Hey every one happy Thursday! Here is the update I promised!
(Happy NaLu-week to all Nalu fans out there!)
Personally I like the way this chapter came out XD I hope you feel the
same way about it.
I am going on a trip Tuesday and I won't be back until next Monday so I don't think I will
be able to do an update on either of my stories until the following Thursday when I get back
You can hold off till then right? (╥﹏╥)
That's all I have to say!
Enjoy! ｡◕‿‿◕｡
The next day Lucy and Happy walked to the guild to report back from their mission. When they arrived, they couldn't help to noticed all the quick gazes, and whispering.
Lucy and Happy finally made it to the bar, where Mira flashed them both a kind smile. She then opened her eyes and searched around, her smile never resting until she asked the question everyone was itching to know.
"Where is Natsu?"
Lucy's eyes dropped to the counter that rested in front of her, while happy forced a smile.
"Natsu is still doing the mission" Happy answered
"We got ambushed so many times, it was too much for Happy and I!" Lucy added.
"Natsu knew we were at our limit so he asked us to leave so he could distract them" Happy mumbled.
There was a moment of silence before a stern feminine voice was heard, hollering something from a nearby table.
"Where was your mission exactly Lucy"
Lucy craned her head over at the table where the voice came from.
Erza, Gray, Wendy and Carla were sitting, and listening to Happy and Lucy's story.
As soon as Happy caught glimpse of Carla, he flew over to the white exceed and sat next to her.
"It was on the outskirts of Hargeon town" Lucy and Happy said simultaneously
"That is ways away; we should leave right away to give him some back up!" Erza said rising to her feet.
"I-I can heal him if he is injured" Wendy squeaked.
"Well you all have fun… I will just-"
Gray was cut off by an intense glare from Erza. He let sweat pour down from his face to his shoulders, feeling his heart beat faster; he knew he had no choice. With a heavy sigh he rubbed the back of his head and agreed to go.
With all them agreeing, the next train that came for that town they quickly went aboard.
XOXOXO
Lucy and Happy lead the way to where they last saw Natsu. As they searched around for a while, Wendy let out a loud cry causing Erza and Gray to rush to her side.
Wendy shockingly pointed to a sharp pointed rock.
It was holding Natsu's scarf.
"Natsu-san would never go anywhere without his scarf" Wendy placed a hand over her mouth.
"I'm sure there is an explanation for this" Erza clenched her fist.
Gray walked over and picked up the beaten up scarf.
"It has holes in it! It must have been a big fight" Carla spoke.
The four friends slowly made their way to Lucy, who was still calling out for Natsu. Feeling the tap on her shoulder Lucy's whole body perked up and she spun around.
"Nat- huh? Everyone?" Lucy lifted a brow at their serious expressions.
Gray carefully handed Lucy Natsu's scarf. Happy and Lucy both observed it for a second before feeling their bodies go numb.
"T-This…" Lucy trailed of and played with the cloth.
"Natsu's scarf, no way he'd leave this behind" Happy rested on Lucy's head.
"N-No! This can mean anything right?! Maybe the leader tried to get away but Natsu wouldn't let him! Maybe they're in a chase right now" Lucy denied every nerve in her body that said otherwise.
"Lucy" Erza placed a hand on her shoulder.
"It's going to be okay"
"What are you talking about? I'll bet Natsu is already home by now!" Lucy smiled as she started walking back.
The four friends looked at each other with sad expressions before sighing and following the cheerful blonde.
xoxoxo
Hours turned into days and days turned into months; since the encounter with the bandits. From all the sympathy looks Lucy receives from everyone at the guild she can tell that everyone secretly believes that Natsu was dead.
Not letting that effect Lucy's mood too much.
Though her faith in Natsu coming come was growing weaker and weaker by the days; Lucy recently decided with what little faith she has left; Natsu is still alive somewhere out there. So until he comes home she will carry on with her life and keep waiting even if she becomes an old woman.
XOXOXO
Lucy walked down the street leading to her apartment with her celestial spirit, plue following her. Happy was spending some time with Wendy and Carl, so Lucy decided it was a good idea to just go home for the day and maybe work on her story since she has a day to relax because her rent wasn't due.
As soon as she walked into her bedroom she couldn't help the sinking feeling in her chest. She viewed her dark room for a moment before she flicked on the lights. Lucy's eyes softened while memories of Natsu breaking in appeared. She let out a silent sigh when it was over before speaking.
"It's been six months plue"
"Pun Puun?"
"Yeah I can't believe it either."
"Puun"
"It sure is quite around here without him around ya know? No one fights as much at the guild. Plus, there is extra food in my apartment since he isn't wolfing it all" Lucy turned to smile at Plue
"Well thanks for keeping me company plue! I would like to be alone for a while alright?"
"Pun Punn…" and with that Plue disappears leaving Lucy standing in her room alone.
Lucy walked to her bathroom; the only place she could just escape everything for a while.
XOXOXO
"I'm worried about Lu-chan…" Levy stated walking up to Erza, Gray, and Gajeel.
"Bunny girl? What's there do be worried about Shrimp?"
Levy sat down at the table next to Gajeel and rested her head down.
"I don't know but ever since… well you know… the whole thing with Natsu... She leaves the guild extra early and she is just so distant" Levy sighed
"Do you think she is still in denial about his death?" Erza asked
"I know she is! Every time I try to bring it up that we need to have a funeral she just brushes it off with a laugh and walks away" Gray stated.
"Salamander really means a lot to that bunny girl?"
"Of course they're best friends! They do almost everything together! I can't imagine losing someone that close to me" Levy answered
"Well can't we just have a secret funeral; one Bunny girl doesn't know about?"
"We can't do that! When a member of Fairy Tail dies, everyone from the guild should be there… and what would happen if Lucy ever found out" Erza pointed out.
The four sigh in anguish then Erza stands to her feet and looks at Levy.
"Why don't we go pay her a visit?"
"And do what exactly?" Levy asked
"I don't know girl things to take her mind off some things. Make her realize she still has friends who care about her."
"That's a good idea Erza" Levy smiled.
XOXOXO
Still in the comfort of her hot bath, Lucy was moments away from falling asleep until she heard a loud crash coming from her bedroom.
The blonde lost every bit of heavy, drowsiness as she rushed her eyes open.
Shifting her head to look at her bathroom door, Lucy quickly regretted not locking it;
Lucy jumped out of her cooling down water, and wrapped a towel around her body. She strolled quietly to her bathroom door to put her ear against it. Maybe she was just hearing things.
The sound of footsteps answered her thoughts, practically making Lucy jump out of her skin.
'Why did I have to send plue away' she sobbed in her mind.
'My key pouch is on my desk near my bed… so if I open this door and run fast enough I can get to my keys and get help'
Lucy nodded to herself and slowly turned the door knob, swinging it open without a sound.
She peeked out the door and slowly inched away from the bathroom. When her key pouch came into view she beamed slightly and looked around once more.
Once she was in the clear she quickly hurried to her desk, but before she got there a figure in a black cape with the hood up walked in front of her path.
Lucy quickly tried bringing her running to a stop but she was going to fast she crashed right into the figure causing them both to fall to the ground.
Lucy quickly pulled away from the figure and scurried to the other side of the room gripping her towel tightly so it wouldn't fall.
Unable to speak Lucy just watched as the figure got back to their feet, shifting their head to look at Lucy. Chills quickly ran down the blonde's spine as she strained her eyes to try and see the face that was hidden in the shadows of the hood.
"W-Who are you?" Lucy managed to squeak out.
The figure took a step closer and continued to stare at Lucy, making her squirm a little. Then in the next instant the figure jumped out the window.
Lucy stood up and ran to her window but the figure was already out of sight.
Lucy shifted away from her window and sat stumped on her bed. Almost jumping out of her skin when she heard a knock on the door, Lucy heaved herself off her bed and made her way to her door.
Peeping out of her mini peep hole, Lucy could feel her heavy body lift when she saw two of her friends.
"Hey Levy! Hey Erza" Lucy greeted while she opened the door.
"Hey Lu-chan! Huh did you just get out of the bath"
Lucy looked down forgetting she was wrapped in a towel. Seeing how it was just Levy and Erza, Lucy over react.
"Y-Yeah"
"Well we miss you Lu-chan"
"Miss me? I was just at th-"
Erza cut Lucy off
"That's not what she means"
"Huh oh sorry, what do you mean?"
Levy breathed before speaking again.
"You've been so distant from everyone ever since err… well ever since your encounter with those bandits six months ago."
"I have not been distant" Lucy quickly denied.
"Lucy, we know it's hard… we all don't want to believe it either… but Natsu-"
"Look I have to get dressed okay" Lucy avoided the subject and giggled as she walked to her room.
Erza and Levy looked at each other then watched Lucy walk back towards her room.
"I see what Gray means when he tries to bring Natsu up" Erza commented walking in the apartment
"Poor Lu-chan it must be so hard for her" Levy mumbled as she shut the apartment door behind her and walked with Erza to Lucy's bedroom.
"Hey Lu-chan did you eat anything yet?"
Lucy looked at her friends and shook her head. Levy then smiled and made her way to her kitchen.
"Hey Lucy… You know we all care about you" Erza began
Lucy remained silent as she got dressed.
"We all know it's hard… but if you keep hiding yourself from those who want to help. The only one that's going to hurt in the end is you"
Tears started to prickle in Lucy's eyes but she forced them back.
"You know you can't deny it forever"
"I… I know…" Lucy spoke.
Erza watched the blonde face her completely then start again.
"I know I can't deny it forever… but I don't care! I'm not giving up hope. Everyday people give me the same look that I am crazy, because I still believe he is alive. Even if he's not, wouldn't it be better to just believe that he is; until we have proof like his body?! In my mind I'm almost convinced he is dead! That's all that ever runs through my head! And it's painful, yes… but sometimes I question if I should really believe it… because what I feel it in my heart… is that Natsu is still alive… I can't explain why I feel this way but I don't want to give up hope just because months go by… I won't give up hope even if years go by. Natsu is my best friend and… I know he is still here with us… I just wish someone would share the belief with me… because what does that say to Natsu? He is just weak because he died? You know Natsu well enough too Erza, Natsu doesn't go down easily… so I believe in him all the way! I will wait for him to come home so we can do missions together again.
"Lucy…"