Chapter 6: He's not worth it.
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"He's not worth it." Lucy's voice still rang in him after that burst of emotion. If it wasn't for her he would've let the arrow fly. Natsu couldn't understand it. On the island that would've been easy, but with her soft an emotional voice, she had somehow persuaded him. What was going on with him? How could this young woman bring so much change in him in barely one day?
Natsu held tightly onto an unconscious Lucy as he walked towards Magnolia on the gravel road. The sun had started to peak out over the hilltops and he was extremely tired, but so was he. She was at least alive. She had scared him half to death when she was lying in the water with her eyes closed. For some reason in his dark heart she was some sort of a smile to him. A small ray of sunlight. It was amazing for him when she called upon her spirit Aquarius and managed to crash the boat into the harbor, of course they too got caught in the tsunami.
They at least managed to get all of the girls safely off of the boat and as in they he meant him and him alone. Lucy had gotten herself knocked out and for some reason Natsu couldn't leave her there. Something in him screamed that he couldn't. Natsu still had his suit on though, just in case she woke up, or it was more in the lines of he didn't get the time to change. The magic councils troupes had chased him out of the city and once he reached the forest he used the environment to his advantage.
Natsu held this young woman close to his chest. Heartfilia, huh? He knew exactly who she was, but in those big brown orbs he could she that she wishes she wasn't. He knew Jude Heartfilia almost personally and for one he knew he abused his daughter. "Why did Layla even stay with him?" The young Dragneel thought to himself.
As he reached the guild the sun was already indicating that it was around 6 am. Great, most of the members were probably already there and he needed to get her there so Mira would check if she's alright. Though in hindsight this was a stupid idea to let everyone see him, but right now he was too tired to care and too hungry. Natsu pushed the door open and strode through the guild hall with confidence. Thank goodness it was only Mirajane and Master that was sitting at the bar, well Mirajane was cleaning master was sitting.
"Oh hello, can I help you?" Mira asked sweetly. She wasn't phased by the mysterious man before her until she noticed the bow on his back. She was totally confused by this. When she saw the unconscious Lucy she frowned.
"What happened to you, bratt?" Master asked. He wasn't scared of this young man, mostly since he didn't quite look like a mage and he could clearly see that the boy was tired.
"She needs to get checked at. She somehow knocked her head against something the fight." Natsu stated in his menacing voice.
"Oh you and she got into a fight, with whom?" Makarov questioned as he raised his eyebrow.
"The council will soon ask if it was one of your members who wrecked the harbor." Natsu stated as he walked up to the medical wing. Once he was close to a bed he swiftly opened it and laid her down. He then made his way down stairs.
"Who might I ask could you be? You're girlfriend would want to know who brought her here." Mirajane smiled sweetly.
"She's better off not knowing. She also wants to join the guild. So when she wakes up give her the best news of her life, will you?" Natsu stated as he turned to leave and then just like that walked out the door.
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"I can't believe that flame-brain didn't come home at all!" Gray moaned as he sat on Natsu's front porch. He also couldn't believe that Miss Dragneel made them sleep outside because of the last visit. They did nearly burn down half of the mansion.
"Me neither ice brain so quit complaining. I haven't gotten a good nights rest and Levy'll kick my ass if I get into another fight."
"What is she your mother?" Gray snickered. Before Gajeel could retort back Erza snapped.
"Would you two morons shut up! May I remind you that you are the reason that Natsu didn't want to stay at the guild." Erza stated as she folded her arms over her chest.
"Well it ain't our fault that salamander is a woos." Gajeel snickered just before an enormous sword appeared next to his head. He stared shocked at it for a long time before Erza scoffed.
"Oops, I missed."
"I wonder if Natsu is alright?" Wendy thought aloud with a sigh.
"He probably just went to sleep with a girl or something." Gray stated with a snicker. His pink haired friend was a player back in the day after all. Gajeel and Wendy both shook their heads.
"Natsu is past eighteen now." Wendy mused.
"Which means flame brain won't sleep with another chick or date another, unless it's his soul mate." Gajeel finished.
"Whoa is that part of being a dragonslayer or something?" Gray questioned as he unconsciously pulled his shirt over his head.
"Yeah, all dragonslayers just fool around until the age of eighteen, then their dragon instincts take over." Gajeel stated. Erza sighed as she realized that Natsu might know that they were at his house.
"We should probably head to the guild now that I think about it. Natsu is probably already there." Erza stated as she turned to the rest.
"Yeah I agree, besides I miss the squirt." Gajeel stated as he smiled devilishly.
"So is she your..." Before Gray could finish his sentence Gajeel cut him off.
"Like hell I'm telling you."
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Lucy was confused when she woke up. She was minute in the water with her mysterious stranger and the next she finds herself in a weird room that looks like an infirmary. For some reason her head hurt and she had no idea why.
"Good morning sleepy head." Mirajane smiled next to Lucy's bed. Lucy jumped in fright. She hadn't even noticed the white haired femal. "Sorry I didn't mean to scare you."Mirajane smiled once again. "I'm Mirajane Strauss by the way and welcome to Fairytail."
"What?! I'm in the Fairytail with the actual Mirajane Strauss?! OK now I know I'm dead!" Mirajane giggled at the young woman. For some reason she could see as much life in Lucy's eyes as she saw in her sister's.
"No, your friend in the suit brought you here. He said that you hit your head during a fight. Who was he?" Mirajane asked. Now it all came back to her. 'Stupid Aquarius.' Lucy thought bitterly to herself before her thoughts returned to the green suited man.
"I have no idea. He came out of nowhere and saved my life from those human traffickers." Lucy smiled as she remembered the sound as clear as day.
"Oh my! How did you get caught up in that?" Mirajane asked worriedly.
"I trusted the wrong person is all, but nothing happened. He came just in time." Lucy smiled as she thought about her savior. Mirajane smiled at Lucy. She clearly had spirit in her.
"So what's your name dear?" Mirajane asked politely. Lucy blushed as she realized that her manners had disappeared.
"I'm L-Lucy, Lucy Heartfilia." Lucy smiled as she held out her hand. Mirajane took it as she smiled even brighter.
"Well Lucy," Mirajane stated with a smirk. "Let's get you your Fairytail mark, shall we?"
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Natsu pulled himself up towards the pipe as he read through several names on the list he had found on his fathers body. He knew each name had a reason that it was there and after a year he knew why. He had already crossed Bora's name off of the list and he was now focusing on the next. Erigor the reaper, an assassin that made use of magic, but had members in the council wrapped around his finger. He was one of the men that needed to disappear. He wouldn't hold back this time. He would personally shoot an arrow through his eye.
Natsu heard his phone buzz near his computers. He knew exactly who it was and he wasn't going to answer it. He probably needed to at least go home tonight and he was kind of missing his bed, but he wasn't tired at all. He didn't need sleep or anyone for that matter. What was he thinking, bringing Lucy to Fairytail? She is a distraction. They all are...
Oh! I love cliffhangers... Enjoy my evilness... Until next time...