Chapter 22

Lucy's POV

I hurriedly ran to the bathroom and switched the shower on. I'm so happy, today I get to spent the day with Natsu. Only, he doesn't know who I really am. We are 'just' friends at the moment. I don't know how I'm going to get him to remember me. But I know for sure...I want him to remember me, and what we once were...

I pulled on a light pink silk dress that detailed the curves of my body. It was all I needed to start making him remember.

I rushed outside and speed walked to the Dragneel mansion. The distance between us will close once again. Friendship will turn into something else again. The ballroom will fill again. We will be kiss under the moonlight again. I will again have a 'Royal Promise'.

The great doors of the manor opened with a creak. There behind the doors Gray greeted me.

"Nice to see you again, my Lady." He bowed.

"Always a pleasure to see you too." I answered as how I used to.

He led me around the maze like mansion and into the living room the size of a normal house. I was facing the back of the antique couch and spotted salmon hair. He stood up slowly and turned around. He looked at me scanning me from head to toe. He smiled.

"Lucy, nice to see you again."

My heart stopped. Same gaze as before. Same body as before. Same voice as before... And, the same smile. I couldn't help let a tear roll down my cheek.

His gaze turned into one of a confused and concern. "What's the matter?"

Gray looked at me and whispered, "Take your time to make his memories return. I know your heart aches. Hang in there a bit longer..."

I wiped my tears with the back of my hand and smiled at Natsu, "Sorry, you are just so similar to my previous lover."

He looked at me and held his head. He looked like he was in pain, "What's wrong?" I asked worriedly.

"Oh, n-nothing. Have a seat. Hope you won't mind to tell me about your, previous lover?" He smiled as he tried to hide his curious expression.

"Sure." I sat down and started talking. Every now and again, Natsu would examine me.

Natsu's POV

"You're similar to him in so many ways. I loved him so much. We were really meant for each other. Even though there was a time where a girl ruined everything, we still loved each other and supported each other against her. But, you know..." She started trembling, "Some people get jealous, and she decided to hurt me badly. We punished her. The girl and I got into good terms only she was faking it though. So she -uh- made me sick with a toxic liquid. So then my lover, for me, searched for a cure... Only to lead himself into casualty, leaving me with great tragedy, great pain..."

I pitied her so much my body reacted on it's own. I didn't what I did. I brought her into my embrace and spoke softly, "He loved you dearly, I'm sure of it. And you must have loved him as much as he did."

She sobbed and clung to my tailcoat Gray had given me to wear.

"That coming from you makes me so happy..." She whispered.

"What?"

She straightened up, "Nothing..." She said bitterly with a smile in the same feeling.

I blushed. What was this feeling inside me, burning like an eternal flame. It felt like it was always here, this feeling. Another flashback played before me. It was me, holding a girl. But I just can't see her face clearly. But she was a lot like Lucy.

I looked at Lucy and smiled, "You alright now?"

"Yes, I just got emotional. I'm sorry."

"Why are you apologizing?" I laughed, "What was his name?"

Her eyes widened like it was a big secret that could destroy the world, "I... prefer not to say it but-"

"No no no no no, it's fine. Don't force yourself." I smiled for it to be returned warmly.

"Thank you, Natsu..." She said softly. The sudden way she said it, made me remember something important.

Under the moonlight in the gazebo. She stood staring at the full moon, captivating like the lady herself. She turned around and stunned be with her bewitching looks. I ran towards her, only her face was misted and unable to be seen. My arms extended to embrace her. Only to feel the bitter cold wind...

I looked up into Lucy's eyes to be met with a pained chocolate paired orbs.

"What's wrong? You looked troubled..." I acted as if nothing had ever been played in my mind. That memory belonged to someone else. Someone's memory... Someone's valuable moment...Someone's lover...

"I..." She gently grabbed my hand and held it in hers, "I want you to remember who you really are. I want to make you remember everything that we once were..." She whispered in my ear.

I blushed at the distance. But the scent of delicate roses filled my nose. Like a charm, my heart slowly calmed down.

'I want to remember you. I want to remember what we once were. Who am I? Who are you? What were we? Did we ever change from being friends to something else, like how I'm feeling now?'

'I want to know...'

'Did you ever belong to me, in a royal promise?'

Hello! My apologies for the one week no update. School has started again for me, and as always homework has piled up on many tables. I've started using the once not needed pens and pencils...

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NOTICE: Another story may be started... soon. 'Royal Promise' will continue to run like the wind.

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~Cheryl