Erza looked at the Doctor with shock. She shoved the Doctor onto the ground and ran into the surgery room.
"You can't go in there" the doctor yelled out. The group began crying, Gray looked to the ground with a tears in his eye.
Erza ran into Natsu's surgery room. She saw a hooded figure hover over Natsu's lifeless body. Erza quickly summoned her sword and spoke with such bitterness and sadness.
"Who the hell are you? Get away from him" Erza shouted. She stabbed the figure and the man disappeared. The only thing that was left of him was the shadow that had dispersed when she stabbed him. She cursed herself. She looked at Natsu's dead body. Lucy and the gang ran into the room.
"Natsu" Lucy cried. She flung her self on top of Natsu cold body. She began sobbing.
Happy flew and landed on the dragonslayer's body. He walked up to Natsu's neck where the scarf was. Happy slowly cried into Natsu's scarf. "Wake up" Happy yelled. He get on repeating the same phrase. "Wake up, wake up, wake up" Happy cried and cried. He's best friend wasn't dead, he couldn't be dead, he was the strongest dragon slayer of all time. No one could ever defeat the infamous Salamander.
"Natsu...you can't leave...i promise that I won't be greedy over the fishes anymore, You can have them all" happy cried
Memory
Natsu and Happy were sitting by the lake. They both had fishing rods in there hands.
"What are we doing with this stick?" Happy asked he's best friend
"It's called fishing" Natsu said
"Fishing?" Happy asked
"You catch fish with the rod. It would be a hell lot more fun if the fishes would take the bait" Natsu shouted at the lake. They sat patiently, well Happy sat patiently while Natsu began fidgeting
"Natsu what's happening?" Happy cried out in a panic. Happy's rod began to oil towards the lake.
"Awesome. You got one" Natsu shouted. "Pull the rod in" Natsu said. Happy attempted to do as Natsu had said but the fish put up a fight.
"Natsu help me" Happy cried. Natsu just watched Happy try to pull the fish in but the fish won, the rod pulled Happy into the lake. Happy flew out of the water angrily.
"Why didn't you help me?" Happy shouted at Natsu. Natsu stared at Happy nonchalantly.
"You didn't need my help" Natsu said simply.
"I LOST OUR DINNER" happy shouted furiously.
"So? This is your first time fishing" Natsu said. "You're bound to make mistakes"
"WE COULD'VE HAD DINNER IF YOU WOULD HAVE HELPED ME. HOW AM I MEANT TO LEARN IF YOU'RE NOT HELPING?" Happy shouted
"Quit yelling will ya?" Natsu said calmly. This just made Happy even more mad. Before happy could burst Natsu began speaking.
"What would be the point in helping you? If I helped you reeled the fish in then how would you have learned? You wouldn't have known what you did wrong, you wouldn't have learned anything" Natsu said.
"I don't get it" Happy said less angrily and more confused.
"Give a man a fish. Or in your case give a cat a fish. If I kept on providing you with fish then how would you know what to do when I gave you a rod to fish for your self.
"Give a cat a fish and the cat will be thrilled that one day, or teach the cat how to fish and the cat can live a lifetime of happiness knowing that they can provide for themselves" Natsu said wisely
"I don't understand" Happy said confused. Natsu sighed.
"You'll understand one day" Natsu said. "Now go back and get your self dinner" Natsu said as he walked back into the guy that they built for themselves. Happy sat back down near the lake.
Memory end
Wendy went on the other side of Natsu and gripped Natsu's hand. She held Natsus' hand, ever so tightly and began to sob. She wanted Natsu to pat her head and tell her everything was going to be okay, because they were fairy tail wizards. She wanted to hear Natsu's encouraging words. She sobbed for what felt like hours. She waited for the faintest indication that Natsu was alive...but no indication came as she had hoped. Natsu was a mentor, teacher...no Natsu was a brother. Wendy always looked up to Natsu. even if it was the simplest of things.
"You promised me..." Wendy cried out. She never felt this alone in her whole lifetime.
Memory
"Natsu?" Wendy called out softly. Wendy was fairly new to the guild so she wasn't used to the fighting yet, she also felt lonely and quite out of place.
Natsu punched Gray over the head but before Gray could retaliate, Natsu walked over to Wendy, he'd notice the look in her eyes, the look of loneliness, he knew Wendy was afraid of this guild leaving her just as her last one had done.
"Not used to all this fighting yet?" Natsu asked with he's infamous grin. Wendy shook her head shyly.
"Follow me" Natsu said. Natsu walked out of the guild with Wendy trailing behind him. Natsu led Wendy to a small lake.
"Natsu? Why are we here?" Wendy asked innocently.
"This was one of the first place that I went when I was a kid. When I first came to the guild, I felt lonely at times and when I did, I came here" Natsu said
"Do you still come here?" Wendy asked
"No. I don't need to come here anymore since I have comrades and loyal friends that will always keep me company" Natsu said.
"Natsu, I'm scared of being alone" Wendy cried softly. Natsu faced the sunset and watched the sun slowly set. He placed his warm hands on Wendy's head without facing her.
"When you're a fairy tail wizard, no...when you have loyal friends such as your fellow comrades in this guild, your never really alone. Before I bore my fairy tail guild Mark...i used to feel lonely. Even when I had Igneel around. But when master found me in the woods alone, and the first time he put the stamp on my arm I knew then and there...that I'll never be alone again. Because even the darkest of time, I can hear all of my fellow comrades call out to me.
Wendy, as long as you bear that fairy tail guild mark on your arm, you'll never truly be alone. I'll always be here for you" Natsu said. He ruffled Wendy's hair and Wendy wiped away her tears and smiled at Natsu.
"Thank you...Natsu" Wendy spoke gratefully
Memory end
Juvia couldn't move her body, she stood there, she couldn't...No...she wouldn't believe that Natsu, the man who saved her and Gajeel from the dark guild, was dead. For once...juvia wasn't hovering over Gray, yes, she was indeed concerned for her Gray's wellbeing and emotional state currently but for once in a long time, she thought of only one man, Natsu Dragneel...her friend and her saviour.
Memory
Juvia had been crying for a Lo g time now. She felt rejected and sad that Gray-Sama hasn't noticed that she was missing. A dark cloud followed her as she walked. She sat down on a bench and began to think about how sad she felt.
"Oi, Juvia" Natsu called out. One of Natsu's hand was up in the air, gesturing a greeting, the other was in he's pocket. Natsu noticed the cloud and the sad look on Juvia's face. "What's wrong?" Natsu asked
"Natsu wouldn't understand" Juvia said softly.
"Yeh? Try me" Natsu challenged.
"Gray-Sama hadn't looked at Juvia all day Juvia thinks that Gray-Sama is ignoring her" Juvia said softly.
"The stripper? You're crying because of the ice Popsicle?" Natsu laughed.
"Do not insult Gray-Sama" Juvia demanded.
"I'm sorry" Natsu said, although he couldn't contain he's laughter.
"Juvia doesn't understand why Natsu is laughing" Juvia said
"I'm laughing because that's the dumbest thing that I've heard" Natsu said.
"Is Natsu calling Juvia dumb?" Juvia asked
"What? No. You're a hell a lot smarter then I am" Natsu admitted
"Then what is Natsu implying?" Juvia asked
"You're not just upset because Gray didn't notice you" Natsu said honestly. Juvia stared at Natsu with confusion.
"You're upset because you think that just because Gray doesn't pay attention to you, then that means the whole guild won't pay attention to you. In your old guild you didn't get enough attention did you?" Natsu asked
"No, Juvia was always an outcast" Juvia said softly.
"Why? Because you were different? Difference is what we embrace in fairy tail. Quit dwelling over ice breath just because he wouldn't give you the attention you deserve. The whole guild will notice you, they'll notice if youre gone. You're never going to be under appreciated when you're in fairy tail" Natsu said. The cloud above Juvia began to disappear. Natsu began walking off.
"Come back to the guild, were starting to miss you" Natsu called out while walking off to the guild.
Memory end
Gray stood over Natsu's blue and deceased body. Gray's hair was covering he's eyes, but he's hair couldn't cover he's tears that fell.
"Stupid flame brain. You had to be the hero" Gray muttered to himself. Gray couldn't believe that he's best friend was gone, Natsu was he's motivation to get stronger and faster. Natsu was the reason why he pushed himself to he's limits. He couldn't believe that Natsu was actually dead. Gray held he's hands into he's face and began crying silently.
Memory
Gray and Natsu were on a mission because Makarov wanted them to work together for once. They were to protect the village from a group of wizard thugs who stole from the village from time to time.
"Pitiful little fairies. Let me show you the power of a dark wizard" the leader said while he's comrades laughed. This forced a smile upon Natsu's face. The leader summoned fire and shot it at the group. Although the the flame was black Natsu smirked, Natsu was ready to eat the flames but Gray beat Natsu to it, Gray used he's ice magic to block off the fire before Natsu could consume it.
"What the hell was that pervert? I was gonna eat that" Natsu shouted. Gray knew that Natsu was going to consume it but he wanted to rattle Natsu up.
"I was saving your life. You can't eat flame. Bull shit that a dragon trained you" Gray shouted at Natsu. Gray knew he went to far with he's comment.
"Shut up" Natsu growled.
"I'm sick you your little games" the lead shouted. One of the men began shooting numerous knives at Gray and Natsu although Gray reacted to slow to the fast paced knives. Natsu managed to deflect the knives that came towards him but then he saw a knife go straight towards Gray and the ice princess seemed to slow so Natsu quickly stood in front of Gray.
Natsu was able to catch the knife that would've pierced Gray's heart. The knife began seeping with Natsu's blood. Natsu's hand stung painfully but he ignored the pain that came from he's cut.
Gray stood there stunned and schooled that Natsu had risked he's own life in order to save him.
"Why the hell did you do that?" Gray asked angrily and confused
"Whether you like it or not, we belong to the same guild, and belonging to a guild means belonging to a family. WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR BIT YOU'RE MY NAKAMA" Natsu shouted. He threw the knife onto the ground. He charged at the men and took out the man who was throwing the knives.
Gray smirked at Natsu. "You're like a brother to me to Natsu" Gray whispered under he's breath. Gray and Natsu took out the dark guild without anymore complications.
Memory end
Erza Scarlett wasn't one to show her true emotions. But staring at her lifeless friend made her feel so numb. Erza didn't shed a tear. She just stared at the dead corpse that lasted before her eyes. Erza was in denial. Natsu wasn't dead, he would miraculously wake up and begin a fight with he's rival. Natsu Dragneel was her will to live, Natsu taught her that living is a way to repay someone who had sacrificed there life for yours. Live your life to the fullest. A tear slipped down the almighty Erza Scarlett's face. Soon more tears followed. She touched Natsu's dead body, she couldn't feel the warmth that he had once had. She closed her eyes in hopes that the tears would stop flowing, but the tears flowed more and more.
"You idiot...you broke your promise to me" Erza cried
Memory
The hotel that the team was staying in after the fight with Jellal was filled with chatter. Team Natsu was getting to know Erza's friends from her past. Natsu began laughing along with the team but then e noticed this wasn't there anymore. He instantly stopped laughing and he used he's strong nose to smell Erza out. He could smell Erza's tears. He's face softened.
"Natsu. Are you okay?" Lucy asked. She noticed the change in Natsu's expression.
"Fine. I'll be back" Natsu said before heading out to find Erza.
Erza was sitting on cliff. She buried her head in her arms while crying. She hated crying. Crying is a weakness. Crying is what got you beat up in the prison. She suddenly felt someone's hand on her head Scarlett hair.
"I know that you think that crying is a weakness...but it's not...it's proof that you are a human. Crying isn't going to get you beat up or killed Erza, it's only going to make you stronger" Natsu said. Erza said nothing. She looked up at the sunset and began crying again.
"Thank you Natsu...for saving me" Erza said through her tears.
"Erza, you are wanted and loved by everyone in the guild. Never and I mean never sacrifice your life again just because you think we are better off without you" Natsu shouted. "When you sacrificed your self today, I died inside, you left me...you left us and for what reason? Because you thought that you were nothing to anyone?" Natsu shouted. Tears began forming in his eyes.
"Natsu I'm so sorry" Erza said. She was now standing up and she hugged Natsu like a normal person.
"Erza, I promised that you'll always have me and the guild with you. I promise you that you'll never feel that emptiness again" Natsu said sincerely, Erza had never hear Natsu sound so sincere before.
Memory End
Lucy began sobbing and crying over Natsu's limp, lifeless body. She waited ever so desperately, to feel the warmth of her favourite Fire dragonslayer. She waited...and waited...and waited...but no heat radiated off of his body. She wanted him to say, something, anything, even if it was the dumbest comment on earth. She yearned to hear his voice. Lucy began sobbing into Natsu scarf that was still wrapped around Natsu's neck.
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Lucy was sitting on a hill, she was leaning on a big, old oak tree which was probably a few centuries old. Lucy sighed, she began to recall the evens that took place only a few days ago. The dragons attacking, watching her future self die. She really thought that was the end for all of humanity.
"Oi Lucy" a sudden voice interrupted Lucy's deep thoughts.
"Gah" Lucy screamed, the voice belonged to Natsu who was hanging on a tree branch. "Are you spying on me?!" Lucy shouted
Natsu stared at Lucy with curiosity but before either one of them could say a word, Natsu and Lucy hear a loud cracking notice.
"Oh no" Natsu said. Just as he finished he's sentence the branch that was supporting he weight collapsed on the ground, along with Natsu.
"Stupid branches" Natsu mumbled while rubbing the bump that was going to form on he's head. Lucy giggled at Natsu's goofiness, that was one of the things that she loved...liked about him.
"What're you doing all the way out here Lucy?" Natsu asked, he was now facing Lucy. Lucy sighed and sat back down in the grass, she leaned on the tree. Natsu walked next Lucy but stood.
"I came here to think" Lucy replied with a hint of sadness
"Think about what?" Natsu asked
"Doesn't matter" Lucy replied whilst looking at the sunset, she was using all her power to stop herself from shedding a tear. Natsu looked down at Lucy. In one swift movement, Natsu was crouching opposite of Lucy, he blocked the sunset from shinning on Lucy's beautiful face. Lucy didn't notice that Natsu was grabbing one of her hands.
"It matters to me...because you matter to me" Natsu spoke with such delicacy, she could never had imagine that Natsu was so...soft and gentle. Lucy's facade came crumbling down the moment she saw the worry in Natsu's eyes. She began sobbing tearfully.
"I thought...WE WERE ALL GOING TO DIE" Lucy sobbed hysterically. "IVE NEVER FELT SO SCARED IN MY LIFE" Lucy couldn't control her emotions anymore. She attempted to hide her face with her hands but Natsu still had a tight grip on one of her hands. She looked up at Natsu who looked angry yet gentle.
"I'm sorry Lucy, I didn't even begin to think how you must've felt after all of this. It must've been hard, seeing your future self die. Lucy...I will never let that happen, as long as I'm alive, I'll never let you die or get hurt...Lucy I-" Natsu stopped himself from finishing the sentence. "I...vow to never die on you, to never make you feel sad, to never cry and to...never hurt you..." Natsu promised to Lucy. Lucy's crying began to die down.
Natsu began leaning, closer and closer to Lucy's face, they're lips were only seconds from touching.
"I should head back...Happy is going to wander where I went" Natsu said in a guard voice. Natsu stood up and began walking back home. Lucy was left blushing and she felt reassured that Natsu would always be there for her
Memory end
"I love you..." Lucy cried softly into he's scarf.