Chapter 1 Royal promise sequel.
Lucy's POV
"Natsu!" He was staring at the sunset on the balcony. Watching it set on the horizon, the flaming sphere descending like an angel.
The figure turned around and I stopped dead in my tracks. What stared back at me me was not my beloved.
He had black hair like gray did, but the styling was different. Deathly black eyes that wouldn't hesitate to kill, and contained supreme willpower. A lips parted, as if he wanted to say something. He wore a gray tailcoat with a chain dangling from one of the pockets his hand was stuffed in.
I was curious to whom he was, as well as afraid. Never have I seen this person, yet he seemed somewhat familiar.
"His lady, I suppose?" He spoke for the first time since I entered, his voice was rough and mature for his image.
"Who are you?" I said quietly, frightened to suddenly see him seeping with anger.
"You shall know soon... But not yet, dear."
It was so rude, the way he addressed me that is.
The door of the balcony creaked suddenly, and I spun around. Natsu stood there, a quizzical look on his face.
"What's wrong, Lucy?" I stared back at him with the same expression. What caused have urged him to ask that. And what's more cant he see the-
Like shadow purged by the light. He was nothing but thin air.
"Lucy..." He came closer, voice now pitching low as a whisper.
"It's nothing... I was just looking for you." I turned around to face him and seeing him worried, I smiled warmly.
There was no proof that there was just a strange man standing there just now. Gazing at the sunset like Natsu always had.
The next morning was as quiet as ever. Just the occasional chirping of birds and sunshine peering through the curtains and the soft breathing of Natsu as he slept silently beside me.
"Natsu..." I called, "Natsu..."
His hand gripped mine softly. Holding it in his big comforting and secure ones. Slowly he moved our hands up to his chest, and with mine facing down he placed it on where his heart beat contently. Covering my slender little fingers with his.
"Can you hear that?" He asked in a whisper. Beckoning me to come snuggle up to him to hear his answer. That I did.
"Hear what?"
"My heartbeat... for you..." He grinned, even when his eyes were closed.
Luckily they were, for I had felt the heat rise to my cheeks. Like a blazing hot flame when I touched the side of my face.
"I hear it loud and clear..." I breathed out.
Whatever had settled at the pit of my stomach had felt unsettling. An uneasy feeling, like something was lurking about inside the bedchamber. Whatever it was, I didn't care. Whatever it was, I ignored.
Hello! You may know me, you may not. But greetings!
I hope you've enjoyed the first chapter of the sequel to 'Royal Promise'. If you haven't read that story yet. please check it out. thought the quality of the story may not be as good as this new one. Please endure.
Thank you for reading!
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~Cheryl
