Chapter 1: The Mission

Lucy's POV

As my alarm clock went off this morning, I slowly rose from my bed and yawned. I got out of my bed and walked over to the bathroom. I sat in the warm water thinking of what I could do today. Maybe I should go to the guild today? After I got out of the bath, I began to get ready for the day.

I put on my dark blue skirt and wrapped it around my waist. I grabbed my usual blue and yellow top and put my hair up in a long side ponytail. Well, I better get going. As I thought that, I heard my window open and saw a familiar pinkette and blue cat, standing in front of my window.

"Yo!" He said to me, with his usual toothy grin on his face.

"Natsu…" I closed my eyes and pulled my hands into a fist. "How many times to I have to tell you to use the door like a normal person!" I screamed while kicking him and Happy into the wall.

"But using the door doesn't give me a challenge. You know I enjoy challenges." Natsu said while rubbing his face in the spot where I had kicked him.

"So, what are you doing here?" I asked the pinkette. He got up and put his hand out.

"I came to ask you if you wanted to go on a job with the team tomorrow. Erza picked it out." Natsu explained.

"What kind of job is it? What's the reward?" I asked him. My rent is coming up soon, and I don't have enough money. I hope this job can give me enough money to pay it. I don't want to face my landlady again.

"It's a job to stop a dark guild. An S-Class mission." Natsu smiled.

"AN S-CLASS! Are you sure that's alright?" I wondered. I don't want to be punished by Master again after last time.

"Erza asked Master, and he said that it's ok if we all go together. We're strong enough to handle a single dark guild." I sighed and gave a slight smile.

"I guess that's fine. So what time are we meeting up?" I asked the pinkette.

"Meet up at the Magnolia train station at 10:00 tomorrow morning."

"Alright! I'll see you tomorrow!" Natsu jumped out of my window and ran off down the streets. "At least I know what I'm doing tomorrow. I should probably start packing."

~ The next day at the train station ~

I look up at the clock on the tower and sigh. I wonder where everyone is? It's already 10:30. I suddenly hear some familiar voices calling my name. I turn around a notice Natsu, Happy, Gray, and Erza running towards me. I see that Erza has packed a lot again. I notice that Erza, once again, has a mountain of stuff that she's bringing with her.

"You guys are finally here. What took you so long?" I asked the group, putting my hands on my side and glaring at them. "Your the one who told me to meet here at 10:00."

"Sorry, sorry. I woke up late this morning. Hehe…" Natsu explained. I sighed and turned towards the train.

"Well, let's get going." I said as I began to walk towards the train's door.

"Why did we have to choose the train?" Natsu complained, as usual. Well I guess I shouldn't blame him. His motion sickness is horrible. I kinda feel bad for him.

"Stop complaining and get on the damn train, Flame Brain!" Gray commented.

"What did ya say Ice Princess!" Natsu started getting angry. I could see that he was ready to fight.

"You heard me!" They began to clash heads and prepared to fight. I saw Erza walking towards them and I knew it wouldn't end well for them. Just as I expected, Erza punched the two in the heads and yelled at them to get on the train. The two obediently listened to her and we all walked onto the train and took our seats.

As soon as the train left the station, Natsu got sick. Erza had to punch him unconscious to get a silent ride.

"Hey, Lucy." Erza asked me. I looked up at her and wondered what she needed.

"Yes, Erza?" I responded kinda nervous about her question.

"Why did you come with us on an S-Class mission? Usually you wouldn't dare come with us, unless the reward includes a Celestial Key."

"I guess I just wanted to get out of my house. I've been busy writing my story, and got writer's block. I was thinking that maybe this mission could give me some ideas. And also my rent's almost due and I need the money." I explained.

"I see. We should be there in about 2 hours." I nodded and decided to take a nap until we arrived. As I drifted off to sleep, I began to get this dark feeling in my stomach. I didn't know what it was at first. But I know it had something to do with the mission we were on.

Something bad was going to happen on this mission.