The Falls and The Flames : Fairy Tale's Natsu Dragneel Love Story
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"The real sin is averting your eyes, and failing to believe in anyone."
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"Happy! We're almost there!"
Happy, who was on my shoulder spouted his wings, flying up higher to get a better look at the town we were nearing... well, for the most part. There was still an entire 5 miles to get there!
"Aye! Natsu! You do know the only way to get there is gonna be by- A-AH! NATSU ARE YOU ALRIGHT?!"
I couldn't help but cup both hands over my mouth, hands trembling at the mere mention. It was inevitable, but I could barely stand it! I hate... trains. I hate all moving vehicles, damnit!
"I-I'm fine..." I grumbled, already feeling the blood from my face draining.
Happy landed back softly upon my shoulder, draping his small frame on the cloth of rolled blanket that hung there. Dropping my hands, I shook my head, swallowing.
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"Natsu... I'm thirsty!"
"Can't you wait till we get there...?"
The cat shook his head, clutching desperately to me. So needy...
"Ah~! Look! Theres a river up ahead..!"
Squinting my eyes, I could see the faint glint of running water. "You're right!" Personally, if I'm thirsty I would rather be eating some spicy flames or something but... might as well, since we're here! I started up a run, not feeling like walking anymore- we were close so why not head straight forward?
"We're in luck!"
Happy exclaimed, eyes shining as he took off, soaring just over the steadily flowing stream and scooping up a small amount of cool water into his paws. I laughed, stripping off my long jacket while running full speed ahead, stopping in the middle to bend down and bail gallons into my dry mouth.
I couldn't help grinning. Not just because of this, but because of where we were heading! Salamander... He was who we came here for. I need to see him again! When I stood up, I wiped off my chin, eyes following the bright pathway of the water beneath my feet...
But... what was that?
I squinted, raising a brow. "Aye, you see somethin' Natsu?" Scratching my head, I blinked cluelessly. "I think so? Somethings lying in the river over there!" Happy quickly sprung up, flying over head and toward the object in the distance. Right when he was hovering above it his feathers popped, the entire set of wings dispersing as he fell into the water with a scream.
"NATSUUUU!"
"Oi, Oi! Calm down, its only water!" Splashing out of the bank, I grunted, worry cowering inside my eyes as I stomped over to my friend. "Its not that! LOOK!" He was practically gasping for air as his large head broke the surface, swimming frantically toward the odd shape half way beneath.
"Its a girl!"
My eyes widened. Was she dead? "Why didn't you say something sooner?! We have to get her out then!" Making pace, I skidded to a stop, scanning over, the now very apparent figure of a female ducked under the flowing water. "She isn't moving!"
Falling down to my knees and thrusting my large hands into the water, I gripped tightly to her arms, dragging her out from death. Even after being pulled out she still hadn't responded. But her face... it was still a light apricot color, and not at all pale or lifeless.
