Hi again guys! Just a little heads up, this one shot may contain spoilers, so if you haven't seen episode 124 of Fairy Tail yet, you shouldn't read! Of course, who am I to stop you? I love seeing how many of you read my story, especially when so many of you like it! Speaking of which, I'd like to thank Circus Monster 2002 and nightwarriorwolf68 for being the first two people to favorite and follow my story. By the way, you guys have AWESOME usernames! ;) Sooo, here is the next chapter! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Me- *Listening to Snow Fairy theme on phone and sings along*

Happy- You should probably stop.

Me- Huh? Why? I'm singing all of the correct words and I know the song by heart, so my singing isn't too off is it?

Happy- No, your singing is great!

Me- Aww, thanks!

Happy- I was just saying you should stop because that song is just one of the many things you don't own because you're so lame. *smiles innocently*

Me- Shut up cat...

Happy- Bookworm2808 does not own Fairy Tail or Snow Fairy!

Me- That's it! Lucy!

Happy- No not her! AHHHH!

Chapter 3: Anniversary

Summary: Lucy is not her usual cheerful self on the anniversary of her father's death that happened a year ago. Natsu tries to fix that.

Lucy's POV

I sat in my room at my desk alone, my head resting on my folded arms. Memories of a happier part of my childhood flashed through my head causing a tear to fall from the corner of my eye.

Eight presents sat in front of me, all holding a special place in my heart. Along with the gifts were eight tear stained letters. My eyes swept over each one of them, going in order from the first one that arrived to the last one.

The first gift to arrive was a teddy bear that I used to carry around with me everywhere when I was little. It was given to me by my parents when I was born. The letter that accompanied it said:

Dear Lucy,

I am very worried about you. I don't know when you'll return home, or even read this letter, but I know that it will be someday soon. I know that everyone in that guild of yours will keep you safe, but I believe more that you are handling yourself just fine. Your strength and resilience never ceases to amaze me whenever I hear about the heroic acts the Fairy Tail guild has accomplished. You are just like your mother in so many ways, and I am proud of you for that. I realize that in the past, I had never paid much attention to your birthdays and forgot about them often. I am truly sorry for my actions and plead for your forgiveness. For your birthday this year, I thought I would give you this teddy bear. I remember how you used to carry it around as a child. You loved this bear so much that I wanted you to have it back. I wish I could see you.

Father

A few more tears were shed after reading the letter.

"Daddy." I whispered quietly.

Wrapping my arms around the teddy bear, I looked over the rest of my presents. The second was a bow that my mother had gotten for me that I used to wear all the time. Third was a pendant that belonged to our family. On it was a heart embroidered with gold. Fourth was a photo album that had a few old pictures that were painted of my father, mother, and I. The rest of the pages had nothing on them, which I assumed meant that I could put pictures from now on. The fifth was one of my favorite books that I couldn't find anywhere in stores. The sixth and seventh were an empty diary and a bracelet. While all of these were nice, the last gift was the one I cherished the most. It was a necklace that belonged to my mother. The chain was a beautiful shining silver and attached to it was a golden key. This also had silver markings on it that made the key look unreal.

The only thing on the piece of jewelery that looked out of place was a small heart shaped locket next to the key. Inside was a painted picture of my mother and father.

"He looks so happy." I said aloud as more tears fell.

While I was caught up looking at the various things on the desk in front of me, I failed to notice a certain fire dragon slayer outside on the window sill beside me.

"Luce, it's Natsu. Mind letting me in?" Natsu said with a surprising gentleness I didn't know he had in him.

"Sorry." I mumbled, getting up and allowing him entry to my room.

"You never keep your window shut." He stated sadly.

"I guess that I've just had some stuff on my mind and forgot." I said sitting on my bed and looking at the floor.

My bangs hid my eyes from view so Natsu couldn't see the tears streaming down my face. I don't know why, but I just couldn't look him in the eye.

"Lucy." He said lifting my chin so he could see my face. "You shouldn't have to be alone. I know it's hard for you to be around people on a day like this because you're so sad. I feel the same way on the day that marks the anniversary of when Igneel disappeared. I'm your best friend. Please let me help you."

My eyes widened as more tears started to stream down my face. "Natsu..." I said. "I miss him!"

I fell into his strong, warm arms and started sobbing. All of the pain and sadness trapped inside of me seemed to come out in one sweep making me cry even harder. I clutched onto Natsu's vest while he held me, burying my face into his muscular chest.

He rubbed soothing circles on my back and rested his chin on my head while he whispered to me calming words that put me at ease.

Once it seemed as though I was out of tears, I looked up at Natsu. I was greeted by his goofy trademark grin and couldn't help but laugh at the sight.

"Thanks Natsu." I said giving him a hug which he returned.

We melted into each others arms as if we were two pieces of a puzzle that fit together perfectly. Sitting in silence, I thought about what had just taken place.

He had called us best friends. But is that all we are? Could there be a chance that there is something more going on between us? I thought as I felt his grip tighten around me. If there is, maybe that's not so bad.

Sooo, what did you think? Did you like it? I sure hope you did because it took alot of thought and time to write this! :P Just kidding. Anyway, enjoy the rest of your day/night/afternoon or whatever the heck time zone you're in! See ya later! :)