Iron in the Stars

AN: Story is my idea, but I do not own anything Fairy Tail.

Chapter 3: Remon

I lay in my bathtub thinking about the conversation I had to have with Natsu later. I wasn't looking forward to it in the slightest. "What are you going to say to him Hime?" I looked over at Virgo as she came over to the bath with a large white fluffy towel. "I have no idea Virgo, any ideas?" She thought for a moment and began to smile devilishly. "I can punish him if that is what you'd wish? This way you wouldn't have to talk with him." I deadpanned. That would not help my case in the slightest. "I would still have to talk to him. That would not help me. Thank you though." She nodded and disappeared as I started getting dressed for my work out.

I was about to leave when I heard my window open. You've got to be kidding me! I turned around to see Natsu sneaking in. "What the hell do you think you're doing?" He looked up at me and gave me his signature goofy smile. "I was hungry Luce and figured I would come by." I shook my head. "No Natsu, I was just about to go to the guild. You can go eat there. You need to stop breaking in like this." He frowned at me and walked over pulling me to sit down near him. "You're not still mad at me are you? I'm sorry Luce; I didn't mean to hurt you. I would never hurt you."

"That's not it Natsu, listen I didn't want to do this now, but maybe it's the best time. We need to talk." I got up and walked over to the kitchen mainly because I had no idea how I was going to have this conversation. "We're best friends, right?" He followed me and hugged me tightly. "Of course we are!" Okay, hopefully this won't turn into one of my bad scenarios. "You don't see us as more, right? I mean I love you Natsu, but not on a romantic level." He looked confused for a moment. "Where is this coming from?" He didn't answer, oh no, maybe he does and I didn't see it. "It's something someone told me. Something about Dragon Slayers that hit's close to home."

"What is it Luce and who told you?" He was getting angry, it didn't look like he was mad at me, but he didn't look pleased with the conversation. "Natsu, you didn't answer my question. How do you view us?" He looked at me again and smiled. "You're my best friend. My sister. My Nakama." Phew, that was a close one. At least he didn't see me as a love interest. "Now tell me who said what!" He was demanding. "I'm not going to tell you who, but it's come to my attention that you're, and I can be wrong, hoarding me. Like a dragon would do with its precious treasure." He laughed at this. Laughed, as if this situation was remotely funny. "Yeah, I do. No one can make you happier than I can." What! No he didn't just admit to this.

"Natsu Dragneel, you can not hoard me. I need to live my life. What are you going to do when I find a boyfriend and want to marry him? What are you going to do when we want to have children?" He dropped his head to the side like a puppy about to get a treat. "That won't happen. I'll be around, why would you need any of that. When you want to have a baby I can give you that. No man will treat you the way you deserve." Oh Mavis. This is not happening. Natsu sure is stupid. This will not work. I need to get this through his head right. "No Natsu, no! This is not how it is going to be. Like I said, I love you. You are my brother, but that scenario will happen and you will have to let go. Perhaps we need to find you your own girlfriend. You can have her babies. Mavis knows you will not father mine."

"I don't understand Luce! What brought this on? We've been fine. Why are you acting this way?" Why am I acting this way? Perhaps because you're crazy? No I couldn't say this to him. "I want to date. I want to be involved with someone. It will never happen if you keep turning people down for me." He just didn't understand. I can tell by the look on his face that he didn't understand what I was talking about. "Every guy you bring around isn't good enough for you. Wait, this doesn't have anything to do with Laxus, does it? You're not dating him are you?" Maybe this question could work in my favor, let's see what he would say if I said yes. "What if I was, what would you do then?" He didn't have a moment to answer because all I could see was a mass of flames jumping out of my window running down the street in the direction of the guild. Shit.

I was much slower than him. I ran to the guild and was slightly out of breath when I got there. I could hear commotion on the inside though which means I was not in time to stop a fight between the two Dragon Slayers. Damnit. I ran in the guild after him. "Natsu Dragneel!" Both men looked at me and thank Mavis only a handful of people were there too. "You better be outside before the door have a chance to close." I walked out the guild doors and walked to a bench not too far away. He was right behind me. At least he listened. "Me and Laxus are not dating. You have absolutely no right to barge in there and start something." He didn't even look sorry for his actions he just stood there and looked at me. "Natsu, you can not treat me this way. I have to live my own life."

"I'm not doing anything wrong Luce, I'm just trying to protect you from perverts." Gray and Erza walked over at this time. Laughing at Natsu Gray dropped a heavy hand on his shoulder. "Flametard, you are one of those perverts. How often do you sneak into her bed?" Erza's face went stark white for a moment before her swords were out and facing him. "What did he say Natsu? Do you take advantage of Lucy's trust in you?" I created a whole other fight. Gray shouldn't have said that in front of Erza, it would only cause more headaches. I could tell that Natsu was at a loss and our argument wasn't going to go any further. Not with these guys here.

"Let's go on a job seeing as we're all here!" Natsu was good at distracting them at least. They agreed, but I honestly just wanted time away from the fire Dragon Slayer. We needed a break to think away from one another. "I'm out this time you guys, why don't you take someone else with you?" At this point we were walking back into the guild and they were making their way over to the job board. I followed them inside, but I went to move to the only table with people sitting at it. Wendy, Happy, Lisanna, and Carla sat there munching on breakfast. Laxus was supposed to meet me in another thirty minutes or so, but I didn't want to do that today either. Perhaps I would just let him and Cana have the day together.

I should go on a job, but I knew that I would have to go without my team. Maybe I can go on a small one, like a gathering job or something. I didn't get much more time to think about it because a paper was put on the table in front of me. It was a job to capture a dark guild master and disband his guild. "Not this time Erza. I need a little space away. Plus, I already have plans for the day." It wasn't a lie per say. I did have plans; I just don't think I'm going to follow through with them. She nodded, but Natsu didn't seem to take it as easily. "No Luce, you have to go. We need you for the team!" I shook my head no to him. "Why don't you take someone else with you Natsu." I looked across the table and glanced at Lisanna. I remembered a conversation we had about her wanting to go on a job with our team. "Lissana will go!" Everyone looked at me, but Lisanna was the only one to reply. "What?" She was the perfect choice. "Yeah, Lisanna, you go with them. It'll be fun!" Natsu got excited and pulled Lisanna out of the guild with Gray slowly following them to get ready. Erza stayed behind for a second, "are you sure about this?" I nodded to her so she dropped her head in defeat and went to walk away. "As you wish then."

I walked over to the board to find something to get me out of town for a few days as well. Perfect! I found the exact quest I was looking for. There was a gathering quest west of Crocus. It would be about eight hours of travel time each way. Plus, it was 100,000 jewels. My rent was already paid for this month and it was just the beginning. I had plenty of time still. I pulled the paper off of the board and walked over to Mira. "I'm going to go on this one, okay?" Mira looked at me questioningly. "Are you sure you want to go by yourself Lucy? I can find someone to go with you." She was kind, but I think a solo mission would work out great for me. I need time to be by myself. "I'm sure Mira, thank you though. Can you do me a favor and tell Laxus when he gets here that I went on a job? Tell him that I'm sorry and I'll make it up to him when I get back. It shouldn't be more than a few days."

"Of course, you be safe. Here take this. Call me if you need anything, okay?" She handed me a handheld communication lacrima. I nodded to her and made my way out of the guild. It didn't take me long to get my suitcase ready and get to the train station. The train ride was long, but luckily Levy bought me a new book to read which made the time go by much faster. I will have to remember to thank her. I missed my close friend. I haven't seen here in a few weeks. Her and her team were away on a month long job. She had finally admitted having feelings for her teammate Jet. She was going to admit it to him on the job. It was in the same area as their first job together so it was meant to be nostalgic. I thought it was sweet and I couldn't wait for her to tell me everything about it. My thoughts were interrupted by the intercom addressing that I was at my destination.

It's been thirty minutes since I got off that damn train and I had no idea where I was. I was beginning to feel completely frustrated. I saw the bright light and felt an arm wrap around my shoulder. "What's wrong princess?" I looked over at Loke and actually welcomed his arm being placed where it was. It was getting later in the afternoon and the temperature was dropping. His warmth was comfortable. "I have no idea where I am. I am supposed to be going to the mayor's office, but all I've done is walk in circles. Have you ever been over here?" He looked around mapping the location in his head. "Are we in Titusville?" I nodded to him. "I've been here once, but not enough to be of any help. If I remember correctly I got lost myself. I will walk with you though until you get to where you are going." It took another hour to find the mayors office.

"Ms. Heartfelia, it's very nice to meet you." I shook the mayor's hand and we spoke about the job. The town's hospital was in need of rare lavender orchids. No wonder they wanted to hire a mage to get it. The orchids only grew along the mountainside further to the west deep into the mountains. "It would be wise my darling to stay in for the night and go in the day time. There are many animals in the forest that like to hunt at night." I agreed with him and told him I had planned to finish the job the next day. He gave me a map of the town and the surrounding area marking the place I should expect to find the flower. This job seemed very simple and I didn't think it would take up much of my time.

After seeing the mayor my trek in the town had become much easier. I made my way to an inn near the forest's pathway and didn't even have to pay for my night's stay. The innkeeper was told that I would be coming there to allow me to have a room for the night. If nothing else this town was very nice. Loke stayed with me and chatted while I got to the room and started a bath. He had turned around to give me privacy as I got in the water, but once I was in he sat on the edge of the tub and gossiped about everyone in the celestial world. I had told him about what had happened with Natsu and his interest was peaked. "Princess, I had thought you were in love with Salamander?" I glared at him and threw my washcloth at him. "I am not in love with him. Why does everyone think that?" He looked astonished. Slightly even dazed. "Well, you are always together. It is just common to assume that you two were an intimate couple. Besides I was a little curious why he wasn't with you today, but I assumed you would tell me yourself. However, if you say you're not together does that mean I have a chance?" He winked at me and I just laughed at him while trying to kick him off the side of the tub. My plan didn't work though because he just grabbed my foot and started washing it with the washcloth I threw at him.

"Honestly though princess, I wouldn't think too much on the situation. In the end he does love you. Don't give me that look. That love may not be romantic, but he does love you and wants what's best for you. I can understand that fully. I am in the same boat. I agree with him that there isn't a man out there that is special enough to have you as their partner." I wasn't sure what to say. He was very sweet and I didn't want to hurt his feelings by telling him that I wanted to find someone for me without their meddling. As if he knew what I was thinking he added, "I wont stand in your way of love. I'm with Cana. You need to find someone to make you scream in passion." Oh Mavis, save me from this hell. I just rolled my eyes at him. He laughed at me one more time before bidding me a good night and disappearing to the celestial realm.

It was a small hike through the forest to the mountainside I was looking for. Once I got there though I had to look around the area and curse my luck. I had thought that these plants would be easy to get, but they most definitely weren't. They were on the jagged mountain edges that looked impossible to get to. There weren't even a lot of them in bundles. This job was going to be a lot harder than I thought. I sighed and started climbing my way up the mountain. It took me the whole day and my muscles screamed in protest over the exertion, but I had more than required. I figured I was over here anyway, so I might as well pull more than needed for the townsfolk. This would last them a while, hopefully. I had to admit that I was truly proud of myself. This was the first real job I took by myself where I got to go home with a substantial amount of money. This would keep me comfortable for a while. Not to mention there was a lovely writing set I've been looking at, but didn't want to spend money on. This would easily allow me to buy it without feeling guilty.

The temperature had dropped and it looked like it was about to storm. I started to walk faster hoping to get out of the forest before the storm broke loose. I wasn't too far from the mountainside and I knew that it was about to get dark out soon. I changed my walk into a slight jog, which didn't last. The muscles in my legs were screaming out at me. Deciding that it would work better for me to walk I decided that if it started to rain I would take cover by the mountains. There were plenty of places to stay dry. Just as soon as I thought this however a large crack of thunder was heard scaring me half to death. Sighing, I tried to calm myself. It's just a storm; it's just a storm. This mantra continued in my head for a short amount of time that is until I felt myself slam into the ground. For a moment, I thought my muscles gave out. That was until I heard laughing.

"What do we have here gentleman? Are you lost my dearie?" I tried to look up at the male voice, but couldn't move my head at all. I knew I was going to be in trouble. I silently called out for Leo and could feel the pull of my magic. His furious roar was the only true indication that he was there. I heard a fight start and knew he distracted the mage that must have had gravity magic because I was free to move again. Pulling Capricorn's key out I called him to the fight as well. There were five men around me. I was at a large disadvantage. Capricorn went after the largest of the five who must have been able to control the weather. The storm got worse around us and I could see lightning making it's way around us. That left three other men. One of them ran over to me with a sword in his hand. The sword wasn't there a moment ago which means he must have been a equip mage like Erza. He was much slower though. I pulled my whip out easily grabbing the sword with it and throwing it about 100 feet away from the fight. In the time it took him to equip a new one I had already had him by the whip throwing him into a tree. On the other hand while doing this one of his friends had gotten around me.

It took a moment to feel the burn of rope rubbing harshly on my skin. I went to scream out and kick the mage, who had me in his arms, but the rope was like a snake and continued slithering around my ankles and wrists pushing me back into the man. "See Rony, she wasn't hard." My magic drained quickly forcing Capricorn's and Leo's keys closed. Shit! I had no way to defend myself. Only one of the mages was down and that was the one that she took down. The other two that were fighting didn't look good for wear, but they were standing and easily could take her down. What was I going to do now? "Move away from her!" The mage that didn't fight at all was in the back staring at me. He must have been their leader. He had crystal blue eyes and dark blue hair that flowed down his back in waves. His eyes pierced right through me like it was reaching my soul. I couldn't move at all. The three men did as they were told and walked away. "Go back to the guild. I will be there soon."

"Mizu! That's not fair! We caught her, we want to have the fun!" He looked at them once and I can see the fear in their faces as they picked up their fallen friend and ran off. I mentally noted that they went north. He gave me another look, which was much softer than the one he gave the men with him.

"Hello Remon." What did he call me? "I think you have the wrong person. Mizu, right? My name is Lucy, not Remon." He just smiled at me and continued his slow walk over towards me. He grabbed the rope which must have had a magic blocker on it and started to undo it around my torso and legs. I went to kick him and he wrapped water around them instead. He was clearly a water mage. If his looks didn't scream it, this certainly sealed the deal. He must have been powerful too seeing as the other men ran off. "Remon, you smell amazing. I can't wait to taste you." I squirmed away from him, but he was kneeling over me making it difficult to move. He grabbed my wrists, which were still tied and pulled them over my head successfully pulling me up as well. I whimpered as the rope cut my skin. He frowned for a moment and pulled me closer to him. "You're so responsive. Will you be for me too?"

I felt his hand on my stomach and it was cold as ice. His touch, even cold, felt like it was burning me. I had to do anything to get away. I felt his mouth fall on my shoulder and felt him roughly bite at my skin. I screamed for someone to help me. I needed someone to help me! He just laughed at me. "No one comes out here Remon. I am going to claim you for myself. I can smell the innocence rolling off of you. It's addicting." He licked his way from my shoulder, which was no bleeding to the top of my shirt. He pushed me back until I felt my back hit a tree. He looked up slightly and noticed a branch slightly above us. My hands grazed it. He lifted me up pulling the rope over the branch. I cried out again feeling the pressure on my wrists knowing that the rope was making the skin break and the bones cry out underneath. He grabbed my shirt with a smile and ripped the fabric down the middle exposing my lacy pink bra. He started biting harshly at my skin making me cry our more.

"Please, I'm not Remon, stop. Please!" He looked back up at me and I could tell he had lost it his eyes were no longer human. Instead they looked like they were dragon eyes. Slits of crystal blue looked at me with hunger. I felt his hand slide down my stomach past the fabric to rub my thigh for a moment. It started making its way back up sliding the skirt up with it. I felt his fingers slid along my covered slit and I cried out louder. "Please, I'm begging you! Don't do this!" He ignored my cries. He pulled the pink thong away from me and kneeled down in front of me. "You smell amazing Remon. I wonder if you taste the same?" I felt his tongue glide from my core to my clit and slowly back down. He moaned at the taste before pushing his tongue into my entrance. "You taste like heaven." No one was going to save me. His fingers joined his mouth and I felt two of his fingers slam into me. It was painful and I screamed repeatedly wishing he would stop. I closed my eyes willing myself to be somewhere else. I heard the water mage moan one more time before a feral growl took place. I saw him pull away from me slightly as he started to undo the buckle on his pants. I didn't want to lose my innocence this way. Please Mavis save me!

"Please! Someone! Anyone! Please!" I screamed as loud as I could praying that anyone would hear me. He looked at me and growled for my screaming. I closed my eyes for a moment to try and will the tears not to fall out. I couldn't show weakness. When I opened my eyes Mizu was ripped away from me and thrown into the tree on the other side of the clearing.

"Gajeel!"

AN: Okay, I'm caught up! I'm working on chapter 4 now :)