To Fro 4 president (Guest review): Thank you for reading! Actually, I drew a 5 year old version and it's posted in my tumblr! If you have time then please check it out :D (My tumblr is swordbreaker :D) Also about the typhoon, we're okay now! Save from some uprooted trees around the area. We were not harmed and my room just got wet from leaks but we're fine. Thanks for asking!
(c) Hiro Mashima owns Fairy Tail. I own Ami and Lester though.
CHAPTER 5
Lucy felt strong, muscular arms wrap around her body. Her head was buried into the scaly (but surprisingly soft) white scarf that the lad had in the process. The lad did not mind that her tears were seeping through his beloved scarf. What's more important is that the blonde now finally realized that everything really wasn't a dream or some sort of stupid idea for a novel.
Natsu is real.
Her Natsu came for her.
Lucy pulled away from the embrace and wiped her tears leaving an unwilling Natsu. Looking at him once again, with face filled with worry, she asked about their daughter's whereabouts.
"Natsu, where is Nashi?" She reached his hand and gently squeezed it. As a mother, she really wanted to see her daughter's face right away. It's a natural instinct that mothers have.
Natsu smiled as he cupped Lucy's face. He realized that everything just crashed into Lucy's mind at once and the first thing that she'll worry about is her daughter's wellbeing. He just hoped that Lucy won't blame herself for leaving Nashi and try to handle this all alone. Reassuring her with a smile, he spoke. "Don't worry. She's with our friends back at home. And she's waiting for you."
She touched his hand on her cheek using her free hand and sighed in relief. "Thank God."
After a full minute of silence, the question that has been avoided several times finally popped out. "How did you get in here?" Lucy wondered how everyone worked together to save her sorry little ass once again. Not that she's ungrateful for it but maaaan, she just have the best family ever. They might not be of the same blood, but the strength of their bonds surpasses that of a blood relative. But she really wanted to smack herself for thinking that her family in Fairy Tail was fiction! What the hell was she thinking at all?! Leaving her thoughts to focus back on her question, she bit her lip as she listened to Natsu's story.
Natsu took a breath before speaking. "Levy really worked hard to get you back. She did not stop searching for something that could bring you back. It took her months before she finally got hold of a book which contains the spell that the bastard cast on you. Being an expert in scripts and spells, she was able to find a way to reverse it. But first, they used the same spell to bring me here with you. It was difficult to get the place you're in but somehow, Levy figured it out with Freed's help." Natsu explained as he patted Lucy's head. "She did not give up."
Lucy was teary-eyed once again. In her 'dreams', she saw Levy being stressed. She was locking herself up to focus on finding a way to save her. Gajeel and Pantherlily were always there just in case she needs help (which she refuses every time but the two continually ignores her protests so she gave up on driving them away). Sometimes, Freed drops by and gives Levy some information on what he knew.
Fairy Tail's library has been claimed by Levy McGarden.
Ever since her best friend disappeared, she has wept for days. Her eyes became dull and the redness of her face has been evident due to excessive crying. But thanks to a certain metal-eating freak, she snapped out of her trance and ran to the library. Nobody knew exactly what Gajeel did to finally make Levy leave her apartment at Fairy Hills but the whole guild was more than sure that it included some harsh but meaningful words. Maybe that's the reason why Levy's determination has lit up.
She started reading on books about Portal magic and other stuff regarding dimensional magic. It included magic that could distort space and time. She also recalled the Anima project from Edolas. But that would be useless since they did not know where Lucy was and Anima was primarily used in sucking out magical power. If the place that Lucy got stuck in is also a magical world, who knows what will happen. Anima isn't also really reliable. It lacks accuracy and efficiency. On the other hand, certain books have some information about Kyrios' magic. They say that Portal mages have an ability to concentrate ethernano at a single point to create instability in space. This distortion in space will serve as a gateway to another world.
"So this is the mechanism of action of portal magic… so maybe if we were able to tweak something, we could bring Lu-chan home. But… I really don't know how." Levy pulled her hair in frustration but after a few minutes, she resumed on her mission. She did not even notice that Gajeel and Pantherlily was leaning near the window and watching her.
"That squirt really…" Gajeel grunted as he shifted his gaze from Levy to the window.
"Someone here is really worried. Hm." Pantherlily teased the iron dragon slayer.
"Gihee."
Weeks have passed by. Natsu just came from a mission and learned that Levy still hasn't given up on finding Lucy. After he got his daughter back from Mirajane, who took care of Nashi while Natsu's gone, he decided to visit the solid script mage.
"So how's it going?" Natsu asked as he pulled a chair out of somewhere and sat beside Levy. Levy stopped for a moment frowned. She realized that Nashi was there so she shifted her frown into a gentle smile. Natsu passed Nashi to Levy so that she could carry her in her arms.
"Hello Nashi!" Levy smiled as she poked the salmon-haired child's cheeks. The child stared at her with her big brown orbs then smiled. "She's really the cuteeeesssttttt!" Levy's eyes sparkled as she squealed at the infant's action. But she remembered Natsu's question so she returned her focus to him.
"No luck. Aside from finding out that Portal magic is kinda similar to Celestial magic…. in a way." She continued to play with Nashi's little hands which tried to hold Levy's fingers.
"How so?"
"You know how Lu-chan summons her spirits right? She uses a key to connect to the Spirit realm and summon a celestial spirit. So I thought that Portal magic users are more advanced because they do not need something to connect two worlds and actually transfer something in between."
"So it's like Lucy was summoned to the other world?"
"Well… not exactly. The nature of their magic is still different. I just noticed that the manner of transfer in between worlds is kinda similar…" Levy noticed the gloom that surrounded the salmon-haired boy. "I'm sorry, Natsu… but believe me, I will find a way!" Levy looked at Nashi one last time and returned her to her father. "I will not let Nashi grow up without a mother!"
Natsu cradled Nashi as he smiled at the conviction of his lover's bestfriend. "I really owe you a lot, Levy."
"Of course, a wedding without a bride is pointless." Levy teased Natsu in an attempt to lighten up the mood.
Natsu just replied with a goofy grin while his cheeks were painted with a pink hue.
Levy smiled as returned to her business while the father and daughter returned to their home.
"Levy-chan…" She fighted her sobs in order to bring herself to smile. "T-then how do we get home?"
"According to Levy, if I ever meet you, I should expect that your memories would be messed up. And yup, she's right." Lucy smacked him in the head but continued, "But I think Nashi will be so glad that she was the one who fixed your memories." Natsu grinned. "Anyway, since your memories are okay now, you should use your keys to bring us back home. Uhhh that maid girl could dig holes right? Levy said that she is also capable of creating dimensional holes so… hmm what was it again?" He scratched his head as he tried to remember the details.
"Virgo would be able to create a hole that would connect this world to Earthland, right?" Lucy continued as she chuckled at Natsu's current predicament of not remembering every detail. "And as I have witnessed a while ago, magic is not limited in this world." She remembered how Natsu produced his flames easily just a few minutes ago.
"Yup! Much easier than getting back from Edolas, don't you think?"
"But the thing is, I don't have my keys."
"Good! Now summon the maid girl so that we cou—WHAT!?" Natsu knew that Lucy would never, ever lose her keys. But then her memories were all jumbled up so…
"I-I… lost them. I don't remember having them when I woke up in this world. And I promised that I would never lose them, but now…" Lucy covered her face with her hands in shame and regret. If only she was stronger, none of this would happen. Nashi and her keys… "What kind of irresponsible prick am I? And I call myself a Celestial mage?" She sobbed once again.
"Lucy…" Natsu looked at her with worry.
"Now how are we supposed to get back to Nashi!?" Lucy slumped on the floor and cried. "I'm sorry…"
After a whole minute of hearing Lucy's cries, Natsu pulled Lucy's arm to make her stand up. "We'll find your keys."
"E-Eh?"
"Did you forget? We dragon slayers have a good nose. How did you think I found you?" Lucy's eyes widened at Natsu's statement. "We'll find your keys and we'll be going home."
"Natsu…"
"Okay?" Natsu gave her his signature toothy grin as he gripped Lucy's hand. Lucy nodded as she smiled at her savior. 'He really is a simple-minded person… but then his way of thinking is very reassuring."
"Well, we should not really keep Nashi waiting!" He chuckled as she pulled her hand.
Lucy smiled but stopped when she remembered something. Natsu was still pulling her hand to get away and find her keys but…"N-Natsu…where are we going?" This time, Natsu's right foot was stepping on the window sill.
"Uhh, to your keys?"
"And how do you suppose we start finding those?" Lucy shut her eyes as she waited for an answer.
"Isn't it obvious, Luce? We're gonna jump from the window!" Natsu told the blonde as if it was a natural thing to do. "And I thought you were the smart one in this relationship."
"Like hell I'm jumping! I'm not as tough as you!"
"Ehhhh, but I'm gonna hold you so it'll be fine!" Lucy blushed at his cheery antics but continued to protest.
"Use the damn door just this once!"
"But this is faster…"Natsu whined as he pulled Lucy's hand once more.
"W-Wait—!" Lucy was interrupted by Natsu's mouth… literally. His lips were pressed onto hers to shut her up. After the kiss, Lucy was as red as a tomato and silent as the night. She froze at her spot and Natsu took this opportunity to scoop her in his arms and launched himself through the window.
"NATSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!" Lucy shrieked in horror as they fell to the ground.
Ami and Lester ran to the window and looked if the pair was okay. Jumping from the fourth floor isn't a joke, okay!? Who in the right mind would do that—
But when Ami and Lester saw Natsu land swiftly (while laughing) with Lucy in his arms (who smacked Natsu eventually), they finally let out the breath that they were holding in for a very long time and slumped against the wall.
"Why am I not even surprised right now?" Lester spoke as he looked up.
"Same sentiments."
"Will Lucy-chan come back?" Lester sighed at he turned to the brunette.
"I... was wondering the same thing." With a frown plastered to her face, she closed her eyes and let out a heavy sigh.
The police arrived after a few minutes. They have started interrogating the class but dismissed them immediately because there is NO way that someone who produces flames on the spot from scratch exists. Mages? Who in the right mind would believe that trick? Since the intruder did not harm any student and not a single property was damaged (which is a miracle since the intruder was Natsu, the most destructive mage in Fairy Tail), the police just wrote a report about what happened and left immediately.
Well, maybe two people would believe of the possible existence of mages. Oh maybe the whole class would too.
Probably.
"NATSU YOU DAMNED IDIOT!" Lucy smacked Natsu who was still laughing because it looked like he was very amused with Lucy's expression when they jumped from the fourth floor.
"Aww Luce, don't be so mad. I was just too happy that I finally got a kiss from you." Natsu teased the blonde-haired mage.
Lucy blushed and poked Natsu's chest. "You'll be the end of me, Mister Dragneel."
"Oh really, Miss Heartfilia?" He smirked as he leaned closer to the scarlet-faced blonde. He got closer and closer until—
Smack!
Lucy smacked Natsu's forehead in order to stop him from actually kissing her. Don't get her wrong, she wanted that kiss—c'mon it has been a year since they last kissed!— but there is something else that must be attended immediately. Being a woman of logic, she must set her priorities right. "Y-You idiot!" 'Damn that stutter!'
"What d'ya do that for, Luceeee?" Natsu pouted as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.
"B-Because!" Lucy pouted trying to avert her eyes from the fire dragon slayer.
"You weirdo." He kissed her cheek instead and smiled. "C'mon, let's find your keys."
"Uhn." Lucy nodded with cheeks still tinted with pink. Natsu then swept her off her feet and carried her again while they search for her keys.
"Mou, Natsu! I can waaaalk!" Unfortunately, Lucy's cries (which Natsu thought of as cute and adorable) were ignored.
AN: Hiiiiii! Thanks for reading~ so another chapter finally =u=
Oh yeah, here's the timeline of events in this fanfic!
X791 - Grand Magic Games/ Tartaros incident/ Nashi was conceived
X792 - Nashi was born
X793 - Team Natsu goes on a mission to capture the dark mage, Kyrios/ Lucy disappears
X794 (Year 2014 on Earth) - Lucy wakes up/ Natsu finds Lucy in school
In X794, Nashi is 2 years old.
Even I become confused whenever I think of the timeline haha but yeah here.
Until next chapter! :)