Natsu's pov:
I finally pulled away from Gray and looked to the others who were still crying I rubbed my eyes and motioned to the cars. "Let's go to the hospital, we need to be there when Luce wakes up" I gave a sad smile and saw the girls struggle to believe in my words.
We split up and made sure we all had a car to drive, I decided I would be the one driving Lucy's car. I did my best not to cry on the way to the hospital, I sped and so did everyone behind me. I got irritated at the cars in front of us who blocked our path. When we finally got to the hospital I sped into a parking spot and ran inside.
"Natsu! you left her car on!" I looked over my shoulder to see Wendy running after me with Lucy's keys.
"Sorry! Thanks Wendy." I nodded and ran to the front desk. The lady looked surprised at my appearance and told me to sit in the waiting room. I sighed and nodded. I turned and saw the others behind me.
"Waiting room, she's in surgery" I slowly walked past them and sat down on a chair.
Gray's pov:
Poor guy...I've never felt more sorry for someone. I looked over to the others and nodded following him.
"Gray...she'll pull through right?" I looked over at Natsu to see him on the verge of tears again. Although he can be a pain, he's still my adopted brother and best friend, of course I would never admit that to him. I reached over and ruffled his hair.
"I don't know her that well but from what I've seen she seems like a really strong girl." I saw Levy nod and Gajeel nod and give a small smirk.
"That's right, blondie is a lot stronger than what she may look. I don't doubt she'd pull through this." Gajeel pulled Levy closer and I gave him a thankful smile. I saw Natsu nod and relax a little.
"Gray..." I felt someone nudge me I turned and met Juvia's eyes.
"What's wrong?" I patted her head and gave her a confused look.
"I don't want to bring this up right now...but I need to because I know no one else will..." I watched as she shifted uncomfortably under everyone's gaze.
"W-well...you all saw it right? W-what she did..." I looked down and noticed everyone else did too. We had all watched how Lucy killed her father. How any sign of emotion had left her eyes.
"Y-yeah...but that shouldn't matter...I don't know about you guys but I saw how much she regretted what she did...I don't care if she did kill her father... She protected herself and us and for that I am grateful...she has a heavy burden on her shoulders now but that doesn't mean I'm going to turn tail and run when she's going to need us the most." I looked over surprised at how much Natsu has come to care for this girl in a matter of a few days.
I sighed and stretched, " I'm with Natsu on this one, she protected us and there's no way I'm going to let that ruin a new friendship." Juvia thought for a minute and nodded.
"Besides she's going to need us now more than ever right?" Erza smiled and held onto Jellal's hand, Mira and Laxus nodded as well. I watched as the rest of the group did the same.
"For Lucy Heartfilia" I looked up to see a nurse walking towards us.
Natsu's Pov:
I smiled at everyone for agreeing not to leave Luce alone, I looked up when I saw a nurse calling for us. I stood up and saw everyone else standing with us. The brunette nurse gave us a small smile and nodded.
"Wow I didn't expect to see so many people, anyways as of right now I wanted to inform you all that Lucy Heartfilia has been in surgery to remove the bullet that entered her body, she had lost a lot of blood and we lost her twice." I felt myself start trembling again, and I reached over and took Wendy's hand. "She finally made it through the surgery safely and she is currently in the ICU." I nodded and looked at the others who let out a huge breath.
"Where is the ICU?" the brunette looked surprised that I asked.
"Well it's...upstairs...take the elevator to the second floor and continue down the hallway, then turn left and use the phone for the nurses to open the door for you but she really needs her rest right now..." I nodded and started walking off towards the elevators.
"U-umm...s-sir she really needs her rest!" I shrugged and saw Gray try to explain something to her. When I arrived at the doors I did as the nurse said and they let me in. I walked to Lucy's room and closed the door to shut out the sounds from the outside.
I felt my heart skip a beat when I saw her laying there covered in bandages with her hair splayed across the pillow. "How did I end up falling for you so fast?" I whispered softly as I walked over and placed her hand in mine. I decided I would stay with her even when the nurses came to see if anyone was in the room I hid inside the bathroom and in the closets. I slowly fell asleep watching the tv mounted on the wall as I waited for Luce to wake up.
Lucy's pov:
It's so cold and dark, everywhere I look I see black. I feel like I'm floating, I decide to try to move forward and am surprised when I actually move.
"Lucy!" I look around hearing someone calling my name. "Lucy this way sweetheart!" I follow the voice and come upon a bright light, I waited until my eyes adjusted to it and gasped.
"mom?!" I ran to her and wrapped my arms around her.
"Hello Darling! I'm so glad you're okay." I smiled up at her as she squeezed me tightly.
"I'm sorry mom..." I looked down thinking about what I did to dad.
"Nonsense I can't believe your father would change that drastically...Lucy listen to me" I looked up to see her soft smile.
"You know your father was hurting and I know what he did was wrong, but I hope one day you find a way to forgive him, he was his old usual self at the end... I know it will be hard but please take care of his funeral and grave like you had done with mine." I teared up and looked away.
"I don't know if I can ever forgive him for hurting me like that and putting my friends in danger. She was just a little girl mom!" I looked back at her again and saw her nodding.
"I know sweetheart, but whether you like it or not he's your father. You might not forgive him now but try to remember all the wonderful memories you used to have with him, you have your friends also so let them be there for you." I nodded and hugged her again.
"Lucy, I think you have something to tell me also." I looked at her confused.
"I don't think so mom."
"It has to do with a certain pink haired boy right?" I blushed and felt my eyes widen.
"I don't...know what you mean..." I let my hair cover my face. I felt her hands make me look up at her as she brushed my hair back.
"He's cute and seems to care for you a lot. I also know you believe in him and you like him right?" I shook my head frantically.
"N-NO! You...got it wrong...I can't like someone I barely met..." I felt heat rise to my face again.
"Lucy, believe in him. I have a feeling he will always protect you and be there for you whether romantically or friendly." I nodded and looked around.
"Hey mom, I've been meaning to ask, where are we? Is this all in my head? If it is does that mean that this isn't real?" I felt my eyes start to water at the thought of it all being my imagination.
"Yes, this is in your head but who's to say that it isn't real?" I looked at her confused and felt my eyes widen as something bright appeared behind my mom, I looked and gasped. I slowly reached forward and touched the soft pearl white wings that had appeared on her back. They were extremely soft and beautiful I felt my tears spill.
"I miss you dearly mom..." I looked up at her to see her crying too.
"I miss you too baby, you've grown into such a beautiful woman, but now it's time for you to go back to your friends. I will always be watching over you."
I gripped onto her dress and shook my head. "I don't want to, I want to stay here with you!"
I felt her wrap me into another hug, "No sweetheart, you need to go back to your friends. You need to live your life and get married and have children. I will always be here waiting for you. When it's time to come and get you I will be here. I love you my precious daughter." I nodded and wiped my eyes before letting go of her again.
"Love you too momma..." I blinked and found myself staring up at a ceiling. I felt something warm on my hand and looked down to see a pink head resting on my hand. I smile and reach over running my hands through his hair. I saw him stir and heard the door open. I looked over and saw a red puffy eyed Wendy. She saw me awake and ran to my side.
"Lucy!" I felt fresh tears running down her face as she threw her hands around my neck. "Don't ever do that to us again!" I smiled and hugged her back with the hand that wasn't stuck under Natsu.
"I'm sorry Wendy.." I looked around and saw I had no roommates. "How long have I been here?"
"You've been out for almost a week now." I looked around surprised and slowly tried to pull my hand away. I felt him pull on my hand tighter and giggled as Wendy smacked him upside the head.
"W-wha.. Wendy?! What the heck was that for?" I saw his hair sticking up in an unusual manner and couldn't stop myself from giggling again.
"Lucy?! When did you wake up?" I smiled and motioned to my hand.
"A few minutes ago actually. May I have my hand back?" I saw a blush rise on his face and smiled as he let go.
"Luce? Why are you crying?" I looked at him confused, I watched as he reached over and wiped my cheeks. I blushed and looked down.
"I...I don't know honestly..." I lied and smiled.
"Wendy, go tell the others!" I saw the short blue haired girl run out the door and smiled at Natsu.
"Thanks for staying here with me." He smiled and nodded.
"Anytime Luce, I'll always be here if you need me. I'm just a phone call or text away." I smiled and reached over and tried to fix his hair when I heard someone clear their throat.
"Are we interrupting something?" I blushed realizing my hand was still in Natsu's hair.
"Er..." Great I thought as Natsu blushed just as much as me.
