Happy Birthday Lucy!
It was a bright and sunny morning in Magnolia. Appropriate, seeing as it was July 1st, the first day of summer. And it was also Lucy's 18th birthday. She woke up in glee. She was ecstatic that for once, the people most important to her would remember her birthday. After her mother died when she was little, the only people who ever remembered her birthday were the house servants. As much as Lucy loved them, what she really wanted was for her father to remember. Unfortunately, since she was asleep for seven years on Tenrou Island, she wasn't there to receive her fathers birthday wishes. And after she returned, she found out that her father had passed away. Birthdays for her were never what she wanted. She usually dreaded them, just because of her past experiences. But now she had a new family who would celebrate her birthday with her. And there was Natsu, who reminded Lucy that he remembered the day before Gildarts' birthday, so she was excited to see him today.
After the 'events' of Gildarts' party, Natsu and Lucy were a tad awkward around each other. When guild members teased them about how they should be a couple, they became extra flustered. Natsu was also considerate of the situation and didn't break into her house or sleep in her bed. He gave her some necessary space. But that storm was after blowing over, and the two were once acting normal again. Well as 'normal' as they ever were.
Lucy couldn't help but hum in the shower. She was just so excited about today. For once, she could finally have the birthday she had always wanted. She stepped out of the shower, did her hair nice and pretty, and got dressed in a red t-shirt and short orange skirt.
She was in her kitchen fixing herself some breakfast when she heard her window open, and someone step in. "Morning Luce!" Natsu said. "Morning Lucy!" Happy also said. "Good morning guys!" Lucy said in a very cheerful voice. "Wow. Someone sure is in a good mood today." Natsu said as he walked over and sat down at her kitchen table. "Well I should be." she said with a smile. "Did you find a good fish?" Happy asked as he flew over on to the table. "Um... no." Lucy said. "What has you so happy then?" Natsu asked. Lucy's smile quickly fell. "You... don't know?" Lucy asked. "Should I?" Natsu asked. Lucy's head lowered so that her hair was covering her eyes. She turned around and continued to make her breakfast.
He forgot. Even when Natsu remembered at Gildarts' party, he forgot. Lucy felt like crying, but she held her tears back. She knew everyone else at the guild would remember, but she wanted Natsu to be the first one to wish her a happy birthday, and he forgot.
"Hey Luce, me and Happy got a mission picked out for us today. We don't have to leave as soon as we get to the guild so we can hang around for a bit." Natsu told Lucy. "Okay." she faintly replied. "This mission is super special though! So you have to go on it today! So you have to come to the guild! Got it?" he said. Lucy just nodded. "Great! Me and Happy are gonna head over to the guild and grab something to eat. See you when you get there." Natsu said. "Aye, and don't forget to bring that good mood of yours!" Happy said as he and Natsu jumped out the window and ran to the guild.
Lucy finished making her breakfast. Because of how hurt she was, she got distracted and ended up burning her food. She put it in the garbage as sat down on her bed and let out a big sigh. "At least everyone else will remember. Natsu is gonna feel really bad when he finds out." she said to herself. She wiped the unfallen tears from her eyes, and left her apartment and made her way to the guild.
"He should feel bad... forgetting my birthday... the nerve of that hot head." Lucy said to herself as she walked to the guild. Outside of the guild, she saw Happy, just floating outside of the doors, which were closed. "Hey Happy." Lucy said. "Wah! Oh hi Lucy. You scared me. I thought you were a monster." Happy said. "Shut it... just let me through." Lucy said, trying to get past Happy who blocked her path. "Okay LUCY. I WILL LET YOU INTO THE GUILD NOW LUCY!" Happy shouted, somewhat aiming his mouth to the door. "Why are you yelling? Just move will you?" Lucy said as she pushed Happy aside and went through the doors.
Upon entering the guild, she couldn't see a thing. All of the lights were off. "Why's it so dark in here? Did master forget to pay the bills again?" Lucy asked. Suddenly all of the lights flashed on, and the whole guild was standing in front of Lucy. Above them, Happy and Carla were holding a banner that said 'Happy Birthday Lucy!'. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY!" everyone shouted.
Lucy put both of her hands to her mouth in disbelief. At the front of the group was Natsu, flashing Lucy one of his famous grins. Then Mirajane walked out from behind everyone holding a cake with sparklers. Everyone then began to sing Lucy happy birthday as they approached her with the cake.
"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Lucy! Happy birthday to you~!" they all sang. "And you smell like one too!" Natsu added. "That... whatever Natsu." Gray said. Tears began to fall from Lucy's eyes. "What's wrong Luce?" Natsu asked. "Nothing... it's just that... you remembered!" Lucy said as she threw her arms around Natsu. "Had you fooled this morning didn't I?" Natsu chuckled. "You idiot. I actually thought you forgot." Lucy said. "I'd never forget your birthday! No one here would!" Natsu said.
Then everyone sat down to enjoy a slice of cake and give Lucy her gifts. She received a little unmeltable ice sculpture from Gray. A small set of leather armour from Erza. Books from Levy, Wendy, and a couple other members. A fish from happy. And a few other things.
After Lucy had received all of her gifts, she sat at a table with some of the girls. Suddenly Natsu came over. "Lucy! It's time for our mission!" he said. "You were serious about that?" Lucy asked. "Mhm. It's your birthday mission." Natsu said. "Um okay. Lets go then!". "Great! But you have to wear this." Natsu said as he held up a blindfold. "Uh... why?" Lucy asked. "Because I said so. Now stop being weird and put it on." Natsu said as he tied the blindfold around Lucy's head. "You're the weird one." Lucy said as she was being blindfolded. "Happy! Let's go!" Natsu called out. "Aye sir!". Natsu took Lucy's hand, and guided her out of the guild. "Where are we going?" she asked. "You'll see!" Natsu replied.
After a fairly short train ride, Natsu, Lucy and Happy arrived at their destination. "That sucked..." Natsu groaned. "You're fine now. Let's go!" Happy said as the all stepped of the train. "How long are you gonna make me wear this?" Lucy asked. "Not much longer." Natsu said.
Soon after, they finally stopped walking. "Okay. You can take the blindfold off now Luce." Natsu said. Lucy reached up and undid the blindfold. She fluttered her eyelids after her not being able to see for a while. Once her eyes adjusted, she took in the sight before her. They were in Hargeon.
They were up on a lookout that gave you a view of the whole town. It was beautiful. The sun was setting over the horizon of the fishing town. Natsu swung one arm over Lucy's shoulder. "Surprise! We're in Hargeon!" Natsu said. "Aye! The town we first meet in!" Happy said. Lucy could feel tears well up in her eyes. "You guys..." she said. Then Natsu pointed down at a spot in town. "See that spot right there? That's where we first met." Natsu said. "It is." Lucy said. " I have another surprise for you." Natsu said as he stepped behind Lucy.
Natsu took something out of his pocket, and put it around Lucy's neck. It was a necklace. Natsu stepped back to Lucy's side. "Well... what do ya think?" he asked. Lucy looked down at the necklace. It was a reddish coloured marble with a silver dragon inside. Tears of joy started to roll down Lucy's face. "I love it." she said. "Thank you so much Natsu." she said as she turned towards Natsu and wrapped her arms around him. She pulled away while her arms were still around Natsu so that she could look into his eyes. Natsu and Lucy just stared into each others eyes. Then Lucy brought her hand up and cupped one side of Natsu's face. Then Natsu leaned his head forward so that him and Lucy were touching foreheads.
Happy was standing on the ground, looking up at his partners. He couldn't help but snicker at their embrace. Lucy looked down at her necklace again. "Hey, it changed colours." Lucy said. "Yeah. It changes colours depending on the wearers mood. It's yellow now, so that means your happy!" Natsu told Lucy. Lucy smiled. "I am happy." she said as she pulled Natsu in closer to her.
"Hey guys. Can we eat now?" Happy asked. They both exited each others arms and looked down at Happy. "Sure thing buddy. Me and Happy thought it would be a good idea to eat at the first restaurant we were at together." Natsu said. "That sounds like a great idea." Lucy said as she picked up Happy for a hug. "Let's go! This time me and Happy are paying. We still own you for the first time." Natsu said.
Afterwards, they walked to the restaurant and had dinner. Once they were done, they walked to the train station to get the train home. "Hey Natsu?" Lucy said as they were walking. "Yeah?". "You made today my best birthday ever.". "Anything for you Luce.". Then Lucy reached up and held Natsu's hand as they continued to walk to the train station. They both looked at each other and smiled. Happy flew over and landed on top of Natsu's head. He looked down at Lucy's necklace and noticed that it had changed to purple. "They loooove each other." Happy thought.