Summary: Igneel dies, Natsu goes into depression. There is a spell to bring him back, but at a sacrifice, will Igneel come back, or stay dead?
Disclaimer:I do not OWN any of the characters! Hiro Mashima owns ALL of Fairy Tail!
(BACKGROUND BEFORE WE START: In this story, they FIND Igneel dead when they come back from a job.)
Natsu's POV:
I stared down at where Igneel laid. Yeah, he was dead. How could this have happened? He's strong..if anyone knows that it's me. I could feel my eyes tearing up. Maybe it's a different dragon? It has to be. Igneel can't just die. It's not possible. But I knew that scent anywhere..it was him.
"Natsu...come on. Let's go home..I can ask Virgo to carry him and we can bury him...we have to go...it's going to rain soon." I heard Lucy say. I couldn't move though. How could I move? The one I have been searching for for years is gone. The one who I looked up to. It's not fair, not at all. How could he be gone? He couldn't have done anything wrong, it's just not like Igneel. Someone must have killed him.
I continue to hear Lucy and Happy trying to talk me into leaving. But I don't remember all their words. This was a time where I wished Erza was there to knock me out, but no. Only Lucy, Happy, and I took this mission. Why? I regret it now. I knew it would rain soon, they shouldn't be in the rain, but I couldn't move.
"Natsu..Lushi's spirit will carry him..but please..it's getting dark and scary.." I heard Happy whisper. I still couldn't move. It's my fault. If I had searched more, longer, maybe I would have found him. If I had made sure he didn't leave me, he would still be here. It's all my fault. I heard Lucy call her spirit out, but I didn't look. I couldn't. I had felt the tears streaming down, it was already hard enough to hold back the sobs in front of them.
"Come on, Natsu..let's go. Virgo will carry him back for us." I heard Lucy say as she started to pull me up. I made sure to stay behind virgo to make sure something wouldn't happen to Igneel. I had to make sure nothing happened ro him. I owe him this much, correct? I felt stupid for only keeping an eye out for Igneel, as soon as I heard the scream. "LUCY!" I shouted as I turned around to make sure she was okay. As I looked behind me, I saw a few guys holding her and keeping her away from her keys.
I saw Virgo starting to put Igneel down to help, but I had already beat her to it. I can't lose another important person in my life..I just can't. I had pulled all of them off of Lucy and had nearly beat them all to death if Happy and Lucy wasn't pulling me back. "Natsu! Calm down, you're overdoing it!" I heard Lucy shout. "Natsu, stop! They're down! Please!" I heard Happy as they kept pulling me. I finally let them pull me away after I gave one last blow to make sure they would be out for at least 3 weeks.
As we started to leave, I saw Lucy pick up a book off the ground. "Luce? What are you doing?" I ask her. I don't trust the book. It was with them. "Don't worry about it, Natsu. This is a spell book that one of the shops in Magnolia sold out of, I just want to look at the spells." Lucy said. I could tell something was off about it, but I didn't tell her to leave it. Little did I know, I would regret that decision. Very soon.
Lucy POV:
I couldn't wait to look at the spells. I have heard so many people say that the spells were helpful. But first, I have to take care of Natsu. Knowing his dad is missing is one thing, but knowing they are dead is another. Trust me, I know. Just looking at Natsu, I know he would need help. I could tell he was trying to hide his feelings, but it wouldn't fool me. At least not now. I knew how it felt.
I could also tell because he wouldn't look at anyone. He wasn't listening or talking. It wasn't normal. But, honestly, how could you be normal after that? I sighed. He's been searching for Igneel for years, finding him like that...it had to be hard. But I can't give up! He'll be back to normal soon! He's Natsu after all.
As I look at the sky I inwardly groan. I can see the cloud, we won't get back in time. I start walking a little faster and hiding the book under my arms. "I doubt we will get there in time, but let's try to hurry. We need shelter soon. We all need a break, today has been...eventful." I said.
TIME SKIP WHEN THEY GET TO AN INN
Lucy POV;
We finally arrived at the inn. Natsu still hasn't said a word, and me and Happy kept giving each other looks. We knew it would be tough for Natsu, but we will be here for him. He needs it. He was there for us, so it was only fair we are here for him. While Natsu and Happy go sit down, and Virgo goes to the celestial world with Igneel's body, I go get us a room. 2 beds obviously. I would do a 2 bedroom, but we need to save as much money as possible.
As I walk back I check to make sure the book is dry. It is, so I should be able to read some of it tonight! "Come on, I have us a room." I say as I go in front of them and wait for them to stand up. Once they do, we take the stairs to the 2nd floor and get room 8. "Alright, I am getting first bath. Y'all can get first pick on bed." I said as I started heading to the bath after putting my book down and getting clothes. "Keep a hold on this" I tell Natsu as I give him the key to the room. I barely see him nod as I head into the bathroom.
Natsu POV:
As Lucy goes to the bathroom I sit on the first bed and Happy goes to the kitchen. I put the key on the nightstand between Lucy's bed and my bed. I still couldn't believe it. Igneel, the dragon who taught me so many things in my life, he is gone. It can't be. This is all a dream, I will wake up soon, go to Lucy's house and sneak into her bed with Happy. Unless we're already there. Then, I will wake up, annoy Lucy until she wakes up, and have her convenience me it was a dream.
But I knew it was useless to think that. It's just not fair though. I have been searching for him for years. And I finally found him. But he's dead. And then I was so worked up about his death, Lucy almost got hurt. Wait..I never looked..did she get hurt? At that thought I couldn't stop worrying. Once again my fault. I didn't even look to make sure my partner was okay after that! Who am I anymore? At that I went back to thoughts about Igneel again. I think I fell asleep after about 10 minutes, because I remember nothing after a little while.
A/N: Hi there! How was this? I know this is short, but I got stuck, so I asking for help from a friend. This is a multi-chapter, so there will be more. Also, I figured out a date. On July 14 I will stop posting for awhile. Fami;y surgery is happening the 15, and I don't think I will have computer much after the surgery. And if I do, I won't be uploading much or long stuff due to helping with the family member. Hope you understand, but I will answer replys and PM'S!