"You're having a boy," Porylusica informed Natsu and Lucy as she ran the ultrasound over Lucy's belly, "And he's healthy. Have you noticed any fatigue, any other unusual symptoms?"

"She eats a LOT," Natsu informed, beaming with the new news, "And sometimes she's fucking grumpy!"

Lucy smacked his arm, "I am not!" Rolling her eyes, she turned back to Porylusica, "I'm tired sometimes, that's for sure. Especially when I have my spirits out. But sometimes there's an odd strength too. Sometimes I feel like I can do anything."

"This child will be a cross of a fire dragon slayer and a Celestial mage," Porylusica stated, "What did you expect? He will drain your magic if you're not careful. Lots of rest. Eat healthy. Limit your training, but get lots of exercise."

"That's so contradictive," Natsu sighed, "I wish this baby would just hurry up and get here. Waiting is the shits."

"Well, it's not like I can speed up the process!" Lucy snapped.

Natsu gestured toward Lucy, turning to Porlylusica, "See? Grumpy."

"I'd be grumpy too if I had a moron of a husband like you," Porylusica muttered, putting the machine away and wiping the gel off of Lucy's stomach, "I assume it's clear to you," she asked Lucy, who nodded, "See you in another month. Now get out of my house."

Lucy and Natsu held hands as they walked through the forest together. Her baby bump had grown quite a bit and she felt small flutters here and there. Bisca told her she was feeling her baby's first movements, which thrilled her to no end. Soon, Natsu should be able to feel the movements too.

"A boy!" Natsu sighed happily, "What will we name him?"

"Let's not worry about that yet," Lucy smiled at her husband, who was clearly on cloud 9, "We still have 4 ½ months left. There's time. And I'll try not to be so grumpy. I have to say, it's been wonderful having Hisui with us the last few weeks. She's been an amazing help."

Natsu nodded. Magnolia was well-protected now. He had been out every day with Fairy Tail, ensuring that the surrounding perimeter was all accounted for with no holes for entrance. Their own house had been well protected too, with their Celestial Princess guest inside its' walls. Hisui had loved getting into the guild life. She loved helping Mira serving the people – things Princesses weren't supposed to do. Renault and Pheo protested the whole time, but one look from Hisui usually shut them up adequately.

"Four more months and we get to see our little man," Natsu paused to pat her tummy, "Hello in there! This is Daddy! We're gonna have so much fun together! We're going to drive Mommy nuts…yes we are! What can we name you? How about Cod?"

"Cod?" Lucy asked incredulously.

"Happy will love it!"

"We are not naming our son after a fish."

"But what if he loves fish? He'd love his name too!"

"Natsu," Lucy warned.

"Fine – not Cod. How about Purple?"

"How about we go to the guild?" Lucy suggested, "Hisui will be there and I'd like to see how Evergreen is doing today. She'll be having their new baby anytime now. She's really been helping me by explaining what I'm feeling and whatnot. She and Bisca have been awesome."

Natsu grunted his approval, wondering what was wrong with the name Cod.

The guild was busy when they got there. The troops of people helping with the security of Magnolia were off shift and needing supper. Hisui was serving tables – a difficult task considering her constant darting around her escorts, Pheo and Renault, who would not leave her side.

Lucy spotted Elfman, who was pacing back and forth with Everden in his arms. Everden, always the busy 2 year old was scrambling to get down.

"What's wrong?" Natsu asked.

"Evergreen is feeling the pains," he said nervously, "She thinks the baby is coming tonight."

Lucy sat down beside Evergreen, smiling, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm restless," Evergreen told her, "That's a good sign. Contractions are every 5 minutes and getting closer together. I'm officially issuing this kid an eviction notice. OUT ALREADY."

"What will you do with Everden while you're in labour?" Lucy asked, "I assume you want Elfman right there with you."

She nodded, "Oh, he'll be there all right – so I can break his hand when the contractions get stronger for doing this to me! Mira will take Everden."

Lucy cocked her head, "Is it really that bad?"

Evergreen doubled over as if on cue, a powerful contraction seizing her stomach. Lucy's eyes almost popped out of her sockets as clear fluid pooled down her legs and onto the floor. Evergreen let out a loud, pain-filled moan.

"Elfman!" she roared at her husband, "It's time to get Porylusica."

Elfman starting freaking out, darting back and forth like he was going to get something, but really not being any help at all.

Wendy appeared out of nowhere to help Evergreen to the infirmary, "Kinana, I'll need your help in the infirmary. Droy, go get Porlylusica. Elfman, calm down, get yourself together, and meet us in the infirmary when you can be a man about it!"

A few of the guild members laughed at Wendy's direct comment to Elfman. Droy took off for Porylusica's house while Elfman pulled himself together enough to take Everden to Mira.

"So exciting!" Hisui whispered to Lucy, "To think in only a few months, it will be your turn!"

Natsu was white, staring at the clear fluid pooled on the ground where Evergreen had been sitting.

"Natsu?" Lucy asked, quietly taking his hands.

"You can't do that," he gasped, "Evergreen was in pain – IS in pain - you can't go through that!"

"It's okay, Natsu," Bisca said, coming alongside him, "It happens to all women giving birth. Evergreen will be fine and so will Lucy."

"Okay!" Elfman was yelling, "Time to be a MAN! I can do this! I can do this!"

Roaring, he took off through the infirmary doors.

Moments later, Kinana came running out, "Mira! I need a couple strong guys to help Elfman onto a cot! He passed out!"

Laxus and Bixslow both stood up, following Kinana back to the infirmary.

"Passed out?" Natsu's face was white.

Lucy laughed nervously at Natsu's reaction, "It'll be okay, Natsu."

Porlylusica and Droy arrived, Droy running straight for a beer, Porlylusica running straight for the infirmary. Laxus and Bixslow exited the infirmary.

"This is chaos," Makarov said to the First Master as they watched from above.

"It is, but soon there will be a new little life," Mavis sighed happily, "And you have to admit, it's really wonderful to have something else to think about than the impending war and how our team is doing."

Makarov nodded as a boisterous, "MAN!" erupted from the infirmary, promptly followed by an enormous crash.

Kinana raced back out, "Laxus! Bixslow! It happened again!"

The men groaned, getting off their stools.

Two hours later, Wendy emerged from the infirmary. The entire guild stood still, waiting for news, but Wendy crossed the room to Lucy and leaned in to whisper in her ear.

"Evergreen is asking if you'd like to watch the birth of their daughter. She's been pushing for about an hour now, but we're down to the last few pushes."

Lucy's eyes lit up, glancing over to her husband who was happily distracted in conversation with Erik. She nodded, got up, and followed Wendy.

Bisca was half-sitting on the bed, her legs wide open. Elfman was on a cot next to her, lying down, but holding her hand on one side. Wendy took her place on the other side to hold the other hand. Porlylusica was at the bottom of the bed.

"Okay," Porlylusica was saying, "Evergreen, this is it – when I tell you, you need to push."

Evergreen was calm-looking, pain etched on her face, but calm. She always could handle pain well.

"Now!" Porlylusica told her.

Lucy watched as Evergreen's face turned beat red. She scrunched her face together and pushed for all she was worth.

"Here's the head," Porlylusica said encouragingly, "You're doing great."

Evergreen beared down a second time. This time, the baby let out her first cry. Evergreen's eyes filled with tears as she realized she'd done it. The baby was born. Beside her, Elfman was bawling like a baby himself, large droplets of tears flying across the room.

Porlylusica cleaned off the baby, passing her to Wendy to bring to the new parents, then returning to Evergreen's other areas to make sure she was okay.

"It's a girl," Wendy said, bringing the baby to Evergreen's side, "Congratulations, Momma."

She passed the baby to Evergreen, who had tears full-on streaming down her face now. Elfman was finally able to get off the bed to join her in looking at their beautiful new baby, still blubbering shamelessly. Elfman kissed his wife longingly, then turned back to his new little girl.

After a few minutes, Evergreen remembered she'd asked Lucy to be there and called her over. Porlylusica was done with her and hastily left the room.

"Come and see her," Evergreen beckoned.

Lucy approached the bed, one hand on her own stomach. Evergreen passed her the new baby and suddenly, Lucy found herself crying too.

She was so little. Her head was slightly misshapen, but given what just had happened to her, Lucy could understand why. She had little brown curls on the top of her head. As she opened her eyes, Lucy recognized the crystal-blue eyes that were so similar to Lisanna's. Lucy reached into the blanket. The baby's little fingers curled around her finger. Tears continued to stream down her face.

"She so beautiful!" Lucy exclaimed, "Oh Evergreen…Elfman…thank you for sharing this moment with me."

Elfman took his new daughter from Lucy, still wiping tears of his own, "Thanks Lucy. Her name is will be Enna Lisanna."

She nodded, "It's a gorgeous name."

She left the infirmary then to give the new family time. Sure enough, Mira was at the door with Everden, anxiously awaiting her turn. She slipped out unnoticed, heading straight to Natsu, melting into his arms and full-on crying again.

"Luce," he whispered, stroking her hair and kissing the top of her head, "Are you okay? Is Evergreen okay?"

"It's a girl," she said in response, loud enough for the rest of the guild to hear, who all stopped what they were doing so they could determine why Lucy came out crying, "It's a girl – and she's beautiful!"

The guild erupted into cheers.

Natsu kissed her lips, holding her close to his body.

"That was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen," she whispered, "She was so perfect. She had Evergreen's hair colour and I swear she had Lisanna's eyes. Her little fingers were so tiny, yet so perfect. And I can't wait to hold our baby, Natsu."

Natsu rested his chin on the top of her head, gently laying a hand on her stomach as they embraced.

"The miracle of life," Makarov said to Mavis, watching the scene from above, "Another Fairy Tail member has been born."

Mavis could help but smile, "Another addition to the next generation."