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Lucy and Natsu hugged for what seemed like forever before Natsu said, "Looks like we got a lot of catching up to do, Luce."

"Right, Pinky." She teased, as his smile slowly turned into a scowl and she backed away.

"Great, just remembered, now I have TWO people calling me that." He sighed.

"Well then, we best be getting to Fairy Tail, right Pinky?" Her grin grew, as did his scowl. "I know how much you LOVE riding the train," he turned green at that word. "But, unfortunately I don't have enough money to buy a ticket, so we have to walk." She laughed as his expression brightened, then he looked behind her.

"They gonna be okay?" He motioned towards the small family. The father looked up at that and nodded.

"Thanks, but we'll be fine now." The mother smiled.

"You heard the... woman, let's go Pinky." Lucy turned back to natsu, dragging him away from the alleyway.

"Well, guess we're walking Northwest for a while." Natsu grinned, turning in a direction and heading off, Lucy on his tail.

"You got a lot if explaining to do mister. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!" Lucy exclaimed.

Natsu rubbed the back of his neck and laughed nervously. He knew what an angry Lucy was like and, frankly, was a little scared. "Magnolia, Luce. So, where have you been?" He asked frightened out of his wits.

"Shirotsume Town." She growled, calming just a little, but anger still slightly etched on her face.

"So how has Shirt-some of whatever town been treating you?" He asked, as they enter the northeast forest that connects Hargeon and Magnolia.

"A. Shirotsume Town, idiot. And B. Just fine thank ya very much. I even got 4 more keys! 2 gold, 2 silver!" She smiled, her anger completely forgotten.

"That's great, Luce!" He smiled warmly at her.

They chatted with each other for hours, catching up on the other's end of the story and before they knew it, they were standing in front of Magnolia.

"It's so pretty!" Lucy smiled, chocolate eyes glowing.

"So, you like it?"

"I love it... and you, Natsu Dragneel."

"I love you too, Luce." He smiled warmly at her. He held out his hand to her and she placed her cold hand in his warm one.

Then they started walking, Natsu pointing out landmarks and pretty gardens. Soon, they reached the center and looked up at the Fairy Tail guild hall.

"Home, sweet home!" Natsu exclaimed, opening the door for him and Lucy.

"Oi, Pinky!" A voice shouted. Lucy whirled around to see a half naked man with raven hair glaring at Natsu. "Who's the lady?" He asked, walking towards them and stopping in front of Lucy, ignoring the warning growl from Natsu.

"Oi, stripper." Lucy growled under her breath. "Pinky's MY nickname for Natsu." Then the raven haired man was suddenly on the ground, clutching his jaw, while Lucy blew on her fist like you would on a gun after firing it. Natsu was rolling around on the floor, laughing his guts out.