Chapter four: Fairy Tail's Strongest Team
It's been a couple of days since Natsu and I went on our last mission. We told Mr. Kaby that he should destroy his father work and when he was about to burn the book. The magic seal on the book broke and it was something for the client that was from his father. Later on, Natsu informs me that the place wasn't Kaby at all. So we end up not getting any of the awards, but it was nice to know that Kaby has something from his father.
But once we got back, Natsu went to his normal self. Ignoring me and everyone else in the guild, but sometimes I will catch him glancing down at me.
I was sitting at the bar drinking my milkshake that Lisanna made. She just telling me that about Dark Guilds and how they were involved with criminal activities. " Wow, that's scary." I shiver at her statement. " What's scary that you went on a job with Natsu." She said as cleans another mug. I frown a little at her and title my head at her comment " What do you mean?" I asked in a curious tone, then out of nowhere a man with orange short spiky hair and sunglasses that barely shows his eyes, pops up next to me causing me to yelp in surprise. " Well, Hello beautiful. Can I treat you on a date?" He said in a flirty tone, then his eyes travel down to my keys and his face went white. " Are those Zodiac keys?" He asked in a scared tone. I frown a little and place my hands on my keys protectively, then that feeling began to rise again. His eyes shot up at me and then he takes off. " Sorry, we can't be together!" He yells as he ran out the door. I sighed and rub my chest trying to figure out that feeling.
'It was that feeling again, what the hell is going on with me' I thought to myself. 'I never felt this raw rage before. What the hell happening to me?' I bit my lip to try to gather myself, then the door slams showing that weird guy again. But he had fear on his face " Ezra is coming!" He shouts and everyone besides me and assuming Natsu were looking at him with a scared face Then Mirajane stood up cracking her knuckles, she had a dark look on her face. " Alright, Tin can is here." She said. I raised an eyebrow at her behavior, I turn around and began to drink my milkshake. " Luce! Protect me from the she-devil!" I heard Happy, He crashes into my side causing me to choke on my milkshake. I looked down seeing Happy in my lap looking scared, I sighed placing my hand on his head. " It will be alright Happy, as long you don't do anything to make her mad," I said giving him a smile.
A few minutes later, Ezra opens the door carrying a rather large horn with decorative gems on it, my eyes wide at the horn. " Holy shit," I said mumble. She looks around the guild with a tense face " Where is Master?" She asked in a demanding tone. "He went to a meeting Tin can or have you forgotten," Mira said with a smirk, Ezra glared at Mira and looks away. " I don't have time for you old woman. "
" Gray and Natsu. I need your help." She called, Gray stood up and stretch a little and walked over to her. " What is it?" He said in a confused tone. Natsu jumped down next to me and cross his arms as he leans against the bar. Ezra looked over and glance at me with a raised eyebrow " interesting." She mumbled causing Natsu to narrow his eyes at her, which she ignored. " What do you want?" He said in a dead tone, I spun around on my stool swinging my feet while holding a sleeping Happy in my arms. " I need your help with a Dark Guild called Eisenwald." She said, Natsu looked at her and turns around jumping back up onto the second floor. " Not my problem." He said as he takes a seat.
Ezra's eyes lower at his statement but didn't push it. She gave out a sigh and looked at Gray. I bit my lip and stood up walking over to Ezra placing my hand on her arm giving her a small smile. " I will go with you, Ezra," I said causing her eyes too wide in shock, but she gives me a smile. " Thanks, Lucy." A loud thud was heard behind me, I turn around in shock to see Natsu with a blank expression on his face. " Let's go." He said as he walks out, my mouth was open in surprise, but I slowly smiled at him. " Thanks, Natsu," I mumbled softly as I walked out of the guild to my house to get ready.
Ezra Pov*
I am shocked. Beyond shock. Natsu, the Chaos Dragon is coming willingly because of Lucy. What did she do to get him to listen? She doesn't seem the type to use blackmail or something shady. I just don't understand, the others tell me that once Lucy and Natsu got back, he looked different and act differently towards her since the mission.
I watched Lucy leave the building with Natsu behind her, It's like he is chosen to be this close to her. Does she know anything about him and what he did? Probably not. I looked over noticing that Mirajane has been giving Lucy the evil look ever since she got here. I narrow my eyes at her and walked out of the building. " Let's go, Gray," I said hearing Gray scrabbling over to follow me. I will not let anyone speak about Natsu's past even if it cost my life. Lisanna spoke a couple of words before the door slam shut behind us. " They could be the strongest team" then the door closed
Lucy Pov*
I was currently at my house and noticed that Natsu had followed me home, I raised an eyebrow at him confused because at the moment he was giving a glare. " Why are you glaring at me? What did I do this time?" I said with pout tone.
Now, don't be surprised. Even though Natsu has warmed up to me. He hasn't warmed up to the point for people to know that we are friends? Well, we are not really friends. To be quite honest I have no fucking idea what we are to each other. All I know is that he hangs out with me more than anyone else and I am scared if anyone finds out about him being friends with me. He will take off or ignore me.
He rolls his eyes at me and gave out a growl of irritation. " Of all things you do. Did you decide to go with Ezra and that stripping fucker to take care of a Dark Guild? You will get yourself killed." He said in an annoying tone, I frown and place my hands on my hips. I raised my eyebrow at him. "What about Ezra and Gray? They could get themselves killed as well." I said he stood up walked over to the front door. " They can take care of themselves. You are a different story." He said walking out closing the door behind him. My blood boiled in rage ' How dare him to say that I can't take care of myself? I been roaming and fought many bandits for a whole year without him.' I thought as I quickly pack a small bag and walked out the door with a silent Happy behind me.
We stood at the train station, I sat on a bench with happy in my lap and Natsu was a foot away from me on a wall with his eyes closed. Just thinking about what he said made me mad all over again and I was going to prove him wrong that I can take care of myself without. I don't need a fucking babysitter. A few minutes later, Ezra came up with a small wagon full of luggage, I sweat drop for being over-prepared, but I didn't push it. Gray stood between us, looking at me and then at Natsu. " Um. So Natsu why did you decided to come along?" Gray asked looking at the Dragon Slayer with a curious gaze. Natsu opens his eyes, stared at Gray for a few seconds and closed his eyes ignoring him completely. Gray gave him a glare and walks away while mumbling. " Fucking dick." Ezra sighed and gave me a smile which I return. " Thank you for coming to Lucy and Natsu. I will explain once we get on the train." In the corner of my eyes, I noticed that Natsu tensed up when Ezra said 'train'.
The train arrived a few minutes later, I got on board with Gray and Ezra behind me. I sat down close to the window, Erza and Gray sat in front of me. I looked around noticing that Natsu wasn't with us. I bit my lip thinking that I might have done something wrong. " Don't worry he got on board, he went to a different room. He has a private room when he boards trains." Happy said beside me, I blinked in confusion. " Why is that?" I asked. " Um well… He gets sick when he boards on trains. So they said they gave him a private area to rest." He said nervously, my eyes wide in realization. " Mavis! Where is he?" I said in a demanding tone, causing happy to jump."I can't Natsu will kill me If I take you to where he is." He said in a scared tone. Ezra stood up picking up Happy. " Let's go we don't leave any comrades alone in their own pain." She said in a terrifying demand tone and we follow her to find Natsu with a scared Happy leading the way.
We stopped at a door that said " Do not Disturb" on it. I reach for the door and open the door slowly, I peeked inside and noticed that the area was quite large for just one person. It had two couches one with it's back to us and another to it side. There was also a bar with no bartender and also I noticed a black cloak on the bar. The blinds on the windows were down and closed making it a little dark, but still be able to see around. I stepped inside and looked around. " Are you sure he is in here Happy?" Gray said looking at the place with a bored expression and no shirt. " Yep, this is the spot." He said flying over to his coat picking it up showing it to Gray. I looked at the couch and it looked clean, no one has sat in it for awhile. I walked around the bar and gasp loudly, Behind the bar sat Natsu with his back on the wall with an empty drink in his hand. His face and chest were covered in sweat. When I gasped He open his eyes slowly and they were glowing yellow, he tries to give his best glare, but he was in so much pain that he glare didn't affect. I was about to step forward til Gray stopped me. " Are you insane! He is like a wounded dragon right now and he could hurt you." He hissed quietly, Natsu gave out a deadly growl. " Go… away." He said in a pained tone, I took a deep breath and walked over to him slowly.
Each step I took he would give out a warning growl and his eyes would darken, I should have looked for something like this. Natsu dragon senses are super sensitive and being on the train would make his scents of smell go crazy because all the scents from the different area are hitting him all at once. I stopped at his feet and I slowly crouch down in front of him giving him a sad look. " You moron. Why didn't you tell me?" I said softly, causing him to growl loudly at me. " Get… the… fuck… out" He said panting heavily. I shook my head at him and crawled beside him slowly. " I don't think so. Come on Natsu. You helped me, let me help you." I said taking the glass that he holds tightly. It took a few minutes for him to loosen up the empty glass and once he did, I took it out of his hand and place it on the bar. " Gray come here and help me." I looked over to see him with a shocked face. " Hell fucking no! I am not going to get myself killed!" He shouts causing Natsu to growl. I roll my eyes at him throw Natsu's arm over my shoulder. " Pussy," I mumbled to myself, then I heard Natsu chuckle and groan. " Ok Natsu, I need your help to get you off this floor." I said as I lift both myself and Natsu off the ground with no help from him.
Boy, this guy weighs a ton for an average size guy and, plus it doesn't help that I am only one doing this. Once we stood up, we slowly walked around the bar to the couch. I sit him on the couch and helped him lay down. " OK look buddy. You need to lose some weight." I said placing my hand on his head causing him to sigh in delight. My eyes blinked quickly and an Idea popped in my head, I lift Natsu head and sat down slowly so I won't move him. I lay his head on my lap and ran my fingers through his salon hair. He began to relax and went straight to sleep.
" What the actual fuck just happened?" I heard Gray, I look up seeing them with a shocked expression on their faces. " I must be dreaming to see Lucy calming the Chaos and helping him through his motion sickness," Gray said as he sat on a bar stool pouring himself a strong drink I assume, Ezra walks over to the couch next to us and sat down, She gave me a sad smile. " I am glad that he has someone to depend on." She said sadly as she stared at Natsu, I smiled softly as ran my fingers through his hair. " Well He helped me when I had my moments , So I should pay the favor by helping him," I said with a smile as I watch the sleeping dragon.
Makarov Pov*
I frown slightly. ' I have a bad feeling about something, Maybe it's Chaos destroying a town, or Ezra or is it Gray?" I sighed heavily as I took a big gulp of my drink. " What's got you in a depressed stage Makarov?" Master Bobo asked with a creepy smile on his face. " I just have a bad feeling that's all," I mumble trying to drink the gut feeling away. " Hey, how is Chaos doing anyway?" Someone asked, My eyes harden a little and soften when I remember him being so different to the new girl Lucy. " He is doing better actually, He has taken a liking to our newest member." A crash was heard throughout the building and everyone was looking me with a surprised look on their faces. " I want to meet this girl." " It probably won't last long." "Poor girl is going to get herself hurt." " Does she even know about his past?"
I closed my eyes and sigh taking another sip, in the corner of my eyes I noticed a mechanical bird standing there with a card in its metal peak. I took the card and open it revealing Lisanna. " Gentlemen I give you Lisanna, the number one favorite on Sorcerer Magazine." He said proudly.
" Hello master, I have something exciting and terrifying to tell you, Natsu, Ezra and Gray form a team!" She said shyly, My heart dropped and my face went white. " He will kill them! They are fools!" I shouted and Lisanna gave him a smile. " Also Lucy is with them, Natsu only join because of her. Anyways master that's all the news I have for you. Bye!" Then she disappears.
It was deathly quiet, I was so so shocked at the information that my mind was running around. " They will destroy a whole city," I said then everything went black as I fainted in shock.
Lucy Pov*
Ezra explains about the guild and how she heard rumors that they were planning something evil with something called Lullaby. She was planning to go after the Dark Guild, but she changes her mind and need help so that's why she asked Natsu and Gray to come. Well, we were going on along till I fell asleep with Natsu on my lap and they left us on board.
I woke up and looked around the larger room and noticed that Ezra and Gray were gone. I facepalm myself and mumble. " Those morons!" I grumble then I heard a growl, I look down seeing Natsu sitting up. "Hold on Natsu you are still not feeling well," I said placing my hand on his shoulder to stop him, He turns his head to the door giving off a warning growl. " Grab my cloak, Lucy." He said in a demanding tone, I gasp and my eyes wide slightly. 'He said my name.' I thought as I got up and grab his cloak, I turn around walked over to Natsu who was trying to stand. " Here let me help you Natsu," I said softly holding on his arm to help him stand up straight. Then the door opens wide open revealing a man with a dark aura around him. " Oh, I didn't know if anyone was in here. They said this room was empty" He said with a dark smile, I felt Natsu tense up a little. " Lucy… Run." I heard him say, I shook my head and gave him a glare. "I am not leaving," I said in a dead tone, He groans started titling. But I held him up
" Well Hello beautiful lady, Why don't you ditch this dude and come have some fun with me." He said in a flirty tone. Red flags went up and I grip Natsu's arm tightly. " Hell no," I said giving him a dark glare. His face fell to a glare and closed the door behind him. " Well Looks like we are going to have fun, either way, huh." He said. Everything happens in a blink of an eye, one second the train stopped completely catching us off guard, I fell to the floor and I noticed a foot coming to my face. The pain went through my face as I got kicked in the face and flow to the back of the train knocking the breath out of me.
" You done fucked up kid." I heard Natsu say, I looked up seeing him standing up and his magic raging out of control in rage. " What's your name kid? I want to know the name of the kid that dare hurt Lucy in my presence." He hissed out smoke came out of his mouth and nose like a real dragon. I gasp noticing that his face had dragon-like scales on it and I stared in fright and awe at the power Natsu possess. I am very grateful that his enemy is front of him and not me.
The guy snorts at Natsu. " My name is Kageyama and who is the person who ass is going to to get kicked and taking his girl name. Huh?" He said in a cocky tone, I gulped when Natsu eyes began to glow dangerously. " My name is Natsu Draco, the Son of The Black Dragon, Acnologia." Kage's face began to go pale when he realized who he was standing up against. " The S-class Dragon Slayer." He panic, I title my head at the information. ' S-class mage?' I thought to myself.
I stood up slowly, watching them both. Then the train started up again and I flew forward smacking into Natsu, who stood strong, but still stumble a little. Kage fell backward smacking into the door and something flew out of his jacket landing on the ground a few feet away from us. A skull-like flute with three eyes lay there looking up at us and my eyes wide at the realization. " Lullaby," I mumble catching Natsu's attention as He looks down seeing the flute, Kage sat up and quickly grabs the flute then ran . I throw Natsu's arm over my shoulder and walked over to the window. " We have to get back up and inform Ezra," I said as I open the window, Natsu looked at me with a blank expression. " You are going to be the death of me." He mumble, I blinked and my face went red. " What the fuck Natsu!" I shouted as we jumped out of the window and somehow Ezra was a lot closer than we expected.
I heard a yelp and grunt and tires screeching on the ground. I open my eyes noticing I was landing on something firm and it was breathing, I looked up to see Natsu laying there with a red forehead. " Are you ok?" I asked placing my hand on his head and got off of him, He pushes my hand away. " Yeah, I am fine." He said he reaches his hand out touching my cheek, I flinched in pain where Kage kicked me. Natsu growled dangerously. " I told you, you need my protection. Dark guild men like that don't care about anything, as long they get what they want." He mumbled causing me to blush, but I gave him a smile " I know, But that doesn't mean I want to help." He looks at me and sighed heavily, he stands up and helps me off the ground. We turn around and noticed that Gray's eyes were about to pop out of his eye sockets. " What the fuck did you do!" He shouts and ends up getting hit on the back of the head by Ezra. " Forgive me for leaving you guys on the train, you may hit me if you wish." She said as she kneels down in front of us.
I laugh nervously at her state, then I went serious mode. " Don't worry about it. We have important matters, we saw Lullaby. Lullaby is a Song of Death, the tune can siphon on any life that hears it causing a mass-death curse. Lullaby was also forged by Zeref the Dark Wizard" I explain, Ezra eyes wide and stood up quickly. "It's worse than I thought. We have to follow that train!" She demands.
Hey guys, sorry about this. I trying my best to get all this chapter up as fast as I can. So here Chapter four and Chapter Five will be up shortly. Enjoy
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