Crystal: So I'm trying to get this story updated more often since I have big things happening soon. I think I'm trying to answer reviews again, but for any of you who have reviewed in pervious chapters I'm so sorry I haven't been answering! I'll start by answering the reviews from the previous chapter.
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Unsaid Words
"I must tell Natsu", Lucy inquired happily from her place next to Mavis. Mavis simply smiled at her in approval as they got up to head out of the gardens only to be in the presence of Sting and Rogue. "What do you want?" Lucy questioned knowing well their intentions were anything but good. "You made me look like a fool in front of our queen after I helped you forget the fire god for your own good. I am displeased", the black haired male frowned and from the tone of his voice Lucy could tell he was actually really angry. "What is the meaning of this?" Mavis squeaked angrily.
"We are only following your mother's orders, beloved princess. You are still ill and perhaps it would be best if you were to go back and rest", Sting grinned appearing behind her as he nudged her shoulders slightly and she fell into him falling into a deep slumber. "Mavis! What did you do to her?" Lucy yelled feeling panic rise within her. "Nothing at all. The princess has always been such a fragile, small, and weak minded child. It is only natural that she always be so…tired", the blonde male grinned as he lifted the smaller blonde woman in his arms. Lucy knew well that Mavis's fragile state was because of the queen's meddling with her mind. Did she not care about her daughter making Mavis so weak and defenseless?
"All she will have is peaceful dreams and rest", Sting smiled. "On the other hand, your slumber will be full of nightmares as punishment for making a fool out of me", Rogue's voice muttered behind her. Lucy dodged his arms just in time as she took off running. I have to find Natsu! She thought desperately. She could see Rogue melt into the floor only a shadow in her tracks. She tried running faster, but she was bewildered as to how she felt herself weakening so suddenly. As if something were sucking the life out of her. "I can't stop running…I must fin…N-Natsu" she muttered continuing to run and just as she felt she almost made it to the door, she collapsed still half conscious.
Rogue was about to rise from the shadows pleased by the outcome of his previous work. He had made sure she had breathed in his mist which had been slowly weakening her, but he retracted from showing himself when Erza showed up and caught her before she landed. "Lucy!" she yelled supporting her weight against her. She pulled her back inside as Lucy's breathing became heavy. "E-Erza…Mavis…she was taken…Sting…Rogue", she muttered weakly as she was slowly beginning to gain back her strength. Erza's eyes widened as she helped the blonde walk back into the crowd. He saw in the corner of her eye as Sting casually carried the princess in his arms.
"Forget me…get Mavis!" Lucy begged the red head who upon a pleading request nodded and ran after the blonde god. Lucy finally sighed as she regained her breath feeling he remnants of Rogue's weakening mist flushing out from her system. She looked through the crowd for any sign of Natsu, but could not spot him despite his strikingly pink hair being an easy to spot aspect of the god. She was suddenly grasped by the wrist harshly and she whipped her head finding a green haired woman before her. "Ah, so you're the human who's been meddling where she doesn't belong", she hissed venomously. "You sure are pretty, but I just can't accept that. Now come with me quietly. I'd hate to have to taint that pretty face of yours", she chuckled.
And even though she said she wouldn't hurt her it seemed as though she would indeed want to hurt the blonde even a little. "Please, let me go", Lucy begged her and pulled at the green haired woman's hand. "Still putting resistance? Quite a gutsy human", she laughed amused by Lucy's pitiful struggling. "I'd like you to refrain from touching my bride, Ophiuchus", a voice interrupted them as Natsu showed up. Ophiuchus seemed taken aback as she clicked her tongue in annoyance that she wasn't able to take the blonde away before the fire god arrived. "Oh, Natsu, you have a way of always ruining my plans", she suddenly laughed seductively getting a bit too close to the fire god. "Ophiuchus? The thirteenth zodiac?" Lucy mumbled.
"You seemed to be well informed about the zodiacs, human. But yes, I am the serpent zodiac and I was created by our late mistress, Asteria, a long time ago just like all zodiacs were. We dwell under the service of Her Grace in order to repent for our incompetence in protecting our beloved master and creator", Ophiuchus explained almost bitterly. The blonde could tell the regret and sorrow from her voice before directing her attention to Natsu with a playful smirk and a soft finger passing down his jaw. Lucy said nothing only watching Natsu cautiously.
"That is not important now. I'm not into whatever childish schemes your up to, but I'm guessing, Her Grace, put you up to this now that you mention where your loyalty stands", Natsu inquired knowingly. "But of course not. This blondie simply pissed me off thinking she's privileged enough to walk amongst gods", she shrugged as if it was normal to have such hostility towards someone. "Naw, who am I kidding. I was given the mission to take the blondie into confinement and alas I shall proceed to complete my orders as the queen's guard dog…or well serpent", she laughed she swiftly pulled at Lucy's arm and pointed a finger at her neck. Lucy seemed confused as to how a finger could be used as weapon, but seeing Natsu's panicked expression, seemed to invoke fear in her.
"Don't you dare hurt her", Natsu began to growl lowly. Oh no, Lucy could only think. She was getting the same vibe of when Natsu went on a rampage. But she thought she'd finally gotten him to control his anger. But then again the only reason he'd even consider letting his rage take over was when she was in danger. "I could just shrivel her up until nothing remains of her. After all, I am a beast that can poison", Ophiuchus commented as she teasingly poked at the blonde's neck. Natsu's fists lit up on fire as his eyes seemed to craze at the thought that his Lucy, his mate, could be hurt. He suddenly yelled as his body was completely engulfed in flames. "Are you perhaps finally waging war against the crown? Challenging me is the same as challenging the queen. You and your household will become enemies of the crown and will be imprisoned or better yet executed", the green haired zodiac stated.
The others finally shoved their way through the crowd sensing Natsu's anger. "I apologize. I could not find Mavis", Erza simply stated although she seemed more worried about the fact that Natsu could create destruction and that Lucy was being held hostage. "Don't worry we have more important matters at the moment", Lisanna simply stated with a glare at Ophiuchus. Gray and Gajeel seemed ready to speak up, but Jellal pushed them slightly back. Erza looked at her husband seriously. Jellal rarely spoke up in such matters, but if he was about to say something it could only mean that something was up.
"I am a god who lets the sinners seek redemption, but your sin is unforgivable and for that you shall receive a curse of no repentance or mercy. We shall not stand here and let you do as you wish. If the queen wishes for a war, a war she shall get", Jellal stated shocking even Erza. "He's right! The queen is about to make enemy of the only household of gods she does not wish to anger. We are the gods above all others. Do not summon our wrath", Erza suddenly joined. "I will not hesitate to drown you in seas of despair", Juvia inquired as water began to drip from her fingertips.
"So you wouldn't quit even if I were to kill the little human? She broke the rules. No human is to be allowed in the royal palace and you very well know that" Ophiuchus questioned them. Juvia retracted as they all realized it was pointless to wage war if Lucy could be killed. Still they stood their ground until they all heard sniffling. Natsu's raged state wavered as he saw his beloved in tears. "L-Lucy?" he questioned cautiously. "Just stop. Please. Just let me be taken. I've caused all of you so much trouble already. For my sake and your please just let me go quietly", she muttered.
"But Lucy-san", Wendy cried. "I'll be fine. As long as all of you are okay. I'll be okay as well. So please don't try to help me. If I broke a rule, then I shall face the consequences", the blonde smiled sadly. "I can't accept that", Natsu shook his head. "May I?" Lucy questioned Ophiuchus motioning that she'd like to walk up to the fire god. The zodiac didn't seem to have a complaint but it was more as if something didn't let her deny the blonde's request as she let her go. The blonde walked up to the pink haired male and grabbed at his face gently. "Please, Natsu, just let it go. We'll get through this like we have before. I love you", she whispered leaning her face to kiss him sweetly as she let him go to go back to Ophiuchus.
'Goodbye'. The kiss had said it all, but he didn't seem to get it. Those were the first unsaid words the blonde desired not to speak out in fear that she'd burst out in tears. The fire god was oblivious to the meaning behind the kiss as he looked down in defeat. Lucy had just begged him to cease a fight and his stubbornness had made her cry. But he wasn't just going to let her rot in a dungeon. He could only helplessly look as his love was taken far from his grasp. He clutched at his heart. So this was what true despair felt like. He hadn't felt it since he lost Asteria or his brother, Zeref. But it felt as though it hurt more to lose his Lucy. It felt as though his existence was reduced to nothing just like back then.
"Now that that's settled you are to go back to your palace and not return as usual", Ophiuchus left them with those parting words. The blonde turned suddenly catching Gray's attention. Lucy mouthed a few words while she looked to Natsu who was caught up with hiding his face in his hands and the ice god's eyes widened. "Lucy no!" Gray suddenly pushed through being stopped by two guardian gods. He felt helpless as the blonde smiled widely at him, tears at her eyes, as she shook her head. Gray felt tears pour down his face as Natsu stared at him. Without realizing he started to cry as well, a rare occurrence. It felt so familiar. As though there had been a time when he'd felt the same sense of loss as now. Even though Lucy hadn't died, he felt a strong sense that he could lose her.
Gray composed himself, standing up straight as Juvia hugged him tightly in which he in return embraced her as well. The second unspoken words of the blonde, only he had deciphered. 'I'm pregnant'. The news she couldn't possibly reveal to Natsu now.
~~xXXx~~
"Lucy", Mavis muttered from outside the blonde's cell as she grasped onto the bars. It had been about three weeks since Lucy had been imprisoned and she wasn't faring so well "Mavis! You are well!" Lucy sighed relieved. The princess nodded, but looked ashamed that she'd let her mother get away with imprisoning her friend. Lucy had become thinner and looked a little pale. She had to. After all, Mavis was sure that the food she was given wasn't anything close enough to sustain both her and her child or well…children. Mavis hadn't mentioned it to Lucy, but the blonde was pregnant with twins. "How are you feeling?" Mavis asked disregarding herself and directing her attention to Lucy. "I'm fine. Really, don't look so glum. Sometimes more of the zodiacs come down and keep me company. I didn't know they were the palace servants or the only servants that is", Lucy inquired with a little smile.
"I just. I can't believe how far my mother would go", the princess cried suddenly. "I'm sure she really doesn't have bad intentions. She's just trying to move on from the past and maybe not in the best way, but it's still hard for her to have lost her daughter", Lucy explained knowing well what it felt like to lose a piece of your world. "I just wish I could regain what I lost. I want to know the person I loved. I want to know that feeling again", Mavis muttered as Lucy clung to her hand. "And you will. I already made that promise. Now I think it's time up for your visit", she whispered. Mavis nodded slowly before standing and heading her way out. Lucy just leaned back against the wall and softly patted her stomach.
If only she could have told Natsu. Will he ever find out or will she be killed before she has the chance?
A few days more had gone by since Mavis's visit. The queen sat upon her thrown knowing well she had the rebellious gods wrapped around her finger. Humans were very fragile creatures and to think that one was the weakness of the strongest gods of the heavens pleased her more than disappoint her. She would keep the girl alive to keep them in check and if they were good, she'd even let them see her. He wondered what kind of girl could possibly entice them to befriend such a being. She herself had never set eyes upon her, but she had heard that she was very passionate, had a great presence, and was quite beautiful for a human.
In fact, it seemed her curiosity got the best of her and she stood from her throne. "Your majesty", Sting commented from his chair as he saw her begin to walk in the direction of the dungeons. "I merely wish to see this human. I am captivated as to how a human could even get the stronger among us on her side", the queen stated simply. "I do not understand myself, but I'm sure Rogue had a moment of such", Sting motioned to the dark haired god beside him. The queen looked at him expectantly. "As silly as this may sound, Your Highness. She felt different. That is all I can say", Rogue bowed as the queen decided to take the answer as enough to fill her curiosity and sit back at her throne.
"Very well, we shall have a public execution of the human tomorrow. I have no need to keep her after all. The earlier we get rid of her, the better", the queen waved her hand as Sting and Rogue bowed
~~xXXx~~
"Human", a voice muttered softly as the only sound in the wet dungeon other than the voice was that of water droplets plopping down on the cold stone floor. Lucy lifted her head slowly and blinked trying to adjust her eyes onto the figure before her. "Oh, it's you again Virgo", Lucy muttered with a small smile. The pink haired Zodiac in the maid uniform crouched down as the blonde released a weak sigh. "I do not understand myself, but no matter if you are an enemy, I cannot see you in such a way", Virgo commented without letting out any sort of particular emotion.
The blonde smiled lightly. "You've kept me company. I didn't understand why you would also take the time out of your day to visit me when it wasn't your turn to keep guard of me. Some of the other zodiacs are sort of nice too, but you…you have been very kind to me", the blonde muttered. She could feel her strength diminishing. Virgo remained quiet not knowing how to respond to such kind words from their prisoner. "I'm am very saddened that I have to be the one to give you this unfortunate news", Virgo then continued. Lucy perked up slightly looking at the women expectantly. "You are to finally be executed tomorrow in front of the crowds", the zodiac commented with such hesitance in her tone of voice and almost regret.
"I…see. So the time has finally come", Lucy tried to keep her voice calm and emotionless, but her voice seemed to crack. Virgo noticed the as she lay a hand on her stomach and finally took notice of the obvious protruding bump from under the measly gown she had been given to wear. Her eyes slightly filled with worry. "Miss Lucy, are you perhaps with child?" the maid like zodiac questioned. The blonde looked startled at being discovered, but she did not mistrust Virgo and so she nodded slowly. "It is regrettable. I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I must go. Please forgive me, Miss Lucy", Virgo muttered as she ran out. The blonde had no idea why the zodiac had even taken the time to apologize.
She didn't even know why the woman had been so sad as she left, however, she was grateful that somebody else cared enough about her as to apologize. She finally broke out into sobs as she curled herself into a ball on the bed she had on the floor. She curled her hands protectively over her bump. "Why didn't I tell him? I don't care what happens to me, but you little one deserve to live. Now there's nothing I can do to save you. Natsu…I need you. Mother, why have you abandoned me", she muttered with no one to hear her prayers.
~~xXXx~~
Natsu had been restless to no extent. They were ordered to be kept under vigilance or they would be forced to hurt Lucy. Through those days stuck at his palace, the gods had been trying to come with a plan to rescue her and once and for all take the throne from the queen. If they were lucky, they could get information to help Mavis and perhaps free Zeref. Natsu scribbled down a few notes before someone rushed into his office. He looked a little annoyed, but saw the pale expression upon Levy's face.
"Hey, what's the matter, Levy?" Natsu questioned. "N-Natsu…" the goddess began to tear up. "What is it, Levy? Why are you crying?" Natsu asked feeling himself begin to panic. "A messenger just came back with a summoning from the castle and…and…and", she began to mumble incoherently as her sobbed began to get in the way. Natsu went up to her grasping her shoulders. "What did they say Levy?!" the fire god yelled fearing the worst. "They've ordered that all the nobles gather around for Lucy's public execution", she yelled as tears poured furiously.
Natsu was stunned as she heard her yell those words. No. It couldn't be. He hadn't even a well thought out plan yet. He needed more time. He couldn't allow them to do that. He grasped his head with his hands feeling the power of his curse begin to waver within him. He went up to his desk and wiped everything off in anger. "No! Not Lucy! Not her!" he yelled desperately. Gray came in moments after running to his best friend and forcing him to turn around. "Natsu, we need to act quickly. We can't allow them to kill her. We can't!" Gray yelled.
"But we don't even have a plan!" Natsu yelled in frustration. "Forget the plan, Natsu! We need to save her regardless of the consequences!" the ice god tried to urge him. "But they'll hurt her before they kill her. I'm trying to be cool headed for once", Natsu motioned almost sounding defeated. Gray shook him by the shoulders. "No! Listen to me! We can't let them! Lucy's pregnant, dumbass!"
Crystal: Well I'll leave you at that! My eyes are already closing from how sleep deprived I am! Please review lovelies and I'll see you guys next chapter. Sorry about the fact that this chapter is very sad and troubling!