Chapter One: Encounter.
Lucy had received the invitation to Zeref Dragneel's coronation a month before the date. Sighing she placed the invitation to the table that stood on the right of her throne before stroking her fingertips over the blood filled goblet next to the envelope. "It appears the young Dragneel prince will be stepping up to the throne soon, Capricorn" Lucy sighed as she wrapped her hand around the metal surface and brought her drink to her lips. Capricorn looked as though he was in his late thirties. Reaching a height of six foot and lean in build, though muscular. He wore a suit -the pants were more like leggings if anyone ever asked Lucy- the legging-like pants also cut off about two inches below his kneecap. He wore sunglasses no matter where he went, even at night. However, one thing about him that Lucy found amusing was that his facial features reminded her of a goat and it definitely didn't help that he had a pale blonde goat's beard either.
"King Igneel is leaving Kasai in the hands of a very capable Lord, my Queen".
"It would appear so, though I have to say that I'm a little worried about this. He does seem a little quiet. The only person he ever seemed to really talk to openly was that Mavis girl, the fairy from Sora. Lovely girl of course, but it still means that he doesn't have much of a connection with his surrounding countries. Not to mention that Igneel is no older than I am and yet he's retiring" Lucy swirled the blood in her goblet with her middle finger before narrowing her eyes at the red liquid. "That would be Lady Alberona at the door" Lucy muttered just seconds before three knocks echoed through the royal hall.
"Yes, Mistress, I'll let her in right away" Capricorn turned on his heel before opening one of the large oak doors. Standing on the other side was a woman with wavy, dark brown hair that hung loose to the small of her back. She wore a pair of three quarter brown pants with a hot pink belt and a black bikini top outlined in white.
"Yo, Lucy! Been a while" She waved, smirking towards the blonde.
"Mainly because you're too busy drinking instead of visiting me" Lucy pouted before smiling back softly, "So, to what do I owe the pleasure of your presence, Cana?" Cana smiled before walking towards the woman that sat on the throne a little ways away.
"I've brought some interesting news with me." Cana smirked. Lucy rolled her eyes and sighed
"I told you before, goss-"
"This isn't gossip, it's to do with your future". Cana huffed, slightly annoyed with the young queens disinterest at the mention of 'news'. Sitting on the edge of Lucy's throne she flicked the strand of hair that lay over her shoulder behind her.
"Mine?" Cana couldn't help but laugh at Lucy's reaction. The blonde's eyes gleamed with interest at the mention of her own future. Maybe something good might actually happen. Something that would get her out of this damn palace and into a world of adventure like in the books she had bought from the human realm.
"Are you deaf or did you just not bother listening? I said your future didn't I? so duh, of course it's yours". Cana sighed before folding her arms under her chest. "Listen carefully. The message the cards gave me was strange, okay?" She waited until Lucy nodded in understanding. "Okay. Anyway, this was the message, 'Soon you will meet an unusual child. Chained and bound will you be. Protect and serve until the war is over, and then you'll be free. For if you don't, and his blood is spilt, then you will suffer for your crime and your world will be lost for E.N.D will return". Lucy, who was listening closely, cocked an eyebrow at the brunette. "Was that a threat or a prophecy? Because it honestly sounded more like a threat" Cana felt her lips twitch and suppressed her laugh that bubbled inside her due to Lucy's puffed up face.
"Who knows. Either way, I'm just worried that this might be something simi-"
"Similar to back then. I know. You said that he will return. What does that mean?" Lucy sighed before standing up. "It stated that a war will happen, and I trust you and your cards more than any other foreseer. Your prophecies have never once been false, I expect this to be no different." Walking towards Capricorn she began to speak again. "Capricorn, can you ready Plue? If a war is to take place, and a threat for his return has been told, I must go and warn the others".
"Yes, your highness. Am I safe to assume your first destination to be Sora?" Sora was the closest kingdom to Muertos. Lucy chewed on her thumb nail for a moment before looking towards Cana. "Cana, could you send an important message out to the others?" Lucy watched as Cana winked before muttering something to the few cards in her hand before throwing them up into the air where they disappeared.
"Done. I've told them to meet you in King Metalicana's castle in Tesukage since it's the centre Kingdom and would be the smartest place, as well as quickest, for you all to get to." Lucy smiled before nodding.
"Good, the sooner the better. We don't know when this war will start" with that Lucy turned around and headed towards the doors. "Cana, I request your presence, too. Since you're the oracle that told the prophecy. That won't be a problem now, will it?". Lucy turned her head over her shoulder to look the brunette in the eye.
"No, my queen" Cana winked as she mocked a curtsy. "You just lead the way and I'll be right behind!". Lucy closed her eyes for a moment, giving a sharp nod before continuing her way to where her Canis Nikora waited. Lucy walked over to the giant, white wolf-like dog, stroking its fur before climbing on to the back "Cana, are you getting on or you following behind?". Cana sighed before getting on, holding onto Lucy,
"Ready". Lucy gave a nod before leaning down to Plue
"Take me to Metalicana's". With a howl they began their journey
It had taken a little longer than planned to get there but they made it in two days thanks to Plue's unique speed. Climbing off of him the two women headed towards the Castle doors. "Your Highness" The guards bowed as they passed before opening the doors, "They've been expecting your arrival, King Metalicana has gathered the others in his personal study".
"Good, thank you" was the only acknowledgement Lucy gave them before heading towards the grand stairway and making her way up to the study that Occupied the large room above Tesukage's throne room. Once she reached the door, Cana in tow, she took a deep breath before opening the heavy doors. "I thank you all for coming at such short notice and without asking permission to use your castle, Metalicana, but the reason why I have requested this is of-".
"Please, I figured it would be, so shall we start?".
Lucy looked up at the man that sat on the chair behind the mahogany desk. He was a heavily-built man with spiky black hair that rested over one shoulder and fell to just above his right chest. It was tied in the middle with a grey ribbon. His slightly tanned and scarred arms were folded across his chest, a warm smile on his face and his blood red eyes never left her form. She then Glanced around at the others.
Igneel stood there, his fiery red hair tied back with a red ribbon at the bottom, the tips of his hair, which reached down to below his pelvis, where a deep orange-blonde, giving the appearance of his hair more similarity to the flames he controlled. Both males wore similar clothing, a pair of white baggy pants and a vest-like top. However, Igneels had one long sleeve and was red outlined with gold, his insignia resting on the sleeves shoulder. The insignia was a dark red dragon that was laying down with fire surrounding it. Whereas, Metalicana's was grey with a black dragon laying on top of a rock.
She turned to Grandine [or Grandeeny] , a woman with pink hair tied up in a bun [Since Porlyusica is her human-counterpart plus Wendy gets pink hair when she uses dragon force] and a flowy white, long dress, on her arms she wore two bands that held snow-white feathers on, giving her the appearance of having wings. On her chest, the dragon was outlined in black. The white dragon had angel-like wings outstretched as though it was flying.
Then to Lyon, His attire was different from the other three, which was easy to understand seeing that the other ruler's were siblings who had become the rulers of those kingdoms due to their strong powers and the dragon's blood that ran through their veins. Lyon wore black pants with silver boots that reached his knees. His top was dark blue with long sleeves and outlined in gold similar to the white cloak he wore over his tunic, the inside of which was black.
After Surveying the room Lucy cleared her throat before reaching over to Cana. "My Oracle had a premonition and informed me about it minutes before I sent out the invitation to our meeting. The reason why this is important is because it states something about a war."
"A war?" Grandine frowned as she looked between me and her two brothers.
"Tell me, was the a premonition based on our world, or a person?" Metalicana interjected, eyebrows furrowed as he leant forwards, resting his elbows on the desk and his chin resting on the knuckles of his entwined fists. I looked to Cana before taking a deep breath. "Both. It was of my future" Lucy watched as Metalicana opened his mouth, as did Lyon, "However!" She cut them off before carrying on continued, "I believe it's a prophecy, it states that there will be a child. Half demon, half dragon"
I watched as the three dragon siblings eyes opened wide.
"That's not the problem" Cana sighed in impatience, "The problem is that whoever is starting this war is after this child for his blood. To resurrect E.N.D" That got all of their attention.
"But he's-"
"Supposed to be dead. I get that. But apparently I have to lo-" The sounds of metal clashing and screams made me pause. Turning around quickly as the doors opened I watched as Gajeel came in Carrying two small children, Levy not far behind. "Dad! We've got trouble!".
A/n: okay so I decided to call Plue's species "Canis Nikora" Instead of Canis Minor and/or Nikora/nicola and thought Canis Nikora sounds like a cool name for the species.