Hi guys. Stellar Flames here, Natsu and myself hope you're enjoying Flames and Keys . We mainly have the set characters we act as, but we also take turns with the less common characters. with our names we like to go by our favourite character, so I'm lucy, my female friend is natsu . together we worked together to create this fan fic.
thanks to everyone who has reviewed, I love hearing what you have to say so we can improve the story if we need to.
We do not own fairy tail, fairy tail belongs to Hiro Mashima
P.S: sorry for the delay guys, I(Lucy) don't have any internet at the moment so for the next month of so the number of chapters I upload isn't going to be as large and won't be as frequent
Lucy: Natsu?
*She hears a groan coming from the end of the basement*
Lucy walks down to the end of the basement carrying a torch
Lucy: Natsu is that you?
Natsu concentrates through the pain and makes a small flame shoot from his mouth, lighting up the basement
Lucy: *runs to Natsu and kneels down beside him* I'm sorry
Natsu: I...I came af..ter you
Lucy: and I'm going to get you out of here
Natsu: D..dad?
Igneel: *groans* w..what is it Natsu?
Natsu: I'm... I'm g..glad you're s..still a..alive
Igneel: *coughs* o..of course I'm still alive
Lucy: *looks at Gemini* I need you to break the chains
Natsu smiles, his eyes start drooping shut
Lucy: Natsu don't go to sleep
Natsu: *weakly looks up at Lucy* F..fucking s..snake... bit me
A tear trickles down Lucy's face. She places her hands on the snake bite and focuses her magic. She heals Natsu's wounds in 5 minutes
Natsu's breathing becomes easier and he manages to sit up
Lucy: how are you feeling now?
Natsu: Much better. *he turns to Igneel* Dad... are you okay?
Igneel: *coughs* just peachy *groans*
Lucy: *moves over to igneel and starts healing him*
igneel: thanks Lucy
Lucy: *smiles slightly* it's the least I can do
Natsu sees Gemini in the appearance of Sting and starts snarling
Lucy: Natsu wait. That's not Sting, it's Gemini
Natsu: Gemini?
Lucy: as I said on my first day at the public school, I'm a celestial mage as well as a life dragon slayer. Gemini is just one of the many celestial spirits I can summon
Natsu: Then where's Sting?
Lucy: tied up in my room
*They hear the whirl of a motor and the chains around Natsu and Igneel start glowing, runes on their surface*
Natsu: W..what the hell?
Lucy: what's happening?
*black lightning forms along the chains, electrocuting both Natsu and Igneel*
Natsu: RGHH!
Lucy: Natsu!
Igneel: RGHHHH!
*the lightning recedes back into the chains leaving Igneel and Natsu panting*
Lucy: w..what's happening? *holds Natsu up*
Natsu: I... d..don't kn..know..
Lucy: *looks at Gemini* I need you to break these chains
Gemini: *goes to break the chains, but the black lightning appears again, electrocuting Gemini and making them return to the spirit world* S..sorry Master
Lucy: *tears pour down her face* I can't seem to do anything right
Natsu: *breathing heavily* Y..you n..need to g..get out of h..here
Lucy: I'm not leaving without you
Natsu: I.. I'll be f..fine...
Lucy sobs into her hands. As she does she starts to glow involuntarily
Natsu: p...princess?
Lucy's magic power increases causing the chains to shatter
Natsu: *shakily gets to his feet and helps Igneel stand* C..come on dad
Igneel: *stands up shakily. The magic he feels radiating off Lucy is similar to that of a dragons* Natsu, I suggest we get Layla and leave immediately
Natsu: R..right. *looks at Lucy* Where to?
Igneel: she'll be in the infirmary up stairs
Lucy clutches her head and groans, her canines elongate. Natsu starts walking, but stumbles after a few steps. Lucy starts glowing brighter. Her nails growing
Natsu: D..dad. W..what's happening to h..her?
Igneel: Natsu *cough* you need to understand that Jude is not Lucy's biological father. Lucy is the same as you
Natsu: Y..you mean?
Igneel: Lucy's biological father is the life dragon vitae
Natsu: What's happening to her?
Igneel: she's under a lot of emotional pressure. This hasn't happened before, but my theory is that once a pair of half dragon half humans become mates they're able to transform into dragons when under extreme emotional pressure and stress
Natsu: *runs up to Lucy and pulls her into his chest, his arms wrapping around her tightly* Come on Luce. I need my princess
Lucy groans. Her eyes start shifting from brown to silver/blue then changing to dragon like
Natsu's eyes turn dragon*like, catching Lucy's attention
Lucy: *breathing heavily* n..Natsu?
Natsu: *grins* Just focus on me princess.
Lucy: b..but *she clutches her head. She starts to glow brighter*
Natsu pulls her into a tender kiss. Lucy kisses him back, her breathing becoming more steady. Natsu pulls her closer, his hand running down her back. Lucy shivers
Natsu: *pulls away smiling* B.. better?
Lucy: *blushes* y..yeah
Natsu: G..good
Igneel: okay cut the lovey dovey and lets get out of here
Natsu doesn't seem to hear Igneel. He stays where he is, smiling at Lucy
Igneel: *grabs Natsu by the collar and Lucy by the arm* okay you two, we'll have time for this when we get out of here
Natsu: H..hey!
Igneel starts dragging Natsu and Lucy out of the basement
Igneel takes them to the infirmary where Layla is lying in bed
Layla: *reading a book, she looks up and sees them* I..Igneel?
Igneel: *sighs* thank god you're okay
Lucy: *runs up to Layla and hugs her* oh mum I was so worried
Layla: *hugs Lucy* I should be saying that to you, Igneel. You were in worse shape than I was
Igneel: I could handle it
Layla: *frowns* Igneel, you need to stop being so reckless.
Igneel: I'll stop being reckless when I'm dead
Igneel: and I'm not planning on dying any time soon
Layla: Maybe you should try and look at this from your son's point of view
Igneel: *sighs* let's just get out of here
Natsu: *walks over to Layla and picks her up* I've got ya
Lucy: *nods* okay *starts glowing as well as Natsu, Igneel and Layla. They teleport back into Natsu's house*
Natsu: *his legs shaking and lightly swaying on his feet* D..dad?
Igneel takes Layla out of his arms
Lucy stands next to Natsu and helps keep him steady
Natsu: Th..thanks
Lucy: no problem
Layla: Natsu, are you okay?
Natsu: J.. Just a little d..dizzy
Lucy: let's go to bed then. You should feel better after some rest
Natsu nods weakly, clutching his head
Lucy: good night mum, good night Igneel
Igneel: good night Lucy, good night Natsu
Layla: Goodnight you two
Lucy helps Natsu to his room, she helps him onto the bed. Natsu looks up at Lucy, struggling to keep his eyes open
Lucy: *tears form in her eyes* It's all my fault you're like this *sits down on the bed and covers her face with her hands*
Natsu moves so his hand is on her lap and squeezes it lightly. Lucy looks at Natsu with teary eyes
Natsu: I'll be fine. It's probably from that snake bite and it'll wear off by morning
Lucy: o..okay *sniffs and rubs her eyes*
Natsu: B..but can you help m..me get ch..changed and into ..bed? *blushes*
Lucy: *blushes* u..um o..okay
Natsu smiles slightly, his eyes drooping again. Lucy grabs Natsu's pyjama pants, she starts unbuttoning his shirt while blushing
Natsu: D..did you want me to s..sit up?
Lucy: if you're able to
Natsu: *pushes himself into a sitting position and almost ends up falling onto Lucy* Uh.. s..sorry
Lucy: *helps Natsu sit up. she blushes* i..it's okay
Natsu's eyes start drooping shut again. Lucy takes off his shirt then places it on the drawers, she starts unbuckling his belt while blushing
Natsu: A..are you b..blushing?
Lucy: n..n..no
Natsu: Y..yeah you are
Lucy: n..nuh uh
Natsu: Y..you're as pink as my h..hair. So yeah. You are
Lucy blushes and covers her face. Natsu no longer being supported by Lucy, he falls forward until his head is resting on her shoulder
Lucy blushes redder, she glances at Natsu
Natsu: *looks up at Lucy* W...what is it?
Lucy: n..nothing *she sits Natsu up and slips off his pants then puts his pyjama pants, she then puts him in bed under the blankets*
Natsu: Thanks *smiles and almost instantly falls asleep, his hair hanging over his eyes*
Lucy smiles slightly, she brushes Natsu's hair out of his eyes. She gets changed dumping the poofy gown on the floor. She puts on her nightgown then slides into bed next to Natsu.
*next morning*
Natsu is still asleep, somehow during the night he managed to put an arm around Lucy and pull her into his chest. Lucy snuggles into his chest
*in the kitchen*
Layla: Do you think Natsu will be alright?
Igneel: I'm sure he'll be fine. He just needs time to recover
Layla: What happened to the two of you?
Igneel: Jude had us chained up in the basement after he beat me. He had stings followers cobra and rogue beat Natsu. *sighs* if it weren't for Lucy I'm not sure how we would have gotten out
Layla: I am sorry Igneel. I never wanted to put you in any danger
Igneel: I know you didn't Layla *sighs* ...when we're you planning on telling Lucy about vitae
Layla: H..how do you know about Vitae?
Igneel: Layla there are no secrets amongst the dragons
Layla: *sighs* I wasn't sure if I was going to tell her
Igneel: well I believe you will have to tell her at some point, especially after what happen last night
Layla: Wh.. what happened last night?
Igneel: she started turning into a dragon
Layla: But... Vitae didn't say that was possible
Igneel: he didn't take into account what could happen if two half*lings become mates
Layla: But didn't he know about you and Kimiko?
Igneel: yes he did, but he didn't think it would be likely that our children would become mates
Layla: Is there a way we can stop it?
Igneel: I'm not sure. Because this has never happened before so there are no records on what to do
Layla: I wish Kimiko were here. She'd know something
Igneel sighs. A single tear trickles down his face
Layla: I'm sorry Igneel. I did not mean to upset you
Igneel: I know you didn't Layla
Layla: Maybe we should check on them
Igneel: that's a good idea
Layla: W..would you mind helping me tell Lucy about Vitae?
Igneel: I don't mind Layla
Layla: *smiles warmly* Thank you
Igneel: no problem *smiles slightly*
Layla: Are you sure you're alright?
Igneel: yeah I'm fine *stands up*
Layla: *places a hand on Igneel's arm* You can tell me
Igneel: I miss her Layla
Layla: I know you do.
Igneel: *sighs* lets go check on them
Layla: Okay. *gets up and follows Igneel*
Igneel knocks on the door
Natsu groans and rolls over onto his back, pulling Lucy on top of him
Lucy: *wakes up and blushes* u..uh n..Natsu?
Natsu: *opens one eye and looks at Lucy* Hmm?
Igneel knocks on the door. Natsu groans and gets out of bed to answer the door. Lucy lays on the bed, her cheeks slightly pink. Natsu opens the door rubbing his eyes
Natsu: *yawns* H..hey d..dad
Igneel: how are you feeling this morning?
Natsu: St...still a little out of it
Igneel: I can understand that. So you're not up for going to school today?
Natsu: I dunno
Igneel: *sighs* how's Lucy feeling?
Natsu: *turns to Lucy* H..how you feeling?
Lucy: *looks at Natsu* I'm fine
Natsu: *looks at Igneel* Sh..she says she's f..fine
Igneel: that's good. Natsu if you're not up for going to school you don't have to
Natsu: Wh..what makes you say th..that?
Igneel: if you don't feel well enough you don't have to go to school. I won't force you
Natsu smiles slightly before starting to sway on his feet again
Igneel: *catches Natsu* okay you're going back to bed
Natsu: D..dad, I'm f..fine
Igneel: you're clearly not fine, you're swaying
Layla: I'll go get some wet cloths
Igneel: thanks Layla *helps Natsu back to the bed*
By the time Natsu gets to the bed, his legs have almost given out on him
Igneel: now get some rest
Layla returns with some wet cloths and hands them to Igneel
Igneel: thanks Layla *places a wet cloth on Natsu's forehead*
Natsu sighs in relief as the cloth goes on his forehead
Layla: Igneel, how often does Natsu get sick?
Igneel: not very often
Layla: Is it possible he could be sick as well as coming of age?
Igneel: it's possible
Layla: Lucy. If you want to stay here and look after him, you can
Lucy: okay
Layla: I'll call the school and let them know. *leaves the room*
Natsu: D..dad, I'm t..telling you I'm f..fine
Igneel: then why are you stuttering?
Natsu: I..I'm not st..stuttering
Igneel: yes you are
Natsu: Sh..shut up
Igneel: not gonna happen Natsu
Natsu tries to sit up, reaching for his shirt
Igneel: *pushes Natsu down gently* what do you think you're doing?
Natsu: G..getting ready for s..school
Igneel: you're in no condition to be going to school
Natsu: But I told you. I'm f..fine
Igneel: no you're not
Natsu tries to sit up again. Lucy grabs Natsu's arm. Natsu looks at Lucy confused
Lucy: Natsu if you're not well you shouldn't go to school
Natsu: *sighs* F..fine. *lies back down*
Lucy kisses Natsu on the cheek then hugs him
Natsu: *wraps an arm around her and looks at Igneel* L..looks like I'm st...staying home
Igneel: good. Now get some rest.
Natsu closes his eyes and starts falling asleep as Layla returns
Layla: Lucy, come on you need to eat
Lucy: but mum
Layla: No buts young lady. He's asleep and you need to eat
Lucy: *sighs* okay *carefully moves Natsu's arm and slides out of bed*
Natsu: *wakes up as soon as Lucy's feet touch the floor* L..Luce?
Lucy: *looks at Natsu* yeah?
Natsu: *looks at her and smiles, lightly squeezing her hand* Be safe okay?
Lucy: *smiles* okay
Layla guides Lucy out of the room
Lucy sits down at the table
Layla: Lucy... I.. I need to tell you something
Lucy: what is it mum?
Layla: *looks at Igneel briefly before turning back to Lucy* You understand that Natsu is Igneel's son, making him half dragon don't you?
Lucy: *nods* yeah
Layla: Well... you and Natsu are the same
Lucy: the same?
Layla: I don't know how to say this. But you are also a half-ling
Lucy: but.. that doesn't make sense. you and dad aren't dragon's
Layla: Jude isn't your father...
Lucy: *shocked* t..then w..who is my father?
Igneel: Your father was Vitae. The dragon of life.
Lucy: why have I never met him?
Igneel: You have to understand that Vitae is one of the oldest surviving dragons. He does not leave his cavern very often as a safety measure
Lucy: *rests her head on her arms leaning on the table* I guess that explain why I'm a dragon slayer even though I never had a teacher
Layla: I am sorry I kept this from you
Lucy: you don't have to apologise mum, I understand why you didn't want me to know
Igneel: Now that you do know, what do you plan to do?
Lucy: *sighs* I don't know. But I know I would like to meet him
Layla: Lucy. Your father doesn't come to town often, and with Jude looking for us it's not safe. Especially for you, Igneel and Natsu
Lucy: *a tear falls down her face* o..okay
Igneel: I don't mean to pry. But what kind of connection do you and Natsu have?
Lucy: *looks at Igneel* what do you mean?
Igneel: You have an effect on him. I want to know why you think that is
Lucy: *scratches her head* w..what kind of effect?
Layla: Igneel. You father didn't question Kimiko like this when you were going through your coming of age
Lucy: what are you talking about?
Layla: Lucy. Do you know anything about dragons mating?
Lucy: umm.. not really
Igneel: To put it simply dragons mate for life. And when they come of age their instincts lead them to act differently. In the case of fire dragons, we become territorial and protective
Lucy: and in the case of life dragon's
Igneel: Life dragons are similar. But where fire dragons will fight to protect their chosen mate, a life dragon will use other methods. If dealing with a dragon slayer or another dragon, they use their ability to control those with dragon abilities
Lucy: ability? what ability?
Layla: Life dragons have an ability to control dragons or humans with dragon abilities. When the spell wears off they are left with no memory of anything that happened
Lucy: o..okay
Igneel: So I'll ask. How do you feel about Natsu?
Lucy: *blushes* I..I l..love him
Igneel: How much?
Lucy: do I really have to answer that?
Layla: We just want to make sure
Lucy: make sure of what?
Igneel: With you being a half-ling, it is possible that you may be coming of age as well
Lucy: o..okay
Layla: So please answer Igneel's question
Lucy: I love him more than I've ever loved someone
Natsu: G..good to know its n..not one sided
Lucy: *blushes* n...Natsu?!
Natsu: *leaning on the door frame* H..hey
Lucy: what are you doing out of bed *still blushing*
Natsu: C..couldn't s..sleep
Lucy: why?
Natsu: You weren't there
Lucy blushes and smiles
Natsu smiles and stumbles over to the seat next to Lucy
Lucy when Natsu sits down she holds his hand and smiles
Natsu squeezes her hand lightly, his temperature a little higher than normal
Igneel: *looks at Layla* Maybe we should call Porlyusica
Lucy focuses her magic and starts healing Natsu, lowering his temperature
Layla: *nods* I think that would be a good idea
Igneel: Let's give them some time alone *walks out of the kitchen*
Layla follows Igneel out of the kitchen
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