I slowly walked through the drenching rain clutching my side. I promised myself I'd get stronger so I wouldn't have to be such a burden anymore. Yet here I am returning to fairy tail with another scar. I had been going on solo missions for the past three months. When I wasn't on missions I trained until I collapsed. Last month I came back from a mission with a deep gash in my forehead. Of course they worried about me and quickly came to help. But I hate being worried over, no matter the reason.
"this one should do" said the overjoyed fire-breather as he ripped a mission of the request board.
"aye, look at how many jewels we'll get Lucy absolutely can't refuse!"
Natsu grinned and ran towards the bar
"Miraaaa, have you seen Lucy anywhere"
The white-haired mage turned her attention from cleaning the cups to the young dragon-slayer.
"didn't she tell you ? She left for a mission 3 days ago."
A flash of worry shot through Natsu's eyes.
"another solo mission?"
"I'm afraid so"
"Mira has she told you anything?"
"about what?"
"well….it's just that this isn't like her."
"I know, we're all worried. But she'll get mad if we try to help.
"that's no excuse she needs help! I'm going to go find her."
"It's probably best that you do. She won't listen to the rest of us."
Natsu shook his head in agreement and raced out of the guild and into the rain.