The next chapter of Fire vs. Ice! Enjoy!
At The Dragneel's Home
Lucy just woke up to find that Natsu was not in bed with her. That was when the smell of bacon and eggs caught her attention. After putting on a robe, she went downstairs to the kitchen to find that Natsu just finished cooking breakfast for the both of them.
"Good morning Luce." He said and walked over to give his wife a kiss.
"Good morning Natsu."
"Here, you go ahead and eat, I'll go get Nashi." Natsu left to go upstairs and get his daughter so the three of them can enjoy their morning. After Natsu gave his daughter a bath and dressed, they went downstairs so that they can eat together.
"Here you go Nashi." Lucy held Nashi's bottle while feeding her. Natsu looked at the sight before him. Two of the most important people in his life were in danger. He was still trying to wrap his head around the fact that Gray would do horrible things to his wife and daughter. That was when he heard someone knocking on the door.
"Coming!" He went to the door but ignited his fist in case it was Gray. He opened it slowly and saw that it was only Makarov, Loke, Wendy, Levy, and Cana. He sighed in relief.
"Hey now, were not your enemies so don't go burning your friends!" Levy exclaimed.
"Sorry, I thought you were someone else."
"It's okay. Makarov told us everything. Don't worry Natsu, we will protect Lucy and Nashi!" Wendy said with a confident smile.
"Thanks you guys. I really appreciate your help."
"Natsu, who's at the door?" Lucy asked while holding Nashi in her arms.
"Morning Lucy, and morning Nashi!" Cana said while rubbing her index finger on Nashi's cheek.
"What's everyone doing here?"
"Lucy my dear, we need to talk to you about something."
"Did something happen?"
"No. It's what will happen should the dark guild avatar finds you."
"What do you mean?" Lucy asked with a scared expression.
"I can explain everything Lucy. But I think we should discuss this inside." Natsu said and allowed the five visitors to enter their home. He then looks around to see if anyone was outside. Once he made sure that no was there, he quickly locked the door and sat down next to his wife who was holding Nashi protectively.
"Natsu, what is going on?"
"Well Lucy, it seems that one of the members is after you and Nashi. Mainly because of the power you two possess. (This is a lie for those who skim through the last chapter. Makarov is keeping the truth about Gray and what he will do to Lucy and Nashi.)
"Who is it? Who is after us?"
"A member of the dark guild Avatar. I'm not sure who it is, but I can tell you this. He possesses the same type of magic Gray does. In other words, he can use Ice Devil Slayer Magic and Ice Maker magic."
"Seriously? Someone has the same type of magic as Gray?" Wendy asked with a confused look.
"Yes. Apparently he has been looking for a Celestial Mage. Lucy, we have reason to believe that you are the mage. Yukino is another possibility so we contacted her and is waiting at a secret location. We're going to need you and Nashi to hide with her until this matter is solved." Makarov said with a serious tone.
"Yes master. But why a Celestial Mage? Why me? Or Yukino?"
"It may have to do with the fact that you and Yukino have the Zodiac keys. I'm not to sure yet. But don't worry. Cana, Levy, Wendy, Yukino, Loke and the other Zodiac spirits as well as the Celestial King have been notified of the situation so rest assured, you'll be safe."
"Natsu, what about you?"
"I'm going to confront this ice mage. The only way to protect you and Nashi is to fight and defeat him. That's the only way to keep him from hurting you or our child." Natsu said as he looked into Lucy's chocolate brown eyes. Then he looked down at his daughter, gently rubbing her head.
"Mmm. Natsu my boy, don't forget that we need to take down Avatar's army before you take on the ice mage."
"Right."
"Everyone, you all know what you must do. Protect Lucy and Nashi at all costs!"
"Right!" Everyone said in unison.
"Natsu, once Lucy and Nashi are ready, we will escort them to the secret location. Afterwards, we will meet back at the guild and prepare for Avatar to strike."
"Got it."
While Lucy and Nashi took a bath, Makarov talked to Natsu alone, seeing that he had a worried expression on his face.
"Don't worry my boy. She will be safe. Loke talked to the Celestial King about the situation and has made it so that all of Lucy's and Yukino's spirits are able to stay in the real world for longer periods of time."
"I know that. I know that you and everyone else are going to protect Lucy and Nashi, but that's not why I'm worried."
"What is it my boy?"
"It's about Gray. All this time everyone was wondering where he has been. When everyone finds out, they'll be shocked to see him as a dark mage." Natsu whispered.
I know what you mean. But there isn't anything we can do if they find out. Gray has become our enemy. He is a dark mage of Avatar. We must be prepared to fight him. You love Lucy and Nashi so much that you will do anything to protect them right?"
"Yes. I will put my life on the line just to protect them." Natsu said while tightening his fists.
"Then you must fight Gray. It's the only way to keep the people you care about safe." Makarov said while putting a hand on his shoulder.
"You're right." That was when Lucy came out of the bathroom with Nashi. They were all dressed and ready to go to the secret location. Which was Porlyusica's tree home that will move to a new location. Cana looked outside to see if anyone was around. Once she scanned the area for any signs of life, the group proceeded to Porlyusica's home as fast as possible.
Elsewhere
Gray was on his way to Magnolia to take his plan into action. However, because he was gone for a year, he had no idea that Lucy gave birth to Natsu's child, or that she and Nashi were being moved to Porlyusica's home and then to a new location.
"Gray. Don't forget, destroy Fairy Tail and Salamander, and the girl is yours." Arlock said, reminding the dark ice mage about their deal.
"Relax. I haven't forgotten the deal we made. Just make sure that the other members of Avatar don't go near the pyro bastard, or MY Lucy." He said while crushing a piece of ice in his demonic hand.
Back With Natsu & The Others
The group arrived at Porlyusica's home in a matter of minutes.
"Cana, Levy, Wendy, and Porlyusica. We're counting on you to protect Lucy and Nashi." Makarov stated.
"Don't worry! We will protect them!" Wendy exclaimed. Levy, Cana, and Porlyusica nodded in agreement.
"We will do the same as well." The group turned to see Loke with the other Zodiac spirits, including Yukino.
"Good. I'm glad you showed up." Makarov said while smiling.
"Yukino, thank you for coming all this way." Natsu said to the blue haired Celetial Mage.
"No problem. If Lucy and Nashi are in trouble, I will help out as much as I can." Yukino said with confidence.
"You have my thanks. Now, Natsu and I must go back to the guild to prepare for Avatar."
"Okay, but I need at least a few minutes with Lucy." Natsu said while holding Lucy in his arms.
"You have five minutes my boy. That's all I can give you since we're in a hurry."
"Fair enough." Natsu said and brought his wife and daughter inside. Porlyusica exited to give them privacy.
"Be careful Natsu. I don't want you to get seriously hurt." Lucy said, making Natsu remember what happened the last time.
"Don't worry Luce. I'll be sure to be careful. I promise you." Natsu said and gave Lucy a loving kiss. The kiss was filled with so much love. After awhile they broke the kiss and looked into each other's eyes.
"I love you Lucy. You and Nashi." He said and held his wife and daughter in a hug.
"I love you too Natsu." That was when Nashi woke up and reached for her daddy with her tiny hands. Natsu held Nashi in his arms and hugged his daughter.
"Don't worry Nahsi. I'll be back." He kissed her forehead and handed Nashi to Lucy.
"I gotta go."
"Okay. Come home soon." Lucy whispered. Natsu exited the house with Levy, Cana, Wendy, Yukino, and Porlyusica entering.
"Don't you worry Natsu. Lucy and Nashi are in good hands." Yukino stated.
"Thanks." Natsu said and walked to Makarov.
"Let's go."
"Right." Makarov teleported he and Natsu to the guild. Once Porlyusica made sure it was safe, she activated the tree relocation spell. Her home transported to a new location that was sure to be safe and secure.
At the guild
Everyone at the guild was preparing for the upcoming war that was about to happen. Natsu however was looking at a picture of him and his family. He couldn't help but think about his wife and daughter.
"There's no need to worry so much. Lucy and Nashi will be safe." Makarov said while placing a hand on his right shoulder, reassuring him that they would be safe.
"Thanks." That was when everyone turned their attention to the guild door. Everyone had a surprise expression on their face. It was Gray Fullbuster.
"Gramps!" Natsu whispered.
"I know!" He whispered wasn't expecting the ice mage to show up at the guild. Especially at a time like this.
The ice mage looks around to try and find the blonde mage. That was when he saw the fire mage, looking at him with an angry look. The ice mage's eyes turned bloodshot as he attacked in towards the fire mage.
"Ice Devil's Rage!" A vortex of ice came from his mouth and headed towards Natsu.
"Fire Dragon's Roar!" The fire mage countered with a vortex of fire. The two attacks collided and blew the roof of the guild. When the smoke cleared, everyone was surprised that Gray would do something like that all of a sudden.
"AAAAAHHHHH!" Natsu and Gray yelled out and charged right at each other.
That's the end of this chapter!