Chapter 4 – Those Onyx eyes

*Lucy's POV*

I gasped in shock and so did everyone else. Looking around everyone one either had their eyes widened or they were smriking. I didn't know how I felt... Was I angry? Happy? Sad? Relived? "Natsu..." I spoke softly so softly that only Natsu could hear, to be honest I was relieved to see him but at the same time scared. Why is he here?

"Oh? What's this?!" The black haired guy said, surprised. "Natsu?! If you protect her you what this means? Right?" He smirked.

"Are you sure about this Natsu...? Wouldn't want the same thing to happen to you again...Right?" The blonde guy stated.

What is he talking about?

*Natsu POV*

I scowled at the both of them. How dare they... Bring up the past like it's their business. To be honest I don't know why I threatened them. I should of left Lucy to sort out her own problems. I did bloody warn her but she's obviously stubborn but for some reason, I felt something inside of me. The need to protect her...

*5 mins earlier*

*My eyes widened as I saw Lucy being dragged and thrown on the floor. Her eyes widened with pain and that's when I was furious. I growled lowly and started to step forward but I was stopped by none other than Gray. "What are you doing Natsu?" He whispered. "Let. Me. Go." I glared at him with fury in my eyes. I knew he noticed because I saw his eyes spike with fear for a second and he let me go while whispering quietly "I hope you know what you're doing" After he said that, I sighed and walked forward. So do I.*

*Present Time*

"Sting, If you don't want your head shoved up where the sun doesn't shine I suggest you shut. Up." I glared at the blonde freak and turned to the black haired freak "And Rogue, If you don't want your head to, also, be shoved up Sting's ass... I suggest you, also, shut up" I gently grabbed Lucy's arm and placed her behind her. "She's mine so don't you dare go near her" I saw Rogue's mouth open as he was about to say something but I, rudely, interrupted "And yes Rogue I know what this means..." I coughed to clear my throat and spoke in a loud and demanding tone; "I, Natsu Dragneel, take full responsibility for Lucy Heartfillia" I turned towards Lucy and locked my eyes with hers "And if anyone lays a finger on her you'll be answering to me. I, fully accept Rule 1, I claim Lucy Heartfillia as my own." (A/N: NOT LIKE A DAD XD)

I ignored the shocked expressions and the whispering but I did listen to Sting (for once) "Well.. you need to mark her to make her official.." I turned towards him "Or do you not have the guys to do it" I growled lowly as he smirked. I brought my attention back to Lucy and leaned in to whisper to her softly "I'm sorry but you sealed your own fate... I need to mark you" I spoke in a comforting tone so I don't scare her and at the same time I reach for my pocket knife "This is going to hurt but you can't show your pain. I'm saying this to save your life.. You need to show everyone you're strong... I believe in you" I stared at her eyes and saw a speck of fear but I also saw determination. I smirked for a second She's strong...

I moved her soft hair away from her neck and moved the top of her t-shirt to expose her collar bone. I noticed a few wolf whistles from the angels of darkness group (Sting's and Rogue's group) and growled at them... That shut them up...

I placed the knife by her neck and looked at her with a soft expression then pierced her skin. She flinched and bit her lip to stop herself from screaming. I cut deeper and started to engrave the initials N.D.

After I was done, I wiped off the blood, grabbed her bag and got out the first aid kit and started to apply a bandage. I smirked and spoke softly so only Lucy could hear "You're lucky you take this everywhere" She gasped quietly and spoke quietly "You heard me? I thought..." "Of course I heard you, I thought an angel was speaking to me. Your voice saved me" She smiled sweetly and that made me flutter inside. I should be disgusted at myself but right now I didn't care. She listened to me, she was strong. I was... I AM so proud!

I took her hand and started to lead her towards The Riders of Death (My group) and signalled Loke and Gray. When they arrived and placed Lucy in-between them, I looked at them and they got the message as they stood protectively next to her.

I whirled around to the AOD gang and spoke in a demanding tone "I think we're done here" I saw Rogue, Sting and Cobra (also a few others) smirk evilly. "Yes, Yes I think we are" Rogue stated. "You actually did it..." Sting stated after. "Yes, I did" I replied and started walking back and the same time I heard Cobra speak with amusement in his voice "You've just put your precious Lucy in danger. You've just given her a death wish" I closed my eyes and ignored him. I didn't snap at him because he was right.

I reached Lucy and saw confusion on her face but I grabbed her hand and dragged her to my motorbike. I sat on it and motioned Lucy to do the same. She obeyed and wrapped her arms around my waist. I smiled as I remembered the time she hugged from behind when I saved her from those two drunks. "Hold on tight" I whispered softly. I looked around and saw that the rest of the group were ready to go. We started our engines and took off but just before I did, I muttered quietly "I'm sorry Luce..." Then after that, I set off; driving Lucy to her new life...

I'm sorry...