This chapter is going to have a time skip, mainly because I wasn't interested in writing down 3-4 months of training. I also have to address the two characters I said would be returning soon. Simon obviously had more to do, and we can assume that Gray's daughter (Who I am cleverly keeping unnamed) is almost back. All according to plan ;)

The next 3 months Nashi went through the most grueling training program she'd ever seen. Her father woke her up at 4:30 every morning and threw her in the river, making it boil. After a while, Nashi noticed she no longer had to try and heat it up. It just happened. After that, she started training her attacks, finally being able to produce a decent flame around her hands and feet. a few more strenuous weeks and she could envelop her whole body in fire. Not only that, but she could also, finally, hold her own fighting her father hand to hand, having, once, pushed him back. She could also run, jump, and climb so much more effectively after all that endurance training. The only thing she was currently needed assistance with was roaring. Her father almost seemed to be avoiding it. Every time she asked about it, he changed the subject. Not that Nashi minded, he'd done so much already, but she kind of wanted to know.

"Nashi, get up!" Nashi groaned and pulled the covers over her head. She been up until 3 in the morning trying to roar on her own, she didn't want to get up. However, she knew it wouldn't be in her best interest to stay in bed, so she rolled out of bed. She crawled to her mirror and pulled herself up, staring at herself. She had noticeable muscle tone on her upper arms, and she noticed a strange thing on her face. A smile. Nashi wasn't accustomed to seeing those on her face. She picked up her vest and through it on, not bothering to zip it up. After all her training, she wasn't afraid to show as much skin. That, and her flat stomach had a little bit of her abs showing. Nashi had gone from thinking she was disgusting to being quite proud of her appearance. She walked out into the kitchen to find her mother there. She smiled at her.

"Morning, Nashi. Sleep well?" Nashi yawned in response.

"No" Nashi rested her head on her hand as she sat down. She was so exhausted. Not only had she stayed up way to late, but she used so much magic trying to only get a few embers out of her mouth. That was back now, but she was still too tired. "Can you make me some coffee or something, Mom? I'm exhausted."

"Sure, gimme a minute" Nashi yawned again, trying to keep her eyes open. She heard the coffee get placed in front of her.

"Nashi, can I ask you something?"

"Sure" There a moment of silence between them.

"You seem... different, lately. Has something happened?" Nashi wasn't sure how to respond to that. Somehow, She and her father had kept this all a secret, which was pretty impressive, considering that she'd come home once with bits a debris in her hair.

"I'm not sure what you mean."

"I haven't ever seen you this happy in a long time. You haven't smiled so much in..." There was a silence akin to being deep in thought. "I just want to know whats happened that's making you so happy"

"Nothing" More silence.

"There's a boy isn't there?" Nashi felt sick.

"What?!" Mom grinned evilly.

"Don't play stupid. You've met someone, haven't you?" Nashi tried to keep the blush from her cheeks. It wasn't true,but the thought of her being with someone made her feel uncomfortable.

"No! When could I have done that?" Mom laughed.

"I don't know, but it's obvious you've got someone the brain. Who is it?"

"I don't have a boyfriend, Mom. Seriously."

"What ever you say, Nashi" Nashi growled. She didn't have a boyfriend, and it pissed her off that her mom thought she did. What guy would be interested in her? Not with the standing at the guild she had. Nope, not a chance. Although, she wouldn't be opposed to the idea...

"I'm back!" Nashi's train of thought was interrupted when her father came back, Happy trailing over his shoulder. Happy landed in front of Nashi.

"Morning Nashi!" He said. "You look tired"
"She was probably up with her boyfriend" Her mother said sneakily.

"What boyfriend!?" Her father shouted.

"No boyfriend! She's making shit up!"

"Sure I am!" Mom laughed back.

"She's in looooooooove!" Happy shouted. Nashi swatted him into a wall. She knew her father was burning holes into her head. This had turned so south so fast. Dad sighed.

"At any rate, I have a surprise for you, Nashi"

"What is it?"

"You'll see" Nashi watched her father grin at her. She didn't like how shady he looked, but she couldn't do anything about it. After they had eaten, Nashi followed her father out and towards the guild. She balanced on the edge of the walkway near the river as they walked.

"Careful, Nashi" The boatmen called. "You don't wanna fall in!"

"I got it!" Nashi called back.

"It's good to see you smiling, Nashi! You look so much happier nowadays!"

"Thanks!" Nashi turned to smile at them, at she almost fell in. Dad laughed.

"I find it hard to believe that you were depressed before I came back. I don't really see you being so sad all the time." Nashi huffed and looked away.

"Don't think it's cause you came back, or anything" He chuckled.

"No? Then is it because I taught you so well?"

"You'd make a better slave driver than anything."

"But you still learn fast. You managed to fight me back. That's impressive."

"Couldn't possibly be because I'm your daughter." Their small talk didn't derail Nashi's thoughts as to what this surprise could be. She didn't have any idea what i could be, but she was excited and worried at the same time. She had to know.

"So, what's this surprise?"

"It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you"

"But I want to know"

"When we get there" She grumbled about stupid surprises. When they got to the guild hall, Her father cleared her throat.

"Rocky! Sammy! Get over here!" Nashi felt her stomach drop. Why the hell was he calling them. She met Drake and Elise's gaze, trying to gauge if they knew what was happening. They both shook their heads. Damn. Both Rocky and Sammy walked over, glaring at me. Apparently my episode months before hadn't had much impact on them.

"What is it, Mr. Dragneel?" Rocky asked. He clapped me on the back.

"You guys are gonna fight my daughter!" I paled.

"WHAT!?"

shorter then I would've liked, but I'll save the fighting for next next chapter.