Chapter 12.
Yes, i know it has been forever. lay it on me your worst. I'm sorry! i have been overwhelmed with work and i dont have much time to myself anymore..but i am working my ass of just so you know. i love you guys and i will prevail and post my chapters just for you. also, im thinking of doing a Q/A. so, lemme know in the reviews if i should. but without further ado, here is your chapter 12.
'Is Lucy's depression worse than we thought?' Erza had been keeping a close eye on a certain blonde mage, waiting for the right time to ask her about something she had seen on the blonde when she and Gray went to get Lucy and Natsu for the party. But every time she seen the change, a pink haired mage would always step in and ruin her chance. She had to think of something quickly before she would never have the opportunity again.
Making a decision, the red headed knight walked right up to lucy and asked her, "Lucy, I really need to talk to you and we need to be alone." her features were serious, but Lucy's face screamed dread. "A-Alright."
"Show me your wrists." Erza and Lucy were back outside, away from the guid in an isolated location, so not to be interrupted. "Um-" before the blonde could say anything, Erza was already grabbing her wrists, making lucy wince in the process at the firm grip on her healing wounds.
The requip mage pulled up the long sleve of Lucy's blouse and gasped at what she saw. The skin all the way up the stellar mages arms was sliced beyond repair. The scars and cuts ran all the way up the blonde's arm, scar after scar lumped over her limb.
"L-Lucy…" the knight sighed. Her eyes scanned over the stellar mage's arm before pulling up the other sleeve. Erza didn't know what to say. Her teammate was covered in cuts and scars and she didn't know what to do to make it better. She wasn't there when she needed to be and she felt guilty.
"Erza please. Don't say anything to anyone." The busty mage pleaded. She didn't want the whole guild to know and be bombarded with questions. She wasn't ready for that, she would tell them on her own time but right now she needed to know that Erza would keep this a secret. "Lucy, why would you do this? You're so beautiful. Why tear up your skin like this? Does Natsu know?"
"Yes Natsu knows. I don't want to talk about it so drop it okay?" the best way to avoid progression of this conversation was to just leave. That was what Lucy thought was best. So she did. She turned around and left the area where Erza just stood there and watched as her friend left.
"Natsu, can we go home? I don't want to be here anymore." Lucy was now standing beside a buzzed Natsu as he was trying to argue with a naked Gray who had Juvia fangirling from the sidelines.
The buzz was instantly gone as the pinkette turned to see his mate with a sad and angered look in her eyes. "Yeah come on let's go." he grabbed her hand and walked towards the guild doors. "Luce and I are leaving. She is ready to go home. G'night everyone!" the boy called over his shoulder and waved as an ambush of 'goodbyes' and 'see you laters.
When the couple made it home, Lucy went straight to the bathroom. Calling to Natsu before closing the door. "I'm going to take a shower. I'll be out in a minute."
Her clothes were now on the floor and she was standing in front of the mirror. Her eyes scanned over the many scars that homed themselves upon her ivory skin. A sudden urge rushed through her veins and her instinct was to reach for her razor, to slide it's sharp blade over her wrists and watch as the blood flows and drips off her fingertips. But she was stronger than that.
She pulled her hand away from her drawer and instead reached for the shower handle and turned it to as hot as it would go before stepping into the steaming area, hissing as the burning water scorched her skin but.
She figured the burn of the water would be temporary relief from the growing urge to slice her skin. So she stood there and let the water temperature melt away the wants for now.
"Natsu, can I tell you something?" Lucy was now laying in the bed with Natsu who was holding her small figure against his chiseled chest and stroking her hair. "Hm?" His voice was washed over with sleep, his eyes were falling heavy but he forced them open so he could hear out the beauty before him.
"Erza saw…" the stellar mage's voice was but a tiny whisper. Unable to be heard by anyone who didn't have dragon slayer hearing. "What?! What did she say?" Lucy could tell Natsu was a little irritated but chose to ignore it and continue.
"She didn't really say anything other that asking me why and if you knew about it."
"What did you say?"
"All I said was that you knew and I didn't want to talk about it. I asked her not to tell anyone, That I would tell on my own time." Lucy's eyes fell to Natsu's strong arm wrapped securely around her. She began to trace tiny circles all over his tanned skin and caught herself grinning as goosebumps rose up his arm at her touch.
"Are you ok? I can-" Natsu was interrupted as his mate turned over in his arms and captured his lips in a light and sweet kiss, letting himself melt away as the taste of strawberries and vanilla washed away his worries and filled his mind with happiness. Thoughts of a life with Lucy by his side now and forever.
His hands wrapped around the small of her back and her arms snaked around his neck as the kiss deepened. Lucy pulled back for a much needed gasp of air. She looked up at Natsu with half lidded eyes and smiled.
"Natsu I love you more than anything." the comment took the dragon slayer aback but soon his lips were graced with the sweetest grin he could offer as her pulled the girl close and laid them down before whispering in her ear.
"I love you too Luce. You are my whole world." he kissed the top of her head and closed his eyes. Both mages falling asleep in each other's arms. The night becomes silent and the moon waits for the sun to take it's place in the bright morning sky. Waiting for the stars to fall back asleep and only wake when the darkness allows their glorious glow to light the night sky time after time.
The smell of a delighted breakfast filled the nose of a snoozing dragon. His onyx eyes were revealed from behind his sleep-laced lids as they searched the soft mattress of the bed which held his post-sleeping form. Looking for a blonde princess which he expected to sleeping soundly beside him but rose with curiosity as her spot on the bed was empty, leaving only the ruffled sheets and a hungry dragon, off to stalk his prey.
As he passed through the wooden door of the princess's bedroom, he followed the scent trail of vanilla and strawberries accompanied with the smell of a delicious morning meal. He came around the corner to find his lovey princess in one of his t-shirts. One that hung mid thigh, fastened to her waits by the tie of the white apron she adorned to protect the shirt from anything that journeyed out of the pan. He growled.
The dragon stalked closer and closer until he stood directly behind the princess, towering a full head taller than the beauty before wrapping his strong arms around her waist and resting his chin on the top of her head, taking in the sweet scent of her golden locks. The princess held a beautiful smile upon her lips as a giggle sounded in the dragon's ears.
"Good morning Natsu." the Princes turned in the arms of her captor and planted a soft kiss on his lips. When she pulled away, the pinkette pulled her in for another lip-lock, this one more passionate and full of love. When Natsu pulled away, he adored the dazed look on Lucy's face. Her half lidded, chocolate brown eyes and her full, pink lips. She was absolutely jaw dropping.
"Can we stay home today? Don't feel like going to the guild." The fire mage rested his hands on his mates behind and gave her ass a squeeze, loving the squeak that filled the room. "That's fine with me. I'd rather stay home too.
The dragon smirked and kissed the princess one last time before releasing her and turning in the other direction, "I'm gonna go take a shower." he called over his shoulder as Lucy went back to cooking breakfast so he could eat when he returned. Transferring the last egg to his plate as she set out to lay the food across the table. The smells dancing in the room and making the mood a happy one.
Yup, i know. it was short. Yup, I know it was a shitty chapter. but let me some slack. ive been working and i get home late and have to wake up early. but please, tell me if i should do the Q/A in the reviews and i will get that figured out. but anyway hope you enjoyed.
Byeeee!
