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Chapter 3

That First Sighting

Natsu's P.O.V

I tug at my collar not used to the almost chocking nature of an actual shirt. Usually I walk around wearing either a vest or nothing. I've decided I hate shirt's, all in the space of a second. They are far too warm, especially under these lights (chandeliers, really?), and constricting.

I glare at my father, annoyed when he simply smiles at me. Wendy, my sister giggles. I have to admit (though I will punch you if you say it out loud , she looks cute. Her dress is dark pink (mauve maybe? I don't know) with a deep purple ribbon around her waist and a thin noodle-like straps. On her tiny feet she wears pink strappy shoes (what are they called again? she did tell me). I thought they where totally ridiculous for the weather outside but not, under these lights, I get why she wore them and not her usual flat shoes which cover her whole foot.

"Welcome to the Heartfelia Palace," a rough voice says. I finally look at the man who opened the door to us. Dark, spiky blonde hair and a scar running across his right eye, he stars at us. "My name is Laxus Dreyar, I'll show you to the ballroom." With that he turns and stalks away, expecting us to follow. Not very patient I guess.

We trail after him, my parents staring around in awe, bring up old memories of this place. I have none. I've never been to the palace, or met the royal family. Not even the princess and she's meant to be my age. I look down at Wendy, who walks with a bounce. Neither has she to be honest. We don't get out much, that's for sure. We reach a pair of large, ornate doors and Laxus pushes them open.

All sound in the room through the doors stops, the music petering out into nothing. Thousands of faces turn towards us and I hide behind my father, suddenly shy. Wendy grips my hand, her small face, framed by her, now curly, deep blue hair, grows anxious. I squeeze her hand and brush a lock of stray hair out of her face, grinning a toothy grin at her. A woman, only a few years older than me, comes to the door and turns to the crowd.

"May I present, the Lord and Lady Dragneel," she proclaims, her tone commanding. "Along with their son and daughter." The crowd claps, some smiling and some curious.

I see a group of teenagers, not far from the throne, looking at us. They are all about my age. From the small blue haired girl in orange to the tall black haired man in army uniform. Among them is, I think, the princess (I really need to get out more), her blonde hair shining in the light in the room. I glance over at the Queen and nod to myself. Definitely the Princess. The look like the same person. I then realise the Royal family are walking towards us and freeze. I hadn't exactly thought this part through. I don't know how to act around royalty. I grew up in a forest practically Give a guy a break.

They stop on front of us and it's as if the room is holding it's breathe. I look down at my shoes (black dress shoes my mother made me put on. Ugh!) and hold my breathe too. I almost jump a foot in the air when a loud, booming laugh echoes through the hall. I look up just in time to see my father and the King embrace. I blink at them, confused.

"Igneel, my friend, it is good to see you," the King booms, a jovial smile on his face. I notice my mother is also hugging the Queen. The King looks at me and Wendy next, smiling. "These must be your children." He beams down at us and I smile back.

"I am Natsu Dragneel, your Highness," I say, bowing. I then gesture to Wendy, who curtsy's "This is my sister, Wendy Marvel Dragneel. It is an honor." Wendy nods furiously along with me.

"It is a pleasure, children," the King says, "and please, call me Jude. Your father does" He turn to my mother then and grins. "Grandine, as lovely as ever I see." My mother simply laughs and flutters her hand at him.

"I've never seen my father this happy," a soft voice say beside me and I whip round. Standing beside me is the Princess, he eyes on our parents. A soft smile graces her lips, as she tilts her head. I stare, dumbstruck. She looks happily at me. "I'm Lucy, by the way. Lucy Heartfelia."

"Natsu Dragneel," I say, after a beat. I grin at her. "It's an honor to meet you." She giggles and I can't help but think how cute the sound is (ugh, I need help).

"It's an honor to meet you too," she says, still smiling. "I've always wanted to meet the Dragneel's, ever since Mother told me they had a son my age." I blush slightly at this.

"Oh, and Lisanna told me about you too." I look back at her when she says this. Lisanna? I haven;t seen her in years, I didn't know she came to the palace. Well, it makes sense, I guess. Her older brother and sister work here.

"How is she?" I ask, trying to be polite.

"Good," the Princess giggles. "She'll be happy to see you." Her chocolate brown eyes take on a mischievous glint and I stare at her in confusion. She sure is weird. "Come on and meet the mothers. They are from either the other noble families or friends from the castle."

She grabs my hand and drags me towards the group of teens I saw earlier Like I said, weird girl. We skid to a halt beside the others, who all look at me curiously. I recognize the crest on one of the boys jackets as being the Fullbuster crest. Guess he's a Fullbuster then.

"Guys, this is Natsu Dragneel," Lucy says, gesturing to me and going to stand beside the small, blue hair girl. "Natsu these are my friends. This is Levy McGarden, only child in the McGarden family." The blunette steps towards me.

"Hello," she says, her voice high and soft. She looks me up and down, smiling. "I can see what Lisanna was talking about." The tall, black haired man glares at this before stepping forward.

"Name's Gajeel Redfox," he states, still glaring. "Second Lieutenant in the Fiore army." She slips back into his place and fold his arms over his chest.

"Ignore Gajeeel, Natsu," Levy laughs. "He's always like this." Gajeel grunts in indignation, glowing at the small girl. I expect her to squeal in fright, but she simple sticker her tongue out at him and giggles.

"Back to the introductions I think," Lucy says. She points to the boy with the Fullbuster Crest, a girl with long black hair and a boy with short, white hair. "Gray, Ultear and Lyon Fullbuster. Lyon is their cousin but was adopted into the family when his family died. Ultear and Gray only share their Mother. Different fathers."

"Nice to meet you, Dragneel," the black haired boy -Gray I think- says. The other boy just grunts at me, choosing to stare off into the crowd. I nod at Gray, smiling a smile which he returns.

"Lyon, don't be rude," Ultear grumbles. Her brother (cousin?) just ignores her. She sighs and then turns to me. "It's good to finally meet you, Natsu. My mother has spoken highly of you family." I grin at her. Lucy clears her throat, regaining my attention.

"And this is Juvia Loxar," she says, pointing to a petite blue hair girl with pale skin. The girl looks serenely back at me, a half smile of her pale lips. "Of the Loxar family."

"Juvia is happy to finally meet you, Natsu," she says, her voice breezy and light. She kind of creepy me out. I smile at her and she smiles back; her smile fuller than before.

"It's nice to meet you all," I say. A throat being cleared behind me causes me to turn round. I am greeted by the sight of The Queen, Wendy and my Mother.

Lucy P.O.V

Natsu seems nice. A little dense but nice. I watch him as he interacts with my friends, happy to see them take a liking to him. Even Gajeel, though he would loathe to admit it to anyone. I suppress a giggle as I was said man glance at Levy every know and then. He's such an idiot, he should just tell her.

I take a moment to look at Natsu. His hair is pink (strange colour for a guy) and spikes in every directon possible. His eyes are deep green and slightly slanted, like that of a dragons. He has a toothy grin, which shows of fangs (again, weird) and he admits a friendly aura. He is dressed in simple black suit trousers, a black wait coat with red lining and a white shirt. His tie is red as well and he wears black dress shoes which shine slightly in the light of the room.

He's quite hansom I think. The I shake my head. Get a grip Lucy, you don't even know they guy. Even so, I can see what Lisanna meant when she said you can't help but like him.

I glance around when I hear my mother clear her throat. She stand with Grandine Dragneel and her daughter, who's so cute I want to die. I smile at the little girl who smiles shyly back, hiding behind her mother.

"Lucy, this is Wendy Dragneel," Mother says, smiling at the little girl too. "Would you be a dear and look after her." I nod, holding my hand out to said little girl.

She stares at my hand and then at my face, before slowly taking my hand. Her small fingers curl around mine and she steps towards me, biting her lip. She's so cute!

"Hello, Wendy," I say, bending down slightly to her level. "I'm Lucy, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"It's a pleasure to meet you too, Princess," Wendy says, her voice shy yet clear. I grin at her and squeeze her hand before introducing her to the others. She immediately takes to Levy and the two sit down, engrossed in a conversation about books.

The music fires up again and everyone disappears Gajeel goes to sit by Levy; Juvia and Gray go to dance with each other; Ultear goes to talk to Jellal and Erza; Lyon to find his Mother, probably to go home. I glance at Wendy and have an idea. I tug at her hand, leading her towards a group of servants and army members. I spot the person I'm looking for among the crowd.

"Romeo!" I shout. The boy looks up and grins at me, abandoning his father and coming to join me. I gesture to Wendy. "This is Wendy, the Dragneel's daughter. I think she's the same age as you. I thought you would get along." Romeo looks ate Wendy and grins.

"Hey, Wendy," he says, stepping closer. "Name's Romeo. Would you like to dance?" Wendy nods shyly and the two walk onto the dance floor. Romeo taking the lead.

"That was nice of you," Natsu says from beside me. I jump, having not heard him follow us. "I was scared she would have anyone her age. Who is he anyway?"

"Romeo Conbolt," I reply, watching the young couple. "Son of Macao Conbolt, a member of the army and a friend of my Fathers."

"He seem's nice," Natsu says. The he grins. "Care to dance?" I nod and take his outstretched hand. "I warn you I have not done this in ages." I simply giggle, placing my other hand onto his shoulder while he places his on my waist,

We begin a steady waltz around the room and I laugh. "Your not that bad!"

"I guess not," he laughs with me, though he keeps his concentration on his feet. I take in the happiness of the moment, not realizing it was about to be extinguished.

Well how was the ending? Big things to come people, let me just say that :D

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