A Somewhat Future
Lucy's P.O.V.
"Mom!" I heard one of my little dragons shout.
"I'm in the kitchen!" I reply.
I hear footsteps, more like running, coming towards me, until I hear them stop. I turn to see my second oldest Luke Dragneel staring at me expectantly. *sigh* He looks just like his father, except for his blonde hair! *giggle inwardly*
"Mom!" I snap out of my thoughts when I hear my impatient son shout, he's just like his father, "Are you okay?" He asks, "You were just standing there, staring at me with this weird smile on your face."
I simply smile at his confusion, and walk to the walk, but as I pass him I kiss his forehead affectionately.
"Do you need something sweetheart?" I ask my son.
"Yah, can Nashi, Layla, and I go to the guild for the day?" My son asks quite bluntly.
"Yes, you can" I say, then look at him seriously, "But no mission!"
"Aw, come one!" He whines, "Can't Nashi and I just take a small job? Asuka took a couple when she was little! Besides, dad's lets us take one before!"
"Luke, you didn't let me finish" I say pointedly, "I was going to say you can to the guild, and once your father gets home, and gives the ok that you can go. Then you can take a mission with Nashi and Layla."
After hearing that immediately perked up and asked, "Dad's coming home today?"
Shoot! I forgot Natsu wanted to surprise them by coming home early. He took a mission that lasted for three months, but finished it in a month. Normally he wouldn't take such long missions, but this one was really good pay. Even though it's only been a month….I really miss him, so do the kids.
I look at Luke and say, "Yes….?" I notice his mouth open wide and I quickly say, "Don't tell your sisters!"
"Don't tell us what?" I look over and see a mini me rubbing her eyes sleepily. My second third youngest, Layla Heartfilia Dragneel.
"Uh…Don't tell you guys that you're going to the guild today, because it was going to be a surprise!" I say quickly finding an excuse.
Layla narrows her eyes at me….oh no…..please buy into it Layla.
Finally she says, "Ok!" cheerfully, and walks over to her seat at the kitchen table. Before they all woke up, I set out some cereal, milk, orange juice, and all the other necessities for the kids' breakfast…their old enough to help themselves. Luke is 14, Nashi is 12, and Layla is 10. Definitely old enough to help themselves.
All of sudden I hear running on the upper floor of our house, and then I hear footsteps running down the stairs hurriedly. It wasn't until I saw a tinge of pink hair that I knew it was my oldest son, 16 year old Igneel Dragneel who went into our laundry room. If I didn't it was him before, I definitely knew it was him when he came up to me, kissed my cheek and said, "I'm gonna go see Ur, bye mom, love you!" He said hurriedly, and then he was out of the house. I simply giggle at his actions. Igneel Dragneel, son of Salamander, was absolutely lovesick with Ur Fullbuster, Natsu's rivals youngest daughter…as of right now…Oh Gray and Natsu were going to have a fun time with that….so will Juvia and I!
"Hey mom?" I look at my third oldest daughter Nashi, and motion for her to continue, "Is dad really coming home?"
I look at her in shock, and she simply smiles and laughs, "Dragon ears" then she returns to eating, knowing she already got an answer. Oh she is just like her father, in both appearance, and personality. The only difference is she's smart like me, thank goodness, and she has brown eyes. Other than that, she's just as daring as her father, if not more, always rushes into battle, and always protects her friends. She's extremely loyal too!
After we were all done with breakfast, my three little dragons went to the guild. Once they left, I sat down at our table and decided to figure out where all of my kids were. Ok, so Igneel is with Ur. Nashi, Layla, and Luke were at the guild, and the twins, Draco and Luna, were at Levy's house playing with Synthia and Steel. Ok, so now I know where all my children are, and I'm sure they all have their exceeds with them by now, so time to sleep!
*1 Hour Later*
"Luce?" I hear a very familiar gentle voice say.
I look up groggily from my spot in the bed, and look up to see the love of my life looking down at me, I filled only with love and affection.
"Natsu?" I breathe softly.
He just smiles at me, and kisses me on the forehead softly, "Hey Luce!" Even though it's a small gesture, my heart is exploding with love for him.
Once he stands up straight, and I pat the spot next to me on our bed. He chuckles, but gets in the bed anyway. Once he's in, he pulls me back against his chest and buries his head in the crook of my neck, breathing in my scent. It's a dragon thing. After a couple moments of comfortable silence he finally says softly, "Where are the kids?"
I turn around to face him, and he takes a strand of my hair that had fallen in front of my face, and places it behind my ears.
"Aw, there's my beautiful Lucy!" He says warmly, and I blush. We've been married for 17 years now, and I still blush at every little compliment he gives me.
I take his hand that is now resting on my cheek in my hand, and kiss his palm, "I missed you so much Natsu" I whisper softly.
"I missed you to Lucy! I also missed the kids, speaking of which. Where are they?"
I smile at his care for them. I tried to divert his attention from them the first time, but being the loving father he is. His attention always goes back to them.
"Luke, Nashi, and Layla are at the guild. Draco and Luna are with Levy, and Igneel's with Ur."
I watch Natsu's expression, positive that he was going to say something about Igneel and Ur, but he didn't.
Instead he sat up, caged me in on the bed, his arms on either side of me, and looked down saying, "That means we're home alone right?"
I raise my eyebrow at him, but then nod.
He then lowers his head to my ear and whispers, "How about we give the kids another sibling?" he says suggestively.
"I think that's a great idea!" I smile at him.
"Well then, let's get started!" Then he places his lips on mine.
I open my eyes, wow that was an…interesting dream.
"Oof!" I grunt, I look down at my now very pregnant belly, "Calm down baby boy, I'm here!" I say, this was my and Natsu's hopefully first of many children. Speaking of which, I look to fairly new husband's sleeping figure next to me. He must've noticed that I was awake, because the next thing I knew. His arms were around me, and he said, "Go back to sleep Luce, our baby needs all the sleep she can get." He says sleepily.
"Boy" I instantly responded.
"What?" He says, a little more woken up.
"You mean our baby boy, not girl. "I say calmly.
"Luce, I'm sure this little baby" He says, rubbing my stomach, "Is a girl."
"When did you become a certified doctor?" I ask sarcastically.
"The second I knew you were pregnant" He responds, humor shining in his eyes. To be honest, that's kind of true. He's been taking care of me ever since I got pregnant, won't even let me take any jobs.
"You don't if it's a girl!" I say, "And besides, he's in my stomach, it's definitely a boy!" I argue, being pregnant has definitely made me more prone to argue.
"Ok Lucy, I don't what being pregnant does to you, but I'm not gonna argue with you about what gender our baby is. To be honest, I don't care what gender it is, as long as she's ours. Goodnight Lucy." He says, kissing my hair tenderly.
I was about to fall asleep until I realized something, "You said she."
"Yah, I thought that was obvious" He replies, I can hear the smile in his voice.
"But—" I start, but he cuts me off.
"Goodnight Luce, I love you!" He says, then pretends to be sleeping.
Oh he thinks he can get out of this? This discussion is far from over, but I'll let him think he's won.
"Fine" I reply, "Night Natsu, love you too!" The I look down at my belly…I love you too Igneel…
