Hi everyone, finally the new chapter of the story is out! I'm sorry for the long update, I was so busy and I had the writer's block again! When will that blockage ever go away?!
Hope you guys enjoy reading this chapter!
Pairing: Cobra x Lucy
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail, it is own by Mashima Hiro.
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"…what?"
He couldn't seem to comprehend what she had just said. He didn't realise that he just spoke to her in a low whisper that even he couldn't pick it up unless he was focusing himself. But strangely this noblewoman in front of him could hear it. She continued to smile at him that held strange warmth in his heart.
"You don't look like it but…you're a kind person at heart…"
His body reacted by itself, jerking forward to move towards the steel bars but ended up being drag back by the chains. It created several loud clangs as the chains restrains him from going any closer to the blond. It surprised the poor woman as she gasp from being startled by the sudden noise and closeness, making her fall back to the adjacent wall behind her.
She turns her gaze on him and saw his eye turn dark, he was baring his fangs at her and scowling intimidatingly. His eye look craze and anger fog in his eye as his pupil turns into a tiny slit. He started speaking threateningly at her.
"Kind? You must be extremely brave or stupid to use that word to describe me. I would've killed you any time I wish. If I weren't in chains you would be dead right now in my hands…"
A loud bang came from the only door in the room, two people marched in towering over them. One look muscular with blond hair, the other look slender but her body was slightly build and had crimson hair. Both of them worn different garb of outfits, different from the guards, knights and the special ops. They had the look of high authority and respect looming over themselves.
"Lucy it's time to head back. You've spent enough time with this vermin and you are still not allowed to even be here. If father finds out you'll be in trouble."
The crimson female spoke in a commanding but still respectable manner. The blond male helped Lucy up and guided her out of the isolation chamber along with the other female. Before the other female closed the door, she gave a stern and emotionless expression at Cobra.
"You're lucky you've been given a non-severe punishment, we would've already done something far worse than you know we ever could to you."
Cobra hissed and told her off, "Like what death? Isn't it a normal occurrence in this hell hole?"
She slammed the door shut leaving a pissed off Cobra that was still scowling and glaring at the door where the crimson woman used to stand.
"Blondie what were you thinking going in there by yourself?! What if he did something to you and we weren't there in time to save you?!"
The trio were walking in one of the castle's many hallways and were now escorting to the dining room after finding out that she went to see the criminal that had stolen the Heartifilia's heirloom hair chain. The blond male who harshly spoke to her is Laxus Dreyar; he is King Ivan's first son. He is also the second in-command, the second commander of the knights. His outfit look much more regal than the first commander since he was a true born royal by blood. He doesn't wear any metal armor like the others does and he wore a cape. Something that the others thought his mismatched attire was extremely odd but never dare ask about it since he was known for his bad temper. He was four years older than her, sometimes he treats her like an older brother and other times he acts like a child, like calling her blondie.
"Well nothing happen to me Laxus, see? No scars or blood on me."
"But Lucy we are looking out for you, that criminal managed to sneak into your house without the other's detection! Don't you think you should be more careful? Both of us are worried about you."
The other female spoke to her with worry evident in her voice if Lucy hasn't seen the look in her eyes. She is Erza Scarlet, the second daughter of King Ivan. Although her last name wasn't Dreyar, the King decided to stick to use her mother's name instead so she could continue the family name. She always seems to have a strange strength and power over the others which made them cringed in fear. Not only was she a princess that held a scary aura, she was also a lieutenant in the knight's order. No matter how much the King protested of the idea of his beloved daughter to be dealing with weapons, he allowed her to do as she wished to make her happy. Erza is three years older than her, Lucy always looks up to her like a role model and tries to be like her in certain aspects. She only wore dresses when it was necessary or told to, otherwise she'll be wearing her customised armor.
Lucy sighs in defeat knowing she can never win against her. "I'm sorry that I made the both of you worried-"
Laxus cuts in, "Not only us, the others are also worried about you!"
She glared at him. "Ok I'm sorry that I got all of you worried but I just wanted to see how he was doing."
Erza sighs, held Lucy's arm and gave a gentle smile. "Don't mind his attitude; you know he's extremely worried about you just like all of us. Isn't that right Laxus?"
It seems she was straining her voice slightly that he only managed to pick up. His face turns a tinge of pink but pretends that he never caught that hidden meaning. His voice turns rough as he spoke softly to them, specifically to Lucy.
"Let's just go to where the others are already… She'll be more careful the next time she wonders around the place."
"Good to know that you're starting to use your head Laxus."
Lucy purposely stuck her tongue out at him childishly making him growl at her.
"Shut up blondie, we're still royals unlike you so you should be giving me more respect!"
She rolled her eyes at him, "Even when you say that it doesn't matter to you anyways. You hated when I act all respectable to you so I shouldn't bother myself with it. I take back what I said though, you still aren't using your head."
She quickly took off running away from the bulky blond. They were yet again acting like children when they are together. Erza just shook her head and shouted to them to present themselves presentable once they were near the dining room.
She used the opportunity to think clearly of the situation at hand. Why did that criminal snuck in to only steal the heirloom item? How did he manage to even get in her house without the others knowing about it? So many questions were running through her head. She didn't know if the punishment was suitable for him, what if he was an assassin that was sent to kill Lucy? She was snapped out of her thoughts after hearing Laxus shouting at her.
"Oi Erza! Stop being so uptight and start having some fun!"
Her eyes were widen and was uncharacteristically stuttering, "W-what?! I-I'm n-not u-uptight!"
He snorted at her, "Oh really? Than what's with that all mighty serious look on your face?"
Her face turn scarlet and continued to stutter, "M-my f-face i-isn't s-serious l-looking!" She ran towards him in a breakneck pace trying to show that she can have fun. The warrior princess had momentarily forgotten what she was thinking about and were chasing after the both of them.
Cobra grunted in pain as he was again thrown into the cell roughly. His mind was clouded, every inch of his body was aching with pain. He couldn't remember what had happen to him for the past few hours. All he vaguely remembered was after that dumb noblewoman was escorted out the special ops came in a few seconds later and took him into the dark to who-knows-where. Probably the torturing chamber for all he knows.
Once the door was slammed shut, the next thing he knew he felt excruciating pain on his back, making him scream and his knees kneeled on the ground. Breathing heavily for a split second until something else had hit his right arm. Soon the endless pain come over his body that never seem to end until one of the special ops decided that it was enough, dragging him back to his isolated cell.
He panted heavily as he lay on the floor trying to get his bearings straight. His felt his body feeling sticky from his sweat and blood. His throat was feeling hoarse and scratchy after having to scream for hours.
They cuff his hands back on the wall and made their way out. His whole body was screaming at the pain it held, telling him to rest. At that point, it was a good idea in his clouded mind. As he slowly closes his eyes and let himself relax, he could feel a sticky substance trickling out of his mouth but he didn't care at his point.
Sleep was all he needed now, his mind slowly drifted off elsewhere. The only thing he saw in his illusionary dream was a familiar blond female, smiling like the spring's warmth and loving passion that he had never seen or experienced in his entire life.
After their little childish act, the trio made it to the dining room. The table was large and oval shaped with a long and thin cloth covered on top of the table. There were also other tables and chairs in the large dining area where all of the other subjects living in the castle would be eating.
They saw the King was already sitting in his sit alongside with the other Queens, Prince and Princesses. Once the others turn their head to see them standing at the door way, the Prince and two Princesses ran towards Lucy and gave her a tight bear hug.
"Lucy are you alright?! Father had just told us what happen to you, did that scoundrel do anything to you?! If he did let me give him a piece of my fist!"
"Lu-chan you got us all worried about you! Do you know how worried I was?!"
"L-Lucy-nee y-you m-made m-me s-so s-scared…"
"G-guys, I-I c-can't b-breath…!"
Laxus and Erza pulled their younger siblings off of the blond, they allowed their youngest sister to cling onto her leg and they could hear her sobbing. As Lucy bends down, she opens her arms wide for the little girl to jump and embrace her. She pats on her head, trying to comfort her.
"I'm sorry Wendy, I didn't mean to scare you… And I'm sorry for making you guys worried Gray and Levy-chan. And I'm fine Gray don't start going over to where he is and beat him up again like the last time!"
The third elder sibling is Gray Fullbuster, he to like Erza was also allowed to keep his family name. Although King Ivan did gave him a choice to either chose, he decided to use his mother's name. He was also a part of the knight's order. He was the captain of his squad, he also dressed differently from the others but not outstandingly different like Laxus. He was the same age as Lucy but he treated her like an older brother, a very overprotective brother.
Levy Fullbuster is the second youngest who also is the twin sister of Gray, he was older by a few minutes. Same with Erza she was to keep her family name. She was much more humble and level-headed unlike her twin. Levy is Lucy's best friend; they had always been since they first met at the age of 10 when she was allowed to visit the castle. She is more feminine than Erza since she doesn't join her older siblings, she loves reading more than hand-to-hand combat.
And the youngest one of all is Wendy Marvell who is also kept her family's name. She wears a cute blue lolita dress with a white bow tied on the back of her head. Wendy is like the cute adoptive little sister that Lucy wished she always have.
Gray huff with annoyance, "You sure that guy doesn't need any beating at all Lucy?"
Levy hits her brother's arm with an automatic reaction from him to rub the stinging pain away, "Gray is beating up guys all you ever think about?!"
The little girl seems to have stopped crying and was now talking to them with a hint of mischief. "But Levy-nee aren't all boys always thinking of those kind of barbaric things like that?"
The girls laugh at her with agreement while the brothers just glared at them.
"Now now children we can talk about this some other time. It is breakfast time and we have a long day ahead."
Even though King Ivan was talking in a strict manner, his eyes held joy and happiness as he watches them. They quickly apologize and went to their seats. The Queens were also watching their children and Lucy with interest, there was never a dull moment in their life.
Erza's mother is Queen Nightwalker Scarlet, her daughter is the exact splitting image of her as she grew older making almost everyone confuse if they were twins. Though the Queen herself has the old age appearance she still looks young. And just like her daughter, she too loves to fight.
Queen Ultear Fullbuster is the mother of Gray and Levy. Though they don't look alike, their hair colours are the same. Queen Ultear likes to train and fight in her spare time, she also taught Gray how to fight as a kid. Levy was quite the exact opposite of her mother, she doesn't read too much of the time.
Queen Grandeeney Marvell is the mother of Wendy. They don't look alike in the slightest bit, the only thing they were the same was their personality. She is much more quiet and patient than the other Queens. She is also more lady-like than them since she rather read a good book or enjoys the scenery outside the castle.
Laxus's mother, Queen Irene Dreyar(1), was dead due to an unknown illness when he was at the age of 20. They never knew what had happen to her, they only knew that she died on her bed sleeping peacefully. There were scars on her body but it didn't seem lethal enough to kill her. Laxus and King Ivan were upset but they manage to move on because of their family and Lucy.
Queen Nightwalker decided to speak to Lucy, "Lucy dear we heard the news, I hope nothing to bad has happen to you."
Lucy just shook her head, "As I've said to the others I'm fine."
Queen Grandeeney spoke in a soft tone, "You must've been asked a lot of times about this. We're sorry if we are getting a bit paranoid by asking the same questions to you."
She just smiles at them knowing their compassion towards her. "I understand and it's alright. Nothing like this has happen to me before so all of you would worry about me. But you shouldn't be worried about someone like me who isn't a royal."
The siblings frowned at her and disagreed, they were making quite a ruckus until King Ivan told them to settle down.
Queen Ultear spoke with deep concern, "Lucy it doesn't matter if you're not a royal, you are still a family to us all. Even our King and our children treats you as our family, do not think that we do not love you like our own my child."
Wetness was slowly brimming to her eyes. How many times has she heard from them, the same exact words they had always said? She didn't know how to feel, if her father hadn't worked for the King she would've been all alone. She wouldn't be able to meet all of them, all of their kindness and loving nature.
She turns to look at the siblings and they were all smiling at her. Even though this isn't her real home, they were like a real family to her.
I am so sorry for the long and boring introduction of the other characters. I didn't know what to write in this chapter. I do hope that it doesn't happen once I start writing the next chapter since I know it wouldn't be that good if I didn't know what to write. And still no fluff between those two main characters?! I'm so sorry, please don't kill me!
If I made any grammatical mistakes I apologize for those! I hope you all like this and I'll see you in the next chapter!
Irene Dreyar(1): She is an OC character that I made, her character is nothing important for the time being.
