I'm excited to say, that I have some really good ideas on how this fanfiction is going to go, and I can't wait to continue these chapters! So, I'm going to kind of jump around here and update chapters here and there, so stay with me.

-BookBearer

Chapter 3: Green with Jealousy

Natsu's POV:

Lucy and Marcus walk ahead of us, while Lisanna walks by my side and Happy flies above me. No one was talking, and the air around us got pretty tense because of the little 'fight' that Lucy and I had a few hours ago.

I mean, I see nothing wrong in worrying about someone you care for-we're nakama for peace sakes! That's what we do…I was just worried.

But now I'm starting to wish we didn't have that little argument, I mean we don't fight often like that, and I don't want to start now. That can seriously mess friends up-I've seen happen it before, and it's not a pretty sight.

Still…if we weren't there when we showed up, something else bad could have happened! Yes, I know that I'm sounding a little…paranoid-but it's for a good reason!

She needs me! And I need her-we just work like that. Just like bread and butter, or peanut butter and jelly! You can't have the princess without the dragon, ya know!

Lisanna looks at my sulking face, and she gives off a curious look. "Natsu, what's on your mind? Tell me."

I look down at her, then back at Lucy who was a good distance away from earshot, then back at Lisanna and groan. "...I don't know..."

She takes that as a yes, looks up and calls out, "Happy, come here for a second." And waits for him to fly down. "Happy, I need you to keep an eye on those two for me-Natsu and I need to talk."

"Aye, aye!" He says cheerfully and flies up to where Lucy and him were currently walking.

A satisfied grin grows on my face when I see that Happy obviously interrupted and invited himself into their conversation. Marcus was giving off a pretty annoyed look when Happy started to talk, and Lucy started to listen to Happy instead.

Lisanna must have seen my grinning face and she softy nudges my left shoulder. "Come on Natsu, you should just talk to her. It's crystal clear to see that you don't like this Marcus fellow-just tell her what's on your mind."

I look up towards the trees to momentarily distract myself from her reasoning. I noticed how the light green leaves blew softly in the wind, and the air was filled with fresh blossoming flowers. When the tree's large branches swayed back and forth, it would expose the bright rays of sun on our faces, and the wind blow though every once in a while.

I loved spring, don't get me wrong-but summer was more my season. It is the meaning of my name after all.

And to be honest…I would have taken Lucy on this job myself if I had seen it before her. We both could have enjoyed the fresh outdoors-but nooo. She had to go alone and meet Marcus.

I look back down and cross my arms, now frustrated at the mentioning of his name. "Well, of course I don't like this guy! I mean, where did those two even meet? And how odd is it that they are traveling in the same direction?"

She softly smiles and puts her hands together in front of her. "You never know, Natsu-"I look at her with a questionable look on my face, and she puts her hands out innocently.

"Look, I'm not saying that we shouldn't be immediately trusting Marcus," She pushes a bit of her white hair behind her ear and shrugs. "But maybe you should at least give him a chance-he could be a nice guy."

Rolling my eyes, I scoff and point. "Good person my ass-just look at him!" We both look at him ahead of us, and much to my dismay I notice that he had gotten closer to Lucy.

He had even slug his arm around her shoulders! And Lucy was laughing at whatever the hell he was saying-even Happy!

I clutch my fists in anger and narrow my eyes dangerously. "How fake is that? He's obviously trying to get closer to Lucy and hurt her! I'm seriously getting a bad feeling from this guy, Lisanna. I'm just itching to give him a piece of my mind."

She only laughs softly and puts her hand on top of mine, in attempt to calm me down. "Natsu, relax. Yes, I know your senses and feelings are nearly never wrong, but maybe this one time…"

She sighs and raises her eyebrows. "Here, let me put it in a way you can understand-you're getting a strange feeling, yes. But it isn't what you think. You might just be feeling something…else."

Unclenching my fists, I look back at her and tilt my head, confused. "Feeling something else? What else would I be feeling? Anger? Because I know I'm feeling a lot of that right now. "

She smiles and shakes her head, amused. "Oh Natsu. Even now, you're still so dense. Think about it-what do you feel when you're around Lucy?"

I was about to answer her, but Marcus interrupts and calls out from in front of us. "There is a motel about a mile ahead of us, and passed this forest." He looks back at us halfway and raises his eyebrows. "We'll be there in a few."

For some reason, my hate for him only grew, and I growled lowly at him for even speaking. I guess I just have this need to…dislike him for one reason or another.

Was it because of how he and Lucy were earlier? Maybe.

Was it because he seemed to be an annoying ass with blonde hair and blue eyes who was eyeing something that didn't belong to him? More than likely.

Or maybe it was because of the reason he had gotten closer to Lucy than I ever have and currently was a little too close to her? Not to mention had his arm around her? Sounds about right.

Lisanna smiles politely and nods her head appreciatively. "Alright, thank you."

His eyes shift over to me, probably expecting me to 'express my gratitude' and I only shift my gaze elsewhere. He obviously doesn't know that I, sure as hell won't being say thanks to an asshole such like him anytime soon.

I could hear him snicker in amusement and turns his head back around, infuriating me even more. I glare daggers at his back and I could feel the fire in my hands just waiting to explode.

"Oh, he's just asking for it." I growl out deeply.

Lisanna notices my anger building up and she weaves her smaller hand into mine, giving it a light squeeze. "Natsu, calm down a bit-you're burning up here."

I take in a deep breath and attempt to calm down just as she said. Yet, it doesn't work this time. I still have a strong urge to burn this guy to a crisp. Who does he think he is?! Does he know who he's provoking-I'm a dragon slayer! He is SO lucky Lucy is there or I would tear him to pieces!

As if she heard me mention her name in my thoughts; for the first time since this whole walking trip began, Lucy looks down then behind-at me.

Once she notices my expression, her brown eyes softened comfortingly. Some of her blonde hair was in her face, her concerned eyebrows were furrowed together and her pink lips were parted slightly.

My anger slowly starts to fade and was replaced by only Lucy. Her brown eyes seemed so mesmerizing and I found myself starting to fall into her soothing gaze.

All it took was one glance and I was sold, any trace of my anger was gone-and I knew everything was going to be fine.

I know it's strange but only Lucy had this effect on me; in battle, at the guild, at home, anywhere. Only she could make me feel this way. Her smile could light up a room and make anyone's day better.

That's what I loved most about her.

A smile starts make its way on my face-and hers too. But then she glanced downwards and her beautiful smile faded away slowly. Wanting to keep that smile from disappearing, I frowned bewildered, and looked down as well and only see Lisanna and I's hands entwined together.

I look back up to lock eyes with Lucy, and immediately notice that they weren't filled with the same comforting look anymore. They had turned cold and sad-her entire face had looked hurt actually. And if Lucy was sad, you sure as hell knew I was sad too.

"Luce-"I say softly and raise my free hand up. Before she could see what I was trying to do, Marcus pulled her away, and directed her attention ahead elsewhere, pointing at god knows what.

Again I was annoyed with him, but this time, I kept Lucy's comforting face in mind to keep me from burning up again. Lisanna looked up from my hand and smiled brightly.

"You did it!" She says and raises her eyebrows slightly. "Huh, I guess I was right-you don't blow your top off and explode as much as Grey told me you did nowadays."

I look down at her and scoff offended. "Don't listen to that ice princess-he doesn't know what he's talking about!" I exclaim, using my index finger for effect.

She laughs and shakes her head. "Sure Natsu, I believe you."

With the intent that she was being sarcastic, I shook my head stomping my left foot childishly. "No, No! It's not true! Is that what he's telling everyone?! OOH, he should be glad he isn't here so I wouldn't have to kick his sorry butt..."

"There it is!" Lucy exclaims, pointing a finger in the direction of the motel.

Over another hour of more walking and little talking, the small motel was finally in sight. From we were at the motel looked empty-with the exception of two cars out in the parking lot.

The motel was quite small, and it had a cabin-type look to it. There were logs built in as the foundation, and was surrounded by plain dirt- the only remaining patches of grass were in need of a good trim. From the outside, it seemed like a cozy log cabin-but who wants to stay there in the middle of the spring? That's probably why it's so empty. Or maybe because it's not as close to the town as most people want-it's probably for people like us who are just passing by.

"Yeah, finally." Marcus adds, crossing his hands over his chest. "Although I thought it was closer, but quite frankly, I don't really care-I just need a good shower to take off all this goo."

I roll my eyes at his sissy attitude and mentally punch him in the gut. What kind of man is this? I understand Lucy or Lisanna needing a shower-but this is just pathetic! A real man could hold out longer if you ask me. Great…now I'm sounding like Elfman.

Lucy gives a halfhearted sigh and puts both of her hands on her hips, leaning on her left foot. "You can say that again-I can barely stand. Oh, I can so imagine a warm shower right now…" She flutters her eyes closed, and moans lightly at the thoughts of a warm shower.

My eyes widen slightly, and face slowly starts to burn a pink color when Lucy's soft moan filled my mind up with…certain thoughts.

Oh Mavis, I shouldn't be thinking of these types of things-Lucy and I are nakama! Especially when she's in the shower…naked…and wet-oh god no! Bad thoughts!

The blood from my face drained, to somewhere else, and I squeezed my eyes tightly to will myself to calm down. This CAN'T be happening right now, oh god no. Talk about embarrassing…

I think of everything disgusting;

Dead puppies.

Throw up mixed with bird poop.

Grey's face.

Imagine myself on a train.

Master in a bikini…

Erza beating up-

Wait.

AW sick! I think I found a winner…

Lisanna tugs on my hand and whispers, "You okay Natsu?"

I open my eyes to see her concerned face and I grin weakly, shrugging it off. "Y-Yeah, fine. I just got a little…light headed there-I'm fine, really."

She continues to stare for a few seconds, before sighing. "Alright, but if you feel light headed again, tell me, okay?"

I nod and continue to walk with her. "Gotcha."

I look back up to Lucy, Happy and Marcus and notice Marcus's face. Apparently, he'd had gotten the same idea-and was enjoying it. His smug face had turned into a grin, and his eyebrows were raised high suggestively.

He looks down at Lucy, thinking for a few seconds, and then smiles 'innocently'. "Here's an idea-let me carry you the rest of the way. It's not that far, actually."

Lucy's eyes snap open, and she frowned slightly at his offering. My eyes widen and I snarl at the absurd suggestion, while Lisanna only smiles gently.

Happy's laugh slices through the momentarily silence and he flies up to Marcus, covering his left side of his mouth. "Uh, I wouldn't do that, Lucy is pretty heavy-"

"Shut it cat!" Lucy yells though gritted teeth with her fists clenched, and she sends a powerful kick to Happy's head-throwing him backwards to us, and creating a big red bump on the side of his head.

Luckily, he lands in Lisanna's arms before he landed on the forest floor, and he seemed to be in a daze. Lisanna giggles at the scene, and Happy only groans in pain. "Ow…"

I would have been laughing along, but my eyes were currently locked on Marcus, glaring daggers at him. Honestly-who does he think he is? Ugh if he touches Lucy I swear to god, I will tear him apart limb by limb!

Lucy looks up at him and shakes her head politely, "Oh no, really-it was just a figure of speech. I couldn't have you carry me, after all we've been walking the same distance…" She gives a small laugh and tucks her hair behind her ear cutely.

Good god, what the hell?! Are they flirting or something? What is she doing-that should be me! She only should be doing that with ME! He is seriously getting on my nerves-

"Oh come on, it's no biggie. Here-"He bends over, and in one swift motion picks her up and laces his arms through his legs-her ending up on his back. "this piggy-back ride is free."

Now that's crossing the line! No one should give her a piggy back ride BUT me! No one should touch Lucy BUT me!

"Hey, put her down!-"I was about to interject, and give the bastard a piece of my mind, but the sounds of Lucy's growing giggles silence my voice. I frown angrily, and I glare at the two.

Enjoying herself, Lucy threw her head back slightly and laughed. Her blonde hair was now fully out and traveling downwards, and her smile was beaming brightly. Her arms were wrapped tightly around his neck, and her legs were wrapped around his torso. Her cheeks were painted a light pink, and her brown eyes danced excitedly.

"M-Marcus! H-Hey! D-don't drop me!" She said through her fit of laughter, and he only smiled.

"What like this?" He drops down low and then bounces high, and she gives a little squeak, tightening her grip. From where I was standing, I could see her chest bounce up in the slightest, and my breathing hitched.

I could tell this was benefiting Marcus, because his hands had slid back more towards Lucy's backside and a pleasured grin was plastered on his face. My anger boiled up inside of me, and I clenched my fists tightly-knowing that I was about to explode.

"S-Seriously I haven't had a piggy back ride like this s-since I was a kid!" She says cheerfully, and flips her hair back so that she could see better. "Lets ride!"

He started to speed down the hill, and looked behind him at us. "Next stop: The motel. Don't wait up for us." He looked directly in my eyes, and he grinned provocatively, winking before turning back around and disappearing down the hill.

I narrow my eyes and growl threateningly, clenching my fists even more furiously-flames starting to appear now. I turn on the heel of my foot, and stomp in the other direction.

Lisanna and Happy notice this, and turn to me questionably. "Natsu, where are you going?" She calls after me.

I ground my teeth together, and I don't even turn around. "Out for a while. Go to the motel. J-Just watch Lucy for me. I'll be back." I continue to walk deeper into the forest, my body starting to engulf in flames.

"Uh-oh. Natsu's angry…let's just let him blow off steam…And see if this motel has any fish!" Happy says to Lisanna, before they both eventually turn around, and continue to walk towards the motel.

Once I'm far enough in the forest, I roar loudly and crash my fist into the nearest tree trunk. Its bark flew everywhere, and the sound bounced throughout the forest.

This guy knows just how to press my buttons-huh? He's just TRYING to get me angry-and he's using Lucy to do it!

I punch a nearby rock wall repeatedly, and release my anger out on this. Ugh, I just want to punch him so badly! I know something's off about the guy-and it's not just because he's trying to get to Lucy.

Lucy…

I saw the way she was enjoying herself…w-what's going on? Don't tell me she's actually falling for him-she can't! My heart clenches at the thought of the two of them together, and my rage grows even more.

I punch the wall harder, and imagine Marcus's face in the place of my fist. I know something's up, and if I have to pound in his face to get the information-I will!

Great. Now I sound like Gajeel…

"Ugh!" I grunt out as I continue to completely destroy the wall in front of me.

I've got a lot of pent up anger right now and what better way to get rid of it then destroying a rock wall-imaging Marcus's face on it?

I'll tell you what; actually doing it.

And I intend on doing it.

Very soon.

After punching the rock wall into oblivion and when my fists started to actually bleed a bit, I decided it was time to turn around and make my way to the motel.

Taking a few deep breaths, I mentally prepare myself to stay calm and don't punch Marcus's face in the moment that I see him. I even picture Lucy's comforting face to keep that anger at bay.

I walk down the dirt path, and see the motel in close distance. Making my way down the hill and passed the tall green trees, I walk through the parking space, where the two cars were sitting peacefully.

Sadly, the cars weren't the only ones waiting for me at the entrance of the motel-Marcus was too.

He was leaning up against one of the swinging benches with a smug grin, arms crossed, and his eyes locked on my incoming figure. I internally groan at this nonsense, and avoid eye contact with him as I make my way towards the steps.

"Where'd you go, Natsu?" He asked with his eyebrows raised, and a fake questionable look on his face. "You know, Lucy and I were just worried and all." I roll my eyes and continue to walk up the steps, ignoring his question.

He obviously wasn't happy that I blew him off like that, and he stomped his foot angrily.

"I said," Before I could make it up the steps, he pushed me hard and I fell backwards-straight into the dirt of the parking lot. I grunted as soon as I hit the ground, and the anger in me that had temporarily gone away, instantly flared back up, and I looked at him with a serious glare.

"where we're you?" He finishes as he moves to the top step, crossing his arms back over his chest, planting his feet in a demanding position.

I jump up and clench my fists, and snarl at him. "If I we're you, I wouldn't fucking poke a dragon slayer, unless you're asking for your death wish!"

He mocks me by putting his hands up in the air, and pretending to be scared. "Ooh, so scary. Maybe I should apologize-oh wait…I almost forgot that I don't give a shit. Because in this story, the knight," He points to himself.

"kills the 'dragon'," He points to me, and I let him finish, resisting the urge to bite off the finger he extended at me.

"and gets the princess." He says, finally he pointing back towards the motel where I'm guessing Lucy is, and Happy and Lisanna are too.

I finally snap, and with my anger fueling me, I speed up the steps and grab him by his collar of his shirt, roughly pinning him to the nearest wall-my hands nearly wrapping around his neck.

"Listen here, Marcus," I hiss deeply and dangerously, narrowing my eyes to slits. My sharp canines were surely showing, and a tiny look of fear washed over the bastards face. "I don't know what kind of fairy tail you're referring to, but I'm going to cut right to the case. I'm not in the mood for games. I saw what you did up on that hill-and I don't like it. I don't like it one bit. Lucy might not be aware of your intentions…but I can see through your act."

I snarl at him and use my index finger to jab into his chest roughly. "You're getting too close to Lucy, and I want it to stop-got it?"

He chuckles darkly and raises his eyebrows. "Natsu, Natsu, Natsu. You don't see the potential in Lucy-but I do. You don't know this, but I know her better than you do. Really. And deep inside-well. I'll let you find that out for yourself."

I frown confused, and slam him roughly against the wall. "What do you mean 'deep down'? And what do you mean you know her-she just met you! Who the hell are you?"

He just stares at me with an infuriating grin on his face, and I grow even angrier and I slam him once more against the wall-this time with more force behind it.

"Answer me, damn it!" I snap at him, my anger quickly ticking away and he chuckles once more, shaking his head.

"You'll have to look deep, Natsu. Even I still have some more digging to be doing. And I intend to get in deep-if you catch my drift." He smiles menacingly and sighs happily. "So deep that she'll be screaming out my name-"

I cut him off by sending a hard punch to his jaw, sending him flying to the left and hitting the wall of the porch. He groans with pain and my fists glow red with fire. Any attempt of keeping my cool had went flying out the window, and was replaced with fury.

I stomp towards him, my anger and fire pouring out as I send multiple punches to this perverts face.

"Don't you ever touch her!" I yell at him, sending a direct blow to his nose, not even satisfied with the cracking sound of breaking bones. My inner dragon instincts were beginning to rise onto the surface, and what they wanted me to do was clear; beat the living crap out of this guy for talking about Lucy like that.

All I saw was red, and his face. I couldn't be stopped-I won't be stopped until he gets it through his thick skull!

My teeth clench together, and my fists are wet with the color crimson from his face. "I will fucking kill you if you even think about doing any of that to her-you hear me? You think this is bad? Imagine what I can really do to you! I won't hold myself back you bastard-"

"Natsu! Stop!" Lucy's scared voice rings throughout the air, and I momentarily stop my rampage to turn around to see her panic-stricken face. Her eyes were wide and showed a great amount of terror. Lisanna and Happy rush through the doors soon after, and their faces quickly turn into shock as well.

I drop him to the ground as Lisanna gasps, covering her mouth with her hands as she looked at the man underneath me. "Oh my god…"

"Natsu…" Happy whispered softy, his eyes widened to the size of saucers. "W-What happened?"

Before I had the chance to muster up an answer, Lucy rushed over to the half-conscious Marcus's side and dropped to her knees, propping his head on her legs. His face was bloodied and bruises were beginning to form all over, leaving his face a red, blue, black and purple mess. He was groaning in pain, and Lucy was freaking out.

"L-Lisanna, get me some bandages a-and get some towels, and-and quick!" She commands, and Lisanna complies quickly, running inside to get the correct items.

She turns to Happy, her eyes in panic mode. "H-Happy go get me some warm water, and one of those medial kits in the lobby. A-And ask the lady at the front desk if she has any medications to help with the pain." Happy nods understandingly and flies inside, leaving Lucy and I out on the desk.

By now my anger had reduced to a small portion and all I was left with was emptiness, and I felt a twinge of regret for making Lucy freak out like this.

Although my guilty conscious was scolding me on my aggressive approach to the situation, I still felt no remorse at all for doing what I did to him-he deserved it. And I would-and will-do it again if he decided to talk about Lucy like that once more.

"Luce…" Taking a cautious step forwards, I gently put my hand on Lucy's shoulder, as if she were to crumble at the slightest touch.

"D-Don't touch me!" She suddenly snaps, causing me to yank my hand away and my heart to shatter. My gut clenches painfully when she flinches noticeably, and looks up at me with fear filled in her brown eyes.

My eyebrows furrow together, and my inner dragon whines internally at the rejection of my best friend.

My nakama.

My Lucy.

She sees the look of pure anguish on my face and she looks down guilty, her eyes back on Marcus. "I-I...I'm sorry…just g-go help Lisanna and Happy…please." She breaths out silently.

My eyes soften and I try to explain myself once again. "But Lucy-"

She interrupts by just shaking her head, and pointing back towards the doors opening to the motel. "Just go, Natsu. W-We can talk later."

I watch her at her examine his wounds and just moving her fingers around for a few more seconds before silently turning back around and heading towards the door.

Great...Now look what I've done. Okay, maybe losing my temper and completely rearranging his face...wasn't the best way to go about things.

But I'm sure everything will be alright when I explain the whole thing to Lucy…right?

Okay, I thought of this chapter in the car…so I hope you guys enjoyed!

Yeah, I know Marcus is a bitch but hey-what can you do about it? I'll tell you what-he must really want something from Lucy if he's willing to get a beat down from Natsu Dragneel!

But what is that something? You'll have to wait. :)

Next time I'll do some Lucy's POV so it's not one sided and you can see from both angles.

HEY! And I noticed that Lisanna is always the bad guy in most Nalu stories so...in this one she's not gonna be bad. I mean, she's pretty sweet-I don't know where everyone got the impression that she was terrible?

Oh, and BTW my school is starting on the 13th of August…so I don't know if I will be able to update as fast…so hang in there with me.

If you guys have any suggestions, or if you want anything included actually IN the story, just review it and I might consider!

Until next time!

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