NALU WEEK PROMPT #1 - LONGING
This story is set during the current manga event, Chapter 541...a glimpse at what Lucy may have been feeling.
PROMPTS
DAY 1: Longing
DAY 2: Reunion
DAY 3: Admiration
DAY 4: Secrets
DAY 5: Struggle
DAY 6: Climax
DAY 7: The End
Her heart beat harder as she heard the fluttering of the gigantic wings above. The darkness crossed over the land as Acnologia approached, plunging Magnolia into the shadows.
Natsu.
He was gone. She had re-written the Book of E.N.D. to include her perception of him…their memories…their friendship. But it hadn't been enough. Natsu was gone.
A tear rolled down her cheek as memories flashed through her brain. Between trying to save him when he was in the coma, then re-writing the Book, Lucy had come to some serious revelations. Her feelings about Natsu ran far deeper than partners…even deeper than best friends.
She loved him.
She loved the way he teased her and called her 'Luce' all the time. She loved that he considered her a strong and integral part of his team. She loved that he would always come for her, no matter what they faced. She even loved that he came to sleep in her bed at night…and ate all her food…and got into stupid, pointless fights with Gray and Gajeel.
Another tear fell down her face as she felt herself losing to despair. He wouldn't be coming to save them this time. Acnologia was coming for Magnolia…and Natsu was gone with the destruction of the Book. If Magnolia was going to be saved, it had to be done on the other wizards' power.
Anguish overtook her as she collapsed to her knees, calling out his name. She longed for him, desperately wishing she had just a moment back with him…long enough to tell him how much she cared. She thought about every hug they'd shared, every tear they'd shed together. She would give anything…anything at all.
"Lucy!" Gray shouted, "Snap out of it! What's your idea?"
She wasn't on the ground like she had been in her mind's eye. She wasn't crying. Everyone around her was oblivious to her inner turmoil as they braced for Acnologia's imminent attack together. As much as she longed for her Natsu to appear and save the day, that wasn't going to happen…not this time.
Lucy clenched her fists, staring at the darkening shadows as her pain was replaced by raw rage and determination. If the day was going to be saved, it might be up to all of them this time.
Natsu would never give up. Natsu would not surrender. Not to Acnologia…not to anybody. And neither would she.
Armed with her new resolve, Lucy stormed toward Fairy Tail.
Her plan would not fail.