I had a free day with nothing to do so I wrote, took me all day to write but here's an, earlier then I would normally post, chapter ^^
"Gajeel, take her out of my sight" Takeshi turned his back on Levy as she was clearly holding back tears but of course she failed and tears flowed silently from her eyes.
Gajeel smirked at the sight of her, he loved seeing people being forced down, lowered to below his level, even more pleasing was that this brat was none other then the princess who was now crying at his feet. His smirk became a grin as he tightly gripped her arm and began pulling her towards the dungeons She shook out of his grip, turning to glare at him.
"I am perfectly cable of walking by myself!" She snapped at him. A moment of shock as Gajeel scanned her baby-like face, her entire body language screamed defiance apart from her eyes where he could see pure fear. He wasn't shocked anymore, as a dark smile tugged at his lips, his bright red eyes began looking this little princess up and down, his eyes lingered on her waist longer then he should have allowed before snapping back to meet hers directly. Here she was stood in her underwear, tear stained and full of fear yet she wasn't backing down. Maybe, Gajeel thought to himself, just maybe she was a little spit-fire and if she had been taller, with a more womanly face, bigger breasts and a rounder waist he might have thought of her as sexually pleasing, even more so in her current predicament. He dismissed the thought with a slight shake of his head.
"Well?" She asked, placing her hands on her hips and focusing her weight onto her left side causing her hip to flick to the side. Momentarily distracting. Gajeel raised a questioning brow at the midget "Are you going to lead the way or do you assume I somehow already know where to go?" She hissed. Bitch's got some nerve that's for sure but no matter how well she hid it he could still see the fear clearly in her big, innocent, beautiful ... He closed his eyes tight, shaking his head as if to shake that thought straight out. So she wasn't a complete eye sore but he could get any girl he wanted, one with a less hostile personality to show he was the one in charge, hostile was his department, and bigger breasts. Just last night he was with a delicate sexy young woman, quiet too so she didn't make a fuss when he left without a word in the morning. His fifth maiden this week. A proud grin on his face, Gajeel mock bowed.
"Of course, this way to your new home" He pushed past her causing her to stumble slightly making him smirk again. He strode forward ignoring her pathetic attempt to keep up. Her little legs moving twice as fast as his but still keeping her distance. After a while of walking through countless corridors he saw a tall dark skinned man leaning against the door to the dungeon. The man had black hair and wise brown eyes with a scar next to the right one. An old friend of his.
"Gajeel Redfox!" The man grinned as a greeting, Gajeel rolled his eyes at the mans cheer but said nothing "I haven't seen you since you ran off with that pretty young woman last night"
Gajeel smirked at that comment "Sorry Lily, business came up"
"Ah, so I see" Lily smiled warmly, that always pissed Gajeel off. "And has business come up again?" He questioned eyeing the shrimp "Not your usual type I'll admit but you seem to already have her undressed!" The idiot laughed as Gajeel averted his gaze.
"Different business Lily. This ere is the princess, our hostage for negotiations" Gajeel gritted his teeth at the thought of her being anything more.
"The princess?" Lily raised a questioning brow "That doesn't explain why she's in her underwear, Gajeel" He teased
"The boss thought the king would need convincing" Gajeel growled "A blood stained dress seemed to be enough but I think something more along the lines of a body part would be more convincing" He turned giving Levy a dark grin, she shrunk back within herself.
"That is no way to treat a lady especially a lady of the crown" Lily's gaze was hard on Gajeel, he just shrugged it off.
"She's almost naked, a bleeding wound on her shoulder and has been kidnapped. A few harsh words are the least of her problems" Gajeel tugged at the door handle and stomped inside, looking over his shoulder he saw the short stuff was still following, he hands clasped in front of her her, eyes looking down. She looked so helpless, he liked that look on women. Behind her a worried Lily followed, his gaze seemed glued to her shoulder, no doubt seen the wound, his fucking soft side was showing. Gajeel growled slightly making Levy look up at him, he turned away instantly. Choosing the darkest, coldest and dampest cell he unlocked the steel bars and pushed her in, hitting her shoulder as hard as he did her yelp of pain didn't surprise him. Just as he was about to close the door, Lily walked into the cell.
"What the fuck are you doing, Lily?" He snarled as Lily helped the damn princess stand
"She's injured. If we don't at least patch up the wound it will become infected" He said, Levy blinked in confusion. Clearly she hadn't been expecting anything more then a group of heartless wizards. Rage boiled inside him as he threw the key towards Lily.
"Lock up when you're done!" Gajeel gruffed, storming away. He could still hear the two as he walked thanks to his dragon hearing.
"Y-you don't have too do this for me" Levy whispered
"I know I don't have too but I want too, my dear"
"I see. Thank you" She'd said after a moment hesitation.
Gajeel slammed the dungeon door behind him and slouched against the wall, waiting for his friend. Lily smoothly slide out of the door not too long after, Gajeel nodded a greeting but Lilys glare was cold. He was shirtless and something told Gajeel he gave it to the brat.
"I have been your friend for a long time, Gajeel. I have always stayed by your side even when I believed what you were doing to be wrong" He scolded
"I thought that was required of friends" Gajeel snorted, the word left a bitter taste in his mouth. Friends? Who needs 'um?
"Compromise is also required. I thought this place to be a safe heaven for everyone and now you do something like this" Lily started pacing
"I ain't the mood for a lecture Li-" Gajeel was cut off
"Listen to me you stubborn geck!" His finger was pointing accusingly "I've heard rumors that Takeshi is planning to summon acnologia! Is this true?!"
"So what if it is?!" Gajeel slapped his friends hand away
"Thousands will die, Gajeel! Innocent people will die" Lily threw his hands up to exaggerate his point.
"Not my problem!" Gajeel glared at his older friend
"You!" Lily began to shout but stopped himself "You really are a fool" he sighed rubbing his temple and walking away.
Two days had passed with no sign of the book or even an attempt at a rescue for the princess. Gajeel hadn't been to visit her, as far as he knew Juvia would take her food up to her so wouldn't starve. He didn't see the point, let her rot for all he cared made no difference to him. His thoughts were disturbed when he saw Totomaru walking towards towards him and the others stood in the thrown room with Takeshi.
"Totomaru. Have good news?" Takeshi smiled as he saw Totomaru, but his expression turned dark as Totomaru shook his head.
"The king still refuses to give in to our demands" He sighed. That royal bastard! He wasn't even going to attempt to help his own daughter? Gajeel knew what having a heartless father and being abandoned was like so he couldn't help feel some pity for the blue haired brat, the pity didn't last long though. Takeshi rose to his feet.
"Bring me the princess!" He demanded to no one in particular Totomaru was the one to move. It didn't take long for Totomaru to return with Levy, who was wearing Lilys old shirt, it was big on her so covered up her body well. "Your father doesn't seem to care about your life, highness" Takeshi scowled
Gajeel saw the fear in her face for a split second before she straightened her back and glared at her uncle. It seemed she didn't know anything about the book of acnologia, to her it was just a story book, so the betrayal must have been heart shattering The thought of that make Gajeel smirk slightly for now she's felt a tinge of what he felt all his life. That should bring her down a peg.
"I trust my fathers judgement" She stated to his surprise. He practically heard her heart brake mere seconds ago yet she claimed to still trust the old jack-a-nape. Strange stupid girl.
"So be it" Takeshi growled just as the door were threw open. Standing in the doorway was another blue haired punk, he wore snobbish clothes and had two lapdogs at his feet dressed as knights. He recognized them from his first visit to the castle. The princesses bodyguards. He was surprised that they were up on their feet already.
"Don't touch my sister!" The blue punk announced So he must be prince Jellal. "I have what you want, just let her go" He held up a large book as he strode over like he owned the fucking place. Levy looked just about as shocked as everyone else. Did she not expect rescue? Did that mean that a moment ago she was ready to die?
Takeshi rushed towards the prince boy and snatched the book away, flicking through the pages he smirked "What made your father change his mind?" He asked slyly
"He didn't" Jellal stated, folding his arms "I, on the other hand, could not sit back and allow a member of my family to die"
That caused Takeshi to grin "Brave boy" He muttered as he read "However your actions may have been pointless for it says here a sacrificial ritual of a pure royal maiden is needed" as soon as the royal fell out of his mouth Gajeel, and everyone else in the room, was looking at Levy. Her eyed darted quickly around the room before smiling nervously.
"Where are you going to find one of those?" She gave a fake little laugh and that hip flick again, but her fate had been sealed as soon as walked through the doors to the underground city.
"What?! No!" The prince seemed to suddenly become enraged, he started demanding things like a child "You will release my sister and we shall return home! We kept up our half of the deal!"
"In case you forgot young prince, no deal was made as your father refused to help his only daughter" Takeshi stood behind Levy grasping her jaw and forcing her to watch as her brother and bodyguards were dragged, kicking and screaming to the dungeon Gajeel noticed that she averted her eyes to look at the floor instead but Takeshis grip was clearly too tight for her to even attempt to break free from. Once the prince and guards were gone Takeshi let go of her jaw. Silence. She didn't even quiver. Tough little dwarf.
"A team shall be set to protect this young lady to her death. Certain objects are needed for the ritual and it needs to be done in a certain place" Takeshi said, handing the book to Juvia. He then began calling names, pointing at each member as if introducing them to the brat. "Juvia, Flare, Angel, Sting, Rogue, Totomaru, Gajeel and Gajeel's black friend."
Two things pissed him off. One. He was stuck babysitting a princess with a bunch of idiots. Two. Takeshi still doesn't even care to try and remember Lilys name. It's not a difficult name!
"You shall leave as soon as possible. Meaning now" Takeshi shooed at the group like they were pests that he needed rid off. As Gajeel turned to leave he saw Flare and Angel grab both of Levy's arms and drag her to the exit. I hate everyone, he thought to himself and he sulked behind them.
When leaving the city the gate keeper stood shakily "Gajeel" He said. Gajeel stopped walking to turn and look at the old fool. "Don't act so glum, this trip will be life changing and most likely remove some of that unnecessary hate of yours" He smiled.
"What the hell you talking about?" Gajeel scoffed "You don't know anything"
"I am all seeing, all knowing and all meddling" he said with a wink and a grin "Heed my words Mr. Redfox, never let that young princess out of your sight. You'll regret it every time you do."
Gajeel chuckled at that as he skulked away, he ain't going to babysit the brat. Someone else can watch her. Besides he never believed in all that physic voodoo crap.
'Geck' = Dupe, fool or object of scorn
'Jack-a-nape' = Ape, monkey or conceited person