~PREVIOUSLY ON THE LAST CHAPTER~
"I like it too."
"Awesome! You hear that son? Your name will be Ryuu Dragneel!"
Like the baby has heard him, he kicked and Natsu grinned. Finally, gotten a name for their son.
Lucy sat on her couch, comfortably reading her novel. Natsu was just beside her, lying down and taking a short nap.
Any day the baby will be born and Natsu was worried and nervous that it'll just come popping out any moment.
They were even supposed to go to Levy's and Gajeel's wedding soon but that wasn't until after Levy's and Lucy's babies were born. And so, they have nothing to be worried about.
The funny thing was, every time Lucy called for Natsu he thinks Lucy's water broke and so he keeps freaking out.
One time Lucy did it as a joke and you cannot believe how long Natsu cried or yelled trying to take her to the hospital.
But after Lucy had explained everything to him how it was a joke, he got angry vowing he'll never speak to her again.
Then after 30 minutes, he came back apologizing and saying he was panicked and angry she would do something like that and the two made up.
Natsu, a complete simple minded man who cannot be angry at anyone for more than 1 hour.
Lucy took a deep breath in, exhaling the air. The baby was heavy to carry around and it always took her breath away.
She always needed Natsu's assistance getting something and bending down. Eating was never assisting, she ate crazy things.
Spicy things, hot things, sweet things, sour things, anything she could find that was editable, she would eat.
Most of the time Natsu would sit next to her, rubbing her stomach and just warming her but when her moods start swinging Natsu runs and hide for a proximately an hour until she cools down.
Natsu coos at the baby, talking it him, and sometimes just warming him up. Ryuu always responded back which Lucy found weird.
He always kicks at her and it's her he's kicking not him. This sort of pissed her off a bit.
Lucy felt another kick and she sighed. "Ryuu, stop kicking mommy. . ." Lucy said rubbing her stomach.
After that, Ryuu stopped listening to his mother. "You're such a good boy, aren't you? I can't wait to see you." Lucy smiled.
"Lucy . . . what are you doing?" Natsu asked as he yawned and looked at her with half-lidded eyes. Lucy looked at him. "Ryuu keeps kicking me."
"He's saying he likes you."
"How would you know?"
"I don't know, anyways we'll be seeing him soon." Natsu grinned excitedly sitting up from his spot.
"I know! I'm so happy. . ." Lucy said looking down at her stomach. "We've got everything prepared so don't you worry Luce!"
"The only thing I'm worried about is you."
"What about me?"
"Well, salamander. What do you think I'm talking about?" Natsu sighed rolling his eyes.
"I won't get arrested. I've done millions of things and I'm not in jail, am I?"
"Well, you almost did get into jail about 2 times. . ."
"That was Erza's and Gray's fault!"
"No, all three of you almost got into jail." Lucy said rethinking. "Psh, like once or twice. . ." Natsu said crossing his arms.
"It was that time you three broke down the theater . . . the town . . . the city . . . the church . . . what else..? Ah, when Phantom took our guild down,"
"I've got it, sorry." Lucy smiled at him. "Don't worry about it Natsu, if I find out one day you really did get arrested I'm going to kick you out and you are never allowed to come in contact with me or Ryuu. Got that mister?"
"Y-Yes ma'am. . ." Natsu gulped. Lucy nodded going back to her novel when a sudden pain came to her stomach.
Lucy winced and Natsu noticed, his eyes going wide with horror. "Is it time?"
"No."
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah, just a bit stomach pain."
"You sure? You look pretty pale."
"Natsu, I'm fine."
"I mean, we can go to the hospital right now-"
"Natsu! I said I'm fine!" Lucy said glaring at him before another pain when through her. She cringed and she moved her hands to her swollen stomach.
"No you're not!" Natsu said looking at her. "I'm fine, my water hasn't broke and so the baby won't be born soon." Lucy said reassuring him.
Natsu knitted his eyebrows together, not convinced about anything. "You know, you scare me sometimes."
"Ah, good to know." Lucy said sarcastically. She wasn't in the mood for joking around.
"If you're in pain, just tell me. I'll help you."
"Natsu, I'm in pain..! If you haven't noticed."
"Goodness, Luce. You're really moody right now. . ." Natsu said reaching out to her stomach and warming it.
The pain slowly went away and Lucy relaxed. "Thank you. . ."
"You're welcome!" He grinned. He pulled his hand back and lied back on the couch. "I wonder what gender the baby's going to be for Gray. . ."
"I hope it's a boy!"
"Why?"
"So our little Ryuu and his baby could get along!"
"What! If Ryuu becomes friends with Gray's child I'll be angry!"
"Why? What do you have against letting our little Ryuu become friends with Levy's child and Gray's child?" Lucy asked crossing her arms.
"I don't like Gajeel nor do I like Gray. Their bad influences." Natsu said. "Like you are . . ." Lucy said rolling her eyes.
"I'm much better! Watch! 20 years from now, Ryuu will be king of the world!"
"Natsu, you have such a childish mind. . ."
"It's called being creative."
"No, it's called being dumb." Lucy glared. Natsu crossed his arms, tsking at her. Another shot of pain went through Lucy and she winced, rubbing her stomach.
"Ryuu, what's wrong?" Lucy asked. "What? Is it still hurting?"
"Yes."
"Ryuu, are you that excited to come out?" Natsu asked grinning. Ryuu kicked and Natsu started laughing. "He's excited."
"Well I'm not..!"
"Awe, why?"
"It hurts?" Natsu sighed patting her stomach. "Well, any day you'll be going into labor so might as well get used to the pain."
"Is that supposed to cheer me up?" Lucy growled. Natsu grinned at her. "Yes!"
"Well it didn't!" She hissed angrily. Lucy felt an unbearable pain shoot through her as something wet went down her leg.
Lucy's eyes widen as she gripped Natsu's arm tight. "Huh? What's wrong, dear?"
"Take me."
"Take you where?"
"H-Hospital . . . fast..!" Natsu was in shock. He couldn't move and his eyes got wide. "N-Natsu..!" Lucy yelled. He didn't move.
"Oh god! NATSU HELP YOUR FREAKING WIFE THAT'S GOING INTO LABOR!" Natsu quickly stood up, scooping her into his arms and dashing out the house to the guild.
"NO TO THE HOSPITAL YOU IDIOT!" Lucy shouted as Natsu ran. "No! Ryuu is going to be born in Fairy tail!" Natsu shouted as he burst into the guild.
"MIRA! I NEED PORLYUSICA! LUCY'S GOING INTO LABOR!" Natsu yelled and everyone gasped. Mira quickly ran to call for Porlyusica.
"Natsu! Get Lucy to the infirmary!" Natsu went to the infirmary setting Lucy down on the bed.
"Lucy, it'll be alright! We're going to see Ryuu soon!"
"No! You shut up Natsu! I don't want you here..! Get the hell out!"
"What? But Lucy-"
"Natsu get out!" Lucy screamed as she started throwing things. Natsu dodged them carelessly.
"Lucy, I need to be here for our son's birth!"
"I don't need you! Get out!"
"Lucy-"
"GET OUT GODDAMN IT!" Lucy threw something at him and it hit his forehead. "Alright! Stop throwing things!" Natsu said as he ran outside, closing the door behind him.
He heard Lucy scream and cry in pain. He wanted to be in there with her, supporting her and be there for Ryuu's birth but for some reason she wants him out. Why?
He saw Porlyusica come and go into the room with Mirajane and Erza. The two S-class mages and the healer entered with Wendy, helping with the birth.
Natsu was outside, trying hard not to go inside. Since Lucy didn't want him in there, he's going to listen and not go in.
He paced back and forth listening to his wife's screaming and cries. He's became more uncomfortable every time she screamed.
He wanted to hold her hand and just comfort her but he couldn't.
"Oh god, oh god, oh god, oh god, oh god please help. . ." Natsu mumbled to himself pacing back and forth.
"If you're so worried, why don't you just go inside?" Gray asked.
"Because! Lucy didn't want me there and I want her to know I'll do whatever she wants and so I'm out here!" Natsu said still pacing back and forth.
"Juvia thinks Natsu should be there for the baby's arrival."
"But Lucy..!"
"Don't worry about her. She's in too much pain to notice you come in."
"You sure?"
"Yeah, just go inside." Gray said. Natsu nodded rushing towards the room. He opened the door and Lucy screamed.
"GET HIM OUT OF MEE!" Lucy screamed crying and sobbing. "Lucy! Calm down! You need to relax!"
"You want me to relax? YOU WANT ME TO RELAX? I'M PERFECTLY RELAXED!"
"Lucy! You're going to blow! Calm down!"
"Wendy! Erza! Mira! Porlyusica-san! Please! GET HIM OUT!"
"Lucy-San! Please..!"
"OH GOD PLEASE I'M SORRY!" Lucy cried. "Um. . ." Natsu said awkwardly, standing by the doorway. "Natsu! Please stay by Lucy's side!" Mira said while working fast.
"Su-", "No! Natsu you stay out! I told you to keep away from me- OW!" Lucy yelled looking at him.
"Lucy, I'm the father of Ryuu and I'm your husband! I need to be there for you!"
"I DON'T WANT YOU HERE!" Natsu groaned as he turned around but Erza grabbed him before her left. "Don't listen to her, go to her side." She said.
"But she's going to throw things."
"No she's not. Just go hold her hand and keep her calm."
"I'll try. . ." Natsu said walking to her side. "Luce?"
"I told you to stay out!"
"What is your problem with me staying here?"
"YOU CAUSED ME THIS PAIN! THIS IS YOUR ENTIRE FAULT!" Lucy yelled. "I'm sorry!" Natsu shrieked like a little girl. "Pinky, calm your wife!"
"I'm sorry!" Natsu said grabbing her hand. Lucy started crying as she crushed his hand. Natsu's color drained from his face as his hand got crushed.
"Oh god, I shouldn't have listened to Gray. . . That asshole! This is hell!" Natsu muttered as he tried keeping his focus on his laboring wife.
"Wendy! I need some towels! Erza some water and Mira some blankets!" The girls rushed around, gathering all the things they needed.
After hours of agonizing screaming and cries from both the husband and wife, the baby was finally born.
It took about 5 hours but at least the baby was born healthy and safe. "Congratulations," Porlyusica said wrapping the babe in a blue towel.
"Oh my goodness! He's so precious!" Mirajane gasped. "He's adorable." Erza smiled. "He's so tiny!" Wendy said.
"Thank god. . ." Natsu mumbled as he felt her grip loosen. Lucy was all worn out as she whipped her sweat and tears away. "Can I see him..?" Lucy asked extending her arms out.
"Sure," She said handing Lucy the baby. Lucy held the tiny one in her arms and smiled.
"He looks like you." Lucy said as she showed Natsu their kid. "He even had my hair." Natsu said looking at the small pink hairs on his head. "Yeah. . ."
"I'll go inform the guild." Mira said walking out the door. "I'll be taking my leave." Porlyusica said gathering her things.
"I'll send you off, Grandine!" Wendy said as she followed her out. "I'll leave you two." Erza smiled walking out with everyone.
Lucy sighed as she cradled the baby in her arms. "I'm so happy I finally got to meet you. . ." Lucy said kissing him. Natsu grinned at the sight.
"You don't think something this small and cute could be so destructive, do you?"
"No, not at all but I do believe in about 6 years he'll be the mini you."
"Awesome! Like a twin, right?"
"He'll have some of my traits too." Lucy said. "Of course," He said bending down and giving her a kiss on her forehead.
"He is our child." Lucy smiled at him. "Want to hold him?"
"Um, I'm afraid I might drop him so . . . no."
"You need to practice. And if you do drop my baby, I'll kill you Natsu."
"I don't want to hold him even more!"
"Just hold him you big baby!" Lucy said. Natsu extended his arms out, carefully cradling Ryuu in his arms.
"See? You just need to see where you're holding him."
"He feels so warm and squishy."
"Did you say warm?" Lucy asked stunned. "Yeah, what about it?" He asked bringing Ryuu closer towards him.
"Natsu, you never think something's warm. Are you saying Ryuu's temperature is hotter than yours?" Natsu was quiet looking towards her.
"Huh, guess I am. . . He is a Dragon slayer too." Natsu said handing Ryuu back towards Lucy. Lucy smiled as she held her child in her arms.
Just then, he opened his eyes looking at his parents. His warm chocolate brown eyes were large and adorable. "He has your eyes." Natsu commented looking at his son's curious gaze.
"Hi Ryuu." Lucy smiled sweetly towards him. He stared at her, confused. "Hey, son! Happy birthday!" Natsu grinned giving him a small wave.
Ryuu was silent for a moment before he smiled at them. Lucy gasped and Natsu grinned wider, patting his head.
"He has some feature of me but mostly you."
"You know what the thing I like about him the most?"
"What is that?"
"He has your beautiful smile."
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