Chapter 14:

The Visitation

Lucy Pov.:

*TIME SKIP next morning 8:05am*

I got out of bed and went Natsu's truck to grabbed the black dress I brought yesterday and the suit for Natsu. 'This is going to be a long day,' I thought as I shuffled my way back to my room. I opened my door and saw Natsu awake and his feet on the floor. "Morning," I said as I walked over to him sat next to him.

"Morning," Natsu replied then he kissed my cheek.

"I don't really want to do this," I whispered and I lean my head on his shoulder.

"I know but after all this, we come back here pack our stuff and go home," Natsu replied.

"It's still hard to believe, to expect that my father is gone," I responded and I closed my eyes as special memory of my father came to me.

FLASHBACK:

I was four years-old and my parents took me to a beautiful lake. It was our last night at the lake and were all laid down on pink blanket looking at starry night sky. "So did the dragon save the princess from the evil prince," I asked my mother and my mother giggled.

"The daring brave dragon faced the prince and said, 'You took my gold, my diamonds, and even my rubies. I don't care about those things but I DO care about the princess. The princess is the love of my life and I WILL NOT let some smart noise bart of a prince take her away from me.' The dragon roared and fried the prince to crisp," my mother replied.

I got up and bounced around then I said, "So what happened next?"

"The princess ran to the dragon and hugged tight and whispered, 'Thank you for saving me, my brave fire dragon.' Then the dragon hummed and turned human and said, 'I'll do anything for you, my shining princess.' After that, the dragon kissed the princess and they lived happily ever after, the end," my mom said.

"Do they have kids like you and dad had me," I asked.

"Of course they," my father replied, "And they a sweet wonderful daughter that is just like you." My father tapped my noise and I giggled then I gave him hug.

"I love you, daddy," I told him and my dad smiled, laughed, and kissed my forehead.

"I love you too, sweetheart," my father replied.

I began to cry at the memory and Natsu wrapped his arms around me. "Whats wrong," Natsu asked.

"I just had a very memory from when I was four and at the lake with both of my parents," I told Natsu and he nodded to let me know he was listening, "My mother had finished telling me the dragon and the princess story when I asked if the dragon and the princess had any kids. My father that they did and that had daughter that looked just like me."

"Thats sweet," Natsu replied and he kissed me on the forehead. 'I wish we pause time and stay like this,' I thought as we laid back on the bed.

"We really should get ready, the visitation starts at ten and ends at noon," I whispered to Natsu.

"Ya, you're right," Natsu replied then he took his suit and left to go change in the bathroom.

*TIME SKIP 1 hour and 45 minutes later*

We parked in front of Fairy Hills and I got out the truck and waited for Natsu to come around and grab my hand. A few seconds later, Natsu walked around the car and I immediately went over and grabbed his hand. Natsu raised an eyebrow and I said, "I'm really scared and nervous I just don't want to do this alone."

"I understand," Natsu replied and he kissed my cheek, "If you need to squeeze my hand. My mother said that when you do that fear and nervousness will go away." I nodded then I squeezed his hand and he was right the fear and the nervousness seemed to go away as we walked forward.

We entered the funeral home and see a lady with green hair and brown eyes wholes name was Karen Lilica. "Oh, it's been awhile," Karen said and ran over and gave me a hug, "First you lost your mother at young age and now you've lost your father. I'm so sorry."

"It's alright Karen, I'll be fine," I told her and she smiled as she let go of me.

"You're a really brave young lady, I'm sure your parents would be proud of you," Karen replied and lead us to the main funeral parlor room, "Your father's casket is all set up and there are snacks set up everywhere in the main parlor. Lucy if you need anything, anything at all, I'll be in office." After that Karen left Natsu and I in the main parlor room and I opened all the doors for main room.

"Karen seem to know you very well," Natsu commented as followed me around.

"I've told that my father dragged me to many funerals," I said as I held back the tears, "They were all here and Karen… Well Karen and my mom would watch over me when my father got catch in conversations. It's not easy being a General's daughter."

*TIME SKIP 3 minutes*

Once I finished opening the doors and curtains, I grabbed Natsu's hand and pulled him over to the couch and began to cry. "Natsu, it's so hard," I mumbled through my sobs, "It's so damn hard. I wish this was a damn dream but I know its not because I feel pain. I wish I didn't to be here. Its not fair…"

"I know, but you'll get through this," Natsu whispered.

"How do you know," I asked as I continued to sob into his chest.

"Because you have me here to support you," Natsu replied and I nodded in agreement.

*TIME SKIP 34 minutes later*

Natsu and I stood around, still holding each hands, while I was talking to sereval different people who told me in different ways that they are sorry for my lost. I watched the different doors to keep an eye out for Juvia and Cana. 'I wonder whats taking them so long,' I thought when I finally saw Juvia and brown-haired girl who I knew to be Cana. I couldn't hide my excitement and bolted over to them and I dragged Natsu with me. "Hey Juvia," I said when I reached them. I looked up to see Juvia who wore a black short sleeve dress and then Cana who wore a black strapless top and black dress pants and her camera around her neck.

"Well, Lucy, I see you haven't change much," Cana said with smirk.

"It's great to see you again Cana," I replied then we hugged.

When we broke the hug, Cana looked over Natsu and she, "So troublemaker Natsu is all grown up."

"Trying to pick a fight, Cana Clive," Natsu asked.

"Maybe," Cana answered and her smirk grew.

"Guys, not here," I told them.

Natsu looked from Cana to me then back to Cana and to me again. "Alright," Natsu responded with a sigh.

"Thanks Natsu," I replied then I gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Whoa, are you two together," Cana asked and I blushed then I nodded and Cana bursted out laughing.

"It's great that there together," a familiar voice said and Cana froze.

"Hi Erza, and Jellal," I said as I walked around a scared stiff Cana and gave them both hugs.

"Well, hi there Cana," Erza spoke and Cana turned to face her.

"Oh, umm, hello Erza," Cana replied as her whole body shook in fear.

"And here comes Gray," I said as I saw Gray waltzing over.

"Oh hey Cana," Gray said when he got over.

"Hi Gray," Cana replied.

"And how is my Juvia," Gray asked as stepped besides her.

"Better now that you're here," Juvia replied and they did full on lip contact.

"Get a room," Natsu spoke in a voice.

"Really, at my father's funeral," I said as I face palmed.

"Lets leave these two lovebirds shall we," Cana asked and we all nodded in agreement. Then we left the Gray's and Juvia's kissing scene.

A moment later, I saw Romeo and Wendy walk in and come over. "Hey, Wendy, Romeo," I said.

"Hey, Lucy, so where are Gray and Juvia," Wendy asked as she looked around.

"Their having a make out scene so I wouldn't bother them if I was you," Cana replied and we all broke into. 'Its great to see Cana again,' I thought as I continued to great people as they came in.

Dear Readers,

So Karen is in this story and I made her nice, was that a bad idea. Plus Cana has finally made her appearance and I think made it funny but I want to know what you think. Please tell what you think about this chapter and/or the story so far. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
From,

Lavawings