Here is my final entry for my late CoLu Week 2016. Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoyed.

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Bonus Day: Aurora

They were in the woods when it happened.

Lucy, Erik, Laxus and Wendy had been coming back from a job. Lucy hadn't participated, but with Erik specifically requested, he hadn't felt comfortable leaving her so close to her due date. She'd tagged along, and had waited at the hotel.

They'd run into a problem coming home. The train was down, and wouldn't be fixed for a couple days. Lucy hadn't felt like waiting to go home, so she'd suggested walking through the woods until the next train station. Erik was hesitant, but Wendy had reassured him that walking would be good for the baby.

It had gotten dark, dusk coming and going. Lucy's back had been aching the whole journey, causing them to pause frequently. Wendy had been looking worried for the past hour which put Erik on edge.

Suddenly, Lucy yelped and sagged against him. She was in his arms immediately, his eyes zeroing on Wendy. "What's happening?"

Wendy rushed over, Laxus not far behind. She said, "I was afraid of this. Lucy's been getting Braxton Hicks all month. It's a month early, but I think she's going into labor."

He'd been aware of the false labor pains, but the pink dragon lady had told him it was just the body's way of preparing Lucy for labor. No one had told him it could also mean his girl going into labor a month early. He looked down at Lucy. "Are you alright?"

She nodded, "It's passing now. You know how I am with pain. I think this is another false one."

Wendy looked unsure. "I don't know Lucy. You've had back pain all day."

"I've also been walking," She said. "It's gone now. I'm alright to continue."

Erik shook his head. "Maybe we should stay put. If this isn't false labor…"

Lucy glared at him, the back pain making it hard for her to understand his hesitation. "Even if I am in labor, I will not be having our baby in a Forest."

Laxus stepped in. "Here, we'll compromise. Erik, you carry her. That way, her back pain will be easier to manage."

They both nodded, Erik cradling her in his arms. Lucy was silently grateful for the reprieve; her back had been hurting all day. She was really fat, but Erik didn't complain. For some odd reason he liked seeing her pregnant. He'd once made a joke about keeping her pregnant.

Well, Lucy was taking it as a joke.

They made it another five minutes before pain racked through Lucy again, so surprised by it she couldn't help but cry out. It didn't surprise Wendy, but it startled the other two Dragon Slayers.

With a determined expression on his face, Erik sat on the ground. He said, "That's it. We're not moving until Wendy checks you out."

Lucy nodded, no longer able to fully say they were false labor pains. These felt different, more intense than the ones she'd been having the past month.

Wendy positioned Lucy on the ground, having commandeered Laxus' coat for her to lie on. When she opened Lucy's legs, Laxus quickly turned the other way. Blushing, he said, "Please tell me Blondie is not going to give birth on coat."

Wendy said, "Your coat is the softest thing here. You don't want Lucy more uncomfortable than she has to be, right?"

He grimaced, "The things I do for sisters."

Lucy winced as more pain came. "I love you too, my little thunderbolt."

Laxus seethed at the nickname. He absolutely hated that one. "On second thought, I think I love my coat more than Blondie. Think of the trauma once this is over. It'll never be the same again."

Cobra, too anxious to even listen to their childish comebacks, focused on Wendy. "What's the verdict?"

Wendy stood back up. "She's dilating, and her water's broken. She's definitely in active labor."

Both male Dragon Slayers paled. Lucy groaned, "How far is the next town? We need to get there."

Wendy's voice was apologetic. "I'm sorry Lucy, but you're too far along to be moved now. It's safer if you stay put."

Lucy shook her head, "No, I am not having my baby in the woods. We don't even have supplies, and it's dark."

Golden light filled the area. When it disappeared, Virgo was standing there holding a small box. She said, "Hime, I have brought the necessary supplies. In my experience, it is always wise to trust the healer. Punishment?"

Lucy sighed, defeated. "No, Virgo, but thank you."

Virgo nodded, disappearing as she'd come. Laxus lifted his hands, lightning filled his hands. He said, "This is the best we can do for light."

Wendy nodded, "It will have to do. Make sure to keep it directed at me."

He stared at her. "You mean I have to…"

She looked up from checking Lucy again. "Didn't Master say you've helped deliver animals before? Unless their eggs, the process is really similar."

He shook his head, resolve filling his features. "We will never speak of this. If anyone asks, I provided the light from a good distance away."


A few hours later, Erik was filling a little useless. No, make that completely useless. Laxus was providing light, Wendy was their doctor, Loke had come out after the first hour to let Lucy hold his hand as Erik couldn't with her leaning back against him, and Lucy was trying to give birth to their daughter. What was he doing?

He was back support.

Wendy had told him it was a very important job, but he still felt useless. The love of his life was struggling to bring their child into the world while he made sure she stayed positioned the right way. He couldn't even give Lucy any reassurances as she'd yelled at him the first time he'd told her just to breathe through it. Erik figured it was better to keep his mouth shut after that.

Wendy sat back, causing him to open his mouth. "What's going on?"

She let out a frustrated breath. "The baby stopped. She was progressing nicely, and I was just about to tell Lucy to push, but she suddenly stopped."

Lucy didn't say anything, too busy panting. Loke voiced her thoughts. "What does that mean? Is something wrong with the baby?"

Wendy shook her head. "No, I don't sense anything wrong. It's just… stalled births can be harmful to the mother's."

Erik said, "Is there any way we can get the baby moving again?"

Wendy thought about it. "Well, Lucy can just start pushing. The baby is close enough, but there's the risk of Lucy bleeding a lot more than she should be. I guess I can heal as she pushes…. Wait, the baby's moving again."

Lucy let out a pained groan as another contraction hit. "Oh Mavis, this is a big one." Loke let out a pained yelp. "I'm sorry, Loke."

He was quick to reassure her. "No worries, Princess, this is nothing."

Erik held her tighter, the urge to make things better almost consuming him. He looked up, desperate for a way to help her. His eyes shot up as colorful lights flickered over the sky. They were in the wrong area for it, but somehow the Aurora was happening.

He kissed the top of Lucy's head. "Look up."

She cast her gaze upwards at his command, a soft gasp coming out of her. "How? We are nowhere near the area where they normally happen."

Erik shook his head. "I have no clue." Her body seized up, the contractions hitting harder, and faster. Wendy signaled him, letting him know she needed to push. "Baby, I want you to look at those lights, alright? Just concentrate on them, and push."

He needn't have said anything though. Lucy was already concentrating on the sky, her gaze fixed on the stars illuminated by the lights. Loke's gaze was also fixed, as if entranced. With a scream, Lucy pushed one last time, her body sagging in exhaustion.

The lights disappeared a moment later.

After another moment, a cry could be heard. It was magnificent, sounding strong and healthy. Erik had never heard anything so beautiful. Lucy heartbeat was also strong, if a little fast. Knowing his two girls were okay brought relief to Erik, having been tense since the walk in the woods started.

Wendy cleaned the baby up, pleased. She examined her in the process, making sure everything was alright. She said, "Congratulations guys, you have a beautiful healthy…" She trailed off.

Erik frowned, "What is it? What's wrong?"

Wendy's voice was astonished. "You have a boy."

Laxus leaned in. "No way." Once he confirmed, Laxus looked up with a grin. "Oh yeah, he's a boy alright."

Wendy passed the baby to Lucy, who immediately cuddled him close. Erik took a deep breath thinking the baby's scent had changed, but no, the raspberry scent was still strong."

Lucy grinned up at them. "And you all were so sure he couldn't be a boy." She sounded smug.

Loke cooed at the baby, already a spitting image of his mother. "To be fair, you're probably the first Heartfilia to have a boy in centuries. A Prince and not a Princess, the King will be shocked if he doesn't already know." Loke thought about the lights that shouldn't have been there, the lights that had him and Lucy entranced. "Aries is going to go nuts. She loves babies."

Lucy handed their son to Erik, who took him hesitantly. He could count on one hand how many times he'd held a newborn. Actually, he didn't have to count. The number was zero. His son looked so tiny, and fragile.

He leaned in and nuzzled his son's cheek, fierce protectiveness surging through him. No one was ever going to harm him, not while Erik was still alive. His son would not grow up the way he and Lucy did. He would know he was loved, and would be safe from the evil of the world.

He started whimpering, and Erik immediately handed him back to Lucy. She unbuttoned her blouse, bring him to her chest. Erik resumed his position at Lucy's back, his arms around her.

Laxus, having seen enough to traumatize him for life, was not fazed by Lucy breastfeeding for the first time. He said, "What are you going to name him?"

Lucy looked at Erik, and he nodded. She said, "Aiden, his name is Aiden."

Erik blocked out the rest of the conversation, his gazed fixed on his son. Who knew he would have a hand in creating something so perfect? Erik didn't know what he'd done to deserve his family, but he was never going to let them go.


AN: Well there it is. I hope you guys enjoyed.

To answer some reviews:

Yes, I love Laxus/Lucy BROTP's as well! They may be my one of my favorite Lucy ships, but this ranks high in my list as well. I seriously think this needs a week.

When I was writing Color, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to relate that Lucy was raised as a Lady. She may not act like it in the series, but that doesn't mean she can't fall back on it if she had to.

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