Chapter 44~ I meet a bounty hunter, a scary woman with a sword, and another celestial mage!
Disclaimer~ I GlenCocoSavesTheDay does not own Fairy Tail, my ships would have sailed by now if I did. But my ships will be sailed soon, THEY WILL! The fabulous cover art is not made by me, but is made by the genius yoriru from tumblr! Please go check her out!
Authors note~ Hey guys! I'm sorry for the late update, I always say this. But it's because I'm sick, I'm just a little under the weather. But hey, that doesn't stop me from writing this! I'm feeling a little better, hopefully it won't affect my writing. Anyways enough of me, on with the story!
Ah, this morning is one of the most perfect mornings ever so far. Somehow during the night Natsu and I switched positions a little. We were both laying on our sides facing one another. Natsu had his arm wrapped around me like he was trying to pull me closer.
I don't know what it is, but cuddling is the best thing in the world. I just feel so safe in his arms. I opened my eyes to see his mouth slightly opened. How did he manage to be so darn cute? I could hear his light snoring, it was music to my ears.
"I didn't know you could be so cute." I giggled softly. Natsu's mouth closed and went into some kind of a pouting expression. Natsu opened one eye which startled me. He was fake sleeping again wasn't he! How did I not manage to catch him!
"I'm not cute." Natsu whined while opening the other eye. How could he say that. He was so cute when he was sleeping.
"I never said anything like that." I teased. Natsu squinted his eyes at me. I did say it aloud, and even in my head. But who cares, teasing Natsu is one of my favorite things to do.
"Teasing Lucy is also one of my favorite things to do." Natsu snickered. Natsu reached out and poked my cheek. What was he doing. I said it first! I pulled my hands out from the covers and began to poke his cheek.
"I could do this all day." Natsu chuckled. I nodded my head in agreement. It was too early for this. I dropped my hand onto my pillow, which seemed a bit furry. My eyes widened when I felt a sudden scratch on the back of my neck.
"Lucy's head is so big!" Happy cried out. I quickly leaned up to see Happy laying on top of my pillow. I felt my cheeks heat up. Happy heard everything! It's a good thing Natsu didn't try doing anything else other than teasing.
"You're so lucky Lucy." Natsu grinned. I didn't like this grin Natsu put on. It meant something was going to happen later for sure. I put two fingers up and pointed them at my eyes and then at him.
"I'm watching you dragon boy." I whispered. I heard Happy groan and Natsu did the same. Except Natsu's was a little bit more like a growl now that I think about it.
"You two really need to stop flirting like that in front of me." Happy sighed heavily. I shrugged it off. I need to be more cautious of my surrounding as well. I didn't even know Happy was even there, I feel kind of bad now.
I looked down at the pouting cat. I smiled slightly as I went towards him. Happy flinched like I was going to hit him or something. I rolled my eyes and reached my hands out. I picked Happy up and pulled him towards my chest.
"I'm sorry Happy." I apologized. Happy looked up at me like he was going to cry. Oh my god, he was crying!
"I'm sorry for calling you all those mean names." Happy cried. I smiled wider. I started to pet his back. I looked down to see his little green backpack not with him. When the backpack was there, I guess I couldn't see that.
"You're a guild member as well!?" I asked. I didn't know cast could do that. I don't see any problem with it, but it is a bit weird. But hey, my life is also a bit weird. Actually it's a lot weird.
"Of course he is." Natsu laughed. I looked back down at Happy. I let one hand fall down to my side to reach into my pocket. I thought of the one thing that always makes Happy, well, happy. I pulled out his most treasured thing.
"Fish!" Happy cried out. I set Happy down and gave him the fish. I wiped my hands onto my pants. That fish sure was slimy. I cringed thinking about holding it in my hand. Happy began to gobble the fish down only leaving the bones.
"Thanks Lucy!" Happy exclaimed. I gave him a thumbs up. I guess my morning isn't that bad so far today. I'm not waking up to fights or anything. Just pure bliss with my loved ones.
"Lucy, you have a creepy look on your face." Natsu teased. My eye twitched. I pulled my hand back ready to whack Natsu. I stopped in mid air. Natsu's eyes widened. Natsu lit one of his fists on fire and shot a fire ball at the side of the tent.
Natsu grabbed onto Happy and I, he rolled us out of the tent. The next thing I knew, the tent was destroyed, and a man was standing on top of it. I quickly reached in my pocket to see if my key were still there, they were.
Natsu helped Happy and I up. Natsu stood in front of us, he was growling. I've never really seen him like this, maybe once. He was surely pissed off. I got onto my tippy toes and looked over his shoulder to see the man standing there.
I quickly looked around to see all the tents destroyed. Everyone was standing outside of their tents ready for battle. Jellal and Erza stood side by side. Rouge and Sting had their magic already for full blast. Fro and Lector held onto one another.
Romeo pulled Wendy over to him with Carla in the other hand. Lisanna and Bixlow stood in front of them. Bixlow had his helmet off for once which was a rare sight. Lisanna had on some sort of cat suit on, it was quite interesting to see. Mira was right beside Lisanna with Laxus behind them.
Gray and Lyon stood in front of Juvia. It looks like Lyon's old habits die hard. Juvia insisted she would be fine, but Gray said no. Lyon smiled softly back at Juvia who smiled back, Gray looked quite irritated.
Gajeel and Lily stood back to back, Lily was in his full grown size. I know what Natsu meant now. That cat really wasn't what it seemed to be. Levy stood behind them. I glanced around the campsite to see no Cana, was she still at the bar.
"Oi Lucy, hide me." Cana whispered into my ear. I jumped a little. When did she get behind us. I quickly picked Happy up on instinct. I nodded my head at Cana. I don't know what this guy's business is but it's obviously not good.
"Oi you with the bun head, what are you here for?" Natsu called out. Natsu's fist closed and opened a few times. He was itching to get into a fight. I looked over to Gajeel to see him smiling. Damn, they really like fighting don't they?
"Haha, I haven't heard that one before." The man laughed. He was a strange looking man. He was a little bit taller than Natsu. The man had black hair wrapped up in a bun which was covered by some white cloth. He kind of looked like a girl with it like that.
"Lucy, please stop making me laugh." Natsu held in a few giggles. I whispered an I'm sorry. I didn't know I could be so funny. Anyways back to the man. He had some weird tattoos under his eyes, they were triangles.
The man's eyes looked crimson. He had some type of dark purple armor on that only covered him a little. His chest was bare. He had on some weird colored pants tied with an orange cloth. He had on some brown earrings that looked like a gourd.
My jaw dropped. This guy's fashion sense sucked like a lot. He looked ridiculous. What guy wears stuff like this. He didn't look the least bit terrifying. But you never judge a book by its cover, still though, he's too much.
"Why are you doing this to me." Natsu chuckled. Natsu slapped a hand over his mouth but continued to laugh. Did I go too far? I didn't mean to make him laugh. I was just being honest.
"Hey love birds, I'm looking for someone." The man called over to us. Natsu stopped laughing. Erza looked like she was going to step into the conversation but Jellal beat her to the punch. Jellal stepped in front of Erza.
"You could have just asked instead of destroying our tents." Jellal hissed out. The man shrugged and looked at all of us.
"I had to wake you all up somehow." The man grinned. I did not like this guy so far. He seemed really care free. I put my hand into my pocket to grip my keys. I just had this feeling a battle was going to break out soon.
"Who are you looking for?" Gajeel grunted. The man turned his head over towards Gajeel.
"I'm looking for some guy, he has brown hair." The man slurred. Now that I look at him, he reminds me of someone. I looked back to Cana, she was standing the same way. They both seemed, drunk.
"That's not very specific." Gray commented. Bacchus smiled.
"Well none of us have brown hair so thanks for being an asshole." Gajeel growled. The man shook his head. I was pretty sure Gajeel was right. None of us have brown hair except Cana, but she's a girl.
"I have a tracking device and it lead me here." The man held up a card. I've seen a card like that before. When I was younger, I remember it from somewhere! I quickly gave Happy to Cana. I stepped next to Natsu so the man could see me.
"You're from the card kingdom aren't you?" I asked. The man smiled widely.
"Well kind of, I just work for the queen." The man grinned. I'm tired of calling him the man. I want to know his name. I've seen this guy somewhere before, think Lucy! The card kingdom, who was the queen again?
"Your name, it's Bacchus isn't it?" I asked. His smile confirmed my answer. He was a famous bounty hunter. He was well known in many kingdoms.
When my mother was still alive. She was friends with the queen, I only got to be there for a little bit. All I know is the queen had a child, not sure what gender they were. I guess it was a boy. I only saw a glimpse of him once.
"You got it Blondie, so, where's the prince?" Bacchus asked. Prince? I looked over to Jellal, maybe he dyed his hair? No, who the hell could it be. Bacchus pulled out a gourd and began to drink from it, and that's when it clicked.
"How long has the prince been missing?" I asked. Bacchus laughed, he just didn't stop laughing.
"What's so funny?" Natsu asked. Bacchus stopped laughing.
"The prince disappeared when the queen died, we've been looking for him for a long time now." Bacchus stated. The queen, she died? What was her name, it started with a C. Cornelia? That's it!
"How come you just found him now? It's been so long." I asked. Bacchus began to think.
"Every time I find him, he somehow disappears." Bacchus hissed. I laughed a little. How in the world does that happen. So Bacchus has pretty much spent all his youth looking for this prince.
"Well I'm sorry, but your tracking device must be wrong." Jellal stated. Bacchus squinted at him.
"No way, he is here and I know it." Bacchus stated. I looked behind me to see Cana trying to hide behind us the best she could. Cana, she's in our guild. What is her magic again? My eyes widened, the prince was, Cana?!
Natsu and I looked at each other quickly. Natsu and I slowly turned our heads to Cana, she was the prince. But, she's a girl. There has to be a mistake here. Cana looked up at us and smiled nervously.
Natsu and I quickly looked forward to see Bacchus looking at us. I gulped. This was bad. What the hell was going on here?! Bacchus held up his card and started to walk around. The card beeped louder every time it went in our direction.
"Shit." Natsu whispered. Bacchus walked over to us. He was pretty much towering over us. His tracking card was really going off now. Bacchus smirked.
"I finally found you!" Bacchus exclaimed. Natsu lit his fists up and I got into a fighting stance. I've been working on my punches with Erza, hers were way stronger than mine.
"I don't really feel like fighting, but you're asking for it." Bacchus rolled his eyes. Natsu and Bacchus collided fists. Bacchus and Natsu pulled their hands back in pain.
"Damn you really burned me." Bacchus hissed. Natsu cracked his knuckles.
"You've got a strong punch." Natsu growled. They looked like they were kill each other. I quickly got in-between them. This was something we could not solve with fighting.
"Why do you need the prince?" I asked. Bacchus looked taken back. He leaned in a little. Natsu pulled me to the side. Bacchus pulled back.
"You're an interesting one, I've seen you somewhere before." Bacchus stated. Crap. I didn't think about disguise. but I'm not wearing a dress or anything. I don't look like a princess. Natsu pushed me behind him.
"She is not what you're looking for." Natsu growled. Bacchus nodded in agreement.
"I want the prince, hand him over and I'll leave." Bacchus slurred. I looked back to Cana, she stopped trembling. She just stared at Bacchus. Cana walked out from behind us. She gave Happy to me. I reached out for her, but she shook her head.
"I'm who you want." Cana stated. Bacchus looked at Cana, his jaw dropped. His eyes lowered down towards her body and then back up. Bacchus took the card and waved it around her, it was beeping like crazy.
"The prince cross dresses?" Bacchus was dumbfounded. Cana took the card out his hand and destroyed it with another card she had. Bacchus shook his head and stared at Cana.
"You're prince Cana?" Bacchus asked. Cana nodded her head.
"But you're a woman." Bacchus stated. Cana rolled her eyes. She took the gourd out of his hands and took drink out of it.
"If he keeps asking stupid questions I'm just going to drink." Cana wiped her lips. She handed the drink to him. Bacchus eye twitched. He reached a hand out and poked her breast. He quickly pulled back his hand.
"It's real." Bacchus whispered. Cana smacked her forehead. This situation totally turned from threatening to stupid.
"Who asked you to take me?" Cana asked. Bacchus took a few gulps of his drink.
"Your father." Bacchus stated. Cana's eyes widened.
"What?" She whispered. They must be talking about Gildarts.
"After your mother died, we found a letter addressed to him, we sent it." Bacchus simply said. Cana looked like she was going to cry.
"Why did he not come find me himself?" Cana asked. Bacchus looked a bit taken back.
"He has been looking for you, I just found you first." Bacchus stated. And that's what broke the ice. Cana started to cry. She was going to tumble to the ground until Bacchus grabbed her.
"Oi, don't go crying now." Bacchus hissed out. Cana smiled up at him.
"I'm just so happy." Cana wiped away a few tears. Cana gathered herself and pulled away from Bacchus, she was blushing.
"So, why did everyone think you were a prince?" Gajeel asked. Cana turned around towards Gajeel who was now standing behind her. Now that I look at it, everyone was around us now.
"I never got out of the castle often, I looked like a boy when I was younger." Cana stated. Everyone nodded their head. It makes sense.
"You surely did grow up to be quite a woman." Bacchus commented. Cana turned around and winked at him.
"So now we are going to see him right?" Cana asked. Bacchus smirked.
"I see your willing, you can meet up with your friends later if you want." Bacchus stated. Cana glanced over to me and then everyone else. We gave her a thumbs up.
"I say we have a drinking contest, then you could take me to Glidarts." Cana smirked. Of course Cana would suggest that.
"You're my kind of woman princess." Bacchus winked. Cana blushed only a little. She turned to all of us. Cana began to hug everyone. Wendy cried a little. Cana reassured her she would be back soon.
"I hope to see you again Cana-san." Juvia smiled. Cana hugged her tightly. This was kind of sad, I didn't really want her to go.
"Take care of Lis you hear Bixlow." Cana slapped Bixlow on the butt. I cringed a little. Lisanna sighed a little. Lisanna hugged Cana goodbye. Cana turned to Gray and Erza. She ruffled their hair. Erza looked a bit happy because of it.
"Lucy." Cana called to me. I snapped out of it. Even though Cana has teased me and groped me, I'll still miss her. I gave Happy over to Natsu and tackled Cana into a big hug. Cana laughed as she hugged me back.
"I'll be back before you know it, I just have a few thing to deal with." Cana giggled. I nodded my head. I let a few tears slip out. I quickly wiped them away. I squeezed her tight and let go.
"I'll miss you booze lady." I smiled. Cana breathed in a huge amount of air, she let it out. Cana linked her arms with Bacchus. She waved a to all of us, I really wanted to see Cana in a princess dress all of a sudden.
"See you later Princess Cana!" We all shouted. Cana glanced back to us and smiled.
"Catch you later nerds!" She stuck her tongue out at us. We just all stood there, no one said a word. After we watched her leave we looked back to our tents.
"Hey! I didn't beat the shit out him yet!" Gajeel hissed. Lily chuckled as he went back to his regular size.
"We need to get on the road anyways." Sting commented. Rouge nodded his head in agreement.
"So, Yukino's guild is not far from here right?" I asked. Rouge nodded. Okay, this is all going to be okay. I can do this. I suddenly feel super nervous. I gulped, what if Yukino denies my help? Don't think like this Lucy, it's not positive.
"Come on Luce." Natsu gave me a small pat on my back. I smiled up on him. That's right. I have everyone helping me out. I gave him a thumbs up and went towards our somewhat destroyed tent. Jellal was messing with it.
"You don't have to do that Jellal." I said as I leaned down. Jellal looked up at me and sighed.
"He destroyed all of it, I should've kicked his ass." Jellal hissed. My eyes widened a little. This is so not the Jellal I knew. Hmmm, this is interesting.
"We'll just find a place to stay, it's going to be all okay." I smiled. Jellal rolled his eyes. He rolled his eyes at me!
"Oi, what's your problem." I asked. Jellal let out a small smile.
"Sorry, I'm just a bit irritated lately." Jellal stated. I sat down on my butt and starred at him.
"What's got you all irritated?" Gray asked. I jumped a little when he sat down next to me. Jellal hummed.
"I guess it's because I feel like Erza is always the one saving my ass, I should be the man." Jellal grumbled. I laughed a little. Jellal glared at me, I put my hands up in the air. I whispered a sorry.
"That's just how Erza-san is though." Juvia commented. I jumped again. Juvia sat on the other side of me. Damn, these people were like ninja's.
"You do got a point Juvia-chan." Lyon said. I expected it that time. Thank god because I would've had a heart attack if I didn't.
"Erza sure is a strong person." Natsu grunted behind me. Natsu looked down at me and smiled. I smiled back.
"I wish I could be more like you Natsu." Jellal groaned. Natsu gave me a small frown.
"I think you're just fine the way you are Jellal, Erza fell in love with you for a reason." Mira giggled. Jellal jumped to the side as Mira sat down.
"You could step you're game a little bit, that's all." Laxus and Gajeel grunted at the same time. That earned them a hit from Mira and Levy.
"I don't know much about Erza, but I think she really loves you dude." Sting sat down next to Jellal. Rouge gave him a nod to agree with his brother.
"I say you show Erza-san how strong you truly are Jellal-san." Wendy giggled. Jellal looked at Wendy like she was a goddess.
"Wendy's right Jellal." Romeo winked. Jellal nodded his head. Happy jumped into my lap and offered Jellal a fish, he denied.
"You guys are all really nice." Jellal smiled. Lisanna and Bixlow jumped in giving him a thumbs up.
"You can do it Jellal." We all cheered. Jellal looked like he was truly happy.
"What are you all talking about?" Erza asked. My eyes widened to see Erza smiling down at us.
"What cake we should buy you." Jellal blurted out. Everyone nodded their heads nervously. Erza looked quite amused.
"Alright, lets hit the road." Erza smiled. Jellal got up and pulled Erza instead of her pulling him. She looked a bit surprised, but she went along with it.
"That was great, I feel super gay now." Gajeel hissed out. Levy knocked him on the head. I got up and let out a hand for Natsu. He took it. Happy flew up onto my head, I swear if he calls me a horse I will scream.
We all began to follow Jellal and Erza. It felt a little empty without Cana. I hope her and her father have a good meeting. Wait, why are we following Jellal and Erza. I looked ahead to see Sting and Rouge, oh.
"How long do you think this walk will be?" Happy whined. Rouge looked back to us and hummed.
"About five minutes." Rouge smiled. Hold up, five minutes. Why the hell did not take care of it last night.
"Why didn't we just go last night?" Gajeel asked. Sting stopped walking and shivered.
"Kagura would have killed us if we bothered her that late." Rouge stated. I nodded my head slowly. This Kagura girl, she can't be that scary, right? No, it's all going to be fine.
"What's their guild called?" I asked. Rouge fell back a little to get into step with us. Natsu switch sides with me.
"Mermaid Heel." A woman's voice said. I reached my hand into my pocket and pulled out, hopefully not a spatula. The woman stood in front of us. She wore a white bow in her purple brown hair. She wore a white outfit trimmed with gold.
What really caught my eye was that sword by her side. It was wrapped up in cloth with a seal hanging from it. How in the world was she going to use that sword like that. Was she going to whack her enemies with it.
"Hello Kagura, looking good as ever." Sting nervously laughed. Kagura gave Rouge a look as if she wanted to hear that from him. Hmmm, interesting.
"Kagura." Rouge moved out his hand towards her. She reached out hers.
"Rouge." They shook hands. I couldn't help but smile. Kagura let go of his hand and turned to me. She squinted it at me.
"Are you hear to cook me a meal?" Kagura looked amused. I looked towards my hand, there it was. I just wanted to hit myself with the spatula.
"If you want me too." I replied. Nice one Lucy, you win the award for that one. I could hear Natsu chuckle a little. I elbowed him in the side.
"So, why are you here?" Kagura asked. She did seem a bit tough. I dropped the spatula to the ground.
"I need to see Yukino about something." I stated. Kagura looked a bit taken back. She made it so her back was now fully straight up.
"What business do you have with Yukino?" Kagura asked. Oh god, I feel like I'm talking to someone's mother. She seems so protective over her.
"I need her to help me, I'm also a celestial mage." I smiled. Kagura eyed me carefully.
"I don't care, she's not helping you." Kagura said as she turned away from me. My jaw dropped. No way, I have to get past this lady to get to Yukino. She's so mean. Calm down Lucy, just calm down and everything will be okay.
"No, I need her help, it's important." I ran around Kagura and stepped in front of her. Kagura brought up her sword to my chin.
"Don't make me use this on you." She growled. I really wish I hadn't dropped that spatula. I didn't move an inch even though I was trembling inside. Everything was telling me too move away from this dangerous woman, she looked like she was prepared to kill a man.
"Hear me out, it's important." I stated. Her eyes were deadly. I could feel Natsu wanting to jump in. I told him it was okay.
"You're annoying, I don't deal with annoying people." She hissed. God, what did I have to say so she would listen to me? I'm not Erza who can beat this woman in battle. I don't have flaming fist that make people back off. But I do have a voice, I just need to use it.
"I'll tell you everything you need to know, I'll keep Yukino safe." I was kind of pissed off at this woman. She called me annoying. Kagura nudged my chin with her sword.
"I said, no." She smirked. I looked behind me to see the guild. It must have Yukino in it. I glanced back to Kagura. I looked behind her to see Natsu growling a little, he was not going to like what I was about to do.
"Oh my god what is that thing?!" I exclaimed. Kagura's eyes widened as she looked back to see what I was talking about. I ran, I ran faster than I thought I could. Kagura jumped into action and chased me, everyone else followed.
Kagura swung her sword at a nearby tree. I dodged it thankfully. Oh my god this was terrible and fricken scary. Natsu, Lyon and Gray tried to slow Kagura down, but she dodged their attacks. She was like a second Erza!
I passed by something that seemed extremely useful. A puddle, oh Aquarius was going to be pissed. I shoved my hand into my pocket and pulled out the key. Kagura was getting closer. I put the key into the water.
"I open the gate of the Water Bearer, Aquarius!" I panted. Aquarius appeared and she was so mad. She glared at me and then looked towards Kagura.
"You really are annoying." Kagura hissed. Kagura pulled up her sword to whack Aquarius. Aquarius was even more pissed now. I gave her a wink and started to run again instead it was backwards.
"You asked for this!' Aquarius hissed. Aquarius shot a river of water at Kagura, she shot back and hit the tree. Aquarius turned back to me like she was going to kill me. I smiled and gave her a wink.
"I'll tell you later, I close the gate of Aquarius!" I shouted. I turned around and ran towards the guild. I was so close. Kagura would be getting up soon, and I'll be dead meat. Oh my god, why didn't I think of a better plan than this!
I busted the pink guild doors open to see woman everywhere. They all stared in shock at me. I heard an angry shout from behind me. I closed the guild doors and ran in. I don't even know what Yukino looks like. Damn it! I'm so stupid! If Yukino is Angel's sister, she'll look somewhat like her.
The guild doors busted open to see a very wet and angry Kagura. She looked around the guild until she spotted me. She smirked. Oh god, I'm totally dead now. Or I thought I was. Kagura jumped towards me with her closed sword.
I put my hand into my pocket, please be a sword! I pulled it out and blocked with it. I felt a rush of magic run over me. All the woman in the guild stared at us. Kagura stared at me in shock. I did just pull a sword out of my pocket, I understand her shock.
"I'm sorry!" I exclaimed. I kicked Kagura in the stomach and ran around tables avoiding her. I jumped onto a table and looked around quickly, I saw sliver whitish hair. Kagura was right behind me.
"Damn." I hissed. I jumped off the table and someone took my place. Erza stood there in her armor I've never seen before. It wasn't really armor though, it was a purple outfit with flowers on it, it was simple. She had her hair up and a katana in one hand.
"You're not going to hurt my friend." Erza said coolly. Kagura tried whacking at her many times. Erza blocked a few of them. Erza cut under Kagura's eye, leaving only a little mark. I turned around from the amazing battle and headed towards the girl I believe is Yukino.
"Yukino!" I called out. The girl looked over to me with wide eyes. I smiled, I found her thanks god.
"Who are you!" She shouted. She looked pissed. I looked around to see it a bit destroyed. Damn it. Before I knew it, I was surrounded by mages. I would be mad too.
"I need your help." I cried out. Someone fricken tried to hit me with a carrot.
"Stop!" I yelled. The carrots halted. I looked back towards Yukino.
"I really need your help, just let me explain to you." I panted. Yukino shook her head.
"I don't even know you." Yukino stated. I got onto one of knees and put my head down. Which evidently surprised a lot of people.
"I am Lucy Heartphilla and I'm sometimes really stupid. " I smiled.
"I am a princess who ran away from an abusive father who is actually being controlled by an evil witch," I took a deep breath. "I lost my mother at a young age." I heard a few people gasp at that one.
"I have amazing friends who will do anything for me." My voice began to become louder.
"I am a celestial mage who is going to marry Natsu Dragneel the fire dragon prince who got cursed to be a dragon but turned human because of a scarf, which might sound dumb but isn't!" I shouted. I looked up towards Yukino, she was shocked.
"I need all the keys of the twelve zodiac to help me, I need you and your spirits to help me." I said while getting up.
"I'm not going to give you my keys." Yukino hissed. I was a bit taken back. That was not what I said.
"I want you to come travel with me, help me defeat the witch, help me save the people at my kingdom." I was starting to become desperate. Yukino eyed me carefully.
"I don't believe you, Princess Lucy was said to be dead by her father." Yukino stated. Oh, that hurt. I know my father was being controlled, but that really hurt me.
"I told you everything about me, you don't even believe me." I laughed bitterly. I think I was crying now. I really wanted to stay strong, but this was a bit too much right now. I think everything was attacking me at once.
"Why would I lie about something like that." I yelled. I was losing my cool. Yukino took a step back.
"Some people are just bad." Yukino whispered. I need to suck it up. I wiped away my tears.
"I can prove she's not lying." Mira stated. Yukino looked behind me at Mira, she was confused.
"What do you mean?" Yukino asked. Mira startled me a little. She gave me that look.
"Natsu, Gray, and Lyon, come over here!" Mira called. They came running over to us. Natsu reached his hand out and caressed my slightly wet cheeks.
"Cover Lucy really quickly!" Mira smiled. They did as she said and mad a circle around me. Natsu gave me a wink and turned his head forward. Mira shoved her hand into my pocket and started to pull out this dress.
"Let's do this!" Mira chuckled. I gave out a little yelp as she changed me extremely fast. Mira shoved some high heels on me and fixed my hair. It took about three minutes to change everything.
"Done!" Mira exclaimed. The boys moved out the way and stared at me. Everyone was staring at me. My dress was pink with red ruffles here and there. My hair was put up into a tight bun with my bangs hanging down. I wore red high heels that were sure to hurt my feet.
"You're really lucky man." Lyon elbowed Natsu. Natsu's jaw dropped. I felt like I was back at the castle again, except not. I didn't like the feeling of being gawked at. I looked over at Yukino who was now bowing.
Everyone was bowing. Even Kagura. I didn't want this. I hated this. I wanted to be equal with everyone. I was not better than anyone else, I was me.
I looked towards Natsu, he was still standing there gawking at me, I giggled. I just stared at Yukino, she glanced up but then back down. She looked like she was afraid of me not.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry Princess." Yukino stated. I shook my head.
"Why are you sorry, you shouldn't be sorry." I sighed. At least she believed me now. I didn't want her to call me princess all the time though. I was just Lucy.
"I didn't believe you, I'm sorry." Yukino said. I walked towards her. I took her hand and pulled her up.
"Please call me Lucy." I smiled. Yukino smiled and nodded her head.
"So, are you going to come with me?" I asked. Yukino's smile flattened. Damn, was that all for nothing.
"I don't know." Yukino replied. I suddenly felt two hands go onto both of my shoulders. Standing next to me was Rouge and Sting.
"Hello Yukino." They said in unison. Yukino looked surprised. She immediately hugged all of us. I was in the middle so I got dragged along. Sting was blushing like mad. Rouge only blushed a little.
"I missed you guys, are you with Princess, I mean Lucy?" Yukino asked. Sting nodded his head. Yukino pulled back and gave me a smile.
"I want to help you out." Yukino smiled. Her smile was nice, she kind of reminded me of someone. I looked back to see Lisanna and Bixlow talking to some of the Mermaid Heel guild members. They really do look alike.
"Wait." Kagura stated. Kagura walked towards us and pulled me around to face her.
"You can join us too!" I yelled. Kagura gave out a little giggle. My jaw dropped. She actually laughed. Oh my goodness she laughed!
"I was going to ask, but I guess I was invited." Kagura gave me a slight smile. I nodded my head slowly.
"I'm sorry." I said. Kagura looked taken back.
"For what?" Kagura asked. I sighed. I looked around the guild to see a few smashed tables. I'm sure that Gajeel and Natsu were about to get into a fight anytime soon.
"I just couldn't get you to agree, so I took action, I'm sorry for that." I sighed happily. Kagura nodded her head and reached out her hand. She ruffled my hair.
"I'm glad I made some new friends." Kagura tried to smile, but she utterly failed. It was scary. I smiled nervously as I patted her shoulder.
"We leave tomorrow, Erza gave me the details." Kagura stated. Kagura took one last glance at Rouge. Rouge blushed under her stare. She nodded her head and went towards Erza. I guess during their fight they became friends.
"So, I guess you guys are staying here for tonight, we have extra rooms in the back." Yukino gave us a genuine smile. It reminded me of someone though, not Lisanna, Angel.
"I have something to tell you." I said. Yukino turned towards me.
"What is it?" Yukino asked. How would she take this? Should I tell her? I don't know what to do. Just be honest, come on Lucy!
"You're sister, I've met her, she goes by the name Angel now." I blurted out. Yukino's face turned from a frown then to a smile.
"Sorano, she's alive!?" Yukino asked. I nodded my head. Yukino looked like she would cry.
"After this mission, will you take me to her?" Yukino asked. I smiled. Of course I would. Maybe Angel has changed since then. It's been a few months.
"Yes, we can all go together." I smiled. Yukino literally tackled me. I let out a little giggle. I love making someone happy. Yukino pulled back and pulled out her keys.
"I have two of the golden zodiac." Yukino smiled. I was going to reach into my pocket, but I realized I was in a dress.
"I have three so far, I plan to make contracts with the rest." I smiled. Yukino nodded. I reached out my hand for Yukino's. She looked confused.
"Yukino, will you make a contract with me." I smiled. Yukino laughed as she put out her hand.
"I will." Yukino giggled. Yukino let go of my hand and turned to Sting.
"You never finished your game of cards with me." Yukino whined. Sting laughed as he pulled Yukino towards a table with other guild members. I turned to my left to see Rouge.
"You're not going with them?" I questioned. Rouge shook his head.
"I don't interfere with love." Rouge stated. I couldn't help be dumbfounded.
"I never expected those words to leave your mouth." I laughed. I held onto my stomach. Rouge blushed a little.
"Neither did I." Kagura chuckled. I jumped up straight and tripped a little. Rouge did the same. People really need to stop startling me today.
"K-Kagura!" Rouge yelped. I decided to walk away from them. Rouge looked over to me for help and I whispered something.
"I don't interfere with love." I whispered. Rouge's jaw dropped. Rouge turned to Kagura and began to chat with her. Everything was perfect. Today wasn't even that bad. I looked around the guild, everyone was getting along.
I laughed as I watch Juvia cling onto Gray calling everyone a love rival. Gray laughed as well, I'm sure he is getting use to it. Lyon was chatting up with some ladies in the guild. Jellal and Erza were sharing some cake.
I looked over to Mira, she had my clothes and keys in one hand. She gave me a smile and walked over towards me. She gave me a huge hug.
"Thank you." I smiled as I hugged her back. She hummed as she handed me the clothes and keys. The keys were in something now though. It was a little pouch with the Fairy Tail mark on it.
"It's for your keys, I made it last night." Mira sigh happily. I gave her one more big hug. She returned it. Mira waved to me and said goodnight. I looked outside the window, it was already night time!? Mira walked over to Laxus giving him a smile.
"Lucy-san!" Wendy called out. I turned around to see Wendy next to me. I smiled as I looked down at her.
"What is it?" I asked. She looked a bit worried.
"I think you broke Natsu!" Romeo exclaimed. Wait, what? I looked over to Natsu. His mouth was still open. Happy was flying around his head many time trying to get his attention. I walked over towards Natsu, he followed my movements.
"Natsu?" I said as I waved a hand in front of his face. I looked down to Wendy and Romeo. They gave me a worried look. I gave my things over to Romeo to hold for a moment. I turned back to Natsu.
"I'll cook for you when we get back to the cave." I chimed. Natsu's face went from shocked to a big grin. Natsu quickly hugged me and pulled me up.
"You're so pretty Lucy!" Natsu chimed. I blushed as I lightly tapped Natsu's head.
"Put me down, people are staring." I laughed. Natsu set me down, but he still had his arms wrapped around me.
"I want love like that." Wendy sighed happily. I glanced down at Romeo to see him blushing. Wendy looked over to Romeo.
"You look nice with a shade of pink." Wendy giggled a little. Romeo shoved his scarf up and pulled it up to his nose. Romeo handed me my stuff. Romeo grabbed onto Wendy's wrist and pulled her towards Gajeel and Levy.
"He kind of reminds me of you Natsu." I giggled softly. Natsu pulled me closer to him and laughed.
"He's always looked up to me, even when I was in dragon form." Natsu chimed. I could imagine a little Romeo following around Natsu the big fearsome dragon.
"Good, I'm a big fearsome dragon." Natsu chuckled.
"Lucy! Natsu!" Happy called down to us. He was flying above us. He had a key in his hand.
"This is the key to our room, I'm sharing it with you, so no funny business." Happy said as he dropped the key onto us. Natsu caught it and looked down to me.
"Funny business." Natsu chuckled. I blushed as I pulled back and snatched the key from him. I took Natsu by the wrist and pulled him into the hallway Yukino told me about. Everything was pink.
I looked down to the key to see the room number. I turned to the door on my right and let go of Natsu's hand. I put the key into the door. I opened the very pink door. I thought the guild was too pink, I was so wrong. I looked back to Natsu to see him cringe.
I closed the door and looked around the room. There was one huge bed that was heart shaped. The covers were pink and so were the heart shaped pillows. I looked down to the frilly pink carpet. It was too pink, I was going to go blind.
"We match." I gulped. Natsu glared at me a little. I could hear him saying it's salmon over and over again. Okay you win Natsu, it's salmon. Natsu smiled with victory as he flipped onto the bed.
"I didn't get a kiss from you today Lucy." Natsu whined. I laughed as I kicked off my shoes and pulled my hair out of the tight bun. Natsu reached up and pulled me down onto him. Natsu leaned up and pecked my cheek.
"Happy said no funny business." I teased. Natsu pouted.
"Happy says a lot of things." Natsu whined. I leaned down and gave him a kiss. I smiled as I pulled back. Natsu grinned as he pulled me down and kissed me again.
"This dress is annoying but super cute on you." Natsu pulled back. I got up and off the bed. I threw the magic pocket outfit at him. He caught it with ease.
"Please bring out some clothes." I smiled. Natsu nodded as he closed his eyes and pulled something out. I was horrified. I quickly pulled the red skimpy clothing to my chest and knocked him on the head.
"Natsu." I whined. I was so embarrassed. I swear he is too much sometimes. Natsu laughed as he pulled out some shorts and a tank top. I gladly took them.
"No looking." I stated. Natsu rolled his eyes playfully. Natsu turned around and so did I. I stripped off the dress and shoved on the shorts. I was halfway done with putting on my top until I notice Natsu's thoughts.
"Natsu." I hissed. I turned around to see him smiling nervously at me. I pulled down the top. Natsu was wearing some green shorts with no shirt. He had his scarf wrapped around his neck.
"Lucy." Natsu smiled. I rolled my eyes as I pulled back the pink covers and got in. Natsu followed my lead. Natsu threw an arm around my waist and pulled me closer. I sighed softly. I heard the door open to reveal a blue cat.
"Thank god for no funny business." Happy smiled. Natsu and I laughed. Happy turned off the lights. I opened my arms for Happy, he flew into them. I wrapped my arms around him and rested my head back onto Natsu's chest.
"Goodnight, I love you guys." I yawned.
"I love you both, goodnight." Natsu snuggled his head into the crook of my neck.
"Same." Happy stated. We all laughed. We knew what he really meant. Tomorrow we should head towards our closest destination. At that last thought, I drifted off to slumber.
Authors Note~ I'm pretty sure this is an earlier update than the last one! So, how did you like the chapter!? I loved it! There was action, and even romance which is my favorite. I even tried to add some more humor.
Also I read a lot of the reviews and let me tell you, I love them all. You're all really nice! You guys are what make me feel better. I was really feeling like crap because I was sick and all, until I read your comments, it so nice.
If you guys ever want to talk to me, please just message me! I will reply for sure! Anyway next chapter you should expect Nalu of course, more villains will appear! Some new faces and I think Leo should be the next person to go see? Anyone else agree!?
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