The book of NAVIA

Mates Pt 1

Written by tsymoon

Natsu whined quietly in the passenger seat as he and his father, Igneel, made their way to the hospital. The tall cement, glass covered building seemed to grow past the clouds as they got closer. Hospitals weren't typically his favorite place to visit considering his mother was often in and out constantly. He knew why they were there, yet and still he was bothered by the faint voices coming from Levy's room. "Little salamander is here." A gruff voice called in a cheerful manner, an older man opening the door for the two of them. Metalicana had appeared into view with a grin towards the two males. "The kids here."

Natsu immediately made his way over towards Lisanna and Erza who sat in the corner, observing the newborn in Gajeels arms. "Hey Natsu!" They smiled at him sweetly. He could tell they were more excited than he was about being here for the first time. Natsu wasn't a baby person whatsoever as all they tended to do was cry and throw up on everyone. Or so he thought. "Hey Lis, Erza-san. Did you guys hold her yet? What's her name?" He whispered, peaking over at the baby discreetly.

"Yeah, Juvia-chan! She's so cute!!" Lisanna grinned, bubbling with excitement. Natsu raised an eyebrow, casually sauntering over to a sleeping Levy and a tear stained face that belonged to Gajeel. As he neared the wide awake newborn, something snapped within him. He had started to get a feeling in his tummy, a feeling that made him queasy yet feel so good at the same time. Butterflies? That was what they called it... right? He took the few remaining steps, his orbs flickering down at her. Soft looking pale skin, a dollop of dark blue hair upon her head, her tiny doe eyes and the bean like nose, big puffy red cheeks... she's quite pretty in fact, so pretty that Natsu rubs his eyes to see if he's dreaming. He's very shocked, looking at her in a way unknown and foreign to his friends. "Can I hold her?"

As she's placed in his arms, he's scared. Juvia's so fragile and small... He just might be clumsy enough to drop her and he doesn't want that. Her blue eyes never failed to make him melt in the moment, making him lose focus on his surroundings, so very distracted.. Natsu knew that at this bit and forever moving ahead that he wanted to protect her and keep her safe... No matter the situation, time or place. He would always be in her presence and will mean everything to her. "Juvia-chan, Natsu-san is here..."

You've grown Juvia

"Juvia! Natsu-san is here!" Her mother called as she welcomed the 14 year old boy into their home. Salmon hair, wide emerald green and black eyes, tan skin, and an insanely bright smile. He greeted her with a soft yet boisterous hello as waited for his favorite girl to come tumbling down the stairs. He straightened out his white T-shirt and smoothed out his dark blue jeans as he slid off his shoes. "Juvia is coming mama! Papa was helping Juvia do her hair!" There she was, 4 year old Juvia at the top of the carpet steps with a bright smile on her wonderfully beautiful face. He would never see a smile so pretty and radiating so much energy unless it was from Juvia.

Juvia hopped down the steps quickly, jumping into Natsu's arms. "Natsu, do you like Juvia's dress?! Juvia got it just for you!" She giggled in his arms while gazing at her pretty dress. The top of it was a white sleeveless tank top with blue stars and glittery decorations of the ocean. Around her waist was a big dark blue bow that acted as a belt to connect the skirt. The tutu-like skirt really made her look like the princess she was. Even her hair had been wrapped into a ballerina bun to which her frazzled bangs framed her face. "I love it." He chuckled, pinching her rosy cheek.

"You know the routine kid, tire her out. Have her in bed by 10:30. No eating past 9 unless she's literally dying and let her play in the water after you've put her in the tub. Thanks for babysitting again though salamander." Her father came stumbling down the stairs while fixing his suit tie. Natsu salutes him with a chuckle as he sets the small girl down. "It's no problem, especially since I've now become Juvia's favorite one."