a/n: so i'm back with chapter two of the story and I have nothing else to say but sit back and grab your popcorn and enjoy
disclaimer: i do not own fairy tail but a girl can still dream
warning: stupidity, humor (probably), a tint of romance if you squint a little, OOC-ness, etc.
just a stroke of luck
Erza smirked as she saw Natsu stared a gaped at her. She had to admit it was quite funny tricking Natsu into the contest; he should've just simply ignore her and walked to the library. Natsu Dragneel seemed like an intelligent person filled with common sense. Natsu stared at the huge castle in front of him and glanced at males chatting with one another or checking their appearance. Natsu pursed his lips.
"Why in the hell am I here?" Natsu asked Erza as he threw her a vicious glare. Erza nodded him, shrugging of the intense glare she was receiving.
"I thought you'll make a great prince for Princess Lucy so I brought you here," Erza stated simply as she grinned at the male. "Besides, you'll love Princess Lucy and she will love you, and I will get all the credit."
Natsu pressed his lips together; that's just the thing, he doesn't want to be here. Natsu glanced at the other males once more before slamming the car door shut. Erza gasped and she banged her hands on the window.
"Natsu open the door," Erza said. Natsu narrowed his eyes at her and turn his head to the side, pretending not to here a word coming out of her mouth. Erza's eyes twitched and she anger rising in her. "If you don't open the door right this second, I'll break the door and throw you in sack of potatoes; now open the damn door!"
Natsu sighed and rolled his eyes; he pushed the door open and watched Erza huffs in irritation. Natsu couldn't admit it but Erza is somewhat scary; she seemed like a girl that can bare her fangs at him and eat him alive.
"I don't want to be here," Natsu said as he glanced at Erza. Erza smiled at him.
"I'm sure you'll be fine; just give it a shot," Erza said and watched as Natsu narrows his eyes at her. "I'm can reassure you that if you spend time with Princess Lucy, you'll see she's not so bad at all."
Natsu sighed and ran his fingers through his pink locks. "Fine I'll dot it, but if I hate her, I'll leave."
Erza nodded. "Deal and besides, I'll kick your ass if you leave."
Natsu unbuckled his seatbelt and leaped out of the car. He sucked on his lower lip and grabbed his belongings. He looked at the huge castle and rolled his eyes.
"If mom and Wendy saw this, they will not shut up," Natsu muttered, "I cannot believe I'm doing this."
Erza smiled at him and led Natsu through the crowd of males. Natsu felt the glares he was receiving from the back of his head. Erza grabbed a pin number for Natsu at the front desk, outside. She smiled and turned around, facing Natsu.
"Here, you're number 404," Erza said as she pin the number on the right side of Natsu's shirt. Natsu glanced at the number and shrugged his shoulders. Erza grabbed Natsu's belongings and held it in her arms. Natsu arched an eyebrow.
"I give it to you after you'll meet Princess Lucy," Erza said as she walked away. Natsu was unsure if he could trust Erza but followed her trail. Erza sat on the grass, setting the books on her lap while Natsu sat next to her.
"If you'll past the first stage, you'll have to grab all of your belongings at home and stay in the castle for a few weeks or months," Erza said grinning at him.
Natsu raised both eyebrows and smiled. "Let's hope I don't pass the first stage."
Erza rolled her eyes and watched the castle's door opening. Every male quieted down and smiled eagerly as the contest was about to begin. As well as for Natsu, he grabbed one of his novels and started to read them.
Mirajane came out the castle and smiled at all the participants who got recommended. She breathed in deeply, taking in the fresh air and clasped her hands together.
"Welcome, everyone to the kingdom and I'm glad each and everyone you got recommended by the staff," Mirajane said as she smiled. "All of you have your chances to make your dreams come true to win Princess Lucy's heart."
Wendy and Grandine sat on the couch, grinning at one another. Wendy fiddled through her hair and felt her heart pounding in her chest. She just hoped the special prince she'll find amazing.
"I wish Natsu was in there," Grandine said as she frowned a little. Wendy shrugged her shoulders at her mother before smiling.
"We need to face the facts, mama, Natsu is not interested in marrying the princess nor was he recommended," Wendy said. Grandine nodded at her daughter and faced the television again.
"Only one can capture the princess's heart. All I have to say is good luck," Mirajane said as she stepped aside. Every male took a deep breath and rushed inside the castle. Mirajane rolled her eyes and smiled. She glanced at Erza and the boy next to her reading his book. She cocked her head to the side; is he a participant? Mirajane walked down the steps and towards Erza she went.
Erza glanced at Natsu and sighed. "Natsu stop reading and enter the castle."
Mirajane smiled at the two. "Erza, is this the boy you recommended?"
"Oh hey Mira," Erza said, "yes, this is the boy I recommended. His name is Natsu Dragneel." Mirajane nodded at Erza and smiled sweetly at Natsu.
"Hello Natsu," Mirajane said. Natsu looked up at Mirajane and nodded at her, after that, he went back to his novel. Mirajane giggled at Natsu's antic and quirked an eyebrow.
"Natsu, aren't you going in?" Mirajane said as she glanced at his number tag. "You are a participant." Natsu glanced at Mirajane and sighed exasperated.
"I don't even want to be here. I've been force to be here," Natsu pointed out as he turned his head towards Erza's direction. Erza ran fingers through her hair.
"I didn't force you Natsu; I simply told you to be a contestant," Erza stated. Natsu rolled his onyx eyes and ran his fingers through his pink locks. Mirajane giggled at the two duo as they bicker with another. She tugged her strand of white hair behind her ears and smiled. Mirajane couldn't help but feel relieved for some reason; it just seemed like Natsu is the type of what Princess Lucy was looking for. He was intelligent, funny (though he would terribly disagree since he thought he had lack of humor), and has this certain charisma that simply draw you towards him. He was completely the perfect match for Lucy. If those two actually dated…..Mirajane smiled.
"Natsu just get the hell in there," Erza said as she roughly pushed Natsu. Natsu fell over, laying his face on the green grass that was finely cut. Mirajane smiled; Natsu really did seem like a fine man but people in the castle will sure point out some flaws.
"Natsu maybe you should go in before Erza share her mighty raft," Mirajane said as her marveled blue eyes shown frighten. Natsu waved his hand to dismiss the matter and stood up from the grass, brushing of his clothes.
"All I need to do is simply go in so they can interview me as if I'm applying for a job," Natsu asked. Mirajane and Erza nodded at him and Natsu walked towards the castle.
"Erza, you picked the right man…" Mirajane said as Erza quirked an eyebrow at her. "…he seems perfect for Princess Lucy and he has this certain charisma."
Erza stared at Mirajane dumbfounded (which was certainly unlike her) and asked, "What do you mean by certain charisma."
Mirajane just giggled and skipped towards to the castle. She turned around and said, "You'll see sooner or later."
-X-
Natsu stared at the castle with shock; his eyes kept trailing over the exquisite beauty they had for this castle; the material, indeed, seemed certainly priceless. Erza sighed and shove Natsu, hard.
"What are you doing Erza," Natsu said as he glares at the demon; first she forced him to participant and now this. Erza rolled her eyes.
"Stop staring and go to Princess Lucy; they've called your number for a thousand times now. Weren't you listening?" Erza said.
Natsu cocked at his head to the side. "Really?"
Erza's eyes twitched in annoyance and she bangs her hand on Natsu's head. Mirajane smiled at the two; they really did make quite a good friendship. They all walked to the dining hall where Princess Lucy would be present. Natsu sighed; was he really going to do this?
They stopped at the dining hall, and just before they can go in, Erza glared viciously at Natsu.
"What?" Natsu asked as Erza pursed her lips. Erza pressed her lips together into a thin line.
"You better not mess this up," Erza said as she glared at the boy in front of her. Natsu slowly nodded at her and Erza sighed.
"Good luck," Erza said as she turned away. Down the hall, she said, "If you don't stay in the castle nor get pick into the top thirty, I'll kick your ass Natsu." Natsu stared at Erza in shock as she faintly disappeared.
"Sorry, she tends to be really competitive if it's over a contest. She doesn't want to lose," Mirajane said. Natsu nodded.
"I can see that," Natsu replied as Mirajane smiled at him. She patted Natsu on the back, giving him reassurance.
"Give it your all," Mirajane said as she walked away. Natsu sighed; he really never agreed to be here.
"Might as well go in," Natsu said and he opens the door.
-X-
Lucy sighed; she has to do interview this one last male and then she can scurry along. She cannot believe she have to interview them by herself; she met quite males with huge personality; otaku, hoarder; manga lover, etc. She met quite people and she enjoyed meeting them but they weren't actually the type she was looking for. Is their some kind male that is her kind of style?
"Can I come in?" a sudden voice said. Lucy's head shot up; she just has to meet one last person and then she can leave. Lucy cleared her throat and pulled strands of hair behind her ear.
"Yes," She says and the male walks in. The first thing Lucy described his as is hot; her mind was just kept screaming how hot he is. Lucy felt her cheeks warming and her breath getting caught in her throat.
Breathe Lucy, breathe. She thought. Lucy smiled at the male.
"Nice to meet you; I'm Lucy Heartfillia," Lucy introduce as she offered her hand assuming he would accept a handshake. Natsu nodded at her and smiled.
"I know I've been seeing you on television quite a lot," Natsu said as his hands into hers. "Oh, I'm Natsu Dragneel." Lucy blushed as she felt the warmness of his hands. Her brown eyes kept staring at his hair and she tilted her head to the side.
"Why's your hair pink?" Lucy asked. Damn, that was her first question for him. Nice played Lucy. Natsu shrugged his shoulders and sat in his chair, facing Lucy's direction.
"I have no idea; it's been like that ever since I was a baby," Natsu said, "I always thought my parents dyed my hair permanently pink when I was a baby." Lucy laughed.
"You thought your parents dyed your hair pink?" Lucy asked while Natsu nodded. She rolled her brown eyes. "You're weird."
"I know; I've always been like that," Natsu pointed out as he gave her a toothy grin. Lucy smiled at him. He seemed so careless but yet interesting. "I know have a question for you, Luce."
"Luce?"
"My new nickname for you, like it?"
Lucy rolled her eyes; all the other males usually called her "Princess Lucy" and he is casually going to make her a new nickname without her permission. She wanted that to anger her but she can't help and smile.
"I'm taking that as a yes, anyways, why am I here?" Natsu asked her. Lucy quirked an eyebrow.
"Who recommended you here?" Lucy asked. Natsu raised his eyebrows and sighed.
"Your friend Erza brought me here when I was supposed to go to the library and study for my mid-terms," Natsu said. Lucy laughed at him.
"Hey it's not funny," Natsu said pouting. Lucy stopped laughing; she cannot believe she was already stirring up a conversation with a male she just met, and she's enjoying his presence around her. She was the one who suppose to be asking the questions, and yet she's being question by the male in front of her. How in the world that happened?
"Sucks to be you then since you're stuck with me," Lucy said as she gave him a significant grin. Natsu rolled his eyes and ran his finger through his hair. Truth be told, Natsu actually like Princess Lucy; she wasn't that bad as a person he thought she was, but that doesn't mean he wants to be here.
"Do me a favor Luce and do not put me in the top 30," Natsu said as he gazed into Lucy's brown eyes. Lucy felt her heart hammering inside her chest as he stared at her intensely. She just met the guy and he's already making her nervous.
"What if I want you into the top 30," Lucy said as she smiled sweetly at him. Natsu stared blankly at her.
"Seriously, I need to be studying for school and your putting me into the top 30," Natsu said as he sighed exasperated. Lucy raised both of her eyebrows at him.
"I've never said that I will put you there," Lucy said, "I said what if?"
Natsu shrugged his shoulders. "Then I'll probably be squealing like a girl and shout 'Luce likes me',"
Lucy laughed at that comment. Why isn't she asking question like she suppose to? Why is she subconsciously chatting to Natsu? Why is she enjoying it?
What is with the giddy feeling inside of her?
"Natsu?"
"Hmm?"
"You make me sick."
"Right back at ya."
"…"
"…"
Laughter filled the room and the two smiled at one another. Honestly, Lucy liked how Natsu calls her "Luce"; it made her feel special for some reason. Lucy smiled at Natsu as his hand occupied his head.
"Natsu?"
"Yes Luce,"
Lucy smiled at him. "I'm going to make you fall in love with me."
Natsu stared at the blonde in shock. What did she just say? Is he hearing things?
"Is this some kind of dream?" Natsu asked. Lucy giggled as he pinched himself. He was quite cute; not quite, he was dreamingly handsome. Erza did a great job scouting him out.
"I'm serious Natsu," Lucy said as she pouted him. Natsu furrowed his eyebrows at her. Oh sweet Mavis, he's already making Lucy's heart do a little dance.
"Luce, you can't just meet a guy and randomly say you're going to make them fall in love with you," Natsu said, "Did you do this to the other contestants?"
Lucy shook her head. Is she crazy?
"Then why say this to me?" Natsu asked. Lucy smiled at him and she cocked her head to the side.
"I like you; that is why," Lucy stated simply. Natsu furrowed his eyebrows'; he cannot believe this girl.
"What kind of reason is that?"
"A good one."
Natsu ran his fingers through his hair and glance at Lucy. "Are you insane? I just met you and this contest just stared, and you're already saying that to a contestant. Wasn't I supposed to make you fall for me?"
Lucy nodded at him. "Don't worry; the contest will still go on; just in case I don't like you anymore."
Natsu sighed; Lucy was already saying this idiotic reason. Besides, Natsu is not interested in marrying a princess nor interested of being here. In fact, he's not interested in her at all.
"You can try," Natsu said, "but it's not going to work."
Lucy huffs at him. "I will."
"No you can't, so don't even bother by trying," Natsu stated. Lucy smiled at him.
"But I will," Lucy said as she gave off her signature smirk. "Mark my words, Dragneel, you will become my lover."
-X-
Wendy and Grandine stared at the television in shock. They've just witness their Natsu, on television, chatting with Princess Lucy. The two seemed to be talking all casual and Princess Lucy didn't do that with the other males. But one thing was on both of their minds.
How the hell Natsu got in the castle?
Sure he may explain it earlier on, but it was deaf towards their ears. They were so shock; they didn't even hear that part but heard everything else. Princess Lucy sudden declaring Natsu as her lover. What in the world is happening?
"Mama," Wendy said as she gains her mother's attention. Grandine nodded at her.
"Natsu and Lucy are so going to fall in love with each other," Wendy said matter-of-factly. Grandine nodded at her daughter, agreeing with her.
"I know Wendy; I know."
-X-
I'm finally done with chapter two. It was so long and it was so tiring typing all these words down but I hope you enjoy. Thanks everyone for the favorite/alerts. I appreciate the reviewing as well and I home that I can earn a tad bit more reviews. So please, if you can just spare the time and review happily, I'll appreciate it.
I'll see you next time and also check out my one-shot for NaLu called: sweet solid rock. I like to promote my new stories often.
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