MochiIslandNationII

The Glow of a Family The little boy crouched behind the couch, cradling his treasure close to his chest as he whispered little chants he had read in a story book. It was small enough to fit in the palm of his little, chubby hands, yet he cupped it tight as if it might break from his grasp at any second. He held his cupped hands to his lips, opening his thumbs enough so he could press his lips against the small opening. He whispered directly to the treasure, "You will be a great stone – a night glowstone like no other. You will be a great stone – a night glowstone like no other." He took in a deep breath, then released it so the tr

It was late at night, and Natsu and Lucy had just paid to get into a hotel for the night. They had completed their mission in this town – luckily it wasn't fighting monsters, so they actually got the reward this time – and had decided to make the trip back home the following day. This hotel, however, had bunk beds. Looking at Lucy in the relative darkness, Natsu pointed upward, “Top bunk.” “Okay, then I'll take bottom bunk,” Lucy responded. Natsu shook his head like she didn't understand. “No, let's both take top bunk.” “Natsu,” she started slowly, “I'm not sleeping with y