I DO NOT OWN ANY CHARACTERS! THEY ALL BELONG TO HIRO MASHIMA!
Whispers erupted from both sides of the guild hall. Natsu could make out what most people were saying because of his dragon-hearing. Most of the comments on Sting's side were surprised and hyped. Natsu's side held the curious and wary whispers. The whispers eventually died down, and the guild hall became deafeningly silent. Everyone was absorbed into their own thoughts.
One person on Natsu's side eventually spoke up after what felt like an eternity. "Where are we going to find them? Where are we going to begin even looking?"
Natsu looked at the man who spoke up. after staring at the man for a second he said, "Start by visiting the guild halls in Fiore. I know you guys think that this is somewhat impossible, but it's not, I assure you. Look in well known guilds first. I won't be traveling with you though. I'm going to be coming up with a plan for the attacker."
"When are we to leave?" Another one in Natsu's group asked.
"You leave tomorrow. Split into groups, and gather supplies today. I expect you all to be back from your scouting journey in two weeks though." Natsu said over his shoulder while walking over to stand next to Sting. He looked back to see his group looking dumbfounded before quickly getting up, and walking out of the guild.
"Powerful. Don't underestimate him." Natsu heard sting say as he tuned in to their conversation. Sting had a very professional-like face on. He was deathly serious and everyone in the guild could see it.
Natsu looked over at Lucy as Sting continued talking. She was sitting in the back of the table that had been laid out with her head down. Her blonde hair was cascading over her shoulders, which made it hard for Natsu to see her face, but he could tell she had tears in her eyes. Evidently, Yukino had noticed as well, because she was rubbing soothing circles in to Lucy's back as she listened intently to Sting.
Natsu had almost forgotten what this man had done to Lucy. He had been too occupied with the fact that she was physically safe and sound now, that he neglected to remember that she was in serious pain mentally. He walked towards the back of the table slowly. When he got there, he gently grabbed Lucy's hand and pulled on it. She looked up at him, and Natsu jerked his head towards the stairs that weren't that far away from them.
Lucy nodded and got out of her chair, careful not to make any noise as to disrupt Sting, and followed Natsu up the stairs. Once Natsu had picked a room to drag her in, he closed the door behind them and wrapped Lucy in a warm and comforting embrace.
"I'm sorry." Natsu whispered after a couple of moments.
Lucy was completely baffled by this, but composed herself quickly and asked, "For what Natsu?"
Lucy had her hand placed on the side of Natsu's face, and he leaned into it, closing his eyes before responding, "I couldn't protect you."
"What do you mean? If you hadn't shown up when you had, then I would be dead right now." Said Lucy adding her other hand on the opposite side of Natsu's face.
"I meant mentally. You're going to have those scars for an eternity. I can't reverse what he did to you, even though I would so desperately want to." Lucy swore she had saw a small tear roll down the side of Natsu's face, but after she blinked it was gone, and she thought she had just imagined it.
Natsu took a deep, shuddering breath, and backed away from Lucy. He walked quickly towards the nearest window in the room and opened it. He looked back at Lucy once more. She was standing there, face devoid of all emotion, like a statue on display in a museum.
He whispered, "I'm sorry." Once more before he lithely jumped out of the window and into the cool night air. Leaving Lucy behind to shatter right there on the floor. Her one true love leaving her once more.
I kinda got Twilight vibes while I was writing this. I also kinda thought this was a giant cliche. A guy leaving his true love to 'protect' her. PA-LEASE. Alas though, do you think that Natsu will come back? And if he does, when? Those are the questions. Also, OMG we reached 100 follows! I love you guys so much, honestly. We are also coming up on 100 reviews. Hmm, maybe I'll do something special in the story to celebrate that?