Secrets

Chappie 14

*-8 months later-*

Natsu sat on the couch; Happy laying on her baby bump... More like a hill if you ask her. Gray and Wendy were supposed to be back any minute from a mission with Carla, and both Natsu and Happy knew they weren't going to want to do anything, so they cleaned up and now they waited for them to get home. After a few more minutes of doing nothing, they heard keys at the door and the two walked inside.

"Hi, guys. How was the mission?"

"Tiring." Gray stated as he plopped onto the other side of the couch. Wendy settled in the middle of them and Carla laid with Happy on Natsu's stomach. Over the few months that they'd been there, they learned that, pregnant or not, Natsu was really laid back. Wendy leaned on Gray's stomach with her legs curled up; almost reaching Natsu. Gray laid his arm on Wendy's back and there, they fell asleep.

"Happy?"

"Yeah, Natsu?"

"Could you see what time it is, please?"

He nodded and flew to the kitchen, and then came back; sitting on the arm of the couch.

"It's 6:45."

Natsu slowly stood up and started her walk to the kitchen; the Exceeds following. But, before she made it all the way there, the phone rang. 

"Hello?"

"Hey, Natsu, it's Levy!"

"Hey, Levy, what's up?"

"Well, Gajeel and I have something important to tell you, and were wondering if it was alright if we stopped by?"

"Yeah, of course! I was just about to make dinner, so come over whenever."

"Alright, we're gonna be there soon. See ya then!"

"Alright, see ya later, Levy."

Natsu put the phone back down and walked into the living room.

"Gray, honey, Levy and Gajeel are coming over."

He opened his eyes and sighed.

"Why's that? We both know Gajeel isn't the most social of all people."

"I know, but Levy called and said they had something important to tell us, so I told them to come over."

He sighed once again and put his hand out as he held Wendy in his arms. She grabbed it and helped him up; taking Wendy into her arms.

"You got her, Natsu?"

"Yeah, she's still pretty little, so she's alright."

"You sure?"

"Yes."

"Okay... Where are the kids?"

"They went with Lucy, Romeo, and Erza to the beach, and later to the fair for a bit. They'll be back later."

"Oh, okay." They walked upstairs.

"If you're still tired, you can lay back down. I'll wake you two when dinner's ready."

He nodded, and they went into their room. Gray laid down, and Natsu laid Wendy beside him. She then went into the kitchen and started the water and preheated the oven; preparing food to be made along with that. Then, after a few minutes, there was a knock at the door. She hurried as fast as she could down the stairs and opened it.

"Hey, guys, come on in!"

She stepped aside and them walked inside.

"Wow, Salamander! With three kids in the house and one on the way, you've got this place cleaner than I'd expect!"

Levy elbowed him in the side.

"Agh, come on, Levy!"

Natsu giggled.

Don't worry, Levy, I know what he meant. And thanks, big bro."

Gajeel smiled at Natsu before turning to Levy with a smug grin. She rolled her eyes and they followed Natsu into the kitchen, where they saw her trying to tackle three different stations: chopping, deep frying, and baking, and all the while trying to keep her pregnant belly away from the burners on the stove. Gajeel's 'big brother' instincts, as the dragon slayers called it, kicked into high gear and he went in to help. Levy chuckled and sat down on a chair at the table. She watched as Gajeel denied Natsu to bend, stretch, or lift anything heavy, and got everything for her. Soon enough, Natsu put plates, silverware, and glasses (with two plastic cups for the twins) on the table.

"Levy, would you set the table, please?"

"Sure thing!"

She stood up and smiled as she set the table. After everything had been set down, and the plates had been filled, Natsu excused herself to get Gray and Wendy, and Lucy, Romeo, & Erza were on their way with the twins, so there was three extra plates and seats; 5 extras total. Natsu entered her room and saw Gray laying half covered by the sheet, while Wendy was completely covered, and they were snuggled up together. She quickly took a picture and then woke them up.

"Gray, honey, it's time for dinner."

He groaned and slowly sat up.

"Hey, babe. Are Gajeel and Levy here?"

"Yeah, and the twins, Erza, Romeo, and Lucy should be here any minute."

"Alright. I'll get Wendy up for you."

She nodded and left the room. Then, she heard little feet padding across the floor.

"Mama, we're home!"

She smiled as they hugged her legs.

"Come in here and stand on the couch, so I can give you a hug."

They ran into the living room and stood on the couch; arms wide open. She laughed slightly and smiled as even their arms together couldn't reach around her stomach.

"Hey, Natsu!"

She looked up with her hands gently pressed on their backs.

"Hey Lucy! Romeo! Erza!"