"Lucy, hurry!" Natsu yelled. Lucy ran towards him wiping away tears. Rogue had the dragons swarming everyone and it was getting hard to dodge their attacks. One dragon shot out at Natsu.

"Watch out!" She yelled. Natsu dodged the attack and landed on his feet. He brought his hands to his face.

"Roar of the fire dragon!" he yelled as fire shot from his mouth and onto the dragon. It roared as shook its body in anger. Natsu quickly grabbed Lucy's hand and picked her up.

"N-natsu.." Lucy exclaimed as he ran with her in his arms. He ducked and hid behind a rock as the dragon searched for them. He still had her in his arms and she tried pulling away. "I'm fine Natsu. You can put me down." He shook his head.

"No way. The moment I let go of you is the moment you vanish." He closed his eyes as images of future Lucy popped into his head. Lucy gave him a small smile and placed her hand on his cheek.

"I'm not going anywhere Natsu." she whispered backing out of his grasp.

"Promise? Promise me you won't die." Natsu said looking into her eyes.

"I-" Lucy started to say. Just then an explosion sent them skidding on the ground. Lucy looked up to see Rogue standing on the dragon laughing. Natsu stood up his fist blazing and his face filled with anger.

"Rogue!" Natsu yelled standing in front of Lucy. Lucy held out her keys ready to attack.

"Having fun you two?" Rogue asked smirking. Lucy stood beside Natsu and glared at Rogue.

"Why? Why, are you doing this? What's the point in this madness? Haven't you done enough?" Lucy said looking at Rogue with sad eyes.

"Why am I doing this you ask? Because, I can that's why. Don't you see how much power I have?" he said laughing. "No one could turn this situation down! But, I still need something."

"What could you possibly need? You have everything." Natsu spit. Rogue looked at Natsu with taunting eyes. He smiled a big smile.

"Lucy Heartfilia! I need you!" Rogue proudly stated. "And I will get her.". Natsu pushed Lucy behind him.

"Me? Again?" Lucy questioned with fear filling her eyes.

"Like hell I would let you touch Lucy." Natsu cursed and Rogue laughed.

"This wasn't a choice Natsu. I'm going to get her." he said calmly. Rogue looked at the dragon and patted it's head. "Deal with Natsu please. I have some business to attend to." Natsu ran towards Rogue as he jumped off. The dragon blocked his path and blew fire. Natsu dodged the attack and looked at Lucy.

"Run Lucy!" He yelled. Lucy looked at him for a moment and put on a brave face. She turned and ran away as fast as she could.

"Be careful Natsu! I'll see you soon!" She yelled looking over her shoulder. Natsu looked back and gave her the usual Natsu smile. Lucy bounded the corner and into the tower as fast as possible. She ran into a room and found it to be set up like a classroom. She hid behind one of the desks and covered her mouth. Soon she heard footsteps leading towards the door. The door creaked open and it was silent for a moment.

"Oh Luuuucy. Where are you?" Rogue said with a creepy tone to his voice. Lucy's eyes opened wide and she stayed put hoping Rogue would leave. He started walking around the room slowly and very carefully. Lucy could hear him getting closer to her.

"I need to be brave. I'll win this battle. For Natsu and the rest." she thought clutching her keys.

"Found you ~" Rogue sang by her ear.