Title: Blazing Souls

Author: CreateElements

Rating: T-rated for violence and gore

Summary: Everyone was worried wondering where she was, but he came looking for her.

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail; if I did a lot of it would be different!

Sunset

"Gotta enjoy the little things."- Tallahassee, Zombieland

She could blame all of it on the rain if it were falling. But then, it wasn't and actually it was the perfect weather Lisanna loved.

The sun was shining but she didn't feel the heat at all. Possibly because it was almost sunset; or maybe it was because of the feelings inside her.

Lisanna sat in the long grass; gazing out over the forest. She remembered watching sunsets with him here years ago; the person she considered her very first friend. Before Happy hatched.

The take-over mage found herself, once again, missing the old days. Back when Natsu was hers.

Over the last six months Natsu and Happy had been gone, Lisanna had started visiting the area once again. Not long after she had returned to Earthland she had wanted to visit. But, fear had kept her away from this place and from Natsu. Begin here, made the white haired mage somehow feel closer to him while he had been away. Now that he was back, she felt lonesome.

Behind her stood the hut they had built together in their youth. Of course, most of the building had been done by her. But Natsu had been there.

This was the first time she had seen it, since her return, she couldn't believe it was still standing and then she had seen it.

That marker, that grave reminded her of her departure from this world into Edolas. The take-over mage wasn't angry with the person who had built the monument, quite the opposite. It showed her he cared; It showed that Natsu remember how much Lisanna loved this place.

Lisanna's anger was directed at the monument itself. It marked the day when she had been lost and hurt everyone in the guild. Going to Edolas was one of the worst and best things that had happen to Lisanna. The white haired mage had been saved from death and met wonderful people, but at the same time she had been ripped away from this world.

She never meant to leave everyone she knew and loved behind with broken hearts. Tears begin to well up in her eyes. Her chin quivered as the tears forming began to flow down her cheeks.

"I thought you might be here."

Lisanna didn't have to turn around to know who was speaking to her; she knew his voice anywhere. Slowly, Natsu moved beside her, sitting down. It wasn't long until he decided to pull her close to him; she clung to his chest. For the second time that week she found herself crying in Natsu's arms. Once again, Lisanna was thankful he didn't ask her what was wrong. Natsu knew if she wanted to tell him she would.

The Dragon Slayer tried soothing her by caressing her arm, "You know, everyone's wondering where you went."

The white haired woman had forgotten about the celebration tonight. Tonight the guild was celebrating a lot. They were celebrating Team Natsu's recovery. Once they woke, Makarov found out they were injured on the job and it wasn't an attack on Fairy Tail. They were celebrating Natsu and Happy's return and they were celebrating Freed and Mirajane's engagement.

"I was worried you know," the Dragon Slayer admitted. Lisanna looked up noticing Natsu was looking out over the forest. "I came looking for you, when Mirajane said you took off."

Lisanna took a deep breath listening to his words. That sounded like something he would do; go looking without anyone telling him to. It took her awhile to process the information. The take-over mage pulled away from Natsu and started to wipe the tears from her eyes, "Natsu…" She turned to look at him, "…arigato."

The Dragon Slayer looked at with a perplexed look, "For what?"

Lisanna sat there for a few minutes staring at that cute confused look. He made her heart beat faster and managed to create a blush on her cheeks. It was hard to think straight. He always had that effect on her. All she could do was smile.

The take-over mage looked over the forest once again. The duo had spent a lot of their childhood in these woods.

She had many fond memories of playing in these woods with Natsu and Happy. Lisanna loved these woods and had a feeling she would never grow tired of them.

"Natsu, do you remember when we built this place? We were so close back then," she said with a fond smile that turned into a frown, "I wish we were still that close."

Me too, Natsu thought. He thought back to what she had asked him. Truth was he could never forget when they built this place. It was his sanctuary, his home.

He came here when he wanted to think. However, it had been while since he was last here. After Edolas they went to Tenrou Island, then the seven years of lost time, and finally to the Grand Magic Games. He had been so busy he never thought of visiting.

Years had passed since those events and he hadn't even thought of this place. The thought scared him. This place was special and he never wanted to forget how special. In that moment he made sure he would visit at least once every month. Hopefully, he wouldn't be visiting alone. His eyes shifted over to the white haired beauty beside him, who was staring back at him, causing a light blush to appear on his face.

Natsu's onyx eyes were locked on her lips as she bit on the lower one. Did she not know what that did to him?

As she bit on her lower lip nervousness was setting in. She made an abrupt movement and placed her hand on Natsu's, "I missed you."

He looked at her hand on his for a few seconds before his blush darkened. The Dragon Slayer wasn't as naïve as he had been a few years ago. Most of that changed thanks to accidently walking in on Erza and Jellal and then Lucy and Gray. Natsu involuntarily shivered; he had seen things he never wished to see.

A lot of things had changed since the Grand Magic Games; especially how he felt about a certain white haired women in the guild. He just didn't know how to tell her. He vaguely remembered Gray confessing to Lucy at a time like this. Not that he wanted to copy the ice princess, but maybe this was the way to do it.

"Lisanna?" he spoke out, wanting to get her attention. She leaned forward eager to hear what the Dragon Slayer had to say. Natsu's face broke out into a smile, which made Lisanna's heart go crazy again. He rubbed the back of his neck, "Do you… want to join Team Natsu!?"

The take-over mage looked at him with wide eyes her complexion paled, "What?!" That was not the way she was expecting the conversation to go. She brought both of her hands to her face trying to cover her blush.

Natsu gave her a weak smile. That's not what he had wanted to ask her. That's what slipped out. He chuckled a bit feeling nervous, "E-Erza said she invited you on their mission. You should Lis! Join Team Natsu!"

Lisanna faced the Dragon Slayer with a tentative smile, "Natsu. It's a really sweet offer, but what do the others think?"

Natsu smiled brightly, "It was a unanimous decision Lis. Weneed you…" I need you, he added silently.

Lisanna's face turned scarlet as Natsu's words sunk in; she looked away from him. They all wanted her on their team? Lisanna had always considered joining a team ever since she came back. She just hadn't. Then again Lisanna began to realize there was a lot she hadn't done since she came back. Determination filled the take-over mage. It was time to change that.

Lisanna looked over to her Dragon Slayer with a determined look, "I will join on one condition. Watch the sunset with me."

A smile broke out on Natsu's face as he nodded his answer. Natsu was nervous, and for the first time had knots in his stomach. She said yes!

Lisanna scooched close enough to touch Natsu; she brought her legs to her chest and then loosely wrapped her arms around them. A bright smile was on her face as she watched the sun paint the sky. "Beautiful," the white haired mage mumbled as the sky was filled with vibrant reds, golds and oranges.

Next to her, then the Dragon Slayer stole glances at the take-over mage. She was beautiful in this light. The light made her skin glow. He licked his lips as a blush came to his face, "Yeah."

The mage lifted his hands rubbing them against his shirt; trying to rid them of sweat, dirt and grass. Once he deemed them clean he awkwardly put a hand on her shoulder. When the woman under his touch froze in shock Natsu's heart bet rapidly; waiting for any signs of scary Lisanna. That's when he felt the light vibrations coming from his hand. Damn his nervousness. He mentally begged his arm to stop shaking.

Beside him Lisanna was panicking. Did he just? Her heart fluttered in her chest at the warmth radiating from his touch. In all honesty the take-over mage was scared to move. This was a new development in their relationship. What if he takes his hand away? Is he shaking?

Before Natsu had the chance to do anything she rested her head on Natsu's shoulder, sighing in content.

They sat like that until the sun disappeared, leaving a dark sky and twinkling lights in its wake.

A/N: Gomen'nasai! It's late I know! Better late than never eh? Tried to write a cute little fluff piece between the two. Let me know what you think! I know this could have also worked as a memories piece but I really wanted to develop a bit of their relationship and what's better than an awkward Natsu and a sunset? I love awkward Natsu!

Next up: Memories!

Until next time

- CE