Me: Okay we will be having Mirajane as a reader today ^-^
Mira: Hi *waves*
Me: ON WITH DA STORY!

"DRAGON FIRE ROAR!" Natsu attacked the guy who dodged his attack smoothly by leaning to the side and making Natsu pass beside him which made Natsu turn around immediately to kick him but the other jumped in the air and landed away from Natsu

Me: what a healthy start...
Mira: ^-^

"For the hundredth time, I have nothing to do with you" the guy with muscular face and long black hair said with a mature wise tone while wearing a calm smile and comfortable expression on his face

"You kidnapped Lucy! That's more than enough to kick your ass! Give her back! Where is she ?!" He slammed his fist to his palm setting it on fire and getting ready to punch, he was impatient about getting his comerade back

Me: 0.o
Mira: ^-^ *eye twitches slightly*
Me: o.0

The guy sighed and kept smiling while talking to Natsu "I will give her back if you can answer one question" he suggested politely which made Natsu stop and listen carefully "what kind of schemes is this ?" He asked narrowing his eyes and stayed ready

"Nothing at all ..here" he snapped his fingers which made Lucy appear beside him as her both hands and legs were tied "Natsu!" She screamed horrifyingly which made Natsu angrier "let her go!"

Me: @-@
Mira: NUUUU NATSU SAVE HER..

He was about to attack again but the man disappeared along with Lucy to appear in a different place "if you want her back then you have to answer this one question.." Natsu gritted his teeth and clinched his fists realizing that negotiating is the best choice .."ask ..but if you don't give her back I will make you wish if you were dead" the man didn't care about Natsu's threatens and kept smiling "fine then ..get ready ..only you can answer this question"..Lucy and Natsu glared at the guy disgracefully waiting for the upcoming question ..is he going to inquire some top secret ?

Mira: *crying*
Me: Shh shh its okay miwaaa.

Or is he going to manipulate them ? .what kind of questions could be the replacement of Lucy ?..

" why?" The man asked Natsu who didn't understand at all "why do you want to save her ?" Natsu got angrier and answered confidently "BECAUSE SHE IS OUR FRIEND! A MEMBER OF FAIRY TAIL FAMILY! WE ARE A TEAM!" He answered not understanding what he should expect from the guy..Lucy's eyes simply softened at his words as she whispered smiling happily with half opened dreamy eyes "Natsu.."

Mira: awwww he loves her...*sets a date up for them*
Me: *wipes her tears*

" give her back! Right now! "

"Wrong."

"Huh ?!." Natsu didn't understand

"Wrong answer ..I'm giving you one more chance to give me the right answer ..so think carefully" the guy crossed his arms waiting as the tied Lucy was floating beside him ..before she could say anything he muzzled her mouth with magic robes

Mira&I: WHAAT?!?!

Natsu readied himself to attack with anger veins visible on his face "you bitch! You were messing with me!" Natsu's anger reached it limits before the guy stops him "I pity you.. so I will show you why your answer is wrong." Before Natsu could make any move everything froze..then suddenly he got lost in an empty space ..everything around him rolled with tapes of memories which were mostly about Lucy before he closes his eyes to lose consciousness ...

Me: ?!!!!

Remember that time when I first entered the guild? You told me that ..everyone there is a family ..and everyone cares..

Natsu opened his eyes and sat up sweating ..he looked around to find himself at home in his bedroom "was that a dream ?" He rubbed the back of his head "what was that dream again ?" He blinked twice trying to remember but he couldn't. Suddenly Happy came in flying from the window "good morning Natsu" he sat on his head smiling as usual which made Natsu look up at him "good morning Happy" Happy float and laid on the ground "let's go to the guild I'm starving!" Natsu said while standing up which made Happy reply "Aye sir!"

Me: OMFG IT WAS JUST A DAMN DREAM.
Mira: *returns to normal* shhh im trying to read.

A while later Natsu and Happy walked inside the guild to find everything as usual. Macao and Wakaba were gossiping as usual, Cana was drinking beer at such early time, Mirajine was pouring beer for everyone, Gray was striping, Macarov was scolding some members for fighting, Elfman was talking about his manly philosophy, Jet and Droy were fighting over Levy and Erza was out on a mission. Natsu walked and sat on the bar's chair "oye Mirajine! I'm starving" he slammed his fist on the bar table when Gray approached him "you eat too much. Probably because you fill your stomach and empty skull" he mocked while standing beside him crossing his arms and putting a mocking face.

Mira: Those boys never seem to change.
Me: *laughs nervously* and i dont think they will.

Natsu looked at him gritting his teeth and clinching his fist "what did you say ice cream head?!" They were about to start a fight when Makarov interfered "stop it you two or else.." He grew in size and glared at them angrily with an aura filled of flames around him so Gray and Natsu stopped and just kept glaring disgracefully at each other. Makarov calmed down endnd shrank then smiled cheerfully "now now ..there's a very important woman who needs help and she asked for our best members, and since all the S rank members are gone except for Mirajine who watches over the guild then.." Natsu and Gray shouted at the same time "I'll do it!" They glared at each other hatefully "she ordered the best! So get back flake and go strip somewhere else!" Gray held him by his collar "glad to know meat your hearing is fine but your brain is not! She said the best so she definitely meant me!" Macarov stepped in again " you both are going " Natsu and Gray looked at him confusedly then shouted in objection but he just waved at them "good luck"

Me: ....
Mira: .......this should end well..

they growled at each other but then they sighed giving up and Natsu looked at Happy "let's go Happy!" Happy nodded "aye sir!"Natsu grinned " you too get ready.." He paused and looked down feeling that something is missing "I'm always ready you empty brain so don't try to order me you're not my boss" Natsu looked at him confusedly "no ..not you Gray ..is anyone else coming with us ?" He blinked as if he was lost which made Gray title his head "we don't need anyone else.. Or are you scared ? Don't worry I Will protect you"

Me: .........
Mira: gray stop interferring with MY ships..*growls*

Natsu didn't get irritated at all instead he held his elbow with one hand and his chin with the other and kept thinking then he sighed "I have a strange feeling that something is missing ..anyway let's go" he turned around and walked out of the door followed by Happy and Gray who kept looking at each other asking if Natsu is OK..

Me: WHERE'S LUCY!!?!?
Mira: NUUUUU

The whole time Natsu seeme spaced out, he didn't talk and kept thinking that there's something wrong.. There's a sudden emptiness in his heart but he couldn't understand why.. He was like this the whole way ..well.. except for transformation

Mira: typical Natsu..
Me: yep...

Later they reached the place where the client lives .. They kept staring at the wide charming castle and it's garden Natsu gulped as a sweat drop slid his head "this place is so damn big! Our client must be rich ..like . .really rich!" Happy and Gray froze with their mouths half opened in shock "I have dealt with many Rich people but they look so poor compared to this.." Natsu shook his head and cheered in excitement

"Yush! Let's finish this mission fast and demand a huge amount of money and food" he ran toward the main door as Gray and Happy followed him smiling in excitement "just don't get in the way flame brain!" Gray commented "keep blabbling while I finish this mission by my own !" Natsu added

They stood in front of the door and knocked it then someone opened the door. She was an old short blond lady in maids outfit.. "Yes? How can I help you?" She asked smiling politely and Gray answered "we're from Fairy Tail I believe madam Heartfilia called for us" Gray answered

"Oh Please come inside Madam has been waiting for you" she stepped aside letting them in then she guided them to the living room and offered them a seat then served them tea and cake which Natsu devoured immediately "please make yourself home madam is coming down"

Gray thanked her and sipped some tea before a woman comes in, her blond hair and calm eyes made her look beautiful. She was wearing a very fancy dress which added more beauty on her beauty but what really was stunning was her gentle smile ..it made Happy and Gray blush ..they both stood up as a respect for her but Natsu was busy eating.

"Hello my name is Gray Fullbaster we came here as you requested" he greeted

"And I'm Happy!" Happy introduced

They both glared angrily at Natsu telling him to have some manners but the woman giggled and smiled "it's ok.. Make yourself home"

Me:😹😹😹
Mira:😂😂

"We're terribly sorry forgive his rudeness.. He is Natsu by the way" Gray introduced while faking a smile to hide his anger at Natsu

"Nice to meet you Gray, Happy, and Natsu ..please take a seat" Gray and Happy sat down and she continued "my name is Layla Heartfillia. I called you because I want to-"

Me: Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Mira: Oh my...

the door flinched open and a girl came in. She looked exactly like Layla but she wasn't calm .she was hyper and cheerful wearing casual cloths "hey Mom!" She ran and kissed her cheek which made Layla pat her head "we have guests, those are from Fairy Tail guild" she looked at them with starry eyes "waaaa..that's so cool! I wish if I can be a mage but I don't have any magic.." She sighed desperately ..Natsu kept looking at her from the moment she entered .once she looked at him he grinned waving his hand "yo Lucy!" He greeted her which made everyone in the room glare at him curiously..

ME: WAIT NOW IM CONFUSED.

"How do you..know my name ?.." She blinked confusedly and titled her head

"Natsu? Do you know miss's Heartfilia?" Gray asked

"Lucy. do you know Natsu kun?" Layla asked her daughter

"No I don't.." Something stung her ..she looked at him wondering if she had ever met him before " do I?"

Mira: ;---------------;
Me: -____________________________-

Natsu froze in his place..he was lost .. Lucy ? Is that her name ?..she seems familiar ..he thought to himself and couldn't take his eyes off her

Gray sighed "maybe lucky guess? Or maybe you met her somewhere before but you can't remember.."

"I don't know.." He sighed as well

"My my.. I hope you remember where you have met. try harder sweet heart" she patted Lucy's shoulder while smiling gently "please sit" she offered to all of them and they sat down

Me: e.e
Mira: ••

"so Madam. Can we know about the mission?" Gray asked

"Alright, the thing is that there's someone stalking my daughter ..he is the son of my past husband's friend .. he wants to marry her and she doesn't want to" she held Lucy's hand as Lucy was blushing and looking down sadly

"It's not that way ..I just .." Lucy paused "never mind .."

Layla looked at her daughter with a concerned face and tried to comfort her "it's alright you will not marry someone you don't want to" she held her chin and smiled which made Lucy smile and hug her mother tightly "I love you mom"

"But madam.." Gray was about to suggest that it's simple family issue which can be solved by talking but Layla interrupted "he can use magic .. weak but manipulative magic.." She sighed "he can control feelings and emotions ..my daughter was about to fall for him." Lucy raised her head and looked at her mother " but you saved me" Layla smiled and continued "and so ..he wants her for her wealth and beauty probably ..I Need you to protect her and find away to push that guy away from her ..his name is Raby"

Mira: tch.
Me: *kills every person named raby on earth*

Gray sighed "I understand madam ..we will do our best"

Natsu stood up and clinched his fists as his eyes sharpened "No one will dare to lay a finger on you when I'm here don't worry" Lucy looked at him confusedly and blushed ..her heart started beating fast for an unknown reason this guy.. She smiled gently with dreamy half opened eyes Natsu hah? What a warm name ..

Mira: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!! *fangirling*
Me: YUUUUUUSSSSSSHHH.

Layla stood up "the maid prepared your rooms, you're staying here to protect my daughter until we figure out a way to solve this issue ..thank you Fairy Tail ..we are counting on you " she gave them a warm smile before she holds her daughter's hand and the both left the living room. Happy seemed excited about staying in such Luxurious place but Natsu seemed unusually out of the mood..he tried to recall if he did ever meet the girl Lucy before but it was useless ..they waited for a while until the maid came and guided them to their rooms

Gray entered his huge room and was fascinated by it ..."madam Layla is really generous"

Happy was excited about the idea of FINALLY sleeping alone in a room away from Natsu "that's the least thing a cat like me deserves"

Natsu was the only one who calmly laid on bed resting his head on his elbows while staring at the cieling and thinking "Lucy .." He couldn't keep her out of his mind

Mira: they don't know about the things we do.
Me: they dont know about i love you's.

" Fairy Tail mages huh ?" Lucy hugged her pillow while blushing and closed her eyes smiling happily ...' ...her heart started aching but she didn't understand why "Natsu.." She whispered uncontrollably

Natsu's ear twitched hearing someone calling him "I'm imagining things" he sighed "I should rest" he turned off the lights and closed his eyes to fall asleep

Remember that time when you told me that we are a team ? I was happy because ..I found a place to belong to..~

End of chapter 1.