Chapter 6

Disclaimer~ I do not own Fairy Tail, Natsu and Lucy would have been married already if I did.

We had just left that cave finally free from the water queens clutches, except were on a mission now. When I say mission I mean we are going to kidnap a prince. I don't know how we're going to kidnap this prince, but we have to do this for Juvia! I was a bit surprised when she actually told us about who he really was. And when say surprised I mean I totally freaked out in my head of course. You're probably asking why would I of all people be freaking out over such a silly thing? Gray Fullbuster Prince of the Ice kingdom lived in the most heavily guarded place I have ever been too. You may also be asking how I know this, it's because my father tried to make me marry the guy! Of course it didn't work out because I'm here today trying to come up with a plan to kidnap him.

I was forced to have a meeting with his parents and boy were they strict, even stricter than my father. The step-mother seemed nice at first but once we were alone together she started making fat jokes about me and then said I dress like a prostitute. I was so offended that I pretended to be sick so I could leave that place. I still get chills thinking about it... and that wasn't meant to be a pun. So after that incident I never wanted to go back and told my father that he was interested in another princess, which actually he was. Juvia calls herself the water queen but really she was a princess of the Water Kingdom. Juvia had told us the story about how her family was killed off and she was the last one. The Water Kingdom was froze over and became the Ice Kingdom ruled by an evil king and queen. I felt heartbroken hearing her story and even comforted her when she began crying, what makes matter worse is that Gray's family is the one who did it. Juvia said it wasn't his fault, it was really his step parents who did it. After that happened to Juvia she hid herself in a cave claiming she was the water queen. Juvia hated Gray's family for what they did to her, until she encountered him. They met each other when Juvia was out harvesting food for herself in her garden.

This is told from Juvia's memory

Juvia began picking the apples from the tree until she heard a faint rustle coming from a nearby bush. Juvia became fully alarmed because she thought that she was the only one who discovered this place.

"Whoever you are you better come out right now!" Juvia shouted at the bushes.

"Why are you yelling at bushes?" Someone called from behind her. Juvia turned abruptly to see a raven haired man standing only a few inches from her. They both became shocked at the site of each other. Gray backed up a few inches keeping his distance from her waiting for her to pounce. Gray did not expect her to crumble to the ground and see her body shaking uncontrollably. Gray forgot about what his family did to her and quickly went her side.

"Are you okay?" Gray asked. All Gray could think was 'smooth one'. Juvia looked up at the man trying to comfort her and began crying.

"Of course Juvia's not alright!" Juvia snapped. Juvia didn't think she had it in her to even look at the man. Gray knew he had to fix this somehow someway. Gray wasn't as heartless as his step parents were.

"Please Juvia let me make it up to you." Gray begged. Juvia looked up at Gray with astonishment written on her face.

"And how are you going to do that!" Juvia sneered. Gray suddenly took hold of Juvia and began hugging her with a death grip that could beat hers. Juvia began struggling against him but it was no use. Juvia then had made an opening so she could sock him in the face, but stopped. Juvia took time to admire his features and started to sobbing again.

"No... Juvia can't really hurt you." Juvia whispered. Gray looked taken back by her statement but smiled anyways. Juvia began blushing furiously when Gray had set his face in the crevice of her neck.

"I'll find a way to mend your broken heart," Gray sighed into her hair. "I'll take the rain away and show you the sun." Gray never in his life had he thought he would be this cheesy with his words but he needed her to know.. is that he cared. Gray was a bit concerned when Juvia became silent after awhile. After Juvia had stopped struggling against his hug he then told her that it was his step parents that did it. Gray told her the whole story and finally let her go. They had both agreed they would meet again, and that's when they're love began to bloom.

"Love works in mysterious ways." I whispered mostly to myself but Natsu picked up on it.

"What was that Luce?"

"She said that she loves you!" Happy snickered. I turned bright red and began chasing the cat around Natsu. Natsu just looked at us like it was an ever day thing.

"I did not!" I remarked. Happy only giggled more.

"You're just in denial!" Happy said while landing on top of Natsu's head. I gave up trying to strangle him and began walking ahead.

"Am not!" I huffed. What am I getting all work up about anyways, it's not like I'm in denial. I was snapped out of my thoughts when the cat began talking.

"Why did you not let Juvia come with us?" Happy questioned. I knew that cat would bring it up sometime soon. It's not that I didn't like the idea of Juvia coming with us, it's just she was a bit of an emotional wreck at the moment. Before we left she clamped on to me and started sobbing about her Gray-sama.

"If Juvia wanted us to do this right she needed to stay home." I replied. Natsu and Happy both nodded their head in agreement. They were probably thinking the same thing as I am now.

"I just feel bad for leaving Plue behind." Happy shivered. We all grimaced at the fact that we had to leave poor Plue there alone with her.

"Why do you feel bad for him?" Natsu asked. Happy and I both sighed knowing Natsu of course wouldn't know why we felt bad for the poor snowman.

"Poor Plue," I sighed. "Probably being held in a death hug and having to listen to her cry her heart out." "I also feel bad for Juvia as well." I stated. Natsu was probably going to ask why I felt bad for her so I just went on to tell him before that happened.

"I just hope we get to the castle in time." I sighed.

"What do you mean?" Natsu questioned.

"Well Juvia said he had just told her the news recently and usually marriages with princes and princesses happen quick to please the parents." I replied. Natsu nodded in agreement and began taking off ahead of me. Which made me run after him wondering why the hell did he leave without me.

"Oi Natsu!" I shouted. Natsu turned quickly and picked me with his teeth, which lead to a ripping sound. This was the second dress he had put a hole in! I really liked this dress to.

"Are you kidding me Natsu! This is the second dress you've ripped!" I shouted. Natsu only grunted in response and swung me over his shoulder which caused me to collide with the cat. I soon thanked Natsu because now I could get my hands on Happy. Happy started staring at me with the most horrified look. I became concerned with that look and wondered why on earth he looked at me like that.

"You're really creepy Lucy."

"And this is why you get on my nerves cat!"

...In the Ice Kingdom, Grays POV...

I miss her so much. Why did I have to be born a prince, I much would have rather been a peasant. If I weren't a prince then I wouldn't have been force to marry anyone or leave Juvia behind. Everyone had said Juvia was gloomy and was a good for nothing princess but he saw behind that gloomy mask she wore she was something great. I miss the way her hair smells like fresh water springs, and her smile was the most perfect thing about her. Oh it took me so long to get her to finally smile, when she did, it felt like she lit up the room with her smile.

"Why can't princes be kidnapped." I sighed. I heard a knock at my chamber door to reveal my soon to be bride, which I call her secretly the devil.

"Oh Gray you've been cooped up in here all day!" Angel sang. Her name was really a contradiction to her personality. Of course my parents thought it would be a great idea for me to marry the Princess of the Heavenly Kingdom. She was nothing like an Angel whatsoever, she was also a little pervert behind closed doors. Whenever he would accidently strip she would think it's for her which scared the living daylights out of him. She always knew how to make someone uncomfortable, she was certainly creepy.

"I've been trying to keep my distance from you." I sneered. I usually had a cool exterior on but she was just so annoying, it was hard not to lose my cool. Angel put a smile on her face and started prancing towards me. She flung her arms around me and began whispering into my ear.

"You should stop mopping about that tramp Juvia because after were married... you'll never see her again." She taunted. Angel let go and skipped her way to the door but stopped to turn around.

"I'll make sure of it." Angel thundered. Angel then took her leave leaving me seething with rage. How dare her speak about Juvia that way. Angel was nothing compared to what his Juvia was! I took a step back and sat upon my bed. I couldn't take this anymore... this was too much. He had left Juvia because his parents order... because he was scared of them? No! I Gray Fullbuster will not be controlled anymore. I have the right to do and say what I want! I've been following my step parents commands like a dog.

"I'm coming for you Juvia!" I said aloud. I felt like a massive cheese master with my words lately. Never in my life had I thought of being in a relationship with anyone until I meet her. I ran around my room collecting my belongings like a mad man. I finally had all my things packed and ready to go but stopped. How the heck was I going to get out of this prison. I looked over to the door but changed my mind. My eyes shifted over to the window in which I had asked the guards to stay away from that certain area. That was only place where I could have peace and see Juvia's cave from afar. That was the only place that wasn't guarded, a blind spot. I made my over to the window gripping to the side and looked over. Smiling to myself because of my master plan , I could always make an ice slide done there.

"Ice Maker Slide." I whispered. In a flash my way to escaping was finally here. I made my way down the slide without a guard noticing. The slide disappeared when I came to the bottom to the front gates. Which would surely be the big problem. The gates were the most heavily guarded place in the whole castle. I began to come up with a plan until I heard a shaking roar coming from the gates.

...Back to Lucy...

"Natsu slow down we don't have a plan yet!" I screamed. Natsu chuckled while letting out a roar of amusement.

"I can smell him from a mile away, and boy does he stink!" Natsu called over his shoulder. Of course Natsu would say that. I truly don't know what I expected him to say, but I have full confidence in Natsu. I looked ahead and saw how close we were to the castle gate and looked at how fast Natsu was going. I soon became pale because I knew what Natsu's intentions were... to ram the gate head on.

"Oh no you don't Natsu!" I shouted. Natsu laughed and started accelerating forward. As soon as Natsu rammed the gate I held as tight as I could around his neck. I could hear the guards yelping in fear of my dragon. I was smart enough to cover myself with a red cloak so no one would notice me. Natsu began sniffing the air and snapped his head to the left to find Gray Fullbuster hiding behind a wall. Natsu tried to muffle his laughs with his claws which lead Gray to coming out in front of Natsu.

"Look here ice princess your coming with us." Natsu laughed. I began laughing at Natsu's comment like it was the funniest thing on earth. I don't know what came over me but Natsu had some good jokes. Gray looked absolutely insulted and retorted back with "Flame brain!" which lead them to bickering. I soon reminded myself where were and told Natsu to get back on track. Natsu nodded his head while picking up Gray and ran out of the kingdom with top speed. You could hear voices yelling in the distance but no way were they going to catch up to us after Natsu started to take flight. Gray started yelling insults which became annoying after a while.

"Oi Gray were taking you to Juvia!" I shouted over the wind. Gray looked up at me in surprise.

"Really!" Gray shouted like a little kid but covered it up by coughing.

"Aye!" Happy chimed. All Gray could think to himself was 'I just got kidnapped by a cat, a dragon, and a girl.'

Authors Note~ I read all your reviews and I'm glad you like my story so far! I truly enjoy reading those so review more. I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it! So in the next chapter we are going to be getting back on track with the cooking and Nalu! Also a new character might show up, you could also ask me which character you want to show up the most! Also important thing to mention. I'm sorry if I ever offended anyone with the whole child abuse thing that happened to Lucy. I hope I never have anyone mad at me and thanks for reading this chapter! I usually update every three days or earlier.

Until next time

Glen coco out~