AN: HAPPY NALU WEEK EVERYBODY 8D

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So...I both like and don't like this oneshot. At first I wanted to do something a little different than the regular routine when it comes to stories about Lucy's birthday, but after looking back at this oneshot now, I really think I could have done better... I don't know, I guess I'm paranoid. However, since I wrote it a while ago with no thought of changing it, I figured I'd post it and see what you guys think.

Without any ado, here is the first legit prompt, "Birthday."

Disclaimer: I even procrastinate stuff I want to do, you expect me to deliver 3 consecutive chapters of Fairy Tail in one day?! Nope, only Mashima is able to do that!

Lucy, Natsu, and Happy bustled into the blonde's apartment, laughing merrily and carrying tons of packages and presents in their arms. Today was Lucy's birthday and while she insisted that nobody should make a big deal out of it, her friends would have none of it. They threw the biggest party Lucy had ever seen, with balloons, streamers, cake, booze, and other aspects that only Fairy Tail would have.

Her guildmates had showered her in gifts they bought just for her birthday. Most of the girls (and some of the guys with a little feminine help) got her jewelry, clothes, shoes and whatnot. Erza had presented her with a sword in the style of a key and special lessons on how to properly handle it (Lucy didn't know whether to be excited or scared that Erza was offering her weapon lessons…). Levy got her a book signed by her favorite author while Gajeel sang to her a special song on his guitar. Gray and Juvia worked together to make her a special ice sculpture in the form of her with her Celestial Spirits. And there were many, many more gifts that the girl didn't know what to do with!

However, her favorite gift of all was from Natsu and Happy. They had crashed into the guild with a large box, excitedly telling Lucy to hurry up and open it. She didn't really know what to expect when she did open it, showing that inside was another box. She opened that to reveal another box…then another, and another, and another, to the point where the blonde was getting fed up.

"What the hell, guys?! Did you even get me a present?!" she had yelled at them after the sixth box had been opened and yet another was sitting at her feet.

"Of course we did, silly!" the Dragon Slayer grinned, "You just have to keep going!"

After huffing and cursing her two friends, she continued on, eventually arriving at a small rectangular box. Picking it up and noticing the excited and slightly nervous looks on their faces, she smiled at them and undid the ribbon.

Upon looking at what was inside, she gasped, "Oh my gosh, you guys got me a spirit key?"

Seeing the girl's broad smile, the two straightened up proudly and spoke, "Aye!"

"We looked everywhere for the perfect gift," Natsu said. "Eventually, Happy and me came across this run down magic shop this old guy was selling. He had a couple keys on sale, so we bought one that looked really cool!"

"Aye! Natsu was going on and on about how he was hoping it would be a dragon or something cool," Happy added, excited about the possibility of what the key could hold.

Lucy giggled at how childish and innocent the two looked, "Thanks, guys, but I don't think it's a dragon."

"Aww, is it really not?" Natsu pouted.

"Is it a fish instead?" Happy asked, bouncing up and down in his seat in joy at the thought.

The Spirit Mage laughed, "No, sorry Happy, it is actually the key to Pegasus, the Flying Horse."

After minutes of explaining that yes, it is a form of transportation and therefore he cannot ride on him; and no, she will not let Natsu fight him, the festivities continued and Lucy had experienced the best birthday she ever had.

Cut back to this moment where the blonde was setting her load of presents to one side of her room and advising her friends to do the same.

"Thanks again for the party and present, you guys. I was honestly expecting this year to be as boring and uneventful as all the others."

The pink haired boy grinned, "You're welcome, Lucy. We're friends and we'll always be there for you."

Lucy blushed, touched by Natsu's words, "Thank you. So when should I expect to celebrate your birthday?"

There was a small pause where Natsu almost looked…uncomfortable, but thankfully Happy intercepted with, "Mine is in a couple of weeks, Lucy! You should buy me a great big fish!"

Lucy giggled, "Of course, Happy. Whatever you want, but what about your birthday, Natsu?"

There was another pause before Natsu finally spoke, "I don't have one."

Lucy was shocked. Okay, sure, she expected him not to really know the exact date considering he spent his first few years with a dragon (Hell, the boy doesn't even know how old he is!), but shouldn't the guild at least make up one for him? She decided to ask about that, to which the boy merely shrugged.

"Gramps was going to make it the day I joined the guild, but I kept forgetting what the date was, so I told everyone to forget about it. Besides, what's the point if I don't even know how old I am?"

Lucy rolled her eyes, "Who cares if you don't know your age? What matters is that we celebrate that you are a part of this earth and that we are happy you're in it!"

Natsu was surprised. Normally when the subject of giving him a birthday came up, he would brush it off and tell everyone that he didn't care. As a matter of fact, he really didn't. So he was another year older, big deal. Heck, even Lucy tried to hide her birthday from everyone, but they later found out that it was because birthdays were a painful reminder of her father. So, as a result, they made it the biggest, happiest party they could muster up. And it worked if today was any indication!

Lucy was still waiting for a reply, so he decided to say the first thing that came to mind, "When would it be?"

"When do you want it to be?"

"I don't know." Lucy face-palmed. Of course he wouldn't have an idea if the aspect of a birthday never even crossed his mind! She turned to Happy to see if he had any ideas, only to lose sight of him.

"Where did he—?"

"Kitchen." Natsu replied before her question was even asked.

"Stupid cat better not—GAHH! Never mind him, this is about you!" she huffed, turning her attention back to her best friend. As God as her witness, she would find him a day to celebrate his birth! Thinking quickly, she thought about the best days that would fit with Natsu.

"How about June 21st? The first day of summer, since your name is Natsu," she finally said after thinking for a bit.

Natsu shrugged unenthusiastically, "Okay."

"No, no, not just 'okay.' You need to be excited about this!"

"But Lucy, I—"

"Quiet and let me think… Hmmm, April 1st?" Lucy suggested after a minute. The first of April was when some people prank others. That seemed to fit the boy's jokester habit.

"No."

Lucy was taken aback by his blunt rejection, "Oh, well, okay then. Uhh, how about maybe somewhere in the middle of July? If we can calculate it right, we should be able to figure out if it was the day you joined the guild. That was what Master wanted at first, right?"

Natsu sighed before replying, "Look, Luce, I appreciate you doing this, but it's fine that I don't have a birthday. Half the guild doesn't celebrate their birthdays, so why should I?"

Lucy glared at him, "Dammit, Natsu, quit being difficult! I will find you a birthday and we will celebrate it together even if I have to make it—" she paused when it finally came to her, "THAT'S IT!"

Natsu watched as Lucy practically ran into her kitchen. What was that weird doing? Deciding that he hated standing around, he plopped on the blonde's comfy bed and lied back.

A couple minutes later, he heard shuffling and raised himself up to see both Lucy and Happy carrying a slice of Lucy's birthday cake with a burning candle on top of it. The two were singing "Happy Birthday," while wearing big smiles on their faces as they walked toward him.

"What are you weirdos doing?" he asked as his friends placed the cake in front of him.

"Well, I remembered Happy telling me that you two spent a good month trying to find that key for my birthday, which means you knew when it was. I figured that since you remembered and we enjoy our time together that maybe we should share my birthday." Lucy explained and gave him a heart-stopping grin. Natsu just stared at her in awe.

"No way. This is your birthday! I can't just have it too! Isn't that, like, stealing?" he protested. This was Lucy's day and Lucy's day only. Why should be ruin it?

"I honestly don't care," Lucy replied. "There's no rule that says two or more people can't share a birthday. So, as of today, I—Lucy Heartfilia—declare that on July 1st we shall celebrate both Natsu Dragneel's and my day of birth. All in favor say aye!"

"Aye!" Happy cried out. Natsu was about to protest more when he noticed the defiant look in his friend's eyes.

"…Aye." He muttered, then gave his signature grin as he crushed the blonde in a tight embrace, "Thanks, Lucy."

"No problem," she said as she returned the hug, "Anything for my friend."

They stayed like that for a while before they heard the cough of a certain blue cat, "Are you two going to kiss or what, 'cause I really want to eat this cake now!"

Natsu laughed as he dug into his birthday cake, watching Lucy chase the Exceed around the apartment for "ruining the moment," or something like that.

Lucy was right; this was the best birthday ever!

AN: Like I said, this could be better, but of course, I'm probably just paranoid. If you did like it, review and tell me your thoughts!

See you tomorrow, thanks for reading! :)

Edit: Changed the key Lucy receives because of reasons. It was my intention to make it Pegasus from the start, but for some reason I changed it to the final product. So basically, I just now realize that a Pegasus Spirit was better and changed it back. Anyways, sorry for that and hope you enjoyed the rest of the story!

Revised 4/26/18