On the run [Completed] (Fairy Tail Fanfic) NaLu

Chapter 4

The town of Magnolia was celebrating the return of their champions. Everyone was in a great mood, Natsu especially, he had claimed his mate a few nights ago and waking up to the love of his life made him the happiest man on the planet. He watched Lucy laugh with Levy; they were reminiscing about the ball. Natsu couldn't help but smile.

"Dammit Salamander, can you quit with the grinning, it's annoying" Gajeel teased while chewing on a nail.

"Shut it lighting rod, you would be happy too after you claimed your mate!" Natsu retorted. Gajeel was stunned, did he just hear right, Natsu claimed his mate? He pulled Natsu aside to a nearby alley, Wendy and Laxus followed suite.

"Natsu-san! Is it true, you claimed Lucy as your mate?" the little bluenette inquired.

"No way Blondie settled for you!" Laxus snorted.

"Hey! What the hell! Yes, Lucy is my mate, what's it to you!" Natsu was getting irritated by now.

Gajeel started to snicker "Gee hee! Have you guys tested each other's magic yet" This sparked the attention of the three dragon slayers.

"What are you talking about" Natsu inquired.

"Did your dragon teach you anything? When you claim you mate, not only are your souls bonded for life, you two are now able to weird each other's magic. Lucy can manipulate your fire and you can summon her spirits without your keys"

"You mean I can call out Loke to fight anytime I want?" Natsu has stars in his eyes, while the other three just rolled their eyes.

"Hey! What are you three doing here, you are missing all the fun!" Lucy surprised them all and skipped over to Natsu, he wrapped a protected arm around her and nuzzled her hair. Lucy was able to pick up a light purr emanating from her dragon's chest.

Since their night together, Lucy and Natsu have spent pretty much every day together; she loved it. She never thought she would find such happiness. All her life she had to look over her shoulder, her father never paid any attention to her, unless if it was to use her in a business deal. She was pretty much raised by the staff since her mother died. When she mustered the courage to run away, she couldn't help but be weary, in fear that her father would send some goon to bring her back. She was so glad that everything worked out. She was still a bit sad about only making amends with her father so late in their lives. Thankfully, she is no longer alone; Natsu and the guild are her family.

As the group headed to the guild, Lucy was hit with a dizzy spell. Natsu sensed her distress and rushed to her side.

"Luce, are you ok? What's wrong?" Natsu was worried

"Natsu, I am fine, I guess I am more tired than I thought." She replied.

That was enough for Natsu to pick her up and carry her home. For the last few days, he sensed something off about her. He noticed her dozing off at odd times and her scent slightly changed. He didn't mind it, he quite liked it; it smelled like them; perhaps it was a side effect of the mating ritual.

"Natsu put me down! Where are we going?" She sounded irritated.

"Relax Luce, I am taking you to my place to rest, you will be quite surprised with the changes I made to the place. I finished everything before we left for training" He was flashing his famous grin, Lucy sighed in defeat and relaxed in his arms while he carried her home, now it was no longer his home but theirs. Natsu couldn't help but be giddy.

Meanwhile, Lisanna was putting her plan in motion, she decided to spike the alcohol at the guild; this was her coup d'état to get Lucy out of her life for good. Slowly, the potion was taking effect, the mood every guild member shifted. Little by little, they would go into a catatonic state, waiting for orders.

"From now on, you will ignore Lucy, unless she comes to talk to you, if she does, you will call her weak and a slut." The guild members answered with a monotone "yes"

"Erza and Gray, you will kick Lucy out of team Natsu" She smirked evilly. The two nodded their heads, a blank look in their eyes.

"Mira and Elfman, you will attack Lucy for hurting me", her siblings nodded their agreement.

She kept going on and on giving orders to each member. She was completely oblivious to the horrified looks the exceeds were giving her. Wendy, Gajeel and Laxus were standing outside the guild and overheard everything. Laxus and Gajeel were furious; Wendy had covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face.

"What are you three doing out here, why don't you join in on the party" The trio were startled by the Master's inquiry; he was on his way inside the guild.

"Ji-chan, I wouldn't go in there if I were you" Laxus placed his a hand on his grandfather's shoulder.

Master looked up with an inquisitive look. The three went on to explain what was going on. They sent Happy to warn Natsu and Lucy about what is going on while the.