Eight months later…

Levy was on her last month of pregnancy. They were expecting the baby to arrive any day now.

Levy opened her eyes. She brought her hands to rub the sleep off her eyes, but even a movement, that needed such a small effort, was difficult for her. Her second pregnancy was far worse than her first. The nausea and the vomiting lasted until the fourth month and the baby's kicks where so powerful that made her cry in pain. Gajeel, in order to make her feel better, would sometimes say that he was jealous because she could feel the baby.

Levy tried to stretch her legs, only to find that she had her body all over the bed, leaving no space for her husband.

"Gajeel?" She said with a sleepy voice.

"Hmm." He hummed.

She moved her head over the bed, only to see the dragon slayer sleeping on the floor. He was curled, hugging his pillow.

"What are you doing down there?"

"You pushed me off the bed and I didn't want to wake you up. Then I thought about sleeping on the couch, but if you needed my help during the night, maybe I wouldn't be able to hear you. So I stayed here." He also stretched.

"You're so kind." She moved her hand and stroked his cheek. He grabbed it, kissed it and then gently squeezed it.

"Well, I'm awake now. Come back up here, I want to cuddle." She pouted.

With a fast movement, Gajeel climbed onto the bed. Both of them chuckled and held hands for a while. Levy then turned to her back and Gajeel on his side, facing her. He put his one hand on her belly, caressing it, and holding Levy's hand with the other. Before he closed his eyes, he placed a chaste kiss on Levy's cheek.

After a couple of minutes, Levy sighed.

"What is it shrimp?" Gajeel opened his eyes.

"I'm sorry Gajeel." She turned to look at him.

"For what? What's wrong?" He was nervous now.

"I- I'm hungry."

"Whoa, you scarred me there Levy. Why didn't you say it in the first place?" He stood.

"I saw you where enjoying the moment and I didn't want to ruin it for you." She sat on the bed.

"You can stay in bed until breakfast is ready." He said as he exited their bedroom.

Gajeel made a visit at the bathroom and then in the kitchen.

"What would the Shrimp want today?" he asked himself.

He then pulled a tray off a cupboard and started filling it. Jinora then walked into the kitchen. She was wearing her favorite pink pajamas, holding her Metalicana doll with one hand and with the other rubbing her eyes.

"Daddy?" She said.

"Hey, good morning Munchkin." He smiled at her.

She then climbed onto one of the chairs and rested her sleepy head on the table. "Is mommy grumpy again?"

"Nah, she's just hungry."

"What's the difference?" She pouted.

"Come on now. Let's go feed your grumpy mama." He flexed his hand for her to reach. Then they both entered the bedroom. Jinora let go of her father's hand and ran straight towards her mother.

"Mommy good morning" She hugged her.

"Good morning baby." She kissed her forehead.

"Can I hear the baby again?" She asked in excitement.

"Of course, come here." Levy pulled the cover off, as Jinora leaned and placed her ear on her mother's belly. After a couple of seconds, the baby kicked. That made Levy jump a little from the pain and Jinora to stand on the bed, putting her small hands on her mouth while she chuckled.

"He moved again!" She threw her hands up.

"You've gotten into her." She glared to Gajeel. "Sweety, we don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet. We will find out once it arrives." She said while stroking the little girl's hair.

After an hour, they finished their breakfast and headed to the guild. They all sat on their usual table, but Jinora jumped off son after to go play with her friends.

Gajeel then thought about choosing an easy job around the area, so that he wouldn't be far, in case something happened. As soon as he reached the board, he heard something hitting the floor behind him. His eyes widened and he turned slowly. Even without looking, he knew who it was. He felt it. When he turned, and his suspicion was confirmed, he felt his mind go blank and his body was frozen. The sight of his wife, unconscious, on the floor, made the world crash around him. But all that only lasted two seconds.

"LEVY!" He shouted and with three large steps, he was on his knees, next to her, picking her up.

"MOMMY!" Jinora was heard crying, as soon as she noticed her mother. She ran towards her and put her little hands on her mother's shoulder.

"Lily! Take Jinora!" Gajeel shouted to his Exceed, who quickly opened his wings and headed towards the little girl.

"No! Daddy, I wanna stay with mommy." She protested, crying.

"Jinora, go with Lily." Gajeel said with a strict voice.

Jinora, even though she was so young, she was very smart. She knew that the situation was serious and that she had to do what her father told her. Furthermore, Gajeel never called her by her name, but he always used nicknames. So that was one more clue that meant danger. Lily then grabbed her from her shirt and flew out of the guild.

"Shrimp, what happened to you?" He tried to figure out if she was having a pulse. Fortunately she did. Gajeel picked her up carefully, and ran upstairs to the infirmary.

The moment she fainted, Natsu ordered Happy to use his max speed and fetch Porlyusica. She was angry, of course, to be dragged like that, but duty called. She rushed into the infirmary and pushed everyone out, including Gajeel, who was roaring to stay with his wife. The old lady was persuasive enough and threw him out too. She only kept Wendy inside, in case she needed her healing powers.

Gajeel was making circles inside the guild. "What is taking that old wench so long?" He shouted every five minutes. After a while, the doctor and Wendy exited the infirmary. Gajeel jumped on the second floor.

"Is she okay? The baby?" He asked while cold sweat dropped from his forehead.

"They're both fine. She just needs some rest. You can go see her now." She said calmly.

"Thank you…" He looked at the ground.

"Oh, and also her water broke."

"WHAT?! Why didn't you tell me in the first place?" He snapped.

"You didn't ask. We'll be waiting until contractions start. In the meantime you can go in"

Gajeel entered the room and walked towards the infirmary bed. He pulled her hair from her forehead and kissed her. He then pulled a chair and sat next to her. He was resting his head on the bed, until he felt someone stroking his hair. He quickly pulled is head up and looked at his wife.

"You scarred me there Shrimp." He laughed.

"Gajeel, the baby is coming." She smiled back.

"I know. The old lady told me it is going to arrive soon." He was obviously calmer now.

"No Gajeel. The baby is coming…now!" She then screamed from the pain.

Porlyusica rushed in and started delivering the baby. Gajeel was there during the whole time, supporting his bookworm. After a while, cries were heard from the tiny bundle of joy that was just born. Loud, healthy cries. The doctor allowed Gajeel to cut the umbilical cord, and then she took the baby aside to clean it and enfold it in a blanket.

"You are amazing Shrimp." He said kissing her hand.

"Thank you." She said panting.

"And guess what." He smirked.

"What?"

"I win, gi hi."

"Congratulations. You had a healthy strong baby boy." Porlyusica said, giving the baby to his mother.

Levy's eyes dripped with tears. She looked at their son with such happiness and love. She cuddled him and offered to Gajeel to hold him too.

"Here, you already know how to hold a baby."

"Thank you, Shrimp. Once again, you're the one that gives me the best gifts." He said while brushing his thumb on the baby's cheek.

Then, the door opened and Lily and Jinora came in.

"Mommy?" She felt reluctant.

"Come in baby. Your little brother is here." Levy said with a soft voice.

"So it is a boy. Daddy was right." She climbed onto the bed and sat next to her mother.

Levy glared at Gajeel before she rested her head on his shoulder. Gajeel leaned forward, allowing his oldest child to examine his youngest one. She approached her hand to touch the baby, but she stopped mid way. She looked at her father for approval. "Go ahead Munchkin." He smiled. That was all she needed to proceed. She gently touched his tiny hand, which moved and closed around her index. She smiled in excitement and looked at her parents, like she just made a huge achievement. Both of them smiled back.

"So what is his name?" She asked, looking back at the baby.

"That's for godmother Juvia to decide." He said before calling Juvia onto the room.

Juvia walked in and cried for what she saw before her. One of her oldest friends, Gajeel, was surrounded by a happy family. His family. She approached and looked at the new born.

"He's all yours." Gajeel said with pride.

"Really? It would be an honor." Juvia said as she received the baby from Gajeel.

"What do you have in mind?" Levy asked.

"Tetsu." Juvia said.

"I like it."

"Me to."

Both Gajeel and Levy looked at Jinora.

"I think it's perfect!" She said throwing her hands up.

"Tetsu it is then."

After a couple of days, levy could finally go home. It was late at night and two proud parents were standing, in each other's arms, at the door of their kids' room. Gajeel brought Jinora's old crib for the new Redfox and put it in her room. Levy was standing in front of Gajeel resting her head under his neck, while his was resting on her head. He had his hands around her waist, holding her own in front.

"What will they grow out to be?" Gajeel whispered.

"Whatever they want. For our little dragons, not even the sky's the limit."

Then they walked and leaned on little Tetsu's crib.

"Welcome to the family baby Tetsu." She reached her hand in the crib and covered him better with his blanket.

"Let's just hope he has a gentle heart…" Gajeel whispered to Levy's ear.

"And a good mind to go with it." She continued. They both sighed.

"It was like yesterday Jinora was in his place."

"How can I forget? You've made a fine family, Redfox." She turned her head up and kissed his neck.

"Thank you for making it with me, McGarden." He gazed in her eyes for a while and reached for her lips, giving her a tender kiss.

Okay, so this is it. Lame, I know. I'm fucking tired! Anyways, hope you guys enjoyed! If you did, go ahead and leave a review and a favorite. See ya!