Author:

Before anything else, I would just want to clarify some things.

That was Natsu who was talking on the phone with his mom not Grey.

I'm so sorry for the misunderstanding. T_T

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Chapter 11

Lucy went home immediately after. She quickly went to the library. She pushed the huge doors aside and went in, grabbed a book and just get busy.

Than God it's Friday!

She found a book entitled: "The Pale Horseman" (that's what I'm reading now. ^_^) .

She then walked to the big couch near the fireplace and got comfy.

She stopped mid-page when her father entered the room.

"Good day father". Lucy greeted her father"

"Likewise. Lucy? I want to tell you that the invitations for you birthday ball was sent out this afternoon."

"What?!" Lucy squealed sitting straight and closing her book. "What? I mean to whom did you sent them?"

"To our fellow business colleagues and of course to some of you school mates".

Lucy flinched "To whom specifically?"

"To the Dragneels, Eucliffe's , Fullbuster's, etc., why? Is there something amiss?"

"Ah, not at all father, ahm, I don't feel well, could I go ahead of you?"

"Sure thing. And if tomorrow if you'll feel well we'll be preparing for you ball. It's next Saturday."

"Ok dad".

Lucy went back to her room and lay down on her bed. Staring at the ceiling she gave out about 5 heavy sighs.

My god! Such LITTLE time for a BIG decision! Argh! Anyone, I mean anyone, as long it's not that pervert Sting! And most importantly not that bastard, Dragneel!

Lucy grabbed a pillow and covered her face with it and screamed.

HELP!


Meanwhile at the Dragneel residence Natsu Dragneel is dealing with his own devils.

Inside the "Dragon's Den"(which Natsu would call it), or the home office.

"Natsu, don't forget you'll have a meeting with the Eucliffe's' tomorrow and by tuesday you would be going to Vietnam and then China the next day and by Thursday you have to be home to rest. You'll go to school on Friday and attend that ball on Saturday." Grandine said then stopped and looked at her son. "Is that clear Mr. Dragneel?"

"Crystal Ma'am!"

"By the way, while your in Vietnam or China, try finding a decent tux for the ball".

"Ok, but do I really have to attend the ball?"

"Of course! The Heartfilia's are good friends of ours. Anything wrong Natsu?"

"None Mom" Just that I didn't know that thing!

"Good."


The next day Natsu woke up early to prepare for his meeting with his most hated enemy, the Eucliffe's.

After doing his morning rituals he headed downstairs to leave.

His driver, Happy, (A/N: Happy is a human here. Just imagine him as a tall guy with blue hair and lean body. Bare with me please? hehehe) was already waiting for him at the front entrance.

"Ready Happy?" he asked.

"Aye Natsu-sama!"

Then they were off. The meeting was to be held at the Eucliffe Tower.

It was a tall building painted beige and some hint of brown.

As Natsu descend from the car. .

"The best of luck to you young master".

"Thank You Happy. Please be back after 30 mins".

"Aye sir!"

Natsu went out of the car and entered the building. He took the elevator up and proceeded to the conference room. The Eucliffe's were already there and also was the Fullbuster's and other business associates.

"Good Morning everyone, I'm sorry I'm late". Natsu said while positioning himself at front.

"That's okay Natsu, you may proceed with your presentation". said Ultear, Grey's mother.

"God morning gentlemen. . " Natsu began.

"Ehem." Ultear coughed.

". . and lady, as you all know Dragon Empire will be releasing a new branch of business to the world market. This said business would be a clothing line designed by top fashion designers from Japan, Korea, China, Philippines, Europe and the United States. It would consist of lady's wear and lingerie, gentleman's wear and even children's wear. It would be famously known as "Dragon Skin"."

His audience applauded at him as he began to show picture through the projector. There were raw sketches and finished products.

"If this business would be approved by our CEO, or as you all you would know, is my father, we would be releasing it into Japan's main malls as of next month," Natsu continued. "and I would be asking for investments and partnership with anyone of you who's willing."

"Hold on," interrupted Sting. "If, as you say if we would be willing to invest, how much would be our share in this business?"

"Good question Mr. Eucliffe." answered Natsu calmly, "I would offer a 30% of the total income if that happens."

"Wouldn't that be unfair? What about 40%?" Sting egged.

"No Mr. Eucliffe. 30% is already a big share." Natsu answered back. Clicking a button on his laptop, pie graph appeared on the screen. "As you can see on this graph, 40% would be going to Dragneel Empire or Fiore, 30% to the investor, 10% to the models, designers and shipment companies and the remaining 10% would be for material consumption."

"I agree with Mr. Dragneel". said Sting's father.
Sting looked at his father as if he has swallowed a melon. (A/N: A watermelon to be exact. XD)

"Thank you Mr. Eucliffe. So any volunteer?" Natsu asked a smirk of triumph on his face.

"It would be the pleasure for the Fullbuster Nation to invest with the Fiore, Grey would be collaborating with you with this." Ultear said standing up to shake her hand with Natsu.

"Thank you Mrs. Fullbuster." Natsu shaking her hand back then shook hands with the others. "Then it's settled, Fullbuster Nation would be investing for Dragon Skin." Natsu said. The others stood from their seats and shook hands of congratulations with Natsu for succesful proposal, including Stng's father.

"You got away this time Dragneel." Sting hissed only Natsu could hear.

"Oh, it is always my pleasure to do that Eucliffe".

Then Metalica and Ultear walked towards Natsu.

"Igneel sure made you a business tycoon, didn't he ever?" said Ultear.

"And Grandine made sure you're in your place, didn't she?" said Metalica

Natsu laughed a little. "They're good parents".

The Fullbuster's and Redfox's bade him goodbye. Natsu finished gathering his stuff and went downstairs. He took out his ringing phone, it said it was Happy calling.

"Master, I'm at the entrance as you instructed".

"Very Good Happy my boy, I'll be right down". Natsu hurriedly came running down the stairs, not wanting to be late for his flight to Vietnam to close the deal with is top designers.

"Ready Happy?"

"Aye, Sir. The Dragon Jet is ready for take off and now is at the airport".

"Great job Happy! Here's a tip". Natsu said handing Happy 10,00 jewels.

"Thank you Natsu-sama".

They drove to the airport for about 20 minutes. Natsu decided to call Grey.

Ring! Ring!

"What's up Pinky?" said Grey on the other line.

"Could you do me a favor?"

"What if I don't want to?" asked Grey teasingly

SILENCE. When Grey didn't get a reply he knows what devil Natsu could be when he is really pissed.

Did I piss him off? Grey thought. "Hey! Just kidding Pinky! So what's you favor?"

"Tell Makarov and our teachers I'll be on a business trip for the rest of the week but would be back on Friday".

"Okay, but where?"

"Around Vietnam, China and the US"

"Gonna be everywhere eh? Okay, no problem I'll tell them. And bring me some of those shrimp tempura from China" said Grey.

"Okay Bye".

Putting down the phone Natsu pushed the button of the intercom.

"Happy?'

"Aye Natsu-sama?"

"Is everything ready?"

"Aye Sir. Your luggage are on the plane. You other phones and laptop are in the compartment in your private suite cubicle. by the way there is food ready in you suite, since you haven't had breakfast."

"Thank you Happy".

As they neared the airport, Natsu could see it was swarming with media.

Tsk! News sure is fast!

Natsu stepped out of the car and reporter came rushing in, crowding him. The security wasn't any help either, there were about 200 reporters. They shot him questions that he didn't even know where it came from. He saw that there were steel bars over head.

Hmmmm. Gotta get out of this mob fast!

"Happy!" he called out.

"Yes sir?"

"Give me a boost!" Natsu said while looking at the steal that stopped just about the main entrance.
Happy bending low, his hands together for Natsu to step on. As Natsu's right foot stepped on Happy's hands, he was lifted to the air then both hands grasp on the bars. He began to go forward and somersaulting on landing and dashed inside where reporters aren't allowed anymore. When he looked back at the mob, they stood there amazed at what happened. Some jaws dropped.

Tsk! Pathetic! Vietnam here I come!


That evening at the Heartfilia Mansion, Lucy just finished her dinner and went up to her room and was gonna watch her favorite show. When she turned on her television, she was on the new channel, she was about to change the channel when the reporter spoke.

"Dragneel Heir, amazingly escaped media at Magnolia Airport"

Lucy watched the scene in the airport. Her jaw dropped as he watched as he somersaulting smoothly on landing and walked as if nothing happened/

God! Who is this man huh?!

Dugdug dugdug


Author:

I'm so sorry this took so long! :(

My longest chapter so far. :)

I hope you'd like it!

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