A/N: Okay! I'm fast this time with my update. Anyways I want to thank you all who left those wonderful reviews for me. It really made my day so in return, I didn't want to keep you all in waiting on the battle^^

The Princess and the Dragon Slayer

Chapter 14

Lucy's POV

I watched Natsu and Capricorn as they tackled each other with their own special powers. Honestly, I was worried for both of them but definitely more for Natsu as I didn't want him to be banished from the castle at all.

It was getting real intense as Natsu used his dragon slayer powers and Capricorn's physical attacks were getting stronger due to the power emitting out from his body as it encircled him.

I was so engaged with the battle that I didn't realize Loki came to stand beside him. "Hey Lucy."

"Don't you dare talk to me Loki." I said it quite venomly as I clenched my fists to the side.

"Please understand princess, Capricorn was on me. It was very hard to hide it from him. You know him." Loki explained as he stuffed his hands into his pockets.

Well he was true. It's very hard to hide things from Capricorn. As I was caught up with my own thoughts, a sudden blow brought me back to the fight. It was very hard to see as the smoke that erupted from the blast was covering both of them, earning both of us a cough.

Oh dear, so who won? I was getting very worried as I saw someone was down for the count. Don't tell me is Natsu? I was really wishing and hoping for the smoke to clear as fast as it could so I could see who won.

Then I saw someone was standing. It was really hard to decipher who it was. I switch my eyes to the person lying on the floor, getting ready to run to him if it was Natsu. Suddenly, the smoke cleared even more and to my disbelieved, it was Capricorn who was down for the count!

When I saw it was Capricorn and not Natsu, I couldn't help but to smile so widely that I had to cover my mouth to hide my happiness. I quickly turn to the person that was standing to confirm whether Natsu was the one who won and it was. He stood there as he panted heavily.

After catching his breath I believe, he started to walk towards Capricorn and when he stood in front of him, he put out his hand. "Need a hand?"

Capricorn slowly turned his head towards Natsu. At first, I could see the hesitant in his eyes and action from afar but eventually, Capricorn accepted his kindness and Natsu pulled him up. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. They were being nice to each other. Before this fight, they can't even stand the sight of each other.

I felt a hand on my shoulder so I turned around and it was Loki.

"Looks like my plan went well."

I scoffed. "You planned all this?"

"Well not really. I only planned for them to have a battle with each other because only then these two bozos will realize."

"So this is why you tell Capricorn on us?"

"Yeah, kinda." Loki looked at me with a genuinely smile. "So do you forgive me now princess?"

I laughed before gently pushing his hand away from my shoulder. "For now Loki but yeah, thanks."

Back to Normal POV(Natsu's POV)

I slung Capricorn's arm around my shoulders as we stood up. "You alright man?"

I didn't get any response from him until I saw him slowly nodded his head. I took that as a reply and started walking to Lucy and Loki.

"Hey Natsu, I guess Lucy can be under good care with you. Please accept my apology for being very hasty with you all the time. I knew you were a dragon slayer from the start and I just couldn't trust you."

"Seriously?"I stopped walking as I turned to look at goat face or I mean Capricorn. I start to give the man the respect after the fight we had.

He just smirked. "Come on, I'm ain't that stupid Natsu."

"You know Capricorn, you ain't that bad after getting to know you." I said before giving him my signature wide toothy grin.

"Natsu!"I looked up and saw my precious princess running to me, with Loki following her behind. I couldn't help but to smirk inside me. She's mine alright.

"Hey Luce!" I shouted back in reply with a wave.

Lucy and Loki finally reached us and I didn't fail to give a glare to Loki.

"Woah boy, chill with those eyes of yours. It's kind of scary." Loki said as he put up his hands in reason.

"Natsu, listen. Loki did it so you guys will finally get along and it really looked like it worked." Lucy said and that got me and Capricorn blinking our eyes.

"You see?" Lucy dragged her words as she pointed to us. "I thought the day will never come to see you guys in such a position you know."

Suddenly Capricorn and myself backed away from each other. "No, no. Who says." Both of us muttered under our breath as we looked away.

Lucy and Loki burst out laughing. Loki gave his shoulder for support to Capricorn whereas Lucy came to wrap her arm around my waist as I slung my arm on her shoulders.

We were back in the castle and our wounds got attended by Aries and Virgo. Damn, more wounds again. Just when my wound that I received the other day at the woods was healed already. Well at least these battle wounds wasn't so bad.

I decided to take a bath because I so needed one. Lucy was also back in her room to take a bath and also to have a change of clothes. It was already noon time. Man how long were we down there.

It will be nice to take a bath with Lucy though. Argh, what the hell. I just had the greatest desire to bang myself against the wall to be having dirty thoughts about the princess. Okay yes, we mated but that doesn't mean its decent of me to do such things.

I quickly left the bathroom and find whatever I can throw myself on. I guess the mist and the steamy atmosphere in the bathroom got me to think about such things.

I left my room when I was done and headed towards Lucy's room as I promised her earlier that I would pick her up before heading to the dining room together to have lunch. Today will be my last day to enjoy actually because if you remembered, since yesterday I didn't go to work due to my wounds and since I had an intense battle with Capricorn, Loki and Capricorn let me off the hook for today as well.

Once I arrived in front of Lucy's room, I didn't hesitate to knock on the door.

Less than a minute, the door swung open and there stood my beautiful princess. Her hair was slightly damp as she was dressed in a simple long dress. The beautiful cherry and vanilla essence was filling in my nostrils. She smelt so good.

"Hey Natsu, ready?" I didn't reply her instead I pulled her into my arms and gave her a smooching kiss on that plump lips of hers. She tasted so wonderful.

I broke the kiss once I knew we both needed some air. I looked at Lucy and the look on her face was just hilarious. I couldn't help but to break out laughing.

"What's so funny?!" Lucy yelled and I could see her face was getting even redder now. "Next time warn me will ya?" This time, Lucy looked away with a pout.

"Sorry princess." I apologized as I placed my hand on top of her head with a smile. After that, we walked to the dining room hand in hand and it looks like almost everyone was there already.

Lucy told Loki to inform everyone to have lunch together for today since it's been long. I decided to walk over to Capricorn and talk to him instead as Lucy went over to talk to her other friends.

"Hey." I greeted him as I stood beside him with arms folded as I leaned against the wall.

"Hey." Capricorn replied back before continuing. "Everyone knows who you are exactly already. We'll all keep this a secret so don't worry."

"Thanks man. I really appreciate it."

"Thank everyone. I guess they're including you in the family now."

I smiled when he said the word family. It's been long since I belonged somewhere like a family. Speaking of that, I was wondering how's Igneel doing. Maybe I should pay him a visit since everything is fine now.

Capricorn burst my thoughts when he walked over to the dining table and took a seat. I followed in pursuit but I took a seat beside Lucy instead.

It's been a while since we all can really sit down together and have a meal together, an enjoyable one I must add. Usually, Capricorn is not around or when he's there, tension filled the air so right now since after the battle, things have been good between us and I guess the rest are glad too.

I guess everyone knew about my relationship with Lucy too since they knew about me being a dragon slayer and all because Lucy's was continuously teased by her friends at the table. Well I'm not sure about Taurus and Aquarius comments though because Taurus was going like his nice body is taken which really made me want to swing a punch at the guy and Aquarius was like finally you got yourself a boyfriend. I couldn't help but just to sit by her side and enjoy the show.

"Neh Natsu! Aren't you going to help me? You're involved too you know?" Lucy cried and pleaded for help as she tug on my arm.

"I think I'm going sit this one out Luce since they're just teasing you and not me." Lucy's jaw dropped and everyone around the table burst out laughing.

I myself even try to stifle my laugh because Lucy was just too cute not to mess with. Then suddenly the door to the dining room swing upon and there stood Loki, holding onto the side of the door panting heavily.

"What's up Loki?" Capricorn asked as he stood up.

I've never seen that side of Loki's face before. He looks worried and afraid at the same time.

"The king." He muttered quite soft but I could catch it and automatically, my jaw dropped. "The king's back."

A/N: Oops, cliffhanger again. Teehee. Don't worry, my next chapter is almost done. Hopefully I'm not too busy to upload it once I finished writing it. Oh yes! Please do leave a review before you go. I will really appreciate it as it always made my day(: