The Lost Princess and The Lonely Dragon
Chapter 4
Natsu can smell their scents coming closer and closer.
*Damit Dad! I didn't think they'd find me this fast. Why cant they just leave me alone?*-L
*Hunters they have to be why else would they follow us.*-N
"Lucy which direction is the closest village?"-N uttered
"It's Southeast for about twelve miles."-L whispered back
"Are you afraid of heights?"-N
"Heights? No, why..."-L
Suddenly arrows start flying, racing towards them.
"Hold onto me! Happy go!"-N
Natsu quickly morphs partially into his dragon form, and he grabs onto Lucy's waist, she too grabs onto his shoulder for support.
The two trackers watch in awe as the boy takes off with the princess into the air.
"How are we going to explain this to the king?"
Natsu places Lucy on his back as they glide through the sky, Lucy is mesmerized by the view of the valley.
"Next time warn me!"-L says through the wind
"Sorry about that, but I didn't want to fight anyone unless I really had to."-N
They fly through the air, Lucy takes in the peaceful forest below and its blankets of leaves, she looks up at the sky to see bright baby blue with scatters of clouds everywhere. Then looks to Natsu and sees his pink hair shining with the sun and his wings gliding swiftly through the wind.
*So he can control what parts of himself change*-L
Lucy then realizes how close they are at this moment in time, her cheeks start growing hotter and hotter. Then Natsu starts to slow down to a stop away from the village, and changes back to full human form.
"It was beautiful up there, you must have a lot of fun flying."-L
"Not really, I don't fly to often. I have to keep a low profile so that no one comes after me."-N
"Why would they do that?"-L
"Fear."-N
*Fear why would people ever fear you?*-L
"Hello guys." Happy flies in plopping himself on the ground
"What took you so long I thought we lost ya there."-N says jokingly
"Haha, It's not that easy keeping up with ya you know."-H
Lucy giggles at them
"We should probably head into the village now."-L
"Yeah I'm starving."-N
"Aye! Me too."-H
"I know this village it has some great meat places."-L
"That's great, but do they serve fish?"-H
"Not sure, but we can find some somewhere for you, right."-L says with a smile
They went into a place called Lucky's. Natsu got his meat and Happy got his fish.
Since the day was still young they went out for supplies.
"Luce you don't really have that much clothes right, we should find some better suited for the journey."-N
"I can do that on my own. I don't want to bother you with that."-L
"No it's alright I don't mind and we should really stick together."-N
"Ok then."-L
Lucy picked out some clothes, Natsu and happy were waiting outside the dressing room to see what she had picked.
Lucy came out with brown pants and a white tank that was only slightly revealing. Natsu stared a bit.
"What do you think?"-L
Now blushing Natsu adverted his eyes.
"It looks nice."-N
She went back in to try another outfit on. Happy saw Natsu's reaction and decided to tease him about it.
"You liiike her." Happy whispered
"No I don't."-N
"Oh really. I saw How you looked at her." Happy whispered a bit louder with his devious smile.
"Cut it out she's just helping me find Igneel."-N
"You liiike her and you know it."-H
"Shut it she's gonna hear you."-N
Lucy stepped out
"This is the last one."-L
"That one looks good to… We should hurry and find a Inn to stay in for the night."-N
"Alright I'll go pay for these."-L leaves
"I Think she likes you too."-H
"Cut it out. Like I said we are just helping each other."-N
"Oh come on what are you afraid of?"-H
"Happy I am a Monster, a Dragon, everyone hates me. Lucy would never even consider being with me."-N
"You never know."-H
Lucy walks back up to them
"There's one other place I would like to stop by if it's alright."-L
"Yeah sure."-N
Lucy leads them to an armory. Natsu is surprised.
"What are we doing here?"-N
"This town has a legend about a magical sword that only allows certain people to wield it, but it looks into your heart to find out your true desires to discover if whe swordsman is worthy." Lucy tells this small tale with a sparkle in her eyes and a cheerful smile on her face.
"And I'm hoping it would work for me."-L
"Wow, wait you know swordsmanship?"-N
"Yes."-L
"How? Women usually aren't allowed."-n
"I had someone teach me."-L she says with a mischievous smile
She asks the clerk about it and he told her that if she a 'girl' could actually lift the sword off the pedestal when no one else could then she could have it.
Lucy slowly came up to it and raised her hand to the handle, but she stopped.
"What's wrong?"-N
"I'm nervous the sword has the power to look into someone's heart to see if there worthy enough to call upon the celestial spirits. What if I'm not good enough."-L
"If that sword doesn't pick you then it's stupid. I can tell you are brave, and smart, and strong. Your heart is pure, I know that you can do this."-N
"Aye!"-H
"Really."-L
"Yeah really."-N
"Here goes nothing."-L
She placed her hand on the sword and it started glowing. It lifted up with ease then the glowing stopped.
"Woah."-H
"It worked …It really worked!"-L
She got really got excited and jumped up, but landed wrong and tripped falling into Natsu's arms
"I knew it would…"-N said
For a brief moment they looked into each other's eyes.
"Thanks for catching me."-L says as she gets back onto her footing.
"Oh uh… welcome."-N says looking away
Later
They head into the hotel room but there's only one mattress
"Hold on I'll go talk to the inn keeper." Natsu heads out
"What else does that sword do."-H
"Well I've read it calls upon very powerful celestial spirits to help in fights and gives you powers."-L
"Cool!"-H
"I just hope I can use it correctly."-L
Natsu heads back into the room
"Sorry they said they were full, I'll sleep on the floor."-N
"Are you sure?"-L
"Yeah it's no problem."-N
"Where are we headed to next?"-H
"According to the map we need to head into… Magnolia forest. There's a riddle we have to find the wooden key to the stone cage."-L
"Doesn't sound to bad."-N
"Yeah I hope so."-L
The three were sleeping soundly having no clue to who was watching.
"We've got her this time."