Wow... I seriously expected this story to get more popular...
Laxus: Really?
Me: Yes. *pout*
Laxus: I'm honestly surprised it got this many...
Me: Screw you! You're lucky I'm including you in my authors note!
Laxus: Sorry...
Me: Hmph...
Mirajane: Come'on, guys. Don't be like that.
Me: Anyways, sorry I'm being crabby today...
Erza: I understand your pain! *Hugs me*
Me: Can't breathe...
Erza: No, you need comforting. I'm here. You don't need to pretend you don't need affection.
Mirajane: Erza, Loco looks a little purple.
Erza: *looks at me* Oh my Mavis, I'm so sorry Loco! *Lets go of me*
Me: *Falls to floor*
Mirajane: Loco! *glares at Erza* She fainted!
Erza: I am sorry. Please punish me.
Mirajane: I don't think that's necessary...
Me: I'm up! *Jumps up from floor*
Laxus: How?...
Me: I have magical powers! ooooooooooo!
Laxus: Yeah, sure...
Chapter 6
Promises
'You know time crawls on when you're waiting for the song to start, so dance alone to the beat of your heart.'~The Phoenix-Fall Out Boy~
Previously: "My keys," I said again, stopping the silence. He must have sensed that he had hurt my feelings. He grabbed my hand, and I felt the cool metal fall into it.
"Thanks," I whispered. I finally let the tears I had been holding in, escape. I felt him stiffen, and I quickly turned away from him.
Using the strap that was on the loophole of my keys, I quickly strapped them to my upper thigh. We continued walking in silence, not daring to say anything.
But now that I had what I wanted, I could go back to my kingdom. Surely, my people had defeated the akuma.
I didn't let one sniffle, or cry escape my quivering lips. I couldn't let that happen. Natsu would probably feel bad for himself, if I were to make my weeping public. I know, I should probably look for comfort. But what comfort could he give me? It's true he saved me, and my life. It's also true that he has looked out for me, and was even smart enough to keep my keys with him. But I barely know anything about him. And so far, he has made a bad impression on me. When I first met him, he was a cloaked figure, who didn't bother letting me know who my rescuer was. When I encountered him for the second time, he was so angry, and...Caring, perhaps. And then this morning. He had been hiding, and avoiding me. And what does he do after that!? He teases me! He acts so angry with me, only to get so close to me. Just to see how I blushed. What kind of punishment is that? Not that it is, but that's besides the point.
"Lucy," I hear his voice from behind me.
"Yes?" I turn to face him. Hopefully he won't take too big of a notice to my tear-stained face.
"We'll be approaching the town soon." He says, but he also seems to be holding something back...
"Alright." Is my only reply, as I continue walking. I don't hear his footsteps after a few seconds. That's when I suddenly hear his footsteps speed up, and I feel his calloused hand grab my arm.
"Lucy," He says again. I stay quiet, waiting for him to continue.
"I'm sorry." He almost whispers. I turn to face him. His hand slowly falls to his side, and his bangs shield his eyes.
"You won't have to be sorry for long." I say. He look up at me. Hurt and curiosity linger in his facial expression. I can't yet decipher his mysterious demon eyes.
He stays silent, awaiting for my answer. "I'll be leaving, soon." I finally say. That's when I see his eyes change. His red eyes are filled with an intensiveness I cannot describe, and his eyebrows furrow. Before I can even blink, he pins me to a tree...Again...
"You aren't going anywhere." He says, his face a mere inch or two from my own.
"Why?" I ask, not letting my emotions get the best of me.
"I just found you. Do you really think I would let you go that easily? I don't know if you've heard, but I promised to protect you. When I made that promise, I didn't even know who you were. I didn't know where you were, but I found you. After so long, I found you." He said, his face falling into the crook of my neck.
I stiffened. My eyes wide with shock, as the man before me fell onto me for comfort.
"You can't go." He whispers against my neck. His hot breath tickling my sensitive skin, as his mumbled words pass through his even hotter lips.
I blush. 'shit...'
"I-I won't let you stop me." I say, mentally swearing at myself for stuttering.
He lifts his head from my neck, and our eyes lock. It's almost like we're staring into each other's souls. Only I can't seem to see past his eyes. They seem to be acting as a barrier, so no one could see Natsu's secrets.
"What do you think you're going back to? I know you saw how bad it was." He says. He is so close to me that our breaths mix.
"M-My people. I have to go back to them. I won't let you keep me here. They need me. Just let me go, so I can go hom-"
"You don't have a home." He cuts me off. I see his eyes flash red for a brief moment.
"What?" My voice comes out as a shaken whisper.
"Your people couldn't stop them. If you go home now, all you'll be returning to is ash." He says.
My eyes well up with tears again. I let them fall over my shocked face. His grip loosens on me, and I fall to the ground, clutching my knees, and crying into them. All of my people! The people I promised to protect...Are gone? They couldn't stop them? Then I failed as well. I couldn't protect them...
"Kill me." I mumble.
I lift my head from my knees, to see Natsu standing a few feet away from me-staring in shock. He's staring at me, like I just fell from the sky-eyes widened in shock, and a weary gaze, almost as if he doesn't want to even look at me after saying that.
"Why would you think that?" He asks.
"We all make promises." I reply.
"Yeah, well I promised to protect you. That means I can't kill you, so I'm afraid your gonna be alive for a long time. I hope." He mutters the last part.
He walks closer to me, and holds out his hand. I take it, hoisting myself up.
"Guess so." I say, as we continue walking towards the town.
When we finally do reach the town, I get caught off-guard a bit.
It's a quaint little village. All the buildings are wooden, and the streets are stone. Villagers walk around the streets, living their normal lives. It's simple.
I feel my stomach growl. Natsu chuckles beside me, because apparently he heard my physical demand for food.
"Come'on," He says, grabbing my hand, and pulling me along a street.
A few people stop, and look at us. That's when I notice one woman, who takes one look at us, and screams at the top of her lungs. Everyone on the street stares at us.
"He's an akuma!" Someone screams. All the villagers scatter, and me and Natsu are left on the street alone.
"Shit. Sorry, Luce." He scratches the back of his head. His other hand is occupied with mine. We're still holding hands.
"I-It's alright. Let's just get out of here." I say, feeling my face heat up. He pulls me out of the town.
We walk for a while, walking to the edge of the town, to the woods.
"We should be fine here. I'm really sorry about what happened in town. I usually have to have this disguise on for so long, I forget to take it off." He explains, as we walk further into the forest.
"Maybe you should take it off, in case something like that happens again." I say, turning from him, and stepping over a bush. When I turn around again, his eyes have changed again. No longer does he have the eyes I feared so much, but rather his own, normal eyes. They are an onyx color, that seem to be gentle. With the sunlight casting through the trees, and hitting his eyes, they become tinted green. I am suddenly mesmerized by them, and I can't stop staring.
"Hello?" He waves a hand in front of my face. I snap out of my daze, and turn away from him, blushing.
"Y-You look good without your disguise." I mumble, fiddling with my hands.
"Thanks." He cheerfully replies.
Our friendly exchange is soon interrupted by a glowing light. I have to shield my eyes from the brightness, as the small ball of shimmering light comes between me and Natsu.
"Finally." I hear Natsu say.
Soon the brightness has died down a bit, and I try to get a better look at the ball of light.
That's when I realize it's not a ball of light at all.
It's a fairy.
Sorry If it's a little short. I feel super bad about the late update. I am super busy, and I probably won't get another chapter in really soon. But I'll try!
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