Phoenix

Cuddle

"Gramps, where are you going? It's way too early to be doing anything."

"I am going to check on Laxus."

Those who were at the guild all looked at their master in shock. He had finally made the initiative to go alone. Some thought that it was about time that they have a serious conversation. Others were hopeful that they would be able to work things out as a family.

"Well I'm coming too!"

About eight people yelled, "Natsu!"

"Well if he's going," Gray said, "then I'm going too. I'm not letting this dumbass cause any trouble."

"What did you say, Snow White?!"

"Come on guys," Lucy whined, "It's way too early for this."

"Lucy and I will also accompany you, master."

Lucy jumped at the sound of her name. "Erza? Why are we going?"

"To stop any fighting and to administer any punishment needed to keep them in line," Erza said very seriously, causing the rest of the guild to look at Gray and Natsu with pity.

Makarov sighed in defeat before ushering them all to the train station.

"Well so much for their heart to heart, eh Wakaba?"

"Macao, we all know that it wouldn't happen smoothly. This is Fairy Tail."

Upon arriving at Hargeon, Natsu ran out of the train, breathing in the fresh air. Lucy had fallen asleep on the train and woke up to Erza shaking her. Gray and Makarov stepped off the train and stretched.

"I can't wait to see what she cooks for breakfast," Natsu said giddily.

"Why did I have to get dragged into this?" Lucy complains while yawning.

Makarov had a serious look on his face as he walked directly to the outside of town and through the forest, making all the others try to keep up. Once they arrived at the clearing, Natsu ran for the front door and knocked.

"What if we end up waking them up?" Gray asked.

"Oh no, Laxus would kill us! Let's head back everyone before he sees us," Lucy nervously suggested.

"They're not answering. Come on, Emi and Laxus. I want to eat!"

"Idiot, stop knocking! They might be asleep."

Makarov made his way up to the front door before looking through his pockets. He took out a small key and made Natsu step to the side.

"Is that..." Lucy started.

"...A key?" Gray finished.

With one twist, the front door was unlocked and quietly creaked open. Everyone looked at the master in shock, confused as to why he had a key to their house.

"That child gave me a key before we left the last time, saying that I could use it whenever," Makarov calmly explained, "Emi is truly a kind and gentle soul."

They all quietly stepped into the house, except for Natsu who very loudly walked straight to the fridge and started eating whatever leftovers he could find. As Natsu was occupied in the kitchen, the rest of the group started to check the rooms on the main floor. Once they saw that the entire level was empty, they all concluded that the couple was still sleeping.

"I wish to check their bedrooms," Erza suddenly stated.

"Um...why exactly would you want to do that?" Lucy asked, confused as to why it was necessary.