Sorry for the long wait. A lot have been happening and I've been busy and sick. But I finally finished one chapter. If any of you are reading some of my other stories as well, I'm sorry for not updating them yet but I will try to update one of them as well in this week. I promise.

But anyways, enjoy this chapter. It's mostly about that book Gajeel has about the whole mating ordeal. And I made up a lot of shit. Like a lot. It's may be a bit exaggerated but I love to exaggerate things plus I haven't really read some story with Draco being an important part of how dragons came to be. So tell me how you like it.

Next chapter will be a continuation of the book's context.

Sorry for grammar or spelling mistakes, I've read it through twice but not with fresh eyes plus English is still not my first language but my fourth.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail or any of its characters.

Enjoy!

-Oby Abel-

Chapter 5: The book part I

It had been a whole week since Natsu confessed to Lucy about her being his mate but fortunately their friendship hadn't taken any damaged as of yet. They were still their bickering and destructive selves – mostly Natsu since he had no selfrestraint. With a teasing Exceed by their side, always having smart remarks about either then liiiiiking each other or about Lucy's weight.

Nothing really changed. In fact it was like the two avoided the whole mating thing for now. And Natsu avoided the conditions she had set. For now they just enjoyed each other's company like always.

That's till Levy barged into the guild flustered calling for Lucy.

"Lu-chan!" She shouted the minute she entered the guildhall, her eyes looking around frantically clutching a book in her hand. She spotted the blonde who was chatting with Mira by the bar and made a mad dash towards the bar.

"Lu-chan, we need to talk. Now!" She was out of breath from running all the way to the guild from her home at Fairy Hills. But she had to see her best friend and talk to her. Ever since Gajeel told her about them being mates she had been flustered and he even freaked out the day he told her. Her poor body was too shocked that she fainted. It had been too much and weird for him. They avoided each other – Levy feeling awkward and Gajeel, well he was shocked over her reaction since he had been sure she would accept in a heartbeat.

"Morning to you too, Levy-chan. What's wrong with you this early? You don't look too good. You alright?" Lucy asked concerned when she turned around to her frantic looking best friend.

Levy shook her head and just grabbed the blonde's hand while tugging her towards her so her behind left the stool and she was up on her feet. "We need to speak in private and now." Lucy was starting to get worried by her friend's odd behavior. This wasn't the Levy she knew but she nodded and let the petite blunette drag her out of the guild without questioning her.

"Your apartment should be okay and safe." Okay now Lucy was really worried. Like seriously. Safe? From what? Now she worried even more.

"What do you mean and what's that book? It looks ancient." She had glanced at the book and got curious since she had a hunch Levy acting weird because of the book. Or that was what her guts told her.

"I'll tell you when you are inside your house. Come."

They entered the apartment a few minutes later and Lucy decided to make some tea since they were probably going to be there for a while. So she went straight inside her kitchen to set some water over to boil and brought some snacks out as well.

"So would you like to tell me why you are so edgy? Is there something bad going on?" Lucy asked entering with a tray with their tea and some treats. She placed it on her table and took a seat opposite her best friend.

"This," Lucy looked at the book Levy gestured to and then looked at her friend, "Is about Dragons and Slayers. Or to be more precise it's about their mating ritual. Gajeel told me t-that… that I'm his mate." Levy's face turned beet red as she confessed to Lucy.

Lucy blinked a few times before smiling at Levy's adorable embarrassed face. "Isn't that awesome? You like the guy and now you're his mate?" She questioned with a smirk and let out a laugh. She had always known Levy liked the gruff Dragon Slayer so this shouldn't be that much of a problem, right?

"Wah-what?!" Levy spluttered. "T-this isn't something to joke about! I'm his mate and we-we have to… to do that! Can't you see I'm freaking out over here!" The blunette flailed her arms in the air still sporting a red face. She was so embarrassed and her best friend was teasing her.

It was Lucy's turn to be embarrassed as she recalled her conversation with Natsu. They had to have intercourse to bond. But then she remembered and eyed the book.

Clearing her throat she asked for the book in Levy's lap. "Can I burrow the book. I'm curious about what it says about mating." And if there is a loophole to stop it from happening, she mentally added.

"Lu-chan! I need your help, the book can wait! What do I do?" Levy pleaded for her best friend's help. She didn't know what to think or do. Sure she liked Gajeel but to-to have s-sex and become his mate was something she didn't know how to counter. Especially when he told her he could die if she didn't agree. Talk about putting pressure on her tiny body.

"Do you want to become his mate? Has he told you everything or have you finished reading the book?" Lucy really wanted her hands on that book since this was also something concerning her.

Levy stopped her antics and then raised a questioning brow at the blonde, lifting the book up. "Wait a minute. Don't tell me," She paused then let out a gasp with eyes wide, "you are Natsu's mate! Aren't you?" Oh this was great, Levy wasn't alone in this mess.

Lucy's flushed and gulped audibly before nodding embarrassing. "He told me the day of the party. And I… I rejected him.." She finished with a whisper still feeling a bit guilty about how bad she had treated him that day.

"What?!" Levy exclaimed, pure disbelief written on her face. "How could you reject him! He will die! Oh god, no! You have to ac-" Levy began her blabbering feeling bad for the poor Fire Dragon Slayer.

"I did."

"-cept. Poor Natsu. Wait what?" Levy stopped her blabbering and looked at Lucy confused. "But you just said you refused? You are confusing me." She admitted shaking her head.

Lucy giggled and smiled. "I know it is pretty confusing. I rejected him at first because I don't want to be claimed and bonded to him. I need romance and I want to fall in love and I love Natsu, I really do but not like that. He is my best friend and partner. I… I-"

"Cheer up Lu. You don't have to explain yourself. I understand." Levy told bringing her hand over Lucy's to squeeze it tightly. She could tell that her friend was having a hard time.

Lucy squeezed back smiling grateful. "Thanks Levs. It's really weird though. I accepted but with a few conditions. He has to make me fall in love with him and we have to try to find a way out of this mess if there is a way and if not I will have to accept."

"But there is none. I've read the book thoroughly and found nothing that indicates that a Slayer can survive without a mate. It's inevitable. They have to mate." Lucy's heart sank by that information.

"Are you sure?" She had to be completely sure even though nothing passes Levy when she reads a book thoroughly. And her hope was crushed with nod of the blunette.

"Absolutely."

"Damnit." Lucy grumbled. But she wasn't going to give up yet. No. She was far from giving up. "What about the Magic Library in Crocus? Don't you think they have some books about Dragon Slayers. Maybe there is a way. We can't mate. Natsu and I are best friends. And me falling in love with him would take eternity since he has no romantic bone in him."

Levy let out a deep sigh and gave her the book. "Lu, I totally get you but this isn't something that can be changed. We have to accept it sooner or later. They are counting on us. If we wait to long they can die. Do you want Natsu to die?" Levy questioned solemnly.

The blonde shook her head repeatedly. "God no. I wouldn't know what to do without Natsu in my life. The year away from him was the hardest thing I had ever done." Just thinking about him being dead horrified the blonde to the core. Natsu was her most important person.

"Then you have to come to terms with yourself and accept. Give him time to figure things out because this isn't easy for him as well. And I'm pretty sure he is scared as much as you are. Who wouldn't be. They have such a heavy burden on their shoulders." Levy reasoned and the blonde had to agree with her. She knew Natsu was scared. His horrified face still hunted her gravely.

"What about you? Will you accept Gajeel? At least you have some romantic feelings for the guy so it's an easier choice for you." Lucy asked changing the subject to Levy.

Levy let out another deep breath and leaned against the couch. "I don't really know. Yes I'm in love with the lug but to be bonded to him and have his children? I don't know I'm ready for that. I'm too young to be a mother." She confessed wholeheartedly.

"Children?" Lucy questioned curiously yet terrified as well.

"Yes. Apparently the Slayer will have to impregnate his mate the day the bond is consumed. 90 % of a possible pregnancy, with or without contraption. It's called mating for a reason." Levy explained, blushing deeply. "I read it in the book."

Lucy's face turned pale the second Levy finished speaking. A possible pregnancy after mating. Now she was scared. No horrified. She and Natsu has to have kids?! That would be the end of the world. Literally. So much damage...

"Fuck! He didn't tell me that shit. Ugh, now this just makes it much more harder for me. I have three years to make up my mind but along with that I have to also agree to bear his child? What the fuck is wrong with those stupid Dragon rules!" Lucy yelled frustrated clenching her fists. She wasn't ready for children, too young for that and she had so many other things to do like going on more adventures. God her head hurt by the new information of the mating ordeal.

"Read the book and you'll understand. I'll leave for today as to let you process all this. Let's talk tomorrow, okay?" Levy said getting up from her seat. Lucy huffed but agreed with a nod and hugged the blunette.

"Thanks for the talk and for lending me the book. I'll see you tomorrow." Levy squeezed her and Lucy followed her out.

After closing the door the blonde walked back into the living room to grab the book and headed to her living room. She had a lot of catching up to do, like reading the book of her doom. Before flopping down on her bed she made sure all her windows were closed and locked so a pink haired intruder wouldn't walk in while she reads. She needed to be alone for the day.

"Okay, let's get this over with." She sighed and opened the worn out book. "You got to be kidding me!" She slammed the book close when she read the entry or tried to read it. It was in a foreign language which she did not read or understand.

"Great, just great. This day couldn't get any worse!" She huffed. But today was not her luckily day because something or someone began banging on her window. Someone she knew pretty well and could just about strangle him right now.

"Lushi open up! Natsu is too heavy!" Happy cried as Natsu kept banging the window. Afraid that they would break it she opened it. She didn't want to deal with her angry landlady or pay for the repairs. She was already having a hard time paying for her rent.

"What do you want?"

"To hang out of course! We just got back from our fishing trip and brought lots of fish to share with ya." Natsu chirped with a wide grin. A grin which Lucy just couldn't resist and she smiled, gesturing them inside. Her irritation subdued for now.

"Whatcha doing here and not at the guild? Mira said Levy dragged you out." He asked after jumping down on her bed.

"She was just freaking out about being Gajeel's mate and brought me the book." She told and sat next to him bringing the book to her hand. "And speaking about the book, why didn't you tell me it was written in a language I do not understand." She asked opening the first page.

He peeked down to the book and then up to her shrugging his shoulder. "It slipped my mind. I can read it though. It's Draconian. Easy too." The blonde's irritation came back full force.

"It is not easy for me! I don't speak a dead language. Ugh!" She huffed slamming the book shut and threw it towards the wall which she immediately regretted since the book was ancient.

"Geez, Luce. You don't need to throw things." He chided and picked the fortunately intact book up. "I'll read it for ya, if it makes ya feel better." He offered which was the best news Lucy had heard all day.

"Please do. Happy, bring the fish to the fridge. I'll cook some for dinner later. Let's go to the living room. I want to write down a translated version of the book so others can understand in the future." She finished and stood up walking towards her living room, Natsu and Happy hot on her tail.

She quickly went over to her desk to find a empty journal and a pen. "I'm ready." She announced and glanced at him to begin. He nodded and began reading out loud, only to stop.

"Want the entry as well?" She nodded. She might as well write everything related to the book down.

"Okay. Table of context.

Introduction.

How to notice your mate

Rituals

Final stage, bonding

Mates

Hatchlings

Nest

The male Dragon/Slayer/mate

The female Dragon/Slayer/mate

Magic abilities

Consequences

Death

Trivia

And that's it." Natsu stopped waiting for her two write it all out.

She nodded her head to let him know she was ready for him to continue.

"Alright. 1, introduction; Dragons are mighty creatures. Strong and powerful and fearless. But a Dragon can never live alone. They need someone to balance their power out or else they'll die. And that's why they need a mate. A Dragon is a monogamous beast so it can only mate once per life time. They find mates who complements their faults so they can become complete and perfect, just like their alfather, Draco the Dragon.

Draco the Dragon created some Dragons from his scales because he was lonely and the only one of his kin. So first he created the Holy Dragons. The Holy Dragons were the first of their kind and soon they began to reproduce hatchling with the guide of their father and creator, Draco.

He had created two Holy Dragons. One representing the night and the other day. Night was a female while Day was a male and they were mated and from their bond they created the Elemental Dragons. Their sons and Daughters were each granted an element as power from the almighty Draco the Dragon cause he was the only who had powers of the Universe. An infinite power source.

And thus the Dragons were created with each element of the universe as their powers. That's why a Dragon has to mate so the elements can be passed down to the next hatchling and grow stronger. That was Draco's will and only condition cause he yearned for a family. But if a Dragon refuses to mate with his kin, he would end up dying because of the power inside him. So mating is not something to be taken lightly cause it's about life and death."

Lucy had stopped a few times because she had been so intrigued. Draco the Dragon was a Celestial Spirit or that was what she had been told. No one had ever held a contract with him because he didn't own a key. She had always been curious about why but what she had just heard kinda explained it. He was a powerful beast and perhaps more powerful than the King himself. She really wanted to meet him now.

"Ready for the next part?" Natsu called for her attention. She scribbled down the last thing he had said before nodding.

"Great." He cleared his throat before beginning reading again.

"Finding a mate is never easy cause you have to find your opposite which could be anyone. But fear not cause Fate and Destiny will always grant you the chance to meet your mate. Draco had made a special deal with the Universe so his descendants didn't have to suffer from the lack of mates. Once a Dragon was hatched from his egg or a Slayer born into the world, Fate and Destiny would mark another soul as a guidance for the Dragon or Slayer.

The first sign would be the familiarity of the mate. You'll become instant friends with each other and feel comfortable. You'll want to keep spending time with your mate and get to know him or her better. But sometimes Fate and Destiny mess up a mark or just forgets it before it's late. But fear not 'cause you can mark your mate yourself.

A rival can be your mate without you knowing it. You'll feel strong emotions towards said rival but these emotions is connected to your mating connection. For instance. The first Dragon of Fire and the Dragon of Ice had always quarrel and fought each other because of their elements. They were sworn enemies or that was what they thought. When they were of age they found out they were each other's mates and thus mated to avoid certain death. Fate nor Destiny had a hand on it but the signs of the Universe did.

So finding a mate can be hard but never impossible. If you are one of those who haven't found your mate or something happened to him or her then fear not, you can mark him or her. All you have to do is follow these steps.

Scent markings because the more he/she smells of you the more he/she will become the one for you and repel other Dragons/Slayers

Use your instincts. A Dragon's instinct is never wrong. So use your instincts when it tells you something about a person of opposite sex because that way your instincts or what others call Inner Dragon be more like to accept said person as your mate

Love. By falling in love with someone of the opposite sex will give you the best chance to find you your mate cause a Dragon only falls in love once. But remember to differentiate between the loves cause there are many. Love for your nest is different from love for your mate. So remember it well cause if you haven't found your true mate you can kill the other person by your bite

If you are one of those who have your mates been marked by Fate and Destiny, then finding your mate is easy as breathing. As mention before you become friends instantly. Your instincts tune in and focuses on your mate. If your mate needs saving you are always the first person to be there. And you'll feel a pull towards your mate. You'll also scent mark your mate and want to spend almost every waking hour with your mate. You may not realize it but you will do it. And it won't stop. You'll become territorial cause your mate is your treasure."

Natsu stopped to get small break while Lucy scribbled down what he had told her. He glanced at her while she was busy. It was awkward reading aloud from the book since it just made their predicament all too real. And funny enough he felt he was blushing at some part. Plus a lot made sense, he had been pulled to her from the first day and also, unintentionally, scent marked her. Embarrassing but a part of him was satisfied.

While Lucy was also blushing yet having a blast internally. If she wasn't so intent on learning everything from the book she would be cracking up 'cause the Fire Dragon and Ice Dragon part just made her think of Natsu and Gray. I would be laughing my ass off if those idiots had been mates, she cackled internally, it would be so damn hilarious. Natsu and Gray, Gratsu, ha! I need to tell Mira and Cana!

"You can continue if you want or do you want something to drink?" She offered since she was quite thirsty. The untouched tea and treats were still on her table since neither her or Levy had needed to eat. She didn't offer food cause she knew Natsu, he never refuses food and she wasn't in the mood to cook him a meal right now.

"Have anything hot? Reading this book makes my throat dry. And something to eat too. Please." She rolled her eyes and pushed herself up from her seat and bent over to pick the tray up. She handed him the bowl of treats and went inside the kitchen to boil some water in the kettle.

Natsu finished the bowl in no time even though he wasn't that hungry but one could never be too full especially if your name was Natsu Dragneel. He turned around so he could see inside the kitchen where the blonde was walking around.

"Happy?" He turned around looking for his friend who was in no sight. He tried once more but no repose. "Luce, have you seen Happy?" He asked the blonde.

Lucy turned her head to him and shook his head. "Haven't seen him since we walked inside the living and you began reading. Happy?" She got curious and looked left and right but no Happy. Then she decided to look in the fridge – not for Happy – and saw he had indeed brought the fish inside.

"Hmm..." She wondered if he left for the guild since he might've been bored or maybe he had fallen asleep somewhere in the apartment cause of boredom. She walked past the living room and went straight into her bedroom and smiled by what she saw.

Happy curled up next to her pillow snoozing away. "Silly cat but you are cute when you sleep." She quickly found a blanket and pulled it over him and walked back. "He is sleeping on the bed. He'll probably wake up when dinner is ready. Tea is almost done and we can continue." She told.

He gulped the hot tea immediately when she lay the cup in front him. It was soothing for his throat though it could've been a bit hotter if it was up to him but he didn't complain and lifted the book up and made himself comfortable.

"Okay, I'm ready, you?" She nodded after taking a sip of her tea and picked her pen. He cleared his throat and began reading once again.

"Dragons have many rituals but the mating ritual is the most important one since it's sacred. All Dragons take mating seriously because of death but also because they don't want to dishonor the almighty Draco. The legacy must go on."

"I'm gonna skip the whole Dragon Ritual and focus on the Slayers rituals since there isn't any Dragons here anymore, okay?" He asked after pausing for a bit. It would make more sense if she just jutted down the Slayers rituals since Igneel and the other Dragons have already passed on. And if there happens to be some Dragons – other than Acnologia – then they should already know about the mating ritual.

"Sure, saves me from writing too much anyways. Knock yourself out." She smile and gave him a nod to continue.

"Perfect. Gimme a second to find it. Yes, here we go." He cleared his throat once more.

"A Dragon Slayer, a human who has been granted the powers of a Dragon, has a slightly different ritual than an actual Dragon. They share many portraits of a Dragon. After a while a Slayer can turn to a Dragon but it will be a painful process (look at my other book about Dragon Slayers mainly)."

Lucy raised a questioning brow at the last part. The author had written another book? She felt hope spark inside her. Maybe if I find the book I can find a clue to stop this, she thought, yes, I need to find that other book.

Natsu continued reading, not noticing the plotting blonde.

"The ritual for a Slayer to finally claim and bond with his mate will be the course of 11 days. When the first bite has happened and it is with the Slayers true mate the bonding will begin. Slayer and mate's souls will begin mixing and by the 11th day they will become one.

All they have to do is bite their bite by the neck, wrists, ankles and stomach. But it has to be done repeatedly and a special number of times.

1st day: Neck first. Always the neck first. Second, the left wrist and ankle and then the left wrist and ankle. And then four times around the navel. First North, then South and right after that West and finally to end it, East. This is to help your magic mix and for stronger hatchlings.

2nd day you repeat the first but do it once more and etc. So on the 11th day you have to bite your mate 11 times before finally consuming your bonding by becoming one with each other. And now you are welcomed to claim your mate's innocence."

Natsu was having a real hard time keeping a straight face reading that part and he knew it would only get worse from there on. The next chapters are more embarrassing. God he was regretting even suggesting this in the first place. He was blushing and for some annoying and confusing thoughts he was imagining doing exactly that… with Lucy.

"Just kill me alright.." He mumbled lowly feeling frustrated with himself and the book. His heart was picking up a faster rhythm which was not good since his mind was going berserk with stupid thoughts and images of the blonde beauty across of him.

Lucy on the other hand had stopped writing all together trying to process what he had just said. Her heart was beating fast but not for the same reason as Natsu. No. She was downright horrified of what he told her. B-biting! She screamed internally. And so many times! 66 times! The horror of the images her mind conjured. She shuddered by the mere thought of it.

Mating is gonna be the death of me, both agreed mentally without even knowing it.

Chapter 5, everyone. Hope you liked it. I will do my best not to take long with chapter 6.

Tell me how you liked it or if you have any questions. Or how you did not like it. Flames are welcomed as well. And tell me if you want me to include Draco in this story – but first in the future since I have a good reason for including him in the future.

And on another note. Have you watched the movie Deadpool with Ryan Reynolds? If you haven't I highly recommend it. Watched it with my bff, on Valentine's Day since we both are two lonely bitches xD And I gotta say, damn the movie good me cracking up from the opening to the end. One of my favorite actions/Marvel movies to date. I laughed so hard that I got others laughing because I couldn't stop. Embarrassing but I couldn't just stop mid laugh. So damn funny. So if you haven't I highly recommend it!

Anyways, peace out! Till next chapter!

-Oby Abel-