I decided to upload two chapters today in celebration of Easter.

Now, don't get offended by this observation, my mind makes strange connections. It occurred to me that Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus after being dead for three days.

So in other words, we are celebrating and worshiping a zombie. The really scary part about that, it makes the holiday so much cooler, when thought about in that fashion.

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Do not own Fairy Tail.

Moonlight

Lucy waved good-bye to Levy, wishing the script mage a goodnight, before heading to her forest clearing. Natsu had left earlier with Happy, saying something about food. The celestial wizard followed the little trail, but she would stop every so often, feeling eyes upon her. Lucy scanned the forest, but continued onward.

Natsu and Happy were eating at a nearby restaurant, when they saw Lucy. Thinking she was heading home, they waited for her to walk past. When she turned right instead, both Natsu and Happy looked at each other, then back at the spot Lucy once stood in. Natsu paid for the meal, then the two males followed after their friend. Natsu had noticed that Lucy would get in a little later then usual lately, but was patient enough to wait for Lucy to tell him what was going on. However, his curiosity was getting the better of him, so he decided to find out for himself what was happening.

Lucy pushed out the sensation of being watched as she concentrated on her magical energies. She still had the feeling of being observed, but with Capricorn here, she relaxed. Loke opened his own gate, wanting to spare with his mistress. Capricorn watched over the mock battle, giving pointers and suggestions when applicable. Loke would also offer tips, then get hit with his advise. Once time was up, Lucy thanked her friends, then sent them home. She looked up at the full moon, casting its pure light on the little clearing, then closed her eyes, letting it wash over her.

Natsu felt it as Lucy brought up her magical energies, he was truly impressed at the power level he sensed. Lucy was always strong, at least he thought so, but what he felt now was greater. He watched as she exhausted her magic, then waited a minute, before standing up. He saw Loke appear, the two talk for a few seconds, then they got into fighting stances. The goat guy watched as the two spared, stopping the mock battle once and awhile, saying something, then they would resume. When Natsu saw Lucy fight he raised an eyebrow, but as the spare continued, he began to grin. Lucy was doing an amazing job, she was never really skilled in physical combat, other then her 'Lucy Kick', but Natsu could see the improvement. He didn't really understand why, but he was very proud of her.

Lucy opened the door to her apartment and saw Natsu sleeping on her bed again. She smiled and sighed, then grabbed her pajamas and went into her bathroom. She crawled into the bed after showering and dressing. Natsu had turned to his side facing her, Happy curled up against his partner. Lucy stared at the dragon slayer, a gentle smile on her face. She didn't know what prompted her to do it, but she reached out and grabbed his right hand, giving it a squeeze. She closed her brown eyes and drifted off to sleep. She didn't see Natsu open his eyes and stare at her, then at their joined hands, a small smile on his lips.