Chapter 3:

They stepped out into the cave, the sun shining so brightly and the breeze so refreshing. Lucy then looked down at her hands which were still tied into the ropes. She could feel the rope's marks burning in her skin which made her feel uncomfortable. She then turned towards Rogue who was walking besides her hoping that he'd do what she would ask him.

"Hey Rogue do you think you could take this rope off my hands?" Lucy pleaded as her eyes gleamed.

Rogue sighed as he began to untie her hands, "I guess I could, knowing Sting he wouldn't and he'd be telling you to deal with it. I also think you're wondering what happened last night. Basically, this moron over here marked you as a mate. Which then his scent is mixed with yours which tells all other dragon slayers to stay away from you, only slayers with his permission can actually get near you. So, knowing the moron made you his mate to probably keep you away from Natsu-san and to make sure you stay."

Lucy felt all the bubbly happiness in her soon fade away once Rogue had announced that. She then tilted her head downward, her bangs covering her eyes.

"So this is what this is all about..." Lucy hissed as she soon marched up to Sting and punched him right in the face. A red mark was starting to appear on Sting's face as he shot her a deep terrifying glare meaning she would regret that.

"This is all about keeping me away from Natsu?! Why does it matter to you! Natsu is my best friend. The person I actually could be myself around, the person I actually first loved..." Lucy hesitated after saying what she just did, "You took me away from my nakama and Natsu!"

It was then when Sting discovered it was true, the young celestial mage had feelings for Natsu-san.

Sting snickered, "Either way as long as I'm around, Natsu-san won't be able to have you anymore. And let's just say I won't let that puny little guild of yours get near you either."

Lucy then smirked, "I wouldn't underestimate our guild. Team Natsu will think of something you'll see."

Rogue watched as the two continued on and on about this argument. For some reason, he felt bad about the whole taking Lucy from her guild thing. He could tell that she dearly loved her guild, and he also knew why she did since the guild was such a loving one.

Frosch looked at Rogue, "Fairy-san is really angry with Sting-san. Is Sting-san going to be okay?"

Lector looked at Frosch, "We've all seen Sting-kun before and we both know Lucy isn't a match for Sting-kun since Sting-kun's the best one around."

"Hey Sting, don't you think it's time to be going now?" Rogue said.

"Yeah let's go. Oi blondie, were getting back shortly once we do, you're going to be considered as my servant now. Do whatever I say; get me whatever I want when I want it. You know the usual things servants do. Consider yourself lucky, being the great Sting's personal servant."

Lucy had an annoyed expression on her face as they walked, "YOU'RE BLONDE TOO YOU KNOW. And also as long as you keep calling me blondie, I'll be calling you Stingy bee got it" Sting ended up just laughing at her.

This guy is getting on my last nerve, I would use Virgo to get me out of here, or even summon Loki. But as long as Sting's around me, I don't see that happening." Lucy sighed hoping to think of some escape plan in her head, but she got nothing.

"Open Gate of the Clock Constellation! Horologium!" Lucy decided to stay inside Horologium in the mean time because these dragon slayers and exceeds were annoying her and she knew this was going to be a long walk with them both.

Back at Fairy Tail:

Natsu slammed his fist onto the counter, "Dammit I can't believe that Sabertooth bastard managed to win" he thought of Lucy, and his anger grew more, "And she's with him now. We need to save her!"

Erza took a bite of her strawberry cake, and closed her eyes into a deep thought. She knew Natsu was right, they had to do something. But what? They're talking about Sabertooth. The guild that absolutely HATES all of them. Erza knew it wouldn't be a problem to defeat them as they did before, but she was more worried on what they would do to Lucy if they did try to save her.

Erza opened her eyes, "Natsu, I agree. Lucy is part of our nakama after all. The only thing that worries me most is how Sabertooth will react to us taking back our member. Natsu, I know you can beat Sting like you did at the tournament. We're Fairy Tail after all; we will crush anyone who hurts our comrades."

Erza then faced Master Makarov waiting for his approval and decision.

Makarov stood up finally with a burning flame deep in his eyes, "Brats! We won't let any guild take any children of mine away. Everyone here is my child. We're family! And like Erza said we will crush and I mean crush ANYONE who touches or lays a hand on any of you. The magic council won't like that we're causing a ruckus with another guild again. But screw the council! I say let's get one of our family members back!

And with that the whole room cheered, and roared.

"Natsu, Erza, and Gray what are you waiting for! Off with you! Your comrade is waiting for you!" Makarov hollered.

Natsu smirked "Right! I'm coming for you Luce!"

Back with Lucy, Sting, and Rogue:

"Well looks like we're here." Rogue said.

Lucy gazed up at the vast building. The guild had banners of their insignia in front of the structure; it looked to Lucy as a large complex consisting of large structures joined together with even some sitting on top of the others. It looked like an odd pyramid adorned by a multitude of facades. Windows and pillars were spread around the guild. Topping the whole structure was a massive statue representing what the guild's logo was, a saber-toothed cat with its jaws opened. Scrubs of trees were spread across the land. It was a really colossal guild Lucy thought.

"There's no place like home!" Lector snickered.

"Frosch thinks so too!"

How would anyone even consider Sabertooth "home" after how they treat their members? Lucy thought.

"Stay out here blondie. You don't want Minerva torturing weak little you again now do you?"

The thought of Minerva made Lucy shiver. She froze there, and her body shook in fear. And the worst part was is that was her second battle she lost at the tournament. "Alright, I'll stay outside. Not because I'm afraid, but because I wouldn't even want to be seen with you Stingy bee!"

"Whatever hides your excuse blondie, I'll be back in about two minutes so hold on." Sting and Rogue then disappeared through the doors of the guild leaving Lucy alone with Frosch and Lector.

(Stings POV: )

When Rogue and me walked into headquarters everyone welcomed us back. Rogue silently waved at everyone, and I looked at everyone and gave them a smirk. Minerva stopped me and greeted me seductively resting her head right on my chest, but I just pushed her away. I hated that bitch anyways, she was the one that tortured Lucy but of course, I couldn't feel pity for her in front of Sabertooth.

As we told Jiemma about our arrival and started to head for the door. As we got closer to the door I just couldn't stop thinking about Lucy. She was the definition of perfection; the way she smiled just filled me with happiness. Not only was she beautiful, she had an amazing body and personality to go along with that. And best of all she was mine, my mate.

But the biggest problem is that she has feelings for Natsu-san, somehow someway I needed to make her fall in love with me.

(Lucy's POV: )

Of course Sting left me to babysit Lector and Frosch. It was really awkward because number one I didn't know these cats as well as I knew Happy. I mean Frosch was adorable, but Lector would just stare at me without saying anything which most definitely creeped me out.

I then noticed Lector staring at me, eyeing me up and down. Then Lector's face got all red, as he started to crack up.

"Hey! What's so funny Lector?" I said confused.

"Well, Sting-kun would probably strangle me if I told you this, but it's really something funny. Seven years ago when Fairy Tail was the top guild, Sting would always get the Sorcerer Magazine's. He would be flipping the pages looking for articles on Natsu and you too. He even had posters of you all over his room. Like your bikini shots for example" Lector teasingly said.

"Wait what?" I got wide eyed; Sting actually had posters of me! I could feel the blood starting to rush to my face.

"I'm not even finished" Lector continued, "As you know Sting looked up to Natsu a lot. He had little figurines of Natsu and practically everyone in Fairy Tail. His favorite ones were Natsu and you especially. He was also founded of Erza and Gray, but not as much as you too. But anyways, the best parts coming up-."

I started snickering at how much Sting had actually loved Fairy Tail. And that he was obsessed with Natsu and me. It actually made me smile really big. Then I told Lector to continue.

"When he flipped the pages one day he found a column about you. He stared at you for a minute straight and then pointed to you. Sting-kun then told me see Lector, that beautiful girl right there. That's Lucy Heartfilia and that's the girl I'm going to be with. I promise you that!"

I knew that I started to blush, trying to cover my face with my hands. But I couldn't help it, I then started cracking up, so hard that tears were falling out of my eyes. Even Frosch was laughing too! Sting promised Lector that he would be with me. I had this warm feeling in me, after Lector said that.

I stopped laughing but then when I look back at Lector, the joy of laughter came back. And I couldn't help it. Maybe Sting was so bad after all.

(Present POV: )

As Sting walked out of the door with Rogue, he noticed Lucy was cracking up on the ground with one hand groping her stomach and the other banging it on the ground.

She's pretty cute when she laughs.

"Oi blondie, were heading off to our apartment now, let's go."

Sting then noticed something different about Lucy this time she wasn't complaining about them or angry at him. She stood up smiling, her cheeks tinted with pink.

"Alright I'm coming! Let's go Lector and Frosch!" as she picked them both up.

Sting couldn't help but smile at them as she picked Lector and Frosch up. Lucy then looked over at Sting who turned away the moment he looked at her.

Lucy then started to walk in the middle of Sting and Rogue. Frosch and Lector had fallen asleep in her arms, and they were just as cute as Happy, Carla, and Lily when they slept.

It took them a few minutes but they made it to Sting and Rogue's apartment. That's when Rogue said his goodbye and goodnight. He then picked up Frosch from Lucy's arms and thanked her for carrying her. He opened his bedroom door, waved goodbye, and closed it shut disappearing in his room.

Now Lucy was left alone with Sting, and Lector. It was a pretty awkward atmosphere since the last time she was alone with Sting he practically tied her up, pinned her, and kissed her.

"Well blondie, you'll be sleeping with me and Lector. After all, you're my mate."

Lucy couldn't help but blush as he called her his mate. She quietly nodded and headed towards the bedroom. She lay down with Lector on the humongous bed, it was really comfy, and for some reason she couldn't wait until Sting arrived in the room.

Sting then walked in the room, shirtless. Lucy couldn't help but stare at his six pack, and his well-structured body.

"Yeah I know I'm hot" he said as turned off the lights, and laid next to Lucy.

Lucy laid on her side, and instantly dozed off. Sting then looked at Lucy she was even beautiful when she's sleeping. He stood up and kissed her on the forehead, as he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer.

"Goodnight Lucy see you in the morning"