Rolling over I noticed Natsu wasn't next to me in my bed then a split second later i realized this wasn't my bed. Startled I jumped out of the makeshift bed made of leaves and various grasses that i had been laying in and looked around. Instead of being in my room or even next to the river i had fallen asleep next to I was in a cave that had mosses and grasses growing from the floor and hugging the walls and ceiling. cautiously i walked towards the mouth of the cave while my mind tried to logically piece together how i ended up there.
what awaited me at the mouth of the cave took my breath away in front of the cave there was a huge meadow that was maybe bigger than magnolia times ten. within the meadow was a different pond with an equally amazing waterfall feeding into it and farther off there were pine and oak trees that gave way to a magnificent purple mountain that looked to be carved into the landscape. But the most amazing thing about the whole scene were the dragons scattered across the country side. " Ah you are awake now, good that means we can now introduce you to everyone." this soothing voice I recognized instantly it was the voice from the river that had comforted me in my time of need.
I looked toward the voice wishing to thank the woman for her kindness but in her place i found a midnight blue dragon with wings that looked to be made of delicate lace and when the light caught her scales i could have sworn that i saw some constellations on her skin. Looking into her eyes i saw what could only be explained as two moons looking back at me. I blushed in embarrassment when i realized i must have been staring at her for some time because she tilted her head and gave a questioning look my way. "Forgive me child I did not wish to frighten you." I quickly jerked my head from side to side"no please forgive me for staring, but you are just so beautiful." The she-dragon blushed at my compliment then ushered me closer with her tail. "My name is Celest I am the dragon of the stars and queen of the dragons."
My eyes practically bulged from their sockets at hearing this. Celest chuckled at my reaction to her title. She ushered me to the clearing still using her tail. Once we reached the the clearing i spotted a sky blue dragon that looked to be laughing at a red dragon and a dragon covered in metal. The rest of the day Celest took me around what she later called the dragon realm and introducing me to other dragons.
At the end of the day Celest and I sat around a huge bonfire talking to Igneel and Metallica. Both of the male dragons kept bragging about their boys even though the only thing I told about Gajeel and Natsu is their love of fights. Mavis forbid I even mention the fact that Gajeel lost to Natsu in a serious fight Metallica might sit on me if I did that. "Lucy after seeing how well you interacted with my family I am asking if you would like to become my student." My heart skipped a beat at the thought of belonging somewhere again.
"Lucy like i am needed to keep the dragons in check i will trust you to show those dragon slayers who is boss. First you will have to stay here and train to become the ultimate dragon slayer."
All was silent as the dragons waited for my response but all that was in my mind was that i could finally make a certain dragon slayer pay for what he did to me."Yes I will become your student Celest as long I can stay with all of you a little longer."Igneel and Gradine gave out great whoops of joy and Metallica gave an approving grunt. Later that night after all the dragons celebrated my acceptance among them Celest showed me back to the cave I had slept in the night before. As I laid down in the grass bed celest curled up around me. That night I drifted off feeling loved and safe but most importantly I fell asleep with a resolve that I was going to make Fairy Tail pay for the way they replaced me and threw me away like trash.