DISCAMER: I don't own Fairy Tail, but I wish I did.. Hay, wouldn't it be cool if I were in it? I would be a Takeover Mage! SATAN'S SOUL!

Any way enjoy

Chapter 2

"Wake up sweetie," I all too familiar voice whispered, slowly taking her away from dreamland, "WAKEY WAKEY!"

The voice suddenly screamed, startling me awake. I bolted up in bed and fell out, startled at the old woman named Miss Sepeto, who had rudely awoken me.

"I'm awake, I'm awake." I muttered, still sleepy, as I rubbed my eyes.

"About time, Miss Lucy. Today is the day you meet Master Dragneel." Miss Sepeto then began to cry a water fall, "I-I'm so h-happy for you Miss L-Lucy! WAAAA!"

I comforted her, holding her close as she cried into my shoulder, soaking my nighty.

"There there," I soothed, "Everything will be alright."

Miss Sepeto calmed down, "Of course it will Miss Lucy. We should get you dressed."

I stood back, holding my hands up, "I can do that. You should go freshen up."

Miss Sepeto shook her head, "You are not wearing that in front of your future husband, if it's the last thing I do. Your father has requested that you wear something less… inappropriate."

Requested… more like demanded…

"But Miss Sepeto! I haven't chosen anything yet! How do you know what I'm going to choose?" I protested.

She smiled, her wrinkles showing, "I just know you dear."

She bought out a pink ball gown that reached the floor; its light pink frills tumbling overtop each other like a wave. It was long sleaved and rather busty.

"I don't like it." I said bluntly.

Miss Sepeto, who had been admiring it, scowled.

"You're wearing it Miss Lucy. And that's that!" The old lady concluded, pushing me out of my luxurious room and into my en suite. She shut the door behind me, leaving me to my own devises. I locked the door before stripping. I turned the hot water on in the shower and waited for it to heat up, before turning the cold nozzle to the perfect degree I liked. Luke-warm. I scrubbed my skin with lavender scented soap and washed my hair with Smooth&Silky. I shaved my legs and then let the water run down me. Almost to the point of wrinkly, I turned the water off and wrapped a soft towel around me, soaking up the water droplets. I looked in the mirror and began brushing my shoulder length hair. I had to admit, I was nervous meeting my fiancé, but at the same time I wanted nothing to do with the arrangement that the Council made between both households when I was just a babe. I mean seriously? That's some dark ages, cave man cliché crap that I hate. I wanted adventure, romance etcetera etcetera… you know, something I read from one of my novels. Not this 'arranged marriage' shit I had to go through. I wanted to get to know the guy first. I've never actually seen him, or talked to him for that matter. What if he was illiterate or… what if he had bad personal hygiene? Oh Mavis, please no.

I sighed, calming down my nerves and focused on the task at hand. I dried myself and put on a pair of clean underwear; then dried my hair and tied a small pony tail to the side as my signature look, with a pink bow. I kept my make-up simple; a touch of power foundation and mascara.

I exited the bathroom and found I was alone in my room, the dress laid out on my already made bed. I smiled knowing that Miss Sepeto had made it before she left. My smiled turned into a scowl, but then I sighed. I had to admit, it was kinda cute. I donned it on and twirled in front of the mirror.

There was a soft tap on the door.

"Enter."

Miss Sepeto entered, smiling at me, admiring the dress. I smiled back.

"Miss Lucy, I'm here to help you pack."

I nodded, swallowing a lump that had begun to form. This wasn't just a trip to meet the Dragneel's, I was moving in with them, and leaving everything I knew and loved behind. I looked at the sad Miss Sepeto, who had busied herself with packing. I joined her, stuffing the case with all of my favourite clothes. I had known this day would come, but even after all those years, I was still not prepared to say goodbye.

…

The ride over was quiet. Too quiet. But I should be used to this silence between my father and I. Ever since… I didn't like to think about that.

The carriage came to a stop, the uncomfortable silence interrupted as father opened the carriage door. I followed him out, keeping behind him. His shoulders were squared; his hair slicked back, his cloths clean and professional.

I couldn't quite understand why he came, he never really cared before. I tore my gaze from my father's broad back and glanced around at the Dragneel's Mansion. It was rather large (as they all where), the ivory walls were clean and spotless, the flowers lush and green. A single flag that held the Dragneel symbol hung against the building, proudly for show. The flag fluttered slightly as the summer breeze picked up; the symbol of a dragon looked as though it was flying.

My father marched forward, his features hard and determined. Our families had never really gotten along, and it was clear on father's face, that it still was like that.

I followed as the Dragneel servants, hushed us along the see Igneel, the master of the house.

The servant, Sophia as I'm told, leads up though the black and white checked grand foyer and though to a double wooden door. She pocked her head in.

"Master, the Heartfilia's are here."

"Enter," replied a warm and playful voice.

The double doors swung open, revealing a velvet cladded sitting room. Sitting rather delicately was a stunning woman, her hair as white as falling snow, her eyes a bright green. She wore a long purple silk gown, her hand holding onto the hand who sat next to her. He was rather handsome, for a 40 year old give or take a few years, his hair red and wild, his dark eyes glaring at my father Jude.

"Welcome Jude, to my home," He said tightly, "Please. Sit."

Father was equally uncomfortable, "Pleasure."

He spat out that single word like poison. I shuddered.

Father sat. I followed suit, the silence beginning to make me uncomfortable.

The woman smiled kindly at me, "My name is Grandine Dragneel."

"L-Lucy Heartfilia." I silently cursed myself for the slight stutter.

The man smiled at me, "And I am Natsu Dragneel, your fiancé."

I blinked, to shocked to even utter a word. He was what, like 40?

Grandine slapped his arm, scowling. He grumbled, his eyes full of mischief.

"He's just playing Lucy. He's actually my idiot husband Igneel. Pay no heed to him." She smiled kindly.

I giggled at his pouting face, and then stopped when I caught a glare from father. I ended up clearing my throat.

"So…" Igneel drawled, the awkward silence getting to him, "How's it been Jude? I haven't seen you since the Council meeting."

"Fine," Jude snarled, "If I remember correctly, you were late then."

Igneel chuckled, "Yes I was."

"Speaking of late, where s that idiot son yours, Igneel?"

I looked at father startled. He was right. My betrothed wasn't here. Did you note the sarcasm? Good.

"Well I'm sure he's bound to-" Igneel was cut off as the doors swung open, revealing a slightly rugged eighteen-year-old boy, wearing a black vest with orange trimming the edges and loose white pants and a white scale scarf around his neck. But what surprised me more was the pink hair that he had. I wanted to laugh so friggen bad, but I held it down.

He nodded, "Sorry I'm late. Wendy got caught in a tree, so I had to get her down."

He scratched his pink hair, grinning largely, a leaf drifted slowly down to the ground.

Please don't tell me that he is my fiancé. Oh Mavis please don't-

"Lucy meet your betrothed Natsu." Father said his tone icy.

I stood and faced the boy.

"It's nice to meet you." I said, smiling at him, "I'm Lucy Heartfilia."

He nodded not really giving me a second glance, "Yeah? Nice to meet you too Luigi."

"It's Lucy!" I snarled.

He ignored me.

Igneel laughed, "We've got a feisty one here! She'd fit well with this family."

I blushed stupidly.

"This is absolutely ridiculous!" Natsu snarled, "Why the hell do I gotta marry this chick?"

I blinked in shock. So he felt the same way?

"I'm not marrying some blond bimbo. You can all kiss my pale white ass!" He snarled.

His words slowly sunk in. My fury began to build over his snide comment over my hair colour stereotype. I have lived with it for too long. I mean, really? Just because I have blond hair, doesn't make me stupid! All this talk comes from a guy with pink hair! I haven't even made fun of it yet!

"You think I'm fine with this?" I said, deadly quiet, and then yelled, "Like Hell, I'd ever want to marry you!"

I glared openly at the pink haired Dragneel. He glared back, and then he smirked.

"It would seem we're on the same page, Loony."

"I told you, it's Lucy!"

"Whatever."

The door creaked open and a small girl, (aged 12?) peeked her blue hair through the door cautiously.

"Wendy," Miss Dragneel said, "Come on in. I have someone who wants to meet you."

She stepped in, looking down at her feet nervously. She was cute; her eyes large and innocent, her blue hair trailing down her back. She walked up to Grandine and stood next to the white haired beauty.

"Lucy, this is our daughter Wendy. Wendy this is Natsu fiancé." Igneel introduced.

My cheeks burnt (IN ANGER! I SWEAR!) at the thought of 'fiancé'.

She smiled shyly at me, "H-hi."

I couldn't help it, I smiled back, "Hi Wendy. It's nice to meet you."

Father suddenly got up. I tensed, forgetting that he had been here the entire time, seething silently in the corner.

"You'll have to excuse me; I have some important business to attend to back home. Goodbye Lucy." He said his hands behind his back as he swiftly exited the room, "Good day Igneel."

"Perhaps we'll see each other another time." Igneel smiled, trying to keep the peace.

"I highly doubt it." Jude sneered.

Igneel went into mock hysterics, "Oh no, did you hear that Grandine? My Judey-wudy doesn't want to see me! What ever should I do?" He finished drily.

Father left without a word, not even a hint of sorrow that his only child, me, would probably never return home.

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NATSU POV

As Jude Heartfilia leaves, the room becoming quiet. The girl, Lucy, sits back down, resting her hands in her lap and sighs. I stared at the door, of which Jude had just exited. What a dick. He didn't say goodbye to his daughter properly.

"Lucy," my mother said, getting her attention, "you probably want to get some rest. You had a rather long ride here. Here I'll take you to your room."

Lucy stood and smiled, "Sure. Thanks Mrs Dragneel."

My mother led her out the door, "No please, call me mom."

I could practically feel the heat of her blush come off her skin. Wendy followed behind them quietly, too shy to talk to Lucy. Looked at my father, you lounged on the velvet sofa deep in thought, staring at me.

"What do you want old man?" I snapped.

He chuckled, "Nothing. Why would you assume that?"

"Who the hell said I was assuming anything?" I muttered, "Idiot father."

Igneel stood, "Look son, I know you don't agree with the marriage-"

"Sure as hell don't," I interrupted.

"Think of how Lucy must feel. She's been thrown into a marriage with an idiot who turns up covered in leaved and dirt. She was bought up in a much more proper way."

"So she's a spoilt brat, huh?" I scorned.

My father sighed, "Just get to know her before you make assumptions. You might find you actually like her."

I made a face.

"Not like that you dunce! Try being her friend, not her lover. I'm not telling you to get down and dirty with Lucy. Just be nice."

I stared at my father as though he had grown another head, "That's something mom would say."

He nodded and laughed, sounding much more like the father I knew, "Yes, well she's not here at the moment, so someone had to be the responsibly one."

I snorted and turned to leave, "I'm going to the guild. See ya later old man."

"I'm not that old!" he protested, before I shut the door.

I sighed leaning on the double door, a sudden weariness over coming me.

I could imagine their faces at the guild when I announced my fiancé. I chuckled and pushed off the door, heading to my second home, Fairy Tail.

Man I exhausted! I have plenty more to come! I found this chapter kinda difficult, cause the characters just spur to life and make their own decisions!

I'll up load the next chapter when I get time to write it, because I've been writing my own novel that I want published by July! I'm halfway there! YAY!

Also, please review! It makes me HAPPY!

Speaking of Happy… I should introduce the exceed's in the next chapter. Slap me if I don't!

Until next time

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