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-Oby Abel

Chapter 10: Reunion part II

The minute we arrived back on Earth Land, Magnolia, I could feel the difference between here and there, Celestial World, in the air and magic. But I didn't have time to dwell on that. I had to see Wendy before Loke drags me back for another month. I had to be healed so I could see my babies again.

I took a deep breath and a step forward before taking off out of the god forsaking forest I fainted in the first place. I didn't stop till I reached Fairy Hill and one particular room.

My hand banged on the door frantically and normally I wouldn't be like this but time was seriously ticking and I needed the young Dragon Slayer to heal me before stupid Loke bring me back to his house. My body was growing weaker, I could feel it, and I was anxious.

"Coming, coming!" I stopped my banging when I heard the blunette's voice. She sounded a bit groggy but who wouldn't. It's late and I probably woke her up from her sleep. I did feel a bit guilty but not enough to let it consume. My cute babies' smiles and giggles replayed in my mind to prevent me from feeling any negative emotion.

"Who's hurt and wh – Lucy!" She opened the door with wide eyes before smiling and hugging me. I groaned a bit but returned her hug. I was still in pain from that stupid wound.

"Hi Wendy. You've grown." I noticed she had grown a few centimeters and her face was slowly turning more mature. "And you've become more beautiful."

She pulled away to look at me with a blush and teary eyes. "I've missed you." I smiled and patted her head lovingly.

"So did I. I would love to chat a bit longer but I need healing and need to see my children. Can you help me out?" I didn't want to be rude but my priority was my kids. They've been away from me far too long, even if it hadn't been a whole day since I left them but I longed to hold them and soothe them. I am a mother after all.

"Of course!" She chirped happily and dragged me inside her dorm room. I met a scowling Carla but ignored her. I knew she was probably going to chew my head off from waking them up like that but I still greeted her kindly.

"Hi Carla, nice to see you. Still pretty as ever."

She scoffed at me and folded her arms. "It's not nice to meet you. You could've knocked more gently." I didn't stop smiling and turned my attention back to the blunette. I had to stay position and Wendy always made me feel better just by me looking at her cute little face.

"She is hurt, Carla. And it's not her fault, she just want to see the twins." The youngest Slayer defended me with a frown but smiled when she turned to look at me. "Sit down and I'll work my magic on you." I complied and sat on her bed. She began her healing immediately.

"And it's nice to see you too Loke-san." She added a few seconds later. Oh I forget all about him being here as well. I looked at Loke who was leaning against a wall not looking happy but he smiled to little Wendy anyways. He was probably pissed for me ditching him so fast. Oh well.

"You too Wendy. You've grown to a quite lovely young lady." Wendy blushed by his compliment ad said nothing else.

"You can go back and inform Virgo that I'm here now and getting healed." I informed him while Wendy held her hands over my abdomen, still blushing. "I promised her and Capricorn to update them."

"Alright. I'll be back in a few minutes." I nodded and watched him shimmer away and focused on the blunette yet again.

"So how have you been the past year? How has everyone been?" I asked curiously and tried to start a light conversation.

She looked up from her hands on my abdomen and smiled at me with a small yet I noticed, sad smile. I felt a bit guilty for causing her to smile like that, she was always smiling happily to everyone and anyone.

"It's been weird with you not here. The guild has been lonely without you. I missed you. A lot." Right in the feels. I felt so bad for leaving the poor girl and the rest of my friends, family. It was cowardly but I had my reason. A damn good one at that.

"I'm sorry for leaving without saying goodbye but I was hurt and needed to get away for a while, which ended up being longer because of my pregnancy with the twins and the many threats." I smiled sadly and felt tears gathering in the corner of my eyes and my voice choking with raw emotion. "B-but I would eventually come back. You are all my friends and I love you all." I pulled her into an tight embrace, my form of apology. And let my tears free.

I felt her squeeze me tightly and then pulled away with a teary smile. "It's okay. You are here now and you're safe. That's all that matters now." I felt happy for her genuine words and squeezed her shoulder. God I had missed being home.

"Lushi?" My head whipped around, damn it made me cross eyed, and saw who I thought I had heard. A blurry, my eyes were still watery, blue fur ball was standing a few feet away. Getting more comfortable, I turned my whole body towards his direction and blinked a few times to regain my vision before calling his name.

"Happy!"

"It is you! Lushi!" He crashed into me, making me flop down on Wendy's bed cradling him in my arms.. I winced a bit, still not finished healing but I didn't mind at the moment. My stupid bully neko friend was here.

"I'm missed you, you stupid cat. How you been?"

"And I've missed your weirdness but Luna and Ryu filled your spot pretty well." He countered with a watery grin. I pinched his furry cheek and smiled widely.

"I'm happy my angels could fill my spot. I hope you didn't bully them too much." I sent him a playful glare.

"Of course not! I'm the best big brother uncle. Right Carla?" The female Exceed just scoffed and turned away. I giggled a bit before pinching his cheek once again.

"Oww!"

"That's for being cute. I'm happy that you've been helping Natsu out. Nothing bad has happened at your house, right?" I questioned since he was here and not home with the Natsu.

"Of course not, Lucy," Wendy pipped in with a pleasant smile. "Happy is just here because he wanted some time off from helping with the twins. Poor thing hasn't been sleeping properly." I glanced at the two before sighing and patted Happy's head.

"They've been crying a lot, right?" They both nodded and my heart clenched painfully. "Then let's finish this so I can finally see them. I've missed them so much."

"Of course, I'll finish up quickly."

Ten minutes later my internal wound was healed up perfectly, only feeling a bit sore when touched on the outside. But it was healed nonetheless.

"Thank you for your help, Wendy. I'll see you later at the guild." I said as I hugged the girl. She nodded and squeezed me tightly before reluctantly pulled away.

"Come Happy, let's get going." I called the hovering Exceed but he shook his head.

"I'm gonna stay here and leave you and Natsu alone to talk. You have lots to talk about." Stupid cat. I could've used him as leverage for not talking today. Damn.

Frowning, I sighed. "Fine. Then see you all tomorrow. Loke lets go." Loke nodded and followed me out of the dorm room. I waved silently at the trio and picked up my pace. It wasn't time to be dejected, my babies are in my reach soon.

Feeling slightly rejuvenated, I began running out of the dormitory and to the silent night. My senses all focused on one path and that was the path to Natsu's little house. This time Loke ran along side with me.

We slowed down when the house by the forest came to view. I noticed nothing had time despite it being dark. It looked all the same as it did when I left a year ago.

And as always when I saw the house my heart began beating fast and not by my running. I felt my stomach flutter as if there was actual butterflies trapped inside. I always reacted like this since my heart always recognized the little house as my home.

Gulping down the lump that had miraculously formed in my throat, I took a few shaky steps forward. It was painfully slow but I had to brace myself.

A few meters away I came to an abrupt stop. Not because I didn't want to walk further but because an invisible wall had stopped me. I looked at Loke oddly, who seemed to have passed this walk perfectly.

Okay what the actual fuck is this? I am prevented from walking to my finish line and reunite with my children.

It pissed me off.

"Natsu!" I called steadily and gently, afraid to wake the twins.

No response.

"Natsu!" A little louder this time. Still no response.

Damn was I furious. "NATSU!"

I was seething. Loke could get inside but I couldn't. This was bullshit. "Natsu, let us in!" I called angrily and then glared at Loke.

"Why can you enter and I can't! This is-" my words died in my mouth as I heard the door open and saw Natsu walk out with my baby girl in his arms.

"Luna! Baby girl!" I tried to rush forward but the wall stopped me and I crashed inside it. Fucking stupid idiotic wall! What did I do to you!

I felt so frustrated, and hit the wall crying. "Let me come in!" I pleaded almost desperately. No, I was desperate. My baby was in front of me, so close yet so far.

"Lu-"

"If I can't come in then you come out!" I yelled, getting angrier, and glared at him. "Now!"

He looked like he was frozen on the spot and that just fueled my anger even more. Did he do this deliberately. To spite me. Was he trying to punish me?

"Natsu, why can't Lucy enter?" Loke questioned as he stared at the bastard with my daughter in his arms.

I finally saw some movement in Natsu as he turned his head to look at Loke. "Runes." He simply said making my blood boil.

"We see that!" I spat angrily. "Are you trying to steal Luna and Ryu from me?!" I hissed.

His eyes widened as he registered my words. "No! Of course not!" His shocked expression changed to a glare. He was probably hurt by my words. "It's to protect Ryu and-"

"From me?!" I yelled hotly. I was so furious I was irrational at this point.

"No from those bastards that tried to attack you." He was angry. I could see it in his eyes and he stormed up to me and pulled my arm, rather softly, and dragged me inside the barrier.

I was in but I was far from happy. We both glared at each other, before he sighed and looked away. Win to Heartfilia.

"Only Fairy Tail members are allowed to enter. You probably got your insignia removed." My eyes quickly wandered to my bare right hand where my proud pink insignia once was. "Geez, thanks for having faith in me." He added a second after.

I fell silent. The red had gone from my vision and I felt a bit guilty for my accusation. Then I glanced at him quickly before my eyes landed on the perfect sleeping, bundle in his arms. My heart began beating fast as I finally reached my goal. Pulling my arms away from his hand and quickly scooping Luna away from him, I feel blissful and relieved.

My baby is in my arms. Finally. My anger quickly dissipated just by having her in my arms.

"My baby," I cooed with a blissful smile and sniffled as tears again formed and fell down my face. "Mama missed you so so much." I kissed her tiny forehead, my lips lingered for a little while, just in beautiful peace.

But I wasn't truly at peace without my other baby. My little dragon.

"Let's get ins-" I glanced at him and ignored him to look for my son. Right now I needed to see him before my soul can rest. I needed to feel completed with both my babies by my side.

"Go back, Loke." He looked at me for a long moment before disappearing without any protest. Thank Mavis for that. I couldn't deal with him throwing a tantrum.

My feet guided me to the bedroom, which I used to share with Natsu. I walked inside and kept my gaze focused on the cribs. My mind couldn't focus on anything else but my son. I walked a few steps, my arms gently and subconsciously rocking Luna, over to the blue crib and I felt like my heart was soaring once more.

My son, my beautiful little dragon lay in his crib snoozing away peacefully. "My dragon," I choked on my words. I was so emotional right now and did everything in my will power not to fall on my knees and breakdown happily. My emotions were running wildly around.

"Mama missed you so so much," I cooed to them both as I stroke Ryu's face and looked at Luna. What a bliss. These two little angels were my babies. My love. My everything.

I could just stay here and watch them forever but I wasn't allowed since Natsu approached, putting his hand on my shoulder. My whole body tensed by his touched but I didn't say anything and continued watching my sleeping angels.

One tender moment later he spoke and I almost jumped up with the softness of his voice. Hadn't heard that tone in a long time. He turned me around and looked at me pleadingly. "Luce, let's talk. Please."

I masked my feelings and the effect of my pet name with my former anger. "What's there to talk about?" I questioned rather gently than I had anticipated but my gaze from deadly with anger.

I was still mad at him.

He pulled his hand away from my shoulder and lifted Luna up. I followed his gaze and saw him gently tug her next to her brother. When he finished he looked at me with an almost sad expression.

"A lot. First her me out." I sighed tiredly and didn't argue when he pulled me to our – no – his bed. Damn it, he still kept the bed.

He let go of my hand and handed me a paper and looked into my eyes, his begging me to take it. "Read it. Please." He sounded so wounded I felt a pang in my heart.

I grabbed it and cocked my eyebrow suspiciously. "What is it?" I questioned, my voice natural.

"A letter." No shit Sherlock. "A letter from Lisanna." He added seconds later. My jaw clenched at the name and unconsciously I began crumbling the paper.

"And why would I read a love letter from her?" I hissed dangerously. He was testing my patience by taunting his new girlfriend. I ought to-

"Calm down. It ain't a love letter but an apology." He explained almost exasperated. "Just read it before lashing out on me." He was clearly getting pissed but I didn't give a fuck. That bitch ruined our relationship and he was of course a big benefactor as well since it was he who slept with her.

I was seething. They thought a letter would be enough to apologize for my heartbreak? Fuck no. I cried for months and went a pregnancy all by myself. I don't want their apologies.

"An apology for what? Sleeping with my ex boyfriend? I'm over that." I tried to sound nonchalant but my anger made it hard. "Take your damn letter awa-" as I was about to shove the letter to his chest he growled at me.

"No. You read that letter and hear me out!" He demanded seething. "I'm done with this Lucy. All I ever did was love you and you left me." I wanted to retort and say it was his fault but his glare shut me up. It was intimidating. "So you read that fucking letter and you read it now!"

Tch. I will read the fucking letter if it makes you stop glaring daggers at me. Demanding. "Fine." I huffed and folded the crumbled paper out to read it.

I couldn't even finish reading it because I was fuming. That sneaky little devil. How could she fucking do that! Argh! "That little bitch!" I spat and shoved the freaking letter away and stood up. I needed to find that relationship breaking slut. I need to find her and wring her neck! I suffered for nothing! Natsu was innocent but she lied!

"Not so loud. Ryu and Luna are asleep." He chided but I was seeing red I was beyond angry. Beyond furious. I just wanted to find her and slap her a few times for all the pain I suffered throughout the year. I doubted the man I love, the father of my children because of her jealousy.

"Where is she now?" I snarled furiously. I needed to see her now and confront her.

"Not here." He had lost his anger from earlier. "But that's besides the point. Now you know I'm innocent. I didn't cheat on you." So? I was still fuming and wanted to claw that little wench's eyes out.

I took a deep breath before exhaling and looking at him with my arms folded. "Okay, you're innocent. Then what?" My anger temporarily seized as I was curious at where he was going with this.

"Then what?" He snorted. "What do you mean with 'then what'?" He folded his arms and looked at me expectantly. "I think you owe me an apology of some sort."

Was he serious? I, Lucy, owe him an apology?

I scoffed. Rather unladylike. "Do I?" I questioned. "It wasn't you who saw your boyfriend in bed with someone you thought as a close friend. It wasn't you who found out you were pregnant and had to go through a pregnancy alone! It wasn't you who were chased around by some bastards that tried to harm me and my babies! And I owe you an apology?!" I got so worked up that I ended up yelling and crying and making the twins wake up.

Did I feel like a bad mother? Yes. Yes I did. A lot. I got so lost in my frustration and anger that I forget about them being in the same room for one fleeting moment.

I rushed to the crib and cradled both in each my arms, trying to soothe them and profusely apologizing. My heart was so broken by their cry and I felt so weakened. And before I could blink Natsu lifted Luna from my hold. I shot him a glare but didn't say anything. I couldn't. Not now. My children were sad.

"It's okay baby boy. It's alright. Mama is here and mama is sorry. It's okay, Ryu."

"It's okay baby girl. Daddy is here. It's okay." I heard Natsu coo to Luna. We both tried to soothe them but my sudden yelling had startled them for sure.

"When did they last feed?"

"A few hours ago, at the guild. They fell asleep when we got home." I nodded absentmindedly and walked over to the bed. Maybe something to eat could calm them down? And it had been a little while too.

I sat down and looked at Ryu. It pained me so much that I was the cause of his and his sister's discomfort. But I will right myself.

I felt the bed dip and looked from Ryu to Natsu. "What are you doing?" I questioned pointedly. Did he come for a show? Pervert.

"Sitting down obviously. What are doing?" Not going to kill. I am not going to kill you. Deep breaths Lucy. Deep breaths. 1, 2, 3, 4…

"Going to feed him since he is probably hungry. So turn around and don't look." I waited for him to turn around before pulling my blouse up and unhooking my maternity bra. Ryu, figuring out what going to happened, latched on to my nipple. I hissed lowly as I had apparently forgotten how rough my son was when it came to feeding.

Ah this was a bliss. My son in my arms after being so long apart. What was I thinking? How could I abandon those two when having them near makes me feel alive and stronger? I must be stupid. Yeah, really stupid.

I turned my head around when I heard Natsu speaking but I wish I hadn't! The pervert was blushing and ogling my chest! "I told you to look away!" I was so embarrassed I felt like my face would explode.

"But… But why are you doing that?! It's weird!"

Seriously?! Was he an idiot or something? Scratch that he was and will always be an idiot.

"It isn't weird, idiot! It's breastfeeding." I sighed deeply feeling an headache slowly coming alive. I looked at my very content son still eating. He was so cute!

"Breastfeeding?" He questioned weirdly. He was the biggest idiot. He didn't know breastfeeding? Where did he – forget that. He was brought up by an overgrown lizard, of course he wasn't normal.

"Yes breastfeeding." I began. Might as well teach him a thing or two. "When you are pregnant your body changes and you begin to produce milk so you can feed your young ones till they are old enough to eat soft food." I lectured. "It's pretty normal."

Hadn't he read one of those books I left him? Nah, probably not.

"Oh." He said, probably finally understanding the concept of breastfeeding. "But you don't have to do that. Virgo brought more bottles a few days ago." He finished.

Nope, not gonna happen. I loved breastfeeding plus it's a good way to lose weight fast – not that I would tell him that. I slowly shook my head and looked at him with a small smile.

"It's better to let them feed from the source." I explained. "Plus skin-to-skin contacts are the best for them. And I like it too. It makes me happier to know that I can be of help." I finished with a genuine, special smile. One reserved only for my babies.

"You look so beautiful."

I glanced at him once before resting my eyes on, Ryu. I was blushing madly and my heart was definitely skipping some beats. But I must admit that I liked his compliment, not that I would admit it out loud. Never.

"Stop staying weird stuff. How's Luna, asleep?"n Changing the topic was a desperate choice since I didn't want to die of embarrassment plus I was worried of my little girl. I looked at his arms, where she lay, and saw her sucking her fist.

"Nope. She is hungry as well. I'll bring her a bottle." As he tried to get up I pulled him back down, ignoring the sudden electric jolt that was sent down my spine just by a mere touch, and look at him with pleading eyes.

"Don't. I'll feed her. She needs me and I need her." He nodded and I relaxed. I felt like I had neglected Luna as a mother since she had been the once I sent away first. It made me feel awful.

After a few minutes Ryu was done, and I pulled him away from my breast ad cradled him. "Here," I spoke softly and made Natsu's head turn to us. "Ryu is done." He got the cue and grinned at our little dragon before laying Luna on the bed and lifted Ryu from my arms.

"Hi little buddy. Is your tummy full? Did mommy make your tummy full?" I had to suppress a giggle by Natsu's sweet voice. It truly warmed my heart.

My attention went straight to our little princess. My hands immediately picked her up, cradling her.

I've missed her as much as I missed my son if not more. No. I missed both of them so freaking much that it hurt.

Shifting her to my other breast I watched her eat. So cutely. My hands stroking her head. Seriously, this was bliss. This was my heaven. I could handle anything as long as I had Luna and Ryu by my side.

"I want this." I turned my head up and around to watch Natsu. His voice was so soft, almost raw. My heart was beating fast. "I want us, Luce. I want us to be a family like we were meant to be. I want you to stay here and be with me, us, forever. I love you and will love you forever." My breath hiked when he spoke. He looked so vulnerable and looked at me so lovingly, pleading almost.

"Natsu.."

"I never stopped loving you Luce. You gave me the greatest gift in life. Granted me a joy I didn't know existed but something was missing and that was you. I love you so much it hurts." My heartached seeing him cry but also hearing him tell his feelings.

I wanted to say yes but I was afraid. Afraid to get my heart broken again. Afraid that I would be left alone like a year ago. My body and soul loved him, I know that but I just can't say yes. Not now, at least.

"I…" Forming the words had been easy in my head but saying then out loud made my heart constrict painfully in my chest. "As much as I want to say yes-" I didn't let me finish.

"Don't say it. Just don't. Why do you want to say it? I love you and I can only love you. Is this fair to our kids? No. It is not fair to them nor to me." I knew he was right. I knew it but it was just so hard. All year long I had suffered because of heartbreak and know he confesses to me once more.

It was truly hard but it somehow made me happy. He wanted us, not just the kids but me as well. He wanted us as a family. And that warmed my heart but I needed time. Time to let my heart accept him back in our lives.

"Give me time." I muttered slowly, and felt my tears spring free. Today had been an exhausting day. I felt so vulnerable. "Give me time to think. That's all I ask. Please." I felt emotionally exhausted and needed time to truly think everything through. And a good sleep as well.

"How much time are we talking about?"

I felt irritated that he wasn't truly accepted my plea. "I don't know. Just give me time to think. Plus, we have better things to worry about than us." I said and looked at Luna. "Ryu and Luna's safety come first." And I wanted to keep them save from any harm there comes their way.

"So you want to separate us?"

I looked at him, and understood what he meant. He was thinking I would stay here? Nope, not gonna happen.

"You don't think I would be staying here, do you?"

He shot me an incredulous look before speaking again. "Yes I do. Ryu and Luna aren't leaving this house." He spoke with annoyance, which just irritated me more.

"Oh yes they are. They are my children and I-"

"Our children." He cut me off emphasizing on 'our'. "I think you forget a key factor that I helped making them." That did it. I was officially pissed at him, once again.

"Natsu," I growled lowly yet dangerously. Just because he is in their life now didn't give him the right to do what he want. I am their mother!

"You can say whatever you want but you aren't leaving with them. In fact you can't leave." He spoke with a certain smugness that pissed me off even more.

"And why can't I leave?" I questioned with gritted teeth. I wanted to strangle him that's how pissed I was.

"Because of the Runes. Only a Fairy Tail Mage can walk through the barrier and since you still haven't gotten your mark back you can't leave either. That's why I had to drag you inside." When he finished explained it was like he added fuel to my fire!

"Undo it now!" I demanded.

"Nope. So you better get comfortable. You ain't leaving till you willingly accept to stay." His cockiness made me almost lose control. "No better yet, till you agree to get back together." He is fucking blackmailing me!

I felt control slipping through me but from on tug from Luna, I regained it. He was one sly fucking bastard.

"I hate you." I seethed. Yet stupidly enough I was sorta relieved to stay here. His house always made me feel at home – at one point it had been my home.

"Sure sure." He brushed my comment aside and looked at our son. "Come on buddy, let's get you changed and into bed." He got up from the bed and intrigued I followed – to see how he managed his changing duties.

"Do you know what you are doing?" I curiously asked. He was probably bad at it since he had a sensitive nose and all that. They did tend to have smelly poo that even Virgo and I suffered from. Ugh.

"Of course! I'm a master at changing their smelly diapers." He boasted proudly and lay Ryu on the changing mat.

"Okay, buddy. Let's show how good daddy is at changing your diaper." Again I supressed a giggle, my irritation and anger long gone from our fight moments ago. Damn I'm hormonal.

"Impressive. Wouldn't had pegged you to be a diaper changing master." I joked and let out a giggle. He was good at it, I would give him that.

And secretly it warmed my heart. He was a good father.

"Well you got to learn somehow. Though I'm still bad at bathing them." He admitted with his oh so perfect grin that I just loved so much. Damn it Natsu, what are you doing to me?!

"Luna loves to play in the water splashing her feet and arms while Ryu hates it. They are very different." I spoke a few seconds later, getting control over my voice.

"I've figured. Luna is energetic while Ryu is silent but I think that changed a bit. He is a lot more responsive when we are in the guild. And they are both very active with Happy. They burned his whiskers off." My eyes widened in surprise. No wonder the blue fur ball stayed at Wensy's. Poor Happy.

"They did? Haha." But it was still fun though. I watched him dress Ryu in a blue onesie which I did not recognize. Must be Virgo's doing. And he even pulled a pink one out for Luna. Cute.

"The funniest was when Ryu burnt off Gray's eyebrows. Damn that was hilarious! He hadn't even noticed before the next day when the whole guild laughed at him. My little dragon did me proud." That got me cracking up. I cradled the now full Luna into my arms as I laughed. Oh boy I haven't laughed in long while.

I hadn't even noticed him get close to me or when he leaned closer to my face but I definitely notice when he pressed his soft yet chapped lips to mine silencing me. I was surprised.

He quickly pulled away as he noticed his what he had done. "Sorry, couldn't resist." he admitted blushing. I was pretty sure if he was blushing pink I was definitely matching a tomato.

"O-okay." I stuttered embarrassed and then cleared my throat when I looked at the changing table behind him, avoiding his eyes. "Let's get you changed princess and then it's bedtime." I passed him and began undressing Luna – and secretly fixing my own clothes, don't want to have a breast falling out so suddenly and embarrass me further, nuh-uh.

"Did mommy's little princess make poo poo? Huh?" I cooed at my sleeping girl, ignoring Natsu's baby talk with Ryu.

"Oh yes you did. A bit." I changed her diaper, cleaning her and smearing a bit cream on her butt, and then dressed her in the onesie her father her laid out for her.

Her father. Damn it was weird. From what I heard and saw Natsu did a good job ad impressed me a lot. He had definitely matured since I left and he looked handsome. Being a father really suited him.

Being my children's father suited. Damn it. Now I felt like crying again. Hormones.

I walked back inside the bedroom and saw him lying on the bed with Ryu on his chest, soothing his back. I felt my heart beat fast seeing that. It really warmed my heart and soul to see him in that position with our son.

"Is she asleep?" He asked as I walked near the cribs. I glanced at him shaking my head after looking at Luna, she was still awake but tired. "Not yet."

"Them gimme her. They both fall asleep immediately when they lay on my chest."

I sighed deeply but complied and handed him Luna and watched as he laid her next to her brother. Luna's had reached for Ryu's and he grabbed it. Cute! It was even more cute to see Natsu running his hands up and down their small backs.

"You really are a wonderful father, Natsu. I would've never imagined you becoming like this." I praised him, truly. He had exceeded my exception and was handling them well. I even noticed both had gained a bit weight making them look chubbier and more so, adorable.

"And you a wonderful mother but I totally knew that." My heart quickened its pace as he complemented me. It felt wonderful to be honest.

"Come lay with me, I won't bite." Heart, stop beating so fast!

As much as I wanted to at yes I didn't. Heck no. Me, laying next to him, no no no. Especially shirtless. I don't want to die of a sudden heart attack, thank you very much. Nuh-uh.

"No I'm good here.." I tried to answer with as much as confidence but apparently I wasn't good at masking discomfort.

Did I feel disappointed when he didn't press further? God yes! Now we're silent. As in dead silent, eerily silent. A silence that was eating me up from the inside out. I had to do something or say something, it was getting uncomfortable way to fast.

"How've you been?" Smooth Lucy, smooth. You are becoming an idiot! Why are you trying to reopen old wounds by such simple yet destructive question? Ah that's right. You. Are. Stupid!

"Before meeting them, horrible. With them, happy. The past year wasn't exactly something to brag about. You?" Oh god I feel terrible. Stupid me, stupid question! Apologize now!

"I'm sorry.." I began slowly. "I'm sorry for leaving abruptly and for not trusting you. But I was heartbroken and apparently hormonal." I was pretty damn hormonal and still are. God I feel like crying right now.

"It's okay. What happened has happened. We can't change to past but we sure can do something about it in the future." He made it sound so simple. My heart had been torn to tiny pieces the day I found him in the infirmary bed with Lisanna. It hurt so much that I wanted to disappear. And a sudden pregnancy with his children made my heart break further. The twins were a constant reminder of him and our lives together before I left.

And today I find out it was a misunderstanding, a scheme from a jealous girl and Natsu was innocent. I had acted too fast but how else should I have acted? I saw it with my own two eyes and she confirmed they had sex together? It really hurt.

Without noticing he held my hands and made me look deep into his beautiful dark eyes. "Luce, how do you feel about me? About us? Can you see a future with me, raising our two beautiful twins together? Because I can. I told you before; I love you and I want this. I want us."

"I'm just so confused." I admitted whole heartedly. I really loved him, no, I love him but I'm just so confused and to be honest, tired. I melted into his hug. Safety. Safety was what I felt in his arms.

"It's okay to be confused but never forget that I will always love you. Only you. I just want us to be happy together. Like before but this time as parents to Ryu and Luna." And I knew. I knew from the bottom of my heart that he loved me, as I loved him but I needed to have my emotions in check before accepting because I was still afraid.

"I know that. I won't ever forget that but… I don't know what to do or what to say." It was true. I want to say yes and be with him but I just couldn't. I hate this feeling of helplessness.

"But how do you feel?" his question surprised me but I answered immediately.

"Happy.." I squeezed him tighter and felt him still for a second before hugging me tighter.

"So do I." Ever so slowly I felt a sudden relief wash over me and his warm body lulled me to sleep in his embrace. I was happy. Something I hadn't felt in a love time.

There it is. Reunion part II. Lucy's POV. Maybe boring since you all expected something else but I wanted it to be all Lucy's POV to show her feelings, her thoughts.

And I so apologize for the long wait. Been really busy lately and sick too. But I managed to update another chapter so that makes happy. I will try to write more chapters faster so you don't have to wait too long for an update. But I can't promise anything. Lately things have been hectic for me, so I lost a lot of motivation for written and I began thinking about finishing this story with this chapter buuuuuut I like this story and I like writing it even more, so I won't. For now…

On a different note I have another story idea but I'm stuck on the pairings. It's about the Guildmasters creating an exchange program to tighten their alliances. Lucy is personally requested by Sabertooth because of Yukino. And here's the problem. I don't know who to pair Lucy up with or if I need heeeeeelp.

Till next time, peace out!

-Oby Abel-