Title: How Will You Know
Pairings: Lucy/Natsu, some Mirajane/Freed, some Levy/Gajeel, some Gray/Juvia, some Elfman/Evergreen.
Rating: I'm gonna stick with M just in case of later chapters.
Plot: Lucy has had a rough time since coming back from Tenrou Island. To make matters worse, her and Natsu seem to have crossed over the line of friends. Confused and hurt, Lucy goes on a quest to clear her mind, with Natsu hot on her trail. (Bad Summary) R/R NaLu.
Oh wow. I wasn't expecting such a emotional response from viewers! Hehe thanks for the reviews/comments guys. I couldn't bear to leave you hanging for long so here I am writing the next chapter the next day. Haha. And without spoiling too much, fear not, this is not a tragedy. :D Also as a warning, this chapter might have some…adult stuff. Lol. Its been forever since I've written something sexual/borderline sexual on . I dunno how strict they are nowadays. So I'll try and keep as clean as possible ; maybe the term citrus or lime works in this case? But all in all, I tried to avoid anything explicit. Lol.
Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail. I just love it to death XD
Chapter 7: Don't Save Me
"Nothing can explain a moth to the flame when it gets burned. When I feel the heat, I come alive. I can take a big hit, and survive. I'll give all I own, Until I am down, down to the bone. Blame me, Sustain me. Trust me, Don't save me. This craving, I can't deny…
No matter the cost, don't save me" Don't Save Me by BECCA
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"I love you…" Lucy's last words echoed in his head as he stared at his scarf now lying on top of her abandoned clothes. His scarf had done nothing to protect her…he had failed to protect her. Lucy is gone, murdered by that former Oracion Seis witch…and over what? That bastard Avery? Natsu's eyes were wide, his fists shaking in uncontrollable anger. He stood slowly and approached the witch in question, seeing her arguing with her spirit.
"You! My spell was suppose to kill her! What did you do? Where is she?" Angel screamed.
Andromeda, the spirit in question was now sitting flat on her butt in the snow, looking up at her master with fear in her eyes. Angel reached down and grabbed her long black hair, yanking her closer.
"I didn't do anything…you killed her" the spirit tried to bluff.
"My spell dosen't make people vanish, it rips them to pieces! I should be seeing the beautiful art I've made out of that bitch's body. So TELL ME! I heard you cast something!" she screamed again.
"I honestly don't know! I've never done that spell on a person before. I never fully perfected it." Andromeda tried to plead.
"Worthless." Angel spat on her and tossed her back into the snow. "Why did you cast it?"
"I…you've killed enough people. You said she was your enemy, but you are in the wrong. I know I can't betray my master but I'll take whatever punishment the Spirit King gives me. I wasn't originally a spirit in the first place anyways…"
"Hmph. Just be lucky I can't kill you!" Angel growled and then slowly smiled, "Actually I know something worse then killing you…"
"What are you go…" the spirit started but her eyes widened as she saw her master hold a key up.
"See this key? It's to Cetus the sea monster…" Angel smiled more.
"What are you going to do to him? Don't hurt him." Andromeda pleaded.
"Oh I won't…I'll just force you back to the spirit world. Never summon you again, never let you see Cetus again."
"No please don't. Let me see Cetus. You promised I could see him again if I helped you." Andromeda pleaded more, grabbing Angel's leg as she started to vanish.
"Hmph. Well either way that fairy mage is gone…really wanted the killing blow myself." Angel sighed and ran a hand through her short hair.
Angel turned around and her eyes widened, taking a few steps back. Natsu was completely ablaze, his hair hiding the expression in his eyes. Angel then smiled again and brought up two keys, taking a defensive stance.
"Give her back…" Natsu muttered under his breath.
"Huh? What was that…?" Angel smirked.
"GIVE LUCY BACK. You hurt her…murdered her. YOU WILL PAY!" Natsu screamed in a blind rage, flying at her.
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"Lucy, are you crying?" she could hear Natsu asking her.
"No I'm not. You should be sleeping…" Lucy replied quietly, wiping her eyes.
She was sitting on the edge of her bed in the dark, looking out the window at the moon. The night was cloudly, blocking out most of the light the moon had to offer her room. She ran her fingers through her hair nervously, trying to keep her emotions in check. You just had a bad break up Lucy. Yyou are drunk. You were just at a wedding watching two people in love getting happily married. They are your friends, you should be happy. No crying…I can cry when Natsu goes home in the morning…
She let out a small sigh and glanced over towards the direction of her couch, seeing nothing but pitch blackness. She was amazed Natsu was even still awake, he drank almost as much as Cana when he was having a contest against Gray and Elfman. Hurry up and pass out like you always do…I want it to be morning…I want to cry more… Tears threatened Lucy's eyes again. She brought her knees up to her chest, burying her head in them. Awhile went by in silence as Lucy tried to sob as quietly as possible into her knees.
"Lucy…" she heard Natsu's voice very close to her.
She shot her head up quickly to see Natsu was standing in front of her, leaning in with a little flame sticking up from his index finger, giving the room a little light. She could instantly smell the alcohol coming off his breath and clothing.
"Na-Natsu…what's wrong? Not enough pillows on the couch?" she asked, looking away.
"Luce. You're crying. What's wrong?" Natsu completely ignored her questions and tried to look at her face.
"I told you I'm not!" Lucy replied defensivly and spun her head back around to look at Natsu.
She regretted it, he had worry, pain in his eyes. A look that didn't suit Natsu's kind and goofy features. She leaned in and quickly blew out the small flame at his finger, putting the room back in darkness. She scooted away from the end of the bed and started to head towards the other end when she felt a hand on her arm.
"Lucy!" Natsu sounded desperate at this point.
He had never seen his friend so upset. He had seen her cry in the past on many occasions, especially now that she was dating Avery. But this was the first time she was avoiding him so badly when doing so. He knew she tried to cry in private but he was tired of it. He wanted to be there, his chest was tightning. He didn't understand it himself, he was getting angry, a knot forming in his chest and stomach, it burned. Was it the alcohol?
"I don't want to talk about it!" Lucy yelled back and continued, "I'm not crying!"
"You can't fool me. I can smell your tears. Every time you've cried I've tried to leave you alone. But you're my friend. I can't leave it at this anymore."
Lucy felt a tear drop fall from her chin onto ler knee, letting out an audible sniffle. She stopped resisting Natsu's hold on her arm and felt him slowly let it go. She wiped the tears off her face and sighed.
"Avery…I broke up with him. I should be happy right…? He was always standing me up, making excuses. Always trying to push things. Bringing…" Lucy stopped suddenly. "Bringing…"
I can't tell Natsu he was one of the reasons…Lucy thought inwardly and sighed, "I…just want to forget him."
"Good." Natsu replied somewhat angrily now.
"Good…? Why are you getting so angry?" Lucy asked now, confused.
Before she got a response she felt Natsu wrapping his arms around her, pulling her close to his body. Lucy started to protest but only felt him hold her tighter, resting his forehead on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry…I'm not good at these kind of things."
"I can see that…" was the only thing Lucy managed to say, unsure as to react in this kind of situation.
"I'm not good with words…" Natsu continued
Lucy sighed, he had a point. He was always a act first, think later type of person. She very rarely saw a serious expression on his face. If anything when he was deep in thought, he was off alone somewhere. Before Lucy could think of a proper response she felt something soft and somewhat wet on her neck. Heat instantly rose in her cheeks and she quickly realized Natsu was placing kisses on her neck, slowly traveling upwards.
"N-Natsu…what are you…" Lucy started before she felt his lips meet hers.
It started off sweet and gentle, almost innocent like before he placed his hands on her cheeks, deepening it. Lucy had closed her eyes but her heart was about to jump from her chest. Natsu is kissing me. Why am I so calm and accepting on the outside yet freaking out in my head? This makes no sense. Natsu wouldn't be doing this, he shouldn't be doing this…yet I'm not trying to stop him… Lucy's mind was becoming a jumbled mess and was soon silent.
It was like a spell, she was succuming to him, to his touch. Before she knew it she was reciprocating, the touch of his lips were hot against hers, it was starting to drive her crazy. She let out a sigh against his mouth, her eyes widening as she felt him slip his tongue into her mouth, lashing at hers. Her mind was screaming again, becoming jumbled once more. She was noticing Natsu was getting more aggressive.
Natsu leaned in closer to Lucy's body, putting too much weight on her. Their kiss broke instantly as Lucy fell back, managing to land on her elbows. She looked up at Natsu's shadow with a somewhat dazed look. She was breathing heavily and realized that her and Natsu were nearly breathless. Her lips felt ice cold now and felt a small string of saliva hanging from the corner of her mouth.
She watched as Natsu made a small flame appear from his finger again, lighting the lantern on her bedside table. The flame on his finger vanished and he moved back over her.
"N-Natsu…" Lucy started very slowly, seeing a look of pure desire on his face.
"I will get rid of that guy's scent on you with my own…" Natsu replied and leaned down to place kiss on her eyelid.
Lucy felt her face light up like a fireplace as Natsu continued to place gentle kisses along her cheeks, covering spots where her tears had been only minutes ago. Passion…Desire…Gentleness…This what I had wanted with Avery… Lucy thought sadly but quickly tried to push the thoughts from her mind. She could feel Natsu place his hands on her legs, reaching the hem of her nightgown.. Natsu gently pulled it up a bit, revealing her upper thighs. He quickly felt shaking hands on his causing him to stop, his eyes widening as he saw her somewhat scared expression.
"Luce…" he started.
"I'm scared. This is too fast, too soon. I've never been with anyone… Avery he…would always get rough, I would always stop him before it got too far…and we've been drinking…are you sure you want it to be me…" Lucy started to panic, feeling tears threaten her eyes once more.
Natsu leaned in and placed his lips against her started to feel surpisingly calm from his touch and felt him break away, giving her his toothy grin.
"Don't be scared Luce. I'll make you forget him. I'll love you" He replied sincerely, grinning still.
Lucy couldn't help but smile back, feeling her fears melting further away and her cheeks flushing a deep red. Lucy slowly let go of Natsu's hands and he brought his hands up to his neck, removing his scarf. He placed it to the side gently before slipping his vest off, simply dropping it to the dragon slayer leaned back down and Lucy couldn't help but notice a scar on the side of his neck. She brought her hand up to it, running her fingers over it gently before pulling him into a kiss.
Natsu's hands returned to the hem of her nightgown pulling it up bit by bit, stopping at her chest to break the kiss. Lucy sat up and lifted her arms over head, watching the garment getting tossed to the floor. For the first time that night, heat had arisen in Natsu's cheeks, turning them a deep red. He knew Lucy was a curvacious woman but to see every curve himself was almost more then he could bear.
He stepped off the bed momentarily and ducked, Lucy could only hear a few shuffling sounds before he returned to the bed and sat down on it. He extended a hand to her and she took it, feeling the dragon slayer pull her into his lap. Wrapping her hands around his neck, she kissed him, tasting the acohol on his breath once more. Her eyes widened and a few tears threatened to show as she felt them become one.
"N-Natsu…" she whimpered into his shoulder.
She clung to him tightly and felt the slightly raised bits of healed skin on his back under her fingernails. She felt strong arms wrap themselves around her.
"Lucy, I love you."
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"Natsu!" Lucy screamed at the top of her lungs, her eyes shooting open.
All she could see above her was darkness. She looked around slowly but couldn't see or move much. She was wet, in water from what she could tell. Natsu…that dream was of that night. I remember everything now, before it was most of it…I don't remember Natsu saying he loved me…he was drunk. He probably didn't mean it. Where is this? Am I dead…? Lucy's mind was wondering and she quickly remembered she had saved Natsu.
"Natsu!" she screamed again, trying to move.
"Please don't move, you are wounded pretty badly." Lucy heard an accented voice speak.
"Who is there? Where am I?" Lucy frantically asked.
"The spirit world…and I am Andromeda, the chained woman." A tall and slender woman spoke, stepping into the water.
"The spirit world…? Then bring Loki here, or Virgo. I need to talk to them"
"That's not possible…I'm cut off from all other spirits. 'chained' so to speak. In order to live as a spirit here…" Andromeda continued and slowly picked Lucy up out of the water with no effort.
"Cut off? Wait, aren't you Angel's spirit? Why are you helping me? Wait, where are we going?" Lucy kept panicking.
"Please calm down, I will explain." The spirit replied and brought her out of the water, setting Lucy down on a long and smooth rock.
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Oh man, I really had a hard time writing that scene haha. I'm the type of person who hates to be vague, I really want to show the tender yet passionate night between Lucy and Natsu. But I don't want to hate me ^^; I hope you enjoyed. Please R/R. See you soon, probably after thanksgiving since I have to work a buttload D: Have a great holiday everyone for those who celebrate it.
::hands out andromeda plushies::