Poll votes:
Rogue: 20
Sting: 18
Natsu: 17
Laxus: 16
Votes are pretty close. O.O
Guest votes:
Natsu: 47
Sting: 11
Rogue: 2
Laxus: 1
Jeez I wonder who's winning? Personally I don't really want this to be a NaLu, most of my other stories (once completed) are to become NaLu and I want to try something different…
And, I just need names for Rogue, Natsu and Cobra. I'm trying to avoid cliches or common occurrences in this fan fiction, I want this one to be unique.
-Natsu-
I groan and roll around on the floor. Gajeel snickers while Levy watches with worried eyes.
"Is it just me or is this train going much faster than usual?"
"This is the express train." Levy tells me.
"Huh?"
"This train goes faster than other ones. Instead of two days it'll only take one." She explains.
"You didn't know that?" Gajeel laughs. "Dumb ass."
"Shut up! You didn't either!" Gajeel stops laughing and pulls Levy onto his lap. Screw you. Flaunting the fact that you have a mate… I'll mate with Lucy. Just watch me, I love her more than anything. When I get back, even though mating season is over, I'll make her mine. I've even done things to ensure she never fell for another Slayer. I think back to the Grand Magic Games, when Lucy had been hurt by Minerva. Rogue had approached me alone and apologised sincerely. He said that Minerva had been out of line and he was sorry Lucy had gotten hurt. Then he'd bowed and walked away. I was a little naiver then, I could smell something on him, but I didn't know what. Later I smelled it when Gajeel was around Levy. I wasn't dumb, Rogue fancied Lucy. I feel proud that I used such a big word, I saw it in Lucy's book… Off topic much? Anyway, I knew Rogue liked Lucy but I wasn't going to let him have her. Lucy is mine. I won't let him have her. I saw her first, I loved her first, I kissed her first. I don't care if it's the last thing I do. I will become Lucy's lover.
-Lucy-
When we had returned to the house it was quiet. Sting was sitting on the couch, sporting a split lip, black eye, torn clothes and a nasty 4 centimeter gash along the length of his forearm. Loke, Lily and Laxus (L's haha! I amuse myself) were watching his every move. Rogue and Cobra could be heard in the kitchen, Fro came over and demanded to be picked up. Lector sat beside Sting, hurling abuse at Loke.
"I think you over did it." I say. They turn to me.
"Lucy…" Loke says. "I don't think you realise what a dangerous situation you were in. He could have…" His voice trails off but I can guess what he was about to say. I knew this needed to be discussed but not with Wendy in the room. Cobra walks out of the kitchen.
"Wendy." He says. "We need to buy more eggs. Would you like to come?"
Wendy, sensing she shouldn't be around for this conversation-though she was of age (in dragon years) she probably shouldn't be learning about this stuff just yet-nods.
Thank you Cobra. Everyone's unspoken relief rings throughout the room. Carla follows the two and they shut the door with a muffled snap.
"He could have raped you!" Loke cries. "Are you okay with that?"
"Of course not." I say. How stupid did he think I was?
"Do you want to become pregnant and stuff and…"
"LOKE!" I shout. This was becoming embarrassing. "Please."
He glares at Sting.
"I don't trust this guy. And these idiots aren't always going to be around to help you."
"Then why don't you stay for a bit?" I suggest tiredly. He looks a me. "Until my magic runs out or until you get tired or…"
He shakes his head, vanishes and reappears seconds later.
"What was the point of that?" Asks Lily.
"Lucy had been holding the gate open. I closed her connection and came back using my own magic. I can stay here as long as I want."
"You can't stay here for the whole six months!" I say worriedly. "You'll get sick again and…"
"Six months is nothing compared to three years. I'll be fine."
I sigh. "Natsu'll be here in a few days. You can go back then."
"Fine." But I can tell this conversation is far from over.
"I have cleaning and stuff to do." I say. Damn. At this rate mating season will be over before I get to continue reading this book. I walk into the bedroom and start making beds. Loke comes in a few minutes later smirking and I know he's forgiven me. He makes one bed after the other and we do the last one together.
"Say Princess." He says. I look at him while I tuck the sheet under the bed. "Instead of making this bed, why don't we shut the door and have a roll around in it?" I stare at him. His face is totally serious and I burst out laughing. He leans across the bed. "I'm not joking." I sober up and look at him, his eyes dancing with mischief. I slap his hand away and throw the duvet over the bed. He laughs and I just shake my head at him. I put all the dirty laundry in a basket and Loke takes them insisting 'he'll take care of it.' I don't mind, it means I can finally continue reading that book. I lay, stomach down, on my bed and open the book.
Marking is a vital part of the mating process for Dragons. A potential mate may be claimed, however, without the mark, they are still eligible for mating season. In the case that one were to mark, the mate must then be claimed within the next forty-eight hours, or the mark will disappear.
Unconsciously, I bring my hand to my neck and trail my fingers along the side.
To mark, a dragon must bite down on the mate's neck hard enough to produce blood. The Dragon then drinks a mouthful of blood and licks away any residue remaining on the skin. When performed correctly, small scales of the Dragon will appear on the females neck. During this time, several changes take place. The teeth of the female (if human) become more pointed and sharpen. This is to enable the female to return the favor and mark her mate using the same process. The two must then participate in sexual intercourse (see next chapter) to claim one another and to complete the ritual. The marking process, however, will NOT take effect unless the female has given her consent to be marked. If she has not, the scales will appear but last for an hour at the most. This is a very effective way for a Dragon to ward off potential threats to his mate. Another way, if the female is not ready to be marked-she may be too young or mating season may not have begun yet-is for the Dragon to rake his teeth across his mate-to-be's neck or stomach creating small scars in the given area. This effectively mixes their scents and warns any surrounding Dragon's that he is looking to mate with this female.
I stare. What the hell? I gulp, bite down on my lip. That night… Natsu had bitten me exactly the way it said in the book. I had the scar on my neck, it was faded white now, practically invisible against my skin, but I knew it was there. I knew what I meant now. Natsu wanted to mate with me. But… I thought he wanted Lisanna. Maybe, he did it so the other Dragon Slayers would stay away. So they wouldn't bother me.
But he did it months ago. And he didn't know you were going to be on this mission with him. I sigh and close the book. I don't want to read anymore of this, I know enough… But, what was Natsu thinking?
-Levy-
Gajeel picks up my bag and carries it for me. I skip along beside him, happy I get to see Lucy and tell he we mated. I blush, it was still embarrassing. I look at him and see the mark I made on his neck. Teeny-tiny blue scales dotted his neck, they were the same color as my hair. We reach the house where they were staying when I realise. I turn to Gajeel.
"Gajeel." He looks at me. "Where is Natsu?"
-Natsu-
I groan. Those idiots left me on the train! I hear the voice come over the loud speaker.
"We are now departing. We will arrive in Magnolia in approximately three and a half hours. Please enjoy your trip."
Now I have to wait for a whole seven hours before I can get off this train! DAMN YOU GAJEEL! I lean out the window and throw up again.
Haha! Poor Natsu. He won't get to where the others are until dark! And Lucy could have seen him in ten minutes :(
Reviews are wanted… Because they keep away writers block! And school started today so update will be irregular. Sorry, I love you!