Natsu walked to the guild. He would have gone to Lucy's first, but the guild was on the way to her house, so the dragonslayer decided to see if the blond was there, before heading to her apartment.
"Hey, Happy?" Natsu asked, "Do you think Luce'll be happy to see us?"
"Aye, sir!" Happy replied, "Of course Lucy will be happy to see us. We're back earlier than we expected."
Happy really wanted to knock Natsu upside the head for even thinking something so stupid, but he refrained. He knew what had transpired between the two. As if he couldn't tell by the way they kissed goodbye, Natsu had started talking in his sleep. Happy knew more details about his two best freinds' night of passion than he ever wanted to. He shuddered at the memory.
The two friends continued to make their way to the re-built guild hall. Natsu paused at the door, and sniffed the air. He frowned. Lucy was definitely inside, but there was something different about her scent, and there was another scent that was familiar, yet he was sure he'd never smelled it before. Without another moment wasted, Natsu threw open the doors with all of his old bravado.
Everyone turned to look at him. One blond head stood out from the rest, and his slight frown became a surprised, awe-struck face. There was Lucy, holding an infant. Her eyes were wide, and filled with unshed tears. She smiled at him as the crystiline droplets began to run down her faces.
"Her name is Nashi. Come say hello to your daughter," Lucy said softly.
Natsu moved forward, and fell to his knees in front of the two most beautiful beings he had ever laid eyes on. Lucy moved to help him up, and carefully placed the baby into his arms.
"Luce."
It was all Natsu need to say.
"Welcome home, Natsu."