Laxus POV

Lucy and I were walking home with Sting and Rogue in front of us. Their exceeds were flying around them chatting lightly to one another. Sting was talking Rogue's ears off, but from the looks of it, he didn't seem to mind. Sting was going on and on about how awesome we were because we're S-Class and how stupid Natsu can be. For a twelve-year-old kid, he sure has a lot of insight. To imagine we have kids already was such a heart-soaring experience with Lucy. We headed over to my old cabin in the woods since it has three bedrooms, aka more space than Lucy's apartment. She was happy to say the very least. She told me she always dreamed of having a family one day. Her dream was coming true, at least. Mine was, too.

"Otōsan? When are we leaving for that place you mentioned? You said you were taking us with you when you leave. Where are we going?" Sting asked.

"In about six days we'll be heading to Clover to open a magic shop. Your mother and I," God, I sound ridiculous. "Are going to settle down for a while."

"Fro thinks that's a good idea. Fro thinks that breaks from the fairies are needed." The little green cat stated happily.

Lucy giggled. "Much needed, Frosch."

The rest of our trip was filled with slight teasing for Sting and Rogue and laughter. When we arrived at the cabin, I unlocked the door. I led Sting to a white bedroom with a dark wooden bed with a stripped blue and white bedspread on it. Rogue was right across the hall from Sting, a black bedroom with another dark wooden bed, but with black and red stripped bedspread.

I led Lucy to our room. It had black walls like Rogue, the bed was also dark wood. The bedspread was yellow, the pillowcases were black. Not to mention there was a fireplace in front of the bed. I sent a spark at the wood laying in there and ignited it.

"Oh, wow, Laxus. So, romantic." She giggled, wrapping her arms around my neck.

"Really? I figured you were just cold." I responded, snaking my arms around her waist.

Gently, I kissed her, letting her know how much she meant to me. She smiled into our kiss, Just as I was about to go a step further-

"Okāsan, Otōsan, what are you doing?"

Still holding Lucy by her waist, I turned to see Rogue in the doorway. He looked scared. "It's fine, Rogue. Your mother and I were just doing something that you do with someone very special to your heart."

Lucy left my hold and knelt down to Rogue's level. "Did you need something, Ryos?"

His face significantly brightened at the sound of the name she called him. "Just wanted to say good-night, Okāsan."

"Go to your room, sweetheart. I'll be right there."

He nodded and left. I found myself irritated at the kid. "Hey Lucy?"

"Yeah, Laxus?"

"I'm going to go hit the town for a while. You mind staying here? I don't want to leave them in the house by themselves quite, yet."

Her face fell ever so slightly. "Sure, go ahead. I can watch them."

I kissed her again. "I just need some air and a walk to clear my head. That's all. I love you, Baby-chan."

"Love you, too." She pushed passed me and walked into Rogue's room.

I stood there for a minute. What did I do? I walked back towards town, making sure I locked the front door. I felt really bad about leaving Lucy and the boys like that. She seemed really upset. I decided to walk to the old bar I used to go to regularly and grab a few drinks. The walk was cold since I left my coat at the cabin.

I walked into the bar and sat down at the bar. I waved down the bartender and ordered a simple sake. The man handed me my drink and left to go tend to someone else.

I heard the seat next to me squeak. I looked through the corner of my eye to see a girl I faintly remembered. She had light brown hair and had dark green eyes. She was curvaceous, just like a lot of other women I took a slight interest in.

"Welcome back, Laxus." The woman purred. "Tell me you haven't settled down with that girl that was in Sorcerer Weekly with you. She was just a one night stand, right? We can go back to how it used to be, Laxus." She rested her elbow on the bar and laid her head in her hand.

Then I remembered her name. "Ah, Ashely. Let me correct you there. I didn't sleep with Lucy. That's my girlfriend. We just adopted two kids together. We're staying faithful to each other, so don't even try it."

She pouted. "Oh come on, Laxus. If she was really worth it, wouldn't you be with her, right now?"

I sighed. "What do you want, Ashley?"

"Isn't that obvious, Laxus?" She purred. She moved into my lap and before I could stop her, she almost kissed me. I dodged and ignited my body to a spark high enough to knock her out.

"I'm with Lucy, wench. Get over it." I stood up and walk out of the bar after alerting the bartender of her vulnerable state and paying for my drink. I stopped by a flower shop and picked up a dozen pink roses and a Magic shop to see if they had any keys. Unfortunately, they didn't but they had a key ring that prevents anyone but the celestial wizard contracted to the keys to hold them, but for it to work there must be at least one key attached. That shouldn't be a problem for Lucy, she has like 15 keys.

I began my trek home and when I reached the front doors I felt nervous. Was she still upset with me? I unlocked the doors and walked inside. I headed upstairs and poked my head into Sting and Rogue's rooms and whispered "Good-night, boys." I walked further down the hall to our room. Faintly, I heard the crackle of the fire. I smiled faintly.

I opened the door and saw Lucy on the floor wrapped in my coat in front of the fireplace. She looked up at me for only a second before she bolted upright. I noticed that she had tears in her eyes and felt pangs of guilt in my heart.

"Sorry." I offered her the roses, which she held close to her chest, her heart.

"It's fine. Sting was mad you left without saying a word. He wanted to stay up with me, but I made him go to bed."

"I'll apologize in the morning. Let's just go to sleep. I kissed her forehead and plopped myself onto the bed. She set the roses down on the dresser and crawled in next to me. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her into my chest. "I love you so much, Lucy." I kissed the top of her head.

"I love you, too, Laxus. So much. Don't leave me again like that. Ever again. We're raising two boys now. We have to stick next to each other. Okay?"

"Okay. I'm sorry… I should've stayed. I'm just so scared…"

"I am, too. Laxus, as long as we have each other, we'll be okay. I just know it."

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-SFL