A/N: Decided to update this as well, forgive me if I am slow on updating, I suddenly got swamped with school work and now have to dedicate all my time practically to it. :( But whenever I have the time I will be sure to update. I love you guys I really do, its only befitting that I set time for you guys. I would like to thank everyone for all the wonderful support. Well... enjoy!
The next Lucy and Natsu went to the guild in hopes that the solid script mage could provide some antidote or cure. They had traveled to the shop earlier on but to their dismay the shopkeeper had vanished, leaving a note explaining he was on vacation.
How convenient.
All around town Lucy kept hearing people talk about her and the small boy.
"My, my, would you look at that?"
"Why, she's just a child."
"That boy looks awfully familiar…"
Lucy ignored the remarks they made as she finally entered the guild with Natsu right by her side clutching on to her hand. The pink haired pyro insisted that they walked this way for fear that he might get lost.
'If only I had that kind of luck…'
"Welcome Lu—EH?! Who is this?" the barmaid asked before turning to the celestial wizard for answers. "C-could it be that… you and Natsu finally got together and had a child all this time?!"
"WHAT?!" they yelled in unison gawking at the takeover mage in unison.
"I-it's not like that at all Mirajane! You see Natsu—" Lucy tried explaining but was cut off by a passing Levy, "Heya Lu-chan how are—HOLY MAVIS IS THAT A CHIBI NATSU?!" A crowd started forming around them as each member examined the pair.
"He looks so much like him; he even has Natsu's clothes!"
"Kid's going be a trouble maker just like his old man."
"Wonder how long they've kept this a secret?"
"Will you all just listen to me?!" the blonde yelled. Silence fell as they all stared at her.
"This is Natsu." She pointed to the boy who was being held by Lisanna. "He ate some candy to turn himself young and now he's a kid again. We tried to go back to the magic shop that sold it but the owner wasn't there."
"Hmmm… I see…"
All eyes turned to see their head master nod his head in understanding, "I've only heard of such an item once in my life but I thought it was only a myth. Natsu…"
"Y-yeah gramps?"
"…do you think you can tell me how much that candy was? Come on you have to help me out! I'm not getting any younger!" Makarov cried, causing the guild to comically fall.
"He looks just like he did when he was younger! You're so lucky to have a little Natsu to take care of you Lucy!" the younger Strauss sibling smiled, giving the boy his second helping of fire chicken.
"You want him you can have him." Lucy sighed.
Taking care of Natsu was tiring work. After bathing (separately of course) she had demanded he sleep on the couch which he argued about for hours. In her half-awaken state she allowed him to sleep in the same bed with her under the condition that he kept to his side.
Who knew he snored loudly even as a kid?
Natsu frowned at his teammates' comment, "No, I don't want anyone else! I only want Lucy! And when I get bigger I'm gonna marry her and we'll have millions and millions of babies together." He spoke before running to his partner's side wrapping his arms around her leg which caused said girl's face to burn.
"My, my, he sure does like you Lucy. Natsu was never that possessive with anyone, even with me." Lisanna said making the female blush even more.
"Natsu stop it you're embarrassing me!"
"Nuh-uh!"
"Levy-chan did you find anything?"
"Nothing yet, but I read one of the wrappers that Natsu gave me. The more he stays as a child the more childlike he will become until he will forget his earlier life and will have to start his life over as a kid again." The blue haired mage read, searching through her encyclopedia of magic items.
"WHAT?!" the guild screamed.
"Oops, did I forget to mention that?"
"Higher, higher!" the little boy giggled as the flying blue cat carried him.
Wendy had finally made it to the guild with the two felines. After they were informed of the Salamanders 'condition' Wendy and Charle agreed to help Levy find a cure, leaving Happy to keep a watchful eye out on the fire breather.
"Natsu I'm getting tired… can we take a break or something?" Happy asked receiving a head nod as he lowered the boy to the ground.
Running off to see his favorite babysitter he made sure to pants Elfman on the way, ignoring the elder male's threats. He loved being a kid again; he could do whatever he wanted without any consequences. All the free food and attention he could receive… what more could you ask for?
Spotting the golden haired female he ran to her side stopping when he noticed a man approach her.
He watched as Lucy laughed at something the man said making Natsu burn with anger. Who was this jerk that thinks he can talk to his Lucy? Clinging to her leg, Natsu scowled up at the stranger.
"Oh, and who is this little guy? Your little brother?"
Lucy giggled before she spoke, "Oh, no nothing like that. He's just my—"
"—Mama who is this man? Make him go away!" she glared at the pink haired child before glancing back up at the dark haired man. "O-oh you have it all wrong he's not my..." Lucy tried to explain but found that the stranger had taken off.
"Just what did you think you were doing?" Lucy scowled; grabbing his cheeks on both sides she stretched his mouth out punishing the dragon slayer for ruining her chances with what could have been her future soul mate.
"I SAH-RY I SAH-RY!"
'He even liked writers too…' she internally sobbed.
"That wasn't funny Natsu! That guy was about to ask me out on a date until you interrupted us. What do you have to say for yourself?"
"Sowwy Lushy…" the boy apologized.
Happy watched the entire scene enjoying every minute of it. He couldn't have planned this any better himself. "Aye! Lushy sure fits the role for being an Oba-chan."
"Why you…"
"I just want to protect you Luce…" Natsu sniffled, rubbing his tiny fists against his eyes. "I don't want you to ever leave me…"Remembering the fire mage's father, her heart filled with guilt.
How could she be so insensitive to him? Of course he did it to protect her; he had told her before that everyone in Fairy Tail was his family. It only made sense that he would panic at the very thought of her leaving him.
She crouched down to his level, ruffling the rosy spikes affectionately. "Don't worry silly, I won't ever leave you. We're a team remember?"
Natsu's face brightened at her words as he wrapped his arms around her neck emitting a yelp from her. His face snuggled into her neck inhaling the sweet floral scent that was naturally her.
"She liiiiiike's you~"
"Shut it cat."