Sorry for the long wait. So many things happened and I didn't have the motivation to write anything. And this chapter is not one I'm proud of. It's kinda filler-ish. I'll focus on the action later. So I'm sorry. I didn't mean it to take so long for the next update but life happens.

I have rewritten this chapter four times because I just didn't know how to end it. It was such a hassle. -.-'

Disclaimer. I don't own anything. Nothing.

-Oby Abel-


Chapter 12: Jealousy

I could curse Mira for her stupid timing but I didn't. I wanted to but cursing out loud and getting caught by the She-Demon was not on my list of things right now. Especially with the punishment I'm sure I would receive. So I just stared at her, waiting for her answer.

"Lucy," okay maybe she ignored me and looked at the gorgeous woman on my lap. "I've missed you so much!" She closed the distance and pulled Luce into her arms for what I believe to be a hug of death.

"Easy easy, Mira. You are suffocating her." She really was. Lucy's face almost turned blue from lack of air.

"Oh, sorry." I saw them pull away and hug once more.

"I've missed you too Mira. I've missed everyone. Thank you for helping Natsu with the kids. I knew I could count on you." Tch, she didn't help me that much. In fact, she and Erza tried to kidnap Ryu and Luna more than once.

"Of course!" Why do women always have an high pitched voices when excited? My ears freaking hurt. "I would do anything for those angels. They are so cute!"

"Thanks, I appreciate it. Come sit with me and have breakfast. We have so much catching up to do!" Lucy! You don't have to invite her to eat with us! Ugh.

As if on cue my stomach growled, reminding me that I hadn't fed it in a while. I shot Lucy a disapproving glare before glancing at our kids. She totally ignored me!

"No no, it's alright. I've already eaten." Thank you God! I really appreciate it. "I just came to see with my own two eyes that you are back. Happy was telling us that he met you last night at Wendy's."

Lucy you better not insist on her staying over! You better n- "No I insist. Come eat with us. I made plenty." Son of a – ahh! "And yes, I arrived last night and hurried to the dorms to get my wound healed."

"Ryu, Luna. Why is your mother so cruel to me, huh?" I asked them in an almost whispery tone. But did they look at me? No. Big fat rejection. Yet again. They were both fed and now happily playing with their toys.

"I can't stay for too long and I just needed to see you, to confirm you were here. And I guess," Mira raised her voice making me look at her to only see her giving me an odd look, "Natsu doesn't want to share you today. So I don't want to impose. We'll postpone our reunion for tomorrow perhaps?" Mira I love you! You are the best!

"Well we still have some talking to do and to be honest I want to snuggle all day with the kids. Yesterday was an exhausting day." A really mentally exhausting day but I'm glad it happen. Some of the things could've been avoided though. Okay, a lot of it could've been avoided but beggars can't be choosers, right?

"Understandable. Now that I've seen you I'll go and give you some privacy. I'll tell the others not to bother you for today." Lucy smiled and nodded. And hugged Mira tightly. Do tell them Mira. Tell everyone not to come for today!

"We have so much catching up to do."

"Yeah. I've missed you a lot. Be safe till tomorrow." She shot me a mischievous look which I couldn't quite catch on to. What?

"I will. Thanks, and so did I." Mira pulled away and crouched down to give the kids a few kisses before saying goodbye.

Thank god she is gone! I looked at Luce and saw a look I didn't like. Pulling her into a hug, I asked "What's wrong?"

She pulled away and looked at me with a smile. "Just feeling guilty. I not only left you but also everyone else. Do you think they'll all be as forgiving and happy as Mira when they see me?"

"Of course they will, weirdo. They are family. Mira will probably throw a welcome home party or something. Everyone missed you. A lot." I assured her. Seriously, Mira would throw a party of some sort. A grand one at that. I just know it. The She-Demon loves organizing parties.

"And I missed everyone. How are the Team? I sorta expected Erza barging through the door early morning." I shuddered. No need for the monster to be here. She would definitely not leave.

"The Team's great. Stripper and the monster along with some others are with Gramps on a mission right now. Don't know when they'll be back though."

"A mission? What kind?" She asked pulling away from my embrace.

Before answering I took a seat around dinner table and waited for her to be seated. "Well," I began with a sheepish grin. She would probably not like what I had to say. "You've been running around for a while, right?" She shot me a questioning look but nodded nonetheless. "So the news of Luna and Ryu travelled around the world and the Alvarez Empire are interested in them. As in really reaaally interested that they are fonding attacks or kidnap attempts."

She took a deep intake of breath. Great, I shocked her. Her face lost a bit of her usual warmer color. Maybe this wasn't the time to indulge her in everything?

"But… but what's this got to do with the mission?" She asked after a few minutes of silence.

"Gramps want to ask the emperor of his involvement or something like that. But Laxus and his team got attacked by the emperor's bodyguards, Spring something, when they arrived. Erza, Gray and some others went to assist them yesterday. It's war." Okay I admit it. Maybe I shouldn't have ended it with calling it war but it sorta is. They threatened my family and no one threatens my family. No one.

"War?!" She squeaked, with her eyes wide. I nodded with a grim look.

"They can't just threaten our family and get away with it. I'll crisp their asses if they even think they can."

"But war? With another kingdom? They are an entire Kingdom while we are just one guild. We can't go to war!"

"We can and are. This is for Ryu and Luna. They deserve a happier future instead of being on the run all their lives. But don't worry Luce. We will win." I'll do every fucking thing to win this war. For Lucy. For my kids. Everything.

"But why? Why do they want our children? What did we ever do them? Luna and Ryu have been targeted since they were inside my womb. It's not fair." She cried making me stand up and pull her into a tight hug. I hate it when she cries. It breaks my heart.

"I know, and that's why we'll end this as soon as possible. Gramps will find a solution. So don't cry Luce." I said as I rubbed her back soothingly.

"I'm afraid, Natsu. I feel like I'm a bad mother to let this happen. It's my fault. I –"

"Shh Luce. You aren't a bad mother. Everything you've done were for their sake. You did everything to protect them. It's not your fault but those stupid powercrazed bastards. They are the culprits not you." And I will hurt them for hurting you.

She didn't speak for a while, just hugging me tightly while sniffling on my chest. She was really upset but it's to be expected. A young mother who's being chased around by bastards, will upset me too.

"Thanks for forgiving me." She broke the silence and pulled her head away to look at me with those brown eyes I just can't stop staring in to.

"Nothing to thank me for. I'm just happy that you're in my arms again. Safe. That's all that matters." I said and kissed her forehead.

"Tell me everything. Why are they after our children?" She whispered as she laid her head on my chest.

"Are you sure you want to know? It's not for something nice." I felt her tense in my arms but she relaxed a few moments and nodded.

"Alright. A long time ago, like thousands of years ago, a prophet spoke of twin children. Born from the burning fire of a star. Those two possessed the One Magic, the greatest of all magic-"

"And let me guess, Ryu and Luna are the twins from the prophecy?" She cut me off before I could go into further details.

"Yes they are. I know it sounds weird but the old hag told me and Levy did some research and found it plausible. Apparently they are children of a Dragon and the Star, meaning us. And since they are our children it's them. But this is not all. We both know they are special. Using magic just from birth is something extraordinary." She nodded in agreement. "But this is where it becomes a lot more special. They are meant to rule the world, let the magic live on. Rulers of Earth Land. But they need to be guided or else they'll turn dark. Either they cleanse the world of darkness or bask in it. And I think that's why they are targeted by everyone. They are the ultimate weapon."

She pulled away abruptly and looked at me wide eyed. "They want to use them as a weapon?!"

"Well some wants to drain their magic and plant into lacrimas and then plant the lacrimas into the bodies of soldiers. But you have nothing to worry about Luce. I want let any one even lay a hand on them, I promise."

"They want to do what?! Over my dead body! I'll murder anyone who even thinks they'll succeed. I'll crush their bones, peal off their skin and feed it to the animals, I'll cut every-"

"Alright alright I get the picture. And don't worry I'll help ya. But as I said nobody will lay a hand on them. I'll crisp them before the thought can slip into their mind." Geez, who knew Lucy be so scary when she was raging.

"Good." She was seething. "Because I meant every single word. Those bastards!" She growled, which to be honest was kinda sexy. "I'm so pissed off right now. I'll be happy to go to war and end everyone!"

"'Kay, let's just forget about those things for a minute and just focus on us and the kids. Don't need to stress about war till Gramps return." I said, trying to calm her.

"How to you expect me to forget it when you dropped a bomb like that, Natsu! Eat your breakfast, we are going to the guild." I gaped. No, not the guild! I just wanted to stay home and cuddle with her and our kids. Damn me and my big mouth.

"And what do you plan to do at the guild?"

"Gonna use the lacrima comm. And warn Sabertooth and the Princess." I furrowed my brows by her explanation. Why call them?

"Because they are our allies and need to be informed if war is on our way. I'll have Sting inform the other guilds as well." She added after seeing my confusion.

Okay, usually I wasn't a jealous guy. No, that's a big fat lie. I was jealous, really jealous and her mentioning Sting annoyed and spiked my jealouy. When the fuck did she befriend him?!

"Are you close with Sabertooth and Sting?" I said his name with displeasure.

"You aren't serious, are you? Oh my God, you are!" She groaned and glared at me. "Your jealousy is sometimes really annoying. Yes I am friends with Sabertooth, met them through my travels."

"I'm not jea-"

"Don't try to deny it. You even fought Gray and Laxus once, because they approached to talk to me. So don't. Just eat your food and prepare a bag for Ryu and Luna afterwards." Her tone meant that the conversation was over and done with.

I pouted but complied and began eating the food she prepared. I moaned in delight by her cooking. I missed it. It was so good that I devoured the food, of course let her fill her plate with her fill, I wasn't a savage.

After eating I begrudgingly got up and dressed into some clothes and prepared a bag for the kids. Lucy took a shower and changed into something Virgo brought her.

"Alright my little dragons, mommy wants to go to the guild today so no more play time." I sighed heavily and lifted both up from their play mat.

"Let me," Lucy said as I proceeded to lay them in their bassinet. "I'll carry them to the guild." Without arguing I let her. The only thing on my mind was just to get this over so we can get some family time sooner than later.

I grabbed her hand, intertwining our fingers, and passed the invisible barrier without a hitch. I looked at her while her eyes were glued to the kids looking at her with them giggling cutely. My chest swelled with emotions that made me feel complete. We were finally a family.

"I love you." I couldn't help but blurt that out. She turned her gaze to mine and smiled. That perfect smile that unraveled me whenever I saw it. My smile.

"I know and I love you." She said squeezing my hand and made my heart skip a few beats. God she was perfect.

We didn't say more and silently walked towards the town. I made sure we took our time so I could relish this feeling of it just being the two of us, alone, of course with the kids who was still laying and made gurgling noises.

"After seeing everyone, let's go on a date. Just us." I suggested when we neared the guild.

"Sounds lovely but I'm not leaving Luna and Ryu. Not after what you told me."

"I meant the four us. A family date." I hurriedly rephrase my suggestion. "I think it would be nice if we could spend some time together. I want to know everything you've been up." I added.

She stopped walking and turned her head towards me. "That's even more lovely. Of course we can go on a date but first, the guild." And there it was. That smile.

"Okay." Was all I said and grinned.

It didn't take too long to reach the front of the guild. I noticed Luce getting a bit tensed as we watched the door. I knew she was nervous and that she still felt guilty even though she didn't have to be. She was a weirdo. Always will be.

I grabbed the handles of the bassinet and looked at her with a warm and soft smile. "Nothing to be nervous about. They are still your nakama, family. They will only be joyous to see you back." I assured.

"But-"

"No buts Luce. They will not be mad or sad or anything. They've missed you and I'm certain you've missed them too." I nudged her closer to the door and gently pushed the door forward before she could protest.

"Come on Luce. It's family." I opened the door fully and tugged her inside. The Guildhall was silent and everyone was looking at us.

"Breathe Luce, breathe." She really was a mess. A nervous mess. My stupid yet cute weirdo. I couldn't help but shake my head at her antics.

"Lucy!" our friends bellowed and the silent was gone. But the idiots did forget that we've brought Luna and Ryu with us and they startled the two. Great . Let the headache and crying begin.

"You seriously are idiots. How can you scream like that when you can clearly see they are with us. Geez, guys." On instinct I left Lucy by the entrance and walked up to the bar with the wailing twins. It wasn't like I wanted to leave Luce alone but she needed this. Our friends needed this. Everyone needed to let go of the past and move forward.

"Let me help." Mira said and already proceeded to pick one of the kids up. And the lucky ones was; Luna. I picked crying Ryu up and tried to calm him. My eyes wandered to Lucy and the majority of our friends. They were hugging her and some even began crying, Lucy included.

"I thought you were going to stay home, did something happen?" Mira asked gaining my attention.

I shook my head and smiled. "Nah, just told her about everything. She wanted to call the Sabers and Princess Hisui. Something about warning them about this oncoming war." And she was very stubborn about it..

"Oh, did she take it well? And did you mention the prophecy?"

"Told her everything. She was pissed and very graphic. Don't wanna be on the receiving end." I responded with an amused grin. I'm certain that once Luce gets hold on one of the bastard it will not end well.

Mira let out a giggle. "Of course. Let's just hope you don't anger her then." She was teasing me, I know she was.

I scoffed and glared at her. "As if I would. We are good, nothing can come between us anymore. Once I mark her completely, nothing can ever come between us. Nothing."

She smiled softly and patted my shoulder. "I am very glad that you've solved everything and that you'll be together forever. I've supported you from the beginning."

"And beyond. We'll be together forever and beyond." It was a vow. I won't ever get separated from Luce. Even after death we'll be together. Forever and beyond. For eternity.

We chatted some more about random things and the twins. Mira wanted to throw a late baby shower now that Lucy was back and then she began sprouting ideas about expanding the house further. The woman seriously likes organizing things even in the midst of war. But she wouldn't be Mira if she wasn't like to this.

"Natsu," I turned around and saw Lucy and Levy walk about to us, "The lacrima comm. I want to call Sting and Princess Hisui immediately." I had to conceal my annoyance when she spoke that little blond idiot's name. It just sounded so wrong coming from her mouth. Ugh.

"Here. Natsu told. You can make the call in the kitchen where it's silent." Mira said handing the crystal to Luce. I handed Ryu to Levy as I got up and decided to follow Lucy after she grabbed the crystal.

"You don't have to come. I'll be back in a second." She insisted making me grimace. Heck no. I will not allow her to speak to that – I don't even want to think about him.

Shaking my head, I grabbed her hand and pulled her with me towards the entrance of the kitchen. "Just call them. Sooner than later." I heard her sigh and pull her hand back and began the first call.

"Your jealousy is cute but there is no need for it." She shook her head and waited for the first recipient to pick up. I didn't say anything. I might be jealous but I can't help it. Especially hearing other Slayers name coming from her mouth. She is my mate. Mine. We dragons are possessive creatures, so that's my excuse.

I watched her as a holographic Sting appeared. Did my blood boil? Yes. Did I want to end the call? Hell yes. Did I do anything? No. I had to play cool.

"Is that you Blondie? Where are you?" Him calling her that did hit a nerve. A bad one. I stepped next to her with a scowl and glared at him. "Ah, Natsu-kun is there too! Yo, wassup?"

"No time for pleasantries." Lucy began and focused the lacrima on her face. "I need you to warn the other guilds. War is coming." She told gravely with a serious expression.

Sting looked at us quizzically. "War? What war? Why and when?"

"We don't know when but they are after my kids." I said with annoyance. "Gramps along with a small group of our friends were attacked by the Alvarez Empire's when they tried to reach the emperor. The reason is because of Ryu and Luna, our kids, they are special. They want their power and magic." I explained shortly.

"Special how?"

"No need for further explanation right now. Just warn the other guilds. We have another call to make." I just ended the call.

"Why did you do that?!" Lucy asked annoyed. "That was just rude." I just shrugged my shoulders and ignored her ranting.

"Fine whatever. Just act childish. I don't care. You better don't act rudely when the princess appear." She warned with an angry glare and proceeded to the other call. I just nodded and kept my mouth shut.

The call with the princess took a longer time than with the annoying blond male I wish not to mention. But that was because I didn't say or do anything other than waving hi and grinning.

"Okay now we have warned them, let's go on our date." I spoke when we began walking out to the Guildhall.

"I'm annoyed with you so no date right now." She huffed and passed me. "Plus it's the kids' feeding time." And she left me. God why do you punish me.

I sighed big time and decided to sit by the end of the bar since the women crowded Lucy, immediately bringing her to a conversation about girly stuff. Great, no family time. Just alone time.

Damn this is boring. Damn my big mouth and jealousy. And Damn Lucy and her stubbornness. Arhhh. I'm miserable.

"Naaaaashuu," I perked up when I heard Happy call. Finally someone who remembered me. I turned my head up and saw Happy flying towards me with a grimace.

"Hiya buddy." I greeted back with a curious look.

"Lushy is being weird! Weirder than usual. I saw her boob and Luna biting her thingy. Ew!" He said with much disgust and made a gagging sound.

"Oh that. Yeah it was weird when I saw it too but it's normal. It's breastfeeding. Lucy produce milk for the two." I explained with a grin.

"What?!" He exclaimed horrified, his mouth opened up widely and his paws pressing his cheeks together. "Is Lucy secretly a cow?!" He questioned loudly.

"What!" Lucy screeched. Oh uh that wasn't good. I blanched. "Did you just ask I was a cow?!" She was seething.

"Of course no-"

"Yes." Idiot! I shot Happy a look, he was really stupid to further fueling Lucy's anger. "Cows produce milk not people." He explained innocently.

"Happy," Mira interjected before Lucy could retort, "Women, human women, can produce milk too. When a woman is-" I zoned out of her explanation and looked at Lucy who was still clearly annoyed but then I noticed the men in the guild look towards her with blushing faces.

And then I was pissed. I shot out of my seat and walked in front of her glaring at the stupid bastards who looked towards her direction. "Turn around you perves! I will kick your asses if you look!" I warned by lighting my arms up.

The immediately turned their faces away and busied themselves with whatever they were doing before. I turned around to face Lucy with a scowl. "You shouldn't do that in front of perverts like them." She was blushing violently and quickly covered Luna and her breast with a blanket.

"Sorry," She muttered embarrassed, "I wasn't thinking. Thanks for saving me from further embarrassment." Despite being annoyed with those idiots looking at her I couldn't help smiling at her cuteness.

"Anytime. Wanna go home? Ryu looks tired and I'm sure Luna will doze off soon too." I really wanted to get home, lay in bed and cuddle. I believe I deserve some cuddling.

"Nooo," Levy frowned, "don't go yet. We still have so much catching up to do." She whined. I shot her a look but she ignored me as she looked at Lucy with big pleading eyes. "Please stay some more. We've missed you!"

"And I've missed you. Of course we'll stay for a bit more." Just kill me already. Luuuuuuucy!

"But Luce!"

She looked at me sternly, warning me. "No buts. We'll stay for a bit more. Go mingle with the other men." I pouted and stomped my foot but left when she glared at me.

I walked over to Wakaba and Macao's table and plopped myself down on the bench, still pouting. Happy flew over and sat on the table, munching on his new fish which he miraculously got from who knows where. Probably Mira.

"And it has begun." Macao snickered amused and bumped by shoulder. "You're already under her feet."

"The great Salamander has been slain by a pretty blonde mother. She got you good." Wakaba added with a hearty laugh and let out some smoke from his pipe.

"Shut up." I grumbled annoyed and looked at Lucy once more. I couldn't see much, the girls where blocking her from my view but I heard them alright. Giggling and laughing. Tch.

"Did ya make up last night?" Macao asked making me turn my head to look at him.

"Of course."

He and Wakaba looked at each other with a huge ass smirk before they both looked at me and patted my shoulder. "So baby number three is on the way, ehh?" What? I didn't understand what they meant and I didn't bother either. They were just weird middle aged men.

"Baby number three?" Happy questioned confused, now finished with his fish, and looked at each of us.

"Yeah. Natsu and Lucy as already begun the production of another little brat. Right?"

"No?" I looked at them oddly. "We haven't."

"But you said you made up. Didn't ya get it on? Hot make up sex?" Wakaba questioned and made me blush. The fuck!

"No, you perverts!" I said annoyed and embarrassed. "We made up yes, meaning we put the past behind us and are now focusing on the present. And if we did, I wouldn't tell you all pervs. God knows what sick imagination you got!"

"So ya didn't get lucky. Sad. Lucy is a milf now. And a really really hot and sexy one. Any man's dream." The two wiggled their eyebrows with sly disgusting smirks.

I got mad but then I stopped. Milf? The fuck is that? Why was Luce one? Is it something bad or good?

"Milf?"

Macao grinned widely and threw and arm around my shoulder. "Yes milf. You are one lucky bastard. Having a milf like by your side. Damn I envy you." He let out sigh and looked somewhat pitiful. But it didn't answer anything.

"What's a milf?"

This time Wakaba answered by gesturing me to come closer as he leaned over to whisper the words meaning to my ear. "Mother I'd like to fuck." My eyes widened and I looked at him shocked.

"What's?!" I bellowed furious. "Lucy can't be a milf! She is mine!"

"Oh my," apparently the girls had heard me and looked at me while Mira giggled. "I didn't know you knew words like that Natsu." She was clearly amused.

"Wha- No! I don't. They just told me! Luce!" I quickly ran to her side and saw her look at me horrified and definitely embarrassed. "You are my milf, okay? No one else's. Alright?" I told her frantically.

"Natsu," She said hissing and glared at me with her cheeks pained red, "get out of my sight before I call Loke and Capricorn! Go you idiot!" I looked at her startled. What did I do wrong now?

"But I didn't do anything wrong!" I defended. "All I said was your my-"

"Don't even say it."

"-milf."

Uh oh. The second I uttered the word Loke and Capricorn pounced on me out of nowhere. "The fuck!" I cried cupping my cheek.

"Loke, take Natsu out for a while and teach him a thing or two." Mira advised amused.

The stupid lion smirked and nodded and grabbed my arm, dragging me out while Capricorn stayed beside Lucy and shook his head disapproving.

When we was at the backyard of the guild and pushed Loke of me and glared at him. "What's your problem!"

"Natsu, Natsu, Natsu. "He said shaking his head. "You really are an idiot, aren't you?"

"Oi!"

"But that's not something new. What are we going to do with you." He ended with a deep sigh which angered me more.

"Shut up, who are you calling idiot, kitty?!"

"Kitty?" he cocked an eyebrow and folded his arms. "Couldn't find a better insult? Here I thought you-"

"Shut up bastard! If you don't have anything else to say or do I'm going back inside."

"That I can't allow." He stood in front of me. "You've embarrassed princess with your stupid mouth. Heard everything. Here is thought you'd matured but you are still stupid." I shot him an angry glare.

"I didn't do anything wrong. All I said was Lucy was my milf. What's wrong with that?"

And he had the nerve to laugh. "Damn you really are an idiot. You know what milf means and here you are sprouting the word nonchalantly. You and your cat sure are stupid."

"Hey! Leave Happy out of this!"

"But you both upset my princess. First with the cow comment and now your milf comment. You don't have any common sense. Lucy was embarrassed beyond words especially in front of your friends which she haven seen for a year."

I stopped scowling. He was right. Lucy easily gets embarrassed and here I embarrassed here more than necessary. It wasn't on purpose but it still happened. It made me frown.

"I need to apologize. I didn't mean to embarrass her. The two old farts just told me that Lucy was a milf and then they told me the meaning and then I got possessive and said that." Me and my stupid mouth. I ought to burn my turn. Stupid!

"Try not to get too possessive and to embarrass her. And don't listen to those morons. They are perverts."

"And you aren't?"

"But of course. I'm only a pervert for my princess." That's it. I punched him in the face, wiping that smug smirk off.

"Ouch. That kinda hurt. But nothing I can't handle. My love for-" I cut him of with another punch.

"Don't even start. Lucy is my mate, the mother of my children. Stop sprouting nonsense. She is mine." I growled warning-ly.

"Damn you are possessive. You dragons are so annoying." He scoffed and spit a bit of blood out. I did split his lips, much to my satisfaction.

"Good. Now that this conversation is over, I'm going back inside." I said and began walking towards the door.

"Wait. I have something else to say." I stopped and looked at him to continue. "The King and I have discussed and he has granted us to find the lost keys of the forgotten keys."

"Forgotten keys?" I questioned. My interest piqued.

He nodded with a serious expression. "The Forgotten keys. The most powerful keys of time. Beasts more powerful than the twelve Zodiacs. The King has locked said beasts away to balance the universe but now that Ryu and Luna are born, the balance are once again off balance and thus we need to find the keys of the Forgotten. With them back the safety of the twins and the universe will be guaranteed."

"Does Lucy know?" He shook his head. "Then tell her. We'll assemble a team and scatter around to find those keys. Do you know the location?"

"It isn't as easy at you think." He said grimly. "The Keys… they aren't keys. They are living beings. Cursed humans." My eyes widened and my mouth agape.

"What do you mean? Humans? The keys are humans?!"

"Yes. And one of them is with us, here." He looked at me pained. My heart stopped. That look. That look only meant one thing.

"Lucy?!"