"Lu-chan that ring is stunning! But how'd he afford a 1 carat diamond?!" Levy scrutinizes the ring. A gold band flushed with smaller white diamonds holds a 1 carat light pink Princess cut diamond, two smaller ¼ carat size raised emerald cut red rubies flank the main stone, and an inscription inside the ring says 'Love Eternal. K. Natsu & Q. Lucy Dragneel' Sigh…."You're so lucky…"
"Thanks, Levy I'm sure Gajeel will come around sooner or later. Um, my guess is Natsu had been saving up for a couple years."
"So, what does the K & Q stand for?"
"Err, well it's like our pet names for each other, he calls me his Princess and I call him my Prince, but he said when we get married we need to upgrade so I'll be his Queen and he my King."
"Oh," chuckling, "That's kinda cute. Anyways, have you guys set a date yet for the wedding?"
"Not yet, but I don't really want a big wedding either."
"Really? I'd think you'd love the chance to get all dressed up."
"Mmm, part of me does but the other half doesn't want to deal with all the planning."
"That's the Maid of Honor's job to do the stressing!"
Chuckling, "You know that would be you right! Still think it's a good idea?"
"Um, maybe not that big then." The two friends both laugh till they hurt.
~~x~~
Later that night at home after dinner the young couple are cuddling on the couch, "Luce, I think it's time I talk to Laxus about us."
"You're probably right..."
"Have you decided if you want to have a wedding? I know you were thinking of just doing something small."
"Well…. It's just I've had other things on my mind."
"Like what babe?"
"Once we get married and you know the other thing, and that door opens up; I'm just nervous about what will happen next. Will I really make a good queen? Will the dragons like me? If we leave, will we ever see our friends again?"
"Maybe not immediately, but we will be able to visit them. The door is something the king and queen can pass through as they wish. Our friends may even be able to come visit us at our castle."
"Castle?!"
He laughs, "Where do the King and Queen usually live in your fairytales?" Kissing her forehead, "And don't worry, everything will be fine. I know you'll be an amazing queen and all the dragons are gonna love ya!"
~~xx~~
The next morning.
[Knocking]
"Hey Laxus? Can we talk?"
"Of course, Natsu, Lucy, sit" he motions to the chairs in front of his desk.
Nastu, "Laxus do you remember 3 years ago when we fought Shian and he was talking about the Dragon King?"
"Yeah I remember the fairytale."
He shakes his head, "It's all true; my real name is Prince Natsu Dragneel."
"No way! You're really a Prince!"
"I can explain... My father really is Igneel, the Fire Dragon King. He transformed into a human for a time to run away from his king duties and ended up falling in love with a human woman named Silica Dragneel. She died in child birth, so he raised me as best he could. Eventually he realized that I needed to be with other humans and he needed to go back to Kelekona so that's how I ended up at Fairytail.
He is not the only dragon to do that. There are others out there like me that are dragon hybrids, most will never know it because something has to activate that part of them.
Some Dragon Slayers are hybrids like me and they know they are, others may not know and think they just leaned the magic from a dragon. Sting, Rogue, Gajeel, and Wendy are most likely dragon hybrids but don't know they are and believe were just taught to use their magic, where as you and Cobra had dragon lacrimas implanted in you and learned slayer magic.
But, this is the part that the guild may not like. It is true that I was told when I chose a bride, on our wedding night a portal will open, and we must return to Kelekona where I would eventually assume the throne with my queen. That time has finally come and that is why I am explaining this to you now."
Lucy murmurs quietly, "I've decided on a date for the wedding 6 months from now."
Natsu, "And when that wedding happens Lucy and I will have to leave Fairytail. I don't believe it will be forever, my understanding of the door is she and I will be able to come and go between the two worlds. But it will come as a shock to the guild."
Sitting back in his chair Laxus is a little mystified, not sure of how to react.
"So, let me make sure I understand what you just said; you're a Prince and a half dragon. Gajeel & Wendy might be half dragon too, but they may not know it. And once you're married you guys are going to disappear into another world. Does that sum it up?"
"Yeah, pretty much."
"But I remember you used to always go off looking for Igneel when you were younger, why would you do that if you knew where he was?"
"That was a cover; while I was gone I was actually visiting him in the Kelekona realm."
"Alright, so now what?"
"Nothing right now, you cannot tell anyone, yet this is going to happen. We don't want to be bombarded with questions."
"So, when are we going to tell the guild?"
"Right after the ceremony."
In the magic counsel's prison cells, Shian is sitting on his cot when he overhears some guards talking. "Hey, did you hear; that Salamander kid is finally getting married." "Oh yeah, to who?" "Lucy, the blonde with the big…" "Oh, I remember her…"
'Damn I knew it!We'll have to come up with a new plan...'
6 months fly by quicker than Lucy had hoped. With the help of the other girls, she and Levy had set to work planning a simple but elegant wedding ceremony to be held in the guilds main hall, but insists on no reception. They choose crimson red and goldish yellow as their wedding colors.
Levy is the maid of honor, Gray the best man. Cana, Erza, Mira, Wendy, and Juvia are bridesmaids. Rogue, Jellal, Laxus, Romeo, and Gajeel are groomsmen. Aki and Asuka will be flower girls.
The groomsmen will wear black tuxedo suits with crimson red ties and vests and yellow rose boutonnieres. The bridesmaids will be wearing A-line halter style floor length crimson red colored dresses holding yellow rose & lily bouquets. The flower girl dresses are adorable bateau neckline knee length dresses with flowy skirts and they'll be tossing yellow rose petals. As an added touch, the girls will also wear gold necklaces with star symbol pendants and matching earrings.
For the hall itself, the altar and ceremony will be set on the stage area. White chairs will be set up in front of it for the guests and floral garlands made of yellow and red flowers will line the path the bridal party will walk along. Aside from the members of Fairytail, they've only invited close friends to attend from other guilds; Yukino, Sting, Lyon and a few others.