Chapter 7~ Roles

Natsu POV
Igneel dragged me out of the guild and into the back. "So Natsu, what do you think of Prince James?"

"..." I was gathering my thoughts. I hadn't talked to the guy, when I suddenly saw Lucy blushing and giggling with Prince James. "Don't like him."

"Why not? He is a great guy. The dragon council plans on getting him married to Lucy, you know." Igneel sounded like he mean's it, but didn't sound to happy about the marriage thing.

"What! Why? Why does she have to get married?! She's not even 25 yet!" Igneel smacked me.

"I said we're going to marry them. Why? Because she is a princess and she needs to get married, but he wasn't our original choice. They're going to get married when Lucy is around 26, 27. Unless she wants to get married sooner."

"Okay. Who was your original choice?" I asked.

"Can't tell you that. Sorry. She doesn't know yet, we still must tell her. So please, don't tell her." Igneel said with pleading eyes.

Lucy POV

We are now back. Prince James is engaged. He seemed like a sweet guy to. Oh well. Everyone seemed so lively, like they did when I left. Lots of things have changed since I left. Cana drinks a barrel less. Elfman now says 'womanly' instead of 'manly' to women. We've gained members Romeo's age. They all seem to have a crush on either Romeo or Wendy. Romeo seems more jealous. Gajeel is less dense. Gray stopped striping his pants of in the guild. Never in my life thought that would happen.

Time skip 5 months

"Morning everyone" I smiled.

"Ah, alright now that everyone is here, let's talk." My mom said, sipping on her tea.

"RIGHT!" We all yelled. There was an important announcement for something and we weren't sure what.

"It has been 6 months since you have started your training. So, you will continue for another 6, even if you choose not to accept what we are about to ask of you. Now, Lucy will need protectors and we ask of you to be them." My said, sipping on her tea

My dad proceeded to explain further "As her guardians, you protect her in earth land because at the castle she is surrounded by people to protect her. If something was to happen here, you will have teleported here immediately and will have armour appear on your body as you get teleported."

Next it was Igneel, on behalf of the dragons "You must not reveal her status. The guild is fine, but you must erase this information from any one who leaves. At least one of you must remain by her side, except at night. when she goes on a job. Now, she will require a personal guardian, her knight. This will be chosen among the guardians. If you wish not to be a guardian you will have to leave now."

No one got up "This is ridiculous. I don't need protecting! I can take care of myself perfectly fine." I yelled.

"Maybe so sweetie, but we can't risk that." My mom grabbed by hand and looked into my eyes." Now, her knight will have to stay my her at night with her in the same room. If her knight is a girl, then with her when she showered or bathes as well. Her knight will have to travel with her between worlds as well. They will be with her both in earth land and in the magic realm. If something happens to them, another protector will appear at her side instantly. Now go into the hall and discuss."

They looked around, while Natsu ate, then Erza spoke "Natsu will be her guardian."

"Are you sure? You didn't get a chance to speak.' My dad asked taking the food from Natsu.

"Yes," Gray continued "He cares for her the most. Would be first to give up his life and it would be like old times."

"What are you talking about?" Metalcanna asked

"Natsu and Lucy used to be a team. They would go everywhere together. They would hang out all day long. They were best friends. They would even share a bed."

" So it has been decided. Starting today, Natsu Dragneel is your new guardian." Declared the Dragon council.

Don't kill me! I'm sorry. I had major writer's block, had school work and fell back into depression. I'm all better now and school lets out in a month-ish. This chapter is rushed, so excuse any errors. It's 2:48AM when I am writing this and