I always knew and I always thought you were mine.

She's My Momma 01

It all started after the Dragon Cry arc, when they all met a dragon who goes crazy for power, when Natsu almost died on the job, when he said, they were a family. His heart fluttered, as if butterflies were swirling his whole being, the feeling of his family together.

How he wished that time never ended at that moment. How he wanted to stay at his arms and her by his father's side, how he wanted that moment to last longer. But even though that moment was now a memory, the feeling of warmth still spread throughout his heart.

But right now, no happy moments should swarm through his head, no getting distracted. They were on a job, a demon to defeat right in front of him and her. He was beaten up, after being slapped away by a giant hand he crashed at a tree, making his head spin here and there.

"Happy!" she called out trying to get to him, but then the demon noticed her presence and turned to her.

Making a dash to protect the little feline, she stands firm in front of him. She was all battered up, her blue blouse now in tatters, her skirt now ripped, her beautiful skin all red and aching. But here she was, in front of him, protecting him.

"Lushee" he called out paws out stretch to get to her.

"Get some rest Happy, I'll handle this" she reassured the little feline on the ground, not looking at him but staring directly at the demon.

She dashed towards it, calling two of her spirits Loki and Virgo; to help her fight the demon in front of them. A kick, punch, and a loud cry could be heard from here and there. Seconds turned to minutes of fighting it, and finally they put the demon to its rest.

Happy crawling into his fours looked up and smiled, he knew she could take 'em, after all she was his mother. A grin crept into his face; everything went silent as the demon falls. As it falls, it's mouth open and as if on cue a hue of blue went towards Happy.

Happy, not expecting the attack he couldn't do a thing but widen his eyes, 'this is it, I'm gonna die'. As the beam gets nearer, a person stood tall in his way, and if his eyes widen a second ago, then his eyes now is wider.

As the beams hit her head on, his tears flowed uncontrollably. Oh how he wanted to scoop her up so she wouldn't get hit on his place, but he couldn't. He was out of magic, hell he doesn't even know why his still conscious. But now, all he knows is that his mother was taking the hit for him.

"LUSHEE!" he screamed at her flying body, with one final push he was suddenly engulfed with a shining light.

But that was not of his concern for now, all that was in his head was his mother, sprinting into where she has flown to, he whips his head from right to left, looking for where she could've landed. His heart was thumping loudly, the loud noise that he once was hearing now replaced with ringing and his thumping heart.

"LUSHE!" he calls out, hoping to hear her voice.

He keeps on shouting her name, until he finally saw her. Burned and bleeding out, Happy dashed to her side, shaking her limp-ly arms. His tears began to cloud his eyes more; all he could see was her bruised body, her bleeding body, her unconscious body. Although his mind clouded, one name struck out the most.

"NATSU!!!" he shouted loudly, knowing his best friend, partner, father would hear him.

Natsu, the man Happy called heard his call, his blood boiled, with one last attack he ended the demons life and sprinted towards where he heard his partner called. Upon sprinting there he meet up with his teammates.

A scarlet haired woman with stern eyes, armored clothing matched with a blue skirt, she was no other than Erza Scarlet. A requip mage who could destroy a whole mountain with a single sword; with no words she followed Natsu to where he was going, not a moment later a man emerged from one of the bush and followed behind.

A raven haired man with cold eyes, wearing neither shirt nor pants just his boxer, he was Gray Fullbuster. An ice-make mage who could freeze a whole town and could wonder around with no care of his clothes. Pissed as why they have to follow the flame-idiot who was in front, Gray squints his eyes but didn't dare spoke.

Upon arriving at where Lucy and Happy has been fighting the other demon, they stopped and Natsu sniff the air. A whiff of fish and milk, made into his nose, but that wasn't all. Strawberry and vanilla alongside with blood, his pupil turned slits and dashed towards where the scent could be found.

"Lushe, Lushe wake up, please? Wake up, open your eyes please"

Happy continued to chant, as if ever he would repeat those sentence she would really wake up, but alas no brown eyes met his. A moment later the group of three arrived, abruptly turning his head towards the group, he immediately eyed Natsu with his tear face eyes, as if pleading at him.

"Natsu, Lushe, Lushe won't wake up" he said but didn't budge to where Lucy was being laid. Their looks as if they were dazed, the boy in front of them, was Happy on his human form.

Upon realizing the urgent situation, Natsu swoop Lucy by his hands and dash with Happy right on his heel. Erza and Gray followed behind, they both knew Natsu would directly get Lucy to the guild, so both went to get their rewards as fast as they could.

Heart pounding and aching, oh how he hates seeing her all bloody and bruised. Oh how he wants to bash his head at a wall, Why did I even left her side? Why did I let her and Happy be on their own? A lot of why's flooded through his mind.

He was thankful that their mission was near Magnolia, he thanked the heavens yet curses and blames his self for that stupid job. Not a moment later they finally arrived at their guild, with no hesitations he kicked the doors wide open and dashed towards the infirmary.

"Mira! Wendy! I need your help please, Lucy!" Natsu yelled.

With not being able to finish what he said, Mira and Wendy got into action and went towards the infirmary. Closing the doors behind them, Natsu laid Lucy gently on one of the beds. Not wanting to leave his partners side, he stayed close to her, with Happy on the other side.

Looking curious at first, Mira and Wendy shake their heads to focus on the situation. Wendy then went towards the blonde who was laid on the mattress, Wendy worked on her magic and pale green could be seen on her hands, focusing her mind and magic on Lucy's battered body.

While Wendy worked on her magic, Mira got out fetching some extra clothes- that was stored; for Lucy to change into when Wendy would finish her job. Minutes later, Wendy finally finished and her pale green hue finally vanished. Smiling up to the two, she finally nodded to let them know she's fine.

"I healed some of her wounds and bruises, but some could still be seen and felt, it's still best to patch them up. Although, Lucy-san still lost a lot of blood so it would take time for her to wake up"

Wendy stated smiling at her brother figure; Natsu, he smiled at Wendy and pat her head, showing how thankful he was to know her partner was okay and no longer endanger.

"Thanks Wendy" he beamed.

With a smile and nod, Wendy backed away and to let Mira, do the other. Walking in towards them, Mira smiled and gestured for the two boys to get out, but of course stubborn as always.

"There is no way I would leave my partner! She needs me!" Natsu exclaimed, making Happy nod a long.

A tick mark appeared on the bar maids head, the little nalu-ship moment made her reluctant to send them away. But oh well, she needed them out now, smiling sweetly at the two boys and then all of a sudden a dark aura engulf her whole being. Gulping, the duo then made a second thought but still, they were known as stubborn.

"PLEASE, get out" Mira smiled sweetly.

"N-no..." Natsu said timidly and crosses his arms.

Moments later, the Guild suddenly felt a small quake and blur of pink and blue was thrown out of the infirmary. Sweat dropping at the scene, they cannot help but sometimes pity the guy who got to see the demon inside their sweet barmaid have.

The duo then made their way at their usual table and plop, both were worried for their blonde celestial mage. Happy now again was quivering his lips, as if going to cry. Sniffling slightly, Natsu eyed his little buddy then placed a hand at his head.

"Natsu, would Lushe be okay?" asked the now exceed Happy. Natsu smiled at his companion and nodded.

"Of course she should be, its Luce were talking about" he reassures him and grinned, showing his sharp fangs.

Smiling back, Happy nodded and hummed. This was his mom, of course she's strong. After the little drama, a silver-haired woman then made her presence known to the two. Smiling up at them and waved, Natsu smiled back as well as Happy.

"Mind if I joined you?" she asked, and they nodded.

"Sure thing, Lisanna"

Natsu and Lisanna then engage in a warm conversation, leaving the blue exceed behind. Sighing, he then excused himself and went towards the infirmary. Knocking slightly, and hoping Mira was done with changing Lucy, and he was right. Right after he knocked seconds later the door opened, he was greeted by a smiling Mira.

"Here to check on Lucy?" she asked.

"Mh!" Happy hum.

"Well then, you may come in. But don't wake her up, she still needs to rest" Mira whispered putting her index finger at her lips.

Happy nodded and understood Mira's words; Happy then made a bee-line towards Lucy. Climbing on the bed he sighs a breath of relief, a small smile etched unto his lips. Crawling in at Lucy's neck he made himself comfortable and slept, listening at his mother's calm breathing.

. . . . . . . Chaper 01 E.N.D