On the run [a NaLu 700 follower special oneshot]

On the Run

Natsu held Lucy's hand firmly as he led her through the streets and out of the town. He was aware of her heavy breathing and her uncomfortable grunts as she would run in her shoes that weren't really well suited for such activity.

"We're almost out. Once we get out of this town we can board the train." Natsu informed, flashing her a smile before looking ahead again. "Then you'll be free. And we can be happy. You can be happy."

Lucy huffed behind him, trying her best to keep up with him. "Right!" She grinned, giving his hand a squeeze.

Natsu smirked to himself as they finally made their way out of the town. "Hold on!" He yelled as he scooped her up into his arms, running beside the train with great speed. "Aaaaand.... There!"

Quickly, he helped his blonde friend inside an empty car of a train and immediately held his hand out for her to grasp onto. "Lucy!"

"Gotcha!" She exclaimed as he grasped onto his forearm, lifting him up into the car of the train.

Natsu dropped on top of her with a small chuckle, taking a couple seconds to envelope her in a tight hug. "We did it." 

Lucy smiled and returned his hug enjoying the warmth he gave her. "Thank you... I don't think I would've been able to stand my father for much longer."

Natsu broke away and rolled over onto his back, one arm still underneath Lucy's head. "Me either. He was working me a little too hard. Never in my life do I want to be his servant again."

"Well you won't be. Nor would you be anyone's servant." Lucy nodded affirmatively as she finally say up, looking down at him for a moment before watching the scenery go by. "And I won't go back to my misery there either."

Natsu watched her watch the horizon for a moment before sitting up as well and taking her hand. "Sure those memories won't go away but we'll learn from them. Base our new happiness off of them... A fresh new start."

Lucy smiled at him for a minute or two before leaning her head against his shoulder. "You're right..."

They sat in silence, enjoying the setting sun before they both fell asleep.

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"Where will we go now?" Lucy asked as she put away her portion of water back into her bag. "I hope we aren't going to stick on the train car forever."

"Of course not..." Natsu hummed as he kicked his legs back and forth. "I'm... Not entirely sure where this train stops but we have to get off before it does."

Lucy watched as he leaned forward a bit to see ahead of the train. "I can't see a stop coming up but it's safe to get off soon. I—oh! A town. Perhaps we can jump off there."

Lucy brightened up and quickly packed up their stuff. "we'll have to go on foot if this town isn't for us but that's alright. I barely got to explore the world at all up until now."

"That's the attitude I like to hear." Natsu snickered, patting her head before standing up. "Get ready to jump! Remember to roll like I told you."

She nodded fearlessly and joined him at the edge.

"Ready.... And....." Natsu narrowed his eyes before smirking and shouting the last word. "Jump!"

They both got a running start before sprinting out of the train car and jumping a couple meters away from the town, and hitting the ground hard, though by rolling it gave their impact a little more resistance.

Natsu whistled in surprise before crawling over to Lucy whom was grinning up at the sky. "You okay?"

"Yup." She giggled. "Just dandy. I feel even more excited now."