Hargeon Stadium, March, Year X792

"Whats your name?" Gray held a microphone to my mouth, giving me an expectant look. What was he doing? He knew my name. Erza, Levy and Natsu gave him confused stares from different parts of the stage. "Come on, what is it?"

I reluctantly leaned to the microphone and mumbled. "Uh... Lucy?"

Some of the audience laughed lightly, but some of them gasped or mumbled to each other. Yeah, there's bound to be drama on social media in the morning. No doubt about it.

"Alright, Lucy..." Gray gave me a knowing smirk, and I struggled to fight the urge to slap him across the face. "Can you play any instruments?"

The crowd looked at me expectantly, giving me an uneasy feeling in the pit of my stomach. I shut my eyes and lied through my teeth. "No."

Gray didn't question it. No one would. No one knew.

"Do you... sing?"

I snapped my head toward the raven haired man with a fire in my eyes, my heart pounding beneath the pressure and nerve of standing in front of so many obsessed Fairy Tail fans. Gray looked directly into my eyes, throwing the possibility of me lying away completely. I knew that if I said no, he would still make me sing in front of all these people.

"Yes."

In one quick motion, Gray lead me to the microphone stand and quickly began to play a familiar tune on his guitar. I shut my eyes, memories flooding back to me like waves and waves of vicious water and rocks. They drowned me. Flooded my thoughts and my senses, before the inevitable part of the riff came where I'd need to sing.

"Now here you go again, you say you want your freedom. Well who am I to keep you down?"

Cheers erupted throughout the stadium, dissipating as I continued to sing the classic Fleetwood Mac song. I looked to my side, catching Gray's cock gaze with my teary eyes. I brought my slender fingers to the rim of my eyes, tapping the tears away. I wasn't prepared to cry in front of so many people.

As the chorus neared, I began to get into the song, the cheers of the crowd becoming motivation enough for my excitement. "Thunder only happens when it's raining. Players only love you when they're playing.. Say women, they will come and they will go. When the rain washes you clean, you'll know, you'll know..."

Gray stopped playing the riff and took the microphone in one hand, and my shoulders in the other. "Give it up for Lucy!" The crowd roared with screams and cheers, the occasional whistle thrown among the sound. However, I did hear a couple of low disapproving jeers. I assumed they were the ones who didn't like me being so close with Natsu and Gray.

The concert went for at least two hours, if not three. They made a point of playing as many songs as possible for them, considering it was their last show of Fiore's leg of the tour. They played a cover of one of my favorite Mira songs, Teenage Dream. It wasn't like their normal music. Like the Pop-Punk genre they usually stuck to. I guess they just really liked that song.

As soon as the stadium was cleared after the show, the guard from earlier appeared at my side, giving me a look that made me feel extremely uncomfortable before escorting me to the band's dressing room. Dave kept his large hand on my shoulder for the entirety of the walk, and I could feel the pit of my stomach sinking lower and lower as discomfort washed over me. He was way too close to me. I understood that he was a security guard, but he was still a stranger to me.

"Lucy!" A girl's voice exclaimed and echoed through the halls of the backstage area. My eyes snapped towards a blue haired girl approaching me who I knew was Levy. She had a small body, yet had a pear shape to it. With small boobs, a small waist and large thighs and hips, her body shape was very feminine and gorgeous. I had always been curvy, but it was a secret dream of mine to have a more exotic body shape. "You were amazing out there! Natsu told us you could sing, but he never told us how amazing you were!"

"Natsu...?"

The redhead, Erza popped up at Levy's side, interrupting me, a mature shimmer in her eyes as she held her slender hand to her hip. Although she had a similar body shape to mine, with large boobs and large hips and thighs, she was more muscular. Her body was clearly more solid than mine and she seemed to intimidate a lot of people around her, including Dave. "I agree," Erza smiled kindly, giving me a soft stare that did not suit her stature. "You were spectacular. If only you could play an instrument."

I nodded slowly, staying silent with the fear that I'd reveal my secret. I wasn't entirely sure why, but I just couldn't stand the idea of people knowing that I could play the guitar.

Gray ran at me from what seemed to be nowhere and engulfed me in a hug, leaving me stiff with wide eyes for only a moment before I wrapped my arms arms round his abdomen. "I knew you'd be great," he whispered, so soft and quiet I almost didn't hear it. "You always are."

I shut my eyes and mumbled a modest thank you, smiling only a little bit. I was so confused about Gray. He had never shown an interest in me until now. Or had he? I couldn't really remember too much about Gray before he left with Natsu. I knew he was there and I could remember all those times when I'd spend time with him. But I couldn't recall how he actually behaved around me.

"Gray-sama!" A girls very enthusiastic voice echoed through the halls, odd and not particularly happy. Whatsoever. She sounded kind of angry. "Who are you hugging?"

Gray leaped off me and scratched th e back of his head, a nervous tick forming behind his eyes. He smiled at a girl approaching nervously, but I could tell that he liked her. I didn't know how, but I just could. "Oh, Juvia!" He grinned at the blunette and crossed his muscular arms across his chest. "This is Lucy. She's the girl who-"

"Yeah, the girl you took on stage." Juvia finished for him. "Hi," she outstretched her hand for a shake as she smiled warmly. Was this really the girl from the phone call? "Gray and I are friends with benefits."

With wide eyes, I choked on the very little saliva I had in my mouth. A humorous smirk made its way to my lips and I raised my eyebrow at Gray, who's face had gone entirely red. He kind of resembled a tomato. Levy and Erza had wide eyes, hiding their mouths behind their hands as they doubled over with laughter. "Why are you all laughing?" Juvia furrowed her brow, completely clueless. How could this girl have a purely sexual relationship with someone?

Wait. If Gray was in a Friends with Benefits relationship with someone, what were his intentions with me? Did he want a relationship? Did I want one? I didn't really know what I wanted with him either. Did I really want a relationship with him? Could I bring myself to do that with Natsu there? Did I even feel that way about Gray?

Gray noticed the quizzical look in my eye as he gave me a worrisome stare. He asked me what was wrong with his expression and I shook my head, assuring him that there was nothing wrong.

"Where's Natsu?" Erza suddenly frowned, her eyes trailing down the long corridor behind her. The halls of the stadium echoed with the occasional whispers of stage crew and wandering fans, but other than that it was silent as we all let our eyes subconsciously search for a pink head of hair. "You carried him off the stage, didn't you, Gray? Where did he go?"

With a shrug Gray fixed the long sleeve of his shirt, standing between me and Juvia. "I'm not sure where he is. I said that I was going to talk to Lucy and he just walked off."

I felt a pang in my heart. I couldn't tell if it was one of sorrow at his cold behavior or anger at him immaturity, but it affected me enough to suddenly become still and silent. "Perhaps," Juvia spoke. "He didn't want to see Lucy?"

I came to realize that this girl was extremely blunt.

"You think?" I mumbled beneath my breath, unsure if I was loud enough for anyone to hear me or not.

I figured that I was wrong to hope not as Erza gave me a sympathetic glance.

"I have an idea!"

Gray's voice made me jump, and I stared at him with wide eyes. A smile played at my lips, replicating the one on his face. "What is it?" I asked confidently, becoming a bit more comfortable around everyone. I had met Levy and Erza before they all left to tour the world, but only once. And it was very brief. I had gone to Gray's house just after he got out of the orphanage he lived in with Natsu. I only went to see the place he bought and I met Levy and Erza while they were all practicing. I said hi, and that was really it. I didn't really talk to them much.

"Let's go to the karaoke bar." The raven haired boy grinned expectantly, his eyes flickering between me, Erza and Juvia. "It'll be a real throwback, won't it Luce?"

I blinked, a sheepish grin playing at my lips. The nickname usually used by Natsu made me blush, my mind raced with memories of the multiple times Natsu had called me that before he left. I was stunned, and I didn't speak until Gray repeated my name after a few silent moments, a concerned hint in his voice.

"Hmm? Oh, uh... I don't really think that's a good idea. I have my daughter and Loke is probably pissed that I'm not home yet." Lies. He wanted me back tomorrow.

Gray's worried stare observed every part of my face, trying to find some twitch that would indicate that there was something wrong with me. He couldn't find one. "Alright," he breathed, turning on his heels and catching sight of the bodyguard Dave from earlier. "Yo, Dave! Can you get Lucy back to the train station? I don't want her going alone, there are creeps everywhere."

Dave smiled warmly and nodded his head. "No problem," he crossed his arms and gave me a reassuring stare. I didn't really know how to feel about him, considering he had hit on me earlier. I suppose it wasn't really a big deal. He was a body guard, after all. He couldn't be a creep or anything like that, or he wouldn't have his job.

Gray hugged me as he wished me farewell, promising that we'd hang out again. Erza made sure to organize some kind of girls night out before her eyes went wide as she realized that Levy was nowhere to be seen. Gray said that she'd probably run off to see Gajeel, and wished me farewell again as Dave began escorting me out of the building.

Most of the walk was silent and awkward. Dave only asked me questions like Gray seems to like you, huh? and Got a boyfriend? He was really beginning to creep me out, and I asked him to keep out of my personal life. He grumbled a bit, but finally after about five minutes of wandering around, we both made it out of the building without having to talk or anything.

Dave's hand touched my shoulder as he lead me toward one of two cars in the stadiums parking lot. I couldn't help but shiver as a cool breeze rushed through me, causing me to wrap my arms around myself. The night sky was boring and empty tonight, without a single star to be seen. My eyes wandered aimlessly as I tried to find a single twinkle of light, but was left with nothing. Everything was so quiet. I couldn't even hear the yells of the typical drunks who'd normally be dawdling to their homes. The stadium towered over me, creating an even eerier vibe to the thick atmosphere.

I had almost forgotten about Dave as I leaned against the black van in the car park, my arms folded and my eyes shut tight. It was as if Dave had left me alone; I couldn't even hear his footsteps. That was until his feet became frantic, and his large hand clasped against my mouth, his other hand against my stomach, tracing the curve of my waist.

My muffled screams were useless, and my struggles against Dave's strength were futile. He was too large, and not a single soul could hear my quiet pleas. "Stay still." Dave's mouth was against my hear, his breaths heavy and disgusting. "Don't even try to run, or I'll tie you up and throw you in the ocean."

His large hands gripped my hips and he lifted me up, taking his hand off my mouth. I was too shocked to say or do anything but let out small whimpers. Dave's hands were rough against my skin, each bruise and callous scraping and scratching. My nose scrunched with disgust.

Dave threw me forcefully into the back of the van and I winced at the sharp pain in my back. "Please..." I whimpered, weak and small beneath his large towering body. "Don't do this..."

He shut me up quickly as his hand sharply landed on my cheek, seering pain coursing through my face. "Shut up," Dave growled, his fingers wrapping tightly around my neck as his other hand pulled my pants and underwear down my legs forcefully. I couldn't breathe as his grip on my neck became tighter, causing my eyes to water.

He let go of my neck for only a moment as I heard him undo his zipper. He quickly made sure to choke me again, pulling my shirt above my breasts and ripping my bra off. He threw it aside and slapped my boobs back and forth, pinching my nipples over and over before suddenly thrusting into me.

He rocked back and forth, quick, hard and relentless. Any pleasure that I'd normally feel had disappeared as only pain and discomfort shot through me. He was rough as he continued to grip my neck, and I began to sob at the pain. I tried my hardest to scream as loud as possible, but all that came out were throaty breaths.

Dave let out short, disgusting grunts. He sounded like an animal on heat. His low groans were terrifying and revolting, harsh to my ears.

I continued to sob as Dave suddenly slowed down his ruthless pace. His thrusts weren't sloppy, but I could tell he was finished. He continued to rock his hips, and I felt his orgasm fill me up. More cries erupted from my chapped lips, the realization of what he just did hitting me like a tonne of bricks.

Suddenly, Dave's body was pulled from mine, his manhood exiting my sore and aching core. I immediately curled up and covered everything that was exposed as best as I could, my tears relentless and stubborn. They refused to stop, even as a wave of happiness and relief washed over me at the sight of a man bashing Dave to a pulp. I didn't recognise the man, as all I could see was a silhouette.

"What the fuck do you think you're doing?!" The voice of the man was disgusted and furious; it was low too, and kind of scary. However, I recognised the voice immediately, and my tears of hurt and fear became ones of happiness too. It was him. He was helping me.

He finished bashing Dave until he was a beaten mess on the ground, mangled and groaning, his dick still out. The man spat on him and quickly got into the van, his face still hidden. It didn't matter. I knew who it was.

"Lucy..." he breathed at the sight of me, gently picking me up to bring me into the light. I could finally see his face, and it was a fucking sight for sore eyes.

"Natsu..." I sobbed into his shoulder as I latched onto him. "I was so scared." I cried hysterically, my sad voice loud and harrowing. "He... he came inside of me... he raped me..."

I could hear Natsu's pained wince as he pulled me off of him, giving my appearance a frown. "Look at this... you're all red and bruised."

I looked down at myself, noticing the marks on my breasts where he'd slapped me. I didn't realise that Dave had slapped me so hard. "And just... your cheek, he slapped your face?!" As I nodded, I noticed his fists clench. "That prick... I'll get him locked up for what he did. How could anyone hurt you, Lucy?!" It was Natsu's turn to cry. Although it wasn't hysterically and disgusting like me, it was still sad and disappointing to see. Natsu was always so hard and rough on the outside, he never let himself really cry.

"Come on," he sighed, pulling his t shirt over his head and handing it to me. His bare chest was hard to ignore, but I knew it wasn't the time. For some reason, I was still crying. I wanted to stop. I really did. But I just couldn't do it. "Cover yourself up. I feel like a creep letting you sit there with your boobs out."

I didn't realize that Dave had actually pulled me shirt off until I saw it lying on the floor, ripped and crumpled. I scrambled to get Natsu's shirt on, shivering at the cool air against my exposed skin. My nether-regions were still exposed and I saw Natsu's eyes flickering to look everywhere but there. I turned as quickly as possible and crawled to my underwear, that were surprisingly unharmed. I rushed them onto my legs, and Natsu let out a visible sigh of relief.

His hands gripped my sore waist and he picked me up, helping me out of the van. There was only a split second between when I got onto the cold ground and when I lunged onto Natsu's frame, wrapping my arms around his chest. "Thank you, Natsu."

For a moment, all Natsu did was stand there. Stiff with his arms at either side of his still body. But he slowly and hesitantly held my in his arms, his embrace gentle yet warm and firm, as if I would break if he held me the wrong way. He didn't say a thing for a good minute, but soon rested his head on mine and whispered to me. "Anything for you, Luce."

wowie this was a Rollercoaster. I'm sorry if any of you got triggered or had flashbacks, but this is a big step in the story and Natsu and lucys development. There won't be any more rape scenes or forced situations like this, so don't fret.

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