Chapter 29~ Saying goodbye once is hurtful and hard enough, but saying it a second time hurts even more.

Disclaimer~ I GlenCocoSavesTheDay does not own Fairy Tail, my ships would have sailed by now. But they will, THEY WILL I TELL YOU! The fabulous cover art is not made by me but is made by yoriru from tumblr, go check her out!

Authors Note~ Please remember Natsu is now a human! You must be thinking what that titles all about, well you'll just have to read this chapter to find out! Muaha so evil of me I know! Anyways, this chapter is the turning point of the this story! Super sorry for the late update but I hope you guys will enjoy! On with the story my friends!

Lucy's Dreamland!

I was walking through the hallways, no, I was running. This place felt a bit too familiar, but I'm not sure where this place is. These hallways look nothing like the ones in Natsu's cave, so where was I? Why was I running in the first place? I came to a stop and put a hand up to my chest and one to the wall, my heart felt like it was going to burst out of my chest.

I didn't know what to do, I didn't know where I was. But this seemed like a castle, my old home. My heart dropped when I finally realized where I was. I could feel tears trying to escape, but I had to stay strong. How did I end up back here? Was this all a dream? I was about to run again until I was pulled on my arm.

"Luce!" Natsu exclaimed as he pulled me into a huge hug. I cried as I clung to his stupid vest, I thought I was all alone again. I felt for only a second that I was going to be alone forever, until he showed up. Natsu pulled me back and looked at me from head to toe, was there something on my face other than tears?

"Is this real?" I asked. Natsu smiled at me as he shook his head. It's like his smile lit up this dark hallway, it was nice. I felt as if his smile could change something, his smile always made me happy. Natsu's smile disappeared though, and the room became darker. Natsu pulled me into a hug and started to rub my back.

"I'm sorry you had to go through that all Lucy," Natsu whispered in my ear. "I saw it all." Did he mean what I think he meant. Natsu saw everything. I didn't want him to see the dark past I had, I didn't want him to feel sympathy for me. I just wanted to wake up and be at my real home, with Natsu not in a dream.

"What do you mean?" I sobbed. I felt as if I would break any second now, but he was holding me together. Natsu began to comb my hair back as he hummed a little melody, my mother's melody. So he really did mean everything, I could feel myself calming down at the sound of his humming.

"I saw the good times," Natsu chuckled. "And I say the bad ones." I pulled back a little so I could see his face. Natsu had a small smile on his face as he caressed mine with his hand, lightly tapping my cheek her and there.

"I wish you hadn't." I giggled a little. Natsu frowned at this.

"But this gave me a chance to know you a little more than I do now," Natsu smiled once again. "I now know just how to protect you." I just wanted to cry and cry because of this big idiots sweet words. He always knew the right words to say, it's like he could read my mind. I was just about to say something until Natsu and I heard screaming.

"You have to save us Lucy-sama!" I could hear a voice screech from behind me. Natsu and I quickly turned around, and the scenery changed. No longer was Natsu and I in those dark nasty hallways, we were somewhere outside at night time. My eyes widened at the site of what I saw, it was him.

"Your sweet Lucy-sama will not save you now!" My father cackled as he whipped the ground near a citizen and he children. I remember something like this happening when I was last here, I saved a citizen here while me and my father were out and about. I remember getting a huge beating for saving the poor women. But this wasn't a memory, this was different. The women screamed as she covered her children.

"You are a terrible king," The women shivered. "What happened to the nobleman we once knew!" My father looked as if he was struggling to not hit her, he was holding back? My father usually never hesitates. His actions said one thing, but his eyes said another.

His eyes looked full of despair, but at the same time pure evil. It was as if he was contradicting himself at every chance he could get, what was happening to him? More like what happened to my father?

"Why must you do this to me!" My father screamed as he held down his right arm that was holding the whip. The women took this as her chance to escape with her and her children's lives. My father's expression was something I haven't seen in a long time, he was crying silently to himself.

"Your life is mine now and you know it." My father whispered to himself as a grin appeared on his face. It was like two different people, sharing the same body. My father turned to me and stared, could he see me and Natsu?

"Please make some tea for me when I get home." My father called as he wiped away a few tears. I could hear someone yell an okay as my father mounted his horse. My father gave back one last glance, he mouthed something in my direction. Save me, and then he was off into the night.

I glanced up at Natsu to see him looking extremely confused, at least I'm not the only one. Natsu looked down to me and knocked foreheads with me. Natsu stared into my eyes as if he was trying to say something to me.

"His eyes were sending out a message." Natsu growled lightly. A message. What, did he mean? I could see the hurt and anguish in my father's eyes, but why could I see it now? His eyes used to be so hateful, yet they have changed over the time I was gone.

"What is it Natsu?" I asked. Natsu looked a bit conflicted, but I wasn't sure what of.

"His eyes were pleading for forgiveness and help," Natsu growled louder. "But something was blocking me from seeing more of his emotions." I can't believe it, what was going on? My father wanted forgiveness? All he's ever done since mother's passing was hurt everyone around him, now he's upset!

"They need you Lucy." I heard a womanly voice say right behind me. I could feel the scenery change once more, this place was much more peaceful than the castle. This place was where Natsu and I had first met. Natsu had his mouth wide open as he looked at the person behind me. I quickly turned around and almost fell to the ground. She was here, why was she here?

"M-Mom." I could hear my voice crack. My mother smiled warmly as she looked at me and then Natsu. This had to be my mind playing tricks on me, she couldn't really be here. This was a dream after all... right?

"I see you found your dragon." My mother chimed. How was this happening? How was she here? Was this all really a dream? I don't even think I could utter a word right now, I was too shocked. Before my mother could say another word, I lunged at her. She was warm, not even cold like she felt the day she passed. My mother giggled a little as she held me tightly.

"What's happening?" I asked as I looked up at her. She looked so sad, but a little happy. She had to know what was happening, she just had to! I hugged her tighter, I didn't want to let her go ever again. Saying goodbye once is hard enough, but a second time will be even harder.

"I wish I could tell you but I can't," My mother said. "You have to save the kingdom and your father." My father? Why would my father need saving? All he's ever done was hurt me and everyone else, why?

"I need to go now," My mother began to tear up. "I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you." My mother let me go, I felt as if this was truly goodbye. This was so unfair, why was she leaving me all over again?

"D-Don't go." I sobbed. My mother looked away from me for a moment but then turned back once more. My mother looked at me with this huge smile on her face, it wasn't even forced. My mother looked away from me and turned to Natsu.

"I wish I could see you two get married," My mother smiled. "Please protect my daughter and cherish her." My mother then waved to me and began to walk off into the light.

"You already know I will." Natsu chuckled as he held me from behind. My mother turned around and waved while smiling.

"I know," My mother smiled warmly at us. "I love you with all my heart." And with those last words that left my mother's mouth, she began to disappear in a golden mist. I quickly turned back to Natsu and clung to his vest.

"I love you too!" I cried. I couldn't watch her disappear, not again. Natsu pulled me closer, trying to hug the life out of me! Not really, I feel as if I needed to lighten up a bit, this whole dream as mentally drained me.

"It will be okay," Natsu smiled. "I'm here with you forever." I nodded my head as I cried a little bit more. I felt like a child again. But being treated as a child, has it's perks. I giggled lightly, I could feel myself waking up now.

Not in dreamland anymore! Or was it dreamland?!

"Mhm." I groaned as I felt something move on my chest. I opened my heavy lidded eyes to see pink, Natsu Dragneel was laying on my chest. I smiled to myself as I heard my mother's words ring in my head, she really loved me. I was still a bit upset, but I could not cry anymore. I said goodbye a long time ago, it just hurt to see her again.

I'm just worried about the first part of the dream or whatever it was, what was happening? My cruel father, who I haven't seen in months has appeared to haunt me. There were so many unanswered questions, I hate not knowing what's going on. Why couldn't my mother tell me what was happening? She acted as if a spell was casted on her tongue to not tell me!

Everything was so frustrating at the moment. I had to save a kingdom! What did she even mean like that?! I wish my mother was more descriptive. The more I thought about the kingdom, the more I thought about going back there.

That place was like a prison for me, I felt like a toy. My father just wanted me to get married and never see me again. I can't help but feel angry at him, he's done such terrible things. I miss the caring father I once had, but he's gone forever.

"Rushiee." Natsu mumbled as he cuddled more into my chest. He was really pushing his luck right now. Natsu smiled as he hugged my mid-section tighter, Natsu shoved his face into my chest as if it was a pillow. He thinks just because were mates, he can do whatever he wants with me!

"You better be asleep Natsu Dragneel." I hissed. Natsu then began to drool, and now I realize what I'm wearing. I was only wearing my undergarments, which were as red as my face right now. How did I not realize this last night? Maybe because Erza was being so helpless, that's a new one. I was so distracted by the two devils trying to make me forgive them, oh gosh.

"And what if I'm not?" Natsu snickered a little as he opened one eye to look at me. How dare he?! He thinks he can just do whatever he wants with my body!? No way Natsu Dragneel, you are not that lucky yet.

"You are so going to get it." I cackled as I went for his stomach, I may not beat Natsu in strength, but tickling is my forte now. Natsu began to howl with laughter as he shoved his face into my chest, that's not what I wanted!

"You never learn!" I giggled because his hair began to tickle me. I cackled evilly as I tickled him some more. Here I was thinking that I was the tickle master, but Natsu was the true one. Natsu cackled as he rolled us over and pushed me on my back and began the tickle attack of the century.

"When it comes to tickle fights Luce," Natsu chuckled. "I always win." Natsu was just too cocky. I will get him back for this, how will I do that?! I think I might die from laughter if he doesn't stop. My sides started to ache, and I now knew he was never going to stop until I said something.

"Natsu your killing me!" I howled with laughter. Natsu finally gave me a break, oh thank you god! Natsu and I were totally out of breath all that laughing really got to me, I think I'm sweating. Natsu smirked as he looked down at me, okay there must be something on my face.

"This color is my favorite." Natsu growled lightly as he stared at my chest. I could feel myself heat up, I think my face was the same color as the undergarment. Natsu grinned as he looked at me, he must be very happy to catch a keeper like me, oh god now I'm getting cocky.

"You're so beautiful Lucy." Natsu grinned as he leaned down and kissed me out of nowhere. I swear Natsu can go from a seven year old to a man! Natsu chuckled lightly when I gasped, I didn't expect him to kiss me. I closed my eyes as I melted into his sweet and hot kiss.

Natsu was always the more dominate one when it came to kissing. Natsu bit the bottom of my lip which caused me to gasp. Natsu took this opportunity to stick his tongue into my mouth and play with my tongue. Maybe I should change it up a little and beat him at making out, Lucy Heartphilla will win this challenge for once!

Natsu growled at me as I toyed with his tongue, I honestly had no idea what I was doing. Natsu smirked a little and gripped onto my hips, which seemed to be a habit of his. Natsu loved my hips and I had no idea why. Natsu was the one who ended the kiss, with a very flush face.

"What's wrong?" I panted a little. Maybe he need air just like I did. Natsu grinned at my question, it just made me want to hit him in his cute smug face. He was proud to make me want more, oh that little smug bastard!

"I would love to continue," Natsu growled looking down at me, I could see his eyes slightly darken. I know this emotion he's having now, it's lust. I think I was feeling it too.

"But I don't think I could control myself." I was so dumbfounded by his comment that I just wanted to smack myself back to reality. Did the Natsu Dragneel I know just say that? He must have been hanging out with Cana too much recently. There is now way this is happening, I must be going crazy.

"Eh?" I yelped. Natsu chuckled as he lightly traced my face with his finger.

"I think I would just take you right here and now," Natsu grinned. "I just know you're not ready." I just wanted to scream. I could feel myself blush more than I have ever before. I can't believe my dense Natsu Dragneel said that! I began to blush even more thinking about the things he would do to me, Natsu seemed to take notice of this.

"Or maybe you are ready." Natsu cackled as he hovered over me. I'm pretty sure he's only messing with me... right? Oh god it was going to happen and I think I will pass out from blushing so much. I wouldn't mind doing this with Natsu, so why am I freaking out? Maybe because I'm a scardy cat!

Natsu smirked as he leaned down and hovered right above my face. Natsu moved his hand from my face down south. Natsu was a inch away from touching my chest, until something unexpected happened.

"Not until your married!" Mira yelled as she swung the door open with a sword in one hand. Natsu looked up to Mira and then back to me, he seemed a bit disappointed.

"The mood was totally killed." Natsu grumbled while looking at me. Mira was blushing as she looked at us. Now that I look at us I realize, Natsu is shitless and I'm in only my undergarments. I was still out of breath from kissing, and this looked so wrong. I was about to yell it's now what it looks like, but that's so not true.

"You two will be married and then your free to make all the babies you want!" Mira exclaimed as she pulled something out from behind her back. A tray full of breakfast and juice, did Mira make this? Mira smiled as she walked over to us and set the tray beside the bed.

"Eat up and get into dressed because I have news for you two!" Mira shouted as she ran out of the room and slammed the door closed. Natsu and I looked at each other for awhile before busting up laughing.

"Was she listening that whole time?" Natsu chuckled. Oh god that's embarrassing. I just wanted to cover up my face and hide. Natsu said so many embarrassing things. Great, now I'm going to have dreams of this!

"I guess so," I said as my giggles subsided. "She made us food though!" Natsu grinned as he got up and off of me and went to the side of the bed. Natsu hummed with delight as he took a piece of bacon and chomped down on it. I giggled as I moved behind Natsu and stole his last piece of bacon, which didn't upset him too much.

"Mira's food is so good!" I sighed with delight. Mira's food was like tasting heaven, I would like to have this more often instead of fish every day of my life. Natsu chuckled a little as he reached for the orange juice.

"Better than fish everyday right." Natsu winked at me as he chugged down the juice. It's like he read my mind, that would be bad if he could. Half the time I wanted to hit him and kiss him all the time. Let's just hope that Natsu Dragneel, is not a mind reader!

"I could get use to having someone cook for me again." I sighed as I finished my glass of orange juice. I wish I hadn't said that, I am now remembering Bisca and Alzack. I'm not home sick what so ever, I just miss the people, more like the staff of the castle.

Those people were somewhat like family for me. They weren't perfect, but they are good people. I hope Bisca and Alzack's daughter is growing well, I hope she has friends. I wonder what Virgo does now, she doesn't serve me now for sure. I really need to stop thinking of these things, it just made me sad.

"I'm going to eat this all if you don't start eating Luce!" Natsu winked at me as he shoved a fork full of eggs into his mouth.

"You better not!" I hissed as I snatched the fork from his grasps. Natsu acted as if he was surprised and started to gasp. I winked at him as I leaned over his lap and stuck the fork into a mountain full of eggs. Mira cooked so much food, I'm truly in heaven.

"You're hogging the fork." Natsu whined. I smiled as I took my time chewing, I think some teasing should go down right now. I opened one eye to see Natsu pouting a little. He didn't know how cute his pouting face actually is, he would probably get mad at me if I voiced it to him. Natsu would yell about he's manly, not cute.

"I think I will go for another bite." I smirked as I reached over him again. I put my hand on his thigh and leaned in trying to get to the tray. I guess this did something to Natsu, because he was now flustered and let out a gasp. I put the fork in my mouth as I turned to look at Natsu, he was so red. Was he getting sick?

"Please don't put your hand there." Natsu hissed slightly. My hand? I'm a bit confused, what did my hand have to do with anything? Natsu stared at me, like he was waiting for me to do something. I raised my eyebrows as I looked down, but then Natsu hissed some more.

"Don't look." Natsu grumbled. Natsu quickly took the blanket and covered his groin area. I felt as if lightning had struck me. Of course, I was so stupid. I quickly took my hand off his thigh, but this caused many things to happen. That hand was the only thing holding me up, and I just moved it.

"Ah!" Natsu and I yelped in unison as I fell forward. I dropped the fork and prepared for impact, here I come floor! Natsu hissed as he pulled me to his chest and had me on his lap. I sighed as I now knew I was safe from the hard ground.

"You've made my problem even bigger now." Natsu gulped. Oh Mavis please tell me this is not happening. I felt my cheeks heat up, and Natsu's face was bright red. I could feel something on my thigh, something hard.

"I'm so sorry Natsu." I whined as I covered my face. I'm so horrified. This is all my fault, poor Natsu. I uncovered my eyes when I heard Natsu chuckling as he squeezed my hips.

"What's up now!" I cried. Natsu laughed even more, oh I hate this so much. He goes from horny dragon boy to a seven year old in two seconds.

"I thought of your strawberry panties just now," Natsu giggled. "I was thinking how cute they were." My strawberry panties, that he burned. I felt the need to whack him, and so I did.

"Let's get dressed dragon boy!" I exclaimed as I pulled on his arm. I pulled Natsu over to the wardrobe and swung open the door. Natsu held in his laughter but let a few giggles escape. I can't believe him, I'm so mortified by his idiotic behavior.

I looked in the wardrobe to see nothing in it, what the hell? This must be a magical wardrobe, everything has to be magical doesn't it! I turned back to Natsu to see him just as confused as I was. This is just perfect, a wardrobe with no clothes.

"What do we do now?" I huffed as I shut the door and opened it again, nothing. Natsu chuckled evilly as he pushed me into the dresser and shut the door.

"Natsu Dragneel you will so get it after this!" I hissed as I slammed my hands on the door. I stopped moving once I felt something happen, my clothes changed! I could hear Natsu laugh a little as he opened the door. I was about to lunge at him until I saw his face, he looked really red.

"W-What kind of outfit is that!?" Natsu stuttered as he pointed at me. I looked down to see the most revealing lingerie I have ever seen, it almost covered nothing, it was also red. I yelped as I hooped back into the wardrobe and shut the door.

"That will forever be in my memory." I heard Natsu laugh. I felt my clothes change again, let's hope this outfit isn't bad!

"Is this one okay?" I asked as I opened the door. Natsu was no longer red, but he did have a faint color of pink dusted on his cheeks. I looked down and sighed with relief, I was in a dress. Thank you god! The dress was burgundy with sliver designs lacy at the wrists. The bottom had gold lace puffing out from the hem. The dress length stopped just above my knee, not too short just the way I liked it.

"Your gorgeous Lucy." Natsu said as if he was breath taken. I could feel myself blushing, he's never said anything like that. I smiled as I jumped and lunged at Natsu. Natsu grunted a little as I leaped into his arms, he began to twirl me around.

"Your very happy!" Natsu cackled while he set me down.

"Oh so happy." I chimed as I pushed Natsu into the wardrobe. I heard Natsu shriek, oh this was perfect! I waited a few seconds, then I opened the door. I was a little disappointed when Natsu stepped out, he wasn't wearing anything silly.

"Oh thank you god." Natsu beamed as he put a hand up to his heart. I was so hoping to see him in that outfit. But the outfit he wore now, let me just say, he looked very handsome in it.

Natsu still had his scarf wrapped around his neck. Natsu was wearing something very princely, he looked like he was going to an event. His pants were still puffy as ever, Natsu Dragneel will forever have puffy pants on. I was snapped out of my daze when Natsu started to shake my shoulders.

"I think your drooling." Natsu smirked. I growled as I pulled his arm and began to head out the door.

"I guess we should head to Mira." I grumbled. Well whatever she has to say, it must be important. To the kitchen we go!

Author Note~ Hello friends! I'm sorry for the late update, I also have finals and I want to cry! Please don't kill me! Anyways I was going to have Mira talk, but then I was distracted. This is what happens when I read to many shoujo manga's in one day, you get lots of fluff in this chapter. Anyways the wardrobe was not my idea, I got it from that episode when they were Edolos, I think I spelt that wrong. Anyways the next chapter will finally have the discussion! So was anyone wondering about Lucy's dream?! Well you will just have to continue reading to find out more! Muaha! The next chapter will have talking, adventure, the wonderful ships, Nalu is the main! I hope you liked this chapter and please leave a lovely review because I love hearing feedback from you guys! Goodnight or good morning!

Until next time

Glen Coco out~