Secrets

Chappie 19

I'd like to say a few special words! First I'd like to say happy 14th birthday to NatsuIsMehSenpai , and I'd like to thank my friends

Pepper-the-puppy-dog

Gratsu791 for their ideas! Now, let the story begin!!

Gajeel ran into the room, followed closely by Laxus. Wendy was told to leave the room, and the two brothers were only allowed in because Natsu wanted them with her. Laxus was holding onto her left hand, stroking her hair and telling her that Freed was calling Gray and Erza. Gajeel was on her right with her other hand, and laid his head on top of hers. She was, in all honesty, scared for her life. Gajeel lifted his head and ruffled the top of her hair.

"Don't worry, it'll be over soon, just calm down. It'll go faster if you're calmer."

She laid her head back, but as soon as it touched the pillow, she shot back up from a contraction. Mira checked her and nodded to Lucy.

"Okay, you're fully dilated. Get ready to push."

More tears came down and she tried to calm herself, like Gajeel said.

"Good job, Nat, it's alright."

Gajeel rubbed his thumb across his sister's knuckles as she prepared herself; Laxus doing the same on the other side.

"Push!"

She grasped their hands tightly, making them wince, and her body arched; a painful scream filling the room.

"Okay, that's one. Good job, Natsu. That was perfectly done. Now, take a few breaths. There you go. Ready?" Mira asked. Natsu sniffled and nodded.

"Okay, now... Push!"

She arched again, another scream escaping her lips as she pushed again. Lucy stepped back in, this time with Gray and Erza. Gajeel moved his chair up toward her head and grabbed a chair for Gray. He sat down and thanked him before kissing Natsu's forehead and grabbing her hand.

*-Outside the infirmary-*

Wendy paced as Cana made an important call, making sure Juvia was still at the park. They watched as Gray and Erza rushed in with Lucy and they saw a glimpse of Natsu's condition. She was sweating profusely and slightly pale, which is usually what you'd expect when you're pushing a baby out of your body. She was also crying, and held the hands of her 'brothers'. Then, not long after the door had shut, they heard another muffled cry from Natsu, which meant she had pushed again.

"Man, sounds terrible." Levy muttered. Makarov nodded and smiled softly at the door. Soon, they'd be able to welcome their newest member! After yet another painstaking shriek, a baby's cry was heard, followed by shuffling and another 'push' command.

"Wait, if there's already a baby, then why is Natsu still pushing?" Romeo asked in slight confusion. The others (except Wendy) all sighed at the realization.

"Multiple."

The two teens burst out laughing.

*-In the infirmary-*

Natsu's head fell back and she panted. Lucy stood with a baby wrapped in a towel, and crying. He had wiped his face, and they waited for the other baby to come. After a few more pushes, out came another baby, yet Mira kept instructing her to push. Erza held the second baby, and they waited for the apparent 3rd child. Laxus let out a slight laugh as he rubbed her knuckles.

"Sees that you were blessed with a curse, huh, Natsu?"

"Shut up."

He laughed again and stroked the back of her hand as she pushed again.

"Okay, one more big push, okay? 1, 2, 3, Push!"

Her body arched as she let out the last cry that they'd hear that day. The final baby had been delivered, and fell back. Gray moved her hair from her face and kissed her forehead. Laxus and Gajeel smiled at her.

"Would ya look at that, you got 5 kids now!" Gajeel laughed.

"Now we'll have plenty of kids running around!" Laxus said with excitement. The others laughed. Lucy and Mira brought two of the babies to Natsu, which she gladly accepted them, and Erza handed the other to Gray. He smiled uncharacteristically wide and gave, oddly enough, a giggle (A.N. A manly giggle! XD). The others in the room laughed and Natsu's head rested on Laxus' shoulder. She giggled tiredly; her eyes half-lidded.

"That was more tiring than having the twins. I swear, having one would be a piece of cake."

Laxus laughed and rubbed her shoulder.

"I bet it might be."

"Before you say anything, Gray, no."

He nodded with a smile, and the others continued to laugh.

"Natsu, do you want us to keep them at bay for a while longer, or to let them in?" Mira asked. She looked at the door and shrugged.

"I don't mind, as long as they're quiet. Go ahead and let 'em in."

Erza nodded and opened the door, shushed them, and they walked in the room, some quietly cooing, and others smiling proudly.

Hope you liked this chapter! See ya!

~Son Chiyu