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Chapter 7

Nakama

Natsu P.O.V

"No, Lucy!" the Kings voice blusters from behind the large, ornate doors. "You are not going on some elaborate quest because of some dream!"

"Father, please!" Lucy voice, equally as annoyed as the King's, reaches us, where we stand in the hall outside his study. "You have to listen to me. It's the only way to save you and our kingdom."

It's been going like this for the last hour or so, but neither seem to want to reconsider their position. Lucy told us the whole story about the dream and the cure. She expected us to laugh, to think she was going crazy, but we didn't. We promised out help and we intend to keep that promise. I intend to keep that promise.

I glance over at the other's. Gajeel and Levy seem to be locked in a furious debate, though I have no clue what it is about. Ultear and Lyon lounge against the wall, their eyes downcast. Juvia sits at the window, staring out into the giant, blue sky. Mira-Jane stand with her brother, Elfman, just a few paces away, hand crossed in front of them. Gray stand with Erza Scarlet the army's only female (I will never admit this out loud but she scares me a little) and Jellal Fernandes. Lisanna stands beside me.

I would be happy to see her, I guess, under normal circumstances. She's been trying to get me to talk since we got to the King's study but I remain silent. I don't know why but she's annoying me more than she ever has in my life. Even when we where younger, I could at least tolerate her. No she just bugs me.

"Come on Natsu," she whines. "Take a walk in the rose garden with me!" I shake my head a she frowns. "Come on, why do you even care about the Princess, you don't know her!"

At this I look up and glare. I care because Lucy is one of the nicest people I've ever met. She's funny, smart and kind. I can't say that to Lisanna though, it sounds girly. So I simply stare at her in exasperation, shaking my head and causing tufts of pink to fall in my eyes. I feel something curl around my leg and smile when I see Happy, twisting is way around my right leg. I bend and pick him up.

"Happy, I told you to stay in your room," I tell him, placing him on my shoulder. The one furthest from Lisanna. Happy just meows and head butts my cheek. I grin at him. That's when I notice everything has gone quiet in the next room.

I exchange a glance with Gray, then look at the door. We wait with baited breathe, ready for another outburst from the King. Instead the door clicks open to reveal Lucy, her head held high. She nods to us and smiles slightly. I grin, knowing she won the argument.

"He'll give us five days," she says, motioning for us to follower her down the hallway. "I've already procured a map and order the necessary provisions." At this she gets blank stares.

"Juvia did not think Lucy had the time to do that," Juvia says. I really need to find out why she speaks like that. It's weird. "Juvia though Lucy had been in bed for the last five days." Lucy turns and grins.

"I was in bed, but that doesn't mean I wasn't being productive." Lucy turns a corner and leads us to her room. She opens the door, which clicks softly, and motions for us to enter first. "I've been busy since I woke up on the third day."

I don't answer, I'm to busy inspecting her room. It's not pink, which I was convinced it would be. Instead the furnishings are gold and cream, glowing in the early morning light. One wall is taken up mostly by three giant windows, with soft cream drapes hanging from their sides. At another, a giant bed, that looks amazingly soft, sits. Beside the bed on one side is a dresser, complete with mirror and too many products for me to even comprehend, and on the other side a set of double doors. On the wall with the door we just came through on it is also a giant floor length mirror and multiple paintings. The last wall amazes me. It is covered in bookcases, all filled to the brim with books of every colour and size. It hurts my head just looking at them.

"Natsu, you okay?" Gray asks me as he walks by. "You look like your hurting yourself."

"How could anyone read that many book!?" I blurt out. Lucy laugh and so does Levy, while the rest shake your heads.

"You get used to it," Gajeel grumbles. He motions to Levy and Lucy. "These to read like there's no tomorrow. I dare you to find a book in the five kingdoms that they haven't read." Again, the girls laugh.

"What can we say," Levy giggles. "Reading is an amazing hobby." I stare blankly at her, along with most of the other guys. Jellal is the only one who doesn't look dubious.

"Right, then. Time to get to work," Lucy says and we all turn to her.

Erza P.O.V

We stand shivering in the morning light. Yesterday, Lucy explained the plan to us. Last night we packed what we needed and chose those who where joining us. The group consists of a total of ten people: The Princess, Natsu, Gray, Juvia, Levy, Gajeel, Jellal, Lisanna, Elfman and myself. The King was adamant that at least three of the Royal Army went with his daughter, so Lucy chose four.

I pull my pack tighter around my shoulders, blowing a stray strand of crimson hair out of my eyes. Jellal stands beside me, his posture relaxed and easy, chatting animatedly to Gray. I watch him carefully, making sure he does not catch me. He's grown so much since we where children, though his bright blue hair and strange, red tattoo remain unchanged.

"Is everyone here?" Lucy asks and I turn to her. She descends the stair case from the main caslt doors, still elegant even is black, tight trousers; a long sleeved, white shirt; a cropped black jacket and black riding boots. Around her neck is a large, white scarf I've never seen. I'm certain she's wearing her charm necklace, the one with the key on it. She never has it off.

We all nod and she smiles, looking at each of us. She still looks tired, which makes me wonder if she's up for this long journey. She seems intent of doing this and I would not be a good friend if I didn't let her. This is something she needs to do and I won't stop her until she does. We turn and head towards our carriages. I hear a bickering behind me a turn towards the sound, my foot hovering on the steps of my carriage which I will share with Lucy and Natsu. I grin when I see the commotion. Looks like those to are getting on well.

Lucy P.O.V

"Natsu, we are not walking to Hargeon Town!" I say, glaring at my pink haired friend. "It's too far and I refuse to do it!"

"But, Luce," he whines. I soften slightly at the nickname.

"Natsu, we need to get carriages," I say softly, placing my hand on his shoulder. "We need to reach Drakan Forest as fast as possible. My Father's life depends on it." I smile when he nods and grab his hand, dragging him to our carriage. Erza sits inside, waiting.

"In you get, Natsu," she says, smiling at him. I have a funny feeling she heard the whole thing. I slip inside after him, leaning over to close the door. I pause when someone calls my name. Glancing up I see Mira running towards me.

"Take this," she pant's, handing me a small box. "It's a lacrima ball which will let you keep in touch with us back home." I smile and hug her, thanking her. "Go on, get going!" She waves and we suddenly move off. I stare out of the window, my hand running along the ornate box now in my possession.

"Um, Lucy?" I hear Erza say. I turn to face her and freeze. Natsu hangs limply out of the window, his face a horrible shade of green. I groan. So this is why he was refusing to go in this carriage. He has motion sickness.

"This is going to be a long ride," I grumble, as Erza grabs the green boy and knocks him out, laying him on the floor between out feet. She nods and glares at him, while I giggle.

I turn back to the window. Don't worry Mother, I think, I'll save Father. Don't you worry.

Normal P.O.V

"She seem's in good hands, Layla," a soft, feminine voice says to the former Queen who nods.

"Yes, she does," Layla murmurs, turning to the source of the voice. Beside her is a tall woman, with flowing blonde hair and deep, aqua eyes. "I've never seen a group of teenagers so loyal to each other in every way. You daughter included."

"If only she would see the light," the woman says. "She could be so much like her sister if she tried."

"Ah, but Roxanne," The Queen says, placing a hand on her friend shoulder, "she needs to find herself, not follow her sister. She'll come around eventually. Just you wait and see."

Roxanne nods and smiles, seeming to find this idea much happier. She worried about her children. She left them so suddenly, not even two years after their she could only watch as they went through their lives. "Your right, Layla. All I have to do is hope."

The two woman turned away from the pool which showed their children. Layla smiles. Yes, those children where loyal to her daughter and they would be forever. Nakama was the word Lucy had often used and now Layla could see why. Lucy had found herself friends for life.

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