Chapter 7

My heat had finally passed, and I was finally free to roam the village with a constant presence of someone watching over me to ensure I don't run. Even if I did, I would follow the train tracks one of two ways. I needed to bide my time. A train comes through here every month carrying supplies and takes people in and out of the village; all be it, no one ever leaves this place. They see Natsu as some Messiah handed to them from the divine and I am some chosen woman of Natsu's. Ugh it makes me sick to know they are so brainwashed from Natsu feeding them all this bullshit; of how he came to rescue me from the nasty demon who was Laxus... however that works?

"Daphne why do you keep following me, I thought we said you weren't going to keep following me." The silver haired girl emerged from behind a house and sulked over to me.

"I agreed this with you, not with Natsu." Her eyes switched from a black to a dark orange when she began to lie. "I did talk to him about this." She rambled on. I watched her lie through her teeth and it pissed me off. Although it didn't take me much to get angry now a days and I wonder why.

"What about I go back to the house, will that make you fuck off?" I snarled and bared my fangs causing the nymph to shrink back and cover her head. I could help but feel a little bad at this reaction. I rolled my eyes at her and stormed back to the house. I hated this place. I don't want to be here. I kicked off my boots leaving them at the front door covered in snow.

"(y/n) darling!" I gritted my teeth as the animal I least wanted to see stood at the entrance of the kitchen, holding a slab of meat between his hands. "I thought you would have been out longer, I'm so pleased your finally out of the room and moving around!" I shot a stony glance his way and said nothing in return. Pulling off my coat and scarf I hung them on the rails and crept away from Natsu towards the bathroom. I can't get away from the man that easily since everything is fucking open plan – Even the bathroom doesn't have a lock. His Onyx eyes followed my movements and I felt like a rabbit caught in a trap. "Are you not going to say hello to your love back?" Natsu smiled and began to stroll toward me, his lips pulling into a grin, his arms outstretched as he came closer, the slab of meat dangling in my face the closer he came. I almost choked on my own saliva as he embraced me, my entire body burned with hatred and loathing toward him. I could feel my mind screaming at him to get away. I could feel my dragon writhing in agony to be freed and either kill him or fuck his brains out. I just need to build up my strength a little longer.

"Good evening." I managed to choke out. I wanted to confront him about Daphne, to stop her following me around but I barely wanted to look at the male let alone talk to him civilly.

"Oh, you responded today! Looks like you are making progress my darling." He pulled back and breathed out happily and pressed a kiss to my forehead. I couldn't help but have a small snarl slip from my mouth at this. "-and back to square one." He sighed and stepped back allowing me my space. "We have stake tonight darling. You need to get your strength up for carrying those children of ours!" I almost laughed out manically a sneer forming on my lips.

"I would rather die than let you take me." I snorted and flicked my purple hair over my shoulder before slamming the bathroom door on him.

"That's what you think Drakon." I heard him huff. I hate this place so much.

"Darling dinner is ready." I felt my stomach twist. I had been sat in the bathroom for an hour because I didn't want to be near that male now or ever and I have to eat dinner with him. I don't want to eat but I need to gain back my strength if I want to kill him and escape. I will kill him soon enough. Standing up I steadied myself. I could smother him in his sleep... shame he chains me down each night. That man may be a cunt but I will give him that – He isn't stupid.

"Here." I mumbled as I stood in front of the table that was neatly laid with stoneware, a large stake was laid across gravy coated vegetables. I wanted to regurgitate at the meer sight of food prepared by him. I wish so much that he would have found another person – although I would never want to force this upon someone else.

"So darling what have you done today?" Natsu cooed and picked up the knife and fork that was sat next to my plate. Beginning to cut away at my food to feed it to me. I hated this but I thought it best for him to play out his little fantasies. Even if that involves feeding, dressing and washing me on a daily basis, to my disdain. He slowly put the food to my lips so I could open my mouth and take it from his hands.

"Daphnie is still following me. I thought we agreed she wouldn't follow me anymore." I murmured into the fork as I took the food from his hand uninterested at the smile he was making in my direction.

"I did ask her to stop. She just takes her queens safety so seriously." Natsu chimed and sunk his fork into another chunk of stake before pressing it to my mouth. I took it with my teeth while staring him dead in the eye.

"You clearly didn't ask firmly enough. I ask again. Please Natsu I don't need following. I want to meditate and I want to practice in peace. Why can't I be grated that privilege." I whined out a little I knew full well Natsu loved it when I asked things off him like that.

"I'll see what I can do darling." He smiled and put another lump of meat to my lips.

"Thank you." I took the meat in-between my teeth. I smirked internally. I will have to summon my dragon back. She has come out twice. Once when I was a child and once to save Laxus. I kept eye contact with Natsu the entire time I was being fed, I'm not sure if it unnerved him or made him feel loved? I watched his every move as he cleaned the plates and utensils. I waited for permission to leave the table – Yea that's a thing.-

"You can go do your own thing now darling." He rested his hands onto the rustic wooden table top and curled his lips up into that disgusting sneer. Standing up, I bowed down and connected my eyes to the floor while glaring at the black spruce floor boards. That was also another thing. All these rules which was more than disappointing. I used most of my free time to practice my meditation and fighting with some of the warriors in the village. None of them were to my standard. Unfortunately, Natsu wouldn't spar with me which meant I was never getting better at fighting.

"Thank you Natsu." His name sounded like venom in my mouth. I hated him for this. He destroyed everything.

"You're welcome My little Drakon." He moved to kiss my cheek. This time I stifled the snarl that was in my throat even if it pained me to do so. I bolted towards the door as soon as his hand left the back of my neck. I yanked on my boots and coat, I wanted to meditate and more appropriately be left alone. "Where are you going darling?" Natsu asked inquisitively. I shot a glare at him,

"I'm going to meditate and practice." I muttered and pulled on my jacket.

"You do nothing but that. Why don't you stay in, read a book, do some writing? Spend some time with me. I love you and I want you close to me. I brought you here, so I could keep you safe." He wined and stated to come close to me. I narrowly dodged the hug that was coming my way by jumping out of the door and slamming it closed in his face. I almost wanted to cry but I refuse to do that, I am a dragon who is not a victim, I will not bend to this. I growled low and blew out purple glittery dust. I am done with this place. I want to go. Looking over to the train station from the top of the hill I could feel the longing and forlorn bubbling up, which I have done so well to hide till this moment. I don't want Natsu finding out this weakness, he exploits everything I do or say. I'm so tired of this. I just wanted to end this, end the suffering and hurt this entire life has caused me. Nothing but misery, with a few highlights in-between. It was so good before all of this. My life was so good with Laxus and the Guild mates. Everyone helped me in those 4 short years I was in the guild for. Falling in love and watching others fall in love. Going on adventures with everyone. I miss them. I miss Mair-Jane's smile and her advice. I know exactly what she would say now and that would be to kill Natsu and run, to come back to the guild where I belong.

Wondering into the forest behind the house, I stated to walk toward the frozen pond a few hundred meters away. Since it was winter, it was my icy oasis that allowed me to meditate and communicate with my dragon. Dumb cow was in two minds, even though she nearly killed him last time. She is a fickle creature, as soon as the suggestion of domination and Whelps appear, it's a whole different ball game.

I crept across the ice that was stating to wear thin. Since spring is around the corner everything is beginning to melt and according to the villagers it is a very warm area here. But what do I know - I will be out of here by then. I couldn't care less. Sitting atop the smooth rock in the center of the pond I sighed out and began my meditation.

After a while I sensed my dragon within stirring and swirling into existence in front of me.

"Its been a while hasn't it. When did we last have a chat… A whole two hours?" She smirked and sat in front of me her long spiny tail curling around her two front paws. She was smaller when she talks to me, when usually she stood an easy 40 meters tall from paws to head, not including the long sharp horns that protrude from her head.

"Don't get sassy. You are one of the more sane creatures I know of – well sort of."

"Well you know my thoughts an opinions on him. May be if you try to let him love you – this might be less painful –"

"Don't insult me. He killed my mate."

"He killed a human mate. Remember, we dragons need each other."

"You tried to kill him last time."

"Yes, but that's because he hurt you."

"You are literally proving my point! You ignorant cow."

"You're so rude."

She chuckled and snorted out a little. A small smirk played on her face as her teeth came into show. Such a wonderful creature yet so dumb. Kind of like a dog.

"Thanks for calling me a dog. – I can read your thoughts you know." She hissed and stood up flicking her tail at me in a huff. It disintegrated as it made contact with my face. I sat there smirking at her, she felt insulted and it made me laugh. Although my happiness was fleeting as it gave me a glimmer of hope. I will get out of this hell. She sat back on all fours and sighed out before stretching and laying in front of me. Her head resting on her paws. "I think you should consider Natsu as your mate. It will make your time easier here. Bare his Welps you would be a queen of this town. We would be treated like royalty. Have our needs met by everyone else -we would live like goddesses." She hummed I could almost see her mind ticking with excitement at the idea of us becoming fat and lazy. Her tail curled at the end and she grinned toothily.

"No we are not submitting to a murderer." I almost screamed at her and wanting to choke her out. She annoyed me more than anything with that stupid statement.

"We aren't, we are making our life easier. Just think about it. We can still be strong as ever if not more. I'm only thinking with good intentions..." She almost purred seductively. It sounded almost appealing.

"You dragons only have good intentions when it serves your interests." I muttered back and closed my eyes.

"You would be dead without me. Don't you forget that."

"Yes, you remind me of that all the time. Pick a better reason for me to care about what you have to say. It's getting boring hearing that now." I snapped playfully.

"Appreciate me then." She growled,she stood up and started to fade away into my mental forest I created for my own headspace.

"Maybe I will when you can kill that man. You didn't when the last opportunity arose and yet; here we are." I grumbled and pointed my finger at her in accusation.

"Consider what I said (y/n) you can only prolong this so long till the breed cycle comes around again. You know I won't let you stop me this time." She chuckled as her form scattered away into the abyss. Pulling out of my mental fortress; my eyes flickered open to the now darkening area around me. It's getting late and I needed to return before Natus came after me again. I refused to take on the advice that my dragon had given me, but a small part of me knew it wasn't long before Stockholm Syndrome started to set in. Alas I was going to hold out for as long as possible, I refuse to give that man more than he deserves. I love Laxus and will do anything to go back to see his grave. I didn't even manage to say goodbye. I just saw the magical energy off his flutter out from his body as he drew his final breaths. Reluctantly I stood up and set on the path back to my living hell. After a short walk back, I entered the house as quietly as possible. I didn't want to disturb the rare peace and if he didn't know I was back maybe I will be able to go to bed without being touched or looked at by Natsu.

"Ohh, Drakoooon – Darling you're back!" I heard the drunken slur that was Natsu come from the sofa. Fuck. He is drunk again. Let's see how this all goes down tonight.

"What?" I hissed and made my way towards an exit away from him. I have no idea where I will sneak off to even though there is literally nowhere to hide. Gods save me.

"Darlinngggg, come back to meee! Please love meeeee." Fuck me how can one person be so needy. I hissed and bared my fangs at him. "Ohhh don't be like that." Natsu sighed and towered over me. His eyes hooded and dark – So its going to be one of these nights again. I rolled my eyes and turned on my heel. I have nothing to say to him. Nothing that would make a difference anyway; no matter how many times I verbally abuse him. I felt a tight grip and a warm tingle shoot up my arm as Natsu's hand made contact with my wrist. It shocked me and I tried to rip my wrist away from him immediately. But to my shock he didn't let go this time. Natsu's grip almost became bone shattering causing me to yell out in pain and struggle away from him. "Drakon, today you are not talking to me like that. I have tolerated that enough with everyone else. I don't want it from the person I love too." He spun me round into his chest. His magic was so strong that it burned to make contact with him, how I hated him.

"I wonder why I never talk to you civilly. I really fucking wonder – You dumb Cunt!" I seethed. There was a pause in the air...

SMACK

Shock sunk into me as Natsu raised his hand back for a second swing. I brought my fist back and swung – He caught it with his hand and shoved me back against the sofa. His Onyx eyes we wild with rage and lust. I steadied myself against the edge of the soft leather sofa as I stood back to assess the situation. Neither I nor that monster moved. Standing myself upright I stared him down as his lips pulled back revealing his teeth which were turning into fangs. A low rumble from his throat echoed around the room. The prick is trying to dominate me. My dragon was purring inside and was already on her back with her belly up to Natsu. Unsure of how to deal with this situation I huffed out heavily at him and stepped to the side. My senses knew when to concede defeat and today is one of those days where I had to let my anger go for the time being. Natsu's hand lifted up to my cheek. I flinched at this contact; I was still reeling from the very hard slap but it wasn't the first time he had done it.

"I'm so sorry my darling. The drink makes it hard for me to control my actions. I really do love you. I promise I will never do that again." He mumbled out quietly and pressed his forehead to mine. Another promise I knew he was never going to keep. His free hand going to the back of my neck and cupping the fine hairs against the skin. How I hated it but I needed to keep him calm if I wanted a peaceful nights sleep. Natsu sniffed quietly as he pressed his head firmly into mine. Is he crying? I glanced up and saw tears dripping down his face as he scrunched up his eyes before looking up to me. I snapped my eyes away from him. He pulled my chin up to look at him. His eyes were pleading as tears dripped down Natsu's cheeks.

"I love you so much I am so happy you are here with me. I'm going to hug you now and I hope you won't reject me like you usually do. I stood stock still as Natsu's arms enveloped me. I didn't want to accept this. I didn't want to, I hated every fiber of his being.

"Close your eyes and take it, We should love him. Let him be our alpha." My dragon whispered, maybe she was right. Maybe we should...

"I love you my darling (y/n) I want you to love me too. I would do anything for you... Give you all the whole world if you want it." Natsu cried and pressed his face into my chest, why do I feel bad for him. He hit me and killed Laxus, he is a demon.

"Take me in your arms my darling. Please I love you." He whimpered and reached up to kiss my face. I bared my teeth at him, but no growl came out. He retracted and slowly leaned in again. I couldn't delay the inevitable. He pressed his soft lips onto my cheek. The touch didn't usually burn like it did usually, it was warm and delicate like a candle that has just been lit rather than a bonfire that you stand too close too with too much petrol on it.
"Thank you…." He whispered and pressed kiss after kiss against my cheek, he lifted his hand up to the right side of my cheek pressing the kisses a little harder than before. It almost seemed like a drug to him, since this was the most consenting affection he has been able to give me since arriving here. I decided its best not to react and wait till this is over.

"Are you finished." I mumbled averting his gaze as he pulled away almost panting. He swallowed hard and his pupils widened in chaotic love.

"I will never be finished with you my darling." He whispered and closed the distance between our lips. I slipped out of his hands. He had enough from me today. He hit me and then tired to kiss me… no that's not happening. He smiled and pulled me back into his chest he held me close to him. I'll give him that he is far more ballsy when he is drunk.
"Let's go to bed darling." He muttered and took back my hand. Rolling my eyes I followed along behind as he took me to the room downstairs. The red doored room was only for when I was being 'Naughty'… or for when I am in heat again. I hate that place – I hate this place. Natsu opened the door and led me into the room with plush pillows and blankets neatly covering the bed. "Can I dress you for bed… Please?" I was slightly taken aback by this Natsu – he was usually bolshie and demanding and does it anyway without asking. I was usually prepared for a fight this time by now. Has something changed? Has someone spoken to him? Has he asked for advice? I sharpened my gaze at him and stated calmly back to him;

"I would prefer to do it myself."

"Okay darling." He nodded and turned away from me. I was confused and almost left feeling uncomfortable at how… Pleasant he was being. After I changed into night shorts and a bed shirt, I discarded the other items of clothes into a pile on the floor. I slipped quietly into bed and Natsu turned around to face me. He smiled delicately and slowly raised his hand to my hair before soothing the purple hair down. Was he petting me?
"I'm going to sleep next to you, okay?" He nodded, and stood up before removing his shirt. I stared blankly at his abs as he dropped his shirt onto the floor as well. I didn't nod at his request and just laid very still. He walked around to the other side of the bed and climbed carefully into it being wary not to touch me. I wasn't sure about this. Natsu turned to face me, his strong features that reminded me of why he was so attractive in the first place stood out as the dim light hit it. It doesn't change the fact he is a monster. He is just being a less aggressive one. I closed my eyes and allowed myself to drift into sleep.

It was the first time in a very long time; I slept with peace.

An: This chapter is dedicated to RavenClaw and Nalu Nalu Nalu, these two have always left me reviews and gave me inspiration to keep on writing. They have also gave me some great parings which I am slowly working on!
I'm not sure if they are still reading this story as it was a while since the last chapter was uploaded, but thank you guys this one's for you!