Carts and Magic Mobiles zoomed past Nashi as she wandered the streets of Magnolia. Hundreds of people scattered through the crowded cobblestone paths, trying to get to work or do some shopping. Nashi marveled at every building that came into view. This place was nothing like Kuni Village, it was much larger and more spectacular to behold. Nashi ran over to a ledge that over looked the river that flowed through the city. The water was so pure, she could see the bottom. Nashi smiled to herself.

Mommy must really miss this place, she said in her thoughts. Feeling downcast once again, Nashi wandered back on the path, trying to find Fairy Tail. Nashi passed buildings of all different shapes, colors, and sizes, but not one of them felt like it was the right building. She had no idea what the building looked like to begin with, but it couldn't be that hard to find could it? It was the most Famous guild in all of Fiore.

Suddenly, Nashi felt herself being pushed on the side of her arm. She fell very ungracefully onto the sidewalk. Anger began to rise in her as she eyed the person who was so rude enough to push her, only to see the retreating form of a girl about a year younger than her. She had short, navy hair that looked very rugged. A light pink headband held it to keep it out of her eyes. She wore a purple jean jacket with the sleeves torn off and a black shirt. She also had on black shorts with some strings dangling from them. She almost reminded Nashi of one of those punks that did shady things behind her school, but her mean thoughts were replaced as soon as she got a look at the light purple symbol on her thigh.

It was a Fairy Tail guild mark.

"Gale, you need to watch out for other people, you just pushed this poor girl," said sweet sounding voice. Nashi looked over her shoulder to see a woman who must have been the girl's mom. She had short hair just like her daughter; only hers was a light shade of blue. She had beautiful brown eyes that reminded her of her mother a little. She wore an orange dress that reached the middle of her thigh; white ruffles lined the dresses top. A string that went all the way to her neck, and connected with a white collar with a little red cross in the center held it up. She wore white sleeves on her arms that didn't connect to the rest of her outfit and a headband with a flower on it just like her daughter. She offered Nashi a hand and helped her to her feet.

"I'm sorry about my daughter. Her Daddy's coming home from a mission today and she can't wait to see him," she said offering Nashi an embarrassed smile.

"N-No, it's alright. I wasn't looking where I was going," she replied. The blue haired woman's daughter gained their attention as she called for her mother to hurry up. Her mom said goodbye to Nashi as she joined her daughter's side. Nashi's eyes enlarged at the sight of the same guild mark the girl had on her mother's left shoulder blade, only in a light orange color. A brilliant idea struck Nashi, if she couldn't find the Fairy Tail building on her own; she would follow people who already knew where it was. Nashi started sprinting after the pair of fairies, trying to keep a good distance between them.

As Nashi trailed behind the two women, she could see a large building come into view. It looked a lot like a castle from were Nashi was standing, but a fanged grin spread across her face when she saw a flag with the Fairy Tail symbol on the front of the building. Nashi took cover behind the front gate as the navy haired girl and her mother entered. She stared at the front doors through the fence as her heart rate increased.

This is it Nashi. This is where your daddy is. And all you have to do is go inside.

Nashi took a deep breath before inching her way to the large wooden doors. She stood up against the wall beside them, waiting for someone to exit the building. She wanted to draw as little attention to herself as possible, so she would wait. Only a few minutes passed before someone opened the door and Nashi slipped inside.

As much as she wanted to take in her mother's past home, she wasn't ready to be seen, so she made a quick dash for what looked like a bar counter. She crouched behind it, looking for a more suitable place to hide. Nashi found a cabinet that looked big enough to fit her and crawled toward it. Climbing in, Nashi tried adjusting the towels that belonged in there. She felt lucky knowing that is was wash cloths and not breakable dishes she would have to squish with, and to make the situation more appealing, a small hole was on wall of the cabinet, giving her easy access to what was going on outside. Nashi brought her eye to the hole to get a better look at the guild halls interior.

She could see tons of people having fun. Drinking, eating, sharing stories, some had even started a brawl. Nashi began to wish her mother hadn't left so she could join in on the merriment as well. Nashi could also see the little girl from earlier with a really scary looking guy with piercings and long black hair. Must be her dad, she thought. It was to loud to understand what most of the people were saying, but she could hear the people sitting around the bar counter.

"Doesn't Gray-sama look amazing as he fights!" a high-pitched voice said. Nashi tried getting a good look at the person who spoke, but it was hard considering they were to close to see. She could however make out some strands of light blue hair and a blue dress.

"Oh Juvia," another voice spoke from the opposite end of the counter, "you think everything Gray does is amazing." Since the kind voice came from the other side, Nashi assumed it was someone who worked there like a bar maid or something. The two continued to talk about this "Gray-sama" until Nashi noticed the two people who were brawling earlier were getting dangerously close to the bar. She couldn't see anything other than their feet while they fought, but she could tell that whatever they were doing was going to get someone else hurt. Nashi backed away as one of the two people was shoved into the bar. She could have sworn she heard something splatter on the floor. Nashi cast her eyes to the floor in front of her where a plate of what used to be strawberry cake lay destroyed. She didn't like how quiet the room went just because of a piece of cake. Her heart stopped when a large, booming voice rang through the guild.

"NATSU DRAGNEEL!" Wait, what? Nashi stared intently through the hole, hoping to catch a glimpse at the action. She watched as whoever was shoved into the bar earlier was thrown onto the floor not far from her. Her breath ceased at the sight of the individual before her.

It's him.

Just a few feet away from her was the one and only Natsu Dragneel. She could see he had aged slightly since his game card was made, but he still looked just as handsome. He still had on that scaly scarf only this time; he was wearing a black waistcoat with orange trimming. The coat had only one sleeve, the arm that didn't have a sleeve revealed a red guild mark on his shoulder. He also wore white trousers that were held up by a brown belt. He was rubbing his head in a hurt manner as the booming voice continued its rant.

"How many times do I have to tell you, NEVER TOUCH MY CAKE!" Nashi heard what sounded like the unsheathing of a sword. She watched as her daddy cowered in fear, it was almost hilarious to see such a strong wizard afraid.

"N-Now Erza, I can b-buy you more c-cake. Th-There's no need to take drastic m-measures." The person known as Erza did not reply, but Nashi saw her father relax and heard the sword sheathed again.

"Very well. I will forgive you, for now." Nashi watched as her father stood and took a seat on the bar stool closest to her, Erza did the same thing. Her expert ears were able to hear her father let out a sigh.

"Natsu, after all these years, I thought you knew better than to trash Erza's cake," said the person who was running the counter. Nashi watched her dad's foot tap up and down repeatedly.

"Whatever Mira, Erza just needs to outgrow her cake eating habit," he scoffed.

"Or maybe you and Gray just need to outgrow your fighting habit," Erza shot back from next to him. Nashi struggled to hold back a giggle. She wasn't the only person who thought it was funny; Juvia and that Mira person were laughing as well, Natsu just grumbled to himself.

So this is what the Fairy Tail guild was like. Nashi liked it. It felt so comfortable and right, like a real family. She really wished her mother hadn't left, then she remembered the whole reason she abandoned her guild in the first place.

Daddy already has someone else doesn't he? Well, where is she?

Nashi received her answer through a shrill voice approaching the bar.

"NATSU!" Nashi could see two white heels appear a little too close to Natsu, and this made her feel uncomfortable.

"Hey Lisanna," Natsu said to the newcomer.

So, her name's Lisanna huh? Nashi gripped one of the wash clothes tightly in her hand.

"Natsu, why didn't you tell me about your last mission, I could have gone with you," she said. Nashi's dad shifted slightly.

"Sorry, you were out with Elfman and I really needed the cash." Lisanna forgave him and the small group continued to talk about missions and such, all Nashi did was watch as Lisanna kept getting close to her daddy, she swore she was probably hugging him by now. She heard someone above her sniff the air.

"Hey Mira, is something burning?" said Natsu. Nashi could smell it too. She looked down at her fisted hand to see the washcloth burning. She began her silent freak out and tried blowing on the piece of fabric. When it stopped smoking, Nashi could listen to the adults' conversation again.

"Hey Natsu, do you know what's coming up?" his girlfriend asked. Nashi began to grow curious too.

"No, what?" he asked.

"The Hanami Festival silly! I was hoping we could spend it together this year. You always spend it alone." The group grew silent, waiting for Natsu's answer.

"Sorry Lisanna, but I already have plans." He responded. Lisanna let out a whine and Nashi assumed she was pouting.

"But you always celebrate it alone. What could you possibly be doing on that day every year instead of spending it with your girlfriend and family." Nashi heard a lower voice chuckle off to the side.

"It's probably another one of those ‘Special Lucy Days’ that was important to both of them. It's kinda dumb celebrating for someone that isn't here." It said. Nashi heard a smacking sound, other than that the whole group was silent.

"Listen Flame Brain, I didn't mean-"

"No, it's okay Gray. You're right." Her father replied. Nashi could hear the hurt in his voice. She watched as her father pushed out his stool and jumped to his feet.

"Hey Happy! I'm heading home now," Natsu called out to someone in the guild. Nashi heard a faint "Aye, Sir" and watched as her daddy trudged out of the guildhall, a downcast look on his face. Nashi's heart hurt seeing her father so saddened.

And because of Mommy?

"Once her father had exited the guild, she heard another smacking sound and the man known as Gray cry out in pain.

"What was that for Erza?"

"You know very well not to mention Lucy when Natsu is in the room," she said accusingly. The other members of the party murmured in agreement.

"Maybe I should go after him," Nashi witnessed Lisanna say.

"No Lisanna," said Mira, "let him have his time. He needs this."

"But, he's like this every time Mira-nee. He has to get over losing her at one point." Nashi heard a glass mug set down on the counter top.

"Nobody suffered more than Natsu when Lucy left. It's painful to think about, just like it's painful for him to think about Igneel. This is just how he copes, and he wishes to be left alone, so we should respect his wishes." Lisanna reluctantly agreed with Mira and took a seat in Natsu's previous spot. The group continued to talk and laugh with each other, but Nashi was no longer interested in what they had to say. She was too busy evaluating their conversation that just so happened to be about her mother.

He misses Mommy, she thought as she brought her knees into her arms, could he possibly, love her too?

Thoughts like these continued to run through Nashi's mind as the day drew to a close. Nashi hadn't noticed how hungry she was until it was late in the evening and she couldn't see anyone else in the guildhall.

How long have I just been sitting in here?

Nashi tried searching for anyone in the building, but saw no one. The lights were still on, so someone had to still be here. The sound of a squeaky hinge caught Nashi's attention. Suddenly, the cabinet she had been sitting in was filled with light. Nashi's heart ceased beating and her eyes expanded when realization dawned on her.

"Oh! Why hello there."