Hello everybody! :) I haven't updated this in a while, sorry for that (i was working on my other fanfic) :x Anyways, this is a short chapter. In fact, it's the shortest chapter I've ever written, but the things that happen here are CRUCIAL for this story to work. Expect a lot of interesting things to happen in the next chapter! :D By the way, please review so I know what you readers are thinking! :) Okay, go read.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail.

4:00 PM - Mysterious Dark Guild

"LUCY!"

Natsu's eyes widened at the sound of Loke's distressed voice. He turned around and saw Loke leaning over Lucy, who had collapsed on her side. It was Natsu's turn to call out her name, but he turned around at the sound of the dark wizard's cackle.

"It seems like my dolls knocked out your beloved Lucy while you were distracted, Natsu." The dark mage smiled evilly.

Natsu didn't respond. He was too angry at himself. His rage boiled inside of him, making his flames hotter than before. He was distraught at what the dark wizard had told him for a second, but that one second was enough for her to send her dolls (same magic as Bickslow's) at Lucy and give her one powerful blow of magic.

"You… will… pay." Natsu's scales came in. The dark wizard looked frightened for a split second before regaining her composure.

"We'll see about that!" She whistled and her dolls flew to their master. She pointed at Natsu and commanded her dolls. "Use Baryon Formation!"

Her dolls flew over the dark wizard's head and formed a pentagonal shape. He started swirling around, glowed brightly, and created a large beam that aimed at Natsu.

Natsu ran out of the beam's way, but the beam continued to follow him, so he kept running. He ran in circles around the dark wizard, getting closer to her with every step. The dolls' attack failed and they flew back over to their master.

The dark wizard stared at Natsu. Why was he still running in circles? Then she realized it was his strategy to get close to her.

"Iron fist of the fire dragon!" Natsu yelled as he ran straight towards the dark wizard.

She panicked. "My friends! Use-" But it was too late. Natsu landed a flaming fist right at her face and she flew into the distance as her dolls tried to catch up to her.

Natsu panted lightly and looked around. There were no more enemies in sight and he wondered where Lucy went. Wait, Lucy?

"LUCY!" Natsu called for her frantically.

"Over here." Someone called back.

Natsu followed the voice to find Virgo treating Lucy's wounds behind a boulder. "Oh, thank Mavis, she's not very injured." Natsu wiped his forehead, feeling relieved.

"I wouldn't say that, Natsu." Virgo looked up at Natsu sadly before continuing to wrap Lucy's wounds with bandages.

Natsu's heart rate picked up speed. "What do you mean?"

"Her internal injuries are severe." Virgo stated. "And her magic is depleted. I came here with my own magic and I'm afraid I cannot stay for long. Neither will Lucy, if you can't find her a doctor."

Natsu's eyes widened and he fell to his knees. There was close to no hope for Lucy. Natsu didn't know where anyone was. He had charged into the mysterious dark guild once he and the other Fairy Tail members had arrived. Of course, Lucy followed him since they were a team. However, at that moment, Natsu wished she hadn't come because it was his fault for not keeping an eye on her and her life was the consequence.

"Lucy," He whispered, burying his face in her long golden hair. Tears collected at his eyes, threatening to spill over.

"There's still time to save her, if you go now." Virgo said, getting up to leave.

"Thank you, Virgo."

"For what?" The pink haired spirit turned to Natsu.

"For helping Lucy." Natsu replied, lifting his face from Lucy's hair.

"Please save her, Natsu, for everyone in the Celestial Spirit World." Virgo gave Natsu a small, sad smile and disappeared.

Natsu picked up Lucy, holding her against his chest. He would save her – no, he will save her. He looked at Lucy's small frame and started running as gently and swiftly as he could, desperate to save his loved one and unwilling to let her life slip away.