"You shouldn't let this man take away the power you worked so hard to gain." A voice spoke to me. 'That voice, I know that voice.' "Wake up Athena show him what you are really made of." The deep voice spoke again. "Igneel?" "Yes Athena it is me. I taught you better than to give up. Natsu wouldn't be able to bare loosing you again." "I've lost so much power already, I don't have any left." "You are much stronger than you think Athena. You can handle much more." "I'am too tired Igneel. I've spent years locked up here loosing all my power." "You are strong Athena, what do you think this will do to Natsu if he finds you dead. It will devastate him." "I just want to sleep Igneel. I protected Natsu just like you asked, he will be fine." "I know you've always loved Natsu, I've known for years. You didn't protect Natsu simply because I asked you. You did it because you love him and don't want to see him get hurt." "Yes I love him. But that doesn't change the fact that I'am going to die." "Your dying will only unleash a rage in him that would devastate the whole country." "He will be alright Igneel. He will be alright. I'am going to sleep now. He's going to be fine." The fire slowly began to fade into a dim ember. 'My power it's finally dying out. I think it's time that we both give in. It's time for us to die little flame. Everything is going to be alright.' "ATHENA!!! ATHE!! Athena!!! Please don't die." 'Natsu? I'am sorry Natsu, I'am so tired I need to sleep.' "Don't you dare die on me! I'am not loosing you ever again!!" 'You'll be fine Natsie, you'll be fine.' "God damnit ATHENA WAKE UP!!!"
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