DISCLAIMER: Fairy Tail is owned by Hiro Mashima, not me

Chapter 2: Spreading the News

(Lucy's point of view)

August 20th 2012

It's been 2 months since Natsu confessed his love for me, it's been 2 months since Natsu and I had a real conversation, and its 2 months since that pink haired dragon slayer got me pregnant.

I was sitting at the bar with Loke talking about that morning when Levy and Gajeel got back from their mission.

"Lu-Chan!" the bluenette raced over. Loke vanished as I stood up to hug her.

I missed you so much! Sorry I missed your birthday. I'll make it up to you, I promise!" She smiled.

"It's okay, I got more stuff than I know what to do with." I giggled, looking down at my stomach. I didn't look pregnant, which I didn't mind.

"Really?" Levy looked a bit puzzled.

"What all did you get?"

Without realizing, the words slipped right out of my mouth.

"Pregnant. I got pregnant."

"YOU'RE PREGNANT!?"

The whole guild fell silent as everyone stared in our direction.

"Thanks for telling everyone"

"Sorry Lu-chan."

Suddenly everyone began to crowd around us, cheering, screaming, and asking me random questions loudly.

"ENOUGH!" Erza shouted loudly, silencing the whole guild within a split second.

She then looked me dead in the eye and asked;

"Lucy, who did this to you?"

I stared back at her, scared not only for myself, but for Natsu as well. Although her stare was very intimidating, I looked her dead in the eye and said something that no one ever expected.

"Someone I love more than words can explain. So if you don't mind, I need to find him and tell him how I really feel…" I looked down as a tear slid down my cheek.

"Before I lose him." I wiped the side of my face and raised my head to the silence the filled the guild. Erza kindly nodded as I headed towards the entrance.

I stopped in the doorway and turned to the rest of the guild before heading home, knowing he'd probably be there waiting for me or something….well I hoped he would.

I wanted to go home, but my feet had did otherwise. Soon I found myself at Natsu's front door.

*knock knock knock*

I stood there waiting for someone to answer.

"Wait! What am I going to say? Crap! I didn't think of that… maybe just ask to sit down and chat? But then what would we talk about?" I thought to myself.

I knocked louder, thinking that maybe he couldn't hear, which was very strange.

*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*

Still no answer.

To my surprise, the door was unlocked, so I just walked in. I slowly walked through the living room and passed the kitchen. I peeked into the bedroom, but he wasn't in there either. On my way back to the living room, something caught my eye. I turned down a short and narrow hallway to the shiny golden knob on the door. In curiosity, I slowly opened the door leading me back outside. I headed carefully down the stone pathway that lead through a beautiful archway made out of vines, leaves, and white flowers. I stopped under the arch as I stared at the breath taking view. There was a pond with sparkly little goldfishes and a few frogs hopping around or sitting on the few lily pads that floated in the crystal clear water. In the middle of the pond was a small patch of land, almost like a tiny island, with a cute wooden bridge that connected to it. On the island that was a bench like thing and a single black flower, hanging almost lifeless over the edge of the island. I gradually made my way over the bridge and to the small plant. The flower was a grayish-black coloured rose which stood alone. For some reason, I felt kind of bad for the rose, so I sat on the bench to keep it company. I sat there for a few minutes, watching the sunset.

"L-Lucy?"

That's when I remembered why I was there to begin with. I stood up to speak but the words didn't come out fast enough.

"What are you doing here? H-How did you even get out here?" His voice cracked slightly. He looked tense.

"I knocked on your front door and it was unlocked so I came in to see if you were okay... This place is beautiful by the way."

"This was also a place only I knew about. This was the only place I could be alone. I don't even let Happy out here… he doesn't even know what's out here."

I walked over to the little bridge to apologise but I was cut off again.

"Why are here? You never come over, so why bother now?" He spoke in a serious tone. He was right, I never went to his house… ever.

"I… I came over because I… I wanted to apologise." He looked at me in confusion.

"Apologise for what?"

"For being a bad friend, and for coming out here…" He stepped forward as I finally spit out.

"And..." He stopped as I struggled to finish.

"I'm… I'm gonna have a baby. We're gonna have a baby. I know it's a lot to take in but -" He ran up and held me in his arms.

"I forgive you. I just want my best friend back."

"Me too. I missed you." I pushed away just enough so I could see his face.

"I missed you too. I hope it's a boy." Natsu grinned at my stomach. "Cause if it is, I wanna name Natsu Junior."

I giggled, trying not to be rude.

"What if it's a girl? If it's a girl, could we name her Winter?"

"Sure, but I don't see how you think it'll be a girl. It's a boy and I know it." He flashed me his signature grin, making me giggle.

"This is why I love you." I went to pull him for a hug but he leaned over and pressed his lips against mine.

That was the moment Natsu and I kissed on the little wooden bridge, under the light of the moon and stars.

We never noticed the black rose finally stand straight and healthy again.