A/N: Hey everyone! Here's the next chapter to Our Undeniable Love. I'm so sorry for the late update. I've been busy with work, other stuff and partying over the weekend. Heh. Anyways, thanks to my fellow readers for leaving me reviews and following this story. Enjoy!
Chapter 4
Lucy's POV
Soon after my apprehender left my cell, I think I wept too much that I must have fallen to sleep. Hell, I thought I would be dead by now. Like what he said, he was surprised that I was still alive. I was thrown and beaten around that I couldn't believe I would have survived. I guess I kept going strong because I knew Fairy Tail was going to come for me, no, Natsu was going to come and save me. That thought alone kept me alive because I didn't want to die without seeing him for one last time. If I was going to die, I wanted to die in his arms at least.
I think I was dreaming about Natsu a lot because I was even hearing his voice now. I could hear him calling my name, telling me to wake up. It was hard to believe but I didn't want to take the chance so I gathered up whatever energy I had to open my eyes. I also felt warm and calloused hands cupping my face. When I fluttered my eyes opened, I saw that familiar pink hair and face appearing in front of me. Natsu was really here? I couldn't believe it that maybe I started hyperventilating.
"Lucy, Lucy. Calm down. It's me Natsu." Hearing that oh-so familiar voice again reassured me that this wasn't a dream but it was real. Natsu was here, in front of my eyes.
I was so happy that I couldn't contain the tears that trailed down my cheeks. I felt heat, warm heat as Natsu leaned in and most probably burnt off the chains that held me up because once it melted, my hands including my body fell onto him and Natsu caught me. I didn't hesitate to cry into Natsu's chest. I felt so weak and drained. I didn't care what he think. I was so happy to see him again, to be with him once again. I was surprised that he didn't pull away but instead he wrapped his arms around me.
"Lucy, did they do anything to you?" Natsu pulled away and cupped my face in his hand gently as he asked. I looked away because honestly, I didn't know how to answer. Natsu firmly turned my head so he could force me to look at him in the eye. I just nodded weakly before looking down at my body. Natsu's eyes trailed over my body and I wasn't bashful at all. My dignity left my body once they almost stripped me naked and beat the hell out of me, my screams were like music to their ears.
I heard Natsu gritted his teeth before letting go of my face. I shut my eyes while looking away. I knew Natsu would be disgusted of me. This all happened if I didn't ask Natsu to stay away from my apartment. If he was there, I would be safe and sound and Natsu would still be with me. More tears fell from the corner of my eyes but I stopped crying when I felt something warm around me. I opened my eyes and I saw that it was Natsu's one long sleeve shirt that encircled me.
"Natsu?" I dared myself to look at him though he was bare chested. I couldn't help but realized how hot he looks as his muscles contracted.
"Lucy, I swear. I'm going to make them pay ten times fold for doing this to you. Watch me." Natsu dangerously said it. His eyes fierce, deadly and slanted as he looked at me with his fists engulfed in flames. I smiled, happy to know that Natsu wasn't going to leave my side. He was going to take revenge for me. I quickly put on his shirt and slowly stood up but to my disadvantage, I dropped down to my knees.
"Sorry Natsu, just give me time to stand up." I wasn't able to try again because the next thing I knew I was swept off from the ground. Natsu was carrying me in a princess hold.
"Sorry Lucy, I shouldn't be letting you walk too much." Natsu gave me his wide toothy grin and I couldn't help but to blush. He just knows how to make me feel at ease. I just leaned against his chest as he walked us out of the cell. Honestly I was glad that Natsu offered to carry me because I wasn't sure if I could even stand on my own two feet.
We walked down the hall, no disturbance or whatsoever. Pure silence. It was eerie but with Natsu by my side, I had no worries at all though I was still cautious of our surroundings. It seems as though he was leading me out of this place. No, I couldn't leave just yet.
"Natsu, we can't go yet." I said, my voice barely audible.
"Why?"
"My keys are still here somewhere. We need to go find them."
"I will but I need to get you to Wendy first." I wiggled myself in Natsu's arms causing him to let me go. I regain my balance before backing away to face him.
"No!" I pouted. "I'm going to find them with or without you so move away." Natsu just stood there with his arms crossed, blocking my way as one of his eyebrow raised.
"No, I won't let you." Natsu disagreed with me. I clenched my fists at the side while I inched my face closer to his.
"Why you-" Before I could retaliate any further, I was pulled back with a hand clamped over my mouth. I tried to scream but I couldn't so I ended up muffling against my apprehender's hand.
"Well, well. I was waiting for you Natsu Dragneel." Oh no, that voice.
I struggled against his hand so that I could look over my shoulders to see my apprehender and it was who I expected, the man who approached me at the cell earlier. I think he felt my gaze on him because he tore his gaze from Natsu and looked at me.
"How could you leave me Lucy? We're supposed to be together." I tried to scream but failed to as my mouth was still clamped by his hand. I used both of my hands to try to pry them away but it was no use. I was still weak while he had all his available strength.
"LEAVE HER ALONE YOU BASTARD!" I turned my gaze back to Natsu, his hands were in flames as he glared at my apprehender dangerously. I thought my apprehender was intimidated by Natsu because he released his hold over my mouth but I got happy too soon. I felt a pair of lips on mine. My eyes widen in surprise. No, no, no! This wasn't supposed to go this way. I was fine with them humiliating me but don't steal my first kiss. Tears were appearing at the corner of my eyes. I was about to push him away but Natsu beat me to it first.
My apprehender went flying back after Natsu sent a flaming fist to the side of his head. I turned around and saw Natsu standing there, his whole body engulfed in flames. I didn't dare to approach Natsu so I just stood there. He slowly started to walk towards my apprehender, passing by me in the process. My apprehender finally got up after a while as he held his head. He was about to send an attack to Natsu but he was a second too late. Natsu was much faster than him.
Natsu was at right in front of him as he gave him several flame kicks and punches, not breaking even a sweat to let him take a rest. To be honest, I was afraid of Natsu. It was as if he was possessed. There were like dragon scales that appeared on his face, arms and even legs.
"Lucy!" I turned around and saw Wendy running towards me.
"Wendy!" Passed her shoulders, I could see Gray, Laxus, Gajeel, Erza, Juvia, Levy and even Master were catching up with her. "Everyone!" Wendy immediately grabbed my hands.
"I'm so glad you're safe but I can sense that you require medical attention. You might have broken bones."
"I'm fine." I smiled weakly, not caring about myself at the moment.
"What's going on with flame head?" Gray asked as they reached us. My attention immediately went back to Natsu as he stood over my apprehender, panting heavily.
"I don't know." I said almost audibly. "He suddenly went berserk and scales started to appear on him." This caused Gajeel to scoff making me look at him.
"He's most probably on dragon force because he's on protective mode for his mate." Gajeel chuckled before continuing. "I didn't think Natsu had it in him though. I thought his brain was all about food, food, food. I guess I was wrong." My eyes widen upon hearing Gajeel's explanation. I tore my gaze from him so that I could look at Natsu once again. Was I Natsu's mate? If I was, does that mean he love me? I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard my guild members started to shout.
"Oi Natsu, what the hell are you thinking?" Gray was blocking Natsu from the apprehender, who was out cold on the floor. I saw Natsu was gripping onto something sharp, like a broken glass shard. Was he trying to kill him?
"Get out of my way Gray." I heard Natsu growled as he punched Gray in the face.
"Gray!" Juvia screamed before running to his side.
"Natsu! That's enough." Erza shouted as she ran towards him but he was engulfed in flames that even she wasn't able to get any closer him. I couldn't just stand here and watch Natsu kill someone because of me. That's not Fairy Tail. I started walking before picking up my pace to run towards him. I heard my guild mates calling me to stop but I didn't. I wrapped my arms around Natsu from the back tightly.
"Enough Natsu! Enough please! I'm alright! I'm right here!" His flames were hurting me but I wasn't going to back down. I wasn't afraid of him. If I might get burnt then so be it. And as if my voice broke him out of his trance, Natsu's flames died down before he looked over his shoulder at me.
"Lucy?" He blinked in confusion. "Lucy!" He pulled away so that he could turned around and face me, his hands grabbing my shoulders. "What the hell were you thinking? I burnt you didn't I?" I could hear Natsu's voice was cracking. I just looked up at him with a smile and shook my head.
"No Natsu, you didn't. You saved me Natsu, you didn't hurt me at all." I closed my eyes as I leaned my head against his chest and wrapped my arms around his waist. I felt Natsu was shaking but soon he calmed down before he wrapped his arms around me too.
"I hurt you, I'm so sorry. I was supposed to always protect you." He said as he nuzzled his face at the side of head, in my hair.
"And you did Natsu. You protected me." My voice muffled as I spoke against his chest, hoping he would be able to hear it since he had super sensitive hearing. "Thank you."
I felt Natsu tighten his hold around me and I did too. Our breathing calm as we enjoyed each other's presence, forgetting the existence of our guild mates at the moment.
A/N: And that's a wrap for this chapter folks! Aww... how sweet of Nalu moment we had there. Also, I know Fairy Tail don't kill but I just had to have Natsu's moment there so that's when Lucy comes in. Hopefully this clears everyone's doubts(: And for that, please don't forget to leave a review before you go. Thanks!
