guys I need help with names! it'll get confusing if i call them the same thing, so please suggest nicknames for the characters~thanksC: that awkward moment when you forgot to edit the chapter first *nervous smile*
Chapter 2
"Ne…" Lucy mumbled, turning over in the bed and smiling. Subconsciously, she grabbed for the heater in her bed, pulling it closer to her so she could snuggle with it.
"Gahh.." It mumbled, making Lucy snap one eye open. From what she remembered, Heaters couldn't talk.
"KYAAA~" She yelped when she realized that it was Natsu she was snuggling, kicking him off of the bed. Unfortunately, she landed on top of him, making it even more awkward.
"Lucy…" He mumbled, still not fully awake. She jumped off of him, falling down next to him in a hurry. He turned to face her, his arms outstretched and grabbing for her. She backed up, her face heating up. As she crawled away she suddenly felt her back collide with something, making her look up in a pair of onyx eyes.
"Natsu?" She gawked, looking across the room to see Natsu on the floor, softly snoring.
"H..Hai!" The body she was resting against stuttered, shaking quietly. She stood up and stared with confusion at the flame outfitted boy and the scary Lucy.
Silence filled the room until the blonde mage let out a light laugh, smiling silly. "Oh I get it, I'm in one of my dreams again?" She rolled her eyes at herself and walked over to the Natsu that was on the floor.
"No blondie this is real. This idiot over here did god-knows-what and made us come to Earthland!" The other Lucy yelled, hitting Edolas Natsu on the head for emphasis. He melted into the floor, eyes filled with tears, by then Natsu had woken up.
"Oh look it's another me! And look Lucy you gotta clone too!" Natsu said excitedly, running over to his 'clone'.
The tough looking girl and Lucy sweat dropped, muttering of how he was an idiot.
"I'm sorry…but I-I'm not your clone." 'teddy' Natsu bawled, remembering how scary the fire mage could get.
"You aren't? You look like that guy from…" The dragon slayer put a hand on his chin, trying to remember where he had seen him before. He snapped and pointed a thumb at the cowering boy, his signature fangs grinning. "I know! You were that boy from the stadium that ignored me! You wouldn't even look at me!" Natsu growled, annoyance clear in his eyes. Lucy face palmed herself, muttering why she had that idiot as a partner.
"Natsu for the last time, that was a cut out of you! It wasn't real!" She yelled, smacking him in the back of the head. Natsu pouted and sunk away, now looking almost exactly like Edo-Natsu.
"And don't go around scaring my partner, that's my job!" A dark aura surrounded the more aggressive Lucy, making Natsu fear her more than Erza.
"Haha ok I think that's enough of scaring my partner." The mage said carefully, trying to help the girl calm down. Edo-Lucy sighed before turning away; but not before Lucy would see a slight blush on her cheeks.
Ehh? Why is she blush…could she possible…no.. Lucy shook the thought away, an unsettling feeling setting in her stomach. She tried hard to trash the thought, but she couldn't help but wonder; could Ashley have feelings for her Natsu?
She lowered her gaze on Fireball Natsu and couldn't help but smile apologetically, helping him stand up. He hesitantly beamed at her "Thank you Lucy-san." He said, causing her to giggle. That caught the other two's attention, Earthland Natsu glaring at the pink headed boy and Ashley glaring at Lucy.
For some reason the dragon slayer found it seriously annoying, the way Lucy was smiling at the wimp. A deep growl emitted from his throat, causing Scary Lucy to smirk at him, chuckling darkly.
"Down Bessie." she taunted, flicking him in the back of the head before walking over to the two.
"What are we gonna call ourselves? It's gonna get really confusing if we call each other 'Lucy and Natsu'" The blonde girl had a point, unconsciously pulling fireball next to her.
"You're right, I'll call you…Ashley?" the other blonde suggested. 'Ashley' nodded her head thoughtfully, waiting for the Natsu's responses.
"Call you fireball Natsu, eh?" The mage felt his motion sickness come to him just thinking about the time in Edolas.
"O-okay me-san." Fireball mumbled hesitantly, staring at the floor.
"Alright! Let's go!" Natsu blew fire out of his mouth with excitement, startling Fireball and making him sink to the floor crying.
"So loud! P-please lower you-your voice me-san!" He begged. Lucy sent a death glare at the fire dragon slayer, making him shut up.
"Lets get to Fairy Tail you pansies." Ashley growled, picking Edo-Natsu up and swinging him over her shoulder, knowing it would take forever if he walked.
"S-sorry.." He whimpered, clutching onto her. Lucy walked past and turned around, winking at Ashley with a thumbs up, making her blush and look away.
"Aye! Let's go Luce!" Happy II said, taking Lucy's hand and dragging her out of the building.
"Lucy-san?" Edo-Natsu asked quietly, feeling humiliated.
"What?" She growled, dropping him to the ground. He winced slightly but pulled himself up, trying to build up courage.
"I need…I need to ask you something." He said with a bright red face, rubbing the back of his head nervously.
"Hello Lucy!" Mirajane called cheerfully, a happy smile on her face as the two 'lovers' (to her anyway) barged through the door. Lucy murmured something quietly to Natsu, and that's when Mira realized they were holding hands. Holding in her squeals, she watched as Natsu let her hand go and walked off, Lucy walking over to Mira slightly blushing.
"Lucy! Tell me EVERYTHING!" Mira shrieked, clasping her hands together and looking like a fangirl. Lucy silently cursed Natsu, it was like he just loved to torment her.
"N-"
"Hey!" A voice boomed, the guild doors bursting open to reveal none other than Lucy Ashley and a Natsu Dragion cowering behind her.
Mira let out a confused "eep?" question marks floating around her head. "Lucy? N-Natsu!" Her eyes widened when the boy came out from hiding and his eyes widened largely.
"L-Lisanna!" He cried, running over to her and glomping her. He started crying, which broke the mood and made everyone yell "EHH?"
"Who's that!" Macao asked what everyone was thinking.
"Look Natsu's crying!" Gray shouted, laughing like it was the funniest thing in the world.
"Gray~" Natsu cried happily, running over to his friend and pushing him over, hugging him.
In the background there was a rain woman behind a pillar, her eyes large as she watched the two boys hugging. Why can't Gray-sama hug me like that? She sighed, gnawing on the pillar to keep herself from jumping him.
"Oi! You-you're the other Natsu aren't you!" Gray accused, slightly shaken by Natsu's behavior. He nodded and smiled at his friend before realizing he was being stared at. Scared, he hid under a table hugging his knees to his chest with small tears in his eyes.
A hand shot under the table, dragging Natsu out from under it. The pink haired mage grinned at the scared boy, patting him roughly on the back.
"This is me from Edolas." Natsu explained, giving Fireball an encouraging look, not wanting him to make him look bad.
"So…so…sorry…" He whispered quietly, hanging his head low. The dragon slayer grinned his fanged grin, getting the boys attention again.
"Natsu it's great to see you!" Lisanna smiled warmly at the slightly scared guy, hoping to comfort him a little. Fireball grinned widely, nodding enthusiastically.
"I hope Lucy hasn't been beating you up, neh?" She giggled, patting the boys back as he hugged her. Everyone stared at the two in shock, more than confused.
The scarier Lucy rolled her eyes and scoffed at Lisanna. It's not that she hated her, heck, she even considered her a friend. It was just...she hated seeing Lisanna holding Natsu and whispering comforting words when she was the one that made him like that.
"Yeah and this is..me from Edolas." Lucy Heartfilia walked over to Ashley. Some people stared and she shot death glares at them, making everyone sweatdrop.
When Natsu caught sight of Juvia he grinned evilly, a plan conjuring in his mind. "Yeah and in Edolas, Gray is madly in love with Juvia!" He said it loud enough for everyone to hear. Once the words reached Juvia's ears, she fainted with a maniacal smile.
"You matchstick! Look what you've done!" Gray snarled, sending a flying kick towards Natsu, which was intercepted by Droy. Droy fell over, knocking Jet down who's flailing hand smacked Gajeel in the face, causing an all out war in the guild.
"Alright! One thing that never changes!" Lucy Ashley roared with excitement, punching her fist into her hand then into Natsu's face.
"Finally a Natsu that fights back!" Ashley smirked at the dragon slayers lost expression, not understanding that this wasn't his Lucy that hit him.
"Ow Lucy what was that fo-" Another punch to the face stopped him in mid sentence, throwing him to the other side of the guild.
"HAHAHAHA GET READY YOU PUNKS!" Edo-Lucy laughed. She enjoyed fighting, it was the only thing she knew she was good at. Out of the corner of her eye she noticed a pink haired boy in a flame suit talking to the preppy Lucy, which chilled her. She growled a curse under her breath before stalking over to them, a deadly aura around her.
"Don't worry Natsu I won't let anyone hurt you." She heard ponytail reassuring him, a bright smile lit up her face. Ashley silently gagged. Natsu smiled and was about to respond when he saw Lucy Ashley hovering about them, which made him freeze in fear.
"Natsu? Natsu are you ok?" Lucy H. asked with concern, gently tugging on his arm. He finally snapped back to normal, trembling and hiding his face, scared of what she would do.
"I'm sorry Lucy!" He yelped. The celestial mage was more than confused only to realize when she turned around, there the other Lucy stood, glowering at them.
"I'm sorry Lucy!" She yelped, repeating Natsu. They clung to one another, trembling in fear at the girls glare directed at them. The dragon slayer snarled and stood up, stomping over to them. Mirajane and Happy didn't miss the jealously flaming in his eyes, exchanging looks and putting a hand over their mouth as they stifled their giggles as "Pffts"
"What are you two idiots doing?" Ashley bemused, crossing her arms over her chest and eying the two that were cowering in fear. Lucy looked past Ashley and saw the fire mage, which made her instantly relax. She pulled away from Fireball and ran to Natsu, cowering behind him instead as the guild continued their brawl.
"Lucy-san!" Edo-Natsu cried out in panic as she betrayed him. She stuck her head out from behind her protector and gave a sympathetic smile, feeling slightly guilty.
When he called out for her, something snapped in Edo-Lucy. She was furious. She picked Natsu up by his collar and pushed him against the wall, getting the attention of a few members.
" 'Lucy-san Lucy-san save me Lucy-san waaah' " She taunted him. "Ten minutes in Earthland and you've already replaced me, huh!? Well whatever I don't need you anyways." She dropped him to the floor, trying to hide all of her emotions. He stared up at her in shock and confusion. He had never seemed so angry at him before, and for what exactly?
"Wait Lucy!" He frantically ran after the clearly upset girl, getting an excited and anxious look from Mira.
"This is perfect! Now I have two matchmaking jobs~" Mira sighed in content, but she did worry for the Edolas pair. What was going on between them? Was that tougher looking Lucy jealous of their little mage? That seemed highly unbelieveable, she didn't seem the type to get jealous of anything, making someone with a cool sword.
"Oh Natsu I think I hurt him." She whispered worriedly, staring at the door with concern. She didn't notice the way his teeth gritted together and anger burned in his eyes.
Get yourself together idiot, theres no reason to be jealous of him. He yelled at himself, trying to calm down his anger. When he finally got it under control she turned to him, worry still in her eyes.
"I hope they're ok. Poor Natsu and Lucy.." She rubbed her arm nervously. She didn't mean to make Ashley blow up like that, she had a feeling she knew why too.
"Don't worry about them Luce, they're fine geez. The way you act makes it look like you like him." He blurted out. Lucy's eyes widened in surprise and her face turned the color of his hair.
"L-Like him?" She squeaked, staring at the floor.
"You like him?" Natsu scoffed in disbelief. His anger rose back and before she could answer he stormed out of the guild, slamming the doors open with a loud noise.
Lucy stood there, still in shock at Natsu's behavior. "What has gotten into him!?" She muttered as she walked over to Mira, still shocked by all of their behavior. Was she the only normal one out of all four of them?
Mira tsked at Lucy, wiping at the counter while talking easily. "Lucy, Lucy, Lucy." Mira giggled at Lucy's gaze that was sent her way. "Isn't it obvious why Natsu acted like that?" Mira prodded, trying to get some answers from her.
"No...?" Lucy answered with pure innocence, completely unaware to the dragon slayers feelings. Or at least, that's what Mira thought.
"Sweetie, it's called jealousy." Mira smiled at Lucy's paling face.
"Natsu's jealous? Of what!" She squeaked, her face turning completely red. She had admitted to herself a long time ago that she may or may not have feeling for her dense teammate. She tried ignoring it, but now of days it seemed to get harder and harder, especially with a scheming Mira around.
"Of Edolas Natsu, who else? But I admit he was so adorable." She gushed. Mira wasn't attracted to either one, but him acting like that made her think of a small child, and she loved children.
"Why would he be jealous of him!" She asked curiously.
Honey, you were basically snuggling with him earlier! From the looks of it Edolas Lucy is jealous, too! When Natsu went after her it just proved he loved her!" She fangirled, thinking up different scenarios.
"Wait you're right! I'm so stupid, I need to go after Natsu!" She stood up abruptly, hoping she could find the dense idiot before he did something stupid.
"Yes go find him! Confess~" Mira sung, nearly fainting due to excessive happiness. Lucy ignored her and rolled her eyes, running out of the guild doors and searching for him, hoping he would talk to her.
Meanwhile, Natsu Dragneel was fuming in the forest, punching anything that laid in his sites. He stopped when he heard voices talking, curiosity ruling out his thoughts.
"Lucy stop!" A voice pleaded. He watched from a tree as the other Natsu pulled on her wrist, whipping her around.
"No! Get off me! Go back to your little girlfriend!" She snarled, anger searing in her eyes as she tried to claw his hand off. He was surprisingly strong, he was never strong before, was she getting weaker?
"Please listen to me Lue." He said seriously. She stopped, feeling drained as she stared back into his onyx eyes. "Why are you so mad?" He asked softly. He didn't feel scared right now, he had pushed that away to become serious. His friend was stressed and he promised to be there for her.
"Mad? Is that what you think I am? You're pathetic." She smirked bitterly at him, looking away so he couldn't see the tear that trailed to her lips. Her eyes widened in shock when it touched her lips, why the hell was she crying? Lucy had never cried over something as stupid and ridiculous as this.
"Lucy I'm your best friend. Please tell me, I care about you." He pleaded, pulling her into a hug before he could make himself back out of it. She stood stunned in his embrace before punching him in the stomach, making him let her go as she blushed furiously.
"W-what exactly do you think you're doing? Just because I hug you once doesn't mean I'm gonna do it anytime soon!" She yelled stomping on his foot. Natsu yelped in pain and started wobbling around before he fell down sideways, hugging his stomach at the same time.
She glared down at him for a few moments until it softened to a light smile, a blush still on her cheeks as she crouched down next to him.
"But...thanks. I guess...you're-you're a good...a good best friend. " She managed to choke out a compliment, going against her mind and listening to that thing in her chest, her heart.
He smiled, knowing it'd be worth it to cheer her up even if he had to get beat up. "You too, Lue." He groaned out, still in pain. She couldn't help a giggle escape her lips as she looked down at him, scowling at herself for the small girly gesture.
"Whatever. Don't tell anyone or I'll kill you." She grumbled, walking off into the direction of town, leaving him there. The fire mage took this as a time to come out of hiding, a genius thought coming to mind.
"Hey me!" He greeted, sitting down in front of Fireball. Fireball looked up at himself, his eyes widened a little as he crawled away in an attempt to run, terrified of the other man.
"Me-san!" He squeaked out, looking around frantically. The mage sweatdropped before ignoring it, getting back to what he was going to say.
"I have an idea." He piped up, making Fireball stare at him he didn't protest Natsu continued. "Well we look so much alike and stuff, so lets have some fun eh?" He grinned his fanged grin while the other boy just blinked, not really understanding where this was going.
"I mean I pretend to be you and you pretend to be me." He explained carefully. Dragion rose an eyebrow at him before nodding, not wanting to make the mage mad.
"O-ok then. But how?" He asked him hesitantly, worried of what the other boy would say.
Simple. You give me your clothes and those glasses, and I'll do the same." He smiled brightly, unaware to the other boys frown and protective grip on his goggles.
"B-but...they're special to me.." He trailed off, pouting slightly. His love for the goggles surpassed his fear for the hot headed boy.
"Awh come on I won't hurt 'em! I gotta act like you anyways, it'll be easy." He pleaded, silently having an ulterior motive.
Fireball sighed before unwillingly separating from his goggles. Seeing the scarf wrapped around the other boys neck, he pointed towards it and rose an eyebrow, his hand held out suggesting to hand it over.
Natsu strapped the goggles on his head like Fireball had had them, looking to where Fireball was pointing, a confused look on his face. "Something on my scarf?" He asked stupidly as Fireball sweat dropped.
"N-no..I need your scarf.." He said nervously. Natsu reached for his scarf, a protective hand wrapping through it.
"Nu-uh no way kiddo." He refused stubbornly.
"But I need it!" The pink haired boy whined, annoyance filling him.
Natsu sighed before stubbornly giving him his scarf, which the other boy wrapped around his neck.
"Hurt my scarf and I hurt you." Natsu warned. He wasn't usually so hostile, but the scarf was very precious to him.
"Same for my goggle." The other Natsu shot back seriously. He felt the same feelings for his beloved goggles, and it felt weird when they weren't on his head.
"Alright lets go." They both said, grinning excitedly at the other. The mage pulled something out of his pocket before he could forget, handing it over to Dragion.
"This is a confidence ring. Wear it and you'll be..well confident." He shrugged. Fireball smiled thankfully, slipping the ring onto his finger and feeling something go through him he only felt in his car.
And with that, the two went their different ways, not knowing what was in store for their little 'game'.
GAAH I WROTE TO MUCH ;w; if I write to much then you'll expect alot, so just so you know the other chapters wont be this long! I'm sorry I couldn't stop myself xD around 1,000-2,000 occasionally 3,000(like this one) will be the length of chapters.
ohohoh Natsu jelly and edoLucy jelly~;) I just made EdoNatsu say Lue cuz Natsu's nickname for Lucy is Luce so his is Lue :P OMERGAH IM SMURT I KERW xD lol jk but I tht ring won't make him like he is in his car, just stop him from crying all of the time cuz i need him to act a little more normal for this to work
PLEASE DONATE REVIEWS FOR A CHILD IN NEED(me) ONLY ONE CLICK AWAY FROM GIVING A SMALL GIRL ETERNAL HAPPINESS c: haha but I seriously need help with nicknames, all I got is ashley and fireball XD
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