Haha! Here's another chapter my lovelies! I do hope this story is to your liking!

But as always...

Enjoy~

~Kyvena

Chapter 12: The Darkness of a Shadow and New Ties Are Made!

He could feel it, he honestly and truly could feel it. Natsu was alive and he was not about to take advantage of this miracle. Slowly easing himself out of the hospital bed that was now stationed within the compounds of Dragon Tail just for the guild master, Natsu could tell... he had been asleep for a very, VERY long time. However, he was not about to complain over the matter. Slowly but surely, all of his memories came flooding back to him whenever the fire dragon slayer heard the door to his room make a "click"

Wendy was exhausted from sitting by her a comatose state husband whenever she looked up, "How could I have been so STUPID! I forgot to place Natsu's present in the room!" Making her way back, slowly but surely, the sky dragon slayer swiftly turned on her heel; only to make her way back to Dragon Tail. As she walked she pondered many things, such as when her husband would wake up. Without even realizing it, Wendy blinked, "Oh, I got here faster than I had expected." Making her way back to her husband's temporary room, Wendy got an uneasy feeling as if something was wrong entirely.

Placing her hand on Natsu's temporary "home" for the moment, Wendy slowly turned the door knob before entering the room. What she saw though was something she would never forget, nor take for granted. Right before her very eyes, was none other than Natsu... Tears welled up in the sky maiden's eyes before bolting to her husband and flung her arms tightly around him, "NATSU! NATSU! NATSU!" Wendy sobbed as a soft smile graced his lips before placing a gentle hand on top of his beloved's head, "Wendy... How are Carla and Happy?"

All that could run through Wendy's head was the fact that she was mortified that her love no longer remembered that they had, had a child... Grinning like a dummy, Natsu chuckled softly, "Oh and how could I ever forget Acana?" Sparkle came to Wendy's orbs as she looked up at Natsu, "Don't ever scare me like that again!" Natsu chuckled as he rubbed the back of his head sheepishly, "Yeah, yeah... I know!" A cheeky and not to mention signature Natsu smile graced his lips.

-A few weeks later-

"DADDY! YOU PROMISED!" Acana yelled angrily as she puffed out her cheeks. Being as upset as she was, the child quickly turned and bolted out of the guild hall as Natsu reached out for her and called out for her, "ACANA!" Not wanting to listen to her father considering he had been gone so long, Acana kept running until she was in the forest close to town. The child kept running and slammed her eyes shut, only to effectively trip over something and face plant, "Oww... That really hurt..." Whenever Acana looked up, she witnessed one of the most stunningly beautiful man she had ever seen, "O-Oh I'm sorry sir, I do hope you can forgive me."

The man blinked a few times at the child who had tripped over him due to not watching where in the hell she was even running. Glancing away momentarily, the male sighed, "Get away from me girl." Having the short temper that Natsu had didn't make things exactly roll over smoothly, "HEY! WATCH WHO YOU ARE CALLING GIRL! I HAVE A NAME YOU KNOW!" Lazily glancing back at the young lass, the male sighed, "Then what is your name... Girl..." Now fuming, Acana folded her arms, "IT'S ACANA DRAGNEEL!"

Hearing the name "Dragneel" caused the man's head to snap roughly, "Did you just say Dragneel..." Growing more and more angry as she sat there talking to this man, Acana spoke, "Are you deaf or just STUPID!? YES! MY NAME IS ACANA DRAGNEEL!" A dark smirk came over this beautiful man's lips, "Tell me... Acana... Who is your father...?" Narrowing her eyes, Acana practically spat out her next sentence, "NATSU DRAGNEEL!" Suddenly, the man began to cackle in an evil manner, "SO! E.N.D STILL EXIST DOES HE!?" Acana became a bit scared and took a step back, "W-Who is E.N.D mister...?" Fanning his hand and obviously dismissing the child, the male rose his head.

Suddenly halting in her steps, Acana was now curious, "Hey, I told you my name... Shouldn't you tell me yours...?" The male grinned darkly, "Why, my name is Acnologia." Acana's eyes widened immensely, but for some odd reason did not run, "You know Mr. Acnologia-" Acnologia held his hand up, halting Acana's sentence, "Just Acnologia." Acana quickly nodded, "Right, sorry... As I was saying Acnologia... I really like you!"

Acana giggled until hearing her mother calling for her, "Sorry Acnologia, I'll be back tomorrow and next time I will bring you some food and water!" Acana giggled and turned to run towards her mother's voice, "Say... Acnologia...?" Turning his head towards the young girl he folded his arms, "Speak." Acana practically straightened up as if she were a soldier, "Do you think... Maybe we could be friends...?" Acnologia then grinned, "But of course sweet child. I look forward to seeing you again..." It was hard for Acnologia to hide the malice in his voice whenever Wendy came into view and his heart began to race, "Acana, stop bothering the man sweetheart... Now come along."

Smiling brightly, Acana nodded, "Yes mamma!" Turning as she left, Acana waved at Acnologia, "Bye! I will see you tomorrow I promise, and I never break a promise!" Acnologia smirked and held up a hand as he mumbled, "Oh, I'm sure you don't..."

I know it was short, but there is a reason! .;;; I'm exhausted... But I wanted to post a new chapter before bed! Please R&R! 3