Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great belated Christmas, and a great New Years! Sorry it took long to update, but I had a party to go to so yeah, sorry!

I hope you enjoy this chapter, only one or two more after this then it's finished and I'll start a new one! Please if you have any suggestions and/or advice it would be really great to hear it! Thank youuu!

Me: Hi everyone! How are we all?

Happy: I'm fine!

Lucy: 'Cause you haven't been in the situation we have Happy!

Happy: Lucy, you're angry face is ugly...

Lucy: SHUT UP OR I'LL PULL ALL YOUR WHISKERS OFF! :(

Natsu: Woah! Watch it we gotta concentrate on beatin up Koko and that Aki guy! I'm all fired up! xD

Gray: First break there goddamn chains you IDIOT. T_T

Lucy: Yeah Natsu, then you can beat 'em up! AND GET THEIR NAMES RIGHT!

Happy: Aye! Good plan! Then when you get back to the guild I'll give you a fish! :3

Natsu: Only if I can cook it!

Happy: But they're gross cooked!

Natsu: No they're not! It's delicious!

Gray: Big words for an IDIOT! *Tackles Natsu*

Me: Uh, anyways please enjoy this chapter! The story is reaching the finale! :P

Chapter 13

Previously...

A glowing red magic circle spread underneath Natsu's feet and chains seemed to leap from the ground, wrapping around the Dragon Slayer like a python's tight grip.

Natsu's fists lit up with more intense flames, trying to melt of break the chains but every time he used magic a shocking pain shot through his body and the chains seemed to get tighter.

"AAAAARRGGHHH!" Natsu screamed and yelled in pain as the chains grew extremely tight on his body.

He was panting and breathing very heavily, all the air was being squeezed out of his lungs and his ribs probably couldn't take much more pressure from the chains.

Natsu could feel himself losing consciousness, his eyes growing heavy. He noticed movement from the corner of his eye, Kyoko had bound Lucy's wrists and ankles and was being dragged across the tiled floor.

He felt himself being dragged off, someone cold was next to him. He had spiky raven-coloured hair and looked in bad shape. Gray. Natsu finally closed his eyes and everything went black.

- Natsu's P.O.V. -

My eyelids felt so heavy, like lead. My body was killing me, I probably had a few broken bones or something. As far as I could tell without opening my eyes I was suspended above ground by chains on my wrists and ankles.

My arms were chained up above my head carrying the full weight of my body. I heard a groaning noise, not too far away from where I was chained.

I managed to slowly open my eyes and I struggled to see anything in the darkness. My eyes scanned the room and i saw a few torches lit with fire, the ground was stone and it seemed as though a was chained up to the wall of an underground cave.

It was a circular shape and there was only one opening, a metal barred gate/door at the far right of the cave, diagonal from where I was bound to the cold, rough wall. It had a huge lock on it and the bars were really thick, probably as thick as a fat guy's thumb, which was thick.

The groaning sound I had heard earlier was Gray. He was bound the same way as me just to the right of where I was. I figured as soon as I got rid of these stupid chains, I could easily melt the stupid gate, free squinty (Gray) and save Lucy, where ever she was.

"Oi, Gray." I tried to wake him up without making too much noise, I was too vulnerable right now.

His head lifted and turned slowly to face me.

"Natsu, you got caught too?" He mumbled, I'm guessing he was still in pain from both of his fights.

"Shut up squinty!" I shot back at him.

"Sssshhhh! Hey, I didn't mean that to start a fight!" Gray replied.

"Whatever. Where's Lucy anyways?" I looked at him, but his facial expression looked pretty damn glum.

"I dunno... But we gotta get outta these ch-" Gray was cut off when the sound of footsteps and a dragging sound was coming from the cave's entrance.

There was a jingling sound which sounded like keys, and then a loud clunk then the barred gate swung open revealing Kyoko holding both of her small hands out in front of her. She was walking backwards and seemed to be guiding a chained-up celestial wizard into the cave.

Once they were both in, the gate was closed by Kyoko and locked once again, Lucy was dumped roughly on the ground.

"Na-Natsu... Gray..." Lucy winced as she looked up at us, probably because it hurt to move.

I felt so shocked, Lucy was in bad shape and it looked as though she had taken a fair beating from Koko or whatever her name is.

'Damn it! This witch had bashed Lucy while she was chained up! That was low! I'll get her for this when I bust these chains, I swear!' I growled at the red-eyed wizard, she just smirked at me, she seemed to be amused.

"This should be quite entertaining for you two..." Kyoko laughed and stuck her pierced tongue out at us before making more hand signs, so quickly I couldn't keep track of how many she made.

Something about this being 'entertaining' for me and Gray didn't sound good. I was so worried about Lucy, I desperately tried to break the chains but they had blocked my magic powers and brute force was getting me no where.

I watched in confusion as Lucy's chains were removed surprisingly gently by Kyoko.

"What the..?" I couldn't wrap my head around what was going to happen next, but I heard a gasp from Gray who was glaring at Kyoko as she undid Lucy's binds, "Gray? What the hell's goin' on?" I looked over at the ice-wizard and he shot me a look as if he was saying you-don't-wanna-know...

"She's gonna torture or fight Lucy right in front of us 'cause we can't do shit about it!" Gray snarled and his brows were furrowed as he turned his gaze back to Lucy and Kyoko.

Once Lucy was free, she immediately sprung up onto her feet and seemed to be feeling around on her belt for something. 'Her keys!'

"My keys!" lucy said in shock, "What did you do with my keys?" She demanded, placing a hand on her whip as she threatened the red-eyed wizard.

"This'll be a fair fight! No magic and if ya beat me you can have your precious keys back blondie!" Kyoko taunted and took a step back, obviously preparing to attack or defend.

"No! You bitch! Touch a hair on Lucy's head and I'll bash ya!" I yelled at Kyoko, who just turned around and the chains on my wrists and ankles suddenly got tighter as her hand went from open it slowly closed. "AAAHHHH!"

It hurt so friggin' much but I wasn't gonna give up that easy. "Let me go and I'll fight ya! No magic!" I tried to save Lucy from getting hurt and me from watching and not being able to do anything.

'No, Natsu. I'll take care o' her myself. I've always depended on the rest of my team to do all the tough fighting for me and now it's my turn. I'm the weakest of our team and I have to be more useful to you guys..." Lucy argued, but she was looking right into my eyes.

Her chocolate brown orbs seemed very determined and I could tell that Lucy was ready for this fight. I nodded my head slowly and noticed Lucy was looking at Gray, asking him for his opinion on everything.

"Go for it Luce. Beat the shit outta her!" Gray encouraged her with clenched fists.

"You know if this turns out badly for blondie here, you two are gonna fell pretty damn guilty, huh?" Kyoko looked over to the boys and smirked.

"But it won't. Luce is gonna kick your ass!" I yelled back at her, my voice echoing through the round cave space, it sounded so strong, loud and cool!

Everything fell silent as the two girls faced each other and they both got in their fighting stances. With the blink of an eye they both leapt off of the ground and charged each other, preparing for the first attack which came from Lucy.

Lucy went for a hook punch but was blocked by Kyoko, who threw her leg into Lucy's ribs, sending her flying to the ground. She clutched her ribs in pain and got up ready for another go.

"Lucy!" Me and Gray both shouted her name, and I felt kinda weird. 'Does Gray have feelings for Lucy as well? No! Snap outta it Natsu! Lucy's in the middle of a fight right now!'

Kyoko ran up to lucy and there was a series of punches and kicks being thrown and as far as I could tell most of them were blocked.

Lucy used a strong right fist to uppercut into the other girl's ribs, there was a 'umph' sound that came from Kyoko who then slipped her leg behind Lucy's and tripped the celestial wizard onto the hard stony cave floor.

"Ugh.." Lucy groaned as she sat up, wincing as she did so.

Surprisingly, I couldn't see Kyoko anywhere, as though she had turned invisible or something. Lucy's eyes were darting around the cave, searching for the dark wizard or any signs of where she went, but none. Gray and I were looking around too, but neither of us could see anything.

A small red light appeared on the roof of the cave, the rocks seemed to turn to chains although they were extremely quiet. Before i could tell what was really happening, Kyoko leapt out from the chains and knocked Lucy onto her back again.

"Lucy!" Gray and I shouted her name, hoping for a response.

Her body seemed to twitch as Kyoko used her knee to choke Lucy.

"Gaa.." Lucy was struggling for air and her face was turning very pale as she tried to lift the other girl off of her, but it was no use.

Kyoko laughed and looked back over her shoulder at me and Gray, still laughing and she seemed so evil.

'Will lucy be able to beat this Kyoko girl?'

I desperately struggled against the chains, my body igniting with flames but the chains just tightened and i felt an enormous surge of pain go through my wrists.

"Ice Make: Freeze!" Gray yelled and the chains froze and we both got hopeful. Maybe ice were the chains' weakness! "AAARRRGGHHH!" He screamed in pain when the chains tightened much quicker than mine did.

I saw movement and in a flash Lucy had unclipped her Fleuve d'étoiles and whipped Kyoko's face, leaving a nasty scratch on her cheek, blood trickling down her white skin.

Lucy was standing and smiling as she saw the look of shock and rage mix together on the evil wizard's face.

"You! Stupid girl! You should've just let me kill you!" Kyoko screamed and lunged for Lucy, who easily side-stepped and had enough time to wrap her spirit whip around the other girl's ankle.

Lucy lifted her arm up (the one holding the Fleuve d'étoiles) and swung it over to her right, sending Kyoko smashing into the rocky wall, a sickening crack as some of her ribs were probably broken and blood was trickling from her mouth.

Kyoko tried to stand, but Lucy was holding her neck with a deadly look in her eyes.

"Give me my keys back. Now." Lucy still had a firm grip on the Fleuve d'étoiles and I could tell it was a great threat for now.

There was no response from the red-eyed woman, she just passed out and slumped against the cave's wall. Lucy let go of her throat and searched the woman for her stolen celestial keys.

They were clipped to Kyoko's belt along with the keys for the iron gate that seemed to be the only way out of this underground cell.

Lucy held out a golden key, "Gate of the Golden Bull, I open thee. Taurus!" she said as a golden light appeared next to her, forming a huge bull standing on it's hind legs with an axe strapped to his back.

"Lucy! Great to see your nice body!" His eyes were love hearts and I really felt like I had to throw up.

Lucy massaged her temples and ordered Taurus to break the chains that bound me and Gray to the cave wall. He unhooked his axe and I wondered if he would cut my hands off or not.

"Yah!" He yelled and swung his axe expertly at the chains, shattering them and not my limbs in the process.

He then proceeded to do the same to Gray and we both ran over to where Lucy was standing. She fell to her knees then sat down, she was probably tired from the fight with Kyoko.

"Lucy! You alright?" I put a hand on her shoulder and looked into her chocolate brown eyes. Her gorgeous brown eyes.

"Lucy!" Gray kneeled next to the blonde.

She simply nodded at me and I offered my hand to help her stand up so we could get the hell out of here. Lucy held onto me and I felt her soft skin, it was amazing how soft it actually was considering the fight she had just finished.

She was now standing and was a bit shaky, still clutching onto my hand as if her life depended on never letting go. I didn't mind, of course my cheeks felt a bit hot but hey, at least droopy eyes over there wasn't in my shoes right now!

Lucy's legs suddenly gave way and she fell onto me, my cheeks felt as if they had been lit on fire and i held onto her back so she at least wouldn't fall onto the ground.

"Alright luce, let's get outta here." She looked up at me again with those big brown eyes, she seemed so frail but she had just won an awesome battle!

I bent down and carefully hooked my right arm under her knees and my left arm held onto her shoulders. (A/N: So basically he picked her up bridal style but Natsu being Natsu, he doesn't know what it's called!)

My cheeks were still burning and i felt Lucy's warm face on my chest. 'Is she blushing?' I wondered as I tried to get a look at her face, but her blonde hair covered most of it.

Gray watched us for a bit but then decided to head out of the cave, walking towards the heavy iron door that was our only way out beside digging out. A shadow crept down the stairs that were on the other side of the gate, the footsteps stopped when the person reached the door.

Spiky black hair, purple eyes, snake face and the same hooded coat and navy blue pants tucked into black combat boots.

"Akira..."

Me: So whaddaya think?

Lucy: HELL YEAH I KICKED BUTT!

Gray: Great job Luce!

Natsu: WWWOOOOOHHOOOOO GO LUCY! GO GO LUCY! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT THERE WAS NEVER A DOUBT IN MY MIND!

Happy: Yeah there was Natsu!

Natsu: SSSHHH Happy!

Lucy: You doubted me Natsu? *Tears starting to form in her eyes*

Gray: Now you made her cry you idiot! *Hugs Lucy and strokes her hair gently*

Natsu: *Natsu feels very jealous that droopy eyes is hugging HIS Lucy* I didn't mean it Luce! I was just worried about you, that's all!

Lucy: R-really? *Gray lets her her go and she walks up to Natsu and hugs him laughing happily*

Natsu: *Goes scarlet red and hugs her back, sticking tongue out at Gray, who looks VERY jealous*

Happy: You lllllllliiiiikeeee each other!

Natsu & Lucy: Shuddup you damn cat!

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