Because of You

Fight

July 2nd
10:09 am

"Where are th-" Screams out in pain as a dagger is thrown at my left leg "I didn't see who threw it.." Looks around and bites my lip "Where could they be?"

"I assume that they're using a magic that makes them invisible." Loke says "Is your leg okay?"

"It's only a scratch... Just focus on our enemy." Pulls the dagger out of my leg and tears off a piece of my shirt I have to stay strong. Ties the cloth around my wound and holds the dagger in front of me

"You should have ran.." The voices from my dreams say in unison

What? Looks behind me as a dagger is thrown at Loke I see them! Throws the dagger that I was holding and pushes Loke out of the way

"Princess?!" Loke says with fear and anger in his eyes "How could you be so stupid?! I could have taken that!" He says as he grabs my wrist

Smiles as I pull the dagger out of my shoulder "This is the first time you've ever called me stupid." Giggles and puts a gentle hand on his cheek "I'm fine. You carry Natsu."

"You're an idiot." Loke says and hits my head

"Ow!" Rubs my head and pouts "I'm not an idiot."

"Sorry about that Princess." Loke says and gives me a gentle kiss on my cheek

Smiles "It's okay! Come on lets go get Natsu and meet up with Sting."

"I'll just make sure that he's dead." Loke says and points at the person that I threw the dagger at

"Oh right! I completely forgot about them." Walks over to the bloody body on the floor "Hey." Kicks them so that I can see their face "Why did you attack us?"

"You took everything from me." Touka says as she coughs up blood

"Touka! Hold on!" Picks her up and feels the pain in my shoulder "Loke you get Natsu! We have to get back right now!"

"Right." Loke says and runs off to get Natsu

"You'll be okay." Runs back to my house with every step more painful than the last

10:26 am
(Lucy/Sting's home)

Watches Loke rush inside and watches everything become blurry No! I have to keep going. It's right in front of me! Shakes my head and slowly walks in and puts Touka down on the couch

"Blondie! Are you okay?!" Sting asks once he sees my bleeding arm and leg "Aren't you supposed to protect her?!" He says and grabs Loke's shirt

"I'm fine. Help them. I'll go run a bath for myself."

"Princess.." Loke says

"I'll take care of them." Sting says "And I'll call Gray to come and help

"Loke.."

"Yes?" Loke asks

"Can you help me? You know... get in the bath..." Feels my face heat up

"If you try anything I'll kill you." Sting says

"Sure Princess." Loke says and ignores Sting

Limps into the bathroom and leans against the sink just to stay on my feet

"Princess you have to let me take care of your wounds." Loke says

"Fine just don't tell Sting how bad they are." Tries to pull off my shirt and feels my shoulder burn "Loke.. Can you...."

"Sure Princess." Loke says and gently rips off my shirt "no..."

"What's wrong?"

"She poisoned the dagger." Loke says as he grinds his teeth

"Oh. Well I guess I'll have to tell Sting after all."

"Tell me what?" Sting asks as he opens the door "your arm.."

"It's poison."

"Who did that to you?" Sting asks as he clenches his fists

"Touka but tha-"

"That girl that I just helped?" Sting asks

"Yes but sh-" Watches him walk to Touka and limps after him "Sting! Don't hurt her!"

"She deserves it." Sting says and grabs Touka and lifts her into the air "I should kill her."

"Sting this isn't you. You don't k-"

"This is me. I'm violent, reckless, and I don't care who I have to hurt to protect the people I love." Sting says

"Put her down!" Pulls on his arm and feels my body slowly becoming harder to move

"She doesn't deserve your kindness." Sting says and drops her to the floor

"thank you..." Falls to my knees and smiles at him before closing my eyes

July 4th
12:57 am

Opens my eyes and waits for them to adjust to the darkness before sitting up How long have I been asleep? Feels something on my lap and smiles when I see that it's Natsu's arm Is Gray here? Spots him sleeping with his head down on the end of my bed "hey fire freak."

"What'd you say ice princess?" Natsu says as he sits up and looks around with a fiery glow

"He's sleeping you dummy."

"Luce!" Natsu says before hugging my waist and burying his head in my boobs

"N-natsu?!" Sting wouldn't like this.. Feels my face heat up and looks down at him when I hear the sniffling "natsu?"

"I was scared.. So so scared." Natsu says as he begins to shake "I couldn't protect you."

"Shh. It's okay Natsu." Puts a gentle hand on his head and slowly runs my fingers through his hair "I'm okay. You're okay. We're all going to be okay."

"Please don't risk your life like that again." Natsu says as I feel his tears through my shirt

Kisses his head and holds him "I promise I won't risk my life like that again."

"Thank you." Natsu says as he slowly stop shaking

Lies down and feels him curl up beside me He's just like a little kid. Puts an arm around him and watches him fall asleep I'm sorry I made you worry Natsu. Hears a noise at the door and spots a tired Sting watching me "hey. Come lie down." Watches him walk over and lie down beside me "You look exhausted." Puts a gentle hand on his cheek and looks into his eyes

"Blondie.." Sting says with a sigh and holds my wrist

"Somethings wrong. What is it?"

"Come with me to Sabertooth. We can even bring these two with us. I'll find a place for us all to live together." Sting says

Kisses him until we're forced to pull apart for air

"What was that for?" Sting asks with a smile

"I love you. We'll start looking for a place soon. But lets just take a break right now and focus on spending time together. After everything that's happened we definitely need it."