Yay, the next chapter is finally out! I spent the whole day writing this right after I wrote the prologue. So yea, the first Princess Realm, pretty exciting. I'm actually focusing on JerZa so there's going to be less fluff between everybody else. Since it's summer, I'm going to update a whole lot faster so look forward to it!

Reviews are always appreciated from everyone, enjoy the story!

Disclaimer: ScarletHanazono does not own Fairy Tail or any of its character, but does own this fairy tale story though :)

Luciella and Prince Dragneel

Lucy groaned and opened her eyes, it stung like hell. She slowly sat up, rubbing her head, feeling a sore spot right in the middle. Lucy blinked and looked around, this was not the guild library that's for sure. Books were scattered here and there, a closet in the corner, and a small desk filled the room Lucy was currently occupying. She was confused, how did she get here and where are all her guild mates? Slowly, Lucy stood up, accidentally glimpsing a reflection of herself in a cracked mirror.

"What the fuck?!" She yelled.

Instead of her usual skirt and top, Lucy was wearing a rag like blue dress with an apron on it. She gaped at herself, her hair wasn't tied up in a side ponytail but instead let hung loosely, the color a shade paler. As Lucy continue to stare, she heard a bell ringing. It kept ringing and ringing, like it was calling for her or something. Deciding to stop ogling at herself, Lucy made her way out if the dusty room and down the creaky steps. When She made it to the bottom step, Lucy heard somebody yelling her name so she quickly followed the sound and traced it to a room. The door was decorated with marble carvings. She was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard somebody say her name again.

"Lucy, Luciella, come here!" She heard the voice yelled behind the door.

"Um, coming?" Lucy said questionably and pushed the door open.

"God, when were you planning on coming you brat?!" A voice yelled.

Before Lucy could say anything, she gasped at what she saw. The room was a mess, clothes strewn everywhere, trash littered the desk near her, and there was barely any light in the room. The most surprising thing of all though was that Ultear was standing in the middle of the mess, wearing a lime green dress that reached her knees, her dark blue hair pulled into a high ponytail.

"Ultear?!" Lucy cried out, confusion warped her face.

"What?!" Ultear barked, it was obvious she was in a foul mood.

Lucy shook her head and continued to stand there, that is, until someone pushed past her. Again, she stared in shock as Meredy entered, holding out a bunch if dresses for Ultear.

"Here Ultear-san, Ur said to give this to you," Meredy said and dumped the whole thing on Ultear's unmade bed.

"What are you waiting for you brat, wash my clothes!" Ultear said.

"Wash your clothes?" Lucy asked.

"Are you so stupid you can't take a simple command?" Ultear said and pointed to a pile of dirty clothes.

Ticked, Lucy turned and picked up the bundle, ready to leave when there was a knock one floor down.

"Get the door," Ultear said and turned back to her mirror, admiring herself.

Lucy grumbled and dropped the clothes, making her way down numerous staircases before she got to where the knocking was. When Lucy opened the door though, she was surprised to find Macao, dressed in a fancy suit, his face emotionless. Before Lucy could say anything, Macao handed her an envelope and left. A little offended, Lucy closed the door and looked at the letter, it was stamped with the Fairy Tail crest. Shrugging, Lucy went back to Ultear's room. To her surprise, which was not so surprising anymore considering everything that's happened, she saw Gray's teacher, Ur in the room with Meredy.

"Um..." Lucy trailed off, not knowing what to do.

"What do you want?" Ultear snapped.

"A letter came," I mumbled and gave the letter to Meredy who was closer to me than Ur was.

"It's from the castle," Meredy said as she opened the letter.

"What is it about honey," Ur said and came over.

"A party, tomorrow night, every maiden is invited," Meredy answered.

"You mean a ball at the castle where I'll see the prince," Ultear exclaimed.

" Yea," Meredy replied.

I just stood there, dumbfounded. Ultear then caught my gaze and narrowed her eyes. Why the hell is Ultear holding a grudge against me, what did I even do? I frowned as Ultear continued to lock eyes with me.

"Luciella, you won't be attending the ball," Ultear sneered.

"What?" I asked.

"Ultear..." Ur said disapprovingly.

"Fine, you can come but you needs to sort out my closet," Ultear said.

"Okay?" I rolled my eyes, why is going to a stupid ball so important? Lucy just need to get out of here!

Ultear smirked and that's when it hit her like a ton of bricks.

"Holy shit I'm in the stupid book!" she yelled.

Natsu POV*

"Where am I?" Natsu said and turned around.

Natsu saw white walls with two round pillars, white carpet, and a bunch of random statues. Natsu got up, feeling a little bit dizzy. He was rather confused, it was just a minute ago that he was standing next to Lucy, then poof, he woke up on a...bed?

"What the?" Natsu got cut off as someone entered through the doors.

"Prince Dragneel, here's your cat," Wakaba came in, carrying...Happy? Well, for one thing, why does Happy look so...puffy, and did Wakaba just call him prince? Natsu just looked dumbfounded as Happy lazily flew towards him.

"Happy," Natsu said.

"Aye?" The blue cat said.

"Where is this?" Natsu asked.

"Oh, we're in your kingdom," Happy said.

Kingdom? What kingdom? Natsu was an idiot but at least he knew that he was no prince. Suddenly, one of Lucy's spirit walked in, it turned out to be Virgo. She was carrying some clothes and walking towards the confused dragon slayer.

"Virgo?" Natsu asked.

"Yes Prince Dragneel?" Virgo replied back.

"How did I get here?"

"That, you have to ask princess herself," Virgo replied and stared folding her clothes.

Princess...does she mean Lucy? When he thought about Lucy, he became worried, where was Lucy? At this thought, he started to panic, he didn't know where Lucy and the others were, maybe they were in danger. He was close to hysteria and wanted to punch a wall in when he noticed himself in the nearby mirror. Instead of his usual gear, he was wearing white pants, a white shirt with golden buttons and a few badges, and a cape. Natsu thought the cape was pretty cool looking so he was fine with it.

"Hey Virgo, aren't you suppose to be with Lucy or something?" Natsu asked.

"Not in this story," Virgo replied and finished ironing his pants.

"What are you talking about?" Natsu couldn't understand anything, which isn't saying much.

Just then, Wakaba returned, his face emotionless. He bowed to Natsu and told him to go eat with his father. Wait, hold up, his father? At the chance of seeing his "father", Natsu ran head over heels to where he smelled food. At last, he came into a room marked "Dragneel Dining Hall".

"Igneel?" Natsu said when he stepped into the luxurious room.

"Yes Natsu?" Was the reply he heard.

Natsu turned and saw Igneel, well, at least he thought that was Igneel. The man before him wasn't a fire breathing dragon but an actual human, red spiky hair, dark brown eyes, and a carefree smile. Natsu gaped, this was Igneel, after so many years of hiding, he finally returns but in human form? Natsu decided to push away the thoughts and hug his foster father. Igneel seemed a little surprised but chuckled a bit. When Natsu let go, he still saw Igneel smile but his eyes showed sadness.

"Natsu, I'm really sorry but I'm not who you think I am," Igneel said.

"What?" Natsu said.

"Well, I am Igneel but only a part of him," he explained.

As realization dawned in him, Natsu's mood changed from ecstatic to gloomy, he finally gets to see Igneel but only a small part of him? This was just too unfair. Igneel seeing this, frowned a bit.

"Natsu, we have to discuss the ball," Igneel changed the subject.

"Ball?" Natsu was pulled out of his gloominess.

"Yes, the ball that every maiden will attend to ask for your hand in marriage," Igneel said.

Marriage? What was Igneel talking about? This doesn't even make any sense, one minute he was in Fairy Tail and the next he was here. Igneel must have seen his son's face because he quietly sat Natsu down on a chair. After a while, Natsu accepted this but he didn't like it, why would Igneel do this to him? He then noticed what was in front of him, a table full of food!

Lucy POV*

"Who uses this much clothes?!" Lucy asked to no one in particular.

Ultear, Meredy, and Ur already left 20 minutes ago while Lucy was stuck organizing Ultear's mall like closet. She had all kinds if clothes varying from tank tops and jeans to fancy dresses. It'll probably taker her until tomorrow to organize this mess. Lucy groaned and flopped down on the bed, feeling exhausted already.

"Are you tired already Lucy?" She heard a voice call out.

"Who are you?" Lucy said turned around.

"It's me," the voice said again.

"Cana?!" Lucy asked.

"Yup," Cana smiled.

Cana was wearing a teal dress with her hair braided and wings flapping up and down. Lucy never thought that Cana was be the godmother in this story, maybe Wendy but defiantly not Cana Alberona, the heaviest drinker in Fairy Tail. Cana smiled and waved her wand which was only a stick.

"Come one, get up, you know the drill Lucy," Cana motioned with her hands.

"You want me to go to the ball, seriously?" Lucy asked.

"Yup, where you'll meet your Prince Charming," Cana sang.

Lucy rolled her eyes and stood up, feeling annoyed that she had to go with this thing when she could be figuring out ways to escape this...this world. Cana waved her wands and Lucy was suddenly engulfed into a bright, orange light.

"Done!" Cana said and shoved Lucy in front of Ultear's mirror.

"What the?" Lucy asked in disbelief.

Instead of the long and flowing ball gown she was supposed to have, Lucy was in a crystal blue dress that reached her knees and fanned out like a ruffle. Her hair was also tied in a bun with a few strands if loose hair running down her back. When Lucy looked down, she signed exasperatedly, Cana didn't even keep the shoes right! Instead of the fancy glass slippers, it was a pair of white pumps. When Lucy tried to walk, she felt something cold pressed up against her right hip.

"Cana?" Lucy said and stared at the drinker.

"Well, I thought the sword would come in handy," Cana shrugged.

Handy? Lucy couldn't even comprehend this so she let it slide, this is a fantasy anyways. Just then, Lucy heard something rumble outside. She couldn't believe when she stepped outside, instead of four white horses and a carriage, Cana made a Mercedes appear!

"Can't you get anything right Cana?" Lucy asked.

"Whatever, just be home by twelve and stuff, bye!" Cana said then poofed away.

Lucy rolled her eyes and opened the driver's door and stared the engine. It took a couple of minutes to drive to the castle because she had no idea where it was. At last, she parked her car and got out. A few guards greeted her as she ran in the hallway and into the ballroom.

Natsu POV*

"Prince, it's your cue to go out now," Wakaba said through the door.

"Alright!" Natsu hollered back.

Tonight was the stupid dance party and Natsu was to say hi to the guests and make them happy. Natsu pulled on his cape and followed Wakaba down the steps to where music was playing. Thank god he had his scarf, at least there's something he can keep with him.

"Prince Dragneel!" A bunch of girls screamed at him when he entered the ballroom.

"Um...hi," Natsu said, not sure of what to do or say.

This seemed too high class for the dragon slayer, he much rather prefer the messiness of the guild over this...thing. Wakaba continued to lead him towards his father, emotionless as usual.

"Natsu!" Igneel called to his son.

"Hey Igneel!" Natsu smiled.

"Come one, lets greet the guests up front," Igneel dragged Natsu to the front of the ballroom and cleared his throat, getting everyone's attention.

"As of now, all of you maidens are free to come greet my son,please stand in a single file line," Igneel said and went back to his previous spot.

Natsu was left standing there was girls came to him. He smiled sweetly at each on but he felt like a train wreck on the inside. Total strangers were coming up to him and asking him about his personal life, how could he deal with that? Suddenly, Natsu caught a familiar scent int he air. He turned his head towards the smell and saw a flash of golden hair. At that, he excused himself from the swarming girls and made his way over to her.

"Lucy!" Natsu cried out.

"Natsu?!" The blond asked.

Natsu pulled Lucy into a tight hug, happy that she wasn't harmed. Just then, music started to play, soft and slow. Natsu blushed, he didn't know how to dance at all, he spent all his life looking for Igneel and training.

"Um, Luce?" Natsu asked nervously, looking down at the smiling blond.

"Fine, I'll teach you but follow my lead," Lucy laughed and started to do the waltz with him.

All Natsu could think about was how beautiful Lucy looked, all dressed up with a smile on her face. He saw the faces of a few jealous girls but didn't care, all he needed was Lucy to be safe. Natsu blushed when he realized his thoughts and blinked his eyes a couple of times.

"Natsu, you okay?" Lucy asked, concern filling her whole face.

"I'm fine, do you know why we're here though?" Natsu asked.

"Natsu, how can you be so dense?" Lucy wanted to face palm herself, "we're trapped inside that fairy tale book and I'm probably guessing that this story is a twisted version of Cinderella."

Natsu gaped, how could Lucy figure this out so easily? Well, Lucy was a genius so that was pretty much a common thing. Natsu shook his head and stared down at Lucy once again, she was pressed up against his chest, humming to the music.

"Oh right I almost forgot, when I leave, I'll leave behind my shoe so come find me okay?" Lucy said and smiled.

"Why?" Natsu asked dumbfounded.

"Because that's how the story ends idiot, maybe that's how we'll go back to the real world," Lucy said and rolled her eyes.

"You really are a genius," Natsu smiled and Lucy blushed at his compliment.

"Just remember what I told you," Lucy said.

After she said that, Natsu heard the clock strike midnight. Lucy quickly let go of his arms and bolted for the door. Of course, everybody chased after the girl Natsu had fallen for, only returning to him with a white slipper.

"Find her," Natsu said and returned back into his room.

Lucy POV*

Lucy had barely made it home when her car disappeared and all was left was her other slipper and the sword Cana had given her. She made it back into Ultear's room only to fine that her closet was clean and organized. She smiled, Cana does plan everything. Just then, she heard the front door open, voices filled the whole house.

"How come that girl gets to dance with Prince Dragneel?" Ultear practically screamed.

Not wanting to be caught in her bad mood, Lucy scurried back into her attic like room. Her heart was beating extremely fast as she remembered Natsu, wearing fancy clothing and the dragon scaled scarf. It was now Lucy's turn to shake her head, she had other things to focus on instead. She scrambled up and changed into a new dress because she was starting to smell pretty weird. Lucy took a quick shower, brushed her teeth, and laid down in the soft mattress. Before she can even think another thought about what might happen tomorrow, Lucy fell into a deep slumber.

The Next Day*

Lucy woke up to yelling, or more like it, squealing. She sat up from her bed, it was probably somewhere around nine in the morning. Lucy yawned and stretched her back, feeling it crack a bit. As usual, she did her daily routine and changed into a nice pink sundress. She still couldn't find any ribbons so decided to keep in down again. She slid her sword under her dress and stuffed her slipper in an oversized pocket.

"Oh my god the Prince is coming!" She heard Ultear yell from the living room.

"Prince...oh right, Natsu really did that huh?" Lucy thought to herself as she made her way to the kitchen to get some breakfast.

"What do think you're doing?" Ultear caught her midway.

"Um, getting breakfast?" She said sarcastically, Lucy was fed up with Ultear being a spoiled brat.

"Whatever, you're making tea for the Prince," Ultear said.

"Fine, whatever," I rolled my eyes and headed to the kitchen.

Ur was drinking iced coffee and reading the morning paper at the kitchen table. She smiled as Lucy walked into he kitchen. She smiled back, not sure of what to do since Gray wasn't here. Lucy made myself a plate of waffles and eggs with orange juice.

There was a knock on the door as the blond girl gulped down the last of her breakfast. Lucy heard squeals as she dried the dishes. She smiled to herself, it took Natsu long enough to get here.

"Hi Prince Dragneel!," Ultear cried as she extended her shaking hand.

Lucy saw Natsu shake it. He smiled though when he spotted Lucy peeking out from the kitchen door. He was about to wave when Lucy shook her head, a frantic look on her face. Natsu understood and let his hands fall down.

"So, did you see the girl at the ball last night," Natsu asked.

"Yes, are you here trying to find her?" Ultear asked sweetly as Lucy finally brought the tea out.

"Yup, bring me the shoe," Natsu declared which made Lucy quietly giggle.

As commanded, Wakaba brought over the white shoe on a velvet pillow. Natsu then took the shoe and placed it on Ultear's feet. Unlike in the fairy tale, Ultear's feet came pretty close to fitting that shoe but not quite, her heel was too long. Lucy giggled as she saw Ultear trying to squish her feet in but to no avail.

"It's your turn," Natsu said to Lucy when Ultear finally gave up.

As Wakaba brought the shoe over to Lucy, Ultear created an ice rod, also unceremoniously tripping Wakaba in the process. This sent the shoe flying, crashing down on a marble statue and cracking that pump into two pieces. Natsu stared open mouthed, trying to process this, is it over? Just then, he spotted an enraged Lucy, her eyes dark and dangerous, it was kind if hot. Lucy then slipped her hand into her pocket and pulled out the other white shoe which cause Ultear and everybody else to gasp. But Lucy didn't give it to Wakaba, no, she chucked the thing right at Ultear's head! Natsu cracked up silently, laughing on the inside while he smirked.

"Why you little," Ultear regained her balance and glared at Lucy.

She launched himself at Lucy but Natsu intervened, blasting her cold ice with his fire filled fist. Ultear reeled back, seeing her Prince Charming protecting her rival.

"Meredy, get the girl!" Ultear screamed.

"Right away Ultear," Meredy said summoned a circle of swords, sending them all towards Lucy.

Before Natsu could react, Lucy pulled out a metallic sword and sliced all the other blades in half in one quick movement. Lucy caught Natsu staring and shrugged.

"Cana gave it to me," she smiled.

Natsu smiled back and faced Ultear again, this time, with his whole body on fire. This continued for what seemed like forever until Natsu finally used his Fire Dragon's Roar, blasting the whole place to ashes.

"Looks like we win Lucy!" Natsu said and ran over to hug her.

"Yea," Lucy said and softly kissed him.

Natsu was rather surprised, why was Lucy kissing him? His thoughts were out the window when Lucy kissed him again, this time putting her tongue in his mouth. Natsu's eyes rolled back inside his head and he kissed the Stellar Spirt Mage back, he felt like he was in heaven. When they parted, a golden light engulfed them just like the first time and they were instantly transported away from that place.

Somewhere*

"Where are we?" Lucy asked.

"You are in the Ending Realm," a voice boomed, it sounded like a woman.

"What?" Natsu said when suddenly, the whole place lit up, revealing a big, white, circular room with a giant lacrima crystal in the middle.

"My name is Nirvana, I'm the controller of the Princess Realm where you and your friends will experience four different fairy tales," the voice said.

"But what if we fail?" Lucy asked.

"The couple will be doomed to live in the underworld," Nirvana spoke.

"So we passed it?" Natsu asked.

"Yes, you have defeated Ultear," Nirvana said.

"So what do we do now?"

"You shall watch your friends explore the next Princess Realm," Nirvana said and disappeared, well, at least they thought she disappeared.

Natsu and Lucy turned back to stare at the lacrima, seeing a picture of an unconscious Erza Scarlet.

So what did you think? I was really focused on thinking up JerZa moments so I couldn't think straight with NaLu, this is the best I've come up with. Expect JerZa moments though in the next chapter! Thank you to all the poeple who've been reading my stories!