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Morning..
"ugh…" Gray rubbed his neck…
"blegh…." Natsu moaned.. he automatically felt nauseous for some reason.. but then he smelled a very familiar smell.. "llluusmmshyyy….."
"mmmghg…" Lisanna said as she woke up too…
Happy woke up from the noises.. and so did Juvia.. they found themselves in a cabin… sleeping in bunk beds..
"what's going on.. what happened?" Gray said getting up.
"We were attacked.." Juvia said rubbing her head.
"Where are we?" Lisanna said.
Natsu got up from his bed and wobbled to the door.. Gray came up and put his arm over his shoulder. The two opened the door and went out and found stairs to open air. Lisanna, Happy, and Juvia followed after them.
At the top of the stairs.. they found themselves on the deck of a boat. They were shocked when they saw an erupting volcano in front of them.. dark smoke billowing up from the volcano and hot magma oozing from it.
The wind carried the ashy smell from the volcano towards them.. Natsu's eyes widened.. he pushed towards the bow the ship.
"Ahem.." a voice was heard behind them.
They turned around and faced a crew.. a man in captain uniform.
"I was told to give the pink haired man this.." the man handed over a letter towards Gray. "And.. I will give you 7 hours.. the same as the last group."
"The last group.. you mean.. was there by chance a blonde girl?!" Gray asked.
"Yes. And two other males. I am not allowed to tell you who they are though.."
They all were startled.. Lucy had come here? For what? They had just found her.. and now they had lost her again..
Gray and Juvia's face darkened.. two others.. they knew who they were..
Happy and Lisanna were alarmed.. Lucy was traveling with two powerful strangers now?
Natsu's bangs covered his face.. he knew that one of them… the cloaked man he had seen earlier.. was undoubtedly… himself.. but how….
"You don't have a lot of time.. you must go now.. if you are not here by 7 hours.. we will leave." The captain said firmly.
They all turned towards the volcano.. everyone but Natsu wondered the same thing.. why did Lucy and the two with her come here…
Natsu watched in desperation from his motion sickness at the firey erupting volcano.. hoping to find a glimpse of what he had smelled.. he needed to be on that island now.
"What have you found my child? Did you remember anything?"
"Wendy.. They didn't attack you did they?" Mavis interrupted.
Wendy looked shocked at Master Mavis.. and then the guilt seeped in as she saw the master pleading with her eyes for the truth.
"No…" she said with her bangs covering her eyes.
"Why did you lie my child?" Master Makarov raised his eyebrows.
"Because she wanted to leave when she shouldn't… and I wanted everyone to help bring her back... we have to bring her back master!" Wendy said in desperation.
"Why do you say that? You know the rules.. she deliberately disobeyed an order.."
"Because… because's dying." Wendy said tearing up.
Master Makarov and Master Mavis' eyes widened..
"She's dying.. and she needs to be treated.. the more she uses her magic.. the faster she dies.."
Master was in shock.. he recalled what his friend Brom had said..
"I think you need to pay a little more attention to Lucy…
It is best if she takes a break…
You have to find out yourself…."
"Wendy.. are you sure?" Master said with a frown.
"Yes.. her magic is very unstable.. she was experiencing fatigue.. and it seems that her body is not healing as fast either.. these are all symptoms of deteriorating magic syndrome.. I've confirmed with Porlyusica-san.."
"That isn't good news…" Mavis said frowning..
"I have a feeling that a dark guild may have taken her. and the frightening truth is.. we don't know who is responsible for it. And we have reason to believe she is a major target for her magic once again.. and from what you're telling me right now.. she can't use her magic freely.." Master Makarov said in a low voice.
"Also..Master… I have a confession…" Carla said..
"Yes Carla." Master Makarov said facing Carla with a heavy face.
"I had a vision… there were four men… standing over Lucy.. with a pool of blood around her body.. they were cloaked the same as the man we had run into earlier with Lucy.." Carla said guiltily.
"Then we must find her immediately! His organization might be out to kill her! Why have you hid this from us!" his eyes widened in fear.
"But the cloaked figure didn't seem.. entirely evil… they were even holding hands.. Lucy seemed to trust him… maybe even know him…" Carla said in defense.
"He is not a stranger." Master Mavis said calmly.
They looked at Master Mavis.
"He is one of our own… and my calculations tell me he is one of the four." Mavis said towards Master Makarov.
Master Makarov mouth was agape… and now… he sank in his seat and rubbed his temples.
"What do you mean?" Wendy said.
"On her last mission.. Lucy was with Laxus, Gray, Gajeel, and Natsu from the future." Master Makarov said softly.
Wendy's and Carla's eyes widened….
"We know this to be true.. because Rufus and Orga were witnesses.. they came by yesterday and told Laxus… the four had disguised themselves and taken Lucy on that S-class mission." Master said wearily.
"Currently.. we have sent Team Natsu, Laxus, and Gajeel to find Lucy immediately." Master Mavis said.
"Then… the four figures... it is them?!" Wendy said shocked.
"I believe so…" Master Mavis said.
"Why… why would they be here! Why would they put her in danger like that! Time travel.. it would only make her a more vulnerable and prized target!" Carla yelled.
"I know… that is why.. we need to find her as soon as possible.." Master Makarov interrupted.
"But… if they are from the future.. that would mean that they would know.." Wendy said softly "They would know that Lucy is dying… and she possibly would have already died in their time.."
"Then they must be here to save her.…." Carla stared at Master Makarov for confirmation.
"I'll go and find her too." Wendy turned around to leave.
"No… we need you here… in the case that we do find Lucy.. we need to know where you are so you can treat her. The best way you can help her.. is to stay here and on alert.. we'll wait for the others to find her.. trust in them.."
Wendy stood silently.. she gazed at the ground… defeated and feeling helpless..
"Yes Master.." she whispered.
Behind the door.. Mira was covering her mouth and tears were streaming down her face… she struggled to keep her cries quiet.. tremble.
Laxus turned off the communication lacrima..
Gajeel turned off his communication lacrima…
Both speechless… both feeling a greater urgency now..
Gajeel recalled that it was odd that Lucy's fever was taking so long to go away.. and even the wound on her head, that he indirectly caused, wouldn't heal…
Laxus recalled how she had said she was feeling tired.. and yet he purposely had traveled with her in lightning body mode.. causing her to throw up… he even made her clean his entire home.. he had made her walk back home in the rain.. he had left her to do all the paperwork in the office by herself…
Both clenched their hair with their fists… and gritted their teeth.. overwhelming guilt.. frustration… desperation… anger.. confusion… their future selves were with her right now… what in the world were they doing?! Where in the world were they?!
Standing up from their seats.. Gajeel in his hotel room with Lily.. Laxus in his own hotel room in a different town.. they set out.. Lily followed silently after Gajeel. Laxus went out alone.
Click. Their doors closed behind them.
"Natsu wait!" Lisanna yelled at Natsu..
They had finally reached the volcano and were on the shore of the island..
She watched Natsu run away from them.. she was about to follow after when Gray put a hand to her shoulder and stopped her. Lisanna looked back confused and hurt at Gray.
Gray shook his head at Lisanna… "He.. needs to go alone.."
Lisanna turned towards Natsu again. Hurt in her eyes… she watched silently as Natsu became smaller and smaller.
.
.
.
He was running as fast as he could… he could smell him… in his hand, he was clenching a letter… In the letter… in her cursive writing..
"Igneel is alive."
.
And the entire island.. it smelled all over of him.. he had finally found him… tears dripped down his face..
"IGGNNNEEELLLLL!" Natsu yelled as he ran into the fiery canyon.
2 weeks later.
Her face lit up.. a wide smile appeared on her face. She walked ahead and the four watched from behind. She went up and took her sandals off. With one foot, she stepped into the shallow water.
She gazed up the beautiful waterfall.. a rainbow could be seen through the mist created by the falling water. The pool was cool and clear, perfect for the hot day.
"Well… how bout we go for a dip Luce?" Natsu said from behind.
"That does sound nice." Lucy said smiling as she turned around to face them.
Her eyes turned into saucers and her face burned. Natsu had started taking his vest off. Gray had already been shirtless and was beginning to take his pants off. Laxus was smirking, his abs flexing as he slowly pulled his shirt over his head. Gajeel was lifting his shirt up now.
She quickly turned away.. her heart pounding.. she covered her eyes with her hands.
"WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING!"
"Cmon Lucy.. Let's take a swim." Gray said laughing.. his voice was getting louder as he moved towards her.
Lucy put her hands to keys. She closed her eyes and tried hard to concentrate.
"What are you using your spirit vision for… you know you want to look." Gajeel said with a husky voice as he came up behind her. He put an arm around her shoulder and let his naked chest push up against her back.
She gasped and flinched, freezing as to not make a movement so that more physical contact wasn't made. But then, the spirit fires began to glow in the darkness.. her heart nearly stopped beating when before her… far in front of her.. she saw a massive spiritual fire. And it was of the same color as the man standing next to her.
"Stop embarrassing her." Laxus said as he walked passed them and started entering the pool. He only had boxers on.
"She'll look without you even telling her." Gray said walking past them as well.
"Tch.. Like she'll watch you guys when she has me to watch." Natsu said smirking past Lucy and entering the water.
"Don't worry.. Ill let you see any part of me.. I'll let you even touch… you only have to ask." Gajeel said whispering into her ear.
Her breath hitched and Gajeel let his arm slide off her shoulders.
"Gihi…" he walked away with a wide mischievous smile.
Lucy opened her eyes slowly. She looked at the men who were in front of her. Laxus shoulder deep in the pool, smiling confidently. Gray weaving his fingers through his wet hair. Natsu smiled while watching her.. he was stretching his arms as the water came right up to his waist. Gajeel was walking into the deep.
"I see…" Lucy said smiling. "So that's how you guys want to play. Well then… I have no choice."
She took her ring of keys and picked out the one she was looking for. Pulling the key ring off the belt, she brought the key up in front of her. Laxus smiled as he saw a slight spark of electricity when she did.
"Open the Gate of the Maiden, Virgo!" Lucy said confidently.
A bright flash. "Hime, punishment time?" Virgo bowed.
"No no.. Can you please hold onto our clothes in the spiritual world?"
"Yes hime." Virgo said walking towards their shed clothes.
"Cmon Luce~ the water is nice and cool! You're missing out!"
Just then.. Lucy brought her hand out to her side and smirked. The four men looked at her with eyebrows raised in confusion. She let go of her keyring, a string of lightning connected between her key ring and her belt. The keys flashed towards her and attached to her belt.
Natsu, Gray, and Gajeel watched amazed.
"Wow Lucy! That's cool! Where did you get that?" Gray said.
Lucy smiled at Laxus.. Gray, Gajeel and Natsu followed her line of sight.. and found her looking straight at a smug Laxus They death glared him out of jealousy. But as they did, they saw Laxus' smug face transform to that of shock.
They turned their head towards Lucy.. they froze..
Lucy had begun to unbutton her white top. They watched her wide-eyed..
With it completely unbuttoned, Lucy took off her shirt.. a white bra… she unzipped the side of her skirt.. and slowly slid it down her legs. Of course she had to bend over to get her skirt down. White panties. It really was no different from her bikini she would have worn had Virgo brought it.
SPLASH*
The four men ducked into the water.. and Lucy looked at them with a smirk. In the water.. there were four red clouds floating…
"Hime… " Virgo walked up to her
"Here Virgo.. thank you…" Lucy said giving her the clothes and smiling.
"Have a nice swim" Virgo said winking. With a flash she was gone.
Lucy walked into the water… the water rose up to her waist and now she was in the middle of the four of them. The three rose their heads up just enough so that their eyes were above the water surface. Their hair matted to their forheads.. causing Lucy to stifle a giggle at their silly appearances.
Taking the key she needed.. she dipped her key in the water.
"Open the Gate of the Water Bearer! Aquarius"
A flash of light and the water began to swirl… and arrived Aquarius.
"Why did you call me you br—" Aquarius was yelling at Lucy irritated when she saw the four handsome men standing up from the water. Her eyes widened when she recognized their faces… "You—"
"Hi Aquarius. Can you help us swim to the other side of that rock wall?" Lucy smiled.
"Tch.. that's what you call me for?" Aquarius said trying to act lady-like in front of such handsome men.. at least to the best she could be… she grabbed a hold of Lucy's wrist. Abruptly, she dove into the water and pulled Lucy in.
"KYAAA—GURGLEE….."
Natsu lunged and grabbed onto Lucy's wrist, Gray lunged towards Natsu's disappearing body and grabbed hold of his foot.. Gajeel dove and grabbed onto Gray's foot and Laxus grabbed onto Gajeel's foot.
With great speed and power, Aquarius pulled the five of them down into the pool, through a dark rock tunnel under the waterfall.