First official chapter is out!
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Lucy couldn't believe a word the man had said. "I don't want to use you at all, only for battle purposes. I want you to become my friend," Lucy tried.
He glared. "Please, fight be my side," Lucy tried again.
"Why should I believe you?" The teen challenged.
Lucy gritted her teeth, not finding a way to get him to believe. "I don't have a way for you to believe. If I call out another spirit, you may thing that I'm telling them to lie," Lucy admitted.
"What other kind of spirits," He asked, seeming a little interested.
"I have silver gate keys and then the golden zodiac gate keys," Lucy told him, hoping that would get him to believe.
"No other diamond keys?" He asked.
"Other diamond keys? There's more than just one?" Lucy asked.
"Why should I tell you?" He asked.
"I could look for others if there are other diamond keys," Lucy wanted to really find out more about the diamond keys.
A figure glowed next to Lucy, only to see it was Loke. "Loke," Lucy said in shock.
"Be careful. The diamond gate key spirits are some of the toughest to convince after being betrayed five hundred years ago," Loke explained.
"Loke how do you know this?" Lucy asked.
"The Spirit King told us earlier when you first entered Hargeon. There's seven diamond keys that possess the power to slay dragons, but each have their own element. The seven dragon slayers are the toughest celestial spirits out there," Loke explained.
"Is there a way to convince him?" Lucy asked.
"We're unsure Lucy. Though, due to an unknown betrayal the dragon slayers split, taking their keys and hiding them in different locations," Loke continued, but then looked at the man.
"Tell me, dragon slayer, what's your name?" Loke demanded.
"Why should I tell you?" He challenged.
"This is going to be truly difficult. I'll immediately lose to him if we enter a fight," Loke hissed in frustration.
"What should we do Loke? You have a more direct connection to the Mr. Moustache Man," Lucy told him.
"I know, but he doesn't know either," Loke gritted his teeth.
Lucy thought, trying to think of a way to convince him. An idea came to mind and Lucy stepped forth, feeling determined. The movement confused the dragon slayer. "Loke, don't you dare move from there, no matter what happens," Lucy gave a small glare at him and then continued towards the dragon slayer, seeming to be quite confused.
Lucy was only a few steps away from the dragon slayer and his eyes flashed with realization. His arms uncrossed as he stepped back slowly. "Don't you dare," He warned.
Lucy continued forward as he stepped back slowly. All of a sudden, Lucy ran up to him, wrapping her arms around him in a hug. He stiffened in her arms and Loke watched for any sort of attack the dragon slayer would do. "Please, be my spirit and stand by my side. I would never abuse you at all," Lucy told him.
The dragon slayer was stiff, but Lucy could feel that he had an abnormal body temperature, making him really warm and comfortable. "Please, having a spirit like you would really be nice. I never knew that there were other types of keys besides the zodiac and the silver gate keys. Having a friend like you is something that I need and you wouldn't be so lonely," Lucy pleaded.
Silence, the dragon slayer stiff and Loke ready to move to protect his master. Many moments passed, Lucy determined to cling onto him until he agreed to be a spirit of her's. She was hoping that her hug would get into his heart and perhaps open him up to her more. Lucy tried once more, "Having someone like you by my side would make me feel safe. If you're stronger than the zodiac gate keys, then I'm sure no one would be able to stand against you."
The dragon slayer continued to stay stiff, but then he shifted, wrapping his arms around her to return the hug. "Fine, I give. I'm Natsu Dragneel, Lightning Flame Dragon Slayer," He introduced himself, seeming quite calm.
Lucy was shocked that it was quite easy to get him on her side. Only a simple hug had gotten him to be one of her friends that would fight for her. Loke, on the other hand, stared at Natsu, seeming to be stuck. The two broke from the hug and Loke said, "Natsu Dragneel, also known as Salamander. Known to be able to overpower the other six dragon slayers in a fight, making him the leader." Natsu glared at Loke.
"Is there a problem with that?" Natsu asked him.
"In books, you're considered the toughest, strongest, and overpowering. Though, I can't believe that you're so kind, gentle, and calm to others," Loke told him.
"That's only in battle. If I were all of that all the time, I would've killed my new master as soon as I was summoned," Natsu told him.
"Don't you think about it now," Loke took a step closer, feeling rage pulse through him.
"Why would I want to do it? It would be unfair to not give her a chance as a mage and my new master," Natsu crossed his arms again.
"Loke, I'm done with this. Go back now," Lucy ordered.
Loke paused, giving one last glare at Natsu before returning to the celestial realm. "I'm sorry. I was hoping Loke wouldn't start a fight, but anyways, I'm your new master, Lucy Heartfilia," Lucy told him with a smile.
Natsu returned the smile. "I'll fight for you as long as you don't treat me like a servant. I hope we can get to know eachother better," Natsu told her.
"I'll let you return to the celestial world now," Lucy told him. "I don't go to the celestial world. I go to another world," Natsu told her. "Oh, I didn't know. You can tell me later about it. For now I'll let you return," Lucy told him and Natsu gave a nod and then disappeared.
Lucy looked at the diamond key and smiled. She placed it with the rest of her keys and began to walk back towards the town.
So, I hope you enjoy the first official chapter of my new story, but don't forget to check out The Gift Of Living Forever and When The Flame Turns Black, with its sequel When The Flame Turns Black: Resurrection. If you enjoyed this story, then don't forget to follow, favorite, and review!