Vivi was over in the corner of Fairy Tail strumming her guitar with a soft melody filling the bar. She was leaning against the wall with her feet propped up on a table while slightly humming to herself.
"How come my dad hasn't come back yet?"
The young voice caught Vivi's attention, and even though she continued strumming she looked up to see Romeo standing in front Makarov who was drinking on top of the bar.
"You're starting to work on my nerves, Romeo." Makarov said. "You're a wizards's son. Have faith in your father and wait patiently for him."
Vivi frowned as she finally stopped plucking her guitar strings. Macao was still off on his job?
"But, sir, he told me he would be back in three days, and he's been gone for over a week now." Romeo said.
"If I remember correctly he took the job on Mt. Hokabe." Makarov said.
"That's right, and it's not that far from here." Romeo said. "So why won't anyone go look for him?"
"Listen, Kid, your old man's a wizard, and like every other wizard in this guild he can take care of himself!" Makarov said. "Now, go home, have some milk and cookies, and wait!"
Vivi frowned knowing that Makarov was worried even if he wasn't showing it. Romeo trembled as his hands clenched tightly into little fists.
"Jerk!" Romeo shouted as he punched Makarov in the face before running off. "I hate you all!"
Vivi sighed as Romeo disappeared out the door. She stood up with the guitar disappearing in a flash of light then she started leaving.
"Hey, Vivi, where ya going?" Wakaba called after her.
"Home." She said. "I don't live here, ya know."
Everyone watched her leave, and Natsu was quick to follow after nearly breaking the board. He also ignored Nab calling after him. Vivi easily caught up to Romeo, and she placed her hand on his head to make him stop. He looked up at her in surprise as tears stained his cheeks.
"We're not all jerks, ya know." Vivi said smiling. "Which is why I'm going to keep you company as Natsu finds your dad, right, Natsu?"
Vivi and Romeo turned to see Natsu and Happy as they were walking up towards them.
"Right, leave it to me." Natsu said. "Though I'm surprised you're not coming, Vi."
"I'd love to come help you save Macao." Vivi said. "And probably beat him for making Romeo worry, but I don't think his pride could handle it if we both showed up."
Natsu nodded his head then pat Romeo on the head before walking off with Happy. Romeo watched them go with worry coloring his expression.
"Hey, don't worry." Vivi said smiling as she knelt down in front of Romeo. "Believe in Natsu and Happy. They'll bring your dad back for sure."
Romeo nodded his head, which had Vivi's smiling growing. She stood up while holding out her hand to Romeo. He smiled a bit shyly while taking her hand.
"Come on, can't sit around waiting on an empty stomach." Vivi said. "Let's get something sweet."
As they were walking away, Lucy came running out of the Fairy Tail guild. She paused when seeing Vivi and Romeo.
"Going after them, huh?" Vivi asked.
"Uh, yeah, I…I just want to help is all." Lucy said.
Vivi blinked at Lucy before a small smile appeared on her face. Looks like the new girl is already pro-Fairy Tail material.
"Well then I leaving it to you to watch after Natsu and Happy." Vivi said. "Make sure they bring Macao back."
"Right!" Lucy said nodding in determination. "Natsu, wait up!"
Lucy ran after Natsu and Happy who didn't even stop when she called out, so she shouted at them angrily this time.
"Who's that?" Romeo asked.
"Her name is Lucy." Vivi said. "Now about that treat, I'm thinking about ice cream."
***
Vivi, who was sitting outside on some steps with Romeo, looked up at the sky as it turned pink and gold. It was starting to get late.
"Do…do you think they'll be back soon?" Romeo asked.
Vivi turned towards Romeo as he was trying to hold back tears from leaving down his cheeks.
"I'm 100% sure, Romeo." Vivi said winking. "Any moment now, Natsu and the others will return with your dad."
Romeo nodded his head as he leaned into Vivi's side. She put her arm around him to give him some comfort. Vivi looked up with her eyes immediately noticing the figures coming towards them. She grinned when seeing Natsu supporting a wounded yet still very alive Macao.
"Romeo, look." Vivi said as she nudged him.
Romeo looked up from where he had his head in her lap. She pointed towards the returning group, and his eyes teared up when seeing Macao.
"DAD!" Romeo shouted running towards Macao.
He jumped Macao who fell backwards hard on the ground, and Vivi laughed with Natsu at the reunion. Macao sat up while hugging Romeo tightly.
"You're back." Romeo said. "I'm so sorry, Dad."
"No," Macao said. "I'm sorry for making you worry."
Macao then looked at Vivi over his son's shoulder to nod to her in thanks for keeping his son company. Vivi smiled nodding her head while glad things seemed to ending in a happy ending.
"No, I can handle it." Romeo reassured him. "Cause I'm a wizard's son."
"Next time those kids tease you, ask them if their dads can take on nineteen monsters because yours can." Macao said.
Vivi started walking away with Natsu, Happy, and Lucy following after her down the street.
"Natsu, Happy, thanks for your help!" Romeo called after them.
"No problem, kiddo." Natsu called over his shoulder.
"Aye!" Happy added.
"Lucy, thanks for helping them bring my dad back!" Romeo added. "Vivi, thanks for keeping me company!"
Vivi raised her hand in the air to acknowledge his thanks as Lucy turned around grinning and waving.
"I'd say this was a good end to the day." Vivi said.
"Aye!" Happy agreed.