"Wendy~"

*smack**smack**Grumble*

"Mmm"

*smack**smack**Grumble*

"Wendy-chan"

*smack**smack**Grumble*

"Mhmm.."

"WENDY GET UP ALREADY WE"RE GONNA BE LATE!"

"Wha what!"

*smack**smack*"Romeo I told you to get out!" grumbled a sleep Carla who was holding a broom and hitting romeo in the back."

"Carla, we have a job. You're coming this time so stop nagging"

"oh that's right..." And Carla dropped her little broom, got her bag, jumped onto Romeo's head and fell asleep. Yes, Carla has gotten used to the relationship, but it wasn't like she was against it. Mira also is quite a threat.(That secret will come out later ^^ \/. Carla was even comfortable with sleeping on Romeo's head. She found it quite comfortable.

"WEndy.. you better wake up otherwise I'll have to drag you."

"Romeo I hate you why do you -"

*CRASH*

"What the?"

And out of the dust appeared Azami.

"WENDY DID YOU JUST SAY YOU HATE ROMEO? ALL MY HARD WORK GO TO WASTE? OUR FRIENDHSIP A LIE! HUH!"

"Azami~ stop fooling around. It's just an expression. You do this every time Romeo wakes me up. Windows are expensive you know? I can't always just get someone to magically fix it.

"Not my problem. But anyways, can I come this time? Come on~ I have no missions and I want to come with you guys."

"Azami, you almost killed a girl that shook hands with Romeo."

"She had those eyes!"

"She was 50 and married!"

"A cougar and cheater!"

"Wendy give it a rest." Romeo said patting his very stressed girlfriend. "Oi Azami, you have one of them help cards that Cana has right?"

"Ehh? How did you know? It was going to be a surprise!"

Romeo gestured for her to give the card. Azami did so. Romeo lit his finger and spun the card around with it. "There, now if anything gets out of hand, then the card will light. Happy?"

"No I am not a blue flying cat, but yes, I am very happy indeed." Azami said and she walked out the door.

"Wendy get changed and we'll go okay?"

"Hai~"

"Wendy went to the bathroom, took a quick shower changed, and walked out the door. Romeo threw her bag which she just caught and she followed Romeo out the door, her head leaning on his back.

Wendy's hair was still slightly damp, making it look a little messy, but in a cute kind of way. She was now eighteen and much more mature. She was a little more confident but only around people she knew (courtesy of the influences of Fairy Tail) and a tad scary when she wakes up. Bit she was still a little clumsy. She trained weekly with Porlyusica for both attack and healing magic. She was almost at the end of her medical training, and was renowned all over Fiore. But unlike most medics, she refused to join the magic council's team of professional healers.

Romeo was very much used to this. He did grow up with Wendy as her friend for a little bit and best/boyfriend for the rest of it. He was taller and his muscles more prominent. He when Wendy was out training was in the books. Yes like Wendy he was known all over Fiore. He was known for his mind. His prodigal mind for some reason changed into magic. This enabled him to use his fire to manipulate all magic. He was really strong and smart. Like Wendy he refused to be a tactician. When people asked why he passed such an oppurtunity he simply said "It ain't fun"

But any way back to the story..

"Romeo~ Why did I develop motion sickness! Natsu-nii and Gajeel-nii sufferred and I have to suffer? What is this sorcery waaah!"

"Wendy you know we are on a train right? Go to sleep, you're still grumpy."

Wendy did so and Carla looked to Wendy. "Romeo, Wendy has changed so much. She isn't as quiet as she used to be. She's loud when she's tired. Quiet when she's wide awake. She is very confusing. I'm surprised you don't crack under pressure."

"Nah, Wendy is cute when she's loud and tired and even cuter when she wide awake."

Carla sighed. I guess that's love...

"You okay Carla? You've been acting really weird lately. Especially around Mira."

"Um no I am completely fine"

Romeo shrugged it off and patted Wendy's started to relax a little bit more and fell deeper into sleep.

The train ride was long. Their job was to be the bodyguards of the wealthy family of Denoria as they go through a chain of parties and conferences. It would last approximately a week and the reward was 100 00 J. Good pay and easy job. It was perfect for next month's rent.

"Wendy we're here." Romeo said as he shook Wendy's shoulder slightly. They were outside and it was night time . Romeo carried Wendy of the train station and they were only a street away from the client's house.

"Romeo I feel sick and hungry." Wendy said as she groggily stood up and almost fell on the floor if it weren't for Romeo catching her.

They went to a small café and had their first and last meal of the day. When full, they paid for the food and walked to the manor. It was much bigger than Jane's mansion, though not as beautiful due to the lack of vines and knocked with a door knocker that was a beautiful brass with the shape of a dragon in a position that looked as if it were the letter D.

A butler opened the door and simply gestured them to come in. The room was brightly lit with candles and the aroma of roses wafted throughout the room. The red carpet was thick and soft. The walls were marble and were decorated with large painting framed with gold and silver. The high ceiling was adorned with chandeliers, the largest a few metres above the two way stair case . the staircase was the main focal point of the ballroom (which was at the entrance).

They went to the lounge which was through a large wooden door. It was cosy and very warm. Despite this it was very large. The couches were almost three metres long and lined the walls. Unlike the other rooms it was dimly lit. Romeo and Wendy sat on one couch while Carla sat on Wendy's lap. Two women and two men entered the room and sat on the couch opposite them.

To be honest, Wendy thought that this house was a little too big for comfort. It was as if they were trying to show off how rich they are. The smaller of the two women was dressed lavishly It was tight fitting at the torso and flowed out to the bottom with intricate and detailed designs. Her face looked as if it was perfectly painted on a canvas. Her makeup was soft but it was very clear on how much effort was put into it. Her blonde hair was tied up into a large bun and two locks on either side of her face seemed to be placed in perfect positioned. Her eyes were a misty grey-blue, making her look mysterious but also very cold. She was very beautiful, but even with

The rest of her family was dressed modestly. Her father was quite thin and wore a corporate looking shirt and jeans. Her brother wore similar. Her mother was dressed similarly to what Jane would wear. A nice sundress that went up to her knees with simple shoes and jewellery.

"Thank you for being our body guards for us at such short notice. You are?" The man greeted as he held out his hand. He sounded very nice.

"Romeo Conbolt" Romeo said with a smile. He gave a firm handshake and looked to Wendy who was now wide awake and quiet. She had her hands in front of her and seemed to be shrinking away very shyly.

"Come on Wendy." Whispered Romeo. He put his arm around Wendy's shoulder and Wendy gave him a smile. At this, Wendy could feel someone's stare chill through her back.

"Wendy Marvell at your service." Wendy greeted with a sweet voice.

"My, my how lucky are we. The amazing and well renowned Wendy and Romeo are in our house. I have heard much about you two. I am Derek, this is my wife Victoria, my son Richard and my eldest daughter Macy."

"It's very nice to meet you" Wendy said as she bowed. "Carla, don't be rude, introduce yourself."

Carla gave a humph and stood from the chair. She walked in front of the two mages and sprouted her wings. She flew eye level with her arms crossed and eyes closed. She looked at them. "Carla" She nods and lowers back down as Wendy and Romeo sweat dropped.

"Sorry about her. Now about the Job, Can I see exactly where we will be escorting you for the week?" Romeo asked .

Derek opened his mouth but was interrupted by Macy.

"Oh of course! I'll show you to the library! We have the map with all the places we are going!"

"Oh that will be good! Come on Wendy, Carla let's go with her."

"Oh you're taking the cat and Wendy?" questioned Macy.

"Yes why not?"

"uh never mind let's go!"

Wendy didn't like what might be up the road. She looked to her small bag. and wondered if she should use the card, but shook her head. She followed Macy who seemed to try and stand as close to Romeo as she could, but Romeo, feeling a little uncomfortable always slightly steeped to the edge or take a step back. Each time Macy would blink and quickly frown then switch back to a smile and continue trying to stand next to romeo.

"Wendy, you should call Azami" Suggested Carla. But when she saw Wendy smiling with a dark aura and a clenched, shaking, white-knuckled hand. She slowly backed away. If Macy went a tad too close, then Macy may not live.

I need to warn the Denoria parents. Dragon slayers will switch to instincts when someone tries to take their mate and dragon instincts do not have limits. Thought a very worried Carla.

At the library a large map of Fiore was spread onto the round middle table.

"There are two towns . Hargeon and Lupinus. Very spread apart, but father has much business between both of them."

Romeo nodded. For safety they could not go by train, so carriage is the only way. Each conference will follow by one night's rest. Then there will be three days of travelling inbetween from mansion, to Lupinus, and back to mansion. That will be about just over a week or aweek and a half. Of course each night will be stayed in different five star hotels. Romeo is there for strategy, defense and back up. Wendy is there for medical purposes, attack, defense and strategy. Wendy, was obviously the stronger mage out of the two. She didn't accept the fact no matter how much Romeo tells her. She was in the same league as Natsu, Gajeel, Erza and Laxus. That's ranked in strength. But in ability, she was able to do the most out of all of the members in the guild.

Romeo was also very strong and was also ranked very high, but did not have as many abilities like Wendy, he was mostly the brains.

"Ehhh Romeo-kun you are so talented being able to do all that work." Macy cooed as she 'hugged' his arm. Romeo just shuddered and tried to pull away as he took a look to Wendy who at the moment was being held back by Carla. If this goes on we might fail the mission. Despite how annoying she is Macy needs to stay alive, so we can't call in Azami... yet.

"Wendy why don't you come over here for a bit?" he asked, trying to sound confident.

"S-Sure" She said as she walked up, she could feel daggers piercing into her. Macy was staring. No glaring at her. She walked up next to Romeo and took a look to the map. "So there will be two carriages. One for us and one for the family. Correct?"

"Hai"

"And we are going to both places through these woods?"

"Hai"

"Then why are we taking this route, when if we turn left here"

Wendy continued on. Romeo was proud to be her boyfriend . They were practically married if they lived in the same house. Carla simply whispered something into Romeo's ear and left.

Carla's pov

That Macy. Who does she think she is? Ugh. I better warn her family though. Otherwise we could have a problem.

I walked to the living room. The family was still there.

"Oh the cat- I mean Carla. What brings you here?" asked Victoria.

"Umm I do not want to be rude. But your daughter. Well..."

Okay how do I tell the parents of a snotty rich girl is trying to make a move on a dragon slayer's mate and that if the idiot keeps going then their daughter's life may be in jeopardy?

Well to me that wouldn't be that much of a problem. In fact it might just be a plus if Wendy's 'instincts came over and accidentally shut the brat's trap forever. But I guess I can't do that.

"Carla is everything okay?" asked a somewhat worried Derek.

"Well, I don't know if you know this but, I hope that your family is fully aware that Wendy is in a relationship with Romeo."

"Well, you're daughter is well flirting with Romeo and umm..."

"What is it Carla, you look a little scared" worried Victoria.

"I know you are a very nice family, but I'm afraid, if your daughter continues to flirt with Romeo then her life is at stake."

At this, the family's eyes widened. they looked at eachother then back to Carla.

"Look it's very complicated." I started. How can I put this gently.

"There is an option. It won't be better, but ensures your daughter's life. Dragonslayers, once they have a mate, they also gain a Fetheri. The protect the relationship, but also conducts punishment. But they cannot and will not kill for that purpose. If we don't call her then your daughter's life will be over by the end of the tomorrow."

"How will her life end? is it some sort of curse?"asked Derek, who seemed not too worried.

"Well again it is very complicated. You see a Fetheri exists not only to protect a relationship, but to protect lives . When a dragon slayer feels that she may lose her mate, instincts of a dragon comes over. A dragon will kill instnatly from any little thing. Fetheri's are simialar, but to put it simply, they won't Fetheri, Azami, is very violent when it comes to these things but she as a Fetheri, she also brings down the instincts of a dragon slayer with some magical force that is within herself. " ( if this doesn't make sense at all or it doesn't match up to what I wrote in the firs few chapters I'm reallly REALLY sorry)

Derek spoke up. "For a cat that flies you are very blunt. But I understand completely. Out of all of us we don't really care about how rich we are. Only our daughter does. We used to live in a small one story house that was actually quite nice. But when Macy got older and had to go to school, we sent her to the best of the best school in all of Fiore. But all her fellow pupils were rich and every time she had a playdate with a friend she would come home complaining about how rich they were. So her tantrums led us to buying her everything she wanted. She was always a good girl until she went to school. So I couldn't say no. "

Ugh why is this man telling me his daughter's life story? but it does make sense though. ITs pretty typical. Girl is good. Modest family. Rich then demanding little brat.

"Derek, I think it's time our daughter learns that she cant always get what she wants. We'll give her a little talk. That and if she does go out of hand then we will have that Azami girl that will teach her a lesson."

"Eh?" what just happened? I thought I was warning them that their daughter may get hurt. Not giving them disciplinary references. "Wait so you're telling me that you are willing of Azami beating up your daughter?"

"Well yes actually. Because you see we never disciplined her. So its technically all the punishments she would've gotten put all together. Think of it as saving up your punishments. Oh and if Romeo feels uncomfortable with our daughter, then tell him its okay if Macy starts crying or starts a tantrum when he says no to something she says."

I think I could get used to this family. But then again, you can't save up punishments like you do with money.

"Okay call Azami birds one stone right?" Derek said with a thumbs up and a tongue ticking out.

"Three birds?"

"Yeah! Wendy calms down, Macy gets disciplined AND Macy stays alive... but only just."

"You are very nice parents" Richard said sarcastically but his parents probably didn't catch on since the next thing they said was " Ngaaw thanks son this is why you are the next in line to run the business" and then they laughed really happily.

Why did we have to get airheads for the job.

Back in the library.

Romeo's point of view.

Okay this is getting annoying why won't she let go of my arm. She looks the clingy type. tch. Good luck to her finding a partner.

I look to Wendy. She was really trying to hold in her instincts. But she isn't strong enough. She's gonna break soon. Come on Carla where are you. We need to call Azami otherwise Wendy won't calm down. When I heard the library doors open I looked and saw Carla flying. Thank goodness.

"So Carla can we call her?" I whispered.

"Yeah, where's the card. To tell you the truth I'm surprised that we actually got into this situation."

"I know right? The card is in Wendy's bag. Front pocket"

I watched Carla pull out the card and activate it while still trying to pry off Macy.

"She's coming. she'll be here in the morning. For now you need to do whatever you can to calm down , the parents said that if Macy starts a tantrum or starts crying because you said no its fine. I spent my time observing the dragon slayers and asking questions about this mate thingy as soon as you came back from that job. I may trust you now, but before that you were lucky that you were alive while you were with Wendy."

I laughed nervously. Those days were torture. She'd follow me and glare at me all the time. I was really freaked out.

"Um Macy"

"Yes honey~~" She cooed. I shuddered as I heard cracking knuckles from Wendy's direction. I looked to Wendy and saw her ready to pounce.

"C-could you please let go of my arm? I need to talk with Wendy. In private." That didn't sound too weird right? She pouted and looked at Wendy.

I just smiled nervously as I backed away slowly and took Wendy's hand. I led Wendy away but she just kept staring and growling at Macy.

I hope Carla will lay it slowly on Macy. Macy probably doesn't know we're in a relationship. And a pretty strong one in fact.

I shook my head and looked to Wendy she seemed to have calmed down a lot but she was still a little mad.

"Wendy. Are you okay?"
"No I'm not okay. I see a girl say hi and I get all frustrated and angry! Why do I always go overboard with my feelings!? I'm so sorry Romeo." and she started to slowly sob as she sank down to the the floor and leaned against the wall.

I can't believe this. She's blaming herself. " Wendy, you were right to feel that way you know. She was flirting with me"

"Whatever, don't get full of yourself" she said with a small laugh.

"Glad to know you're all bett- wait what did you say?"

"Don't get full of yourself~"

"Ehh so that's how you're gonna play?"

She giggled. She was too cute. She only ever spoke like that to me. To everyone else she was very innocent and never teased anyone. But when she's alone with me she lets go and says what she thinks. She is more open to me than she is to anyone else.

"Romeo. Do you like her more than me?"

This surprised me. I looked to her with shock. I could see tears starting to form. Her lips were beginning to tremble. I hated it when she cried.

Wendy pov

He isn't answering. Is it a bad thing? He is looking at me really seriously. I can feel myself shaking.

"Romeo if you really-"

I was cut of by a warm embrace.

"Don't you ever ask that again." He told me. I can feel myself feeling light headed.

"Romeo. Arigatou"

I hugged back and leaned my head onto his chest. I could feel his heart beat. My neck felt something wet drip onto me. Is he crying? I pulled back. He was starting to brim with tears.

"I'm sorry Romeo. I shouldn't of asked that question. It's just."

"It's okay Wendy. Its okay."

I gave him a weak smile until I heard a really high pitched squeal. I turned into battle position until I saw a faint figure of a running girl coming from the other side of the hall. No way it cant be-

"Wendy! I felt so worried about you, you poor thing!" whined Azami as she hugged me. Well, more choke then hug.

"Azami get off of me"I choked out but it sounded more like"A-ga-bre-ge-o-me"

She let go then gave a death glare to Romeo." Romeo what did you do?"

"Nothing Azami, you can leave him alone. " I said in a worried tone.

"Okay. Well let's go meet this snotty rich girl" Azami said, her hands began to glow with magic.

" Um azami. Maybe you could keep her alive?"

"Don't worry Wendy! I'm not allowed to kill for that purpose remember?"

"Of course I do but you always like making loopholes"

"But I have never fallen through. Look we need to punish this girl!"

"maybe punish her after she starts flirting again. I mean let's give her a few more chances."

"Wendy, don't stick up for a love rival!" Romeo said. I looked to him wiith an apologetic smile.

"Just one more chance for her then." Azami said tiredly.

"That's good"

Then we heard the library doors open and I saw a figure of a girl being pulled back by a cat.

"Oi Macy, You cant't get everything you want!" Carla said.

"Yes I can! I am rich, beautiful, who wouldn't want me?" Macy retalliated" Now get off me you stupid cat!"

"Look do you want to get killed?"

"Daddy will sue them"

"NO he won't!"

"LIES! I AM THE MOST RICHEST GIRL IN ALL OF FIORE"

Carla gave up when she saw Azami. "Azami you're early"

"I sure am! I told you I'd be here fast once the card goes off right?"

"Romeo-kun~ You love me don't you?" cooed Macy with her arms spread out.

I began to clench my fist with anger( but no dragon instinct added thannkfully) and Azami's eyes glowed with red rage.

"Um actually no. I have Wendy"

At this Macy's face became one that can pass off as a ghost as her face began to pale. " Then I'll make you love me" I heard her whisper under her breath.

She then walked up to Romeo and kissed him. Romeo pushed her off and Azamio looked to himwith shock as he wiped his mouth with his sleeve.

I was ready to go and kill her not out of intinct but out my own will. But I heard something else that surprised mr.

"Macy Rose Denoria! How DARE you do something as low as that. Do you intend to disgrace the family name!?" screamed a very mad Victoria. The wealthy woman walked up to her daughter and pulled her by the ear. "We are going to have a talk young lady"

"Mother! What do you mean? Ow that hurts! MOTHER!" Macy's voice slowly went quieter as she went behind two large wooden doors.

"I'm gonna kill her I'm gonna kill her" chanted Carla( of all the people... cats)

"Ugh I can't believe she did that. I got lipstick all over my mouth now. Wendy promise me you will never wear makeup. It's really sticky."

"I don't even know how anyone can wear makeup. it's way to uncomfortable to wear. I know. When Lucy 'borrowed' me for a day for 'practice' it was torture. it took me an hour to wash it off completely" I said, trying to sound as casual and stable as possible, even though I can kind of feel my instinct trying to take over. Thanks to Azami, Macy is still alive. "

I really should be happy. I shook my head. I shouldn't be thinking like that.

"Romeo, are you okay?" I asked

"NO I'm not, I'm disgusted! how could she stoop so low! That and why are you so calm and collected."

"Actually I um.."

"Come on Wendy, speak up I know you want to say it"

"But it's hard to say bad thing when I'm completley serious. I don't want to hurt her feelings!"

Romeo face palmed along with azami and Carla.

"Seriously Wendy. You are too much of a saint. Just say it and you'll probably feel better."

I took a deep breath in. "Okay, here it goes. im going to say something b-b-bad"

Next thing I knew I was staring at the ceiling and was slowly entering into a pitch black space as I heard my name being called out.

Okay again not my best piece of work.

I'm sorry for the late update but it's the holiday season, which for most of you means more time to write...

For me it means a whole lot of birthdays and christmas dinners, christmas day outings, new years eve outings etc. etc.

I'm going to agin try to explain the whole fetheri thing without confusing you...

1. Fetheri will protect the relationship of a dragonslayer and their mate

2. Fetheri wll die when the dragon slayer dies.

3. Fetheri cannot kill for the purpose of the protection of the relationship. ( I know its a stupid rule but meh.. i'm terrible at writing so :/)

Okay and now i'm going to explain the dragon intinct thingy. ( note that this is NOT OFFICIAL i just made it up)

will kill anyone who seems to take their mate once instincts take over COMPLETLEY

2. The dragonslayer's instincts are muted when in the presence of their fetheri.

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um if there is anything that confuses you then tell me.

:)