Chapter 2

The next morning, Lisanna strolled into the guild hall with new found confidence. Her steps felt lighter, her head clear of all thoughts. Everyone became fixated on her as she skipped to the bar, taking a seat next to the drunken Cana. Lisanna caught Cana glaring at her with decisive eyes as she twirled on the stool, a childish grin planted on her face. After what seemed like an awkward lifetime, Cana finally spoke.

"You seem happy Lissy, what's up?" She made a drunken gesture to Lisanna's smile, which had grown in size since arriving at the guild hall that morning.

Lisanna shrugged. "I just...found my reason to be happy Cana." She stood and skipped away before Cana could question her further. After all, Natsu wanted her to keep them a secret. She would never go against his word. She could feel Cana's daggered eyes digging into her as she calmly fled from the interrogation scene. "I'm sorry Cana, maybe another time," She whispered to herself.

Lisanna found Natsu sat in the darkest corner of the guild. A warm flush began to spread across her cheeks as she remembered his passionate kiss from the night before. She lifted her hand to call him over, excitement and curiosity rushing through her as she pictured their day ahead. As she peered closer, her hand instantly fell to her waist. Natsu was not alone. There, sat on his lap like a little child, was Lucy Heartfilia. Lisanna could feel the tears welling up in her eyes as Natsu playfully tickled her, kissing her neck in the process. Her smile that had once filled the room was gone, along with her complete trust of Natsu. All that remained was her shattered heart and the stench of betrayal. She let out a broken sob, catching Natsu's attention. He looked up from Lucy's chest, noticing the unstable Lisanna stood before him. He cursed under his breath. How had he not noticed her come in? His plan of seducing both her and Lucy had been going as scheduled, why was Lisanna here and not on a mission? He scowled as she began to cry at the sight in front of her, a look of hurt and betrayal on her face.

"Hey Lisanna, I can expla-" He was cut off by Lisanna's emotional cry.

"Do I mean anything to you Natsu? Does that kiss mean anything to you? Does my love mean anything? Wait don't answer that, I already know the answer." She turned and fled before Natsu could get another word in. If any sound could be heard at that moment in the guild hall, it would have been the sound of Lisanna's heart shattering into pieces. Mirajane dashed out from behind the bar and began to chase the fleeing Lisanna. Before she left, she gave Natsu a menacing glare.

"I knew you were trouble when you walked in, Natsu Dragneel. Don't even attempt to come near my sister after today, unless you favour being snapped like a twig." Without, Mirajane was gone in a flurry of pink dress and white hair.

The whole guild sat in silence, their eyes glued to Natsu and Lucy. Feeling the weight of pressure upon her shoulders, Lucy quickly scrambled onto her feet, her eyes not leaving the floor. Natsu didn't say a word. His dark eyes were fixated on the doors Lisanna and Mirajane had fled through. Not knowing what to say, Lucy bowed her head in apology and scurried away, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Everyone's attention was now on the unreadable dragon slayer.

Natsu's dark eyes became filled with rage as he through the chair he was once sat on across the guild, sending it crashing into the wall above Levy's head. With a small yelp, Levy ducked under the table, frightened by the sudden movements of the enraged Salamander. The whole guild soon followed Levy's actions, not wanting to get in the way of a angered beast. Wendy silently cried into Romeo's shoulders as Natsu stormed out of the guild. 3 years had changed Natsu for the worst, for instead of the kind hearted, rosy cheeked boy he had been, there was a cold hearted, angered beast. He left the guild hall without another word, for nothing had to be said to understand. Natsu was upset, and someone was about to feel it.

Lisanna sat under the cherry blossom tree, sobbing uncontrollably. Her love for Natsu had been thrown back in her face by the man herself, as if she was just a used tissue. She closed her eyes as she continued to cry. Not wanting to face anyone for what felt like a lifetime, Lisanna curled into a ball and cried herself to sleep as the cherry blossoms scattered throughout the forest around her.

She awoke to the sound of batting wings. As she slowly opened her eyes, she discovered a worried Natsu and Happy sat across from her, holding a single flower. She scrambled back in shock and fear, not wanting to face Natsu. But her actions were futile, for Natsu pulled her into a hug before she was able to stand.

"I'm sorry." He whispered into her ear as she silently cried into his shoulder. "I don't know what I was thinking, Lucy sprang at me, a-and I-I did-" His jumbled up sentence was interrupted by Lisanna pressing her lips to his. Natsu instantly responded by bringing her closer, kissing her as passionately as he had done the day before. All of Lisanna's hurt instantly washed away in the kiss, her feelings resurfacing. She had seen the remorse in Natsu's eyes, and that was all it took for her to forgive him.

"I know you're not trouble Natsu, I just know it."

Somewhere, deeper in the forest, an unconscious Mirajane led in the basement of Natsu's forest cottage, all doors locked, with her hands and knees tied. She wasn't going to ruin his plan. Not today, not ever.