"Natsu….Natsu….Wake up!" Mavis shouted as she continued to try and wake the unconscious mage.

Natsu groaned as finally regained consciousness. Opening his eyes he saw Mavis leaning over him, relief shined in her eyes. "Did it work?" He asked.

Mavis grinned at his question. "You tell me."

Natsu frowned at her statement. Before he could ask her again he felt a warm breeze against his cheek. Then for the first time he noticed the sensation of the grass beneath him. Gasping he looked back at Mavis in shock.

Mavis laughed at the look on his face. "See, it worked! I would give you a hug, but well you know."

Kneeling down at her feet Natsu bowed. "Thank you so much. You have given me back my family and my life. I can never thank you enough!"

Mavis blushed at the sight of him bowing before her. "You are very much welcome, but please go. Go to your wife and friends!" Natsu smiled at her and thanked her one last time before he sprinted back into the city.

Natsu grinned as he sprinted as fast as he could through the city. His heart ache with a need to see Lucy. He needed to hold her in his arms and finally feel whole again. Turning the corner Natsu made it to their street. His heart filled with excitement and anxiety as he rushed to the door. Throwing the door open Natsu crashed into the room. He looked wildly around the living room, heart sinking when he didn't find Lucy there. Catching her scent he followed his nose to the bedroom. Natsu's breath left him as he found his wife still sleeping in bed. He stood there taking in her beauty before he made his way over to her. Carefully reaching out he touched her face. Tears filled his eyes as he finally felt her skin against his hand. Lucy groaned as she slowly opened her eyes. Taking in the sight of her husband in front of her she bolted straight up.

"It's not possible! I must still be dreaming! Oh please tell me this isn't a dream!" She whispered.

Natsu reached out and pulled her against his chest. "This is real Lucy! I'm here and I'm never going anywhere again! I went to hell and back to come back to you, so please believe me when I tell you I'm here!"

Lucy buried her hands in his hair as she breathed him in. "You really are here! God you are real and alive!" She cried as he held her close. Pulling out of the hug she reached up and kissed him. When their lips met she felt warm, for the first time in weeks, she truly was home. Natsu broke the kiss and smiled down at her. Laughing Lucy took his hand and placed it on her stomach. Natsu looked up at her in wonder as he felt his child move rapidly beneath his hand. Tears of love filled his eyes as he dipped his head down for another welcome home kiss.

Later

Lucy gripped Natsu's arm tightly as they walked their way to the guild hall. She couldn't shake the feeling that if she let go he would disappear again. If that happened there was no way she would recover. Natsu felt Lucy tighten her grip on his arm as they shifted through the crowd. He knew she was afraid to let go of him and it killed him that he couldn't calm her fears. Holding her closer Natsu gave her what he hoped was a reassuring smile. Leading her around the last corner the couple entered the guild together.

Natsu smiled as he was greeted with the familiar sounds and smells of his guild. So many happy memories flooded his mind as he once again realized this wasn't a dream, he really was home.

"Well I'll be damned you're back!" A familiar voice yelled from a crossed the room. Natsu grinned as the bustling room fell silent. Turning towards the source of the voice Natsu came face to face with his best friend Gray.

"Hey man good to see you!" Natsu said as he hugged his friend. "You know you can't get rid of me that easily."

Gray gave a meek laugh as he wiped at his eyes. "Man, I tried to keep hope that you managed to stay alive, but damn you honestly looked like a dead man. What happened to you?"

Natsu gave a nod and looked around at all his friends gathering around him. "I can't really explain it. I was there with all of you thinking that I was really going to die. Then the next thing I knew I was standing behind all of you. I tried calling out to you but none of you could see or hear me. I've never felt so helpless."

Erza came around Gray and put her hand on Natsu's shoulder. "All that matters now is that you are back and with your friends and family."

Gray nodded "It hasn't been the same here without you."

Natsu blinked back tears as he grabbed Lucy's hand. "Thank you all especially for taking care of Lucy while I was gone."

Lucy gripped his hand, grinning from ear to ear. "Welcome home Natsu!" As the rest of the guild began chanting "Welcome home!" Natsu pulled her in for a hug, happy tears streaming down his cheeks.

2 Months Later

Natsu anxiously paced outside of Lucy's hospital room. Late last night Lucy began to complain about painful cramps. Not long after the pain started her water broke. Natsu had never felt this much fear and anxiety in all his life. He just wanted to know that his wife was ok and that their baby was healthy.

Natsu jumped as Lucy's door creaked open and a nurse exited the room. Natsu rushed over "My wife and the baby?" He asked.

The nurse smiled "Both mother and child are doing fine. Though we did have a little surprise."

Natsu scowled in concern. "A surprise?"

The nurse nodded "Nothing to worry about. I'll let your wife tell you." Stepping back the nurse opened the door. "You can go in and see them now"

Natsu thanked her before he rushed into the room. Quickly striding into the room Natsu pulled back Lucy's curtain and froze at what he saw. Before him was the most incredible sight there he saw Lucy holding not one but two babies. Grinning Natsu walked to the side of her bed.

"I can't believe it, twins!" Natsu said before he leaned down to kiss Lucy on the forehead.

Lucy gave a tired laugh as she offered one of their children for him to hold. "Yes it gave even the doctors a nice surprise."

Natsu laughed as he stared down in awe at his son. "What should we name them?"

Lucy paused in consideration as she brushed their daughters pink hair to the side. "I have an idea that I think you might like. I would like to name our son Igneel after your father."

Natsu's heart warmed at the idea. "I think that's perfect! And for our daughter?"

Lucy looked down at her daughter before she answered. "I really like the name Ember."

Natsu hugged his son closer "Perfect I couldn't think of a more beautiful name." Smiling he looked at his son and daughter, both of them had inherited his pink hair. Ember had her mother's face. Even now he could tell she would be a heart breaker.

Lucy smiled she could tell what her husband was thinking. "She will be extremely beautiful won't she? The boys will love her."

Natsu's face paled at the thought. "Please Lucy I don't want to think about that." He paused "Are you sure we have to let her go out in public?"

Lucy laughed at Natsu's serious face. "I promise it will be fine. Besides I'm more worried about Igneel."

Natsu scowled as he looked down at his son. "Why?"

Lucy grinned at his confused expression. "Just look at him. He looks just like you and I have a feeling he will be a miny you. He will get in just as much trouble as you."

Natsu grinned at the thought. "Even if that's true I couldn't think of anything that would make me happier." Leaning down he kissed his wife before picking up their daughter. "This will be the best adventure yet and I can't wait to experience it with my family!" Lucy's heart filled with love as she looked up at Natsu holding their son and daughter. In that moment she knew she found her perfect happiness!

The End