Okay, yes, I've been slacking, I'm really sorry minna-san! I also hate to say this, but this chapter will be short. >_<

But it's something right? ^-^'

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~Lucy's P.O.V.~

        Huh? Where am I? "Hello? Is anybody there?" I yelled into the white emptiness. I didn't see any ground, yet I felt my feet were on something.

        "Lucy.." said an angelic voice.

        "Who's there?" I asked. A woman with long pink hair, a light pink shirt with a red scarf, and a knee long white skirt appeared in the emptiness. She looked exactly like...Natsu's mother!!

        "Lucy...that is your name, correct?" she said with a warm smile.

        "Y-yes, that's right," I said, a bit weirded out.

        "Lucy, I need your help with something," she said in a serious tone.

        "What is it?" I asked curiously.

        "I fear that Kurai will win Natsu's conscience over.." she said gravely. "If that happens, then you're the only one who can bring him back."

        "W-what do you mean 'win him over'?" I asked fearfully.

        "Win him over to the dark side," she replied. My eyes widened.

        "B-but that can't happen!" I said shakily.

        "That is not the point Lucy," she said. "If that does happen, you need to know that you're the only one who can get him back to himself."

        "H-how?"

        "I wish I could tell you, but Kurai knows I'm here, and he will try to stop you," she said sadly. "I have to go now Lucy, so good luck."

        "Wait! How will I know how to break the spell??" I yelled as she started to fade.

        "You'll know, I'm sure of it," she sadly smiled. "Please...take care of him for me.." She then disappeared. When she did, the ground started to turn black and I could no longer feel anything supporting me. I fell into the pitch black darkness, not knowing what to do. This is usually when Natsu comes in and saves me, but now, I'm the one who has to save him.