Chapter 30: Clash of Metal and Fire

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Hidden Powers
[NaLu Fanfiction]
By: JeRein_14

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Chapter 30: Clash of Metal and Fire

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Lucy's POV

  I watched in awe as Natsu clashed with Meria almost like they were equal. The pyro fighting with his fire while the sadist girl with metal. Watching the whole ordeal, i realized that Meria's magic is connected with metal; Magnetism Manipulation. She can control, manipulate and produce metal. That's how she pinned my brother to a tree.

  Inhaling, i tried to stand up. Pain immediately enveloped my system as i did so. Shaking my head, i took a step forward, trying to accustom my body with the pain. Panting, i slowly approached my brother, limping and weakly. Max was too engrossed with the fight to even realize i made it to him.

  "M-Max." I saw him flinch, snapping his eyes towards me in alarm.

  "Lucy! Sh*t! You shouldn't have moved! You're going to worsen your wounds even more." Closing my eyes, i tried to relax my breathing. Holding unto the metal that had pinned him to the tree, i leaned forward.

  "Celestial Dragon's Slashing Claws!" My hands glowed gold as i slashed the metal, pouring the last of my magic into the attack. I felt hope when i saw it snapped into half. As the halves of the metal fell, i felt my legs gave at the same moment. Only difference, Max managed to catch me before i hit the ground.

  "The hell were you thinking, Lucy?! You're at your limit, with a deep stab wound and all! Yet you still used magic?!" My brother scolded, placing me gently on the ground, making me lean on the tree.

  "Thing is, i wasn't really thinking." I chuckled, earning myself a smack on the head. Groaning, i glanced up to meet Max's glare.

  "This is no joking matter, Lucy. You could have-"

  "No time for your lectures. Help Natsu. Now!" He looked hesitant, glancing at the struggling pyro then back at me. Looking back at the fight, i saw that it turned downhill in Natsu's part. It made me wonder why Reaper and the other two guys weren't helping 'Meria' fight Natsu. With their number and strength, they would have a greater chance on overpowering him.

  Watching Natsu, i realized that his moves and attacks were different. He wasn't fighting as aggressively as earlier. Was he already tired? That can't be. He has a strong stamina. He also just started fighting her about 10 minutes ago. But what was it? I sucked in a breath when i saw him look at me through the corner of his eyes. Oh, God. He's distracted! I forgot he has enhanced hearing. He must have heard us!

  This isn't good! His sole focus must be on the fight! But the idiot thought i couldn't handle a freakin' wound! I don't know why but my blood boiled hearing that.

  "Natsu! You idiot! Focus on the fight, not on me! I can handle myself!" I blushed when everyone, i mean, everyone glanced at me. Natsu looked the most shocked. But his expression melted into a smirk.

  "Sorry, Luce!" The pyro grinned at me before sending a flamed fist on the confused Meria. She gasped in surprise and pain, going on all fours while clutching her stomach. She glared at Natsu with so much hatred.

  "You mean to tell me that you were distracted the whole time?!" She snapped, sending another wave of sharp knives toward Natsu. The dragonslayer dodged them all with ease, landing on the ground with a triumph smirk.

  "Kinda. Don't worry, i'm being serious now." The pink haired pyromaniac grinned, cracking his knuckles, his way of intimidating his enemy. It didn't work, however. If anything, it only angered Meria even more.

  "You j*rk!" She charged at him but was stop by an invisible force. She looked back at his comrades in shock.

  "M-Master?"

  "That's enough, Meria. Let's go." Reaper said, making us all confused. Are they retreating?

  "But w-we're so close on having them!"

  "Yes, but now is not the time to retrieve them. They are not ready. Being defeated like this is enough proof. Now, let's go." A dark mist started to form beneath the three. I watched Meria approach them almost reluctant and defeated. I didn't missed the hateful glare she sent Natsu along the way.

  "You're just gonna run away? What are you? A bunch of Cowards?!" I facepalmed at Natsu's idiocy. This guy just don't know how to give up, huh? Can't even accept an easy victory.

  "Shut up, Natsu!" I hissed, throwing a rock at him. It hit him square in the back of his head.

  "Oww!" He groaned, rubbing the spot. He looked back at me, sending a mocking glare.

  "Just let them go!" He looked taken aback at my somewhat desperate tone. He sighed, staring back at the half gone Death Corpse Members.

  "Listen up! If you ever hurt Lucy again, i swear! You're going to suffer to the pits of hell!" I blushed, hearing his threat. Geez, this guy can be brutal at times.

  "Don't get cocky, dragonslayer. I'll get back at you next time." With that, they're gone.

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  Natsu carried me all the way back to my apartment. Max was in charge of Yuuki. While Zach, who my twin had healed, carried Kurt on his back. After the whole fiasco, it was until later when the blue cat appeared. He kept on whining about how Natsu left him in the middle of the forest, running off like a wild man. It lead to a childish argument between the two. Sheesh. I swear, this guys won't grow up.

  During the whole trip, Max and Zach kept on giving me side glances. They knew my history with Natsu. They were obviously worried that i would break down or something. But i won't. I don't intend on showing him how affected i'am..

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OH MY FREAKIN' POSEIDON!

I HAVEN'T UPDATED IN FOREVER (it's just been 4 weeks so i might be exaggerating). I'M SOOOO SORRY! We had quarterly exams, Zumba dance, 2 science projects, a thesis title defense and an acquaintance party (which was held last friday, started at 7 pm till 5 am). I was busy! Then i was caught up with reading Percy Jackson. (I'm kinda obsessed with Percabeth as of the moment, as well as Greek Gods and mythology)

  WWAAHHHHHHHH! DON'T FRET, PEOPLE! REIN IS STILL ALIVE! BREATHING! HER SOUL IS STILL ATTACHED AND INTACT! SHE'LL CONTINUE UPDATING THE NEXT WEEKS. (though, some would be late and delayed) BEAR WITH ME, PEOPLE!!

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