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When Lucy sighed up to become Natsu's wife, she didn't think it'll become some sort of life routine.

When she wakes up, it's Natsu and Natsu. Or Igneel or Natsu or Igneel or wife! It was driving her insane but little by little, she was growing used to it. Natsu was becoming like a daily thing to her and just looking at his grinning face made her relax physically and mentally. She didn't know what it was but it made her insides warm. Sure, they weren't dating or really married but sometimes, Lucy thinks about how it would be like if they were.

Surely it would be better.

"Good morning, Lucy! I hope you're ready for an adventure!" The man shouted with full enthusiasm as he broke into her house again, while walking towards the blonde who just woke up. She yawned in the process while she started to brew her coffee. "Adventure? What are you talking about?"

"Honestly, I don't know either. My dad said something about going to visit my grandma for her eightieth birthday and he said he wants to bring you along. She lives up north and she's really excited to see you... you want to go?"

"This is the 'adventure' you were talking about? Sorry Natsu, but I have work and I don't really want to intrude." The blonde woman rejected as she stirred her coffee before taking a sip of it. She eyed Natsu who sighed, looking as if he really wanted to go on this trip with her. "It'll be fun. Just say you have to go to a funeral or something,"

"I don't want to lie."

"Then tell the truth. Say you're going to see family for the weekend so yeah?"

"I don't know... what's up there anyways?"

"Trees, the ocean, the woods, and stuff like that... she's really old style and she not much of a people person so she likes to keep herself isolated." He waved the subject off as if it was no big deal. Lucy nodded as she imaged some old lady in the middle of the woods alone with nobody around.

What if she got a heart attack and nobody was to notice?

"She only likes family and since you're family now-she'll like you too. She lives with my cousin, Wendy. They both study medicine and stuff like that together and since Wendy's mom disappeared when she was a baby, Grammy has been taking care of her since."

"Medicine? Your grandma is a nurse or doctor or some sort?"

"Yeah, she used to be a big doctor and stuff."

"I'll go! I'll love to learn a few things from her and meet her as well! Is she nice?" Lucy asked while a smile decorated her pale face. Natsu nervously laughed as he shrugged sheepishly. "Well... sometimes. She's kind of cranky you can say," He said, trying to think of how is grandmother was. She indeed was the cranky type and she would always throw things and yell... he didn't know how his father survived as a kid.

Lucy nodded while she processed everything he told her, smiling at her husband. "I'll go-tell your father I'll go and I'll inform my work that I'll be taking the weekend off."

"Great! We leave tomorrow morning, I'll come pick you up so pack your things tonight." Natsu said as he stood up, coming towards her to take some coffee from her coffee mug. He shot her a childish grin making her sigh and roll her eyes-knowing he'll just give her those puppy-dog eyes if she yells at him.

"Don't you have anywhere else to be?"

"Yeah-I have to go to work today early because I won't be here for the weekend. I just wanted to drop by because my wife is home alone," He said in a childish voice, leaning in towards her to make her scowl at his behavior. "You're more like an annoying child than a grown man-act your age for once, will you?"

"Wow, that's kind of harsh. I'm heartbroken."

"I hope you are." She said, taking the mug back from his hands. She gave him a smile as she walked on over to her table, setting the mug down to grab some bread to pop into the toaster. "You should really go to work now."

"But I don't want to. You're lonely, aren't you?"

"I'm used to it. Anyways, without you, I don't have to wear a bra or pants."

"Are you wearing a bra or pants right now?"

"No because I didn't know you were coming. So you should leave," The blonde said as she pointed at her door, growing irritated by the second as his eyes started to trail down. She grabbed the loaf of bread on the counter and threw it right at his face, her cheeks glowing crimson as he chuckled. "Just kidding."

"Leave! I'll see you tomorrow morning, okay?" She sighed making him give her a pout. "Just till breakfast? I didn't get to eat either, y'know!"

"Boo-hoo, I don't buy food for you so get out, will you? Go save some people and take fires out."

"But Luce... I rarely get to see you like this and you're really cute in the morning."

"I am not cute!" She screeched, throwing another item at the fireman who easily caught it. "And grumpy but c'mon... don't be so cold to your husband."

"Fake husband, remember?"

"I like to think we're really married. It gives it the trill-anyways, what does this ring represent, Lucy? Huh? Huh?" He asked as he lifted his left hand up and present the fake silver band around his ring finger, making Lucy roll her eyes. She huffed and looked down at her left hand to see the fake silver ring attached to her ring finger as well. "Natsu, these are cheap rings we got at the mall."

"They were not cheap! I had to pay fifty bucks for these!"

"It's better than thousands of dollars for an engagement ring! Now get out of my house before I call the police."

"Lucy, don't forget, I am the police." Natsu stated while smirking making her roll her eyes again. "You're afireman. There a difference between the two."

"Not really-we work together and I can arrest you, y'know." He snickered making her scowl at him while fighting back the blush. She cleared her throat and looked at the time, grabbing the toast that popped out of the toaster. She grabbed a butter knife and smeared on some jam, handing the piece of toast towards her husband. "Can you just please take this and just leave?"

"I'll leave if you kiss me."

"No!"

"On the cheek?"

"Err... will you leave then?" Lucy asked while her face grew hotter, looking away in embarrassment as Natsu grinned and nodded, taking the toast from her. His hand lingered against her as he leaned in, moving his head to the side to present his cheek, waiting for the kiss from then blonde.

As he waited and watched from the corner of his eyes, he noticed how red she looked. He almost burst out laughing but he kept it in, watching as she leaned in close. When she was centimeters away, he turned his head and locked lips with her in an instant.

He quickly pulled away and laughed at her dumbfounded expression, walking away towards the door before she threw another object at him again.

"Bye Luce! See you later!"

-X-

"You're going up north with him? Oh, that is lovely! I hope you do have an amazing weekend." Mirajane, her boss, gushed as she smiled widely, not even thinking twice to agree with the plan. After she witnessed the two kissing and talking couple days ago, that was the only topic worth talking to her, apparently. She was crazy in love with the couple and Lucy knew she didn't even have to ask-the woman would agree anything related to Natsu anyways.

"Mira, it's just to meet his grandma and celebrate her birthday. Anyways, I told it, the relationship isn't real..."

"Yes, keep saying that Lucy but I know what I saw yesterday. Just try and hide a relationship from me-I will find out!" The silver-haired nurse declared making Lucy sigh. "We're not in a relationship!"

"Sure you're not-and I'm not actually Mirajane." She winked making Lucy groan, looking towards Levy who smiled at her. "Lu-Chan, it's not worth fighting about it. I think Natsu might actually really like you."

"Why would he? I'm just some random chick he found in the local coffee shop to go along with his stupid plan... I'm just a tool to him." Lucy huffed as she subconsciously started to play around with her pen, a pout on her face making Mirajane and Levy exchange looks.

Mirajane smiled widely and squealed a bit, grabbing the nurse's shoulders. "Lucy, you're already falling for him!"

"Wait, what? What, what, what? Me? I fell for him? No, no, no-I think you got things wrong. We're just friends trying to help one another out-"

"It doesn't seem like it. If it was just some kind of deal, why does he kiss you when his father isn't there? Why does he visit you just because? Lucy, get your head on straight, he probably really likes you."

"E-Erza?! Where did you come from-did you hear everything?!" Lucy asked as her whole face turned bright red, looking at the scarlet-haired nurse who only smiled as she collected some papers. "Maybe a thing or two."

"See! Even Erza agrees!"

"No, this is wrong... Natsu is the total opposite of what I want in a guy! He's obnoxious and stupid... he's dense and loud... he inconsiderate too! I don't want that."

"But Lucy, remember everyone has flaws."

And suddenly, it dawn to her that maybe Natsu could be the one. Could he be? Or is it just their words going through her head?

Lucy didn't even notice the knock by the window as her mind kept wandering, the nurses in front of her watching her expression as they giggled. Erza was the one to slide open the window and pop her head out, smiling at the fireman who stood there. "What's wrong with her?"

"Oh, she's just thinking. Another fire I assume?"

"Yeah-they inhaled some carbon monoxide so you need to hurry and do something about that."

"I will but for now, why don't you take Lucy on her lunch break?" She asked as she turned to look at Lucy who went on mumbling about true love and such. She failed to notice that everyone was looking at her too, giggling and staring as if she was some freak on the sidewalk.

But Natsu thought it was adorable. "Is she okay?"

"Yeah. Just take her out, fresh air and such. Also, take her downtown to the bakery; she likes their pastas and salads."

"Are you talking about Corner Bakery?" He asked as Erza gave him Lucy's purse and belongings, the fireman eyeing the nurse who nodded. "It gets really packed so you better hurry and get there before it's too crowded."

"Oh, sure thing." Natsu said as Erza smiled at him and walked away, his eyes now focusing on the blonde head of his wife. He sighed and gave Levy and Mirajane a cute grin before lifting his hand to his mouth and blowing as hard as he can. The wolf-whistle that came from his mouth had Levy and Mirajane jumping, Lucy letting out a short scream to turn and look at the man by the window.

She sighed in relief when she noticed it was only Natsu.

"What was that for? I almost had a heart attack..."

"Well somebody was zoning out for some apparent reason. I had to get her attention somehow," He scoffed making her roll her eyes and cross her arms. "What are you doing here? Another fire?"

"Yeah. But also, I'm taking you out for lunch. I heard from Erza you like the Corner Bakery so hurry up."

"Excuse you. I have work to do." The nurse said making him shrug. "Fine, but I'm taking these as souvenirs." He said as he held the purse and coat up, walking away. Lucy stared at him for a while till she looked down to see her purse and jacket missing.

Lucy quickly threw the pen on the desk as she told Mirajane and Levy goodbye, running after the fireman who laughed out loud.

Igneel seemed pleased and excited to know Lucy agreed to go meet his mother along with Natsu. He realized that it would become a bonding adventure and he would get to spend more time with his daughter-in-law whom he loves a lot. Even though he knew his son was somebody who would or should have been alone the rest of his life, he was grateful for what he had.

Even though, his son was the most idiotic person he knew.

"You guys never told me we were going... on a boat." Lucy said as best as she could, staring at the boat floating on top of the choppy waters. Lucy stared in pure horror as the she imaged traveling in the thing... what if she fell and drowned? What if sharks come and try to eat her up? What if the boat sank?

Suddenly, the image of her drowning and screaming for help and crying came into her mind and she backed away slowly, bumping into Natsu who brought the bags on over and stared in confusion. "You okay?"

"I-I... I can't go... no, not on a boat... I-I can't..." She said as Natsu grabbed her shoulders, looking at her face. "Luce-Lucy? Its okay, nothing will happen. Don't worry, hey Lucy?"

"I-I can't... t-terrified..."

"Lucy, it's okay. There are life jackets and I have you. I'll protect you, hm?" Natsu said reassuringly as he looked at her, smiling softly. He brought her into a hug and rubbed her back, trying to calm down the woman who worried about drowning. "Those things only happen in movies. My dad's an awesome sailor-we'll get there in no time without drowning or sinking. I promise."

"B-but..."

"C'mon-I'll show you around. Don't worry, okay?" He said once more as he brought her back over to the boat where it moved back and forth as Igneel loaded the bags. Natsu hopped onto the boat and turned around, holding his hand out as he waited for her to come towards him.

He frowned when she only stared, shaking her head. "Lucy, everything's going to be okay. You're only going to jinx yourself if you think that way."

"N-no! Can't we, I don't know, drive? Or get on a plane?" She suggested as she backed away a bit, making Natsu sigh. "Driving will take at least a day and there are no planes unless we have to take some sort of helicopter. So taking a boat is easier so can you hurry and come already?"

"Natsu... I can't swim."

"It's okay-I've got you. Now come on," He said a bit more impatiently making Lucy shake her head again, refusing to board it. Natsu sighed and looked at his father for help who only smiled at him, coming on over towards his daughter-in-law. "Lucy, I assure you we'll make it there all in one piece. Do you trust me?"

"Yes... I do but..." Lucy trailed off again, staring at the boat that floated. She bit her lip in worry as she looked around, arguing with herself just to board the thing. She looked back at Natsu who stared right at her, their eyes locking for a moment to have Natsu nod in confirmation. He turned around and went inside the little headquarters to come back out with a life jacket in his hands.

He grinned and got off the boat again, holding it out towards her. "Will it make you feel better to wear one of these?"

"But... it's ugly."

"It's not for fashion," he practically hissed as he unclipped it and placed it on the woman. He swiftly tightened the life jacket around her and clipped it back, patting her shoulder to smile. "There you go-all bundled up and safe."

"It's tough to move in it." Lucy complained making him shrug. "Deal with it,"

"But Natsu-"

"Deal with it. God, you need to learn how to stop being so selfish-ow! What was that for?!" Natsu cried out as he held his head, glaring at his father who recently hit him. Igneel huffed and put the rest of the luggage inside the boat, glaring right back at his son. "You shouldn't talk to Lucy like that. You're her husband and you should understand what she's going through."

"Dad, this is between her and I. We have this thing-we argue and make up so can you please-ow!"

"You shouldn't fight with her your wife, period. Now let's go-we're already running late." Igneel said as he boarded the boat. Natsu cursed under his breath as he rubbed his head, looking over at Lucy who giggled slightly. "Your dad's the best."

"Whatever you say." He said as he dipped down and picked up the blonde, making her scream in surprise. She blushed and looked at Natsu and back at Igneel who seemed pleased. "W-what are you doing?! Put me down!"

"Well, knowing you, you'll probably stall and it'll take years for you to board it so I'll carry you onto it."

"N-Natsu! Your father is right there!"

"Who cares?" he said as he hopped onto the boat, making Lucy squeal and clutch onto him tightly. She looked around as Natsu slowly put her down; putting his hands around her to make sure she didn't fall or run off the boat last minute.

"T-thanks Natsu..."

"No problem." He waved it off as he started to untie the boat as Igneel got ready to sail.

Lucy watched in interest as the boys did their best to do this or do that. They looked like professionals during it.

"Natsu and I used to fish a lot," Igneel suddenly said as he came on over next to Lucy who turned to look at him. She watched as Igneel stared at his son who continued to untie the boat and put the ropes away. "I took Natsu fishing almost every day when he was just a kid. But things changed when I got busier with work and things got rough. After that, Natsu and I never had the time anymore. Maybe you should take him fishing one day, Lucy. I'm sure deep down, Natsu still wants to go."

Fishing... huh?

"U-uh... could I err, ask you a personal question, father?"

"Shoot." He said as he took the rope from Natsu's hand, putting it in a bucket to look back at Lucy.

The Dragneel's stared at the new Dragneel fidgeted in her spot, looking slightly embarrassed. "Erm, can I ask, what happened to your wife?"

"She died, simple as that." Natsu replied almost too quick and harsh making Lucy look at him in worry. Igneel sighed and shrugged at her, smiling a bit sheepishly. "She passed away when Natsu was just a toddler."

"Oh... I'm sorry..."

"It's nothing. Let's go, dad. The smell of sea salt is making me nauseous."

"Alright! Time to head out!" Igneel said cheerfully as the males left Lucy standing and pondering.

Since when was the happy-go-lucky guy the one to have the bad past?"

-X-

"U-Uwah! I-it's going too fast... the water's bumpy! AH!"

"Lucy, calm down." Natsu sighed as he held onto the rim of the boat while sitting down beside his wife who screamed at every little thing. He felt irritated hearing her scream at everything and it was giving him a headache. It wasn't even that bad.

"Ah! It's going too fast!"

"Lucy, do you have, I don't know, a fear of the ocean or boats?" he asked making her nod slowly as her hand gripped the rim tightly, her face turning pale. "I-I hate it... everything!"

"Luce-"

"I hate it, I tell you! I hate it!"

Natsu felt his whole body grow numb as he watched as tears rushed down her face and she trembled as if she was freezing. The way she looked made her look so venerable... so small and so weak... what was wrong with her? Where was the woman that went through everything head strong? Who was the woman there crying like it was something bad?

Not liking it one bit, Natsu quickly stood up and went on over towards her, wrapping his arms around her as he whipped the tears away. "Luce, Lucy? Can you hear me? Lucy-it's okay, I'm here." He cooed as she hiccupped and held onto him tightly. She shook her head and tried forgetting the memories that washed through her head, making her cry even harder.

"Lucy, why don't you tell me what happened? It'll maybe help you forget-come on baby, don't cry."

"I-I was just seven."

"Yeah? Come on, regain your breathing and you'll be okay. Shhh, don't cry anymore. Just focus your attention on me-forget about everything else." He said softly as he tilted her head up to lock eyes with her. He stared into them for a while to have her forget about everything else but him, smiling as she sighed and closed her eyes, leaning against him.

"I... I was just seven and I went to the beach with my family. It was just me and mama and papa at that time and we did everything together. We were a loving family at that time and I was happy... I really was happy. That was until one day we went on this boat to go swimming far off shore. My papa was a fisher and my mama was a swimmer. I guess that's how they met and got married in the first place..." Lucy let out a shaky breath as Natsu listened closely.

"Papa took us out to some beautiful place where the water was blue and clear and a lot of fish swam in it. There were caves and everything was fun until... until mama disappeared. She and I were in the water swimming and having fun like normal and suddenly, when I turn around, she's not there anymore..!"

Tears started to appear once again and Natsu frowned, holding her even tighter.

"P-papa jumped in and tried looking for her but once he went down... he never came back up again. I was only seven at that time... I was screaming and crying, but no matter what I did... t-they never came back."

"Lucy... oh Luce, I'm sorry... I never knew... if I knew, we wouldn't have gone on a boat. I'm sorry, Luce. I really am..." Natsu whispered as he held her tight and kissed her forehead, trying to calm down the woman who broke down too many times that day.

Igneel, from the position he originally was on, heard everything and frowned deeply, watching his son and daughter-in-law try to sort everything out.

"Luce, I promise that will never happen, okay? I'll protect you and I'll always be with you, okay?"

"O-okay."

"Well will you look at that-we're here!" Igneel shouted from above to get the gloomy atmosphere away from his boat. He grinned as the large house by the shore stood there in all its glory, making Natsu sigh in relief while Lucy gasp in surprise.

The house was larger than what she expected from it would be and it looked like a mansion where it stood.

"Just who are you people?"

"Just an ordinary family with ordinary people."

Hey there not idea where the drowning idea came from ..... Same with LaynaPanda but I came and told you a completely different backstory from the rest about Lucy's parents !!!!

Soooo may unicorns and joy be with you and good night .... Umm.... Day I don't know .. never mind !