Neko: I'm going to be skipping some training because I feel like it's going to be boring… so if I skip some in the future… don't be mad okay?

Ch8: Training with Igneel

Lucy POV

After my long nap, I woke up and went to use the restroom. I showered and brushed my teeth. When I got out of the restroom, I went to the dining hall.

Breakfast was ready. I hopped onto a chair and ate. Then, Yuuki and Igneel walked in.

"You're up early Princess," said Igneel.

"Yeah… I wanted to start training right away."

"Well, finish your food and then come outside," he said while walking away.

I finished my eating and ran outside.

"Careful Lucy! Think about your daughter once in a while. With you running around like that, you might never see her," Yuuki yelled. I started to walk and

rubbed my stomach. 'I'm sorry. I just wanted to get the training over with, so I can get back to Fairy Tail soon. I can't wait to tell them about you. Wait, I can't

do that… Natsu likes Lisanna. He will probably think I'm lying.' I got outside and saw Igneel in his dragon form. He was red… like the color of fire. He grabbed

me with his tail and set me on top of his back. Then, we soared through the sky. I looked around and gulped at the sight of lava. I knew that was where we

were headed. As we got lower towards the lava, I started to sweat.

"Igneel… I don't think I'll be able to stand the heat. I can't even stand it here, so I don't think I'll be able to get all the way to the bottom without burning to

bones. Heck my bones will probably be gone."

"Don't worry Princess. You are the Princess of all… no… the queen of all…"

"Okay…"

We reached the bottom of the ground and it was surprisingly cooler at the bottom than the top.

"Now… Princess… I want you to get into the lava…"

"Okay… wait what!? No way! I'll definitely die!"

"You won't… I'll adjust the heat to the way you are most comfortable at… then I'll keep raising the temperature…"

"Okay…" I tested the lava with my toe and it burned me. I jumped and squealed.

"Baka… I didn't tell you to go in yet…"

"But you said you wanted me to get into the lava!"

"Yeah… but not yet… and you need to take off your clothes…"

"Nani!? No way!"

"Your clothes will burn away if you don't! Just get in there already!"

"Hai hai…" I turned around and took my clothes off.

"Wow… Nice body! Even though I can only see your back. No wonder my son liked you."

"He doesn't like me... He likes Lisanna. And stop looking at me!"

I stepped into the lava. It was warm right now. I went deeper into the lava.

"Okay… I'm going to start changing the temperature."

"Hai… but not too hot okay?" Then, the lava turned warmer than before.

"Impressive," Igneel said.

"What do you mean "impressive"?"

"Well… right now the lava is at its maximum temperature… and you didn't scream or anything… so…"

"What!? You turned it to high temperature!? I could've died! Not to mention… if I died… then my child would never be able to see the world!"

"But you didn't die… and sheesh… pregnant women man…"

"Oh be quiet! And how long do I have to stay in here?"

"Hmmm…. For about two hours…"

"What!? Why not now!?"

"Because you need to focus on the heat… and be able to control fire… and lava of course."

"Hai hai…"

After about three hours I got out of the lava and found Igneel sleeping.

"What are you doing! How long have I been in the lava!?"

Igneel opened one eye and said, "As you can see… I was sleeping… and you've been in the lava for about three hours…"

"You said only two hours! Why didn't you tell me that the time passed already!"

"Well… it looked like you were concentrating real hard… so I left you there… anyways… let's see what you've learned so far…"

"All I did was sit in there… how could I have learned anything?"

"Looks like you are more of an idiot than I thought… has Natsu's idiocy taken control over you?"

"I don't get it! What was I supposed to be doing in the lava?"

"You were supposed to be a part of the lava and control it."

"Well I didn't know so I just sat in there and waited for something to happen."

"I told you already! I specifically told you to control the fire and lava."

"And how was I supposed to do that huh?"

"Just go back in the lava and do it again!"

"Fine! I'll do just that!"

Igneel's POV

'Is she actually Layla's daughter? Layla learnt it so fast… but Lucy on the other hand… well… I've gotta give her a chance…'

After another whole three hours Lucy got out of the lava.

"So… did you learn anything? Or at the very least felt something?"

"I felt something actually… I felt lava… good enough?"

'Boy… this is going to take a while'

Timeskip (1 Month Later)

'She's gotten better… well… better at physical fighting and running. She still can't seem to master the basic techniques of a fire dragon slayer.'

Lucy POV

It's been one month since I've started training with Igneel… My stomach doesn't really show a bump because I've read from a book that young women who are

having their first child doesn't really show a big bump until the 5th month. I've been having a lot of mood swings too. One time Igneel was teaching me some

fighting skills and I did it wrong. Igneel then gave me a lecture and I started to cry. Then I started to yell at him. It was pretty weird. But I've gotten really

strong with my fighting skills. I can break down three trees with just one punch to a tree, without magic too. I can run pretty fast now too. In my opinion, I can

probably beat Jet in a race. But I still can't get the basic fire dragon slayer techniques down.

I ran to Igneel and he told me to get into the lava again. I did as he told me to and went into the lava. My stomach reached the lava and then a bright light

blinded my eyes. I opened my eyes to feel more powerful than ever. Although I still have a lot of training to do.

"Ne Igneel."

"What?"

"I think I finally understand."

"Then tell me. No… show me."

I stepped forward and yelled, "Fire Dragon's Roar!" A large amount of fire escaped my mouth.

"Well well well… looks like you finally got one technique down… but what triggered it?"

"I don't know… but as soon as my stomach reached the lava… a bright light blinded my eyes…"

"I see… then because your child is also Natsu's child… then your child must've been absorbing the fire and lava. She must've controlled it really well. And

because your child was doing that… it was preventing you from learning it."

"See! I told you there must've been a reason to why I couldn't get it!"

"Okay…? Just get on with mastering all the techniques."

Timeskip (One Month Later)

I finally mastered all the fire dragon slayer techniques. Even the secret arts. I also increased my fighting skills and my strength. My smelling and hearing senses

improved a lot. I can smell a tiny crumb from a cake that is at least 100,000 miles from here. I can hear Yuuki chatting with Grandeeney. They were in the castle

and me and Igneel are far from the castle. I have enhanced reflexes now. Not to mention immense durability. While I was training with Igneel, I also made my

own technique. I also practiced my celestial dragon slaying techniques. Igneel has taught me a lot… he reminds me of Natsu so much. Igneel is like a father of

mine. Heck he is a father of mine. Since he has taught me his skills and techniques, I am now his daughter as well… although he says I'm his daughter in law.

I've been feeling some kicks from my child as well. Even though it's only been three and a half months, the baby is already kicking. She must be as energetic as

Natsu.

I said my goodbyes to Igneel for now and ran all the way back to the castle. When I got there, Yuuki was standing there with Grandeeney.

"Lady Lucy… you're done with your training?" Yuuki asked.

"Uh… Lady Lucy? That doesn't match you at all! Just call me Lucy."

"Oh… okay… Lucy… So how was your training with Igneel? Did you master everything?"

"It went really well. He actually taught me. Not just abandon me in the lava or anything. He stayed with me the whole time and taught me what to do and what not to do. And yes… I mastered everything pretty well… I just need to keep training so it can become a little better."

"Haha… why would her abandon you? You're thinking too much… haha…"

I gave her an 'are you serious' look and she turned away laughing awkwardly.

"Well anyways… you're training with Grandeeney tomorrow… so get your rest."

I nodded and left for my room. I missed the bed so much. I haven't slept on a bed for 2 months now. While I was with Igneel, I just cuddled up with him on the

ground. It was warm… but the ground was hard. I would wake up to a back ache every morning. I got to my room and Loke popped up.

"Yo Lucy! Haven't seen you for so long. How was the training?"

"It was tiring… so I want to sleep. But first I'm going to write a letter to Master."

Loke left the room to explore the castle. I took one hour writing the letter because I didn't know what to write. When I was done with the letter, Loke came

back.

"Lucy… Do you want me to deliver that?"

"No… I'll get someone else to do it. If you go… everyone will ask you where I am, that's if they noticed I was gone yet."

"Okay. Who are you going to send?"

"Oh… I'm going to send little Igneel." I reached for my bag and a little red dragon with tiny wings came flying out.

"A dragon!? Wouldn't that be even more worse?"

"Don't worry. He has a human form."

"Oh… so who is this little fella?"

"He's a dragon I found when training with Igneel. I sneaked out and went to a field full of flowers. I found him crying and burning the flowers. He looked lost

and lonely so I took him. Since he looked like Igneel. I named him Little Igneel. But when he's in his human form, his name is just Igneel."

"I see… okay then… see you Lucy!" Then Loke disappeared.

I turned to Little Igneel and said, "Change into your human form after exiting the Dragon Realm. Then go to Fairy Tail. It's located in Magnolia. You'll know

where it is when you see it. When you get inside, ask the white haired barmaid girl if you can see Master Makarov. She'll take you to him right away, but if she

questions you, just say that it's private information." I saw Little Igneel nod and then took the letter. He flew off and I couldn't see him anymore. 'He should be

able to get there since I allowed him to pass through the barrier. Oh well… time to rest.' I leapt for the bed and then saw darkness take over.

Neko: How was that minna?! I thought it was a little interesting this time…

Lucy: Aww! I can just see Little Igneel. Kawaii!

Neko: Hehe… anyways… review please!