"Lucy... I'm sorry... You know I have to leave..."
"Natsu ! Please no ! You don't even know if it's really Igneel !"
"It is him, Lucy, I know it is !" Natsu answered.
"Then take me with you !"
"You know that's impossible... I don't know what I'll do if you get hurt..." Natsu said gently.
"Neither will I ! I can't bear you going off alone ! Without any proof ! Just to find Igneel ! What about me, what about us ?!" Lucy cried out.
"Ssshh, don't cry. I'll be fine. Wait for me, two years will pass quickly, I promise." Natsu said assuringly, and gently kissed Lucy on the forehead before knocking her unconscious. He carefully lay her on the bed, and with a smile, departed.
"Lucy, I don't believe in goodbyes."