So here's a continuation from chapter one. After looking over the original chapter and learning more about our beloved dragon slayer, I wanted to change it a bit more. I have decided that Natsu is a bit more serious now. I can even imagine him as a guild leader, or at least a trainer. Crazy huh?
Disclaimer: Fairy Tail does not belong to me, if it did I would get back to the main villains. Let's go Mashima!
Changing
By lightning-storm
"Huh," Lucy gasped as a flash of destruction wracked her mind. Screams seemed to fill the area as a tall and dark figure merged from within the rising smoke, his fierce red eyes and rose colored hair billowing in the wind. Like a risen devil he approached her, hand out as leathery red wings protruded from his sculpted back.
'Heartfillia.'
"Lucy!" stated the blue cat, and Lucy winced as the keys on her hip throbbed significantly
"Time to fly!" cried the blue exceed and Lucy blinked before she felt two soft paws attach themselves to the remainder of her shirt, her toes floating just above ground.
"Wait...Happy! M- my shirt!" She panicked.
"What about it?"
"It won't l...asssst!"sure enough, it wasn't long before the threadbare shirt gave way to the stress and Lucy started flailing for dear life. Her keys glowed softly before Natsu leaped toward her, gathering her within his arms.
"You should be more careful Lucy" he said brightly, pulling her into his chest. As red as the shade of Erza's hair, Lucy muttered an unceremonious curse before burrowing her nose into shoulder.
"Yo..un...alk."
"What's that?" teased Natsu, "I can't quite hear you."
Slapping him on the back, Lucy huffed before feeling her toes touch the ground.
Red faced, she pointed an accusatory finger towards him. "You're one to talk...Mr I'm gonna destroy the entire stadium with my sexy new power."
"Hey it`s not my fau-," Natsu immediately thought about how weak those guys were, he didn't even have to try to beat them. As the rest of her sentence filtered through his mind, his eyes glinted curiously, "Wait...Did you just say I was sexy?"
"Wh..at?! Of c..course not!" She squeaked, hardly believing that had slipped out. Giving him the once over, Lucy gulped. However, Natsu was indeed sexy, not to say he wasn't before, but damn...now he looked like he fell out of one of those books about the Greek Gods of Mildean. Taking in his physical changes over the past year, all she could do was stare. Natsu was taller now, his shoulders broadened and his well defined eight pack, more so. His hair had grown long and wild, and the energy around him dangerous and potent. It frightened her and yet...
"I'm so sorry Lucy!" Happy cried as he flew down from above, the charred bits of cloth still in his paws. Burrowing his body into her bare chest, Lucy flushed in embarrassment, her questions effectively silenced. Same old Happy.
Very aware of her current predicament, Lucy shook as she stared at the handsome man in front of her and his very perverted pet. What the hell?
"Da...Damn cat!" she cried out, a glint of humor in her brown eyes before launching him several meters in the air, "Perv!" she razzed, forcing down a smile. She had nearly forgotten the blue exceeds irritating penchant for perversion. Wondering where he had gotten that habit from, Lucy scowled, her eyes shifting towards her pink haired companion. Surely not that idiot. Although, truthfully, she wasn't as adverse to that as she once was... provided she could fully participate in the perversions anyway. Her eyes widened in horror at the course of thoughts her mind had begun to explore. She had been reading way too many of those special books.
"You weirdo," Natsu teased, seemingly unaffected by the situation. Inwardly, Natsu smirked knowingly. Wrapping his old, ragged jacket around her shoulders, the salmon haired dragon slayer gave Lucy a familiar squeeze before pressing his hand against her forehead. "Why are you so red" he whispered quietly, "A fever?"
Lucy let out a rush of breath she hadn't realized she had been holding.
"I..," she started, contemplating her unreasonable thoughts. The blonde magi felt her temperature rise as Natsu cupped her cheek with his hand and leaned in, his face so close she could feel his hot breath sweep across her skin. His thumb wandered to her lower lip, absentmindedly caressing her as his onyx eyes glimmered with something she couldn't quite place.
"Nats-" she whispered, her eyes drifting closed as a strange warmth wrapped around her flesh and a burning sensation flowed through her veins. What was this feeling? It was so...calming. A calloused hand wandered a little too close to her behind, pulling her closer as a fog seemed to encompass her mind.
It's okay Luce... Don't be afraid...
She heard the familiar voice, somewhat startled. Was that what she thought it was?
I won't hurt you...
Caressing her chin with his thumb, Natsu lowered his lips to her own, fully intending to take advantage of his new found discovery when-
Shrieeeee!
Natsu promptly dropped his hands and turned away from her, the golden sheen in his eyes fading to naught as he caught site of the Palace guards heading his way.
You are not my enemy...
"Stop him!" they cried, and the rose haired youth tensed up before turning his hand into a burning fist.
"Sorry Lucy..." Natsu called, a twinge of irritation in his tone, "Gotta go!"
Shaking the fog from her mind, Lucy felt a prickle of joy pierce her heart as her dear friend hurried away. He hadn't gotten far however, when a militia of men surrounded him. Within moments, several men were sent flying. A cord was tossed about his shoulders, before he faltered slightly. Judging by the sudden change in his motions, Lucy guessed it was some type of nullification tool.
"Natsu!" she cried, keys out and ready to go, but the handsome man stood up and knocked out one of his captors. Turning his head towards her he shook his head. A cool breeze blew about and Lucy clutched the jacket around her more tightly. Ignoring the shiver along her spine, Lucy quickly turned towards her home. She needed to go change!
Empty black eyes looked on from his room. Humans were certainly entertaining, he thought, but something about that girl bothered him. She was far too close to his little...project, or was it... something else. Curious, Zeref drew a rune mark in the air, launching it towards her as she placed her hand over her heart. The keys on her hip glowed brightly and a look of recognition crossed his features.
"Well...well...well, "he said mysteriously, remembering the brunette who had asked him for help during his schooling, particularly something about opening the skies. "If it isn't the descendant of Lucretia Heartfilia." he smirked knowingly, The end of the cycle is indeed upon us. "
Lucy let out a sharp sneeze. "Someone must be talking about me," she chuckled nervously. Making a beeline towards her house, Lucy shivered, as she couldn't quite get over the feeling of being watched.
Meanwhile...
Tensions were high as the lead guards burst through the doorway, prisoner in hand. "My Lord, my Lady," the guards said in respect. The good king and his lovely green haired daughter halted their conversation and looked towards the guards. Beside them stood Arcadios, the princess' first knight, and one love.
Bowing in obeisance, they brought forth their rowdy prisoner, poking and prodding with their blades before tossing him on the floor.
"Hey watch it!" hissed Natsu as he stumbled towards the thrones, "Or I'll burn you to a crisp!"
Princess Hisui and Arcadios gasped at the sight of their old acquaintance.
"Natsu." called the white knight, and the young man blinked before offering his winning grin.
"Hey!" he exclaimed gleefully, and Princess Hisui and her father snickered as their loyal guards grabbed Natsu by the collar and forced him to his knees.
Noticing Natsu's informal attitude, "How dare you speak so casually to our Leaders!"
A guard with spiky black hair, and a scar running down the side of his face, glowered at the young man, "You will give our lord and lady the respect they rightfully deserve!"
Natsu had half a mind to trip the guards and be done with it. However, that might ruin the King's throne room, and he wouldn't want that. Not to mention, Lucy might kill him. Than again, he doubted she could hurt him much, even if she tried. Natsu grinned mischievously. He had gotten much stronger during his absence, particular do to a little extra guidance. Natsu, had not seen the face, but the voice had sounded strangely familiar.
To Be Continued...
So, after I caught up with the Manga, I came up with this crazy theory about why Natsu got so powerful in a year, which is probably WAY off, but eh. I also thought, why did Lucy's mom die the day the dragon's disappeared, and what makes Lucy the heroine of the story. She's obviously not a fighter and the Celestial King did KNOW Mard Greer. Thus, I came up with a little tale of why everyone was connected. I don't know if I'll write that whole thing out. It really depends on commentary, as I figure, if people want more, they'll mention something. My process tends to be three to five reviews per chapter, depending on intentions. I figured this could be the sequel, or prequel of MY E.N.D idea. I also have a few other stories I'd like to get back to. I need a little inspiration/ motivation...or maybe just a review session of said entertainment. Hmmm. So please, R&R!
