A/N: Okay.. I've never writen anything about Fairy Tail before.. and I'm not finished with the series.. Just saying. And there won't be any spoiler things, if you're wondering.

Flashbacks will be in italics.

*Most of the chapters will be in Lucy's point of view, but the ones that aren't, I'll tell you otherwise*

Have a nice day;)

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Not a second passes by when I don't think about those days.. not one single second..

I sat in the gardens of Heartfilia Mansion, diddling with the small flowers that dotted the area. My fingers ran up the stems ever so slightly. The only sound that filled the air was that of the sparrow that always sat on my window sill. A sigh escaped my lips, if only this could last forever, I thought. But I knew I'd have to go back inside once my father caught me out here. Apparently, sitting in the garden wasn't 'lady like.' He never let me do anything after Mom died. He didn't even let me talk to him...

A shrill cry erupted from just beyond my sights. I broke into a run once I saw it was another kid around my age. "Are you okay?" I shouted, cupping my frail hands around my mouth so he could hear me. I tumbled into the soft grass as I stepped on a fringe in my dress.

All the boy yelled in return was: Igneel.

My face scrunched up, who is Igneel? As I pushed myself back up, he ran closer.

"H-Have you seen Igneel?" he sniffled. My brow furrowed; this boy had pink hair.

"No," I answered. "Who is Igneel anyways?"

His face got even sadder, if possible. "A-A dragon.." he mustered, probably assuming I wouldn't believe him.

"A dragon?" I gasped. Dragons were supposed to be extinct. Were they..?

"Yes. And now he's gone!" the pink haired boy cried. His face was red and puffy. I wonder how long he's been crying, I thought. "...he's gone." he sniffled.

"It's okay." I gave him a loving smile. "I'll help you find him."

"Y-you will?" He blinked, rubbing his eyes with his wrist.

"Sure." I reached out my hand. "But only if you tell me who you are."

"N-Natsu. Natsu Dragneel.'' The pink haired boy grasped my hand, then gave a slight smile. My head turned slightly; he had very pointy teeth.. He was like no boy I had ever seen.

"Lucy Heartfilia." I grinned, leading him back to the gardens. Never in my life had I seen a boy so strange, yet so intriguing. I could only wonder what he had done in his short life. I mean, he knew a dragon! ...or at least he says he did, but I believe him.

"Igneel!" he shouted at the top of his lungs. His tone was heartbreaking. It sounded like he had been yelling like this for days, maybe even weeks. He'd probably been crying for that long as well..

"Shh," I commanded. "I can't let Father know we're here." I hated saying those words, but I knew it was for the better. My father could never know that he was here. Never. Or I would get punished.

"O-okay?" he stuttered.

My whole body shuttered as an angry shriek came from the threshold of the Heartfilia Mansion. "LUCY!"

"N-Natsu, I've got to go.." I said nervously, dropping his hand. "Please stay in the garden..if you will. I'll be back. And we'll find Igneel."

I sprinted towards the house; strands of my blonde hair falling out of my bun with every step.

"Lucy!" my father scolded as I ran up. "I told you not to go outside!"

"Yes, Father. I know," I sulked, giving him a sad glare.

"Go to your room," he commanded. "Now."

Just as I walked past him, he slapped me across the face with such force that I fell down. "I said, NOW!" he yelled, making me break into a run.

My small hands cupped my cheek; it stung so terribly bad.. but it was nothing new. He did that every time I didn't do as he commanded. Well, he did it ever since Mom died..

I slowly pulled open my bedroom door as a sob escaped my lips. It was hard to hold in all my emotions. I ran to my bed and pulled the pillow over my face. Tears streamed down my face like a river, leaving small trails in the make-up that powdered my cheeks. "Mom.." I cried. "Why'd you have to go?"

I sat on my bed sobbing for what seemed like hours. My eyes glared out the window only to see the sun sinking into the sky. Yellows, oranges, purples, and blues erupted in the never-ending sky. It warmed my soul a bit. Maybe, it's Mom..I thought, Maybe.. I sighed. The pink haired boy had probably left by now. Given up on me. But I had to see..

My head peered out my window, looking down into the garden. A flash of pink entered my vision, and uncontrollably, my lips curled into a smile.

I tip-toed through my house and out the front door almost like a cat: silent and stealthy.

"Lucy!" Natsu grinned, his face blushing a slight pink. He scrambled and pulled out some flowers that he had behind his back. "Uhm.. For you?"

"Thank you, Natsu." Blood rushed to my cheeks, making them blush a deep red. Though I knew that the flowers were ours, it was the thought that counted.

"W-what flowers are your favorite?" he questioned.

"I love the lilies, but all of these are wonderful." I smiled as I caressed the stems of the four flowers Natsu had given me: a rose, a daisy, and two daffodils. Warmth filled my heart, this boy was very sweet. The most considerate one I knew, that is.

"O-okay. Can we go look for Igneel, please?" He was fumbling with his hands nervously; it was kinda cute.

"Of course," I replied, setting the flowers down on the table.

We skipped around calling for Igneel late into the night; the moon was high over head.

"Igneel!" I yelled. "Igneel! Natsu is looking for you!"

My heart panged with agony when Natsu fell to the ground crying for Igneel. "Igneel! Come back, Igneel!" he shrieked as loud as he could. "... I need you." He sniffled. I sunk down into the grass beside him and placed my arm around his shoulders.

"It's okay, Natsu. Igneel will come back one day. I promise." He leaned his head on my shoulder.

"Where is he, Lucy?" Natsu sobbed. I dabbed his eyes with my handkerchief.

"I-I don't know..." I sighed. The look that was plastered on his face was killing me from the inside out. It was so.. sad. No words could explain it.

"W-we.. should go back.." He wiped his nose and started to stand up.

"No. Lets stay here for a while," I sighed and looked to the dark sky. Stars dappled the darkness and my one and only wish was for Natsu to find Igneel. Even though I wanted my mom alive again, there was just.. a connection with Natsu and I. Just something.. and I had to fix the gaping hole in his heart.

I lied down in the smooth grass that edged the Heartfilia property heading westward. Natsu did the same.

It was so very peaceful out there. Only chirps of crickets echoed through the air. I wished this moment could last forever. Me. Natsu. The sky. Forever.

My thoughts were getting clouded and my vision blurred as I started to daze.

I didn't even realize I had fallen asleep until I woke up in the garden with some more flowers placed in my hands. This time there was two daisies, a clover, and a daffodil. I smiled. "Thank you, Natsu." The pink haired boy sat in the dirt beside me gazing at the other flowers.

"You're welcome." His smile was adorable; no boy I knew had one like it.

The sun was peeking out, barely above the tree line. "Sorry, Natsu, but I've gotta go," I said quickly, fumbling while trying to stand up. "I'll be back later today." I waved and sprinted off towards the house. Father cannot know I was outside all night...

Once back inside my room, I let out a relieved sigh. Now, I've just gotta get changed before he notices..

Normally, the maids would get me into my dresses, but not today. No one could know about Natsu. Someone would surely tell Father.

I hurriedly took off the ragged dress I had on and slipped into a different one. One that isn't hard to put on, I might add. It was a light pink with frilly, white lace around each fringe. I, myself, really didn't understand all the dressy stuff. No one ever sees us, so what's the point?

I huffed and mosied down the never-ending hallway to the dining room. Once seeing that no one was in the huge room, I grabbed an apple and darted back to my room.

While chomping on the tangy, green apple, I looked out the window, watching Natsu. At the moment, he was sitting in the sand writing little letters. It looked like the alphabet almost. I could tell he had never really been taught anything, for everything he wrote was extremely sloppy. But then again, we were only seven.

The day zoomed by in what seemed like minutes, and I skipped downstairs to Natsu. Once again, we went searching deep into the night, but this time towards the east... And every time I saw Natsu, he gave me flowers. Never lilies though.

This went on for weeks. Me helping Natsu look for Igneel, I mean. Never any luck, sadly. And flowers awaited me each and every night. Natsu was such a nice boy. Not like one I had ever met.

I hope he stays forever, I thought while skipping downstairs to meet Natsu for the night.

In the garden, the pink haired boy was no where to be seen. "Natsu!" I called. "Natsu, where are you?"

I stopped dead in my tracks and I swear my heart plummeted deep into my soul. There was a note, obviously written by Natsu, in the sand.

It read: i wiL NevR 4 git u Luce. Tears were brought to my eyes as I picked up the one lily left beside the message.

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Natsu never came back after that day.. and it tore me apart inside and out. He was my first friend and I knew deep within me that I'd never see him again. Tears rolled out of my eyes as I picked up my diary. My hands caressed the pages in which I had pressed each flower Natsu had given me... I just couldn't let go of him, even though he probably never thought twice about me.

I sighed and wiped my eyes. I knew I couldn't be seen like this on my first day of public school. Seventh grade.. yippie, I thought sarcastically. Truly, I didn't want to go to public school, but I had a feeling that Natsu could possibly be there. The chances were slim, but it was worth a shot..

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