Lucy looked up from the ground. Men were surrounding her and pointing swords in her face. They had beaten her until she could no longer stand. They kept going on about how she had made a mistake. Lucy had no idea what that mistake was. All she wanted to do was get home and sleep. She didn't see that happening anytime soon.

"Who are you and what do you want from me?"

"You will be a hostage."

"Why...?"

"We are going to kill Erza Scarlet."

"Who the hell are you!?"

"That's none of your concern."

"You sick..." Someone kicked Lucy in the head causing her to lose consciousness. One of the men picked her up and started walking away. Only one person saw what had happened to Lucy. He started running towards Fairy Tail.

…...

"Has anyone seen Lucy?"

"The last time I saw her she was heading home."

"I guess that makes sense. It is pretty late. I'm going to head home as well. Goodnight Natsu, Gray."

"Night Erza."

"See you tomorrow."

"Guys I need your help! Someone kidnapped Lucy!" Romeo ran into the guild panting. Everyone stared at the young boy in shock.

"Lucy...kidnapped?" Erza whispered slowly.

"Yes! They attacked her and carried her away! We have to help her!"

"Come on Natsu we're heading out now!" Gray took off out the door with Natsu hot on his heels. Erza gathered her composure and walked over to Romeo.

"Do you know who took her?"

"All I know is that the men want to kill you."

"Damn! Any markings? Guild marks?"

"Umm...wait yeah! They had this weird mark." Romeo ran and grabbed a piece of paper and started sketching out something that looked like dragon wings. Erza froze.

'Not them!' She thought.

"It's the dragons. I dealt with them about a week ago. I never thought they would come after me or kidnap Lucy for that matter."

"Why take Lucy though?"

"They must have been watching me." Erza turned and walked out of the guild. She needed to find the Dragons and more importantly...Lucy.

…...

Lucy woke to a thumping noise. She sat up and held her head. It was pounding like crazy. She looked around the small room that she was put in. It was hard to see since it was dark. The noise kept getting louder. Lucy scooted backwards and sat with her back to the wall. She was frightened. The thumping stopped and something stepped in front of her.

"Oh you're awake? I thought you died. You wouldn't be so useful if you died on us."

"Where am I?!"

"Far away from home Lucy."

"How do you know my name?"

"I know everything about you."

"Who are you!?" Lucy screamed. The man in front of her dropped something beside her. She still couldn't see what it was, but she could smell it. "What is that?"

"You'll see in a couple hours when the sun comes up. Oh and by the way I'll answer your other question. I'm Kaito from the Dragons."

"Well Kaito, who is the guy in charge?"

"I'm sorry but you won't be meeting her. I'm second in command around here so behave or I'll have to kill you off myself."

Lucy shut her mouth. She did not want to anger this guy anymore at the moment. He left the room and Lucy could hear the click as the door was locked.

'Why is this happening and why do they want Erza dead?'

…...

Erza found Natsu and Gray standing in a clearing surrounded by trees. They both looked angry and frustrated. Erza walked over to them and noticed the looks on their faces.

"We'll find her. Mira is explaining the situation the the Master as we speak. Once we have the green light from him, we're going to go get Lucy back."

"We don't even know where she's at."

"I think I have a pretty good idea."

"Well let's go then!" Natsu yelled. Gray put a hand on his shoulder and Natsu turned towards him. "What!?"

Gray whispered into Natsu's ear. "Look at Erza's eyes. She must know the guys who took Lucy."

"We still should go get her."

"We will. Just listen to Erza for now. Lucy was taken from her. Don't make this harder for her."

Natsu sighed in defeat as he walked past Erza and headed back to Fairy Tail. Erza told Gray he could head back with Natsu. She wanted to be alone for a moment. Erza looked up at the sky and stared at the stars.

"I'll find you Lucy and I'm going to bring you home."

…...

Lucy stared into the darkness before her. She was cold and in pain. The Dragons came in about ten minutes ago to torment her. She had tried to fight back but they overpowered her. There was nothing she could do. She was their hostage and they had the upper hand. Lucy could tell that a couple ribs had been broken in the beating and her wrist had to be fractured. The room was slowly getting lighter. She could finally see the window. It was small and barred up like in prisons.

'Am I in a prison?' She thought. Lucy could hear voices outside her door. It sounded like someone was yelling.

"Why haven't you killed her yet!?"

"I'm sorry Master, but Scarlet hasn't left her friends yet."

"I want her dead Kaito!"

"Yes Master!"

Lucy clenched her fists around the necklace Erza gave her. 'I'm not going to let them hurt you Erza.'

…...

Erza sat down on her bed and dropped her head in her hands. The Dragons wanted her dead and they knew the best way to get her was through Lucy.

'Damn! I should have gotten rid of them!' She lifted her head and played with the necklace around her neck. Lucy had given it to her for a birthday present. 'I'm going to bring you home Lucy. Just wait a little longer.'