Makarov Dreyar was a father figure to a lot of kids and he loved them like they were his own, so when Lucy walked into his office with puffy eyes and holding her husband's hand in a death grip he knew something was wrong. Makarov looked up from his papers and noticed Natsu was staring at the floor with red eyes like he had been crying.
As the couple sat down he spoke with alarm, "What's wrong children?"
Lucy looked up at the man she regarded as a father, the man who raised her since she was 14 with tears in her eyes. "I'm sick Gramps."
Gramps sighed. He had seen this coming. He knew that after visiting so many doctors she would eventually have a diagnosis. What was important is how severe her illness was. "How sick?" Makarov asked.
This time Natsu answered, "Real sick Gramps. She has AML."
Gramps eyes widened in shock. He never expected this he thought it might be an immune illness or a rare type of flu. Not cancer. He had heard of AML and didn't know much about it except that it was a form of leukemia. His eyes began to water as he thought about the young couple in front of him. Natsu, who would do anything for the people he loved and he knew was hurting just as much as his wife. He thought about Lucy, who had been through so much in her short life and still had stood tall and took it in stride. He knew this was hard for them and his heart broke having to watch them go through this, but Lucy would have the whole guild behind her and Makarov would stay positive no matter how hard that was. He had to help her keep her spirits up. He had to show her even in the bleakest times there is always hope.
Makarov looked at Lucy and frowned as he wiped his eyes dry before he spoke, "Lucy, you are like a daughter to me and Natsu you are like my son. If you need anything let me or anyone else know. The whole guild is rooting for you and we know you will win this fight."
Lucy smiled at Gramps encouragement and she pulled the small old man into a hug. As she pulled away she looked at Makarov, "I've already told my team, Laxus, and Levy but everyone else should know too."
Gramps nodded and motioned for the couple to follow him out of the office and onto the balcony. "CHILDREN!" yelled Gramps.
Everyone looked up at the old man and the two people standing behind him.
"Lucy has an announcement and she deserves your full attention."
Lucy silently thanked the old man as she and Natsu approach the balcony. Lucy looked down at her family. Mira was behind the bar while Laxus sat on a stool and Cana was on the edge of the bar halfway through her third keg and it was only 9. Erza sat at a table and nibbled on strawberry cake while Jellal stared at her in worry. Wendy was at a table with Romeo looking very cozy and Wakaba and Macao sat on the other side of the table drinking and smoking. Elfman was arguing with Evergreen; Bixlow and Lisanna were at a table talking; Freed wasn't there because he was on a solo mission. Alzack and Bisca sat at a table with Alzack holding Asuka. Gajeel and Levy were in the back with Nash. Gajeel had his arm wrapped around a worried Levy who was holding her godson in her lap. Gray was at a table with Juvia. He had a drink in his hand and Juvia was trying to bother him slightly.
Lucy looked at Natsu who smiled at her and turned back to the people staring back at her in the eerie silence. She closed her eyes and spoke, "As you a-all know I-i have b-been seeing th-the d-d-doc-doctor a-a lot l-l-late-lately." Natsu squeezes his wife's hand hoping it will ease her nervous stuttering. "W-well th-they f-fin-finally know w-what's w-w-wrong." Tears start to pour down her face and Lucy opened her eyes to turn and tell Natsu she can't do this, but stopped when she saw her son smiling in Levy's lap. This gives her encouragement to continue, "I-i h-have a-ac-ute my-mye-loid l-leu-k-ke-mia."
Then all hell broke loose. Cana dropped her barrel, Mira spelt food and started crying, Wakaba put out his cigarette, Juvia left Gray alone, Erza pushed her cake into the floor, Elfman and Evergreen stopped arguing, and Levy started to tear up, but all the chaos was interrupted by a scream from Nash.
Lucy then let go of Natsu's hand and headed toward her son. As soon as she took Nash into her arms he stopped crying. Lucy started to walk away when Gajeel stopped her, "Bunny girl, I knew Shrimp was upset about something, but I didn't think it was anything like this if you or Salamander need anything let us know."
Lucy was taken aback by what Gajeel said, but she thanked him anyway and went to sit down at a table with Natsu. The whole guild came up to her. Juvia came over and said she would help in anyway she could. Romeo came over with Macao, "We're here for you Lucy and I know you got this," said Romeo confidently.
Mira came over and sat down beside her, "It... will be okay Lucy. Everything will turn out fine."
Jellal came over with Erza and promised to help in anyway needed.
Cana was the last one to go over to Lucy, she sat down beside her and stared at the floor for a few seconds before speaking, "Lucy, I may be a drunk, but if I can do anything to help you let me know. You're one of my closest friends, I mean you were the first one I told about Gildarts."
Cana had tears welling up in her eyes as she hugged Lucy and walked back to the bar.
Lucy who had Nash sitting right beside her in his car seat. She looked around the guild and found Natsu standing by the bar with tons of people around him too. In the midst of despair Lucy could finally see the ray of hope in dark times, at least she had her guild family to support her.
Alright guys here is Chapter 10 I hope you like it. Also Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!! Please remember to favorite, follow and comment! I love to hear from you guys and I always reply to comments!