Hey there minna! I have a notice to make: my updates will be considerably slower; as I have quite a few projects plus homework… LI'm so sorry! Please, accept my virtual triple choc chip cookies dipped in chocolate as an apology gift!
Okay, now that that announcement is over, I will now introduce out new guest today-
Mirajane Strauss!
Mira: Oh, please, just call me Mira.
IW: Okay, if you say so. Anyways, what plans do you have for the couples in Fairy Tail? Any… couples that you have envisioned?
Mira: of course! Eto… I do have quite a few. Natsu and Lucy, which I have named Nalu. Don't even get me started on Natsu's denseness. Gruvia is also another one, Gray and Juvia. Gray really needs to work on his romantic side *squeals*, every girl needs a bit of romance. There's Jerza, which is Jellal and Erza. Jellal is way too shy and Erza might get the wrong idea!
IW: If you don't mind me asking, Mira, where in the world did you get these… these…
Mira: Fantastic? *Looks at IW with hopeful face*
IW: Yes, that's it! Fantastic ideas?!
Mira: Thank you! Someone finally appreciates my matchmaking skills! When I asked Elfman about it, he just said it was 'Man', which I don't even know the meaning of, and when I asked Lisanna, she only said that it was ok! I mean, as she is my only sister, I would have thought that she would have approvedL!
IW: Now, Mira, if you could do the disclaimer…
Mira: But I'm not finished yet! I still have more soon-to-be couples!
IW: *stare…*
Mira: Okay. IsolatedWilderness does not own Fairy Tail, otherwise there would be *ahem* certain couples in the guild, yes?
IW: Sheesh!
Chapter 8- Natsu and the rest
"Okay. Since Natsu is the only one who knows where this 'Heathcliff' guy is, he will definitely be going," Makarov decided. "And the rest of Team Natsu as well as Juvia, Wendy, and Carla." (A/N: I am really really sorry if I forgot anyone! Gomenasai!)
"Yeah! I'm fired up!" This comment obviously came from Natsu, who was grinning from ear to ear at the thought of fighting somebody. (At least, that was what he hoped) Gray just shrugged nonchalantly while Juvia was gushing about how she loved 'Gray-sama' and Erza nodded solemnly. Wendy had a determined look on her face, saying that she would do her very best. Carla stood beside the Sky Dragon Slayer, while Happy floated in the air next to Natsu.
"Can I go with Natsu-nii?" Romeo pleaded Makarov. The current guild master shook his head, making Romeo droop visibly.
Natsu pumped his fist in the air. "Natsu, you may name this temporary team." Makarov told the Fire Dragon Slayer.
"Yosh! I'm naming it… Natsu and the rest!" Everyone face palmed at the name. Gray butted heads with Natsu, growling.
"What the hell, Flame-brain?! Attention seeker much?" Gray snarled at him.
"What did'ya call me, idiot?" Natsu replied with equal venom.
"Are you deaf? I called you a Flllaaamme-Braaaiiinn." Gray said it slowly, stretching out the insult as if talking to a three year old. Natsu's hand burst into flames, while Gray's hand soon became spiked with sharp ice. They both failed to notice a dark aura emanating from behind them. Hands reached around Gray and Natsu's heads, and crashed their foreheads together. They both fell down, eyes spinning, knocked out cold. Erza smiled as if nothing happened, and dragged the two trouble makers to a corner.
"Now, are all of you ready?" Makarov asked.
"Yeah!" 'Natsu and the rest' answered.
"Then you shall depart next morning, with Natsu leading you! Pack everything you might need today! Good luck!" Makarov cried out. Everyone repeated, "Yeah!"
The guild dispersed, each going back to their own activities, whether it be drinking, fighting or eating. But as for 'Natsu and the rest', they went to their respected houses. They each went home to pack, not that really needed anything. But as for Erza, she had a mountain to pack. No-one even knew what was inside there, and people were too scared to ask Erza, the 'Titania' or 'Fairy Queen'.
Erza was not the style to be vain and flaunt this title around. She had earned it through hard work and had overcome many hardships in her life. Erza knew not to boast, and instead stayed quiet, though well aware of the fact that she was commonly called this.
Meanwhile, at Natsu's house- wait, Lucy's house, Natsu was already asleep, though the time was only six o'clock. It was a rare event for Natsu to be sleeping so early. Although, it was excusable. Natsu, being the kind and caring person he was, was probably worrying about Lucy for the whole time he was awake. Poor Natsu must have been stressed out, considering how he was always glued to the blonde Celestial mage's side like glue. Lucy was a huge part of Natsu's life, just as he was to Lucy. To Lucy, Natsu was her first real friend, and to Natsu, Lucy was his best friend that he could rely on constantly, without doubting even once. Natsu couldn't live without Lucy, Lucy couldn't live without Natsu. It was as simple as that. No more, no less. At least, that was what Natsu and Lucy thought.
Natsu had Happy sprawled out on his stomach area, mumbling about fish and Carla, while he himself was drooling, sometimes grumbling about ice prick, occasionally punching the air above him. They were both on Lucy's bed. Then, Natsu did something he had never done in his sleep before. He shouted out Lucy's name. His tone of voice evidently showed to what length Natsu cared for Lucy… and how much he longed for her to be back to her rightful place, which was by his side. Natsu just needed Lucy to be next to him, trading insults, her cooking breakfast, him creeping in (stalker-ish much?) to Lucy's bedroom… it was all a routine now, engraved into his life. It would be impossible for anyone to imagine them as 'Lucy and Erza' or 'Natsu and Gray'. (A/N: Did that make sense?) No, it was always, and had to be 'Natsu and Lucy' or 'Lucy and Natsu'. No matter how childish and immature Natsu was (in Lucy's point of view), or how annoying and petty Lucy was, (in Natsu's point of view) they were inseparable. Whenever they had a fight, one of them would come crawling back while the other stood triumphantly. Then after a few moments, the 'winner' of the argument would offer a kind hand which was accepted. They would make up, and start bantering all over again.
So it was logic that Natsu suffered and stressed the most about how Lucy was gone, how one of his precious nakama was stolen from under his nose. (A/N: Nakama, huh, Natsu? Are you sure about that? *wiggled eyebrows suggestively* :p)Of course, it was undeniable that Erza, Gray, Levy, Makarov, the whole guild was worried, but everyone was aware of Natsu blaming himself, berating himself for not being able to bring their close friend back to where she belonged. But in the midst of all the anger directed at himself, Natsu still felt a part of him that was actually rational, that actually didn't punch first and think later. And that part of him urged Natsu to wait it out, see how everything goes and then intervene. However, as Natsu obviously didn't use the rational part of him a lot, he had completely ignored it. So was the start of Natsu's inner turmoil.
Dude, listen to me. The rational part pleaded.
No, listen to me! That stupid idiot has no idea of what's going on! That was Natsu's brash part.
Excuse me?
You're excused.
*Huffs* C'mon, Natsu. Just because you haven't used me in a while doesn't mean I'm outta commission. I'm your rational part! Hear me out!
Oi, do you hear this guy talking? *adopts nasally voice* I'm your rational part! Hear me out! Pfft. I never knew someone could be this annoying. Anyways Natsu, you should just go out there, kick ass, save Lucy, come back. Just like you always do.
Don't Natsu! You should just wait it out, heed Gramp's orders! That way, you, Lucy, everyone can come back safe.
Hah! Seriously, what kinda guy just sits back like a scaredy cat and lets everyone else do the work and get all the glory?
Natsu bolted up, groaning as he remembered everything that had happened. He stumbled off the bed and carefully placed Happy down where he was before, and walked outside. The bright sun greeted him, beating down on his face. Natsu shielded his eyes, and stretched his arms. He yawned widely, showing his sharp canines. Natsu walked back in, to wake Happy up and head to the guild.
Hopefully they would find and rescue Lucy today, along with the other people.
So? I hope everything made sense. As always, please review!
IsolatedWilderness out!