Title: The Vampire Sickness

Author: Eldan Aranye

Rating:M

Pairing: Natsu x Lucy

Summary:Lucy's down with a sickness…and Natsu's the only one who could cure her. The question is…how will he be able to do that?

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairytail or any of its characters. They belong to Mashima-san. :D

"Karyuu no Houkou!" The pink-haired Fire Dragon Slayer thundered as he aimed a column of flames toward a group of three bandits. The cowering figures only had enough time to shout a 'Wahhh!' before the brilliant flames hit them, engulfing them in its heat. After a couple of seconds, the fire died out, leaving very unconscious (and not to mention smoking) robbers slumped on the ground.

"Natsu, you overdid it." Happy said as he flew above the Fire Dragon's head. Natsu Dragneel just gave the blue Exceed a dumb look.

"Eh? Well, they asked for it! If they haven't attacked us, they wouldn't have been fried!" The pink-haired teen retorted. He then looked around, searching for a certain Lucy Heartfilia. He spotted her sitting under one huge tree to his left, her legs pulled up in front of her and her arms and head resting on top one another on her knees.

"I'm right, right?" He asked the Stellar Mage. The blonde just grunted in response. Frowning at the lack of enthusiasm from his nakama, Natsu decided to approach the girl. He kneeled down beside Lucy and poked her at the ribs.

"Luce? You okay in there?" Lucy just grunted again before she lifted her head up. Sweat was running down the side of her face, down her neckline and disappearing into the insides of her shirt. The Salamander frowned once again. What was happening? Just then, Happy flew down and landed in front of the blonde maiden.

"I think you've heated up the place so much, Natsu! Lucy got affected!" The blue cat offered matter-of-factly. Horrified at the thought, Natsu quickly grabbed Lucy's shoulders and started shaking her violently.

"I'm so sorry, Luce! Please don't die!" He said frantically.

"Natsu! I think you've cooked her! I think her insides got well done, the warmth is making her sweat so much!" Happy suddenly said, his face all too serious. The pink-haired teen turned in his place to look at his other companion.

"You think so? Well, if that's how it is, we better eat her up! Lucy's sacrifice would go to waste if we don't honor her by eating her!" Salamander exclaimed. Happy nodded vigorously in agreement.

"Okay! Let's eat!"

'Aye, sir!"

But the moment Natsu turned to around to look at the Stellar Mage once again, a fist collided with his face, sending him rolling into the next clearing.

"You idiot! Who said you could eat me?" Lucy screamed as Natsu disappeared in the undergrowth. Happy, on the other hand, raised his arms to the heavens and made a small dance.

"Yey! Lucy's alive! We were so worried!"

"Shut up, you damn cat! You wanted to eat me, too!" Lucy bellowed, making the Exceed shiver in fright. After that, the blonde slumped on the ground.

"My head…it hurts. I think I have a fever." The Stellar Mage mumbled. Natsu, who had just crawled back to where Happy and Lucy were, touched his nakama's forehead.

"Whoa! You're burning! No wonder you're sweating so much! Wait, how come I'm not sweating so much?" Natsu asked with a tilt of his head.

"'Cause you're a Dragon Slayer, you idiot. A Fire Dragon Slayer at that." Lucy said as she closed her eyes once more. She moaned in pain as her headache continued to worsen. Finally seeing that his companion was everything but fine, Natsu decided to carry the girl bridal style. He lifted her up from the ground, carefully positioning her in his arms so that she would be comfortable. He then looked at Happy.

"Think you can carry us both?" He asked. The Exceed nodded before he started his Aera. He then grabbed Natsu's vest and launched themselves into the air.

"Max Speed!" Happy said as they shot out of the Northern Forest and straight into the town of Magnolia. Natsu held Lucy tightly in his arms.

"Don't worry, Luce! You'll be home in no time!"

"She's sick?" Erza Scarlet asked, a spoonful of strawberry cake hanging in front of her. She was sitting in one corner of the guild, with Wendy Marvell comfortably watching her from her right, and Gray Fullbuster reclining on a chair to her left. Natsu sat opposite Titania.

"Yeah. She's been down with a fever ever since we came back from our mission. It's been two days!" Natsu exclaimed. His voice echoed the concern and anxiety he was feeling for the Stellar Mage. Gray leaned forward, placing his elbows on top of the table for support.

"You said the job took you through the Northern Forest. Isn't that place full of weird insects?" The Ice Make wizard inquired. Wendy looked at him, puzzled.

"What do you mean by that, Gray-san? Oh…your shirt…" the Sky Dragon suddenly said upon noticing that the said teenager has once again managed to strip himself of his clothing. Gray let out a 'Damn!' before standing up and leaving the group to look for his discarded clothes. Wendy then looked at Erza.

"What did Gray-san mean, Erza-san?" the blue-haired young maiden asked once more. Titania put down her spoon and glanced at the younger Dragon Slayer.

"The Northern Forest is known to house the weirdest bugs in Fiore. For example, there's the Sleep Bug. It's brown, looks like an ordinary fly and when it bites you, you end up sleeping for three whole days. There's also a Fever Bug," Here Erza turned her eyes to Natsu, who was gaping at her.

"The Fever Bug causes anyone it bites to go down with a fever for three days. The person also falls asleep, which at least lessens the pain that comes from such a sickness. I think Lucy might have been bitten by one." At this, Natsu slammed his right fist into the palm of his left hand.

"That must be it! Lucy did mention something biting her just before those bandits came! It must've been a Fever Bug. Well, if that's the case, I'll just make sure she's okay until she wakes up." The Fire Dragon Slayer decided. Gray, who had once again appeared at the table, sat down on his chair before looking straight at Natsu.

"That's a great idea. I'm sure when she wakes up she'll find her apartment a wreck thanks to you." The Ice Make wizard sneered. Natsu then stood up, a scowl adorning his face.

"You sayin' I'm not fit to take care of Luce, huh, Droopy?"

"You sayin' you wanna die, huh, Squinty?" Gray answered back, standing up from his chair for more emphasis. Erza, sensing the start of a fight, shot both of them a glare.

"Enough! (Y-yes m-maam!) You two shouldn't be arguing. Anyway, Natsu," Titania glanced at the Fire Dragon Slayer, who was once again seated (but who was still scowling), "That's nice of you. I'm sure everything will be back to normal for her once she wakes up.

Little did Erza know that everything was not going to be normal when Lucy woke up.

Not.

Just.

Yet.

Author'sNote: And here's another of my fic for you! Is it lame for you? Is it nice? Reviews are more than welcome. It is rated M for future chapters. You are warned! :D

P.S. Natsu [almost] turned into a cannibal! Hahaha...just kidding. I'm not going to make him eat Lucy. Yet. XD