Crystal: wow thanks for the reviews and follows guys. I didn't think it'd be this popular in just one chapter. I appreciate every single one of you for the kindness in your reviews and also a thank you to those who gave me some helpful , I hope you keep enjoying the story. But just saying, this chapter is slightly boring while it fills in some gaps from my first chapter and sets down an agreement of Lucy with Natsu. And I'm kinda scared with the follows I got because I feel like I'll lose them if I mess up lol
Scared
Lucy's POV
SERIOUSLY, WHAT THE HELL?! I'm so retarded. What would my father say? After being all cocky and full of wisdom and shit about the Fairy Tail tribe ceremony of the seven dragons, now I looked like an idiot. Well maybe it has something to do with me falling asleep after reading only the first chapter. B-But that's not the point! I still have no idea as to why I'm running away right now. I guess you could say responsibility is catching up to me. And I'm scared shitless. Me and my damn luck. My mother named me Lucy from a shop she and my father worked at before becoming wealthy. 'Love and Lucky' I think that was the name. Well I'm guessing both of those words are strictly against me because the love of that beautiful stranger has given me anything but luck.
Oh, the irony! And despite me talking like I'm just feeling hopeless, I'm crying like a baby because now not only is my mother not here, but neither is my father and I'm stranded on this island running in the dark to heaven knows where. I tried running faster, but something just told me to stop. So I did, but I guess the reason why is because when I looked around I had no idea where I was. Every corner I looked at looked the same. I began to hear these creepy growling noises and my instinct was to fall on my bottom and hold my knees against my chest.
I retracted until my back hit a tree when I heard the rustling of the trees. Before I could shriek, I saw someone come through. It was the silver head from before with the short hair. "Lisanna!" I yelped in joy. She merely scowled at me. "Who the hell told you my name you blonde bimbo", she hissed and my frown came back. First of all, one, never call me a blonde bimbo. I let it slide the first time with her jealous glare, but she was getting me angry and I could just feel my leg twitching yearning to give her one of my signature Lucy kicks, but she was my only hope to come back.
"Hey no need to be rude", I said calmly. "Shut up! You had to ruin everything just when I was a step closer to being with Natsu!" she yelled inching closer. "Hey, I didn't ask to be his wife or mate", I yelled back defensively. Her eyes widened in shock. Oh boy, this wasn't good. "You turned out to be his mate and you were already wedded to him, and no one bothered to inform me while I ran off!" Lisanna yelled furious almost lunging at me, but she huffed and took a deep breath.
She chuckled slightly. "Well, it would be a shame if you happened to starve out here or get eaten by a creature. Natsu would be devastated, and have no choice, but to find comfort in me", Lisanna smiled at her idea. Oh shit! She wouldn't leave me out here would she? She suddenly ran off quickly and I sprinted after her. The only advantage is she knew what branches to avoid or what rocks to jump over and I helplessly yelled, no. I begged her to help me and not leave me behind, but she ran faster and soon I lost track of her.
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Regular POV
Lucy continued to run, panic rising like lava in a volcano. She was terrified. She hadn't run one more foot when she tripped over a rock and twisted her ankle. She tried standing, but tripped over. Everything was over for her. If she didn't die, like Lisanna said, from starvation, she'd die from being eaten. She held her foot gently, tears streaming down her face. "I failed you, father", Lucy muttered feeling a pool of regrets wash up on her like waves on the shore. She suddenly heard a great growl, and her eyes widened. Out of the brush of tropical trees a large tiger advanced.
Lucy felt her body tremble and it was as if she'd seen her whole life flash before her eyes. The tiger licked its lips ready to plunge and devour its prey, and Lucy froze. She'd been through this before when she was five. It came back to her as fast as a reflection.
Flashback
"Lucy, don't wander around to far, it's dangerous", a young woman of sunshine yellow locks called to a younger Lucy as she ran after the giggling child. Layla Heartfilia. A woman that'd give her life for her daughter. Lucy thought that her mother was playing a game with her. She didn't sense the panic in her mother and continued to run playfully down the island. Eventually when Lucy looked back, she saw no trace of her mother.
"momma?" she asked to the emptiness surrounding her. And like any other five year old, she began to weep without having either of her parents with her. She walked aimlessly back the way she thought she'd gone, and tried to find her way back meanwhile stile calling out helplessly for Layla. She realized to late that a white tiger roamed the area and it jumped from the tree it was perched by scaring the girl to fall on her bottom.
Lucy yelped in fear, shaking violently at the huge cat that was making its way towards her. She moved her hand to cover herself instinctively, and just as the creature lunged, something threw it ferouciously to the side. Lucy looked up to see Capricorn. A goat man with black shades and black suit. "Lady Lucy are you okay?" he asked her pulling her up from the ground. Layla came in no later grasping the child like if she hadn't seen her in years. "momma! I was so scared!" Lucy sobbed gripping onto her mother as if her life depended on it.
End of Flashback
She tried to think clearly and reached for her keys only to remember what she was wearing and that her keys were probably in Levy's hut. She seemed to go in a trance as if reliving her childhood trauma. She pulled her hand out as if that would be enough to protect her. She closed her eyes feeling her end near. The tiger lunged forward and only one yell was heard in the deafening roar of the tiger. "Fire Dragon fist!" The tiger fell limply to the side after he was thrown back so roughly. Lucy looked up with her tear stricken face to see Natsu before her, his fist on fire. When she looked into his eyes they weren't emerald, but were shining and acidic gold and his pupil were slits for just a second before returning to emerald.
"How dare you touch her", Natsu muttered quietly. He turned cautiously and leaned down to Lucy's shocked form. "L-Lucy, are you okay?" Natsu asked worry evident in his features. Lucy merely began to cry again as she threw herself into his arms and sobbed. "I was…so scared! Lisanna she…" Lucy babbled. "Wait. What about Lisanna?" Natsu asked confused. "She left me in there…even when I begged her to take me back", Lucy cried clutching all the more tightly to Natsu as if he would leave her behind. Natsu frowned in anger as he gently picked up Lucy bridal style.
He whispered sweet nothings to her trying not lose temper after listening to what Lisanna had done to Lucy. This wasn't the first time Lisanna did this. But Natsu couldn't tell why she had changed so much. He always felt it had to do with her disappearance two years back and then they happened to find her unconscious in a cave. After her return, she had been extremely clingy to Natsu, and threatened and attacked any other girl who neared him, but now Natsu decided it was finally time to put a stop to her actions since Lucy was and forever was to be his wife, his partner, and his mate.
Lucy was extremely tense, but after a few minutes of Natsu carrying her she relaxed and reduced her crying to sniffles. But suddenly, she was just quiet. Natsu looked down to see such a pained expression on her face. She was clearly upset about the whole marriage situation. "I'm sorry", she muttered catching him by surprise. "I didn't… I didn't mean to run off like that and react like I did moments before. It's just I'm so confused. I was looking for some adventure and came with my father, you know? It never crossed my mind that I would end up stranded without knowledge of where my father could have ended up or our crew and much less that I'd be married off just like that", Lucy explained herself.
Natsu gave her such a sad smile and as if he had been thinking long and hard he said, "Hey, you don't have to be married to me, but I…never mind. We can break the marriage off". He grinned at her, but Lucy knew that there was a potential consequence to what he was saying. "No, tell me what happens", Lucy demanded. Natsu remained quiet until Lucy tapped his chest. "Tell me", she repeated. He looked away. "I don't want you to be with me out of these circumstances. If I tell you, you'll force yourself to be with me out of sympathy and not because your willing to try things out", he growled slightly.
"Please", she grabbed his face making him look at her. "Fine…when a mate rejects a dragon slayer, he may choose to refuse to unbound their souls, and she'll never be rid of him or her, but if a dragon slayer decides to free their mate and unbind their souls…then….the dragon slayer… Dies", he almost whispered. Lucy gasped horrified. Natsu was so in love with her to a point that he'd die to free her from the burden of being married to him. "Natsu, there's no way I would let you do that!" Lucy yelled,
"See this is why I didn't want to tell you", Natsu groaned continuing to walk passed the brush of trees. "Look it's not out of compassion. I just…never been with a guy. I've never had a boyfriend or kissed anyone, and it's not like your not attractive, but it was a huge step. But I'll tell you what. We can try it…this marriage thing, and maybe over time of getting to know you…I'll end up having feelings for you", Lucy blushed furiously. Natsu grinned widely and asked, "Really?!" Lucy nodded shyly, as Natsu ran with her in his arms. "Natsu! Slow down!" Lucy yelled.
They reached the village after some time with Natsu's swift running. Chief Makarov was waiting for them. He neared Lucy in concern and guided them both to his hut. Natsu laid Lucy gently on a mat laid out before them as Makarov and Natsu sat. Makarov conjured a small spell and just like that Lucy's foot was healed. "Lucy, you had me worried", Makarov said sighing. "I'm sorry Mr. Makarov", she muttered. "She's just shocked. She was not familiarized with our traditions and culture and you should not have hidden that information from me", Natsu was slightly irritated. "If I hadn't she would have refused and you would have died", Makarov explained. Both teens looked at the old man confused.
"Ah, see now both of you don't understand the importance of the seven dragon's ceremony. If a dragon slayer comes of age and does not find their mate at the moment of the ceremony they will fall ill until their destined mate is found. Why you say? Because their mate holds the key to a connected destiny. You Lucy are involved in the legend connected with the dragons. I must tell you both this before it's too late. I must prepare you at once for what is coming. As you know Natsu, the dragon slayers were born to protect the world from the wrath of the dragons, but they have escaped from their seal, and so has their ruler, Acnologia", Makarov explained.
Natsu's eyes widened. "Acnologia and the dragons? That's impossible!" Natsu said outraged. "Your being here proves otherwise. Once Wendy turns 15, it will mark the full expulsion of the magic seal of time and they will come after you to eliminate any chances of their sealing. You have trained quite well over the years, but that's not enough. I'll have to send you off once you two and the other dragon slayers begin their training tomorrow sharp. We have no time. If Acnologia manages to find you and the others on the island he may eliminate you", Makarov spoke in a grave tone.
"Wait… Let me get this straight. So you're saying that I'm somehow connected to this legend who no one in human society has proven true. Not to mention, you're saying that the world is in peril and these so called dragons from legend which to my knowledge have been gone for 400 years have escaped a so called 'magic seal' and are coming to kill us all?!" Lucy asked incredulous thinking it was merely a joke. But when both the dragon slayer and chief nodded, Lucy led out a nervous chuckle. "You're kidding right? And this is nothing, but a joke, right?" Lucy tried to rationalize with them. "Is that mark on your hand not proving to be as crazy as the legend we speak of?" Makarov asked her.
Lucy remained quiet. "But you still haven't answered my question as to what this all has to do with me", Lucy said deciding for the moment to believe him. "That is something you must find out for yourself, Lucy Heartfilia. I cannot tell you your fate for it will put in peril the future of the world. I just want you to trust me. It was no coincidence that you ended on this island. I brought you and your father to this island expecting your arrival", Makarov finally confessed. "What?" Lucy said shocked. "It was predicted by my follower, Cana, who sees the future. We actually managed to save you. Had you not been washed by our storm you would have sailed straight to your death by those seeking to kill you", Makarov explained.
"Where is my father?" Lucy demanded standing suddenly. Makarov smiled and stood to walk to the end of his hut which was covered by a long quilt. He moved it to the side revealing Lucy's father peacefully sleeping. "Father!" Lucy yelled in relief running to his side. Jude slowly awoke and his eyes widened. "Lucy, you're okay!" he smiled gently. "Makarov, you've done it. Haven't you?" Jude said suddenly examining the red dragon imprinted on Lucy's right hand. "I told you when Layla was pregnant that this meeting was unavoidable. I told you this child was of destiny intertwined with the dragons, more specifically Natsu", Makarov gave a long sigh. "Wait you know each other?" Lucy asked. Jude gave a long irritated sigh. "Yes, your mother and I encountered this very island when she was pregnant with you. He told us of the legend and predicted you were to be connected to the prophecy. He also mentioned your future relationship with this young man and for that reason I avoided at all cost that you get involved with magic and this research, but well fate is mysterious and here we are today", Jude explained.
"I don't know if to believe this, but your mother did and that is enough for me. Please, Lucy, you are now in the hands of Makarov. Listen, to what he has to say. I'm assuming your mother handed you those keys because she truly saw what Makarov did", Jude said sadly. "I've explained what will happen forth in the next few weeks before you must depart the island. Now children, speak not any of this and get rest", Makarov announced pulling up Lucy's keys. "Ah, my keys!" She smiled brightly as they were handed to her. "Father, but what about you?" Lucy asked as Natsu was leading her to the door. "As soon as the sun awakens, I will set sail back home to continue some further research into this so called prophecy to find ways to help you. I'll be fine", he smiled assuring her.
Lucy tightened her lips and nodded. "Young man", Jude called to Natsu who looked at him. "If you force her to do anything she doesn't want to, I'll personally teach you a lesson", Jude warned him. Both Lucy and Natsu blushed furiously as Lucy sputtered nonsense. Natsu simply pulled out Lucy as Jude gave a sad smile. 'Layla, she just like you. I hope you're right about Lucy's fate' Jude thought to himself. "She's the one. I assure you, Jude", Makarov hummed as he laid down a few feet away from him to get rest. Jude didn't say anything, but his heart was aching at having to leave the only thing he had left of his wife on her own.
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Lucy remained silent as Natsu led her to a hut maybe even as big as Makarov's. She had such a troubled expression. Natsu placed a hand gently on her head as Lucy looked at him confused. "It'll be fine, Luce. I'll protect you", Natsu grinned. Lucy couldn't help but smile. He, for some reason, made her feel safe from his words, and they gave her great comfort. "Thank you, Natsu", she muttered. "I know you're strong and if you work hard from now and on, you won't need my protection even", Natsu chuckled. Lucy laughed playfully slapping his arm. "Hey, but I meant what I said a while ago. I'm willing to try things out, but it will take time", Lucy said sheepishly.
Natsu just gave her another attractive boyish grin. "I know. I believe you and I'll do all I can until you love me", he said so effortlessly and confident. Lucy laughed genuinely flattered by his determination. "Time to sleep then, tomorrow is said to be a long day", she said finally after a comfortable silence had settle between them. Lucy then only remembered heading inside and there being two beds set up. She laid down and before she knew it she was drifting off into slumber not even feeling as a pair of lips softly touched her forehead and whispered. "Good night, my Luce".