Alright guys this is it. The moment you've been waiting for, what some of those names are good for. I have to say thank you to all who have followed me as I wrote this, now I know I updated this kinda really fast but I get excited seeing how you react to what I write.

As for the new story I just put up. The Dragon King and Queen will definitely be updated slower but that's because I have other stories that are ready to be dropped as well. Now I'm not saying I'm just gonna update once a week, oh no, that's not fair to y'all or my imagination but the updates will definitely be coming out at least every other day but no more then a 3 day difference. Now since I'm done telling you my two sense...

I give you:

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

A Baby's Cry

Lucy P.O.V.

We're winging our way back to Magnolia after our honeymoon, Natsu and I had so much fun but I'm glad to be returning. I already have a small baby bump and Natsu isn't leaving my side for the trip.

I'm trying to figure out how to tell the guild that I'm pregnant and Natsu is, not surprisingly, still thinking of ways to reach the bottom of the lake on Tenrou.

"Natsu, will you stop thinking about the lake you can always think about it when we go back next year. You should be thinking of how we're gonna tell the guild." I say quickly yanking him from his thoughts.

He growls but says "Yea you're right the lake will be there next year. Now how to break the news to our rowdy, over enthusiastic, and laughable guild."

I laugh but squeak when a shadow rises up from the forest only to form into Skiadrum.

"Skiadrum what are you doing here?" I ask completely surprised he's here instead of at Sabertooth with Rogue.

"Well, I heard you were flying over and I never got to say congratulations." the gentlemanly shadow dragon says.

"Uh thank you?" I say a little thrown off about the whole situation

"Shadow can't you see you're embarrassing Lucy?" This time I almost drop out of the sky when Weisslogia appears above us.

"It's better than scaring her out of the sky, Light." The shadow dragon retorts to the light dragon.

The light dragon grins and says "Sorry didn't mean to spook you. Oi Natsu when you get back we still have that bet going on."

"Aye Light when we return we'll see, but this time no belly flopping I'm surprised your scales aren't as red as my fire from how many times you hit." Natsu says flying backwards and grinning.

"Well then we'll have to see, as for now watch out for that tree." The elder says grinning.

Natsu frowns and flips over only to run face first into a tree. I giggle while the twin dragons downright laugh.

"Why you no good light eater when I get my hands on you, you're gonna wish you had never hatched." Natsu yells out as he takes after the light dragon only for the dragon to disappear into light particles.

Natsu returns to my side grumbling something about light dragons have no manners in a fight.

"Natsu calm down you can always use a guild brawl to cool down." I say still giggling after his collision with the tree.

He grins and says "Yea you're right but for right now though let's hurry I can already see Magnolia's train station."

With that we fly faster to see our nakama again. When we land in front of the guild, I scrunch my nose at the smells coming from inside.

"I forgot that the smells would be more potent after being away for 2 months." I mutter and Natsu just grunts.

He wraps an arm around my waist and says "Ready?" I nod and he kicks the doors in.

I yell out "Minna we're back." Everyone had frozen when the door kicked open but after I said that everyone start rushing us.

Natsu being Natsu, growls, grabs me and lights on fire to keep them back, then Erza steps forward and says "Natsu, you should know better than that."

I pat his arms and say "It's not his fault he's being possessive right now, especially when I'm pregnant."

She nods in understanding and yells "Back it up, give them room."

Everyone goes back to where they were sitting and we walk over to the 'Team Natsu' table. Mira sits a strawberry milkshake in front of me and says "How far along are you Lucy?"

"Only a week and a half." I say after I take a sip of the sweet drink. Then Natsu speaks up and says "Erza, can you, me, and Ice dick take an S- class mission? Preferably the sooner the better."

Erza raises an eyebrow and says "Why so soon, you just got back?"

"Well because I want to be back for when the babies are born, and seeing as we need quite a bit of jewel before four months are up…" He leaves off hoping she'll get the message.

She does but says "Lucy I thought you said you were only a week and a half along why do you only have four months?"

I smile and explain. "Dragon births are different, they only last four and a half months instead of nine, that's why Natsu wants to head out so soon. So he can be back in time to see the kids born."

"Actually if we move out before the end of the week we may be able to get 2 missions done before the babies are due." Natsu pipes up.

Erza stares at him but I smile knowing he's more worried than he looks. "V-Very well Natsu you can go upstairs and pick the missions, but only two missions no more." She stutters before giving him a glare.

He nods and jumps to the second floor before thumping down a few minutes later giving the missions to Erza to approve. "Hmm these actually seem pretty easy we should certainly be done before you give birth, Lucy."

Erza gets up and walks over giving the papers to Mira to stamp before walking back and saying "We leave in three days Natsu. That gives Gray a day to recharge before we head out." Natsu nods while saying "Works for me."

"Well we'll be going, see you guys tomorrow." I say as I stand up. Natsu walks over and says "Then lets head home."

We spend the next two days enjoying being home and setting up plans for while Natsu's out on the jobs with Erza and Gray.

Finally the day arrives, We walk up to the train station together and as we wait for the train to arrive I say "Natsu, please behave. No fighting with Gray, No destroying anything, and above all, Natsu, please come back to me soon." I grab his vest not wanting him to go but knowing he has to.

"Luce, you weirdo, I promise I will not fight with Ice prick, I promise I will not destroy anything, and I promise on my honor as a Fairy Tail mage, a dragon, and as your mate I will return before the babies are born." He whispers at the train pulls into the station.

I stand there watching as he, Erza, and Gray climb in. I watch as the train pulls off. And I'm still watching as it grows dark.

Soon someone is standing behind me. "Come on Lu-chan he will be back."

I turn to see Mira, Juvia and Levy standing behind me. "Ok" Is all I say as we go to Fairy Hills where I'm staying with Juvia until Natsu returns.

~Flashback~

We're in the guild sitting at our table softly arguing over whether I'll stay by myself or with a friend until Natsu returns when Juvia walks over.

We stop arguing and Juvia says "Juvia heard what you were arguing about, and I was wondering if you would like to stay with Juvia until Natsu returns?"

Natsu lights up and I glare at him, but I give in when he gives me his puppy eyes. "Fine Natsu."

"Yes, I would love to stay with you Juvia." Juvia squeals before saying "It's an extended sleepover."

~End Flashback~

When we walk into Juvia's room it's no longer covered in Gray dolls since she's dating the original now.

"Please make yourself at home, Juvia will make some tea." She says as she moves into the kitchen.

I sigh sitting down in a chair and staring out the window wondering how Natsu's doing.

Natsu P.O.V.

After we get off the train and I regain my senses we check into a hotel and head straight for the clients house. After we check in there, we head to where the bandits supposed hideout is.

"Oi flame brain make sure you don't mess anything up." Ice prick prods but I ignore it remembering my promise to Luce.

Instead I just watch the mountain where the hideout is. Supposedly this group of bandits is more like an army. All the branches have gathered for some kind of trade and auction and we're supposed to take them out before they depart again in one month.

As we watch a group of bandits walk up to a rock wall and push on a pebbly. After 10 seconds the rock wall divides in half to reveal a spacious room teeming with bandits talking and chatting.

After the bandits walk in the door shuts behind them and no more light can be seen.

I lean back on my heels biting the inside of my cheek before I say "So what do you think?"

Erza says "Since it appears they are still arriving we will continue spying for another week, then attack when we're sure of what's happening."

"Or we could get a spy in there, I mean we already know how to get in." We turn to Ice dick and with an evil grin on my face I say "That's so nice of you to offer."

Erza catches on and says "Consider it punishment for trying to get Natsu to fight while we're spying." Gray backs into the bushes saying "No, no it was just an idea."

I crouch and say "Listen here Ice dick, it's the best plan we have, and Erza can't do it because everyone knows Titania and as for me everyone knows my salmon colored hair. But you can use the markings of your demon slayer magic to hide your identity and slip in, but you can't be stripping all the time."

Ice dick snorts and crosses his arms but says "You have a point there."

"Then that's what we'll do, but tomorrow. For now let's head back to the hotel." Erza says, and we slowly make our way back to town to avoid being noticed by any bandits who may be heading to the convention.

On the way back I stop in front of a shop that has something in the window that I have to buy but the price tag says 150,000 jewel and I only have 125,000 on me.

I gulp but turn to Ice dick and say "Hey Ice prick, you got 25,000 jewel I can borrow?"

He turns about to retort until he sees what's in the window and wordlessly goes into his pocket and hands me the cash. "She'll love it." I nod before going in the store and purchasing the gift.

Back at the hotel I hide the gift in the bottom of my pack before climbing onto the roof and looking at the stars, wishing that Luce is with me.

~ 2 weeks later ~

We're sitting in the bushes watching the rock wall as we have been for the last 2 weeks only this time when Ice princess slips in we fallow him.

From the outside the room looked kinda of small but once you're inside it expands for quite a bit.

When we enter everyone freezes trying to see who the person with the salmon hair and the woman in armor. Then I hear "Oh shit, it's Fairy Tail, run."

And everyone scatters but before they can get far Ice dick creates an ice barrier keeping them in one spot and I say "I'll take care of it." Before hopping inside the barrier.

I start going ham on them until what Grandeeney said about a dragon's weakness is being overrun runs through my head. "Shit I just had to act without thinking, Luce is gonna kill me." I say before thinking fast and saying "Ice prick get your ass in here."

Shortly after I say that I see swords flying and Ice lances swinging around me. Now that I have space to move I decide to try something new I've been working on.

I transform into hybrid form and fly until I'm above the group. Once in a spot where I can concentrate I swing my arms in a slow circle saying "I call upon the dragon spirit to protect the ones close to me and wash the darkness away: Dragon's soul."

I immediately think of Luce and our unborn children, then of Erza and Ice prick. As the spell activates a dragon of fire appears taking out all the bandits. When I release the spell I fall and hit the ground, but I'm able to stand.

"Shit that took a lot." I say to no one in particular. After Erza and Ice dick get over their shock we quickly round up the bandits and make tracks to town. However as we're walking I can't help wonder how Luce is doing.

Lucy P.O.V.

I'm at the guild talking to the girls when my amulet glows brighter. I grab it and smile, I know he's safe, I know he's working hard to get back to me and our babies.

I know everything's alright. "Lu-chan we haven't seen you smile like that in a while, what has you so happy?"

I just shake my head not wanting to explain it. They go back to talking and I say "Have you heard anything from Erik, Kinana?"

Kinana nods and says "He asked me out yesterday." We all squeal knowing another dragon slayer has been claimed. Then we turn when the doors burst open to reveal Igneel fuming.

I get up and walk over saying "Pops what's wrong?"

He looks at me and frowns saying "Natsu is an idiot."

I must have looked confused because he says "He just used a dangerous spell called Dragon's soul. That spell uses a lot of energy and I was trying to see if he was here because if he was I was gonna wring his neck for using it carelessly."

I frown and say "He's out on a S-class mission so if he used a spell like that then he had a very good reason for it."

Pop smiles and says "I figured he was out since he didn't pop up right away asking for a fight."

I nod and say "Him and the rest of Team Natsu took 2 S-class missions to earn some money before the babies come." He just nods before saying "Well I guess I'll be going sorry for interrupting your day."

I smile and say "Nonsense it's always fun to see you." He just walks out the door waving before transforming into beast mode and taking off.

I walk back to the table and Mira says "What was that about? Why was Igneel so angry?" I settle down and say "Natsu used a particularly powerful spell called Dragon's soul and Igneel popped into make sure Natsu wasn't doing it for something stupid.

Mira frowns and says "Dragon soul? Where have I heard that before?"

Laxus walks over and says "You heard it from me, Dragon soul take a lot of energy, It's where the user calls forth his dragon half to protect those he cares about and wash the darkness away. That's why your amulet flashed, it was his dragon saying that he's here to protect you. He was most likely in a tough position to use such a spell but his love must be deeper than we thought if you feel it from here."

"It's similar to one of the three fairy spells: Fairy law, but only dragons and dragon slayers can use it and seeing you, Lucy, are still alive then he is indeed strong enough to use such a spell. However we won't know how weak it left him until they return." We all turn to see Master walking over.

"Laxus is correct though Natsu is smart enough to only use such a spell in dangerous conditions. Mira what were the jobs they took?" The master says turning to the take over mage.

Said mage gets up and walks to the bookshelf behind the bar pulling out an especially thick volume and flipping through until she says "The first one is to take out a bandit convention, the numbers were estimated to be close to 1000 bandits would show up."

I pale as I remember what Grandeeney had said next to the lake. "Lu-chan are you alright? You're looking kinda pale." Levy says worriedly.

I whisper Grandeeney's words. "A dragon's only weakness is being overrun."

Laxus frowns, and Master looks deep in thought before saying "Natsu must have felt he was being overrun and resorted to Dragon's soul to end the fight quickly."

Suddenly ringing comes from the bar. Mira puts the book down and says "Master it's Erza calling."

Master looks at me and says "Don't worry we'll have this sorted soon enough. Mira bring the card over here and put it on speaker."

Mira brings the card over along with a lacrima. When she waves the card over the lacrima Erza and Gray can be seen.

"What's the matter Erza? Where is Natsu?" Master starts off.

Erza clenches her jaw and says "Natsu is fine, just exhausted but that's the reason we're calling. Master when we attacked the convention Natsu used a spell called Dragon's soul, afterwards he was able to stand but he had close to no energy left and as soon as we got back to the hotel he crashed into bed." She tilts the lacrima to show Natsu sawing logs louder than usual.

"Master just what is Dragon's soul and why is he so tired after using it?"

Erza actually looks worried until Master says "No need to worry Erza, the spell is similar to Fairy Law yet completely different. It can only be wielded by dragons and dragon slayers. As for why he's so tired, the spell is very expensive to use energy wise so let him get his sleep."

Laxus snorts and says "He's lucky to be alive, using a spell like that."

I sniffle away tears and Mira smacks Laxus upside the head saying "Hush" Laxus looks back at me and says "Sorry" I just shake my head trying with all my control to keep the tears from falling.

"Damn hormones, even with a shorter pregnancy I still have to deal with them" I say with a watery smile.

Levy giggles and Mira smiles. I yawn and say "Juvia I'm heading back." Before standing and walking out the door. Mira runs up besides me and says "We won't let you go alone Lucy remember we're always here for you."

I try to smile but then my head turns back to that spell. "Mira, when will he learn? If he had died using that spell I could have as well."

She looks at me in surprise and says "What do you mean Lucy?"

I shake my head saying "It's something Natsu told me, that our life forces are connected so if one dies then so does the other." Mira just smiles before saying "Natsu knows what he's doing, he may have jumped in head first at the beginning but then he tried to fix it. How much you want to bet that he was kicking himself for not thinking first?"

"Yea you're probably right." I yawn again and she says "Come on let's get you back."

After Mira leaves to go close up for the night I can't help but wonder what is Natsu thinking?

~The Next Day~ Natsu P.O.V.

I wake up to sunlight hitting me square in the face. I feel around the bed looking for Luce until I remember where we are and what happened last night.

"Damn it Luce is gonna kill me if she finds out what I did." I say to myself not really expecting an answer but I get one in the form of Ice dick saying "Too late, apparently Igneel popped in at the guild last night ready to kill you for using that spell."

My eyes widen. "Damn it I forgot Dragon's soul is connected through element."

"Apparently Lucy felt it too through that amulet she wears." Ice dick says. I sit up growling at the headache that is throbbing through at the moment before I can focus on the food that's piled on the table.

When ice dick sees what I'm eyeing he says "Laxus said you were gonna be hungry when you woke up so we went ahead and ordered a ton of food for you. We already ate so the rest is yours."

I nod and start digging in. When I finish Erza enters the room and slaps me in the back of the head. I yelp and say "What was that for?"

"Because you worried Lucy with that stunt you pulled last night and she doesn't need the stress." I pause and I say "Sorry guys I didn't mean to worry you or her."

"It's cool Flame brain besides that gift you picked up should cheer her up again, it won't be long before we head home we just have to collect the reward for this mission and finish the second one." Ice dick says packing his bag.

I nod and finish packing my bag, then we meet Erza in the lobby and pick up our reward and head towards the next job.

~ 2 weeks later ~

We're looking for a monster called a manticore. Apparently it's part lion, scorpion and has dragon wings. I snort at the idea of anything but dragons and dragon slayers having dragon wings.

As we climb the mountain that is the beast's lair, I pause when I hear roars that sound much too familiar to be anything else but two dragons.

I frown and mutter "What have those two gotten themselves into this time?" I change form and take off for the top yelling to Erza and Ice dick to hurry up but be careful.

When I get to the top sure enough I smell Light and Shadow so I yell out "Light, Shadow what have you done this time?"

"Oi Natsu is that you?" I hear one call out. "What do you think?" I yell back.

"Can you get us out of here before the manticore comes back?" Yup that would be Shadow.

"Only if you help us defeat it." I yell as I fly closer to where the sounds are coming from.

"Ouch you ain't gotta yell, We're right here." Light says

I huff and quickly melt the bars so they can escape then say "What the fuck did you do this time?"

Light looks sheepish so I turn to Shadow and he says "Light challenged the manticore to do something, and well let's just say Light cheated and the manticore was beyond pissed."

I groan and say "I don't have time for this, we have to finish this mission so I can get home to Luce, I promised her I would be home before she gave birth."

They both turn serious and Light says "Then let us help you, and we can give your friends a lift after the mission is over."

I think it over for a second before saying "You can help up with the mission, as for the lift you have to ask them." They nod and we fly out the cave entrance to see Erza and emo ice just reaching the peak.

"You beat the manticore already?" Ice dick says

Light says "No the manticore won't return until sundown, but beware it's stinger when you attack. That stinger can cause paralysis."

Shadow flinches gently rolling his wing. I laugh saying "Why in the world would you challenge a manticore at anything?"

"Light thought that manticores were dumb and he could defeat one but of course he didn't think it out and we got trapped." Shadow says.

"Wait, wait, wait I thought your names were Weisslogia and Skiadrum?" Ice dick says.

Light says "That they are but we use Light and Shadow to make it easier to confuse our opponents. We only use our true names in company of friends and family."

"That's understandable." Erza says with a thoughtful face.

"Oi Natsu is it true that you used Dragon's soul two weeks ago?" I look up at the light dragon in surprise and say "Yea how did you know?"

"Easy really, you father was pissed when he felt it. He was about to burn the island until Grandeeney knocked him out." Shadow says as if it's the simplest thing in the world.

Which in reality it was.

Light huffs and says "You're not supposed to use that move until you've mastered it. What had happened if you had accidentally killed yourself and in the process your mate and hatchlings?"

I snap at him and say "Well that didn't happen so just drop it. I'm worried enough about how Luce is doing without you adding that on my shoulders."

Shadow says softly "We just don't want you or your mate getting hurt because of messing up a simple spell."

Erza speaks up saying "Wait that was simple?"

Shadow nods and Light says "There are spells that are much more difficult, than that one, that Natsu will only be able to use after he's had a few more centuries experience."

If brains could explode you would've seen Erza's and Ice dick's hit the moon.

"What do you mean centuries?" Erza says

"Dragons can in effect live forever if nothing happens to their bodies physically." Shadow says.

Light snorts and says "Natsu have you not told your guild mates all the effects yet?"

I growl and say "In case you two dunderheads have forgotten I have more important things to worry about right now besides telling my guild mates about the changes both Luce and I have had to go through now if you'll excuse me I have a manticore to kill. Or have you not noticed the beast winging its way here from the east."

I take off before they answer thinking 'Luce, I wish you were here.'

~ 2 Weeks later~ Lucy P.O.V.

I'm sitting at the bar talking with Mira, Levy, and Juvia when I feel one of the babies kick. I put a hand on my stomach and sure enough the kick happens again. I groan after a third one because let's face it they could be soccer players with how hard they kick.

"Lu-Chan are you alright?" Levy says hesitantly.

I nod and say "The babies are kicking like there's no tomorrow. This keeps up and I'll have bruises." Mira is smiling and she says "How much longer do you have Lucy?"

I do the math in my head real fast and say "About 14 weeks. Hey Mira what was the second job they went on?"

Mira pulls the big book of missions, as we've all come to call it, off the book shelf and flips to the page then she says "The second job was to take down a manticore in it's lair at the top of a mountain."

'Natsu I hope you're OK.' I think as I focus on my milkshake. "Why wouldn't I be Luce? That manticore was nothing." I spin around and run into the warm arms that the voice belongs to.

"I missed you." I whisper into his vest. "I missed you too, the whole time I was gone I kept wondering what you were up to, what you were thinking, how you were doing." He says back.

I look up at him and he says "Why were you worried? I had made a promise to you at the train station before I left, and you of all people know I keep my promises."

I nod before saying "I know but after I found out about Dragon's soul I couldn't help but be worried." He grabs my chin to look me in the eyes again and says "I know I made a mistake but I corrected it with what I could, and trust me I've been chewed up and spit out by Dad, Weisslogia, and Skiadrum.

"Wait when did you run into those two trouble makers?" I say looking behind him to see said dragons.

He grins and says "They got into a bit of trouble with the manticore and let's just say they would've stayed in that mountain if I didn't get them out."

I cross my arms and glare at the light and shadow dragons saying "What did you do this time?" Instead of looking me in the eye they're looking at everything else.

"Oh look there's Grandeeney" Light says but before they move over to the sky dragon she says "Oh no you don't, tell us what you did that made Natsu have to free you." By now the whole guild is watching as the twin dragons get rebuked like little children.

"Well Light may have challenged a manticore to a bet and then cheated." Shadow whispers the last part but we still hear.

"Weisslogia how many times do I have to tell you not to make challenges that you can't win? And then you have the tenacity to cheat?" Grandeeney is getting ticked now, then she turns to Shadow.

"What was your part in these shenanigans?" Shadow tries to fade but Light says "Oh no you don't if I have to face the consequences then so do you." He grabs him by the back of his shirt and hauls him out of the shadows.

He clears his throat and says "I may or may not have helped him in fighting the manticore after it found out Light cheated."

Grandeeney is glaring right now and says "Let me guess you got stung and since you couldn't fly Weisslogia stayed with you?" They both nod and she calms down a bit before saying "I know just the thing to make you learn your lesson."

She turns to Master and says "Is there anyone who could take these two to the train station?" We hear yelps and see the two dragons trying to flee but pop catches them at the door.

"No please Grandeeney anything but the trains." Weisslogia says while Skiadrum is just quiet already accepting his fate.

Grandeeney gives a grin of malice before saying "I also need someone to ride the train with them for a good 6 hours." Master nods and says "Erza, Gray how would you feel about riding the trains for 6 hours? You'll be paid for it."

Erza and Gray nod before walking to where Pop is holding Weisslogia and Skiadrum by the back of their shirts and begin dragging the dragons to the train station.

"No please Grandeeney" Is the last thing that's heard as they walk out of the guild. Then laughter breaks out at the fact that two dragons hate trains just as much as their dragon slayer prodigies do.

I look at Natsu and see his face is slightly green at the thought of riding the train. "Don't worry you're not the one riding it this time." I say putting my hand lightly on his chest.

He looks at me and smiles before saying "I have two surprises for you." I raise an eyebrow and say "Oh Really?"

He nods and pulls out two gift boxes before saying "Which one do you want first?" I grab the one in his left and open it. Inside is a piece of paper in Erza's writing that says:

Lucy,

Because you and Natsu need the money more than we do, we've decided to give you the full reward from both missions. Natsu has already put the money away for safekeeping, so this is the next best thing. The total amount came up to 10,000,000 J. This should be enough for a little while what with food and everything you'll need for the babies.

Your Nakama,

Erza Scarlet and Gray Fullbuster

I look at Natsu and he has one of those melt your heart smiles. "Natsu is this real? They gave us the entire reward?" He nods and says "I already put it in the safe at the house."

He hands me the other box and says "I saw this in the window of a shop in the town we were staying in for the first job."

I open the box and freeze. Inside the box sitting in velvet is a platinum key. At the top of the key are wings. In the white area is a horseshoe with wings and the prongs of the key are shaped into a horseshoe.

"Natsu do you know what this key is?" I say barely breathing. "I remembered you saying something about platinum keys being extremely rare, that's why when I saw it I got it, because I knew you wanted at least one platinum key."

"Natsu this isn't just any platinum key. This is Pegasus, the hardest key to find if not in Fiore then in the whole world. Thank you." I hug him so hard that he says "Luce.. Can't.. Breathe."

I let him go saying "Sorry" before wrapping him in another softer hug. "Come on Weirdo I want to see what this Pegasus character looks like. I've been curious since I bought it."

We walk out back with quite a few people following us. I stand in the middle of the field, with Natsu right behind me, I pull the key up and say "I call upon thee: Pegasus the winged horse."

In a flash of feathers and with a sound of thunder a beautiful white horse as tall at the shoulder as Natsu stands about 10 feet in front of us. Her wings lay softly at her back but when she extends them they reach 10 feet from tip to tip.

"You called master." The creature says bowing. I scowl but say calmly "I am not your Master I am your friend, My name is Lucy Dragneel."

She stands from her bow and says "The zodiacs say you are one of the kindest celestial mages there is in this era, and Draco says you have mated one of their kind. Congratulations. As for our contract, it can wait until after you have given birth and have the energy to keep my gate open. Until then it was nice to meet you friend."

She disappears in a flash of feathers and I lean back against Natsu trying to catch my breath. Once I'm no longer panting I say "So that's what Mama was talking about when she said they require so much energy."

"Sorry Luce I didn't know. If I had I would have waited until after you gave birth to give you the key." Natsu says as he wraps his arms around me.

"Natsu I'm fine, platinum keys require more energy than gold keys do anyway. That's why they're platinum." I say standing straight again. As we walk back inside Loke appears saying "Pegasus says you have her key now is that true?" I nod showing him the key.

He nods and says "Pegasus is a really good spirit to have, she's not as arrogant as some other platinum keys I know. Which I should add if you go hunting for platinum keys watch out for Cygnus and Orion. Orion has his head up his ass and Cygnus, well, she's just rude to everyone."

I nod and say "Thanks Loke" He smiles and closes his gate. "Well I think that was enough fun for today what do you say we head home?" Natsu says and I just nod.

~ 14 weeks later ~ Natsu P.O.V.

Any day now the babies are due, Luce has been cleaning like crazy these past few days and I've been working on the baby's rooms.

I walk out of the room to see Luce frozen in front of the kitchen counter and she's holding her hand to her stomach. "Natsu, they're coming." She whispers. I don't say anything I just react. I pick her up bridal style and run to the guild.

When I kick the doors in Grandeeney starts heading to the infirmary not asking any questions. I follow and lay Luce in one of the beds. "You still have time, the contractions are about 10 minutes apart." she says after she checks Luce out.

Every few minutes someone comes in and says something before promptly leaving. The only ones that stay are Mira, Levy, Juvia, Lisanna, and Erza. When it comes time to push Grandeeney has Mira, Erza, and Lisanna drag me out of the room.

I growl getting ready to break through the door when I feel a hand on my shoulder. I look back to see dad shaking his head. "No son this something only females can do." I growl again but sit next to the door.

As her screams get louder I get up and start pacing growling to myself, worried for her. When a baby's cry resounds through the guild I stop and smile. 'I'm a father.' I feel guys slapping my back but I can tell dad is worried as well, this is only the beginning.

Again the screams start up, and again I go back to pacing and growling. Growing more worried as her screams become weak. "Natsu you need to cool it, or at least your feet, you're burning holes in the floor." Dad says and I look down.

Sure enough there's footstep burnt into the floor where I've walked for the past 5 minutes. I grin sheepishly and quickly cool my feet off, before going back to pacing.

When the second cry is heard dad and I breathe a small sigh of relief. "Come on Luce you can do it. Only one more." I say under my breath as I start pacing again.

After what seemed like forever but in reality was only 15 minutes Grandeeney steps out and says "You can go see her." I grin but before I step in I say to dad "Keep everyone but Gramps out. Please." He nods and I walk in.

Luce is sitting in bed looking exhausted but happy. Her hair is damp and sticking to her face but her smile is content. "Hey Luce how you feeling?" I say quietly when I notice the three bundles in portable baby beds next to hers.

"Tired but happy, come over here and meet your daughters and son." I walk over and sit next to her to look into the beds. In one is a girl sleeping peacefully, she has her mother's blond hair.

The next one is awake but quiet, he has my pink hair but her brown eyes, but it's the second girl that catches my attention. She has my pink hair with blond highlights and her eyes are a mixture of onyx and emerald.

"Luce they're amazing." I say looking at her. "Natsu they're not just mine they're yours too. They're your kids just as much as they are mine."

"You're right, they're the ultimate symbol of our love." I look down at them and say "You three listen here, I'm your dad and I promise I will always be there for you and your mother. No matter what happens be it Tenrou fall or a dark guild comes after us I will always be there for you. I promise."

We look up when there's a knock at the door. "Come in." I say knowing it's Gramps.

Gramps walks in, holding a book about as thick as one of my canines when I'm in dragon form, and says "Congratulations Lucy and Natsu on your children. Now if I may ask what are their names so I can write them down in the Fairy Tail family tree."

We look at the first one who is awake now, she has her mother's eyes so I say "She is Luna Layla Dragneel." Gramps nods and then we look at the boy "He is Ryu Jude Dragneel."

He nods again and then I pick up the girl with with the pink hair and blond highlights."This little one here is Nashi Blaze Dragneel."

Nashi smiles and we can see the fire in her eyes just like in mine. "If I may ask where did you come up with Nashi?"

I look at Luce and we smile before Luce says "The day we announced we were a couple Mira was talking to Cana and said something about mashing our names. We've been playing with it since we found out I was pregnant and the day Natsu got back from his mission we finally agreed on Nashi."

He nods again before getting up saying "Well I'll be going, I'll tell the others to let you get some rest before they swamp you.

Luce nods and then we're left alone. I laugh and Luce says "What's so funny?"

I shake my head and walk over to kiss her before saying "Imagine the tale we'll tell the kids when they grow up about how they got here."

She smiles and says "It's definitely a tale alright."

"It's not just a tale." She looks at me confused and I say "It's our Tail of Two Dragons."

She nods and says "It's gonna be a long life." I snuggle into the bed holding her and murmur "Aye sir." before she nods off thinking 'How lucky am I to have this dragoness in my life.'

The End.

So what did you think? I think I kinda fell in the last few sentences but it doesn't matter because I have to say. 52 reviews, 29 favorites, and 43 follows are crazy for this being my first real story.

And if you didn't know this yet I have a sequel in the works you'll be seeing drop on October 1 plus with all the questions about the other couples it's given me tons of ideas for spin offs.

Did y'all enjoy the part where I pretty much threw Weisslogia and Skiadrum to the wolves? I'm sorry I couldn't help it. With how I've written them as kind of jokers it only seemed right.

If you have any ideas on what I should write in the sequel don't be afraid to drop them in the reviews. Actually scratch that I DARE YOU TO LEAVE THEM. Let your Fairy Tail competitive spirit soar and show me what you can dish out.

As for other stories I have some one shots out and I'm starting to drop chapters for the longer ones. Everything I'm writing is never cement until I drop it. If I disagree with a chapter I will rewrite it before I drop it.

Alright well I've spouted my two sense if you have anything you want to say just P.M. or review and I'll hit you up.

Grizzly out for the night.