Chapter Two
Meeting in the Forest
Lucy Heartfilia left the tavern with Mavis Vermillion, a close friend and Levy McGarden, who claimed the title of her best friend, laughing merrily and bantering amongst themselves. Lucy had just narrated the tale of how she met Prince Natsu to them, and they were shocked, for meeting the prince having a conversation with him is an honor.
Mavis tucked a strand of pale golden hair behind her ear as she spoke. "During the procession, I happened to look up at Prince Zeref…it was weird. It was as if our eyes met for a minute. He was even smiling.
"That is strange," Lucy agreed and turned to Levy. "Levy would you care to join Mavis and I on Star Hill tonight. We plan to stargaze there, as usual."
"I'd love to," Levy replied regretfully. "But I can't. Mother doesn't want me to go out so late any more. You two'll have to go on without me."
Lucy frowned. "That is unfortunate. We shall miss having you."
After they parted ways, Lucy and Mavis reached Star Hill soon enough. They climbed to the top, and made themselves comfortable and began to talk quietly as they watched the heavenly bodies above.
Next Day…
Natsu and Zeref were both riding out in the fields before breakfast. Natsu rarely liked to get up that early except to ride his horse, a friendly Chestnut named Ember.
Zeref's beautiful, dark Arabian named Mystery trotted alongside him.
Natsu suddenly paused. "I say! Isn't that Star Hill?" He lifted his hand and pointed towards it. "Shall we ride there, Zeref? I've never been there before. It looks interesting."
Zeref shrugged.
"Why not?"
Both of the horses broke out into a gallop and they reached Star Hill in no time at all. Coming upon a particularly rocky area while climbing, the horses were tied to a tree and the rest of the way was continued on foot.
Natsu grinned when they finally came to the top. "So this is-"
He never finished his sentence. Both princes stopped short when they heard the tones on musical laughter ripple through the air. They came to some bushes and peered through them.
"Great Scott!" Natsu whispered. "It's Lucy!"
Zeref drew in a sharp breath upon seeing the girl who had fascinated him previously.
The girls heard, and turned. Mavis' hand fell limply to her side as she stared in astonishment. Lucy scrambled to her feet.
"Your Highness…"
(A/N): And that's…..that. Thanks for the response, everyone!