Fairy Tail Friends! I finally, finally, FINALLY! Grasped an idea. So, i was rewatching episode 150(super cute), and this question popped into my mind: "What if Natsu couldn't find Lucy?" What if instead of catching her(tho that was awesome too), he couldn't find her for a bit? Then, it hit me... NEW FANFIC! lol, enjoy! Remember, Review! 3
Natsu was exhausted. He felt weak and tired, but he couldn't give up. He took another step, stumbled, and would have collapsed if Happy hadn't grabbed him by the back of the shirt, and lowered him into a sitting position gently. "Natsu…You've got to rest."
"I can't." Natsu rasped. "I have to find Lucy."
"We know. We'll find her, don't worry. But you've been running around looking for days now. You need to rest." Happy insisted.
Despite that, Natsu forced himself up onto his feet. He leaned against the rocks, and sniffed. "I smell her. She's got to be close."
Happy frowned. He grabbed onto Natsu's shirt anyways.
Natsu glanced at him.
"Just in case." Happy said. Happy helped his friend stay on his feet, even though letting him rest would be better. Happy was worried. Natsu was dragging his feet, and covered in dirt and dust. Ever since Lucy had been launched to who knows where from the Infinity Clock, Natsu had insisted on searching day and night, with no sleep, and no breaks or food besides a few flames.
Happy thought about the rest of the guild. Mostly all of the members were out searching for Lucy, and some Council Members, along with the former members of Legion. Before they left, Erza had called Happy back. She had told him to watch Natsu, for he may go a little overboard searching for his lost friend. Erza would have gone with them, but something held her back. She had a feeling Natsu needed the space, and the time to possibly accept…well, maybe Lucy wasn't….perhaps she…
Happy shook his head to bring him back to the present. They limped towards a pile of rocks. Natsu stopped. He stiffened, his nostrils flaring. "There!" He lunged for the rock pile with incredible speed, and Happy was pulled with him. The blue cat could hardly keep his grip, the fire wizard lunged at the pile so fast.
Natsu tore through the rocks, tossing rocks just as big as he was over his shoulder like they weighed nothing.
Happy watched nervously, his heart pounding against his rib cage. He was trembling. Was Lucy really down there? What would happen if they found her….dead? The thought was so horrible, his eyes started to blur.
Natsu finally removed another rock, and gasped. "Lucy!" The Celestial Mage didn't look good. Her blond hair had come lose from her ponytails, and her eyes were closed. She was scraped up and bruised, and it was hard to tell if she was breathing. Another rock covered her up to her gut, so the boys couldn't see anymore then her shoulders.
Natsu ripped the rock out of the way. Happy had to swerve madly to the left to dodge it. The rock kept going, and shattered against another rock, sending a cloud of dust into the air.
***Natsu POV***
The sun slowly started to disappear, and as the light faded, Natsu took Lucy in his arms gently. The sunset seemed to make his hair glow, and Lucy's shine, although she still looked lifeless and dull. A small wind blew, ruffling the mages hair and clothing. Natsu held Lucy close, and listened for a heartbeat. It was very faint, but there. "She's alive!" He announced to Happy, who gasped, and covered his mouth with his paws.
Natsu stared at Lucy. "Lucy, wake up." He whispered.
Lucy's eyelids fluttered, and Natsu's heart skipped a beat. Her eyes opened in squints, but her coco brown eyes still reflected the sunlight. "N…Natsu?" She murmured.
"I'm here." Natsu gripped her close to his chest, and closed his eyes, savoring her shallow breath on his cheek.
"H-Hurts…" Lucy whispered.
"I know. Hang on." Natsu whispered, keeping his eyes shut tight.
And as the light backed away, leaving the mages to their embrace. Was there hope for the Celestial Mage yet?