Before the man could finish his sentence, Natsu had moved so fast, that his eyes couldn't follow him. The hand that wrapped around Jakar's throat felt like it was just removed from a furnace.
"What the- what the fuck are you?" He screamed at the man in front of him, who's whole body was engulfed in flames.
"Your killer." Natsu replied.
Jakar began clawing at the hand holding his throat, when the hand's heat doubled, literally burning his skin. "AH! AHHHHHH!" The man screamed in agony.
"Shut up, you'll wake the neighbors."
The heat and pressure from Natsu's hand began doubling. At first, it was bearable for Jakar. But soon it was like his entire body was thrown in a smelter, and like a ship was ontop of his throat.
"Any last words, fuck-face?" Natsu asked, straight-faced. "Nevermind, I don't care"
He squeezed every ounce of strength he had. Not even a second had passed, when he felt the man's vertebrae crack. Unsatisfied, he squeezed more, eventually shattering it into pieces.
Jakar's head lolled to the side, unsupported by the now gone spine.
Natsu wasn't satisfied, so he threw all his magic power into the fire coming from his hands.
As the body dropped to the ground, Natsu looked down at it. From the Shoulders up, the skin was blackened, until eventually there was nothing but a pile of ash lying where the head used to be.
"Lucy" he turned, all his anger flushing from his boyd, being replaced by worry. He ran over and grabbed the chains around her wrists and ankles, snapping them.
"Oh Luce... I'm sorry.. I'm so sorry" Natsu took his shirt off and pulled it over her, shielding her body. Lucy opened her eyes, shocked when she saw Natsu standing over her.
"Natsu" Tears formed in her eyes. "It's okay Lucy, I'm here." He scooped her up, heading for the door.
"I love you Luce." He whispered down to her.
She began sobbing and wrapped her arms around his neck, finding solace in her bestfriend and lover.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Natsu walked back to her house. Luckily it was the middle of the night, and no one was outside. He went through the door this time, closing it with the heel of his foot.
He bypassed everything, heading straight for the bathroom.
While holding her in one arm, he turned on the bath and set a lemon-smelling soap into it.
Gently setting the drowsy girl on her feet, he undressed her.
First he peeled her shirt off, tossing it to the side, then he knelt down and pulled the ripped up sweats off her legs. She placed a soft hand on his shoulder for balance, while she lifted her legs one at a time for him to remove the pants.
With respect for her privacy, he downcast his eyes as he reached up and gently grabbed her underwear, sliding them off. He threw the pants and panties into the garbage, consider they'd hold bad memories for her.
He stripped down into his boxers, and grabbed Lucy's hand. "C'mon Luce... lets get you cleaned up." The blonde nodded her head in acknowledgement, following him into the bath.
Natsu slowly guided her to sit in the warm water, taking care in sitting behind her. The water wasn't that nice, so he heated it up alittle by releasing some of his body heat.
He grabbed the loofah, dousing it in soap, and began washing her back.
He continued to wash her whole body, as she just followed his motions in letting him. After he was done, she turned to look at him, tears falling from her eyes.
Natsu's heart broke seeing her like this, so he reached his arms around her, pulling her head into his chest. They sat in the warm bath like that for awhile, no words escaping their mouths.
"C'mon Luce... let's get in bed" He said as he stood up, grabbing her hand. She gingerly stepped out, while he grabbed the towl, first drying her off, before himself.
"I'll go get your pajamas." Natsu walked out and found the softest pair he could before returning.
After getting her dressed, and himself after, he picked her up and walked towards the bed. With one hand, he lifted the covers and gently placed her in the warm bed. The pinkette walked to the other side and softly climbed in, all while the blonde was watching him.
He scooted up next to her, their faces inches from one another.
"C'mere" He murmured as he pulled her into him, resting her head in the nook of his neck.
"Natsu... Thank you...I love you" She whispered, barely audible, her voice timid and full of fear.
She felt his warm lips place themselves onto her forehead, showing her that he loved her too.
The two drifted off to sleep, wanting to never return to the world around them.