A/N Hi everyone! Again, thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy!

Natsu POV

Even after he got off the train in Crocus, the uneasy feeling brewing inside of him didn't go away.

This was the first time that Natsu had actually felt nervous about a job.

He felt a hand on his shoulder, and saw Lucy standing behind him.

"Hey, Natsu? You feeling alright?". She was visibly concerned. After all, she had no idea why Natsu had been acting so strange recently.

"Uh, y-yeah, I'm fine, I think that it's just the motion sickness!". Natsu laughed, trying to lie.

Lucy gave him a look. "There's no way I'm buying that. You're shaking!". She reached her hand forward and placed it on his forehead.

She gasped. "Natsu! You're burning up!"

He laughed. "Luce, you must be crazy. I'm a fire dragon Slayer, so I'm not 'burning u-'"

He couldn't control his body. Slowly falling to the ground, the last thing he heard was Lucy screaming his name, before his eyes closed.

When they opened again, he was in a hospital bed.

"Natsu! Natsu! Are you okay?!". He turned his head to see where the voice was coming from. He knew that voice.

Lucy was standing by the bed, holding his hand and crying.

"L-Lucy? Why are you crying? And where am I? What happened?". Natsu asked, confused.

"You were sleeping, and you suddenly started screaming 'Lucy! Lucy! LUCY DON'T LEAVE ME!' You looove her!". Happy smirked.

"No, really, why am I here? And why was I sleeping?". he asked.

"Oh, so you're not denying it?". Happy snorted.

"SHUT IT CAT" Lucy yelled. "Anyways, we arrived in Crocus, and while we were outside, you suddenly collapsed. The doctors said it was due to stress. Okay, can you tell me what's been going on with you lately?"

Natsu was silent.

"I guess that's a no, huh?" Lucy sighed. "Are you feeling better now?"

Natsu smiled and nodded. "Yeah, let's get going!"

"Wait just a minute! Are you sure you're ready to fight? I'd hate for you to get injured because you aren't prepared." Erza walked up to Natsu to check his pulse. Earlier, she had requipped into a nurse's outfit and was taking the job a little too seriously.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine." Natsu scowled. "Let's get going!"

A/N Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed it!