Chapter 7 Lisanna's worried! Who hurt Natsu?

Only a day had passed since Lucy had gotten a teary phone call from a young Lisanna Strauss who broke down whilst explaining to her about what just happened to Natsu how he was just in an accident and he was heading to hospital. Lucy tried her best to calm Lisanna down but she was in hysterics and was also sounded out by the screeching sirens in the background. Lucy really wanted to help Lisanna but she was cut off in the middle of the phone call and when she tried to phone her back, her phone appeared to be switched off so she would have to speak to her at school. Lucy walked through the school entrance and checked her surroundings. Lucy went towards the lockers however, no matter where she looked, the white haired girl was nowhere to be seen.

Lucy approached her locker and turned suddenly when she felt somebody tap her on the shoulder. "Oh Lisanna are you?" Lucy said stopping herself short when she saw not white hair but golden blonde instead.

"Hey Lucy you're pretty jumpy today?" Sting said seeing Lucy look concerned.

"Oh my god Sting haven't you heard what happened yesterday?" Lucy said looking sad now.

"Well the only thing I recall is getting those delicious chocolates from you" Sting said smiling hoping to cheer her up.

"Sting something terrible happened to Natsu. He's in the hospital!" Lucy said almost tearing up.

"Whoa what do you mean?! What happened to Natsu?" Sting said looked very worried.

"He was walking Lisanna home yesterday and then just as he was approaching her house, he was hit by a speeding car!" Lucy said making sting shocked.

"Oh my god! Where's Lisanna right now then? Is she in the hospital as well?" Sting asked.

"No Natsu pushed onto the grass across the road that's why he alone got hit by the car." Lucy replied.

"Of course, that sounds like Natsu alright. Well he should be proud of himself Lucy he's a hero. Wow yeah that's definitely my buddy he's always out to protect others." Sting said feeling nostalgic.

Sting was interrupted of his thoughts when he noticed Lucy was looking very sad.

"I just wish there was something I could do for Lisanna, she's just moved here and now she's so upset because of what happened to him. I feel so useless!" Lucy said suddenly stopping short when she felt a warm feeling in her heart.

"Don't worry Lucy; Natsu will be just fine he's really tough. You're not useless there is something you can do. You can be yourself and be Lisanna's moral support and just keep her laughing and smiling. Don't ever say you're useless again Luce you're a great person. Just be supportive and keep her happy." Sting said holding Lucy close to him in a comfortable embrace.

Lucy broke down and began crying into his chest for a few minutes and sting dared not move a muscle until she calmed down.

"Are you feeling better now?" sting said looking down at her.

Lucy wiped her eyes and nodded at him.

"Yeah thanks sting I'm feeling okay now." Lucy said with a slight blush.

"No problem I'm always here for you Lu." Sting said making Lucy retreat in embarrassment.

"What are you saying you idiot geez." Lucy said storming off in embarrassment with sting's new nickname for her.

Sting just smiled as she walked off knowing this is what she is like and she wasn't really mad at him.

A few minutes later, Lisanna arrived at school a black cloud appearing over her head as she journeyed through the corridor. It was understandable that she was incredibly worried about Natsu after his accident also she was quite irritated that she had to leave him alone whilst she attended school. Lisanna reminisced a sad flashback of a memory she had with Natsu just before she left yesterday.

"I hate to have to leave you like this Natsu but my brother and sister refuses to let me miss school seeing as I have just started there." Lisanna said feeling pretty sad to leave him on his own.

"That's okay Lisanna I understand" Natsu said with a smile.

"Are you sure you don't want me to call your parents?" Lisanna said feeling very concerned for him.

"Ummm uh no that's okay thank you. My parents died six years ago in a car crash. I've been living on my own ever since." Natsu said looking downwards to the floor as he said it even though it had been six years; he still grew grim whenever he had to talk about it.

Lisanna suddenly started to cry and wrap her arms around his neck and without even realising, kissed him on the cheek.

"You're my hero Natsu and I will always be thankful for what you did for me. I can't thank you enough you really are my hero." Lisanna said quickly realising her actions and retreating from the hospital room with a blush on her face.

Natsu had the same reaction hiding his head under his covers feeling his cheek as he closed his eyes.

Back to the present time, Lisanna had just finished retrieving her books from her locker and began walking towards class.

"Hey new girl!"

"Yes can I help you?" Lisanna replied to this stranger's aggressive voice.

"It should have been you hit by that car you stupid girl! You think you're so special just because Natsu walked you home." A student said striking Lisanna verbally right through the gut.

"Yeah she's right why don't you go home and make sure you're the one who ends up in hospital this time!" Another student said causing Lisanna to start crying.

"What the heck did I do to you people to make you something so horrible?! I didn't ask Natsu to end up in hospital you know!" Lisanna screamed running off in tears past Lucy and Levy.

"Let's go Levy!" Lucy said racing after Lisanna.

Levy was just about to follow her but then she noticed something going on in the corner of her eye.

Gajeel Redfox was approaching the two students who just mouthed off Lisanna. Levy was shocked when she saw him deliver a punch right to the other male's gut causing the girl next to him to kneel down and comfort him.

"Gajeel why did you do that to Eric?!" another white haired girl asked trying to assess the boy's damage.

"Don't screw with me Sorano! I know exactly what you two did!" Gajeel barked back looking down at the student on his knees.

"What are you talking about we didn't do anything Gajeel" Sorano replied nervously.

"I know for a fact you two are ruining phantom lord's name by going out of your way to doing reckless hit and run attacks on other students! You know for a fact that isn't how we role Sorano! Eric!" Gajeel said causing Sorano to sweat in fear.

"I don't know what you're talking about Gajeel we didn't hit anyone." Sorano replied lying through her teeth.

"Don't lie to me! I know for a fact you two were planning on putting the new girl in hospital because she was getting to friendly with Salamander! That's why you wanted to take her out of the picture Sorano! But your stupid feelings for him aren't going to be tolerated in this gang when you go and sully our name by making us out to be criminal's and murderers!" Gajeel said leaving Sorano speechless and afraid.

"Damn it screw this I'm going now! Don't you dare do something like this again or I will definitely send you straight to where Natsu is right now!" Gajeel said walking away to the courtyard.

Levy seeing the whole thing was curious to see where he was going. Levy followed him out to the courtyard and saw the next scene right before her eyes. A black cat began to approach Gajeel and by the fact it had no collar and a scar above its eye, Levy could tell it was a stray.

"Damn it you're here again? Geez looks like nobody fed you again. Well what can you do your just a little guy. Here I expected you to turn up so here's your treat." Gajeel said looking both ways to make sure he wasn't being watched.

And when he deemed it safe, removed a metal bowl from his bag and poured some cat food from the box. Gajeel smiled and stroked the cat after he finished his meal and then froze in place when he saw the blue haired girl watching him.

"So the terrifying and feared Black steel has a sweet side after all." Levy said in a teasing tone.

"Don't tell anyone what you just saw or I'll kill you shorty!" Gajeel said trying to intimidate her.

"I'm sorry for not being scared of a sweet man who fed a stray cat and defended my friend after she got bullied." Levy replied smiling at him.

"Shut up I really will kill you" Gajeel said in a less scary tone.

"When I see you up close you're actually very handsome Gajeel and the fact I saw you protect Lisanna and feed that black cat just now it makes me see you in another light." Levy said approaching him.

"Hey nerd, back away from black steel! You need to talk to me before you can speak to the boss!" Said a hooded thug cracking his knuckles.

"You heard Totomaru bookworm, back away from Gajeel" A blue haired woman said as she sent a piercing glare at Levy.

"Oi guys, I don't need you to take care of my problems so back off!" Gajeel barked but Totomaru still closed in on Levy.

"I told you to get lost brat!" Totomaru said sending a punch towards Levy who closed her eyes as the fist closed in on her.

Totomaru cried out in pain his punch crashing into something solid and strong.

"I told you, to leave her alone!" Gajeel said successfully blocking the punch and dealing a powerful counter punch with his other fist connecting with the thugs face.

Levy couldn't help but blush looking at Gajeel after he defended her.

"Scram you bastards before I show you the true strength of black steel!" Gajeel said scaring them off.

"Um thank you Gajeel" Levy said staring at him.

"Are you an idiot? Don't you know phantom lord thugs don't care if you're a boy or girl if they get riled up they will hit you! Don't put yourself in dangerous situations like that short stuff you could get seriously hurt!" Gajeel said getting right in her face.

Levy couldn't say any words for the first time so she just merely nodded to him.

"Well if I've cleared that for you, get out of here." Gajeel said walking away.

"Ummm if it's okay with you, here something to say thanks you." Levy said handing him a box of chocolates.

"Keh fine consider it repayment for me saving your ass back there." Gajeel said taking the chocolates.

"Sure see you later" Levy said waving to him as he walked away.

Levy's heart wouldn't stop racing after that incident and then realised that Lisanna was upset and probably needed her help right now. Levy ran from the courtyard to look for Lisanna and Lucy.

Shortly after Levy's encounter with Gajeel, she met up with Lucy, Lisanna and Wendy and managed to cheer her up. After the final bell sounded, Lisanna was spoken to by Lucy.

"So Lisanna are you off to the hospital to see Natsu?" Lucy said

"Yeah I'm kind of nervous to tell the truth. Ever since he saved me, I haven't been able to control myself around him. I get so flustered and it takes every bit of my will power to not confess to him." Lisanna replied blushing faintly.

"Awww she's in love" Wendy said making Lisanna blush more.

Lisanna was so embarrassed that she could barely utter a response.

"I guess I am" She replied going fully red in the face after saying it.

"I'm happy for you Lisanna, after all the abuse you've been through you deserve to be happy." Lucy said making Lisanna smile.

"Yeah I just really trust him and I really want to stay by his side" Lisanna said able to speak her feelings clearly now.

"Well tell him Lis he wont know unless you tell him." Levy said

"I'm afraid he'll reject me and then our friendship will be ruined" Lisanna said in a sad tone.

"Nonsense Lisanna! You're funny, beautiful and very kind. There is nothing wrong with you." Lucy said making Lisanna smile.

"Hey, didn't you say Natsu invited you to the prom?" Levy asked

"Yeah he asked me to be his date" Lisanna said feeling happy and giddy.

"That's perfect! Confess to him after the prom and then you can finally find out the answer you have been waiting for." Lucy said in a confident tone.

"I don't know. Ahhh I really should be getting to the hospital! Bye guys." Lisanna said retreating from the interrogation squad.

"Haha she's so adorable." Lucy said after she left the room.

"So have you met someone yet Lucy?" Levy said making Lucy blush.

"That's ridiculous of course not! What about you?" Lucy replied with a huge blush

"No way! I don't like any boy at this school that way!" Levy answered back also blushing.

"Levy may I have a word with you please?" The teacher said stacking some paper work on her desk.

"Yes miss Scarlett. What can I do for you?" Levy replied.

"I was wondering if you could tutor someone who is failing in literature at the moment" Erza replied.

"Sure Miss scarlet who is it this time?" Levy asked packing her bag.

"Mr Gajeel Redfox, can I count on you?" Erza said making Levy stutter.

"Uhh y-y-yeah sure I can do that" Levy replied blushing.

"Excellent I'll notify him first thing tomorrow. Have a good evening girls and be safe." Miss scarlet replied walking out the classroom.

Levy walked out the classroom with Lucy with a massive blush on her face as she walked the opposite direction as she journeyed home.

Meanwhile, Lisanna arrived at the hospital and approached Natsu's room. Just before she could enter the room, Lisanna heard Natsu talking somebody else.

"So Natsu you're here again I see" A woman said on the other side of the door.

"Yeah this time it wasn't because of the job" Natsu said with a grin.

"I'll say you're certainly very lucky that the damage wasn't too bad, you should be out of here in two days thanks to your surgery being tomorrow. I guess your kindness has made people very grateful to you."

"Haha yeah I guess" Natsu replied

"So is there a special girl yet Natsu?"

"Well yeah there kind of is" Natsu replied.

"Ooh so somebody has finally stolen your heart! Tell me all about it!"

"Umm well my love is kind of unrequited" Natsu replied feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Aww that's so sweet, I'm sure she will return your feelings."

"Thanks Jenny I'll do my best." Natsu replied to the nurse who left the room and bumped into Lisanna.

"Hey you here to see Natsu?"

"Yeah is he okay to be seen?" Lisanna replied.

"Go ahead and see him, he needs someone to spend some time with." Nurse Jenny replied.

"Thanks I just hope I'm good enough for him." Lisanna said

"Don't be silly, Natsu is lucky to have a friend like you." Nurse Jenny said patting her on the shoulder and then she left.

Lisanna opened the door after knocking and being invited inside.

"Hey Lisanna how's it going it's great to see you!" Natsu said smiling brightly.

"Hey you how are you feeling?" Lisanna replied sitting next to him.

"Yeah I'm feeling fine the nurse said I should be out of here in two days. Isn't that great?" Natsu said full of enthusiasm.

"Yeah that's great I'm glad you're coming back to school." Lisanna said still feeling guilty about the accident.

"Yeah and I'll also still be able to take you to the prom! You still want to be my date right?" Natsu said

"Yeah of course Natsu I can't wait." Lisanna said back.

"Are you okay Lisanna you seem a little down." Natsu questioned seeing Lisanna look a bit sad.

"What yeah I'm fine" Lisanna said trying to convince herself.

"Don't be like that talk to me" Natsu relied smiling at her.

"Well it's just not the same at school without you." Lisanna said taken by surprise as Natsu quickly hugged her.

"I'm sorry you're just so cute I couldn't help myself. Don't worry I'll be having surgery tomorrow and I'll be back at school in two days."

"Well uh here is the notes for today." Lisanna said handing Natsu a copy of her notes.
"You really made a copy of today's notes just for me?"

"Yeah is that okay?" Lisanna replied.

"Yeah that's fantastic! Thank you Lisanna you're awesome!" Natsu replied.

"I umm also baked you some cookies to um you know thank you again for saving my life." Lisanna said handing over a transparent bag of cookies.

"That's brilliant! I love you're home made stuff those chocolates were so good and I was dying for more of your home made treats!" Natsu said making Lisanna blush.

"Well I'm glad you like them."

"Like them? I love them! Honestly there the best!" Natsu said back making her smile.

"Well I should get going otherwise my siblings are going to start turning the city upside down to look for me." Lisanna said with a small giggle.

"Hey Lisanna, when I get out of here, would you mind coming to my house for dinner to thank you for the chocolates and the cookies?" Natsu said causing Lisanna to stop in her tracks.

"Sure I'd love to I'll see you tomorrow okay." Lisanna said gathering up her bag and heading for the door.

"Sure thing lis see you later get home safe." Natsu said and Lisanna nodded and exited the room power walking to the exit of the hospital whilst her heart beated rapidly at 100 miles per hour whilst she thought about Natsu. She was already nervous and excited about the prom and now he had invited her to dinner as well! Excited wasn't powerful enough to describe how she felt right now.

Meanwhile, in two different households both Lucy and Levy were experiencing the same feeling as Lisanna as they both thought about the men they began to develop feelings for. Levy and Lucy's faces were dyed pink as they thought about the boy in their heads one of masculine coal black and another of gorgeous blonde. Lucy and Levy had a mission a goal to conquer in their minds and they were both the same as Lisanna's. They both wished to take the man of their dreams to the prom with them. And they were both going to try their hardest to achieve this after all of the encouragement they gave Lisanna, they couldn't ignore their own feelings and not try to progress any further with their own obstacles.

Lisanna, Lucy and Levy all fell asleep that night all thinking about their individual princes and heroes as they relaxed and ended another day.