River of the lost souls - Chapter 4

Natsu, Lucy and Erza had set off about 2 hours ago, since then they have been walking nonstop.

They reached a temple sort of building and decided to have a rest before climbing it.

"I'm too tired, I can't go any further," moans Natsu

"We're not leaving you," says Lucy. She glances at Erza for reassurance

"Get up. It's only a little farther." says Erza.

(Nina and Gray)

The two headed north and reached the mountain. At the bottom there was a cave. Gray came to an immediate stop, Nina to crashing in to his back.

"Ugh, sorry!" Mumbled Nina

"Do you know where this cave leads to?" Asks Gray. Nina goes round Gray to get a better view.

"It leads to the River of the Lost Souls. I never thought it really existed though,"says Nina slightly trembling.

"What's so scary in that."

"A single drop of water can make the soul feel lost and ..."

"And.."

"The person's soul escapes the body leaving the body mindless or emotionless."

"What happens to the soul?"

"The soul is trapped in the river and they say it faces endless pain and torment."

"What ever happens we'll face it together." He smiles warming her heart, making it forget its fear.

"Thanks"

"For what"

"For everything you've done for me!" Her eyes slowly meet his gaze and for a moment everything in the world stops.

A sudden shout brings them back into reality, making them feel awkward. They carry on, in to the cave both not saying a word.

Sorry, for it being so short!