Sorry this took so long to update

I've been sick lately and school dumped a bunch of test on me before it got out.

So hope you enjoy I put a lot of effort into it

-HoneyBeeFox-

The Sun Rises

So Does the Moon

Lucy quietly opened her bedroom door, which apparently Lamy forgot to lock when she left, making this a perfect chance for her to escape the damn place and find her friends. Only she didn't know were to look first.

Shutting the door the blond made her way down the halls, carrying a small candle to light her way through the large castle. Taking right turns, down staircases, opening or avoiding doors, hiding in the shadows, walking in a maze, Lucy finally groaned in frustration and threw the candle to the floor, making her feel a bit better, till she realized she couldn't see anything anymore. There were no windows, the lamps and candles were all out, and now she stood in complete darkness, feeling more and more afraid as a small noise started to echo off the stone walls.

Someone was coming.

Lucy hurried farther down the halls, but the sound kept getting louder and louder. She quickened her pace down the hall, the noise grew even louder, till someone grabbed her shoulder.

My Hope Lies with

The Coming Day

Screaming, Lucy grabbed at whatever she could reach, which happened to be an old mop perched up against the wall. Turning around The mage began to hit the person behind her like a child hits a piñata at a birthday party.

"OUCH! OW! STOP LUCE IT'S ME!"

Lucy stopped cold.

"E.N.D?" Lucy gasped.

E.N.D held his head in pain. "Why did that hurt me so much?" He mumbled, while rubbing a small bump on his forehead. Lucy felt her legs start to shake as he walked closer.

"I-I...I can explain."

E.N.D looked up at her, his eyes no longer red, but black. Some of the dark markings on his skin had faded away making him seem less unnerving.

"I saw you trying to run away. No need for excuses." His voice sounded much more gentle than it did a few hours ago.

Or the Passing Night

As the two stood there, Lucy felt her heart start to hammer as she looked into E.N.D's eyes, only now she saw Natsu's instead.

He was the first to break the silence. Clearing his throat he spoke with a straight face.

"I would like you to join me for dinner-and that's not a request."

Lucy held the mop up again.

"Like hell I will."

"As I said. That's not a request. Be ready in an hour or I'll come get you myself."

When All is Quiet

In only seconds the room lit up into flames. Lucy shielded her eyes as the sudden glow blinded her. When she blinked her eyes open she was back in her room. Rushing back to the door she tried to opened it, but this time it was locked.

"Damn you Na-E.N.D." She cursed.

From the corner of the room, Lamy popped out of no wear, making Lucy jump back screaming.

"Jeez human." The demon rubbed her ears. "I'd thought I couldn't hate you anymore than I already do, but now I think you'd just proven me wrong."

Lucy glared at the bunny-like demon. She had a very good idea who sent her and the blond was anything but willing to let that damn demon try anything that would make her go to dinner with him; though she's would have thought differently on the matter if E.N.D had just asked, not demand it like she was one of these demons willing to do anything for him.

"I'm not going to dinner with your master, even if that means I have to chain myself to a wall."

Lamy; however, cared less about Lucy's threats. She snapping her fingers and the closet door, located not far from where Lucy stood, was slammed open. Dozens of colored ribbons wrapped themselves around Lucy's body and dragged her in the small room, then closing it's doors and trapping the blond inside.

"Hands off!" Lucy's muffled voice came through the door. "Don't take that off-HEY give that back you pervert!" Lamy chuckled and tried to hide a smile as she listened to the fight carry on. "I'd rather die than wear that you son of a-" Moment's latter the closets literally spat the Celestial mage out onto the floor. The doors slammed shut and Lucy jumped to her feet, shaking her fist at the closet.

And All is Right

"When I get my magic back you're going to be the first to die."

"You do know you're talking to a closet?" Lamy had an amused smile spread across her small face.

Lucy grumbled at the demon, before looking down her dress. The closet had put her in a white gown, luckily not a big frilly one, with longs sleeves and skirt, but with a slit up the side of her right leg, going up to her thigh, showing off her legs and matching white heels.

Lucy wasn't embarrassed of how the dress looked, her usual clothes showed off a bit more skin, but it was the idea of E.N.D seeing her in this dress that made the blond blush.

Lamy snapped her fingers again, causing the bedroom door to unlock with a quiet 'Snap', then bunny-like demon lead Lucy down the somber corridors, till they reached the dining hall. Once Lucy walked in the doors were slammed shut behind her, Lamy was nowhere in sight, nor was anyone or anything else.

The room was much brighter, like the throne room had been, with walls made entirely out of glass, with vines of ivory growing up from the garden outside, though the view was the same, mountains and desert. The floor was dark wood, covered by a beautiful Persian rug, in the middle of the room was a long table, covered in a long red tablecloth, and a glass vase filled with red roses around two sets of silver tableware.

My Life Starts

When I See You Again

A tap on her shoulder snapped Lucy out of her daze. Turning around E.N.D smiled and bowed, taking her hand in his and kissing it. The sudden show of chivalry shocked Lucy so much she'd forgot her anger towards Natsu.

"You look beautiful in that dress." He lead her to the table and they both took a seat next to each other. Lucy quickly regained her senses and looked away, making Natsu sigh. "I hope you know I'm not angry at you for trying to escape. I won't punishing you for it either. I'm simply frustrated at all the new responsibilities I'm given and expected to finish in one night."

Lucy tried her hardest not to look at him, but even she couldn't fight the urge to meet his eyes.

"That's better." Natsu snapped his fingers and food magically appeared on their plates. "I prefer to see your face then the back of your head."

Lucy's stomach grumbled as the smell of the food filled her nose. The small cooked quail baked in luscious hot oils and spices would drive any hungry person insane for just a bite.

Lucy was just about to take a bite of it, when she suddenly stopped and looked suspiciously at the food. Natsu or any of his fellow demons could have easily slipped some kind of poison or potion in anything on her plate, even if Natsu had magically made it appear, he could have just teleported it from a kitchen. It was tempting to eat, but that was all the more reason not to eat, especially with no guarantee she'd live after just one harmless bite.

Natsu chuckled as he watched her. "It's not poisoned." He reached over and took a piece of the quail and ate it. "See."

But Now

Everything is Strange

Natsu watched from the corner of his eye as Lucy nibbled on her food. He didn't blame her for being a bit paranoid, his minions could be a bit intimidating to newcomers, but not as intimidating as he could be. Ever since he and Natsu joined together He's been feeling different. Four hundred years ago those fairies and Lucy wouldn't have meant anything to him. Now he couldn't seem to leave them. He may be a demon with a black heart, but unlike the others he had been spilt into two. It was because he'd felt a speck of humanity in himself years ago, allowing his soul to be split. One evil and the other good. Over time that small piece of him that was good grew over the years; therefore, he was not the same man as he was centuries ago. But he was still the demon E.N.D. His goals and intentions were still the same, only one thing had changed.

Especially With You

And Your New Face

When she finished eating, Lucy placed a hand over her keys and her other in her lap. A habit that always made her calm, but not this time. Suddenly Natsu stood up and snapped his fingers, making the leftover food disappear. Lucy watched as he smoothed out his coat and crossed his arms behind his back.

"I suggested you get ready to move out. We leave at dawn."

Lucy nearly fell flat on her face when she hastily tried to stand up from her seat. Luckily Natsu; with his sharp reflexes, grabbed hold of her arm and she regained her balance.

"Move out?." Lucy asked. "Why?"

Natsu smiled and pulled her closer. "Because we can't stay in enemy territory. Those bastards will come for you and the others when they find out you're still alive." His arms tightened around her waist. "So I need to take you somewhere they won't find you."

Once You Said Nothing

The celestial mage felt Natsu slip something in her hand and looked down to find her keys had been removed from her belt and placed in her hands. The blond dropped them in shock once she saw what had happened to them. Each Key had turned black, with the symbol of each zodiac painted a bloody red, and they radiated power once again, only it wasn't their power she felt, it was E.N.D's.

Now You Say

"I Love You."

"What did you do to them?" Lucy cried out.

"Nothing more than a simply power boost. All that's really changed is that you're no longer the only one who they obey." He grabbed her chin a looked into her eyes. "I saw you crying when I took them away from you and how upset you were when I blocked their power." Natsu's lips met with Lucy's, but not before his words reached the blonde's ears. "And I don't like to see you cry."

Lucy shivered in his grip as one of his hands moved up her back. She didn't know why, but his touch was gentle and loving, and she didn't hate how his lips were worm on her cold skin. Lucy soon found herself kissing him back, placing her arms around his neck.

Was this wrong?

She'd hope Natsu would kiss her one day. Even if all these things have been happening because of him. He still was Natsu. Or was he?

Lucy quickly pulled back and turned her head, hiding her blush and her shocked expression at what she'd just done.

"Ah, and it was just getting good, Luce." Natsu pouted.

But is it Love?

Or Desire?

It was then Lucy spotted Lamy standing just a few feet from the entrance, her face partly covered by shadows. But Lucy could see her angered face, making her blush even more, knowing that the demon saw everything they just did.

"Lamy I hope for your sake you have something very important to tell me." Natsu snapped at her, not letting Lucy out of his grip, despite the blonde's struggle to free herself, trying to spare herself from any further embarrassment.

"My apologies my lord, the men are ready to leave and await your word."

Both Lucy and Lamy winced when Natsu hissed like an enraged alligator, causing him to bear his fangs, while his eyes started to glow a dark red.

"Get out." He growled.

"But-" Lamy instantly covered her mouth. "Y-yes my lord." She hurried out like a spooked cat.

Natsu let out a frustrated sigh before turned his attention back on Lucy. Finally letting his grip loosen, the fire mage took a few step back before turning away. Lucy felt a bit sad at the loss of his warmth, but quickly snapped out of it when she realized what she was thinking.

Does Your Heart Beat for Me?

As Mine Does for You?

Natsu lead Lucy back to her room. The blond expected him to say something, but he simply kissed her hand and left. She wouldn't admit it but the more she looked at him the more she saw her old Natsu, the more she found herself thinking about him. The more she thought of him the more she pulled away. Natsu had changed, she needed to remember that. There was still the possibility he was trying to seduce her and then just finish her off after he has his fun. But if that was true he could have just forced her with his new strength, or threatened her using some means of violence or blackmail. The more Lucy tried to put it all together the harder it seemed to believe. Natsu couldn't be that kind of man, even with his memory back; otherwise she and all of fairy tail would be dead.

Does My Love Come in Vain?

Can You Love at All?

Yet he never said anything like, "I love you." all he said was, "your heart belongs to me." and, "I don't like to see you cry." He never said anything about actually loving her, except when he said that they both had feeling for each other, but his feeling could be that of just friendship, it could even just be respect.

Lucy shook her head in frustration.

"Dame you Natsu." Lucy cursed. "You've gone and made me feel like some idiot trying to solve a stupid math equation about love!"

From the other side of the room, the same closet that stripped Lucy and put her in that silly gown, seemed to chuckle at her misery. The doors rattled, opening and closing in sync with the strange noise that seemed to be coming from inside the small room.

Lucy glared at the closet. Opening her mouth she was just about to yell at it, when she remembered it was still just a closet. A hole in the wall covered up by a door. The blond simply puffed her cheeks and turned away. Slipping into the large bed and closing her eyes.

Show Me Your True Feelings

For I Feel Like I'm Nothing to You

Natsu watched Lucy fall asleep. Hiding in the shadows he made sure to stay out of sight. When he knew Lucy was fast asleep he stepped out from his hiding spot. The moment he showed himself the closet slammed open its doors in shock, but didn't make any noise when Natsu put his finger to his lips and shushed it.

"Shut up or I'll make you fire wood." He threatened, causing the closet to shut its doors and suddenly be still.

"Better."

Natsu quietly walked to Lucy's side and brushed a strand of hair from her face.

"You're truly a weirdo Luce. I didn't think it was so hard to see...I do love you." The fire mage leaned down and kissed her cheek. "You're the only person I can love...and I hope you can love me just as much."

Nothing at All

Far off into the night, past towering mountains and dark blue lakes, past villages and towns, deep in a dark moor painted with fog and shadows, a dozen small wagons stood still in the night, on closer inspection a person could see broken wheels, large holes made from explosions, blood smeared of the wood, while some dripped from jagged spikes. Some wagons were burned to ashes. Standing in the middle of it all was a black skinned monster, twice as large as a regular man, a dark green and black colored ooze running down it's body as it slowly ate at a pile of corpses stacked in front of it.

When it finished it's meat, the black monster looked out in the directions of E.N.D's castle, though it was hundreds of miles away he knew exactly where it was. The creature laughed as it walked, smiling like nothing mattered to it. The monster's side brushed agents bushes and trees, causing them to wilt, where its foot touched the ground the grass dried up and blew away, animals died when they got too close, yet the monster played little heed to anything. It simply walked on, hunting for his next meal.

So A big thanks to all those who've read my story and posted a review

P.S. Thanks to Ciela Fullbuster16 for such a great idea.

Till next time

-HoneyBeeFox-