Ok, well I'm back. Hopefully this goes up the fourth. Not the fifth but hey, I don't know. Depends on if I proofread or not later on. Someone asked me if this story was based on another anime or something and the answer to that is not intentionally. If there's an anime or something based on it I haven't seen it. But I have heard of stories of one creator becoming two. Likewise, I've also heard of NaLu stories where Natsu and Lucy live in different worlds similar to Earth and Earthland. So I guess without thinking, my brain put those two together and that's how this ended up!

I did end up proofreading it so yeah. And yesterday when the new episode came out and Sting reunited with Lector I was so happy. I just love Sting's character and how he looks up to Natsu but at the same time wants to beat him up. It's kinda like Sting is Natsu's younger brother.

So Here's Chapter 6, Enjoy!

Natsu and Lucy continued their way down the street in silence. About two minutes into the silence, Lucy broke it by asking:

"So are you going to just leave Dan there?"

"Well yeah, he's on a bench, so it looks like he just fell asleep there. Besides, no one's going to mess with him. I've heard all the stories of Dan Straight."

"So you've heard of him, but you weren't around to see it yourself?" Lucy asked.

"Yeah, my buddy Sting told me. He said that the guy was a total lunatic, and as I can tell he really is. Sting told me about the sword and everything, how he never lets anyone talk to you and stuff." Natsu responded.

"Oh I remember Sting, yeah he was probably the closest guy to me besides Dan. And I've only talked to him for about two and a half minutes before Dan showed up. Even though he beat the crap out of Dan he didn't come back the next day. And you knew about the sword? So why'd you come then?" Lucy explained, and then asked.

"Oh it was sort of a dare thing, I guess their 'leader' of sorts wants us to do some shit before I'm a 'member' or some dumb shit. Either way, my dare was to talk to you for three minutes." Natsu said.

"Oh." Lucy said, a little hurt that he only went up to her for a dare. "So that's the only reason you talked to me?"

"Well not entirely. Yes, I wouldn't have talked to you today, though I planned on asking you where the cafeteria was tomorrow. No, that's not the only reason. Originally, I was going to only talk to you for the three minutes, but then I found out you were the Lucy I ran into yesterday, so I decided that I'd forget the three minute rule and talk to you for as long as I could!" Natsu said, ending the sentence cheerfully.

"Well if that's the reason than I'm okay with the dare." Lucy said, ending with a bright smile.

Natsu and Lucy finally reached the apartment that Lucy lived in. Natsu quickly took note of a window that would look good for sneaking into her house into the future. Suddenly he began to imagine sneaking into her house like he did to that one person long ago. Well it wasn't long ago, just a few when he decided to find that portal. But nonetheless, he'd still be breaking into Lucy's apartment. Without a doubt.

When they stepped inside, Natsu began to sense a strong smell... vanilla. He assumed it was probably because Lucy smelled a lot like vanilla that the rest of her apartment would as well. Especially since it was just her in her apartment. Natsu thought it must be lonely to live like that. Even he had happy back at his home... his home... Natsu remembered that he had been gone for two days... The guild must be freaking out because he's not there or something. Poor Happy probably has no idea where I am right now. But he couldn't return right away, no. Not at all. He was to wait for Lucy. He knew she'd have to come with him so there was no point in going home before she'd agree.

Natsu began to explain things. How he was a dragon slayer and that he used fire dragon slayer magic. He told Lucy about how his foster father Igneel was actually a dragon and that it was him who taught Natsu all of his magic. Then he told Lucy about Fairy Tail. How they were a home to him and took him in when he had nowhere to go. He told her about his search for Igneel, how he'd crossed the country to find Igneel and how he met many new people. Lastly Natsu spoke of Happy, his best friend and Exceed, who he had hatched and raised.

"pfffffft...HAHAHAHA... Ok you expect me to believe all THAT!? I mean come on! Dragons don't even exist! People have searched endlessly throughout this world and haven't even found any sign of them being alive and you expect me to believe that one raised you! And a talking CAT! SERIOUSLY!? I'm sorry but if you're going to make up a funny story to explain how you did a fire trick then you did a good.. no GREAT job!" Lucy said in between laughs. When she looked up at Natsu, his facial expression was extremely serious.

"I wasn't kidding. That wasn't some fire trick. It's called fire dragon slayer magic. I lit my whole body on fire! You can't do that can you?" Natsu said coldly.

"No I can't, but you could have easily worn some fire proof suit and-"

"No, I couldn't have. I wouldn't be able to wear a fire proof suit over my head, exposing my hair and allowing me to see Dan. It's stupid." Natsu said.

"Ok then Natsu, show me how you did it if you weren't wearing anything to prevent the flames from hurting you." Lucy said.

"Touch my hand." Natsu said.

"Wh-What?" Lucy answered.

"I said, touch my hand. Jeez Lucy it's not that hard."

She reached her hand out to touch Natsu's.

"Am I supposed to feel something different or weird?"

"What does it feel like?"

"A normal hand."

"Ok good, now step back."

"W-what are you doing?"

Instead of answering, Natsu just created a bunch of fire in front of his hands. Then they began to dance up his arms and when they reached his shoulders, they spread in all directions, going across his body, his face, and his other arm. Lucy just stood there in amazement.

"Lucy, grab my hand."

"Are you kidding? That fire's going to burn me!"

"No, because the fire is controlled by my emotions. It hurts those who I am angry with or trying to fight, but those who I care deeply for will not be affected."

Lucy nodded, and began to grab his hand. When she finally got to it, Natsu grabbed it and tugged it closer to him. He said to her, "See, I won't burn you. I'd never hurt a friend. Not on my life." She stood there in amazement, feeling the warmth of Natsu's burning hand. It felt warming and soothing and she didn't want to let go. It was comforting. Then she realized.

"NATSU. YOU'RE ON FIRE IN MY HOUSE AND YOU COULD EASILY BURN IT DOWN. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING YOU I-" Lucy was cut off by the sound of a smoke detector. Immediately Natsu's flames went out and Lucy filled with rage. She had no idea what she was going to tell the fire department when they show up.

In the distance, Natsu could hear the sounds of sirens going off. They were getting louder and louder and it was starting to annoy him. He heard them long before Lucy could. Lucy started to break down. She wasn't sure how to react.

"What am I going to do? Tell them there was a burning guy in my house and he just put himself out? That's not going to get them to go away? NATSU YOU IDIOT WHAT HAVE YOU GOTTEN US INTO!?" Lucy said. Natsu stared at her in silence for a few seconds before saying,

"Oh I know! Let's leave, that way when they show up, they'll see nothing and think the stupid thing was broken!" Natsu said cheerfully. Lucy was surprised.

"Natsu... that's actually a good idea!" Suddenly her tears stopped and she smiled, "Let's go!"

"They won't be here for another 3 minutes based on how far away I can hear them from, so don't rush yourself. Let's just sneak out and walk down the street for twenty minutes and turn back!" Natsu said as he flashed a bright smile and walked to the door, one hand on the doorknob, the other holding Lucy's hand.

They headed out the apartment and when they got outside they began to walk in the opposite direction of the firetrucks, which they could tell the direction of them because of Natsu's hearing. Natsu could tell that Lucy was nervous about what had happened so he squeezed her hand a little tighter, reassuring her that everything was going to be okay.

"Hey Natsu, you're pretty much an idiot. How'd you come up with a plan like that?" Lucy questioned.

"I'M NOT AN IDIOT! And well it's simple, I used to do that in buildings back in my home town and when the smoke detectors would start beeping I knew I had to get out of there. Usually they'd show up and leave and not worry about it, but tell the house owner to replace the smoke detector."

"Oh so that's why you actually came up with a good plan. I thought for a second that you had a brain."

"Awww Lucy, you're so mean." Natsu said. A few minutes of silence ensued until Lucy broke it by asking a question.

"Hey Natsu, about the glowing wri-" Natsu cut her off.

"Shhh! Don't speak of that. When we get back to your apartment we can talk more but until then I don't want to speak of it. Got any other questions?"

"Umm, yeah. You said Dan wouldn't remember any of what happened today."

"Nope, I was taught by my friend Erza how to hit hard enough to cause partial amnesia. So I hit him hard enough so he wouldn't remember anything after the time he was attacking a kid for talking to Angel." Natsu said plainly, not realizing his mistake.

"Angel? What do you mean Angel? He was defending some kid from ANGEL?! Are the rumors true?" Lucy said, tears beginning to form in the corners of her eyes.

"I'm sorry, Lucy. I didn't want to tell you, but earlier when you were giving me a tour of the school, I overheard a conversation that Dan was having with another student thanks to my heightened hearing. He was mad at someone for hitting on 'his Angel'. The kid told Dan that you were hanging out with me. That's why I didn't have you go down that hallway."

"Why should I believe what you said? Huh? Dan wouldn't do that to me! No he'd never!" Lucy was unable to control the tears as they fell.

"Lucy, he came after us when were far enough away from school that he shouldn't have even known. If he wasn't told about us then there'd be no way he could've run up to us knowing I was there. That and he had his sword. He usually stashes it in his locker so he must have been told."

"How'd you know it was in his locker?"

"Sting told me." Damn, Sting told him a lot, Lucy thought to herself.

"But how should I believe you were tipped off by a kid flirting with Angel and confronted by Dan? Couldn't one of his friends have told him?" She told him she'd break up with him if he attacked Natsu with the sword but she didn't want to believe Dan went that far and cheated on her.

"Lucy do you know what time it was when we left school? 5:30. I doubt Dan was hanging around with friends at school. It was mostly empty when we were walking through and even you would've heard if Dan was with a bunch of his friends." Natsu explained.

Lucy realized it was hopeless to believe Dan wasn't cheating on her. In her heart she wanted to doubt it but she knew that there was no way Natsu was lying. It all made so much sense. She was rightfully suspicious. Because Dan actually did that to her. Dan ACTUALLY cheated on her. Why? Was she not good enough for him?

"Natsu am I not good enough for him? Am I not good enough to be loved? He didn't love me if he went for another girl? Is it impossible to love me? It's been so long since someone has loved me. I don't think anyone would ever love me." Lucy said, unable to control the emotions running through her. All her life she wanted to be loved, but no one was going to make it happen for her. She began to feel like she wasn't worthy of love from someone else.

"No Lucy, I'm surprised that the whole world doesn't love you yet. You're such an amazing person that anyone would be lucky just to love you." Natsu said, wrapping his arms around her, and pulling her in for a hug.

She accepted his hug. She didn't feel like fighting it, because after all she wanted and needed comfort. She felt abandoned yet again, just like when her father left her alone in the house after her mother died. She was glad Natsu was there for her. She needed a friend like him. After all, she didn't have anyone besides Dan. And she knew Natsu was nothing like Dan. She felt warmth in Natsu's hug, warmth she'd never felt before. To say it was amazing was an understatement. It made Lucy feel re-energized, filled with passion, it strengthened her. After a few minutes she pulled away and said:

"Hey Natsu, you said Dan forgot all of his memories after he talked to that kid right?"

"Yeah Lucy, why?"

"So he forgot that I told him I was going to break up with him if he used the sword on you?"

"Yeah he shouldn't remember that, why? You're not planning on staying with him are you?"

"A jerk like that? No way in hell! It's just that he won't remember that I broke up with him, will he?"

"Nope, not at all."

"Good, because I just thought of a great way to tell him that I'm breaking up with him. Want to help me?" Lucy cracked an evil smile after asking Natsu.

"Okay sure! Whenever you'd like." Natsu offered any time to spend with her. After all, Lucy was a special friend.

"Well I really don't want Dan coming after me anymore, so can we plan it when we get back to my apartment."

"Speaking of your apartment, it should be good to reenter now!" Natsu said cheerfully.

They made their way back to the apartment, Natsu still holding Lucy's hand in comfort, happy that he got to spend more time with his new friend. When they got to the apartment, the fire department was still there, but they were waiting outside the house ready to leave. They figured they'd wait half an hour to see if the owner would return. When she did, they asked:

"Miss, are you aware that one of your smoke detectors went off, right?"

"Really? When? My place was fine when I left an hour ago for a walk with Natsu." Lucy lied.

"Well miss, something caused your smoke detector to go off, you should probably get it fixed before a real fire starts." The fireman said.

"Okay sir, I will do that. I'm sorry to have wasted your time." Lucy said, smiling before entering her home with Natsu.

"Not a problem, I'm glad you showed up when you did, otherwise I'd have been caught out in the approaching storm."

"S-storm?" Lucy asked.

"Yeah, apparently it's supposed to be a really bad storm tonight. Lots of rain." The man said. "Well anyways I better get going, don't want to get caught in it!" With that, he and the rest of the firemen there left to go back to the station.

Lucy was relieved to hear that there was no thunder and lightning. She closed the door and walked to her room before lying on her bed to think up good ways to get back at Dan. She played various situations of breaking up with Dan in front of everyone or doing it in some fancy ways. One of them even involved her kissing Natsu! She quickly dismissed that one, they were just friends... She still didn't even know what was up with him! She looked over to him and saw him lazily staring out the window. Then she saw some bright white light reflect against him. Natsu's eyes perked up. Then in a few seconds she heard it...

BOOM! The sound of thunder shook the house. She shrieked and jumped under the covers. It was going to be a long, LONG, night.