A/N: Yay! Another chapter!

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Chapter 17

So, when the holidays started, Lucy made a quick trip home to see her mother before heading to the beach with the Dragneels. She was so excited!

The Dragneels holiday house was huge. It was a two-story building with a large kitchen, two large living areas on each floor – one upstairs was turned into a games room and the extra one downstairs was a theatre. There was a spa big enough to fit twenty, and Natsu told her that his parents had their own two-person one in their bathroom. There were ten bedrooms on each floor, each with a king-sized bed, large closet and an ensuite.

Lucy kept forgetting that all her new friends were rich like her, so she was momentarily shocked at the unexpected luxury.

"Come on, Luce!" Natsu called. "Let's go outside!"

The house was at the edge of the beach, so when you walked outside you were already there.

"Just a minute, Natsu," Lucy said, walking into the bedroom that Grandine had prepared for her. "I need to put my stuff down and get changed,"

"Hurry up, then!"

"Get out and I will!"

"Aye, sir!" he turned and ran out.

Lucy sighed as she had a quick look around the room before changing. She was on the second floor and had a small balcony overlooking the ocean.

"So pretty," she whispered. She couldn't wait to see it during the sunset.

"Lucy! I thought you were getting changed!"

Lucy turned to the side at Natsu's voice to see him standing on the balcony next to hers. I guess that means his room's next door, she thought.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm going," she waved him off as she walked back inside her room.

Natsu, Lucy and Wendy were all standing in the water, hitting a beach ball between them. Natsu, of course was taking it very seriously – diving and hitting it as hard as he could. It was a miracle the thing hadn't popped yet.

"Natsu, this isn't a competition," Lucy told him as he dived for the ball, making a huge splash as he hit the water.

"Well then let's have a competition!" he said excitedly. "How about a swimming race?"

"I don't think – wahh!"

Natsu grabbed Lucy and Wendy and threw them into the water, forcing them to swim. He tore off ahead of them, cackling.

"Does he ever slow down?" Lucy asked as the two girls floated there, sweat dropping.

For the rest of the afternoon, Natsu made them do all sorts of things: jetty jumping competition, sand castle competition, crab catching competition, even a race through the sand. By the time the sun was setting, Lucy and Wendy had collapsed on the beach, completely worn out.

"Okay, next up: rock climbing competition!" Natsu cried, trying to pull Lucy up.

That's when Grandine called them in for dinner. Lucy could have kissed her. She and Wendy suddenly found their energy as they raced inside.

Grandine and Igneel had made the most delicious seafood platter, and Lucy felt like she was about to fall asleep when she finished.

Unfortunately, Natsu had other plans.

"Let's have a bonfire!" he cried.

He grabbed Lucy and Wendy by the hand and hauled them outside, not letting them escape. It was like he knew they just wanted to sleep. Knew it, and ignored it.

Natsu was quick to set up the fire, and Grandine and Igneel came out shortly with a bag of marshmallows and five sticks.

"Thanks," Lucy smiled, skewering her marshmallow.

The heat of the fire did not help the tiredness, and Wendy fell asleep straight away, leaning against Grandine. Lucy tried her hardest to fight the drowsiness, but didn't make it past her fifth marshmallow before she sank down to lean on Natsu, asleep before she even reached him.

The next day, Grandine and Igneel came out with them, so Lucy and Wendy were spared having to compete against Natsu. The boys didn't slow down at all as the three girls lounged on the sand, sunbaking and gossiping.

"Thank you so much for inviting me, Grandine," Lucy said as they were eating lunch.

"Oh, it's my pleasure sweetie!" she replied. "It's always a pleasure to see you, and both Wendy and Natsu were really excited to have you as well," she smiled.

Lucy smiled back. She really did love Grandine – all the Dragneels – more than she planned to.

"Lucy-nee," Wendy suddenly piped up. "Are you going to marry Natsu-nii one day"

"W-what?" Lucy cried, choking on her drink. "O-of course not! We're just friends!"

"But I heard Mira-san and Erza-san talking, and–"

"You don't want to listen to them!" Lucy quickly said. "They like to make stuff up,"

"Oh," Wendy frowned. "I would really like it if you were my big sister, though,"

"Wendy," Lucy smiled, hugging the girl. "I think of you like a little sister already,"

"Even if you don't marry my brother, you'll still be my onee-san," Wendy told her, hugging her back.

"Although, making it official would be best," Grandine added.

"G-Grandine!" Lucy stammered, turning red. "Not you, too,"

Deciding that was enough of teasing the blonde, Grandine changed the subject and they spent the afternoon the same way as they had that morning.

The first week passed incredibly quickly, in the same way as that second day: the girls relaxing while the boys went crazy, then the night was spent either watching movies or in the games room. Lucy was having the time of her life, and was glad that she had come with them.

One day, Grandine had to stay inside on the phone; there was some trouble at one of her hospitals that she needed to sort out.

Wendy and Lucy were relaxing on the sand together, talking and drinking iced tea when a shadow suddenly appeared over them.

Lucy sighed, thinking it was Natsu, trying to get them to join in, again.

"I said I don't want to…" Lucy drifted off when she turned and saw that it wasn't Natsu, but a couple of guys standing over her, smiling. They were hot.

"Oh, uh, sorry," she apologised. "I thought you were someone else,"

"No problem," the blonde one smiled. "I'm Sting, and this is Rogue," he said, pointing to himself and his dark-haired friend.

"Lucy," she smiled. "And this is Wendy,"

"Nice to meet you," Rogue said.

"We just came over here to see if you wanted to come hang out with us?" Sting said, finally getting to the point. "We've got a boat and we were planning to go out this afternoon; have a few drinks, play some music, go for a swim?"

"Uh," Lucy said, looking at Wendy, who looked very uncomfortable. "Thanks for the offer, but I don't think so,"

"Aw, come on," Sting said. "It'll be fun! I promise we're not creepy or anything,"

"Sorry," Lucy said. "But I think that it would be best if I stayed here with Wendy,"

"The invitation was for her, too," Sting persisted.

"I'm sorry, but I still don't think it's a good idea to just go off on a boat with two guys I just met – let alone take Wendy with me," Lucy replied, trying to keep calm.

"I told you, we aren't gonna hurt you or anything. We just wanted to have some fun,"

"And I told you, that we are not interested," Lucy said sharply, getting angry. "Now I would appreciate it if you left us alone to enjoy our holiday,"

"Come on," Sting said, grabbing her hand. "Live a little. I promise we won't hurt you or your friend,"

"Please get your hand off me," Lucy said, trying unsuccessfully to yank her hand away.

"Lucy-nee," Wendy whimpered. Lucy turned to see her petrified face, tears starting to form.

Something inside Lucy snapped when she saw those tears. She lifted her free hand and slapped Sting across the face. Hard.

"You made her cry," she growled, standing up. Her slap had knocked Sting to the ground, and she stood over him.

"You little bitch," he spat, holding his cheek. He slowly stood up, his scowl suddenly turning to a smirk. "Hot and feisty? I like that,"

Sting grabbed Lucy's forearms tightly. She struggled to get free, but he was too strong. He threw her to the ground.

"Lucy-nee!" Wendy screamed.

"Rogue. Hold her," Sting commanded.

Rogue, who had been standing silently sighed and walked over to the small girl. He held her arms tightly, but gently.

"Now," Sting said turning back to Lucy. "I think you need to learn a lesson,"

"Let Wendy go!" Lucy cried. "She has nothing to do with this,"

"We will, if you come along with us," he leaned down to stroke Lucy's face.

"Get away from me," she hissed, hitting his hand away. She tried to get up, but he pushed her back down.

"Now, now, don't do that," Sting tisked. "You don't want your friend to get hurt, do you?"

Lucy looked at the crying Wendy, her heart sinking.

"Lucy-nee," the girl whimpered again.

"Don't worry, Wendy, I won't let them hurt you," she told her before turning to glare at Sting. "Fine, I'll come with you to your stupid boat, just don't hurt Wendy,"

"That's better," Sting said, leaning in. "How about a quick kiss before we go, then?"

Lucy scrambled backwards, but didn't get very far before Sting grabbed her chin, holding her in place. He licked his slips hungrily as he got closer. Lucy was shaking. He had her pinned to the ground and she didn't have enough room to cause any real damage.

"Hey!"

Lucy's heart skipped a beat. Sting turned around, still holding on to her.

"Natsu!" Lucy cried.

"Let them go," Natsu said dangerously.

"Pfft," Sting scoffed, still holding onto Lucy. Rogue still had Wendy.

"I said. Let. Them. Go," Natsu repeated, walking closer.

"Or what?"

"Or I'll make you,"

"You're not that scary,"

"Wanna bet?" Natsu lunged forward, punching Sting in the face.

Seeing his friend knocked to the floor, Rogue let go of Wendy to help him. Lucy ran to her, now that they were both free.

"Go back to the house, okay, Wendy?" Lucy told her, hugging her tightly. "Go and get Igneel. Just run straight there, okay? And don't come back,"

"O-okay," she nodded. "What about you?"

"I'll stay here, in case Natsu needs help – it is two on one," Lucy said worriedly. "Don't worry, I'll stay out of it unless I'm needed," she promised. She didn't want to get in Natsu's way, after all. "Now go!"

Wendy turned and ran back for the house. Lucy turned to see Natsu fighting both of the guys at once. They were all so fast, it was hard for Lucy to keep up, but she thought Natsu was winning.

Lucy stood there watching anxiously, feeling helpless. She wanted to do something, but she didn't know what. She wasn't strong enough to take them on.

Just then, Sting managed to get a good hit on Natsu, and he fell to the ground at the edge of the water. He didn't get a chance to get up before Rogue was on him.

"Natsu!" Lucy called, looking around wildly.

She saw his football lying in the sand. She ran to it, and threw it as hard as she could at Sting, who was pulling his fist back for a punch while Rogue held a thrashing Natsu. It hit him in the head, knocking him off balance.

The three boys turned to her, all of their eyes widening.

"Lucy, run!" Natsu called to her. "I'll handle them! Just run!"

"Okay," Lucy smiled as she ran for the three.

"I meant run away!" Natsu yelled.

"No way!" she called, smirking. She ran at Sting. "Lucy kick!" she cried as she jumped and kicked him in the face, knocking to the ground.

Natsu took advantage of Rogue's shock and elbowed him in the stomach. Rogue let go of the pink haired teen as he fell to his knees. Natsu jumped away and ran to Lucy.

"What are you doing?" he hissed.

"Helping you," she replied.

"You could get hurt," he frowned. "Although that was a pretty good kick," he admitted.

"Thanks," she smiled.

"I thought you didn't like fighting?"

"Excuse me?" Sting called. "Do you mind? We're kind of in the middle of something here,"

"Right," Natsu said, as he and Lucy got ready for the next round.

"That's enough," a voice boomed.

Lucy turned to see Igneel standing there. She'd never seen him so angry.

"I suggest you leave before I inform the authorities," he continued dangerously, looking at Sting and Rogue.

"Whatever," Sting eventually said arrogantly. "This isn't over," he pointed to Natsu and Lucy.

"Yes, it is," Igneel said.

The two boys walked away, glaring at Natsu. Lucy sighed when they were gone.

"Are you okay, Lucy?" Natsu and Igneel said at the same time, turning to the blonde.

"I'm fine," she assured them. "What about you, Natsu?"

"It would take a lot more than those punks to hurt me," he cried.

"How's Wendy?" she asked Igneel.

"Very shaken up," he told her. "And worried about you. I think we should all head back to the house,"

Lucy and Natsu nodded, and the three of them walked back up the beach.

A/N: Yeah, so I haven't really written many fighting scenes before, so I hope that it's okay!

I wasn't originally gonna have them as Sting and Rogue, they were just gonna be randoms, but I figured they fit pretty well, and I couldn't be bothered thinking of names :P

Anyways, I hope you liked this chapter! Please review! :)