I Want You Back

I'm ready

{NASHI'S POV}
I wake up again, and Daddy is carrying me to the guild hall. I hug him sleepily.

"Oh hey, you're awake! You fell asleep on me back at that old lady's house, and Levy said I should let you rest. Did I wake you?" Daddy grins at me. I snuggle closer to him happily.

"No, I'm just feeling better now." I smile at Daddy. I want him to know who I am. I'm ready.

"Well, Porlyusica said you need to recover your energy, so I'm keeping you on strict bed rest." Daddy says, and I giggle. He sounds so protective. Just wait till he finds out the truth.

"Before you do that, I have something I need to tell the guild. Gramps and Aunt Levy will understand." I murmur, and cough a little. Daddy hugs me closer to him, trying to give me some of his heat.

"Okay, sure. Just go back to sleep for now." Daddy tells me.

"But..." I try to protest, then Aunt Mira appears at Daddy's side and holds her hand close to my face. My eyelids feel heavy, and I'm overcome by a wave of drowsiness. I fight it as best I can, but in the end I fall back asleep again.

"Hey, we're here." I open my eyes, and I'm in the guild hall, still being held by Daddy. Aunt Levy comes up to us, her expression hopeful.

"Natsu. Were you serious about Nashi wanting to tell you something?" She asks. Daddy nods, and Aunt Levy suddenly becomes very happy. I guess she really wanted the guild to know about Mommy.

"Take me to the bar." I murmur. Daddy does, and I stand shakily on the bar. I teeter and almost fall, but Daddy holds me steady.

"Um, everyone?" I call but no one hears me because my voice is so weak.

"All you brats, listen up!" Gramps yells and the entire guild goes silent. My stomach drops to my feet when all eyes turn to me. I take a steadying breath.

"As all of you know, I came to Fairy Tail because Jared, Matthias, and Regina attacked my Mommy and Auntie Tee, so I was forced to run. However, I've not been clear about some very important details. I'm sure you all know Lucy Heartfilia." There are several gasps. Daddy stiffens.

"As far as all of you know, Lucy Heartfilia died on a job where she was gonna protect Auntie Tee, and supposedly did so with her life."

"What do you mean, as far as we know? And supposedly?" Aunt Erza asks coolly.

"Auntie Tee lied to you. Lucy Heartfilia was alive." I pause. Everyone gasps. Tears form in Daddy's eyes.

"How does Nashi-san know all this?" Aunt Juvia calls out. Here goes.

"Because that's not all. Lucy Heartfilia was also pregnant. With me. So let me introduce myself again. My name is Nashi Heartfilia, and Lucy Heartfilia is my Mommy!" I take out Uncle Loke's key, which Mommy gave to me. Everyone is dead silent as the truth sinks into. They stare at Mommy's key, no one moving a muscle. Except for Daddy, who's shaking, and has tears pouring out of his eyes.

"L-Lucy is a-alive?" Daddy asks, sounding like his life depends on my answer.

I shake my head sadly. "I don't know. I don't know what happened to her and Auntie Tee after I left." I start to cry as well. "But I haven't seen or heard from Mommy since!"

"So those bastards made Lucy run away from Fairy Tail?" Aunt Erza looks furious.

"No." That surprises the guild.

"What made Lucy leave?" Uncle Gray asks, confused. I sob harder.

"I did! Mommy thought you'd hate her when you found out she was pregnant! I'm so sorry!" I wail. Aunt Levy comes up and pats my back.

"You aren't done yet, Nashi. There's one more thing you need to tell them." She says softly. I nod.

"Who's your father?" Daddy asks suddenly, reading our minds. His fists catch fire. "Which idiot knocked Luce up and made her leave? I'll kill them!" He glares at the other guys in the guild, who back away.

"Don't jump to conclusions Da... Natsu!" I shout.

"Why so you always call me 'Da' Natsu?! What does 'Da' even mean?" Daddy gets frustrated with me.

"Dumb?"

"Doofus?" Uncle Gray and Uncle Gajeel suggest immediately. Daddy glares at them.

"Try Daddy." Aunt Levy whispers, then covers her mouth quickly. Too late. Everyone heard her.

"Cat's out of the bag now." I giggle nervously. Daddy looks shocked, and his face is tinged with red. Aunt Mira squeals.

"W-What?" Daddy stutters. "W-When..."

"I think it was something about Mommy's birthday." I recall. Daddy's face is getting redder and redder.

"Yeah, now I remember her asking me what I'd name my kids if I ever had them, but I'm sure we never..." Daddy trails off.

"You were drunk and Lucy took you home!" Aunt Cana reminds him before chugging a barrel of beer.

"Way to go Flamebrain. I can't believe you were a father before I was!" Uncle Gray elbows him, laughing at Daddy's super embarrassed expression.

"Way to go indeed." A familiar voice states, and heads whip around to see the unwelcome faces of Jared, Regina, and Matthias.