Chapter 27 Her Inner Turmoil Part 2

Ohayo Minna! X3 I'm writing this after an exhausting 3 hours of 'baby-sitting' my friend's energetic cousin. Whew, *wipes brow*Anyway, here's the second part of the chapter and as a side note: All those fans of the clingy Natsu, don't worry, the next chapter will be completely in his P.O.V/about his thoughts!^^ Hope you enjoy this chapter Minna!

Normal P.O.V

After the brain-draining talk with 'The General' the cinnamon-haired mage slowly stood up and walked out of the forest,limping slightly and leaving behind a blood streaked trail. After arriving out of the woods, she used her healing magic and patched up the wounds...for the time being, that is.

L/MSF's P.O.V

I was thinking about what the general had said when I suddenly caught sight of pink-hair.

¨MIISTTY?!¨

Damn, Can't let him find me..

I quickly covered my scent and dived into one of the alleyways, leaning into the corner and praying not to be found. His head flicked in my direction and I stiffened. His eyebrows furrowed and his nose wiggled as he slowly began making his way into the alleyway.

¨Misty?¨ He called out quietly, his onyx eyes squinting to see into the alleyway. My heart beat like a wild drum and I stopped breathing in fear of being heard.

¨Miiisty?¨ He called out again, a hint of desperacy and confusion in his worried tone.I held my throat tightly and drowned the urge to call back out to him, and feel his embrace.

No! Bad Lucy, Bad! You can't fall for him! You Can't!

I watched as his nose wiggled around some more (which she found extremely cute but of course would never say it) and his eyes fill with uncertainty as he slowly walked in her direction.

Crap. He can't see me can he? And the scent should be blocked off right now! Right?

He walked even deeper into the alleyways and turned his head in all directions before looking straight at her and nearing her corner.

*Thump, Thump* *Thump,Thump*

Her heart beat louder and louder as he leaned into her face and stared at her before turning away and walking off.

*Thump* *Thump*

Her heart slowed down slightly as she watched him go and she allowed herself to release a small breath.

His head immediately whirled around and darted around the back wall of the alleyway before he turned to face her again.

Her heart began beating faster than the speed of light as he began running towards her.

No,no,no! I thought as I lifted my hands in front of my face to prepare for the impact.

*WHOOSH*

I opened my eyes and looked around surprised before looking up and catching the scent of cinnamon.

He didn't see me,He just jumped over me! Whew...

Her relief was short-lived when she felt herself encased in two warm and bulky arms,his warm breath sending small shivers down her back.

¨I finally found you Misty!¨ He exclaimed happily,nuzzling into her neck. Though he seemed nonchalant and relieved, she could see he was clearly feral. This thought proved to be true when he lifted her chin up to face him and she looked into his eyes, his mouth nearing her own before she broke away.

¨Missttyyy..¨He whined impatiently and reached out to grab me back. I took one look in his feral eyes and ran away from him, running as fast as possible with him behind me.

¨Misstyy why are you running? All I want is a huug, I haven't seen you all day!¨ I felt his hands inches from my waist and dodged to the side, whirling around to face him in panic.

No,no,noooo,not now! I screamed in my head when I felt a dull but growing buzz and took out my katana in panic, holding it at him shakily but menacingly.

¨Misty?¨He asked worriedly, his feral eyes flicking with concern and his voice turned slightly normal as he leaned in.

Kill him my dear...kill him...

No! I won't! I can't! Stop it! STOP IT!

¨STOP IT! STOP IT!¨ I screeched as pain engulfed my body and I saw his face everywhere! Tears poured freely down my face as I swung my sword around, trying to make him go away.

Natsu's concerned face popped out in the middle of the chaos before slowly merging into the cruel and arrogant smirk of the general.

¨YOU MONSTER!¨ *slash* *slash* ¨GET AWAY!..GET AWAY FROM ME, I HATE YOU!¨

I began hyperventilating as the general's voice surrounded me from all sides, trapping me into a thick box of desperation. More tears ran down my face as his face leaned even closer, a worried pink-haired face that tried to grab me, before once again morphing into his twisted smirk. I clutched my head tightly and shook it, drawing blood while frantically crawling away before getting up on my bloody and scraped knees and running off as fast as I could.

(Still L/MSF's P.O.V)

I quietly sat on the pink roof-top of my old apartment, curled into a tight whimpering ball.Pathetic.That's exactly what I am, letting this all get to me...Come on Lucy, pull yourself together, the real Mist would probably be ashamed! I sighed and wiped away my tears. This isn't the time for it, I need to focus on what happens next! The General is still out there, and seeing as he could use telepathy he must be close! But where?! My tracker hasn't picked anything up about him, and it picks up even the tiniest of things. What now?! I'm so confused...

An image of a pink-haired, smiling boy flashed in her mind and she flinched slightly. Another problem as well. Her feelings. What did she want from him? He gave her most of his undivided attention, cuddled/snuggled/nuzzled/hugged and kept physical contact on a daily basis so...why did she feel like she wanted more? They were 'friends' as far as he saw them (or so she thought), while she just looked after him until he found his mate. She was his temporary comfort, nothing more, and nothing else and when time came, she would leave and possibly never come back...

It hurt her to think like that,but honestly, she didn't need to endanger anyone with the General. He already murdered people on a daily basis and if he found out she had a bond, a strong or weak one didn't matter, if he found out she had the slightest bond with that entire guild? Dead. He'd kill them all that second rather than wait for their turn on the list. That's just how he was. A cruel, murderous killing machine. That wasn't controlled by anyone and had a mind of its own. No magic, no person, just a machine controlling itself.

His face once again flashed in her mind and she shook her head furiously. No. Enough fooling around already, he only sees you as a comfort/friend that will no longer be needed once his mate is found! An image of all the hugs he's given me came into my mind and I frowned. No. He embraces everyone. And besides,so what he gives it to you daily? It's just because you've comforted so much and he's gotten used to your presence so much. Yeah! That's it!

A pesky part of my mind however decided to argue about the possibility.

Yeah, yeah, sure he gives everyone hugs but yours are daily and he's always sulking without you!

No he isn't! I argued, he's probably at the guild stuffing his face or fishing with Happy!

No he isn't! He always looks so happy when he's with you and he always tries to be close as possible to you!

Again, about this! It's just because I'm his comfort okay? Nothing less, nothing more!

Pfft, yeah sure! And don't forget the incident with dragons, how you both cuddled together? And he growled for the others to go away?

So what? That doesn't mean anything! It's just that I'm a fun dragon and his feral side hadn't come out in a long time!

And remember when he kept trying to connect your lips? What now?

W-well t-that was just an a-c-cid- I actually can't argue there..But what does that mean?! He likes me more than friends?! Or does he just need way to pent out his stress? But what stress then?! And about what?!

My head began buzzing again and I closed my eyes tightly, curling into a tighter ball while tears streamed freely down my face.

It's not fair.

It just isn't fair.

Life is so confusing.

Too confusing.

And no one to turn to.

I was still crying quietly when I was embraced by two warm arms. This time I didn't move away. There's no point. I have no energy.

¨Missty? I'm sorry...I didn't mean to upset you¨ He apologized, his warm breath tickling the hairs on my neck as I lifted my tear-streaked face up to him and shook my head wildly, splattering tear-drops everywhere.

His eyes glossed over with concern and worry and he hugged me tightly, my face buried into his warm chest.

My tears eventually stopped and exhaustion took over my body as my eyes slowly began to close.

¨I'm sorry Mist.¨

I tried to keep them open but one fluttered closed.

¨I'm sorry I couldn't protect you.¨

His voice slowly began to trail off as my conscienceness grew fuzzy.

¨But next time, I promise! I promise I'll protect you from everything! Nothing will harm you!¨

A small smile slipped on my face and I cuddled deeper into his chest.

¨Thank you Natsu...¨

And she fell into a peaceful slumber...

Knowing she wasn't alone.

And safe.

Wooh! This chapter is SO drama filled! Anyway, as mentioned above the next chapter and possibly the one after that (though unlikely) will be fully in Natsu's P.O.V/thoughts! Expect to see possessiveness! ^o^ YAY clingy Natsu! *fist-pump* Anyway, hope you all loved this chappy Minna! Any idea what happens after this? Other than the Natsu's thought chapter of course! X3 Right anyway, sorry if it seems short but I wanted to upload it so no flames. Although flames are pretty and very tasty! Unfortunately I'm not very good friends with them. Any guesses why? I think I told two of you through P.M about that kitchen incident -.- *sigh* Don't tell them though! I wanna tell everyone myself! Remember;3-5 reviews for da next chappy everyone!Well bye-bye Minna! *gives strawberry/raspberry shortbread cookies and choco. chip waffles* ~Cherrila ^W^