Title: Bokura No Ai
Author: Eldan Aranye
Rating: T
Pairing: Natsu x Lucy
Summary: A dark guild threatens to destroy everything that Lucy has grown to love. Will she make a sacrifice? Or will Natsu be able to save her from her dreaded fate?
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairytail or any of its characters, Mashima-san does. :D
Author'sNote: Do you see the pattern that I'm trying to achieve? Do you see it? Do you see it? Hahaha…I'm getting all fired up! Yosh'! Let's find out what happens next! Oh and by the way, this one's long. You could say that it's a test drive for me. A test when it comes to depicting fight scenes. Anyway, I'm really reserving the real fight scenes for later so this one might be a bit lame. O.o
== Goodbye, Natsu ==
Lucy pouted as they walked through the forest near Shirotsume. The mission that they had taken had indeed been easy. Well, easy in a sense that they were not asked to go after some group of delinquent wizards or protect some sort of treasure. No, their task was to clean a lawn. One huge lawn that spanned two Fairytails. The Stellar Mage's nose twitched when she remembered how the Fire Dragon Slayer had suggested that they just burn the place to get the mission over and done with. But Lisanna had scolded him and had told him that they were going to do it the old fashion way. Lucy agreed to this, and enlisted the help of Leo, Sagittarius, and Taurus so as to make them progress faster. It had been a fun job, even if it did take them two days to finish. Lucy realized that she still felt a bit jealous over Lisanna, but she also realized that the girl was not doing anything bad to her. So why get mad at her OR at Natsu? It was not Lisanna's fault that Natsu was oblivious to her feelings, and it was not the Dragon Slayer's fault if he was stupid and dense to other people's feelings. Oh wait, scratch that, she thought with a grin. It is his fault for being such an idiot.
Lucy silently laughed. Yes, she would be able to endure it. In time, she would forget. Maybe she would be able to find another man from or outside the guild whom she would love. A man whom she could marry and have kids with…
"Natsu! Lucy's making funny faces!" Happy called out as he flew above them. Lucy suddenly stopped in her tracks when she found the pink-haired teen staring right at her. She stumbled backwards a bit, her eyes widening in surprise.
"Don't do that!" The blonde yelped as she fell onto her back. She heard Lisanna say 'Natsu!' before the white-haired teen approached her and helped her to her feet.
"Are you okay, Lucy?" Lisanna asked, her eyes filled with concern. Lucy smiled as she dusted herself. It seemed like everything was okay.
"Yep! I think I'm fine." At this, the other female turned to Natsu, poking his chest in the process.
"That was not nice. Apologize, Natsu!" Lisanna ordered. The boy just stuck his tongue out at them.
"Why would I? It's not like I pushed her!" He pouted. Lucy shook her head. A smile crossed her lips as she pulled Lisanna's arm away from the male.
"Nahhh…it's okay. He doesn't need to apologize. I mean, I wasn't looking where I was going in the first place so—"
"You were making funny faces! What were you thinking?" Happy asked as he landed on top of Natsu's head. Lucy glared at the cat.
"I was thinking about how I could cook a blue cat for dinner later." She growled. Happy's and Natsu's eyes then sparkled as they both turned their heads this way and that. They looked like they were in search for something.
"Where is it? We'll help you capture it!" They both said, mouths watering. Lucy and Lisanna could not help but sweatdrop at their idiocy.
"Happy, you're a cat and you're blue. Does that make any sense to you?" Lucy said as her left eyebrow twitched. Slowly, realization dawned on Natsu's and Happy's faces. The two immediately hugged each other, their eyes wide with horror.
"Lucy's gonna eat me!"
"I won't let her!" And off the two scampered, leaving the two females on their own. Lisanna laughed as Lucy doubled over.
"Those two! Their stupidity is beyond hilarious." The blonde giggled. LIsanna wiped the tears off her eyes as she straightened up.
"Y-yeah…but you would have to admit, they are so adorable that way. That's the reason why everybody loves them." The white-haired female mage said fondly. Lucy also straightened up. She gazed at Lisanna and smiled. She could see the fondness etched in her face as she talked about the two.
"You're right. I wouldn't trade them for the world." Lucy said as they began going after the two. Suddenly, a loud explosion echoed somewhere in front of them. The girls looked at each other before they dashed toward the source of the sound.
"Happy!"
"Natsu!"
Up ahead, they saw Happy holding onto Natsu's vest. He had used his Aera just in the nick of time; a large hole could now be seen on the ground where he and Natsu were standing just a few minutes earlier.
"Who's there?" Natsu called out angrily into the other side of the clearing. Suddenly, men in dark robes appeared all around them. Magic circles hovered in front of them; they were preparing to attack.
"Natsu Dragneel, is it?" Called a voice somewhere to Natsu's right. The pink-haired teen turned his head toward the source of the sound, his face adorning one angry look.
"Who're you?" The Salamander demanded. A tall, lean man with white hair and silver eyes stepped out behind a tree, his cloak swishing behind him.
"My name is Fenris. I came here for that blonde over there." He pointed a finger at Lucy. Aghast, the Stellar Mage involuntarily took a step back, unsure of her role in the scene that was currently unfolding. Lisanna immediately stepped right in front of her.
"I don't know who you are, but we won't let you take Lucy!" The white-haired teen exclaimed, preparing to attack. On the other hand, Happy set Natsu down in the middle of the clearing, right between Fenris and the two girls.
"I don't know what you're planning to do, but…" Natsu's flames appeared, engulfing him and scorching the ground beneath him.
"I won't allow you to take Lucy away from us!" He roared, before he launched himself toward Fenris. The white-haired man smiled.
"I knew this would happen. Attack them! Leave the Salamander to me!" He roared. The men in dark clothes then aimed their magic circle toward Lucy and Lisanna. Dark beams shot out of the circles, all concentrated on the females. But the two mages were not about to let themselves get hit by their attack.
"Take-over! Animal Soul!" Lisanna called out. Wings replaced her arms as her lower part turned into bird-like legs. She then grabbed Lucy by the waist, lifting her up into the air. The blonde, on the other hand, decided to use her Fleuve d'etoiles.
"Extend, River of the Stars!" She ordered. The liquid-like whip hit four men in one go, wrapping itself up around them.
"Retract!" Lucy then yelled. Soon, the whip shortened itself around the men it had captured, causing them to lose focus and making their magic circles disappear. Lisanna flew higher into the sky. With their combined strengths, Lucy and Lisanna threw their captives to the other side of the clearing. Shouting triumphantly, the white-haired mage lowered the blonde unto the ground. She then returned to her normal self. They positioned themselves in fighting stances, ready for their next attack.
"Lucy," Lisanna whispered as the men gathered around them. The Stellar Mage looked at her comrade from the corner of her eyes.
"No matter what, we won't ever give you up to that man. I promise you that!" Lisanna thundered before she lunged at the nearest cloaked man.
"Take over! Animal soul!" With this she transformed into her Tigress form. Pawed hands attacked here and there, scratching and damaging anything they touched. Her punches and kicks never missed. Lucy, on the other hand, returned her Celestial whip to her side.
"Open, Gate of the Lion!" She pulled out a golden key from her belt, holding it up in the air.
"LEO!" And out came Leo or Loki as he was known in Earthland. He immediately positioned himself in front of Lucy.
"I'm counting on you, Loki!" The blonde said. The male spirit smiled.
"I'm honored." He whispered before he started his attack on the other cloaked figures. Soon, the men who had surrounded them earlier were now lying unconscious on the ground. Lisanna returned to her true form as Loki dusted his suit.
"Cool! We finished them all! Now let's wait for Nat—" But the white-haired mage's sentence was cut off when a streak of lightning hit her.
"AHHHHH!" She screamed. Lucy, too horrified to say anything, fell back. Where did that come from? Loki, on the other hand, dashed toward Lisanna, who was currently lying on the ground. She was unconscious. Automatically, the blonde's eyes turned this way and that, searching for her pink-haired comrade. She saw him lying face down on the ground, wounds and bruises covering his body. She gasped; Fenris was strong. Really strong, that even the Fire Dragon Slayer was having a hard time fighting him. As if the two mages felt her stare, Fenris looked her way, with Natsu following suit. The Salamander's eyes widened when he saw Lisanna being cradled by Loki. Lucy saw how his mouth thinned with anger, how his orbs flared with raw emotions drawn out from seeing his nakama unconscious and hurt. She bit her lip. If she were not careless enough…
Lucy stood up. She was not yet injured, so she could still fight head on. She directed her gaze upward, her chocolate orbs searching for a certain blue Exceed.
"Happy!" She called out. The blue cat, who had been watching from the sidelines as ordered by Natsu, appeared and went to her side.
"Go get Natsu and bring him to Leo." She ordered. The winged cat did not need telling twice. He immediately flew toward his partner and in one swift motion, had transferred him to where Leo and Lisanna were. Natsu crouched beside the girl, his eyes filled with concern. On the other hand, Leo stood up, his gaze now directed at Fenris.
"You hurt my nakama." Lucy growled. Leo had walked up beside her at this point.
"I'm not about to let you get away with it! Leo!" She thundered. At her word, the male spirit attacked Fenris. Leo let out a punch directed at the silver-haired man's face, but it was merely evaded. The Lion spirit then aimed a kick straight at Fenris' midrib, but the other man was able to block it with his arm. Frowning slightly, Leo jumped back. He stood there, his eyes never leaving Fenris.
"You're good with melee combat. But I think you would not be able to get anywhere with that style of yours." The silver-haired man mocked. Leo still remained standing there. He then grinned. He positioned himself, his right arm curving upward, while his left hand touched his right bicep.
"Oh Regulus…Grant me your strength!" He commanded. Bright light enveloped him as he charged forward.
"REGULUS IMPACT!" He thundered, sending out his lighted fist and causing it to make contact with Fenris' midsection. A lion's head appeared, from whose mouth emanated a light beam, doubling the damage Leo hoped he had caused the other man. He then jumped back, waiting for the dust to settle. His eyes widened in shock when he noticed that Fenris seemed to have been just scratched by his move. That was not possible! He thought frantically. That was a powerful attack! He then noticed that Fenris was also covered in light. Or was it..?
"Lightning magic…FLASH!" he roared. A streak of lightning appeared between Leo and Fenris. This move had an effect similar to Regulus; it blinded Leo temporarily, which caused him to drop his guard. At this, Fenris moved forward and used another of his spells.
"CHAIN LIGHTNING!" He chanted. The next streak of lightning that appeared hit Leo directly.
"AHHH!" The Lion spirit shouted in pain, as the bolt coursed through his body. Completely weakened by the assault, he glanced at Lucy.
"L—lucy. Y—you have to—to run." He said, before he disappeared. The Stellar Mage stared wide-eyed at the silver-haired man before her. Why? Why was he doing this? Her musing was disrupted when she heard Natsu move behind her.
"YOU BASTARD! COME ON AND FIGHT ME!" The Fire Dragon Slayer roared as he lunged at their opponent.
"Natsu, NO!" Lucy shouted, but it was too late. Fenris had already used his Chain Lightning once more on the already drained Dragon Slayer. Natsu collapsed on the ground, unable to move his body anymore.
"Silly girl. You know what you should do." Fenris taunted. Lucy looked at her fallen nakama. In a sudden rush, the feeling of guilt that had captivated her during their Phantom Lord battle returned. She felt her knees tremble at the memory; it was all playing out before her once again.
"M-move b-back!" Came a scared voice from beside her. She saw Happy standing there, a stick in his hand. He was shaking, but he stood his ground. Fenris grinned at his display.
"Oh? So is a cat going to fight me now? Tell me, girl," he said as he let electricity dance on his fingers.
"Do you really want me to electrocute even that blue cat of yours?" He asked. Lucy gulped. No more. She could not take it anymore. Biting her lip, she began walking toward the man.
"L-lucy! No! You shouldn't go with that man!" Happy called out, but a small streak of lightning flashed before him. His eyes widened with terror as he watched the Stellar Mage stop in front of the lightning magic user. The said man sneered.
"Good decision." He said as he took hold of her arm. But before they could disappear, Natsu managed to lift himself up.
"W-what are y-you doing? W-we're not f-finished yet!" He called out. But it was obvious that he could barely stand, let alone support the upper part of his body with his arms. Lucy realized this. Not wanting him get hurt even more, she turned to face Natsu.
"This is the only way. I don't want to cause you any more pain." The Stellar Mage whispered. Just then, a flash of lightning enveloped her and Fenris. Natsu's eyes widened as she mouthed her parting words.
"Goodbye, Natsu…"
"NO!" He thundered, but it was useless; they were gone. Punching the ground below him, he called out to the darkening sky.
"LUCY!" He bellowed. His body was heavy and hurting, but it was nothing compared to what his heart was feeling. As his own darkness consumed him, Lucy's painful words echoed in his head, reminding him that he would have to get her back.
No matter what it cost.
==END==
Happy: Did you see what I did, Natsu? I also fought that weird guy!
Natsu: You just stood there, Happy.
Happy: Yeah! With a STICK!
Both: Next time on Fairytail: Bokura No Ai! Invictus!
Happy: I scared him off!
Natsu: …I don't think that's what happened…
