Fallen ~Sequel to Fell For Him~ (NaLu)

Chapter One: Three Months Passed

Lucy's POV:

Three months passed already, yet it felt as if the terrifying confrontation was just yesterday. Since then I felt guilty about everything. I got the girls into this situation, I've gotten myself into this situation; I made a reckless decision that night. Maybe if I'd just been more smarter and not so pumped up with arrogance, I could've stayed out of trouble - yet here I am.

"Lucy?" My thoughts were disrupted by Erza's signature stern tone.

I looked to my side and noticed her standing with the same pride-filled stance. She always had such an elegant feel - even with that bit of edge. Somewhere inside me I may envy her, although if she knew that she'd just give me a speech about "appreciating yourself" or "Your perfect in your own way". It's not like I didn't know that, I just felt differently about myself.. Unless, it's just that newly settled in guilt talking.

"Yes Erza?" I finally answered after what seemed like years.

"...I noticed for a while now you've been acting.. different." She had her arms crossed over her chest.

Of course she would, she notices everything; she's Erza for heavens sake.

"I see." I answered with an unintentional sigh.

Now that I was a Vampire, I felt things were almost different. Being Natsu's fiancé isn't easy either.. considering I barely see him.

She gazed down on my almost depressed form, "Why do you feel it's your fault?" She asked and somewhere inside me I started to dread those very words.

My mouth went dry, my mind couldn't even come up with an answer of my own. I knew that I had an answer, I just didn't have enough energy in me anymore to say it.

Erza seemed to notice my suddenly frigid demeanor - "Lucy.. I'm not one to pry on someone's past; I'm also not one to put blame onto someone. What I'm trying to say is, you've been sitting in this very bed - occasionally going out to eat or whatnot, your beating yourself up over this rather bizarre situation. I know you may think it's your fault, but what's the past is the past. There's no point in bitching and moaning about it anymore. Things can't ever be changed, that's why you make the most of what you do now."

By the end of her lengthy lecture, a bitter sigh escaped my lips - which didn't go unnoticed by her.

With a swift push, she got off my bed and headed towards the door. She didn't say anything else as she twisted the knob and walked out.

I know she's right. I know beating myself up over this is utterly useless. It's just that feeling, you know? That one little shadow that can just crawl from the depths of the twisted part of your mind and counter your confident thoughts with dark ones. I mean don't get me wrong! I'm not depressed or anything, just one of those "Fuck life man" moments.

Pushing the rest of my annoying thoughts to the side, I got myself up and trudged towards the door.

Loud voices courses through the halls - like the ones where teens are talking loudly and shouting. From auditoriums, kind of like. I knew from just that my friends, including Natsu's were up and about, hanging out somewhere.

I decided on just walking around in the garden. The natural scene always seemed to calm me down. Not like it was from my past, just lately I like being surrounded by all of the trees, dirt, and plants. They gave an almost homely feel.

"Hey." I heard someone's voice exclaim from behind me.

I jumped at the sudden greeting, quickly I twirled on my heel to see Natsu. He walked confidently with an almost indifferent gaze.

"Natsu." I plainly greeted, averting my gaze back to the seemingly glowing lake.

"What are you doing alone out here?" He asked diverting his gaze to the same lake.

"Just.. Contemplating." I answered absentmindedly.

"..Have you been doing well?" He asked.

You may be thinking about how close we were, things changed though. With the whole Mavis situation, fiancé thing, and his father passing down the role of king to his son, things have grown complicated.

"Fine I guess, nothing's really changed." I replied.

"I see.." An awakened silence following after.

He seemed to notice my uncomfortable form, "Listen, I just wanted to apologize." He let a stressful sigh escape his lips, "I know things have turned a little - perplexed in a way." He added, struggling with his words.

I looked over at him. He had such a distracted yet, tired expression. I couldn't help but feel a little bad about his current situation... I mean he did have a lot going on as well.

"Please, don't apologize.. We all have a lot of stress on ourselves -" I said in a reassuring tone, "It just can't be helped." I added and he nodded in agreement.

"I missed this though." His choice of words caught my attention. I took in his profile from here, he always had such a carefree look, but on the inside, he's a lot more mature then others might guess.

"Just relaxing, acting like a teenager while I can." He chuckled and I couldn't help but join him.

"I'd have to agree with that. It's not everyday a girl wakes up with magical vampire slaying powers then gets turned into one herself."

A low chuckle escapes his lips once again, "Yes, there's no doubt about that."

We both stood silently, not bothered by how quite it was. It was peaceful for awhile until he was called back in by one of his undead servants.

"..Farewell for now, Lucy." He gave one last wave before walking the opposite direction.

"I'll see you again, Natsu." The words unconsciously left my lips.