Star-Crossed (A NatsuXLucy Fanfiction)

Chapter 16

Lucy's P.O.V.

I felt so stupid. How could I have let the enemy get behind me? That was probably the number one rule when I was training for combat: don't let your enemy get behind you, keep them in your sight at all times. I'd been doing great- I'd taken out all but four of the dark wizards, evacuated a burning building, rescued a group of teenagers from some of the dark wizards I'd already managed to subdue, but along the way somewhere, I slipped up. Now, I was in pain. I was alone. I was cold. I was chained to a stone wall by celestial bronze chains, shackled like a slave of sorts. Blood seeped from several scrapes, cuts, and gashes covering my body, making the world tinged with red, a metallic taste settling in my mouth making my eyes water as the scent of my own blood drifted up into my nostrils. I'm not sure how long I'd been there, just sitting and looking around. For a while, I'd screamed for help until my throat grew sore, my voice hoarse. A day? Two? I wondered if anyone from the guild was looking for me. No- that's a lie. I wondered if NATSU was looking for me. Or...had I angered him to the point of not caring? I let my mind think back to the more joyful times he and I had shared. I took small breaths, I forced myself to stay calm, and waited with the hope that I had people searching for me- until I realized something. My kidnappers were dangerous, and powerful. They could hurt my friends. I used the last of my strength to try something Natsu had showed me a few days ago; mind-linking between mates. I opened my mind to him.

Natsu...

Lucy! His voice was urgent, panicked, relieved. I'm so sorry- please come back.

Natsu, don't look for me, It took everything inside of me to say those five words.

What do you mean-

I'm not leaving you- not by choice. Listen carefully. I've been kidnapped. Immediately I felt him growing  angry. I hoped he was calm enough to continue listening. Don't look for me. These people are dangerous.

Lucy? You're not making any sense! I'm coming-

Goodbye, Natsu. I felt our link break as I lost consciousness.

Natsu's P.O.V.

I was losing my mind. It had been two days, and Lucy hadn't returned. I knew she should have been here by now- She'd lied to me. She WAS leaving me. I sat in the guild hall, drinking in the back away from the others, attempting to drown my sorrows. So far, it wasn't working. I sighed, throwing my head back and draining the glass. Taking it to Mira, I paid.

"Going so soon, Natsu?" She asked, frowning. I nodded. I was at the door when I felt it- Lucy.

Natsu... she said, voice small and timid. She sounded weak. I couldn't stop myself.

Lucy! I practically yelled. I'm so sorry- please come back.

Natsu, don't look for me, I felt my mind reeling. She... no. Lucy wouldn't do that to me.

What do you mean- I began, when she cut me off.

I'm not leaving you- not by choice. Listen carefully. I've been kidnapped. Immediately I felt myself rapidly growing angry. Who had dared to kidnap my mate?! Don't look for me. These people are dangerous. Then why didn't she want me to come rescue her?!

Lucy? You're not making any sense! I'm coming-

Goodbye, Natsu. I felt my heart break at the same time the link did, and cried out her name. People froze, looking at me. I turned shakily, and looked at all of my friends.

"It's Lucy," I began, my voice cracking and tears spilling down my cheeks. I couldn't hide my pain right now; I wasn't in control of myself.

"She's been kidnapped."