Mine to have, mine to hold, and mine to take.

She's my Momma 02

Tired was an understatement of how Happy felt right now. All of a sudden a beautiful aroma entered his nostrils, fish; the smell of fish occupied his nose and mind. Seconds later realization crept unto Happy's mind, he was at the Guild hall.

Happy bolted up awake whipping his head around searching for a blonde celestial mage, although he was looking around he never really look back at who took him here. Tears were now slowly streaming down his furry cheeks, sprouting his wings out he tried to fly out.

But alas, he found himself not moving at all, something or someone was preventing him from flying. As happy was panicking, the person who has her arms on Happy began to question his odd behavior.

"Let me go, please let me go" Happy cried out, gaining some attention at their fellow Guild mates.

"Happy?" she called his name.

Happy stop at trying to fly away, how he wanted that person be his mom that called him. Slowly turning his head around, he was met by no other than the white-haired woman.

"Lisanna" Happy stated, shock was written all over his face.

A lot of why's now flashed through his mind, trying to know why he was on her arms. But to no avail, not a single letter came out of his mouth; he was like a gaping fish. Lisanna smiled at her adoptive son, trying to calm him down. Much to her liking, what the feline said ached her heart a bit.

"Let me go" 3 words, 3 words that could really hurt a person's feelings.

Lisanna was stunned for a moment, but then composed herself for her son's sake. She smiled at him, trying to ease Happy that whatever he wants he will get.

"Where do you want to go? Shall I come with?" she asks politely, standing up ready to move.

"Just please let me go... Please" his voice cracked and quivered, trying to hold the tears that were threatening to fall.

Smiling sadly at the little feline in her arms, she nodded and let him go. Watching him dashed towards the infirmary, he was off to see Lucy her conscious said. The pained look on the take-over mage made some of the guild mates pity the poor girl.

They all know how that white-haired took woman care of the little guy when he was still an egg. They all know the story of the little Dragneel Family, but would that family still be the one family years ago? While they all know the story of Lisanna, Happy and Natsu's little family, they also know how Lucy patched their little hearts when Lisanna died years ago.

Lucy was there when they both needed them, she was there when both were sick or hungry, she was there when they were happy, sad, or angry. Lucy mended their broken hearts, but now Lisanna was here. Lisanna can become Happy's mother once again, so why did he want her to let him go?

Happy was now patched up on Lucy's bed, all crawled up and snoozing off by his mother's side. A feeling of content swarmed his heart, but one question still remained by his mind though, Why was he in Lisanna's arms? that question though remained unanswered.

Hours later as the sun slowly sets, the blonde stirred and slowly opened her eyes, chocolate-brown eyes met the white ceiling of the guild's infirmary. Sighing she let out a handful of breathe, slowly sitting up she didn't notice the blue furred exceed by her side, not until she look down and spotted him.

A small smile crept unto Lucy's face she was glad he was safe, glad that she made it in time to take the beam. Oh how her heart almost jumped out of her rib cage when she saw the beam flying directly at Happy's direction. With no hesitation she suddenly found herself taking the beam head on, and she did not really regret in doing so.

"I'm glad you're safe, Happy" Lucy grinned at the sleeping exceed.

Happy stirred but soon fell back asleep; Lucy got up from bed and hiss by the sudden jolt of pain. She suddenly saw her tattered clothes on one of the basket, she look down and found herself in a white long-sleeved polo with a matching shorts.

Although the polo was quite big for her, she found it quite comfortable. Picking the blue exceed up and perched him unto her arms, she then proceeds to go to the hall. She went towards the bar counter and there she spotted Mira, cleaning a cup of glass with a smile on her face.

"Hey Mira" Lucy greeted their barmaid.

"Lucy, glad you're finally up. How do you feel?" asked the barmaid, who's now tending on a new cup.

"I've been better really, and thanks for the clothes" she smiled and plop down with one of the chairs that was lined up at the counter.

"I see, and you're welcome. Seems like Happy went back to you" she stated now handing Lucy her strawberry milkshake.

"Thanks Mira, and what do you mean?" one eyebrow raised, she set Happy at her lap and enjoyed her drink.

"You see, after I got you dressed he went and cuddle with you, but then Lisanna got him out for you. He made quite a scene when he found himself at the hall with Lisanna holding him" the bar-maid smiled sweetly at Lucy.

Lucy sweat-drop at the information Mira told her of, she never really thought of Happy making a ruckus with his mom. She looked at the little feline in her lap and thought that if he wakes up he'd do the same to her, pushing the thought aside she again looked up at the barmaid.

"Say Mira, have you seen Natsu?" she finally asked, Mira's smile suddenly lit up with a glint on her eyes.

"Looking for your dragon?" Mira teased making Lucy a beat red, fidgeting in her stool, she shook her head instantly.

"Wh-what? No, I'm just gonna return Happy to 'em" she excused, making Mira raise an eye brow at her.

"Really?" she teases.

"REALLY" she exclaims, Mira giggled at her defensive structure.

"I think his at the pond, where he and Happy usually at" Mira answered.

Lucy nodded and thanked her; she set Happy on her arms and went her way towards the pond. While walking she hummed herself a song, a song her mama always sang to her when she was little. Getting near at the pond, she suddenly saw a tint of pink, she was about to call him when she suddenly saw a glimpse of white with him. Her head on his shoulder at rest, they were comfortably talking, giggling and laughing.

"Hey Natsu?" Lisanna started.

"Yeah Lis?" Natsu answered his eyes on her.

"Do you remember the promise we made?" she questioned, hoping he'd say yes.

"Promise? Which one?" he questioned back, not really remembering any promise he made with her. A lot has happened to remember some things.

"When we grow up we'd marry" she stated now looking at his eyes, a blush crept unto his cheeks. He did not expect for her to come up with that again, although he did not really promise anything to her, but he remembered her saying that stuff.

"M-marry?" he choked, she nodded and hummed.

"But before that, we still have to date though" she smiled sweetly at the pink haired teen, trying to convince him.

"Date?!" he now exclaimed, eyes wide and mouth hanging.

"I've been meaning to ask you Natsu" she stated not minding his sudden outburst; a wind suddenly gushed at them, totally oblivious of a two pair of eyes looking at them.

"Would you... be my... boyfriend?" her face was red when she said it, looking down not meeting his eyes. A gasp let out somewhere near them, but Natsu paid no attention to 'em.

Natsu stared at her for a moment, really trying to wrap things up in his head. A boyfriend? Aren't we already one? I am a boy and her friend, aren't I already one? She's weird, but Luce's weirder. Speaking of Luce, is she now awake? Maybe I'll go and visit her tonight, and maybe raid the frig. He zoned out at the moment and went back to earth when he saw Lisanna teary eyed.

"Sure thing Lis, although I should really talk about that with Luce" he said, but Lisanna zoned out not hearing anything but the sure.

Hell she was too happy to care what he said after, she lounged at him and both fell back. Lisanna caress' his cheek, a wide grin appeared unto her face. Natsu on the other hand, just got more confused by the minute.

While the two had their moment, Lucy dashed out the forest and went home. She didn't even noticed that Happy was now wide awake, and the worst part was that he saw the whole thing. He saw how she asked him out, he saw how he said yes, he saw how happy Lisanna was, and he saw, how heartbroken his momma was.

Moment after they finally arrived at the apartment, both looking dazed and confused but more likely dazed. Happy couldn't believe his father would replace his mother with Lisanna. Lucy and Happy were now sitting on the couch still couldn't believe of what they saw and heard back at the pond.

"Lushe?" Happy started.

"Yes Happy?" Lucy answered looking at the ceiling and in a daze.

"We didn't saw anything right? That did not happen right?" tears were now on the corner of his eyes.

Lucy's heart clenched and ached, why was she even aching? Why was she even hurting? Of course she's hurting and aching her best friend just got taken. Later on he would move on without her, after him would be Happy, they now would become a happy family, just like before.

Lucy glanced at the teary eyed exceed, why was he crying? Shouldn't he be happy? They're finally going to be a family. Lucy may be a genius but damn was she dense too, Happy glanced at her and his tears now flowed uncontrollably.

"Be happy, Happy. You're finally gonna have the family you want" she stated, in which in return Happy cried more, sobbing and wailing.

"But, but" Happy was about to reason out but suddenly a crash from Lucy's bedroom got their attention, and out came the dragon.

"Yo Luce, Happy" he went towards them but found them all red and puffy.

Natsu's heart clenched, his blood boiled and at the sight, whoever made his family all red and puffy will face his wrath. He'll burn them and turn them into ashes; he dashed towards them and cradled them both in his arms.

He hashed them both, reassured and whispered sweet things. Happy was bawling his eyes out, a lot of things on his mind; Why can't it be like this? Why can't it be Lushe? Why can't they just be a family? Why does it have to be Lisanna? Those questions swirled down his mind, those why's.

Lucy on the other hand just let a tear slip out, why's too were swirling in; why am I hurt? Why does it hurt? My heart feels like breaking, it's aching and hurting. She shouldn't be hurt, she should be happy for them both, she knew one day this would happen, so why?

"Natzu, I-I" Happy started but only got cut with Natsu shushing him.

Lucy let go of his hug and assured Happy, she really didn't get the little guy. She thought he was happy with things being this way, yet here he was crying like he was heartbroken. She pats his head and assures him as well.

After bawling his eyes out he finally calmed down and slept, hiccuping and whimpering from time to time. They then left Happy on the couch, but not before placing him comfortably though. Natsu and Lucy then went to the kitchen, both silent at first.

Lucy got to work of setting out some tea, after a minute of silence and brewing their tea, Lucy placed Natsu's cup of tea in front of him and hers. Both then sat silently at the dining table, until Natsu finally coughed gaining Lucy's attention.

"Why were you both crying Luce?" Natsu asked, remaining to stay calm before turning someone into crisps.

"We were watching some sad scenes" she lied, although it was half true, it was quite sad for her.

"Oh, I thought I needed to beat some shit into someone" he grinned and she giggled at him. Oh how she is going to miss him, later on he would be too busy with his girlfriend to talk to her, soon.

"By the way Luce" he again called out, confusion was written on his face.

"Why do girls looks so happy when they got a boyfriend?" he scratches the back of his neck and sheepishly smiled.

"Lisanna asked me to be her boyfriend, and" he mumbled.

"She also kissed me".

Her world stopped, her breath on her throat she cannot seem to not look away, her eyes glued into his onyx eyes. She gulped, and catches her breath back; she wearily smiled at her best friend.

"I-I see, you finally got a partner ah"

"But you're my partner Luce" his eyebrows furrowed and seriously look into her eyes. But she looked down; she look at her cup of tea as if that was the most interesting thing to ever look at.

"I mean romantically Natsu, you and Lisanna are now in a relationship that's what she meant of being her boyfriend." his mouth turned into an 'o' as if he finally gets it.

"Meaning we're gonna end up marrying?! I don't want to get married! Luce~" he exclaimed, his hands on his hair pulling, tugging it out. She giggled at his crazy antics and sighed, oh how lucky was she, to have someone like him.

"It's okay Natsu, it doesn't have to be soon" Lucy reassures getting up and taking both empty cups to the sink.

Her back at Natsu, she mumbles some things Natsu weren't sure what. He slowly got up from his seat and went towards Lucy; slowly and gently he hugs her from behind making the blonde stiffen for a moment but soon calmed down.

"What is it Natsu?" she asks him, cleaning the cups from the sink.

"You'll always be there for me right? You'll always be by our side right? Both Happy and I's side right?" he asks, his chin resting unto her shoulder and slowly breathing in her scent.

"Idiot, of course I will! I am your best friend for a reason and no matter how idiotic you both are I'll always be there to back you up." She grinned still holding the cup she was washing.

"Now don't go breaking Lisanna's heart okay? She's my friend, please treat her right" she pleas, trying to hold back the tears that wants out.

"Anything for you Lucy"

He says, still hugging her from behind. At that moment the blonde concluded of how she felt for her dragon, whilst he, his feelings just got stronger but still is too dense to know what he felt, will he even realize it sooner?

. . . . . . . Chapter 02 E.N.D