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Last Time...

Lucy and Natsu had made it back to Magnolia exhausted. Lucy offered to Natsu to spend the night, but he decided to just go home. He felt like he couldn't control himself any longer around Lucy. He could do more than just kiss her.

"Alright then Natsu. Goodnight."

"Oh wait Lucy." She stopped herself from entering her house.

"Yea Natsu?"

"Could you like to go on a mission with me tomorrow. Nothing big. Just one that could give us spending cash."

"Sure. I could love too!"

"Cool! Do you want me to pick you up in the morning and we head to the guild together or you want me to pick the job and meet you here?" He finally asked this time around. Lucy smiled and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "I'll just meet you at the guild tomorrow okay."

"Alright cool! I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight. I love you." One more kiss on the cheek and he was off.

"I love you too." She went off to bed to slumber. Thinking of how lucky and happy she was.

Next Morning

Natsu woke up with full of energy. Felt a little lonely that he was the only one home. Happy wouldn't be back for another month or so because exceedes have a different sense of time.

After a quick breakfast he went to pick out a job for him and Lucy. He'll probably pick some small jobs like he picked for Asuka when he was baby sitting. He and Lucy weren't dating yet, but he was happy he got to spend the day with her. His heart nearly dropped when she asked him to kiss Lucy, but was dissapointed with ending up kissing Happy. He lost a lot of confidence that day.

As he got to the guild he saw a couple of members just hanging out and eating their breakfast. He went up to the billboard to search for any decent jobs. Some were to look after some children, while others were about physical labor. Natsu knew Lucy wouldn't want to do labor and he was afraid of what the kids would make him do.

He spotted a request on helping an old woman shop for some groceries. She offered a decent pay and it would be nice to help out the elderly. He was about to grab the request until.. "Natsu!" It was master who was calling from the second floor.

"What's up Gramps?"

"Can you come up here for a minute?"

"Sure." He was on his way up while a pair of eyes were following him. Mira had a small frown on her face.

"Natsu I need to you to go on a job for me."

"Oh sorry Gramps. I was already planning to go on a small mission with Lucy."

"Natsu, this is important. The magic council is requesting two dragon slayers to defeat and dark guild that has been terrorizing small towns."Natsu can tell Gramps was serious. He knew he couldn't disobey, but he didn't want to leave Lucy now that they were getting along again.

"How long is the mission?"

"If everything goes smoothly then around three to four months."

Natsu was shocked by how long he was to leave Lucy for. Why now out of all times? "I know your reasons for not wanting to leave Natsu, but I wouldn't be pushing you for this mission if it wasn't important. A friend of mine has also gotten killed by this dark killed and I don't want anymore loved ones to die."

"I understand Master. When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow morning. I suggest you go and pack like Gajeel. He has already been informed."

Master retreated back into his office and Natsu was walking back down the stairs. He made his way to the bar.

Mira heard every word andfelt bad about the whole thing. "Natsu you okay?"

"I'm worried about Lucy. How am I suppose to tell her. We were just starting to get along again."

"Natsu I'm sure Lucy will be upset, but she will also understand so dedicate this day to her before you leave and tell her everything you need to tell her before you leave on a four month journey."

"Alright thanks Mira."

They heard the guild doors fly open. "Hey everyone!" The bubbly blonde entered the guild full of energy and shine. Natsu knew he was going to eventually ruin that with the news he'll tell her.

"Hey Natsu! Did you pick out the job alread?"

"Actually Lucy, umm I thought that maybe we could just hang out today in town and go to places you would like to go. We haven't been shopping together in while or anything."

"Oh are you sure Natsu? I thought you really wanted to go on a mission?"

"It's fine Lucy really. As long as I'm with you anywhere is fine."

"Alright! Let's go then." With that they left the guild hand in hand.

Good luck Natsu.

In Town

For about half the day Lucy dragged Natsu around the shopping center. Natsu was shocked by how much women can spend hours debating on what pair of shoes to buy or spend hours in a changing room, but he didn't complain. It was all worth it to see his favorite smile on this favorite person.

The sun was setting and both were now walking through a park that had a blue and green playground for children. Lucy saw the empty swing.

"Hey Natsu can you push me?" She pointed at the swing set.

"Sure Lucy." She got on and Natsu started to push her little by little until she was high enough to almost reach the trees. Her laughter and excitement brought joy to Natsu's heart.

After a couple of minutes of swinging they were now sitting on the park bench. Lucy's legs were on top of Natsu's while her butt was still on the bench. She snuggled closer to him for warmth. Natsu had his arms around her head hugging her close. He had to tell her soon before it got dark.

"Hey Lucy.." She looked up and her beautiful brown orbs were staring into his mesmerizing black eyes.

"I ummm have to tell you something." She got worried.

"What is it? Did I do soemhing wrong?"

"No you didnt. Its not about you...It's ummm.." This is hard.

"Natsu..."

"Lucy i'm sorry. I'm going to be gone for a while." Lucy was very confused.

"What do you mean Natsu."

"The reason why I didn't chose to go on a mission is because Gramps said he needed me for a mandatory mission in request of the Magic Council. Gajeel and I are both going because we are dragon slayer. Wendy isn't here so it's likely I have to go. I am sorry Lucy."

"How long?"

"What?"

"How long is the mission?"

"Gramps said if it went smoothly it would be three to four months." Lucy's eyes widened. She wouldn't see natsu for months and probably even longer since Fairy Tail isn't known for going through things as planned. Lucy's chocolate orbs started to leak.

"If I had a choice Lucy I wouldn't go, but I can't disobey Gramps. I promise I will come back as fast as I can and I'll make it up to you when I return. I love you Lucy." He hugged her as right as he could, but not enough to break her. All Lucy could do was hug back and weep to her heart's content.

They stayed that way for about fifteen minutes and then loosened their grip.

"Lucy there is one more thing I need to tell you before I go. Somethig I shouldn't hide."

"What is it..."

"Lucy...Me and Lissa.."

"Lucy!" Both turned to see the owner of the voice. It was Lissana that seemed out of breath. The figure right next to her was Gray. Natsu was not happy to see him one bit.

"Lucy. Ive been trying to look for you all day. I didn't see you at your home, build or in town."

"Sorry. Me and Natsu have been walking all day. Why were you looking for me?" Natsu was also curious.

"Oh well first I want to say I'm sorry for getting in the way of your special day with Natsu. I had no idea and I wouldn't have gone on the mission with him."

"It's fine Lissana. Me and Natsu already discussed about it and everything is settled and resolved. There's no need to worry." She gave a reassuring smile.

"Thank goodness. I relieved to hear that. Oh and I'm pretty sure Natsu already told you about the kiss from your date yesterday, but I wanted to tell you I'm very sorry myself about the incident."

Natsu''s heart started to pound in panick. He hasn't told her yet. Lucy was just very confused and surprised of what she just heard.

"Lissana...What do you mean by kiss?"

Things were about to become very complicated.

TO BE CONTINUED

Hello Everyone :)

So I just recently moved into a new home so that's why it took a while to post this chapter. Sorry if it's not as long as the others. Still thank you for your support :) can't wait to hear new ideas and comments from everyone:)