Dragon Love

Natsu was waiting for his Lucy to get home when he crawled into her bed. Glancing over to where she had piled her Celestial Dolls he smirked. The blonde was obsessed with those dolls and told him NOT to touch them. He kept his word and didn't touch them, however, he would give a lot to see them burn. Lucy was his, and he wanted all of her attention not those silly dolls. But, the pinkette was more scared of Lucy's anger to even think of disobey her on this front.

"When is Lucy coming home, Natsu?" The flying cat whined as he floated around the room. He had wanted to go home as soon as they got back from their mission. They were able to get home a week early. However, Natsu had pulled rank and brought them to Lucy's house. Snoring was heard for her bed as Happy decided to settle against the sleeping Natsu.

Walking on the low wall alongside the river Lucy talked to Plue about her surprise for her Dragon Slayer. "You think he will enjoy the doll Plue? Oh, I hope he does." She was nervous and trying to call out to the boatmen, without giving in to the urge to run home and kiss her hidden Natsu doll. Getting closer to home, she began to think about whether she could give him the doll or if he would like it at all. Opening her door she listened a moment then sighed. Of course he wasn't back yet, he was never done early. Slipping in she went to her desk and put the doll down. Turning she saw a wide-awake Dragon Slayer and a suspicious Happy looking bump on her bed.

Staring at her all he did to indicate he was curious about the flame package was glance over it. Natsu was more focused on Lucy in hopes she would, well…, be Lucy and kick him out or yell at him like always. She stood there in silence then jumped him. Arms around his chest she whispered a welcome back that took five or more minutes. Then pulled back and Lucy kicked him off her bed and on the floor next to the desk. Passing the flame papered gift she tried to hide from his eyes.

"Hey Luce? Why are you hiding? You won't see my reaction if you're hiding." Natsu said, pulling her to him. Opening the paper meticulously so not to rip it he stared in great awe as the Dragon Doll™* came in to sight. The detail was too good for someone who never met Igneel. Humbled he grabbed Lucy and hugged her til she started to squirm.

The next day Natsu went to the guild to report in and to ask Gajeel if he could help him with a gift for Lucy. After the two left, Levy sat next to Lucy and they began to plan the Metalicana Doll. This went on until the Slayers got back them then both couples went to their respective homes. Well to the girls homes. Natsu had evaded Lucy's attempts to find out about why he was home early most of the day. But Lucy eventually got him to slip. When she found out that the reason he had left her for this mission she was actually glad. The ad had been a hoax to find Dragon Slayers and sell them on the black market. However, she was furious that he had gone alone. Her anger drove her to call him a childish idiot.

"Just because I act like a kid, it doesn't give you a reason to call me an idiot. I am just as smart as you are, if not smarter. I have been places that would put your fluffed up education to shame. I choose to act the fool because I hate the way people flaunt their accomplishments as if they are the only smart one that matters."

"Oh, shut up. You can't even spell half that stuff. Natsu you may be an idiot. But understand this, you're MY idiot you flame brained pompous nitwit!" Lucy screamed at the stunned man in front of her. Her anger was directed more at the fools that insulted Her man.

Colleting himself, he asked, "Do you want me to spell them out then?" At her frustrated nod, he started to spell them out.

"E-D-U-C-A-T-I-O-N

F-L-U-A-N-T

A-C-C-O-M-P-L-I-S-H-M-E-N-T-S

P-O-M-P-O-U-S"

Sunned, Lucy dropped her jaw. Snapping her teeth closed, she leapt in to his arms, and started to press kisses against face and neck. "Oh you beautiful man! I love you! Oh how I love you, my beautiful stupid dragon." She was overjoyed when he pressed a kiss to her lips before returning to her neck

"Lucy be my mate." He whispered lips in her neck. He felt her pulse jump as her scent spiked and spiced with arousal. Gasping Lucy could only nod in anticipation.

He stuck his hands in her hair pulling her close. His breath, warm against her neck. "Lucy.." content she leaned against him. Lifting her into his arms, he kissed her softly and slowly poured love into the kiss. Deepening the pressure the kiss became more urgent until both of them where gasping for breath. Placed upon the bed, Lucy reached up and traced the muscles on his arms and chest. Pleased with his strength she surrendered herself to his love.

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Curled around his mate, he smirked and pulled the covers around her silken body. Heat radiated from him warming her back as she snuggled closer. Reluctantly Natsu detangled their limbs and slowly got out of bed. Natsu was going to catch hell if the guild found out about the two of them together. Especially if Erza found out. Leaving a note and the first mating gift, he left.

Lucy watched him and just smiled.

Lucy,

My beautiful mate, I leave this necklace for you. This is the first of seven. Love, Strength, Security. These are the first, my Love for you; proof of my Strength; and evidence of Security as my mate. Binding, Connection and Link. These to show proof of our mental and physical joining. The last is the Mark. It shows that our souls are one. It is the Mating Mark.

Your Idiot,

Natsu Igneel Dragneel

A/N: Natsu was named after his father before they met. Sub story: the Dragon Slayers are the dragon's offspring from before the "Change" and their mothers gave them middle names after their fathers, in respect for their mates. The mothers thought their husbands were dead.

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That story is for another time.

*Dragon Doll™ is only marked as is to make it similar to a brand name toy. Like a Brat Doll™.