No matter what

Lucy's POV

The plan was complete but there was one thing missing. We didn't know where the authors were or how to get to them. Mother was still a mess and Onyx had her doubts. The plan had a 90% success rate and it would be 100 if there weren't any issues with trust.

"Onyx. Can we talk?" I asked calling her over.

"Of course your highness." She said excusing herself from Laxus. She walked over and looked at me expectantly.

"I don't know what to do I-" I started but she cut me off.

"Lets talk elsewhere." She said walking away and me following.

"Now what is the matter?" She asked sitting down and looking up at me.

"This plan, I know it will work but I don't know if everyone's up to it. Mother is out, father is unconscious, Levy is reckless and is still wary of trusting the guild again, and Wendy is just a little girl. I know we've been through a lot of stuff before this but we have a lot more at stake." I told her and my voice was shaky.

"Your highness-" she began but I stopped her.

"No. I don't want any formalities with you anymore. I want someone else I can talk to on my level, please Onyx I need this." I pleaded really needing some comfort. I don't know if I'm ready for this. Many lives will be lost and my kingdom has already fallen. 'I doubt my subjects trust me anymore.' I thought.

"Lucy, I know you have your doubts but I-no we need you to stay strong. You are the light of the guild, the royal family, and your very kingdom. They look to you for hope and refuge from evil and you hive it to them. Your unconditional love is what makes you so special." She said about to continue.

"What if I don't want to be special! I know I need to keep my cool and that I'm being selfish but I can't do this anymore. I don't want to be looked up to or down to. I want someone I can look eye level at and be equal to without my title. I'm not a queen or a princess! That was something passed down to me I didn't earn that right and probably don't deserve it." I yelled closing my eyes in frustration.

"Lucy I know you don't want this but there is nothing that can be done. We just have to keep fighting and standing until it's over and when it's over then it will be time to discuss these things, but on that battlefield do nit forget that we are all equal. Our strengths may vary but our hearts are united and fighting for one purpose and if that doesn't fuel us than a nice feast and time of rest and relaxation will. I don't want to fight either but if it means to protect you and the ones I love than I will gladly risk my life." She said grabbing hold of my hand and the look of determination in her eyes never wavering.

"Thank you." I said. My motivation had come back. 'I'm sorry Onyx you're right. Every one is having a hard time with this and that we are connected and United but I need to keep cool and do my part.' I thought walking back to the house where Zeref was waiting outside for me.

"Lucy are you okay? You just suddenly left." He asked walking up to me.

"Yeah I'm fine. Zeref I know how badly you want to help but I need you to stay here." I said swallowing.

"Why? I can help." He questioned staring confused at me.

" is unstable and I nor my sisters will be beside you the whole time. I also can't risk the rest of the guild finding out about you." I explained and he looked.

"Lucy are you ashamed of me?" He asked and I stared at him wide eyed.

"No of course not I'm trying to protect you!" I argued.

"And I want to protect you!" He argued back.

"Why can't you just let me help you, damnit!" I yelled angry. I was only trying to help him and he wants to argue with me.

"Because I love you Lucy! And I want to be there to help and protect you!" He yelled placing both his hands on my shoulders. I stared at him in shock but his gaze never moved. He was serious and I had nothing to say. I hadn't wanted to be so mean, but I couldn't deal with so many emotions and problems at once.

"I'm sorry but I don't have time for that right now." I said looking down and walking away. Tears stung my eyes and eventually fell onto my shirt. Zeref just stood there though staring blankly into space.

"I'm sorry." I apologized under my breath walking inside. I wiped my tears and prepared to speak.

Levy's POV

Lucy had stepped out with Onyx a while ago and when she came back in she had a hurt expression on her face, but now wasn't the time to as me her about it.

"Right now is a very crucial period for those of the wolf kingdom and Earthland will be next if we do not act fast. I know we have all been through a lot of tough situations and have gotten hurt, but we made it out alive and we will again! Right now Fairy tail has agreed to aid us in our time of need so momentarily we will move over to the guild to inform them about the plan. I want you to know that you all have my gratitude for your help and that if there is anything you need feel free to ask me. Now, in the attack I will take the back and help with the healing, Levy will be in the front line and will be the first to attack, and lastly Wendy will be in the middle helping with support along with Onyx. Do not move from your positions unless I or the others tell you to do so. Now how about we go write our own Fairy tale!" She said raising her fist in the air. Everyone cheered pumped with motivation; mother even looked up with a slight smile. I looked over at Rouge and gave him an apologetic look.

"You need to go back to your guild they're probably worried about you." I said turning to face him.

"No they aren't worried but I do need to return. I will inform Sabertooth of what is happening but leave the part about who you really are out. Be careful please." He replied disappearing into the shadows. I smiled and looked back at my sisters. We all headed out to the guild but was met by them halfway. While Lucy was giving them instructions me and Wendy snuck off.

"Are you ready for this?" I asked her.

"Yeah. I don't want to let anyone down and I'll never forgive these people for the crimes they've committed." She answered.

"Hey that's my job." I joked and we both laughed.

"Hey Wendy, please be careful. I know when we were fighting I said some things that I didn't actually mean and I will never forgive myself if anything happened to you, neither would Lucy." I told her my tone becoming serious.

"I know and don't worry. You be careful too I'm not done kicking your ass." She laughed playfully punching my shoulder.

"Oh what's this? If you guys were going to have a moment you should have invited me!" Yelled Lucy behind us. She hugged us and sat down by Wendy.

"No matter what I want you guys to get out of there safely. I don't care about how our kingdoms think of us or all of the realms I just want you two to be safe." She holding each of our hands.

"Of course I'd never leave you guys! You two would die without me." I joked smiling. We all laughed for a moment before getting up and walking back. 'No matter what I'll protect you guys.'