Tapping his gloved hand Gajeel huffed as the metal tips echoed around the stone room. The decorative glove shined as the light that filtered through the glass was intricate as the black scale like pattern tapered down to the deadly claws. Its beauty drew those that dared get close only to have them cowering back in fear as the tips were deep red almost as if they were dipped in blood.

Shifting his other hand from under his chin to the side of his face that bore a scowl. The thought had bothered him much more than he would've liked but yet the question persisted never less.

"When will you wed Gajeel? I already found my Queen metal head."

He had an entire kingdom to rule but what was a King without his Queen? Furling his studded brows together and clenching his hand shut leaving deep scratches against the throne he sat upon.

Why did that Salamander have to put that ridiculus idea in my head?

Standing up quickly he walked down the corridor to his keep. Gajeel brushed off any attempts of his servants to assist him as he slammed his door shut. "Why do I even bother having servants anyway?" Slowly and painstakingly taking the armor off his body reveling in a simpler black tunic but trimmed in a red border.

He did not feel the need to wear more armor than necessary when staying in the castle as it was heavy and uncomfortable at moments. It was a time of peace in his kingdom but long ago it wasn't as he was better know as the warrior prince Kurogane.

Placing the gauntlets next to a different set of armor just as intricate as his but larger than he set. It clearly was not in use as dust gathered in some places. Siting down on his bed letting out a sigh as it creaked under his weight, Gajeel looked across the room.

"What kind of smartass advice would you give me?" Red eyes skimming over the old armor. It use to shine in the light but years have gone by as it previous owner was no longer there. "You would tease me that I could never woo a lady as I would scare her off with my ugly scowl." Smirking as he could imagine the voice saying those words.

The expression turned sullen as he remembered the reason that he would never hear that voice again. "Metalicana…." Shaking his head of any ill thoughts and returning to his current thoughts. His father was no longer here making him King and that was that. The past is in the past.

Laying back on the bed leaving his feet on the cold floor, his eyes slipped close as threaded his hands through his long locks.

Natsu was the King of the neighboring country. He was quite flashy for a King as he last visited in a ungodly red outfit that should have no place to exist. Opening an eye only to have it twitch at the memory. His last visit was really to rub in the fact he got his Queen and that Gajeel himself did not.

While he was happy that Natsu found a women to marry that was intelligent and beautiful he couldn't help imagine the fun she had dealing with his crazy attics. Hearing a knock on the heaving wooden door he growled slightly at the thought of who would interrupt his private time.

Opening the door he peered down at the small form. "Lilly!" Grabbing the poor cat in his arms and crushing him in the process. Laughing as he caught a punch aimed at his face. "I see you haven't changed." Now looking up slightly at the now large form which was smirking at him. "And the same goes to you Gajeel." Replied Lily.

Walking over to the couch in the room and sitting down on it Gajeel invited him over to join him. Leaning over to the side table with crystal bottles holding various liquor in them, he poured his companion a drink. "So what is going on?" Gajeel asked while taking a sip of his drink.

Leaning an arm across the back of the plush couch and looking at his friend. "Well it seems a certain pink haired King is arriving tomorrow. He also wishes to have a duel." Rolling his eyes and taking a sip of his drink, Lilly shook his head. "I could only image why he would he want to do that."

Gajeel set his drink down and smirked. "Because he's an idiot, but seriously its probably to show off to his new wife." Laughing as Lily shot a look towards his way. "I know I know he may be flashy and a idiot however he can hold his own."

Lilly nodded "Yes and he even beaten Laxus who you know is quite strong. So I wouldn't take him lightly."

Nodding his head at his friends words and standing up. "Well Lily we have some practicing to do not that I really do need it." Lilly shifting to his smaller form he flew up to Gajeel shoulder and sat down as they exited the room.

"Don't get too cocky cause apparently his new Queen is bringing her friend along with her." Raising an eyebrow at the comment. "Oh? Who would this friend be? Squinting as they arrived outdoors, Lilly flew over to the practice equipment and proceeded to throw a practice sword to Gajeel.

Catching the sword from the air and waiting as his partner pick his ginormous sword out. Watching as he took his place across from him while he got in a similar position from him.

The exceed grinned. "Why so curious?"

Gajeel scoffing at the question. "Just spit it out." He rolled his shoulders in an effort to loosen them up.

Lilly rolled his eyes at the bluntness of the reply. "Fine. Her name is Lady Levy McGarden." Rushing towards him and swinging the sword down towards Gajeel's head. His sword clashing with Gajeel's who only pushed him back. "Now time to get serious my friend."