I woke up screaming and tears running down my face, I looked over and saw that Natsu had fallen off the bed and was currently trying to get out from under the covers when he did he looked up at me

"What... What's going on... Are you OK?"

I jumped at him wrapping my arms around his neck I cried into his shoulder I backed away and began feeling his chest and stomach looking for any sign of a injury there was none. "Luce?" I cried even harder and wrapped my arms around his neck again "Oh thank god." I whispered

"What? What's wrong Lucy?" Natsu hugged me back

"It was just a dream. Just a dream." I looked over at the clock it was 2am

"What?" Natsu asked as he pulled out of the hug

"I had a bad dream." I wiped my eyes and began to calm down "I thought you were dead"

"I'm fine. It's ok" Natsu wiped away a tear that had fallen

I got up off the ground, Natsu got up and threw the blanket back on the bed "Do you want some tea?" I nodded "I can make it. You go back to bed." Natsu shook his head "No I'll stay up with you."

I smiled at him."I love you." I kissed him "Love you too."

We walked into the kitchen and I began boiling water. I turned around and leaned against the counter Natsu was in the chair he held his arms out and I walked and sat on his lap. "Do you want to talk about it?" Natsu asked

I shook my head "No." I buried my head into his neck

We sat like that for an hour after we finished our tea we went to bed. Natsu had fallen asleep almost instantly but I laid in bed staring at the ceiling, I got up off the bed and started a bath. I looked over at Natsu one more time before I hopped in the bath.

When I finished my bath it was already 6am I decided to go to the guild nobody would be there yet but maybe Mirajane was there. I got dressed, and put my hair up in pig tails, I walked to the kitchen and left Natsu a note on the table telling him I was going to the guild, I looked in the mirror quickly before I left and decided to wear my hair down.

I walked in the guild and no one was there, I sighed before I could go anywhere I heard foot steps behind me. I turned around quickly and threw a punch at whoever was behind me Gajeel caught my hand before it could connect with his face.

"Oi bunny girl." I pulled my hand away

"Oh uh sorry Gajeel." I could feel my face get warm with embarrassment

"What's got you so jumpy."

"Oh nothing. What are you doing here so early?"

"Macarov wanted to see me." and right on cue master Macraov was there "Oh Lucy you're here too. Good, come on up"
I looked over at Gajeel confused "Do you know what this is about?"

Gajeel shrugged and walked up to Masters office, I followed him and closed the door, me and Gajeel stood in front of masters desk

"I am sending you both on a top secret mission. you are not to tell anyone where you are going or what you are doing. you leave tonight, you can say your goodbyes today,"

"What?" I looked over at Gajeel he looked equally as surprised as me "Where are we going? What is the mission?"

"I do not know where you are going. but Lucy you must find 5 keys. Each with a special spirit, these keys will help to kill Zeref."

"Zeref?" Gajeel asked

"Not again" I pouted

Gajeel looked over at me, but turned back to master "What do I need to do."

"You are to protect Lucy at all costs, and help her get stronger. You are the only one who can help her with this mission."

"Why Gajeel? No offence or anything Gajeel."

"None taken" Gajeel said

"That does not matter right now, you will understand later, you are dismissed" Master turned around "Goodbye my children" I could hear the strain in his voice

I stood there my mouth hanging open I had a million questions "Come on bunny girl." Gajeel pushed me toward the door I stumbled out the door

"But I don't get it" I said as Gajeel closed the door, "He didn't tell us anything about the mission. How long are we going to be gone? and what kinds of keys?"Gajeel didn't say anything he was looking down at the guild as others started to enter "How are you so calm about this!" I said

"It doesn't matter if I'm calm or not. Macarov wants us to go get these keys to kill Zeref." I shivered at the name Zeref, Gajeel didn't notice this though "All that matters is we say goodbye to the people we love today and go get those keys. I'll meet you at your old apartment tonight at 10:00. Don't be late." Gajeel spotted Levy as she walked in the guild with Wendy laughing Gajeel left.

I stood in front of masters office completely confused "Hey." I turned around quickly to see Natsu "You left early"

I smiled "Yeah I did sorry I couldn't sleep."

Natsu brought me to him "It's OK." He kissed me "Want to go on a mission."

"Actually-" I stopped myself I couldn't tell him about the secret mission master gave me and Gajeel. I didn't like keeping things from Natsu "Actually I was hoping we could hang out here today and take a quick break from going on missions. Just for today." I faked a smile

Natsu looked at me curiously "OK, sure" I pecked him on the lips and went down stairs and sat next to Erza, Grey, and Juvia

"Hey guys."

"Hey Lucy." Grey said

"What are you guys talking about?" I asked

"We were talking about going on a mission. Want to come?"

I smiled weakly "I c-, I mean no me and Natsu are taking a break from missions for today." Erza stared at me strangely "Are you sure?" I nodded
Grey Erza and Juvia all stood up to leave "Bye Lucy. Bye Natsu" before they could walk away I quickly hugged all three of them "Be safe." They all looked at me strangely

"Are you feeling alright?" Grey asked as he put his hand on my forehead I pushed his hand away and smiled I could feel the tears start to form "I'm fine, promise. Bye"

I turned and walked away quickly forgetting Natsu was behind me I ran out of the guild, I didn't stop running until I got to the river. I gasped for breath and knelt over trying to catch my breath. The tears streamed freely down my face I couldn't say goodbye, I didn't know anything about this mission Master was sending me on. If it was dangerous or how long it would take. I couldn't leave Natsu behind. He is everything to me.

I sat down next to the river "How am I going to do this?" I said out loud I buried my head into my knees. I only just learned I have to leave and I'm already having a difficult time thinking I'll never see them again. I sighed and wiped the tears from my face. if I can't say goodbye then I wont. I'll just leave its not goodbye if I come back soon is it?

"Lucy?" I turned around quickly

It was Natsu he was standing a few feet away from me.

I stood up "Why does everybody keep sneaking up on me?"

"Sorry.. are you OK?"

I shook my head "Yeah I'm fine." I walked over to him

"What was that back there with Erza, Grey, and Juvia?"

" I don't know I'm just emotional today or something. It must have been that dream."

I knew Natsu didn't believe that but I was hoping he wouldn't question me any further about it, I just wanted to forget about this whole mission just for the day and just be with my friends and Natsu. Thankfully he didn't question it,

"OK, want to head back to the guild then?"

"Yeah. could we stop for food on the way I'm kinda starving" I smiled and Natsu laughed placing his hand in mine

"you know I can never say no to food"

aaaand here's another chapter thank you for the review xXxSatasixXx! 3. ill try to update more often but right now its kind of random when ever I update I don't have internet at home right now :( sorry for the whole rushed explanation on Lucy's top secret mission, but it will be explained more in the next couple chapters;) thanks for reading. and thanks to my beautiful sister darkened-angelwings for helping write the story!(sorta;D)