Child of Hidden Magic

Series: Fairy Tail, Fairy Tail Future

Type: On-going Fanfiction

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure

Pairings: NaLu, Gruvia, Gajevy, Jerza; Elfever, Miraxus; and their children.

Updates: Weekly; Fridays

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail or the characters. Purely fan made. However, their children I created from my own imagination.

Chapter Eleven

"What the-?!" Lydia exclaimed looking into the once occupied closet. She closed the door and opened it again; just to make sure, but nope. It was empty. She tried another closet. Though she was fairly certain they went into the previous closet. After browsing others, she returned to the circle without Natalie and Cain.

"Where's Cain and Natalie?" Jax inquired, everyone silently agreeing with his question.

Lydia sat down in her place, folded her arms, and shrugged. "I checked multiple closets..but they are no where to be found." She concluded. Everyone was looking at each other but not Lucille. She was blushing like mad.

'Surely not! Did they want to take it further..!?' At this time her ears and face were completely red. She shook her head slightly and breathed. No. Cain was too much of a gentleman. Even under the influence of alcohol, there's no way he would take advantage of Lucille's little sister. Lucille knew he truly cherished her, so maybe he wanted to go somewhere private? Wait. Maybe from what happened yesterday, made him want to admit his feelings? Maybe that's why they disappeared! She suddenly broke out into a huge grin, but quickly wiped it off her face before others could see; though it didn't go unnoticed from Ray. However, she didn't notice him watching her the entire time. Lucille chugged some of her beer to cool herself off and looked up as Ray chugged some of his beer.

He spun the bottle and it landed on Ultear. He smirked as Ultear glanced at him, eyeing him threateningly. However, Ray didn't fear his older sister. So he asked, "Truth or Dare?"

Ultear quirked an eyebrow. She mulled over her options. Surely, either way, Ray would make her do something embarrassing or bold. So why not go big or go home? She smirked. "Dare, little brother of mine."

Ray looked thoughtful. Should he make her do something embarrassing or bold? Since she chose dare, which is bold anyway, why not make her go all the way? He smiled, amused. "I dare you to kiss Max. I'll be nice and let you choose the kiss." He said leaning back, his hands supporting him.

Ultear gave him a small smile. While on the inside she screamed profanities at him. 'I'll get you back my precious little brother. Oh, and revenge shall be sweet!' She thought angrily. Ultear moved some of her bangs and smiled. Everyone seemed eager, holding their breath. "Alright." She replied dryly. Getting up, she walked over to Max and squatted down in front of him. Max had an unreadable expression. But when she looked into his dark grey eyes, they were a mixture of curiosity and adoration. The same kind of look he gave her when she was tied up on that one mission. What did that mean? Does he..? She wished away the thought and smirked. "Pucker up, demon boy." She grabbed the back of his neck and pulled him forward, crashing her lips against his. She gave him a full on kiss, tongue and all. Why not. Go big or go home, right? When she kissed him, she felt electricity all over her skin. And maybe no one noticed, but Ultear knew for a fact he was kissing her back. It was subtle but she could tell. When she pulled away, she looked into his eyes, wanting to read his expression before he put on his mask of indifference. What she saw shocked her. Joy. Amusement. Realization. And adoration. Had he felt it too? The electricity and attraction she put in that kiss? She felt he did. She blinked and released her hold on him. She stood and walked back over to Lucille and Jax. Everyone gave her looks of surprise and curiosity, along with some chuckles and snickering. Internally, Ultear was a mushy mess and freaking out inside. But she put on her usual expression, took a sip of her beer, and smirked at the others. "Next?"

Natalie looked around to see them in a fairly long and narrow hallway. Although she did remember finding little hallways and hidden passageways throughout the guild after the remodel. Cain took her hand and lead her forward. After walking for a minute or two, he stopped at the only other door in that hallway. It opened into an empty bedroom. Natalie didn't deny that she felt goosebumps all over her skin and that her adrenaline was kicking in. She took a deep breath to relax herself. 'Why did he bring me here? Surely not to..we're not that buzzed, I don't think.' she turned to face Cain, who had locked the door, and walked past her to sit on the bed. He remained silent which began to unnerve her. She needed an explanation. So she swallowed her nervousness and spoke. "Um..Cain? Why did you-"

Cain held up his hand. Natalie closed her mouth and shifted her feet. She realized he was trying to gather his thoughts. He sighed. This was the hardest thing he has ever done. He'd rather take on a thousand enemies than admit his feelings and possibly change their relationship. But then he remembered. Natalie's attack that was so weak, how she just laid there on the ground, helpless. He couldn't do a thing. And it bothered him. A lot. More so than his cake being smashed or falling to the floor, which is saying something. He looked up at her. She was flushed, either from them kissing or the buzz, maybe even both. She was everything he needed and wanted in a woman. Natalie had spunk, she was fiery; no pun intended, and her smile was so bright it rivaled the sun. She was extremely loyal, protective, witty, not to mention funny. He loved her. He always did but didn't realize it till after they thought they had lost Lucille. When Natalie just sat there and wasn't her spunky self. He knew, then, that he wanted to make her smile. He wanted to be that person to make her laugh, hold her when she's sad, protect her, support her. He wanted to be her shield on the battlefield. But the thing that stopped him from admitting his feelings was her dragon instincts. Specifically, their mate. They only have one mate for life. If it wasn't him, he didn't know how he'd be able to cope or handle it. But if he didn't, he'd always have this weight on his shoulders.

Cain sighed and stood up, causing Natalie to stand up straighter. He swallowed and went for it. "Yesterday, when you were under Shizuka's spell, it bothered me." She looked at him curiously, but stayed silent. He looked away and continued. "I couldn't do anything. I couldn't wake you up, so I didn't even try. Being so helpless to help or protect you drove me crazy. I lost control and began attacking Shizuka after Lydia, Lance, and Ray succumbed to her spell. But my thoughts were consumed by you, just lying there. I thought, 'What do I do if she killed her in her sleep? What would I do without her?'" He looked up to see her look surprised. "Natalie." He walked to stand right in front of her and grabbed her hand. "I've known for a long time. But I've been afraid to act on it. And yesterday made me realize how close we-how close I was to losing you. So I'm just going to say it. I love you, Nat. I always have. But I never realized it till after we thought Lucille was gone." He stroked her hand with his thumb as he looked at her. She looked at him like she was about to cry, but yet she broke out into a huge smile. Cain began to panic. "Ah, Nat...are you okay..? You look like you're about to cry. Did I-" Cain was silenced by Natalie's lips as she launched herself at him. He stumbled back and fell in the bed. The blush he sported almost matched the color of his hair. This kiss was soft and sweet, but now that his buzz had gone down, he became embarrassed by the situation.

When Natalie pulled away, lifting herself up a bit, she gazed down at him smiling. A couple tears falling down her cheeks. Cain raised his hands to her cheeks, wiping away her fallen tears. "Why do you cry? And..the kiss?" He asked carefully. She laughed.

"I just..I'm so happy." She said giggling.

"Happy?" He asked surprised.

"Mhmm." Natalie brushed some hair out of his eyes. "I'm happy because I love you too. I've known for awhile as well. I just, didn't know where you stood. That's why I sort of asked Lucille to ask how you felt about me..." She admitted, embarrassed. She looked away, her cheeks rosy.

It was Cain's turn to laugh. "Ahh, so that's why she was asking." He chuckled.

Natalie got off of him and sat beside him on the bed, sort of pouting. "Well, it was the only way I could find out how you felt before I made a fool of myself!" She said crossing her arms. Cain sat up smiling when she asked him the question he didn't want to answer. "Why did you wait so long to tell me?"

Cain looked away, ashamed. Sighing, he explained. "I was ashamed. Because I know every dragon slayer has one mate for life. And if I end up not being your mate and you move on...I'm not sure how I'd cope." He looked directly at her. "I only have eyes for you, Nat."

Cain's intense stare made her blush and tingle all over, along with the words he uttered. Her eyes widened as she realized. He had been afraid of that. And for good reason too. If she were to date someone who wasn't her mate and then her true mate came along, she'd drop the guy flat for her mate. It would just be natural for her to do so. But what Cain didn't know was that he is her mate.

Natalie sighed with a smile on her face. Cain still had his face turned away, so she rose her hand to his cheek, and turned his head so he was looking at her. "Cain. I understand your concern over the mate thing. It is a big deal for us dragon slayers. If I were to meet my mate I would drop everything for him, even if I were dating someone at that same moment." Cain's eyes seemed to waver with anxiety. But Natalie smiled as reassurance. "But the thing is, you don't have to worry about that happening to you." He looked at her confused. She giggled, moved some of his bangs and kissed his forehead. "Ya see," she said as she looked into his eyes. "You are my mate, Cain. I've known since I was thirteen."

Cain's eyes widened. He is..? She knew all this time? "I...I am..?" He blinked. All of his fears and worries were washed away. He is her mate. She was sure. He no longer had to worry about her leaving him for another guy. He is that guy. He broke into a huge grin. 'I'm her mate!' he thought cheerfully. He stood, grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms, laughing as she squeaked in surprise. Suddenly he picked her up and spun her around, both of them laughing and giggling. When he finally put her down he grabbed her hand and brought it to his lips, kissing the back of it, closing his eyes as he did so. "You're mine." He whispered into her hand.

Natalie blushed and nodded. She rested her head against his chest, Cain wrapping his arms around her. "I'm yours. We will never be apart. We are bound by fate. So you never have to worry about me leaving you, ever." She stated, to reassure him.

Cain smiled, resting his head on hers and tangling his hand in her pink locks. He believed her. If she said this, and if he understood the mate philosophy, he understood that they would never look for another. Cain lifted Natalie's chin so he could look at her. "I believe you, Natalie." He kissed her head, surprised though, when Natalie pulled him down so she could kiss him.

Natalie had waited for him for so long, she needed him. The kiss was full of desire and passion. She wrapped her arms around his neck, a stray hand gripping at his hair. Cain backed her to a wall, kissing her just as passionate. Pulling away to breathe, he trailed kisses from her jawline to her collar of her shirt. Natalie had gasped a little as she allowed him to do so. That's when Cain stopped, realizing what he was doing. This wasn't right. He had more control than this, he was a gentleman. And even though Natalie initiated this, he didn't feel it was right. Most of their buzz had gone, so the alcohol wasn't in control, but still. This setting wasn't right. No where near romantic. Yes. He was hard into romance, behind his armor, just like his mother. So this is not how he wanted it to go.

Cain looked into her chocolate colored eyes. She looked wild, but her eyes were full of love and desire. He kissed her lips light and sweet. Pulling away, he smiled. "We shouldn't do this, here and now. It wouldn't be right. Besides, the others are probably wondering where we are." He whispered as he stepped away from her.

Natalie seemed to pout. She had finally gotten her mate and he had to a reasonable gentleman! Cain held his hand out to her as he opened the door. She sighed, took his hand, and smiled. "Alright."

The group of teens had gotten pretty tipsy after Ray made Ultear kiss Max. Naja had spun the bottle, to have it land on Jax. But her being a tsundere, she asked him truth or dare. He replied 'Dare.', to which she made him give her his pants. Unfortunately, he was more than willing to do so, causing laughter to wring out from the circle.

Lance's turn had landed on Lydia, who was hoping for seven minutes in Heaven, but instead she was asked truth or dare. But still having hope, she chose dare. So he decided to dare her to zap Max. Lydia was mortified. She loved her brother and didn't want to shock him, but she couldn't go against the dare. Who knew what Cana had as the penalty for not going through with it. But Max assured her that it was okay, so she summoned some static from the lights in the room and zapped him. It wasn't as strong as her normal attacks but it felt like being randomly shocked buy static all over your body. It lasted for five seconds and afterwards Max's white spikey hair puffed out to look like an afro. This earned laughter from everyone, even Max. Lydia severely apologized but he merely patted her head and said it was fine.

Finally having a turn, Max spun the bottle and it landed on Lance, almost as if the universe was letting Max get his revenge. Lance didn't seem fazed but a bead of sweat had formed on the side of his face. When asked, Lance chose truth, seeing as that was the safest choice. So Max asked "Do you have a grudge against me for making my own sister attack me?" Lance looked offended and replied with a slight blush, "No, I just thought it would be funny." Everyone lost it and busted up laughing. Max just chuckled and shook his head.

Ultear got her turn, and had stripped down to her tank top and underwear; claiming "I'm too hot! You all are used to my stripping so it shouldn't be a problem!" Chugging her beer and spinning the bottle, she hoped to have it land on her brother. She wanted her revenge. Who did it land on? Max. She was surprised. This was not one of the outcomes she had hoped for. She was blushing like a silly school girl on the inside, and she couldn't collect her thoughts to think rationally. So she took a drink and breathed. She put a finger to her chin in thought. She couldn't do the seven minutes in Heaven, that would cause problems for both Max and herself. People would get curious, and she wasn't ready for that...yet. So she chose truth or dare, earning some groans and disappointed sighs. They all had witnessed the kiss so they figured she'd go with seven minutes in Heaven as well. Luckily, Ultear made the right decision. She looked to see Max have a devious look in his eyes, which unnerved her; and if she were standing up, that look would have made her go weak in the knees and she'd collapse to the floor. He smirked and chose dare, in all his Afro glory. Ultear finally succumbed to her blush. She wanted to die! This was too much! So she settled with something that people wouldn't freak out over and that she would enjoy. "I dare you to massage my shoulders." This caused surprised looks but Max just smiled, complying to her dare almost too easily. He sat behind her with his beer and did as she commanded. After a couple seconds she realized she made a grave mistake. Having him so close to her made her stiff and unable to enjoy it. And Max either didn't notice or pretended not to.

Just then Cain and Natalie finally joined the rest of them. Everyone gasped when they saw their joined hands. "Huh?! What the heck happened!?" Jax exclaimed.

Natalie looked down at their joined hands and smiled. She looked at everyone nervously. But Cain squeezed her hand, he wasn't embarrassed and wanted everyone to know. She nodded at him and declared. "Cain's my mate! And we're making it official!"

Lucille grinned as she ran up to them, grabbing them into a hug. "I knew it! I knew the reason Lydia couldn't find you, was because something like this was happening!" Cain and Natalie hugged her back laughing. Lucille pulled away as she gave Cain a knowing smile. "I know this goes without saying but, I approve!" She said as she smacked Cain on his back.

Natalie sputtered as she pointed out an important detail. "It wouldn't matter if you didn't!" She said pointing to Lucille. "He's my mate and that doesn't really need your approval." She said laughing. This caused Lucille to pout as she went to take her seat next to Ultear again, with everyone laughing and congratulating Cain and Natalie.

The parents hadn't noticed this exchange or else Natsu and Erza would have been freaking out. Currently Erza, Laxus, Cana, Natsu, Bixlow, and Gajeel were still playing poker. Although Gajeel and Natsu were almost out because they were so drunk. They just kept spouting off nonsense, not really playing the game anymore. Lucy, Juvia, Levy, Lisanna, Mirajane, Freed, Evergreen, and Elfman were mostly stripped down, but quit before they were completely nude. Elfman wanted to keep going, saying he had to because that's "what a man does" but Evergreen made him back out. Not to mention they were all drunk.

"So who's next?" Cain asked as him and Natalie took their respective seats.

"I...am." Lucille muttered. She took a swig of her beer, finally drinking it all; and finally feeling the effects of it. She spun the bottle as everyone looked at it with anticipation. It finally slowed to land on... "Ray!" Lucille sputtered.

Ray had spit out his beer, shocked. He did not expect it to land on him. For some odd reason, he expected it to land on Lance; even though that expectation did not make him happy. But to have the bottle land on him? That was like a blessing from Mavis! He looked to Lucille who was red faced, either from the beer or embarrassment, he didn't know. However, his excitement died down because he didn't know if she'd even pick seven minutes in Heaven. What if she asked him truth or dare? If he picked truth, would she want to know who he liked since he never admitted what color hair his crush had? Or if he picked dare, would she want him to kiss her or whoever he liked? So many scenarios were driving his drunken brain mad.

Lucille was panicking. 'What should I choose? Truth or dare? Or seven minutes in Heaven?' she said thinking hard. If she chose seven minutes in Heaven, would she kiss him? She was feeling good at the moment and he sure looked kissable. She blushed at the thought. Did she want to kiss him? Did she like him? Even if they did go into the closet they didn't necessarily have to do anything. And she knew Ray. Drunk or not, he'd never make her do anything she didn't want to. She knew him. And if she decided on truth or dare, what would she make him do for the dare? Or what would she ask him for truth? This was too much pressure. Especially since she didn't know how she felt. Suddenly, she got an epiphany! She could test out her feelings in seven minutes in Heaven! Then play it off as she was drunk the next day, depending on how it went. Lucille looked up sharply and slammed her hand on the floor. "Seven minutes in Heaven!" She said in a challenging tone.

Ray's eyes widened, as did everyone's. Lance looked conflicted. Ultear, Jax, Naja, and Max smirked knowingly. Lydia and Cain looked surprised, but their expressions turned to realization. And Natalie...was trying very hard to muffle her laughter, but failing. Lucille stood and walked to the closet, not even waiting for him. She looked like a woman on a mission. Ray, who had been shocked still, finally scrambled to his feet so he could catch up to her. Looking like a little lost puppy. Once they were in the closet, everyone burst into laughter and began whispering about if Lucille liked him or not.

Lucille and Ray entered the closet. It had a couple coats and a stool for some odd reason. Ray closed the door and looked to see Lucille fiddling with a jacket's loose button. He gulped. He didn't want to make the first move because he was unsure of where she stood. And he would never force himself on her, plus he didn't want to look like a fool. Ray breathed in. "So.." That's when she turned to look at him. He could faintly see her eyes. They reflected confusion, curiosity, desire, and resignation. He was stunned. To see her so determined, he could only watch and wait to see what she would do.

Lucille looked at Ray. He seemed almost afraid to move. She sighed which finally seemed to make him relax. She walked forward and he backed up to the wall. She stood right in front of him, their chests almost touching. Lucille swallowed and blushed a little. 'This is it, to determine how how I feel. And possibly..how he feels.' she thought confidently. She rested one hand on his shoulder, which made him stiffen, and the other hand on his chest, which made his breathing quicken. Pushing herself up on her toes, she pressed her lips against his. At first she made it light and sweet. But suddenly felt the desire to make it more intense and passionate.

Ray couldn't believe what was going on. Lucille was kissing him. She was kissing him! He finally let his guard down as he put one hand around her waist, pulling her closer, and put one hand on the back of her neck. He closed his eyes and gave into the kiss. He kissed her back, trying to convey his feelings in the kiss at that moment. He lightly probed her with his tongue and she opened her mouth to let him in.

Lucille wrapped her arms around the back of his neck, one hand grabbing his hair, which made him growl a bit. He squeezed her closer and she squeaked in surprise, earning a chuckle from him. Ray pulled away and gazed at her. Her flushed face and panting were driving him crazy. This felt so right. To have her in his arms, to be able to touch her, and kiss her. He didn't know how long he had waited and wanted this. He needed her like he needed air. Without her he'd just be...empty. Like the eight years she had been gone. He kissed her sweetly and began leaving light kisses down from her jaw, down her neck, and to her collar bone. Earning a gasp from Lucille.

Ray returned to kissing her passionately, as Lucille was trying to grasp the situation. She was supposed to be paying attention. But she noted she was enjoying this, kissing him. It felt..right. She felt electricity run through her when she kissed him, and the hair on her skin rose. In fact, she had this feeling in her stomach. Like she needed him. She didn't want to separate from him. Like he was hers and she was his, permanently. And her mind was screaming, 'Mine.'

Lucille gasped and pulled away, startling him. She backed away one step. Ray looked like he had been slapped. She panted, scared and confused. He reached out for her but when she backed away out of reflex, he felt like he had been slapped again. To have her back away from him looking that, made him feel like he'd been punched in the stomach. It killed him.

Lucille breathed. She was so confused. This feeling she had right now, it was impossible. And that thought...it wasn't possible. She tried to touch Ray again, and felt the electricity again. She looked at him and his expression broke her heart. She knew she had hurt him. She backed away and flinched when he tried to touch her. That was what was hurting him. She knew their time was almost up. 'How can I? How can I take that expression away? It's not what he thinks. But...I'm still confused. I need to talk to Nat about this, feeling. Maybe even ask mom and dad.' she swallowed her guilt and spoke. "Ray I-"

"Stop." Ray said cutting her off. Lucille looked up startled and hurt, but she had no right to feel that way. "We'll talk later." He said as he looked away, turning the knob on the door, and opening it; right when Lydia was about to open it.

"Woah there! You almost hit me!" Lydia complained but saw the looks on their faces and stopped immediately. 'What happened?'

Ray mumbled a sorry and walked out of the closet. He kept walking until he had walked out of the guild. The doors closing with a bang. This cause the adults who weren't asleep to look up from their game to the doors. They looked at the teens and Lucille's hurt and stunned expression.

"Maybe that's our sign to stop." Erza said. Concerned over what happened with the teens.

Everyone who was capable cleaned up their mess and began dragging their friends and parents home; waving and saying their goodbyes.

Lucille along with Natalie helped lug their parents home. Natalie looked at her twin with concern. But said nothing. Because the look in Lucille's eyes said it all. And if Natalie were to ask about what happened in that closet, Lucille would surely have broke down crying where she stood.

Dun dun DUN!

Oh my, can you understand what happened? Lol

And Cain and Natalie are the first to become a couple! The others will be on their way as well, but slowly.

Ultear and Max are so funny to write to me. Ahh~

Well that's this chapter! I hope it was fluffy enough for ya! 〜（ゝ。∂）