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Chapter Ten

Natsu's P.o.V

I wake up to Gajeel snoring and Gray sitting up. He says messing with something. It was a beautiful silver chain with a water drop and a snowflake on it.

"What's that?" I ask looking at Gray. He jumps a bit startled.

"Oh just something for Juvia.." He muttered.

"Your girlfriend?" I ask. Gray blushes.

"Y-yeah. I guess." He says, tucking the necklace away. I stretch and slip out of the hammock, excited to see Luce.

"The girls sleepover is over by now! We can hang out with them today!" I said excited. Gray laughs.

"We all have jobs to do ash face." He said. I sigh.

"Whoops forgot."

"How you ever became a commander, I will never understand."

"I'm better than you that's why ice breath." I said. Gray rolls his eyes. We make our way to where Mira and Lisanna were serving breakfast. Not many people were up so it was empty.

"Hey where's Lucy and Juvia?" Gray asks. Sitting down. Mira's eyes widen for a second before she says quickly.

"Probablysleepingwewereupprettylate." She sputters. I look at her. She was acting strange, like she was hiding something. I shrug going back to my meal.

"NATSU! WHERE'S LUSHY?" My exceed friend says, flying in. "Carla and Wendy are also missing!" He says. I look up. Something definitely was wrong. I stood up and followed Happy out of the gallery.

We stood on the bow, thinking when I overheard Reedus…

"Wee did you hear? The princess came home last night with four other girls. And a white cat I hear. It's strange. Lucy, Levy, Juvia, Erza, Wendy and Carla are also gone…." He says. The color drains from my face.

"Yeah and I hear the king is going to present her tonight. Oh her engagement ball is tomorrow too." Max says.

"I hear the princess is the most beautiful thing!" Maceo says, slipping into their conversation.

"Wee. Long hair, pale skin and the prettiest eyes. We get to see her later today too. When King Jose presents her to the world really." Reedus answers. I look back at Happy, he looks at me.

"That's really weird. It's like Reedus is describing Lucy." I said to him. Happy shrugs.

"I dunno. This princess though sounds really pretty. Can we go to her return appearance?" Happy says smiling. I nod.

"Sure. I'm sure the crew would like going to it too." I said. We talked to everyone. They guys and Laki thought it was an amazing idea. Lisanna, Mira, and Cana said otherwise….

Lucy's P.o.V

Virgo and Aries help me into a pure white gown. It sparkled as I walked. They put a flowered crown in my hair, and finished my makeup. It was my outward appearance to my people.

"You look lovely princess." Virgo says nodding. I sigh.

"Thank you Virgo. Aries." I step into my heels. I wobble forward a bit, before getting the hand of the heels again. They nod leading me out of my chambers. Erza, Wendy, Carla, Juvia and Levy are waiting for me in the castles uniforms.

"Princess Lucy you look lovely." Erza said curtsying. Levy nods, doing the same. Juvia and Wendy struggle with the curtsy and Carla curtsies with the grace of all four of them. I nod at them, walking to my uncle.

"Hello your highness. They people are excited I hear." I say politely. He nods.

"Indeed. They are also excited for the fact their princess has a sutor, and soon a heir. But I told them I'd be stepping down when I'm ready, or you becoming queen of Dan's kingdom."

I bite back a snarl. "Of course." I purr slightly. I can hear people outside, their murmurs of excitement. If only I shared in that excitement.

Jose steps out of the castle and onto the balcony. I hear him start his speech, of how happy he was that I had returned blah blah blah. I tune him out for a bit, before Virgo shoves me to the balcony. I shake her off, and step into the light.

I am welcomed by cheers. I stare down at the happy faces of my people. I force a smile, waving slightly. My uncle looks like he's trying too hard to look happy. I look over the faces of the people when I see it.

Pink.

Hair.

I blink, looking back at it. It wasn't there anymore. I must've imagined it. He wasn't here Lucy. Stop thinking he'll be coming for you. He doesn't even know who you really are. I turn myself back into attention. My uncle's starting another speech. Pretending to cry, the jist. I sigh, staring at the people.

I mess with my dress a bit. I know what I looked like. A breeze ruffles my hair, my eyes reflect the sea. I am the beautiful Princess Lucy Heartfilia. I am the prize every prince wants to win. I am no longer my own person. My uncle can have his way with me.

I lost the will to live. I lived for him. And he isn't here. I'm in love with this boy. I'm in love with Natsu Dragneel. And I would never see him again. He hates me, he would never love this doll I've become.

My uncle finishes up and leads me inside. The people cheer again, but I am deaf to the noise. My eyes grow darker. "Wonderful Lucy. Not a word out of you. Perfect quality in a bride." Jose said. His smile grew creepy.

"Remember to smile for Dan tomorrow night. The only words coming out of your mouth then are, 'yes I do.'" He said cackling. I nod.

"Yes sir." I said, my voice empty. I had lost the will to do anything. He smiles.

"Good. Now my little dove, make yourself pretty for this prince." He said sending me back to my room. I sit on my bed, the white dress spreading out a bit. I looked in the mirror. All I needed was a vail and I would look like a bride. My breath hitches and tears fill my eyes. Who was I kidding. I would never make a perfect bride.

I undo my hair and change into a more simple dress. It was a light blue and it hung above my ankles. I wore long white socks and pretty blue flats. My hair was curled back and I tied it up with a blue ribbon.

My father loved seeing me in blue so this was for him. I turn around, putting Natsu's necklace on. I push my doors open and march down the halls. I may have thought I lost the will to live, but I was wrong. I was going to live to shove that in my uncles face.

He wasn't going to break me.

'Natsu...Natsu...Natsu..' I think. The feeling of his lips on mine, me messing with his fluffy hair, the merciless teasing. I missed it. I walk out into the gardens, where I would meet my betrothed. My uncle changed plans so I was going on a chaperoned date today, and getting engaged tomorrow.

Natsu's P.o.V

I growl at the wall of the ship. We'd just gotten back from the princesses appearance. I was so pissed right now. The princess of all people, was Lucy. And seeing her up there, dressed in white, made me want to scream.

She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.

But she was...the goddamn princess!

I had kissed the princess.

I had teased the princess.

I was in love with the princess.

I yell, punching the wall. I was so stupid. As a pirate captain, I had somewhat of a chance with her. Now that she is some big princess, I was screwed. And on top of that, she was to be married. To this Dan guy.

I wanted to find him and sock him in the gut. I wanted to yell at Lucy. But most of all, I wanted to see her again. Not draped in silks and crowns and whatever else. But in boots and simple shirt. Laughing and smiling.

Not this. My left eye twitches. Happy was with Mira, he was mad too, but not as much as me. The entire crew seemed to know where the other girls went. Gajeel and Gray look like they were gonna blow a gasket.

Juvia and Levy were gone too. Romeo was so crestfallen, he spent all his time in the infirmary.

Wendy and Carla were gone. Jellal, well, he looked like he was going to kill someone.

Of course, Erza was gone. And here I was, locked in Lucy's room, throwing a tantrum. Stupid stupid STUPID! I wanted to scream. Then it dawned on me.

Lucy was a princess. I like to think of myself as a dragon.

You know what dragons do to princess?

We kidnap them.

I smile at the thought. I was going to kidnap Lucy. At her own ball. I leave the room and tell the guys of this plan. Jellal, Gray, Gajeel, Romeo and I are all on board. Lisanna, Cana and Mira are working out the details, everyone seems ready to get those girls back. I stare at the sea….

I'm back! Sorry about not posting earlier. School is already killing me 3;

Anyways, stay tuned for the next chapter and the next Up by the Shore chappy.