"Uh well I only heard the story from Natsu but apparently Prince Rouge is engaged to the Princess Prince Sting likes."
"Why would he do that?"
"He has no choice. It's an arranged marriage, set up by the King of Sabertooth and The princess's father. They made a promise to Wed their children one day. But it just so happened that Prince Rouge was born first. Prince Sting blames his brother for the Engagement though."
"Who is the Princess that Rouge was forced to marry?"
"Princess Yukino."
"Princess Yukino?!"
"You know her?"
"Yes! Her kingdom and my kingdom have a long history! I've seen her when they come to our kingdom to talk about the trade. But now that you mention it I haven't seen her in a while."
"Prince Rouge was forced to move in with Princess Yukino. And every time he visits-" Another crash was heard from the hallway. "That happens"
"This must be ruff for Sting."
"And Prince Rouge too. He fell in love with a commener and isn't allowed to marry her."
"Oh..." So that must be why Sting is so rude. He just feels betrayed by his brother.
"So why doesn't Rouge tell Sting why he's engaged to Yukino?"
"He's tried but Prince Sting refuses to listen to him."
"Oh..."
"Meow." Went the white cat Wendy was holding.
"Lucy if you would excuse me I have to meet up with a friend."
"Oh yes of course." Wendy exited the infirmary and I was left alone. I guess I should go back to my room then. I left the infirmary and walked towards my room."Lucy?" I turned and saw Yukino. Her hair has gotten a little longer and she was wearing a white dress with blue bows.
"Yukino!" I exclaimed and walked over to greet her.
"How have you been?"
"Fine. But what are you doing here? And why are you wearing that?"
"What's wrong with my outfit? It's more comfortable."
"No there is nothing wrong with it. It just not... princess like." I shrugged.
"I don't really care." I said.
"So has you and your father come here to discuss the economy?"
"Uh no... I have to stay here under certain circumstances."
"Oh may I ask what circumstances?"
"My father wants me to marry Prince Sting." Her eyes widen.
"W-what?"
"Yeah I know right? I don't want to be forced to marry him."
"Y-you don't?"
"No. I don't love him so why should I marry him?"
"S-so why are you still here?" I sighed.
"Because I have to 'fall in love' with him. As if." Yukino sighed, what sounded like, in relief.
"You just can't force love." I said. Yukino nodded.
"Well I should head back to-"
"Yukino!" The dark haired man from before, Rouge, called out. "Yukino, we should be leaving now. He's eyes flickered to me.
"A new servant?"
"Uh no. This is Princess Lucy. She's wearing that because it's more comfortable." Yukino said."Please call me Lucy." I bowed.
"Ah so your the fiancée?"
"No I refuse to marry your brother."
"I know he's a little hard headed sometimes but he not all that bad." He said. He bowed and grabbed Yukino hand.
"Excuse us Princess Lucy but we must go now."
"Yes well good to see you Yukino! It was a pleasure to meet you Prince Rouge!" They nodded then left. Yukino didn't seem very happy I wonder if she likes Sting? Hmm.
"Meow."
"Huh?"
I looked down and saw Happy with a fish in his mouth."
"Happy?" I picked up the small blue cat and he began to purr.
"Aww! You know, you really are cute!" I said as I started to pet his head.
"If you're here where's Natsu?"
I looked around but there was no pinky in sight.
"Well what am I suppose to do with you?" I asked, looking down at him.
"Meow." I guess I will have to look for him. I walked around the large castle not having any clue where Natsu could be. I came across the Library and thought that Levy might be there, so I could give the cat to her. I entered the library and saw Levy talking to a muscular man with long shaggy black hair and many piercings.
"Levy-chan!" The short bluenette looked up. She smiled and waved me over.
"Hi Lu-chan!" I walked over to her and smiled
"Have you seen Natsu? I found Happy in the hallway."
"Um no." She turn to the muscular guy.
"Gajeel have you seen him?"
"Isn't he at the farm?"
"Probably. Can you show her where the farm is? She's new and I have to work."
"Fine Shrimp." He turned to me. He looked me up and down.
"Let's go bunny girl."
"Bunny girl?"
-X-
So I realized Gajeel was Levy's boyfriend. I have to admit I did not picture him like this. But hey? What ever floats your boat. Gajeel took me to the farm then left. There were so many adorable animal!
"Hey who are you?" I booming voice said. I turned and saw a large man with white hair and a scar across his eye. He was holding a parrot on his finger.
"Uh Lucy..."
"Lucy?"
"Yes. I'm looking for Natsu. Can you please show me where he is?"
"Sure! Because helping ladies is Man!" …Man?
"Uh ok." We walked down the farm and I stared at all the creatures.
"So you work here?"
"Yes. Because helping animals is Man!"
"Uh right... so what's your name?"
"Elfman."
"Elfman? Oh I remember now Mira was talking about you."
"Big-sis was taking about me?"
"Big-sis?"
"Yeah Mira is my sister."
"Oh well that explains the white hair."
"I'll get my little-sis to show you around. Lisanna!" He called out.
The short haired girl walked around the corner holding a small white dog with an orange collar.
"Lucy? I though you were back at palace."
"I was but on stumbled upon Happy."
"Oh."
"Yeah. So is he here?"
"Yeah he's helping me clean the stalls today."
"Oh. Well do you mid giving Happy to him for me?"
"Sure!" She walked to a small cage a put the dog inside. Then she walked back to me and I handed her Happy.
"Who's dog is that?" I asked. I could help but feel sorry for the dog trapped in the cage.
"Oh him? He's just a stray. We could find his owner so we have to send him to the pound."
"Aww poor thing." I walk over and knelt beside the small caninie.
"What if I take him off your hands?"
"What?"
"Yeah I always wanted a dog. And I don't want him to be sent to that horrid place."
"Uh I don't kno-"
"Well sure!" Elfman said. He took the dog out of the cage and put him in my arms.
"Please do let him be sent to the pound!" Elfman whispers.
"I don't think that's such a good idea..." Lisanna started.
"Why not? Please Lisanna! Pretty please?" I begged giving here my best puppy dog face. Lisanna giggled.
"Fine, but Lucy having a dog is a big responsibility. You have to feed him, wash him, and take him on walks. Can you handle that?" She said in a mocking motherly tone. I laughed.
"Of course. Hmm let's see I shall name you... Plue!" Plue barked and began to lick my cheek.
"Hehe stop that Plue it tickles!"
"Liiiiiisannaaaaaaaa you can't leave me to clean the stalls on my own!" A certain male poked his head out and stared out at us.
"Whatcha doing here Luce?"
"I came here to return Happy to you." I said, nodding my head to the blue cat that was curled up in Lisanna's arms. "And along the way, I adopted this little guy." I held Plue up higher do Natsu could see but instead he narrowed his eyes at Happy.
"You went looking for Carla again didn't you?" Happy seemed to understand Natsu because he began to act all bashful.
"Aww he has a crush on Wendy's cat? That's so adorable!" I gushed.
"Yeah but it gets annoying when he tries to sneak out everytime I go to work."
"You make it sound like Happy is your child." I giggled.
"Well he is family." Natsu replied retrieving Happy from Lisanna. A soft yawn escaped my lips, unexpectedly.
"Sounds like someone is tired." Natsu teased.
"No-" I was interrupted by another yawn.
"Want me to escort you to the castle your highness?" The pink haired male mocked.
"Maybe I am slightly tired. I'll go take a short nap then. I'll talk to you guys later." I gave a small wave,mother left the barn. I walked back to the castle and entered through the large front doors. I was immediately stopped when I slammed into a firm chest.
"Prince Sting?!"
So um hi *waves* I'm not sure if anyone is still reading this or not. I mean it's not like I didn't post anything for nearly a year. So I'm not dead I just lost the motivation to continue this... But I'm back now! Can't promise to update every week or so but I'll do my best to update as soon as I can! BAI!