Here ya go everyone! Chapter 4 is now up for you guys to enjoy! This one is a little shorter than the rest so I apologize. The next chapter will have more for you to enjoy. Please leave a review and rate it, thank you.
~Normal POV~
At the Guild
Everyone was slowly going back to their normal business, trying to forget the event that had just transpired between the infamous Salamander and the strong Celestial being. It had been 3 hours already and Mira has yet to report back to the guild. Lisanna had stayed back and comforted a grumpy and bandaged fire dragon slayer while Elfman had been sitting at a table next to Reedus and eating a few sandwiches after returning from her 2 hour search for his sister. Erza was sitting in the same table with Lisanna and Natsu, soon joined by Gray.
"Are you sure you did nothing Natsu?"
"Yes! I did nothing to him to get him upset! I've already told you Erza, he just attacked me for no reason and started saying a bunch of things that made no sense!" Natsu said in aggravation and took deep breaths, inhaling the scent of his girlfriend. It was lavender with a hint of raspberry and grass. It calmed him down slightly but it didn't feel right. It didn't give the relaxation and comfort he was hoping for.
"He's right Erza. I've been with Natsu the entire time I've come back and he hasn't done a single thing to Loke" Lisanna pipped up while rubbing small, comforting circles on Natsu's back. Her mind went frantic and her breath got caught in her lungs when she saw Loke ruthlessly attack her boyfriend. She had been struggling against Elfman's grip on her the entire time and when she saw the opportunity, she felt his grip slacken and rushed over to him in seconds.
Gray had been silent the entire time, pondering and assorting her thoughts. He scratched his head in agitation when he couldn't think of a reason. He had a strong gut feeling that it is an important reason and that he has to figure out what it is fast, but he doesn't know where to start. His rival managed to do a lot of things to get people angry but whatever he had done this time must've been over the line because he has never seen his close friend, Loke, lash out like that.
Erza put the forkful of cake in her mouth and hummed in acceptance of Natsu and Lisanna's answer and began gathering some pieces together. 'When Loke came into the guild, he gave everyone a dangerous, almost wild, glare. Then, he saw Natsu and Lisanna and began attacking Natsu. To Erza, seeing her nakama, her family, act like this left a bitter taste in her mouth.
She also started thinking about what Loke had said and has yet to come up with a good answer, frustrating her. There was a strong feeling in her chest telling her that whatever he was spewing was very VERY important. Sighing, she finished her cake and walked out of the guild to clear her mind and focus her thoughts silently.
Natsu's POV
'What the hell is wrong with Loke?! Nothing is different, nothing has changed, he is going crazy' I thought as I sighed, laying my head on Lisanna's lap while she rubs my head. This is the life. I have the girl of my dreams with me after so long and I couldn't be more happy, but I can't help but feel like something is off. 'Oh well' I shrug and look up, my eyes connecting with Lisanna's before I smile widely at her.
"You okay?" her sweet voice heavily laced with concern said. God, she's too perfect.
"I'm fine Lisanna, don't worry" I sat up and carefully stretched my body, groaning in content as I feel my muscles relax. "How about we go on a mission?" I flash her another smile when I see her slightly horrified look.
"Natsu, you're injured, let your injuries heal first." I shook my head and grab her hand pulling her up from her seat and stealing a small kiss from her, making her blush. While she was slightly frozen in her spot, I rush to the request board and grab a quick mission. It says that we have to take care and entertain a group of kids for a while, the reward was 70,000 jewels. 'Why does that amount of money give me an unusual feeling in my stomach? Eh, I'm probably hungry.'
I walk over to Kinana and get her to put it in the log book before grabbing Lisanna's hand and running out the guild, shouting out for Happy to follow us. I look back and see her smile, making me laugh. I don't know why but this seems familiar. I shake my head at the thought and take off with my girl, excited for the mission.
Normal POV
It has been a week since Lucy has left and a week since Mira's meltdown.
Mira had returned the next day to the guild earlier than usual. Instead of getting everything ready behind the bar, she waited outside of Makarov's office. She was slightly jumpy and still very depressed over the fact that the bubbly blonde she had come to known is gone, making her go into a world of her own and into a daze. "Oh, hello Mira" Makarov said next to Mira as he noticed her state, making the unprepared female jump.
"H-hello master. I was wondering if I could take a mission, ya know, to clear my head and focus" she asked him hopefully. She sighed in relief as she saw him nod his head with a faint smile, "of course my dear. I'll put Kinana in charge of the bar while you are gone. Go ahead and pick a mission while no one is here and I'll sign you off."
She smiled weakly at him and rushed over to the mission board, grabbing a mission that would last a few days. "Be careful my child" Master Makarov said to her as he checked her off and watched her rush out the guild.
When she returned 4 days later, she was fine minus a few scratches and worked behind the bar with Kinana but boy, her ways have changed. She looks more like her old self, wearing short tight shirts along with short shorts and everything is in a dark color. Her hair is always in a ponytail and she doesn't smile. She works silently and goes out on missions occasionally alone.
No one else in the guild has noticed Lucy's, along with the others, disappearance, making Happy, Pantherlily, Mira, and Makarov sad. Gajeel still hasn't returned but the four knew not to go look for him. The whole Loke and Natsu commotion seemed to start to fade away. The four have barely spoken a word to anyone other than to each other, as they wait for word on how the ones on Tenrou are.
Normal POV
On Tenrou Island
Lucy woke up with a groan a few hours later as she heard shuffling. She hissed as a bright light hit her eyes and she slowly got up, only to be pushed down by small hands. She opened her eyes and squinted, adjusted herself to the sudden brightness and saw Wendy looking at her in relief.
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