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"Preparations are being made, Princess," explained Virgo as she went to grab some clothes for Lucy and Haru.
Lucy was looking through the library and found a book that can occupy herself. While reading she noticed Erza and Gray's presence. She looked up to see them staring at her which kinda of freaked her out.
"Is something wrong?" asked Lucy.
"Lucy, be careful. I know it's your duty but you are still a member of Fairy Tail. Just stay safe," smiled Erza sadly as Lucy hugged her tightly.
"Yeah, don't worry about Flame Head. I'm sure he'll probably find something to do while you're gone. Take care of yourself and make sure to be strong until the end. You're our little sister right," smiled Gray as Lucy nodded and hugged him tightly. Gray and Erza always treated her as their little sister who cared and took care of them. They left to go in search of Wendy, Happy, and Carla before their time remaining expires and will have to wait another three months to get out.
"I wonder how Natsu is doing.." mumbled Lucy sadly since she knew how Natsu feels about this.
"Natsu, what's wrong?" asked Haru worried since this was not the usual strong, dense, and cool guy that everybody loves.
"It's nothing. Just thinking that's all," sighed Natsu as he looked up at the stars above with longing.
"I'm guessing it's about Lucy. You're going to miss her so much while she's gone," guessed Haru as Natsu blushed to confirm his guess.
"That's true, but I just don't like the idea of her going without me," explained Natsu honestly as he stratched his head with his cheeks red.
"I know what you mean," thought Haru as he thought of Elie which startled Natsu to look at him.
"You're thinking of that partner of your was it Ella..." remembered Natsu as Haru said "It's Elie!"
"Yeah, but you miss her a lot despite the fact you are far away from her," explained Natsu as Haru nodded.
"I guess you can say is that I love her and always will," sighed Haru happily as Natsu thought of something.
"Love her as a partner?" asked Natsu.
"No as my true love, my soul mate if you could say the least. Loving someone that has your heart makes you want to marry them and have a family with them," explained Haru as Natsu's eyes brighten at that explanation.
"So it's alright if I ask her to marry me, because I don't just love her as a partner but as someone very special to me," spoke Natsu excitedly.
"I'm guessing you're going to ask Lucy to marry you huh," smiled Haru as Natsu blushed at that statement.
"But I don't know how she'll feel about me. She could only love me as a friend not something more," sighed Natsu depressedly as Haru smacked him on the head.
"What are you talking about! She clearly loves you. Don't you see her worry about what crazy stunts you pull or how injured you are after a battle," rattled Haru as Natsu noticed that those things were true.
"That's how Lucy acts about me," wondered Natsu as Haru blushed.
"In a way, it's similar to Elie as well. She does some of the things Lucy does as well," explained Haru honestly as Natsu smiled.
"So what should I say to her?" asked Natsu as Haru thought of aomething.
"Tell her whatever you are feeling in her," pointed Haru at his heart which Natsu understood what he meant. Virgo appeared and stated that it was time. Haru and Natsu went to go met up with the others for their departure. During the breakdown on the transportation, Natsu pulled Lucy away from the others and spoke to her.
"Lucy, make sure you come back safe in one piece. Tell the others we say hi and stay next to Haru the whole time," assured Natsu as Lucy pouted at his assurance.
"I know what to do, Natsu. Besides I'm strong enough to hold on my own," smiled Lucy as Natsu heart skip a beat.
"I know that, but I worried about my best friend facing danger on her own," explained Natsu as he saw Lucy's cheeks flush a little.
"Thanks Natsu, I'll make sure I come back so we can go on more adventures," hugged Lucy happily as Natsu embraced her as well. The hug was still going on until the others started calling their names. Lucy heard them and released Natsu and said that they should start going. Natsu stopped her by grabbing her hand and pulling her in for one last hug. He gently stroke Lucy's hair and sniffed her scent. They let go once more then Natsu spoke gaining Lucy's attention.
"Lucy, when you come back I have something to tell you important okay," expressed Natsu strongly as he gazed into her eyes. Lucy nodded and left with Natsu to the others.
Everyone said their good byes and safe journeys as Lucy and Haru left together leaving their friends sad and lonely. Natsu was the last one to hold his emotions before he grabbed Lucy and keep her with him. He looked at the stars and sighed. The king noticed the boy's actions and smiled sadly since he understood how much Lucy meant for him.
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