Lucy's POV
"Lu~chan," Levy looked me dead in the eye as Wendy was playing with look.
"Levy-chan," I gave her a sad smile and let a small tear slip from my eye, "I'm sorry. I know I should have told you, but I was terrified..." More tears slipped from my eyes, I tried to wipe them as fast as possible.
"But, Lu~chan, did you think about how we would feel? We thought you were either kidnapped or you guys were dead, and then when we find you and see you alive and well only for you to push us away!" Levy fell to the ground crying. I fell on my knees and wrapped her in my arms, she cried harder. I could feel the guild watching us, but I didn't care.
After a while, I noticed that Levy stopped crying and felt limp in my arms. Apparently, Gajeel had been watching is from the start because he walked up to me and picked her up. I followed them to the big wood doors, Gajeel turned to me, "We really did miss you guys." I smiled sadly and nodded. I started to walk back when We day started freaking out for some reason. I lightly jogged over with a worried looked, I know Natsu noticed too.
"Luke smells funny and it's really strong." She held the giggling baby out and turned her nose. I laughed and took Luke from her,
"Natsu thought he was going to die for a good three months after the twins were born." I started walking over to Natsu with Luke and Wendy followed. I looked down at her in question, "You don't have to follow me if it bothers you that much."
"I know. But I'd like to understand what's happening."
"I just need to change his diaper."
"Oh! Thank Mavis! I thought something was wrong and you weren't trying to make it obvious. Is that all?"
"Yes, Wen." I laughed. Then she waved and skipped off towards Carla. I shook my head and smiled. I could see Natsu's head pop up before I reached him. He turned to me with a worried face,
"That's worse than usual." He cringed.
"I'm so glad you think that." I smiled and handed him Luke and walked up to Nashi who was happily sitting on the bar top with ice cream all over her face.
"Why?" He cried inwardly.
"You have the bag." He cursed silently and walked off with Luke in his arms. I turned my attention over to sugar coma baby who Mira was happily playing with. Elfman was covering Mira while she cuddled her new favorite person. Mira kept whipsering things in her ear and Nashi would giggle and playfully throw her tiny arms in the air. Elfman came up to me and asked me if I wanted anything, I asked for a starberry milkshake. Natsu came back and handed me Luke and sat down beside me, he laid his hand on my thigh and asked Elfman for a couple of food items. We fed Luke but Nashi was fighting me because someone, Natsu, fed her ice cream.
"I am just so happy Nalu is canon and there are 2 out of the 33 babies I want!" Mira was washing dishes and glowing brightly, with stars in her eyes. I laughed awkwardly and Natsu cocked his head in confusion,
"What's a Nalu?" Mire just smiled at Natsu question and skipped off to serve other people. Not long after the Master came up to the bar and joined Nashi, who happily snagged his floppy hat from the top of his head. I put Luke next to her and he fell on top of her. I laughed and gently pulled the two up and steadied them. Luke watched Natsu eat his food and basically drooled over it,
"I swear! These kids are too much like you for your own good!" I laughed, but that quickly died when Lisanna tapped Natsu's shoulder. Just as Natsu is protective over me and the kids, I'm the exact same. My eyes narrowed on the hand that was lightly placed on his shoulder. Natsu looked over in confusion and then at me, back at her. For a moment I thought I saw her glare at me.
"Hey, Lis! Long time no see!"
"Yes! It's been so boring around here without you." What did she just say?
"Aw, come on. You had everyone else in the guild to keep you company, we're not kids anymore." Natsu smiled and looked over at Luke who was trying to be sneaky about stealing a piece of Natsu's ribs. Lisanna let out a huff and stomped past me,
"Whore." She whispered while walking past me. Unfortnetly for her, Natsu heard. His arua turned dark and deadly, almost rivaling his E.N.D form. He slammed his fist on the bar top and whipped his head around to look at her. Nashi jumped at the loud slam her father made and began crying. She crawled over to me and covered her ears; Luke, on the other hand, could care less as he happily chopped on his newly found ribs.
"What did you just say?" His voice laced with anger and a hint of betrayal. Lisanna turned around, but only looked at me.
"I called her a whore. She could have chosen anyone in or out of this guild, but she chose you! You were supposed to be mine, Natsu! You promised!" At her last words, she looked towards him with tears streaming. Mira stepped in and spoke in defense of us,
"Lisanna! Grow up! You were kids, and Natsu sure as hell didn't know what he was saying." Mira looked like she was going to continue, but Natsu held his hand up and spoke darkly.
"I made my choice, so live with it. There is not any other girl in Fiore that I could love, like I love MY WIFE!" Nashi started shaking more and more from all the yelling. I never raised my voice at either of the kids and I never did to anyone in Water's Edge. Lisanna just turned and walked out of the guild with her hands in fists. The guild watched in amusment as Lisanna walked out of the guildhall, but then all heads turned towards Master, as he was right infront of everything. He stood up and looked out among the sea of heads, but the only head that wasn't looking was Natsu. He was loking at the doors, fuming. I lightly touched his chest and kept my head down, listening to Master,
"Well, I have nothing to say for that except, I will talk with her when she returns. Also tomorrow, I will announce the teams for the Grand Magic Games. I suggest you all go home and sleep. We leave right after I annouce the teams, be ready." He patted Luke on the head and walked off.
Natsu and I grabbed the twins and said bye to everyone. We made our way to a familar house that Happy said he'd kept up. We walked in and stood in the nostalgia, but not for very long because Luke got really fussy and so did Nashi. We took care of them and put them to sleep. I hadn't really said anything or showed any emotion since Lisanna wired everyone up, I guess Natsu could tell. He just watched me, as I moved slowly and held a dull look in my eyes. I murmured that I was going to take a shower and walked off. I heard Happy ask what was wrong, but I'd already turned on the water, so I didn't hear Natsu's response.
I stayed quiet while I showered, keeping my head low. Deep down, I did feel like a whore. Don't get me wrong, I love the kids and I wouldn't change that, but sometimes I see Natsu come home from work and he looks so stressed and tired. I've been thinking that if I had just controlled my hormones a bit better he wouldn't be so stressed and over worked. I know that I can sometimes add to it, with my over reacting and my nosense. He's not as childish as he used to be, and that was one of the main reasons I fell in love him. I mean, who would take a rainbow Sakura tree out of the ground and put it on a boat, just because I was sick and couldn't see it in person. Who would crawl through my window at night and cuddle up next to me saying that I was too cold. Yes, he stills has his dense sense of humor and he still plays with the twins like he is a child, but I know he pushes all that stress and worry so deep down when he's with the twins and me. Everytime I bring it up he brushes me off and tells me not to worry. I'm his partner for Mavis sake. Isn't he suppose to trust me and tell me everything...?
I didn't realize that I had silent tears streaming down my face and the water had turned cold. I shakily got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my hair and threw on the clothes I brought in with me. I waited a moment so I could compose myself, then quietly walked out and into the bedroom. I saw Natsu already asleep with his back facing towards me. I sighed to myself and got into bed. A thought flickered in my mine from when I was in the shower and the tears continued to roll down my face, I slapped my hand over my mouth so muffle my cries, hoping Natsu wouldn't wake up. I laid on my back with one hand over my mouth and the other clenching onto my heart. I don't know how long it was before I felt Natsu's breathing change, he's awake. I squeezed my eyes and tried to stop, but I couldn't. I heard him turn his head first and then his whole body. I studied me for a moment and then slid his arm under my back and sat me up. I folded into his chest and cried silently. He gently moved the hand covering my mouth and then placed his hand over my hand, that covered my heart.
"How long were you going to cry before you told me what's on your mind?" His voice on made me cry more. I moved into his lap and straddled him while I grabbed his shirt and cried into his it. He rubbed circles on my back and put his chin my head.
Natsu's POV
I've been half asleep for a couple of hours and I heard a lot of muffled noises. For a while I brusted it off as my own imagination, but it continued for too long. I slowly opened my eyes and turned my head towards where Lucy should be. It was her. My heart sank. I felt like it had something to do with what Lisanna said, but Lucy is stronger than that, so it had to be a combination of things. I looked over to see her on her back, covering her mouth and clenching her heart, he eyes stayed closed. I slid my hand gently around her back and pulled her up with me. "How long were you going to cry before you told me what's on your mind?" She fell into my chest, then I moved her hand away from her mouth and placed my hand on top of the one covering her heart. She latched on to me like a monkey, then I rubbed circles on her back and laid my chin on her head.
I closed my eyes and sawyed back and forth on the bed. Lucy muffled her screams into my chest only saying she was sorry, but I didn't know what she meant. I grabbed her shoulders and pulled her away so I could see her face, even if she was covered in tears I still thought she was beautiful. "Luce. Please talk to me." I could see the pain swell in her eyes. She was trembling and shaking. All she could say was, 'I'm sorry'. She spoke in the most sorrowful voice, with a hints of pain. Her head hung low, but I slowly took my hand and moved her chin until she was looking right at me. I slowly brought my lips to hers. She whimpered quielty and grabbed my arms, holding tightly in her grasp. The kiss was soft and gentle, but full of love and hope. I held her face in my hands as I released her from the kiss. She looked confused,
"Tell me." I spoke softly. Lucy laid her head on my chest and wrapped her arms around me,
"I do feel like a whore. If I had a little more control, then you'd be care free and not have to worry about having a family."
"Lucy. Having Nashi and Luke was one of the best things that has ever happened to me, beside you and Happy, of course."
"But, I see it. I know you're stressed, and every time I want to talk to you about it- you tell me not to worry," She looked up at me, "I'm your wife and you don't tell me how you're feeling. You're always there for me, so why can't I be there for you?" She raised her voice just slightly as more pain set in. I pulled her into a hug.
"I don't tell you because I know you'll worry, Luce."
"No! Please worry me! I want to be there for you. Please!" Tears slipped from her eyes. I closed my eyes and put my forehead to hers,
"I'll tell you everything that's bothering me... after you sleep. Ok?" She nodded and pulled me down with her. I pulled her close to me and wiped the tears from her eyes and kissed her nose. She giggled and sniffed a little. I kept my arms wrapped tightly around her back and played with her hair. Lucy nuzzled into my chest and tangled our legs, she softly scratched my back as she drifted off to sleep. I couldn't sleep though.
Lisanna called Lucy a whore... she used to be so nice and cheerful. I know a lot of people aren't happy with the decisions we've made, but Lis took it too far. I can forgive her, but not completely. She hurt Lucy and made Nashi cry, well I think I did that, but only because I got angry. I knew Lucy would be mad at me for not sleeping, so I forced myself to sleep through the rest of the night.
Hi.Hey.Hello. I know it's a little late, but here it is and it was a great emotional rollcoaster for someone who can't even watch Spirited Away without losing it. SEE YAA!!! NEXT TIME!!!