Vanished

A Fairy Tail story by Tirokio

There are some things one cannot accept, cannot be consoled and cannot forgive. Even though the world said she was gone, she was still here. I know this first hand, for my Nakama would never leave Fairy tail...would never leave me.

Hello and welcome to my humble Fairy Tail FF. This is my first time writing for this anime I am currently obsessed with so please forgive my errors! Although this is set in the same time frame as fairy tail; I know I would like it to take place before the Tenroujima arch; so keep that in mind but I won't be able to supply an exact time!

The story focuses around Natsu x Lucy, there will be hints of other 'guildmances' but I won't tell you who they will be yet.

Disclaimer: I of course own nothing about Fairy Tail, (and make no profits from this story other than the satisfaction of entertainment) or the characters despite my fantasies about them. I do own Blanc though, as he is currently the only OC so far in the story :3

"LUUUCCYYY!" Happy screamed out, flying towards his companion as she was held up by the neck by none other than Blanc. The large, pale man smirked evilly as he could feel the wind escape from her windpipes in the grasp of his cold hand; her fingernails trying desperately to claw at his arm to give her any kind of leverage. Raising his free hand he smacked the exceed right from the air and into the wall of the stone room, the little blue pest crumbling amongst the rubble like the trash he was.

"Pathetic…" He sneered, pupil less eyes returning to the maiden at hand as his ghostly minions had taken shape of the rest of team Natsu and was currently fighting with their counterpart.

"Lucy!" Erza cried out, trying to outmatch this re-quip ghost twin to little avail, every armor she switched to the ghost would simply copy to become a draw or into an armor which would prevail. It was either a stalemate or race to see who could re-quip fast enough to land an upper hand blow. This was all her fault, she was the one who had chosen the mission from the board, while challenging she had faith in her team to overcome it…like every other time. What was so different, had she slacked in her confidence? No matter obsessing about it now as she tried desperately to get to Lucy's aid; each attempt was blocked by her opponent with ease. Erza would never be able to forgive herself if anything happened to her best friend on her account.

Looking to her left she could see Grey and…Grey going blow for blow; neither able to gain the upper hand as their make magic was perfect against the other. To her right she could see the spirited Dragon Slayer battling and surprisingly doing worse than his counterpart; trying to get to Lucy with a frantic expression to his face.

"You let her go!" He screamed at Blanc, his voice cracking as he could hear the wheeze of Lucy's breathing, and the blue tinge coming to her face from the lack of oxygen. She was running out of time, and he was running out of options.

"N….a…tsu…" Lucy croaked out, her keys being twirled around by ghost Lucy who had taken them moments before her master had attacked the summon mage. She flailed her feet in hopes to kick the large six foot five wizard to little avail; trying to use his arm as leverage to keep her from choking but even that was useless. Why am I so useless? I can't even defend myself without my keys… Lucy thought bitterly as her vision began to blur and the noises of her comrade's battles becoming hazy, her strength failing her as her hands were slipping at Blanc's arms.

Natsu knew he had to make a move and quick if he wanted to save Lucy. His eyes followed to where Happy was trying his best to get up; not surprisingly he didn't get a ghost to battle…everyone was always thinking less of the poor feline. Looking back to his opponent he dodged a fire engulfed fist to his face and turned around to sprint towards Blanc and Lucy; leaving his back fully exposed for attack.

Sensing his imminent danger, the ghostly wizard powered up as black flame like magic began to rise and lick at his feet, soon swirling to a spectral fire which danced against both of their bodies. The flames passed through their clothing, their flesh as Lucy's eyes flew open as her lips tried to scream; only a small crackle of sound came through as his grip was tightened. Laughing maliciously as he could feel the pain coursing through her body from his magic burning her inside out; he only spared a glance to Natsu and the horror on the pink haired boys face.

That was, before it connected with a ghostly foot and was sent skidding across the floor thanks to the spectral Lucy. Yelling in pain he barely was able to dodge spectral Natsu in time, his focus set solely on the celestial mage and the agony she was living through. He could feel his body began to shake, the rage and anger that someone was hurting his nakama and he could do so little about it was making him break.

Rising to his feet as his opponent smirked, the flame mage looked over to Happy who had rose; giving him a meaningful look which spoke more than words ever could. Immediately the exceed scrambled out of sight towards Grey and Erza, not needing to be told twice he would be in serious danger. Snapping his head over to Titania and the Icehead, he snarled out in a tone most dark; "Grey! You better not melt!"

Looking up at the bizarre statement, it clicked immediately what was to transpire as he glanced worriedly to Lucy…but he trusted Natsu knew what he was doing. Even Erza caught on right away, abandoning her fight to swiftly stand by Grey and re-quip into her Adamantine armor. With happy grasping onto Grey's pant leg and their opponents closing in; Erza nodded to Natsu and closed her two arms together to create the full shield while Grey created layer after layer of ice shields around the three, his stomach twisting in worry as he hoped this worked.

With flames bursting around his body, the temperature began to scorch the room, the brick walls began to turn black and crack from the heat and pressure of his magical power. Natsu's yell began to increase; his eyes only had one target and that was the bastard torturing Lucy. The rocks on the floor began to glow red, some bursting and scattering debris everywhere while Blanc turned his head to face the Slayer. With his white brows narrowing and the girl going limp in his arm as unconsciousness slipped over her, he wasn't pleased where this was going as he could see his spectral beings beginning to scream and dissolve in the air. Looking to the blonde he could see her legs and torso had scorch like marks of black and his lips drew into a smirk…at least that has succeeded.

"LET….LUCY….GO!" Natsu roared as the room shook; bursts of flames spilling from his mouth to nearly light the entire room on fire as the temperature was even starting to make Blanc sweat and his skin changing color from that pale, deathly look. Unfortunately Natsu knew Lucy was also suffering, even unconscious her skin was dripping with sweat as well as her clothes beginning to singe from the sheer temperature. I'm so sorry Luce…please hold on…

"Does that flame brain want to roast us all!" Grey snapped, his ice quickly turning to water as he struggled to keep creating shields, his breath labored as Erza held up her shield despite it was now turning from a cool gray to red from the heat.

"Hold on a little longer Grey, Natsu knows what he's doing! If any of us don't make it, I'll make sure to kill them twice fold!" She snapped coldly, even sending an ice chill down the ice mage's back.

Damnit Erza…that scary threat doesn't even make sense! Grey thought but knew damn well to keep his mouth shut if he wanted to live.

"Fools…." Blanc sneered, his deep tone echoing in volume as he called out loud enough for them all to hear. "You Fairy Tail mages think you are invincible? You all are nothing. Look around, You're endangering all your friends in final attempts to beat me, and save a girl who is doing to die…and this is your strongest team? Don't make me laugh!"

It was with that final statement, that final jab towards his guild, his nakama, and the mere mention of Lucy which drove Natsu over the brink; his powers erupting in one heart wrenching blast which sent his team colliding with the wall as Erza barely was able to block the surge with her armor. Blanc had sensed the eruption and dropped Lucy without hesitation and was sent hurling against the wall but had managed at the last second to dissipate from view and away from the building.

As his magical energy dropped to dangerous levels Natsu stumbled back in his footing before making a haphazard run to Lucy's side, her body singed and smoking as he was quick to put the fired out as he was left gasping for air.

"Luce! Luce! Speak to me Luce…." Natsu pleaded, his voice strained as he shook her by the shoulders. Leaning his head down against her collar bone he could still hear the very faint beating of her heart; even though it was so miniscule her torso barely lifted. "DAMNIT!" He yelled, closing his arms around her torso to lift her up against his chest as his teeth gritted together, barely noticing Erza, Grey and Happy lifting their torn bodies from the rubble and racing over to him.

"We have to get her help…immediately." Grey spoke up first, his tone panicked. He'd seen the damage their fighting would get them, but nothing like this. If he didn't know how strong willed Lucy was, he would have written her off as dead.

"The nearest village is a day away, we'll never make it! She needs help now and not even my fastest armor could get her there in time. We used up too much power…" Erza responded, trying to frantically think of some way, some means to contact someone…anyone.

It was Natsu that turned his head, his eyes shadowed as his teeth felt as they would break if he was clenching any harder. "Happy…"

"A…aye sir…" The little kitty saluted weakly, knowing what he would have to do.

"You need to take Lucy…take her anywhere which has a wizarding hospital. We'll try and contact Wendy and be right behind you. I know your hurt…but please, you're the only one who can save her!" He placed a hand on Happy's head, the tears already welling in the exceeds eyes.

"Aye Sir! I….I won't let lu-luce down!" He cried out, his wings appearing behind his back as he grabbed Lucy's back with his paws and curled his tail around her torso for good measure and took off at breakneck speed into the air, looking around for a town large enough and took off in max speed.

Natsu rose and turned to his companions, a sombre look over his features, nodding to his friends in a silent understanding he began to race off behind Happy, followed by Grey silently. Erza turned and re-quipped into her Flight armor and tore off towards Fairy Tail, struggling for top speed in her condition but knew she had to get word to them as fast as she could.

Lucy's life depended on it.

There we have the end of the first chapter! Love it? Hate it? Review!

Will Lucy pull through? Was Blanc buffing about she was going to die? Will happy be able to make it to town before his magic runs out?

I know there are a lot of Natsu x Lucy FF out there, but I wanted to try my hand at the things I would love to see happen to them. Fu fu fu, Regardless I hope you enjoyed; there are a lot more where this came from!