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He leaned back in his chair, staring out across the ocean, the evening was silent save the whisper of the ocean kissing the beach below his balcony, not for the first time that week he looked up at the stars and tried to count them. He lost count after a few minutes and let his thought drift. He swiped a hand through his spiky hair, Alexandria was probably half way across the ocean now, it had been three weeks. The negotiations would go smoothly as they always did, she was persuasive and she would be back in about two months. Dekar had many natural resources to offer and was a strong ally to many of the larger kingdoms for that reason, so princess Alexandria traded things that were in excess in return for gemstones and gold. The king and queen of Dekar took good care of the people and the kingdom was relatively happy, but he feared that would change when Alexandria took the crown, she wasn't a bad person, she was just greedy, self obsessed, and overall naive, not someone who was ready to be queen.
Not someone he imagined himself marrying when his parents announced that a princess had accepted their proposal. In his daydreams she was adventurous, and curious, but also had a heart for helping people. Her duty would be to her people, she would serve her kingdom as he had always watched his parents do. They would travel and try new things. He imagined that she would not be a woman who wanted to be cooped up in meetings and parties, but they were nothing but daydreams of a young man. When his parents told him that her dory included a permanent trade of iron and coal to Rinan every month in exchange for military allegiance it was something he couldn't say no to, his people needed those resources. His life in Dekar wasn't bad either.
He and Alexandria had come to agreement after it became apparent that not only did she not have any romantic interest in him but that she was wholly miserable. She could travel on her own and do whatever she pleased without having to worry about him, so long as he was granted a command with the royal guard and was granted the same freedoms. She had readily agreed. Their agreement had worked out perfectly and Alexandria couldn't be happier. Over time they had even formed a friendship, which made mandatory social events far easier, when kissing and other physical attentions were expected. After all they had to keep up appearances for the king and queen, and royal council of Dekar, if there was even an inkling that they weren't happily married they may withdraw their agreement with Rinan.
He sighed heavily and returned dutifully to his work, which tonight included dispersing responsibilities to the newest military academy's graduates. He continued scribbling away at his ledger for several more minutes before finally closing it so he could retire to bed. As he stood he noticed a small boat run up on the sand. He couldn't remember it being there earlier but it could've washed up when he wasn't paying attention, it happened all the time, people lost there boats on the coast often. The guards would take care of it and it would be gone by morning. He stifled a yawn and headed into his room.
Thats when he heard the shouts heavy footsteps that could only be soldiers. He ran to the other side of his room and threw open the door to see what was going on. As soon as he stepped out into the hallway he heard a low voice yell
"Stop!"
and then someone rammed right into him knocking him down, flat on his back.
Without thinking he scrambled out from under his assailant, whipping out the dagger her kept in his boot. He straddled the other person and held the knife to their throat, it was only then that he got a good look them, well rather her. She was a young woman about his age wearing black leather pants and a black hooded cloak, strands of blonde hair spilled out of her hood. She stared up at his nothing but fear in her eyes.
"Nice work your majesty! Are you alright?" The tall man asked gruffly his black mane flying in every direction, they had probably chased her all they way through the castle.
"Yes, I'm fine Gajeel. Why are you chasing her?" he said without loosening his grip on the dagger despite the fear in her eyes. She wiggled slightly beneath him but he settled his weight more heavily on her and she stopped.
"We caught her stealing gems princess Alexandria's personal vault."
He was sure he hadn't heard Gajeel properly. There was no way anyone could've broken into Alexandria's vault it had more guard around it than any other vault in the kingdom. This had to be a joke he loosened he grip on the knife a little,
"Come now Gajeel, you can't fool me so easily I know Alex-,"
Before he knew what was happening he was thrown to his side, a strong hand swiped his knife from his grip, while another hauled him to his feet. Now it was him with a dagger to his throat the mysterious woman was holding him hostage. Gajeel and the few other guards with him and their swords at the ready, waiting for an opportunity to strike his captor, but she had carefully positioned him in front of her so all angles out him at risk of injury. The new development didn't scare him though, he allowed his inner smirk to reflect on his face,
"You're quick," his amusement leaking into his tone.
"Not really, you're just stupid. Now you're going to tell you're little pets to back the hell off and you and I are going to walk down to the beach. Alone" Her words were controlled, almost as if she practiced the routine a hundred times.
It will be interesting to see where this goes, he thought to himself.
"Gajeel, back off. It's okay I'm sure she's going to let me go as soon as we reach her boat. I'll be right back in," he exchanged a look with his guard, Gajeel knew he could handle himself and that he wouldn't interfere, there was no telling of she actually intended to use the knife on him or not, but he was confident in his skills to overpower should the need arise.
"Yes, sir," He gave the nod to the other guards to sheath their weapons and the did so reluctantly.
"Lead the way," she motioned with her arm in front of him.
He lead her down a set of stair and out a door directly below his bed chamber balcony. He was surprised at how little noise she made, her boots didn't clack against the stone floors like his did, in fact the only thing he could her come from her was her steady breathing.
"I'm Natsu by the way, you know Prince Natsu" he said cheerfully. She didn't respond, not the expected her to.
The sand gave way under their feet as they walked along the beach towards her small boat. When they reached the boat he expected her to push him away and flee. Instead she retrieved some rope and bound his hands together behind his back and gagged him with an old salty rag, before he cry out in surprise. She shoved him roughly into the dingy. She shoved the craft out into knee deep water before hopping in and grabbing the paddle from the floor. Once they were far away from the shore she looked down at his writhing body.
"I'm Lucy by the way, you know the Lucy who just kidnapped you,"
