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Erik managed to corner Natsu in the middle of the party amongst the chaos.
He needs a private conversation to fill him in on the mate binding ceremony for dragon slayers.
"Does this happen to have anything to do with a purple-haired barmaid?" Natsu said just loud enough for Erik to hear in a teasing tone enjoying the look on Erik's face.
Erik knew it was pointless to hide it and said yes in defeat before asking how he knew his response was the nose knows.
Natsu filled him in on all the details. As he left, he saw Erik eyeing Kinana. Natsu simply smirked at this as he went back to Ultear.
The party for the four new members went all through the night into the early morning, and of course, Makarov's face paled at the destruction to the guildhall.
Seeing this, Natsu asks Ultear if she could fix this, and she did happily. Makarov was about to pass out from blood loss to his face, then at that moment, the guild was repairing itself before his very eyes.
Natsu spoke up before Makarov started thinking he was in a dream,
he filled him in on Ultear's arc of time magic.
He was like a kid in a candy store when he found this out. Makarov had his jewel-crazed look in his eyes at all the money he could save from Ultear. Natsu and Ultear just rolled their eyes at this.
And of course, Makarov asked nicely if Ultear could accompany Natsu on his jobs in the hope to keep the council off his back at all the destruction Natsu causes alone.
"Natsu, my boy, I think it's time to set up sleeping arrangements for our new members," Makarov said sternly.
"Well, Ultear's staying with me. I assume Meredy will be staying in fairy hills as Jellal and Erik will have to find them apartments. Unless they have any objection," Natsu looked to the four, and they all nodded in agreement.
After 5 long miserable hours for Natsu, everything was set up for the former Crime Sorcière.
Natsu still had roughly 1,600,000 jewels leftover from the S class job he did before he went and found Ultear.
300,00 jewel went to Meredy to cover rent for the next two months in fairy hills.
After getting a new set of clothes and other essentials, any girl would need when living independently.
Jellal and Erik both got 500,000 jewel for rent and other essentials after they both got set up in their own separate apartments.
Last but not least, Natsu used his money to buy a proper bed for him and Ultear.
Again other essentials a dragon slayer's mate would need and some other stuff just if it happens.
Ultear even changed her look. Instead of her usual one-piece suit and cloak, she went back to the one sleeve kimono she had before.
Except it's the primary color was the same color as her fairy tail guild mark with a crimson trim along all the edges.
She even had her mating mark embroidered on her left shoulder sleeve. She still kept her white headband, holding her hair in place.
one week later
Ultear suddenly tackles Natsu to their bed, saying she has some excellent news and would you believe it, she's pregnant.
Natsu was left speechless this didn't last long.
"Good thing we bought some baby item, and now we have to get the rest, "Ultear said with a smile.
"I can't believe I'll finally have a family of my own will definitely get the rest after we announce it. I can't wait to rub this in the stripper's face. He's going to be pissed," Natsu said with a smirk before looking Ultear in the eyes as a small smile graced his face before giving Ultear a long and passionate kiss.
Natsu and Ultear didn't do much as they simply stayed on top of the bed in each other's arms, not taking their eyes off each other.
This lasted for 2 hours before a certain dragon slayer's stomach barged in, saying I need food. Now, Ultear merely giggled at this causing the dragon slayer to glare at her before her stomach, saying it needs nourishment too.
"Looks like I'm not the only one who needs food," Natsu gave her sly grin.
"Yeah, well, unlike you, I'm carrying a child with me. I'm supposed to be hungry," she shot back.
This little standoff didn't last long as both their stomachs wouldn't let up their food demands.
Natsu got up first before pulling Ultear on his back, giving her a piggyback ride all the way to the guild and tell them the good news. Little did they know both Team Natsu and the Strauss siblings were returning from their jobs.
On their way to the guild, both Natsu and Ultear had never-ending smiles on their faces knowing they're going to be parents next year.
They weren't looking forward to the guild's reaction to Manley Team Natsu and the Strauss sibling's news.
Natsu finally got to the guild to see both Team Natsu and the Strauss siblings waiting for them in the guildhall's main room.
"Sup guys, long time no see," Natsu said, a little nervous putting Ultear down.
"Natsu, you're back. I've missed you," Lucy screamed, tackling Natsu to the ground, ignorant of the murderous aura coming off the time mage.
"Do you really miss me or miss going on jobs that pay well for your rent?" Natsu said with a little chuckle
Seeing that all too familiar aura coming off her foster mother, Meredy decided to step in before it gets ugly. Well, before Lucy gets ugly.
"Lucy, you might want to get off Natsu now because Ultear a little protective of him," said Meredy, not liking the aura coming off her foster mother
"Sorry, Wait, why is Ultear here," Lucy said, getting off Natsu only to be stared down by the time mage scaring her half to death.
"Yeah, Natsu, I've meant to ask you that why is Ultear, and other members of Crime Sorcière are here," Erza said in her commanding tone.
"Oh yeah, I was going to mention that, then someone tackled me to the ground," Natsu said coldly, glaring at a certain celestial mage.
"I said I was sorry," cried Lucy.
"Anyway, the reason Ultear is here is that she's my mate," Natsu said as he put his arm around Ultear waist.
This caught both team Natsu and the Strauss sibling off guard at his statement, and of course, the first to recover was Mira.
"Wow, Natsu, she is one hell of a catch, if do say so myself," Mira stated with a hint of shock.
"Well, I do go fishing a lot, and she was worth the wait," He said smugly before capturing Ultear's lips, shocking them all again.
"I don't know what to make of this," said a shocked Lucy hiding her pain that she wasn't the one to capture the dragon slayer's heart.
"I'm going to get myself a drink," said a shocked Gray
"Me too. You're a real man Natsu," said an equally shocked Elfman
"Before we go any further, why are Jellal, Meredy, and Cobra here" Erza demanded, not that she didn't like seeing her friend from the tower.
"Right about that, well they are new members to the guild, they joined last week when I got back with Ultear, the king gave them a second chance, gramps can explain in greater detail," Natsu said, rubbing the back of his head.
Erza about spoke when an alarm went off. The whole town starts shaking, shifting, and reforming as a path from the guild's front doors straight to a member that's out of town often. The Gildarts shift has been activated.
The second that alarm went, you could see stars in Natsu's eyes. Before taking off to meet the guild's strongest and the most destructive member and ace of fairy tail Gildarts Clive.
It didn't take long for Ultear to chase after Natsu knowing what he would do, but she was too late. The second Natsu got out of the door. He activated fire dragon claw and rocket towns Gildart, only to be swatted back to the guildhall's front door forming a creator.
Ultear manages to pull Natsu out of the newly formed Natsu-shaped creator just as Gildarts got to the front door. He liked what he sees. Just as he put his hand out, he was stopped died in his tracks.
All the guys freeze as they saw a flying lacrima orb smashed right into what makes him a man.
Then Gildarts saw it. A murderous aura so powerful it could kill coming off Ultear, you could almost see his soul leaving his body.
"I'm spoken for," Ultear said with a glare that could kill as she helped Natsu got back on his feet.
"Dad, how many time have I told you to keep your hands to yourself," Cana said.
She shakes her head, pondering how she's related to the man helping him get to the infirmary.
"Now that Gildarts been dealt with explaining what going on with Ultear," demanded Erza.
"Do I have to repeat myself? She's my mate like how Levy is Gajeel's mate, and before you ask, I marked her as mine see," Natsu said again while pointing at the red flame tattoo on Ultear left shoulder.
"No, no no no no, there is no way Ultear is with flame brain. I don't believe it not one bit," Gray said in disbelief after getting back with his drink.
"Do you not see the mark on her arm? She's mine, and therefore nothing you can do to stop it, ice princess," Natsu mocked
"What's that suppose to mean, flame brain" Gray argued back.
"Think back to the question Erza said when Gajeel said Levy was his mate," Natsu said with a grin trying to hold back a chuckle.
Grey just stood there for a minute, thinking over what he said, then what happened a month ago, then back here.
"Flame brain got a girlfriend and got laid before me," Gray yelled in disbelief, spilling his drink while causing Ultear to have a massive blush after what Gray said.
Thankfully Ultear had Natsu by her side as he brought her into a hug hiding her face in his chest in an attempt to hide her embarrassment.
"Gray do I have to teach you it's not nice to talk about such a thing in front of women, especially me, and pick up your mess," said Erza in her commanding tone
"No ma'am and right away, sir," Gray said shakily.
Erza wouldn't admit it, but she was having similar thoughts to the ice-make mage, mainly what a dragon slayer does with their mate when they mark them. She was getting hot and bothered by it.
She cursed inwardly, hating what that book Levy finally got her a month ago was doing to her, she was having all sorts of naughty thoughts, and it didn't help. She read that book four times. Oh, wait, yes, it did big time.
Only one person saw right through her charade of trying to hide how bothered she was, and it was the eldest Strauss sibling with a smirk on her face.
After hearing what gray said, many of the guys cheered at this and were quickly silenced by a certain scarlet knight struggling to stop naughty thoughts from entering her head.
"do you want to tell them now or later" Natsu whispered into Ultear ear, who was still hiding in his chest.
"Not right this second, but later yes," Ultear whispered back.
Erza saw them whispering to each other a small part of her wanted to ask what they were saying, lucky the rest was saying NO!
After all, the excitement died down, and everyone went back to what they were doing Gildarts manage to get back to his feet and ask what happen.
Cana was more than happy to fill him in on what's going on before and after he was out. Needless to say, he was slightly jealous of the dragon slayer at scoring a girl with a figure like hers but can't help but be proud at the same time.
And of course, he learned that dragon slayers and their mates are VERY protective of each other, which sent a shiver down his spine. He wouldn't admit it, though.
Natsu and Ultear decided to get a booth by themselves to sit back and relax after getting some much-needed food. Of course, Ultear sat sideways on his lap, resting her head on his right shoulder.
Blissfully unaware of the jealous looks from some of the female members were giving her. They all had a crush on Natsu at one point or another.
Oddly enough, Lisanna was one of the few who didn't envy her. That doesn't mean she wasn't sad. She still felt hurt, knowing it wouldn't work out between the two of them.
Natsu and Ultear were joined by Gajeel and Levy on the opposite end of the booth, mirroring them in positions.
Cobra, or Erik as he goes by, was chatting up Kinana the whole time playing catch up over the last seven-year.
Kinana was happy that her best friend joined her guild and hoped he would stay in the light like her. Hopefully, they can get closer to each other.
Juvia decided to help her precious gray-sama by offering her body to get back at Natsu, which he refused. Can you believe it?
Erza thoughts cooled off. Jellal requested to have a chat wanting to catch up.
They never a chance with the games taking priority. She asked about all the dark guilds eliminated he and his former guild dealt with them.
Everything went along these lines for a good couple of hours until Makarov decides to call everyone for a meeting. He needs to inform them what going on with the king's deal regarding four ex-dark mages joining their guild. After everything was said and done, there were some mixed feelings about the decision. Some were indifferent to the council's terms. Many were against it, but they were quickly silenced.
"Quit like it or not, these are the term that we as a guild and our new members have to abide by for the next three years. Am I clear" Erza yelled in her commanding tone, leaving no room for argument.
After all, was said and done, it was time to go home. Natsu and Ultear were the last to leave as they were in their own little world when they sat down in the booth.
Ultear decided to go powder her nose real quick, much to Natsu's annoyance, when Lisanna steps out of hiding to talk with Natsu for a few minutes.
"Natsu, we need to talk," Lisanna said
"Yeah, I was wondering about that. I want to say I'm sorry for not telling you earlier," Natsu said and going to continue.
"I know I read the letter you gave to the Master explaining your situation. I'm sorry for making you go through that which you shouldn't have gone through in the first place," Lisanna said with a hint of guilt.
"Don't beat yourself up over that. I did it to myself of my own free will. After all, it wouldn't be me if I didn't," he said with a cheeky grin causing Lisanna to laugh at his antics.
"In that case, if your going to do something like that again, at least let everyone help carry the burden with you," Lisanna said cheerfully.
"That's a promise," Natsu said with his iconic grin, causing Lisanna to simply giggle.
"If there's anything else, I better get going," Lisanna said as she just as turned away.
"Lisanna, wait, there's something else," Natsu said, getting her attention.
"What is it Natsu," Lisanna said back.
"I know you'll be a great aunt," He said casually.
The silence between the two long time friends for a full minute before Lisanna spoke first.
"What are you saying Natsu," Lisanna said as tears began to form in her eyes.
"Ultear, stop hiding, and let's tell her together," Natsu said, looking away to see Ultear come out behind one of the pillars.
"Lisanna…. I'm pregnant, Natsu, and I will be a parent soon," Ultear said, standing right next to Natsu.
Lisanna was blown away by the news, her leg going weak. She fell down to her knees, causing both Natsu and Ultear to run to her and see if she is ok.
"I'm fine. It's just a lot to take in all of a sudden," Lisanna said, finally getting her strength back to stand up.
"Good, just there is one thing you have to promise us," Natsu said hesitantly.
"Natsu, you never hesitate. Who are you, and what have you done with Natsu" Lisanna yells, freaking out, thinking this isn't her Natsu.
"Lisanna, it's me, the real Natsu, the one you and everyone else knows and loves," Natsu said, not noticing the glare from Ultear at what he said.
"Ok, I believe you now. What do you want me to promise you," she held a skeptical look in her eyes.
"You have to promise not to tell anyone this ok, especially MIRA-JANE! If she finds out. It's bound to get out of hand, and it will give Ultear and me no end of a question. Erza will be determined to prove she's a better aunt than anyone in the guild. knowing your sister, they will make a competition out of it both before and after the baby is born!" Natsu said, scaring Lisanna a bit at the serious look on his face.
" I promise!"
"Good, now I want to go home. It's been a long day," Natsu said with a tired look on his face.
Unknown to them, someone was eavesdropping on their little conversation from behind one of the support pillars.
"Well, this is an interesting development," said Mira with a smirk on her face as her demon side began to take over.
Mira just made it out of the guildhall's front doors, still retaining her smirks before Natsu and Ultear left the guildhall.
On their way back home, Ultear looked to the side-eyeing the eldest Strauss sibling off in the distance with her piercing ruby red eyes.
Mira could feel her, she quickly turned to face those eyes, and she quivered in fear knowing she was found out eavesdropping.
After looking in those eyes, they made her think twice about this information. After thinking it over, she decided to wait for the couple to announce the pregnancy themselves later.
(scene change)
A month after Natsu returns, many of the younger guild members noticed a change in Ultear. She was eating more than she should.
After the second month, the younger guild member started to thinking all the food Ultear was eating was getting to her as her stomach began to swell. Around this time, she began to be very emotional.
In the third month, Ultear changed her outfit to a dress similar to Mira's, but purple.
Two months later, Natsu and Ultear went to see Porlyusica. All the younger guild members started getting concerned about Ultear's health.
When they got back, they both had the biggest smile on their faces. It was starting to really creep out all the younger guild members.
As for all the older members, they have been through these changes. They had experienced this before but decided to keep quiet, knowing why they didn't say it earlier.
"May I have everyone's attention please," Natsu shouted at the top of his lounges catching everyone's attention.
"Yeah, what do you want, flame brain?" yelled Gray, already down to his boxer
.
"Ultear and I would like to announce that the guild will be getting a new member in five months," Natsu yelled proudly.
All the younger guild members were confused about how they could know they were getting a new member in five months. All the older members started snickering along with the dragon slayers.
"Natsu explain this instant how you know we are getting a new member in five months," demanded Erza.
"Yeah, flame brain, how do you know we are getting a new member in five months," yelled Gray.
"Natsu, please stop right now before you make a bigger fool of yourself," chimed in Lucy in disapproval.
"Come on guys, you can't be that dense, can you," said Natsu trying to hold in his laughter at their stupidity.
All the younger members just looked at them skeptically, not knowing what's going between the two of them.
"Salamander, they're still not getting it. You need to be more direct with this matter!" said Gajeel getting some agreement from the older members and their fellow dragon slayers.
"Yeah, your right. It might as well be direct. The guild can be pretty dense," Natsu said with a chuckle.
"Fine, the reason we know the guild is getting a new member in five months is that" Natsu stopped to look at Ultear.
"I'm pregnant," Ultear said proudly.
All the younger members, including team Natsu, were speechless. Simultaneously, all the older members and dragon slayer were struggling to hold in their laughter. Until they couldn't have it in any longer and let it all out, laughing to their heart's content at all the younger member's stupidity.
After about 5 minutes of silence from all the younger members, they slowly came to grips with what Ultear said.
"This has to be a joke?" Gray asked, which resulted in an icy glare from the time mage scaring him shitless.
"Are you saying Ultear is pregnant, and you didn't tell us till now?" said an enraged Erza.
Erza stalked toward Natsu, pointing her sword at him for keeping something this big to themselves till now.
She was bound and determined to punish him for not telling sooner and to say she will be the best aunt ever.
She didn't make it very far as for the third time in the guild's history, Erza was struck by a massive bolt of lightning, putting her down for the count courtesy of Laxus.
"Will Erza ever learn anyway now that Erza is taken care of, Continue Natsu!"
"Thanks, Laxus, for dealing with her. I don't know if I could hold back against her if she hurt Ultear."
"That still doesn't explain why you waited so long," said Lucy
"I was getting to that, then Erza interrupted us," Natsu said, glaring at the still down
Erza.
"I want to know why you waited till now, please," Juvia said politely.
"We waited until now because we wanted to know the gender first. Is that so bad," said Natsu as he let out a sigh.
"No, it's not, and sorry for overreacting," chimed in Erza, still paralyzed from Laxus's lightning.
"What is the gender anyway?" asked Lucy
"I forgive you, Erza and Ultear. You want to say it, or should I," Natsu said, eyeing Ultear.
"It's a boy" was her simple response as she clung to Natsu's right arm, resting her head on his shoulder.
Those three words were all it took for the biggest party in guild history to start, and it went all through the night and into the early morning.
However, Natsu and Ultear didn't stay long for obvious reasons since the baby came first over a simple party.
When they got home, it was close to midnight. Natsu spooned to Ultear much to her enjoyment of the position. He would always have one hand on her ever-expanding stomach. They've been doing this since she found out she's pregnant and continued till the day of their child's birth.
(scene change)
5 months Later guild infirmary
Ultear was currently in the guild infirmary with Porlyusica, with Wendy helping however she can. Natsu, of course, was by her side like he promised.
Ultear screamed at the top of her lung as another contraction happened.
She is cursing Natsu for putting this vile demon inside her.
Fortunately, Natsu and the other dragon slayer were given handy earplugs at the baby shower.
"Alright, Ultear, now push," Porlyusica shouted and ask Wendy for some clean towels.
Ultear screaming in pain and Porlyusica telling her to push. How is Natsu? He is currently keeping his own screams of pain at bay as Ultear was literally crushing his hand the whole time.
Seeing this, Porlyusica asked Wendy to stay after she's done with the baby to help Natsu's hand heal it as much as she can.
The guild members who were not in the delivery room were all outside in the guild halls' main room. Many wanted to go in and help. However, they can. Still, they were stopped as all the remaining dragon slayer, with the help of Sting and Rogue, were standing outside the door, keeping them at bay.
Things went like this for a good two hours until Porlyusica came out of the door saying everything is fine and to give the parents some time with their newborn son.
The news made everyone let out a sigh of relief and went back to their usual routine.
And where was Erza? She was forced to take a job very far away to keep her control freak side from doing something stupid, and Mira wasn't much better?
(scene change)
In the infirmary with Natsu and Ultear
Ultear was lying back in the bed in a medical gown with Natsu leaning over with his arm behind Ultear's back, looking down at their little bundle of joy.
A healthy baby boy looked similar to Natsu, except he had Ultear's raven-colored hair and ruby red eyes.
"Natsu! Thank you for everything," Ultear is unable to take her eye off the life they created.
"For what," he said, already knowing the answer.
"Everything!" Ultear retorted with a small smile.
"Now it's time for a name," Natsu said, looking to Ultear.
"I don't have any idea what to name him. I was hoping you would," Ultear said back.
"How about we both pick a name you do first, and I do middle," Natsu said
"I think that's a great idea for you. The first name will be Mayonaka. It means midnight," Ultear said, looking at Natsu.
"Your middle name will be Atlas like my uncle," Natsu said
And like that, the couple became a family of three. After several hours of resting, Ultear finally got the strength to walk again after giving birth.
When the new family came out of the infirmary, they were met first by none other than Asuka Connell.
"Wow, uncle Natsu is that who I think it is?" Asuka is clearly excited about whatever Ultear has in her arms.
At this, Natsu picked up the dark green-haired girl and brought her to see the center of attention, and it was Mayonaka Atlas Dragneel.
"Wow, he's so small. Can I hold him, can I hold him, can I hold him pleeeeeease," Asuka asked, giving Natsu the puppy dog. Look
"As much as I want to. I can't because I'm pretty sure Ultear won't let anybody hold him besides me. In the foreseeable future!" Natsu said just loud enough for everyone to hear this.
Ultear simply glared at him, causing everyone to break out in laughter at his antics. Soon after that, Alzack and Bisca came to pry their daughter off of Natsu to hold his newborn son.
After that happens, Natsu and Ultear went down to the main hall. Let everyone see the new member of a big, dysfunctional, crazy, and happy family that will always have their back.
(scene change)
1 week later, after Mayonaka was born
Both Mirajane and Erza were ecstatic at the sight of Mayonaka, and both wanted to hold him.
The whole guild is put on edge because of how possessive the two female powerhouses can be.
Both Erza and Mira were speechless at the sight of Mayonaka sleeping silently in Ultear's arms with the pink-haired dragon slayer next to her.
What surprised them the most was how much Mayonaka looked like Natsu, except he had Ultear raven-colored hair and Ruby red eyes. It was almost scary.
Both female mages wanted to hold him Next. They looked at each other for a second then made their way to the new family of three.
"Natsu, I demand I hold Mayonaka next!" Erza said sternly. Then she realized the mistake of her choice of words.
"No, I promised Wendy she'd get to hold him next. After all, she helped in the delivery and hasn't had a chance since," Natsu said, not bothering to look at her.
This caught everyone's attention, especially Laxus since he had his lightning on standby when he smelts both Mira and Erza the second they entered Magnolia.
The rest, we're slightly nervous at this, hoping a fight wouldn't break out because of how unpredictable Erza can be.
Erza had another inner struggle half of her wanted to hold Mayonaka next any means necessary. The other half couldn't deny what Natsu said was right. He was the father so what he or Ultear says goes regarding Mayonaka.
All the more observant guild members saw her inner struggle and were worried that she would never let go of him if she did get to hold Mayonka.
On the other hand, Mira decided to take a different approach to hold Mayonaka without being super possessive like Erza
.
"Natsu, if it's not too much trouble, I would like to hold Mayonaka after Wendy. If someone hasn't already. and if they did, I would gladly wait," Mirajane said with a warm smile.
Natsu and Ultear saw her devious smirk without her noticing and glanced at each other. Ultear simply nodded, letting him take control of the situation.
"Funny you should say that because Ultear is getting tired. Do you think you can go find Wendy for us? Please, I'm positive Wendy will let you hold him afterward!" Natsu said with his Iconic grin.
"Not a problem, Natsu. I will get Wendy right away," Mira said with a warm smile as she went to get Wendy.
"What about me? I asked first," said Erza in disbelief.
"I said Wendy was holding him next. You never asked to hold him after," He said with a sneer.
Erza inner conflict rage on even more because he was not wrong. She assumed she could hold him afterward, which was a big mistake when Mira is near.
Mira got back with Wendy, who was overjoyed to hold Mayonaka after waiting patiently for a week.
"Ok, Wendy, be very careful with him. He's only an infant," Ultear said quietly, trying to not wake him.
Wendy sat down next to Ultear with Carla on her shoulder, holding sweet baby Mayonaka sleeping peacefully.
After watching The careful exchange between her two guildmates, Mira got an idea and went to the stage with a guitar in hand, catching everyone's attention.
"Natsu, I changed my mind. I'll let someone else hold him before me. I would like to dedicate this song to our newest family member," Mira said as she began to play.
Mira sang the most soothing song she knows. Everyone was at ease, listening to her melody. Mayonaka must be listing as he snuggled deeper into his blanket as the music continued.
The song actually allowed Ultear to get some much-needed sleep leaning on Natsu for the support he happily gave her.
The song didn't last long as no one wanted to wake the baby. Everyone went back to what they did before while Erza was still standing there, struggling to control herself till someone grabbed her shoulder. She looked, and it was Jellal.
"Come on, Erza, leave them be. You have your turn eventually," Jellal said Kindly.
Erza needed that. It brought her out of her stupor. She headed to the bar asking for some strawberry cheesecake.
After an hour of sleeping, Mayonaka woke up looking curiously into Wendy's eyes before cracking a smile exposing his gums to the world while biting down on his thumb, causing the bluenette to giggle.
Wendy could stop the giggle as Mayonaks stared with curiosity, wondering who this blue-haired girl is holding him.
His face went from curiosity to urgency as he looked around before reaching out for his parents.
Natsu up picked Mayonaka from Wendy to see what's wrong, and you would believe he was hungry. Natsu carefully woke Ultear up, telling her Mayonaka was hungry.
Both Natsu and Ultear with Mayonaka went to a secluded part of the guild to feed Mayonaka in privacy.
After finding their spot and Natsu being on the outside to keep peeping eyes at bay, Ultear pulled her dress's collar to the side.
She offered her breasts to Mayonaka. He took it gladly, getting as much milk as his little stomach will allow.
Natsu wrapped a blanket around them to keep this hidden from the others.
Erza saw this and wondered why they went to a secluded part of the guild and started to think what was wrong that they didn't tell everyone else.
"Hey, Kinana, what going on with those three over there?" Erza asked curiously.
"Oh, they always got to the spot when Mayonaka is hungry. They're feeding him now," Kinana said politely.
"Why are they going over there? Wait, I don't see any baby bottles anywhere. They better not be doing something indecent over there. This is not the place for that," Erza said curiously at first, then sternly at the end, readily tell the new family.
"I beg to differ, Erza," said Bisca with Alzack next to her, holding a sleeping Asuka
"What do you mean the guildhall is not the place for this? It should be done at home," Erza said sternly.
"You don't honestly believe they will go home each, and every time Mayonaka is hungry, do you?" This time, it was Makarov giving his two jewel eyeing Erza from atop the bar.
"No, it just, they can't, ah it just seem indecent to do it at the guild," Erza said in defeat.
"I know it seems that way, Erza, but it's far from it. This is something each couple goes through when they have kids, isn't that right, Bisca and Alzack," Makarov said with a grin.
"Yes, it is. If anything, I bet this brings back a memory to all the older member when they first had kids of their own," Bisca said
Alzack next to her, still holding a sleeping Asuka in his arms.
"Erza looks around and tells me what you see specifically who is trying to peep and who is keeping watch," Makarov said with a stern expression.
Erza did as she was asked, and what she saw changed her mind Natsu and the dragon slayer kept watching if anyone wanted a sneak peek.
All the members who are parents seemed to reminisce in memories of when their kids were babies. Most of the guys were on the far end of the guild, and the girls were next to the guys making sure they behaved themselves.
At the same time, most girls seem to be daydreaming about having kids of their own someday
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"Erza, I know you don't like it. That is how life works both literally and figuratively," Said Makarov as he went down memory lane.
"I see I'm not going to win here, might as well make sure no one is peeping on the three of them," Erza said after getting over the situation at hand.
After Erza's little battle over finding out Mayonaka is being breastfed. The new family of three tried to keep Mayonaka a secret for as long as possible but only lasted two weeks. Once it was out, it quickly spread like wildfire. Not long after all of Fiore new, it was in all the papers and magazines.
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One month later
It was late one night at the pub Natsu stopped during his search. The bartender just got off his shift.
He was on his way home when something got his attention. It was a copy of sorcerer weekly.
He didn't know why but his gut told him to get it, and so with a copy of sorcerer weekly in hand, he made his way home.
He sat down at his kitchen room table and skimmed over to the magazine until he saw something that made him tear up at sight. It was the man that night who asked about Crime Sorcière almost a year ago.
There was a picture that brought not tears of sadness but tears of satisfaction.
His long-lost daughter finally finding true happiness with the fairy tail emblem on her right shoulder.
As he took a closer look in her arms, the most beautiful sight he has ever seen a healthy baby boy.
This brought on another wave of tears to the old man.
He went to bed shortly, and for the first time in his life since he met Ur, he had a smile on his face that he finally did something good for the first time in a long time.
The next day he went to work and requested a week off work to see a relative hasn't seen in a long time. After that, he made his way to Magnolia, finally having the courage to face his fear and own up to his greatest mistake.
At the magnolia train station
He was wearing an old pair of blue jeans and sneakers for the bottom half of his body. At the top, he wore a gray long sleeve t-shirt and wherein a simple open chest denim jacket.
The bartender just got off the train in Magnolia and continued onward to fairy tail guildhall. It was a sight for sore eyes when I saw the building with the fairy tail emblem on it for all to see.
As he walked into the guild hall up to the bar. He is getting a few stares from the members who weren't away on jobs.
"Hello there, is there anything I can do for you, sir, and what is your name first if you don't mind?" Makarov asked, sitting atop the bar, eyeing the stranger.
"No problem. My name is Jarrod, and is the Salamander here he stopped by at a pub asking for rumor almost a year ago," the now identified Jarrod informed.
"Yes, he is. He should be here shortly. He doesn't come by often. He's always with his little one, and did you say you met him almost a year ago?" Makarov eyeing Jarrod even more, now starting to think he's a threat.
"Jarrod, what are you doing here? I usually go to you, the first time you came here!" said an obnoxiously loud buzzed Cana.
"Yeah, no doubt, but not to be rude, I came here for a different reason," Jarrod said.
"Whatever you know where al is," said Cana as she took another drink from her barrel.
After seeing his little show with Cana, Makarov let out a sigh of relief, knowing he now has nothing to fear.
"Back to what I was saying, when do you think Salamander will be here?" Jarrod says right as the pink-haired dragon slayer with Ultear by his side carrying their own flesh and blood sleeping in her arms.
"long time no see the old-timer," Natsu said with a hint of excitement.
"Natsu do you know this man, and why does he look so familiar," Ultear said as she tilted her head, trying to remember.
"Yeah, about that Salamander, when I told you I had a friend who was rescued from a dark guild by Crime Sorcière was me. I didn't tell you cause you didn't need to know," said Jarrod with his head down slightly at lying to the man.
"No, biggie, we all have our fair share of secrets," he says casually.
"Care if we continue this conversation at a table my legs aren't what they use to be and have Ultear come too this concerned her too,"
They go to the nearest table with Natsu and Ultear behind him
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"Why did you come all the way out here. not that I'm glad to see you again, and what does it concern, Ultear?"
"Because what I'm going to say next concern her greatly," Jarrod's expression showed great reluctance.
"You have my attention now. What is it?" Ultear sat next to Natsu, keeping Mayonaka quit.
"The reason it concerns you is that. I'm your father, Ultear, don't believe me. Look at this picture, and the date is a couple years before you were born," Jarrod said as he took out a picture, passing it to Ultear as he had his head down in shame.
It was a picture of a young Jarros and Ur, his arm wrapped around her mother's waist as she kissed him on the cheek.
After looking over the picture, Ultear is speechless. Natsu quickly took Mayonaka in his arms to let Ultear process the information.
"You have a lot of nerve showing up out of the blue!" Ultear said, struggling to resist the urge to punch the man across from her who says he's her father.
"I know, and if you don't want to see me ever again after today, I understand. I don't even deserve to be called your father, let alone a dad," her father head telt down from the weight of shame he carried all these years.
There was an uncomfortable silence between the four of them till Mayonaka got fed up and started crying. Natsu quickly went to work to quiet him down, and after a minute, he stopped.
"I see we aren't getting anywhere. That's all I wanted to say. I'll be leaving now," Jarrod said as he got up and started leaving.
"wait!" Ultear yelled.
"Yes, what is it," Jarrod said
"If I was still the old me, I would let you walk out that door and never see you again, but I'm not," Ultear said, having her head down.
"What are you saying," Jarrod said in shock
"I'm not saying I've forgiven you for running away from mother, but I'm willing to try and have a family bond with you. After all, I'd be a bad mother if I didn't let my son know who his grandpa is," Ultear said as she raises her head, showing a tear in her eyes
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"I wouldn't ask for your forgiveness. I don't deserve it, but I'm willing to have a family bond as well," Jarrod said, slowly making his way to Ultear.
Natsu knows where this is going, get up with Ultear afterward and give Mayonaka back to her as she walks over to Jarrod.
"Mayonaka, this your grandpa. I lost him a long time ago, and I finally found him," Ultear said as she hands her son over to her father.
This scene was noticed by all around them, everyone one of them has a watery smile on their faces at the scene before them.
Gray was watching the whole scene unfold when he felt a cold shiver go down his spine. He looked over and saw a spectator image of Ur right in front of him, looking over to Ultear and her father.
She turned over to him with a smile looking him in the eye for a second before disappearing, revealing Juvia looking at the scene as well.
"Man, I gotta lay off the beer," He thought to himself as he got up and went to the job board.
(epilogue)
For the next two days, Jarrod got acquainted with his grandson and his daughter before he, unfortunately, had to leave for work. It takes two days to back to the pub he works at.
He visited fairy tail whenever he can. Cana stopped by that pub more often and too filled him in on everything going on with Ultear.
The following year Gajeel and Levy announced they have a kid as well, and so 9 month later, Levy gave birth to a baby girl named Lila.
Gray finally got together with Juvia after losing a bet where he had to take her on a date. He enjoyed it so much that he continued dating her until they eventually married and had a kid of their own.
Another couple emerged shortly afterward, and it was laxus and Mira. Would you believe it.
Mira mating mark she got from laxus appeared on her the outside of her right thigh, and it looked like a jagged yellow bolt of lightning a little bit bigger than her guild mark.
Not long after, the former members of Crime Sorcière to go back to the capital. To see how the council liked their progress as legal mages. They begrudgingly left them all off the hook but still kept an eye on them for the next year if they were playing them. There was no problem with them during that year.
During that time, Natsu and Ultear had their second child, a girl.
She looked like her mother but had her father's pink hair emerald green eyes.
Since their kid's appearance is basically the opposite, they decided to make a set. They named her Shogo, which means midday.
Course during this time, Cobra or Erik as he goes by Marked kinana as his mate.
Kinana mating mark was on her right forearms. Her mark looked like a dragon tooth with a red outline indicating it was coated in poison.
The following year kinana gave birth to a healthy baby girl with purple hair. She was not afraid of her daddy one bit, unlike everybody else.
Course she didn't tolerate his antic at scaring people. She didn't hesitate to hit across the face course there was nothing he could do to hurt her, and after a while, he stopped scaring people who didn't deserve it.
The end
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