Away for 6 weeks
Lucy's P.O.V
And then he kissed me. It was magic, the way his lips connected with mine. It was right, and somehow, among all of the dizziness and the clinging to him like a life line, something inside me changed, never to be reversed. This new feeling could be dwelled upon later, because, for now, I was content to feel his breath come and go with mine.
I know now that feeling was being afraid, the thought of losing him tore me apart and I know he feels the same way. I guess that's love, giving someone the power to destroy you but trusting them not to.
Sting's P.O.V
It just happened, you fall for someone and you never want to let them go. I twirl my fingers through her long, blonde hair and breathe in her sweet musk.
"I don't want to ever let this moment go, I want to freeze and just spend forever with you." I whisper in her ear, she slightly turns her head around and gazes up at me.
"Then spend forever with me, freeze the moment and never let this moment go. Though I'm pretty sure we'll get numb bums!"
I grin "If that's what it takes!"
Lucy giggles and the sound caresses my ears, before I'm aware of it my lips crush against hers. I'm walking on air and she's there with me and at that moment I know we're going to be happy now and in the future.
Away for 2 months
Lucy's P.O.V
Our first date, I stand in the mirror dressed in an all white dress and admire the ripples and flows when I turn in the material. Its halter neck design compliments my skin and the silk hugs my chest. I do a silent squeal before slipping on my heels. I feel two hands wrap around my waist and warm breaths tease my ear, I lean back into Sting and he leans into me.
"You look beautiful." He gives a light peck on my cheek and I turn back into the mirror. Sting's crisp white shirt hangs over some black tailored trousers. His hair still sticks out but less manic and overall he looks like he tried his hardest to clean up. And I love him for that.
"You look very handsome may I say" I spin around and start unbuttoning his shirt: one button, two buttons, three buttons. "I like to see just a bit of skin."
Sting brings his hand and pulls back a strand of hair, "I love you."
"I love you to." I wink and he twirls me back to the mirror. "Sting, we need to leave soon, reservations at 8."
"I know, I know but I just wanted to give you this." He pulls out a small, navy blue box and tucks it into my hand. I flip open the lid and my eyes widen.
"Sting" I breathe. I hold a delicate thin chained golden necklace with a small dainty key locked onto it. Engraved on the key is a light bulb and our initials.
"I got it especially made for us down at the jewellers" he pauses. "You don't like it; I knew I should of-"
I spring straight onto him and we fall back onto the bed. I push myself up and stare straight into his midnight eyes.
I feel little tears accumulate in my own and I whisper, "You idiot! I love it and I love you."
"Hey, only idiots fall in love." Sting wipes away the fallen tear "and I guess I'm one of them."
Once again I feel myself float to cloud nine and let's just say that we arrived an hour late and ended up eating in a rather crowded bar. We didn't care though, as long as we're together nothing else matters.
Away for 6 Months
Lucy's P.O.V
A cataclysmic explosion encloses both of us and the heat is overwhelming. Ash whips past us as Sting chuckles. Nothing is said as we both embrace and kiss. Passion spills out and we're both encased in our own love. I draw back as the flames die down, the past battle won and I look into my lover's eyes. And from then on, I know that our love will be different from everyone else's but it will always protect us.
Away for 9 Months
Sting's P.O.V
A waft of bacon fills my lungs and I immediately smile. I spring up from my bed and sore into the kitchen where Lucy is standing over the pan, the bacon sizzling away. That's not what makes my mouth gape open; I take in her luscious skin and the sun filtering in on her bare back. Lucy was cooking in just her under garments. I mean I've seen her before but never cooking and I still can't believe that she's my girlfriend.
"Did I wake you?" Her sweet and seductive voice startles my trance.
"N-No... What are you doing?"
"Cooking breakfast for you, silly!" I swallow. She's got me hooked; I can't move let alone breathe. I couldn't wish for a better partner.
"You know..." I begin as I traipse over and wrap my arms around her small waist. "Two can play at this game." I kiss her neck and breathe in everything about her, her essence, smell, vibe, beauty and love.
Away for 10 Months
Sting's P.O.V
"Sting?" Lucy's questions with unsure eyes as I lead her through the fern. We reach an opening and sitting in the middle is a very large Cherry Blossom Tree, each leaf of blossom floats from its twig and rolls on the rosy ground. I guide her under the tree and grasp both hands.
"Sting, why are we here?" She laughs but I maintain my serious gaze.
"Lucy, the first time I saw that smile, those eyes and your heart I was hooked. I still am. You are my eternity, you make me feel alive. Every sense of mine is heightened and every emotion is magnified. You are the most important thing to me other than flesh. You're beautiful. I love you enough to spend the rest of my life with you, be there for you when you need or want me and I never, ever want to leave you or live without you. So..." I gradually kneel on the floor, one leg raised. "Be my life and world. Will you marry me?" I shakily bring out the ring and raise my eyes to hers.
Lucy shines a watery smile and giggles "Yes, we'll be idiots together!" I take a relieved breath and slip the ring onto her slender finger. In a beat, she wraps her arms around me and our lips meet.
"Lucy..." I begin as I pull away. "Since you said yes, why don't we get married right here, right now?"
Her eyes widen at my suggestion and I'm also quite surprised.
"Really?" She whispers, her warms hands on the back of my neck.
"Really." I say back.
"I'll need a dress, a minister and rings." She winks.
It doesn't take much thought, I quickly reply "Ok, I'll give you some money for you to find a dress and I'll look for a minister and rings."
"What are you going to wear?"
"I'll find something" I say as I slip some money into her hands.
"Meet back here afterwards? For the ceremony."
"Yeah, I'll be waiting."
"Ok, I'll be the one dressed in white."
And with that we both excitedly ran into town.
Lucy's P.O.V
I find a small boutique down a flowered street in Phoenix Square and push open the door, it makes a little ring and I'm overwhelmed at the amount of white hanging from every inch of the small shop. My eyes stare in wonder and awe at the delicate fabric and crystallized jewels.
"Excuses me dear, can I help you?" A small old woman with pale pink hair looks up at me.
"Oh thank you, I just got engaged and well, the wedding is set for today" I reply, pretty scared she'll start lecturing me on how not to rush into things.
"Oh my!" She squeals, "I'm sure we'll find you something!" She grasps my hand and whisks me to a long rail of beautiful white dresses.
"We have all sorts of dresses in here, all hand made by my daughter and I. Right," she pauses looking me up and down. "For your figure, we shouldn't go for a slim, tight choice." She nods violently and taps her wrinkled finger on her chin. I stand there awkwardly and before I speak she gasps, "I have the perfect thing, wait here Miss!" She hurries off into the back room and I shake my head.
We're really doing this.
I shuffle around the room, admiring all the wondrous gowns until my eyes shoot to a shiny, diamond comb. I step over to the rack and carefully pick up the delicate accessory.
It's just like my mother's.
The slim comb had a line of detailed flowers and in the middle a mid way light pink, open rose bud. I turn the comb over and engraved on it is:
For love can only bloom
I smile at the phrase and whisper to myself "and our love is yet to blossom."
"Deary, come here!" The woman's croaky voice calls from behind the store room's curtain.
Sting's P.O.V
"Those ones please" I point to two golden rings placed neatly behind a glass cabinet.
We're actually doing this
"Are you nervous?" The bloke behind the counter asks whilst placing the rings into a cushioned box.
"No, I guess I love her so much that I know that nothing will go wrong." I smile and he grins back, his moustache wrinkles above his white teeth. After I pay he catches my eyes and says "When's the big day?"
"Oh, Today actually" I reply waiting for a shake of the head.
"My Boy and you are going dressed like that?" He lifts his finger and gestures to my shorts and plain t-shirt.
I glare down at my sandals and bite my lip.
"Sir, if you travel down town, you'll reach a red shop, inside you'll find a man called Jerry, he'll find you a suit. If you say that Bruce sent you, he'll gladly give you half the price!" He winks, I shake his hand and say thank you numerous times. Lucy and I had gathered a lot of money since taking long and dangerous jobs over the past months so it wasn't really a trouble, but a sale is still a sale.
Lucy's P.O.V
"There" Mary zips me up and walks over in front of me. I'd found out her name before when she told me about her amazing life story. It was her husband's dying wish for her to open up a bridal boutique, so she could help happy ever afters happen. I'm thankful to him. Mary places her hand on her cheek and admires the dress. "Amazing" she says as she signals for me to turn round.
I gaze at my reflection, too stunned to accept that the beautiful girl in the mirror is me. The dress is a beautiful silk, strapless. It comes in tightly up from the waist, the corset like design perfectly frames my chest and stomach. The bottom of the dress comes out just a few centimetres and floats down to my toes. Its thick silk has been pinched and swirled creating layers. I'm wearing some white high heels that Mary managed to find in the endless variety and she also gave me some pearl earrings from the jewellery section.
"What will your parents think?" Mary shakes her head a little.
"Oh my mum died when I was little and my dad past away about 9 years ago." I reply in a hushed tone.
"Oh, I am sorry. However, I'm sure they're very proud of you." A small smile grows on my face at the comment. "Wait here."
Mary dashes off and in a matter of seconds reappears with the comb I was admiring in her hands.
"Mary" I breathe.
"A wedding gift," Mary wraps my very long golden locks back and lets a few strands of hair fall before pinning it in place. She then takes the comb and slides it in at the back. I turn around and embrace the small woman.
"Thank you for everything Mary." I pay for the dress and shoes and say my goodbyes before heading out into the busy street, the door closing behind me.
I walk with grace as many people turn around and stare at me. Children pointing and parents awing, I get many congratulations and some good lucks. I pass a flower stand and the man calls out "Miss, Miss!" I stop in my tracks and turn to the man.
"For the pretty lady" he says smiling and handing me a beautiful bouquet of pale pink roses.
"Mister, thank you so much." I hand him a jewel note but he merely pushes it back.
"For free" he says chuckling. Hesitant I crumple the note back into the plastic bag Mary gave me to carry my clothes. I take the flowers before thanking him greatly.
Once out of town, I quickly stop at the cabin and drop off my clothes and I head my way through the fern.
Sting's P.O.V
There she was, beautiful as ever, dressed in white. Stunningly, my jaw went slack as soon as she appeared from the overgrown greenery. I managed to find a local minister and even hired a street band who sat at the side.
Lucy's P.O.V
There he was, dressed in a fancy tuxedo and staring lovingly at me. He'd gathered a band together and got ourselves a minister. He was amazing; I had to stop myself from charging at him, wanting to kiss him all over. Instead, I waited until the band started to play a symphonic tune and I gradually made my way down the make shift aisle.
I know now that I want to walk towards your direction, forever to walk in your path with you at the finish line.
Sting's P.O.V
Lucy made her way towards me, a long white trail behind her kicking up petals and her eyes fixed on mine.
I know now that I want you to walk towards me, to always be making your way down our path and I will always be waiting.
When she reaches me, the minister announces our arrival and mumbles about love. I want to be able to hear but I can't take my eyes away from the beauty. I hear the word Vows and the minister gestures to me.
"Lucy, I promise to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love. I promise to love you and no matter what challenges might carry us apart, we will always find a way back to each other."
"So do you Sting Eucliffe take Lucy Heartfilia as your beloved wife?"
"I do" I say and slip yet another ring on her tender finger.
Lucy gazes up at me and smiles.
Lucy's P.O.V
"I promise to help you love life, to always hold you with tenderness and to have the patience love demands. To speak when words are needed and to share the silence when they're not, and to live within the warmth of your heart and always call it home."
"So do you Lucy Heartfilia take Sting Eucliffe as your beloved husband?"
"I do" I whisper with teary eyes.
"With great warmth, I pronounce you husband and wife!" He declares.
We don't wait for the minister to give us permission to kiss, as I already have my lips connected to his; his breath against mine, our fingers entangled and our love utterly and unconditionally together.
Sting's P.O.V
I gently push Lucy back and caress her pale cheek. "You know what?"
"What?" She replies, pushing her head against mine.
"I just married an alcoholic."
Oh really? You know who I just married?"
"Who?" I question, placing a small kiss on her nose.
"An idiot, a big one at that!" We both grin and pull in for another kiss.
Lucy's P.O.V
After the unplanned wedding and after the scene not suitable for little children, between the sheets Sting and I are both staring into each other's eyes.
"Hey, take off your ring" Sting says.
"Already? Are you trying to get rid of me, Sting Eucliffe?"
"No, but just do it, look inside." He points at the golden piece wrapped around my finger.
With a puzzled face I do as I'm told and look inside. Engraved in small, curly writing is:
Love is a promise; love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.
Away for 12 Months
Sting's P.O.V
"You ready?" I call out to Lucy, after packing the last of our things.
"Yeah" her voice comes from behind me and it's sad and low.
"What's wrong?" I turn and face her.
"I'm just sad that we're leaving this cabin."
"That's not it, what else?" I raise an eyebrow.
"I know it sounds stupid but what if they hate me. I left hardly saying any goodbyes and I'm just scared that they won't accept me." Lucy pushes a hand up onto her forehead and slightly turns it so it covers her eyes.
"Hey..." I breathe, tugging her into my chest. "You will always be a part of Fairy Tail, they're your family, right! Of course, they'll accept you. There's nothing to worry about." I stroke her fair back reassuringly and she seems to brighten up.
"You're right." She draws back but stops half way to look at me. "What about you? Are you going to be ok? I mean you're Sting from SaberTooth."
"Yeah, I'll be fine. If I just explain, they should listen." I give her a grin and we make our departure.
Lucy's P.O.V
After making a day's stop at SaberTooth, which did mean a lot of explaining, we once again packed our things and jumped on a train.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now making our way into Magnolia." The speaker blurted out.
Sting gave me a tight squeeze on my hand. No one had said anything about Natsu but I for one was probably the most nervous to face him. But hey, like Sting said they're family. Everything will be ok.
Sorry for any mistakes and thank you for all the reviews. Something has gone wrong with the start of this chapter but hey! There you have it! So, I hope you enjoyed that! I just like to point out, I missed out SaberTooth's reaction as I really wanted to get onto Fairy Tail's one. However, if you wanted to see that reaction, I will be placing a chapter much later on in the series with a Thanks Giving with SaberTooth. So there. Anyway, if you liked it please review down below and thank you for reading! In the next chapter: When Lucy and Sting return how will Fairy Tail react? And what causes Lucy to get hurt? And most of all, how is Natsu handling it? Find out in: In the past year. Love you guysss! ^_^
