New day, New abilities

The sun was starting to rise as I ran along the shore.

"We need to know what happened Lucy." Loke said, materializing in front of me. "You were dead, but our contract didn't sever. And the mark on your back is a blood contract. What is going on?"

I sighed as I considered his words. "Ok, from what I understand, the people of Angelus were sacrificing people to the Primordial god, Chaos, believing they were talking to the supreme deity, Helios. When they killed me, I was sent to Elysian where Helios trained me to stop his brother. However, all Chaos wanted was to be reunited with his brother, so I stitched their contracts together. In doing so, I freed Chaos from hell and saved the celestial wizards that were kept in an assimilated state. If the door to hell stayed open any longer, all the celestial wizards that were sacrificed to it would have stayed dead."

He looked at me in shock. "so, you are contracted to the supreme deity?"

"I am contracted to both. I managed to combine their powers so I can control Chaos darkness and Helios sunshine. While I was in Elysian, Helios trained me to fight and to increase my magical ability so when I returned to my physical body, I was prepared to handle his power. He thought I should have sent Chaos back to hell and I would have but…" I paused, feeling the bond between the brothers. "…All Chaos wanted was to not be in isolation. It wasn't fair for me to lock him away because I am afraid of the changes I'd face."

"Old Friend…" The voice of the Celestial King rang around me as the heavens opened to allow his heavy frame to stand before me. "…What you did was save the people of Angelus from their greed by being selfless. Since the contract that you designed was solely out of concern for another, Chaos power will not change you. And as a thank you for returning the magic to the spirits, I gift you the ability to star dress."

"What is that?" I asked, watching all twelve zodiac symbols appear on my left arm along with intricate designs of stars.

"It means you can hold the powers of the spirits you possess into your magic in a symbiotic state." He explained as I looked at the beautiful mark. "This is a rare celestial ability. Use it well." Were his last words before he returned to the celestial world.

I internally groaned as I realized I have a lot of training to do. I looked at Loke who was looking at me like I was a science experiment. Feeling self-conscious I muttered, "What?"

"You aren't a princess anymore, huh? I guess I should be calling you, my queen." He smirked as I pushed his shoulder playfully.

"Shut up! I definitely don't want that!" I whined as I decided to resume my run. "I have to meet Natsu at the guild in an hour, so I want to go home and take a shower."

"So… was that Natsu who had you all horny?" He smirked gazing at me with extreme interest.

I felt my face get hot as I muttered, "that is none of your business."

Loke laughed boisterously and said, "I guess I will have to watch you two then." before returning to his home as I decided to run to mine.

Explanations

I walked into the guild, ready and not ready to see Natsu. What happened between us last night has been on my mind for most of the morning, but I didn't know what to say or how to deal with it. HIs words, "I will remember this moment gorgeous," rattled through my mind as I shook my head to clear my mind before walking inside.

"You're here at a reasonable hour." Mira commented as I walked to sit at the bar.

"Can I get a strawberry smoothie?" I asked, feeling guilty. Since deciding that Natsu didn't need me anymore, I've been kind of avoiding everyone except Levy. But his words from last night made me feel really bad for making the decision for him. I just hope he hadn't blabbed about last night to anyone. I may be stronger, but I don't think I am a match for Mira.

"Good morning, Lucy!" A cheerful voice called out as I turned to face Lisanna.

"Morning, Lisanna." I prayed my voice was even as I remembered just who I kissed early this morning.

"I trust the problem that the celestial king wanted you to solve has been solved now." She said gazing at the tattoos on my forearm.

"Uh… more or less. I was granted a new celestial ability, so I have to train to learn to use it." I explained showing off the mark and telling her which symbol correlated with which celestial spirit.

"That is really cool, and the tattoo is really pretty." She complimented, which caused me to feel really guilty. She told me how she felt about Natsu and here I was kissing him behind her back.

A warm arm draped over my shoulder as Natsu greeted, "Morning Luce." Simultaneously, a small ball of blue fur slammed into my chest, "I missed you Lushi!"

"Awe, that's so sweet, Happy." I cooed in a way that annoys him.

"Well, how else would I get my work out in? You are heavy to carry." He taunted me as I glared at him.

"Maybe you should lay off all the fish, you are getting fat." I shot back, which caused him to look at me in shock and Natsu to laugh loudly.

"I heard you have a new ability?" Natsu asked while caressing the forearm with the tattoo on it. My skin tingled as he gently traced the patterns. "I didn't see this last night."

I felt my face get hot as I sheepishly explained, "I just got it this morning. The one you didn't see was the one on my back that is the key to the new friends I made."

Before I could explain who my new friends were, Natsu spun me around, so my hands were on the bar and caressed my back. I was grateful I chose to wear a backless shirt because I have no doubt that Natsu would have tried to lift it in the guild hall. I realized I haven't seen it myself yet, so I asked, "What does it look like? I haven't gotten to see it yet."

Natsu traced the design with his finger as he explained, "It looks like the sun with a black lines through it. It kind of shimmers when the light hits it. This is cool."

I blinked at his words as I remembered my skin shimmered when I first got Helios's power and my veins were glowing gold.

"Hey Lucy, Long time no see." Erza said, walking up to the bar to join us in conversation.

"Yeah, you've been absent for months." Gray commented as I heard Natsu growl.

"I've been going on jobs by myself." I mumbled hoping that was enough for an explanation.

"Lucy, this one has been beside himself with worry for you. I understand that you grew up having to take care of yourself, but we are a family here. Your problems are our problems." Master gently scolded. "Why don't you tell us why the king wanted you to take that job."

I sighed as I pulled away from Natsu to jump into the explanation of what happened during the job, not missing the look of horror that crossed everyone's face when I told them about the sacrifice.

"A lot of us haven't seen you for four months Lucy. You should have checked in. We were worried." Mira chided as she handed me my smoothie.

"four months? I thought it was longer." I muttered to myself.

"What do you mean you thought it was longer, Luce?" Natsu asked, gaining the attention of the people around us.

"I spent a lot of time training with Helios. I felt I was gone for a year, maybe longer and Helios is terrible at time management." I explained as Natsu got this look of mischief. I've seen that look and I know exactly what is about to happen next.

"Fight me!" He jumped, getting into fighting form. Erza's fist hit him, knocking him to the ground.

"She just said she was killed and brought back to life with spirit magic. She's probably tired." She chastised as I glanced at Natsu. He has that look that he gets when he feels that he has hurt my feelings.

"Actually, I could use a sparring partner. I want to practice the star dress ability and I could use some help." I said as I extended my hand to help him up, trying to ignore the butterflies that fluttered in my stomach at his bright smile. "But let's not damage the guild hall. Let's go outside to the training arena."

Showing off

"Ok Natsu! Let's do this!" I exclaimed, really excited to show off some of the new moves I've learned. "We'll start with hand to hand combat, then we will use magic, kay?"

"Alright Luce!" Natsu exclaimed as I got into a fighting pose. He charged me so I grabbed his arm, spun so his front was to my back and flipped him over my shoulder. As he hit the ground he pulled me so I was also on the ground. I quickly straddled him and used my forearm across his neck to keep him in place.

His hips bucked into mine and as my mind went to last night, he flipped us over and pinned my hands above my head, with his knee directly on my core.

He leaned down to whisper in my ear, "Should we make this more interesting?"

I blushed as I responded, "How?"

"Loser has to do what the winner says for an entire day." He mischievously said as he gently bit the junction of my neck and shoulder. The feeling of his teeth caused a violent shudder of arousal to travel from the top of my head to the tips of my toes.

"Alright, then. Let's do this." I accept his game. "Open! Gate of the Bull, Taurus!"

The look of shock on Natsu's face as he was effortlessly lifted off me caused me to giggle before I turned to Taurus. I could feel the warmth of his spirit in a way I have never felt before. It felt like a veil was in place inside my magic so I focused on removing it.

Next thing I knew, I was in a cow print bikini top and jeans with one side shorts and one side pants with brown boots. I pulled the purple belt that somehow stayed around my waist and snapped it, loving the way it sounded like a whip crack.

"Wow, Miss Lucy! You are so hot in my dress." Taurus said, eyeing me up and down which caused Natsu to growl. I ignored the tingle at his possessiveness as I turned to Taurus.

"How does this work? Do I have your abilities now?" I asked, feeling excited to be able to match Natsu in strength.

"Yes Ma'am." He said as he eyed Natsu in jealousy. "I can also feel how you feel about him and now I want to kick his butt!"

"Taurus, wait…" I tried to stop him but it was futile. Taurus was already worked up and charged Natsu with a protective aggression. I smiled in gratitude as I know all of my spirits are protective as I jumped to help Taurus fight Natsu.

We had him matched for strength as I flipped off Taurus's back to kick Natsu in the Chest.

"Fire Dragon Roar!" Natsu shouted before I knew it, I was in a yellow bikini top with an asymmetrical yellow skirt. I threw my hands up and a wall of water blocked his attack. He looked as shocked as I did. I glanced at my arm and saw the aquarius symbol glowing. This must be aquarius star dress, I thought to myself as I charged toward Natsu.

I jumped to wrap my legs around his head and dropped down and used my legs to throw him toward Taurus. Taurus bear hugged him and I warned, "Careful taurus.." but it was too late. Natsu had ignited himself on fire and was so hot he sent Taurus back to the celestial spirit world.

I needed to keep Natsu at arms length so next, I was in a green leotard with a bow in my hands and a quiver with about twenty arrows on my back. I smirked because while I was in Elysian, I realized I was very handy with this weapon. I was pretty sure I could even give Erza a run for her money as I took a stance and released the arrow toward Natsu. He used his magic to melt the arrow but he didn't realize that that is what Helios does too, so I specifically made these arrows

to handle the power of the sun. And because this isn't a real fight, I used my stun arrow. When it connected with the fire dragon slayer, down he went, as he fell unconscious. I beat him, I thought giddily. If shuffling through three of my spirit star dress could take down Natsu, what else was I capable of?

The uncertainty of "new"

I splashed some water on my face to get some of the sweat off me in the bathroom when I heard the door open, close and the lock engaged. Before I could turn around, a warm body was fully pressed against my back. My hair was gently shifted to my other shoulder as I locked eyes with Natsu in the mirror. He gently nipped at my neck, causing my body to light up in small shudders at every nip.

"I guess I am yours for the day princess. What would you like me to do to you?" He asked as his hands gripped my hips.

"What are you willing to do?" I asked but then blushed at my question. The smile that spread across his face was absolutely sinful as he slowly sank to his knees. My thighs clenched at feeling his breath at the back of my legs.

I turned in hopes of pulling him to his feet but froze at his grip tightening when he took a deep breath. He leaned forward and pressed gentle kisses up my inner thigh before stopping at the outline of my panties, dirty desires swimming in his obsidian orbs.

"For you…" He breathed against my core, causing everything inside me to clench with a primal need. "... everything." He kissed my center through my panties and softly groaned before standing up so we were face to face and used his chin to indicate someone was at the door.

The door handle rattled as Cana's voice echoed through the bathroom. "Hey! Why is the door locked?"

I glanced at Natsu who had a look of amusement across his face as he looked for an exit that wasn't through the door. Before I could stop myself, I grabbed Natsu's scarf and pressed my lips gently to his before shoving him toward the window. I bit my lip to hide my smile at his look of bliss as I unlocked the door.

"Why the hell did you lock the door?" Cana slurred as she raced to the bathroom stall.

I blushed as I responded, really glad she couldn't see my face, "I was cleaning some of the sweat off me and I wanted some privacy. I suppose I could have just gone home."

"Well, since I got you here, how are you?" She asked through the stall door. I heard the toilet flush as she said, "I feel I haven't seen you in forever."

"Um.. Yeah, I've been training and taking jobs by myself." I wasn't sure if she remembered that I said I was going to do that. I also didn't want to talk to her about my love life and my relationship with Natsu.

"Oh by the way…" She started as washed her hands, "...I set you up with a really hot guy who is looking for a nice girl."

I glared at her in alarm. "Why would you do that?! No, I'm not going!"

She threw her hands in surrender as she quickly added, "I did a reading on you and I saw that you would have a good love encounter if you opened yourself up for it so I set it up. You haven't dated since you moved here and I want you to find love."

I deflated as I processed her words. The new and unfamiliar territory I am with Natsu, I really wanted to explore but I couldn't deny Cana's fortune telling capabilities. I love Natsu that much I knew, but I wasn't sure how compatible we'd be as a couple. I just hoped he'd understand why I decided to choose not to explore it and we could remain friends. "Fine, I'll go. When is it?"

"Tonight at six at that restaurant where you have to be dressed up nice for them to even let you in. His name is Hiroshi Akio, he will be waiting for you." She said and my irritation for her jumped again.

"When were you going to tell me this?!" I shouted in her face. "I can't read your mind Cana!"

"I'm telling you now." She huffed before adding, "when you marry this guy, I demand to be your maid of honor since I'm the one who introduced you." She left me in the bathroom and I huffed before deciding to find Natsu.

I didn't have to look very far as he was sitting with a mountain of food on his plate, telling Lisanna, Erza and Gray that I kicked his ass but he will beat me next time.

"Keep telling yourself that…'' I taunted, hoping to get him mad at me so when I tell him about my date, he won't care. "By the way, I will have to cash out our bet on another day, Cana set me up on a blind date."

"Oh yeah that is tonight." Erza piped up as I felt my eye twice in annoyance. "She said tonight you'll meet your soul mate and fall in love. "

I sighed as Lisanna giggled, "She called dibs on being your maid of honor since it would be because of her you two would marry."

I could feel the heat of Natsu's glare on the side of my face as Happy teased, "Lushi is hopeless when it comes to love. She's probably going to be alone forever."

I glared at him because that stung and honestly, made me feel even more insecure about my feelings for Natsu. "I have to get ready for my Date. According to Cana, this guy will be perfect." I snapped, jumping up to leave.

Insecurities unfounded

I sighed as I stepped into my apartment and threw my keys in the bowl by the door and threw my shoes to some corner. I glared at my closet in contempt as I realized I can't wallow in self pity in my pj's and eat ice cream. Cana said this date would be it for me and I'd find love so… I sighed again as I decided to shower before picking my outfit.

Before I could open my bathroom door, I was quickly spun around and a pair of warm, and surprisingly soft lips landed on mine. I couldn't stop my body's reaction as I wrapped my arms around the neck of the fire dragon slayer. His hands, which were gripping my hips, reached down and gripped the back of my thighs to wrap my legs around his waist. His desire was hot and hard against me cause my core to throb with a raw need and an aching hunger. I gasped against his mouth and his tongue immediately found mine.

When they touched, he crossed the room and pinned me to my bed with his body. I really needed to breathe so I turned my head to break the kiss. His lips latched onto the junction of my shoulder and neck. The needy way I moaned his name must have excited him because his cock jumped and he pressed against me so firmly, stars danced across my vision.

His hands, so addictive warm, slid up my shirt to the slope of my breast and his thumb gently passed over my nipple.

"Fuck you smell so good when you're wet, Luce." He whispered against my neck before planting soft kisses down my clavicle. His tongue slipped in my cleavage and my hips lifted toward his demanding more contact.

"Don't plan on walking comfortably for the next few days gorgeous. With what I have planned, every step you take, you are going to think about me and only me." He said as he lifted my shirt

to take my nipple in his mouth. My back arched at his wonderfully hot mouth on me and he pushed my shirt over my head and threw it across the room.

As his mouth and sinful tongue worked between my breasts, his hands traveled down my body and slid my skirt along with my panties down my legs. I was completely bare to him but with him looking at me like he was, I watched as Every thought and feeling passed across his face.

"Fuck, you are so damn perfect." He whispered before throwing his vest to join the rest of my clothes. He kissed down my navel before poking me in the side, which caused me to giggle. He blew a raspberry in my belly button and kissed my pelvis before locking eyes with me. "You at any point can tell me to stop. You know that right?"

I nodded at him, while my heart swelled with so much affection for this man. He smiled a cocky smile that shot directly to my libido as he licked my center gently a few times before fully encircling his mouth on my center, pausing a few times to lick my clit. My fingers shifted through his hair as I moaned his name.

He licked and sucked at me with a filthy hunger, lightly groaning everytime his tongue connected. It felt so good, I could hardly breathe… I could hardly think as he nipped and licked and sucked.

A white hot pleasure pulled in my belly as I gripped his hair, not missing the way he grunted and his body shuddered.

"Na… ha…." That feeling of pulling was getting tighter and tighter until it snapped. My back practically folded in on itself as I loudly shouted, "Oh Gods, Natsu!"

I could feel his lips spread to a wide smile before I felt his finger glide inside me. A rush passed from my core and he moaned like he tasted the best snack of his life.

With his finger not moving, but still inside me, he kissed up my body as I covered my face with my hands in embarrassment. I have only orgasmed by my own hand and that has never happened before. His unoccupied hand pulled my hand from my face.

"Do you wanna stop?" He asked but I could feel his erection. He's been hard since this started.

I blushed as I responded, "I thought you said I wouldn't be walking comfortably?"

The smirk on his face screamed sex appeal as he said, "I figured you were tired, I'd hate to wear you out, Gorgeous."

I pulled at his pants as I taunted, "I did kick your ass earlier… maybe you're the one who's tired."

He gazed at me for a moment and I saw in his eyes the moment he lost control. He yanked his pants down but before they were completely off his legs, he pressed inside of me. He was bigger than any "toy" I have ever used in myself but I was so wet, he slid inside easily.

"Wait.. I … oh gods!" I breathe, unable to catch my breath as he stilled completely. His face was contorted as if he were experiencing the best thing in his life. "Natsu, are you ok?"

"I feel .. this feels… oh fuck. Luce, I can't stay still any more." He grunted before sliding out of me and quickly and roughly gliding back in. As he picked up the pace, he nuzzled his nose against my neck but I barely paid him any mind. The feeling in my nether region was all I could focus on.

Every thrust of his hips sent an intense tingle up spine. I wanted… "more!" His face met mine as he gazed at me in shock before sitting back on his heels, gripping my hips and setting an inhuman tempo. My hands flat against my headboard as he drilled away like a jackhammer into my very willing body. My scream of pleasure wanton in my ears but he seemed to enjoy it as he gazed at me like I was something divine.

When I lifted my hips, there was a spot inside of me that he hit so fully and forcefully, stars were all I could see as my eyes rolled into the back of my head. It was as if a bright light shone into my closed eyes as I screamed his name to the heavens in my release.

But he didn't stop, it seemed he went faster and harder. The coil that snapped, quickly multiplied into two and my hand, of its own accord, snuck between our pelvis and drew rapid circles across my clit.

"That's so fucking hot." I heard Natsu say it but I couldn't bring myself to open my eyes. This impending release was going to shatter me into a million pieces. And I wanted it. I wanted everything this man was offering forever, I wanted… My other hand pressed firmly against his chest over his heart and I felt my magic forcefully flow through my hand into his body. The heat of my magic was intense as the twin coils snapped Simultaneously. His low groan was the only warning I received before I felt the warmth of his release inside me. He collapsed onto me with a grunt before rolling to the side and pulling me so my back was to his front.

"That was incredible." I whispered as he nuzzled my neck. He took a deep sniff and groaned as I felt his member stiffen again.

"Your ass feels great against my cock." He muttered before lifting my leg and sliding inside me. He pulled my leg so it was over his and circled my clit with his fingers. His other arm wrapped around my body to play with my nipple. "I love to touch you like this, Luce."

The feel of him like this was so warm and comforting but I wanted that animalistic roughness that I often associate with Natsu.

"Faster. Harder, please." I whimpered out hoping to feel that intense apocalyptic orgasm again.

"As you wish, gorgeous." He acknowledged before pulling me so I was on my hands and knees and snapped his hips at a crazy speed.

He was deeper and hit inside at a deliciously different angle. One of his hands trailed up my back to the base of my neck and roughly tugged at my hair. My head flew back in a shout of ecstasy as my insides tightened around him.

He let out a low groan, thrusted a few more times and pulled me to sit back on his lap. He kissed sloppy kisses across my neck, shoulder and cheek.

The lights flickered a few times in tandem with my magic as Natsu continued to plant kisses on me. One of his hands reached around to rub rhythmic circles on my clit. My head flew back on his shoulder as he said, "All night, Luce. I'm going to make your pussy explode all night."

He began rocking his hips, "Everyone in Magnolia is gonna know you are mine. Mine to please. Mine to worship. Mine to care for. Mine. Mine. Mine."

Each Mine had me reaching closer and closer to the rapture. I reached back to pull his hair and was shocked to hear him hiss my name. He Likes his hair played with normally. But to know that it turns him on… I blushed as I remembered that I was the only one he let touch his hair since we met. He picked up the pace of his hips which caused my thoughts to scatter.

Right before I came, he bit the junction of my neck and shoulder, hard. I opened my mouth to scream but was ultimately left breathless as I saw myself in different moments in time filter across my vision. The day I met Natsu, the first time I saved his life, the first time he saved mine… every moment I had with him but… I think it was through his eyes.

My entire body froze as another orgasm took over. His entire body hardened under me before we both tilted sideways so we were spooning again. Our breath was the only thing I could hear in the deafeningly silent room.