Some much needed Jerza love. They don't get enough of the spotlight. And of course I can't resist putting in some Nalu and Gruvia. I'm a mush ball.

WARNING: MAJOR FLUFF AHEAD. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR FEELS.


Jellal stepped out of the guild infirmary. Almost everyone ambushed him as soon as he shut the door.

"Well?" Levy held her breath.

He smiled broadly. "It's a healthy baby boy."

Cheers went up in the air, and people hugged and gasped. Jellal got quite a few pounds on the back, in fact Gajeel's iron-like hand almost sent him face first into the floor.

"Why are you cradling your hand like that Jellal?" Lucy asked curiously.

"Oh." Jellal looked down. "Well I think most of the bones in my hand are broken."

"Eh? How did that happen?" Natsu scratched his head.

Jellal smiled tightly. "Erza is very strong. That's all."

They all grimaced in sympathy. They could only imagine what his poor hand had been through. Jellal waved them off with his good hand. "Wendy can fix me up anytime. Don't worry about it. For now, who wants to meet Reiki?"

Most girls squealed and jumped, wanting turns holding the newest edition to the guild. Jellal chuckled. "Now, now. Only a few people at a time. Erza said her team first, alright?"

Mirajane and Lisanna both groaned and grumbled, complaining how it wasn't fair.

Lucy, Natsu, and Gray all trickled in behind Jellal. Wendy was already inside helping, and the Exceeds decided to wait when meeting the child in case they scared him or if he had an allergy to fur.

They rushed to Erza's bedside. Natsu went to one end, patting her leg. Lucy rushed to the front end and brushed Erza's scarlet hair away from her sweaty face. "Erza, sweetie, how are you?"

Erza smiled up at them weakly. She was paler than usual, covered in sweat, and looked absolutely exhausted. "I've felt better. But I'm happy. Very happy."

"Here Gray." Jellal gently picked up the newborn from his temporary bed and passed Reiki to Gray's awaiting arms. "You'll be needing some practice, eh?"

Gray nodded silently in awe as he stared down at the tiny being in his arms. Just to think, in about 6 months he would have his own little tiny thing to take care of.

Natsu grinned at Erza. "I heard you broke Jellal's fingers."

She shrugged. "He can handle it. I can assure you I was in more pain than he was."

Jellal chuckled, placing a kiss on his wife's temple. "And you did amazing."

Lucy walked over to Gray and Reiki, dragging Natsu with her so the new parents could have their loving moment.

"Oh he's beautiful..." She murmured, stroking his soft cheek. He had a wisp of dark purple hair on top of his head, and an absolutely angelic face.

"May I?" Lucy asked, extending her arms.

Gray shifted the babe to her, careful to support his head. He went over to offer Erza some ice to chew on.

Natsu and Lucy stared down at the newborn, softly cooing at him. Natsu let Reiki wrap his tiny hand around one of his fingers.

Natsu swallowed and nervously looked at the other people in the room. Jellal and Gray were both running around getting things for Erza, and Wendy and Porlyusica were busy cleaning their medical materials.

"Uh..." He started intelligently. Lucy peaked up at him, smiling widely. He tried swallowing again, not with much success. He just went for it. "You know, I kind of want one of these."

Lucy blinked at him. "Um, sorry, what?"

"A baby. I want a baby, Lucy."

Her jaw dropped, staring at him.

"With you." He clarified.

Lucy's face flushed a bright pink, and she also took a glance around the room before replying. Wendy had moved to heal Jellal's hand, so they all seemed preoccupied with that. "Natsu we've only been dating for seven months. I think it's a little too soon to be talking about babies."

He huffed, crossing his arms with a pout on his face. "I don't think so. We've been partners for years. And don't girls usually want a baby?"

Shifting the child to his open arms, Lucy hissed, "Can we talk about this later?"

"No." He frowned. "I want to talk about it now. Do you not want kids with me?"

"I didn't say that Natsu! Of course I want kids, it's just too soon. Seven months, remember?"

Natsu sighed in frustration. "What difference does the timing matter? I'm in love with you, and I want to spend my life with you, and I want kids with you."

Lucy again was shocked into silence. Her mouth hung wide as her brain short-circuited. It wasn't everyday that Natsu said something so sincere and sweet, so she was always unprepared when it happened.

Someone coughed. "Well geez Natsu, I think you should give her a ring before asking her to pop out kids." Gray stated.

Lucy and Natsu turned to the others. Wendy had since joined them and Porlyusica had already left since her work was done. The four were all staring at them and smirking, obviously they had been listening in for a while.

Natsu sputtered, his face red, before he retorted, "That's rich coming from you popsicle stick! You knocked up Juvia before you got engaged!"

If there weren't a baby in his arms, Lucy would have smacked his head.

Gray simply rolled his eyes and shrugged. "Shit happens." He responded.

The others all chuckled. Natsu was still embarrassed that he had been overheard. Jellal patted his shoulder. "Normally I would be pleased to tease you about how much of a mush ball you are, but I understand. Being a father is certainly something to look forward to."

Gray laughed, "Yeah and falling in love has made us all total softies."

Erza smiled at her nakama, grateful for everything they had. Speaking of her nakama, other people were waiting to meet their newest family member.

"Alright." She barked. "Give me back my baby and get out. Mirajane is probably going to rip the door off if we don't let her see the baby soon."

Everyone chuckled, giving a few more hugs and congratulations before heading back out.

"OH THANK GOD." Mira yelled, scrambling towards the open door. "GET OUT OF MY WAY!"