Hey y'all. Again it has been a long time since I last updated. So sorry. Please forgive. I'll try to make it up to you by making this a NaLu filled chapter. I'll try. And I'll try to make it a little longer. Hope ya like!
Chapter 10-Might Take Some Getting Used To
Lucy gave a small smile in Natsu's direction as she watched him work his 'magic' as they called it. When they had touched the stone, they both gained unimaginable power each. Natsu was able to wield fire at will...like a dragon. So he named it Fire Dragon Slayer magic.
With Lucy, she gained the ability to wield her whip expertly while slowly recieving golden keys. The first key she got had Aquairus' symbol in the middle of it. When Lucy got the key, she tried to see how it worked since she figured it had some sort of meaning to it. It resulted in her whole demenour and outfit to change to one with a blue skirt, a bikini top with Aquarius' symbol as its design, and half her hair up in two pigtails. She was able to control water at will.
The rest of the keys were similar. If she placed her thumb in the middle of the key where the symbol was imprinted, she was able to change clothes and gain power that that certain zodiac was said to wield and possess.
Natsu didn't really know about that part of her but only because she was still figuring it out herself. Once she somehow got the hang of it, she'd show him. For now, he only knew of her whip and her swift reflexes when fighting with it.
"Hey Natsu!" she exclaimed as she waved at him. He paused his training and grinned at her.
"What's up Luce?" he asked.
"I'm gonna go and wash myself. So just keep training," she told him as she began leaving. She didn't stay to hear his response.
However, she walked down the hill on the other side and hid behind a black tree. She wasn't necessarily going to wash herself just yet. She actually wanted to train some more with her keys.
She pulled out Aquarius' key from the ring that contained her keys and she placed her thumb over her symbol. She took a deep breath then let it out slowly, letting her eyes close and her energy to seep into the key. She felt the hum of the key against her finger and suddenly, wind swished all around her.
She felt her dress rising slowly off the floor as did her hair from her waist. She knew she was being basked in a blueish-greenish glow while her outfit changed. When everything died down, she looked down and saw she was in Aquarius' design outfit.
The skirt flowed around her thighs, a cut exposing her right thigh up to her hip, and she could move freely, while the bikini top exposed some cleavelage. Her whip was in her hand and Lucy felt power filling her. She quickly looked around for water and finally found a dirty creek nearby. She ran to it as swiftly as a cheetah and gave a smile once she reached it. She hooked the key back to her side and glanced at the water.
She then placed her hand three feet over the water and closed it so it was a fist. Then she spread her hand open and willed the water to spread apart like her fingers did.
The water began moving slowly until Lucy put more force into it. She was able to succeed as she watched the water part, forming a large circle in the middle. She gave a squeal of happiness before she began feeling a little light headed. She swayed a little and let her hand fall to her side. She watched as the water went back as before.
She began slowly falling to the ground and she expected it to happen soon but to her relief and confusion, she didn't. Instead, she landed in a warm embrace. She looked up and gasped when she saw it was Natsu who stared at her with wide eyes.
"What...what was that Luce?" he asked her as he gently put her to sit down. Then he himself sat down by her side to make sure she was okay.
"Natsu. You...what...why are you here?" she asked in disbelief. She was pretty sure he was still training on the other side.
"Well when you told me you'd wash up, you headed in the wrong direction so I knew something was up," he answered as he began staring at her outfit. Lucy felt her face heat up as his eyes traveled from her legs up to her torso then linger a second too long on her chest. She cleared her throat and his eyes snapped back up at her.
He blushed a shade darker than his hair. "I wanted to see if you were alright and I just see you transform in that outfit. I tried to call you but you ran in a different direction at such a speed I didn't think possible. I followed you and saw you control that water. And it was amazing!" he added as he gave her an amazed and impressed look. He had a huge grin on his face as he now sat in front of her.
Lucy blushed slightly as she looked at her hands. She was slowly regaining strength again. "Thanks," she whispered.
"But, how long were you able to do that?" he asked as he cocked a head to his side.
Lucy then bit her lip and dropped her head lower. However, Natsu grabbed her chin with his thumb and index finger and rose it up gently. He stared at her intensely and she felt her heart beating faster and faster.
"I...um...I...you see-" she began when Natsu lifted a hand up and brushed some of her hair back.
"Don't be afraid to tell me. I won't be upset," he told her gently as he leaned forward a little and placed his forehead against hers in a comforting and soothing manner. "I'll never be upset with you. We are both going through this change and it might take some time to get used to it, but I'm here. You can trust me," he added as he opened his oynx eyes and stared into her doe brown eyes.
Lucy's breath hitched but she gulped and licked her lips while nodding slowly. "Okay," she whispered. Then she took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She counted to three then opened her eyes again.
"It happened a few days after I got used to my whip. This golden key appeared on my path when I was trying to get to our camp site. I picked it up and felt power course through it. It was this very key. Aquarius," she said as she pulled back and unhooked the key. Then she held it up and showed it to him. He grabbed it from her hand, his skin brushing hers and sending electrical shocks up her arm. However, it was different than what the stone did to them. This one felt stronger if that made sense. If Natsu felt it as well, he didn't show it and instead studied the key.
"Hm. It really does look like Aquarius' sign. Did you get anymore?" he asked as he looked at her. She nodded and handed him the rest of her keys which she recieved. He examined them then looked up at her after handing it back. Lucy clutched it to her chest before hooking the ring to her skirt.
"Why did you hide this from me though?" he asked softly. Lucy bit her lip and sighed.
"I...I didn't mean to hide it from you. I was-well am-trying to figure out how this works. I am slowly coming close to the secret that makes the keys work and I just wanted to be sure before I told you anything," she answered in a near whisper as she kept her head down while her blonde hair covered her face like a curtain.
Natsu brushed her hair aside again, tipped her chin up, and he gave her a warm smile. "It's alright Luce. If you need help though, I'm always here. I'll never leave your side," he told her then leaned forward and placed a kiss on her forehead.
His heart was thumping frantically in his chest but he didn't let it show. He finally was able to get this close to Lucy. Ever since he met her, he had these weird feelings in his stomach and his heart always beat irregurilary.
I guess this what love is, he thought as he finally pulled back. He almost leaped for joy when he saw her blushing and smiling. That was a good sign right?
Meanwhile, Lucy was ready to faint. Did Natsu just kiss her? Even if it was on the forehead? Oh did that boy know what he was doing to her? If her future betrothed were this sweet, she would have never run away.
But good thing she did. Otherwise she would have never met Natsu and been happy with him. She wasn't too sure about him at first but throughout their journey, he proved to her that he was a trustworthy, companion for life type of friend and much more. She loved that about him. She wished she could tell him her problem and maybe them two could do something about it, but she couldn't and she wouldn't. At least...not now. Not yet.
He helped her to her feet and he gave her his signature grin; the grin that always sent her heart in a frenzy. "Let's go Luce. We should rest for the night. Then tomorrow we can practice some more," he told her. "The adventure continues anyway," he added as he jogged halfway up the hill. Then he paused and whirled around and held his hand out for her to take.
The sunset cast an unearthly shade of orange around him and Lucy's breath caught at him. He looked...well no words could describe how he looked like then. All she knew is he looked unearthly and in a good way.
She then smiled and stretched her hand out, Aquarius' form mode fading from her body and her regular purple dress replacing it again.
Her hand clasped into his perfectly and they both looked at each other deeply in the eyes. None of them wanting to break away from this magical moment. Slowly and steadily they began getting closer and closer till only an inch was left between the two. Natsu's head bent lower and she tilted her head up and they were close to making contact.
However, Natsu's stomach rumbled loud and he broke away with a groan and a sheepish laugh. "Ah sorry Luce. I'm starvin'," he apologized while rubbing the back of his head with his free hand.
Lucy felt frustrated because they were about to kiss...again! She wanted to cry and scream but then Natsu's stomach rumbled again and she tilted her head back and laughed. Typical Natsu. How could she stay mad at him? He was being himself and that's what Lucy loved about him. He wasn't faking or anything. He was being genuine with her.
"Okay, okay! Let's go eat something," she laughed as she righted herself and walked with him up the hill back to their camp site.
That's when she looked up at the starry heavens and smiled. Yup, life with Natsu would be a never ending adventure. There would always be something going on with him by her side and...Lucy didn't mind. In fact, that's how she wanted it to be.
She glanced down at her keys just as Natsu snapped his fingers and made a ball of fire float in front of them to shine light on their path. She frowned a little and squeezed his hand gently subconciously. He noticed and faced her.
"What's wrong Luce?" he asked.
Lucy startled a bit but sighed and looked up at him though they kept walking. "Well, I just wonder why we gained these powers. It isn't normal. If we got it, then that means something big must be happening. Something must be stirring in the galaxies that we may be unaware of and the stone...it might have chosen us or something to put an end to whatever is rising up," she told him. It was the truth. She always had a nagging feeling in the back of her mind but she never paid much attention to it until now. Something must really be happening. Maybe she should let her parents know, after all, they were the most powerful in the galaxies.
Natsu stopped walking and looked out on the horizon, lost in thought. "That may be true. I've been thinking the same thing sometimes. But we aren't too sure so the best we can do is practice and get fully accustomed to these powers," he answered.
Lucy gaped at him. "Did Natsu just speak like a wise man?" she gasped.
He turned to face her with a pout on his face and he nudged her shoulder. "Don't be mean Luce. I was a prince ya know? I had to take lessons so of course I can speak like that," he told her with a childish frown. She laughed and nudged his shoulder back.
"I'm kidding. But you're right. We don't know for certain but I think we should start training together. It may help us...well me. You seem to have things down," she told him. He smiled and pulled her in a side hug.
"Nah. We both got a long way to go. I'll help you and you help me. That's what team-mates do," he said with a grin. She smiled up at him and wrapped a hand around his waist while he kept an arm around her shoulder.
"Right. And...when we get these things down, we'll have to go and let my parents know that something may be stirring. They need to know," she added as they began walking.
"Luce?" Natsu asked. She looked up at him. "Who are your parents?" he asked again. She bit her lip and shook her head slowly.
"Not yet. Sorry Natsu," she told him. He squeezed her shoulder letting her know it was allright.
"Don't worry. I understand. Take your time," he answered. She smiled.
"Well, let's go eat now. I'm starving," she replied and together they went on their way, not realizing just how true they were in the assumptions. The day was drawing nearer where darkness would rise up and try to reign. It came in the form of Azul and they would need all the help they could get.
There we go minna! Here is the latest chapter. Hope this satisfied your NaLu needs. Sorry if it was too fluffy or too fast or not enough. I'm not sure what category it goes in exactly. I just hope y'all enjoyed it! Stay tuned for next chapter! Please leave reviews on your thoughts and follow along with this story if you would like to see what happens next! And the characters may seem a little out of character but I feel like this is how it should be. After all, they have a different life style than in the actual show Fairy Tail. But please bare with it! Hope it isn't a bad thing. Thanks! -Emojimojo