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 Twelve

The next morning, Ultear woke up feeling refreshed. She hadn't drank to much last night so she felt just peachy. Although, she had a feeling her parents would be paying the price this morning. She sat up in bed and stretched. "I guess I should get a shower and maybe make some breakfast for mom and dad since they are probably incapacitated." She mumbled with a chuckle. After getting her shower and putting on a white tank top and blue jean capris, she let her hair air dry and walked out of the bathroom. As she made her way to the kitchen, she passed Ray's bedroom. She stopped in her tracks and recoiled away from the door against the wall. There was a menacing and depressive aura seeping from behind his bedroom door. "What the heck-?!" She whispered. She tip toed away from the door and ran for the kitchen. She finally breathed as she had held her breath. She finally remembered the events from last night. Something happened in that closet with Lucille. And from the way Ray left last night, he was either angry or upset. Ultear narrowed her eyes. Could he have admitted his feelings while he was under the influence? Did she turn him down? No..if that were the case he wouldn't have made a scene about that, it was something else. 'This isn't good. I'll have to ask about it after breakfast.' she thought determined and prepared breakfast.

Ultear knocked her parents' door and walked in. Luckily, Juvia and Gray had just woken up; holding their throbbing heads. "Mornin' you drunkards!" Ultear declared.

Gray groaned. "You're a tad loud, my ice princess." He mumbled as he rubbed his temples. He always called her his ice princess since she was little, but he makes sure to call her that when they're at home. Ultear made sure he wouldn't call her that outside of home, by threatening that she'd expose pictures of him putting on an ice show for her in tights when she was younger. Since then he's never said it once, unless they're home.

Juvia looked at the tray in Ultear's hands and smiled warmly. "Did Ultear make us breakfast?" She asked quietly.

Ultear grinned. "Yup! I figured since it was Cana who got you trashed, I should be helpful today. Besides, our prince of the ocean is in no mood to be helpful, I'm sure." She mumbled the last part, but her parents' ears piqued up. She set the tray on their bed; consisting of eggs, bacon, toast, water for her mother and coffee for her father, along with some aspirin.

"Oh, yes!" Juvia remembered as she hit a fist in the palm of her hand. "Didn't Ray storm off last night? Juvia vaguely remembers him storming out the guilds doors when she came to." She asked worriedly to Ultear as she began to eat.

Gray who had begun eating, looked up at Ultear and waited for her explanation. Ultear sat down lightly on the bed as she moved some of her bangs. "I can only tell you what I witnessed." She looked down as she remembered. "It was Lucille's turn to spin the bottle - which she had finally finished her beer so that may have come into play - and it landed on Ray. Both were blushing like crazy. But we all know Ray has a thing for the spirit Mage. He always has. So, it took awhile to figure out what she wanted to do, when she finally exclaimed 'Seven minutes in Heaven!'" Juvia had gasped, dropping her fork as Gray turned his head to spit out his coffee he had just drank.

He spoke between coughs. "Lucille, chose seven minutes in Heaven!?" He choked out as he finally breathed normally.

"Does this mean she likes him?!" Juvia whispered surprised. Ultear could already see her mothers brain creating Ray and Lucille's wedding in her head.

Ultear shooed away her mothers thoughts as she continued. "I don't know if she does or not. But she marched straight for the closet. And whatever happened during those seven minutes is a mystery to all of us. But something happened, because at the end of those seven minutes, Ray stormed out of the closet and out the doors. From what I caught of his expression, was that he was upset and hurt." She said as she folded her arms over her chest and closed her eyes.

They sat in silence as Gray and Juvia finished their breakfast. Once finished, they took their aspirin and Juvia was the first to speak. "Let Juvia talk to Ray."

Gray looked at her and smiled. "You sure you can handle him? You know how he gets about Lucille." He touched Juvia's hand. "I don't want you to get upset." When Ray lost it after Lucille left, it broke Juvia's heart; knowing her baby was hurt and there was nothing she could do about it. But Juvia looked at him determined.

"Yes. This is what mothers are for. I'm sure I can get him to talk." Juvia said, breaking her third person speech. She only spoke normally when something was important to her. Gray smiled and nodded his head. "Then we'll leave him to you." Juvia nodded.

Ultear began cleaning up the the breakfast plates and piling them onto the breakfast tray. Standing up she began to walk out, stopping right at the door frame. She turned to her parents. "Good luck, mom. Although, before you do, you should probably take a shower. You guys kind of wreak." She smirked, sticking her tongue out a bit before she walked out.

Juvia blushed and looked at Gray, swooning a bit. "Does..does Gray-sama want to shower with Juvia..?" She said as she stood up, walking closer to the door. Gray was blushing like mad.

"Okay, EWW! Your daughter is in the other room!" Ultear called out with disgust. Juvia giggled as Gray shouted, "Then stop listening!" Juvia smiled when Gray said he'd pass, so she went for the bathroom to shower.

After she was finished, wearing a blue polka dot summer dress, and her wet hair in a braid, she walked up to Ray's door. She knocked lightly at first. Silence. She knocked once more and said "Ray?" Nothing. She tilted her head to the side and decided to open his door, calling out "Raymond?" When she walked in he was no where to be found, only his bedroom window was open. She thought it curious that his window was open. So she walked into the living room, noticing Gray was looking out their back screen door smoking one of his cigarettes.

Juvia put a hand on his arm as she focused her eyes on what Gray was looking at. What she saw was, Ray, in only pajama pants, attacking practice dummies they had for sparring in their back yard. Ray was practicing hard, not letting himself stop to relax. He was definitely blowing off some steam.

"You sure you can handle him, Juvia?" Gray asked, never once averting his eyes, but placing his hand on hers.

Juvia glanced at him and smiled. "Yes. Juvia is prepared." She assured Gray and raised on her tip toes to kiss his cheek.

Gray smiled, handed her a towel for Ray, and watched his wife walk through the doors. "Call us if you need help!" He said as his wife turned to him slightly and nodded her head.

Juvia walked outside, careful to close the door quietly as to not alert Ray of her presence. It wouldn't have mattered if she did or not. Ray was in the zone and nothing would shake his focus unless you called out to him. Water Slicer after Water Slicer, he attacked the dummies. This went on for a couple minutes and Juvia merely stood there until he was done, quite proud of her son.

All Ray could think about was Lucille pulling away from him, like she thought he was going to hit her. He couldn't sleep a wink. What had happened? He thought he understood. Thought he knew her feelings from that kiss. And he was going to tell her how he felt after their time was up but... "Argh!" He said attacking with more force. He didn't understand. He wanted to understand. It was driving him mad! Although, Lucille looked like she was about to explain but he was too hurt and angry to allow her. After realizing this, his attacks died down until he attacked the last dummy. When Ray finally stopped, he rested his hands on his knees, sweating and panting as he stared at the dummies he had demolished. All of sudden, he heard clapping behind him. Ray turned sharply to see his mother standing there, clapping, with a proud smile on her face. "Mom? Uh..how long have you...?" He asked as he stood up straight, embarrassed as he scratched the back of his head.

Juvia put her hands behind her back as she answered. "Long enough." Which she then walked up to him and gave him the towel. He smiled and took it, gratefully. She gestured for them to sit on the bench they had and he did as instructed. Juvia looked at the bright, non-cloudy sky as she spoke. "Juvia is so proud." She turned to him. "My son has definitely surpassed me. I couldn't be prouder." She said giving him a bright smile.

Ray looked surprised but smiled back. "I've still got ways to go, mom. I'm not there, yet." He said cheekily. Wiping his face, neck, and shoulders with the towel she had given him.

Juvia giggled and decided to approach the subject. "Juvia is worried. Ray left the guild last night looking fairly upset. What happened, my ocean prince?" Juvia said giving him a concerned look as she put her hand on his shoulder softly. She only called Ray 'ocean prince' when she was severely worried or concerned. He was her baby boy and she didn't want to seem him sad or in pain.

That's when Ray realized, Ultear must have told them everything. He cursed Ultear and her big mouth. Sighing, he responded. "What all did Ultear tell you?" Not wanting to say too much in case Ultear didn't tell them everything.

Juvia looked to the ground and folded her hands in her lap. "She said Lucille and you went into the closet, for seven minutes in Heaven. And that when you came out, you stormed off looking hurt and upset." She admitted and turned to her son.

Ray swallowed hard. So he did make a scene. And clearly, everyone noticed. He sighed, feeling embarrassed to tell his mother what happened. But when he looked at Juvia, he saw earnestness and genuine understanding. He looked up to the sky, breathed in and then out. Deciding to expose his feelings. "Well, you know Lucille chose seven minutes in Heaven. So when we went in the closet, I was too afraid to move. I didn't want to do something she didn't want to do. I care for her too much. I went to say something and she turned around. I shut up and saw that she looked determined about something. I still don't know what she was thinking. But suddenly she rested one hand on my shoulder and the other on my chest." He said as he could still feel her touch. He put a hand to his chest and continued. "I was paralyzed and could only watch her. She leaned up and kissed me." Juvia gasped, a smile on her face. He gave her a small smile but it faded. "Mom, I couldn't believe it. The girl I love kissed me. She initiated it. I was ecstatic. I had a slight buzz and I gave into my desire. I wrapped an arm around her and pulled her closer, kissing her back. Lucille wrapped her arms around me and hum..it got a little intense..." Ray admitted. Looking away as he developed a slight blush. Telling your mother this wasn't easy; quite embarrassing actually. Juvia only giggled and waited for him to continue. Ray cleared his throat and sighed. "Suddenly, she pulled away, like I had shocked her or something. She looked confused and terrified. I was shocked and went to touch her to ask her if she was okay but...she recoiled away. Like I was going to hit her. Mom, I felt like I got slapped. I don't know what I did.. Lucille seemed to snap out of it and tentatively touched my hand. She looked up at me and guilt was written all over her face. I think she was going to explain but I was too upset and hurt. I stopped her and walked out." He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. "What do I do, mom? I was going to tell her how I felt after the time was up but..I don't know why she pulled away like that. It felt like I got punched in the stomach. I just want to know what's wrong. Finally being able to touch her, hold her, and kiss her, only for her to rip away from me? I feel like I'm being teased. It's killing me because I still just want to hold her." He sighed and let his head droop.

Juvia looked up and closed her eyes. "Juvia thinks you should give her some time. Juvia doesn't think Lucille was upset by something Ray did. Maybe Lucille is battling with herself about something internally." Ray lifted his head to look at Juvia. She smiled at him. "Just give her some time. Juvia thinks Lucille will come to you in time."

Ray sat up and thought about his mothers advice. He closed his eyes and smiled. He stood up as Juvia did the same. His mother was right. He just needs to grit through this and give Lucille time. Ray kissed Juvia's cheek and smiled. "Thanks mom. You're right. I'll give her time."

Juvia gave him a broad smile. "Juvia's glad she could help! Why don't we go inside. Ultear has made breakfast!" She said cheerfully and began to walk inside.

Ray smiled. "Wow, Ultear made breakfast? She must be in a good mood!" He laughed as he opened the door for his mother. Maybe Ultear was in a good mood from her interaction with Max during spin the bottle. He made a note to watch those two to see if there was more to their relationship. Walking into the living room, he saw Gray drinking coffee in his recliner as he read the newspaper. "Guess I'll help myself to some breakfast!" He exclaimed as he walked into the kitchen.

"Make sure you get a shower too, Ray!" Juvia said and turned to Gray. She sat on the side of the armrest and planted a kiss on Grays cheek.

Gray put his coffee down and looked up at Juvia. "I take it everything went well?" He asked kissing Juvia's arm.

Juvia nodded. "Juvia helped Ray to think clearly. Juvia will tell you the rest later." She whispered. Suddenly, she realized Gray hadn't taken his shower; cause he smelled a bit. "Gray-sama should take a shower now that everything is okay." She said stroking some of Gray's dark spikey hair.

Gray's eyes widened and he smirked. He grabbed her arm and pulled her closer. "I will if you'll join me.." He said giving her a seductive look, making Juvia's heart pound hard and her pulse quicken. Even though she already taken one, she would gladly take another if it meant joining Gray.

"Gray-sama~!"

"HELLO! Your kids are in the next room!" Ultear and Ray said in unison.

Gray growled and bellowed out. "You are seventeen and twenty! You know about the birds and the bees! Juvia is my wife and maybe you forgot but, we had to do something in order for you two to be born! So if I feel like flirting with my wife, you better believe I'm going to! Come, Juvia!" He said picking her up bridal style and carrying her to the bathroom, with Juvia giggling. Before Gray closed the door they could hear Ultear and Ray.

"Ugh! I'm gonna hurl!" Ray said.

"Not in the eggs! I just made those, you dimwit!" Ultear cried.

Natalie opened her eyes to see her white ceiling. As she slowly sat up, with her bed head, she stared at her bedroom door. In a rush, the events of last night returned to her, making her head pound. "Ugn.." She moaned as she held her head. Suddenly, she looked up. That's right! Memories of her and Cain flooded her sight. Cain and her admitted their feelings. She had her mate and didn't have to hide it! She squealed as she laid down and cuddled her pillow. But then she remembered Natalie and Ray. She laid on her side, looking at her closet. What on Earthland happened to them in that closet? Ray looked hurt and Natalie looked guilty and ready to cry. Sitting up, she decided. "I have to ask her. If I don't, how would this affect their relationship and our team?" She whispered aloud. First, she'd get a shower and dressed, then she'd make some breakfast for her, her parents, and sister. She couldn't contain her happiness as she got ready. She had her mate! Nothing could make her happier. She hummed as she began making breakfast. After a few minutes, her parents made their way into the kitchen; obviously hung over.

"Ugh, my head. Danggit Cana.." Lucy mumbled as she looked to see her daughter cooking. "Natalie..are you cooking breakfast for us?" She asked happily.

Natalie looked back at them as she smiled. "Yup! You guys just sit down and relax! I'm making eggs, bacon, and toast." She said continuing to cook the eggs. What her parents needed was grease, especially when you're hungover. Plus the protein will help too.

Natsu and Lucy sat down at the kitchen table. Natsu had his head on the table as he mumbled to Natalie. "Put mine on fire please.."

Natalie gave him a thumbs up. "You got it dad!"

After a few more minutes, breakfast was ready. Natalie made their plates and set them in front of her parents, and giving them a glass of orange juice. Natalie began to make her plate, but then she thought about Lucille. Would she even want anything? Was she awake? Did she just decide to lock herself in her room? As she mulled over what to do, her parents saw her discomfort.

"What's wrong, Nat? You look unsure of something." Natsu asked as he chewed his food.

Natalie looked up at her father and put on a smile. "Oh! I was just trying to decide if I wanted to eat breakfast with Lucille in her room. She might not be feeling well either. So I thought I'd meet her half way!" She said. It wasn't a total lie.

Lucy looked at her daughter curiously. She tried to remember what happened but she only came to when her daughters were helping to drag them home. From Natalie's tone of voice, something happened. Coming to a conclusion, she decided to act oblivious. Her daughters would come to her in time. "Aw, you can go to Lu. Don't worry about us. You've already helped us to feel slightly better than we would have." Lucy said with a warm smile. She saw Natalie looked slightly relieved; yup, something had happened. She watched Natalie fill up two plates and two glasses of orange juice to be placed on a tray, before she walked to Lucille's room. Lucy continued to eat and noticed Natsu had stopped eating. "Natsu?"

"She was totally lying." He said staring at his food. Obviously worried about his girls.

Lucy touched his shoulder. "Yes, she was. But don't worry. They'll come to us in time." She said as she ate.

"Yeah." He mumbled as he finished his food.

As Natalie stood in front of Lucille's door, she took a breath before knocking. At first their was silence but then a mumbled "...come in" was heard in a very monotone voice. Natalie gulped, but put on a smile and opened the door. "Morning sleeping beauty! It is I your lovely twin sister who has brought you some break- ah!" She exclaimed as she saw Lucille's appearance. Lucille was sitting up in bed. Her hair in disarray; almost rivaling Max's Afro from last night. She also sported some major bags under her eyes. Had she even slept? Natalie hurried to close the door and set the tray on Lucille's bed. "Lucille!" She said quietly as she sat down and grabbed her hands. "What happened? Did you even sleep at all? Is this all from what happened last night?" She asked in a rush as she gestured to the rest of her.

Lucille sighed and looked away. It was then Lucille noticed the tear stains on her cheeks. "...Yes. My appearance is the result of what happened last night." She mumbled. But that was all she said.

Natalie frowned but gave Lucille her plate of food. "Why don't we eat first before you explain. And you will explain. Remember? We promised to always be there for each other. We would come to the other if something was bothering us?" She asked as she held out her pinky. Remembering the promise.

Lucille looked at Natalie's pinky and gave her a small smile. She extended her own pinky and took hold of Natalie's, shaking it. "Okay." They ate in companionable silence. Lucille ate most of her food but pretty much left half of each still on her plate. Obviously not feeling great from not sleeping.

Natalie finished her food and placed the plates back on the tray. She faced Lucille, who just seemed to sit there. Natalie thought she may be trying to process how to begin. So she sat there quietly and waited.

Lucille breathed in and out to gather her bearings. But she knew she wanted to talk to Natalie, especially since she just got her mate. Mate. Could she..? Lucille shook her head and spoke. "About last night I...kissed Ray." She began. Natalie gasped but didn't say anything, knowing there was more. "The reason I chose seven minutes in Heaven was to figure out if I felt something when I kissed him. If I didn't I could just play it off as I was a little tipsy. But when I did...I did feel something. It felt normal, natural, right. And he..umm..kissed me back." She said blushing.

Natalie gasped and grabbed Lucille by the shoulders, shaking her. "Oh my gosh! Are you serious?! Oh my gosh!" She exclaimed as Lucille let herself be shaken like a rag doll. Natalie finally got a grip and stopped shaking her poor sister. She kept her steady and gestured for her to continue.

Lucille cleared her throat and continued. "Well, it got a little heated and I couldn't get over how natural and comfortable I felt in his arms. And hears the part that freaked me out. I...sort of..felt he was mine. Literally, while I was kissing him I thought 'Mine.' That's when I panicked and pushed away from him. I think I shocked him, but I was too shocked by that thought. Ray went to touch me, I think to make sure I was okay, but if flinched away. I didn't want him to touch me because I was afraid the thought would come back, that feeling. But that's when I made the decision to ask you about it. So I made myself touch him, and I felt electricity when I did. But when I looked at Ray.." Lucille looked down and clutched at her comforter. She was on the verge of tears. Honestly, she didn't even think she was capable of crying anymore than she already had. "He looked so hurt, sad, confused, but mostly hurt. I think I realized how he felt about me then. No regular person would look that way if they thought this was just a kissing game. Not to mention he's my best friend aside from you." Lucille sighed. "But the thing I think is most important figuring out, is that thought. I'm not sure if this is anything like that but...is it possible that..I could also have a mate?" She asked.

Natalie looked at her wide eyed. 'There's no way cause she's not a dragon slayer!' She thought. Lucille looked uncomfortable as she went to memorizing the stitching of her comforter. Natalie shook her head to make herself rationalize the situation. She, in fact, remembered having the same thought when she was kissing Cain. The feeling and surge that ran through her when they touched. Could it be possible? As far as the dragon senses go, they did split between Lucille and her. Lucille getting the strong sense of smell while Natalie got the hearing. So, maybe? "Well..I guess it's possible. I mean, you have the smell while I have the hearing." Natalie spoke with a finger to her chin. "The people who would know most is mom and dad." She watched as Lucille blushed, embarrassed of the idea. Natalie giggled. "Look, I know it's embarrassing. But we might not have a choice but to ask them. Especially if you wanna be able to look Ray in the eye and talk to him." She said with reason.

Lucille furrowed her brow and sighed. She really didn't have a choice. She wanted to know, needed to know. "Alright."

Natalie clapped her hands. "Great!" She touched Lucille's hand. "It's okay. I'm she we can figure this out. Besides I'm sure Ray won't hate you over this. You're his best friend right?" She asked giving her a warm smile.

Lucille looked at her twin. Natalie has always been able to cheer her up. She smiled. Surely Ray would forgive her. He's always forgiven her. She was just afraid maybe this time it was different. But first things first. They had to figure out if she possessed that dragon mate instinct. "Yes."

"Alright!" Natalie stood up and grabbed the tray of empty dishes. She went to the door but turned around. "Before we do, you might want to get a shower. Ya don't look so hot." She said giggling.

Lucille blinked but puffed out her cheeks. "Alright, alright! I get it. I'm a hot mess!"

Natalie laughed as she ran out the door before Lucille could hit her with a pillow. She sighed relieved as she felt Lucille had perked up a bit, almost back to her normal self. Now they just had to ask her parents about the mate thing. Before she entered the kitchen she remembered. 'I have to tell mom and dad about Cain..' she thought. She felt impending doom at the thought. Natsu would definitely throw a fit. Possibly burn the house down. Natalie sighed, leaning against the wall for support. 'I'm not ready!' She thought before entering the kitchen.

And I'm leaving it there. I was thinking of making this a little longer but...there's too much that it'd be waaaaay too long. So that's where I'm leaving it.