Chapter 6

"We're going to go on a mission tomorrow, okay Natsu?" Lucy brought up suddenly, making him remember the other time she had wanted to go on a mission and yet he and Kaito had been messing around and they were unable to go. Sighing at the memory, Natsu shook his head in agreement.

"So, what are we going to do today?" He asked Lucy, unsure of how they were going to spend their day.

"I don't know," She looked at him, a clear resolve in her eyes. "It's been awhile since I was out of my coma, so I was wondering if you would help me get my memories back."

Natsu couldn't help but grin. He had been wanting to get her memories back from the time she had woken up, but she was shaken up by the events that had happened that he had delayed it. He eagerly shook his head, while Lucy let out a sigh of relief. She put a hand on his back, giving him a somewhat apologentic smile.

"Sorry that took so long. I know it must've been hard for you since I woke up and I didn't remember about us." Natsu merely laughed, and held onto her hand.

"It's okay, Luce." He looked ah her with loving eyes, gently stroking her hand. "As long as you were safe, nothing else matters. Besides, memories can return but the dead cannot be brought back to life."

There was a moment of silence for the two. It was somewhat strange for Lucy to be feeling like this, but it had felt so right for some reason. Just then the door slammed open, and there stood a sweaty Kaito. He looked at Lucy, and glared at Natsu.

"Am I interrupting something?"

"Not really, we were just talking," That was a lie. There had been some sort of strange atmosphere before Kaito had arrived, but now it had totally died. "Do you need something?"

He shook his head, running a hand through his blue hair. "I just wanted to know what you guys were doing."

Natsu on the other hand, wasn't as pleased as Lucy was. He was pretty pissed since this aquatic lizard had ruined his perfect moment with Lucy, even if they didn't kiss or anything. He knew letting him live with Lucy and him was a mistake, but it was too late to take it back now.

"If you don't need anything, then leave," Natsu spat harshly, "Luce and I have important things to do,"

Kaito turned his attention to male, the two having a staring contest. "Like what?" His tone mocking, making Natsu angrier by the second.

"We're going to try to get my memories back," Lucy stepped in between the two.

"He shouldn't go with us," Natsu stated, while Lucy gave him a questioning look. "I'm saying that because when you and I were dating, it was just the two of us. If he comes along, you might not remember as well since there's three people. Plus I hate his presence so..." He whispered the last part to himself, but with Kaito's sensitive ears, he heard every word of it.

"That is true," She turned to Kaito who seemed dejected. "Don't worry, I'll hangout with you after our mission." Kaito grinned, Natsu choked on his own spit.

~X~

"So what parts do you remember about us, and which parts are a little fuzzy?" Natsu asked, adjusting his shirt in the mirror. There were going on their 'date' today, and he had to know where he should take her.

"I remember our first date, when you kissed me and I fainted. I think that's about it..." Natsu sighed. If that was all she remembered, than this was going to take a long time.

"Okay, are you ready?" He turned around to find Lucy already finished, and sitting on his bed. She was wearing a red skin tight dress, and had lightly applied make up. Natsu was at a loss for words.

"Is something the matter?" As she saw him gape at her like a fish. She giggled, and pulled him towards the door. The two were out of the house in an instant, Natsu leading the way.

"Where are we going first, Natsu?" He grinned and shook his head. "It's a secret."

After about thirty minutes of walking, and with Lucy on his back (she was too tired to walk, so he offered to carry her), he suddenly stopped at a pond in the middle of nowhere. He set Lucy down on her feet, as she looked around the area.

"Where are we, Natsu?" He shrugged, resting on the grass.

"I'm not quite sure myself," His eyes wandering to the pond that seemed to admit a blue glow. "This is where I officially asked you out."

Lucy seemed surprised, as she dipped her hand into the water. "Was I happy?"

Natsu chuckled, the moon seemed to light up the sky. "Yeah, you were really happy," A shooting star shot across the sky. "You were so happy that you even started crying."

Pouting, Lucy laid next to Natsu, her attention on the night sky before them. There was nothing but silence, the two were unmoving.

"Do you miss the old Lucy?" Lucy whispered, while Natsu looked at her strangely.

"What are you talking about, weirdo? Lucy is still Lucy no matter what."

"Not like that, I mean don't you miss the times when I still had my memories?" Natsu didn't know how to answer himself. He hadn't really thought about it, since Lucy was here, but since she asked, he had to answer.

"I kinda do," He confessed, the soft glow from the moon reflected in his eyes. "I miss the times where I can hold you, kiss you, laugh with you, and just be with you. You're my everything, Luce."

Lucy blushed, her hand grabbing Natsu's. He stared at her shocked, but quickly held her hand as well. The moment ended quickly, when his nose picked up a familiar scent of saltwater at the ocean. Growling, Natsu glared at a tree.

"Natsu, are you alright?" Lucy asked, looking over at the same tree as Natsu, but finding nothing. His tense shoulders gradually relaxed at her touch, but his eyes remained on the tree.

"Yeah, I thought I smelled something." He looked at Lucy fondly. "I think it was just a harmless animal, nothing to worry about."

Lucy grinned at his response, and motioned for him to lay back down next to her. At first he was hesitant, but it vanished quickly. Though he was happy to be with Lucy, he couldn't help but keep his eyes on the tree not that far away.

Yeah I know I updated late. Sorry, but school is starting in a couple of days, and unfortunately I won't be able to update that often anymore. The best I can do is probably 2 chapters per month, so please bear with me!

OgaXHilda (guest): Thanks for your long recommendation and opinion on this story! I was meaning to put in a part where Lucy begins to remember things, but I completely forgot, so thanks for reminding me! Your logic is really hard to argue against as well...

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It's kind of sad that the votes only went up by one... but don't worry, because that's what happens when you don't take a vote from the same person twice.

~Fairy-chan