Hi guys. Stellar Flames here, Natsu and myself hope you're enjoying Flames and Keys . We mainly have the set characters we act as, but we also take turns with the less common characters. with our names we like to go by our favourite character, so I'm lucy, my female friend is natsu . together we worked together to create this fan fic.
thanks to everyone who has reviewed, I love hearing what you have to say so we can improve the story if we need to.
We do not own fairy tail, fairy tail belongs to Hiro Mashima
P.S: sorry for the delay guys, I(Lucy) don't have any internet at the moment so for the next month of so the number of chapters I upload isn't going to be as large and won't be as frequent
The songs mentioned in this chapter do not belong to us..
the songs in this chapter are:
-Guardian Angel by Red
Natsu: -helps her stand and carefully guides her to the music room. As he's packing up his guitar she sees various pieces of sheet music strewn along the room where Natsu was sitting-
Lucy: were you writing something
Natsu: -blushes- Uhh. I was trying to...
Lucy: can I hear it?
Natsu: I.. it's not really that good.
Lucy: try me?
Natsu: I can give you a p..preview I guess
Lucy: *smiles* that would be great
Natsu: -pulls his guitar from the case and sits down next to Lucy- I haven't finished writing it yet...
Lucy: I don't care *smiles*
Natsu: -smiles- Okay... Here goes. -he starts strumming on the guitar-
Natsu: -swallows nervously before he starts singing-
When I see your smile,
Tears run down my face
I can't replace.
And now that I'm strong I have figured out,
How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul.
And I know I'll find deep inside me,
I can be the one.
I will never let you fall.
I'll stand up for you forever.
I'll be there for you through it all.
Even if saving you sends me to Heaven.
Natsu: -he keeps the strumming of the guitar going for a short while and eventually stops- Th..that's as far as I've gotten.
Lucy: *smiles* it's great
Natsu: -blushes and smiles slightly- Thanks
Lucy: *smiles* no problem
Natsu: -puts his guitar away and Lucy sees that song is not the only one. Like her, Natsu has a folder full of songs he's tried to write and play- You ready to go?
Lucy: *picks up her guitar case* yeah
Natsu: Cool. Follow me. -he leads her back to the carpark and to a red car two spaces over from her convertible- And here we are
Lucy: wow
Natsu: What?
Lucy: your car, it's really cool
Natsu: -looks at the car- Really?
Lucy: *nods* yeah
Natsu: -smiles- I'm glad you like it.
Lucy: *smiles*
Natsu: -puts his stuff in the car and then gets in. He turns on the stereo and Awake and Alive by Skillet plays-
Lucy: *puts her stuff in the car and slides into the passenger sea. she smiles when she hears the song*
Natsu: -pulls out of the carpark and drives home-
-At Natsu's house-
Natsu: -pulls into the driveway and there is a red ferrari already in the garage- Hmm. Dad's home early
Lucy: a..a ferrari?
Natsu: Yeah. That's dad's car. -turns off the car and collects his and Lucy's things from the backseat-
Lucy: *gets out of the car*
Natsu: -walks up to the front door and kicks it open like nothing's wrong- DAAAAAAD! I'M HOME!
Lucy: *shocked at Natsu's entrance*
Natsu: -turns back to Lucy- You coming in?
Lucy: s..sure *walks inside after Natsu*
Igneel: hey Natsu how was school?
Natsu: -has his jacket buttoned up so Igneel won't notice the scorch marks and holes in his shirt- You know, so so
Igneel: so so?
Natsu: Yeah. Sting was up to his old tricks.
Igneel: what was he up to this time
Natsu: He tried to make Lucy join his gang
Igneel: *shakes his head* that boy really is a hand full *notices Natsu's jacket done up* why is your jacket done up?
Natsu: Uh... -scratches his nose nervously- It was cold
Igneel: *frowns* you don't get cold that easily Natsu
Natsu: -looks away from Igneel's gaze, still scratching his nose- Y..you're insane old man
Igneel: oh really?
Natsu: U..uh huh
Igneel: if you're so cold then I'll go turn the heater on
Natsu: Y..you don't have to do th..that
Igneel: if you're cold enough to wear your jacket then it's cold enough to turn the heater on
Natsu: Dad, I'm fine in my jacket
Igneel: *sighs* fine whatever. *sniffs* is someone with you?
Natsu: -sighs in relief for getting off the subject- Yeah. -turns to the door- Luce, you can come in
Lucy: *walks into the dinning room*
Lucy: h..hello
Natsu: -smiles- Dad, this is Lucy. Lucy, this is my dad
Lucy: hello
Igneel: -smirks and turns to Natsu- It's about time you brought a girl home. I was starting to think I'd never get any grandkids
Lucy: *blushes red*
Natsu: -who was drinking a glass of water, chokes on the drink and spits it out, his face turning a very deep red- Wh... what the fuck old man?!
Lucy: *fiddling her with her skirt her face tomato red*
*with
Igneel: -turns to Lucy- Sorry if I embarrassed you. But my foster son is more than a bit hopeless when it comes to girls
Lucy: u..uh it's o..okay
Igneel: -smiles- How is Layla doing? I haven't seen her in months
Natsu: Wait... You know Luce's mum?
Lucy: *smiles* she's doing really well
Igneel: And your sister?
Natsu: -looking between Lucy and Igneel-
Lucy: *rubbing the back of her neck* rebelious as always
Natsu: Will somebody tell me what the hell is going on?
Lucy: my mother and Igneel have been friends since I was young
Igneel: -smiles fondly but turns slightly solemn when he turns to Natsu- Your mother was friends with Layla too. Lucy had probably met her a few times when she was younger
Natsu: -looks away- Oh...
Lucy: *watches Igneel and Natsu*
Natsu: -he doesn't look at Igneel, but it's clear his eyes start watering-
Igneel: Natsu I know it upsets you talking about your mother, but she would want you to talk about it
Natsu: I'm gonna go to my room. I..I've got homework to do -he turns to walk away-
Igneel: and what will Lucy do? she is our guest
Natsu: -looks over at Lucy and then back to Igneel-
Natsu: -as he moves, parts of his shirt that are damaged can be seen by Igneel-
Igneel: are you going to answer my question?
Igneel: *frowns* what did you do to your uniform
Natsu: Uh... -he starts scratching his nose nervously again- N..nothing...
Igneel: don't tell me it's nothing. obviously something happened
Natsu: N..nothing happened
Igneel: Natsu tell me the truth
Natsu: I..I am
Igneel: no you're not, you're fidgeting and stuttering. it's an obvious sign that you're lying
Natsu: I may have... umm... burnt... my uniform...
Igneel: *frowns* and what caused you to do it
Natsu: I... got m..mad... and lost control for a bit...
Igneel: was it sting again
Natsu: -looks down- Y..yeah...
Igneel: what did he say to get you mad
Natsu: -his eyes briefly glance over to Lucy and then return to the floor- I... I blacked out... I don't remember much of it...
Igneel: *sighs* we'll talk about this later
Natsu: O..okay...
Igneel: I have to go out tonight. I'm having dinner at a clients house. now can you organise your own dinner
Natsu: Yeah
Igneel: and what do you and Lucy plan on doing this afternoon
Natsu: -takes off his jacket and puts it on a dining chair, letting Igneel see the damage- I dunno. Homework, guitar. That kind of thing I guess
Igneel: okay *heads for his bedroom*
Natsu: -sighs and sits down at the dining table, slamming his head down- Dammit
Lucy: Natsu what's wrong?
Natsu: Dad's pissed and I'm screwed
Lucy: how so?
Natsu: Every time dad get's pissed he takes off for a few days, which means I have to go 'home'
Lucy: *shocked* I...I should talk to him
Natsu: -slams his head on the table again and groans-
Lucy: *walks out of the room and goes to Igneel room. she knocks on the door*
Igneel: Go away Natsu
Lucy: i..it's not Natsu
Igneel: -opens the door- What can I do for you, Lucy?
Lucy: could you please not be angry with Natsu. he didn't intentionally burn his uniform
Igneel: Lucy, the boy needs to learn to control his emotions. I can understand he got angry, but if he let himself get worked up to the point where he blacked out then he clearly didn't listen to my teachings
Lucy: but you can't just leave because you're angry
Igneel: I never said I was leaving
Lucy: but Natsu said that when you're angry you go away for a few days
Igneel: -sighs- Only if I am extremely angry do I do that
Lucy: so you're not, extremely angry
Igneel: I am annoyed. But no, not extremely angry.
Lucy: okay
Igneel: How much has he told you? About his past I mean?
Lucy: he's told me what happened to his mother, that's pretty much it
Igneel: -sighs- I feel for the boy. He came home from school one day to find her, you could hear his screams throughout the city
Lucy: *looks down tears forming in her eyes* t..that's horrible
Igneel: He doesn't enjoy talking about it. He's never told anyone what he saw. I only know because I was the one that found him after it happened.
Lucy: *sniffs and rubs her eyes*
Igneel: -picks up his bag and exits the room- I'll be back later tonight. Take care of him for me, okay?
Lucy: o..okay
-Igneel walks down the hallway and into the kitchen to see Natsu still slumped on the dining table-
Lucy: *walks down the hallway into the dining room. she places a hand on Natsu's arm* you don't need to worry
Natsu: Why?
Lucy: Igneel isn't leaving, you won't have to go stay with your father
Natsu: He... He's not mad?
Lucy: annoyed but not mad
Natsu: -stands up and walks outside to Igneel, who's about to leave- Dad!
Igneel: yes Natsu
Natsu: Y..you remember what t..tomorrow is right?
Igneel: *sighs and nods sadly* yes I do
Natsu: A..are you gonna be back by then?
Igneel: *nods* yes I will
Natsu: -suddenly pulls Igneel into a hug-
Igneel: *surprised by the sudden hug. he hugs Natsu back*
Natsu: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to burn my uniform
Igneel: *sighs* I know you didn't mean to Natsu
Natsu:-looks up at Igneel- S..so you're not mad? R..really?
Igneel: I'm annoyed not angry
Natsu: Sorry
Igneel: *sighs* it's okay
Natsu: Just... just promise me you won't leave like last time
Igneel: okay. I promise
Natsu: -smiles slightly- Thanks dad
Igneel: no problem *ruffles Natsu's hair* now don't you have homework you have to do
Natsu: I guess
Igneel: will Lucy be staying for dinenr
*dinner
Natsu: Yeah... Actually I wanted to ask you something
Igneel: and what would that be?
Natsu: There was a situation with Lucy's car at school today and she doesn't want to face her father yet. Is it cool if she stays here for a while?
Igneel: and where do you suppose would she sleep.
?
Natsu: I'll take the couch and she can have my room
Igneel: *scratches his head* and what would she wear. she can't sleep in her uniform
Natsu: Oh... uhh... I didn't think of that. Umm...
Igneel: *sighs* well you better think of something quickly
Natsu: Would it be cool if she wore some of my stuff ya think?
Igneel: you'd have to take it up with Lucy, I'm not the one who would end up wearing your clothes
Natsu: Yeah. So... -looks up at Igneel- What time are you gonna get home?
Igneel: *looks at his watch* around 11
Natsu: Oh... okay.
Igneel: what's wrong?
Natsu: It's nothing. I guess my mind's just wandering considering what tomorrow is
Igneel: *places a hand on Natsu's shoulder* Natsu I'll be there for you and so will your friends. if you have any problems don't hesitate in telling them how you feel
Natsu: Dad. I haven't told anyone why I ran away after it happened.
Igneel: *sighs* okay. well I have to get going. I'll see you when I get home
Natsu: Okay. Bye dad
Igneel: bye Natsu *yells out to Lucy* bye Lucy. I'll see you when I get home *walks out the door. and the sound of his car can be heard racing down the street*
Natsu: -watching Igneel drive off- Be safe...
Lucy: *places her books back in her bag. hacving already finished her homework*
*having
Natsu: -walks back inside- You're cool to stay here. You can have my bed and I'll sleep on the couch
Lucy: I..I can't take you're bed, that would be rude
Natsu: It's fine. I tend to fall asleep on the couch most nights anyway
Lucy: o..okay. but w..what will I wear. I can't sleep in my uniform
Natsu: My clothes might be a little big for you, but you can help yourself if you want
Lucy: *blushes* o..okay
Natsu: Come with me and I'll take you to my room -he starts walking down the hallway-
Lucy: *puts her bag and down and follows Natsu*
Natsu: -opens the door- And here we are.
Lucy: o..okay
-The room is significantly smaller than Lucy's but it seems cozier. A single bed lies on one side of the room with red bedding embroidered with a simple golden dragon, a small blue cat plush with wings rests against the pillows. An old battered desk sits on the other, covered in textbooks and sheet music. A guitar stand sits in the corner with a small amp. There are photos stuck up on the walls-
Lucy: *smiles* it's nice
Natsu: Yeah. It hasn't changed in a few years either
Lucy: *smiles. fiddles with her skirt*
Natsu: Umm. There are clothes in the closet if you wanna get changed. And there's a phone on the desk if you wanna let your mum know where you are
Lucy: o..okay. thank you
Natsu: -smiles and exits the room, heading for the living room and lying down on the couch, his eyes drooping shut-
Lucy: *grabs the phone and dials her mums mobile. she puts the phone to her ear*
Layla: Hello. Layla Heartfilia speaking.
Lucy: hi mum it's me Lucy
Layla: Lucy? Where are you? WHat number are you calling from?
Lucy: I'm calling from Natsu's phone at his place
Layla: Why are you at Natsu's?
Lucy: there was an acicident with my car, and I don't exactly want to face up to dad just yet
Layla: What kind of accident? Are you hurt?
Lucy: I'm fine mum. but my car isn't. the windows were smashed in and all the tires were slashed. and everything worth something was stolen
Layla: Oh no.
Lucy: I know. and I don't exactly want to face up to dad just yet
Layla: Okay, but where are you going to stay?
Lucy: Natsu is letting me stay over. oh mum did you know Natsu was Igneel's son?
Layla: Igneel?
Lucy: yeah. you're friends with Igneel
Layla: I haven't spoken to Igneel for a while, but he did mention he was looking after a boy the last time we spoke
Lucy: well I'm staying at their place
Layla: Okay. Well thank you for letting me know. Did you want me to send some clothes for you?
Lucy: that would be nice. thank you mum
Layla: Okay. I'll have them sent over right away. Can I get the address?
Lucy: *sticks her head out the window* hey Natsu what's your address
Natsu: -quietly snoring from the couch-
Lucy: *looks on Natsu's desk and spots a letter with the address* it's 64 alexander street magnolia
Layla: Okay. I'll send them right away. Keep me updated and I'll stall your father. Goodbye sweetie
Lucy: okay. bye mum
Layla: -hangs up-
Lucy: *hangs up. she pulls out her guitar and starts strumming*
-Around 7 o'clock that night-
Lucy: *is sitting on Natsu's bed, sheet music spread around her. a pencil tucked over her ear. she's wearing a pair of red winged glasses*
Natsu: -knocks on the door, rubbing his eyes trying to wake up- Luce?
Lucy: yeah
Natsu: I made dinner. You hungry?
Lucy: yeah *gets up putting her sheet music together and placing her guitar. she walks over to the door and opens it. her mum had sebastian bring over some clothes while Natsu was asleep so now Lucy is wearing a short denim skirt and a pink tank top*
Natsu: -walks into the kitchen where Lucy can see two bowls of carbonara sitting on the dining table-
*down
Lucy: *sniffs and her stomach rumbles. she covers her stomach* oops
Natsu: -laughs- Don't worry about it. Help yourself. -he sits down and starts eating-
Lucy: *takes the bowl of carbonara and starts eating*
Natsu: -Lucy isn't even a quarter of the way through her first bowl when Natsu starts his third-
Lucy: *smiles and continues eating*
Natsu: -swallows a mouthful- You thirsty?
Lucy: *swallows* yeah
Natsu: What would you like?
Lucy: what do you have?
Natsu: Umm... -walks over to the fridge- Water, milk, cordial, lemonade, coke... Any of those take your fancy?
Lucy: other tan water or millk everything else I've never heard of
Natsu: -his eyes widen- You're kidding me. You've never heard of coke, lemonade or cordial?
Lucy: *blushes* I'm not kidding
Natsu: Wow. Looks like I may have to educate you then. -he pulls them out of the fridge as well as the water. He then goes over to the cupboard and pulls out a few glasses-
Lucy: a..are you sure it's okay
Natsu: It'll be fine. Igneel tends to drink wine when we eat dinner and water every other time. -he starts pouring the drinks for Lucy and then pours himself a large glass of coke-
Lucy: *nervously fiddles with her skirt*
Natsu: -puts the drinks on the table and the bottles away before sitting down- Which do ya wanna try first?
Lucy: u..um t..the clear one
Natsu: -pushes the glass towards her- This is lemonade
Lucy: *takes the glass and looks at it nervously*
Natsu: It's not poison or anything, Luce
Lucy: *slowly raises the drink to the drink to her lips. she takes a small sip then puts the glass down*
Natsu: Well?
Lucy: *picks the glass back up and guzzles the rest of the lemonade*
Natsu: -smiles- I'm gonna take that as you like it
Lucy: *places the glass back down. she smiles* uh huh
Natsu: Okay. Now, cordial or coke?
Lucy: t..the red one
Natsu: This is cordial. -hands her the glass-
Lucy: *sips it then drinks the rest*
Natsu: -has a sip of his coke and puts the glass back down- Cordial essentially flavours water. That was raspberry flavoured
Lucy: well it's nice
Natsu: -pushes the final glass towards her- And now, coke.
Lucy: *takes the glass and takes a sip. she guzzles the drink faster than the lemonade. she finishes the drink a little coke sitting on her lips and a small trickles out the corner of her mouth*
Natsu: You want some more, princess?
Lucy: p..princess?
Natsu: What? You don't like it?
Lucy: I..I never said that. I was wondering why you called me princess *blushes slightly*
Natsu: Umm... -looks away scratching his nose nervously, a blush creeping across his cheeks- I... I wanted to call you something different... something special...
Lucy: s..something special?
Natsu: Yeah. I mean... everyone else is calling you Luce. So I wanted to call you something that only I'm gonna use... S..sorry if it's weird
Lucy: n..no it's fine
Natsu: -picks up his glass and takes a large sip-
Lucy: *fiddle with her skirt. a blush spreading across her cheeks*
*the phone starts ringing*
Natsu: -walks to the phone and answers it- Hello?
Igneel: hello Natsu
Natsu: Oh, hey dad. What's up?
Igneel: somethings come up and I won't be back until morning
Natsu: B..but... You said you'd be back tonight
Igneel: I know I did, I'm sorry Natsu but something came up. if it wasn't important I'd come home tonight.
Natsu: But dad...
Igneel: no buts Natsu.
Natsu: -clearly upset- O...okay... I understand
Igneel: *sighs* I'm sorry Natsu. I'll see you in the morning *hangs up*
Natsu: -hangs up and puts the phone back down-
Lucy: Natsu is everything okay?
Natsu: Y..yeah. Dad's just not gonna make it home tonight
Lucy: okay
Natsu: -sniffs- Um.. I'll get you some more coke. -walks up to the fridge and opens it-
Lucy: *stands up and places a hand on Natsu's arm* Natsu are you sure you're okay?
Natsu: Y..yeah. I'm f..fine...
Lucy: o..okay *turns to go back to the table*
Natsu: -wipes his eyes with his arm and pulls the coke out before pouring another glass for Lucy and sitting down-
Lucy: *finishes her carbonara then sips some coke*
Natsu: So. Is your mum cool with you staying here?
Lucy: yeah she's fine with it.
Natsu: -smiles- That's good. I wouldn't want her worrying I'd kidnap you
*kidnapped
Lucy: *blushes slightly and giggles. she smiles*
Natsu: -sits back and runs his fingers through his hair- So what'd ya wanna do now?
Lucy: well I've already my homework, so I guess I could go back to what I was doing while you were asleep
Natsu: Playing your guitar?
Lucy: *nods* I was also writing a new song
Natsu: Can I hear it?
Lucy: o..okay
Natsu: -smiles- Thanks, princess
Lucy: *blushes. she stands up and places her dishes in the sink*
Natsu: -takes his dishes to the sink after drinking the rest of his coke-
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