"Hey Natsu. I found a book yesterday about the history between Celestial beings and Demons slash Dragons." Lucy mentioned as they walked to her car to go home.

 "Really? Anything useful in it?" Natsu asked.

"Well... It says that we're supposed to be mortal enemies fighting each other to the death." She said, playfully punching Natsu in the arm. Natsu laughed, knocking her on the head.

 "I'd sweep the floor with you in a second." He teased, looking down on her and her shortness. Lucy pouted as she got into the car. 

"But in all seriousness, why?" Natsu asked. Lucy turned on the car and pulled out.

"Well, your kind didn't like us "perfect" beings. They saw us as an imbalance between the pure and impure. My kind saw yours as a destroyer. Something too harsh and cruel for the world to take. So, there was a great battle, with my kind as the victors, only leaving the fire race to survive. That book though said that the bloodline has been lost for centuries now." Lucy explained.

 "Well, it looks like you found me. I am the fire race. If you couldn't tell from the red scales and burning touch." Natsu laughed, trying to keep his spirit high.

 "Your burning touch. I think I know how I solve that problem." Lucy mumbled. This caught Natsu's attention.

"Really? You think you can-"

"Please Natsu. I said I think. I don't want to get your hopes up." Lucy said. Natsu took a breath, calming down.

"How so?" He asked.

"In the book, it said that my kind cursed the fire race with the burning touch. They controlled it. So, I kinda figured that if my kind was the one who made the curse, then maybe I could try and reverse it." Lucy explained.

 "You think you can?" 

 Lucy held up the Prom flyer.

 "Prom is next Saturday. I've got a whole week to try." Lucy smiled. Natsu stared at her, amazed. She pulled into her driveway and they both got out, leaving their school bags inside. As they both walked in, Natsu quickly grabbed a blanket and wrapped in around Lucy.

"Natsu? What are you-" 

Before she could finish, Natsu pulled her into a hug.

"I can't wait for the day where I can hug you without leaving a scar behind." Natsu said, holding back the light tears that threatened to fall. Lucy was taken by surprise, but warmed into the hug.

"I'll try my best. I promise."