Fire and Gold

Nalu Lovefest 2019 Prompts: Magic, Memories, Reckless, Worship Cravings (All Implied)

Genres: Romance, Humor, New Adult Fanfiction

Pairing: Nalu/Endlu (Natsu x Lucy E.n.d. Natsu x Lucy)

Rating: T-M for language, steamy and mature adult sexual content (all consensual) in these and future chapters. Reader Direction is advised.(You've been warned!)

Summary: Let the day be known when fire tested gold in the most intimate sense. The forging of a mating bond between the dragon-demon hybrid and celestial maiden while further strengthening the relationship they already have. Natsu finally confesses his romantic feelings for Lucy at and asks to claim her as his mate and queen; though not without it taking a bit for it to fully sink in for the poor, baffled woman. The first chapter is one of my entries for Nalu Lovefest 2019 and part of my ongoing Nalu (The Demon-Dragon and His Celestial Princess) anthology series set not too long after the events of the original manga/anime.(Slight Au).

Chapter: 4 A Bit of Post-Kiss Euphoria And Simmering Jealousy Of A Seething Dragon

A/N: Hey lovelies, it's me again! Guess who's back with another long-waited installment of Fire and Gold. * Points to herself with both opposable thumbs*. This woman right here! And can I just say how much it really warms my heart to see so people enjoying this and other fics so far? Keep those positive vibes and accolades coming! Oh and special thanks to the wonderful MannyEGB for all his ongoing efforts as my beta. You seriously rock my dude! Anyway, here's Chapter 4 without further ado-enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairytail which instead belongs to the one and only Hiro-sensei instead!

Legend

Italics: Flashback/literary or song quotes (If Any of the most former )

Bold: First Person Thoughts

Bolded Italics: empathized word (or words)

Bolded Italics: outside of main story): A/N

"Look like she's got a few of the guys interested. You going to go piss a ring around her so they know she's yours or what?"

(Sarah Clay: Never Enough)

"Yeah, yeah, yeah you smug, pompous ass, Dragneel."

Lucy couldn't help but lightly swat at her self-indulgent, ass- of a boyfriend's chest with her hand; which was caught with a devilish wink that set her heart all flutter. "How about you put me down now?" Not to mention that tell-tale flush of heat peppering the celestial wizard's skin and rising in her cheeks.

"Sure thing, though don't expect me to let ya go anytime soon."

"More than fine by me."

Still high on cloud nine, the keyholder was set down in favour of being tucked into the dragonslayer's side; under an arm.

A pretty ideal and cozy place to be if you ask me.

"I'll give ya' a book on the mating customs and rituals of dragons and demons which includes info on how the claiming works — but we'll find a time for me to explain more of what this means. Kay, Lucy?"

"Sure— that'd be great."

"Aw, you guys!" Mira's ecstatic chirp floated in from a back room behind Fairytail's bar. "The two of you look so good together!"

"Indeed" resounded Erza from the entrance to the guild with a fond smile gracing her lips. "It's great to see you both officially taking what's already been a meaningful relationship to the next level. After All, it's no secret that you two had the hots for one another for a while now or how much you cared the other since the beginning. Either way, it's worth celebrating."

"Aw thanks guys— your support means a lot!" Lucy sang her comrade's exultant words of praise, truly touched by all the glowing support.

"Hear that? Congrats peeps!" Cana congratulated them. "Oh and Natsu? You deserve a pat on the back for finally nabbin such a fine dame catch like Lucy! You got serious game, bro!"

"Hell yeah—you know it!" Nastu crowed, smacking his hand against the card mage in a celebratory high five. "Won me the heart of the most beautiful and incredible woman in all of Fiore! No Earthland!"

"Aw thanks Natsu! You're not so bad yourself and definitely got a game!"

Adoration bloomed in Lucy's chest from Natsu's words.

"Does he?" Gray muttered to no one in particular— save himself— with a skeptical roll of the eyes. "Not likely on his part. More like the dude has a knack for repelling all those who don't wanna catch the dumbassery." Said wisecrack caught the attention of the firebreather with hypersensitive hearing; who whipped his head around to shoot daggers in the other wizard's direction..

"Oi! The hell's that supposed to mean. snowflake?" He sniped,vein ticking above his eye. "And don't think I didn't hear that other wisecrack earlier."

Oh I know you did! The ice wizard shot back, not really bothering to conceal the salty bite in his tone. " And it means exactly what ya' think it does dumbass!

I personally find it hard to believe that any sensible person would ever wanna be yours for an eternity—let alone someone as well respected as Lucy!"

"Hey! Not cool, bro, not cool!" Natsu ranted, with a 'whole' -I'm-still not-taking-your-insults-lying-down' kind-of-vibe. "And FYI, I claimed her and fair and square. And why wouldn't she want to be mine forever? Not that a dumb strpper would have the brain cells to understand! Either way,my woman and me are more than perfect, compatible and right for each other! And let's not forget that I'm awesome!"

"Awesome? Yeah, don't make me laugh! Who are you' callin a stripper anyway?"

"Who do ya' think you stupid streaker!?"

"Oh hell no! You take that back!"

"Make me frost bitch!"

"Flame-dick!"

"Ice-turd!"

"Looks like your boyfriends are is squabbling again."

Levy was watching said males trade lock horns with amused eyes.

"Of course they are." Came Lucy's dry quip with a slight shake of her head. "Not a day goes by where those two aren't butting heads over something.

"Yeah, it doesn't really surprise me either." Juvia resounded in agreement with a sheepish laugh. "Just the other day they were in a scuffle about whether magenta was a colour or not. Even had a bet on who would agree with them."

Out of all the reasons to be arguing...it was over something petty like a colour. And besides magenta, is a shade of pink which renders it as a colour by default! I wonder who.. Now they have me doing it! Jeez!

"Nastu and Gray certainly do argue and fight a lot" Erza put in, fond amusement colouring her tone. "Don't they?"

"Yeah, I'll say," The card mage added in wry observation . "Though I don't think I agree with Gray on Natsu not having any game. Dude's pretty experienced. Been quite the hit with some of the ladies in his own right over the previous years — if you catch my drift. Isn't that right, Natsu?"

"Well sure, I guess" Natsu replied, his voice rather airy-blase even- as if the subject of his past sexual history with other women was of little interest to him.

Not that it really matters as long as it was consensual and there were precautions.

"Had my fair share of casual hookups with girls in the past if that's what you mean. A bunch of make out sessions, even one night stands — either back at my place or theirs. Some quickies too— though nothing too complicated. I mean, it was mutually enjoyable for all of us at the time— but it was always one of those no strings attached things. Didn't grow overly close or personally attached the way you would in a romantic sense. Though there was always mutual respect and investment in the other's person, pleasure, feelings, and overall experience as much as their own."

"Course none of that compares to being with you sweetheart," The fire wizard amended with a rueful pinch of devotion that melted her heart. "It's different now that you're my mate." Not to mention that little extra thump and flip from the series of feathery-light, kisses he was peppering against the curve of her cheek as penance. "gotta be kind of awkward hearing about all this—but try not to feel self-conscious, overanalyze or dwell on what you heard. Okay? I only have eyes for you now and always will—promise."

"And that's amazing to hear!" The blonde effused, words overflowing with blandish endearment. "But no need to worry about your hookups with previous women— I'm not upset . Besides, it'd be pretty hypocritical if it did bother me seeing how I've had my own slew of casual hookups and flings in the past. Probably gonna have to tell some of the guys I'm officially off the market now though— no more meetups."

"Huh?"

Only for Natsu to screech to a dead halt at those words.

" You know hookups…"

"Yeah, but say what?"

The breath that escaped Natsu's throat was nothing more than a low hiss that was razor sharp; as if those two very words could slice through barbed wire .

"Hey, you know what I was just thinking?" Cana weighed in with a wiry twinkle in her amethyst eyes. "How bummed those guys on Tinder and from Magnolia blowing up Lucy's MIL lacrima for booty calls are gonna be when they learn she's now officially spoken for and off the market just as she pointed out."

"Wait! Ya' mean there's been other random douche bags hitting my Luce up for sex too?" The ferocious snarl of epic proportions that ripped from his throat set Lucy's nerves on edge.

"Oh hell no."

"Uh Natsu... you're not mad," The celestial wizard inquired, internally cringing at the tentative edge in her own voice. Said blonde couldn't help but notice how positively livid the dragon slayer seemed to be at the moment— though not with her. "Are you?" Not to mention the marginal tightening of an arm around her shoulders.

"I am— but not at you, Luce". Nastu was still fuming, clearly unable to prevent the territorial jealousy from bubbling to the surface. "Those dudes on the other hand— hell yeah. Just the thought of em' tryin to move in on what's mine...really gets my blood boiling."

"Those famous territorial dragonslayer and demon hybrid instincts are startin' to kick in, Salamander?" Gajeel piped up with an amused chuckle. "Bout' time too."

"Damn right they are, Blacksteel— pretty intense too."

A/N: That's Chapter 4 folks-! Hope you enjoyed and don't hesitate to let me know what you think by dropping a comment/review! Oh and please feel free to check out the rest of my writing while stay tuned for more updates on this and other fics! (Corresponding and designated links for my writing and other profiles are above in this post, in the navigation bar and bio if reading on tumblr. And of course my fics can also be found on MY FF and A03 profiles). Thanks again to all my friends/mutuals, readers and followers for their continuous show of support over the years! Okay, that's all for now! Until next time-take care!