The Grand Ball

Natsu was following his father through his kingdom. Girls were squealing his name. Natsu rolled his eyes. "Welcome back Natsu-sama!" They squealed. "Thanks…" Natsu muttered. "Natsu-kun I want to be your maiden!" They shouted. "Yea yea." Natsu waved them off. Even though he was so rude to them, they loved him. They reached the castle and he was once welcomed by the maids and butlers. "Natsu!" A little boy shouted. "Romeo!" Natsu picked up his younger brother.

"Welcome back brother!" Romeo greeted. "Thanks. Now you run along I got stuff to do." Natsu put him down. Romeo nodded and ran off. Natsu entered his bedroom and plopped down on his bed. "Damn. This place never changed." He pulled out a picture of Lucy. "What are you doing now?"

Sabertooth Palace

Lucy was now more than a maiden to the kingdom. They treated her like a princess. They loved her so much. "Lucy-chan off to the forest again?" One of the maids asked. "Yes, tell him I'll be back soon." Lucy grabbed her beautiful black stallion and rode off towards the forest. She stopped at the outskirts of town and waited. She jumped off her horse and stood by it She slumped down against a tree. "Useless. I should have stopped days ago." Lucy covered her face. The stallion bent down and rested it's head on her lap.

Lucy smiled and stroked it's hair. "Cherry, at least I have you." She laid her head on top of Cherry's. "Let's go." Lucy got up and so did her stallion. She got on and rode back. Her long silky blonde hair flowing through the wind. She rode into the castle. She dropped off Cherry at the stables. "I'll be back Cherry." Lucy ran off into the castle. She took a deep breath before opening the main room castle doors. She opened the door and everyone made a path for her. She smiled lightly to them. She finally made her way to Sting, she sat in her chair next to him.

She also slipped on her tiara. "My sire I have received an invitation from Lord Igneel." A man said. He bowed and gave Sting the letter. Sting opened the letter and smirked. He took Lucy's hand and Lucy twitched. "Looks like we are going to a masquerade ball." A smile grew on Lucy's face. She always wanted to go to one. Lucy curtseyed to exit. She made her way to her bedroom to get dressed. She slipped on a black ball gown dress. She tied her hair up into a sock bun, with one curl on each side of her face. She inserted a black rose into her bun, and put on her mask.

Sting smirked when he saw her all dressed up. "Ready?" Sting stuck out his hand. She took it with one hand and the other hand held up her dress from the ground. She was led to the carriage. She stepped in and sat down across from Sting. Lucy looked out to the window and admired the sunset. Sting grabbed her hand and stroked it. Lucy was startled, but relaxed. She was blushing and looked to her left slightly. "I love you." Sting told her. He told her that all the time. Repeat and repeat. And her simple reply is, "We're not in love."

"I am…I'm just not sure about you." "Liar. We are not in love. No matter what." Lucy slipped her hand away from his grasp. He sighed and leaned back in his seat. Lucy didn't want to accept it. She didn't want him to fall for him, sooner or later she will fall for him. That's how she fell for Natsu. He tried and tried and finally got her. She can't do it, she can't and won't fall for him.

CHU~!

Natsu watched each kingdom arrive one by one. Lisanna stood by his side. Natsu pretty much ignored her. She didn't care, she just loved being next to him. That was when another carriage arrived. Sting got out and helped Lucy out. Sting smiled at the two and led Lucy. Lucy curtseyed and continued. Why is Natsu here? Lucy thought.

Hours past and Natsu never had chance with Lucy. She was always so close to Sting. Why? That was when Natsu's father got everyone's attention. "Hello! Everyone I have an announcement to make!" Igneel shouted. Everyone turned to him. "Thank you. First of all I am so grateful that all of you can come and celebrate my son's return. Natsu get up here!" Igneel shouted. Everyone clapped and Natsu dragged his way up to his father. Lucy was shocked, she grabbed Stings arm. Sting was startled, but placed his hand over hers.

"As you all heard. My kingdom is the closet with Fairy Tail. So, we have decided that, my son. And Lord Makarov's daughter…" Igneel trailed off. Makarov dragged his daughter, Lisanna to the stage. She was uneasy and knew what was coming. Lucy also knew what was going to happen. She crushed herself into Sting, holding onto his black tux. She bit her lip trying to hold back the tears. Sting embraced her tightly. "Shall be married!" Igneel exclaimed. Everyone cheered. Natsu was shocked, but not Lisanna.

Lucy was broken, her heart shattered. She cried into Sting's chest. "I…I want to go h-home." She sobbed. Sting was shocked. She never called his kingdom home. He nodded and led her out. Natsu watched them leave, his heartache. Watching her cling onto him tightly and crying…that should be him. "Lucy wait!" Natsu shouted. But his voice could not overcome the crowds cheers. "Lucy! Lucy!" He shouted.

CHU~!

They got into the carriage. They sat on the opposite sides again. She was sobbing, and he watched her. "Lucy…I-." Sting was cut off. "I-I loved him! It has o-only been a month! Does he not care or need me?" Lucy cried. "That…that's not true. I am sure he still loves you. I don't think any man can never want or crave for you. Once they have you they will need- no…yearn for you." Sting looked down. Lucy looked up to him surprised. It was the first time he ever said something like that to her.

"I am yearning for you. I heard about you ever since I was a little kid. I always wanted to see you. That is why I kidnapped Princess Lisanna in the first place. I went through all that just to see you. I never landed a hand on her or even looked at her." Sting confessed, "All I know is that I love you completely. I know you will never love me, but all I ask is a chance. I can make you forget about him, I can and will fix your heart. Will you give me that chance?"

Lucy looked at him with weak eyes and blush on her cheeks. Her lips parted, and was ready to answer.

Okay people I decided to update this story again! I might not update for this whole week anymore and on the weekend. I will be on a trip for three days, and the rest is booked with tests and extra classes. Well, I might lose my computer for a week cause of my French test results.

The first test was like 55%, then 70%, and then 92.5%….is that bad? Does those two high marks make up for the 55%? Please tell me! Sorry for mistakes and stuff. I was in a rush. Review, favourite, and follow. Give some feedback! Love ya'all! Chu~!