Hey guys! I missed you so much! I am so so so so so so so sorry I have not been updating. High School can take a lot out of you sometimes. Even when it doesn't I still have freaking homework to do. Anyway Im trying my best to spew out ideas from my brain, but sometimes it doesn't work as planned. Anyway Im going to set it up for myself to where I write 2 pages a day, and I normally write 9-12 pages for each chapter. So if I stick to that I should be able to get chapters up every week I think, unless I feel like writing more in one day. Anyway please enjoy this next lovely chapter!
7 years later….
"Wait the hell up Natsu! Why are you running so fast?!"
Natsu and Lucy were on a job, chasing after a convict who had escaped jail and was loose for the past three months. The rewared for his capture was 70,000 Jewel.
"Because, we gotta catch this guy Luce! You want me to hold up so he can get away?"
"I at least want you to tackle the guy or something!" Natsu took a deep breath and lunged. He tackled the man and pinned him to the ground. The convict was struggling while Lucy caught up. "Took you long enough to actually get the guy. We've been running around for at least two hours."
Natsu laughed. "Im sorry, it was kinda fun for a while though." Lucy smacked Natsu on the head and she pointed at her boobs. "Do you know how much these weigh?! It hurts enough just walking, and you think I can take running?!"
The convict laughed. "You should try losing some weight girlie." Lucy turned her attention to the man and glared at him. He flinched and so did Natsu. "Oh man, shouldn't have said that." Natsu clapped his hands together as if to pray for the guy. Lucy walked towards the man, knelt to ground and was face to face with the man. "What the hell did you say jackass?" She said it in a low demonic voice that would make Mira smile wide with respect.
The convict was so scared at that point that he instantly passed out. Natsu could see his soul lingering. Lucy got up and threw the man at Natsu. "C'mon, let's go back home. I need a shower." Natsu carried the man over his shoulder and started walking alongside Lucy. "As soon as we take this guy to jail then we'll get paid about 70,000 Jewel right?"
Natsu nodded. "Yup. That should cover your house bill for the next few months, right?"
Lucy nodded and smiled. "Yeah and I'll have a little bit left to buy some groceries too."
Natsu looked down at the gravel road. "You've had to do a lot since the incident, haven't you?"
Lucy flinched. "Both of us have had to do a lot since that night." Natsu and Lucy frowned when they remembered the dreadful night.
3 years ago….
It was a starry night in Magnolia. The Heartfilia's and Dragneel's had gotten ready to leave their children to go on an S-Class Quest.
Jude and Layla kissed their children goodbye and so did Igneel and Meredy. Layla looked at Natsu. "Now Natsu, you're the oldest, so we trust to take care of everyone here until we get back alright?"
Natsu nodded. "Yes Mrs. Layla. Don't worry Mr. Jude, mom, dad, I'll take good care of everyone. They all nodded. Romeo, Wendy, Lucy, and Natsu smiled as they saw their parents off...
A few days later when they expected their parents, they never did see them. Instead they had two people come to the Heartfilia home. When Natsu answered the door Lucy and the rest followed. "Uh hi, who are you?"
One of the men flinched. He didn't expect to see kids. He cleared his throat. "Is this the Heartfilia home?" Natsu nodded. The man hesitated to say what he had to. "Im sorry to say that Layla Heartfilia, Jude Heartfilia, Igneel Dragneel, and Meredy Dragneel have passed on their quest."
Romeo, Wendy, and Lucy slowly had tears pour down their face when they heard those words. "Im sorry." The man gave Natsu a card. "If you ever need any help, just give us a call." Natsu rejected it. "We don't need it. Just leave already."
The men bowed and left the loudly sobbing children in the doorway. Natsu clenched his fists. He had tears streaming down his face. He went over to the ones he now had to protect and hugged them. "Don't worry guys. We'll protect each other. We'll stay together."
Present…
"Natsu, c'mon we're close to the prison!" Natsu was tired of carrying the convict. They had walked a long way, not to mention the guy woke up at least twice already, fighting for dear life. It only pissed off Natsu even more and he ended up knocking the man out everytime.
Natsu and Lucy walked up to the front door of the prison. "Go ahead and take him inside and claim the reward. I'll wait out here."
Natsu shrugged. "Alright, if you say so."
He walked inside and left Lucy out front. Lucy gave out a sigh. "Jeez, that took longer than I thought it would." She looked around out of boredom and then looked at her guild mark. She gave a smile. "It's been a long time since I've joined Fairy Tail. I think seven years to be exact? Man, it's been a long time. It's also been a long time since I've been with Natsu too. I almost forgot about Lisanna. We've been fighting over him this whole time too."
Lucy started singing while she still waited for Natsu. (Paramore: Still into You)
"Can't count the years on one hand that we've been together
I need the other one to hold you
Make you feel, make you feel better"
Lucy continued to sing the song that she felt was her favorite and the one related to her and Natsu….if they were together.
"It's not a walk in the park to love each other
But when our fingers interlock
Can't deny, can't deny you're worth it
Cause after all this time
Im still into you."
Lucy began humming the rest, but was stopped when she felt like she was being watched. She looked around, squinting in the dark, wondering if her senses had tricked her. "Who's there?"
"Damn Lucy, I didn't know you could sing."
Lucy relaxed when she heard the person speak. She laughed at his comment. "Thanks. You know you almost scared me…Gray."
Gray came out of the shadows near one of the buildings.
"What the hell are you doing around here this late at night?" Lucy asked.
Gray shrugged. "I don't know. Whenever im thinking about something, I normally go for a walk to calm my nerves."
Lucy sat back down. "Well what were you thinking about? Maybe I can help you out."
Gray instantly blushed and took a step back. He rubbed the back of his head and laughed. "No, it's fine. I think about this girl sometimes and I really like her a lot. I've actually liked her since we were little kids, but never mind. Flame-brains comin' back out so I guess I'll get going."
"O-Okay. If you ever feel like talking about it, come to my house okay?"
"Yeah, no problem. See ya." Gray walked away and Lucy waved him off.
"Luce!" Natsu walked down the steps and pat Lucy on the head. He held out a bag. "Here, you need this more than I do."
Lucy looked at Natsu and grabbed the bag hesitantly. "Natsu, you're being too nice giving me 70,000 Jewel. What's up?"
Natsu flinched. "Crap…uh…well…"
Lucy crossed her arms. "Hurry up and spit it out…Flame Brain." She mockingly said that last part.
Natsu blushed and turned his head. "Damn does she know what buttons to press." Natsu continued to rub the back of his head and blushed. "Well, I was wondering if…if you uhh…"
Lucy turned around. "Please hurry."
Natsu sighed. "I was wondering if you wanted to go out somewhere tonight?"
Lucy blushed a little bit. "Natsu, what the hell are you talking about? It's like twelve at night, we can't go anywhere."
Natsu looked around. "Oh yeah, it is late." They were silent for a few minutes. "L-let's just go home Natsu."
They walked all the way back to the Heartfilia home. "Natsu…"
Natsu looked at Lucy. "Yeah, what's up?"
Lucy fidgeted with her fingers. "I actually don't mind going out on a date with you."
Natsu blushed and smiled. "Alright! Do you wanna go to the beach tomorrow?"
Lucy smiled. "Sure!"
Natsu turned around and started walking home. "Okay, I'll come and pick you up at around twelve, so be ready."
Lucy smiled and waved. "Okay, see you tomorrow!"
Natsu's POV
"Yes! Im going on a date with Luce! I kinda wish it was a bit easier and I didn't make myself look like an idiot." I opened the door to my house and I suddenly felt something jump on my face. "Hey Natsu! Where the hell have you been all day?!"
I realized it was my fourteen year old brother, asking me questions with his balls in my face. "Romeo, get the hell off me!" He got up quick and smiled at me. I was getting more irritated. "What's that smirk for?" He just shrugged, then I smiled. "You don't normally smile that wide unless something big happened…Let me guess, Wendy?" Romeo flinched and that's when I knew I got it right. I rubbed my chin like a professional. "So young man, what did you do that was so admirable?" Romeo laughed at me. "You don't have to talk like that you know. Anyway I asked her out on a date tomorrow."
"And she said…"
"She said 'yeah'!"
I smiled at my little bro. "So where are you guys going?"
Romeo smiled. "I wanted to see what swimsuit she would have on, so I asked her to go the beach with me." Romeo laughed, but I had to smack my hand to my face. "I guess we'll be going on a double date then." I said painfully.
"Huh, why?"
"Because I asked Luce earlier on a date and we decided to go to the beach."
Romeo got up. "Oh, so you actually asked Lucy out, huh? Interesting."
I laughed. "Whatever, let's just go inside and get some sleep."
Lucy's POV
I walked up to my front door and opened it when I felt something jump out at my face. "Lucy where have you been!"
Turns out it was my thirteen year old sister. "Wendy do you mind getting off of me please?" Wendy got off of me and bowed. "Im sorry. I was just so glad you came back. I was getting really worried." I hugged Wendy so she wouldn't start crying. "Im sorry Wendy. I should have at least called to say that I was okay." Wendy drew back with a smile on her face. "Thanks Lucy! Oh and I have something to tell you!" I smiled. "I actually have something to tell you too, but let's go inside and talk about it."
Wendy and I walked inside our living room and sat down on our couch. I sat criss cross on the couch and smiled. "Okay, so tell me about what happened with you today."
Wendy inhaled and blushed. "I just wanted to say that I was asked out on a date today." I was excited. This was the first time my sister had been asked out by a boy. I was on the edge of my seat now, already knowing who it could be. "Oh yeah? So who was it?"
Wendy blushed even harder. "It was Ro-kun!"
I instantly hugged my sister. "Awww! Im so happy for you! I even noticed that you changed your nickname for him! Where are you guys going?"
"We decided to go to the beach."
I clapped my hands. "Then that means we get to go on our first double date with each other! Natsu asked me out to the beach too!" Wendy hugged me harder. "That's great Lucy!" I smiled. "But knowing the boys Wendy, they won't really know to bring anything to eat."
Wendy looked at me confused. "Why would Natsu and Romeo forget to bring food. Besides maybe us, that's they're life."
I winked at her. "They're too busy thinking about what we're gonna look like in our swimsuits."
Wendy blushed and looked down at her chest and then at her sisters. "Lucy there's nothing here compared to you."
I smiled. "It's alright. You have somethings that only Romeo wouldn't care about. That's why he asked you out and not some other girl. Im sure that's all you care about, right?"
She smiled and laughed. "Yeah. I guess you're right sis."
I smiled and stood up. "Alright, can you help me make some things that we can eat for lunch tomorrow? We'll need a lot of food in order to please those two."
Wendy laughed. "Okay sis, I'll help."
We walked into the kitchen and started making lunch. After we were done, we went directly to our beds, exhausted from all the work. I sighed before I got into bed. "I hope tomorrow will go well. I just want it to be a normal day." I caught myself and laughed. "But then again it wouldn't be fun if it was just a normal day with Natsu."
