This is the last chapter for Melting Ice because I hate forcing ideas and the people that really support this story have to wait so long for an update so I'm going to try a new pairing and the hint is the next stories title, Iron Keys ;) so here I'll introduce your last chapter to Storm and Nashi

Disclaimer~ Hiro Mashima people :D

"Mom! Dad! I can't move!" I said in terror, my body it is numb I couldn't feeling anything.

I began to cry in hysteria, when a wizard has there senses removed its a kick to the gut, will I be like this forever?

I couldn't hear anything, I couldn't feel anything, all I could do was stare at my bedroom ceiling.

"Mom!" I sobbed, why couldn't they listen.

I felt sick, like I could almost vomit.

Why isn't anyone here?

Then there he was, his face above mine, his eyes staring down at me in alarm, while his mouth moved I couldn't hear anything.

"I can't hear you!" My eyes were letting waterfalls and waterfalls of tears down my face.

His face turned to shock, his blue eyes burned into mine.

I stared at him, his eyes were droopy like he had been up for a long time.

Was he here with me this entire time? That can't be true can it? We're rivals.

But what if I'm like this forever? Then we can't fight? We can't train together, if be humiliated by his very presence the rivalry we had is now ruined? And the conflict that upset me the most is the fact I still don't regret putting myself in front of that lightning bolt saving the lives of those bad people even if the consequences were that I am paralysed and unable to move.

"Laugh if you want Storm, I'm weaker than you now and I always will be," I couldn't help the burning sensation of my eyes.

His jaw dropped and in my reflection I saw his mouth purse and even if I couldn't feel it, I could sense the ice coming off him in waves, he's angry. His fist raised above his head as he sent a lance into the wall his mouth opened in a snarl. I've never seen him so out of control, his blue eyes were burning with unconfined rage he looked at me as if I had just stabbed him.

Then he disappeared from my sight.

My mother rushed in her mouth moving at a face pace, she glanced at the wall several times in shock, every time she spoke I could see her breath in the air, it looks like Storm created a bit of a chill in the air, what's his problem? I was just stating what we were both thinking.

My father also appeared at my side his hand was above my head, probably stroking my pink hair, it was one of the things he used to do when I had nightmares, it calms me.

But I felt anything but calm, because I couldn't feel his hand.

Ash was in the corner of the room leaning against the wall with a sad gaze, Luna was on mom's lap silent tears coming from there eyes in the corner of my eye I could see Luna playing with my fingertips, and I hated that I couldn't feel her, her warm little fingers caressing mine.

I couldn't stop the flowing tears.

My family, with me. Supporting me.

It's really a beautiful thing.

Wendy turned up ten minutes later. She was worried, I also saw aunt Erza, Reiki, uncle Romeo, Laxus, Mirajane, and even Cana with a a barrel wedged under her armpits.

Wait who didn't come?

My eyes turned down.

Storm.

Wendy pushed everyone back as Happy and Carla floated over my head smiling into my gaze.

Wendy's fingers brought a light out from my chest, it was bright and it pulled my body from numbness.

With my family by my side and my comrades I knew I had their support and that brought me happiness.

I shut my eyes again, hoping that when I woke I could at least be able to see those blue eyes again to declare war.

"Nashi? Sweetheart? Wake up for me," I heard my dads rough voice.

"Yea dad?"

"Oh your fine," he breathed out, his dark eyes stared intently into mine.

"Thanks dad, I'm glad I thought I would have to be paralysed forever."

"And if you were then we would love you anyway," My jaw dropped, it makes sense that my dad would make a reassurance like that, he knows me.

"Dad? Why can you be so stupid yet so smart?" I giggled when his face turned to surprise.

"Huh?! Lushi our daughter might be like me but she insults like you!" He growled to the door.

He earned a scowl in return, "because your the biggest idiot I know," his face turned to me.

"She's so mean, anyways why was Storm angry? He sent a lance through the next three buildings."

He did what?!

My eyes popped out of my head, why is he acting like that? He knew we were rivals, he knows that everything we do is to show who is the strongest.

I was only telling him to do what he wanted to do.

"I don't know dad, I'll go see him tomorrow," I assured.

"Uhhh...you can't sweetheart, he's gone on a mission with his sister."

He and...Mika...on a mission.

Well it looks like those two made up, I'm happy for them, but he left so fast?

"Well I can wait..." I sighed.

"I'm not so sure...they've been gone for about a week."

I jumped up, "how long have I been asleep for?" I queried my hands touching my body, it's better not to think about what's been going on with things like hygiene.

Ugh, I shivered I better not think about it.

"Well that just means they're busy," I shrugged but secretly I couldn't stop the burning worry in the pit of my stomach.

Is he okay?

I stood my muscles contracted but if it weren't for my dad I would have face planted the wooden floor.

"You are not going anywhere missy," I pouted.

"But dad?!" I whine.

"No buts-"

"Natsu leave her alone, you can go Nashi," my mom winked and left the door open, "but eat something first."

"Lushi?"

"Don't Lushi me, or do I need to get Erza?" My fathers face paled and he sat back down.

"Fine, but I'm not happy about this."

I kissed his cheek, "I love you dad, and mom you rock," I gave her the thumbs up.

"Well he's in Crocus, he is helping rebuild the castle, and Mika is returning the princess whilst apologising for near maiming them. She will credit you sweetheart."

I nod whilst sipping at the soup my mom made me. Luna was at the end of the bed playing with my toes and Ash was in the bathroom probably doing his very best to 'perfect his cleaning routine'.

"Shut up am not," oh did I say that out loud?

"Yes you did twerp!"

"I'm older than you!"

"I make up your age in size midget," Ash appeared at the door with a smug smirk on his face.

"Hey I'm up to your chin!"

My family laughed around me the noise resonating throughout the house, but I couldn't join in, because there is a gaping hole in my chest, but why? When had I never felt complete?

I closed my eyes, try to remember? But all that came to mind was blue eyes...blue eyes? Am I thinking about Storm.

What? Am I lying to myself? Am I telling myself I don't miss him? That I don't miss his teasing? His jerk attitude? Or how he calls me Baby Girl?

Oh god, I miss him.

I'm missing him.

I'm missing Storm Fullbuster.

Holy crap.

The hole opened up when he walked out, and he left me.

I stood.

"I'm going to Crocus," I said...the regret I have, even if he doesn't want me back, at least being in his presence will south the large gap in my heart that is causing agony to swell.

"Wait wh-" "enjoy yourself do you need money?"

"No mom I'm fine, love you dad i'll see you when I get back."

~~one agonising painful journey full of vomit and circling birds~~

"I'm going to kill him, I hate trains and I'm blaming him..." I grumbled as I walked, well stumbled through the train station of Crocus, man I hate this place.

It's too big and too busy, lucky I swiped a job as an excuse not to embarrass myself in front of Storm when I see him, I'll do the, "I was just in the neighbourhood," excuse.

I'm actually pretty hungry now, hopefully there is food at the castle. I would love some food right now...

"Did you hear?"

"About what? Those Fullbuster siblings, they should not have messed with the king." I stopped, Storm and Mika?

"But I heard they were going to help with reconstruction," same.

"Probably a bogus excuse so they could pay for what they did to the castle," wait what's happening right now?

Mika and Storm kidnapped?

"But I heard it was only one of the Fullbuster's that took the castle down," that made me laugh, sounds like Storm.

But they've been captured? I began to worry, I have to go save them.

The appetite I just had disappeared, damn I must love that stupid Frozen Popsicle if I'm no longer hungry.

Wait?! Love? Why am I so conflicted? Maybe I'll just ask Storm when I rescue his Ice Making Ass.

I stormed past the crowd, even if my motion sickness was still wearing off I ran ahead. What if they need me now? What if he needs me?

I'm coming Storm.

Everything was a blur, I sprinted through streets, shops, couples...yuck get a room.

Before I ended up at the castle of Fiore.

My eyes widened...Storm did that? It looks like it winked straight into the ground! Storm is powerful, and I guess when I told him to laugh was because I was scared I could never rival him again.

I needed to get in there to find out if he's being held captive.

I lunged through the door punching guard after guard, desperate.

I ran ini the thrown room where the crown king and queen were, there mouthes slightly arched in frowns at my appearance. Princess Hisui looks as amazing as a woman could with her green hair and queen like pose, King Arcadios was as rigid as ever and looked slightly uncomfortable...well he was bred to be her bodyguard.

"Where is Storm Fullbuster?" I growled.

Princess Husui went to speak, "he is-"

"What the hell Nashi? You're such a hot head," I turned on my heel, there he was shirtless carrying a beam of wood on his bare shoulder, it was huge!

But did he seriously just say that?

"Oh coming from you...Hilarious-you're a walking Glacier nicked name Mount Freeze head." I answered back, he appeared the same except it was obvious he was beyond tired, his eyes were slightly less bright then blue and they were staring at me intensely, his black hair is messy with pieces of sawdust stuck to it.

"I'm really embarrassed to know you because that was the worst comeback ever," he said snidely, "What are you doing here?"

"I err...was in the neighbourhood..."

He rolled his eyes, "don't pull that crap on me Baby gi-Nashi," he corrected, there was a twist in my gut, did he just-suddenly that hole in my heart got huge and it was bleeding...he used my first name twice now, not even an insulting name...

I looked down, my eyes shrouded in black and despair.

He mustn't have missed me like I did him.

"Uhh it doesn't matter I'll go sorry to disturb you, your highnesses," I bowed before turning to walk calmly to the door but my eyes were blurred with tears and they were falling.

Then I felt it, the cool sensation on my hand...then I was turned around slowly, the hand gripped my tightly.

When I didn't bring my head up I felt the tip of my chin being tilted upwards.

"Are you crying?" I turned my head away so I couldn't look his blue eyed gaze head on.

"There's a lot of sawdust in the air..." I mumbled.

"Are you pouting?" He questioned a slight change of tone in his voice...is he teasing me?

"No," I stamped my foot.

"Awww your sulking aren't you?" He lowered his face until we were touching foreheads. "Don't scowl at me, you were the one who told me to go away remember," and I wanted to tell him to go away again! "But here you are again? Did I say something you didn't like?" I felt the hand that is interlaced with mine bringing itself upwards...until it reached my shoulder, I shivered...and I am nowhere near cold.

His mouth twisted into a smirk.

Oh crap.

I opened my mouth to come up with some kind of excuse, "Umm I should go you're busy with thi-" the hand that was on my shoulder was suddenly around my waist in a strong hold.

"You aren't going anywhere...now tell me, you told me to leave, so what are you doing here?" His eyes burned into mine intensely, like his gaze could swallow me, and devour my soul. "Tell me..." His voice was as cool as ice, while my face is burning hot like coal in a fireplace, our breathing is in sink and his arm around me was stopping all thoughts of proper thinking.

"I err...I heard that you were being kidnapped and I wanted to help because you are my comrade..." The words came out shaky, and I knew at an instant he didn't believe me.

"The truth," his grip tightened, it's like he was desperate for the answer, he pressed his forehead to mine as our eyes remained connected, there was nowhere for me to hide, nowhere to run.

"I...missed-you," the words were out and I closed my eyes so I couldn't see the victorious smile on his lips.

The only response I got was a chuckle.

My eyes fluttered open and his eyes were filled with an emotion I had never seen before.

"That's all I ever wanted Baby Girl," then his lips were on mine.

I responded fiercely as a flood gate was open.

I pushed my arms around his bare neck and pulled him impossibly closer. We embraced as he spoke against my swollen lips, "you're the biggest idiot I know, but you're my idiot."

I laughed against his lips, "and you're the biggest jerk I know but I guess you're my jerk."

"Damn right I am woman!" He growled shoving me onto his shoulder picking up the beam of wood and putting it on the other.

"You can rest assured your highness I'll have you castle back to normal."

"We're pleased to hear that, and I'm very happy about this, seems I win, will someone notify Mirajane I will collect my winnings very soon." I looked up at the Queen and she winked wickedly.

That damn matchmaker!

Storm only shrugged and walked off.

"Hey put me down you stupid Snowball!" I yelled, he's got some nerve to think I'm some kinda rag doll to be carried.

"Never."

Laxus grinned as his wife snuggled his bare chest, he received word from Queen Hisui and was very much rewarded for his efforts by Mirajane.

"Hey Laxus...well this is just a thought but don't you think Scarlet and Gale would look perfect together?" that grin disappeared as fast as it had appeared.

Oh for christ sakes.

Let the matchmaking game continue...