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Today I stared at all the reviews I got, and you know what! It's pretty funny actually, someone actually complained about my story. Oh! I knew this time would come, thank you random citizen. I am very sorry though, for I do not change the way I write for anyone. Not even my own mother, No one! I'm sorry you're disappointed or you're annoyed with the fact that I don't, quote "get on with the story". That's the way I write though, if you don't like it don't read it. It's sad to lose a fellow reader, but I hate drama so leave me alone!

Anyway, thank you to all the "Positive" reviews. Whenever I read your guys' reviews I get a really warm feeling inside, and I can't wait till I get on the computer! Like right now, I'm shoo excited! I might piss my pants XD Haha maybe not that excited, but in that sort of metaphor, sure :D . Oh, you guys focusing on the romance so much. I hope you guys recognize the plot more in this chapter, it's a huge smack in the face, so be ready. I still love you guys 3 YOU DA BESTEST!

Chapter 9: Mistakes

Short recap:

I now focused on Natsu, he was just staring at me. I closed my eyes and focused.' So Natsu never has weaknesses huh?' I asked myself. My last resort, my last weapon remaining in my hand. I took a huge risk. I put the end of the knife to my chest, and face the sharp end towards Natsu. If this went wrong I could stab myself also. I sighed for luck. I ran towards him, once again. Ready for anything. Yet, I wasn't ready for what happened next…

As I got to a measurement of one foot near Natsu he caught my wrist, his hands not filled with flames anymore. And grabbed the knife out of my hand. He threw it to the ground and grabbed me forcefully. I shut my eyes… ready for anything.

"Lucy" He spoke, rough with frustration.

My heart was beating so fast, it was the only thing I was thinking about. Everything in my mind was numbed as soon as he grabbed me. I tried shoving my arms out of his grasp. He wouldn't budge. I wouldn't give up, he's a trader… No matter what, they all betrayed me…

"Lucy look at me!" He demanded.

"No" I refused, tears filled my eyes. I couldn't stop them.

His hand tightened around my wrists. I balled my hands into fists, and attempted to punch, he grunted as he held onto me. He let go of my wrists. This action caused me to look at him. I blinked a few times, my mind flying everywhere… as his arms wrapped around me. My whole body froze. The only thing I could think was… breathe Lucy.

"Lucy…" He spoke "Where have you been…?" He repeated to me again "Why did you run off like that?"

I could feel his heart beating, almost as fast as mine. The tears in my eyes released. They slowly rolled down my cheeks. I didn't know what to feel.

"...Nnnn" Was the only thing that came out of my mouth, yet I wanted to slap him. I couldn't.

"Your dad isn't dead, Erza says she doesn't know why she said that. In fact, she said the only thing she could remember that day was you running away like that" He explained in a slow compassionate tone.

My eyes widened… Erza, never meant to say that… She doesn't remember when she said that… That means-

Natsu's arms tightened around me. "I thought you were dead"

"W-why would you think that!" I yelled outraged, everything becoming a bit lighter and my tears coming to a halt.

He chuckled, and pulled back to look at me. Then he turned serious. "That guy, he escaped. His name was Yomak, or something. They say he'd be looking for you, to kill you." He paused, breathing slightly "Are you okay? Did he find you? Where is he?" He threw at me, in a rushed tone.

I sighed in relief. A huge amount of weight trickling out of my body. I smiled a bit as tears fell down my cheeks a bit more. I hugged him again. I can't believe I thought they betrayed me… When this whole time… It was Yumako, he has blinded me. Into thinking they betrayed me, to fulfill his mission, so he could use Natsu… So he could use me…

He was the one who controlled Erza that day… He made it seem as if they betrayed me, this was all planned from the start. I let go of Natsu and took a step back. I looked at him, and looked deep into his dark eyes.

"I'm sorry, Natsu" I told him as my hand unconsciously found the back of my head.

He raised an eyebrow "You still didn't answer any of the questions" he replied

"He was the one who was controlling Erza that day" I explained "He made me train with him for two months, he made it seem as if you guys… betrayed me so that I would stay with him"

"You believed him?"

"Yeah," I replied with shame, skimming the one syllable word.

I looked up at him, making sure he wasn't mad. He looked at me, smirking a bit. That little smirk was bright enough to clear all of my thoughts.

"Oi! He's in th-"

"YOU EVIL BITCH!" I heard from a distance.

Natsu and I both turned our attention to a very pissed off Lisanna. My eyes widened, as I forgot the rest of the damage I have caused. As I looked at Lisanna, I could see a dark figure moving in the corner of my eye. I turned my head towards the dark image, and saw Yumako sitting up, with his eyes closed. I automatically regretted the sight, as soon as I couldn't move my body.

"Lisanna? Are you okay?" Natsu asked Lisanna

I couldn't move my body, yet unlike all the other times Yumako was controlling me, I could see everything that was happening. My body bent down slowly, grabbing a cold and hard object below me.

"Of course not! She was choking me!" Lisanna screamed at the top of her lungs ( Author: Haha lounges)

'NATSU!' I screamed, yet it didn't come out. I could feel a smile spread across my face, a smile that I didn't like one bit. My arm moved swiftly over Natsu's shoulder. My heart quickened, in excitement…? I know I wasn't excited. The knife that I recently picked up was now pressed against Natsu's neck.

"Someone must tell me where Lucy's father is, before your poor companion here is dead. Indeed" my voice spoke on it's own.

Lisanna took a step forward, "ahh, ahh, ahh, one more step and your companions throat is mine"

Natsu didn't move. I don't know what he was thinking, yet, I wish I could know.

Lisanna gasped, yet it was inaudible. I, for once felt bad for her. Such a decision would… wait… this decision. Is either Natsu or I. Of course… she would choose…

"He's in presonaut Jail, located in-"

Natsu shifted under me, he shoved out of my grasp. And I sighed mentally in relief….

Author's Note: I decided to leave you guys there. I'm so sorry my fellow readers but I have bad news. I won't have a computer for a while, due to the fact that I'm moving. I'M SOO SORRY! I'm an idiot! I didn't know you don't get your furniture until 3 months of a waiting period! I'm sorry! So sorry! So I decided to leave you guys here, so that it's not so bad. I mean, Natsu's safe now, right? And Lucy and the gang are all okay with each other, plus! There was some romance in there, wink, wink!

P.S: I will try AS HARD AS I CAN! To post ASAP! AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! When I say it I mean it! I SWEAR, on my most precious blanket ever! The one I have had since I was two years old!

P.S.S : So so so so sorry you guys, I still love you!

P.S.S.S: Just because all is good, don't mean all is good in the future! I know exactly what I'm writing for my next chapter, so as soon as I see a computer, you guys shall have your next chapter! PROMISE

I love you guys, sorry! But thank you also.!