Chapter One

The Request

I yawned loudly as Lucy continued her lecture on not destroying things. Gray and Juvia came to sit with us and my attention quickly transferred to the streaker. "Where your clothes ice-prick?" I laughed clasping my hands behind my head

Gray slightly shrugged and Juvia fell back, her face nearly as red as my flames. "Where's your brain, you pyromaniac?" He huffed crossing his arms as Juvia held up Gray's underwear, begging for him to wear clothes in public

"You wanna f-"

"Natsu are you even listening?!" Lucy snapped, throwing a ruler at me

"Y-yeah of course Luce," I chucked the ruler at Gray, grinning brightly when it hit him right on the bridge of his nose "Blah, blah, blah, don't destroy things" I mimicked her voice

"Natsu!" She yelled, somehow managing to catch the ruler that Gray threw back at me.

Slightly impressed I looked up at Lucy, started by her seriousness "Don't worry Luce," I smiled "I've got the jist."

"You need to get the whole thing!" She smacked me with the ruler "We had to use all the jewels we got as a reward to pay off the bill we got from all damages you caused, Natsu!" She crossed her arms angrily

I heard Gray try to stifle a laugh as Lucy scolded me. "Like you're any different!" I stood up, slamming my palms on the table

"Ugh!" Lucy groaned, hitting me again with the ruler "A gnat has a higher attention span than you!" She grumbled words that usually come from Gray as she stormed out of the guild hall

"What was that about?" I questioned looking at Gray, who had finally put on some clothes "She's normally less touchey than that." Just then Lucy walked back in the guild, then I noticed she left her keys on the table

"Maybe she's on her period." Gray said just loud enough for Lucy to hear

"Am not!" Lucy yelled, swatting Gray with the back of her hand

"Gray-sama are you okay?" Juvia asked as Gray rubbed the back of his head "Maybe you and Juvia should go back to Juvia's so Juvia can take care of Gray-sama!" Juvia smiled, standing and pulling on Gray's arm

"Im fine." He grumbled, looking at Lucy as he rubbed the back of his head

Lucy quickly grabbed her keys and stormed her way back out of the guildhall. "She's really.. Uh, hitty..?" I paused to see if Gray had a better word "today." I finished watching the large doors close behind the blonde as she pulled out her phone

"Natsu should go apologize," Juvia said, clinging tightly to Gray's arm "Love rival looked very upset."

"Love riva-? Never mind." I huffed standing up. Juvia was right, Lucy said she needed rent money so we went on a request, then for me to use all the money up by destroying everything?

I walked over to the guild's exit before looking back to Juvia, who gave me a thumbs up before her attention shifted to Gajeel and Levy who just sat down with the two. Juvia slightly slumped over.

Maybe she just wanted some alone time with Gray. I huffed again before deciding I still needed to apologize and exited the guildhall. Lucy was still in sight, but a bit farther up the street towards her house. "Lucy!" I yelled after her, but she kept walking. I assumed she didn't hear me so I shouted her name again. "Luuucyy!" I knew she could hear me. The person in front of her turned and glared back at me

"Lucy?" I ran up to the blonde, a shocking frown on her face and her normally lively amber eyes seemed to fade to a dull brown "Luce?" I put my hand on her shoulder and she glared up at me

"What do you want Natsu?" She said dully, facing forward and looking over to the river on her left.

"Listen Im sorry okay?" I frowned when she ignored me. I went over to the left side of her and grabbed her chin "Lucy." I locked my charcoal gaze with her amber orbs as we stopped for a moment "Im sorry."

Lucy's cheeks turned a light shade of pink and she looked away, the deathly dullness still trapped in her eyes. She moved her head from my grasp and began walking again "Are you okay Luce?" I watched her for a second before walking up to her side.

"The landlady just kicked me out." She sighed "Im more than 3 months behind in payments."

I just watched her for a second as she looked up ahead of her. "You can stay at my place." I smiled brightly

"I'll think about it…" She trailed off as she kept walking

"Uh, What's your rent again Luce?"

"70,000 a month.." She looked up at her apartment building "I have three days to either get all my stuff out, or pay all the money I owe."

"I've got your back Luce." I grinned and she looked back to me "I promise." I nodded before turning around and running back to the guildhall, pushing the doors open and running straight to the request board

I was soon joined by Erza, Wendy and Levy. "Hey Natsu," Levy smiled "Are you and Lucy okay now?"

"No." I quickly spoke back, looking for the most pricey request. "300,000 jewels…" I grabbed the request and read it aloud "Guard a princess for a ball… Formal attire, tickets are free, any damage will be deducted from the reward." I sighed lightly "Hope there is no need for me to fight.." My gaze wandered to the three girls fawning over the paper in my hand "What?"

"A ball…" Wendy smiled

"Sounds fun. I'll come." Erza demanded

"I could bring…" Levy trailed off, her eyes twinkling

"Uh, Sorry guys but I think I'm going solo on this one. Lucy needs the money." I said walking off to the bar where Mira was

"Fine! You can keep the money but I wanna go." Erza spoke boldly following me

"Same here." Wendy smiled as Carla flew up to her

"Im fine with that." Levy said once she snapped back into reality

"Alright, I'm not going to be the only guy there though," He looked up to Gajeel who was approaching Levy "Hey you should come with us." I grinned at the Dragon Slayer

"Okay. Am I getting paid?" He never asked what it was that we were doing

"Nope."

Gajeel took a step back, bright gray eyes flicking to Levy for second "Not going then." His gruff voice seemed slightly distracted

A devilish grin found its way on my face and I looked Gajeel, who held a dull look on his face. I whispered so lightly to not be heard "Levy's going."

His Dragon Slayer hearing obviously working, as his eyes slightly brightened "On second thought," The edges of Levy's lips curled lightly at Gajeel's words "Maybe I will."

"Goody," I chirped "So I'm assuming the exceeds are coming," Wendy and Gajeel nodded "So, three, six, plus two.. seven.. Seven people. Seems a bit much." I looked at the group of people front of me

"Natsu…" Levy put her hand on her face, sighing lightly "That's ten people…"

"Its a princess after all. Maybe the person who requested our assistance will understand and be okay with it." Levy smiled, her light brown eyes flicking back to Gajeel, who was chewing on bolts from under the bar, before he noticed both Levy's and Mirajane's glares.

"Natsu." Erza said "Don't you think you should invite Lucy?"

"I was kinda thinking on making it a surprise."

Levy, Wendy and Erza all 'Awwed' after I said so "How romantic!" Levy smiled

"It'd be more romantic if you brought Lucy." Erza differed

"I'm not aiming for romance." I countered, leaning back to give Mira the request

"Who all is going?" Mira asked pulling out large black binder

"Me, Gajeel, Levy, Pantherlily, Erza, Happy, Wendy, Gray, Juvia and Carla." I said smoothly

"And Lucy!" Both Erza and Levy cooed together

"Alright." Mirajane said before I could object, putting a stamp on the paper and closing the binder.

"Jeez guys." I huffed rolling my eyes and crossing my arms

"Um," Erza looked at the paper "It says formal attire."

"Yeah and?" Me and Gajeel said at the same time

"Do either of you even know what that means?" Erza's eyes wandered up to me, then flicked to Gajeel and back


I frowned lightly at the outfit given to me. "Erza," I called stepping out of the fitting room "White isn't my color." I gave her the tux back

"And the black and re-" Erza sighed heavily

"What?" I asked, my gaze wandering down Erza, her dark gray dress hugged her tightly. I was slightly taken aback.

"Okay, Gray," Erza said coldly, "You shouldn't just leave the dressing room in your underwear." She put her hand on her hip and leaned to the side slightly

"Oh, yeah," I looked down, I was in fact in nothing but my underwear, and a couple of girls waiting for their friend or something started giggling "That was a bit harsh though." I crossed my arms

"GO TRY ON THE TUX!" Erza yelled, her hellish glare sending chills down my spine

"Aye, Sir!" I yipped and ran back to my stall. I sighed and looked at the tux Levy picked out. It's main color was black, and it had a red trim and undershirt. I smirked when I saw the tie. It had a black background with orange and red flames on it. My friends know me. I smiled putting on the tux, then awkwardly fumbling with the tie before I gave up and walked out of the stall, holding my scarf in my hand

"Ooh." Levy smiled when I walked out earning a negative reaction from Gajeel

I smiled as Erza approached me, a slight smirk on her face "You look nice." She tied my tie, then I noticed she had her armour on again "Should I go change back?" I said when I noticed no one else had their outfits on either

"No Natsu." Erza said Stepping back and looking at me "You're going to ask Lucy to come."

I slouched and sighed "Erza I told you, I want it to be a surprise." My eyes flicked to my fellow mages, who all stood and went behind Erza "Guys?"


I rubbed the back of my neck when Lucy opened the door. I caught a glance of the inside of her apartment before she moved into the way. Of what I could see, everything was either wrapped in newspaper or in a box "Hey Lucy."

"What's up, Natsu?" She looked down at my outfit, her eyebrows slightly raised and a light shade of pink finding its way to her cheeks.

"Lucy may I ask for- Uh," I glanced down to my hand, Erza's not only crappy, but upside down handwriting barely readable "Fuck it, Lucy you wanna go to a ball with me?" I flashed her a toothy grin

"Natsu, I can't," She frowned "I have to pack, and find a place to stay and-"

"Lucy, it's tomorrow. Erza, Levy, Gajeel, Wendy, Pantherlily, Happy, Carla and me are going." I stared deadly into her eyes "I Erza already bought a dress for you and I want you to go. It'll be for 6 hours. Then you can come back to your home." I picked up the box that leaned against the wall with Lucy's dress in it and held it out for her. "I'll be here to pick you up tomorrow at noon."

She hesitantly took the box and looked at me, a frown still plastered on her face.

"Okay?" I glared at her

The edges of her lips curled to reveal a lovely smile "Okay." The familiar shine returned to her eyes that makes me smile back at her.

"See ya then!" I grinned as I walked down the hallway.

With a wave, Lucy closed the door and I just barely had enough time to duck from Erza's assault. She glared at me, amber eyes penetrating my soul "What?! I got her to come!" I yelled as I jumped back

Erza stopped mid-strike "You're right." Her eyes softened for a second, before returning to the brown orbs of death "Stick to the script next time." She quickly swiped at my head, causing me to fall and hold my head

"Y-yes, Sir." I pouted lightly


"NATSU GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE!" Gajeel yelled, kicking down my door, causing it to hit me and knock me down "Erza's going to chop off your balls if you don't hurry up!"

I pushed the door away and hopped to my feet "THANKS FOR BREAKING MY DOOR BOLTS FOR BRAINS!" I ran at him, slightly restricted by my black and red tux.

He dodged and grabbed me by my hair "You better not get us dirty." His voice was deadly and cold "Or Erza'll have both our skins."

I shuddered and nodded, picking up my door and putting it in the general area it belonged before turning down the path and walking towards Erza, Levy and the others. "Hey guys." I smiled, admiring how nicely everyone cleans up "You all look nice." I looked at Gajeel "Not you though. Metal Head." I crossed my arms

"I'll fix your damn door! Now shut up about it hothead!" Gajeel snarled, glaring at me

"Hothea-"

"Both of you shut up. We have to go get Lucy." Erza interrupted, grabbing us both by our hair and walking a short distance before letting go.

We walked for a while before we got close to Lucy's place. Everyone stopped at the stairs as I went in. I looked back, suspicious of the quiet before I noticed "You guys not coming with?"

"No," Erza said "You should get her yourself."

I shrugged and went inside, walking up the stairs to get to her door. I turned the corner where Erza attacked be and noticed a large dent in the wall in the shape of a hand "Jeez Erza.." I sighed knocking on Lucy's door.

"It's open!" She called from inside.

I walked in and looked around. Alot of her things were in boxes.

She's not going to be upset about this I hope. Eh, If she is I'll just convince her to forgive me by helping her unpack.

Lucy came from the bathroom in a red and black dress that tightly hugged her curves and stopped mid-thigh. The hem being a fiery red. A belt-like thing that was the same fiery red wrapped around her stomach, making a big bow on her back. Each of the loopy things designed with a black flame. A cool-looking necklace dangled down to her cleavage, the thin, black chain slowly fading to a deep red only to be accessorized with a small fireball. Her Hair was up in a bun with her bangs hanging out, and a red bow holding the bun in place. I never really liked it when she wore make-up, so it made me happy to see she only had eyeliner that expanded to make a.. I wanna say.. wing...? Her shoes were high heels with red heels with a fiery design. Red straps went up to her calf, but turned black after the fiery edge that went 3/4s the way up her leg.

She looks hot...

I noticed she was blushing when she saw me admiring her beauty. I never understood why that made girls so embarrassed. I feel pretty damn good when someone checks me out it's like 'Yeah, I'm sexy, thank you. Wanna take a picture?'

"You love nice." Lucy looked away, her cheeks a rosy pink

"Thanks. You look great." I smiled before I lunged out and grabbed her hand, pulling her with me out the door

"Wait Natsu!" She ran back into her apartment and grabbed her keys, looping them on the side of her stomach-strap-thing

Does she know this is a request? Why do you need your keys?

"Why do you need your keys?"

"I carry them everywhere. Besides if you end up getting carried away by some girl, I'll need someone to dance with." She smiled, her amber eyes holding the life they normally have

Loke. She's surely not talking about Loke. Right? I clenched my teeth and looked at the floor "Yeah."

Me and Luce walked out the door and I expected to see my guildmates right there, but they were down the road heading this way with Erza at the reigns of a carriage. I slightly wept when Levy opened the door to show Gajeel nearly puking up his guts and Wendy performing Troja on him. Reluctantly I got in the carriage and Lucy sat next to me.

"On second though," I laughed leaning across Lucy to open the door and get out "Ill walk."

"Like HELL!" Gajeel leaned over and grabbed me by my hair "The devil won't let me walk, so even if she let you, I gotta go through this shit I'm making sure you go thro-" Erza started the cart, causing Gajeel to nearly puke all over Wendy "you go through it to." His deep gray eyes rolling back as he slumped over

"I'm nearly done." Wendy said as I buckled over, falling limply on Lucy's lap "Then I'll get to you Natsu."

"Mmmnurrryyyy." I groaned, falling onto the floor of the carriage

"If either of you puke on anything or anyone," She paused and me and Gajeel shuddered "You know what Ill do." She glanced back through the window, her amber gaze locking on Gajeel

Thank god. The added fear would have made me hurl right away.

"Oh god…" Gajeel sat up his face a slightly normaler shade than pure green "I'm feelin better.." He smiled lightly, closing his eyes and leaning on Levy's lap

I just now noticed that Levy was wearing normal clothes. Lucy must've read my mind because she asked "Why aren't you all dressed up Levy?"

"As soon as I get there, I have to go on a short request so I can make some money-" Gajeel put his hand over her mouth just in time to stop her from spoiling the surprise

"Oh yeah. Heh.. Money." Lucy looked down at me, the small lifelike worlds disappearing to leave the dull amber look again

Maybe it's just me… I thought for a second, questioning as of to rather Lucy just didn't like me. The idea of that made me even more queasy. But in a different way. It was weird. Nah, we're nakama. If she didn't like me she wouldn't hang out with me so much.

"All done." Wendy chimed, her light brown eyes holding what Lucy was missing "Here we go!" Wendy smiled, her hands glowing a light green. I already started to feel slightly better

Why has this whole rent thing got Lucy so down? It's not like she doesn't have another place to go.

Ill have to ask her, I covered my mouth with my hand when Erza hit a bump, nearly causing me to spew After the Troja starts working.

"Natsu I'm sorry but I don't think it's working." Wendy said when she noticed I didn't get better nearly as fast as Gajeel "I think you've already used it recently haven't you?"

"HmmMM." I covered my mouth as Erza went over another large bump "Y-Yeah." I silently sobbed

Or not.


Lucy pulled me out of the carriage, resting my head on her thighs. "Get ahold of yourself." Lucy lightly laughed, the liveliness in her eyes.

I stared for a while before I said anything "What's wr-" I rolled of her lap and lay face down on the grass, nearly puking my eyes out before I pulled myself up, balancing on the balls of my hands. "Why does this whole not having money thing got you so down?" I finally managed to speak, then I sat up, leaning back and propping myself up with my arms behind my back, hands in fists on the ground.

Lucy looked at me, her amber eyes still full of life. "It's just that.. There are a lot of-"

"Come on guys," Levy interrupted revealing she had already done her request and got dressed. She and Gajeel had the same theme. Gray and black. Levy had a frilly gray dress with a gray bow going around her stomach similar to Lucy's but it was black with no design on the loopy things. The main dress part stopped mid-thigh like Lucy's put there was poofy black frill that helped her dress be fluffy. The same type of frill poked out around her shoulders and breasts. She looked nice.

"You got done fast." Lucy looked up at the bluenette, who was followed by Gajeel

"I told you guys it would be a quick request. It only took about five minutes to get there, get the requester what she needed and get back." She smiled, her brown eyes twinkling "Natsu would this make you better?" My ears perked up as the script mage made some would

"How would some wood m-"

She flicked out a matched and lit it before placing it against her script. It quickly caught aflame and I hoped to my feet, enjoying the light warmth of the fire. "You're right I feel better!" I said inhaling the flames, my stomach slightly bulging.

With a light giggle, Levy help Lucy up. "We need to go meet the-"

Gajeel covered the blunette's mouth again before asking; "Where's Lily, Happy and Carla?"

"They're serving as waiters." Erza said exiting the large building "Natsu, Gajeel. Come here I need to talk to you two." Her amber eyes flicked between us before she started walking inside the ballroom

Me and Gajeel walked up to her before she stopped and let the large doors close behind her. Grabbing our ears she pulled us both close, she sharp pain causing both me and Gajeel to yell in surprise "If either of you ruin this place," She pushed our heads forward so we could look at the giant ballroom. It was all gold and white and wow. "It will be both of your skins." She released our ears and glared daggers at us.

"Aye, Sir!" Both of us said, a terrified shiver rolling its way down my spine

"I've taken care of the requirements and as long as the princess, and his ballroom.." She glared at us again "are safe, he could care less what we do."

Gajeel chuckled evilly and grinned "I know what I'm going to do." He eyed the several steel torches as they had their heads set aflame

"I think I might help you." I grinned, rolling my tongue over my teeth.

Erza grabbed both our ears again, slamming our heads together "You will not eat anything a normal human cannot." Her voice was stern and she let us go, causing us to fall to the ground, a lump forming on both our heads

"Aye, Sir.." We both said sadly

"And Natsu," Erza looked at me for a second before picking me up by my hair "You will share at least one dance with Lucy."

"Aye, sir!" I said holding her arms to get less of of a pull on my hair

"Good." She smiled releasing me then putting her hands on my shoulders "Make sure if she asks, it was your idea." She smiled at me

With a nod, and a smile I said "Okay!"


Okay that's it so far. I know it doesn't look very good so far but trust me it gets better!

I had to write this before I forgot the layout because I deleted the outline .3. Anyway I've got it all under control

The first chapter of my first story

I hope you guys liked it, and I'm asking you guys that if you're reading this, please put your faith in me :D I think I'll start writing the chapter then post it either tomorrow or the next day. To all you NaLu shippers, ITS GONNA BE FLUFFY! :DDDDDDDD

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