A/N: Hey everyone! I'm really happy that I'm getting reviews and followers for this story already. Though it's new, I hope it would be able to achieve the same fandom as my other stories. I promise I will make this story a good one. For now, here's the next chapter.

Chapter 2

Lucy's POV

The light blinding through my window curtains stirred me awake. It took me a while to finally open my eyes as I stared blankly at my room. I just continued to lay on my bed because I wasn't ready to get up and prepare for the day yet. I was going to be meeting up with Natsu at the guild later for a job that we accepted yesterday. Natsu…

I absently turned to look over my shoulders and saw that he nor Happy was on my bed. I couldn't help but to chuckle to myself. Of course, they won't be here you dummy. Weren't you the one who told Natsu to never step into your room ever again or not you would bail him and Gray to Erza? I guess I just wasn't used to waking up without his presence. Oh well, this was what you've been wanting for so long Lucy so just get used to it. I tried to say with confidence in my head but deep down, I knew that the thought of being lonely without him was lingering at the back of my mind.

I finally decided to get up and head to the bathroom. I took a quick shower and brushed my teeth. After wearing the outfit that would be most comfortable for the job, I went to pack my necessary stuff into my backpack. Once I was ready, I headed out of my apartment and started to walk to the direction of the guild. My stomach growled, informing me that I was hungry so I decided to get a bun from one of the street carts that was along the way. After I was done eating the delicious bun, I can't help but noticed the same presence that I felt yesterday. I quickly turned around and again, no one was there. Strange.

I continued my walk but a bit more cautious this time. No doubt that someone was actually following me because I felt the same presence again. He was definitely trailing me. I decided not to let him go this time and instead corner him so I turned into one of the alley that led to a dead end. I faced the only exit of this alley with my celestial whip in my hand.

"Come out, I know you're there." And I didn't even get to see him because I was sent flying back, hitting myself against the wall. I fell to the ground, making me hold my stomach. It hurts but that didn't stop me from gathering my strength to get up slowly. Soon, the man himself appeared in front of me.

"I'm here to get you." My attacked said in a monotonous tone.

"For what- Gah!" I wasn't even able to finish my sentence because I felt a force pushed me down. I tried to fight it but it was hard to so I was only able to turn my head to look at him. He was walking towards me slowly. I tried to fish for my keys but to my surprise, it was gone. I looked at my attacker with wide eyes as he had my keys in his hand.

"Just sleep." And before he could sent his final blow at me, my one and only celestial mage that could opened his gate by himself appeared.

"Nuh uh. I'm not going to let you hurt my master." Loke said as he stood in front of me, in his regular suit and shades with his hands in his pockets.

"Loke!" I cried out in happiness. I was happy to see one of my celestial spirit was out here, trying to protect and help me.

"You're in my way." My attacker sent a blast towards Loke and he didn't even forgo me before dodging it. He carried me in his arms and jumped a few platforms before finally reaching on top of a building. He put me down before facing his attacker once again.

"You'll have to get through me before you get to Lucy." Loke said as he positioned himself, his hands out in a boxing way. My attacker just scoffed before Loke launched at him. Loke tried to land several attacks on him but not even one hit him. Honestly, my attacker was fast and strong. I slowly stood up again as I held my arm, pretty annoyed that I didn't have the energy to fight together with him.

Soon, Loke got hit and he was sent flying back but my attacker didn't let him though. He quickly got to the other end and hit him again. The sight in front of me was unbearable. I couldn't let this go on. Tears were threatening to fall out of my eyes as I saw my attacker gripped onto Loke's neck as he held him high in the air. I had to stop this.

"Stop!" I screamed. "Let him go. I-I'll go with you." My attacker slowly lifted him down, though his hands were still wrapped around Loke's neck.

"No Lucy!" Loke shouted with difficulty and struggle. "Run please. Don't care about me."

"You want me right? Let him go and I'll go with you." I didn't bother to listen to Loke. I couldn't bear to see my friends get hurt. I heard my attacker scoffed before dropping Loke to the ground. Loke was coughing desperately for air. Loke turned to look at me and I just smiled at him, hoping that it would reassure him that everything's going to be alright. I didn't notice that my attacker raised his hand at me, sending a powerful magic ray at me. I saw Loke screamed but I couldn't hear anything. The next thing I knew, I blacked out.

Natsu's POV

I couldn't sleep that night. After Lucy made me promised to never ever step into her apartment anymore, I couldn't help but to be sullen about it. I just stared at my ceiling with my hands behind my head. Honestly, sleeping on a hammock was the most uncomfortable thing in the world. I turned to my side and I saw Happy was fast asleep. How on earth was he able to?

I let out a sigh before I turned back to stare at the ceiling again. Why was I so sullen about it anyways? It's not like I won't see Lucy again right? I would still see her at the guild like always but the only thing different was, she won't be by my side when I wake up first thing in the morning. I won't be able to snuggle up beside her anymore. I honestly liked her warmth presence and smell. It soothes me to sleep.

Is that what couples do? If it is, I wanted to be a couple with Lucy but it seems to have a whole deeper meaning behind the word couple. Does a couple mean that you would want to always spend your time with that person? That she's everything in your world? I shrugged my thoughts for the night away and decided to get to sleep. I was very excited for the day to come because I just wanted to see her face already.

It seems my wish came true because it doesn't seem long enough before the morning sun started to seep through my house. I woke up and got off from my hammock. I stretched my arms to crack all those aching muscles before heading for the showers. Once I was done, I slipped into my usual clothes. My somehow shirt with only one sleeve, my pants and boots. Happy woke up soon after and he went to wash himself up too. We both packed for our job and once we've gotten what we needed, we headed for the guild.

"Ah morning Natsu, Happy!" Mira greeted us cheerfully as always once Happy and myself stepped into the guild.

"Aye Mira!" Happy greeted back as he flew up in the air. "Neh Natsu, I'm going over to Wendy and Charle. Let me know when we're going." Happy didn't give me time to respond before he went straight flying to where both of them seated.

"Ah, morning Mira." I greeted her back before taking a seat by the bar.

"You're both up early today."

"Yeah, we're going for a job with Lucy today remember?"

"Oh yes, would you like to get anything to eat first?"

"I guess." I looked around wondering where the hell Lucy is. "She's not here yet?"

"Surprisingly not, maybe she overslept or taking a longer bath today." Mira placed a plate of pancakes in front of me with a glass of water. I just listened to her before I dug into my food. Within minutes I was done with my food and Lucy was still not here. I was starting to get worried because most of the guild members were already in but she hasn't. I stood up abruptly and turned around, making my way towards the exit.

"Neh Natsu! Where are you going?" Happy yelled.

"Wait here, I'll be back." Once I exited for the guild, I couldn't help but to make a run towards her apartment. I decided to forgo her door and immediately jumped up to her window like I always do. Her window was locked so I couldn't barge in so I tried to look around from the outside and it seems she wasn't in. Her smell wasn't strong which meant that she has left her apartment.

I jumped back down to the ground and started to follow her scent. Though it was fading off, I was still able to catch it with my sensitive nose. It led me to a shop that sold delicious looking bun and then down the street which led me to turn into an alley that was a dead end. Her smell was gone after. I tried to sniff around hoping it led back out but it didn't. My heart started racing so I turned around and headed out of the alley. I started to run down the street to find her or at least try to catch a whiff of her again.

"Natsu!" I stopped and turned around to see Gray running towards me.

"Gray?" Gray pulled my arm.

"Come quick, something has happened to Lucy!" His eyes looked like he was afraid and angry. My eyes immediately widen upon hearing what Gray said to me. I didn't hesitate to start running back to the guild with Gray tailing behind me.

"WHERE'S LUCY?!" I yelled upon slamming the guild doors open. Most of the guild members were startled by my outburst as they gathered by the bar. Nobody was answering me so I stomped towards them. "I said where the hell is LUCY?!"

"Calm down Natsu. We're also angry that Lucy got kidnapped." Erza said with a firm voice. Kidnapped? Did Erza said Lucy is kidnapped?

"How the hell-" I trailed off, my throat suddenly unable to find my voice when I saw Jii-chan holding onto a picture. I squeeze myself through before grabbing the picture out of his hands. I couldn't explained the emotions that I was feeling right now. Lucy was chained up by the wall, her clothes almost ripped apart and beaten up. Pure anger filled in me as my flames burnt the picture that I was holding. I didn't hesitate to turn around and stomped out of the guild. Shouts from my guild members turned deaf because all I could think was murdering them.

A/N: I know, cliffhanger so I'm sorry about it! FYI, I like how I wrote this chapter. I'll promise to upload the next chapter in the next two days at least. For now, please do leave me a review on how you're finding my story so far. Will really appreciate it(: