Master Redfox had his world turned upside down a month ago by a beautiful princess named,Levy McGarden. This wonderful woman had his heart in the palm of her hands and she would surely eventually crush it,causing him immense agony. But the dragon was willing to do whatever it takes to win this woman's heart. After she had took the poison out of his blood,she was sick for about ten days and they all didn't think she would make it. Gajeel had gotten called out of his castle due to the blood sages attacking a nearby village,causing death and destruction. Women,children,and men were all slain like a bunch of butchered animals. Gajeel knew it was his brother's doing,and he knew eventually there would be no other choice except to kill his only brother. No matter what Acnologia did,Gajeel still loved him and cared about him,they were twins after all.

When he had finally returned to the castle, Levy was doing a lot better,and she was awake. As soon as he walked into the infirmary,his heart started beating at a rapid pace and his palms got sweaty. Now,the lord had slept with a lot of women,but none of them had ever made him feel like this. He didn't know what to do,honestly. How would he win her heart and get her to marry him and actually be happy?They were getting married,but Gajeel didn't want her to just do it to get away from her father. The young lord wanted Levy to actually have feelings for him.

"Hey,Master Redfox."

Her sweet voice startled him from his inner turmoil.

"Ya can call me Gajeel,you know. You're royalty too." He smirked at her.

"I just wanted to be polite. I'm sorry if I made you angry."

She was way too sweet. Gajeel swore he would eventually get a cavity from being around her all of the time.

"Listen,I know all of this is probably sudden. You were attacked by my idiotic sibling and brought to my castle. Then I bought you from your father to marry me."

Gajeel could feel his face heating up from mentioning marriage. Why in the hell were scales forming on his arms? It was probably his nerves causing this. Yes,that had to be it,his nerves.

Levy's face was red too,and he couldn't help but to feel some relief seeing her turning red as well.

"I-….. It's okay. I just don't know where to go from here. I know I was born a princess and I have to marry a man who has a kingdom or I will be put to death because my father wants nothing to do with me. I know we are going to get married. I just hope you will treat me good. Please,Gajeel don't beat me,cheat on me,or hit me. I won't hesitate to leave and run far away if you do any of those things. I really want to get to know you more. I have heard so much about you and you seem so interesting."

Both of them quickly turned their heads away from each other.

"I would never do any of those things. If ya want to go back to yer father just tell me."

The young lord rubbed the back of his head to relieve some of his nervousness. He was just trying to see what her response would be. There was no way in hell he would let her go back to that man.

Levy could feel tears starting to fall down her cheeks.
"I never want to see him again. I have so many scars from him abusing me. I have suffered trauma all of my life."

By the time Levy finished her sentence,she was bawling really hard. Her shoulders shook violently as she sobbed.

His dragon senses heightened everything. The smell of her tears and watching her be so broken lit a fire inside of him. If he could kill the king without getting arrested,he would. Having little control of the situation Gajeel sat on the bed beside her and wrapped his arms around her.

Levy soaked his chest in her tears. The comfort from being wrapped his arms calmed her down and she relaxed against him.

Gajeel inhaled her scent,it was so intoxicating. He gave her a gentle kiss on the head and got up off of the bed.

"Are ya feeling better? Do you have any poison still inside of you?"

"No,Lucy and Mira said I am doing a lot better and just needed to ask you which room I'm suppose to stay in."

The young lord felt his body go stiff. This meant she would be moving into his room,and that made him even more nervous.

"Ya will be moving into my room. That is the rules since we are to be wed soon."

"Okay…."

The princess could feel her hands getting all sweaty and sticky. She was nervous! Staying in his room meant she would probably be seeing him in his boxers!

"Is there more than one bed in your room?"

"I have a couch and a bed,that's it. You can sleep in the bed with me,I won't bite or anything…..at least not yet. Gihihi."

"You silly dragon."

Levy sighed. This was going to be fun.

Lucy had a rough week trying to get Levy better. She was so thankful the princess was able to survive. One thing she couldn't get over was how worried Gajeel was. The young lord never got that concerned over anyone. They were so cute! Lucy couldn't wait to watch their romance blossom. She was such a sap. The bluenette really was growing on her.

The blonde needed a stiff drink,so she decided to head on down to the bar to grab one

"So,how long do you think it will take them to have sex?" The brunette bartender asked Lucy.

"I give it maybe a month at the most." Lucy smirked at her friend.

Cana Alberona was one of Gajeel's maids and his only bartender,she could make the best cocktails in all of Adrilian. She had been the young master's drinking buddy since they were teens.

"Those Redfox brothers have a way with the ladies. I remember when we were younger I got so sloshed,I ended up having sex with Acnologia before he became evil."

"Oh my God,you had sex with Acnologia?!" Lucy exclaimed after spitting her drink all over the table.

"Some of the best sex I ever had. I never slept with Gajeel though,he is like my brother."

"I can't believe you slept with a man who has royal blood!"

"You are one to talk. What about you and Natsu? He is Gajeel's cousin,after all."

Lucy blushed.

"Well,we have had sex more than once,and he's pretty good."

"He's of royal blood….he just doesn't have his own kingdom because he chooses not to follow in his parent's foot steps."

"I really miss him."

"He is a vagabond. I'm sure he will be back,he likes hanging out with Gajeel whether he likes to admit it or not."

"They get so rowdy and violent when they are together. They both enjoy going out and causing destruction. I will never understand dragons."

Cana laughed at her friend's statement as she took a sip of vodka.

"They aren't humans,that's for sure. Speaking of dragons not being humans,aren't you kind of scared of the dangers?"

"It is worth the risks,I love Natsu. I know when a human gets with a dragon there are a few dangers,most of them come with childbirth since the child will be a dragon. If the mother is a mage then she will have a higher chance of surviving. I guess Levy and I have an advantage. Princess Levy will be expected to birth children because she is of royal blood and marrying a dragon lord. I am not expected to have children,but would love to one day. " Lucy continued sipping on her alcoholic beverage.

"Can you imagine Gajeel as a father? I mean,he's great with children,but having his own?"

"Master Gajeel will be a very protective father,he will also spoil his children. I hope Levy will be strict."

"I love how we are already talking about their future children and they aren't even really in love yet." The brunette let out a small laugh.

"I actually think the master is already in love. I have never seen him like this before. I am sure Natsu will agree."

"Stupid books! I only have two left. I need to go back and look in the rubble to see if I have any left."

Levy frowned at her dwindling book collection. Two books would not work for her,she would read both of them within two days!

"I can take you to the master's library,I'm sure he won't mind."

"Lucy! I am so glad to see you. I have been trying to get some things set up in my new room."

"The master already has you moving into his room,huh?" Lucy wiggled her eyebrows suggestively at her new friend.

"You need to hush! Just because I am staying in his room now,does not mean we will be doing anything!"

Lucy giggled at her friend's expression and her red face.

"Lord Redfox,your brother was spotted in Magnolia murdering innocent mages."

"Erza Scarlet,you must continue tracking my brother and his behaviors carefully. I do wonder if there is a way I can save him without having to kill him."

"My lord,he took the curse knowing the consequences,therefore he should be killed in cold blood."

"I am the King of this land and what I say goes!" Gajeel said viciously. "You are one of my best soldiers and I expect you to do just as I say. If you cannot do that,then you leave me no other choice. I will have to dismiss you. Do I make myself clear,Erza?"

"Yes,my lord. I will continue to keep track of Acnologia and see if he goes back to the black wizard who cursed his soul."

Gajeel was fuming over his brother killing innocent bystanders. It had been three years since Acnologia took the curse,so he wouldn't have to feel anymore pain and guilt.

He was hoping to find out when his brother would attack his castle to try and take Levy again. The brother's next war would be over a woman. It was time for him to form a relationship with the princess. Once she was his bride,his brother would hopefully back off.

When Gajeel walked into his library,he heard giggling. There was the girl in his thoughts laughing with Lucy and having fun. He smiled at the sight,she was like an angel and he was a demon. The way the sunlight danced across her porcelain skin sent chills down his spine.

"Master Redfox,I was just showing Levy all of the books you have. She lost pretty much all of her books from the attack and was upset."

Lucy bowed before the man to show her respect for his authority.

Levy stood up and gave him a small smile,he smirked in return.

"Sounds like ya two are havin' fun."

"Is everything okay?" The princess asked with concern in her voice.

"I honestly don't know." The dragon spoke with uncertainty as he rubbed the back of his neck.

"What is happening?"

"Acnologia is on a big killing spree. Innocent people are dying every day now,and it leaves me no other choice. I may have to kill my own brother."

Lucy and Levy both frowned at the sadness in his voice.

xxxxx

"Zeref,my dearest cousin"

"Acnologia,I have been waiting for you to return. I do hope it isn't about the curse. You are stuck with it, unless you want me to kill you with my bare hands."

"I would like to see you try. I'm here because I need a favor."

"What might that be?"

"I need you to die!" Acnologia yelled,suddenly throwing his cousin against the wall.

"You are making a huge mistake." Zeref smirked as he sent a bunch of black magic towards Acnologia,causing him to fly backwards.

Acnologia groaned as he watched his cousin approach him.

"Maybe I should kill you instead."

Zeref held a sword above Acnologia.

"I give up. Fuck this…. I need more power. Please,make me more powerful"

"Acnologia,I cannot do that."

"I want to be stronger than my brother!"

"Gajeel will always be stronger than you because you are weak willed."

"Fuck you,you are still a worthless piece of shit!"

"Such strong words. Now,Acnologia you must remember who cursed your soul and kept you from having a mental breakdown. You hurt your brother when you turned evil. You never did tell him why you chose to get cursed,did you?"

"I never told him because it makes me look like a fucking sap."

"Does he know that you still care about him?"

"Shut your fucking mouth!" Acnologia roared as he jumped off the floor and wrapped his hand around Zeref's neck.

"You won't kill me. You can't because you will die as well. We are one,Acnologia. The curse will not completely numb your feelings,it is normal to still love your brother."

The young dragon let go of his cousin and roared as scales formed on his body,he kept trying to plot Gajeel's death,but he cared about his brother. There had to be a way to completely abolish his emotions. Sometimes,Acnologia regretted taking the curse,but he had no other choice. The evil dragon knew the only way to truly hurt his brother without murdering him was to harm Levy or take her away from him completely.

"I need to murder more!" The dragon started to laugh manically.

"Yes,Acnologia! If you go forth and murder more people,you will feel so much better! Let's go on a killing spree together."

xxxxxx

The moonlight filled the room and illuminated the skin of the beautiful princess sleeping in his bed. Gajeel couldn't sleep. There was too much on his mind. Thoughts of his past and the night of his father's death haunted him.

He watched Levy's peaceful expression,she was so damn beautiful and she had no idea how much he needed her. Reaching over,he moved a strand of hair out of her face and he could see a small smile forming on her lips.

"Mmm,Gajeel aren't you going to sleep?"

The bluenette opened one of her eyes and looked at him.

"I can't,I keep dreaming about my brother. Nightmares of my past and all of this other shit."

"I'm sorry." Levy said in a whisper.

"It's not yer fault." The dragon's crimson eyes held so much emotion and Levy could feel her heart beat faster. This man made her feel so at ease and happy. The princess wasn't going to be easy to win though. She wanted him to prove he was really serious about her.

"I can hear you over there brooding while I'm trying to sleep. I have an important library date today with Lucy so I need to rest. From what I understand big,bad dragons need their sleep too."

"Psssh..I think small,sassy princesses need their sleep more than dragons do."

Levy threw a pillow at him and giggled as she started to fall back into a light sleep.

Master Redfox continued to watch over the princess. She wasn't scared of him. He really needed to transform and put her to the test. Sure,she has seen him in his dragon form,but she has never actually seen his transformation.

Would she run and never look back?

The young lord sighed as he walked over to the couch,which would be his new bed until they got to know each other a little more. Levy had made that decision and he respected it. The temptation to jump in bed with her and wrap his arm around her waist was still there though.

From here on out Gajeel Redfox would show Levy McGarden what it would mean to spend the rest of her life with a dragon. From his transformation to his mating ritual,he would show her everything,and he hoped she would stay by his side through it all.