-Light and Shadow-
Chapter 10: Dragons
English is my second language so please forgive me for the mistakes I make.
I do not own Fairy Tail.
Hargeon. The place hasn't change much in seven years but the were some new buildings. The trio looked around. It was a perfect day to go sightseeing, that is if they're not on a mission. "So where are we suppose to meet the client?" Rogue asked.
"Oh, at the Eastern side of town," Lucy replied. Rogue nodded, "Well then, let's go." Rogue started walking but Sting grabbed his shoulder. "C'mon, why rush? Let's look around for a bit." Sting gave a big grin but Rogue continued to frown.
"No. The sooner the better." Rogue stated.
"I agree with Rogue. The sooner the better." Lucy said. She doesn't want to spend anymore time with the two. "Come on!" Sting urged, "We can check out the fish market!" Sting said the last two words loud enough for the exceeds the hear. "Plus, few years ago, they built a library here."
Lucy's ear perked up. "Library?" she said and turned to Rogue, "Pleeeeeaase, can we look around before we go on the mission?" she begged. Rogue sighed. "...Fine..." he muttered.
The two blondes smiled.
"But..." Rogue continued, "Sting, you have to bring Frosch and Lector to the fish market."
"But...!"
"And we'll meet here at sunset." Rogue walked away. Lucy gave Sting a grin. "Well, I'm going to the library. See ya! Have fun at the fish market!" She said and ran off.
"Wait!" Sting said but she already left. "Pfft, she won't listen anyway." The exceeds shoved their faces in front of Sting's. "Fish!" they yelled.
Sting sighed. "Fine!"
"Wow, this library's huge!" Lucy exclaimed quietly as she entered the large building. Lucy happily walked up to a random shelf and took out a random book. "Dragons?" she read out the title. The book's cover was red in color and the 'g' was stylized as a dragon tail.
Curious, Lucy flipped to the index. "Introduction of Dragons, Dragon Slayers, History of Dragons..." the list goes on but Lucy was most interested about Dragon Slayers.
Dragon Slayers are human who is able to utilize magic that was intended for dragons. With such magic, Dragon Slayers can easily kill dragons. The magic was said to be one of many Lost Magic but it still exists today.
Lucy flipped to a new page, still in the Dragon Slayer Chapter.
Dragon Slayers, unlike most people, have elongated canine teeth and they posses keener senses such as in smell, sight and hearing. Dragon Slayer also have normal human emotion but the tend to get more possessive of their love interest during mating season like actual dragons. This could be a problem when two dragon slayers like the same person and they will fight to the death to claim the certain person.
Lucy shut the book closed. "More possessive... During mating season..." she muttered. Lucy let out a shaky sigh. 'Mating season? Are they animals?! My gosh, when's mating season? What if it's happening right-'
"Getting all worked up now, are we?" Rogue's voice said.
Lucy's head shout up. "Rogue?" she whispered. Lucy found Rogue behind the shelf, lying on the green carpet with his hands behind his head. "What are you doing here?" she asked.
"I didn't know where to go so I went here to take a nap." he replied, "Reading about dragons?"
Lucy nodded. "Well, kinda. What's mating season?"
Rogue stared at her. "Really? You don't know?" he asked. "It's not that I don't but really? There's a season where you, Dragon Slayers... Mate?" she asked. 'I mean, c'mon! They're still human!'
"Well, yeah. We Dragon Slayers follow most of dragons traits including the mating season. A real bother, if you ask me." he replied in a monotone voice.
"When is it? How long does it last...?"
"Not far from now. It usually lasts for a couple of months."
Lucy gulped. She needed to get away from them ASAP.
"Why? Are you scared that Sting will do something bad to you?" he asked curtly. "Well... Not only Sting but..." Lucy gestured at Rogue. Rogue showed no sign of being suprise. "You don't have to worry 'bout me. I'm not interested in you." he said.
Lucy was taken aback. 'Ouch.' She did not expect him to say that. Sure, he's emotionless and sometimes curt but she never expected to be this hurt.
"See ya at the client's house." She said and left. Once outside, she felt tears pricking her eyes. "No, you can't cry at his words," she chided herself, "His only an acquaintance to you. Nothing more."
She sighed. "But it still hurts."
"Are you here for the job?" the middle aged man asked. Lucy nodded. "Yes, I'm Lucy. This is Sting and Rogue." She said. The man smiled. "I'm sure you know this is a only delivery job but they are a lot who's after this item." he said, showing a brown package.
"So can you give us details on what's in it that people wants it so badly?" Sting asked. The client shook his head. "Sorry but no. It's top secret but I'm sure Mr. Richard will let you see once you deliver it to him." he said.
The trio nodded but Sting was unhappy with the answer. He can't wait that long to know the answer. "Deliver it to this address," he handed a piece of paper to them, "And Mr. Richard will give you the reward money. Be careful. It's fragile" Lucy nodded. "We will."
Once they left the house, Lucy place the package in her bag. "Let's take the forest path to Hosenka. It's the fastest way." she suggest. Sting nodded vigorously. "Whatever. I wanna see what's inside ASAP."
"...Anything's fine." Rogue answered.
The walk was quiet and awkward. Sting notice how Lucy was trying to distance herself from Rogue. He wanted to ask but he knew he shouldn't. Not with Rogue around. He scratched his head. 'This is gonna be one loooong trip.'
*･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*
Hey long time no see! School's been such an ass and my exams are coming soon =.="" what sucks most is that my computer need to be fixed and my dad's not gonna bring it for repair it anytime soon cuz budget's been tight :'( Now I'm using my dad's laptop but it keeps pausing now and then. And also to I wanted tell you guys that the next update won't be like months from now :(
Sorry if I let you down but I'm just SOO busy. I can't even make the twitter account I said I'm gonna make. I'm not stopping the story just putting it on pause. The story will continue!
So basically it's about the cliche dragon mating thing. Rogue's a bit mean, I know. Usually, I don't mind critics but I'm in a bad mood so please hold your opinion(if it's a bad one) till the next chap.
Review!