On the run [Completed] (Fairy Tail Fanfic) NaLu

Chapter 24

Today was the big day. The guild was decorated to the nines, rose vines adorned the column, and the altar was set up on the 2nd floor. Normally, it would have been set up on the ground floor, where the stage was, but the "happy couple" decided that they wanted the ceremony to be discreet for obvious reasons.

Natsu and Lucy were moved to a secret location at Gildart's request. Natsu held Loke and Sagittarius's keys; they were on stand by. Gildart had a mobile viewing lacrima with him this way they were able to keep tabs on the events going on at the guild. While Lucy prepared lunch for the men, she couldn't help by feel a bit sad. She wished that this whole ordeal were over and done with. She was beyond tired and moody. Despite being a little than more than 6 months pregnant, she felt like she was about to pop any minute. Her son was being quite fussy as of late. Natsu sensed her turmoil and walked up behind her, wrapping his arms around her.

"Hey, are you ok Luce?" He inquired.

"Yeah, just thinking about things." She sighed, leaning into him.

"Oh?"

"I just want this whole mess to be over with. I want us to have our real wedding; I want to hold our son in my arms. I just want to be happy".

"You aren't happy?" Natsu frowned

"That's not what I meant Natsu. This whole ordeal has put so much stress on us; I can barely sleep at night, worried about what Lisanna might do. I don't want to keep looking over my shoulder. I want to be able to hang out at the guild with our friends. Go out without having to wear a disguise. I want our lives back!" Lucy sniffed, trying to hold back the tears.

"Hey, don't cry now. I know what you mean. I really do. I feel the same way, but as long as you are by my side, I know we can overcome everything. You just need to have more faith in our friends." Natsu was trying his best to console her.

Truth be told, he wanted to be back at the guild with their friends. He wanted to see first hand Lisanna be punished for her crimes. He wanted that peace of mind. He hated to see his mate suffer like that; he would move heaven and earth just to make her happy.

Gildart clearing his throat interrupted their moment. They both turned to look at him.

"I must say Lucy, that meal you are preparing for us smells delicious!" He grinned. Lucy slightly blushed and disentangled herself from Natsu's arms and went back to work on the stew she was preparing.

"Have you heard anything from Gramps?" Natsu gave him a stern look.

"Yeah, the girls are with Gemi getting ready and the guys are with Mini. The ceremony should start in about in hour or so."

"Hmm" Natsu frowned.

"I couldn't help but overhear your conversation, I may be able to provide some help" This caught Lucy's attention and Natsu's ears perked up.

"What do you have in mind?" Lucy inquired.

"Well, if you are up for it, I can marry you both." This stunned the young couple.

"I know it's not what you had in mind, and I know that you want to share this moment with the guild members, but I can tell how much this has been bothering you, Lucy. Besides, you both seem to be ready, so why not?" Gildart continued.

"Hmm, we can have something small and private and have a celebration when we get back. What do you say Luce?" Natsu was up for it.

Lucy didn't know what to think. On one side, she wanted to have her family present and on the other, she liked the spontaneity of it all and she did like the idea of something small and intimate.

"Although I wanted to share this with my family, I realized that you, Natsu, are all the family I need. Let's do it". Lucy couldn't help but smile. Natsu grinned from ear to ear.

"It's settled then. How about we do this by the pond outside in about 30 minutes" Gildart said.

Lucy began to scramble to get ready. Thankfully, Virgo came through her gate and brought with her this beautiful lace-wedding gown. Virgo and Aries helped with her hair and light makeup. They then helped her put on her dress, It was an off the shoulder figure hugging gown that was floor length. Lucy looked at herself in the mirror and began to tear up. She loved how she looked. The dress showed off her figure beautifully. She couldn't help but smile as she rubbed her tummy. She was so excited at the thought of becoming Mrs. Dragneel.

In the living room, Natsu was buttoning his jacket. Loke was by his side. Taurus, Sagittarius and Scorpio were outside with Gildart preparing the makeshift altar.

"How are you feeling?" Loke asked, patting the dragon slayer on the back.

"Excited, now let's go!" He said as they walked out, heading towards the pond.

Taurus and Sagittarius set up a gazebo for the ceremony. The columns were covered in lilacs and the ground was covered in white and red raised petals. It was a romantic site.

Near the pond, there was a mini buffet set up so they can all feast after the ceremony. Natsu walked up with Loke and stood beside Gildart. The celestial spirits really came through this time. They were able to set everything up in such short notice and provide everyone clothing for the ceremony.

A few minutes later, a glowing Lucy stepped out of the cabin with Virgo and Aries close behind. Natsu was speechless, before him stood a goddess.

Meanwhile, back in Magnolia, Gemi was finishing up getting ready in Lucy's old bedroom; she was left alone for a few minutes. The girls were getting ready in the other room. Wendy had her ears close to the door, listening to what was going on. She immediately picked up the new but familiar scent and immediately signalled the others. The plan was set in motion.

Gemi heard a noise but ignored it, opting to continue fixing her hair.

"Hello Lucy, it's been a while," said the voice. Behind her stood a deranged Lisanna, wearing "Lucy's" wedding dress.

"Too bad you won't be able to see me marry MY Natsu. I hope had a good time while it lasted," she laughed maniacally and she plunged a knife into Lucy's chest. Lisanna didn't know that she stabbed a celestial spirit, who can't die.

She also had no idea that Natsu and Lucy had already mated, let alone expecting a baby together. She was in for one hell of a surprise.

Gemi played her role well, she collapsed on the ground and watched Lisanna transform into Lucy.

"Sorry Lisanna but you won't get away with this" Gemi thought. When Lisanna walked out to meet the girls. Gemi transformed to her old self and went back to the celestial world to quickly heal. Through there, she would be able to warn Mini and the guys that the plan is a foot.