Authors note

Warning: mentions of rape and abuse. Some language. Not explicit.

Hey, how is everyone doing? I had a small writers block with this chapter so it probably isn't that good for some of you. But it's still a chapter hehehe sorry. I'm writing another story that will realease soon called Striking Fires but anyhoo onto the story. Enjoy!

When I walked back to the table where Lucy and Happy were eating I saw a confused look on Happys face. Turning my head I watched as tears started to fall down the side of Lucy's cheeks. Silent sobs wracked her body and I was frozen.

"L-Lucy? Are you okay?" I asked hurriedly. When I got no response I moved over to Lucy and started to gently shake her, trying to get her to snap out of whatever phase she was in.

"Hey Lucy. Luuuccyy" I tried to say in a sing song voice.

Close to a minute after, the tears stopped and she looked up. As soon as she saw me holding her, her body tensed and her eyes filled with fear.

"Get off me," a small voice came from her. As small as it was I immedietly backed a way from her and took a step away. Looking around I saw that Happy had left the room. That bastard left me, looking down at Lucy I realized that Happy did the right thing by leaving. She didn't need to be surrounded.

Natsu sat back down across from Lucy and pulled the plate of eggs away from her.

"Lucy," Natsu started roughly but stopped when she tensed back up.

"Lucy," he started again but in a gentler voice. One that someone would use when talking to a small child.

"What was that all about? You just started to cry," he continued.

Lucy looked up, but instead of fear in her eyes like before there was fire.

"Do your really want to know? Do u reeaallyy want to know?" She asked harshly.

For the first time in a long time Natsu was scared to know but he nodded.

"Alright," Lucy sighed. "Happy stop eves dropping and come here."

Natsu looked at the door way where a blue Exceed hovered shamefully.

"Okay Miss Lucy," Happy said as he flew over and plopped down next to Natsu. "Tell us why you are here."

Lucy told him everything, well not everything just the important parts, it sounded something like this.

"When I was young my mother died and after that my father, Lord Heartfilia became distant. Things happened to me what young children should never have to suffer or experience but I did. Those experiences made my childhood hell. Not like I had a childhood," Lucy stopped and closed her eyes taking in a deal breath before continuing.

"I don't like telling many people what happened but considering I'm prisoner here and probably won't leave I might as well tell you and Happy why I'm here." She leaned back and put her arms behind her back closing her eyes and getting comfortable.

"About a month ago my father got word that a neighboring Lord was planning to over through his land and take it as his. When he got word he panicked and sent out his scouts to find powerful allies to protect his land. But mostly he wanted to protect his power and money. A few scouts got back and asked him what he was offering in turn for protection and somehow I became the main bargain. When you accepted to protect my fathers items, my father gave me to you as part of the payment."

When Lucy finished her story she opened one eye to see Natsus reaction. Natsu's mouth was agape and Happy had tears in his eyes. As soon as Natsu caught her staring at him he closed his mouth and coughed while Happy flew out of the room. When Happy was out of sight Natsu looked at Lucy.

"Um okay so u are Mine?" Natsu asked as his horns and wings sprouted from his body in a possessive way.

Lucy looked around avoiding his gaze and said softly. "I'm not some dog that will roll over and submit, at least not to you."

"What do you mean at least not to me? What did I do?" Natsu asked pleadingly as his transformation dropped.

Lucy looked into Natsu's eyes and tilted her head. "Natsu, I can't figure you out. If my father accepted any of the other offers for protection I probably would have been raped, abused, or sold into marriage cause that's the world we live in. So what's your angle?" She asked blankly staring at him.

"W-wa-what? I would never, I'm a dragon!" Natsu said proudly. "I like my treasure and I would never do any of that!" He proclaimed as he tried to defend himself.

"Yea yea I know," Lucy said. "But I do need a change of clothes so can you bring me to the nearest town or whatever."

"No," Natsu growled deeply and his eyes narrowed. "Your mine and what tells me that you wouldn't run away first chance you get." He continued and stood up.

Walking over to Lucy his eyes went back to normal and he smiled and his finger twirled her golden hair.

"I'll go out and get you clothes while you can clean this up. Deal?" Natsu asked while pointing around the room.

"Deal," Lucy sighed and looked around the messy kitchen. Pots and pans were hanging at awkward angles. Food splatters were everywhere and dirty dishes were piling up in the sinks.

It was going to be a long day.

Hey there so I'm at the beach for the next week and probably won't upload another chapter. But I am writing another Fairy Tail fanfic soo keep your eyes open. I will probably release it within the next three days and maybe another chapter of this soon. But until then,

Stay Frosty!