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~Natsu's POV~

I awoke with a terrible feeling in my stomach. My body trembled with fear from my dream. I was sweating bullets, and my throat was scratchy.

"Natsu." I quickly opened my eyes, afraid of what I would see. My eyes widened as I saw Lucy right above me. She was sitting on the bed leaning over me. She was crying, but still had a tight grip on my hand.

"Lucy," I said as used my free hand to pull her closer to me. I guided her head to the top of my chest. She laid there with her head lying right beneath my chin. I wrapped my arms around her back gently. I was so relieved.

I watched her die twice. My lips started to tremble, and my eyes started to fill with tears. She reacted by lightly gripping my shirt with her hand.

"You were screaming," Lucy said in between sobs. "I thought something was wrong." That's why my throat was so scratchy. "I've heard other people scream too, and I just couldn't handle it." I ran my fingers through her hair to calm her down. Her breathing started to steady, and so did mine.

I placed my hand on my scarf and thought of Igneel. I looked up at the ceiling with confidence. I will find him one day, I don't have a single doubt.
I promise I'll see you again Dad.

My nightmare was obviously fake, but it felt so real. I'm happy that Lucy was alright. She was probably more scared than I was. I bit back the tears that were forming in my eyes, and just laid there.

Lucy turned her head so that she could look at me. Our faces were only a few inches apart. She stared at me with wide eyes. I was still so traumatized from my dream, that I didn't even react. She was still crying, so the only thing I thought to do was wipe away her tears. I slowly brought my hand up to her face. I took my thumb and gently wiped away the water.

She started to blush, but didn't pull away like usual.

I wanted to kiss her.

Wait, what am I saying? I can't like a comrade, it wouldn't work.

Lucy was different, she wasn't just a comrade.

I moved my hand so that it was behind her head. I slowly started pushing her towards me. I leaned in, and gave Lucy a quick peck on the lips. When I pulled away, her brown eyes were shimmering.

I have never seen her eyes like that. It only made me like her more. I was probably sweating more in this moment, then during my nightmare. I could see the tiniest of smile appearing on her face.

"Thank you Natsu," she said quietly. I started blushing at her positive reaction. Her face was extremely red, but she was happy. I couldn't help but smile.

Our faces both were a deep shade of red, like a tomato.

"So, uh," I paused and put my hand on my neck. "How long was I out?" I asked to change the subject, but I was also generally curious.

She lifted herself from my body, and sat on the edge of the bed. "About thirty minutes," she said looking at the ground. "Worst thirty minutes of my life," she laughed. "I almost had to call Virgo to calm me down."

"I'm really glad you're okay," she said touching her fingers to her lips. I could see a hint of pink appearing on her cheek. Was she thinking of the kiss?

"I'm fine! All fired up to fight Midnight!" I chuckled and got up from the bed.

My head snapped in the direction of Levy's screams. I'm sure everyone could hear it. She must be across the hall from us.

"Levy," Lucy said gripping her pants. She stood up and walked over towards the bedside table. She picked up the empty syringe and filled it with the purple liquid. She handed it to me, and sat back down on the bed.

I was expecting her to be scared, but she had a determined look on her face.

"I'm ready Natsu, I can do this. Everyone has to go through this, and I know it won't be easy, but I have faith in myself." She was strong. I sat down in the chair closest to the bed. I took her pale arm in my hand. I nodded at her, and inserted the syringe into her wrist.

Her eyes fluttered close, and her body went limp. I gently brought her hand up to my lips. I kissed the Fairy Tail emblem mark on her right hand. I gently placed her arm back on the bed.

I would be here when she woke up. I would be here to bring her back to reality.

She won't fall to the darkness on my watch.