Fifth Noble House

Disclaimer: Dont own Fairy Tail manga/anime and bleach manga/anime.

Summary: After dying while protecting her friends, Lucy finds herself another adventure in the after life.

Prologue: Death is the end... Or beginning

During this gruelling war... many die; families, friends, lovers. We were losing the war against the invading army... The Alvarez Empire. Just when all hope was lost... Natsu came and unleashed his demon powers of E.N.D; horns came out of his head and demonic wings sprouted from his back. With our hopes high and morale unyielding... We finally push back the invading army. Just when victory has been within reach... Natsu lost control.

Everything within his sight, he destroys be it an ally or enemy. He couldn't recognize anyone, not even his friends. The place known as Hargeon Town was unrecognizable; even if it was already in ruins. Natsu had burned everything, not even Gray's Ice Devil Slayer magic could freeze his flames. In the end it was decided that we had to put Natsu down; with that in mind they send Gray who had Devil Slayer Magic kill him. I knew it was a hard decision to make... After all everyone's frustrations show on their faces when they made the decision.

Even though everyone made up their minds, I couldn't go through it. Memories of the time I spent with him resurface. I made up my mind... I'll confront Natsu and make him come to his senses. Like him, I won't give up... Even if I end up dying.

When the decision was made, it was decided the attack would be the next morning. So while everyone was sleeping I made my way towards the remains Hargeon Town. There he was in the middle of the town; the image of the Natsu, I knew and the one standing in front of me we're so different that made my eyes start tearing. His once bright pink spike up hair now was sleek straight black, his warm ebony eyes were now cold dead jet-black. His body now sported Dragon like scale along with his horns and wings made him look more demonic, but no matter what he looks like now... I won't give up until the Natsu I remember comes back.

"Natsu" I called out to him, yet he made no move of hearing me. Undeterred, I continue "It's me... Lucy". Once more he made no moves of recognition except this time he launches towards me with his flame fist.

"I see. If the only way of getting you back is by knocking some sense into you find by me." I told him after barely dodging his flame fist.

"I'm fire up!" saying his catchphrase while extending Fleuve d'étoiles to see if I got any reaction only to get none.

Soon our fight began, no matter how many times I got beaten down I stood up again and again to continue our fight. It was now close to morning; I was covered with burns, bleeding, bruised up and with enough magic to summon one more celestial spirit while Natsu had barely any damage.

While catching my breath I sensed everyone coming towards us and in that moment Natsu took advantage of my distraction appearing in front of me with fire on his fist about to hit me, but never reached as a fist of light crashed into Natsu's face sending him flying. Seeing Loke once again saving me made a memory resurface.

"Loke do you remember back in Tenrou Island when you used Regulus to save Capricorn" I said using telepathy power I have only with my contracted spirits.

"Yes, why?" Loke answer.

"Do you think it could work on Natsu the same way it did to Capricorn?"

"No, it won't work. The reason why it worked with Capricorn was only because Regulus is a celestial spirit magic and Capricorn himself is a celestial spirit. Natsu no longer is human, therefore having no magic power." Loke answer.

Not giving up on the idea, I further explain my idea to Loke.

"I see. Then use my key to do it" Loke said with a smile.

"Are you sure? The percentage of this working is slim you know" I ask him.

"Yes, I'm sure. After all, you're going to go through this even if it has a slim chance of working. Plus, this won't work unless you use a key with a strong bond." Loke stated.

With a shaky voice I say out loud "Thank you, Loke. I'll miss you dearly" With tears falling from my eyes, took Loke's key within my hand and with a trembling hand broke it.

"I love you, Lucy" Loke said to me before completely disappearing; making me cry harder.

The next moment the morning light that had come out, once more became dark as Celestial Spirit King came and at the same time Natsu had come back from where he was sent to.

"I've heard from of Leo of your plan old friend. We only got one chance old friend, so let's make it count" the Celestial Spirit King told me.

"Meteor Blade!" the Celestial Spirit King yelled as he swings his blade towards Natsu as he tried to attack me.

I brace myself as the attack connected, sending Natsu flying once more. Yet compare to the last time he used it was small. Immediately Celestial Spirit King began chanting while pointing his blade upwards "Let the 88 Stars of the heavens shine now. Starlight Dreams. Galaxia Blade!"

A bright light soon cover the land that was Hargeon Town.

"The rest is up to you now old friend." that was the last thing the Celestial Spirit King said to me before disappearing.

Mustering all the strength I have to run towards Natsu, who was turning stone by the effect of Galaxia Blade. While I ran I gather all of my remaining magic power on fist. Even while turning to stone Natsu ran towards me with all of his power in his fist.

When our attacks collided it caused an explosion that blinded us.

Little by little the smoke clear, but even with the smoke, I could feel my fist on his chest where his heart is and his hand on my back. Finally, when it cleared the Natsu with demon characteristics was no more instead stood the Natsu, who would do anything for his friends.

"L-L-Lucy, what happen?" I could barely hear him.

"Finally awake Natsu" I told him with a bloody smile. I then felt his hand leave my back.

"It's not your fault Natsu. It's our fault for relying on your demon power to finish the war. And it was my decision to do this... I was fully aware that I might die. The others don't know that I'm here with you." I told him as I feel my blood spill from the hole.

"Why did you save me? Why? Why?" I could no longer hear him, but could guess from his expression on his face.

"It's because I'm your friend" I said to him with a weak voice, but I'm sure he heard it. Soon my vision began to diminish my body felt heavy and could barely move at all.

With all of the meager strength I have, I ask him "W-w-would y-you d-do me a f-favor, N-Na-tsu?" Not wasting any moment I continue "P-pl-ease w-in the w-war. Remember you're not alone okay."

My cold body immediately felt warm; taking the warmness as a yes, I with my final breath told him "T-h-an-k y-o-u"

Everything went dark soon after, yet somehow I heard the voice of the Celestial Spirit King say "It pains me to see you go my old friend, but before you depart to the after life... I'll bestow you a portion of the thirteenth zodiac." I then felt something before he continue "Good bye old friend"

When I came to, I found myself in a forest. A few minutes later I found some kind of retro village and another few minutes to reach it.

"Excuse me can you tell me where am I?" I asked an elderly.

"I see you're new here; well you're in Soul Society the after life for the souls.