"Yes, how may I help you?"

"I'd like to make a transaction."

"And, what is your name?"

"Lucy Heartfilia."

"How much will you be taking out of your bank account?"

"10,000 dollars."

She signed about a million papers before she was able to receive the money. She quickly picked up the stacks of paper bills, and stuffed them into her purse. She almost wanted to laugh, because it was like she was robbing someone, even though it was her money. She hurriedly left the bank and took the bus (she didn't have time to look for her car keys) and arrived back at the college in the nick of time.

Speed walking into the college and towards her dorm building, Lucy tried to figure out a way to give Kairi the money.

Here, Kairi, this is for you and your mom... No, that's terrible.

Kairi, I want to give you this money... That just sounds like shit.

Take this... Ew. That's horrible, I'm horrible, oh my, God.

Lucy finally reached her dorm. Opening the door, she felt a bit strange. Just a few minutes ago, she had been sitting there, feeling helpless, and now, here she was again, ten thousand dollars stuffed into her purse and yet she still felt helpless. She couldn't really explain it.

"Lucy! Where were you?" Juvia asked, holding onto Kairi's hand as if her life depended on it.

The older teenager held a blank stare as she threw her purse to Juvia.

"What is-"

"Open it."

"What?"

"Open it." She repeated, not wanting to explain herself.

Juvia eyed the bag suspiciously, and slowly zipped it open. When she had finally zipped the whole thing, she peered inside, and gasped. She was in so much shock that she had accidentally dropped it, a few wads of cash starting to seep out of the bag.

"L-Lucy..." Kairi murmured in awe. The young teenager had never seen so much money in her short 17 years. She crouched down, and picked up a stack of hundred dollar bills.

"W-Why...?" Kairi began.

"For you... and your family. It would be evil to stand aside and let you lose your house when I have the money to help you." Lucy replied, her voice already beginning to crack.

"B-But, Lucy... It was only 5,000 dollars."

"5,000 is for the house, and the other 5,000 is something to fall back on." Lucy said, smiling somberly.

"Lucy..." Kairi started to cry again, and ran over to Lucy, embracing her. Tears began to prick at the blonde's eyes, her vision starting to get blurry.

"Oh, Lucy, you don't know how much we appreciate this. We are forever in your debt." Kairi said, smiling as the tears kept rolling down her cheeks.

"There's no need. This is my debt to you and your family, for taking care of my children." Lucy replied, wiping away her own tears.

"I have to call my mom, she's going to be so excited. Thank you, Lucy, for everything." Kairi replied, giving her one last smile before heading outside to call her mom.

Lucy breathed a sigh of relief as she laid down on her bed.

"God, I fucking hate life," The blonde mumbled, covering her eyes with her arm.

"I know... But, I'll tell you one thing. You sure know how to make some fantastic lemonade with all of the sour lemons that have been pelted at you." Juvia replied, grinning.

"Thanks," Lucy replied, smiling.

"Well, that has been our adventure of the day. Why don't I take you and Kairi to the spa?"

Lucy gasped in mock affection. "You do love me."

Juvia laughed as she pulled Lucy off the bed to leave their dorm, right when Kairi finished her conversation with her mom.

"She started crying hysterically. She's so happy."

"Glad to hear that. Now come on, I think we all deserve a spa day," Lucy replied, smiling as the three teens headed to Isla's Spa.

"What the fuck are you doing?"

"Shhh... come with me."

"Why am I your friend?"

"Shut up! Just follow me!"

"You're such a fucking idiot."

"You know what? Go fuck yourself. I don't need you here."

"Fine! Bye! Hope Lucy chops your balls off after seeing you in that ugly ass mask."

"I was going to give you a mask, too, but never mind." Natsu replied, lifting up the terrifying mask and sticking his tongue out at Gray.

"... What kind of mask?"

Natsu reached underneath his pillow and pulled out a similar mask, just as hideous as Natsu's.

"Here, I want to scare the crap out of the girls. They won't know what's coming." Natsu replied, grinning.

"But, why?" Gray asked, pulling the mask over his face.

"I'm bored."

"Jesus Christ... Okay, fine, let's go."

The very strange duo headed for Lucy's apartment. They stood next to the door, with Natsu grasping the door handle.

"On the count of three." Natsu whispered, as he steadied his hand on the handle.

"One... Two..."

"THREE!" Natsu pushed open the door...

Or, at least, tried to push open the door.

"It's locked."

"No, the handle is just-"

"It's locked, you dumbass! They're not here!"

"Oi! Fuck you! I gave you a mask and everything, okay?!"

"And look where that's gotten me!"

Natsu kicked the wall, and slumped to the floor, crossing his arms like an 8 year old having a tantrum.

"Now I miss Lucy."

"You always miss Lucy."

"Yeah, that's true." Natsu replied, smiling.

"Hey, you still have that ring?" Gray replied, sitting next to Natsu.

"Of course I do. Why?"

"I know that you're probably not going to have time to marry any time soon, so why don't you engrave it?"

"Engrave the ring?"

"Yeah, chicks love that stuff. I got Juvia's ring-" Suddenly, Gray froze, and remembered what he had to tell Natsu.

"What's wrong?" Natsu asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Oh, nothing, it's just that I forgot that I'm going to be a father."

"What?!" Natsu yelled, his mouth agape.

Gray grinned. "Yeah, I'm going to be a dad."

"Holy shit, congratulations!" Natsu replied, hugging Gray and giving him a pat on the back.

"Thanks. I just found out a couple of days ago. I was in shock for a while, but now it's just pure joy. I'm going to have a child."

"I know that feeling. Probably one of the best feelings in the world, right next to holding your baby for the first time." Natsu replied, smiling.

"You know, I wanted you and Lucy to be the godparents."

"To be honest, I had a gut feeling that you would choose us if you ever had kids."

Gray's laughed turned into a soft smile.

"I hope I'll be able to be a great father."

"Hey, no worries. You're going to be a great dad." Natsu replied, patting him on the back.

"Thanks."

"What do you want to name your baby?"

"Riku."

Natsu burst out laughing until Gray started punching him the arm.

"Fuck you! I think that's a wonderful name!"

"Yeah, for a dog!"

"You're a dog!"

"I'd rather be a dog than be named Riku!"

"Tch... Asshole."

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK GOD FOR HELPING ME FINISH THIS CHAPTER.

i know, this chapter is so shitty, and i literally cried while finishing this, because it's that terrible

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