The next morning wasn't very eventful, everyone was still tired and sleepy, nothing new. Gray drove the cart, using his magic energy while Erza checked in on Natsu. He had made a little pile of the blankets, which he curled up in.

" So Natsu, where does it exactly hurt?" She asked sitting next to him. He sat up and pointed to his stomach. There were more red stains on the bandages, which he tried to hide but Erza saw it.

" Natsu stop trying to hide it, we need to change it again." She said with a sigh." Not again!" He whined, turning over so Erza could barely see him in the covers." You can't avoid it Natsu." She said pulling the cover from him. A chill went up his spine as the covers hit the floor, making him groan and glare at Erza." Its like everyone here wants me to freeze!"
" We're just looking out for you." Erza said. Natsu was actually shivering, teeth chattering and he grabbed onto his shoulders. He swore everyone wanted him to freeze, it was so cold! Erza held out the new bandages making Natsu whimper.

" Please not again."

" Natsu we need to." She said, kneeling in front of him.

" I don't want to force you." She said in a rather harsh tone. This threat scared Nastu, but soon he gave in and took his shirt off. Erza gave a small smile with a quiet thank you, as she started to unwrap his stomach. The wound didn't look any better, and there were more black spots coming from it. At first Erza just stared at the black spots, then turned to Natsu.

" Are you ready?"

" Ready as i'll ever be."

" Good, just tell me if I need to stop." She said with a worried smile. She began to carefully wrap his stomach, earning whispered swears from Natsu. She wasn't even half way done before Natsu hissed in pain.

" S-stop, it h-hurts." Erza stopped and looked at him, she could tell why Gray felt the way he did now. Natsu leaned closer to Erza, letting his head rest on her shoulder. The armor was cold, probably from the harsh winds blowing on it from outside. But it felt good on his for head. Erza was at a loss for words, slowly reaching up and running her hand through his hair.

" Natsu, can I continue?" She asked quietly. Natsu leaned back with a small nod, making Erza continue. He clenched onto one of the blankets tight as she finished, glad it was finally over. Natsu leaned against the seat and buried himself in the blankets, Erza felt his for head with the back of her hand. It wasn't as bad as yesterday, but no doubt he still had a fever. As she pulled her hand back, he yawned and closed his eye's.' Good he needs the rest.' She thought.