Fairy Tail is not mine. Hiro Mashima the Awesome Mangaka owns the guild. C:
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Lisanna and Natsu were both standing on top of a hill, on the place where they both shared their childhood days away from the guild. They are having a clear view of the setting sun. Seeing the sun hide behind the mountains as it gives out wonderful colors always makes Lisanna happy for a particular reason. On the other hand, Lucy finds the rising of the sun appealing. They both have different ways of appreciating things but Natsu thinks that's how things just really work. Not everyone will be the same, and that makes a person special on their own way.
Natsu noticed that ever since they got to the place, Lisanna has been showing signs of being uncomfortable. Not knowing what to do, he did the first thing that came to his mind.
He ran over the house Lisanna built years ago and laid a soft punch on it.
"Look LIsanna! You really got the talent in building houses when we were still kids! This house is still standing." It is true that he admires her talent but that time, all he can think of doing is pulling out his best 'cheerful attitude' he can summon.
For some reasons, he feels weird. He is not in a battle or any fights but his heart is beating in an irrational beat. Cold sweats are also forming on his forehead, slowly gliding down his cheeks. As all of foreign physical reactions were taking its tow on his body, meanwhile, his mind is busy cursing Lucy for rubbing off some weirdness at him, and Gray for giving him unpleasant chills.
Lisanna chuckled at Natsu's behavior. She knows by now that he already noticed her nervousness and just like who he is, he'll do anything to make someone feel at ease.
"You're right. I must really got the strength that time." She frowned at her lame pun.
Isn't it ironic that she loses her courage to confess now that she is at the right age, while she has the guts to ask him to be his wife when she is still young?
Yeah life! In a world full of magic, what thing can't possibly be done?
"She sighed, hoping it will get all her doubts and fears away.
"Lisanna, are you okay?" She heard him ask.
"Of course." She smiled back at him to show him she really is.
After confessing how she truly feels about him, she knows that there are chances – nope – everything will SURELY change. But to how things will change, she has the slightest clue. It could either be good or bad. And in order to make a change, an action must be done.
Unsure of what might happen, she already decided it. She will confess and accept every outcome her decision will make. Though, she is still scared for some reason. Is she really ready to put their good friendship at risk?
She shut her eyes tight. NO! No matter what will happen, I need to get this feeling out of my chest!
"Natsu. . ." She called out his name with longing on her voice while her eyes are busy admiring the orange sky. It has always been a wonder to her how the sky can freely change its color.
"Hmm?" She heard him hum in response. Right at the corner of her left eye, she can see him looking at nowhere in particular.
She took out a deep breath before twisting to face his side. Natsu noticed the sudden change in position and decided to face her too.
"What is it Lisanna? You've been acting different lately."
Lisanna didn't stop her smile from showing. She felt happy at the thought that somehow, even though Natsu always hangs out with Lucy, he still has the time to even notice her sudden changes.
She took it as a motivation on her confession to make and she became more determined. She looked at him with determination burning on her emerald eyes which brought cold sweats to Natsu.
But as she was about to say those words, her stiff look melted into soft ones as she says those three important words one by one.
"I like you." She simply stated with her emerald jewels staring directly at his onyx eyes.
Silly. She feels like laughing at that time. Yesterday, she kept on practicing what to say in front of the mirror, but it turns out she really doesn't need to practice on that. She just have to spill her heart's content.
She keeps silent hoping that he would respond but it looks like Natsu isn't going to speak sooner or later. Was it really that mind-blowing?
"I've waited for so long to be able to tell you this. I- I'm really happy that my feeling finally reached you. It's like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest." She paused for a moment, still hoping to get a response from him.
Yet still, there was none. Her eyes are starting to get blurry and she just felt tears pooling out her eyes.
"Natsu, am I wrong? D-Did I fall in love to the wrong person?" She can't stop her tears from flowing. His silence tears her inside. It feels like her heart is being stabbed by a knife, being shattered into small pieces, being burned by a cruel fire. It hurts, yet it is still so warm.
She is showing him how fragile, how hurt she was and yet, all Natsu did is just stand there, not even bothering to wipe away her tears. And then at last, he moved. He placed both arms at her shoulders making her look up.
"I don't think it should come from me but – I think there is no right and wrong in love. You can fall in love freely but – "He isn't really good in dealing this kind of stuff. But then, he can't afford to just let someone, especially Lisanna to break out in front of him after honestly confessing her feelings.
Somehow, he feels like he should say something smart that won't hurt her feelings, but then, it just seems so impossible.
" – but Lisanna, you can't force other person to love you back, right?" He continued while thinking if what he said is right.
"I see." It was all she said before running away from the scene, leaving Natsu feel guilty and baffled.
She went home and cried all night.
" – You can't force other person to love you back, right?"
These words kept running on her mind as her tears decided to keep her company for a long, tearing, night.
He is damn right! She saw it coming and prepared herself on hand, but still, those short little words were like heavy rocks that destroyed her shield from pain.
Is there any possible magic that can stop pain from piercing other people's heart?
She feels bad for leaving Natsu there. He has no fault in this. They were just being honest with their feelings and it came out that he doesn't feel the same way.
She tousles her hair in frustration. Here she was, lying naked and vulnerable on the ground, yet her mind still thinks of Natsu and what he might be feeling now. This is insane! This isn't just right!
But she loves him. She really does. And no matter how much it hurts, she is left with no other choice but to move on with her second resolve. – To accept everything.
This is what she had planned in the first place, right?
She unconsciously drifted off to sleep due to heartbreak and tiredness. Before she can even fall helplessly to sleep, she was able to pray for a wonderful tomorrow to come, even though it is just another wishful thinking.
Natsu walked towards the guild with deep bags under his eyes. He's a mess and he's just so thankful that Happy and Lucy were out on a job since last night. He is thankful for they can't see him in this state. They will surely be worried and that's the last thing he wants to happen.
He opened the door to Fairy Tail and what greeted him took him by surprise.
"If you're a man, you shouldn't make a woman cry! Especially my sister!" Elfman showered him powerful punches and all he could do is accept it and say sorry. Maybe, he deserves this one.
The guild can't stop him for they understand where Elfman get this feeling. He is just being a brother to Lisanna. Though they hate to see one of their nakamas to get hurt, all they can do is plead Elfman to stop. Just plead but don't move.
"I'm sorry?! She loved you and this is what she gets? Be a man, Natsu!" Natsu blocked a punch he was about to receive with his fist. He stands up, ready to defend himself the other way.
From the other corner of the guild, a formidable team sat in all their glory while their eyes show sympathy and fascination at both their guildmates.
"This is going to be interesting." Laxus murmured.
Back to the scene, Natsu eyed Elfman.
"You don't understand it, do you? Ever's lucky cause you love her back. But what if you don't? Will you force yourself to love her back?" This question made Ever hide behind Laxus as the three men only shared knowing smirks.
"You're the topic here, Natsu!" Elfman yelled.
"Try standing in my shoe, maybe you'll understand. Isn't it wonderful if a man and a woman will be together because they both love each other? Do you think I want to make her cry?!" He yelled the last part making everyone go silent.
Mirajane hugged her sister tightly. Even though she doesn't know what exactly happened between them after they got out together yesterday, Mira knows her sister was hurt; right even before she decided to let her feelings be acknowledged.
"I understand and I know how important she is to you. And believe me, she is also important to me. Everyone here in Fairy Tail is important to me. But is it right that you only side one person's feelings? How about me? I have feelings too." This brought Elfman to his senses and he felt guilty for only hearing her sister's thoughts. But he still feels enraged for what Natsu did to Lisanna. As a brother, there is nothing more unacceptable than seeing your siblings cry and you can't do anything to ease the pain they bear.
"I-I'm sorry. But you should be gentler, you know." He said, his hand has gone back to normal.
"I personally believe that a man isn't all about wiping someone's tears but also making someone cry."
Lisanna freed herself from the hug and stared at the man who made her heart knew how it is to fall in love and taught her how to be hurt; the man who made her stronger and learn to accept every bad things, the man who made her grew up.
"Natsu. . ." She murmured. Natsu looked at her directly in the eyes. His eyes were full of sadness, of guilt, of longing to be understood.
"If you cry a bundle of tears, it's good. Because you can't wipe a tear without crying first, right? You can't see the sunrise without seeing the sunset first. You can't have a fresh new start without ending something. You can't witness a great smile if you would not frown. There's someone out there who's far better than me. You won't be able to see him if I always stand on the way, am I right?"
Lisanna nodded and gave him a whole-hearted smile. She understands him now. He doesn't want to hurt her. He didn't intend to leave her or let her cry alone. He did made her feel sad to give her an opportunity to open another door that will certainly make her happier than she is right now and is true worthy of her tears.
"Yes. Thank you Natsu!" Natsu felt relieved and for once since the day started, he smiled.
"After all, I'm sure, in the end, everyone of us will be running away, smiling with the person we treasure the most." They both grinned at each other.
All of them felt light. What can be more wonderful than making up after a fight? It just proves that Fairy Tail is not just a guild for magic and jobs. It is a place to develop a person's feelings and well-being. It is a place anyone could call home.
"Hooray for Natsu and Lisanna! Finally! They grew up!" Makarov, who was more than proud of himself for raising the brats, cheered everyone.
"Mira and Cana! The beers! Bring out more beers!" He yelled and everyone hoorayed.
Suddenly, the guild's door opened and revealed a blonde haired girl and a flying blue cat.
"We're back!" Lucy greeted in high spirits.
"Aye Sir!" Happy agreed as he flies lively in the air.
They sensed the energetic mood of the guild and because they have the slightest idea of what happened earlier, it's normal for them to get curious.
"What are we celebrating for? The guild sure is extra hyped up!" She asked with a smile that seems to never leave her pretty face. At least, that's what Natsu thinks.
"Lucy Lucy Lucy. . . Where have you—"Before Max can narrate what happened, Natsu already made him sleep making the blonde turned furious. She was about to know it!
"The heck Natsu? It's so early for a fight!"
"Aye Natsu!"
Natsu quickly rummaged through his empty brain for an excuse. Gray just shrugged when Natsu signaled him to help him and so Erza also did the same. He looked at Lucy who was waiting impatiently for an explanation.
"Ah! I know! It's because I want to tell you the story! YES! That's it!" He wished for all the gods who were prying on them just now to make her believe this stupid lie. But crap. It seems like there are no gods prying on them right now!
"You do know that's pretty suspicious, right?" She raised an eyebrow at him as she folded her arms neatly on her bounty chest.
"No!" Lucy sighed.
"Look at yourself. You already got a fight again? Check out those slight bruises. How am I supposed to take you to the freshly opened restaurant on the town? Too bad for they give free orders to the first one hundred customers, right Happy?" She poked the bruises her eyes can see making Natsu wince in pain.
"Aye! But I could care less. I'm happy with just a fish."
Suddenly, Lucy felt a tight grip on her wrist. She opened her eyes and she saw it was Natsu grinning at her. He started to run outside dragging her and Happy along with him.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go! It's a bad habit to make foods wait for us!" Lucy giggled and returned his smile. She took her own hand away and started running on her own.
"Let's go!"
"Aye Sir!"
Inside the guild, all of them watched them ran away together with understanding and happiness visible on their features.
"Damn lucky brat! Having two girls swoon over you! Hmp! How I envy his youth." Makarov murmured while sipping his booze out.
Mira, Lisanna and Elfman all linked their arms together. The youngest Strauss gave them a reassuring smile which tells them that she feels truly more than fine now, before taking a glance at the three forms who were getting further and further till they are out of reach.
"In the end, everyone of us will be running away, smiling with the person we treasure the most, right Mira-onee-chan, Elf-nii-chan?"
'He was out of reach right from the start. It was just me who always wants to reach for him." Lisanna thought.
DONE!
It's been so long! Thank you for all of those who leave a review to this story, and also to those who added this to their fave list and to all who followed it. Thank you minna!
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I honestly think Lisanna deserves to be loved. Come on guys! Think of her life in Edo and the fact that she has to live far away from her true family. She's strong to continue living on like nothing really matters. Don't hate and spread love. All Nalu shippers/lovers don't hate. They all love and accept everyone. C:
And please, also look out for my another on- going story. Please love it too just like how you show your love in this.
Uh, what more to say? Cana, Nab, Levy and Lisanna already shared their thoughts. Do you have someone in FT who you want to appear in the next chapter? Feel free to say and I'll work hard for it. C: Take that as my token of appreciation to you minna.
How was your day? Have a good day always! Jaa!
-A.L.-