My mute Mate

Waking

Lucy's P.O.V

I don't know how many days had passed since I was laying in this bed. I heard Wendy come in multiple times and could feel the warmth from her hands whenever she healed me. Hearing her tell Natsu multiple times that I was going to be just fine and should wake up any time now. I was almost afraid to open my eyes because I knew that would mean facing everyone and I just wasn't ready for that. I didn't want to hear them talk about how weak I was to end up getting myself captured so easily like I had so many times before.

I hoped that they had retrieved my keys and I was sure they had because everyone knows how important they are to me. I looked at my spirits as my friends and my comrades that I would do anything for. I knew they all believed in me, even Aquarius, even though she yelled at me all the time. However, I knew how much they worried too. They didn't want me getting hurt or putting my life in danger because that means they would disappear till a new owner found them and I knew they wanted to stay with me. They were all family to me.

The door to the infirmary opened and I immediately recognized the voice. "Flame-brain. You need to give her some space. You know what they say, a watched pot never boils, well if you keep sitting there staring at her she's never going to wake up." I knew it was Gray. I had to fight with myself to keep my cheeks from heating. The thought of Natsu staring at me intently made me nervous and self conscious.

Natsu grunted a response to him. Something that I didn't understand and then I heard Gray sigh at him. "At least go and shower or eat something. Otherwise Erza is going to come up here and make you and I really don't want to deal with an angry Erza today."

There was a deep sigh beside me and the chair shifted signaling that he was getting up. Light foot steps crossed the room and then the door closed softly and the footsteps retreated down the stairs outside out the infirmary. I mentally sighed in relief. I couldn't stand the thought from being stared at any longer.

Although, what Natsu had said before remained in my mind. There was nothing more that I wanted to do than help him with his problem. He had always come to me before because he knew I was able to put into a way that he could understand.

A deep exhale came from across the room near where the door was. Or at least I assumed. "Ya know Lucy, he doesn't know what to do without you. He's been sitting up here with you everyday waiting for you too wake. Actually, everyone is. Levy is beside herself with guilt. I know that maybe it feels great to just lay there and rest to get your strength up, but everyone is waiting for you. If you could just open your eyes to let everyone know you're ok that would be great." It was Gray who was talking. His voice almost sounded like it was going to break and it almost made my heart melt. I hated to think that I was hurting my FairyTail family.

There was another deep exhale and I heard the door open again and then shut shortly after. I sighed mentally again. Telling myself that I would force myself to open my eyes tomorrow. I didn't want to cause anyone else pain. Even if I didn't speak then at least with me opening my eyes then they would know I'm ok.

I let my mind wonder and slowly drifted back to sleep.

---time skip---

I awoke again to the feeling of warmth. It felt over my forehead and I knew that it was Wendy. I missed her face. I wanted to see her. This would be a perfect moment to force myself to open my eyes. I have no idea how long I've been in this bed, but today was going to be the day that I opened my eyes and see all my guild mates again.

The warmth left my forehead and there was a deep exhale from Wendy. "There we go Lucy-San. Back in tip top shape. Everyone is fine by the way. Levy was in here last night and sat with you since Erza forced Natsu to go home and sleep."

I groaned slightly and tried to force my eyes open. "Th..th.." Wendy jumped. I tried to tell her thank you, but my voice was so hoarse and felt like scratchy sand paper.

I heard her gasp in excitement. "You can do it Lucy-San. Just take your time. I'm right here." She gave me words of encouragement. I slowly forced my eyes open a little. A bright light coming into my eyes and making me squint them closed again. "It's ok Lucy-San. Just take it slow. Try again and I'll try to block the harsh light with my hands."

I slowly opened my eyes again. They had felt like they were glued shut. The first thing I saw was her tiny hand above my eyes. She slowly moved it as my eyes had adjusted to the light in the room. "You did it Lucy-San!" Wendy exclaimed in excitement. I smiled weakly at her. She looked tired but was still standing strong.

"You've been asleep for about five days now Miss Lucy. Everyone was really worried. I've been in here healing you everyday, but you're going to have to take it easy for a few days at least. No jobs. Just take it slow and get your body strength back up." She told me. I almost wanted to giggle from how authoritative she was being. It was just like her. She was took taking care of her patients to the best of her ability. "I should go tell everyone that your awake, but I promise I won't let them all bombard you. I'll just let the team and Levy in here first. I'm sure they'll be ecstatic to see you awake."

I smiled at her and nodded slightly. She slowly help me sit up so my back was against the backboard. "I'll be right back with everyone okay?" I nodded to her again and she skipped out of the room.

What would they say now that I was awake? Guess I'll find out.

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