So here's The Promise. Staring Lucy and Natsu! YAY~. I hope you'll like it! The way the story will be set up is that one chapter will be present day, and then the next will be the past, which will be from 7-12 years ago. They are now 18 years old so from the ages of 6-18. Got it?

We will meet again, even if it means making a life changing decision.

No matter where we are, and how old we may be… When the flame goes out… and the sparks fly by… The truth shall be revealed.

Our Story Begins Here.

It was lightly raining when I had gotten off of the train. I pushed my wet bangs out of my face and began my trek home. I stepped in small puddles and scowled when the water splashed onto my bare legs. The air was cold, so wearing shorts and a short sleeved shirt wasn't the best idea.

When I wasn't even half way home I realized that instead of grabbing my house keys before I left on my trip, I grabbed my zodiac keys instead. I began walking faster, then after a while I ran.

As I neared my apartment I saw a figure standing out front, leaning against the door while twirling keys around a finger. My vision was blurred from the rain but I could still make out the spiky pink hair of the boy standing at my door. I stopped about 10 feet away from him. He stopped twirling the keys then threw them up in the air and quickly snatched them back before they fell. The boy looked up and slowly walked towards me. I took a clumsy step back, only to stay where I was after.

When he finally reached me he stopped, took my hand and placed the keys in them, then firmly closed my fist. He smirked and put his arms over my shoulders around me, pulling me close into a wet hug. I couldn't help but turn pink at his sudden action. I slowly wrapped my arms around him, thankful for the warmth of his body.

"Lucy… You always forget things that are important… You're lucky I was here to see you home or else you would have been standing in the rain… lucky Lucy." The boy quietly laughed.

I flinched at the words, "Lucky Lucy." That was the name of the place my parents met… My parents… I have no family… My only family is my friends.

"I would have thought of something Natsu…" I replied with a small smile.

"Name one thing then." Natsu retorted.

I decided not to reply, and I gently pushed him off of me. I walked to the door of my apartment then plunged the key into the handle and quickly walked inside, running up to my room with Natsu following. I walked into my room and slid my shoes off, dropping my bag by the door. I grabbed a blanket and put it over my shoulders as if it were a cape.

Natsu walked in and shut the door. His gaze was resting on me which caused me to turn red again. I looked away and stared at the couch where Happy was sleeping. I sat in the chair across from him and sighed. I closed my eyes for only a second, and when I opened them Natsu was standing in front of me.

"You've been gone for 2 months… No, I've missed you Natsu?" He crossed his arms and stared sadly at me.

"I've missed you Natsu." I laughed and stared back at him.

I had to visit a friend of my mothers and the trip was a week long. When I had arrived the lady wished for me to stay longer with her, due to storms in the area. I was only supposed to be gone for 2 weeks.

Natsu frowned at me not the slightest bit happy.

"…It wasn't the same without you here… I really missed you, you know?" He said.

"I missed you too… I'm sorry that I was gone for so long." I pulled him down into another warm hug, only to turn pink again. After a minute he pulled away and looked down at me with a smile. I stood up, grabbed my bag, and walked to my desk. I began pulling everything out when I noticed something from the outside of my window. I stopped and stared with wide eyes. Natsu looked over then back at me. It seemed he couldn't see what I saw.

"F-fireflies…" I murmured.

I blinked and they disappeared. As if they were never there to begin with.

"You okay Lucy?" Natsu stared at me with a confused but concerned look.

"I'm… just fine. I thought I saw something that's all." I looked away and slowly put her belongings away.

*The promise…*

(Natsu's P.O.V)

*Did she say fireflies? Fireflies were part of the promise the little girl and I made as children… It was so long ago that I don't even remember her name, but… when Lucy said those words something clicked in my brain… I remembered something really important but now I've forgotten it again…*

I thought for a moment longer.

*I forgot all about that promise! Our promise to meet again… but… I don't remember who she is… But the promise clearly states that we shall meet again no matter what… I will see her again… The little girl whom I fell in love with.*

But what I didn't know at the time was that the answer was right before my eyes…

You like so far? I hope so.