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Chapter 10

I woke up to sunlight streaming through the window, lighting up the back of my eyelids. Slowly, I opened my eyes and looked around the now familiar room. Everything was the same, except…..where's Natsu?

I turned over but the bed was empty of him. I sat up and looked around then saw the closed bathroom door. Oh. I heard a flush and running water before my pink-haired young Master came sauntering out. He grinned when he saw me and came to give me a good morning kiss, which I gladly returned.

"Ohayo, Gray," he said after pulling away.

"Ohayo," I replied, smiling. Best good morning I've ever had. He turned away and started undressing until he was in his boxers. Unknowingly to him, I was blushing at the sight. Then he walked into his closet to find something to wear.

"I'll go get us some breakfast," he called. "Then we can go to the fields so you can see your friends. How's that sound for you?" He poked his head out grinning. I started jumping up and down.

"Really? REALLY?" I all but yelled. Laughing, he disappeared back into the sea of clothes.

"Yeah. It's been a week and I'm sure they're worried about you. Today is Sunday and that's the day I can do whatever the hell I want. So let's see how they're doing without Angel." He came out, wearing jeans and a black tight fit shirt with a scaled scarf wrapped around his neck. I stared at it.

"A scarf in June? Really Natsu-sama?"

"I told you its Natsu! And yes. It was a gift from dad from when I was younger. I take it everywhere with me if I can help it. I'm going to get breakfast. I would bring you with, but I'm going to try to talk to him again about the rebellion and I'd rather you not make him uncomfortable. But I will be back with breakfast for you same time as before. Feel free to roam my closet for clothes. See you." And with that, he came over to me for a final kiss and walked out, leaving me smiling goofily. I'll never get tired of his kisses.

I took his advice and entered his closet. It was a walk in yet I could barely move anywhere. The nicer outfits were hung up, looking untouched while the more casual clothing was strewn about, making it difficult to move. I randomly took a pair of jeans and a tight v-neck and yanked those on. I felt weird, taking my superior's clothes, but I felt more comfortable with him than I ever had before. I went back to the bed and looked around for something to do. Realizing there wasn't anything to do, I lied back down and tried to go back to sleep.

…

I walked on, growing tenser with each step I took. Every time I brought the rebellion up, dad would dismiss me or we would argue on and on until he threatened to ground me. This time, though, was going to be different. It had to be.

I entered the bright dining area and took my place next to my father. He was reading the newspaper like he did every morning, drinking some tea. I looked at the front page and saw the headline say: 'Progress on Resistance! Heartfilia Plantation Openly States Cooperation.'

Lucy and I talked about that a little. She said her father was going to finally make confession on participating. I told her mine was still hesitant. Maybe if my hopefully not future wife's Plantation was in, maybe it could put dad in too.

He seemed to notice I was staring at the front page, because he quickly folded it and dug into his breakfast. I squinted at him, waiting to be acknowledged, but he did everything he could to just focus on his food. I sighed and broke the silence.

"Come on dad. You have to do something! Even the Heartfilia's are taking some action and they're the second largest Plantation in the nation. Why are you so opposed to this? Haven't you figured by now that there's something wrong?" I asked waving my arms in emphasis.

He gave me a tired look. "It's already frustrating dealing with the media about this, son. I don't need it from you right now. I don't want our name to be attacked like the others are. I don't want to put too much pressure on you like that."

"Our Plantation is the largest. You have the most power. You really think they can attack you like they have the others?"

He nodded. "You'd be surprised on how many kings have been dethroned because they went against the status-quo."

"So what? What about the Heartfilias? They're pretty powerful too, and yet they confessed!" I shouted.

"Fools," he muttered. "Besides, my slaves should be happy. I give them enough money to survive. They should be happy here! I understand for other Plantations but mine is the best. I have no reason to join if my slaves are happy."

"But they're not! You remember seeing Gray's back a week ago? He's told me worse things have happened. You really think they're happy being slaves if they are treated in such a way?" I demanded.

"Indeed, that was a shock, but I need more proof! One slave and who knows, maybe he did do something terrible and he's lying to you and me?" he countered.

"I don't believe that! I come to be very close with him. How could you possibly say something like that! I thought you liked him!" I was surprised by that.

"I do, it's just that…" He sighed. "I've seen the multiple wounds, yet they don't do anything, so I assume they're happy. My grandparents grew up with nothing yet built this Plantation. I don't want to ruin their work. I want to join, I really do, but I just can't." He sighed again.

"Our fame will increase if you do join," I said quietly. "And who knows, maybe the slaves are planning something right now. If you join the resistance, you won't be humiliated like the others. Would you rather fight, or be fought against?"I asked, trying to capture his gaze. He wouldn't turn his head to me, but he was deep in thought.

After a few moments, he finally caved. "Alright fine." Turning to me, he asked, "What do we do now?"

…

An hour later, Natsu came marching in, tray in hand, a look of glee and victory on his face. Hope I had been suppressing for so long bubbled to the surface.

"He's in," he declared setting the tray of food down, scooping me into his arms and kissing me greedily. I kissed back and even got my tongue in there. When we parted, we panted a little. It was then he noticed my new wear.

"That looks good on you," he complimented in a low voice as he came closer. I laughed and pushed him away.

"What does he plan on doing?" I asked, not sure how he might participate.

"Well he's going to start making donations to the fighters. Then he's decided to teach all of you how to read and give you all more education! He's decided to build a school house just for you guys." My heart fluttered.

"Really?" He bobbed his head up and down.

"And I'll give you personal lessons," he said seductively, seeking my lips. When he found them, we started making out for a few seconds. When he pulled away, a string of saliva connected us. I blushed.

"You should eat," he said, now pushing the tray of food toward me. I ate it all within minutes.

When I finished, he grabbed my hand and pulled me up and out of the room. We held hands all the way to the fields, looking for my cabin mates. We found them, once again, in the barley field, looking absolutely miserable and terribly under fed. Did I really look like that a week ago? I looked down to my body. I wasn't quite as malnourished as they were, but it had only been a week. Yet I looked far better than they did. Determination welled up inside me as I walked with Natsu to the fields. I will help make a difference.

When we reached the beginning of the field, all my friends looked up at the new company. Their tired faces soon turned to delight as they saw me. No doubt they wanted to come greet me, but the Authority watched them with close scrutiny, daring them to step out line. But Natsu didn't seem to notice.

"Early break minna!" he shouted. He walked over to Midnight as everyone came rushing over to me.

"Gray-sama!" Juvia reached me first, attacking me in a bear hug. Normally I would be uncomfortable with it, but after not seeing her, I allowed it, hugging her back just as tightly. Surprised, she let go and blushed and let the others have their turn. I was passed along by everyone. Then finally, the last person left was the one I wanted to see the most.

"Gray."

I looked up to the white-haired teen. His face and hair was dirty and he looked exhausted. But he smiled warmly and pulled me into his arms, resting his head on mine. I then felt his lips brush the top of my head and I blushed slightly.

"Hey Lyon," I whispered. I looked up into his onyx eyes and smiled.

"I thought I'd never see you again!" he exclaimed.

"Don't be so dramatic. You know I would've come to visit you sooner or later. How could you doubt me?" I teased pushing him away. He rolled his eyes.

"Well the important thing is that you're back," I heard an authoritative woman say behind me. I turned around and saw Erza smiling.

"Yeah. And I have some special things in store for you! There's some things you guys need to know." I looked over to where Natsu was, hoping he would hurry up. He needs to be here when I break the news. "But first off, I was able to buy you guys the entire day off!" They all stared at me dumbfounded before cheering. That's when Natsu appeared by my side.

"They're all so energetic," he whispered to me. "I like it." Their cheers stopped quickly as they saw him.

"Everyone, this is Natsu! He and I both have something important to tell you all." He and I smiled.

They all gave us a shocked look before bowing down low.

"Come on. Let's go back to your cabin," he said grabbing my hand, though I was the one who lead the way, with everyone following closely behind.

In only a few minutes, everyone was seated somewhere in our stuffy cabin. They were all quiet, which was very out of character, but this was a special event. All eyes were trained on me and Natsu. Unsure of how to start this, I looked to him, waiting for him to start. He returned my stared with a confident smile and stepped up.

"Minna! I have important news for you!" They all looked at him expectantly. "There's a rebellion going on." A gasp resounded around the room at his blunt statement.

"What are you talking about?" Erza shouted.

"A rebellion. Slaves are rebelling against their Masters. It's been going on for a while now. My father, your Master, has finally begun to take part in it. One of the ways he's going to participate is giving you all an education!" They all stared at him in disbelief.

"Gray, is this true?" Lyon shouted. I nodded.

"You are going to learn to read and write and all that kind of stuff. And while you'll still be working, it won't be as often. My father is going to cut himself off from some companies for slavery and fund the ones that are against it. We are going to try everything we can to give you guys the freedom you all deserve!" he shouted. Everyone looked at him awestruck.

"R-really?" Lisanna asked. "We're really going to be free?"

Natsu grinned. "We'll do everything we can to help. We are the richest Plantation in the world! Hopefully the resistance will make more progress with my dad on their side." That's when we all cheered.

And there you have it. Not my best chapter, in my opinion, but I was bored out of my mind.

Raise your hand if you're happy Igneel finally sees the light of joining the resistance

Me: (raises hand)

Raise your hand if you want the slaves to be free NOW

Me: (raises hand)

Raise your hand if you want to know how Lyon feels about Gray's connection to Natsu

Me: (raises hand)

Soooo, comment, like and review! And if there's anything I can do better do not hesitate to speak up! Scarlet out!

Review Responses:

sktrgrl13: It's my favorite pairing too! And thank you! That means so much to me, especially coming from one of my favorite authors. You do an amazing job too! As for LyonxGrayxNatsu, that'll be next chapter ;)

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