[Natsu POV] [mid November]

Natsu wandered around the river looking for something specific. Winter was coming fast and the cold was getting worse. He and Lucy wouldn't be able to meet anymore because of it. Natsu didn't want that. So he was searching for a place where they could meet up and not freeze to death. Plus, last night Lucy wouldn't stop sneezing and had to leave early. Natsu couldn't help but worry for her health.

Natsu walked through the small ravine and noticed a hole in the side of the cliff. Natsu walked up to it and inspected it. Once he was satisfied he climbed down he hole. It went in a slight down hill for about twenty feet then opened up. It was as a semi page cave. It continued to go deeper but the entrance was to small for his large body. Besides that it was pretty roomy and about ten degrees warmer than the outside.

This gives him an idea.

-X- [Lisanna POV]

Lucy's health was really bad. She was running a high fever and puking her guts out. She was forced to stay in bed in Wendy's cabin and Loke refused to leave her side.

Lisanna walked up to the healing room and knocked on the door. After hearing a quiet 'come I'm from the other side Lisanna walked in. She was greeted by coughing and a hello from Loke.

"Where's Wendy?" Lisanna questioned.

"She's talking with Layla." Loke answered, not bothering to look up as he stroked Lucy's head. Lucy slowly sat up then fell back as Loke told her not to stress herself to much.

"Loke." She wheezed. "Can I...talk to...Lisanna...alone?" She coughed and turned on her side, curled in pain.

"No! I won't leave you!" He shouted. Lucy coughed again and then sneezed several times after. Her nose was completely red and her face was super pale besides a bit of red in her cheeks.

"Please..." She whimpered. Not being able to resist those eyes of hers, Loke kissed her forehead then walked out. Once he was gone Lucy immediately erupted into another fit of coughing. Lisanna rubbed her arm tried to calm her down.

"What do you need?" She asked. Lucy turned and laid on her back and looked a her white-haired friend.

"Can you...go in...my place to..night *cough* and tell Natsu...I can't come...for..a while?" She choked out slowly, clearly in pain.

Lisanna was surprised by what she said as asking of her and a bit...happy. Why?

"Of course! Don't worry about it. Just stay and get better ok?" Lisanna said, her voice slowly fading away. Lucy smiled and closed her eyes. She was asleep but her breathing was ragged and horrible.

Lisanna walked out the door and encountered Loke as soon as she left the door.

"What did Lucy want?" He questioned.

"Sorry. Can't tell ya." Lisanna apologized and headed for the came entrance/exit, leaving Loke to watch over the sick blonde. She headed for the river since it was about the time Lucy meets up with Natsu.

-X-

Lisanna hopped down the trail to the river and ran over to the stones. Natsu stood on the other side and ran up to meet with Lisanna as she landed on his side.

"Hey Lisanna! Where's Lucy?" He asked curiously.

"She's fallen ill and is confined to camp. She's not doing to well." She explained. Natsu immediately became alarmed.

"What?! I want to see her! Get her over here!" He shouted.

"Lucy's to sick to leave..."

"Then I'll go to her!" Natsu stomped toward the stepping stones but was stopped by Lisanna.

"You can't just waltz in to our camp! Besides, Lucy told me to tell you she can't see you for a while!" Lisanna yelled at him. Natsu growled and turned hard on his heels, he slammed his head into a tree and cursed as he held his head in pain. Lisanna walked up to him and put a hand on his shoulder. Natsu turned his head to glare at her. Which caused Lisanna to step back.

"Sorry Lisanna." He apologized and softened his gaze, causing Lisanna to blush. Natsu suddenly grabbed her hand and ran off, dragging her in the process.

"W-what are you doing?!" She exclaimed. Natsu looked back at her and gave her his signature grin, making Lisanna's blush spread.

"I wanna show you something!" Natsu shouted back. Natsu dragged Lisanna toward the ravine and down a hole. At first it was dark then slowly lit up. "Where are we?" She asked.

Natsu pulled her into a small cave and stepped away from her to stretch out his arms.

"This is gonna be our new hang out!" Natsu grinned.

"Our?" Lisanna repeated.

"Mine and Lucy's. You guys can come over when ever you want and I'll bring over my guys." Natsu explained. Lisanna frowned a bit when Natsu corrected her but brightened up again when he said she could come over.

"Lisanna I have a favor to ask of you." Natsu said snapping her out of her thoughts.

"What is it?" She asked.

"Not every day but every other day, give me updates on Lucy's condition. Also..." he trailed off. He bowed down and shouted. "Please help me fix up this place!" He begged. Lisanna could tell things were gonna get complicated but she was happy she got to spend time with Natsu.

-X- [Lucy's POV]

"Arms up!" Loke commanded. Lucy did as she was told and raised her arms as high as she could. Loke slipped on another sweater and then laid Lucy back down. "Do you need anymore blankets?" He asked. Lucy shocked her head. "Some gloves would be nice" She whispered. Loke nodded and grabbed a pair of gloves. He slipped them onto her pale hands and held them tight. "Did you take your medicine?" He asked. Lucy nodded again and cuddled in the blankets.

"Thank you Loke." She thanked. Loke looked at her with soft eyes and kissed her covered hand. "Any time." With that Loke walked out the door saying good night before he left. Loke wanted to stay with her but Layla told him to leave her be so he wouldn't get sick either.

Her mother's words ran through Lucy's mind over and over again. "Loke truly cares for you. Don't let him go."

Lucy did love Loke but more as a brother. She felt horrible lying to him but she couldn't deny she was in love with the pink-haired Okami. Sure Loke was caring and made her laugh when she wanted to cry and has been by her side since she was young. But Natsu had a strong heart. Sure he was a bit hot headed and dense but he was sweet and brave and would do anything for them to be together. He made her smile and forget about all her troubles. He was the light in the darkness.

In four months Lucy would marry Loke and be named the new head. There was no way out of it.

Soon enough, Lucy would lose her light forever...

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I am so sorry! I've had a crazy week and it took a while to get this ready. The real story is starting now and it's gonna get heavy. I reckon about five, six more chapters? Thank you so much for your support!

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