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Chapter 11

Missing You

Lucy P.O.V

Erza spotted land a few hours ago, but it was too far away to even consider the idea that it could be Drakan Island. We set a course for it a while back, after getting ourselves prepared. It took almost an hour to find out supplies, where the lay in the back of the store area. This is weird, as we had stored them up front when we boarded the ship.

Our weapons where also not where I thought we'd left them. Erza had brought a whole weapons room of swords. She had places them his a cupboard, just off of the kitchen. When we checked they weren't there. We found them an hour later, in the bottom of the ship, under one of the many oil tanks. Something was defiantly not right.

I glance over at Gray and Gajeel, a frown on my face. The emerged from the kitchen a while back, complaining that they has passed out. They still look pale and sore, but better than they first did. Natsu stands beside them and glances my way, before looking down. I look away too, unable to fully meet is gaze. After what he told me, I'm not sure how to treat him now.

Flashback

"That Dragon," Natsu says, looking down, "was once a human man. He went by the name Ace. I never did find out his real name. All I know is that Ace is the name he went by and had gone by for years. Ace Dragneel."

We all stare at him in shock. I curl my hands into fists and look away from him. He said Dragneel,which means -

"He was my uncle," Natsu continues, "he wasn't always evil. I guess he went evil the day my aunt died. They where close, my aunt and uncle. Closer than my father was to either of them. He was too busy being taught how to be a noble since he was the one that would be looking after the Dragneel house when his parents where gone.

"My aunt died at the age of twenty five, a year after I was born. I never did find out how. My father said it was not something a child should know and I wasn't sure I wanted to anyway. I think that's was broke Uncle Ace. He became riddled with guilt, pain and anger It left him open to dark magic. Zeref's dark magic." Natsu stops and takes in a breathe, letting what he has told us sink in.

I look up at my friends, taking him their expressions. Most look shocked, like me, but Erza and Jellal look hurt and angry. I know why. Erza told me a few months ago. Jellal was once possessed by Zeref, causing him to hurt Erza, This was back when they where kids.

"My uncle disappeared for two years, returning in the form he has now," Natsu say, his voice rough. "I was only little so I was told to wait inside. It was horrible. I could hear shouting and screaming. Those memories stayed with me for years. Later my father told me Ace, now Acnologia, blamed him for my aunts death. He came back to take his revenge on us.

"He lost though. My father knows a spell, I think, that can banish a Dragon. He banished Acnologia. We haven't seen him since. Well, until now."

I don't know what to say. No ones seems to know.

Flashback End

I still don't get how Natsu could still be so cheerful, after what happened to his family. His aunt, his uncle, they where gone. I find it hard to keep going, thought of my mother creeping into my head and clouding happy thoughts.

I miss mt mother with every fiber of my being, yet here he is, having lost to people in his family, and he still smiles. Granted, they arent his parents but it must still hurt. Right?

"Lucy!" Juvia shouts. "Is this the island " I look up and see her pointing. Turning my head, I gasp. Not to far away, eclipsing most of the horizon, his a island. Mostly covered in trees, it looks lush and green. The waters surrounding it are clear blue and the beaches covered in white sand. I know his Drakan Island however. In the center is a mountain, pitch black and ominous.

I nod a Juvia and stand up, brushing off my dress. It reaches just above my knees, its pale pink fabric falling in soft waves from my hips. The design is simple, no decorations or embellishments The straps are think and the bodice tight. On my thigh, a small dagger is strapped. Another rests in the confines of my black right boot.I walk over to where the boys sit, arguing. The quieten down when I reach them. I point to the island.

"We are here," I say, looking out across the waves. I was almost there. I can feel it.

"So that's Drakan Island," Gray states, standing up beside me. "I've heard it's not a great place to go. Full of monsters and ghosts. Though it looks harmless enough."

"Look's can be deceiving Gray," I murmur. "You never know what something or someone can do until they turn and stab you in the back." My gaze flickers to a childhood memory, of a boy with blonde hair and a boy with black hair. Yes, people can be totally different from what they appear.

"Hey, everyone," Lisanna shouts, skipping over. "Why the long faces?" We all look at her and shake our heads. I will never understand that girl.

"Lisanna," I say, walking up to stand in front of her, "we have reached our destination. Would you mind packing up the kitchen. I'm sure Jellal will help." I look at the blue hair man, who nods.

"But I wanted to stay here with Natsu," she whines, grabbing his hand and yanking him into a standing position. "He wan't me here." Natsu blinks at her, confused.

"Lisanna," Erza says, walking over, "I do believe your Princess gave you an order." Her tone is deadly and I gulp.

"Fine," Lisanna pouts. She turns on her heel, dropping Natsu's arm, and walks away to the doors leading to the kitchen. Jellal frowns and follows. Erza turns to me and tilts her head.

"Lucy, you need to learn to give orders," she reprimands "You can't have that happening all the time. Lisanna needs to be shown who's in charge." I nod weakly and she squeezes my shoulder. "Don't worry, you'll get better."

"She's right, Luce," Natsu says, coming to stand next to me. "You have to tell her what to do, not ask her. She'll just take advantage of you."

"I know," I mutter, looking away. "I just don't like being mean. And why aren't you sticking up for her? Don't you to have a thing?" At this he laughs.

"Me and Lisanna? Please!" he laughs. "She's nice and all, but she's a bit of a handful. She's just my friend. I prefer girls with bigger hearts." He smiles at me and walks away, leaving me to stare after him. What was that about?

I turn and look at the Island agian. I will get what you wanted me to get Mother, I think. I miss you so much.

Lisanna P.O.V

I glare at Natsu's retreating figure and Lucy's back. I told Jellal I was going to ask Erza something and hid behind the kitchen doors, looking out onto the deck.

Just friends? I would show him. He will be mine, I know it.

In the back of my head, something chuckles darkly.

Normal P.O.V

Mira floats up the kitchen stairs, a tray of cookies in her hands. Kicking the door open lightly, she glides down the hall, towards the Gardens. She can hear laughter and smiles to herself. It's nice to hear laughter in the castle. The place had been so quiet and sad since Queen Layla dies. Lucy leaving didn't make ti any better.

She emerges into the garden, walking over to the table surrounded by nobles. Lyon and Ultear sit with their mother, Lady Ur. Wendy with her parents, Lord Igneel and Lady Grandine. Lucinda and William Loxar are also present, along with Ariella McGarden. A small white cat rests not far off, stretched out in the midday sun.

"Mira, thank you so much," Ariella chirps. Just like her daughter, she is small and petite, though her hair is a dark brown. Levy obviously didn't get her blue locks from her mother. "Why don't you join us?"

"No thank you," Mira declines, "I have much work to do. I need to cook for the king." Everyone falls silent at that.

The King had not been seen since is daughter left on her quest. Mira had to now take all his meals to his chambers, as well as any work and guests that wished to speak to him. The inhabitants of the castle where beginning to worry.

"How is he?" Lady Ur asks, taking a cookie from the tray Mira has placed on the table.

"Grieving, my Lady," Mira says, frowning. "He will be for quite a while." Everyone nods.

"Layla was his only love," Igneel says. "She has been for years." His wife nods.

Wendy makes no sound, watching the adults interact. Ultear's hand braids her hair, soothing her. Her brother had been gone too long and she missed him. Having Ultear around helped but it just wasn't the same. Mira bows and takes her leave, as the conversation turns to the children and their quest.

"They should have reached the island by now," Grandine states. "It's been almost a week. They will be there now."

Wendy tunes out, slipping off of her seat and smiling at Ultear. The older girls stands as well, bowing to the adults, and following the blue haired girl. Wendy sprawls out beside Carla, stroking her glowing white fur.

"I miss him, Carla," she whispers, stroking the cats soft ears. I let out a soft mew, snuggling closer to the girl. "I wish he was here. He would make me smile."

"Don't worry, Wendy," Ultear says, sitting down beside their girl. Wendy clambers onto her lap, pulling Carla with her. "You'r brother is with four of the army's strongest. He'll be fine."

"I know but I still miss him," she younger girl mutters, leaning onto Ultears shoulder.

"I miss my brother too," Ultear whispers. The two girls sit staring out at the gardens of the castle grounds, their hair lifting in the slight breeze. Yes, they missed their brothers. Even their annoying behavior.

Lyon P.O.V

I watch Ultear and Wendy interact. I always wanted a younger sister. Instead I got an older one and Gray. I'd never admit this out loud but I missed the idiot. I don't have anyone to fight with, no one to call me names, no one to have my back for anything.

I miss my brothers loyalty to his family. I miss him.

Jude P.O.V

"Layla," I whisper, staring out of my window, "I miss you so much. I feel lost without you. And now our daughter is gone and I feel myself slowly slipping. What so I do? Tell me."

I sit down heavily of the window seat, staring out at the garden below. The lake glints in the sunlight and I remember when Layla fell in. When we fished on the lake. When I bought a boat of the lake.

I miss my Queen, my wife, my love. I miss my best friend.

I teared up when writing the lat bit :(

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