Fairy Tail: E.N.D Awaken

Chapter Thirty-Two: I'm/You're What?!

MAVIS'S P.O.V: 

Huh? "Congratulations Mavis! This is really exciting news, I'm sure you and Lord Zeref will be very happy together." Heather started giggling and started talking about baby showers, names, will it be a boy or a girl. I didn't know how to think about it. Half of me is happy, no overjoyed about this baby. While the other half is terrified, I don't know how to raise a child. I grew up without a mom. I wouldn't know the first thing to do! And what about Zeref? How would he feel about the baby? Does he even want to be a father? All of these questions kept popping up in my head before I knew it I was breathing heavily. It felt like the air was getting sucked out of my lungs. "Mavis! You need to calm down. Everything will be alright." I looked at Heather with tears in my eyes. I don't know why I'm crying, I can't tell is it because of the love and joy for my baby or the sadness I felt because I'm scared that I'm going to fail as a mother. "Do you not want the baby?" Heather asked me. "No! I do want it, it's just that. I never had a mom. How am I going to raise them? I wouldn't what to do. And Zeref what if he doesn't want the baby? What if he leaves me." Heather wrapped me in her arms and gave a small squeeze. "Hey, everything will be okay. I never have seen Lord Zeref so happy. And I'm sure he'll be happy about this." She placed a hand on top of my stomach. "This baby is made out of your love. I promise you, he'll be happy." More tears came. "Thank you." I hugged her back, "Anytime Mavis." 

I was walking towards the forest to meet up with Zeref. I didn't know how to tell him that I was pregnant. After that talk with Heather, I felt a whole lot better. But, I was still a little nervous. I mean he was known as the dark wizard, well that wasn't really his fault. But he still has his moments when he does live up to that name. Ugh! This is so frustrating! I'm just going to tell and get it over with. 

"Mavis!" I saw Zeref waving at me. I waved back and continued walking towards him. Okay, I can do this. I can do this. I can do this. "Mavis?" I looked up to see Zeref staring at me with concern. "Yeah, I'm fine." The look he gave me tells me he doesn't believe me. But he doesn't push it, "Okay, let's just enjoy our picknick." I'm glad he didn't push me. I still don't know how I am going to tell him. 

ZEREF'S P.O.V: 

Mavis has been acting weird, I mean weirder. For the past couple of days, she's been really moody and now. She isn't smiling as brightly as she usually is. I sighed out of irritation. "Mavis, I know something is wrong. I didn't want to push you but, you acting like this. Putting on a fake smile, pretending to be happy. Did you think I wasn't going to see through that? Mavis please, tell me. What's going on?" I begged her. She looked surprised at me. I don't blame her. I never begged before in my life, but I was desperate. I want to know what's going on with her. I want her to tell me everything that bothers her. 

She looked at me in the eye, her face flushed. "Zeref, I-I-I'm I'm pr-pregnant." What? "I-I'm sorry Mavis, my dear. I don't think I heard you right. I thought you said you're pregnant." "I did say I'm pregnant. Zeref we're going to have a child." She said in a cheerful tone. I'm not sure how to process this. Me? A father? I was so young when I lost my own father. Even when my father was alive, I was a mama's boy. I wanted to be a healer like my mother. While my father was a famous gladiator. I would always cringe how easily he was crushed someone's skull with his bare hands. So effortlessly. But, I guess now I'm used to the sight of blood and dead bodies around me. And what about the curse? Won't the baby die? Being around its own parents. What kind of life is that? To be far away from your parents just so you won't doe by their curse. I felt Mavis arms wrapped around my neck. "I know what you're thinking. I've been thinking about it too. But, I'm not going to give up on this baby. And I really don't want to do this alone. So, please help me. Take care of this child." This is why she acting so weird, well weirder. She was afraid that I would leave her or not be involved in our child's life. I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her closer to me. "I'm so sorry Mavis." "Why are you apologizing? You did nothing wrong." I tighten my hold on her, "Yes, I did do something wrong. I let the love of my life worrying about the father of her child leaving her with their baby. I caused you to stress. And that harms the baby, I'm already failing as a father." 

I felt my face sting, I realized Mavis slapped me. "I'm so sorry! I don't know what came over me! It's just that, you say not being a good father. Is the farthest from the truth. You're a great man and you're going to be a great father." Her words were encouraging but, I just hope she's right. And I don't fail as a father. 

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AUTHOR'S NOTES: 

Hey everyone, sorry for making you guys wait. I hope this chapter makes up for it. I've been so busy with school and since I'm on winter break I thought it would be a good chance to get some writing done. Only to find out the list of chores my parents were planning for me. Well anyway, I hoped you enjoyed this. Please comment and share the story. Until next time my fellow Fairy Tail fans. Later!!!