Konnichiwa Minna~

It has been more than one year since I updated ANY of my stories. I AM SO SORRY. It's just I'm no longer 'that' obsessed with the Nalu ship. THE SHIP SAILS ITSELF. Okay guys? From today onwards I WILL UPDATE EVERY WEEK. And I know I've said this a billion times already in all of my stories but this time I MEAN IT!

CHAPTER 10

LUCY POV

I stood there paralyzed. Today was the day. It's MY day. The day I've prepared for, mastering forbidden techniques and overcoming the endless attacks sent my Acnologia. A nervous tingle travelled my body, as if I wasn't anxious enough already.

Tensing up my muscles, I finally observed my surroundings. At the hint of sunrise, Acnologia papa drove me out into this cathedral. A scent of musky wood fills my nostril; I examined the beautifully sculpted colour mosaics.

Slowly, I walked up to what stood in front of me, a towering wooden door. I knew if I opened it my life would change forever. I steadied my hands and pushed the doors open.

A white beam was present and engulfed my visions.

ACNOLOGIA POV

After all the trouble of picking up a human girl, today was finally the day where she makes a contract with Satan's son, Alec Tsubasa. I look forward to it. But for some reason I have this premonition that Fairy Tail is going to come back, and I don't like that at all. Nevertheless, Lucy will be capable at deciding for herself.

Maybe it's time for her to be free and do what she wants.

My thoughts were interrupted by reality as a loud clash erupts. I look around and see that I'm in a realm; the Dragon's Realm. Of course, I was the King as I was seated at the front of the mahogany dining table with golden engraved details.

"So I heard about Lucy Heartfilia and her contract with Satan's son."

I turned my head to the voice. Sitting there was Igneel. We were all in human form but despite that I could feel his confidence leaking out and it pisses me off.

"Yes. It's going to plan," I replied with annoyance evitable in my tone.

The dragons turn their head towards me with a troubled expression.

"Are you sure it's a good idea?" enquired Grandeen with a frown.

Of course it is. Dragons are just as stupid as humans. Taking risks is the first step to success and dominance.

"Yes. Well the plan is going as it is and now I'll dismiss everyone," I bellowed into the hall.

NATSU POV

The sky looks beautiful. Ten minutes ago I was partying at Fairy Tail and literally trying to headlock Gray. But I lost interest when Happy mentioned Lucy. I hope she's alright… The moon lit night glistened. Days are lonely without Luce. Everyone tries to cheer me up… Lisanna and the team come to visit at times but it doesn't feel the same without my best friend. I wonder how she's going on. Is she eating well? Is that bastard Acnologia treating her well?

The feelings that I held deep down… Maybe I would never be able to convey them again. Maybe I won't see her again. I wanted to visit her badly.

"Maybe you should."

I turned around and stood there was Mavis.

"What… How?" I questioned.

She gives me a warm smile.

"We can get her back from Acnologia." She answers with confidence as she folds her arms together. A spark of hope lit inside me.

"REALLY? I CAN REALLY SEE LUCE?" I cried my happy tears flowing down.

Mavis nodded, "We should get all of Fairy Tail together and train together until we are able to take down Acnologia. But be warned it will be intensive training, only a few would be up for it and there HAS to been team work and a strong bond between them."

My eyes shone. I ran up to Mavis to give her a gratified hug.

"THANK YOU SO MUCH!"

And with that, I raced back to the guild with my hopes up… not knowing what Mavis had in mind.

LUCY POV

"Welcome Lucy Heartfilia."

I turned to the voice. A young man around my age stood near an altar. His medium cut platinum hair shone in the intense light. Amused, his blue eyes sparkled.

"You must be… Alec? Satan's son?" I questioned. His face turned into a scowl at the mention of Satan's son.

"I don't want to be known as Satan's son. I will not let myself fall in my father's shadow. And if you want this contract between us, DO NOT mention it ever again or else I WILL KILL YOU." said Alec with every word louder than the last.

Surprised was an understatement. His calm composure that I saw at the beginning has quickly vanished into a loud scornful person. But I understood. This was the same as Laxus's deal with Master Makarov.

"Sorry…" I whispered, not sure how to make it up for him.

He sighs as he jumps off the altar and lands next to me.

"It's okay. Sorry for scaring you and ruining your first impression of me." He answered earnestly with a sincere smile with mischief depicted.

"I WASN'T SCARED!" I shouted angrily. Don't just assume what people feel.

"You so were." He replied with a smirk and a challenging tone.

An audible growl escaped my throat.

"Don't you dare!" I said in a playful yet mad voice. He is really getting on my nerves. But he sets off a similar yet complete opposite feel to when I'm with Natsu.

"Enough of that, we should get the contract going. I don't want to stay in this place any longer." He said with a tint of sorrow.

Something tells me something is off. But I ignored it.

~FIN~

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