Chapter 24 - A New Acquaintance

A/N: Daddy is Natsu         Father is Laxus

(I didn't want to write father Laxus and Father Natsu. Because it felt like when Luna is to speak or even think about her fathers Calling them Father Natsu/Laxus, seemed really distance. So I feel to create more depth was to just call one father and the other Daddy.)

LUCY POV

A tear trails down my cheek. 'Luna' I mumble her name in my mind. I have been by her side all this time, and not once has she ever shown me this side to her. But just within an hour or so of meeting Natsu, I am now witnessing my daughter's fragile and vunerable side. As I watch her reduce down into tears, as she clings so tightly onto Natsu like her life depends on it. Not once, did I realize that deep down in my daughters heart that all this time, she had been longing to see her true father. I as her mother should have known at least that much.

I should have realized that very day, when Natsu instantly sense that Luna was his and not Laxus's I should have known just how strong a dragon's bond is, of all people I should have known. I should not have denied the fact, that she is not just half of me, but she is also half of Natsu. Luna is the extension of us.

Luna I am so sorry that I never understood until now. I was to pig headed, I thought that having Laxus would fill the father figure, that I so dearly wanted for you.Even though Laxus agreed to it, I should never have pushed my burdens on to him. I'm so sorry.

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LAXUS POV

The bond that Natsu now shares with our daughter is something that I will never be able to compete against. Even though I have been by my little girl's side from the day she was born, taught her to walk, speak, bathed her, feed her  and comforted her when she fell over. I will never be able to experience the connection Luna shares with her real father.

My heartaches, as I endure my little girl cry out in agony. I knew that the day would come, when one day or another, my little girl would find comfort in the arms of her real father.

But I do not feel envious of Natsu. I do not hold any ill will towards him, I actually feel relieved in a sense. I mean, now I don't have to be anxious, I don't have to wonder what sort of relationship would occur  between the 2 of them. I don't have to imagine anymore. I'm just relieved that Luna never hid her true feelings, I'm happy that she didn't subject herself to hiding her inner most deepest desires.  Only god knows how long.

That is when I suddenly feel Lucy, lightly grip my hand. "Laxus" Lucy mumbled my name. But the tone in her voice, was a tone, that I had never heard before. I felt my chest tighten, as I looked down at her.

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LUNA POV

I cried until my hearts content, I cried until I felt the burden been lifted off my chest, I cried as my true self had finally been heard by the one person that I had been desperately trying to reach. I cried until all my tears had final dried up. But I cried because I finally.... I finally feel like I belong. I don't feel lost. I don't feel like I have to keep searching. I don't feel as if I have to wonder if thee only reason he is accepting of me if because my mother in Lucy. I don't have  to wonder. Because the moment he cradled me in his flames, I felt all his love. The love that is burning not just for mother, but also that burns for me.

"I-I love you daddy." I tighten my grip around him, pulling him closer to me.

All of a sudden I feel him place his hand on the back of my head and rest his head on top of mind.

"I have loved you from the very moment I laid eyes on you, even when  wasn't certain that you were my mine." Natsu says.

The both of us stay like that for awhile, neither of us wanting to let go. But suddenly out of no where.

"MAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSTEEEEEER!" I hear flurry of screehing of voices.

I then pulled out of the my daddy's embrace and lean to the side to look behind him, as I could feel this strong and terrifying spirit energy. My eyes widen, as I see Papa coming towards us, with one skinny man clinging onto Papa's arm and an even fatter man on the other. Both of them obviously struggling to hold Papa back.

The suddenly, out of no where Papa stops dead in his tracks, the  men that where clinging to him, also came to a halt, before wobbling, then eventually dropping flat to the drop in exhaustion.  Daddy then turns around to look at Papa too. The both of them just stared intently into each others eyes.

"I was about to beat the living daylights out of Natsu." Papa exasperated.  "You have absolutely no idea how close I was... to killing you........But when I witnessed for myself my grand baby clinging to you. I knew, that even as much as I want to beat you to a pulp. I know my granddaughter will not be pleased with me." Papa smiled a sinister smile.

Papa then leaned in close to Daddy. "But if you dare, try that stunt again. I will make sure it's your last." He said in a really low and terrifying voice, that actually sent a chilling shiver down my spine.

But instead of Daddy heeding Papa's death threats. Daddy just turned around to Papa and smirked at him. "I guess, I should be calling you Father in-law, instead of Gramps." Daddy laughed. Expected Papa doesn't seem to be amused. "Don't get to full of yourself you damn brat." Papa says little agitated, making Daddy laugh even harder and louder.

I then look up at Daddy, his smile is so radiant and almost child-like. His laugh is so lively, yet feels so warm. I then rest my head on Daddy's chest. The beating of his heart, echoing in my ear. I close my eyes and smile.

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TIME SKIP ( 6 Months)

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As time slowly, but surely passes and I lay, with my eyes closed in the middle of a lush green meadow, with no soul, person, beast in sight. A part from the wee creatures that call this place there home. The bliss sun, kissing my bare face. I can't help, but bask in it's warmth. It's had been a hell of a reunion. All the men in the guild, steer clear of me, because both of my fathers, ohh plus Papa have vowed to hurt those that dare to pursue me. In my case I find it a little overbearing. But I don't hate it. Rather it's quite the opposite actually. Don't get me wrong, I want to have the chance to speak with them  and get to know them, but at times a lot of them get a little too a head of themselves, like Guildarts for example. Just thinking about it, kind of makes me laugh.  I know how much Daddy Natsu looks up to him, and just seeing them both butt heads, was a little strange at first. But what I hear among the others is  that is completely normal for those 2. But  the fact that he tried to cross the line with me, gives dad just another reason to try and beat him.

Since with me and Lisanna are somewhat okay. She still refuses to apologize to mother, which still grinds my gears. I guess the best way to explain is..... Me and Lisanna are more like Frenemies. Acting like all nice to each others face, just so our everyday lives can pass by peacefully.  Even though, I still can't banish the imagine of her laying a hand on my mother. I swear if Dad didn't protect her, I may have ripped every limb from her pale white body. 

Suddenly, in the distance I can hear the crunching sound of grass, as someone steps on it, making their way over to me. With every step getting closer and more louder, I slowly open my eyes. At first the sun was so blinding that the moment I opened then, I had to throw my hand up to block the in until my eyes had finally adjusted to the intense light. But before they could adjust, the person that the footsteps belonged too. Stood behind me, where my head lay. Leaning over slightly blocking out the sun. I lowered my hand back down to my side.

"I was hoping you would never find me." I smiled

"Always slacking off as usual." Storm sighs, as  he sits down behind me.

I just giggled. "So aren't you going to drag me back to the guild?"

But Storm didn't reply and just sat there quietly.

FLASHBACK

(4 Months ago)

I am about to set off on my first solo mission, despite my parents and Papa's concerns and worries. They were so against it and didn't want me venturing out of my own. Not because they did not trust me or think I wasn't capable to look after myself. It was purely for the fact that in their eyes, I am their precious little daughter, angel, and princess, and they want it to stay that way for as long as they all live.

So for that reason alone, I was assigned a babysitter. Well my parents called it a travel companion, but I saw right through that of course. But because if I never agree to it, I would have never been allowed to leave this guild. Actually I would of been allowed to leave. But I knew that once I left through those guild doors that all of them would secretly follow me. So as reluctant as I was, I agreed. But at that time, I did not know who they had in mind.

I looked at Dad, father and mother, puzzled. "Then who?" I questioned.

They all stared at me in astonishment, neither of them willing to say anything. Until, I feel someone place there hands on my  shoulders. I jolted forward, breaking out of the persons hold, flinging around into a defensive stance. Sort of like a ready to fight pray mantis.

"How disappointing. To be partnered with us a pip-squeak like you." He smirks, as puts his hands in his pockets and leans in. I lower my arms, but clench my fists tightly. What he had said just now, pissed me off. "You look just like Natsu, when father pisses him off. This is going to be interesting. Baka!" He scoffs, as he walks away all staunch.

My mouth wide open, I was literally flabbergasted. "Who the hell was that?"

Suddenly, mother stands next me and places her arm around me. "That my dear is Storm Fullblaster. He is the Uncle Gray and Aunty Juvia's son, roughly around the same age as you. That person will joining you on your mission." I snapped my eyes to her. She had a smile, that is beaming from ear to ear. "Are you telling me! My 2 fathers have agreed to send me on a mission that consist of sleeping overnight. Where there will obviously be just the 2 of us, and none of you will around. Are any of you in your right minds." I say frustrated at there logic.

They all just looked at each other, before meeting with mine. I waited for one of them to speak and say something like. 'It's a prank, a joke, or even say agree that it is a stupid plan.' But the longer we stood in silence the more the atmosphere grew heavy, and the look in theirs eyes are unwavering. They were adamant of their decision.

"So you are all going to let me spend the night with a boy out in the wild, doing a dangerous mission. That I am more than capable to complete myself?" I state, wanting a reaction.

But the only reaction I got was from father Laxus. "I know what you are trying to do. But if that boy is anything like his father Gray. Then there is nothing I have to worry about." As father pats me on the head.

Daddy just laughed and nodded agreeing with what Father had said. I was furious as to how hypocritical they were being right now. Neither of them allow me to get even within 5 feet of another guy the same age as me, but that rude and arrogant boy, they allow me to spend the night with. Urgghhhh, just thinking about it is making my head hurt and my skin to crawl.

END FLASH

So since that day. Even though Storm does get on my nerves a lot, and knows exactly when and how to push my buttons. I feel like within such a short period of time, I can honestly say I trust him with my life. Though back then, I really wanted to struggle his scrawny little neck for calling me an idiot. But now I guess his disrespectful manner has kind of grown on me. Because even when he treats me coldly and ignores me 99.9% of the time. In moments like these, as I try to hide myself in the middle of this peaceful lush green meadow, I know that no matter how long I stay hidden. Storm knows exactly where I am without even really trying to look for me.

Storm then flops down beside me, putting his  hands behind his head, using his hands as a pillow to prop up his head.  A soft smile crept across my lips.

A/N: Sorry it has taken me so long to update. But here it is.!