Riven- YEY! TY!
rxp- LOL Yeh I felt bad after the perv kindda got away with out the epic beat down I wanted to portray so I'm glad this was much better! And I agree I like the Japanese words MUCH better because they loose something in translation. Funny enough a lot of times in manga/anime there isn't a good translation for the words and it sounds TERRIBLE in english LOL
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Lucy groaned as light assaulted her eyes on her first attempt at opening them. Everything felt stiff and painful. Forcing her eyes to open she attempted to rub the blurriness from them only to be unable to move her left arm. Focusing she realized it was in a cast. "What the…" the question dyeing on her parched lips. Groaning once more she raised her head just enough to look down and see her right leg that was also casted. Finally taking in her surroundings she found herself to be in a bright white room that screamed infirmary. However it wasn't the familiar one of the Fairy Tail guild she was used to. Her attempts at sitting up drew the attention of the exceed who was watching over her roommate.
"LUCY!" Happy cried as he flew over to her burying himself in her chest. Tears poured out freely as he spoke, "I was so worried when I found you! I thought for sure you guys were gone forever! Don't ever send me away again!"
Lucy weakly hugged him with her good arm trying to remember what had happened to bring her here. Suddenly she shot up with a hiss of pain, "Where's Natsu? What happened to the wyvern? How did we get here? Where the hell is here?" she rushed out questions faster than poor Happy could keep up.
"AYE LUCY! Calm down!" Happy cried out. "Natsu's…." he pointed rather than finish.
"Oh no…" Lucy whispered out barely audible as she looked to her left and spotted the pale and feverish man in the bed next to her. Clumsily she tried to make her way out of the bed and to his side almost falling if it hadn't been for Happy catching her and supporting the weight she couldn't. Slowly they made their way to Natsu's side and Lucy didn't hesitate to curl up with him in the small bed despite the pain she felt.
He was drenched in sweat and looked deathly pale. He was moaning and tossing a bit obviously having nightmares from the fever. "Happy get a cold rag." Lucy commanded. A moment later the exceed handed said item to her and she began lightly whipping his forehead. Tears freely falling from her eyes as she worked with her one good arm. Eventually his face turned towards her and he started to settle a bit. "How long have we been out?"
Happy fidgeted on the other side of Natsu and looked up at her, "Three days. Lucy…" he hesitated, "Natsu's not getting any better." tears welling in his eyes once more.
"Happy I need you to find someone with a communication lacrama. We need to get a hold of the guild fast."
Happy wasted no time in doing as he was told flying out calling, "AYE SIR."
Lucy bit her lip in worry. "Natsu I don't know if you can hear me but you have to stay with us. We… I can't lose you. Do you hear me? You're too stubborn and strong to fall victim to some poison damn it!" With that she lost her fight on her sobs and let them voice themselves as she cried against his slowly moving chest. "Please, please," she begged to no one and anyone that would listen.
It was in this position that Happy as well as a doctor found Lucy some time later. Happy carrying the device Lucy asked for and the doctor charts not believing either were awake yet. Clearing his throat to gain Lucy's attention the doctor spoke, "Miss Heartfilla you shouldn't be out of bed, let alone in the same bed as Mr. Dragneel. You both need proper rest and this room is reserved for those who are unconscious. We're going to have to move you-"
Lucy's head shot up an angry aura flailing about her, "You can go to hell if you think I'm leaving him! I don't give a damn what your rules say! I'm fine compared to him! Did you bastards even treat him with the proper medications?"
Shocked at the woman's outburst the doctor bristled. "We gave him the best care we could. The poison he was struck with would have killed a normal man in the time it took to get you two here. Once again I have to ask you to go-"
"Get the hell out!" she once more cut off the doctor. "I already told you I'm not going anywhere! Now get out."
Straightening his shoulders the doctor harshly whispered, "Well I never," as he made his leave with his head high in the air.
Glaring once more at the door the doctor went through, Lucy turned her gaze and softened it when it landed on Happy, "Is that the lacrama?"
"Aye," he said as he handed her the object.
Groaning in pain once more Lucy sat up. Quickly working her magic she reached the guild. A smiling Mira appeared in the sphere, "Oh my Lucy-chan you've had better looking days." She giggled although worry could clearly be seen on her face.
"No time Mira! We need to get a hold of Porlyusica now!" Lucy snapped.
Mira seemed unfazed and called out to Jet to retrieve said woman before she turned to Lucy and asked, "What happened?"
Lucy sighed and held back the tears as she told Mira the recount of what she knew. By the time she reached the end she was crying having lost the battle on her emotions.
"Shhh it's ok Lucy I'm sure Porlyusica will know what he needs." the barmaid tried to sooth the distraught woman. "But how did you end up in a hospital?" Mira calmly asked.
"Aye! I found them!" Happy chimed in proudly telling his part of the tale.
Happy rushed to the village and yelled to the towns people about the explosion and mine collapse. He made sure to tell them all that both his partners were inside. Many of the men in the area wasted no time in rushing in the direction of the mine while others went to get more help. Feeling like he accomplished all he could for now Happy headed back to where the smoke was billowing out of the mountain.
Finding the cave entrance he coughed several times as the smoke and dust was still settling. The first thing he noticed was a nest of some sort with what looked like scrambled eggs leaking out from under a rock the size of their house. Grimacing at the sight Happy called out, "Natsu? Lucy? Where are you?" Receiving no answer he continued deeper into the cave having a hard time getting through the rocks that were trying to block his path.
Eventually he found the crushed remains of a burnt creature. Snickering at the realization that Natsu had indeed caused the cave-in Happy's laughter quickly died replaced by fear. "LUCY!" he cried as he spotted her twisted mangled body lying on the ground Virgo kneeling next to her and Natsu lying still on the other side of Lucy. Looking to the spirit he shakily asked, "Are they…" not able to finish the question.
Virgo looked to the small exceed, "Hime is injured very badly but will survive I have done the best I can to treat her wounds. However, Natsu-san is in need of poison relief and I know nothing of this. I did what I could to stop the poison's progression."
"Natsu…" Happy mumbled tears falling down as he looked to his pale friend. Comparing the two Natsu looked to only have a few minor scrapes and bruises the worst being a dark purple that was covering his leg. Filling with determination to help his friends Happy stood tall and looked to Virgo once more, "I can't get them both out! The rocks are in the way."
Virgo nodded her understanding, "I can clear the fastest way and carry hime with me." With that said she disappeared through the rock reappearing several moments later. "We can leave now." was all she offered as she gingerly picked her mistress up.
Happy took hold of Natsu being careful to not jar him too much, and followed closely behind the spirit. Noticing Natsu beginning to stir Happy asked, "Aye Natsu?"
"Happy? That you?" Natsu weakly replied.
"AYE!" he responded blinking tears away happy to see one of his friends awake.
"Where's Lucy?"
"Virgo has her we're taking you two back to the town to get fixed!"
"She's alive…" was the last thing he said before fully passing out.
Within minutes they arrived in the middle of the hospital startling the staff around them at their abrupt appearance. "He needs help he's poisoned!" Happy yelled snapping the staff into action.
"He has been struck by a wyvern. Hime needs to have bones set and casted." was all Virgo added handing Lucy over to the proper caretakers before taking her leave.
Lucy didn't even bother to wipe the tears away as she listened to Happy. Reaching over she pulled him to her with her mobile arm and ignored the pain as she hugged him close. "Thank you Happy." His response was to hold onto her a little tighter.
Mira paled at the story. Not only had they had to face off against a wyvern but in a cave. They were truly lucky to be alive. Once again she had to marvel at the hidden power Lucy had to give her spirits so much strength when she herself was passed out and battered. Tears slipped past her own cheeks as she watched the scene between the two partners and friends. Noticing the chatter in the guild she realized quickly that they had been listening in and were all just as worried.
The guild doors bursting open to reveal Jet and Porlyusica startling everyone to attention, including Lucy and Happy. "Put me down you damn brat! What is the meaning of this! Can't you disgusting humans let me live my life in peace?" The woman screamed flailing her arms around. Jet ignored her protest only setting her down when he reached the bar and Mira. Looking directly at the barmaid and then to the lacrama she once more demanded, "Out with it what is the meaning of such manhandling?"
Lucy's voice quickly responded from the lacrama, "I'm sorry but we need help! It's Natsu he was poisoned by a wyvern. I need to know what to give him and how! PLEASE you're our only hope he won't survive the trip home!"
Porlyusica snapped her jaw shut tightly. Eyeing the woman in the sphere she finally relented, "I hope you have something to take notes with because you'll only have once chance to get this right. The antidote is almost as deadly as the poison." After watching the woman frantically tell one of the exceeds to get her some paper and pencil she began her detailed explanation of what she needed and how to make it. Once she was done the communication was shut off. Turning to the barmaid she spoke in a low tone, "I hope that girl is smart enough to follow direction, or you will be short one dragon slayer before nightfall." Not giving anyone time to respond she made her leave through the doors.
Mira watched the woman leave and whispered, "Good luck Lucy." adding a silent prayer she said, "Please all of you come home safe." before heading to the master's office to inform him what was happening.
Did you cry or at least pout? I like tossing in some angst it's like a sandwich... Ya know angst/comfort/humor/action/angst... I like layers in my food LOL
So I'm glad that my action part was well received! YEY! Also I think I'll make Nayami and Riven happy in later chapters! Yes I pulled off some poker playing much much much later on! That reminds me...
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Chappy 28 is when the rating will go up! The more I read through it the more I feel it's a bit unneeded however I'd rather be safe! Not to mention who knows if I'll go in that direction or not later on. Depends on how inspired I feel! LOL
Anyway I'm the devil and still haven't finished this story and I'm currently writing chappy 37 with unresolved NaLu romance... Yes I'm going to drag it out because I feel the need to because TRUST me it's a scary thing to take your friendship to that next lvl when it's your best friend. Been there done that and for me it worked out! LOL But on the positive side that just means more to read!
So yeh that's about all I have to say for today... Thanks to all the readers out there for continuing to read this tale! Keep sending me your happy fuzzies!
~Gemi