Good morning, my faithfull followers. How are you today? So I have some things to discuss. First of all, I hardly got any feedback on Natsu's backstory. What's that about? Also, you guys failed the reveiw challange. But hey, that doesn't matter anymore because I have a new chapter for you. As far as mating marks go, I have found a use for them and I need some ideas on what they sould look like. I have/was given some ideas but I would like some more. Anyways, that's all for now. On to the story.

Disclaimer: No onwership of Fairy Tail here.

~~Chapter 11~~

"What's that?" Happy asked.

"You'll just have to wait and see. It's really quite interesting." They walked back to the client's house and when he saw the book, he exploded.

"How dare you bring that monstrosity to this house! I told you specifically to destroy that book! How dare you disobey my orders!

"But sir–"

"No! I don't want to hear it!"

"You worthless piece of shit!"

"Sir I–."

"Weren't you listening!"

"Doesn't any part of your brain actually work?!"

"I told you specifically to destroy that book!"

"But you can't even follow the simplest of orders, can you?"

"SHUT UP!" A loud voice screamed. All attention turned to the seething dragon slayer. Darkness seemed to seep out of every pore on his body into the air around him. Lucy tried moving but was frozen in place as that man's voice was still ringing in her ears.

"You will never be things but a worthless, filthy, pile of trash. You good-for-nothing waste of space. I can't believe I created you!"

Out of everyone she could verbally rile up or destroy, she never had a chance against him. She could never find the courage to stand up to her father. How could she? It was against every fiber in her body. Up until her 10th year, she has been taught the proper way to talk, eat, sleep, walk, dress, etc. Everything had to be perfect. The perfect little princess Lucky Lucy Heartfilia, the crown jewel to the Heartfilia Rail Lines. What a pretty price that was. Let me explain. Lucy Heartfilia was born to the happy couple of Jude and Layla approximately 18 years ago. They were a loving family and spent a lot of money raising their daughter to be the princess that they wanted her to be. Servants filled the empty space the Heartfilia's couldn't. With that many servants it was never a quiet moment, especially with the gentergenic princess. That is until the death of her mother, the true jewel of the company.

Since the birth of Lucy, Layla's health was slowly degenerating. However, it didn't become evident until Lucy's fifth year. She didn't have as much energy nor could she could play as long as normal. By the time Lucy turned seven, she could hardly leave the house, let alone walk down the hallway. By Lucy's ninth year, she was bedridden. It was at this point that everyone knew she was dying and didn't have long to live. Because of this Jude grew increasingly distant from his only daughter and spent more and more time in his office, only ever leaving to spend time with his dying wife. The day she died was the worst day anyone in the Mansion had ever experienced. The staff was immediately shortened and the work hours lengthened. He no longer spent time with his daughter and left the practically non-existent staff to raise her. When Lucy tried to get her father's attention, the mansion was no longer the eerie quiet that it had become. Or at least for a few minutes. Then, as the young heiress grew older, she gained more and more unwanted attention by her father than she wanted. Soon, she hated all attention he gave her.

"You can't tell me to–" The angry voice of her compaion easily puller her back from her past.

"I can, I will, I did, and I repeat. Shut up!" The client abruptly closed his mouth and stared at him with fearful eyes.

"Now she has something to tell you." He nudged her.

"R–right. Y–you knew y–our father was one of the greatest writers of all time, right?."

"How did you know he was my father?"

"The book told me."

"You read that monstrosity?!"

"Yeah. The thing is... most people always seem to forget that he was a mage. That's why Everlue couldn't see the book for what it truly was. He disguised this book as the worst book he'd ever written with the title "Daybreak" when in truth it was his greatest masterpiece." The yellow book now took on a silver glow that began to fill the room. The book rose into the air as the pages began to flip open with the black letters flying off the pages. The letters quickly flew around the room, floating around their buddies before returning to the book. Seconds ticked by and the book snapped shut and fell back into Lucy's hands. Now, rather than displaying the words "Daybreak", the title read "Dear Kaby". Slowly handing the book back the client, she could see tears pricking the corners of his eyes. Opening the cover, he read a few words before closing the book and held it to his chest.

"T–thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Please, let us pay you a little extra as compensation."

"It's all–" Her sentence was cut short as Natsu slapped his hand over her mouth.

"Thank you. We appreciate it," Happy chirped instead.

"Mmmpph! Mphmmmph!" Lucy protested.

"She agrees."

"Great. Thanks again," said their client.

"No problem," Happy responded. Getting up Natsu kept his hand over her mouth and tugged her towards the door. Lucy watched as they handed Happy the money. Once they were outside, he released her. Angry that he restricted her, she whirled on him.

"What were worried I was going to say!?"

"Nothing thought you would try to turn down the reward," Happy up behind them.

"Why would I do that?"

"Most Fairy Tail members would turn down the extra money, or refuse the entire reward altogether."

"Why?" Lucy asked.

"Part of fairy tale Pride, I guess."

"Interesting. Don't worry, Happy. I won't do that."

"You sure?"

"Yeah."

"Then let's go home. I'm tired." Lucy nodded before turning to her best friend.

"Hey serpent," he slightly turned his head. "Pull that stunt again and I'll sick Lisanna on you... and help her do it." He didn't give any indication of his acknowledgement but his body responded regardless. And his whole body gave the shiver of disgust while Lucy smiled in victory.

The train ride home was boring as crap and as a result the trio took a much-needed nap. When the conductor came to tell them of their stop, he found the blonde laying next to Chaos with his arm draped over her stomach and his head on her breast. The blue kitten lay curled around his neck. However, when the train car opened so did one of the Dragon Slayer's eyes. He glared at the man as he woke and sat up. He quickly glanced around car before returning his frightening gaze to the frozen conductor.

"You dare speak a word and I'll rip out your tongue and shove it down your throat." His deep voice sent so much venom that the conductor nearly peed his pants. Not being able to say anything at all he nodded as best he could and scurried out of the train car. Natsu nudged Happy awake and Happy woke Lucy. Together the trio left the train station and made their way to the guild. Happy had long since divided the money and Lucy had her portion in her backpack. Yet, the jingle of coins was nothing compared to the roar she got from the guild.

"LUCY!" They screamed before flocking around her once more.

"Guys!" She yelled giggling. "Back up. I kinda need to breathe." When the crowds excitement drowned out her words Happy lifted her and dropped her at the bar.

"Vanilla milkshake, please."

"On it, Lucy." When Mira came back she put her head in her hands with her elbows on the counter.

"So how was the mission?"

"It was good."

"Anything... interesting?" She pushed.

"Like what?" Lucy asked.

"I don't know, maybe something similar to the little display you demonstrated earlier."

"Wouldn't you like to know?"

"I would indeed."

"Then I guess I could slip you a bone." The barmaid's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

"Please do." Lucy leaned forward and whispered softly in her ear.

"I pushed some buttons today. Different ones than most people push and what I have pushed so far."

"WHAT!?" Lucy nodded. "No way!" She nodded again.

"How'd you do it?"

"Now that's a secret I'm keeping to myself."

"Aw, come on."

"But that's not all."

"It isn't?"

"Nope. I got him to kiss me. This time, he took control. Not me." Huge pink hearts seemed to form in the barmaid's eyes. Her breathing accelerated and soon her body collapsed on the floor. The blond pulled her body over the counter before returning to her shake.

"What happened to her?" Happy's voice sounded next to her. Lucy just shrugged.

"Who knows."

"I'm sure you do." She smiled and shrugged. Just then a brown haired girl took a seat next to the pair.

"Hey. Lucy, right?"

"Yeah."

"Name's Cana. Nice to meetcha."

"Nice to meet you too."

"That was quite a show you put on last time."

"Thanks."

"You know, between you and me..." Cana'a curly brown hair bounced as she draped an arm over Lucy's shoulder.

"I was rootin' for ya. My cards told me you would be something special." The small of alcohol came heavily off her breath.

"Are you drunk?"

"Nope, not yet. It takes me a lot longer to get drunk."

"So, what's your magic?" Asked Lucy.

"Card magic. What's yours?"

"I'm sure that's obvious," Lucy said smiling.

"In fact it is. But that changes nothing."

"Celestial spirit summoner."

"That's cool." The whistle sounded throughout the guild once more.

"Hey Cana?"

"Yeah?" She asked looking up from her wooden mug.

"Where are Gray and Erza?"

"Erza left on a mission right after you did. Gray..." She took another drink. "He's around here somewhere."

"That's good. Well, I gotta go."

"Why?" Lucy shrugged once more. Happy had already left and now Lucy slid off her stool to follow. Once she entered the darkened space, she sat at the table with Happy. She continued to sip her milkshake until Natsu made his appearance.

"Guess what, Lushy."

"What?"

"Your training starts today," Natsu finished.

"What, really?" She asked excitedly.

"Um hm," Happy mumbled around a fish.

"When do we start?"

"Now." The familiar water-like tendrils shot out from his cloak and and Lucy jumped to avoid them.

"What am I supposed to do?" She asked staring wearily at the tendrils that swayed behind Natsu.

"Get to the forest west of town before I catch you. You can use any magic you have but you can't fly."

"Do I get a head start?"

"No." The tendrils shot towards her once more and she quickly dodged again. She saw the Root Beer bottle sitting on the table next to Happy and she reached for it. When her fingers wrapped around at it, she threw it around her assailant. He blocked the bottle with his arms and Lucy took that moment to dash to the guild doors. She was unprepared, however, to run into a naked back before she got there. Gray turned to face her.

"Whoa, what's the rush?"

"That's not running, Blondie!" A deep voice called.

"That," she replied pointing. "That is my rush."

"What's going on?" Lucy glanced at Natsu who was slowly making his approach.

"We're playing a game, is all. Please move."

"Can I play?"

"No, but if you want you could slow him down for me."

"My pleasure." Gray then moved from her path and went to block Natsu's. Lucy quickly started by calling out Taurus as soon as the guild doors closed behind her. Faintly behind her she could hear Gray call out,

"Hey, Fire Freak! I got something for you! Ice make–"

"Miss Luuucy, youuu are looking fine today."

"Good to know. Right now I'm playing a game and I need you to throw me."

"What?"

"Please. I'm racing Natsu to the West Forest and he said no flying," she pleaded.

"Alright, Miss Luuucy. If you're sure."

"It'll be fine. I know you can't throw that far so I'll call Capricorn next. Taurus nodded and put his hand on the ground before Lucy climbed onto it. He then tossed her body up in the air and swung the flat side of his axe to her feet. Lucy bent her knees and when she felt the axe beneath her feet she pushed herself forward, adding more momentum to her launch. As her body began sailing through the air she heard an explosion behind her. She turned her head and saw several members tumble out of the guild doors. Natsu flew out of the doors with his black dragon wings on his back and irritation in his eyes.

"Open! Gate of the Paired Fish! Pisces!" The two eels appeared and Lucy sent them towards Natsu with no hesitation. When she felt herself descending she called out Capricorn. He caught her easily and after a brief explanation he was happy to help. He tossed her easily and by this point she could faintly see the outline of the forest. She was so close. Unfortunately, Natsu was closer. She was still in mid-air when she heard the beating of his wings behind her. She called back Capricorn but it was too late. Natsu was faster than she was. Using his spearhead, attack her loyal goat spirit was forced back to the spirit world. Her body began falling and she looked around desperately, trying to find a way to slow her dissent. However, the only thing close enough was the vicious dragon slayer who started the chase. So just as he turned his attention towards her, her whip wound its way around his waist. He looked down and confusion before attempting to remove the whip. By this point, Lucy was close enough to the ground that she wouldn't get any serious injuries. Knowing that the chaos dragon would eventually catch her sooner than later, she ran in the direction of the forest once more. She was fully aware that she would be caught well before she got to the forest but that didn't stop her from trying. She dodged the tendrils as best she could until one hit came to close to her left side. The force blew her to the right and she wasn't able to catch herself in time.

"Gotcha," a voice whispered. Then a body weight heavier than her own pinned her to the ground. She rolled underneath them and looked up at her captor. Onyx eyes stared back down at her.

"How do I do?"

"You failed."

"Figures. What now?"

"Now, you get an extra hour in training."

"I'm not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing." He shrugged.

"You still have to run to the forest."

"Darn it! I thought I wouldn't have to for sec." Natsu didn't say anything but instead of simply stood and began walking. After Lucy dusted off her clothing, she took off running again. By the time she got there her legs ached and she was out of breath. Natsu flew up seconds later and kept walking, leaving Lucy no choice but to force yourself off the grassy earth and follow the silent dragon slayer. They walked for what seemed like hours with the only sound being the blond's almost heavy panting. They went forward, they backtracked, went in zigzags, the works, as if making sure no one was following them. Once he was satisfied, he finally set a direct course. Lucy was struggling to keep up at this point but she kept her mouth sewn shut, much like the trek up Mt. Hakobe. Natsu sighed.

"Lesson number 1. Voice your thoughts."

"W...what?"

"If you are going to come on more missions with me, then you can't keep silent. You almost died on that mountain and you look like you're going to pass out any time now. It's not good for your body."

"T–...then can we...take a break?"

"No. We're nearly there." Indeed he was correct. For two minutes later, they came to a clearing. However, calling it a clearing would calling an ocean a lake. It was divided into several sections and the most obvious was the obstacle course at the far end of the arena. It took up a good portion before it melted into an area of dummy looking things. Around the dummies the ground was littered with holes of dummies that had been moved or added. Next to that was just a huge patch of dirt. The ground was smooth and not yet covered with the footprints of the trainee nor the dragon slayer. Then off to the side was a section of miscellaneous objects. What made the whole thing more amazing was the fact that the clearing was sitting five feet below where she currently stood. The entire arena in a five foot deep hole.

"D–did you make this?" She asked amazed. He nodded. She continued to stand at the edge gaping when a sudden force knocked her forward. As she fell she managed to force her body into a roll despite the exhaustion that plagued her. Natsu jumped in after her. He landed neatly and walked to the dirt patch before sitting cross-legged. When Lucy joined him, he showed her how to meditate and after doing it for ten minutes he lead her to the obstacle course. She had asked what the meditation was for and the only response she got was that it helped her to focus. Although the meditation had driven most of the fatigue, it hadn't fully disappeared. And that is how her day continued. She was forced to run the obstacle course for hours while dodging various attacks from Natsu. Afterwards, she was brought to the dummy field where she was given fighting moves to practice. The familiar weight of her keys no longer on her hip, therefore adding to her distractions. Her eyes glanced at the keys that now hung at Natsu's hip.

The dragon slayer had taken her keys at the beginning of obstacle course and had yet to give them back. Just then she felt her body begin to fall. She failed to realize where the initial pressure was applied but she certainty felt the after effects. Lucy also wasn't conscious of how much force her body was given which was why she was surprised when the breath left her lungs as she fell. She glanced up at sky to see the pink-haired male blocking her view of the sky and glaring down at her. She only scowled as she heaved herself off the ground. Her arms felt like jelly, her breath came in short pants, and she felt as if she could collapse at any moment.

The two had been training for hours and and he hadn't even broken a sweat. Lucy, on the other hand, was drenched from head to toe with the bodily fluids. However, it may have been the fact that he hadn't even done any real training. The sun was beginning to set behind the trees and the breeze took a colder turn. She was starting to shiver but her mouth was clamped shut. That is, until a thought hastily crossed her mind. Lesson one: voice your thoughts. It's better for you. She shook her head to clear the thought. Sure he had told her that rule but she had just been given this rule today. She couldn't start practicing that rule already, could she? Would he think less of her if she used it so soon? It was a possibility but Lucy was willing to take that risk. Even if it killed her. Mentally. She cast her gaze around the arena until her eyes fell on Happy. The blue haired feline was sleeping on a cat bed in what looked like a shed. It didn't appear to have a door from where she stood.

When had Happy gotten there? Had he always been there? The fact was...he wasn't. When Natsu had chased after Lucy, Happy had stayed at the excited/scared chatter that had arisen. When Lucy suggested to Gray to take on Natsu, he jumped right into it. After the insult, Gray attacked first. He let his anger and confusion fuel his attacks and as a result, he lasted ten more seconds than he did last time. However, his spells were uncoordinated therefore making them sloppy and giving Natsu the advantage. It was after the dragon slayer had left that things had gotten messy.

People crowded around the poor, beaten ice mage demanding answers that he cold possibly give. Unfortunately, it wasn't before long that he had given the four sentences worth of information that set the guild's eyes on Happy. They peered at him with hungry eyes, as if they hadn't eaten in days. It may not seem normal but Fairy Tail was a very noisy guild. Everyone's life with a public to the members as the guild chairs were open to strangers. That is, if the memories weren't to painful to tell. It was only the painful memories that were left alone. That and basically Natsu's entire life. Everything else was fair game. Which was why when new info was available they turned into a pack of hungry wolves. Their smiles widened, their heads cocked, their eyes staring into your soul as if they could pull the information out that way. Sometimes you could almost see the wolf-like features, if you looked hard enough. The soft pointed ears hidden deep within their strands of hair, the razor sharp fangs lurking in their darkened mouths, and the bushy tails underneath the fabric of their clothing. They may look human but most times that was the opposite of their behavior. Depending on who you were, it could be considered downright çreepy. Yet, despite what others thought they continued their odd personalities and habits. After all, they were the Fairy Tail guild.

Happy did everything he could so that he didn't squirm under their wolf like grins before trying to escape. However, someone grabbed his tail as he became airborne and his chances of escape dwindled into nothing. He turned to find the face of Mira staring down at him. He gulped heavily. Mira's grin seemed to be the largest one of all.

"So Happy," she started. "What do you know of Lucy and Chaos's game of cat and mouse?" So after being interrogated and dodging questions he knew Natsu wouldn't want him to tell, he exhaustedly made his way to the forest. Of course, he knew where the arena and it was for times like these, that if he wanted to collapse near to where Natsu was then, the shed thing was where he went. Natsu had built it, as he did everything else he needed, for him so Happy may have a place to sleep if Natsu was training. Otherwise, Happy would have flown to the house. So there he slept as Lucy was desperately trying to work up the courage to tell Natsu that she was done for the day. The sun continued to fall behind the trees and Lucy turned to the dragon slayer and called for his attention. He looked and stared at her, waiting for her to speak. She opened her mouth to speak but the words seemed to die in her throat.

So what do you think? I prefer Natsu's backstory but I still like Lucy's. However, I'm not sure how I feel about the training session. Also, I have decided to let you, my faithful DS fanbase, choose the layout of the obsticle course. I look forword to your suggestions.

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