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016 | waiting for forever

You'd be walking down a cobblestoned street, on your way home from a weeks long mission. Accompanying you was a quiet blonde and a flying blue exceed.

You had failed the request, but that hadn't mattered a bit to you. They were safe. They were okay. That's all that mattered, right?

No. She was all that mattered. You were just too oblivious to recognize it yet.

Only until she faintly smiles at you with a soft wave and says, "I have things to do-errands to run. I'll see you at the guild tomorrow." Then she quickly runs off.

You stared as her figure slowly disappeared as she grew farther and farther away. You remembered what you'd gotten for her; A ring. Not just any ring; A promise ring.

A promise that she'd stay with you forever.

Excitement dwelled in your chest.-But wait; Was it even excitement? Racing back home with a flying blue exceed right behind, a grin found it's way upon your face.

"She's going to love it." You stated proudly. "Aye!" As your companion would always say.

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You frowned, watching the guild hall doors and thought, 'Where is she?'

"Is everything alright, Natsu?" You turned your head to see the beautiful white-haired Demon Mage approach you from behind the counter. Nodding, you responded with, "Yeah, just waiting for someone." She cocked her head to the side innocently and smiled.

"Oh? And who might that be?" You shrugged, accepting the fact that she wouldn't be arriving anytime soon. Turning to face her, you said, "Mm.. Lucy.. I wanted to give her something, but she ain't showin' up." You looked down at your hands, where a small black box fumbled in your fingertips. You frowned.

The mage smiled a little bit too friendly at you.

"What?" You questioned. With the light wave of a hand, she said, "Oh, nothing. Nothing at all." She focused her attention to polishing a mug given to her by fellow guildmates.

You raised an eyebrow in suspicion. "What are you thinking about now, devil Mira?" She giggled softly. "It's Thursday, right? Lucy always comes in a bit late. She'll arrive in a moments time."

Your lips curved into a soft smile. "Thanks, Mira." She smiled back in return. "Anytime. I hope she likes whatever you got her!" Turning, she disappeared into the kitchen.

"Me too.." You mumbled and turned back to face the guild hall doors.

"C'mon, Luce.."

Just as those words escaped your lips, the doors bursted open. You grinned ear-to-ear, but it soon vanished, as you saw something terrifying enter the guild.

"Help! Lucy's hurt! Someone help!!"

Your blue companion floated mid-air, holding a limp and unconscious blonde in his small paws. Blood gushed from her side, and cuts covered every inch of her skin. Dirt stained her clothes, and her hair was ratted into a nest.

Your hands trembled, the black box falling from your fingertips. "L-Lucy.." You breathed, suddenly feeling this sharp pain in your chest. Guildmates stood, their chairs screetching behind them.

Breaking the silence, you roared, "Lucy!!!!" You bolted towards the two, tripping over your feet and falling to the floor but you wouldn't give up. What felt like a two million miles, but was actually two feet, you skidded to a stop in front of them.

The exceed dropped the limp blonde in your arms, dropping to the ground silently as his wings dissolved into thin air.

You shook the blonde and yelled, "Lucy!! Why aren't you moving?! Lucy!! Lucy!!"

"Someone call Porlyusica! She needs medical treatment and fast!!" The requip mage commanded while throwing the blonde's arm over her shoulder.

"Lucy.." You said quietly as you sat on your knees, watching the two drag her towards the infirmary.

You dropped your head and ran your fingers through your hair. "Oh god, Luce...."

-1/10/17