Chapter 4

Mirajane Strauss' POV:

"W-what are you talking about Mira-san?" He stuttered innocently, but I knew he was faking. I grinned deviously down at him, hundreds of scenarios flashing through my mind.

"Oh you're not? I'm sorry Fireball I just presumed..." I trailed off innocently, sticking my lower lip out in a pout.

I could see the relief in his eyes as he gave me a weak, innocent smile. I hid my grin as I continued my statement.

"So did you tell Lucy that you like her yet? I think Natsu likes her too~" I tsked with a frown. His eyes widened in shock until he gritted his teeth, his eyes narrowed.

"What?" He growled, about to stand up but I pushed him back down, smugly smirking. The jealousy in his eyes proved he was Natsu Dragneel.

"Ha! I knew it!" I gloated, standing up and brushing myself off. He groaned before standing up, an annoyed look in his eyes.

"You were so jealous~" I giggled at his flustered face. He crossed his arms and looked away, trying to seem ignorant.

"Whatever Mira." He huffed, tugging at his collar like he use to do to his scarf. I looked past him to see Edo-Natsu and Lucy smiling and laughing. I smiled again, thinking up a plan to get my favorite couples together.

"You are too good Mira, too good..." I giggled to myself happily, skipping away.

Lucy Heartfilia's POV:

"Natsu don't be silly!" I laughed as he smiled timidly at me. For some reason he would slightly flinch if we came in contact. I tried not to think much of it, but I couldn't stop the disappointment and doubt clouding in my mind.

"Are you okay Lucy?" He asked me kindly. I smiled weakly before giggling at him. "What?" He asked in confusion.

"You seem...different." I said nonchalantly. He made a silly looking face, making me giggle again. His cheeks turned pink and he looked away, surprising me.

"K-kawaii.." He stuttered under his breath, but I heard it. I jumped slightly, turning bright pink at his words.

"W-what?" I asked in shock. He looked back at me and shrugged as if he didn't know what I was talking about. I looked away and sipped at my strawberry shake, trying hard to hide my blushing face. He thinks I'm cute?

"Lucy~~" I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned, mere inches from Fireball's face. I blushed again and fell off my chair in surprise, getting a funny look from both Natsu's.

"You okay Lucy-san?" Natsu asked me worriedly, holding his hand out for me to grab. I turned crimson, seconds from having a heart attack. Lucy...san? Natsu had never called me that before.

"Y-yes. Thank you." I mumbled, my face still red hot. Was this embarrass Lucy day or something?

"Oh good." Fireball spoke up, a relieved look on his face before he smile at me. I smiled back at him before being called over by Mira.

"Psst Lucy!" Mira whispered rathered loudly, waving her washcloth in the air to get my attention. I rolled my eyes playfully before walking over to her, a smile on my face.

Natsu Dragneel's POV:

I watched Lucy go and talk to Mira, uneasiness filling me. What if Mira decided to tell Lucy that me and Fireball had switched? Just to make sure, I snuck over like the awesome ninja I was, hiding behind a pillar.

"Yeah Mira?" I heard Lucy's bubbly voice ask.

"Hm..? Oh just wondering...if you like anyone." Mira replied innocently. I slightly peeked around the corner to see a blushing Lucy. That didn't really surprise me, she blush a lot like the weirdo she was.

"Mira!" She hissed, looking around to see if anyone was listening. She couldn't spot me since I was farther away, listening and watching with my enhanced hearing.

"What?" Mira asked, again innocently. I grumbled slightly, knowing this was one of her tricks.

"Well maybe I do..but he'll never like me back." She sighed sadly. I perked my ears, Lucy had a crush? Why hadn't she told me!

"Ara ara Lucy, I think I can help you." Mira's devilish grin grew, making me shiver slightly. Demon Mirajane was never a good sign.

"H-how?"

"Tell Natsu you think he's hawt!" She squealed, waving her washcloth around with hearts in her eyes. My face felt hot for some reason as I watched Lucy, her face the color of Erza's hair.

"Eek!" She flustered, eyes wide. I couldn't help but smirk at how embarrassed she was. I mean, I already read her diary so it doesn't really matter.

"Mira! I can't do that!"

"And why not?"

"Cause it's...that's indecent!"

"Well it's true isn't it?"

"..." Lucy hid behind her bangs, blushing.

"Heehee!" Mira giggled like a little girl. Something pulled me away and I fell backwards, a tight grip on my arm.

"What do you think you're doing, Dragion?" A voice hissed into my ear. I trembled and looked up to see the brown eyes of Lucy..Ashley. I gulped nervously, awaiting my doom.

Lucy Heartfilia's POV:

After the most embarrassing talk ever with Mira, the group decided to head out for the mission. Fireball seemed different, sneaking glances at me with a simper smile. I had no idea why he was looking at me like that, but ignored it.

While on the other hand, Natsu was walking calmly next to me, his eyes darting to Ashley a few times before going back to look in front of him. I stared at the eighteen year old in suspicion until we came upon the clients house, which we didn't have to use the train to get to.

I knocked on the door without a thought, smiling happily as the door opened to reveal an averaged height guy with crimson colored hair.

"Hello! We're from Fairy Tail and we're here for the jo-"

"You are so beautiful! Give me the honor of marriage!" His eyes turned to heart, grasping my hand in his. I blushed slightly, raising an eyebrow in shock.

"Er...wha?" I tilted my head to the side in confusion.

"Hey bub who do you think you are?" Goggles growled, pulling me back. He had a dangerous look in his eyes which startled me. I never knew Fireball could be so intense.

"I think I'm Dan Straight!" The man glared back. Fireball's cheeks puffed out, his hand over his mouth as he tried to hide his laughter.

"What's so funny!" Dan huffed, stomping his foot in annoyance.

"Your name's Damn Straight? Bahaha! Luce did ya hear that?" He guffawed. I blushed and lowered my gaze.

"S-shut up! It's Dan Straight! Dan!" Dan shouted irritably, probably getting it before. I couldn't help but let out a small giggle which caught Dan's attention.

"Lulu-nya's giggle warms my heart!" I sweatdropped, totally creeped out by the guy. I lightly pulled my hand away from him, trying to politely get by that I wasn't interested.

"Who do you think you're calling Lulu-nya? She's mine." Fireball growled dangerously low, his eyes almost feral. I put a hand over my mouth, gasping slightly with my whole face red. Did he just really say that...? This was all messed up, why was Fireball saying that!

"Yours!" A voice fumed. I looked over, guilt striking me when I saw the disbelieving look on Ashley's face. Dan turned and you could basically see something click in his mind as he flashed over to her, hearts in his eyes again.

"Another Lulu-chama~" Dan looked like he was in heaven as he drooled over her. She rolled her eyes and looked to the side, but I could see the pink on her cheeks. I almost giggled until I looked over to Natsu, who had flames erupting from him.

"You even think about it and I'll kill you." He warned, taking a protective step in front of Lucy Ashley. I felt something rip in my chest, all the guilt I felt now long gone. Ashley's eyes flashed to Natsu, a surprised look on her face at how he was acting.

"Nothing can keep me from my Lu-koibito!" Dan took a step forwards, his eyebrows scrunched together determinedly. I coughed awkwardly, regretting immensely for picking this job. Big mistake. Dan turned his attention back to me and ran back to me, a hand on his heart and his other held out.

"I see, Lucy-chan is jealous of Lucy-chan! Don't be, marry me Lulu and we can be together forever!~" Dan sung then started spelling out the word 'love' with his body. My eyes widened in horror as I tried to run away, hiding behind Happy as fast as I could.

"Oh hell no!" I heard Fireball yell, his flaming fist aimed at Dan.

"My rent!" I wailed, sobbing animatedly while Happy blabbered about fish and occasionally saying 'Aye Sir!'

Natsu Dragneel's POV:

"I can't believe you two idiots did that!" Lucy yelled, hitting me for the tenth time on the head. I grumbled and shot a look at Dragion, saying that we needed to talk. I didn't know he had fire powers, I thought Edolas didn't have body magic! He nodded his head slightly, his eyes misty as if he were thinking about something. Who knew that Damn bastard was a freakin' mage!? My head hurt, but probably more from Lucy than from that bastard. He put up a pretty good fight, and man was his magic annoying! Pretty cowardly if you asked me, but wasn't that much of a challenge.

Just thinking about him made my blood boil, thinking he owned Lucy! I know other me will be upset that I almost blew our cover, but I honestly didn't care at all. I looked over to Scary Lucy and noticed for the first time how quiet she was. She was staring down at her feet,no not glaring, staring. Her eyes were soft and held a tint of sadness to them. Her hands were in her pockets as she quietly walked next to Fireball, for once not provoking anyone to fight.

"Hey you okay Lucy?" Fireball asked in concern, stopping Ashley by her arm. She didn't look up to him, her whole aura emitting vulnerability. I had no idea what was wrong with her, but I think Luce did for she gave me a sad frown. I rose my eyebrow in confusion but she ignored me, staring at Ashley and Fireball with guilt and longing.

"Uh...I'm gonna go on a walk." Ashley replied quietly, her voice sounding alien. She sounded really hurt. Edo-Natsu took a step towards her, worry on his face.

"I'll go with you." He offered her. She pulled away from him and gave me a wistful look, which confused me even more. She turned around where we couldn't see her face anymore and let out a shaky breath.

"I'd prefer if you didn't." She said softly before walking away. Fireball's face flashed with hurt at his partner's words. When she was out of sight he began running after her.

"Natsu!" I heard Lucy call, trying to stop him. He turned around slightly, a look in his eyes telling her to hurry up.

"What?"

"W-why are you going after her?" She asked, her voice an octave higher than usual, panic in her brown eyes.

"Because she's dear to me." He admitted, a tint of pink on his cheeks. Lucy fell back slightly but caught herself, eyes now brimming with tears.

"W-what?" She asked in disbelief. I didn't like where this was going, hating to even witness my Lucy cry.

"I have to go ok? I'll see you guys later!" He called, running after Ashley. Lucy's mouth opened slightly, a pained noise coming out of her mouth.

"You ok Luce?" I asked in worry, taking a step towards her with my arms held out. Her eyes met with my face, and if possible, more tears sprung in her eyes as she took a step away from me.

"I just thought..." She whispered more to herself, looking down to her hands as if she had just murdered someone. She clenched her hands and held them to her chest, shutting her eyes tightly as tears streamed down her cheeks.

"I just thought that maybe...maybe he might love me." She said bitterly, hiding behind her bangs. I watched in despair before gritting my teeth and taking another step forward, wrapping my arms around her.

"Don't worry Luce, I'm here." I whispered reassuringly, petting her soft hair soothingly. She jerked away from me, hurt in her eyes before she turned away.

"Please don't." She said kindly before running off, the smell of heartbreak in her wake.

After a few minutes I groaned loudly, pulling at my hair before kicking a stone angrily.

"I'm gonna kill him..."

yupyupyup~~ Natsu and Natsu are still getting use to being each other, so thats why they slip up a lot

Ermahgurd Lucy don't cryD: Should I do Fireball and Ashley's POV'S also? I think so but I still have to work out their character...

Omg I went to wiki today and saw that Natsu's age was 18! It was before not listed but I guess it's either a troller or legit! I was like spazing, looking up pictures of him and screaming YOU'RE EIGHTEEN! (im not crazyxD) so yeah please review I love 'em, and fave/follow whatever ya wanna do d: excuse oocness sorry~~

Did I ever mention I love Dan? He is so freakin' hilarious! (But I love Natsu Dragion more33) E-Natsu and Lucy have powers cuz thats what the machine did, gave them their counterparts powers!