Natsu P.O.V

"So tell me what the job is again?" Lucy asked from the front of the wagon. Levy and I were tucked into the back of a covered wagon while Lucy drove.

"A group of bandits has been attacking merchants coming through this pass. Our job is to put an end to it and turn them in." Levy whispered to her."Can the three of us handle it?" She asked nervously.

"Of course! Hey!" Levy hit me when I answered to loud. I frowned and peeked out the back of the wagon. It was too dark for normal eyes, but to my dragons eyes I could see them.

Ten men on horse back behind us.

The wagon stopped,"Its a little late for a young lady to be out alone." A voice came from in front of the wagon."Iv managed so far. No trouble yet," Lucy said calmly.

"Well trouble is here."I heard someone draw their sword and I peeked out the front. There were another ten men in front of the wagon and several had their swords out.

"Give us everything in your wagon little lady and we won't hurt you" Lucy smiled. "I don't think you want what I have."

He sneered and went to grab her arm. With a quick swipe she threw off her cloak, sword drawn and lashed out. Levy lept out the back of the wagon"Fire!" she shouted. I heard several men yell as her fire hit them.

I jumped out the front, catching the men off guard and dashed at them. Lucy was surrounded as she fought off who I assumed was the leader. "Fire Dragons Iron Fist!" I yelled as I nailed two of them, sending them flying into the wall.

The group turned their attention to me and I smirked before throwing off my hood. I stared in fear at my horns."Fire Dragons Roar!" the hot flames burst from my mouth and engulfed the group.

Most were knocked unconscious but some of them were still kicking. One ran at me,sword drawn. I drew my own just in time to block him. I spit fire but he moved his head, getting only slightly singed. Our swords echoed off the pass walls as they clashed together.

I managed to knock the sword out of his hand and landed a fiery punch to the side of his face. He flew into the wall and turned to look for Lucy. She had lost her sword some time during the fight and had her whip in hand, dogging the mans blows. I could see a large gash on her arm.

As I tried to run to her I was cut off but the last man standing. 'Damn it!'

"Fire Dragons Talon!" with a swift kick to the head he was easily dealt with. I rushed to Lucy as she was thrown to the ground. The man raised his sword and I lept in front of her just as he brought it down.

I held up my arm to block it and the sword stopped, sinking in to the scales that now covered my arm. That was the only thing keeping my arm attached and it hurt like hell. The man stared at me wide eyes and I grinned before letting loose a roar that sent him flying.

I turned to Lucy," You ok?" she nodded. She was pretty roughed up. A bruise was already turning purple on her cheek and the gash on her arm was bleeding pretty good.

I knelt beside her and tore the end of my cloak before wrapping her arm. She winced a little."Sorry," I murmured. She shook her head,"Dont be. I need more training is all," she smiled.

I smiled back at her as Levy came around the front of the wagon."All finished?" I asked her. She nodded grinning and walked over to us.

"Lu-chan... You look like hell." Levy muttered. Lucy glared at her," Thank you SO much Levy..." she grumbled. I couldn't help but laugh as I helped Lucy stand. I winced a little at the pain in my arm. Lucy noticed.

She gently grabbed my arm and stared at the red scales that hid the gash in my forearm. My hand was going numb."Are you alright?" she asked quietly, worry on her face. "I'm great," I lied as I grinned at her. Levy looked at me and poked the scales. It took everything not to yell.

"Idiot." they said in unison. "Put your scales away." Lucy said as she tore strips of cloth from her cloak. I did as I was told. 'Man that looks as bad as it feels.' The skin was torn open and it was turning different colors. Lucy quickly wrapped it tight, worry plastered on her face.

"We are going to Porlyusika."Levy said. I froze."Not the dragon lady!" Lucy quirked an eyebrow. 'That's a really cute look- wait what?!' I shook my head. "Arnt you a dragon? Why should you be afraid?" Lucy asked while Levy snickered.

"That woman is terrifying and she hates people... I think I would rather lose my hand," I grumbled. Lucy smacked my non injured arm. "At this rate you will! Now lead the way Levy!"

Levy laughed as she and Lucy pulled me along.

Lucy P.O.V
Back at the Guild

'Now I know what he means by dragon lady.' I shuddered as I sat beside him at one of the tables. Both his arm and mine were now clean and bandaged though she couldn't do anything for my bruised face.

Mira was kind enough to bring us food,"How was the first job Lucy?" she asked kindly. It was hard to believe this sweet woman was a demon. "It was hard but yet I feel good finally being able to do something." I smiled.

Mira smiled in return before going back to the bar. I had to stifle a yawn before chowing down."Tired princess?" Natsu smirked. I flushed a little."So what if I am? It's only natural after working so hard," He chuckled at me as he ate.

Soon I finished eating and I stretched before leaning on Natsus shoulder an closing my eyes. He tensed a little."What are you doing?" He said.

"I'm sleepy and your comfy," I muttered. He relaxed slightly and chuckled. I smiled. His laugh was so warm I couldn't help it. And his smile...'Wait what am I thinking? This is Natsu.'

I yawned again and drifted of to sleep on the warm boys shoulder.