Me: Thank you for your heart warming reviews! You're all just awesome! And so I enclosed a surprise for all… New chapter's here! Hope you like it! A long one tooo! With a surprise..

Reading Instructions:

Things in italics are thoughts.

Those in bold italics are the lyrics of the song I've written.

Natsu: she doesn't own fairytail. The plot's all hers. So blame her if you don't like!

Me: Do review! Enjoy the chapter!


Chapter-12

"Where is that song? I'm not able to find it!" the takeover mage panicked. She sat down on the couch in her room.

All her room was filled with CDs scattered here and there. If someone barged into her room without a prior notice, then they would think that Mira might have been robbed of something precious. Yes, indeed she was robbed but of happiness, that she gets by seeing her friends happy.

"May be, I wouldn't find it after all," She sighed as she got up to return to guild for lending a hand in the preparations for the celebration tonight.

She just took a step in the way to her door, when she tripped and fell on the floor with her face hitting the ground.

"Ouch…" she sat in her position, rubbing her nose while glaring at whatever made her fall, she took the CD, over which she tripped over, and turned it around.

"This is it! 'Everyday I'! I was searching for it for a long time! This will be perfect for the night! I hope my plan works out!" she jumped in joy.

~0~

"Every thing's set! Now, Gray, when is Lucy coming?" the takeover mage asked the ice mage.

It was already 6 pm in the evening and the blonde did not turn up yet.

"Lucy wou-" he was cut off by the barmaid's exclamation.

"There she is!" the barmaid exclaimed, overjoyed. "Finally she made it in time…"

Her eyes drifted to a certain dragon slayer who was staring at the blonde for quite a few seconds before hiding his gaze when he felt the barmaid stare at him.

"How is Emi now?" the barmaid enquired.

"She's fine but I want to go home faster. So, I may not stay for long. You see it is so dark and cloudy tonight…" the blonde trailed off.

"Okay then, we'll start off with the game…" the takeover mage smiled.

"Game?" the other two mages blinked.

"Didn't you hear about it? I thought I made it clear when I announced the party. I said we'll drink, play and enjoy ourselves tonight," Mira said…

"But… But…." The Gray mage stuttered.

"You don't want to play?" Mira's depressing aura surrounded her and Gray couldn't do a thing except to agree with her. Even Lucy sighed in defeat.

"So, you guys agree, right? And when you're agreeing to it, then you must abide by anything that the rules say…" Mira had one cunning look on her face.

"Yes, ma'am," they said in unison, being alert of the consequences of the otherwise case.

"Well, then… Let's begin" Mira said, heading off to the stage.

~0~

"I've told mommy that I'll be a brave girl and take rest but it's getting too dark outside and too scary… I hope Mama comes home soon… Dadd-" the little girl gulped her words.

Tears rose in her eyes as she remembered those words again and again.

"I hope Mama comes soon… It's too scary to be lonely…" the girl swallowed the lump forming in her throat, trying to avert her thoughts about a certain person she never wanted to think about.

~0~

"So, here are the rules. All you have to do is to dance until you're the only one couple who is remaining and still dancing. Those who will stop dancing will be disqualified. This will continue until we have the winner…." Mira announced.

"Now for the couples…" She announced putting her hands into two bowls which contained the names of all males and females in them respectively and taking out two rolled papers.

"Oh," she said, a mischevious glint in her eyes, "Romeo and Wendy…"

The said mages turned ten shades of red before approaching each other for the dance. When you've agreed to it, then you must dance!

Mira smiled as she announced the next couple.

"Then, Gajeel and Levy!"

The two mages perked up, smiling as they went on the dance floor, holding hands.

"Gray… And who do we have here? Juvia… That's right… Gray and Juvia…" Mira giggled.

The ice mage looked at the water mage who shook her head.

"Juvia… will you-" he was about to ask, holding his hand in front of her, his heart beating as if it never did before when the water mage took his hand even before he could ask her.

"Juvia will always love Graay-sama…" she said, making the depressed black haired man jump up n joy and follow her.

"Lucy… and Natsu…" The take over mage was a little serious in her tone.

"The sudden declaration left the two mages staring at each other.

"If he doesn't want to, then I will not.." she thought to herself, her eyes carried a worried expression.

"If she's not comfortable, then I will not ask her…"he thought to himself, his gaze never leaving her.

Time passed without notice. Everyone moved but the above two mages were frozen in their places, their gazes locked.

"Natsu! Lucy! Get on the floor! Now! You cannot back off once you agree! Now! Onto the floor!" the take over mage shouted earning an 'Aye' from both the mages, as they moved to the dance floor.

His one hand held her's and the other on her slim waist while her other hand was on his chest. They looked everywhere but at each other.

"He is very close to me… after a long time… I wish time could stop here…" she thought, as her eyes were lined a little with her tears. Smelling that unpleasant smell from her favourite blonde, he shook his head. She looked up to him. And the song began…

Never thought

We would be too close

But will be too far…

Natsu raised his head a little in surprise as he pulled a little back from the blonde, still holding her tight.

Never thought

I would lay in your arms

You'll pull apart…

The blonde looked at him and he looked at her… It seemed as if it was something written for them. How could Mira find such pieces?

Never thought

We'll lose our smiles

When we're far away…

"I was searching long for this song… Because it suited you both too well… That's right… Both of you have lost your smiles, in all the time they're away from each other. What you show us isn't the true you… Both of you are suffering as hell but you hide it from all of us too well…" the takeover mage's gaze wouldn't turn away from that couple who was now in the centre of the guild.

Never thought

We can come together

And dance again…

"I never thought I can again hold you like this Luce…" the dragon slayer's eyes were wet with the liquid from his own eyes. "How I wish for this moment to stay for eternity!"

"Natsu…"the blonde said to herself mentally.

I lay in your arms tonight

You lay in mine…

Everything, even if it's not,

We say it's fine…

The couple never knew they were dancing. What they hadn't realised was everyone already stopped, watching the two dance in awe, not because they're the greatest dancers or something but because they hadn't seen this smile that they had on their faces while dancing with each other. Were they even aware of their surroundings? Were they even in this world? May be not! May be they were not even paying any attention to the song… May be they won't even snap out if a dark guild comes and announces a sudden attack on Fairytail.. Were they lost in each other?!

"It's long time no, sis.. Seeing him smile like that!" the young takeover mage approached her elder sister.

"Yes, and may be for Lucy, also," she replied, hugging her sister.

Our feet are moving

To the beats of our racing hearts

Even though we still won't talk

To each other and make a new start…

They were lost in each other…Memories from their past playing on their minds… How much they missed each other… How much they longed to be together… Their bodies were losing control…dancing not to the song but to their racing hearts… Though they couldn't be together… They are together atleast for a moment now…

Their smiles disappeared and then, only regret and sorrow flashed as they danced. Memories of their parting… the memories that resembled their love… all ached them… Why are they dancing in the first place? What are they doing? Aren't they supposed to hate each other?!

But still…. They never wanted to let go of the other…

~0~

The music stopped. The power was gone.

"Someone, switch on the inverter!" Mira's shout echoed through the guild.

It was raining heavily outside. There were large thunders snapping the two dancing mages out of their world. In spite of being in reality, they still held hands as their eyes were locked with one another. This was different from what it seems…

They were not looking at each other with love. More to say, they were horrified. Their eyes were as wide as possible and both thought of the same thing.

"Emi!" they said in unison.

~0~

"Ahhhh!"the little girl screamed.

"Daddy!" She began shouting loudly.

She paused as she realised what she said. Why can't she scream 'Mommy!'? Why is it always like this? No, she's going to scream 'Mommy' next time…

A thunder fell to the ground, making her home go all white with the flash for a second.

"Mo- Daddy!" she managed to scream. That was the only thing that would come out of her mouth…

~0~

"Lucy… are you okay?" the dragon slayer asked.

Both the parents were heading towards the blonde's new house. They were sure Emi would be scared. They learnt about the electric short circuit in the town, leading to the loss of electricity till the damage is repaired but it is not possible until the rain stops. So, it will be dark at home. And if it is dark, they knew, Emi will get scared and will cry. So, they headed out for the home as soon as possible.

Everyday I wish

To lie in your arms again like this.

Everyday I wish

For you to hide me in your arms like this…

He ran to his girl as he held her in his arms. She rested for a while in his arms, resting her head on his chest, panting heavily as he held her, protecting her from the rain droplets.

"Natsu *pant* I am*pant* fine*pant* Go to Emi*pant* She will *pant* be scared" the mother said, concerned of her child and he understood.

He left her, making her sit under a roof while he ran off to the blonde's house.

"Natsu…" the blonde had a sudden urge to pull him back and not let go… But he had to… she had to let him go.. for their daughter…

~0~

The girl sniffled the air a little. A familiar scent was approaching. How can it be? Who is this familiar person? What's with this knack of picking up scents?

Her ears too twitched at the footsteps or leaps, she could hear, along with the loud breaths the person was taking.

She was practically standing up, her body not willing to listen to the little blonde.

There was a little sound through the window, and the next thing she knew… was something wet.

"Daddy! Daddy! It was so dark and scary… Dark and Scary! Very Very!" the girl nodded against the man's chest, as he held her close. He gently ran his hands through her hair.

"Don't worry, Emi.. It's not dark at all…" the man said with his fist lighted with fire.

"Natsu…" the girl pulled back a little in surprise. "Natsu!" She said, grinning at the man in front of her.

"It was too scary, Natsu! You know I was seeing monsters on my wall whenever it became all white blinding my eyes!" the girl complained.

Natsu squatted on the ground. So did the girl, telling him about her experiences that day. The father could help but smile about the things her daughter was telling him.

~0~

"It's been quite a while and Luce didn't make it yet… Wonder if something's wrong…" the dragon slayer thought about his wife whom he left in the rain, for his daughter.

On the other hand, the girl was mesmerised by the fire lit in Natsu's hand. She drew her face closer and closer and for no reason, she wanted to taste it. Her mouth opened a little on its own and she just bit Natsu's finger, consuming the little fire on his hand, making him whimper in pain.

"Ouch,.. Emi! What are you doing?" he asked, trying not to shout at her.

"Sowwy! I just had a sudden urge to eat fire and I just did that! You see! I discovered I can eat fire and it doesn't hurt!" the girl jumped in joy…

Natsu's face went down in disappointment. It can't be! No way! His daughter… cannot develop the characteristics of a…

He looked at her teeth. Her canines were already sharp. She cannot! Why doesn't she have Lucy's power instead?...

"What's the matter, Natsu? You're not happy to know that I can eat fire?" the girl asked, worried about the serious man in front of her.

"Nothing as such, Emi…" he said, frowning.

"Then what is it?" she demanded to know.

He hugged her and made her sit in his lap.

"Listen carefully…. Don't play with fire… It's too dangerous…."

"What are you saying Natsu?" the girl was baffled.

"That is true… It is very dangerous! It can destroy everything and anything… So, you should be very careful with it…" he replied. "Why don't you sleep now?"

He averted her attention from the topic they were currently discussing on.

"Okay," she said, not wanting to push him any further.

"Good night, sweetheart." He said.

"You sound like mommy. Good night Natsu!" she said, before drifting off to sleep. But sleep wouldn't come…

She would turn this way and that way, fold her hands and legs, cuddle herself… no matter what she did, sleep wouldn't come today…

Natsu blinked at her efforts to sleep. "She sure went on Lucy on this matter…"

"I think I got habituated to mommy…" the girl grinned.

"Baka! I think I got too habituated to you! Who told you to always cuddle me? It gets too difficult for me to sleep when you're away!" A memory ran past his mind.

"But I have an idea!" she smiled devilishly.

~0~

"I never thought our home was so far away. I better shift to somewhere near to the guild." The blonde said to herself in a low voice.

She opened the door and made her way to the bedroom where she left her daughter. She knew Natsu would have already made it to her. So, she came to her place in her own pace.

"Emi… I'm-" she paused in mid-sentence as an unexpected scene greeted her.

Natsu was sitting on the chair as he fell asleep. Her daughter was in his arms, sleeping resting her head on his shoulders. There was no way she was going to fall, he had a very tight grip on her.

And both of them were sound sleep.

Tears formed in the blonde's eyes as she fell down on her knees. She covered her mouth with her hands not to let them hear the sounds of her sobs and wake them up! How she wished to see such a thing?! She couldn't any contain herself anymore. So, she let her tears fall…

Everyday I cry,

For you to come…

Everyday I cry

For you're the only one….

I love the most

More than anything in life.

Without you,

I cannot survive…

While I only, only strived…

I have always cried…


Me: How was it? How was the song? Guys tell me…. Just post your comments in the box below! I did make it better ne? True or false…

Natsu: Fine, fine… But I'm too confident about you that you'll make everyone sad again. So, guys tell her not to do it! Tag an advice along with whatever you want to tell her. You can even tell me the things by writing them in their reviews!

Me: Then I'll dedicate all the reviews to you, if I get one…(teasing)

Natsu: Really? Challenging me? (smirking) Guys, let her know how much you all love me. Send her reviews telling her to make my life even better. She'll then definitely do because she'll lose her bet.

Me: What bet? I didn't agree to it!

Natsu: Let us see about that!

Me & Natsu: Bye for now! Arigatou!