User blog comment:Real Godisme/Chapter 481/@comment-25111584-20160411135846/@comment-25111584-20160411165936

Natsu has literally rescued Lucy in those situations. The same thing he did when he saved her from Gajeel. So why not include that situation too? And the Bora one as well? Again, these things are not a first-come-first-serve basis. Or are you guys saying that Natsu was right in refusing help from Twin Dragons of Sabertooth because they were 'interfering'? Gray interfered in his fight against Mard Geer by saving his life? Mirajane interfered in Kyouka and Seilah's fight against Minerva and Erza? I could go on here...

Sorry, that was a bit harsh. I realize that you mean that Lucy doesn't even seem to fight when she teams up with Natsu. However... that is the shortcoming of this tag-team, not Natsu's interference. Lucy hanging back while Natsu attacks is the correct formation. If Mashima was better at writing his fights, he could definitely make better use of Lucy and have her provide proper support. However, he is not, and the fights turn into farcical OTKOs.

In all the situations mentioned, Lucy would have faced a pretty bad fate but for Natsu's 'interference'. I fail to see the 'shine' in that. Sorry.

@anon: I like the action in Natsu and Erza's fights.