With You Through Letters

April 30, X808

Dear, Lucy,

Tell Nashi happy birthday for me and hug her tight.

9 years old already! Igneel is barely 5!And you're 33? You're getting old, Lucy!

Haha okay...make sure Nashi is doing fine. Make sure she shows her toothy grin of hers.

Her father will wake up soon I'm sure.

You're a good mother,Lucy. I'm proud of who you've become.

Having to rebuild your house 4+ times a year must be exhausting.

Be patient with Nashi. She's trying to control her Sun Dragon Slayer magic as much as she can but then again, take a look at who her father is.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Smile!

                                        Love,

                                        Layla Heartfilia

Lucy laughed softly and closed the letter.

"Nashi! Mama Layla says happy birthday!" Lucy called.

"Thank you, Mama Layla! I love you." Nashi smiled softly as she closed her eyes and imagined herself giving Layla a hug.

"Come on, let's go to the guild!" Lucy smiled.

"Yeah! Then I can tell dad all about my new training!" Nashi smiled.

Lucy sadly smiled but nodded as she picked up Igneel in his arms.

Nashi ran and kicked open the doors.

"Alright! It's my birthday you punks! Where's the gifts and food?!" Nashi smiled.

"Nashi! Be nice!" Lucy scolded.

"Yeah yeah.." Nashi pouted.

"Aren't you girls gonna give me a hug first?"

The two of them turned towards the front of the guild where everyone stepped back to reveal Natsu.

His voice was a little raspy but over all, his condition was fine. He gave them his signature grin.

"Dad!"

"Natsu!"

"Papa!"

Lucy, Igneel, and Nashi ran to hug Natsu and after they did they banged him on the head.

"How dare you not wake up for almost 6 months!" Lucy said as tears ran down her cheeks.

"Yeah dad! What the hell?!" Nashi said.

"Nashi! Be nice!" Greige yelled.

"Shut up ice panties." Nashi yelled back.

"WHAT?! If anything you should sunshine!" Greige said as he and Nashi pushed each other but then Nashi stepped back.

"S-Sunshine?" Nashi blushed.

"Alright...you stay over there and play with your ice dolls or whatever. You young lady...good job! Come up with more names for ice freak over there!" Natsu laughed but began to cough once it started to hurt his throat.

"That's what you get for calling my son ice freak you bastard." Gray laughed with Gajeel.

"WOULD YOU ALL STOP FIGHTING!" Erza yelled.

"AYE!"

"Oh! Happy! Did you bring the box like i asked?" Natsu said.

"Yep!"

"What's that?" Nashi asked as she peeked over his shoulder.

Natsu gave the box to her. Nashi opened it and a white scarf with suns at each end was inside.

"Woah! Thank you!" Nashi said as she out it on.

"Hey, where's gramps?" Natsu asked.

"Natsu..." Happy said.

Natsu got the message and looked down as he sighed.

"Well, we will just have to eat life to the fullest like he said." Natsu smiled.

"Dad...it's live life to the fullest not eat.." Nashi sweat dropped.