Cappy could you get my bags?" I asked.

"Aye!" Cappy said flying over and lifting them up.

"Tell her... tell her..." Freed paused.

He walked up to us and brushed the hair out of Akiyuki's face.

"Good night" Freed whispered.

I couldn't believe it! Akiyuki won Freed over! She won! I smiled a Natsu smile.

"We'll be at the guild tomorrow, I'm sure she'll thank you in person then" I said.

Freed coughed and took a step back.

"Do you need me to walk you home?" he asked.

I shook my head.

"We'll be fine thanks though, come on Cappy" I said.

Freed liked her. He actually liked her. Akiyuki was something special, something really special.


"Do you see anyone?!" I semi-yelled.

"No!" Cappy yelled flying back towards me.

Where was Natsu? I came to his home but all the lights were off. I asked Cappy to fly to the top window but she didn't see him. Have I tried knocking?

...

...

No I have not.

"Cappy, try knocking the door" I said.

Cappy flew towards the door and knocked on the door. The door opened under her touch. Well he wouldn't mind us breaking in right?

"I'm coming in!" I yelled.

I'm surprised Akiyuki hadn't woken up with all the noise we've been making. We walked into Natsu's home, not a single light was lit. I headed towards the living room and laid Akiyuki on his couch. Looking around the room for a blanket, I spotted on hanging on a chair and wrapped Akiyuki with it. Now that she was taken care of I could find Natsu.

"Watch her for me Cappy?" I asked.

Cappy nodded and handed me the bags before she laid next to her. I'm sure the two of them would be safe, just in case though I walked back to the front door and locked it. Why was it unlock to begin with? I started walking around Natsu's house looking for him. Yet again, why didn't I just check his room? Where was again? The second floor? I walked upstairs and saw a light at the end of the hall. I walked towards it and opened the door, Natsu was sitting against his bedpost facing the outside of his window.

"Natsu?" I said.

He look towards me.

"Didn't you hear me calling you?" I asked walking in.

"Yeah I did" he said looking back outside the window.

"Why didn't you say anything then?"

"I didn't want to see you"

I paused mid-step.

"I'm going to check on Akiyuki, bye" Happy said flying out the room.

I pulled up a chair and moved it beside Natsu's bed. I sat down in it and placed my bags on the floor.

"What's the matter?" I asked.

"Nothing Lucy just" he paused and took a deep breath then exhaled "it's nothing"

"It's not nothing if your willing to ignore me" I pouted.

"Sorry, I didn't think you'd have Akiyuki or maybe I thought you'd leave after a while and just" Natsu let out another deep breath.

"I'm sorry, hi" he said.

I was hurting him, I know I was. There wasn't really anything I could do about it though.

"Hello"

"How was the date?"

"Fun Bickslow took us to a toy store and Freed took us to the library. You should have seen her face light up, it was adorable" I said.

"I see" Natsu said.

I smiled and lifted up my bags.

"I brought you back a few souvenirs" I said.

Natsu finally looked at me and raised an eyebrow.

"Gifts?" he asked.

"You don't think I'd forget about my boyfriend now did you?" I asked.

Natsu smiled. I passed him the first bag I bought him, he opened it and pulled the gift out.

"What the-" he said looking over the gift.

It was red dragon doll. When I saw it I thought of Natsu immediately. The doll had red scales with gold horns and a pair of green eyes. Natsu smiled has he brushed his hand over it, his fingers pausing at the wings as he started flapping them.

"Push it's paw" I told him.

Natsu squeezed the dragon's paw. The doll's eyes lit up;

"Raaarrww!"

Natsu grin widened as he laughed.

"That's so cool" he said.

"I'm glad you like it"

Natsu scooted over in his bed and patted the spot next to it. I stood up and sat on the bed next to him.

"Thanks Luce"

"I got one more gift"

I lifted up the second bag and handed it to Natsu.

"Wow, you really shouldn't have... really. This feel's like a book" Natsu said.

I laughed, I knew he would respond that way.

"It is" I said.

Natsu opened the bag and pulled the book out.

"Dragons Dragons" Natsu said reading the cover.

He gasped.

"This is a book about dragons?" he asked.

I giggled and nodded. "Yup, all about dragons"

"And it says Dragons twice on the cover! It's about double dragons!" Natsu said.

I laughed harder. I loved Natsu's logic.

"Will you read it?" he asked.

"Sure, lay down" I said.

Natsu passed me the book then laid on my lap. I smiled lightly before I opened the book and started reading the first page.

BlackLynx17: A-dorable. Simply adorable. I'm a hard cord NaLu fan, NaLu all the way people! That's why I'm really hoping Natsu's the Father! Keep your fingers cross while you review!