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Lucy's P.O.V

"They're obviously in love." I comment to Mira as we observe Natsu and Lisanna talking to each other, he's yet to notice me in the Guild.

"You have feelings for him don't you." She says sweetly, walking back behind the bar as I take a seat. "When Levy had accidentally revealed you were with child I nearly dropped the glass I was cleaning."

Mira giggles. "It's so obvious you two care for each other deeply. It was just a matter of when you two would realize that."

Hearing her comments made me instantly blush. 'Does Natsu really think of me like that?'

I nod in regards to me having feelings for that idiot...I couldn't deny it. It would explain why I felt this way anytime he was around his childhood friend.

"Are you still gonna tell him?" The Strauss asks concerned, knowing that I probably didn't feel up to it anymore.

I shake my head. "Today I'm just going to process and collect my thoughts. I'll tell Natsu about the baby—and my love for him tomorrow. If he doesn't feel the same way he'll have Lisanna."

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Natsu's P.O.V

   I was walking to the Guild along with my sidekick Happy, thinking to myself. Lately I've noticed Luce has been avoiding me. Which really bummed me out, yet Lis is always there to cheer me up which I'm thankful for. Lisanna knows about my feelings for Lucy, and she supports it fully. It's embarrassing actually.

This particular morning I was at the front of the Guild hall with her. I needed to talk to Lis about something very important.

"You're going on temporary leave to train?" Lisanna gasps as I break the news to her. I figured I had to tell someone in person, I would tell Luce if she would stop treating me like the plague.

"Why?" She questions. The answer was really dumb, I know.

Ever since future Lucy died due to the hands of future Rogue I never felt strong enough to protect her. I know if I leave for at least a year to focus on further improving my strength I'll be able to the next time trouble arises.

"I just want to be able to protect my loved ones." I simply say. Lisanna nods understanding, although I had a feeling she knows who this is really about.

"Do you plan on telling Lucy?" Lisanna asks, of course I didn't want to leave without saying anything.

"I-I'm going to write her a letter. And ask her to share the news with the rest. I can't bring myself to tell her my feelings in person but I'm sure I can manage writing them."

Lisanna begins tearing up a bit.

"Promise not to tell anyone." I say to her. "I just need to vent this to you before I officially go. I'll be back in exactly a year."

Lis slowly nods.

'I can't believe I'm doing this to Lucy...' I think I'm my head. But I know it's for the best, I'm doing it for the right reasons, right?'

"When?" Was the last question Lisanna asked. I bite my lip with a surge of sudden guilt.

"Tomorrow."

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Lucy's P.O.V

I begin walking back to my apartment, ready to turn in for the day. The initial shock of seeing Lisanna and Natsu so close had disappeared and I was ready to tell him.

I enter the building, sensing a presence and expecting the pyro and his cat to be there waiting for me.

'I'll be sure to make it up to him today as well.' It kind of hurt not being around Natsu and Happy as much, but it's my fault.

I  notice the lights on and smirk.

I slam my bedroom door open. "Alright party's over you two! You're busted!" I shout fully expecting the two of them.

"Wait, what?" I look around the dark room. It was empty, no dragon slayer or exceed in sight. As I stand I notice something on my desk that wasn't there before. It was an envelope.

I pick the letter up to read. "Wow someone writes even worse than Erza." I comment initially glancing at the words, all in a jumble. I take a closer look letting the sentences process in my mind.

'Me and Happy are going on a little training mission. Be back in a year or so! Tell everyone bye for us, will ya? Thanks Lucy! See you later!'

I nearly drop the paper as I finish reading. My teardrops already staining the hurtful words. Too many thoughts ran through my mind.

Without thinking I began to ran, I quickly left my house and sped down Magnolia's streets, tears streaking down my face.

"How can you just up and leave me alone for an entire freaking year?! How dumb are you Natsu?!"

I think back to losing Aquarius and her broken key, more tears run down my face.

'Did you even think of what this would do to me??!!' By now I was out of breath. 'What it would do to the baby...'

I kneel down on the stone floor, ignoring the fact I was in a public setting. I started to un relentlessly sob realizing what this really meant. It'd have to raise our child on my own.

I never got a chance to tell him.

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I hope you enjoyed the final "planned" chapter update. The rest of the chapters haven't been written yet so updates may not be as regular but I'll do my best. I know Natsu's leave doesn't exactly match up with the episode but I did my best to incorporate the canon scene. (Lmao if only lucy was actually pregnant..) also I apologize this chapter is shorter than the rest, I try to teach ten pages minimum. This will just have to be an exception. also the font I use to write in doesn't let me write in bold italics, sorry :/