Back on Earthland, Shian's conspirators have hired the dark guild Ravana to launch swift and hasty assaults on the Fairytail guild as well as cause a ruckus around Magnolia and the surrounding areas. They know Ravana is no real match for the #1 guild in Fiore, but this way they can draw out the Fairy mages and learn more about who and what they'll be up against.

While aggravating for the guild, none of the incidences cause any major problems to them or the town, it's more like dealing with pesky bugs that just won't seem to leave you alone. At first they thought it was just young punks being foolish or trying to build a name for themselves; but after a half dozen occurrences Laxus is starting to wonder if it's something more.

Adding to the research, they learn how Fairytail, along with ally guilds had wiped out the three top dark guilds of the Baram Alliance including one that was created by demons from the Books of Zeref, stopped the Zentopian church from sending the world into chaos, thwarted an attack of 7 dragons sent from the Past, and even saved both Earthland and the Celestial Spirit realm when time was bent out of synch. Final conclusion, Fairytail is #1 for a reason.

If they ended up having to fighting against all of this guild's members it could prove to be suicidal so realizing that the best thing they could use Fairytail for was a distraction, plans for the attack are adjusted.

Half way into her second trimester, Lucy is starting to show a round little baby bump. Things are going well for the expectant mother, no morning sickness plagued her but because of cravings and a constant hunger, the kitchen staff has someone on-call 24 hours a day.

One night as they relax in bed, Natsu rubs on his wife stomach while she munches on spicy chicken skewers, "Babe you've even got a glow about you."

Chuckling, "Grandeeney said that's because of the hormonal changes in the skin. I'm just glad I haven't had any morning sickness."

"I think it makes you even more adorable!"

"You're being so sweet Natsu," she kisses his cheek.

"Luce, I've noticed you've been craving spicier foods lately, does that have anything to do with the baby?"

"Don't know, but it probably does." Turning serious, "Natsu, have you heard about the increase of attacks on Fairytail lately?"

"Yeah, Loke has been keeping me informed. They seem to be random, and for no real purpose."

"I wonder if there is something more going on."

"Well, you don't need to worry about it Luce, I'll keep an eye on Laxus and the guild. All you need to pay attention to is our baby."

Sigh, "Speaking of the baby, Wendy think's they'll be able to determine the sex soon. Do you want to find out now or should we just wait."

"That's a tough one. Part of me wants to know already, but I guess it'll be more exciting if we wait."

She smiles, "I agree, let's wait."

One morning during her 6th month, Lucy is reading in the library when Levy comes in. Looking up from her book she smiles at her friend, "Hey Levy."

"Hi Lu, what ya reading now?" She sits on an adjacent chair and smiles but looks a little paler than usual.

"It's about dragon hybrids; I'd like to know more about us. Figure out what makes us so different, why, and if there's anything we need to know about. So far I've learned that aside from what Igneel told us, the child of two hybrids will often be twice as powerful as the parents, being born with the magical abilities of both the mother and father. During the third trimester, the baby could unknowingly start to use its magic; so that's often the most difficult time for the mother. Bisca used to tell me that it was the last couple of months when Asuka would start moving around a lot that she had a hard time sleeping; sometimes Asuka would kick so hard she thought she was gonna pee herself. So throw in a baby using magic and I can't even imagine it!"

"That does sound like fun," Levy rolls her eyes, but starts to dry heave.

Levy are you feeling okay, you look sick?"

"I think I'm coming down with a stomach bug or something, I've been nauseated all morning."

Lucy's eyes expand. She knows that she and Gajeel had finally taken that next step but… "Levy come with me!" She grabs her friends hand and drags her out of the room.

"Lu, where are we going?!"

"To see Grandeeney and Wendy."

The palace guards take Lucy and Levy by carriage to the sky dragon's home on the other side of the village. On the way the friends chat.

"You know Levy, I know you and Gajeel…" Levy's face instantly turns red. Lucy chuckles, "You don't need to be embarrassed with me."

"I know Lu, it's just, I'm nervous too…"

Lucy hugs her friend, "Well you could just be sick. Either way, we'll get through anything together."

Arriving at Grandeeney's home, Wendy can immediately tell something is different with her friend. She ushers the two women into her mother's waiting room.

"Princess, what brings you here? Is everything okay?"

"Oh yes I'm fine, but Levy is not feeling well, could you please check her over?"

"Of course," she gestures to her examination bed, "Please have a seat Levy…"

Wendy looks at Lucy with a surprised face.

That night the five friends are sitting around the dining table for dinner. After the surprising news that afternoon, Wendy has joined the other two girls to lend some moral support.

Ever since she found out, Levy has been playing in her mind over and over how she was going to tell Gajeel... Thanks to some herbal medicines from Grandeeney, her stomach has been feeling a lot better. But despite barely eating at all that day she finds herself not really in the mood for a meal. Instead, she just looks nervous as she picks at her plate. Lucy tries to give her reassuring glances without drawing suspicion but it doesn't last long when you're dealing with hyper-sensitives.

Gajeel- "Okay, what are you two up to? You guys keep looking at each other and Pipsqueak you've barely touched your food."

Levy looks to Lucy and Wendy with pleading eyes, 'what do I do?' But Lucy just motions with her hand 'it's time to tell him.'

"G-Gajeel, I have something to, t-tell you. But I don't know how you'll take it."

"You're not leaving me are you!"

"NO! Nothing like that, I'd never leave you, it's just I found something out today…"

Natsu- "Well spill it!" Lucy elbows him hard to shut him up.

Levy shouts out, "I'm pregnant okay!"

Gajeel's mouth drops and Natsu slaps him hard on the back, "Oh ho, so the inspiration worked on you too!"

Stammering, Gajeel can't seem to get the words to come out. "I-I'm a, I-I'm a?!"

Lucy and Wendy are nodding their heads. Still nervous, Levy takes his hand and squeezes it, "You're gonna be a father."

"Shrimp, I… We… Holy Shit!" He jumps up and grabs her spinning her around, "Thank you." He hugs her tight and starts to cry.

"I was so worried you might not want to have kids…"

"Are you kidding, I can't wait to start a family with you!" he squeezes again, I love you Levy!"

Levy, with tears now of her own streaming down her face. "I love you too Gajeel."

The next morning, Natsu is in a conference with his dad. "Son I've done some digging and that Shian fellow may have been a hybrid or even a dragon in human form."

"He only said he's trained to fight slayers, but I never got the sense that he was one."

"Maybe he was using some kind of cloaking spell to keep you from discovering it. But that's not all; he may also descend from a former king's lineage."

"What do you mean?"

"About 500 years ago the family that ruled over Kelekona was from the Cimmerian dragon class. Let me think, his name was Deimos, nicknamed the Furia Nocturna (Night Fury). This class of dragon has all but become extinct."

"Extinct? What happened to them?"

"Well, during that time, dragons were less refined than they are now. The Cimmerians ruled through fear and intimidation, using powerful enchantments and other darker magic to control and manipulate everyone; and Deimos was their ruthless King. Eventually it was my grandfather Ignis that led a rebellion to overthrow the royal family. During the battle most of these dragons were either killed or imprisoned where they eventually died out. Ignis was declared the new King and that is how the Fire dragons and our family assumed the throne."

"I can see why that guy may have had a bone to pick with us. But now that he's in prison, I guess we won't have to worry about him anymore."

"I sure hope so son. This world has been peaceful since that time and I'd like to see it stay that way."

"Dad, you know, you've never really told me about our family before."

"I haven't? Well as I said your great-grandfathers name was Ignis, your great-grandmothers name was Kalama. My father, your grandpa was Niran and grandma was Pele. Sorry son, I don't know much about your mother's family. She didn't like to talk about them because they were estranged."

"That's okay dad. So, were you named for your grandfather? It's so similar."

"Yes," Igneel chuckles, "I believe that was the reason."