Okay~~ So, during the move I have misplaced my ideas on this story (meaning that I have completely forgotten in which direction I was taking this story. I AM SO SORRY!) So, until I can find my idea notes this will be the end...I apologize so much! Leaving it like this makes me feel like I didn't put much effort in to it! But, I swear the moment I find my ideas I will be back to finish this properly!

Invitation

Chapter 13

Lucy stared up at the white ceiling, her mind spinning as she tried to recall everything that happened. Closing her eyes as her father suddenly flashed into her mind, and how he had protected her.

"Lucy...I was a terrible father. And I apologize...for not being there...But please, know this. I always...loved you and your mother...I'm a fool for not telling...or showing you more...but it is the truth."

His final words floated through her mind, and she curled her fingers into the sheets. It wasn't fair of him to say that as his last words! It wasn't fair that he could say those words at all! It wasn't like those words alone would make all the distaste, and the anger she had developed for him over the years would just disappear at those words.

A sob broke through her lips, and she blinked open her eyes as the hospital bed suddenly dipped, and felt more tears gather in her eyes as she saw Cobra looming over her.

"Bright Eyes?"

"E..Erik." She whimpered, raising her arms and wrapping them around his neck. Allowing him to lift her up and hold her close as she cried into his shoulder.

"Easy, I got you. I'm here." He whispered, and she tightened her hold on him while she cried. All the pent up frustration, anger, and devastation of loosing the last person of her family.

"He...He tried to make amends...Did...Did he really think...I would forgive him!" She cried, and curled into his chest as he shifted so he could hold her closer while hitting a button on the side of the bed.

"Well, do you?" He asked, causing her to whimper before giving a loud cry.

"It isn't fair! He should have done so sooner! He should have...He should have...I should have reached out!" Her body went limp as all her emotions toward her father left her. She knew that it wasn't just his fault. She could have reached out and had him listen sooner. Could have let him know how she was feeling instead of allowing her negative emotions to fester. She was just as much to blame as he was.

"It's okay, Bright Eyes. It will be okay." Erik whispered, and she gave a nod before bringing a hand up to rub at her eyes. Freezing as she saw a ring on her left hand. Holding it closer to her eyes, she studied the gold band with an eternity symbol made out of diamonds.

"E..Erik?"

"I'm not expecting an answer any time soon, Bright Eyes. I just want you to know, I want only you. Even if you don't want me, just promise that you'll remember me." He whispered, and she blinked before feeling more tears well up. Only to tense and touch her stomach.

"The baby! The baby Erik, what about..."

"Easy, easy. I told the doctors about it, and the baby is fine. Although, when you reach about five months along, they want you on complete bed rest. You've just had too much stress since meeting me, and they don't want it to continue." He explained, and she blinked before giving a sigh and rubbing at her smooth stomach.

"Erik..I want..."

"I want to raise a family with you Lucy. I want to be a parent that showers their children with so much love that the kids resent me for it. And...I only want you to be the mother of those children. I'll cherish you just as much. And, if you want me to do all the work than so be it! I just..."

"Erik! I feel the same." She whispered, watching as he blinked before relaxing behind her and wrapping his arms around her.

"Really?"

"Yes, really. Just...I'll have a lot of things going on, so if I seem distant or..."

"I'll think nothing of it. Just remember this, if you need anyone to lean against or rant to...I'm here. I'm pretty sure even Macbeth would be willing to help out. Not to mention, Jellal and Kinana want to see you now as well." He muttered, causing her to smirk before nuzzling against him.

"I guess...You got lucky in one part..You don't have to talk with my father now." She whispered, trying to make herself feel better with a joke but felt her body begin to tremble again.

"You're joking right!? I still have to go through Erza, Natsu, Jackal, Laxus, and Gajeel. So don't even give me that shit." He growled, nuzzling his face into her hair. A small huff left her, and she closed her eyes as she finally relaxed against him. She knew that she would be alright, so long as Cobra was with her.