- "Hey, Happy." - Natsu began to speak, drawing cat's attention. - "How will we feed Gray? Do you think he will eat like always? I believe he's awake. - He asked, not knowing what to do.
- " I don't think so. It would be best that you gave to him the food, Natsu." -
- "What? Why not you, Happy?" -
- "Have you seen my arms? - He asked wearily. Then he sighed. - "Also, remember that we can't give to him anything solid because he might not swallow." - He explained, somewhat sadly.
- "I know, I'm not an idiot." -
- Well, sometimes you're like idiot!" –
- "What!? Repeat that if you...!" - But just when he was screaming, a whisper, so softly that hardly could hear was heard. For a moment and inertia, they looked where Gray was sitting, but his gaze was equally empty. They sighed and went to continue discussing, when suddenly they hear the whisper again and saw clearly who said it.
- "Happy..."- whispered almost inaudibly Gray, surprising both the cat and the mage, who put a smile.
- "Gray... you speak!" - The dragon slayer said excited.
- "You said my name!" - The blue cat shouted and that was when Natsu glanced at Happy. Why Gray had said his name? Then suddenly he saw his cat was placed in the lap of the other mage, and something incredible happened. Gray began to move his arm and stroking the back of exceed. Natsu smiled a little: Gray would gradually be himself.
Perhaps it would take the entire month get him back, but Natsu was sure he would get save the mage.
The next morning, everything was the same. Both Natsu and Happy rushed to get the guild to discuss Gray's progress, who was in Natsu's back.
- "So you said that Gray said your name yesterday, Happy?" - The blonde asked, as she watched the little kitten sitting on Gray's lap.
- "Aye! And he was up stroking me! - Happy said. The blonde stared at the mage, it was hard to believe seeing the raven at that time, which was again completely empty.
- "So that means that Gray-sama has restored a bit of his soul?" - The water mage asked, looking sadly the eyes of his beloved unrequited.
- "Natsu and I assume yes. When Gray didn't have soul even moved and of course didn't speak." - The exceed recalled, something sad. Lucy and Juvia looked at the boy and then at each other. It wasn't as if the guy at this point is moving or talking and that scared them. Why sometimes he seemed to react and then other seemed to... Dead?
- "Moving on, Where's Natsu?" - Lucy asked.
- "The master called him to talk, have gone to speak privately." -
- "I guess the master is very concerned about Gray..." - The blonde muttered, while with a sweet move removed Gray's hair for see his eyes. - "Hurry up and come back to us, Gray." –
- "For what did you call me, Grandpa?" - Natsu asked, as he sat at the Makarov's desk working. Makarov looked a bit nervous.
- "What exactly happened on that mission, Natsu? Or... What exactly happened between Gray and you? - He asked, as he sat in his chair.
- "...Nothing happened." -
- "Why are you lying? It's obvious that something is causing that Gray's souls can't recover. -
- "Didn't you hear? Gray called Happy yesterday and was with him."- He replied convinced, although lowering his gaze. Makarov sighed.
- "Why reacted to Happy and not to you? It makes no sense..." - he began in a whisper. - "...Unless... that the cause that Gray has not recovered be for your fault."-
- "I..."- began with visible nervous. Then he felt the guild master's hand on his shoulder.
- "Natsu, I won't judge, but we know we get that information may save Gray." - At that time the dragon slayer clenched his fists, before rising.
- "I... I did a lot of damage. All this has happened because of me." - He muttered, before leaving there. Makarov sighed: With Gray in that state and Natsu guiltily, things were not going to move. With a slow pace, it went to the infirmary, where Gray was being reviewed by Polyuska.
- "So you say that yesterday the boy spoke and moved on his own?" - The older woman asked, while with a light looked Gray's eyes. Happy, who was in Lucy's arms, nodded.
- "Aye! He called my name twice and then he was stroking me! - He explained happily, if somewhat nervous. - "That means it's better and going back to being himself, right?" - He asked excited.
- "There is still much to give any prognosis, but what is clear is that if he will recover will be very slowly. Maybe the kid said your name by chance but until within two weeks he doesn't say a word more."- Lucy was shuddered to listen, putting her hair stand on end.
- "No... It can't be... He believed that if he had spoken was because he was going to start improving." - Lucy whispered, somewhat embarrassed. Polyuska sighed.
- "Sorry Heartfilia, but most likely not say anything more..."- She began to explain, when suddenly the four they were surprised.
- "Lucy..."- Gray muttered suddenly. Lucy was surprised and instantly felt her watery eyes. - "Lucy..."- He returned to mumble, lifting his gaze, still empty, was looking at the celestial mage. Then the blonde's eyes welled with small tears as she approached the ice mage, hugging him tightly. Gray didn't move, but his eyes looked Lucy's face. Then the mage, with her completely cracked voice whispered a few words of encouragement for his friend.
- "Everything will be fine, Gray... I promise that everything will be fine."-
Hello! It's been some time lol. Hope everything goes well :)
I love Lucy as a character, usually so important in my stories or at least have little scenes. I think Gray and Lucy friendship is very nice and the two are understood and they love the other, as good nakamas.
Until next up! :)