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Chapter 7: Dragon mates

Cobra P.O.V.

We were all gathered around the heart of the canon. Lucy was chained to a wooden chair and was about to wake up. Her breathing became faster and soon after, her eyes fluttered open. She will never forgive me for this.
'What happened? Where am I?' She lifts her head slowly and looks at my guild mates one by one. That is, until her eyes meet mine. She gasps for air and her body starts trembling. 'Dear Mavis, not him. He can't be a member of Oración Seis. Please tell me I'm wrong. This isn't real, Lucy. It's just another nightmare.'
I could literally hear her heart breaking at this point. Her soul screamed out in agony and it even sent shivers down my spine. What have I done?

"It seems we have a little reunion going on here. Now Cobra, don't tell me this is actually the girl you helped escaping." Angel smirked at me mockingly. Little bitch!
"Despite this being a pretty nice moment for the two of you, I'm afraid to say that you're nothing more than a little human sacrifice, miss Heartfilia. So please, let our Cobra do his job, and no other casualties will have to fall. Piece of cake, wouldn't you agree?" Brain stepped in between us and raises an eyebrow at Lucy's magical aura. "Well miss Heartfilia, you're certainly stronger than you my look."
Lucy closed her eyes and dropped her head. 'Why, Erik? How could you do this to me?'
"Keep her safe from Fairy Tail, Cobra. We can not afford to have this planned ruined because of them, understood?"
I nod at my leader before all of them walk out of the room.
'You never did want to keep me safe, huh? You only wanted me for this? For this canon and these filthy people. How could you betray me like this?' Lucy lifted her head and looks at me, anger radiating off of her, and a nearly murderous glint in her usually sweet eyes.
'I hate you, Cobra!'

I quickly turned my head away from her and yelled at Brain and the rest of the Seis. "Prepare everything for the Final Phase. We must start, now!"

Present time, Lucy P.O.V.

I'm chained up, in front of the guy whom I once saw as a near lover. A guy who once saved me, only to sacrifice me now. I must admit, he's the worst 'bad boy' alive, in my opinion. Seriously, who chains up someone they saved to a big ass lacrima, just to steal their magic and power up the biggest evil creation in history?
My string of thoughts get interrupted by yet another claw at my magic. I groan in frustration and discomfort. Couldn't they at least take my magic fast, kill me and get it over with? I open my eyes, only to see Erik, or Cobra as his name is now, stare at me. Suddenly my mind gets flooded by questions.
'Why did he save me from my dad in the first place, if I was just going to be a sacrifice later? What about his memories? Does he still remember me, or think about me the way I still think about him? Why is he even in this guild? Did he also kill people?'

"Lucy, your stupid thoughts are going to make my fucking head explode."
I turn my head away quickly and start biting on my bottom lip. "I don't care. It's your own fault for dragging me into this fucking mess in the first place."
He sighs deeply and stands up, but after that I can't hear anything else at all. Is he walking away from me? Just when I think he didn't move at all, he appears in front of me and pushes against me chin, just so I could look him in the eye. Why is he doing this? His eyes, which were once so friendly, are now dull, cold and lifeless.
'Who is this person even? Because it sure as hell isn't MY Erik.'

Immediately the coldness is replaced by a sad look and he sighs again, softer this time. "It's still me, Lucy. I never wanted any of this to happen to you, I swear."
"Why should I believe even a single word that comes from your mouth? You betrayed me, Erik. What are you even doing here with these people?"
"That night, after I told you to run, more guards just kept coming. I managed to hold them back long enough for you to get away before escaping myself, but I did get hurt. Badly. The Seis found me, healed me and took me in again. After erasing you from my mind of course."
"Oh, of course. You know I could've done the very same thing, if you hadn't sent me away."
He shakes his head slowly. "No, Lucy. I couldn't risk you getting hurt. I wouldn't."
"Well guess what? I did get hurt. Hundreds of times, but never as badly as now. Besides, right now you're doing exactly what you wouldn't do that night. This is killing me, literally."

Erik turns away from me and moves both his hands through his hair. "I can't betray my family, Lucy. Not even for you."
"If you're planning on letting me die, at least finish me off quickly, Cobra." The tone in my voice makes him flinch, or was it because I actually called him Cobra? He turns around quickly and wraps his hand tightly around my neck, cutting off my windpipe. I smile gently at all the different emotions flashing across his eyes. Anger, fear, confusion, rage and… love? His grip loosens up and he drops to his knees, resting his head against my abdomen.
"Erik…?"
"I'm so sorry, Lucy. I can't do it."
Tears start pooling in my eyes and my smile widens. "It's okay. But please, look at me."

Erik/Cobra P.O.V.

'You have to let her go, you idiot. Haven't you realized it yet? She's your mate, my boy.' No, she can't be my mate. I've already caused her more than enough pain as it is. She deserves so much better than a criminal like me. 'You really are an idiot, huh? Even she knows it, look at her!'
At that same moment I hear her calling out for me to look at her. I lift my head to meet her gaze, and suddenly my heart just skips a beat, or two. She's smiling widely at me, happiness shining in her eyes. The same bright eyes that made me fall in love 2 years ago.
I have to get her out of here! I jump up to my feet and pull my hand back to coat my claws in poison. Lucy's eyes widen slightly, until she hears her restrains shattering under my hand. When all her restraints are gone, she jumps forward and wraps her arms around my neck. Her tight hug makes me freeze momentarily before answering her hug.

"Thank you, Erik." Her words cause a smile to creep up to my face and I close my eyes. But the happy moment is only short lasting. Something is wrong.
"The Seis are all down, Lucy. They will come for me next."
"I'm not leaving you again. I'll make sure my guild mates do not harm you in any way possible." She cups my cheeks gently. "After all, I know everything, Erik. You are mine, and I am yours." She blushes brightly and I smile, before cupping her own cheeks.
"Damn right, you're mine."

The doors are pushed up, and 2 men walk in. Shoulder against shoulder. One with long black hair and piercing red eyes, while the other had spikey blond hair and stormy blue eyes. My eyes widen slightly when I look at both men. They're mates?

"Laxus, Gajeel!" Lucy smiles brightly at both of them.
"Lucy, please step away from him. We've come to take you home."
"I'm sorry guys, but I can't do that." She leans against my arm and blushes an even brighter shade of red. "After all, what kind of mate would I be if I left him behind? I'm sure you two would understand."
The black haired guy looks away with pink tinged cheeks while Lucy smirks in victory.
"A pretty shitty one, Bright Eyes." I chuckle when she beams from hearing the nickname.
"Who says you're his mate, Bunny? Did he fill your head with that crap?"
"No, Gaj. I can feel it." She places both her hands across her heart and smiles dreamy. Okay so the Black haired guy is Gajeel, got it.

I lift my head and take a deep breath. "Lucy, we have to go. Brain is coming this way."
"No way. You're not taking my little sister again, Snake Boy."
'Snake Boy? Seriously, Laxus?' Lucy's soul is laughing in joy, while a soft giggle escapes her lips.
"Lucy, this is no laughing matter. Seriously, let's get the hell out of here." The tall blonde, Laxus, reaches his hand out towards Lucy, but instead of accepting it, she takes my hand and squeezes it gently. She really wants me to go?
I look down, towards my short mate and see her encouraging smile. She's offering me a chance to redeem myself and leave all this behind. Gajeel appears behind her and nods slowly at me.

"Let's go, Erik."

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