A/N: Hey, readers. I've been asked to write a sequel to Walls, (but with a little more action), so I thought I'd accept the challenge. Right now I'm writing another story at the same time, so I figured I'd just write a quick 2-shot. I'm not too confident in my skills when it comes to writing action scenes, but I'll do my best. I'm always ready for a bit of a challenge. Read on!

I laughed, a happy and brilliant sound escaping my lips. Soon, though, my boyfriend stole those lips. Yeah, we were officially together. Natsu and I have been dating for almost a month now. If I had to use one word to define our relationship I would use heaven.

"Luce, we should go on an adventure," said Natsu into my lips.

"Where did you have in mind?"

"Anywhere. I just want to go somewhere with you." I smiled against his mouth, "Sounds good." We often talked about our dreams, our desires, and our pasts. I knew everything about him and he knew everything about me. We had no secrets.

I was propped up against his chest, looking up into his eyes. His embrace was warm. I figured the welcoming feeling I got whenever I sunk into his embrace would never go away.

"I've got to go home," I said. I'd only recently started calling my house 'home'. I guess I'd grown closer with my father after he'd accepted my relationship with Natsu. I guess he'd suddenly decided that he wanted to keep making my mother happy, even when she was I heaven.

Natsu nodded, "Alright. I'll see you tomorrow, ok?" We got to our feet and I planted another kiss on his lips. I intended for it to be quick, but was drawn in by his lips on mine. We kissed for a long time, and when I finally pulled away I was filled with the exciting, buzzing feeling I got whenever we were together. I reluctantly parted from him and headed to my home where my father was, no doubt, waiting for me.

After a short walk, (after all we'd only been by the oak tree where he'd first kissed me), I arrived at my house. I tugged open the door and stepped inside. One of the maids greeted me and I nodded. "Lucy! You're home?" called my father. He was on the second floor and looking down on me.

I smiled up at him, "Just got back!"

"Well, welcome back!" he called to me as he disappeared behind the railing. I smiled. He'd changed that day. I'm not really sure why, but I guessed it was out of love. Love can certainly work miracles.

I was tired after a long day with Natsu, which was strange because we'd spent most of the day lounging around and enjoying the day together. I sighed and stretched my arms above my head. I let them drop to my side. I walked into my room. It was dark and I could barely see anything. I switched on the light, but it seemed that the light bulb was out. I groaned. I stumbled blindly into my room. I dropped my bag on the chair that I could barely make out. A yawn overtook me and I squeezed my eyes shut. The darkness was not helping to keep me awake.

I tore off my jacket and tossed it over the back of the chair. I rubbed my eye. I closed my eyes for a few seconds. When I opened them again my heart leapt into my throat and I stumbled backwards. I fell down and landed on my back, "Wh-what are you doing here?"

The silhouette of a man was standing over me. His eyes seemed to glow sinisterly in the dark room, "Why, I'm here for you." I shivered. His voice crept all over my skin, giving me a sickly feeling.

"Wh-who are y-you?" I stuttered. I shrunk back, sliding away from him on my back.

He leaned down and grabbed my chin, "My name is Jose Porla. I intend to kidnap you." I opened my mouth to scream but no sound came out. I was paralyzed. As my eyes adjusted I began to make out dark shadows sliding along the walls. They crept along the ceiling, too. A shiver ran down my spine. That was when I was certain that this Jose person was a wizard. I'd realized it only moments before my consciousness was snatched from me, a new darkness seizing hold of my vision.

That Night

My head pounded. My wrists and ankles burned. I forced my eyes open and struggled to remember what had happened to me. That's when it hit me. I'd been kidnapped. I sat upright and realized the burning sensation was due to rope tied tight around my wrists and ankles. I winced as I tried to twist out of them. It didn't work; they were too tight.

I gave up on escaping my constraints and glanced around at my surroundings. I was in yet another dark room, except this one was also cold and strangely damp. I could see more than I could in my room, though, which as good. I heard water dripping somewhere and the sound of little feet scuttling across the floor. They were most likely rats. I shivered. I was sitting on a cot-like bed that looked like someone had died in it. I wondered which was worse: the nasty cot or having rats as my cell-buddies. I decided it was the rats and remained on the cot.

"Welcome to the Dark Castle," said a voice. My head jerked up.

"You again?" I snarled. I wasn't about to let this guy off easy.

"I'm afraid so, yes. Unfortunately, I need your help," he said, unlocking my cell door and swinging it open. He stepped in and the rats scattered away from his boot-clad feet.

"I'll never help you," I spat.

"I'll let you see your precious lover," he cooed. That got my attention, "How do you know Natsu?"

"I know everything about you…because I am going to use you to get a pretty penny from your father. You are my tool," he breathed. I gagged when I smelled his breath. Suddenly, the cell lit up with a bright light. I winced at the sudden change in atmosphere. When I opened my eyes again, my eyes adjusting to the light, I saw Natsu and my father.

"Natsu, Papa!" I shouted. I almost tumbled to the floor.

"Ah, ah, ah," said Jose, "They're not really here, brat." I stared at them and felt tears well up.

"Lucy!" Natsu was looking at me desperately. I wanted to reach for him, but he was far away. "What have you done to Lucy!" he bellowed. Jose grabbed me by the hair and I yelled out in pain. "Stop! Don't hurt her!"

"I haven't done anything yet, but I will if 'Papa' doesn't pay me," snarled Jose.

"Don't pay him, Papa, he's evil!" I screamed as if it wasn't obvious. His cold fingers caressed my neck. I shivered and whimpered at the same time.

"Don't touch her," Natsu growled. His voice sounded terrifying, almost like an animal.

"Bring the money to my castle. I believe I've told you where it is along with how much I want. Tomorrow at the latest, otherwise your precious Lucy will be dead and gone. I'm not saying I won't have a little fun with her first, though." Natsu screamed in outrage. My father stood up, clutching a small piece of paper in his hand. His face looked pale and he was sweating.

I was crying now, "Natsu…Papa…" I watched as their faces faded from my vision. I sobbed as Jose tossed me on the filthy floor of the cell.

"Sleep well, brat," hissed Jose. He slammed the door shut behind him. I curled up on the ground, not caring about the rats now. I might die tomorrow…no, Natsu would never let that happen and neither would Papa. I tried to conserve my body heat as the stone floor sucked the heat right out of me. I silently let the tears fall down my cheek. Tomorrow…tomorrow, Natsu will come for me.