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The guilds door swung open with a forceful kick. Everyone's heads whirled around swiftly.
"We're back!"
           Everyone's eyes shined bright at the scene before them. The room went silent. They didn't know what to say, just stared shocked at the group.
"And so is Lucy!" Natsu bellowed.
The guild erupted into cheers. Guild members flying to go hug the blonde. Juvia gripped onto my waist tight, tears pouring from her eyes.
"May I ask who this might be?" Mira marveled as she peered over Nashi.
"T-That's Nashi." I stumbled on my words. Natsu looks over at me, with a bit of a confused face.
"Our daughter." Natsu says with a reassuring smile.
Everyone went silent, shocked by the little pinkette.
"Your daughter?" Gajeel grunted with a shallow tone. Surprised that Natsu could get so close to a girl.
"Yep." Natsu sang with a reply.
Wendy slowly crept up behind me. Sinking through the holds of the guild members.
"Is that why you were gone?" She asks with pure innocence.
"I-It is." I concluded, trying to steer away from the subject. Erza frowned from behind me, Levy clearing her throat with an awkward smile.
"But why.....?" Cana proceeds through sips of booze.
I couldn't help but gaze up towards the balcony in an attempt to ignore the task at hand. I glanced up, seeing a figure standing there. Macarov hung over the banister intrigued by the ruckus seeping in through his offices walls; Mavis peering in from the rafters above him.
"I don't care!!! Lucy~San is here and that's all that matters!!" Juvia blurts out taking a few guild members aback. I look down towards the sobbing blue haired mage clinging to my waist as if it was her life. I smiled at her, even though she didn't notice, she was beaming through tears.
Nashi's cry's were drowned out by cheers and celebration. Everyone happy to have me home; which was extremely heart warming. I was glad to be home, and happy they welcomed me back with open arms.
Macarov eventually descended the stairs with an object in hand. He smiled as he walked over to Nashi and I, Natsu peering over my shoulder.
"Would Nashi like to be a guild member?" He said in a cheerful tone. A faint shade of pink across his cheeks.
"Y-"
"Hell yes!" Natsu roared from over my shoulder. The guild chanting at his yell.
Of course I couldn't help but smile, I was glad to hear yet another one of his outburst.
Macarov placed a pink emblem on her arm, nearly identical to mine. Even though she was a few months old, Nashi smiled bright enough to rival the stars.

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Happy snored next to Nashi, the light dimmed down low by the setting sun. I flicked the light switch on, satisfied when I heard it click.
I stood in the kitchen, Nashi and Happy on the couch. Natsu peculiarly was wide awake. He sat at the dinning table. Watching me as I attempted to cook food.
"You alright?" I blurted out, interrupting the silence.
"Yeah. I'm fine." He mumbled.
"I'm almost done." I turned to grab plates, opening the cabinet with a swoop. Grabbing the plates, I slid them across the table to Natsu's and mines usual spots. "You can explain what's wrong over dinner." I conclude without giving him a chance at arguing.

I placed food in front of him, him giving me a smile as a thanks.
"So what's on your mind?" I interrogate. He sighed looking down at his plate. A stressed look on his face.
"I don't know. Just thinking I guess."
"About what?" I continue.
"You?" He says with a sheepish grin; a hint of a question in his words.
"What about me?"
"I don't know. I guess just.... all this time.... and I took me so long to admit it." He muttered playing with his food. His utensil slid across the plate creating an unpleasant noise.
"I feel the same way."
"-What?"
"I understand you. I know how it is. I mean look at me, took me months to admit we have a child." He chuckled thinking it over.
"I guess." He spoke with a sigh. He hesitated for a bit, but continued to speak. "Do you regret it?"
"Regret my hiatus?"
"Yeah."
                I sigh in defeat, trying to think of where to start.
"I regret it entirely. It was a stupid choice and a stupid mistake. But, if I had to do it all over again. I would. Just to be able to sit her with you alongside Nashi. I'm extremely thankful."
                   He smiled. Glad to hear what I had to say. He kissed my forehead. Then proceeded to eat his food. He shoved mouthful by mouthful into his mouth, rushing to get dinner done.

                   Natsu stood up. Placing his plate in the sink and helping me get to my feet.
"Care if I go to bed?"
"Why would I?"   
"Well.... I'll take Nashi if you don't mind. If you'd like I can sleep on the couch down here." He spoke. I smiled. A faint tinge of pink rising on my cheeks.
"Please?" I mumbled. He smirked.
"I will." He kissed me one last time before plopping onto the couch.
             I walked up the steps with glee. Happy to be home. Step by step, I eventually made my way to climb into bed. I drifted of into a light phase of slumber, letting it overtake me.

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Okay, I'm tired. But I am so happy to have Lucy home. I am still deciding on the outcome of this book, but I'm hoping you're all enjoying it. For now, Ba~Bai!
(I did edit this multiple times, so if it's confusing please tell me and I'll fix it right away)