Oh what's this? Another chapter so soon? Well what can I say besides the fact that you all keep me motivated and make me wanna write as much as possible! Plus I just reached 100 followers! (102 at the time of writing this)

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I hope you all enjoy this chapter!

Lucy marched into the guild with determination and fury coursing through her body and walked straight to the request board. She wanted to find the most stupidly dangerous mission on it, she didn't care what it paid. This was about far more then money, this was a matter of pride.

"Okay, which one of you would make a more mentally sound Lucy not even consider it". She spoke to nobody but herself.

Much to Lucy's dismay there were only three, all close by and all pretty easy. Normally she would be ecstatic but today she walked to the bar feeling dejected and defeated as she slumped herself down on a stool across from Mirajane.

"Hey Lucy what's got you looking so down in the dumps". Mira asked with a look of concern crossing her features.

"None of the missions are any good".

"Really? They all seem relatively easy and danger free, the pay looks decent too".

"That's the problem, I want an adventure this time. I want something with a bit of danger to keep the blood pumping".

"Well funny you should say that actually, I wasn't going to ask but..."

"But what!" Lucy interrupted.

"But I may have found a way to find out who Lisanna's soul mate is, she has been a bit lonely lately and I don't think Elfman or I are what she needs and Elfman is still away anyway... She wants to fall in love".

"Okay so why weren't you going to ask me? Of course I want to help!"

"Because it's a long journey through the forest and mountains, we need to find an old temple and it might take a while since I only know the approximate location. It's also rumoured that the artefact we are looking for is guarded by some sort of monster and even if we manage to find it nobody has used it in hundreds of years so there is no 100% certainty that it will work. It's also not a paying job. It's a lot to ask of anyone, it's dangerous and very possibly stupid to embark on this but Lisanna and I can't do it alone no matter how much she want's to. I understand if you don't want to help".

Lucy was looking down at the bar and Mira smiled sadly, she really didn't expect Lucy to want to come of such a fools mission with them... but she had hoped.

Lucy sat silently for a few more seconds before looking up at Mira with a smile that went from cheek to cheek.

"Sounds perfect! When do we leave?".

"Really you will help?"

"Of course I will help!"

"Lisanna!"

The youngest take over mage skipped to the bar to see what all the fuss was about.

"What's up?".

"You ready to help us find your soul mate?". Lucy answered before Mira even had the chance.

"Really?".

"Really. Lucy has agreed to come with us!".

"Thankyou so much Lucy!". The young girl squealed before nearly knocking Lucy of the bar stool to give her a hug.

"When do we leave?" Lucy asked again

"Now, I'll ask Cara to take care of the bar while we are gone".

"Is that really a good idea?"

"Nope, but I'm sure she will be happy to do it".

"Okay so lets meet at the train station in half an hour?". Lucy really didn't want to go home to pack and risk Natsu trying to stop her but they needed supplies.

"Sounds great". Lisanna chimed in, clearly excited about the prospect of finding her soul mate.

Natsu had been following Lucy from a distance, he had finally caught up with her when he seen her standing at the train station with Mirajane and Lisanna... great this will not be a fun ride at all.

He kept his distance and felt relieved when he realised them would be getting off at the last stop. At least he wouldn't have to try and stay aware enough to know when they got off.

He knew if he tried to stop her it would only make things worse but he really wished he could at least hold her, even for a second. Instead he kept his distance, longing for her in his arms once more.

'My love, I will keep you safe... even if you don't want me to'.

The train ride was long but not in the least bit boring as the three young mages talked and laughed and exchanged gossip.

"So Lisanna, what do you want your soul mate to be like?". Lucy smiled affectionately at the youngest take over mage.

"I want him to be kind, sweet and funny... If he were handsome that would also be a bonus". Lisanna giggled with a hand covering her mouth.

"What about you Mira, will you be using the artefact after Lisanna to bring a little love to your life?" Lucy wiggled her eyebrows jokingly as she spoke.

"Maybe, If I do then I just want him to be loyal and loving. If he isn't loyal he can go in the bin because I don't want him... What about you Lucy, any revelations on the Natsu front? You know he is your soul mate so is there any reason you haven't gone through with the bonding yet?". Mira added the last part teasingly.

"A few reasons... I already know I will accept him no matter what but... I'm scared of having sex... I've never done it before and I've been told it hurts and I kind of thought it would be easier if I fell in love with him first... I want it to be special. But Natsu is getting impatient and thinks that I am just biding my time before reject him, as if I would ever do that! Does he think I would ever be that cruel?".

"I don't think he thinks you would actually do that, I think he is just feel insecure and scared... this wouldn't be easy for either of you". Lisanna spoke sympathetically touching Lucy's knee.

"Well maybe once I get back I will have missed him so much that I jump his bones who knows, I hope he doesn't worry about me too much while I'm gone but I needed to get away and clear my head. Thankyou girls".

"Umm no, thankyou! You are the one helping me find a love of my very own!".

"Are you getting excited little sister?".

"I can't wait". Lisanna looked as though she was ready to start running around the train in excitement... Lucy just hoped that the man who became this girls soul mate would make her happy.

"Good because the train is nearly at our stop and we have a lot of hiking ahead of us so you gotta keep that positivity".

As the train pulled into the last station and the young girls got off they didn't even realise that a young dragon slayer had been on the train with them. Or that he was following the trail of his mates scent.

"Stay far enough away that they can't see you but close enough that if one of them screamed you'd hear it". His voice gravely and his body sore, the only thing on his mind was his mate.

He didn't know what the girls were planning, all he knew was that he had a bad feeling in his gut and the ache in his chest still hadn't gone away.