Whoo already up to chapter 5 yay!
Sorry for the wait for this one guy's I got a minor writers block for this chapter. I knew what I wanted to write but no idea how to. Also my beta had problems with her internet so yea…sorry please forgive me
Anyway onto chapter 5, hope you all enjoy.
Lucy watched as the scenery rush by though the small train window as she absentmindedly ran one of her hands through her husband's salmon locks as he laid on her lap. Despite his earlier grumpiness about how her protruding pregnant stomach had begun to take up a small amount of her lap leaving less room for him to lay his head on, he was soon enough dead to the world asleep. The expecting mother on the other hand was nowhere near as content as her husband was. Worry was clearly evident on her face as she continued to stare out of the window.
"mmm feels nice" Natsu mumbled leaning into her hand.
Lucy was broken from her thoughts as she looked down as her sleeping husband, smiling to herself as she noticed he was merely talking in his sleep…again, although at times like these Natsu's sleep talking is rather cute but when you're trying to get some sleep at 3am it's the most annoying thing in the world especially when he begins to fight in his sleep. Lucy gave a small laugh as recent memories of hitting Natsu with her pillow at night just to try and shut the dragonslayer up began to flood her mind. Worried that she may accidently wake the man up she covered her mouth in a vain attempt to smother her laughter in fear of waking up and having to deal with his motion sickness. Unfortunately this proved to be a mistake as she was reminded that her hand was covered in bandages a grim reminder of her current problem, her magic or more lack of.
After the accident while fighting with the 'CHI brother's' Lucy had remained hospitalized for a total of four days mainly to insure that there was definably no problems with her babies. She was released just this morning and she and Natsu caught the first train heading to Magnolia. The only problem with all this is that during the last four days she hadn't mentioned a word to Natsu about how her magic stopped working. Truthfully she was scared, her magic basically diminished to the point where even Fleuve d'étoiles failed her, she feared telling anyone about what really happened behind that rock wall because she felt ashamed in herself. She had frozen letting fear takeover while in the midst of a battle leaving herself completely opened to attack. It was her own fault that her life and those of her unborn children were put into danger. Regardless Lucy was just glad that so far no one had asked her about what really happened, everyone just believed that Kachi had obtained the upper hand over her, among all of these feelings she was also confused as to how her magic disappeared the think that stuck out as odd to her was that magic was basically a mages life essence if they run out of magic than said mage either dies or is overcome by exhaustion but none of these factors had happened when her magic disappeared.
"Attention Customer's we will soon be arriving at Magnolia station, for those disembarking please be sure to gather all belongs and please be careful when leaving. Thank you for riding with us today" one of the train lacrima's spoke out the pre-recorded message breaking the celestial mage from her thoughts causing her to sigh as she watched the Lacrima float down the train aisles playing the pre-recorded message, before looking down at her sleeping husband.
"Natsu we're almost home c'mon wake up" the celestial mage said as she began to poke the dragon slayers face in a teasing manner.
"Luce..five more minutes" Natsu simply grumbled as he turned over so that he was now facing her protruding stomach.
"Natsu you idiot we don't have five minutes" Lucy retorted in minor annoyance and stress as she noticed the train was now slowing down in speed preparing to stop.
"But I'll get sick if I get up" was Natsu's tired playful argument as he wrapped his arms around his wifes stomach nuzzling into it, which earned him a frustrating sigh from Lucy as she sternly glared at her childish husband.
"Fine looks like we're doing this the hard way"
"Wha…Lucy wai" Natsu didn't even get time to finished before he fell to the ground in result from his wife abruptly standing up without warning. "Lucy that was crue..uhhhhh'"Again the poor salmon haired male was interrupted this time from his deadly motion sickness.
"Honestly Natsu you're a grown man and soon to be father" Lucy rolled her eyes as she helped the dragon slayer up from the floor.
"But Luccccy, I can't help it" Natsu cried as the train came to a complete stop at the station, allowing the couple to leave the carriage with Lucy hulling Natsu on her shoulder.
"Ahh finally still ground, I swear I'll never get on another train" Natsu cried in joy as he climb off Lucy in favour of hugging the ground.
"That's something I never heard before" the blonde retorted with sarcasm evident in her voice, before she looked up at the sky enjoying a light breeze as her previous worried began the plague her once again, an action that did not go unnoticed by her husband, who watch her cautiously.
"Soo Luce do you wanna head to the guild" Natsu offered silently judging her reaction to in an attempt to figure out if what could be wrong with Lucy.
"Hmmm? Oh Ummm you know I would rather go home and rest a bit but you can go see everyone if you want to" Lucy absentmindedly replied hoping that it covered the worry in her voice. 'there's no way I can go to the guild right now, not after I failed them, if they find out that I froze and let fear overcome me during a fight, they'll probably all hate me especially since I was endangering my children's lives' these were the kind of thoughts that were continuously plaguing her mind and although she did her best to hide them, the worry was beginning to show in her expressions and behaviour.
"Nah it's no fun without you there ya weirdo…I know lets go for a walk' Natsu replied as he showed one of his prized grins in hopes to cheer her up.
"Natsu I'm rather tired and would rather go home" the blonde whispered as she looked down her feet
"Wrong answer lets go"
"Wahh wait..Natsuu!" Lucy yelled as her husband grabbed her wrist and marched off in random direction dragging his reluctant pregnant wife behind him.
Natsu POV
Something was definitely wrong with Lucy, I could tell that something was upsetting her, but I didn't know what, the fact that she's choosing to keep it to herself is what scares me the most, over the years I've noticed that whenever Luce hides her feelings she is most likely belittling herself or thinking others will think badly of her. It pains me knowing that she is doing this; Lucy has been like this since that first night at the hospital. That's how I know this has something to do with what happened between that fight she had with that bastard Kachi, but what?
At first I thought that maybe it was because of how badly injured she was during the battle but after thinking it through more I realized that worst things have happened so it must be something else.
"Natsu where are we even going" I heard my celestial mage call out to me as I continued to pulling us along through the streets of Magnolia.
"You'll know soon enough" I shouted back as we reach a large park, I noticed her eyes widen in realization when I lead her through a hidden pathway of bushes revealing a small grotto, one that we used to use as our own getaway. As we stopped I reluctantly let go off her hand turning so my back was to her.
"Natsu? What are we doing here?" she questioned me.
"Lucy please be honest with me, what's wrong ever since the incident you've been spacy and you have constantly been looking worried" I turned around to look her in the eyes only to see them full of shock and fear.
'I…ummm…er…I don't know what you mean' Lucy replied in a hesitant obviously fake voice as she waved her hand.
"Lucy!" I regrettably raised my voice knowing that it was the only way to let her know I was serious. Lucy stopped moving her hand and looked back down at the ground.
"It stopped and I froze" she finally mumble, her shoulders beginning to shake.
Crap she was crying, but I had to continue, for the both of us, I need to know and she needs to get this off her chest. Taking in a deep breath I continued.
"What do you mean" I whispered hoping to calm her, however she only looked up at me with unshed tears in her eyes.
"My magic stopped working, IT STOPPED WORKING I couldn't summon anyone I could even use Fleuve d'étoiles! I panic and did the worst thing I FROZE UP, I didn't move I let fear overcome me and froze, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BATTLE, I left myself valuable, I risked the lives of our children, I'm a disgrace, I let everyone down, I'm just weak and pathetic, I deserved to be hurt like this." By now Lucy had crumpled to the ground on her knees with both hands covering her face.
"Lucy stop" I yelled before kneeling in front of her and removing her hands from her teary face so that I could place one hand one either side of her face so that I was looking directly into her eyes. "Listen to me, YOU are NOT WEAK, you did not deserve any of these injuries" I sternly said as I gently moved my right thumb to trace a small cut on her cheek before continuing "You are definably not pathetic and no one will look at you any differently because of this, your magic stopped working and you panic, heck if I suddenly couldn't use my magic I'll probably freak out too" I smiled at her hoping to cheer her up.
"Natsu…." Lucy sniffled staring at me, so I slowly leaned in close enough for our foreheads to be touching.
"Lucy I want you to remember that no matter what happens I'll always be there for you ok, so please if something is wrong just tell me"
"Natsu. Thank you so much" Lucy whispered to me as she wrapped her arms around my back, I kissed her lightly on the forehead cherishing the moment before standing up making sure she was coming with me.
"Anytime Luce" I smiled at her.
Lucy POV
I felt relief flood through my body from Natsu's words, I realized how stupid I was for thinking that the guild would hate me. I guess my hormones are starting to take control of my emotions I mean I did just basically have a mental breakdown, but although I was feeling better something was still worrying me.
"Natsu I'm worried about my magic, I can't feel it but I'm not exhausted or dead and yet my magic is…gone and I'm kind of scared" I admitted as I looked him in the eyes hoping to find some reassurance.
"Don't worry Lucy I'm sure everything is going to be ok, hmmm I know we can go see the old hag"
"The old hag? Wait do you mean Porlyusica?" I questioned.
"Yup, she'll definably know something" Natsu replied grinning at me as we walked towards the exit of the small grotto. Although my major problems were solved there was still one small problem left.
"Ummm Natsu, do you think it'll be ok if we get something to eat first?" I questioned letting out a small giggle at the face my husband was giving me.
"Eh? Sure I guess heh never thought you to be one to prioritize food" He teased.
"Well sorry it's not like I'm pregnant or anything" I replied using a monotone voice as I stared at him.
"Good point, I guess we'll get some early lunch than go see the old hag, so what do you feel like eating, I definably in the mood for some fire chicken".
'hmmm Spicy burgers' I immediately answered as we left the grotto.
'Ummm, Lucy you feeling ok? You always told me how you hate spicy food that and Burgers?' My dragon slayer replied with a perplexed look on his face.
"Perfectly fine, I just suddenly feel like spicy burgers, cravings maybe?" I continued walking with a giddy smile as I slowly rubbed my protruding stomach.
"Cravings? Great as long as it's not mood swings cause I'm totally looking forward to that" The male retorted in an angered sarcastic tone '"so spicy burgers than?"
"Yup spicy burgers" I laughed "than we can go see Porlyusica" I continued as I embrace one of his hands while we walked down the streets of Magnolia.
YAY chapter 5 is done, finally. Don't know why but I have had a lot of trouble with this chapter. Well hope it's still good.
Hmmm Lucy seemed to cheer up awfully fast, wonder why hehehehe by the looks of it Natsu the mood swings may have already started.
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