Guys, seriously? Only one review for the last chapter? I'm seriously disappointed, especially after all that hard work I put into it. Thank you though, to sabrina-luna-potter. I I love that name by the way.

Okay anyway, this chapter. It's got some NaLu, finally! Not much, there should be more soon. You know it's kind of funny, I hadn't meant for Bordon to become such a main character, just a side character that helped move NaLu along. Strange how things like that work...

Anyway what happens with Bordon is sort of revenge for how little reviews I got... Of course justice is served but you probably want more... I just couldn't stand the thought of killing him, he is still my baby after all, even though he is a delusional ass hole... I've said too much already... Oops.

Enjoy! XD

Lucy POV

It was slow, the feeling of becoming unstuck. It was like someone had put duct tape on my skin and was slowly pulling it off, it was almost aggravating. I started to remember things, simple things like the fact that my hair was blonde, and my hair was brown. I started to remember my name, Lucy Heartfilia. I remembered I'm a Celestial mage, in a guild, though the name of it escaped me. I remembered pink hair with a scaly scarf and a blue cat but… I tried to grasp for the details that were just out of reach.

Frustration built up inside myself as they alluded me.

What was the name of the pink haired guy? I wanted to scream in frustration, why was it that not knowing his name seemed to tear my heart to shreds? I couldn't handle not knowing, that fact was obvious. I still couldn't move but if I could have I would have ripped my hair out.

I hadn't heard anything for a while except for a small child like voice murmuring to me, "Get better Lucy, everyone's worried."

Oh, I wanted to get better, so much that it hurt. I wanted to see everyone as the memories of my guild members started to trickle into my mind slowly. There was Erza, a red haired mage, who was seriously strong and one of my closest friends. There was Gray, the ice mage, practically my older brother; there was Levy, my blue haired best friend, and Juvia, another blue haired friend of mine. There was Cana, and Mirajane, Elfman, and Gajeel, Wendy and Carla. My chest hurt I missed them so much.

And then there was Happy, the blue haired exceed who always got on my nerves but I loved him anyway. And who was it that always had that grin, the one that made me feel so light and full of happiness?

The pink hair and the scarf with onyx eyes….. Na- Natsu…. Natsu!

Panic entered my system, clouding my veins. How had I forgotten Natsu? Suddenly I could feel myself struggling, moving to get free from the mud, to reach above me, to rip the darkness apart and fight my way to the light, to Natsu.

As I tried to struggle I could hear that dark chuckle below me, tugging at me to come back into the darkness. I fought harder and harder, trying to ignore the fear that dropped in my stomach when I heard the voice whisper, "Don't leave so soon, we have so much more fun things to do…"

I fought off a scream and struggled harder, picturing Natsu above me, smiling at me.

Finally I broke out of the darkness.

Natsu POV

There was a flash of light that lasted for just a couple of seconds, but it was enough. Bordon lay on the ground, twitching, but his eyes were still open. He was still very much conscious. Without letting out a warning I crashed towards him and punched his face, crushing his nose. He was still too dazed to properly defend himself. I kicked him without mercy and clawed at him, my rage opening up suddenly and flooding out.

Lucy… That's all I could think about as I beat him.

I paid him back for what he did to Lucy, what he did to me, and what he did to my family all those years ago.

"This," I spat as I kicked him, "is payback," another kick, "for what you," I dragged him up so we were eye to eye, "did to Lucy!" I punched him in the face again.

"Natsu!" I heard someone shout but I was beyond hearing or understanding. My rage blinded me as I continued to hurt him and Bordon didn't even try to fight back.

I didn't notice when the entire guild behind me had gone quiet after they all let out a small gasp of surprise but I did notice when a small, soft, and tired voice said behind me, "Natsu."

I froze, my eyes widening. I dropped Bordon and he fell to the ground, unconscious. I didn't dare move, afraid that if I did the voice would disappear, along with the person.

"Natsu," it whispered again. "Turn and look at me."

So I did.

Lucy stood there, in a large pink T-shirt wearing sweatpants and no shoes. Her hair was disheveled from not being brushed lately and she looked tired, but her beautiful chocolate eyes were staring at me. She looked sad but part of me failed to notice. All I saw was Lucy, alive, well, and awake.

Suddenly I had, without even thinking about it, grabbed her and pulled her into a hug. "Lucy," I whispered into her hair, nuzzling into her neck. She smelled like she always did, like Lucy. Like flowers and the sun on a hot summer day, like fresh, clean, water running through a river. "I was so worried"

Slowly her arms circled my midsection, hugging me back. "I know Natsu, I know. I'm okay now," she murmured into my chest.

I didn't respond, my grip on her tightening. I didn't notice the entire guild staring at us, Mira snickering in the back, all I noticed was Lucy.

Finally I released her when I heard a soft groan from behind me. I still had something to do. When I pulled back Lucy noticed my eyes, how they were filled with anger again, and turned to see Bordon on the ground.

Realizing my intentions to finish him she put her small hand on my arm.

"Natsu, no," she said this to me like an order. I turned my surprised gaze to her before frowning.

"Lucy, he deserves this, after he what he did to you!" I growled. Lucy just shook her head sadly. I stared into her eyes hard, trying to figure out what she meant, to see any leftover anger or resentment but all I saw was forgiveness.

Stupid Lucy, she was too damn nice. She forgave too easily, but in this situation he didn't deserve any forgiveness.

"Lucy, you may have forgiven him, but I can't." I turned towards Bordon, ready to finish him when I felt a tug on my arm. I turned to find tears forming at the edge of Lucy's eyes, slowly slipping down her face. She was crying, something I swore I would never let Lucy do ever again, not after Future Lucy died.

I couldn't move, too shocked by her actions. "Natsu," she whispered, her eyes resting on the ground, "after what he did…" a violent shiver rocked her body and she clutched her arms with tight fingers.

She paused before looking up, directly into my eyes. "After what he did," her voice was stronger, "I'm not sure I can completely forgive him either. But look at him, he has paid enough."

I glanced at Bordon, collapsed onto the ground in complete and utter defeat. My jaw clenched and I whispered, "It isn't enough, it never will be."

"Natsu," she said again. "I don't want you to taint your hands with his blood. He will never be worth that."

When I didn't respond she repeated, "He is not worth that, do you hear me?" I flinched at her words but nodded. I turned when I heard another soft groan. Bordon's eyes were opening slowly and they focused on Lucy.

"Bitch," he rasped, "you came to greet me, how sweet." Lucy's face flushed dark red and before I could punch him Lucy gave him one of her Lucy Kicks right in the groin. I winced.

Bordon groaned and curled up into a ball. "Don't call me that ever again," she hissed.

He said nothing, to busy trying not to scream in pain. Lucy Kicks hurt, I should know, I've been on the receiving end more than one time. I grinned grimly at his curled up figure.

I glanced at Lucy. She looked angry and cold all at the same time as she eyed Bordon. I had expected her to flinch at just the sight of him, maybe even to cry, what he had done must have been scarred into her mind.

I think I forgot to take something into consideration though, when I thought of how she would react. She was Lucy, fierce and brave Lucy, she would never back down like that. Sometimes I forgot I didn't need to protect her, but of course that didn't mean I wasn't going to.

When it looked like Bordon was about to move towards Lucy I immediately stepped in front of her, snarling at him. His beat up and bloody face smirked at me.

"I guess that was the best you could do for revenge, eh Natsu?" he chuckled darkly. I didn't react, it was hard to get too mad when Lucy kept one of her hands on my arm, reigning me in from exploding.

Before Bordon could spit out more insults a deep voice said from behind us, "That is enough Bordon." Gramps.

"It is obvious you have lost, Bordon. I think Lucy is right, it is time you leave." My cheek twitched but I said nothing. Bordon raised an eyebrow at Gramps and said, "What, not going to finish me off?"

"No actually, the Magic Council is going to take care of you. It seems you are wanted for a great many of crimes, and they are more than willing to take you into custody." He smiled coldly, noting Bordon's reaction.

Bordon paled and said, "You have called them?"

"They are on their way as we speak," he said calmly. Bordon tried to stand up, probably to make a break for it but I stepped on his chest and pushed him back down to the ground.

"Don't even think about it," I snarled.

He glared up at me, almost looking hurt. I blinked as he said, "Natsu, we used to be friends and you treat me this way? Why not let me go, for old time's sake?"

My fire flared up around me, getting hotter and brighter at each of his words.

I let out a bark of laughter. "Friends you say? No, we are not friends. We never were and never will be. The only reason I'm not killing you here and now is for Lucy, got that?" I growled.

He flinched, as if my words actually hurt him.

"Natsu."

I turned in alarm to see Lucy falling into the ground. I caught her in my arms just in time, right before she hit the floor. "Lucy!" I cried in fear.

Her eyes shuttered closed after she whispered once again, "Natsu…"

"Wendy!" I shouted, pleading for the mage to come and heal Lucy.

Wendy emerged from the crowd and hurried over, kneeling next to us. Her hands glowed a light bluish green as she held them over Lucy. She let out a sigh of relief.

"What? What is it!" I asked urgently.

"She's just tired Natsu, that's all. She fainted, and no wonder. Though she was mainly healed she still was recuperating, and then to wake up to this… The mental strain must have been enormous. Her mind just needs some tome to process it all, just let her rest for a little while."

I didn't like it; Lucy had already been asleep long enough. I had just gotten her back; I didn't want to lose her again, not like this. I still had yet to apologize for not protecting her, for not being enough. I wanted to talk to her about these feelings that had started to develop slowly in the pit of my stomach that I still didn't understand.

I knew I was overreacting, she was just tired. She would wake up soon. But the moment her beautiful brown eyes had closed I felt panicky, I felt like I was losing her.

I leaned my forehead against her forehead, like I had done in the guild and whispered, "Come back soon, Luce."

I could hear the pounding of the feet in the distance, marching towards us.

The Magic Council was coming.

Comments, suggestions, reviews? Yes, no, maybe so?

Did you see what I meant with Bordon? You guys probably wanted me to kill him, didn't you? Sorry, can't do that. *cackles* Sorry, don't hate me. Besides I don't want Natsu to kill him, I know it would haunt him, even if he does hate Bordon they are still childhood friends and Natsu would feel the major after affects of taking human life, and I don't want him to go through that, I love him too much.

Anyway, seriously I want your opinions! Whether it is just to rant about how angry you are that Bordon is still alive or whatever or to just praise my awesomeness I will gladly accept it. Please REVIEW!