Becoming Stronger for you. NatsuXLucy (A Fairytail Fanfic)

Black-Night Bandits Part 4

Bandits POV :
I feel heat covering me in less than 3 seconds of my last hit; the burn hurts - but barely. I know what magic he uses : he knows nothing about mine. Still ascended in the sky, the Dragon Slayer kicks his foot forward, fire piercing through the air. I dodge easily and jump forward like a spring, smirking as his confusion leads a course to his downfall.

Lucy's POV :
I slashed a bandit with my whip, only to feel a slash in my shoulder, liquid oozing out like a fountain, dripping down my arm. Without looking i turn around, trying hard not to feel the paining sensation, a freezing hot fire on my arm. Before i can apprehend what is happening; who attacked me; where that person is : i get punched in the left side of my gut. I scream.

Natsu's POV :
I hear a scream but instantly knowing whom it belongs to. My eyes bulge out of my head, and i turn to the direction where the noise once was, finding Lucy on the floor. I jump to the ground, but feel weak as i walk. Slowly : i fall to my knees. Whats happening? I hear a menacing laugh behind me, the Bandit Leader of the Snake Skull - arms crossed - stands in his own fog; and judging from my weakened state, its poisonous.
Happy fell beside me, but i refuse to give up. I will be strong for them. For Happy, and, for Lucy.

Bandits POV :
I laugh at Dragneel and his devotion towards his friend. Was I wasn't expecting however, was him getting up, facing me with one of the most horrible faces i have ever seen. Without looking at the Bandit who took down is comrade, he acts. "Iron fist of the Fire Dragon!" His voice is incredibly low, almost like the growl of a monster. The guy who was attacking the girl falls, and he is nearly burnt to death. The girl moves, and struggles to get up. I ignore her and advance my target.
"Your gonna pay for hurting Lucy. I wont let anyone hurt her again!"

Lucys POV :
Even through the struggle, I managed to sit up. Hearing Natsu's words made me feel special, even though i knew he would do that for anyone else in the guild. I moan in pain, but watch Natsu continuously punch the man. Blood splatted on the floor, enough to form a puddle. I cringed, but was happy that Natsu was winning.
Unexpectedly, the Dark Guild member kicked Natsu in the shin, and he paused his punches for a second, resulting in him being punched in return. My eyes widen as the tables turn. Natsu's the rag doll now.
Slowly : i stand; limping towards Nastu as black fog enters his body. His face goes pale, and i try to walk faster. I need to be strong or Natsu, he is for everyone else.
I pass Happy on the floor. I try to ignore his tattered state.
Natsu rests on the floor, the Guy is about to finish him by the looks of it. Nastu coughs out blood; i try to blink away the tears.
"Time, to end you"
Something snaps, i feel like a completely different person. Following my instincts, i punch the thief in the face and he stumbles backwards.
"Lu-u-cy?" I hear an incredibly tired; raspy, worn-out voice call : quietly. Almost like a whisper. It breaks my heart.
Before i can answer, i find it hard to breathe; like im consumed by this suffocating darkness. And darkness is the last thing i see.