Kind of bored at the moment, and since you asked pretty much anybody about what they about certain ships, I think I might as well ask what you think about Natsu/Levy? It’s not a common ship considering everything, but if nothing else it passes the time.
I’m bored too, so if you wanna spam me with ship asks all day, don’t be shy XD Especially rare ships, those are my favorite (which is not a secret at this point LOL). But ooh, what a fascinating proposal!
It’s totally an interesting dynamic, considering Natsu is a gung-ho, fired-up, ready-to-go kind of guy and admittedly a little bit of a knucklehead, while Levy is mostly calm, analytic, and learned. I think it would be totally cute to see Natsu desiring to learn something and going to Levy so she can teach him, and her being patient with him if it takes him a little while to understand! Natsu’s not stupid, of course, I just think that his intelligences lie more in spur-of-the-moment, under-pressure decisions rather than traditional academics. I think Natsu would 100% respect Levy’s intelligence and compliment her about it repeatedly, because it’s just so awesome to him that she knows so much! Like she knows everything he could ever think of and makes it seem so effortless? Plus, with pink and light blue hair, they’re the perfect cotton candy couple! <3
Send a pairing to my inbox and I will tell you how I feel about it!
Moved over from @rougescribe
Series: Fairy Tail Crossover with Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Pairing: NatsuxLevy
Genre: Crossover/Adventure/Fluff
Commission for: @gytech
@fairytail-rarepairs
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Sweat dripped from Levy Mcgarden’s temples as she made, yet another attempt to climb herself down the deep crevasse known as Tanagar Canyon. It was so deep that the researcher-turned-small-Adventurer almost feared she wouldn’t make it. Why didn’t she think to try and use her hang glider? The contraption stayed safely folded against her back, taunting her. While her fingers, covered in old climbing gloves and aching, found a ledge wide enough to rest her feet and sighed.
Just as she considered resting for longer than a few minutes, her reason for stubbornly refusing the glider came scrabbling down the cliff beside her: grunting and moving with practiced ease.
Her pink-haired, exuberant companion didn’t even seem out of breath as he situated himself next to her. Dark eyes turned to meet her worn out ones, lips tilting into a wide, almost arrogant grin. “C’mon, there’s no time to take breaks, Lev!”
“Uhm,” She mumbled,”It’s Levy,” though she knew it was useless. He hadn’t stopped calling her that since they’d met. “And I was only resting my feet for a short bit.”
“Well it’s a little late to use that glider thingy now- why didn’t ya’ do it earlier?” The puzzled tone in his voice caused her face to flush and she glanced away in embarrassment. Did he HAVE to rub it in?
“I’m fine!” She found herself saying, “W-who said I was regretting that?”
It was obvious that she was, but she wasn’t about to admit it when he was giving her that look, grinning widely and flexing his own muscles to show off. She’d seen ENOUGH proof of his strength and skills on their trip; watching him jump down to the next ledge without even a care in the world just rubbed salt in her wounded pride.
Levy knew the reason she had refused the glider in the first place. Not from a true sense of stubborn pride (she knew her physical strengths were not suited to this sort of thing.), instead, it was out of a sense that she KNEW she’d make it to the bottom before he did in. (As he had no glider for himself.) Where would that leave her if there were monsters at the bottom ready to attack?
She wasn’t defenseless, but even she realized her luck could only run so far. Thus she had chosen the long way down, intent to fight the aching muscles and need for rest while the unkind winds fought to knock her off the cliff face. By the time they’d reach the bottom, she just KNEW she’d need a good sleep before they continued on. Her protector could handle clearing the area for a camp, of that she was certain- but how sore would her muscles be by morning?
This venture was turning out to be one of those escapades that possibly required a month just to recuperate from. (And it had already taken near a month to travel here. The Akalla region was many days from the Hebra Mountains after all.)
If her own need to see if the rumors of a Forgotten Temple were, indeed, true, hadn’t been so strong, she may have refused to even come. Alas, that had not been the case.
“Oi! Lev, hurry up or I’m gonna leave ya’ behind!”
The Hylian’s voice thrust her from her reverie, blinking in astonishment to see just how much further he’d gone since he’d last spoke. Goodness, that was near fifty feet! How did he move so fast? After her brown eyes noticed the sheer DEPTH of the Canyon once more, Levy had to shake off a wave of dizziness and gulped.
“I’m.. I’m coming!” She managed to shout out towards him, unaware if he’d hear her over the cacophony of wind or not. Either way, he’d see her resuming her struggles to leave the ledge, grasping the rock face and slowly making her way down once more.
“-and it’s Levy!” She couldn’t help but add.
If someone had told her she’d be in this position a month ago, she wouldn’t have believed them. The Akkala Tech Lab was where she often spent her time, helping the old Shiekah Robbie and his wife research Ancient technology. Gathering ancient materials from broken down Guardians all across Hyrule had been one of her jobs, often times traveling between Akkala and Hateno just to visit with both tech labs. The researchers for both labs were, if nothing else, her idols when it came to studying and creation, wanting to learn the mysteries of the world just as much as they. (Except, it had been quite some time since she’d seen the Hateno tech- for some reason the woman had been refusing to see other researchers lately.)
Being raised by the Sheikah herself, Levy felt it her duty to help them in any way that she possibly could, even if her own travels took her far from the lab for many months. And yet… something still felt.. As if it was missing. Robbie had his wife and son to help with their research, as well as his machine Cherry to keep him company. Even Purah from Hateno had her own assistant. So then… where did that leave her?
She was Levy. A Sheikah assistant by name only- adopted into the Sheikah line, but not truly of the blood. And with no true home to call her own, traveling and studying the world was what she did best. In a way, it was how she hoped to finally come into contact with SOMETHING that could hint to her lost family.
Her interest in the Guardians of the World far greater than her need to learn about her past. She hadn’t been alive during the War that destroyed the Hyrule Kingdom one hundred years ago, but even she knew the importance to prepare for the future. Peace was… fleeting. Not when beasts, monsters and even the old ruins of the castle were still full of malice.
No… the calm that many of the people in this world felt… was merely a break before a new storm.
Meeting someone new (and absolutely crazy) had not been quite what she expected.
His name was Natsu Dragneel, and she honestly couldn’t tell if he had made up that last name on his own or not. He was a traveler, treasure hunter- and the day they had met had been days after a strange occurrence began across the entire Kingdom. High towers had sprung from the ground, glowing brightly and scattered in every region she had come across. Not only that, but the old ancient shrines that also littered the world had begun to glow in an eerie, orange light.
Levy had never heard of the old temples reacting in such a way. In fact, no one had found even the smallest hint to an entrance for centuries. Were the sudden activation of these towers somehow connected? Oh how her curious mind wanted to know! - but first, she had to transport her latest materials to the lab.
Which was when she’d come across h i m.
Riding her adorable Calli (A horse she had managed to tame herself!) - Levy was considering the option of circling the hill to the old Lighthouse where the lab resided or face the possible danger of a stationary guardian. Her decision was interrupted when she caught the sound of battle instead. Wounded shouting, a frightened neighing from another horse and anxiety shot through Levy’s spine. Was someone else being attacked by the mechanical monstrosity?
Levy didn’t want to see another person (or horse) be killed by the creature that blocked the path to the Lab. Not again! It was just her luck to have an Ancient Bow and Arrows packed away. (Weapons Robbie had made for her.) Only a few of the arrows remained unfortunately-… and her aim?
It wasn’t terrible, but she certainly wasn’t the BEST of shots in Hyrule. Shushing her own horse, the small researcher slid from the saddle, unwilling to put her in harm’s way. Swiping her azure hair from her eyes, Levy rushed on. She snuck along the nearby boulders to keep herself from becoming a target herself.
What she saw was both.. Heartbreaking, as well as puzzling. Not only had a horse been shot down by the strange, statue-like guardian, whose bright, red, searching eye was preparing another blast, but its rider was prone. Pinned to the ground by a previous shockwave.
Could he get up in time? She hadn’t a second to react or consider it, withdrawing an arrow to knock it as she quickly moved atop her hiding place. The guardian’s focus was on the fellow and she truly didn’t understand just how sentient it could be. However, with the way he was not moving, she hoped she could provide the machine with a livelier shot.
“H-hey, look over here!” She shouted, voice barely loud as apprehension gripped her. Shoot, definitely not loud enough! Retrieving a pebble in her free hand, she followed her own words with a toss, sailing the tiny rock straight towards the Guardian with enough for to strike it against the metallic side.
She could hear the clunk as it landed, not even causing a dent, but giving her the reaction she had hoped. Swiveling its towering head to face her, she felt the red laser and light focus upon her form and in that instant, she wondered just WHY she had put herself in danger.
Instinct screamed at her to run, but there was still that traveler in harm’s way- fear pumped blood through her pointed ears and she barely heard when the man shouted towards her. In fact, she didn’t even recognize what words he could have said. No, she couldn’t focus on that, after all- re-knocking her arrow, slightly off balance from the strange size of it, she quickly aimed it at the giant red eye.
It was frightening, feeling it’s gaze upon her- she could even hear the ticking and clicking as it prepared its blast. Most could never damage such a thing. And others had legs to walk around- it was the wisest option to run and hide when a Guardian had you in its sights. And yet here she was, having a stare down with this stationary creation, legs shaking as she struggled to make her aim just right.
Levy knew if she missed- the Guardian would shoot her down: and there would be no way her small body could survive the blast. “Focus. Focus Levy. You can do this- …!!”
Exhaling, she narrowed her eyes. Though fear almost blinded her, she tried to block out all other sounds, all other thoughts. The clicking stopped and with a hopeful shout, she released her arrow.
The following blast of blue light that followed as Robbie’s weapon - created solely to defeat these machines - cut through the air. It made Levy’s heart stutter- the blast was a good sign, but had she hit that giant red eye? Legs were practically jelly as she slid to her knees on the boulder. - but no returning blast from the Guardian followed to strike her down.
Instead, the whirring and clicking grew louder, the red light grew brighter before dimming and broken glass sounded as the arrow struck its mark. Striking through the Guardian’s one weak point and rushing through its inner domes. Another flash of light, and smoke- and the dangerous creation cracked into pieces.
With a shuddering breath, she gripped her bow with ash white knuckles, shaking from head to two while the dust settled. She’d done it. She’d managed to strike it down. “Oh thank the Goddess…” she mumbled- exhaustion from the sheer emotions draining her of what little energy she had..
“Hey! You!” That is.. Until a voice, frantic and loud, rang into the air. Brown eyes shot open and she turned her gaze back towards the road just in time to see a limping, pink-haired Hylian hobbling his way towards her as fast as he could.
And.. hold on a minute, was he glaring at her?
“Uhm, I- .. are you okay-?” She barely managed to stutter out the question before he was at the base of the boulder, grunting as he hopped up to meet her, never minding the hiss of pain that followed as he dribbled blood onto the ground below. “Wait, what are you doing- you’re wounded!”
The hylian didn’t seem to listen, his own pointed ears peeking through the pink of his hair, tanned skin looking quite healthy despite his wounds. Advancing on her, she recoiled on instinct as he leaned over her, scowl still firmly in place. Was.. was he mad? He didn’t WANT to get killed, did he?!
“…… how in th’hell did ya’ kill it with an arrow? That was AMAZING!” She blinked, confusion and relief rushing through her as she blinked at this boy. So.. why had he been glaring then? Jaw grew slack as she tried to muster up an answer, but he continued before she could even get her bearings straight.
“Seriously, I’ve never seen that sorta thing before. You were great! Me an’ Happy would have been toast if not for you!”
Happy-? .. Did.. he mean.. His horse? Well… that was an interesting name to give, but she finally managed to smile at him tepidly. “Oh well, thanks, but it was… erm, well, luck, actually.”
A one-shot hit like that, Levy knew she’d never pull off again, not without tons more practice at least. Still, it was nice to hear such compliments, even as his own excitement seemed to slowly drain away as his own wound finally caught up with him.
“Tch, luck or not, it was still - urk- “ Losing balance, he began to slip and fall, which from the height of the boulder she had crawled upon, that was just asking for him to get a concussion (or worse) - hands reflexively shot out, gripping the scarf he wore around his neck in an attempt to pull him back to safety.
Unfortunately, that resulted in him falling forward instead, pinning her to the rock with a heavy thud. Her squeaks of protest and surprise echoed through the sky.
How she managed to get them both off that boulder and back to the tech lab was beyond her. In fact, she wasn’t even sure how she lead both their horses either. Still, she had managed it- with Robbie’s help, once the older Sheikah had noticed her struggling up the hill. Small drops of blood stained her tunic- but the travelers had been worse.
Not fatal, luckily. She was even relieved to hear that Happy (she still couldn’t believe someone would name a horse that) wasn’t too terribly damaged either. Leaving the stallion out with her own horse (affectionately named Calligraphy. Calli for short.)
All in all, they both had been quite lucky and as she finally unloaded her gathered materials for Robbie and had dinner, she finally learned more of this… stranger.
“I’m a treasure hunter! Name’s Natsu Dragneel.” He had said, eyes gleaming even as he smiled wide enough to show off all his teeth. “Been pretty much everywhere just t’find stuff and explore the world, y’know? Heard there was some weird maze near here so I was goin’ t’go check it out before that dumb guardian took me by surprise.”
Honestly, that hadn’t surprised her at all. “Unfortunately, none of us have found a way to move it- “ She explained apologetically, “We’ve dismantled it many times, but every blood moon it… Well.. gets revived like every other monster out there.”
“Well, that just keeps things interesting, don’t it?” The way he offhandedly replied puzzled her greatly. … did… He calls near-death experiences… Interesting?
As crazy as it was, she still found herself laughing. It was… A breath of fresh air to see such an optimistic view of the world. Wounded and resting on the floor of the Akkala tech lab and yet he found the attacks of all-powerful machines to be interesting.
“I’m not so sure I agree…” She had replied, still laughing despite herself. “Though, I DO like studying them.” Most didn’t find her love of research interesting. In fact, for a guy to seem so enthused at nearly being killed, she suspected he’d be much the same.
And still, he managed to surprise her, “Oh so you must like treasure hunting then too!”
“–… well, erm-” That had caught her off guard. She had never really gone out for treasure, after all, just gathering materials for work. The way she hesitated made his eyes narrow again. “Wait, y’mean you like studyin’ stuff like old guys do and ya’ HAVEN’T gone out lookin’ for treasure? Don’t ya’ know most treasures are FOUND at places old fogey’s would just LOVE to study?”
“H-hey! Of COURSE I know that!” Bottom lip jutting out into a pout as she fumbled with her fingers. “I just- well, I never really thought about hunting for treasure….”
“Why not? Yer’ young and plenty tough, bet you’d survive just fine! That an’ your small so you could hide from monsters easy if you needed to.”
Somehow, she wasn’t sure just how much of that she should take as a compliment. Still, it made her blush all the same even as she shrugged. “I’ve had other responsibilities. Besides, I’m a scholar, not a warrior.”
“Hrmmm…”
What was that scowl about? He seemed to give that to her any time he had a question he wanted answered. Had she said something to upset him again? Whatever it was, he didn’t make mention of it. In fact, the conversation seemed to die out in lieu of him scarfing down dinner faster than she’d ever seen a Hylian eat.
Goodness, he had the appetite of a Goron, didn’t he? (Minus the rock eating-)
It wasn’t until later that night he even brought up what had been on his mind earlier that day. Natsu didn’t seem interested in staying the night, stating he wanted to still take a look at that Maze he had heard about. It disappointed him quite a bit when she had pointed out the very structure he had mentioned, a distance away on an island so far off, you’d need the ability to fly to even reach it.
“… you could- borrow my hang glider to go over there if you want?” Levy had found herself offering, but she added quickly, “Just as long as you bring it back to me!” That hang glider helped her reach many places in her travels, it would have been a shame to lose it.
Not to mention the fact she knew other Guardians littered that maze in the distance- anyone could see the aiming red lights in the dead of night, flying about the giant structure. She didn’t want him to aggravate his wounds or get lost there with no ability for others to come find him.
“Nah, maybe I’ll try it later,” He had replied, smiling just at the offer before he reached out to pat her shoulder. “Thanks, by the way. I hadn’t said that yet, had I? I kinda forget that sorta thing.”
Another smile followed and Levy waved him off, “No need to do that! I only did what any other person would have done!” Even that sounded ridiculous to her, but still- it wasn’t as if she was the only person who’d face down a guardian to protect someone else, was she?
Almost as if he had read her mind, Natsu shook his head, “Pfft, not e v e r y o n e.” Then, with another smile, he added, “Just the good ones.”
Now, why in all of Hyrule did that make her cheeks turn a bright red and heart thud against her rib cage? That was… far too nice a thing to hear. It made the expression on her face soften as the two of them fell quiet, with the lab off behind them and the maze staring ominously at them from the distance.
“Y’know- you should come with me for a treasure hunt.” His sudden words broke the nice moment, causing the smaller girl’s eyes to widen for a moment as she stared, nonplussed at him.
“Uhm- … seriously?”
His reaction was almost breathtaking in the fact it was speedy and threw her mentally off balance. Grabbing her slip shoulders, turning her to face him, that wide grin was already in place, as if it were a permanent fixture on his face. “Sure! Ya’ wanna explore old places and learn about them right? What better way than to search for stuff? An’ if ya’ come with me, I can help protect ya’ and do all the fighting!”
To him, it seemed to be the perfect plan, but the sudden thought had the researcher hesitating for many reasons. The biggest one of those being, “- but. We… barely know each other.”
“So? I can tell yer a good person, what better way to become friends than by working together?” Well, he ran through that argument like Goblins rushing for a slice of meat. Then again, she imagined (after watching him eat earlier) that he’d beat the goblins to that as well.
“- I’m REALLY supposed to be working on researching how to destroy Guardians…” She tried again, but the look he gave her was dubious.
“You took OUT one with an ARROW! What more do you need to research on that?!”
“P-plenty!”
“Bah!”
Well, that hadn’t worked- why was she trying to fight this, again? Her curiosity and hope to see ancient places buzzed under her veins. The idea WAS tempting. “- do you… Even have a place in mind to explore?” May as well figure out if he wasn’t just blowing hot air before she agreed to anything, right?
For a moment, she thought she may have finally cornered him, with how quiet her grew, scrunching his brows together in thought as his sword calloused hands finally released her. Despite thinking she had made her point, Levy felt a sinking emotion of bitter disappointment from within her stomach. Even with her misgivings… the thought of an adventure, to see old places and learned more about the world…
She truly did want that. There were so many places she wanted to explore. Old ruins, Hyrule castle itself! (Not that she would, she still wanted to live, of course-) Abandoned villages that had been grown over. She had tried before in her travels but had always been chased off.
With someone to protect her… Maybe it wouldn’t have been such a bad idea?
“Ya’ ever hear ‘bout the Forgotten Temple?” And there he was proving her wrong yet again, teeth glinting once more with his grin, “It’s at the bottom of this DEEP deep canyon. I’ve always wanted t’go there. Just hadn’t found a reason yet, but a Temple to explore sounds right up yer alley, what do you say?”
Her mind buzzed with thoughts, excitement welling up before she could even think to quell it. The Forgotten Temple! She had read so much about that in ancient texts, including old historical writings from the Sheikah themselves! No one truly knew what it was made for, but the rumors spoke of it existing long before the Hyrule Kingdom even EXISTED!
Levy’s grin grew to match Natsu’s, eyes glittering with absolute excitement.
“I… think you’ve got yourself a partner.” She found herself saying. Natsu’s reply was to cackle loudly into the air, practically crowing as he jumped in his own excitement before dragging her back to the lab to get his things together.
It would take Levy another thirty minutes to convince him that leaving in the morning (after informing Robbie she would be gone for awhile) would be a MUCH wiser idea. He may have had energy enough to take her breath away, but she still needed sleep, after all!
“By the way, what’s your name?” The fact he had only NOW just thought to ask her when they were finally preparing to leave, had her grinning in bemusement.
“Levy.” She’d save her last name for later. Did it truly matter just then?
Sliding himself to Happy’s saddle, the treasure-hunter grinned as he processed the name in his own head. “Sounds good, ready to go then Lev?”
“Erm… I said Levy.”
“And I called ya’ Lev!”
“ - but–!!”
And that was that. She hadn’t expected to save a complete stranger- let alone become his traveling companion while traversing half the land just to find an old temple. In fact, it was far beyond anything she had imagined doing. But he proved more than capable- wielding flaming broadswords and short swords with ease and fending off most beasts. Despite how long it would take to finally reach the Tanagar Canyon, Levy found herself enjoying her time with the exuberant hunter.
In fact, he had been right all along. Traveling together was perfect for building their friendship. Not that she needed to say that out loud. Both knew it well enough, hunting, cooking and traveling together with their horses. Naturally, they had to stop along the way for plenty of surprise and new weapons, but that was just how things would be when crossing the lands of a cursed world, wasn’t it?
Except, now that they were almost to Temple, all Levy REALLY wanted to do was curl up with a good book. That entire climb down had worn her out. With muscles aching to the point she wasn’t sure she’d be able to even move in the morning. By the time they’d both managed to reach the base of the canyon- night had fallen and was already almost replaced by the morning sun.
And yet, before they could even set up a camp, her assumptions of fighting off beasts had been correct. Natsu had taken care of most of it well before she’d even finished her climb- but for the stragglers, the elemental rods she often used (in replace of her Ancient bow and arrow) helps to finish the job.
Though, it was almost impossible to get her to move once her bedroll had been rolled out. Even with Natsu whining for a meal. Ugh, how was he not tired?
“It’s fine- I can eat when I wake up- “ She found herself mumbling while stretching her sore back and aching arms. The following snort from her companion was heard across the bonfire of flames he had worked up and she could tell he wasn’t going to let it stop there.
“No way,” he argued, sidling himself close to her bedroll in order to grasp her shoulders and shake her. “Gotta eat or ya won’t be strong tomorrow! Man, you really shoulda used yer hang glider for most of that climb, y’know?”
Yes. I know that. She quietly moaned into her own mind. It did little good to whine about it now, after all. What’s done was done. Her only moment of pride to take from the entire ordeal was that she HAD managed to do it all on her own, without falling to her death. Ah yes, surviving was definitely a reason to be happy with oneself.
“Can I please eat tomorrow?” She begged, “I really don’t want to sit up.”
Another snort followed and Natsu leaned over her, one brow raised as he dangled, what looked to be a bit of grilled fish over her face. “Want me t’feed ya’ then?”
Well- despite her screaming muscles, that shot her up quickly enough, cheeks burning red. “Goodness, no! I-I can do it myself!” And then he was laughing all over again, obviously pleased at the ruse he’d pulled. “S-stop laughing at me, that’s.. That, erm-”
“Aw, don’t be like that Lev,” He managed threw his chortles, grabbing a second grilled fish to hand to her. “It’s fun makin’ ya blush, can’t help it.”
“Are we sure you’re a treasure hunter and not just a clown?” She mumbled, accepting the offering as she struggled to tame the redness on her cheeks. No luck, his words only made it glow brighter.
He took her words seriously for a moment, humming out his thoughts while devouring his meal. “I mean, sure, I can be a clown- making people laugh is great” He admitted, before flashing that grin towards her once again. “Especially when it’s you. You’ve got a pretty one.”
There went calming down THAT blush. Squeaking, she hastily busied herself with her meal, whining at times when her muscles complained at the abuse they’d suffered during the day. However, he had been correct to force her to eat- already she felt some energy return to her. Not enough to keep her awake, by any means, but sustenance was important. Sighing-, Levy allowed her body to relax once again, popping as she moved to curl up on her bedroll the moment her meal was done.
She was pretty certain Natsu was already on his third fish. Good thing she kept all the food packed on HER horse. Smiling lightly, she laughed to herself just thinking about it. Somehow, his antics couldn’t upset her or truly annoy her. No- they just made her happy.
He really was a big clown in many ways. “I think- .. I’m going to sleep…” She mumbled, yawning was sleep began to grow heavy on her drooping eyelids.
Natsu grunted in response and it seemed things were calming down for sleep just as a sudden updraft of wind rustled through, almost putting out the bonfire and causing the treasure-hunter to squawk in annoyance as his own bedroll seemed to roll off. She would have chided him for not setting it up earlier, but was honestly, far too close to sleep to really care.
That is until the wind sent a chill along her face as a brilliant light shone even through her eyelids. “Mmm, what… Is that-”
“Lev. Lev. Get up- open yer eyes, y’gotta see this!” It wasn’t a voice of fear or worry, but rather surprised, gleeful awe and despite her exhaustion, she reopened her eyes with a moan of complaint-
Only to feel the very breath from her lungs escape into a loud gasp at what flew above them.
“… Oh- .. it’s Dinraal-” She breathed, but Natsu had no way to reply, too busy dancing on his feet and pointing to the spectacle so far up above the canyon.
Bright red and orange, fire flaring from magic golden claws- the Fire Dragon known as Dinraal flew above them, moving south along the canyon, soaring through the sky and illuminating the canyon as if it were noon. Bits of flames dispersed from the scales of the great beast, drifting down above them like tiny lights, fading away before they could land.
Like snowing fire, and Levy was enraptured. Absolutely beautiful. The exhaustion left her like evaporating ice and she reached a hand to the sky as if she could reach the great beast. How she had always wanted to see a Dragon, and though it flew so far above them…
It brought tears to her eyes. No matter the beasts and terrors of the world- there was still beauty, this proved that. Natsu, someone sensing her sudden burst of emotion, reached out to grasp her hand in his, grinning as the fires of the dragon above illuminated him along with the rest of the cliff face.
“Aint’ it amazing?” He whispered, glancing towards her for a mere moment before looking back to the dragon. It was massive, though the Head of the beast was many kilometers away, the tail of it had yet to pass them. Levy felt a knot form in her throat, unable to speak her agreement. Instead, she gripped his hand with a tiny squeeze while her awe shown on her face as plain as any emotion she could have felt.
It didn’t matter that she hadn’t been prepared to go on such an adventure upon their first meeting. Nor did it matter that her muscles ached and that the Forgotten Temple they were seeking out was just behind them after a little more travel. They had met under danger- had crossed the land of Hyrule with danger, peaceful nights and everything else in between.
This moment right here- even if they never made it into the temple, made it all worth it. At least it did for her.
“… Natsu-” She whispered quietly, “…. thank you for bringing me here.” Another squeeze of his hand before fingers threaded with his own. She wanted him to know just how.. Amazing this moment was to her, but what another way could she? When she was still so tired, yet absolutely enraptured by the sight above them?
Her thoughts seemed to come across just fine as he returned the squeeze, never taking his gaze away from the skies above them. It seems the very sight of a fire Dragon had placed him in silence as well. A strange thing for the boisterous hylian, but that didn’t matter. They could both stare up at the sky together as sleep slowly began to fight for dominance once again.
“No need t’thank me,” He finally replied, voice quiet, husky even as he seemed to lose control of his own emotions. “- I should be thanking you.”
With the dragon above them, and hands entwined, she finally fell to the sweet call of rest, arms going limp as sleep took her. A pleased smile and tears still covered her face, but Levy was happy.
“- thanks for not leaving me alone, Levy.”
She never heard the whispered appreciation spoken under the light of Dinraal’s fire.
