Hi guys, after reviewing my old account, I saw my old story that still hasn't been finished. So for now, I'm going to finish that story off and keep the others on hold. If you feel like you've read this story before, this is from my old account. I'll be finishing it off on this account now.

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His eyes widened, blood stained his lips and as he lay on the floor, his right arm outstretched to the figure on the floor. Giving him a small, surrendered smile. His blood ran through his veins like crazy and it couldn't help the fact that he had major injuries on his lower body.

"No... don't." He murmured, the energy nearly leaving him and his body strained at he stretched his arm out further. Not caring if the fire blazed or the pounding of the building came crashing around them.

"Don't you dare die on me...!"

"Mission..." the girl before him choked out blood. her lower half was entirely crushed by the steel that had fallen two storey's above from the rood, her soft blue eyes teared and short white hair danced in front of her soiled face.

"No. Please no. Stop it-"

"...accomplished..." The next moment seemed like a blur. Their fingers brushed and the sudden tingle of hope thinking they could escape bubbled within him. However, another steel dropped and crushed her entirely, pushing her down to the next building beneath them. His eyes widened and he crawled pathetically to the edge, looking down and desperate arms reaching out to nothing.

"LISANNA!"

Natsu Dragneel glared at the portfolio before him. Slowly before extending his good arm that held the document towards the head of the Fairy Tail organization. It contained everything from the mission that took her away from him. And it also held the anger that he could barely control. Makarov Dreyar silently received the report and hesitantly looked up to his agent.

"Natsu..."

"Don't you dare apologize to me, gramps." He snapped, "I don't want your pity from you or anyone else." Although he was infuriated of the death of his partner, Lisanna Strauss, he knew that her siblings would receive the hardest blow.

"I see..." Makarov placed the folder on his desk and looked at the boy in front of him. Clasping his hands behind his back, he cleared his throat.

"I'll understand if you want to quit. I will hold all responsibilities upon myself and will take the blame of it all. It's completely understandable if-"

"Give me a month." Natsu spoke, his voice wavering. "A month to recover. That is all I ask." Makarov stared at the pink-haired boy before unclasping his hands and letting out a long breath that he didn't know he was holding.

"A month it is. I'll give you a heads up if something comes up that you need to know." The old man turned around on his desk and hopped to his office chair before exiting the room. Natsu looked down and clenched his fists. It'll be just one month. One month to get stronger. To make sure that this will never ever happen again.

Around the front of the back, Lucy Heartfilia paced before the large, steel doors that seemed to mock her because of her minimal strength. Her blonde hair was tied into an elegant bun and she sweatpants and a black crop top that hugged her figure delicately. Slung over one shoulder, her black training bag hung like a ton.

"Did they change the code or what?" The blonde murmured to herself, taking another step closer and slamming her fist against it.

"Levy-chan! Wendy! Hello? Is there anybody in there?" Silence emitted after her outburst. Suddenly in a sour mood, Lucy turned around and leaned her back against the cold metal doors. It had been just two weeks since she was called to join the Fairy Tail organization. She had to admit that what really surprised her wasn't the equipment or devices installed around the underground building. It was seeing her super cute and sweet best friend, Levy McGarden, suited up in a very spy-like attire and sitting quite comfortably on an office chair, whilst surrounded by a swarm of high-tech computers that Lucy was positively sure was for spying.

"I should just text her..." Lucy drawled lazily dropping her bag on the ground. Almost immediately, the doors opened and Lucy couldn't get her footing quite right. First, she was probably locked out of the base, and now the door suddenly opens and she was going to fall to her doom. Backwards.
Instead of hearing the sounds of bones cracking (thanks to her) and maybe seeing blood (again, thanks to her), instead, her body was met with a hard chest on her back.

I don't seem to recall Levy-chan having such a masculine chest...right?

Strong large arms wrapped against her mid-torso, almost stabilizing her position so she won't fall again. After five seconds of immediate awkwardness, Lucy pushed herself away from her savior and swiftly turned around. A huge blush was dusted on her cheeks.

"I'm so sorry - I had no idea - the thing is, I've been trying to access into the base and I think the codes were changed and I had no idea and I'm really sorry-"

"Salamander. Use that for now. I think they're upgrading the security systems on base." Her brown eyes nearly widened out of their sockets and a deep hue of red was implanted on her face. She was absolutely lost for words and the fact that this guy before her was incredibly drop-dead gorgeous-type good looking. Despite his (pink? Is it real?) hair being ruffled and spiked in different directions, or the fact that he was wearing a scaly looking scarf in the middle of summer, or he wore a very fitting shirt that outlined his muscles proudly. It was something in his eyes that seemed to capture her attention.

"I'm so sorry. I'll be more alert next time." Lucy hurriedly picked her training bag and prepared to sprint away from her shame but a hand caught her wrist and tightened. Her hazel eyes traveled from the sun-kissed hand towards the owner. Unconsciously, she gulped.

"Why are you wearing a pathetic training attire? You new?" Although his voice had a smooth velvety baritone, her left eyes twitched. Quite sharply, she snatched her hand away from his. So much for being such a gentleman. This guy is a low key jerk!

"I'm sorry for not impressing you. I'll try next time." Lucy replied sarcastically and rolled her eyes, "I've been called by Makarov." With that said, she walked away.

Natsu stared at the blonde chick before grudgingly stuffing his hands in his pockets and turned to leave the base. What is it with women these days? Couldn't they be more ladylike? He reached deep down into his pockets and pulled out his phone. Almost on cue, it vibrated to life. Checking the identity of the caller, he sighed loudly swiped his finger to the right.

"Salamander on."

"Natsu-boy, I'm sorry but I think we're going to cut your 'vacation' short."

"What the problem, gramps?"

"We've just received reports and urgent callings from four agents who went missing two nights ago in the Sabertooth District. They've discovered some other interesting face about an underground society - closely associated with Raven Tail - however, the moment was short-lived when they were caught whilst escaping."

"What about Titania?"

"Erza, Mira, Elfman, Wendy, Gajeel and Gray had left his morning to do another mission based at Blue Pegasus District. I'm calling for your help."

"What about Bookworm?" There was an exasperated sigh on the other side of the phone.

"Natsu-idiot, you already know that physical contact of attack and defense is not Levy's forte. Her strength lies in her mental capabilities."

"I'm coming. See you in five." Natsu was about to hang up until he heard a shrill yelling of Makarov on the other side of the line.

"Gramps? What's wrong?!"

"I've... I've partnered you up with another person." Natsu pulled his phone away from his ears and stared at the black device. Was he hearing things? Did gramps say something about a partner?

"What are you talking about?" Natsu hissed, bringing the phone closer so he could grit his teeth loudly in the receiver, "I don't need a partner and won't even need one."

"I'm afraid that I can't send you out on the mission if that's the case. The new recruit is intelligently smart, that both her-"

"My partner is a HER?!"

"...-mental and physical abilities may just surpass Raindrops. I'd like for you to meet her."

"Gramps... I don't know. I don't know if you've realized that I'm still struggling with the fact that Lisanna is gone or that I'm not sure if I could hand it again. What makes you think that pairing me up with another person will help me?" Natsu slammed his fist against the steel wall and glared at the ceiling.

"I believe in second chances, Natsu. Learn to let go of the past and enter the door of new opportunities. Perhaps you could be the only friend that she's never had."

Natsu went silent and his lips tightened in a small line. His sour mood clearly went lower than the devils' toilet. This - this person! Who does she think she is? Waltzing into base! He scowled at the phone. What other female in Fairy Tail was stronger than Juvia? Well, besides Mira and Erza... He breathed out.

"Fine."

I've actually adjusted some parts. I've seen some errors in my first release and was disgusted at how poorly written it was.

First chapter done!

I'm think of making it at least 10-15 chapters long. But otherwise, let's just see how everything goes.

Lot's of love :)

B7K