WHAT IS THIS? TWO CHAPTERS IN TWO DAYS! OH MY GOSH! there must be an apocalypse Sadly no zombies today, just a eager writer with nothing to do on these windy Easter holidays in chilly old England. It's April and yet it's still cold. Where is my sun?
Natsu's blade launched forward, driving through the air. Once again the crash of metal rang again. A black saber pushed against it. Natsu pulled back and slashed the blade again. The Captain managed to dodge it, ducking his head.
Lucy watched as the battle played out between them. Natsu swung ferociously, slamming his blade with all his power. Even with all that force, the blade danced elegantly through the air. The beautiful tattoos that marked his body illuminated Natsu's strong muscles as they moved with super speed. The light streaks through the air as Natsu darted forward with a cheetah's speed.
The Captain couldn't keep up, strikes came from either side. Blows from above and below crashed against him. Only managing to block the attacks, the captain was loosing his stamina. There was no way he could last more than a minute longer at this rate. Swinging one last time the saber rose above his head. Natsu leaped forwards, reaching for the blade with his own. One last time, metal rang. Clattering against the floor, a blade fell to the stone ringing.
Lucy watched in disbelief, as did everyone as the sword fell, because the sword that fell wasn't the black saber. It was Natsu's. The metal scratched across the stone as it slid over to Lucy and Amira. With the smallest odds, the captain managed to knock the sword out of Natsu's hand. "I- I did it." The captain towered over the pink-haired boy, wheezing on his knees. In the final seconds of their battle, the swords have collided. Using a dirty trick, the captain managed to switch the direction of his saber, running it down past the star blade into Natsu's hand. Like any normal human, their hand released and the saber sprung the weapon out of his hands. Meanwhile, his fist lurched forwards into Natsu's stomach, knocking him to the ground to his mercy.
"Natsu..." Lucy whispered quietly, watching in shock and horror. After a moment's hesitation James looked down on the pick haired boy on his knees in front of him. Sweat trickled from the slayers face as he took slow and deep breaths. The boy didn't move or try to get away, all he did was turn his head upwards. A deadly move. Now dark, onyx eyes watched him fearsome, burning with agony and desperation.
"Accepting your death like a true man. Maybe you are truly a knight." The captain acknowledged the slayer, as his saber lifted above his head once more, ready to crash down and slay the boy. Taking a deep breath, the saber swung down on top of his foe.
"NATSU!" Lucy screamed, eyes bulging in horror. All that could be heard was the sound of metal ringing through the air. James watched as the sword's black, smooth blade began to crack. They skated up all the way over the sharp black metal. It shattered. Flecks of the metal dropped to the ground like rain from the sky in a silent patter. A broken blade on a old hilt was held in between the paw hands of the captain. Natsu's arm stopped the blow. As the blade plummeted his arm covered his face, pushing against the strongest metal on Earthland. Tattoo's shone bright under the area of the collision. Blood seeped over the slayer's arm in the deep wound inflicted on his arm.
"Pin pointing all your magical energy in one place, that's very smart of you dragon slayer. But that isn't honorable You should accept you defeat and take the punishment." That captain sighed with disappointment. Weakly, Natsu rose from his knee's, struggling to stand as he swayed like a drunk, his head hanging from his shoulders. Eventually, he gained his balance and stopped steady, clenching his fist's by his sides.
"I don't need your approval. I don't need to win. I don't need honor." Natsu growled, his body erupted into fire, shaking with anger and rage. "ALL I NEED IS TO PROTECT LUCY!" he roared as a towering column of flames exploded from his body. White flames faintly mixed in with the red flames, slowly spreading among them like an infection. "IF ANYONE TRIES TO HURT MY LUCY..." Natsu growled, lifting his head finally. Dark onyx eyes raging like the fire burning a blaze inside of him. Tattoo's burning across his body, building in up in strength and power. "...I WILL DO EVERYTHING TO STOP THEM!" Natsu screamed as the blaze burst into white, dazzling flames. "STAR FIRE DRAGON'S: ROAR!" Natsu screeched, as a tunnel of the illuminating flames drove towards the Captain.
In the split seconds before it hit, Lucy watched as the woman beside her fled to her husband "AMIRA!" She called, only to see her consumed by the flames as well. As the light exploded in a dispersion of light, everything was immersed in the light.
As the light dimmed, Lucy saw that the two pirates were incapacitated on the edge of the mountain top. Amira's boy laid on top of the captains, as his arms laid weakly around her. "NA-" Lucy began to call, watching the collapsed couple in fear.
"Don't worry; They're alive." Natsu's voice reassured her. Turning around, Lucy saw Natsu stood in the same position as before, watching the two as well. Cool mountain winds, brushed through his soft, hair and fluttered his torn clothes. All the pirate outfit he'd had on before was torn to shreds. Barely his trousers, shirt and jacket remained, with holes and chard fabric. Natsu let the cold wind brush his face, before he turned to look towards the stellar mage. The cool winds brushed from behind her, letting golden hair flutter around her pale face. A goofy smile licked his lips as he moved her way. Lucy just shook her head slowly, letting a gentle smile tug at her lips as well.
Dipping down to pick up the shining sword, Natsu dragged it's metal across toward Lucy, scraping the sword along the stone. Natsu stood in front of Lucy, lifting the sword above his head. Lucy quickly realized what the slayer was up to and scrambled backwards before she got caught up. The sword smashed down onto the chains, sending an echoing ring throughout the island as they crumbled. "Natsu," Lucy whispered softly, as Natsu crouch down to Lucy's height, pulling off the cuffs around her wrists and ankles. Natsu turned his head upwards to listen to the girl, when he realized they were only inches apart. "Thank you," she smiled gently. Before Natsu had time to reply, Lucy leaned forwards, kissing Natsu gently on the cheek. "You're my knight." she giggled. A crimson blush burned on Natsu's cheek hotter than any flame as he watch Lucy in shock. After watching into the blondes deep brown eyes, Natsu absorbed what happen and quickly turned away, clearing his throat.
"Y- You're welcome." Natsu mumbled, fumbling with the chain around the stellar mage's slender ankle.
"Natsu." Lucy spoke again, whispering closely to his ear. Quickly Natsu lifted his head up slowly. Lucy leaned in again. Natsu shut his eyes tightly, awaiting another kiss on his smoldering hot cheeks. "There's something I need to do, and I need you help." Lucy whispered in his ear instead. Natsu flinched at her voice, his blood boiling in his veins. Natsu quickly pulled away, watching the brown eyed girl with surprise, once again. Natsu cleared his throat in embarrassed.
"Sure Luce what is it?" he asked, after pulling off the final chain and standing. Natsu reached his arm out to lift Lucy up to her feet. Lucy accepted it gratefully, feeling his hotter-than-usual palms as he assisted her. Once Lucy was able to stand stable, she pulled slightly away from Natsu, still holding his palms nervously. Natsu examined his and her holding hands, both curiously and embarrassed before he looked up to meet Lucy's gaze. Determined brown eyes watched his strongly, almost frighteningly full with perseverance. Nonetheless, Natsu had a feeling that whatever Lucy was going to tell him, he wasn't going to like it.
"I want to open the Star Gate." Lucy resolved. Natsu's hunch was right.
Natsu had lost the fight to James and declared he didn't need to win to protect Lucy! (Bet you weren't expecting that, 'ay?" But now Lucy wants to open the star gate but what will Natsu think to her plan? And what reason is she doing it for? Will Natsu and Lucy's destiny lead them to meeting a God?
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