Chapter 18 Part 2 Missions And Dragon's increasing Love
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L/MSF's P.O.V
I looked down at the peaceful, sleeping dragon-slayer in my lap. My heart ached lightly with longing...
Natsu...
Longing to be loved again. Longing to be accepted by everyone again...Her attention turned to the window where her reflection faintly stared back at her...To be accepted in her old body...As the celestial mage...Lucy Heartfilla...
I sighed and looked out onto the passing scenery. I don't know what to do. I've once again shown him my weakest side and he was there. But what if the out-come will still be the same? My bangs covered my eyes as a single tear made its way down my face and down my chin, onto his forehead. His face scrunched up and he nuzzled deeper into my stomach, his face now unseeable.
I grinned slightly and wiped away the tears that were forming. That won't happen. I was lucky enough to come back as a stronger person than before...to get a second chance...Quite ironic isn't it? I'm no longer Lucky Lucy but I have plenty of Luck now. Hehe...the irony...
I shook my head of those thoughts and instead looked at the mission which I had picked up.
Mission:Need a bunch(if possible S-class) mages to take out a small pack of six demons.
Location: Mt. Miaes Hoursifil
Client: Ayrana Yog (Mayor)
Reward: 1,500,000 (It does say SIX DEMONS!)
Huh. It's another one that requires S-class mages. I turned my gaze to the now awake dragon-slayer who was staring up at me. I gazed back into his eyes and he stared into them for a while before turning away and hiding his face into my stomach. I giggled quietly and continued sorting through his soft-hair.
Even if he isn't strong enough, I-I'll be there to protect him this time! It'll be my turn! And with that in mind I closed my eyes and waited for the last hour of train-riding to be over.
Natsu's P.O.V (AT the same time as L/MSF's P.O.V on the train)
I felt like I was in heaven,being able to sleep on someone's lap without motion-sickness! When was the last time I could do that? Lisanna? No...she couldn't comfort me ...but..I remember, I used to do this all the time at some point...
Suddenly I felt something wet and salt-smelling fall onto my forehead and into my mouth. My eye-brows furrowed. She was crying. Why? My head began aching from all the thoughts and I nuzzled deeper into the comforting strawberry and vanilla scent, to the point where I could suffocate of it. Though I wouldn't mind it strangely enough, I can never seem to get enough of it...
I felt her shift and I was pushed deeper into her stomach as she bended down to get something. When she was back in her normal position I opened my eyes and saw her thoughtfully looking at the mission-paper. Suddenly she met my eyes and I gazed deep into the seemingly never-ending forest tree green of her eyes. Her eyes were full of so much love and compassion for me...When the thought processed into my brain I blinked and quickly turned my pink face away into her stomach. Did she see it? I heard her giggle quietly and continue sorting through my hair.
Ahhhhhhhh...It felt so relaxing..I then felt her slowly cease playing with my hair and her body relaxed, her heart-beat grew slow... I looked up from her lap and saw her peaceful sleeping face that was hidden by the cloak...Her lips parted open slightly...I stared up at them...Had she already had her first kiss? I felt a strong and painful feeling began to overtake my senses. I glared out the window...It wasn't fair...Technically speaking Lisanna did take my first kiss but after what happened...I'm just gonna forget it ever happened...I glanced back to her lips...One couldn't hurt right? Just one?
I looked up at her to make sure she was asleep and double checked her heart-beat before slowly edging my way up to her face. I was up to her level now.
*Badum*
*Badum*
My heart-rate increased and I slowly began moving forward,my eyelids gradually growing heavier. Almost there...almost...
*SCREEEECHHHH*
Natsu fell back and slammed into the wall as the train screeched to a stop. SilverFang's eyes immediately shot open and turned to him. Natsu grumbled and slowly made his way out of the wall. Damn trains...This is EXACTLY why he HATED them...stupid..train...
I got up and followed after Mist out of the train station. WHat had I been trying to do? I looked at her indifferent face as we walked through the town. I couldn't understand why but I felt extremely disappointed that we hadn't...kissed. My attention was now back on her plump-pink lips. I could take them. I could have them... I subconsciously licked my own, rough ones as I imagined it. I shook my head in frustration and decided to ignore the new feeling inside. It would probably go away anyway...
Normal P.O.V
The two mages slowly made their way through town and into the mayor's office.
¨Oh hello dearies!¨ She smiled widely at them.
¨Hello Mrs. Yog,we are the mages sent for your request.¨SilverFang greeted in an emotionless tone.
¨Oh yes! C'mon in dearies! And call me Ayrana Please! No need for formalities!¨ The woman told them ushering them inside. The inside of the house unlike most offices was a light lavender color with a deep purple carpet and a swively chair. Both mage's were surprised(although SilverFang didn't show it).
The older lady looked at them in amusement ¨Surprised ain't chya? I ain't like most others!¨The woman chuckled before her face turned serious ¨Now then, we don't know too much about these demons but they have been slowly destroying the mountain and the area around it, causing water and food decrease..¨ She looked up at them worriedly ¨I'm afraid if this keeps up the entire town will eventually die out and be destroyed!¨ SilverFang and Natsu nodded ¨Don't worry ma'am, we'll get the job done. I'm all fired up!¨ Natsu cheered enthusiastically. The woman smiled at him ¨Thank you. I know you'll prevail! There's a hotel nearby called 'Mt. H' where you can stay at, just tell them that you were sent by me and show them your guild-marks!¨ SilverFang nodded ¨Thank you Ms. Ayrana. We will finish this mission as soon as possible.¨ Ayrana smiled and escorted them out ¨Good-night dearies!¨ ¨Good-night!¨ They both chorused.
Natsu's P.O.V
We were making our way to the hotel when Mist suddenly stopped me ¨Natsu, there's still some daylight left before it goes completely pitch black so I'm gonna head out okay? They're also probably asleep so it'll be easier to kill them.¨
I looked up at the already darkening sky...I can't let her go out there by herself! ¨I'll come with you!¨ I told her.
She looked at me surprised before nodding and walking off to the woods ¨Alright then, you coming?¨ I nodded and ran after her to catch up.
Soon it became pitch-black and I held onto her hand for safety when she tugged on my hand hard and crouched down. Also slamming the dragon-slayer's face right into her rather large chest.
¨Twilfewvfwang?¨His voice came out muffled and she shoved him off with an apologetic look.¨Sorry, I see the demons!¨ She whispered. Natsu merely nodded, glad that the darkness hid his bright-red blush. After a while he had gathered up his courage and slowed down his heartbeat he finally turned to her and asked ¨So, do you have a plan on how we should get them?¨
She bit her lip and narrowed her eyes in deep thought before saying ¨I'll take the three on one side and you can take the other three, can you handle it?¨ Natsu nodded almost missing her plan as he tore his gaze away from her lips and stealthily sneaked over to the demons.
¨RRRRRROOOOOOAWWWRRRRRRRRR!¨ A pained roar broke through the peace of the night as a demon's body was sliced in half, smoke sizzling from its stomach. The other demons slowly opened their eyes which Natsu used to his advantage and immediately wiped out two of the smallest demons, enraging the mother and father. They both charged at him, claws long and sharp. Natsu dodged their attack and countered with a wing attack which they both dodged. One of the demons flew overtop of him while he was still in the air and sent him smashing into the ground, breaking and bending awkwardly his left leg and right arm. Natsu hissed in pain and prepared to stand up when the demon on the ground pounced on him and tore off the flesh covering his stomach. Natsu screamed out in pain as they then paralyzed him and sent him crashing backwards into the trees.
Blackness dots began filling his vision before his eyes closed.
I'm sorry I failed you...SilverFang...
L/MSF's P.O.V
¨NATSU!¨ I screamed and sliced through the demons before rushing to his side.
I gasped! The entire left of his face was nearly torn off while his left leg and right arm had their bones jutting out and awkward angles. His stomach skin was completely torn off and he was bleeding profusely.
Tears welled up in my eyes and I carefully picked him up, cradling his body close to mine and quickly healing him up.
¨Please, Natsu hang on...¨ I repeated desperately while patching up his wounds. By midnight I had mananged to help him regrow most of the skin on his stomach and fixed his bones. I had also stopped the bleeding but the left side of his face was still torn up. I gently picked him up and carried him in my arms through the forest.
¨I'm so sorry Natsu, I'm so sorry..¨ I whispered, tears streaming down my face.
¨You shouldn't be sorry princess... I'm sorry I failed you¨I stared wide eyed into slightly open slit-obsidian eyes and shook my head.
¨No, it's not your fault, you didn't do anything wrong..I-I'm s-so sorry..¨More tears streamed down my face.
He lifted his fingers up and grazed them across my cheek gently wiping the tears away.
¨Please don't cry princess, I'll be alright..¨He then closed his eyes again. I cradled him closer and ran into the hotel with my hood on, hiding my emotions and put him in the infirmary where the doctors would take care of him. I gently caressed his cheek and then left the room to go to my hotel room.
Natsu...I hope you're okay...
Late at Night; Natsu's P.O.V
I woke up with pain searing through my muscles and looked around. An infirmary. What am I doing in an infirmary? I looked around the room. Where is SilverFang?! I quickly began rushing out of bed when I remembered what happened. I lost consciousness. Guilt spread through my heart, she had to take care of 4 demons! What if she got hurt!? I looked outside and saw the moon peeking through the window. Night. If she was hurt, she'd be here with me. Relief surged through my veins and I laid back down to sleep, I could ask her in the morning. And so I closed my eyes...
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I opened my eyes again and looked around the room. It was so empty. No one else was here. No one else. An uncomfortable feeling spread through my body and I began shaking violently. I quickly tracked SilverFangs scent and stealthily unlocked the door, closing it quietly behind me.
¨Natsu?¨ A startled and tired voice asked.
I turned around and was met with her colorful eyes.
¨Natsu, why are you up? It's late at night and you need to rest from the battle.¨ I ignored it and instead quietly climbed into her bed, facing her.
¨I missed you...¨ It came out a weak and desperate whisper, filled with guilt and exhaustion.
She wrapped her arms around me and pulled me into a hug. I rested my head in the crook of her neck and leaned closer,intoxicated by her scent.
¨I missed you too, you silly dragon.¨ Her voice came out like silk, soft and smooth and not too loud.
I cuddled even closer to her, my body unbelievably lacking the warmth without her. ¨I'm sorry...-¨
She pressed a finger to my mouth and shushed me, her free hand playing with my hair. ¨It's alright Natsu...It's not your fault.¨
I looked up into her big emerald and teal eyes and then relaxed, finally letting my tired eyes close.¨Goodnight SilverFang...¨
¨Good-night Natsu...¨
0.0 HOLY! THis has got to be BY FAR the longest chapter I've EVER WRITTEN! I was originally also gonna include how Wendy's and Romeo's mission went, but the drama for this story was too much! I hope you all loved! Remember 3-5 reviews for da next chapter! Sorry for any spelling mistakes! Bye-bye Minna! *hands out raspberry tarts* ~Cherrila