A/N: I'm back with a new chapter! Don't write me off just yet.
This is a flashback. This explains why Lucy knows Natsu is a dragon. It is, once again, short, but it fits the story!
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Chapter 5
Find the answer
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Lucy sighed. It had been a week since she had discovered her mind was playing tricks on her. Natsu was an illusion. He had never been with here. Her thoughts were clouded. The blonde mage couldn't think of anything else.
"You okay?"
Lucy nodded her head slightly and did not face the way the voice was coming from.
"You don't look okay."
The celestial mage huffed and shrugged her shoulders.
"What does it matter?" she said, "it's not like he's coming back."
Gray sighed in response. "Though, I'm glad you realise that now."
Her friend took her hand and pulled her up from the bench. "We should be working on your recovery."
"I know. I'm still weak."
"You're getting better."
"Eventually, perhaps."
Gray gritted his teeth, but decided not to response. Instead, he threw his arm around her waist and supported her back. Silence followed as he tried to make Lucy walk once more.
"I miss him."
Her teammate nodded. "I miss him too."
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"Have you eaten anything today?"
Lucy stretched her painful limbs and shook her head. "I just got out of bed," she answered.
"It's already afternoon," Erza protested.
"I couldn't sleep last night."
"Did you have a nightmare?"
Lucy chuckled. "No, Happy is a loud snorer."
Erza smiled in response and laid her hand on Lucy's fragile arm.
"I know you are worried, Erza, but you shouldn't be."
Her female friend huffed. "You are even too weak to walk."
"I'm a Fairy Tail mage!" Lucy exclaimed. "Don't ever forget that. I'm not giving up just yet."
The requip mage smiled gently. "And that's why we are helping you."
The ex-heiress grinned and her female companion raised an eyebrow. To make the situation funnier, Erza mimicked her grin.
"Now we look just like Natsu!" Lucy said.
Erza laughed. "He knows how to cheer people up with that grin. Too bad we miss those k-nines."
Silence followed.
"I shall make you some breakfast then."
Lucy mumbled a response. "I miss him."
Erza smiled softly. "Me too... Me too."
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"Can I move in with you, prettypretty please, Lushy?"
Lucy smirked. "I thought you already did?"
Happy shook his head and nuzzled into the crook of her neck. Lucy stroke his fur affectionately.
"I've been switching places between you, Wendy and Lisanna."
Lucy sighed. "Lisanna raised you, you know? Wouldn't it be for the best if you moved in with her?"
"You're my partner now. You're weak and I can't leave you alone."
The celestial mage rolled her eyes, but grinned. "Why does everybody keep repeating I'm weak!"
"Because you are!"
"Yeah, but only temporary. I'll be back on my feet in no time!"
"I'm still staying with you."
Lucy laughed quietly. "I love ya, too, bud," she said in the strangest accent she could think of. "But don't ever forget I'm a Fairy Tail mage, too."
"You're my partner now. Of course I will always remember that."
Lucy poked his nose and the blue cat protested.
"I miss him."
"I miss him even more."
Both knew they missed him equally.
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The dragon had a broad body with a long thick neck. Its scales were red with a hint of pink. With each step he took, he slowly moved his muscular limbs and each foot ended in blunt claws. He watched her, as if he was fascinated by her appearance.
Lucy's body trembled, but not in fear. She was nervous. The only dragon she had seen in her entire life was Acnologia and she had been frightened, but this dragon made her feel calm.
The large creature tilted his head in curiosity and even took a step closer towards the young girl. Lucy's breathing got heavier and as she felt the warmth of the dragon's breath, she closed her eyes.
The girl stretched her arm and faced away. She reached out to the curious animal. The dragon softly poked her hand.
Lucy's eyes shot open. A whirlwind of memories and images went through her mind.
"Natsu!" She exclaimed.
Large tears formed in her eyes. Immediately, the nervousness in her body disappeared and the young mage threw herself at her best friend.
"But how..." Lucy whispered.
A low grumble emerged from the dragon's throat and it formed the word Zeref. Lucy widened her eyes.
"I wasn't dreaming?"
Smoke came out of his nostrils as he shook his head.
"Can you turn back to normal?"
Once again, Natsu shook his enormous head.
"I must find the answer," he said in a low voice.
"Then find it."
The creature nodded. The dragon spread his wings as a small wind formed which blow Lucy a few inches back.
Lucy grinned. "You're big!"
Natsu snorted.
"I'm all fired up!"
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A/N: Are you fired up? Leave a review while you're at it! :)
UPDATE: Sorry, guys. This is the end of this story. I cannot come up with another well-written chapter, so this is it. I hope I haven't disappointed you!