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Built The Pyramids For You Babe

~Chapter Nineteen~

Shortly after Parlyusica had left, Levy helped Lucy back into bed so that her friend could rest. However, no matter which way she had turned, she couldn't get comfortable. The bed was not theirs, but at least she had his jacket. She pressed it to her face and her Loke was back; all this time, and now he had finally returned to her...yet he was off again saving everyone.

"Damnit...I want him here..." she curled up more around his fresh jacket as she whimpered. The babies moved around inside her at her frustration. Her emotions were affecting them, but also now that they could now move, they took full advantage of that. Sighing, Lucy looked up at the infirmary ceiling, "Come back to me soon Leo..." She could still feel the fluttering about as she didn't know how she could sleep with all the worrying. With one hand, she brought it to her stomach and lightly rubbed circles on it out of instinct; in the hopes that she would calm down their precious ones. "Hang in there guys...you aren't quite ready to come out just yet. Know that I know best, so you better listen to me okay?" she murmured. Levy was on the other side of the room trying to busy herself as to not let Lucy feel she was prying into this intimate moment. Letting out a soft sigh, Lucy couldn't stop the soft smile from gracing her lips as the fluttering was starting to calm down. Knowing that Loke would want her to sleep, she decided to nestle more into the bedding and at least try. It didn't take her long until a dreamless sleep overtook her.

~Sometime Later~

A gentle hand ran through her hair as she started to come back to her senses. The room was lightly dimmed and it was dark outside the windows. Someone was sitting on her bed beside her. Hesitantly, she peek one eye open to glance up at who was disturbing her slumber. Loke sat there petting her hair and looking down at her with soft adoration.

"Y-you're back?" she spoke with sleep heavy in her voice.

"For now, we got word that the Princess is coming here. She claims that she has a way to stop the ritual." he gently spoke. Lucy was fully awake as she looked him over. He had some bandages on him but they were minor and his glasses were not his face. He wore his suit still and his fingers continued to thread through her locks. It felt so comforting to have him right by her side, but she frowned at the realization that there were so many questions she had for him.

"And the others?" she asked.

"I got there just in time and managed to get us all back here safely. As right now, everyone is resting and getting medical attention. Apparently the zodiacs were fighting back harder than ever..." he gave her a smile to ease her but Lucy could see through is facade. She could only imagine how Loke must feel to fight against his brethren and to now call them enemies. Loke watched Lucy sit up fully in the bedding and rub the sleep out of her eyes. She tried to return Loke's smile with one of her own at focusing on the good news he gave; everyone was back at the guild and there were no deaths. That was better news than what she had hoped for. Grateful was the dominant emotion she felt that their safety of when they returned.

"How are you feeling?" he asked as move his one hand to the side of her face and she rested her cheek in his palm.

"Better but..." Loke's soften expression slowly mixed with concern.

"They aren't..." he hesitantly asked.

"No, no! They are just perfect! Just...now you are back and I have a better source of celestial magic sustaining them, they are growing at a rapid rate at the moment and will continue as the pregnancy progresses.

"That isn't great news...but it will be fine. We will deal with this together now." His thumb lightly brushed her cheek and felt relief fill him. Pride was shown on his features as he couldn't stop the grin from overtaking his expression.

"If I make another trip to the celestial realm, chances are I'll be having them there. Parlyusica said...well I have little under two months left before I could deliver." Lucy bit her bottom lip as she delivered the news to him. Loke leaned in and captured her lips. It wasn't passionate or deep, but rather a comforting one that made Lucy feel that 'everything is going to be alright'.

"As I said, we will make due together in this matter. Together there is nothing we cannot handle." he rested his forehead on hers and wiggled his nose with her to rile a smile out of her.

"How can you say that? I don't have clothes or a nursery set up, and we are in the middle of this weird fight!" she voiced her concern, but Loke didn't return the concern she was emitting. She felt like a mother hen as all these worries plagued her and with the birth on the horizon, she didn't know how things were going to pan out now.

"Nothing that cannot be fixed by me alright?" he gazed into her worried expression as he quickly stole another kiss.

"Leo..."

"Gods I love it when you call me that." he purred proudly.

"No funny ideas, that is how we ended up in this situation." she grumbled playfully.

"You started it if memory serves correctly." he mischievously chuckled. That earned him a playful slap on the shoulder as Lucy pulled away from him.

"Terrible." she couldn't hide the happiness from her voice. Her Leo had returned to her once more and the best part was that it was in their normal world to where she could be with him physically.

"Why yes I am." he deeply gazed at her with bedroom eyes. They stayed content like this for several moments until reality began to settle back in once more.

"Leo...how are we going to fix this?" she let the smile out of her eyes and replaced it with concern, worry, and fear.

"You let me worry about that. I'll bring you clothes from the celestial realm and I'll check on the renovations of our house. Lucy, I will put an end to this war; I swear it." he took her hands into his own as he lightly kissed each knuckle, swearing all to her.

"I'm scared..."

"Don't be. I'm right here Beautiful, and I don't plan to go anywhere this time. I love you." Leaning once more, he kissed her; small tears trickled down Lucy's closed eyes as they relished into each other's deep heated kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck and hummed against his dancing tongue.

"I love you my Lion." she whimpered in pleasure.

"Are you hungry?" he diverted their attention. As much as he wanted to make love to her in this moment, his protective instincts outweighed his passion ones. He needed to be a man and a father right now; he could be his inner beast in the sheets when they were in a place where no one could hear them. He was selfish that way in wanting her all to himself; so these things would have to come in proper times. Lucy thought for a moment but then quickly froze as she contemplated the question.

"I don't know when I last ate..." her eyes widen. Loke narrowed his eyes.

"You need food. I'll have to make you something."

"I'll come with you."

"No, stay and rest Beautiful. You shouldn't be on your feet." Lucy gave him a scowl at his suggestion.

"I have had plenty of rest to last me a lifetime thank you very much. If I were to rest anymore, then I would be in a coma. I think it would do me some good to stretch my legs and move around." she crossed her arms in her pout.

"Lucy-"

"I'm pregnant, not dying Loke. I have been taking care of myself this whole time." she threw the covers off her and stormed out of the bed. Loke's hand shot out and gently gripped hers.

"Lucy, I didn't mean it that way." he softly spoke.

"Whatever, I'm hungry. I want your food." she pulled him up to her as she glared up at him with determination. He removed his grip and laced her fingers with his own.

"Heh, as you wish." he smiled and went to give her a comforting kiss, but her belly stopped him as they both looked down with mixed smiles.

"I'm going to have to get that fixed." she pouted playfully. Loke took one of his hands and gently rubbed her belly.

"Never, you look so damn beautiful like this. Not only that, but the fact that they are mine makes it even more special. Lucy, I really do love you." he glowed with pride and Lucy's heart was skipping beats at how happy he made her in that moment in the dimmed infirmary wing.

"Leo..." she wrapped her arms around him and pressed her mouth over his in happiness that radiated off of her. He held her to him as he returned the kiss with his own. The kiss was broken off with the hungry protest from her belly. Taking her hand into his once more, he led her to the guild's kitchen and beer hall. They came to the surprise that Mirajane was already there making meals while some others were awake and eating. Everyone that Lucy could see was bandaged in one way or another. Mira smiled over at the couple as they walked towards her from the guest entrance.

"Mira!" Lucy spoke happily as she waddled hand in hand with Loke beside her.

"Lucy, glad to see you are awake. So, how are you feeling?" Mira smiled knowingly.

"Much better, thanks." Lucy's smile was wider.

"Mira, Lucy needs to eat. Do you mind if we use your kitchen?" Loke asked.

"I figured she would be hungry once she had gotten up. I have already had something prepared. I'll get your trays ready then. Why don't you both have a seat and I'll bring it out to you both." she gave a wink and left to heat up their meals. Loke helped Lucy into a booth as he stay close to her. It didn't take long until Mira had down up with their meal and set it down for them.

"So any news on the babies?" she slyly pried. Lucy picked up her utensil and greedily began to eat; however, she about choked on her bite at the mention of Mira's question. Loke rubbed her back and smiled up at Mira as if everything was perfectly normal.

"Healthy and growing fast." he spoke proudly as Lucy got herself together. She reached for the juice and drank clearing her throat as Mira paid no mind.

"Any names picked out then?" she continue with that angelic smile of hers. Lucy gave Loke a nervous glance as he returned it with a mischievous one.

"We uh...thought of a few." Lucy chose her words carefully.

"But nothing set in stone quite yet." Loke chuckled as he replied. Mira gave a small pout as she knew she was not going to get any closer than that out of the pair. She knew she was going to have to wait like everyone else at the guild.

"Well, let me know if you need anything else or want more food?" she nodded.

"Thank you so much Mira. This is delicious." Loke thanked her as he took a bite from his own tray as Lucy continued to eat hers in a rush. The food from Mira's kitchen was nothing she had tasted from other places. Hers always had a warmth to it that would fill Lucy up with good feelings every time. Loke watched Mira return to the bar and let out a relieved sigh.

"I expected more of a fight out of her." he chuckled.

"Oh believe me, that woman is persistent. She'll be back; she has been trying to get information out of me for the longest time." Lucy gloomily spoke as she was beginning to slow down in her meal. Loke started to push at least half of his plate back onto hers. Lucy gave him a confused look.

"You are eating for three remember. Besides, you are malnourished and need this more than I. I'm not that hungry anyways." he assured her while kissing her temple. Lucy's cheeks turned pink, but gratefully went back to her meal without a protest. Loke could sense she was starving and wasn't going to argue with him on that. Loke relaxed in his seat as he grazed his meal while stealing glances over at Mira that was watching them like a hawk.

"I suppose they don't nickname her the 'demon' for nothing." Loke said offhand as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder as she leaned into his warmth as her meal was beginning to look long gone. Silently, they looked around the peacefulness of the late night guild hall. There were maybe a couple members among those awake still. Of those that were still awake there were Gildarts, Cana, Mira, and Reedus. Loke felt Lucy hold his free hand with her as she polished off the last bites of the meal. They felt as one in the comfort of the other's company. The trays were now empty and Lucy cuddled up in the booth in Loke's lap. Her feet dangled off the side as she rested her head in the crook of his neck as his warms encircled her.

"I don't want this moment to end." she whispered him.

"We will have all the moments in the world." he promised her by kissing the top of her head.

"Prom prom?" she eyed up at him while holding out her pinky. He smiled in spite of himself.

"A pinky promise? Really?" he teased but she gave a deepen scowl as she insisted with still holding out her pinky. Rolling his eyes he wrapped his pinky with hers.

"Prom prom." he embarrassingly replied as the wide smile spread across Lucy's face. He could only shake his head chuckling at her childlike demeanor. However, as silly as the promise was, he sincerely swore to her. They cuddled up under the candle lit guild and enjoyed the privacy of each other's company with the minimum audience. Lucy got a glimpse of what her future with Loke would mean and as she snuggled into his warmth and his strong heartbeat; she couldn't help but fall in love all over again with this vision that had wanted all along.

~Next Day~

Lucy was lightly shaken awake by Levy.

"Lu-chan, you need to wake up." Levy smiled down at her sleepy friend. Lucy was buried deep into the covers. She found the bed warm and comforting after Loke had laid her down into it after they returned from the guild hall. He had slept next to her and she was in his arms all night. However, as she began to shift herself awake, his absence did not go unnoticed.

"Levy...what is wrong? Loke?" Lucy blinked groggily as she yawned.

"Natsu and Gray went out for training with him. Erza and I wanted to take you out for breakfast and catch up. Come on, get dressed." she went over to the chair where Lucy's celestial clothing was ready for her to wear. Lucy sat up abruptly and alert as she began to realize the fact that Loke had left her to hang out with others without waiting on her. She narrowed her eyes as Levy got a glare that made the petite mage step back a few steps.

"Bullshit. What happened? Where is she?" Lucy spoke dangerously. After the painful past months, something wasn't right about this and her senses were on high alert at the suspicious mage. Before Lucy could demand an answer, the door opened and Erza strode in.

"Relax Lucy, just get dressed and come with us." the warrior woman spoke with the authority in her voice.

"Well hello to you too Erza, but I am going nowhere without Loke." Lucy was now angry but inside her infuriation was terror and panic that something was not right with the whole situation. Loke would never just up and leave her; after the hell they had been put through; he wouldn't leave without her just as much as she wouldn't leave without him. Before Lucy's thoughts ran wild, Erza pulled something from her pocket and handed it to the defensive mother-to-be.

"I knew you might have this sort of reaction, so I had Loke write you a note. Read it and come out when you are ready. We will be waiting outside the door." she gently spoke. Lucy was overworked and she knew a cornered person when she saw one. Lucy held the note close to her as her breathing was starting to calm down. The fluttering within her belly was moving wildly at her emotions as Lucy was losing her mind at the thought of Loke being far away from her once again. Erza gave a glance to Levy as they both understood that Lucy needed space. They took their leave as Lucy tried to calm the fluttering and her shaking. She used her free hand to rub circles along her belly as she forced herself to calm down. With a shaky breath that she released, Lucy turned her attention to the letter as she expected the worst. Something inside her feared that he would be going back to the battle and leaving her behind. She shook her head at the thought as she debated how she was going to stop being so reckless. With not much left in her resolve, she found the will to open up the letter.

To her surprise, the contents of it simply told her that he went to train with Gray and Natsu. and to catch up with the guys. He also requested that she get some fresh air by going with Erza and Levy to breakfast without a fuss. He finished the note by saying how much he loved her and would see her when he got back. The letter was in his handwriting, but she still felt uneasy. Realizing that Loke would write this, he knew that things were fine. Reluctantly, she gotten dressed in the celestial clothing Loke had set out for her. She caught herself in the mirror. In spite of herself, she could only feel the warm glow of her own smile etched across her lips. The clothes shown off her figure and most importantly, put the growing bump in an attractive light. The color of the cloth was the type of blue that Loke liked to see Lucy in and she couldn't help but feel the pride as there were little symbols of the lion mark on her outfit; it was almost regal in that aspect and it fit her perfectly.

But what really swelled her up with the most pride was that she was going to be a mother and she looked the part of the wife to the King of Beasts. Slowly she brought her hands up to her belly and held it. Inside there was life growing; life that Loke had put there that showed their love. She just melted in this private moment alone with her growing belly. But it was short lived as she eyed the door and knew that the others were waiting on her. She grabbed her brush and started to fix her hair. She admired herself back at the mirror once she was satisfied with the style she went with. It was uncanny how much she looked just like her mother. She fixed her bangs and then went to greet her two impatient friends.

Erza helped her into the car as Levy sat next to Lucy in the back. Lucy wasn't at all worried until she heard the deafening click of the doors being locked once Erza took her spot in the driver's seat. "Erza?" Lucy asked confused.

"Blindfold her Levy." Erza smirked as she looked back.

"Sorry Lucy but this is for your own good." Levy grinned. Lucy glared dangerously at both women.

"What is going on?!" panic was laced in her tone. But neither replied as they held her down and blindfolded the pregnant woman. "I DON'T LIKE THIS!" she cried. Levy felt a little bad for her friend but Erza kept her on track.

"Don't worry, you will find out soon enough." Erza soothed her as she faced forward and started the car.

~Unknown Location~

The car came to a stop after a short drive. Lucy had her arms crossed and sitting as far away from Levy as she could. She gave them both the silent treatment as her panic was making her tremble and her belly move around in her anxiety. There was a tension thick in the air from Lucy's anguish, but the two did not mind. she felt the car come to a stop. "I demand you let me out right now." she spoke coldly.

"Aww Lu-chan don't be so upset. You are going to feel so bad later." Levy tried to appease her angry best friend. She had felt a little bit guilty for how Lucy was reacting from this. She didn't think it would be this bad of reaction when they were planning this idea, but clearly it was a miscalculation on their part. But the damage was done.

"I am so over surprises! My whole existence is surprises!" Lucy snapped evenly.

"Okay, okay, pregnant women tend to be emotional with mood swings...this must explain why she is angry and happy at different seconds..." Erza spoke a loud to herself as she was trying to understand Lucy's odd behavior; well what she considered to be odd. Lucy felt the need to hit the scarlet haired woman, but resisted with sheer power of will. Before Lucy could snap back a rebuttal for the offhand comment, she felt her side door being opened. Lucy's protest and cold demeanor froze in place as the scent that she had grown to adore gently took her hands into his own. Just like that, all her anger dissipated.

"Leo...?" she asked confused. She could hear the snickering between Levy and Erza from inside the car as she tried to find Leo with her blindfold still on.

"Yes, it is me Lucy. Breathe. You look like you are about to murder someone." he spoke to her gently as if comforting a small child. Lucy's trembling began to calm as she felt relieved to know Loke was near her. However the fluttering within her didn't stop. She felt him hug her to calm her. Small tears welled up in the corner of her eyes as she didn't like him being so far away. She didn't know if she was ever going to ever get back to how they once were? With the babies being so close to their due date, and the feuding going on, Lucy wanted to keep closer to her than ever.

"B-bastard, you left me without kissing me goodbye." she hissed as she tried to remain angry instead of this sappy mess. Thank god the blind fold was covering her eyes so he couldn't see what he was doing to her. However, this earned her a chuckle from the lion as he helped her out of the car and lead her.

"Not kissing you goodbye? How do you know I didn't?" his tone was humorous, but she wasn't in the mood for his antics.

"What have you concocted up this time you crazy lion?" she scoff.

"Afraid it wasn't me this time." he smirked as he moved behind her and got her into position. His fingers went up to the ends of the blindfold to remove it. He leaned into her ear and whispered "Surprise" as he pulled and Lucy gazed in bewilderment. There, that stood before them, was their renovated home; their house.

"Leo..." she breathed as her heart was pounding.

"Been finishing the details of it all morning." he held her as she pressed her back to his chest was those small tears of happiness fell down her cheeks. It was their home; the place where they were going to raise their family. Loke hummed against her neck as he lightly kissed his mark on her neck. Lucy's hand rubbed over his as they were around her middle.

"Have fun Lucy!" Erza waved from the car as Levy sat up front now. They both buckled up and drove off. Once they are gone, Loke turned his beautiful mate in his arms so she could look at him. Her belly rested against his as he could feel them kicking.

"How long have they been doing that?" He looked down a little concern.

"All morning thanks to your stupid surprise. I was so worried you jerk!" she pouted but he cupped her face and kissed her.

"Well I am here to make it better now. Do you want to see our new home?" he smirked against her lips. Lucy gave an earnest nod. He took her by her hand and lead her into their new home. He furnished everything from the spiritual world. He lead her to most of the spots as everything in this home was about Loke, Lucy, and Fairy Tail. He, however, saved the bedrooms for last.

"Why did we stop here?" Lucy asked as they stood before two double white French doors that the windows were covered by curtains.

"Well, before I show you our bedrooms, I first wanted to show you the back yard. I think you will like the jungle gym I put up for them." Loke grinned proudly. Lucy's soft smile warmed him as he could feel just how grateful she was for him.

"Leo..." He took her hand into his and opened the door. As they walked out they were greeted with a big "SUPRISE!" as all members of Fairy Tail and friends shouted as a big party was being taken place. "What is..." Lucy stumbled to find the right words to express her shock.

"Welcome to your baby shower!" Mira smiled brightly as she came up to the surprised expectant mother.

"Baby shower..." she spoke surprised herself as it began to dawn on her everything from this morning. She looked around at everyone from Fairy Tail to the neighboring guilds, to even her old landlady that were present. Mira had organized a barbeque picnic complete with music, dance floor, hanging lights, and lots of food. It was sort of house warming, baby shower, welcome back Loke, and just a reason to have a party, party that Mirajane had planned with some help of the other female mages. Erza and Levy had shown up after they had parked the car. Loke had come forward to them to apologize on Lucy's behalf; but no offense was taken considering Lucy's suspicions were valid for her behavior. The party had lasted all day with gift giving, dancing, eating, and catching up. It was a wonderful day that needed to happen in a long, long time.

But what really made Loke and Lucy's day was that little Asuka, with her parents in toe, came up to congratulate them. Asuka put her hands on Lucy's belly and greeted her new friends. Loke caught Lucy's gaze. So much pride was in his eyes as looked back at her. His heart softened at how Asuka was talking to his children. Already, they had a playmate. He loved watching Asuka talk to Lucy's belly and expressing her excitement to meet her new friends. After mingling with Asuka and her family; Natsu and Gray approached them.

"Thanks again Loke for helping us the other day." Gray grinned at his best friend. Loke returned the smile.

"I would have done it for anyone. But I now that I have returned, I needed to make sure to pay back the favor of letting you guys down. I have a lot of lost time I need to make up." he spoke gratefully. Natsu crossed his arms.

"Damn right you do. The moment I hear that you are being a dead beat dad, I'll gladly punch your face in any number of times until you get it through your thick skull that you have to be a dad and be there for our Lucy. You make her cry and it will be the last thing you do." the dragon slayer threatened.

"Easy Natsu, there is no need to get angry. Loke wasn't himself." Lucy tried to calm her friend but he just crossed his arms.

"Thank you Natsu, without your help...I wouldn't be here right now and Lucy wouldn't either. We owe you." Loke held out his hand and Natsu held out his fist. Loke smirked at the gesture and pounded Natsu's fist with his own. Lucy smiled at them as there were no more tension she had to worry about.

"However, I say we have a spar match real quick." Natsu grinned.

"You are on!" Gray agreed.

"Two against one? Not really fair you guys, after all I need a minimum of ten to take me down." Loke spoke cockily.

"Bring it on kitty cat!" Natsu chuckled as the three went off to have a sparring match. Lucy shook her head and sighed. Some things never really do change around here. Mira, Levy, and Erza stayed with Lucy as the party continued on. Eventually Loke returned to her side a little roughed up as the other two; but they all had to end in a draw to Natsu's disappointment. As the day started to slowly turn into night. Loke held Lucy from behind as the couple watched everyone during the festivities. Loke rested his chin on her shoulder. She held rested her hands over his as both sets rested on her fluttering, growing belly; they lightly swayed in time to the music as it played. Both hearts were one in this content moment. The master watched the pair with a proud expression on his face. When Lucy caught him looking at them, she blushed.

"Master?" she asked.

"I can tell that you both will be very happy together." he chuckled knowingly. Loke's grin widen as he took in Lucy's bashfulness to the Master's kind words. "

"Should we tell them my love?" he asked her suddenly. Lucy stopped swaying and tilted her neck to look at him better.

"You sure you want to?" she asked.

"Now seems to be a pretty good time." he moved to her side as he grabbed the sparkling juice in the glass flutes. He wrapped an arm around her waist as they each held a glass. He cleared his throat as someone turned down the music and all eyes were on the couple. The idle chats and banter began to stop as all attention focused on Loke holding his glass up.

"I want to thank you all for coming and putting this together on behalf of Lucy and myself. None of this...any of this...would be possible without every person here." Loke gestured to them all as a few hollers and cat calls were heard from various members of the party, "I am sure you are all aware of our circumstance and like a family; you all have helped us. We are eternally grateful! We will never forget any of this! Our home is open to you all and to Fairy Tail." Loke toasted as the drinks were now drunk. Cheers could be heard as Lucy cuddled more into Loke's side.

"I, too, would also like to say something as well." she smiled as she gazed up at Loke and then back to everyone with a smile. Loke looked at Lucy in the setting sun. She was glowing; Motherhood really did look good on her. "You all have done so much for us." Lucy tried to prevent herself from getting choked up. "This has been...quite a year for us and you all have given us so many gifts. You have taken care of us at our darkest hours and been with us through our proudest moments. For that, we wish to give a gift back to you." Lucy's smile was so warm as everyone could only feel their own tears at her sentiment. "Please, welcome to our Fairy Tail family Luke and Layla." Loke finished for her. The cheers of congratulations could be heard almost to the town of Magnolia as everyone could only toast to that.