Lucy's body twitched and shook faintly as she came down from her third high in half as many hours, her inner muscles fluttering around Natsu who was still buried inside her to his hilt. Both chests heaved as the two tried to collect their breath, hearts slowing down and minds clearing. Lucy tucked her head into Natsu's shoulder, smiling in contentment to herself.

"Heavy," Natsu groaned beneath her, the peaceful smile dropping from Lucy's face as she pouted and glowered down at boy she laid on.

"You weren't complaining a minute ago, " she retorted haughtily, cheeks puffing when Natsu rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, that's 'cus a minute ago I was cumming the hardest I ever have in my life," he shot back, wry smile spreading his lips. Lucy let him shift her off of his chest, nestling her into his side once more as his hand clasped around hers and rested on his chest, Lucy watching the skin glisten as it rose and fell.

"Really?" She asked, looking up at him with wide eyes. Natsu snorted at her sudden awakeness, pressing a kiss to the hair on the top of her head before pulling back with a thoughtful expression.

"Second hardest," he corrected, Lucy feeling her heart sink. It was silly of her to expect that he would be as inexperienced as her, considering the sexual promiscuity that was associated with court life, something even worse with knights. Natsu had sensed the change in her demeanor and squeezed her tighter to his body with one arm, thumb rubbing circles into her hand. "What's wrong?" he asked curiously. Lucy bit her lip as she lifted her eyes to his, mind working over her words before she spoke.

"Who was she?" She asked quietly, Natsu's brow furrowing in confusion. Lucy took a deep breath and continued on, squirming uncomfortably as nerves made her anxious. "The other girl. Or man." Natsu blinked blankly down at her, hands stilling on her cooling skin.

"What?"

"You said it was the second best you've had," Lucy prompted, frowning at his bark of laughter when he understood. "I don't see what is so funny," she muttered, ducking her head back under his chin and curling into herself in embarrassment. Natsu coughed as he stopped his laughter, hand soothingly stroking her back.

"Lucy, I was talking about our time on the chaise when I said that," he purred into her ear, Lucy blushing at his hot breath against her skin. "Why, were you jealous?" He teased, gleam in his eyes when Lucy looked up at him making her look away at once.

"No," she bit out, face heating more when Natsu broke out in laughter.

"You were! You were so jealous," he sang, crushing her body to his in a tight hug. Lucy squeaked in protest, but Natsu continued to taunt her until his laughter died out. "Well, you have no reason to be jealous, Luce. You're the only one I've ever had in that way." he sighed happily, self pleased grin softening when Lucy looked up at a him again.

"Oh," she said gently, unable to help the smile that played at her lips. Natsu rolled his eyes in exasperation at her giddy look, pressing a kiss to her temple before allowing his head to fall back and bury in her wild hair. "I haven't joined with anyone either."

"So I'm special," Natsu half joked, half mumbled, sleep already starting to claim him. Lucy hummed and pressed a kiss to his chest, murmuring against his skin.

"Very."

The two laid still, exhausted and blissful in each other's arms. Lucy however grew uncomfortable as she rubbed her thighs together, the wet mess still between them making her cringe. Gingerly she started to pull away from Natsu, only for the man to pull her closer and pin her to his side.

"Natsu," Lucy whispered, his breathing still even and Lucy unsure if he had fallen asleep already. His irritated groan told her he had not, and he murmured unintelligibly in her hair as Lucy struggled to worm her way free from his embrace. "Natsu I need to go clean up," Lucy sighed, waiting for him to look at her as she accepted she couldn't break free on her own, tired as her limbs were. Natsu grunted and ignored her, finally looking at her with sullen eyes when she whined loudly.

"So loud," he complained, one hand stroking her hair while the other clung to her tightly.

"I wouldn't have to be if you would let me clean myself," Lucy lectured, laughing lightly when he stuck his tongue out at her. He smiled at her drowsily, eyes darkening and grin turning wolfish as he continued to stare at her.

"Don't you like the reminder?" He asked huskily, Lucy flushing at his lewd words and breaking eye contact in embarrassment. "You're so easily flustered," he stated, amusement clear in his eyes but the lust not completely disappearing. Lucy squirmed in his arms, freeing one arm and tracing patterns on his still warm skin, watching her hand rather than look at his face. Heat had flared at his seductive look and dirty words, but Lucy was still too sore and lethargic to have the energy to do anything, no matter what she desired. "Fine," Natsu sighed, Lucy looking up at him in question.

"I'll let you go, but I'll only make you messy again," he said, growl entering his smooth voice and Lucy's breath caught in her throat. Her mind froze under his dark and lustful look, dirty fantasies and whispers swarming her and allowing her mouth to move without thought.

"Promise?" She breathed, eyes flying open and teeth biting into her lip when she realized what she had asked. Heat flared in Natsu's eyes and he licked his lips, hand on her back snaking down and grabbing her ass roughly.

"Promise, princess."

A coil wound tightly inside her at Natsu's petname, a small 'okay' slipping past her lips as she held Natsu's eye contact. Lucy felt his grip on her loosen, hands resting passively on her skin, but she suddenly didn't want to leave him. As a cocky grin slowly spread along his face and a sharp canine peeked out from under kiss swollen lips Lucy forced herself to move, slow as she pushed herself from Natsu's chest and stood up. Her legs gave slightly and she gripped at the the chaise, cavalier smile making Lucy stick her tongue out at Natsu as he silently mocked her. With sluggish movements Lucy made her way to her washing chamber, ignoring Natsu's quiet sniggers behind her. Once in the large room she shivered at the cold, the amount of heat Natsu gave off noticeable once she was without it. Lucy wondered how she had ever felt warm before meeting him.

After stepping around the puddle of wine coloured skirts and relieving herself, Lucy took a cloth and gently cleaned her inner thighs and the apex of her legs. She used the water in the bath that had once been hot and was now cooled, making her hiss as it stung against her sensitive skin. She washed and wrung the dirtied cloth in the water, pausing before wetting a fresh one for Natsu. Stopping to look in the mirror, Lucy smoothed her hair and inspected her body, blush spreading along the tops of her supple breasts and bridge of her nose as countless marks littered her skin, faint reds and blues and pinks staring at her brightly against the milky backdrop of her body.

With steadier legs Lucy made her way back to her main chamber, smiling to herself when she saw Natsu was still laying on the floor, arms now bent behind his head and his eyes closed. She hung the wet cloth over the back of the chair by her armoire, walking on the soft carpet to her boudoir. She sat on the bench there and finished removing her stockings, looking at Natsu when she felt herself being watched. Natsu had turned his head, eyes fixed on the white lace Lucy had moved halfway down her calf. Grinning slyly to herself, Lucy continued to remove the fabric, movements slow and deliberate. The tightness inside her made itself known again when Lucy watched Natsu lick his lips, eyes moving along her bare leg when Lucy let the stocking drop to the carpet. Lucy repositioned herself on the bench so Natsu could see her other leg, fingers trailing along the flesh of her bare thigh and along her shin through the delicate covering. Even slower Lucy rolled down the stocking from her knee, fingertips brushing along her creamy and pale skin at her ankle. With a flick of her foot the stocking was removed.

Lucy tugged her lip into her mouth at the lustful look on Natsu's face as he dragged his gaze up her body, settling on her face as he slowly pushed himself off of the floor. She stood and turned her back to Natsu, peeking over her shoulder and fluttering her lashes as he stalked towards her. Lucy let a hand trail through the different fabrics in front of her, fingering at a lace nightie Virgo insisted Lucy own, the blonde never seeing the need. Now though, she wondered how Natsu would look at her if she were to wear it, and if he would tear it from her the way he had her undergarments. Warm arms settled around her waist and a solid chest pressed into her back as Lucy continued to finger through the smaller and smaller pieces of lace that would only pretend to cover her.

"It's not wise to tease, princess," Natsu said darkly into her ear, teeth grazing on the skin of her neck and mouthing at the marks he left on the smooth flesh. Lucy let her head tilt back, enjoying the sensations of his tongue and mouth bruising her skin. Natsu was definitely a hands on lover, and Lucy enjoyed the proof of their encounter on her skin.

"I thought you enjoyed a challenge," Lucy asked demurely, sighing when Natsu groped at her breast with one hand, kneading and rolling the flesh before pinching at her hardening nipple. Lucy mewled and ground her backside into his waist, a gentle hardness starting to push back against her ass. Natsu cupped the front of her neck while he played with her breast, angling her face to his.

"I enjoy you," he growled, Lucy lifting her head to claim his lips. He smiled against her mouth at her forwardness, Lucy using his distraction to slip her tongue into his mouth. Her previous shyness was gone now, confidence humming in Lucy's blood as she poked at his teeth, tasting Natsu and letting her mind fog with the heat of his mouth. He broke away with a pant, Lucy licking her lips while she watched him through hooded eyes. "You're getting me all fired up Luce," he groaned before kissing her again, tongue pushing into her mouth demandingly as his other hand dropped her tease her ignored breast. Natsu pinched and tugged at one nipple roughly when Lucy nipped at his exploring tongue, her mouth falling open in a gasp and Natsu took control of the kiss once more.

"Ah, ah, Natsu, ohhh," Lucy moaned, words becoming muffled when he slipped two fingers into her mouth.

"Suck on them like you did to me, princess. Remind me of what a dirty girl you are," he commanded, Lucy lifting her hands to tug at his hair as she did what he told her. Natsu nipped at her ear as she slid her tongue between his thick fingers, the digits thrusting in and out of her mouth with shallow movements. Lucy dragged her teeth along one of them when Natsu squeezed her breast roughly. Lucy released the fingers with a wet pop and twisted in his embrace, beaming up at him when he mouthed 'good girl' into the side of her head.

Lucy kissed him again, nails scraping at his scalp and rough in grabbing fistfuls of hair as passion built between them again, Natsu's hand grabbing at her ass with a dull slap. The two staggered towards the wall beside the grand door, Natsu twisting so that Lucy was pinned between him and the cold stone on her back. He moaned her name as her hands ran up and down his back, nails tugging at his shoulders before smoothing along his spine. One of her hands groped at his ass, the skin firm and smooth beneath her hand and so different from the rest of his body.

"Aren't we excited," Natsu teased, eyes twinkling in mischievous delight when Lucy bit at his lower lip, tugging his mouth back to hers. A pleased sound rumbled in her throat when Natsu hooked his hands under her thighs and lifted her, her legs instantly wrapping around his waist and allowing his hardness to rub along her core. Lucy pulled back, staring at his lustful gaze as she purposefully rubbed him against her heat, Natsu's breath catching when his tip caught on her clit. Wordlessly Natsu took himself in his hand and guided his head to her core, watching Lucy as his tip sank inside her. Lucy whined when he paused, senses too muddled to be concerned when a devilish smirk pulled at his face. Lucy's head shot back against the wall as Natsu thrusted himself into her fully, hands clawing at his back as she was suddenly filled completely.

A strangled moan of his name tumbled past her lips as Natsu continued to push into her at a quick pace, alternating between deep and shallow thrusts but all of them powerful enough to make her voice quiver. He latched one hand with hers, holding it to the wall beside her head and giving it a coaxing squeeze every other thrust. Her legs clenched around him and Lucy dragged her free hand down his back again as she started to match his pace, thighs burning from the exertion of lifting herself and dropping back onto him while he snapped into her with rough movements. Loud wails and gasping cries sounded in Lucy's head, a symphony of erotic sounds when combined with Natsu's low curses and deep grunts. His hand covered her mouth without warning, Lucy struggling to concentrate on his close face as he continued to slam his hips into hers.

"Lady Lucy?" A woman's voice called, Lucy's eyes widening as she recognized it to be Lyra, one of her travelling maids. "Are you in there?"

"Gotta be quiet Lucy," Natsu whispered, glee in his eyes as he watched her. "Don't want to be caught, it would be very improper to be found in such a state." His voice was low and in control, Lucy moaning into his hand as his cock pushed into her spot. Natsu noticed her tightening around him, and smirked at her as he angled himself into it again. "You're even more lewd than I thought princess. Do you like it when I fuck you like this? Does the danger of being caught turn you on?" He purred, Lucy holding on tightly to his shoulders as she was filled deeply by him over and over. "These are my noises though," he growled, playful demeanor falling and he leaned his forehead against hers, eyes intense as he looked at her.

"Only I can hear these noises. Only I can make you feel this good."

Lucy fell apart at his words, tightness snapping inside her and she clung to him as she came, Natsu's deep thrusts drawing out her orgasm and forcing her to stay on her high. She pulled at his scalp, Natsu hissing in pain but continuing on. He slowed his thrusts to a shallow grind into her as he allowed her to come down, her insides twitching and pulling at him. Her body slackened against the wall and Lucy panted into Natsu's hand. She blinked drowsily as Natsu lowered his head onto her, sweaty forehead resting between her neck and shoulder. His back shook, strain evident in the way his hand on her leg clutched at her, Lucy sure his grip was bruising. Gently he released her mouth, Lucy breathing deeply and letting her hands wander over his skin as he wrapped his other arm along her lower back, pulling her tightly to him. The pair listened as dull footsteps walked away from the door, Lucy releasing her breath when silence washed over them again.

"Natsu?" Lucy called gently, concern furrowing her brow as he grunted in reply. She shifted as her back ached, gasping when she felt his full hardness press into her sore heat. "You didn't finish?" She asked in surprise, Natsu pulling back to smile at her with strain.

"Was too good, watching you," he panted, Lucy smiling at him and pressing her fingertips into his face gently. Slowly she started to rock on him, speaking when Natsu started to move her as well.

"Let me do the work Natsu," she whispered, rolling her hips on his cock. Natsu grunted, massaging fingers digging into her thigh where he held her. Lucy nosed at his collarbone as she moved between him and the wall, dragging her tongue along the prominent bone before leaving a trail of bitemarks up his neck. He groaned at her tongue's ministrations, and Lucy grinned against his skin. "I'm not the only naughty one here." She pulled back to look at Natsu, smirking as she was now the one in control.

"You like watching me," she stated, "I could see your eyes following me before. I can only guess at what you were doing to me in your mind." Natsu's eyes widened and he grunted when Lucy pulled at his scalp again. "You're so big," Lucy moaned, head tipping to the side as she continued to bounce on his length, the familiar tightness appearing again in her lower stomach. "Do you see how good you make me feel Natsu? Feel how good you fuck me?" Her words made Natsu groan loudly, his chin falling and hands flexing into her skin as she continued to take control. "Do you like being inside me Natsu?" She asked in a husky voice, grin widening when Natsu nodded his head in a rush.

"Yeah, yeah I do Luce." His voice was almost a whimper, and Lucy felt his length pulse inside of her.

"Do you like it when you make me lose control?" She pressed, lips grazing his temple as Natsu let his head fall fully on her shoulder again. Lucy ran her hands through his wild hair, the pressure from Natsu leaning into her ignored in favour of his sounds of agreement.

"I like making ya feel good," he mumbled into her skin, Lucy dragging her nails down his back once more.

"I like making you feel good too, Natsu," Lucy purred, rolls becoming sharper as Natsu's voice became higher and breathier. "And you make your princess feel very good," she assured, Natsu's head lifting and Lucy nearly moaning at his dark look.

"My princess," he repeated, Lucy flushing as it struck her what she had said. Natsu lifted his hips to connect with her, Lucy mewling as he dug into her spot. "My dirty princess," he growled, hand slipping between their bodies so he could push his rough fingers to her clit, Lucy's muscles twitching at the friction. He rubbed at her with quick strokes matching the rhythm of Lucy sinking back onto his cock. "Luce, I-I'm gonna... So clo-haaa... Oh fuck," Natsu grit through his teeth, hot moisture flush on Lucy's skin where he spoke into it.

"Cum for me Natsu," Lucy called, tone demanding even as she lost her breath to the sensations burning her blood. Lucy cried out as teeth sank into the junction of her neck, Natsu leaving Lucy to support herself on his waist with her thighs as his arms wound around her tightly. She came at the same time as Natsu, head thrown back and arms pulling his face deeper into her skin and bust as she wailed his name. Lucy stared up at the ceiling after her mind returned to her, one leg slipping from Natsu's hip and falling to the floor with a soft thud. She would have followed it if Natsu had not been there to catch her. Pulling from her core Natsu picked up Lucy bridal style as he staggered to the bed, collapsing on the smooth and crisp sheets in a mess of limbs and flushed skin. Together Lucy and Natsu crawled to the center, letting their heads fall onto the multitude of pillows before Lucy curled into him, slinging one leg over his hips again.

After a few minutes of silence Natsu spoke, wry grin in his tone as he played with Lucy's mused hair. "I would've come back here sooner if I knew you were waiting for me." Lucy hummed in agreement, fingers curling gently on his chest.

"I would have sent you a letter myself if I knew you were looking for me too."

Natsu chuckled at her statement, gently cupping Lucy's cheek and pulling back to look at her. His face glowed like hers, red slowly draining from his cheeks to reveal his olive tan, sweat making his bangs stick to his forehead. Lucy was happy she wasn't the only one who had broken a sweat during their multiple joinings. "I wonder how you would look with a crown," Natsu thought aloud, back of his fingers tenderly stroking the side of Lucy's face and sweeping aside strands of gold before they resumed their gentle caresses.

"Just because I'm your princess does not mean I truly am one," Lucy laughed breathlessly, beaming at Natsu under his worn but amused smile.

"You're radiant like one," Natsu countered, Lucy blushing and looking away from his adoring gaze, smile widening as her eyes continued to flicker towards his face to see him looking at her with the same expression.

"Charmer," Lucy mumbled, sinking into his embrace as Natsu tugged her back to the covers, her head falling between his chin and shoulder, feather stuffed pillow supporting her where his body did not.

Lucy nestled deeper into the the soft bed, body aching from the new positions and strain on her muscles that had been left unused for most of her life. Her eyes stayed closed, but Lucy trailed her hand on the chest she had come to know so well, her forefinger outlining the large scar on his hip. "Natsu?" Lucy called lethargically, Natsu's low hum vibrating in his throat as a response. "When did you start training to be a knight?" She yawned after asking her question, nose nuzzling into Natsu's cheek when she left his breathing deepening in question. She could just imagine the confused furrow of his brow, left one lower than the right as he thought about she had asked.

"What makes you think I'm a knight?" He asked, not answering her question. Lucy sighed contently, hand resting on his stomach idly.

"Your scars," she said simply, continuing on in his curious silence. "Your hands are filled with tiny marks, obviously from training and working with them. Your skin is tanned from the sun, weather lines around your lips and nose, very endearing by the way. Remind me to kiss them when I wake up," Lucy sighed, too close to the edge of sleep to care about Natsu's surprised snort at her strange admittance. "You are from a court, but require no consort to follow you around. Not to forget your well trained physique."

"You like my physique?" Natsu teased gently, Lucy nodding into his shoulder and sound of agreement leaving her closed lips. "You're even smarter than I thought," Natsu mused, Lucy humming under his praise. "But unfortunately you're wrong 'bout me being a knight." Lucy looked up at him, disbelief clear in her hazy brown eyes.

"Then how did you get the scar on your neck?" She prodded. It was an odd place for such a large mark, Lucy assuming it had been from a training accident or battle like the one on his hip.

"When I was younger, even before I met Lis, my father was attacked. I had had a nightmare that night and snuck into his chamber. I didn't like the dark," Natsu said easily, Lucy watching his face as he looked over her head, faraway look in his eyes. "A guy tried to run him through with a dagger, but my old man was a tough bastard. During the fight I got dislodged from the bed, and I figured I could help somehow. So I charged the attacker." He looked a her when he heard Lucy's sharp intake of breath, dry smile tugging at one corner of his lips at her shock widened eyes. "Not very smart I know, but hey, I was nothing more than a youngling, not even old enough for lessons yet. So he swung at me as I hit at his leg, and he caught me with the tip of the knife. I did end up helping, 'cus it gave Igneel the opportunity and rage to disarm him.

"The guy got away though, a dirty trick with a thinner blade hidden in his sleeve. He got my father between the ribs and jumped out the window, like the coward he was," Natsu's lip curled into a snarl and Lucy was captivated, lost in watching the emotions play across his face as he told her his story. "Dad moved me here after that, telling me it was safer to stay with Gramps until they dealt with the rebellion. So I met and got close with the Strauss', Erza, even Frosty. But then Igneel got sick. He didn't want me to come back yet, said it was still too dangerous, but the old man was stupid if he really thought I wasn't going to be with him while he lied on his deathbed." Tears pricked at Lucy's eyes at the forlorn sadness in his voice, words melancholic as he spoke with a ghost of a smile. Natsu cleared his throat and shrugged as he looked down at her again, light pink dusting his ears.

"Then three months later on my fifteenth birthday was my coronation."

Lucy stared at him blankly, certain she had misheard him somehow. Natsu disproved this thought though, as he continued to speak. "Don't ask me why I was chosen as next of hier, my uncles and aunts could have just as easily taken over, but I guess because I was his son I took priority. Not that I actually did any 'King' shit until I was 18. It's amazing how a title changes how people act around you." He sighed tiredly.

"Coronation," Lucy repeated, Natsu looking at her strangely, bringing a finger to tap on her head.

"Yeah, weirdo, that's what I said. You alright there, or was I too rough with you?" He questioned, completely serious as his mouth quirked downwards.

"Your coronation," Lucy said quietly. Concern deepened his frown and Natsu continued to watch her carefully.

"I broke you didn't I?"

"You're a king," Lucy mumbled, head dropping back down to his chest. "I joined with a king. How is he a king?" she continued to talk to herself, offended 'oi' sounding above her.

"I'm an awesome king!" he defended, Natsu pouting at her words. Lucy shot up from the bed in a panic, eyes wide as she looked at Natsu. "What?" He questioned, anxious from her sudden urgency.

"You're of marrying age," Lucy exclaimed, pulling off of him until Natsu held her by her waist, looking at her for further explanation. "You must have a betrothed back at your court," Lucy whimpered, hand coming to cover her mouth as a new horror dawned on her. "I'm a union breaker, and I never even learned your family name," she gasped. She looked at Natsu in shock and bewilderment when he broke into loud laughter, tugging her hand away from from her face by the wrist.

"You care too much, Luce," he said lightly, smile too genuine and easy going for what Lucy considered to be appropriate for such a reveal. He rolled his eyes at her taken aback glower, pulling her so she fell back to his chest with a grunt. "My advisors have been pushing me to marriage, yes," he said slowly, both arms coming to wrap around Lucy's middle, "but I honestly had no insisted I use this trip as an excuse to pick a bride, and I was just happy to get out from the castle for more than a few days. They get angry when I go out own my own, squawking and running around the palace like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off," he sniggerd, Lucy slowly coming to terms with who Natsu was. "Won't they be surprised when I get back. Atlas will most likely be smug, that cranky ass," He groaned to himself.

"Why would he be smug?" Lucy asked, Natsu snorting before answering her question.

"'Cus he was the one who was so adamant about me coming back with a queen, and he got his wish." Lucy squeaked, looking at Natsu with wide eyes as he struggled not to laugh at her expression.

"Me?" She asked timidly, cheeks puffing when Natsu's eyebrow quirked before he lost his composure and broke into loud guwaffs.

"Do you see any other gorgeous and naked blondes laying in my arms?" He asked sarcastically, Lucy too overfilled with joy to be snippy in reply. She pressed her lips to his quickly, sealing off his laughter and Natsu's arms relaxing to embrace her as he returned the gentle kiss.

"Are you sure," Lucy asked as she pulled back, "we've only just met and it's a very important decision to make," she warned.

"I'm sure, Lucy. There's no other girl that could ever live up to you," Natsu assured, his tone letting Lucy know his decision was final. Warmth bloomed in her chest as he held her gaze unwaveringly, her head nodding and mouth moving before she could obsess over the consequences.

"Yes," she beamed, fresh tears gathering in the corners of her eyes. "I'd love to be your queen Natsu."

Natsu crowed with excitement, hugging Lucy and rolling her around on the bed. Watery laughter bubbled from her lips, giddiness and happiness of Natsu infecting her. The two settled with Lucy in her back, Natsu looking down at her with awe and practically glowing. Soft giggles surrounded them again as their eyes fell shut and Natsu pressed his forehead to hers. Lucy rolled them to their sides, foreheads staying in connection as their limbs tangled and wrapped around one another.

Natsu was content to silently look at her, eyes warm and adoring as they memorized her features. Lucy's mind was still puzzled, and while she snuggled further into his embrace she was not done talking with Natsu. "Why did you have no consort then, at the ball? Is it not dangerous to be in a separate kingdom with no others?" Natsu rolled his eyes at her question, proud smirk twisting his face in a way that made Lucy want to kiss him and flick him at the same time.

"I lost them," he bragged, "ducked out at the Inn before here and rode by myself through the night. They're all so pompous and proper, it's suffocating. Not to mention boring." His complaint made Lucy smile, nose bumping into his in support.

"Court life does not allow for many adventures, I suppose," she sighed sadly, eyes lighting when Natsu beamed at her.

His tone was soft but certain when he spoke, promises showing in sincere emerald. "They can try, but they'd never be able to stop us from disappearing for a few weeks from time to time. There's so much to see in my kingdom, you'll love it!" Natsu then broke into long descriptions of the valleys and mountains on the other side of the Expanse dessert, his kingdom dryer and hotter than that of Lucy's court but still flush with woodland and uncharted land. His enthusiasm at the adventures and boy like wonder as his imagination took hold of him made Lucy smile, heart soaring as she looked at the man she had promised her love to.

His words died off as he noticed Lucy smiling widely at him, his expression turning shy. He nuzzled at her as he spoke, "Heh, sorry. I get too excited sometimes, you don't have to indulge my rambling," he joked, Lucy's brow creasing as he belittled himself.

"Shush, I love hearing you talk about your land with such passion. Please, tell me more about our home," she soothed, eyes hopeful as she looked at Natsu. Shock morphed into exuberant energy as Natsu launched into another story about the time he tried to scale a rock face a three days trek from his palace, and the hunt his cousin went on to drag him back. Natsu had beat him there though, and had perched on a ledge three quarters of the way up in order to mock the older boy. The king had then gotten himself stuck.

Lucy giggled as she listened, his stories and deep voice lulling her, her lips pressing a gentle kiss to his still moving ones to alert him that she was seconds away from sleep. "Sleep well my queen," Natsu whispered into the air between their mouths.

"I prefer when you call me princess," Lucy slurred drowsily, wisps of consciousness barely catching his deep chuckle before Lucy surrendered to soothing heat and dreams of tomorrow.

"Sure thing." He paused, voice becoming low and gravelly. "Princess."

A/N; Just updating the grammer and reworking it a little. Nothing too big. Although I do have to say, my love for this AU and dommy-Natsu is making its apperance well known lol