Two-Shot!

Summary She left him 7 years ago the woman he thought that was the love of his life. She left him with nothing. No call, no letter, not even a goodbye! The only thing she left him with was a baby blue basket, filled with soft fluffy sheets.

Pairing Gray x Lucy

Dedicated to ILoveCelestialIce

Disclaimer I'm too busy to own something like this

Part One

Gray POV

Seven years ago… the woman I thought I loved left me abandoned me. Why she did it, I didn't know til a year later? The answer, she was pregnant… with my child. I didn't really think of her to be the type of person who doesn't want children. The topic never came up anyways, that's why I didn't bother asking.

But I thought she said she loved me… and I loved her. She said we would get married under the Sakura trees. Have a honeymoon somewhere romantic was this all a lie? She was always so happy that I didn't think that having a child would feel so miserable to her. At least she didn't abandon him I would have been disgusted by her if she left him helplessly to die.

My son is my life. Without him, I think I would have broken down a while ago. If I was smiling it was because of him no one else has made me feel these emotions that I had with that woman. That woman…

The first two years were pretty much a disaster. It was hard for me to take care of him when I needed to go out on missions as well for the rent. I tried as much to spend time with him, planned out days for him and days for taking missions. But I knew I wasn't all alone. My team helped out with the rent and food. My guild helped take care of him while I was out. They all helped me and they didn't ask for anything in return.

Mirajane was the most of help. She fed him, changed him, patted him to sleep. It was like she was his second mother and Shinakio didn't mind at all. He very much liked Mirajane. I named him after the words faithful and bright he had a bright future in front of him even without a mother by his side and he was really faithful, to me.

At the age of four, Shin what people call him since they said his full name is too long wasn't as big of a fuss and I wasn't always going crazy as to take care of him. He didn't go crawling off somewhere or hiding in a dirty place. Now that he could walk properly without any falls, it was easy to look after him. Shin got most of the attention from the opposite gender and he loved it.

But I always wondered why he never asked for anything. I spoilt him whenever I could and so did the others Mirajane mostly but other than that he never asked for anything else. When we go pass the toy store he only looked through the window happily and then walk off. I thought all kids would want something and whine if they didn't get it, but Shin wasn't like those other kids. Taking him to the local park was enough he would tell me whenever I asked if he wanted to buy a toy.

At night, when I tuck him in bed, I would ask him "Do you want me to get you a plush toy?" Shin would just smile and shake his head. "Otou-san it's okay! I have you anyways." He would grin and kiss my cheek. But later in the night, Shin would always creep into my room and position himself beside me. It was more welcoming with him warmer"I have you, Otou-san…" I would kiss his forehead as he was pulled into the land of sweet dreams.

"Otou-chan!" Shin's voice wakes me. "Hurry up, I wanna go to the guild!"

I grumbled in response and sat up. I rubbed the sleep away from my eyes and groggily walked to the bathroom. After taking a shower and getting changed into clean clothes, I made my way to the kitchen. Shin was already drinking some juice.

He was wearing a light blue shirt and dark pants. The grey beanie I bought him a while ago pulled on his head showing off the front of his fringe.

"Like what you see," he smirked and I had to roll my eyes with a laugh.

"Like what you see?" I countered.

Shin looked at my appearance, I was wearing a simple white shirt and my black pants. My hair was still wet so women would describe me as hot. I smirked at him and he frowned in return.

"Otou-san," Shin groaned. "Your shirt!"

There's another thing I forgot to tell you about Shin he didn't take after me.

Upon walking to the guild, we came across Lucy. She was as bright and happy as ever. Her red shorts went well with her white shirt and gold belt. The gold belt contemplating the gold headband nicely to tell you the truth, I liked her hair like this, silky straight. Not that I don't like her usual style, I just prefer this kind of style.

"Gray? Hellooo?"

"Otou-san!"

"Huh? What is it?"

Lucy was standing uncomfortably twining her fingers and Shin stood at my side with a big frown on his face. I gave him a bemused look.

"Stupid Otou-san," Shin rolled his eyes at me. "Hi Lucy-chan!"

Lucy shook the blush from her face, "Hi Shin-kun! How are you?"

"I'm good," he smiled happily. It was always Lucy who could pull out that smile of his.

She nodded in understanding, "H-Hi Gray."

"Hey Luce," I greeted. "On your way to the guild?"

"Yes," she nodded.

"We can go together!" Shin shouted. I laughed and he led the way.

"Like a family…" I saw Shin grin to himself.

"Did you say something, Shin-kun?" Lucy called.

He shook his head and chuckled, "Don't worry about it!"

"Shin-chan! You're here," Mirajane squealed. "Have you had breakfast? Come I'll make you something."

"Tou-chan as well, Mira-san!"

"What's this?" Erza spoke as she put her spoon down. "Is Gray not feeding you?"

The sword in her hand made me gulp.

"Otou-san feeds me," Shin hissed as he took my hand and dragged me to the bench. "Just not today!"

It was quite normal when Shin had a small fight with Erza. He was way more confident in front of her than I was. It was like the dark aura she gave off didn't work on him. Plus Erza wouldn't hurt him, so maybe that's something?

"Thanks Mira-san!" Shin winked as he started eating his eggs and toast.

She giggled at his act and put one in front of me. Then she went off to get our drinks, "So Gray, anything different lately?"

I looked to Shin, he was too busy eating so I let out a sigh, "He still doesn't want anything when I ask."

Mira tapped her right cheek in thought, "Hmm well if he's still like that, we'll just have to keep an eye out."

"I've been doing that for a while now," I took a bite out of my toast. "Nothing different."

Mira turned on her heels, her back to me as she tilted her head, "I'm positive he wants something," she winked. "Just wait…"

I stared at her as she walked away. If it's Mira then maybe it is true… maybe something will happen and he will ask for something? Just wait, Gray…

"Lucy-chan!" Shin beamed. "Come, come!"

From the corner of my eyes, I saw Lucy smile and start walking in our direction. She took a seat beside Shin and waved to me. I nodded in response as I finished off my breakfast. Shin was already done and was now downing his drink.

"Slow down, Shinakio," I scolded.

He grinned sheepishly before scratching the back of his head, "Sorry Tou-chan."

I shook my head and took a swig form my drink.

"Ne Lucy-chan," Shin said. "Have you finished the story?"

Lucy nodded happily, "Yes, I finished it last night. Here, this is the summary."

Lucy took out a piece of paper from her bag and handed it to Shin. I looked over curious to know what the story was about. Shin pulled it away from my eyes and I showed him my narrowed eyes.

"It's just a summary on the new story Lucy-chan made," he folded the paper. "I'm helping her, but you can't see it yet."

"But you said it's finished!" I whined to my son.

He laughed, "Don't go acting like that in front of Lucy-chan…"

He wiggled his index finger in a no gesture. I quickly glanced to Lucy. She was smiling innocently and I hurried to compose myself, "S-So…"

As the days turn to weeks and the weeks became months I found myself doing a lot of things with Lucy. Like going on missions, taking strolls in the park with Shin, starting conversations at the guild, even offering to walk her home when it got too dark. And the one thing I thought Shin would do was question, but he never did. I would usually catch him smiling at us, but didn't think much of it.

The three of us including Lucy would go out for ice cream, go out to the amusement park, bake chocolate chip cookies. I didn't mind and took no notice in what Shin had in mind. Lucy's company was great! Before when I use to take missions with team Natsu, Lucy would be loud and whiny. But now that I know her more personally, she really is determined to get stronger and be more help. Though she really didn't have to stress herself, it would be bad for her health.

Whoa wait! When have I started caring about Lucy? Just a friend, she's just a friend.

He's still being the same. Shin. He hasn't asked for anything never wanting anything. I mean what kind of kid doesn't want anything? Toys? Sweets? Aren't these the necessities of a kid who is still seven years old? But he doesn't act like he's seven he acts like an adult already matured and into older things.

"Shin," I called his name as we took Lucy home, one night. "Ask me anything…"

He looked up with confused eyes, "What do you mean?"

Lucy only stared at us with a quizzical look. She didn't have to know it wasn't her business anyways.

"I want to make you happy," I clenched my fists. "So, ask me something you want…"

He shook his head as he walked in front of us, "I don't want anything. I have everything I want. A dad who's the best dad any person could ask for… All I need is you."

Shin looked to Lucy before quickly turning away from her confused eyes. He stopped in his tracks and sniffed.

"O-Otou-san," he sniffled. "Can-Can I ask you something?"

My face lightened up, "Of course!"

"What-What does it feel like…" he trailed off. "To have a mum."

I felt frozen to the spot. He never brought anything up about that woman, so why now? I walked up to him slowly and crouched to his height. I put my hands to his shoulders before pulling him into my body. I felt his small arms encircle my neck.

"Why are you asking now?" I whispered. "You never asked before, so why now?"

Shin was silent as quiet as ever. I tightened my hold on him, "Tell me…"

I hear his hiccups get louder, "I… I wanna know… how it feels…"

"It feels…" I breathed out slowly. "Like this… so you don't have to worry. I've got you, Shinakio Fullbuster. I'll show you the warmth and love."

He nodded slowly, "Otou-san, I want… I want a mum."

I pulled him away to stare at his face, "Wh-What?"

"Lucy-chan," he cried. "I want her."

I turned to look at Lucy. Her face was surprised, she put a hand to her mouth and stared into my eyes. She slowly started walking towards us. When she was close enough she bent down and ruffled Shin's hair.

"Okaa-san," I heard Shin whisper.

It was hard for me to take in. My son wanted Lucy, my friend, to be his mum. And she didn't mind it as well. I don't know how this is gonna work out, but… if it's for Shin, I'll do anything.

"O-Okay, Shin," I know my voice didn't sound convincing and it even had the squeaks of hesitant, but Shin took it happily with a really bright smile. "Okay."

AN: Yup! Another 'FT members having a child' just with a twist then to my usual shots I quite liked this, even though it didn't really have much GraLu sorry for the readers who thought it was. But they ended up GraLu in the end, right? So~ how'd you like Shin? Was he adorable? Or maybe cool? Intelligent? I don't know, so give me details :D

This is dedicated to ILoveCelestialIce. I really love her GraLu stories they're GREAT! I hope this is as great kekeke~

Please do review, I would love to read you comments~! I'm on writer's block with my other stories, so I'm very sorry. But please be patient with me.

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