The Babysitter and the Brat [A NaLu Fanfiction]

Chapter 1

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Lucy's POV

"Ah, what a nice day today!" I talked to myself as I strolled through the forest.

I was out for a walk, treating myself to a break after months of hard work I had been through. Honestly, the only real joy in my life was babysitting Makarov's kids. They are such boisterous kids, and I've really bonded with them over time, especially with that one pink haired kid, Natsu.

I wonder how Natsu is doing. I couldn't get the image of him crying on the first night out of my head. I wanted to know what was going on.

Clap. Clap. I looked up in dismay. Are you kidding me? Why, of all times, does there have to be a thunder storm right now? I turned around on the trail, only to find that I couldn't find a clear path! 

Droplets had already started falling. I started running wildly in any direction, frantic to get out of the forest. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a cave.

I grinned. Perfect. I hurried into the cave. It seemed to be an ancient cave, covered in moss. I saw a slab of stone in the middle, covered in vines. At that time, I didn't pay attention to it, since I was soaked and freezing. I shivered, and went further into the cave, hoping to find some sort of warmth.

The cave was quite shallow, so I didn't really find anything. I sighed. I might as well wait here until the rain lets up. With that thought, I plopped down on the stone.

Intruder.... I heard a strange voice. 

"Who are you?" I asked, shaking. Then, I shook my head. Silly me. Dreaming up nightmares again. I shuffled to a better position on the hard stone.

You dare intrude on the sacred shrine of a god? My eyes widened. There was no way I was imagining this. Green smoke was starting to rise from the stone, which was... glowing?!

For disturbing the peace of the mighty god, you will pay... The stone glared a blinding white, brighter than the sun. Suddenly, a crash resounded. But since you are a pretty little girl, your punishment won't be too severe... I felt a sickly sweet aroma waft into my nose. My eyelids suddenly felt droopy, and fluttered shut. 

A deep sleep for 7 years... yes, that is what you deserve... I promptly fainted and fell down across the stone. 

Natsu's POV

Crash! 

"Hmm? What was that?" I wondered aloud. "Eh, probably nothing." 

It was a Saturday. Oh yay! That means Lucy is coming tomorrow! 

I glanced at the photo I owned of a beautiful, smiling, pink haired lady, cradling a crying baby with a tuft of pink hair, the exact same shade of hers. I felt tears well up in my eyes.

"TIME FOR DINNER YOU BRATS!" I heard a call from downstairs. It was Makarov. 

As I stood up to leave, I looked over the photo one more time. I love you mom.

Heh heh. Sorry for the short chapter... I'm kinda busy with lots of tests lately. I'll try to update though! Please vote, comment, and share!