Riven- LOL I thought that would make you happy to know! And are you sure I wouldn't kill some one? Really? Hmmmm? Meh yeh I wouldn't this time cause like I said I'm not writing a tragedy LOL
Groves- LMAO Hang in there there's fluff ahead again eventually. I just had to pull at the heart strings a bit :)
Souring (25)- Like I said I'm not the best with fights. I wasn't thrilled with it but yeh hey I tried and it's one chapter that bunked out of the 27 I've got. LOL But I appreciate the advice and if I ever try again at an action section I'll keep it in mind. Also I find it awkward reading to have the characters bellow out their attacks in a story form at least. There was only the one spot that Natsu said anything other than to yell at Lucy when he had his back turned LOL. As for Lucy I'm pretty sure anymore she just calls out their name while holding the key not so much the incantations themselves.
Souring (26)- *shrugs* My stories have to much humor added in to ever be totally tragic, at least with FT it's been that way. And I think the friendship turned romance is why I ship these two so much myself. Sorry you didn't get your Happily Ever After and I can see why something like that would make you stay away from a relationship. I think if that happened to me I would have too.
G.R.T- LOL Idk what to make of that reaction HAHHHAHAHA
leo- I LOVE Happy way too much! I think my daughter is going to be him for Halloween this year... Maybe Charla... Either way I'm making her an Exceed LMFAO
rxp-YEY you pouted LOL But YW and TY for reading and reviewing like you do!
Exxcal- LMFAO I think someone is a Gajeel lover! LOL Anyway yes it is ;)
Lucy lay in the bed holding onto Natsu gingerly as she tried to ignore the ticking of the clock on the wall. It had been two hours since she sent Virgo and Loke to get the proper herbs and materials she needed. At some point a different doctor had come in trying to tell Lucy the same thing the first one did. Once again she snapped telling them to leave. Eventually the man attempted compromise. They moved the pair to a different room and pushed two beds together giving enough space for the doctors to work if need be.
During the move Natsu grew restless again. It seemed that the only time he settled was when Lucy was once more with him. At one point a nurse had tried to administer pain killers to Lucy that she refused since they would knock her out. She had to bare the pain and save Natsu. Hearing Happy's stomach protest she sighed. "Go get something to eat Happy."
"But…"
Smiling gently she shook her head, "All we can do is wait and I promise I'm not going anywhere. I'll watch him. You go eat. If they get back I'll send Loke to find you."
"Aye" he agreed hesitating for a moment longer. "I'll bring you back something yummy Lucy!" he added finally flying out the door.
Lucy sighed for the hundredth time. "Don't worry Natsu, they will get back in time. I know it. Besides what am I going to do with Happy if they don't?" sniffling she continued to talk to him hoping something was getting through, "Happy will be lost without you… I will be too. You just need to hang in there. Then when you're all better we can go home and I promise I'll let you stay over whenever you want. How's that sound?"
Wiping a few of the tears away she kept talking, "I don't mind it you know. I actually like it really. I've been so afraid that the future you got rid of would somehow happen and now look. You idiot! I can't imagine Fairy Tail without you. Damn it Natsu I can't imagine my life without you." She began to sob once more not realizing she had an audience.
Loke cleared his throat. "Lucy we're back." He felt a tad bit awkward interrupting the moment but it needed to be done. A life was in the balance after all.
Jolting into an upright position Lucy blushed and mildly wondered how much of her little speech had been heard. Shoving the thought aside she hurried to ask, "Were you both able to get everything on Porlyusica's list?" Lucy couldn't help the smile that radiated from her as she watched two heads nod their affirmative. "Hurry up and give it all to me and bring that table here. Loke go find Happy and tell him you guys are back." Turning to look at the sleeping man next to her she reached over and pushed aside his bangs whispering, "It's going to be ok."
An hour later left two mages and a spirit waiting impatiently for results. Virgo had taken her leave once the brew was concocted leaving Loke to stick around in hopes of seeing his friend and nakama awake and healthy again. While Natsu's complexion seemed to be coming back he still made no sign of waking. Although he was mildly saddened at the sight he never once commented on the new found intimacy between the two. Had it been caused by this or did something happen prior? He couldn't be sure but as long as his master was happy he was happy in the end. Natsu was a good man and deep down Loke just hoped he realized what an amazing godsend Lucy really was.
Two more days had passed. In that time Virgo and Taurus had gone to help rebuild the mine tunnels and the mayor had stopped by. Since, with the spirit's help, the mines had been restored he gave them their full reward as well as well wishes for her and Natsu's recovery. With Natsu still showing no signs of waking it was of little concern to Lucy. Normally she would be thrilled at the thought of the full reward but without Natsu everything seemed dull and uninteresting.
At one point on the second day Charla, Wendy and Erza had stopped by after hearing about the incident while on their way home from a mission. Thanks to Wendy, Lucy was fully recovered and had full use of her limbs once more. She also applied her poison relief spell on Natsu in hopes it would further help. Still there was no change. They all talked mildly in hopes of lifting the mood since Natsu didn't look bad off but they were unable to pull the sadness that lingered in either Happy or Lucy's eyes.
The three mages eventually made their leave after Lucy reassured them that they didn't need to stick around and getting back home was for the best. Reluctantly they left with a promise to give word to the guild that things seemed not as bleak. At least Natsu looked healthy and that was a huge difference. Once again no one commented on the attention the sleeping dragon slayer received from Lucy.
Happy had been given the option of going with them only to refuse even though Charla was the one to ask. He needed to be here to see his partner awake and alive as well. All present understood. This was the man that raised him and by all rights was his father. Like any dutiful child he would wait by his parent's side.
Left alone once more Lucy and Happy did the only thing they could do. Wait.
Awww damn still unresolved! *tee hee* What can I say? Hmmm? Oh so I apologize for just tossing Charla, Wendy and Erza in there and I REALLY had to focus and count my time line to see if it was possible... It is since Erza had been due back the same day they arrived for their mission and if they took the same rout they deff had time to get there to visit. They have been in the hospital for 5 days by the time the three show up. While I really wanted to bang Lucy up good I didn't want her traveling back just as jacked up because that would be awkward and yeh...
Well I'm finally getting near an end with chapter 38... I'm thinking this will end with 40 chaps all together. No more than 45. Depends on how much I want to drag it out at the end or just wrap it nicely in a bow...
I will say this. This is by far the LONGEST thing I've ever written for a FF. I have a book my husband and I are working on that is hopefully something some one in the world will read LOL But yeh other than that 10k words is normally my limit! This story just turned into an epic tale that didn't stop. But I've enjoyed it and it seems so have all of you! Agsin I'll say that when I do finally finish I'll post all the chapters in rapid succession. LOL Basically as fast as I can edit them and make them wonderiferous they'll be up. :)
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With tomorrow's update the rating WILL go to M. Like I said I feel this isn't needed with the next chapter but at the same time it's possible. Some people could find it needed and because of that I'm changing it. On the positive this will open me up to maybe add a real lemon in there to spice things up. Who knows? I sure don't because I'm just getting to the part where... Oh wait no detailed spoilers.
Now if you'll excuse me I have some chicken and dumplings to finish making because once again it's still chilly and it's August... WTF!? Keep sending those wonderful things called reviews because I like hearing from my readers!
~Gemi