Chapter 3: Marriage

(Lucy's POV)

Makarov places a document folder on top of Natsu's desk and he clears his throat. He looks towards me with a small smile on his face. "Ms. Heartfilia, how do you feel about being forced in a marriage?"

Oh no.

I look at him and then eye Natsu. I could see worry in Natsu's eyes and he looks . . . broken? I avoid eye contact with Makarov and question him, "Why do you ask, sir?"

The short man shook his head sideways, as if it was a sign of disappointment. He sat on one of the black chairs and pats the chair next to him. I walk towards them and sit on the chair across from Natsu's desk and next to Makarov. Makarov huffed and stood on his chair and hopped on Natsu's desk, smacking Natsu on the back of his head. Makarov yells irritatedly, "You stupid brat! You were supposed to tell her!"

I yell in worry, "Natsu!"

He rubs the back of his head and avoids eye contact with Makarov, "OUCH THAT HURT YOU OLD FART! And sorry, I guess I forgot!"

I instantly giggle at Natsu's other "not so serious" side of his personality. Natsu then sent a childish glare towards me. I like this goofy and childish side of Natsu, it's much better than the workaholic side of Natsu.

Makarov hopped back to his chair and he sits with his back straight. He faces me and grabs my hand, "Ms. Heartfilia, by any chance are you willing to marry this idiot?"

Natsu glares at the old man, "No Sorcerer Weekly Magazines for you." (Natsu's face: -_-)

Makarov sweatdrops and he clears his throat. "Let's not get ahead of ourselves . . . hehehehe. What I meant to say was, are you willing to be in a forced marriage with my incredibly stupid and retarded son?"

"NOW YOU'RE PUSHING MY BUTTONS!" Natsu yells as he interrupts me from answering, but I giggle at his little scene. Makarov smacks him on his neck, causing Natsu to fall back into his chair.

"You were saying my dear?" Makarov says clearing his throat as if nothing happened.

"What's the reason for this?" I ask looking at Makarov with worry. I've always thought I could marry anyone I want, someone who I love. But. Then again, I can grow to like Natsu, right?

Natsu sighs and he answers my question. "It's about the Heartfilia Konzern, Ms. Heartfilia. Your father, Jude Heartfilia, basically sold you off to marry some stranger a couple weeks back, but luckily I attended that bastard's little trade party. The man he was going to sell you off to . . . was Sting. Sting had a high bargain and well, Jude accepted it. I knew what Sting was capable of, so I bargained an alliance with the Heartfilia Konzern. Jude, of course, accepted it and no one else bargained after."

Natsu stops talking and I look down at the floor clenching my fists. How could he sell me off like that? I don't even have connection with them anymore!

Makarov continues to speak for Natsu, "Your father agreed, but Natsu had terms and conditions to this alliance. He made Jude and Layla Heartfilia lose complete connection with you and Natsu. He insulted Jude calling him a bad father, and all Jude did was laugh. Natsu decided that it wouldn't be a good idea to have connections with him either. But, Layla was different. Layla Heartfilia gave something to Natsu."

Natsu walks to my side and places his hand on my shoulder. I wasn't going to cry . . . not yet. Natsu took something out of his pocket and reveals my mother's special pendant. It was a red ruby pendant on a gold chain—it reminded me of fire in some way. Natsu opens his mouth to speak, "She told me to give this to you and that she was sorry for all her past mistakes. She smiled after handing me the necklace and she walked away."

I look at Natsu and then the pendant. Why'd he go through all this trouble just for me?

Natsu read my mind, "I did all this because I remember your resume. I had read it two weeks before that, and Sting requested a new assistant so I offered you to him. But when I heard about the trading, I decided to take action. I kinda did my research on ya, too."

I sigh deeply and grab a pen from Natsu's desk. I look at Makarov with a smile, "Where do I sign?"

Natsu walks back to his seat and sits, "There's terms and conditions to this marriage Luce—"

Luce?

He continues, "—I won't force ya into anything that's for sure. But our first agreement from the minute you walked in was—"

I interrupt him and mimic his voice, "'You will not share ANY information about this company.'"

Natsu chuckles, "You're catching up quicker than I thought."

I shrug and smile, "Never underestimate me, Mr. Dragneel."

Natsu stares at me for one minute and goes back to his senses, "Our second condition is, we are going to need a new heir, but that's until later on, when you're comfortable. Third, we will be married in four months, so we have four months to get to know each other properly. Fourth, you will still work as my assistant, but later on as our life progresses we will have to boost ya up. Fifth, starting next week you will move in with me so we could get to know each other more, if that's fine with you of course. Last but certainly not least, we will respect each other until everything feels right. So, I have to get working into making ya fall for me because this—" Natsu flashes a genuine smile, causing me to blush a bit as he signaled his face, "—will make ya fall harder than you've ever fallen in your life."

So cheesy.

Makarov gags at what Natsu just said, making me laugh. "Now that horny Natsu is out, I guess we can get the documents signed so I can get your Marriage License ready."

"You jealous old man?" Natsu says smirking with a fist in the air.

"Shut up you imbecile. Can't you see that just looking at your face makes me wanna shit marbles?" The old man retorts. I laugh at Makarov's comeback.

"Oi, Luce! You're supposed to be on my side!" Natsu whines playfully.

"Guess my father-in-law is speaking the truth." I say smiling, making Natsu glare at both of us.

"Please sign here first, read the documents first of course." Makarov suggests.

I, (Name Here), accept the alliance with the Heartfilia Konzern and Fairy Tail Corporations—meaning I will marry Natsu Dragneel. By signing this document, I agree to all the terms and conditions Natsu Dragneel commands and do what's right for the alliance. I will not take advantage of Natsu Dragneel and/or Fairy Tail Corporations and give out private intel. I will do what's planned throughout this planned marriage, and if I'm desperately in need of a divorce, I will wait for a two month period. Otherwise, by signing this contract I, (Name Here), will marry Natsu Dragneel.

(Please Sign Here)

I nod and sign my name where I needed to. I look at Natsu but he looks upset. Why is he upset?

Makarov grinned widely after I sign all the needed signatures, "All set, I will go downtown for your Marriage License." With that, the man leaves the office leaving Natsu and I alone.

Natsu was first to break the silence, "I'm sorry Luce—"

There we go again with that nickname . . . Luce.

"—that you were brought into this situation. I didn't mean for any of this to happen. I just wanted you to be away from Sting and—"

I interrupt him quickly, "Stop mentioning him already. Just drop it. I get it, you helped me by bargaining, and I appreciate it. So, I owe you big time, Natsu."

Natsu grins softly, "Thanks Lucy."

(Mysterious POV)

I grin widely at what's occurring this very mere second. This bastard thinks that he saved Lucy from Sting, Tsk, he must be an idiot. I wonder around Fairy Tail Corporations and I finally reached my target.

Natsu's house keys.

I grab his keys that were hanging near Lucy's new stationery office, and I walk out using the public door. I walk out of the 59th floor and climb inside the elevator. I wait patiently and as soon as the elevator stops on the main floor, I nod at the lady working on the front desk and mouthed the words 'thank you'. She nods.

I walk out of the perimeter and drive away in my car, and I drive towards Natsu's home. I smirk as I see that gate patroller allow me to go in. I park my car in front of Natsu's condo and walk inside unlocking the door.

I walk inside the condo and look for the one thing I'm targeting. Natsu's stupid blue cat hissed at me, but I simply just kicked the stupid piece of shit. I walk towards his room and look for the spot where he would hide something. I walk to his closet and I find the box. I open the box and I found what I was looking for.

Let's see how mighty you are to Miss Heartfilia after she sees this . . . Natsu.

A/N: Heyo, this is a special chapter since I've seen that this story has had 400 views. I got a recent review from:

tt the white wolf: Not bad though you're making Natsu too professional, remember he is a childish man.

So, then I realized: Oh shit this person is right. So thank you so much for making me realize that, so this chapter is dedicated to that person since, I completely forgot Natsu was childish. You have now witnessed the second side of Natsu. I'm very happy that you guys like the story. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I will update again on Sunday. Thanks! AND THANKS LEVY-CHAN FOR EDITING! (Levy_2003)

~Lucy Heartfilia92003