Lost Bonds*
Disclaimer: I do not own Dairy Tail or any of its characters...*tear* This is a story request from PV7*
Hope you enjoy! ;) Double-Update today!
Chapter 3
Natsu stared at the girl in front of him with disbelief. "Y-you're a Dragon Slayer?" He asked and Kaida nodded. "I am," She said and he smiled to her dismay.
"I can't believe it! First Gajeel, then Wendy and now another one! This is great! You said that you were an Earth Dragon Slayer, right?" He asked taking a step closer and Lenia's eyes slightly widened. What does he think he's doing?! She wants to fight him and he's clueless to what's going on!
Kaida took a retreating step while her cheeks heat up, "Y-yes! That doesn't matter! I'm going to fight you and see who's the strongest!" She shouted and Natsu stopped while looking at her confused.
"Why do we need to fight if you haven't done anything wrong?" He asked and Kaida bit her lip while clenching her fists to her side. He's not going to fight me! I knew it…I'm just so weak that he doesn't want to fight with me…No, I'll show him!
"You want the person responsible for burning down homes in the Town right? Well, you're looking at her!" Kaida said and his eyes widened while his breath caught in his throat.
"I was sure if I did it you wizards of Fairy Tail would show up along with you and your Dragon Slayer friend. Now I can finally see who the superior Dragon Slayer is," She said with a smirk and an uncharacteristic look in her eyes.
Natsu clenched his fists and looked at her with anger in his eyes, "You were the one that hurt all those people?! Just to lure us here?!" He yelled at her and behind her mask, she felt the sting of his words.
"Yes, now do you accept, Natsu Dragneel?" She asked. He punched his fists together, "I'm all fired up!" He exclaimed and Kaida smiled. I waited so long for this day…
"What are you doing, Kaida?! Don't provo-""Don't worry, Lenia. If I can't do this, then I never deserved a place," She said with a sad smile and Lenia looked at her with wide eyes.
Kaida looked in front of her again and a brown Magic Circle appeared beneath her along with two blue Magic Circles by her sides. "Earth Dragon Magic Secret Art! Elemental release!" She shouted and Natsu attacked her. Before he could hit her, a pillar hit him in his abdomen and he jumped back.
She's going full out from the beginning. Lenia thought as she attacked Natsu. "Fire Dragon's Roar!" Natsu shouted and a red Magic Circle appeared in front of him.
"Fire Dragon's Roar!" She shouted and Natsu's eyes widened as their attacks countered. They both jumped back in a stance and Kaida breathed slightly heavy.
"You-How did you do that?" He asked and Kaida smiled.
"Earth Dragon's have a special talent and they can master all four of the elements along with metal. In other words, I can counter you with any element I want!" Kaida said and a brown Magic Circle appeared beneath her with a blue Magic Circle in front of her.
"Unison Raid! Roar of the Water and Earth Dragon!" She shouted. Natsu stood there as a strong fusion force of Water and Earth neared him.
"Fire Dragon's Wing attack!" He shouted and produced a large stream of fire from his arms. He changed the water into damp and dodged the rocks before appearing near Kaida. "Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!" He yelled and Kaida crossed her arms in front of her.
"Element, Metal! Activate!" She shouted and Natsu's attack hit. Kaida flew back and used her wind Magic to stop herself while Natsu blew on his sore fist that pulsed with pain. "Damn it! I thought I had you there!" He said and stood in a stance with a smirk.
"Natsu…" Happy trailed off and Lenia huffed. "What are you worried about? He's enjoying this," Lenia said and Happy looked back at her with furrowed brows.
"But she can use the elements" He said and Lenia nodded. "True, but it takes a lot of Magical Energy to do so. She's only provoking him to push herself beyond her limits," Lenia said and Happy gaped at her.
"So she really isn't the one that attacked the town?! She's only doing this to make Natsu angry to fight him?!" Happy asked and Lenia nodded. "That's so like her," Lenia said and they looked back at the fight.
Both Dragon Slayers had smirks on their faces. Their bodies became full of scars, bruises and the ecstasy increased more, and more throughout the fight.
"Fire Dragon's Brilliant Flame!"
"Earth Dragon's thundering Roar!"
The two attacks hit each other head-on and it was a fight for dominance. I can do this! I have to beat him no matter what happens. Kaida thought and pushed more making Natsu fall back slightly.
Natsu let out a cry, "I won't lose!" He exclaimed and Kaida took a step back. "I won't either!" She shouted before everything around her darkened.
What's this feeling? She thought before feeling three dark energies and all the color drained from her face.
"They're here. Erza and the other Dragon Slayer is in danger! How could I have been so reckless and not sense their presence!" Kaida thought before returning to the scene at hand.
"You're wide open!" Natsu shouted and appeared above Kaida. His face fell when he saw the desperate look on her face and his fist hit. "Kaida!" Lenia shouted and the strong force of the wind pushed her back.
Kaida looked at the fist in the ground with wide-eyes and saw the ground gave in. Natsu was looking down while his clothes slightly whipped in the wind. "You're suffering, aren't you?" He said and Kaida looked at him with a surprised face.
He stood up and looked at her with a strong expression. "You're alone and don't know where to go, isn't that right?" He asked and his face softened. Tears formed in the corners of her eyes and she clenched them shut while turning her head away.
"I'm sorry," She said and tears fell from her eyes. "If it wasn't for me, your friends wouldn't be in danger right now. They're being attacked and it's my entire fault!" She said and tears streamed freely down her face.
Her eyes shot open when heat enveloped her and her cheeks tinted pink. Happy and Lenia gaped as Natsu hugged the emotional girl, "It's okay. Don't worry about that now. We're stronger than we look and I already felt Erza kicking some ass," Natsu said and Kaida felt herself calm down.
He's so warm…
She closed her eyes as tears streamed down her face and she laid her head on Natsu's shoulder. It was so long since she had felt such warmth and her heart ached back to her mother.
Flashback
Small Kaida sobbed softly while sitting in front of a small fire and rubbed her arms to keep herself warm. "Kaida, it's cold," A small Exceed moaned while shivering and Kaida picked up the little kitten before enveloping her. "Do you feel better, Lenia?" Kaida asked with a tearful smile.
"You're crying again," A large feminine voice boomed from behind and Kaida looked away with shame. "I'm sorry, Puraimu" She said and warm breath blew behind her.
A brown Dragon sat down behind her and pulled them closer. "Stupid girl, don't apologize for crying and stop crying alone. No one can handle the world alone, that's why you always have me even if I'm not truly there," Puraimu said.
Kaida let her tears flow and leaned into the Dragon's warmth and comfort. "I'm scared. I was alone again and everything around me was burning…" Kaida said and sniffed.
"It was a nightmare but I'm here now. Calm your thoughts and close your eyes, my Kaida. Hold Lenia warm and I'll hold you warm…" Puraimu said
End of Flashback
Kaida broke the embrace and wiped away her tears. "I'm such a cry baby," she mumbled and Natsu smiled. "It's okay to cry. It just shows that you've stayed strong for too long and you need someone… So how about it?" He asked holding out his hand and Kaida looked up at him.
"Friends?" He asked and Kaida's cheeks warmed up slightly. She hesitated slightly before putting her gentle hand in his. "Yeah" she said and he helped her up.
A red Magic Circle appeared in the palm of her hand and fire burst from it. "Here, this should restore your Magical Energy" she said and put the flames in his palm. "What about you?" Natsu asked and she shook her head.
"I'm fine," she said and he smiled before devouring the flame. "Did you get what you wanted, Kaida?" Lenia asked walking towards her and Kaida smiled.
"Natsu! Are you alright?" Happy asked and Natsu smirked. "I've never felt better," he said and Happy smiled in relief.
"So your name is Kaida, heh? Do you know who the cause of the town's destruction is?" Natsu asked and Kaida looked down. "Yes" she said and her hand held her upper arm.
"They're-""Natsu-san!" Wendy's voice rang in their ears and Kaida's eyes snapped towards the blue-haired girl that came running towards them. Her face showed panic along with the Exceed next to her. "Kaida! The spell!" Lenia said and Kaida hit her foot on the ground making an opening in the barrier.
Wendy tripped just before the barrier and fell inside. Kaida lifted her hand up while pointing two fingers in the air and the gap closed.
"Wendy!"
"Carla!"
Natsu and Happy ran towards them while Wendy slowly stood up. "Ow, that hurt" Wendy said while holding her head. "Why were you running?" Kaida asked and she walked towards them.
Wendy looked at her with a blank expression, "You, why are you all full of wounds?" Wendy asked and Carla shook her head. "Don't tell me you two were fighting," she said and Natsu laughed through his toothy grin.
Kaida however kept her face impassive as she scanned the forest. "I finally found you," a woman's voice said and Kaida's heart beat quickened. "Don't tell me that's-" Lenia cut herself off as she saw Kaida's horror expression.
"What is it? Is something wrong?" Natsu asked and Kaida took a step back. "Run. We need to get out of here, now!" Kaida said and grabbed the two Dragon Slayers while Lenia grabbed the two Exceeds.
"Hey, wait! What are we running for?!" Natsu exclaimed before seeing a dark-haired woman step outside the shield. "Who's that?" He asked and Kaida stopped.
The woman took a glance at Kaida before out stretching her hand. The Magic Circle exploded as soon as she touched the barrier and Kaida flew and before crasing against a tree, unconscious. "Kaida!" Everyone except Wendy and Carla exclaimed.
They ran to her side and Natsu tried to shake her awake. "Hey! Wake up! Kaida!" He yelled but she was limb in his arms. "Weakling, traitor, and salamander" the dark-haired woman said and Natsu growled at her.
"I'm gonna make you pay!" He shouted and went to attack her. Wendy watched with wide-eyes as she extended her hand at Natsu. Before his attack hit, she touched him.
Cracking of bones were heard before he was sent flying backwards. "Natsu-san!" Wendy exclaimed and Kaida managed to open her eyes.
"Wendy" she said and Wendy looked at her with tears in the corner of her eyes. "Try to get Natsu out of here while I keep her busy," Kaida said trying to stand up with Lenia's help.
"What about you, Kaida-san?" She asked Kaida shook her head. "Just get out of here if you want to live and get Natsu healed. Right now, most of his bones are broken or shattered" Kaida said and Wendy's eyes widened.
"Please go" Kaida whispered before stepping forward to face the new comer. "So you have finally decided to face me," the woman said and Kaida took a deep breath.
"I won't let you hurt him again, Dysis. You came here for me but I'm not willing to go with you either," Kaida said but the woman kept her impassive face. "You honestly think you can beat me? The Fresh air must have made you delusional, little dragon," she said in her impassive tone and Kaida gritted her teeth.
"I don't. I know how strong you are so it would be foolish to stand up to you. But I don't care" she said and Lenia came next to her. "Let's do this together, Kaida," the Exceed said as the stripes on her body glowed pink before she turned into her battle form.
"I see. You're still as naïve as you were back at the guild. Tell me, little dragon, was he the one you've searched for so long?" Dysis asked with her usual impassive tone and Kaida took Lenia's paw. Dysis furrowed her brows, "I see. The answer is in your eyes," Dysis said looking at Kaida's ash blue-eyes.
"Unison Raid!" They shouted and a brown aura surrounded them. Dysis blinked slowly before looking at them, "Then we have no choice to eliminate him and his friends" Dysis said.
"Century Ruin Prison!" They shouted and pillars came out of the ground. The ground shook as they surrounded Dysis and more layers appeared. Kaida closed one eye and Lenia held her tighter. "Hang on!" She said and Kaida nodded.
"I'll see you soon, little Dragon. Then it will be your last sunset" Dysis said before the rocks smashed against her and a tower of rock was made. "That should...hold her...for a while," Kaida said before passing out in Lenia's arms.
"Kaida! Hey! Wake up!" Lenia yelled but got no response from the unconscious girl. Damn it. She pushed herself too far and depleted her Magical Energy. We're done for if someone attacks us. Lenia thought before growling at herself.
What am I thinking?! I'm strong enough to defend her! She always protects me so I can do it too! Lenia thought and picked Kaida up. Damn, she really needs to eat more! She's barely weight! Lenia thought before hearing a twig snap.
"Who's there?!" She shouted and a blond mage held up her hands. "I'm sorry! I'm just looking for some-Hey, I know you! Oh no, what happened? Here, let me help" she said and immediately started to help Lenia with Kaida.
Lenia was dumb folded as to why this woman wanted to help them before remembering seeing her. That's right. She's one of those Fairy Tail Wizards Kaida was talking about. Lenia thought before the blonde mage smiled at her.
"My name's Lucy. You probably saw us before but we never got the chance to introduce each other. If you're searching for a place to rest them you can come back to the Hotel with me," Lucy said and Lenia frowned.
"We can't. It won't be wise if the people of this town saw us. So thank you but no thank you" She said and Lucy's face fell. There was a long silence between them before Lucy snapped her fingers.
"I know! Golden gate of the Maiden! I open thee! Come forth, Virgo!" Lucy exclaimed and a spirit in maiden clothes came forth. She's a Celestial Wizard. Incredible. Lenia thought and felt Kaida wince slightly.
"Is it time for punishment, Princess?" Virgo asked.
"This is no time for punishment!" Lucy exclaimed and sighed. "My friends are hurt but they can't show their faces in town. Can you dig and sneak them into town please. I'll be your guide," Lucy said and the Spirit bowed.
"As you wish Princess," she said before disappearing in the ground while digging. "Come on" Lucy said with a smiled and jumped inside.
Lenia froze for a few seconds before moving into the hole. Friends? She considers us as, friends? How can she make use of such a strong word in such a casual manner? Lenia thought holding Kaida.
However, Kaida and I are much more than just friends. We're soul mates and even sisters. I won't let anything happen to you, Kaida. I swear it.
There was a large crash in the forest side where Erza and Lakshman were fighting. Erza descended towards the ground and looked at the fallen member of a Dark Guild.
"It seems your luck ran out after all," Erza said and he coughed. His body was in a critical state and unable to move. "You're a fool," he said.
"How so?" Erza asked and he looked at her. "Why do you turn against orders of a job? You shouldn't be caring about that girl. She's a total stranger and yet you told me you would not let harm come to her. So why?" He asked.
"She saved a friend of mine and for that I'm grateful," Erza said and he laughed lightly before wincing. "I can only guess that she saved Natsu Dragneel," he said and Erza's eyes widened.
He laughed again, "Oh this is too good! After all this time in searching, she finally found him! It looks like luck was on her side but it will turn on her soon enough." Lakshman said before Erza held her weapon against his face.
"Explain," she said and he frowned at her. "Go ahead. Kill me already. I'd be worthless if I lost against a Guild like yours," he said looking into her eyes but she didn't flinch.
"You truly want to know so badly? Fine, I'll tell you. That girl, Kaida, is on the top of the most wanted list of the Shadou guild," he said and Erza pushed the weapon further.
"Why? What business would you have with her?" Erza asked and he frowned.
"I don't have any business with that Dragon Slayer but our Guild Master has. I don't know what his plans are but if he succeeds in getting her, Fairy Tail and all the other Guilds will disappear." He said and Erza's eyes widened. His body started to fade before his limbs started to turn to ash and floated up.
"Wait! You still haven't told me why she was looking for Natsu!" Erza exclaimed and he smirked.
He managed to pull her closer and whispered something in her ear. Erza's eyes widened and she took a step back. "What?! That's impossible!""It's true. I'm leaving this in your hands, Scarlett. There are still six others to face before reaching Nazar-sama," he said as most of his body disappeared.
"And each one of them is in a new league of strength..." He said before the last of him turned to ash and floated up to the sky. "Lakshman" Erza mumbled before changing back into her regular outfit.
Can it be that what he said is true? Natsu has...a sister?
Dun...Dun...Dun...* That's is peoplez! I hope you liked the fighting scene and the cute moment between the two!
Next time: Kaida decides to share a bit of her past with Team Natsu*
Review please!* I would love some criticism!* :)
