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#nalu actor au
tokkias · 1 year
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How about actor au hc’s for fairy tail! (Nalu centered cuz i need my nalu crumbs)
so i got like 80% of the way through writing these before i realised i may have misinterpreted this ask, and that you were in fact probably asking for an au where they're actors on fairy tail as a show. oops! but these are actually headcanons that i have (to no ones surprise) talked about pretty at length with @nalunalu which is why this was my default list.
in fact, they even drew some absolute banging art based on one of these headcanons so you should go look at it <333
if that is in fact what you meant, and you still really want to hear my thoughts on it, i would still love to write that up, just send me another ask and i will make a post, but i hope you enjoy these general actor au headcanons nonetheless <3
misc natsu + lucy headcanons
natsu primarly does actions films and lucy mostly does dramas
natsu got his start in the industry as a stunt double but eventually started getting acting roles of his own
he does all (or most) of his own stunts
lucy gets into acting in college where she's doing a business degree at her fathers demands and she takes an improv class to try and make friends
she's really bad at improv and thinks it's fucking lame, but it sparks her interest in acting and she gets a conjoint degree in business and theatre
she would have dropped her business degree but if she did that her father would have stopped paying for it and it was the only way he would entertain the idea
as soon as she graduates she leaves home, cuts off all contact with her father and goes to pursue acting
she works waitressing and modelling for a while and she's offered the chance at a full time modelling contract but as much as she likes it, she still wants to pursue acting
natsu is crazy good at spotting cameras and paparazzi
like this video is natsu
there are so many photos of natsu and lucy where lucy's minding her own business, chatting along, while natsu just stares dead straight into the camera
natsu's instagram is made up entirely of bad pictures he takes of lucy
he only posts when he's contractually obligated to promote something and it's always his stupid genre of bad lucy photos
when he's not allowed to post bad lucy pics to promote his new projects, it's bad pics of his cat happy
his agency gets so sick of his terrible instagram prescense that he has it taken away from him and a social media manager takes over
they start posting actual nice good quality photos from red carpets and other events and people fucking hate it
the comments are so flooded with demands to bring lucy and happy back that they are forced to give it back to him, which he of course announces with a bad picture he took of lucy holding happy
all the comments are just like. the return of the king.
people constantly ask if his phone/camera is like 10 years old or if his terrible quality photos are an aesthetic choice, and it's not. it's 5 years old and has a crack on both cameras because he's always dropping it doing dumb shit
lucy still does a lot of modelling for magazines after her acting career takes off, but more for fun that for money like when she first ran away from home
brands are clambering at her feet to have her as their ambassador
she becomes a style icon and still retains her expensive taste from growing up in the heartfilia household
she wears lots of designer dresses on the red carpet and she works with a stylist but most of her stuff she picks herself
while lucy is always wearing show-stopping gowns on the red carpet and to every other promo event, natsu has one (1) suit he wears to every event
the only thing he changes is the shirt he wears underneath and it always matches what lucy's wearing
nalu specific headcanons
they meet for the first time on the set of a romcom that they're starring in opposite of each other and it's both of their first time doing anything like it
they're pretty much instant besties and they surprise literally everyone with how great their chemistry and comedic timing is
lucy did not know of his stunt double background until she watched him do one on set for the first time and she was fucking mortified. she screamed
their first kiss (and probably natsu's first kiss ever) is on set and they both get a little too into it for their own good
it's just a good old friendly kiss with no meaning whatsoever except for the fact that it definitely goes on for way longer than it was scripted to
they have a sex scene in the film and lucy is super nervous because it's her first time filming one
it's natsu's first time too but he's not nervous at all because he's jumped off of moving cars before so pretending to have sex with lucy is nothing compared to that
every time the cameras aren't rolling natsu is just goofing around to try make her feel more comfortable and it works a little too well because they're laughing and giggling and goofing off the whole time
if they were good friends before that, they're basically inseperable after it
on set, it's cute sometimes and infuriating other times
lucy's hair stylists and makeup artists fucking hate him because he will not leave her alone while they're trying to do her hair and makeup
he once got himself cursed out for giving her a noogie between her hair being done and get scene
once filming wraps they're both really bummed because they go from seeing each other every day to being lucky to see each other once every few weeks
once promo for the film starts they are attached at the hip
the films marketing team doesn't even have to try to push them into a fake relationship to promote the film because everyone just thinks they're dating anyway
in fact, they're so close that they're constantly accused of being in a fake relationship and that it's "so fake and forced" even though they're not actually dating
so much arguing ensues because of the sheer natural chemistry they have together in interviews even though both sides are wrong, they're just close friends who kiss for a job
lucy desperately needs everyone to know that they're not actually dating and that they're just friends but the films marketing team shushes her because it'll be good promo for the movie
natsu on the other hand does not care about it at all because he pays so little attention to the media anyway that he didn't even know people thought they were dating
both of them were pretty well known before the film, but the dating speculation and their acting in the film itself turns them both into household names and people hardly seperate one from the other
they both make cameos, even small ones, in each others films
lucy landed a role in a soap opera and natsu, who has never worked in television before, plays a recurring role as her love interest
he is not very good at acting in soaps because he thinks they're kind of lame and he's not practiced in it at all so his role is pretty limited to scenes with lucy because they just have stupid insane chemistry that everyone loves
natsu enters stage left. natsu kisses lucy. natsu exit stage left.
it's not until years of being best friends and well after the dating speculation dies down do they actually start dating, but neither they or their reps reveal it
no one gets confirmation that they're dating until pictures of their wedding pops up online and everyone is like THEY'RE MARRIED???
lucy writes a super long heartfelt post about how she got to marry her best friend and how much he means to her
natsu posted a picture of him and happy in matching suits and then the one (1) nice photo of lucy he has on their wedding day on the second slide with no caption
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fairytail-writing · 2 years
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NaLu Celeb Au where they're secretly dating and lowkey exposing they're rs
•SHIP: Nalu• •AU: Modern / Celebrities•
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A Fairy’s Tail - an upcoming show airing live, with a wide variety of adventures and battles. Some people would remember it for the magic, the friendship and family, the laughter and tears. Others knew it for the little characters and different casting, even if some actors weren’t well-known yet.
Lucy Heartfilia was a less known actor, surprised she got chosen for the main character. It was even more surprising when she walked onto the set, recognizing multiple faces from magazines and other shows she’d known. Even Mirajane Strauss from Sorcerers Weekly was there, greeting her with a kind smile!
Though, Lucy had to admit that she had fun working with everyone around her. Natsu, Gray, even Erza was fun to talk with outside of recording - every day was so much fun, figuring out character dynamics and how lines should be read. And on days that there was no recording, the group still sometimes met just to hang out, becoming something like friends.
Over time, Lucy grew to enjoy her work, and knew about everyone and their characters. Natsu Dragneel, playing a fire wizard, known for playing in action movies. Their characters were clearly close in the show, even if they were never officially together - Lucy could tell there was something there, in the way they interacted, the way they spoke to each other.
And, eventually, the two actors formed a similar relationship. Meeting after work to share ice cream, talking about upcoming events and photoshoots, or just enjoying the stars together; the two were happy together, enjoying each others presence. Of course, they couldn’t be too obvious about it - both being well-known actors by now, their fans and production would become disappointed. Especially if it ended badly, then... well, Lucy shakes her head, refusing to think about that.
“Running away by myself? No way.” Lucy recites her lines with a smile, looking up towards Natsu, “It’s always more fun when we’re together!”
Erza nods, pushing up her glasses. “Good, good!” She pushes a strand of scarlet hair behind her hair, having dyed her hair for the role. “Perfect, Lucy.”
“Yeah, you did great.” Natsu smiles, too soft, reaching for Lucy’s hands. “C’mon, breaktime-” He shifts, suddenly still when Erza clears her throat, staring at the two. Her expression softens though, and she leaves with a smile.
“That looked like... approval?” Lucy points, shocked, “I thought she’d get mad- anyways, step back a bit! You’re way too close in the first place!” She huffs, stepping aside Natsu to hurry towards the exist, only pausing to make sure he was following. The problem is quickly forgotten once they reach the nearby ramen shop, sitting side-by-side and deciding together what to order. Besides, Natsu probably didn't realize his mistake anyways - Lucy can't really blame him.
The two only grow closer during recording, planning more auditions and photoshoots together. Their relationship becomes more obvious, less hidden, more holding hands and shared milkshakes. Eventually, most of the others have figured it out on their own, without being told - but everyone respects their wishes, and stays quiet when asked during any interviews.
With the world knowing without it being official, Lucy laughs, realizing it’s just like their characters.
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transboykirito · 4 months
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speaking of voice actors, liz and a girl from rent a girlfriend share a dub va. so basically what im saying is is kiriasu fake dating au but there’s money involved too
this is the same as me telling my mother that fairy dance is a free nalu angst au,,,,,,,,,,, but real to me. when will i have the energy to write more kirisuna fake dating
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atthestarlite · 2 years
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ch. 2 of one more, one more
in which Natsu comes to finish what they started
rating: E
relationships: Natsu Dragneel/Lucy Heartfilia
summary: When Lucy’s lead actress drops her directorial debut show less than two weeks before it goes up, Lucy must step in to replace her. In the process, Natsu -- the lead opposite her -- and Lucy must grapple with their intense chemistry and what it means for their longtime friendship. -- college theatre!au. nalu.
Lucy spent the rest of the day strung thin like a thread. All she could think about was Natsu and his mouth and his hands. That look in his eyes and his I want you. Just thinking about it made her shiver in anticipation, but also – 
She should not have done that. Actor-actor relationships were already messy, but a director and an actor from the same show? What would people say? She knew that it was well-known within the theatre community that the two of them were long-time friends from when they both went to Magnolia University’s Performing Arts High School Summer Program. That Natsu was a talented and in-demand actor within his own right, as he had acted in professional shows before. Natsu did not need to sleep with a director to get a role; after all, he turned down two other offers just to be Othello. Yet Lucy? Othello was the first show she had directed entirely on her own. Unprofessional workplace environment, sex as a tool to get the most talented actor attending Magnolia U, abuse of power allegations? Any of those could destroy her burgeoning directorial career or worse, her acting career. Even if it was well-known that they were close friends, even if they had been more than professional throughout all their shows until now, even if she could hear Cana’s voice insisting that “fucking it out” was a valid strategy for dealing with feelings, even if Natsu was a really good kisser, she should not continue this. 
She heard a knock. Getting up from her secondhand dining room table, she opened her door to see Natsu, key ring in hand and backpack slung over his shoulder.
to continue reading: ao3 ff.net
to read from the beginning: ao3 ff.net
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sugarpolis · 5 years
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FAIRY NAIL IS FUKIN' HILARIOUS
Ah seriously I had fun reading FT 100 YQ chapter 25. Fairy Nail? A celebrity guild? Count me in lmao!
I mean, a swag Natsu as an actor? Damn just look at his clothes and the way he sits I CACKLED
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Then Lucy as the manager or more like assistant? Lol if you know where is this going you must have read so many NaLu celebrity x manager/assistant AU fic.
Anyway I read somewhere that Gray's line can also be translated as "he's pretty kinky" which is why Natsu makes a face like that in response lol
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Lol also Gray doesn't want you to imagine his girl, Natsu, stop it
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Gajevy here as a married couple, but I have never expected them to be comedians omg
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CAN WE JUST APPRECIATE HOW FUNNY GRAY'S SHIFTING REACTION HERE ESPECIALLY TOWARD ELVMAN
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WHY THE HELL LOKE IS A PORNSTAR I'M-
ALSO POOR INNOCENT WENDY
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And when romantic love is one of the issue here, I do hope that it will help the big 4 couples comprehend more about the said issue.
Then this whole page of Nalu comes up. I fukin wheezedㅡI bet it's just Nack's excuse to do that with Lucia lmao
Then again, their relationship here is kinda leaning toward bdsm so fukin much coz you see how dominant Nack is and how submissive Lucia is.
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Doing the deed at the guild huh? LMAO 11/10 NATSU AND LUCY WOULD DO THE SAME
Anyway why the hell natsu is so dense
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I love the fact that afterward Erkis points out that Nack and Lucia's relationship is one of the form of love. Then we get this panel:
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Mashima heavily implies that the big 4 still have the chance to develop their own experiences at romance. I'm so excited!
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Here we have a lovestruck Gray thinking about Juvia lol.
And there's that, folks. Let's look forward for the next chapter because as much as I don't wanna raise my hopes up at romance in Fairy Tail, now that romance is the main issue in this arc, I WISH IT WILL HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON NALU'S RELATIONSHIP PRETTY PLEASE
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eryiss · 4 years
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A night of poker can be exhilarating, dramatic and endlessly entertaining. The Raijinshuu's monthly poker night was something they always looked forwards to. But for Freed and Laxus, what happens after a game of poker can be just as enjoyable as what happens when you play. Even if it's just sleeping. [Fraxus Week 2017 | Canon Verse | 1.9k Words]
A Day For Spoiling (Tumblr | Ao3 | Fanfiction)  - 25/7/2017
There are certain moments in a relationship that are special. Landmark moments that only happen once. So when Freed and Laxus Move in together, they decide to celebrate the landmark by spoiling each other rotten. [Fraxus Week 2017 | Canon Verse | 4.1k Words]
Playing By The Pool (Tumblr | Ao3 | Fanfiction)  - 26/7/2017
Laxus and Freed could be seen as stoic and only focused on their work. This wasn't true. they had more than enough of stupid, playful fun with each other. Unlike most of Fairy Tail, however, they reserved these moments for rare occasions. By the pool on their honeymoon, it was the perfect moment to have stupid, playful fun with each other. [Fraxus Week 2017 | Canon Verse |2.4k Words]
The Longest Walk (Tumblr | Ao3 | Fanfiction) - 30/1/2017
Laxus was tired, all that was in the way of sleeping was the short walk to his bedroom. But it seemed his rune wielding boyfriend had something else planned. A walk that should have taken minutes at the most became the longest walk of his life. And damn it was the best walk of his life. [Canon Verse | 4.6k Words]
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kkulot · 5 years
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FAIRY TAIL AU IDEAAAA
-The whole Fairy tail show is actually a popular live-action show in the modern age.
-The actors and actresses has the same personality as their characters.
-Also their names are the same (because the cast director really liked their names lol)
-The cast members of the canon ships in the show are actually dating/married (Nalu, gruvia, jezra, gajevy, etc.)
-Gray still has the stripping habit and almost got kicked out of their own show premiere.
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mjwiththefangs · 5 years
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Beautifully Deadly (NaLu) #7
Chapter 7
Vampire/Supernatural AU
Rating: M
Summary:  "Supposedly an entire kingdom disappeared when their queen went beyond the borders, remember?" When Natsu Dragneel leaves the kingdom to investigate mysterious disappearances, he finds a much bigger adventure than he was bargaining for, including a beautiful vampire hidden away in an ancient castle. She has little to say about her past, or why she's locked away. Who did this to her? What has she been feeding on? One thing Natsu knows for sure that she is dangerous... Could she have something to do with the disappearances? "I'm sorry, Natsu, but I'm just so thirsty."
Chapters: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
Read it on: AO3 & FF.net
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AN: Hello again! So, once again, my update was late. oops. My bad! Im almost moved in with Gary now, just a few more things and we’re good! So, since my work hours are doing crap, i ought to have more time to write :) This one is a bit shorter again (sorry) but i made up for it with fluff. I hope you all enjoy reading, let me know what you think! As always, thank you all for your patience and reviews, and thanks to both my Betas, @mannyegb and @bmarvels !
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 Review shoutouts! to:  ChaosreigN,  darkvampirekisses,  KatanaNoNeko,  Anna5949,  YunaYue
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Jellal felt grim. He was following Arlock and a few others down a darkened stairwell. They were taking him to “view their progress”. He wasn’t sure what that meant, but he felt it in his gut that it was not a good thing. The Angel could still sense the wariness and suspicion of those around him and he ground his teeth in frustration, he had to remain in power of this situation.
His magic thrummed beneath his skin, as it had during the entirety of his stay here. It flexed and crackled like a live wire, ready to zap any who dared to come too close. He kept it that way, alive and ready to strike. He made sure that those around him could sense it. Heavenly magic was certainly a force to be reckoned with, after all.
Arlock in particular kept his attention on him, Jellal was all too painfully aware. Still, he followed him silently. Jellal narrowed his eyes at the iron door before him. He turned his gaze towards Arlock. Beneath the unusual mask adorning his face, he smirked and side stepped Jellal, gesturing towards the door, 'Siegrain’ he inclined his head.
Jellal felt wary. Hesitating for a fraction of a second, he stepped forward, his hand grasping the cold door knob and opening it.
The Angel had always been an expert at concealing his own feelings, a professional actor. He would later be glad of this skill set, but he was currently struggling to retain his composure.
As an Angel, one of his powers was being empathetic to the emotions of souls. It allowed his kind to assist all manner of creatures and guide them.
However, as soon as he opened that door, he felt assaulted by the anguished cries of suffering souls. It took every fibre of his being to not rush to their aid, to fight his instincts.
The only physical reaction to come from him was a sharp exhale of a breath he hadn't been aware he was holding.
The door opened to a long, white corridor. Either side was lined with cell doors. Moans of pain, distraught sobbing, confused screams… Jellal could hear it all. He stiffly turned to regard Arlock.
Somewhere in the back of his mind, he finally registered exactly what Arlock was, and briefly wondered how he hadn't noticed sooner.
Arlock's mask glinted in the light. Saying nothing, he strode past Jellal down the corridor. Jellal followed like a shadow.
They stopped in front of a cell door and he noted that it even had a barred viewing window, through which he saw a trembling figure chained to the wall.
Arlock reached into his cloak, withdrawing a key and unlocking the cell. Jellal, meanwhile, observed carefully, newly aware that Arlock was a Golem. A Golem without a master, apparently.
'Siegrain. I'd like you to assist with it.’ he pointed at the figure in the cell, ‘Take the chains and bring her with us.’
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The blue cat yowled unhappily and squirmed against Lucy's gentle grip, his sharp claws skittering across the smooth granite surface. She gnawed on her lower lip, careful not to puncture herself with her fangs as she had done many times previous, muttering to the damp cat.
She'd been somewhat successful bathing him, but now she found herself struggling to dry him off with a towel.
‘You can't run off still dripping wet,‘ she scolded softly, ‘you might catch cold!‘ the cat glared at her indignantly. He hissed with vehemence and leapt from the counter, fleeing the washroom in a flash.
Lucy sighed. She wiped her hands dry on the towel and left to pursue the blue feline.
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Meanwhile, still chained to the wall, locked in the small chamber,  Natsu was growing frustrated. He sat cross-legged on the cot, cupping his palms together. He scowled intensely, concentrating all his magical energy into the empty space between his hands.
A growl rumbled in his chest. He was deeply focused, seeking out the fire in his belly. He exhaled slowly, wisps of smoke pouring from his mouth.  He felt the warmth trickling through his veins, albeit sluggishly, lightning him up from within.
He tried again.
The air between his hands trembled, and finally a small flame sparked to life. His face burst into a grin, elation flooding him. The flame flickered with his lapse in concentration and he swore, his eyes locking onto it again.
It shimmered and danced between his palms. Natsu honestly couldn't remember the last time he had needed this much focus to create a flame. Probably when he was still a hatchling, he mused to himself.
Suddenly, drowsiness washed over him, like having icey water tipped over his head. He swore again, watching how the flame dimmed and was abruptly snuffed out.
The Draconic groaned heavily, slumping back against the wall. He hated it when his magic power dwindled. His mind just couldn't wrap around why his supply was so low.
His hand reached upwards, only to snatch at thin air. He blinked suddenly, bewildered. ‘what…?’
He straightened up again, whipping his head around frantically. He cursed himself for not noticing sooner. Especially when he’d already discovered bandages wrapped around his torn throat.
Had the blonde woman taken it? Maybe it had been strained or torn when she drank from him? His heart clenched at the thought. He whined softly.
Before he could further wonder where he may have lost his beloved scarf, a familiar scent caught his nose. A scent that probably shouldn't be here, Natsu found himself thinking, deciding in that moment that he must be hallucinating.
As the scent got nearer, his hallucination got stranger. He could almost hear paw pads pattering along the stone floor. And then there was the long mewling, and claws scraping at the door.
The bewildered Draconic quirked an eyebrow. He shrugged to himself, and summoning what little magic power he had left, he felt the fire inside him bubble and spat a small fireball at the doorknob.
'Now that was pathetic' he mentally scolded himself. His fire had been successful though, the door swinging freely open as the metal latch melted away.
In a flash of blue fur, the cat launched himself into the room and leapt into the man's lap. 'Happy?!' He exclaimed, 'what the hell are you doing here?'
His question was answered with a self-satisfied purr, and then footsteps approaching down the hall at a brisk pace. He recognised her scent immediately, his eyes moving to the ajar door.
Happy meowed expectantly, shaking droplets of water from this fur. Natsu smiled apologetically,  'Sorry little buddy, I'm all outta magic to dry you off' and he truly was, he realised, unable to even summon warmth to his palms now.
There was a creak as the door was tentatively pushed open, the noise snatching the man's attention. He immediately saw the flush on her cheeks and how she quickly averted her eyes from his face. He felt his lips twitch into a smirk. She was definitely amusing. He'd never known anyone as easily flustered as she was.
He didn't want to scare her off again. So he decided to introduce himself. 'My name's Natsu,' he said to her, making sure to keep his voice low and calm, 'I didn't catch yours before.'
Her honey gold orbs slowly moved to regard him- Natsu. She felt herself beginning to relax, but she still hesitated, reluctant to divulge that information to him. She still feared that her new visitor would result in her being found.
Natsu sensed her hesitation. He felt as though he understood something about her already. She was afraid of something, or someone. He wanted to know more about her. So when he felt tiny claws kneading his arm, he tried a new approach.
'I see you've met Happy.' He said, gesturing to the blue cat. She glanced at said feline, the question falling from her lips on impulse, 'His name's Happy?'
Natsu grinned. 'Yep!'
'And he's your cat?'
'Yep!'
'Why is he called Happy?'
'it's 'cause I was happy when he hatched.' Natsu shrugged, as if that explained everything clearly.
Lucy blinked at him. 'He hatched?' She asked, incredulous.
'Well, yea, he's an Exceed.' the man deadpanned. Happy meowed loudly in agreement.
The blonde's expression softened. What an unusual pair. Perhaps she could trust him. After all, how many evil folk would name a cat 'Happy'?
She smiled softly, her decision made. 'My name is Lucy.' She told him. Natsu beamed at her then his expression suddenly turned mischievous, 'Nice to meet'cha Luigi!'
He burst into cackles at her vexed expression and found himself laughing even harder when she pouted at him. Even Happy made small snuffling mewls, that sounded uncannily like giggles.
Natsu's laughter died down to snickers and he wiped tears of mirth from his eyes. He turned his head, still grinning, towards the blonde stood glaring at him with her hands on her hips.
If he'd had any more magic in his reserves, he would have blown a wisp of flame at her. He was definitely going to have fun teasing her. Now that he was done laughing, he realised her scent was slightly different from before. The scent of lingering magic clung to her skin.
He met her gaze curiously and asked her 'Do you use magic?'
Her eyes widened fractionally, and for a moment he thought she wasn't going to answer him, before she quietly uttered 'I can't anymore.'
'You smell like magic though.' He told her, gesturing with his hand and disturbing the Exceed in his lap, 'did you try a spell?'
She shook her head, golden strands dancing in the light. Her heart was pounding beneath her breast. She surprised herself at how calm her voice came out when she spoke, 'No, nothing like that.' She sighed silently, 'I just had a visit from an old friend. I… don't think I'll be seeing them again though.'
Natsu listened intently, his curiosity burning. His mind was piecing some things together. Sure, Natsu could be a bit obtuse sometimes, but his instincts were sharp. His own magic was still sluggishly recovering since she bit him, barely even there. Now Lucy stood before him, smelling of magic, saying she couldn't use it.
He knew she felt regret for having attacked him. He spoke carefully. 'Lucy,' he began, 'did you drink away my magic?'
She stared at him for a long moment. 'Yes' she thought.
Instead, she began to gnaw on her lip, anxious of what he'd say, if he'd judge her. Natsu kept his gaze on her, taking her silence as the answer. Slowly, he nodded and his frown fell to the ground. His brows drew down into a frown, falling deep in thought.
Lucy, however, bit down worriedly on her lower lip, misreading his expression. She instantly winced, hissing in pain as her sharp fangs pierced the plump flesh. ‘Sthit…’ She muttered, raising her hand to dab at the blood.
The sound of chains pulling taut and a disgruntled yowl from a certain unseated Exceed snapped her attention. Her eyes landed on Natsu, who was glaring at the cuff around his wrist, and Happy, hissing at the man then trotting off.
Natsu tugged at the cuff again, growling when the metal chains clinked together. Oh, how he wished his magic was replenished! Maybe he could ask Lucy to bring him some fire to eat…
He whined in his throat, turning back to the blonde before him. She held one hand beneath her split lip, trying in vain to catch the blood and her tongue darted out to wipe over the cut. She repeated the motion, Natsu’s onyx orbs fascinated with the movement.
Somewhere in the back of his head, he found it amusing that her fangs grew even when it was her own blood, but her eyes remained that stunning honey-gold even as she grimaced at the flavour.
She stepped towards him, reaching for his hand and he stood still as a rock when she mumbled something that he supposed was meant to be ‘Dont move’. Her fingers moved nimbly and quickly unlatched the cuff, Natsu didn’t hide his surprise that it didn’t need a key.
He rubbed at his wrist, relieving the discomfort from having been constrained for so long. He grinned, ‘Thanks, Luce!’
She half-smiled in return, still trying to stop the crimson liquid dribbling down her chin. He clicked his tongue. The scent of her blood was distressing to him. She seemed nice enough, after all, and he definitely had fun teasing her. His instincts screamed at him to hoard her just for her golden hair, and made it very difficult for him to ignore that she was injured.
She watched him questioningly when his hands slowly reached for her face, ‘Nat’thu?’ she whispered his name.
He brought one arm towards his mouth, ripping a length of the shirt sleeve with his teeth, ‘Just hold still, Weirdo… Let me get that for ya’... ‘ He murmured. He rolled up the torn scrap clumsily, then, with a face of pure concentration, he gingerly wiped at her lip. He ignored the way she took a sharp breath, and the way it brought some colour to his cheeks.
She didn’t move a muscle as he tended her, partly so he could work in peace and partly because she was in shock about the gentle treatment, having lived in isolation for so long now. She had missed having the company of others, and she realised then how much she longed for physical touches.
Her thoughts returned to the present, and she stifled laughter at the expression on the Draconic’s face. Especially the way his tongue was sticking out. She burst out in giggles.
‘What’s so funny?’ Natsu grumbled, although the corner of his mouth twitched upwards.
‘S-sowwy!’ She giggled, ‘It’th jutht.. Your face!’
‘What’s wrong with my face?’ He almost sounded hurt. Almost.
‘You were thticking your tongue out’
He pouted, but she saw mischief shining in his eyes. With gentle movements, he pulled his hands away from her face. She immediately missed the warmth they radiated.
‘There, stopped bleeding now.’
She blinked, having forgotten why exactly he had been wiping her lip to begin with and moved to graze her fingers over the tender injury. She saw how his pout morphed into a smirk, and he stuck his tongue out at her, deliberately this time, and blew a raspberry in her face.
He grinned, satisfied when she laughed. He gazed around the room, spotting the trail of wet paw prints leading out the door. He nudged her gently, pointing at the floor.
‘Happy’s taken himself for a walk.’ He mused. Lucy opened her mouth to suggest going after him, but Natsu cut her off. ‘Don’t worry,’ He shrugged, ‘He’ll have gone to find some fish.’
The blonde frowned, ‘Fish?...’ She gasped, a realisation hitting her and she groaned, ‘Oh no, He’ll probably go looking for Juvia! And i just got that pond smell out of his fur, too.’
Natsu snickered, ‘He’ll be fine.’
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lemonade-of-gods · 6 years
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Okay but an actor AU:
-There are fifteen different groupchats and three of them are solely for fanfiction
-one groupchat is solely for ships and each of them keeps a tally of whatever content their fandom comes up with
-there’s shipping of the actors as well and half the fandom is convinced Lucy and Lisanna are les yay Natsu and Gray are the poster children for the foe yay page on tv tropes
-the main cast end up with the most bloopers; Lucy keeps questioning in between takes, Gray keeps forgetting his lines, Natsu goes one step ahead and yells about fighting and Erza goes shakespeare without meaning to
-every weekend the cast does karaoke night and Juvia and Levy demolish everyone with their beautiful voices
-Cana is the foodie and wants to try out all the cuisines she can lay her hands on. Mirajane is more than happy to make the food
-Laxus is not so secretly into kpop and plays Big Bang in his free time. He gets into arguments with Natsu and Loke over the eternal BTS vs EXO discourse which always end with the three of them listening to SHINee
-Max is a member of a toastmasters club and wants to start a Gaveliers club in his hometown
-Lisanna ships NaLu and Lucy ships NaLi. Natsu and Gray are the co-captains of Jerza. Juvia is surprisingly neutral about all the ships except for Gajevy
-There are rumors going around that Natsu is dating some girl named Touka and Lucy and Hibiki are engaged. None of them have been confirmed after the fanbase’s...unhappy reaction to Bickslow and Lisanna’s relationship once upon a time (half the fandom is convinced they broke up due to the antis)
-Juvia and Natsu are the best at handling interviews and Q and A panels and indulge the fan requests the most out of the cast
-Erza and Jellal read together in between breaks and constantly recommend books to each other
-Levy loves reading about cultures and wants to visit all of South Asia some day
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nalufever · 7 years
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Follow My Lead
                                                                                                                                Nalu Week 2017
Prompt: (day 4, my own) 'weird'
'Follow My Lead'
Word Count: 1118
Rating: teen, implied sex
Modern AU, Officer Dragneel and Journalist Heartfilia
Summary: The end game of the vice sting Lucy is caught in; Natsu follows where Lucy leads - and it's to somewhere he never imagined.
"You look like the kind of guy who knows what he likes." Lucy sauntered over to Todd as she kept hold of Natsu's tie like a leash. "My speciality is getting men like you," she fluttered her eyelashes, "to put yourself in my capable hands and let me make all the decisions."
Todd didn't look all that thrilled with that idea, he frowned and poked one meaty finger into Natsu's chest. "You some kind of weirdo?"
Diving into the role like a born actor, Natsu ignored the surly tone of voice. "She's damn good at giving the sorts of orders a real man wants to follow." He made a throaty moan as Lucy yanked on his tie. "And with a body like hers, she knows how to deliver."
Ignoring Todd for now, Lucy rewarded Natsu with a deep, tongue-probing kiss. Letting her hands roam over his chest, she made a show of pushing off his jacket. Still connected by lips and tongue, Lucy loosened the tie Natsu wore, working it from under his shirt collar. She ripped his shirt open, sending buttons skittering on the floor.
Just as fast she tightened the tie and broke off the kiss, turning to face Todd. Lucy relaxed against Natsu, her back sagged against his naked torso. One hand held his leash and the other tugged playfully on Todd's tie. "You don't have to decide to play right now. The world takes all kinds. Maybe you're more of a watcher?"
Breathing heavier, Todd let his steel gray eyes roam over Lucy's figure, lingering on her breasts and long legs. "Where's the fun in that?" He reached out and dragged the other strap of Lucy's dress off her shoulder.
"Tch, tch, tch." Lucy took a step backwards, forcing Natsu to move too. Todd frowned, but before he could complain, Lucy shook her head. "Didn't I say cash first? A girl's gotta look out for herself."
"How's five hundred?"
"That kind of money don't buy much. I want twice that much." Lucy plastered herself against Natsu again, her back to Bora's man. "I'm gonna be busy with Mr. Salamander if you can't come up with some real dough." Playing unconcerned, she raked her fingers down his back and took off his shirt. Instead of dropping it, Lucy twisted it and started to tie one end around Natsu's wrist. The sound she was waiting for caught her ears. She stopped and turned around.
Todd was back inside Bora's safe, pulling out manila envelopes, files, and cold, hard, cash.
Natsu and Lucy exchanged looks full of worry and a bit of hysteria. How long would back-up take to get there? How much longer could they stall Todd? Natsu hugged Lucy, trying to offer wordless comfort. She trembled in his arms, breathed deeply and nodded.
"You're being such a good boy," Lucy cooed, "bring me the money and I'll give you something you'll never forget."
After checking the money, Lucy dropped it on the desk. She stalked over to where the two men stood in front of the king-sized bed in the other corner of the room. Natsu locked eyes with Lucy and she offered him his twisted shirt. "Tie up Todd."
Seeing Todd waver, Lucy steeled herself and licked her lips. Leaning over in a flirty manner, she eased his jacket off, letting her breasts brush against his arms. Sending Natsu a glare to stop the growl she knew he wanted to let loose, Lucy then gave Todd a sultry look. "Good boys are allowed on the bed, but they need a restraint." She read the mounting desire in his eyes. "Or you can watch from a chair."
Lucy cozied up to Natsu. "Looks like it's just me and you." She pushed him onto the bed, straddled him and slowly began to unzip his pants. Natsu began praying - and not for the usual thing he wanted when Lucy had him in bed.
Concentrating on taking her time, Lucy settled herself on Natsu's hips. She bent over his body and held one end of the shirt and one wrist and began to tie it to the headboard. The bed dipped as Todd joined them, giving Lucy a creepy smile and holding his wrists out to her. He had stripped off everything but his boxers.
"Looks like we have a new playmate, sweetie." Lucy did her best to hide her distaste for the situation. She crawled over Natsu, binding Todd's wrists to each other. "Ready for some orders?"
The door burst open and four uniformed cops ran into the room, pointing guns and shouting, 'hands up' and 'stay where you are!' Natsu wished a hole would open up. A big one! And pull him into another dimension. One where Officer Fullbuster had never seen him sprawled almost naked on a bed with Lucy and a criminal.
Safe at home, Lucy cranked the shower to scalding. Some of her reporting escapades had been risky, but never this dangerous. What she needed was a nice long shower and a good stiff drink.
"Yo! I'm back!" Natsu closed and locked the door behind him. Hearing the water run, he kicked off his shoes and left a trail of clothes ending at the bathroom. He knocked loudly and announced himself. Lucy gave him a wan smile as he poked his head around the shower curtain and grinned. "Got room for me?"
"Always."
Natsu let himself into the tub. "The next time we decide to go out to a bar, maybe we should reconsider." Natsu hugged Lucy, hogging the spray of hot water. "I'm not sure I can handle the kinds of weird things that happen when I follow your lead."
Lucy laughed like Natsu wanted her to and shook her head at her boyfriend. She started an honest conversation about tonight's adventure. It petered out as the hot water did. Once curled up on the couch in her softest, fluffiest robe, holding a tumbler of whiskey and nestled against Natsu, Lucy was in a much better state of mind.
"Lucy?"
"Yeah?"
"I was wrong about something earlier." He threw an arm around her shoulders and squeezed her to his side, ignoring her yelp about him spilling her drink. "No matter how weird things get, I'll always have your back."
"Gee thanks." Lucy craned her neck and smiled at her love. "I was starting to get some interesting ideas about orders you might want to follow."
"No time like the present!" Natsu plucked the drink from Lucy's grip and set it down, scooped her up and ran into her bedroom. "If I give you money, will you give me something I'll never forget?"
Lucy laughed. "Never mind that, just follow my lead."
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atthestarlite · 2 years
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one more, one more
chapter 1: in which lucy's stressed about blocking and natsu has a 3pm deadline
relationships: Natsu Dragneel/Lucy Heartfilia
summary: When Lucy’s lead actress drops her directorial debut show less than two weeks before it goes up, Lucy must step in to replace her. In the process, Natsu -- the lead opposite her -- and Lucy must grapple with their intense chemistry and what it means for their longtime friendship. -- college theatre!au. nalu.
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When Lucy had first gotten her production of Othello approved for production, she did not imagine her past week. She had imagined herself fully prepared and in fact, ahead of schedule. She imagined her actors would have their lines memorized, the production team would have all their designs done and the necessary equipment ordered, the set would be finished and ready to be assembled in the theater. While she had not thought that Othello’s Tech week would be stress free, she had imagined herself feeling at least somewhat confident in the show’s success. She did not imagine that, three days before Tech week started, her set would only be half done or that her sound designer, Erik, would still not have submitted his designs nor have the right speakers. Nor would she have imagined that her Desdemona, played by the lovely and talented Mirajane Strauss, would have to leave the show, due to an emergency health problem her younger sister was experiencing.
This is not to say Lucy was angry with Mirajane for leaving – far from it. In fact, she knew that Mira was the primary caretaker for her siblings and also barely keeping up with classes as is. The non-mandatory show for the nursing major was the natural thing to drop. But it was two weeks to Lucy’s show and the only person, who could reasonably step in as Desdemona, was Lucy herself.
So there Lucy was, in a sweltering hot theater with no air conditioning, running scenes with Natsu, her Othello.
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mjwiththefangs · 5 years
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Beautifully Deadly (NaLu) #4
Chapter 4
Vampire/Supernatural AU
Rating: M
Summary:  "Supposedly an entire kingdom disappeared when their queen went beyond the borders, remember?" When Natsu Dragneel leaves the kingdom to investigate mysterious disappearances, he finds a much bigger adventure than he was bargaining for, including a beautiful vampire hidden away in an ancient castle. She has little to say about her past, or why she's locked away. Who did this to her? What has she been feeding on? One thing Natsu knows for sure that she is dangerous... Could she have something to do with the disappearances? "I'm sorry, Natsu, but I'm just so thirsty."
Chapters: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
Read it on: AO3 & FF.net
A/N: Hello again! First of all, shout out to @bmarvels and @mannyegb ; Thank you both so much for Beta-reading this one for me and helping me out with it! And a huge thank you to @the-savior-swan for your help when i got stuck with a paragraph!
Secondly, Im so sorry that this one took so long! But, of course, thank you all for your patience, and your lovely reviews <3 ! This chapter is longer than the last one, I'm working on getting more words into my chapters as they progress; Let me know you all think! Oh, and before i forget; the sword mentioned, its name means “archangel” in japanese, and I made up the name of the metal from “Engel” (hard ‘G���), which is the old english word for Angel :) Anyways, I hope you enjoy reading (and hope you thought it was worth the wait!) See you in the next one.
A heavy sigh filled the air in the King’s study. Igneel sat down at his desk, sinking into the plush leather chair, running his hands down his tired face. If ever there had been a Dragon carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, Igneel was him.
He narrowed his eyes on the communications lacrima on the oak desk. His call had not gone quite as expected. As for what he had expected, well, he wasn't sure.
He was just painfully aware that his plans had to be put on hold for the foreseeable future. Thankfully, the receiving end of his call had been understanding for the most part. The wise old King suspected that they were growing impatient, however.
A frown was cast on his sharp features, he had been careful and meticulous in his arrangements. Perhaps something had missed his attention, whilst he had been preoccupied with the welfare of his people and the disappearances. Perhaps focusing on the disappearances and in turn trying to raise morale in the kingdom had driven him to rush his plans, maybe he’d been sloppy. Perhaps the young Prince had misunderstood his concerns.
Natsu.
His Son was certainly headstrong and stubborn. Igneel knew that Natsu suffered as their people vanished and losing his friends had been the last straw. Igneel understood that. He just wasn't prepared for Natsu to abruptly leave and investigate alone.
A sharp rap on the door stole his attention. He cast his eyes towards the door, rumbling ‘Come in’ as he did.
The door creaked open, and a tall woman entered. She had long pale pink hair, almost white under direct light, worn up in a clip. Her sky blue eyes met his.
‘This is a pleasant surprise’ he thought to himself, sitting back in his chair.
‘Grandeeney,’ He warmly greeted her, ‘What do I owe the pleasure?’
Her eyes creased at the sides in a half-smile, returning the greeting. She closed the door behind her, coming to sit in the chair opposite him before she exhaled softly, ‘They're almost ready to head out.’ She wrinkled her nose before continuing,  ‘except that Wendy thinks she can join them.’
The King was visibly taken aback, blinking in mild shock. But before he could open his mouth to respond, Grandeeney held up a hand and cut him off.
‘She wants to use our sky magic to heal any who are injured. Yet she is still unable to protect herself with her power.’ concern laced her features, unable to hide her worry for her daughter.
‘She only wants to help, Grandeeney.’ He told her gently, reaching a hand out to her. She let out a resigned sighed in response.
‘I know. I am still unsure if she truly has my heritage, however.’ She straightened her posture and met his stone grey eyes, ‘You may not be of my blood, but you are my kin, Igneel. It is the same for Wendy and Natsu.’
He nodded in agreement.
‘We should have Erza lead the knights out before the hour is done. Wendy shall have to remain here if she truly cannot defend herself yet.’
The wise woman did not miss the subtlety laced in his words. She held his gaze and gave a single nod.
She rose from her seat, ‘I’ll go inform the Titania.’
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The Angel breathed deeply, slowly releasing his breath. He had a sullen face as he glowered ahead. This was a risk, he knew that, but it was the only lead he had.
Erza would not have approved had he told her, so as much as he hated keeping things from her, he had simply asked her trust him.
The building before him seemed hollow, buried deep into the Mikage forest. It stood stoic and imposing. He tugged the collar of his cloak closer to his face.
Avatar.
They were searching for something… for someone. Jellal had a hunch about what exactly they were after. After all, the fallen angel had tried in vain to achieve the same goal. Jellal had done so out of arrogance, driven by a curse, yes, but still he had been aware of his actions and continued to bear his burden. What was Avatar's drive?
The Angel sought his power from deep within his core, welcoming the warmth that tingled and spread down his limbs. The red tattoo above his eye burned an angry red. His body glowed in a gentle heavenly light, no brighter than a star at dusk.
As quickly as he summoned the power he unleashed it, bursting forward at extraordinary speed, a trail of light in his wake. It was definitely quicker than walking.
Summoning all his courage, he landed and with faux confidence strode towards the door, allowing his magic to slip and exude only a fraction of his true power. The mark over his eye remained burning red. He threw the heavy iron doors open.
Weapons and spells were immediately trained on him. He wore a sinister smirk. Startled mutters and shouts echoed around him. Waving his hand easily across his body, all threats against him were dispelled. He scanned the various beings and guards littering the entrance hall, mentally noting that not all of them were magical.
‘I hear there's a certain someone you're looking for’ he dropped the bait.
Eyes narrowed on him suspiciously as they sensed his power. They grew instantly more wary of him. One spoke up ‘I know you…’
Jellal raised his chin, easily reclaiming his old alias and keeping his introduction short, ‘Siegrain’
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Jellal found himself swiftly led through the halls by an Avatar member after his entrance, to where he would be awaited by a high ranking member. Word apparently travelled fast. He kept a mental note of where he walked, silently mapping the building as he went. He ended up being seated within a dark room, heavy curtains framed the large window, and only allowed a small fraction of light to enter.
Jellal often thought himself a good actor, he felt capable of wearing a mask to suit the situation. The ‘mask’ he chose on this occasion was that of ‘Siegrain’, the one most familiar with his crimes and sins.
He had not expected, however, to be met by a man dressed in heavy cloaks, shrouded in the shadows. The only part of the man he could see clearly was the ornate metallic mask covering his face. Jellal had a suspicion the cloaks covering the stranger were an imitation of some clergy wear.
This man sat before him was supposedly in charge, the leader. Jellal concluded they must be worshipping someone in particular to be so secluded. He was not sure he liked that.
The man began to speak, his voice sounded worn by time, yet demanded to be heard, ‘Siegrain. What brought you here to Avatar? Perhaps you follow our cause?’ There was no question in the man’s voice. He wasn’t asking.
Jellal maintained his composure, crossing one leg over the other, resting his cheek on his knuckles, feigning disinterest. ‘Perhaps I might know your name first? It only seems fitting as you know mine.’ He kept his voice smooth and inviting.
The man lifted his head, light glinting on the mask he wore, ‘Very well. I am Arlock. Now tell me, Siegrain, What brought you here?’
Jellal leaned forward, a sly smile tugging the corners of his mouth. He had to remain in control. ‘We share a common interest.’
‘I see. We of Avatar wish to purge and cleanse sin. We seek his guidance.’ He paused. Jellal felt his muscles tense in anticipation, ‘And what of you, Siegrain? Did you not seek him in your Tower of Heaven?’
He had to maintain his composure. His back twitched involuntarily, remembering his wings’ old reflexes. The scars burned. He barked out a laugh, ‘My “Tower of Heaven” was a futile pursuit. I had already been cast from the heavens, of course. I found it fitting. I sought to create something new’ He neglected the information that he was acting under the influence of a Gorgon’s curse cast upon him, by the very same who exiled him for falling in love.
‘A Valkyrie came to stop your experiment if I recall. What became of her after opposing you? The Titania, wasn’t it? You clipped the wings of the mighty warrior.’
There it was. It was like ice in his veins. The words cut him like a knife. He felt his heart momentarily still. He felt sick. The way Arlock spoke, as though falsely praising him, mocking him, Jellal wanted to obliterate the man were he sat.
Instead, he grinned. He forced a harsh laugh, spreading his arms, ‘The mighty Titania? She is a warrior no more! She was unworthy of bearing the bloodline of a Valkyrie!’ His stomach churned violently at his words, silently shrieking his painful remorse for his sins.
Would he ever be worthy of her heart?
He quashed his own emotions, the arrogant mask still affixed, ‘She was in my way. So I destroyed her wings. She shall not be a threat to any future endeavours.’ he scoffed.
A cruel smile formed on Arlocks’ face, the motion causing the mask to shift slightly, ‘It would seem we have much to discuss.’
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The Titania herself stood in the courtyard of the Fire Dragon King’s palace. Her red hair burned in the afternoon sun. Her mind swam with worry, concerned for her fiancé. She knew how powerful the angel was. They had crossed blades once, and she had barely triumphed, only at the cost of her greatest assets. She had not been quick enough to stop him from killing an innocent, however. The curse upon him at the time had corrupted his very soul.
She had mourned her wings for a long time. She had felt incomplete without them for what felt like an eternity. Her wings had been fierce, dark auburn in colour, adorned with silver cufflinks and feathers as sharp as swords. She had been quick. She flew as fast and nimble as a falcon.
She found her solace in her warrior skills. She had struggled with her balance once her wounds had healed. She adapted. She commissioned new armour to compensate for her new weight distribution. She regained her agility through swordsmanship.
The Titania was certainly every bit as formidable as she had ever been. Yet, on days when the sky was clear of clouds, she found herself yearning for the breeze beneath her wings.
She knew Jellal had caught her wistful gazes. How the fallen angel despaired over what he had done to her. She forgave him long ago. In her eyes, the price to save him had been worth it. He had never seen it that way.
His sins bore heavily on his conscience. She would never forget the day he acted on that guilt.
‘I have to atone, Erza’
He had cupped her face with a bloodied hand. His face was creased with pain, but he wore a smile. She sobbed. She found him there, after sensing his pain and following the trail. She had panicked when she saw all the blood surrounding him, his back.
‘It was the only way.’
He had done it to himself. A clatter rang out as his limp hand dropped something. She would later learn it was a unique sword, with a blade forged of Engellium, called the Dai-Tenshi. It was the only weapon capable of killing an Angel.
She looked in horror at his mutilated wings. They lay discarded, the fluffy white down stained crimson. Once they had been elegant, large white wings, with long soft feathers that almost trailed the ground. Her heart clenched in agony. How pitiful they looked now. Her beloved smiled at her, even as his body trembled with agony.
His body had glowed faintly, like a light fading out. He fell unconscious as his life bled out around him.
She had immediately rushed him to the healers, Grandeeney and Porlyusica. There were none superior in medicine to the two of them, even as distantly related as they were. He had been lucky to survive, they had told her. His back was painted with lacerations. He still bore those scars today.
She shuddered at the memory. His wings she had lovingly gathered and laid to recover in a place sacred to her. She never told him.
She knew he would be safe. No weapon existed outside of the kingdom that could fatally wound him. Erza could feel her connection to him. Its’ strength waned with the distance between them. She felt his guilt. Perhaps that was what dragged the old memories to the surface.
She had to focus on now. Her soldiers had been given the order to dispatch. She oversaw them now as they gathered provisions, sharpened weapons and reinforced defences. Her violet eyes were clear and sharp. She saw everything.
Erza glanced up at the sound of approaching footsteps.
‘Gray.’ She greeted him warmly, acknowledging him as her old friend, rather than her soldier.
He nodded to her, fingers fumbling at the buttons of his shirt. His habit was made worse when he was anxious. She shot him a quizzical look.
‘What are my orders for the mission?’
He looked at her firmly. Her mouth set to a firm line.
‘Gray, you are needed here.’ She wondered if he saw through her words. He was undeniably useful. He and Natsu were best friends after all, and he was strong. She felt the air drop in temperature around him.
Her worries were confirmed. The more Gray used his ice-devil heritage, the more it ate away at his soul. His father had retired from the royal guard due to the toll it had taken on him. Mika’s death had been the last thing holding back the cursed heritage. The Nymph had always maintained a calm presence, her natural magic purifying her beloved husband and son.
Erza hoped that Gray’s Nymph blood would learn to counteract his ice devil blood. She feared it was a losing battle. Especially now that his mentor had passed away too. His mentor had made sure to teach him how to utilise a more neutral form of ice magic, drawing power from the nature around him. But long would those teachings last now?
She expected Gray to argue with her, given his emotions leaking into his powers. Instead, he sighed, resigned.
‘Fine,’ He reached a hand to rub his head, throwing his removed shirt over his shoulder as he did, ‘I’ll get Ultear and Lyon.’
Erza looked away, back at the guards scattered in the courtyard. ‘Mm. I will send them word.’
She pretended not to see how Gray flinched out the corner of her eye.
‘Right’ He mumbled and turned away, heading to leave, ‘Make sure you find that fiery idiot in one piece.’
Especially if I don’t find him first. He uttered a silent apology.
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Meanwhile, far away from the kingdom by now, a small blue feline glided through the sky. He could smell fish, and boy was he feeling hungry.
He had been flying intermittently for at least a day or two now, landing every so often when he felt tired. He had been snacking on bugs here and there when they took his fancy, but now the faint scent of fish had him drooling in excitement. Happy purred to himself, his initial reason for leaving the kingdom long forgotten in the face of his favourite food.
He flapped his wings, gaining altitude and followed his nose to what he hoped would be his next meal.
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Elsewhere, a blonde vampire was screaming. Her heart hammered beneath her breast, one hand clutching at her chest, the other pointing accusingly at the man before her.
‘Why are you here!’ She screeched, pure terror filling her.
His eyes sluggishly met hers and he moved to reach for her, his movement leaden and slow. He blinked, the motion taking entirely too long, opening his mouth to speak. But no words ever came, he fell limp, his eyes rolling back into his head.
Lucy could feel herself trembling, her mind struggling to make sense of what had happened. The last thing she could remember was being in the roof garden. The fog surrounding her memories was slowly lifting. She could recall suffering Bloodlust. Dread crawled up her spine, like cold fingers creeping along her skin. She knew she’d passed out in this room.
Lucy swallowed. It became apparent to her that something wet and still warm dripped down her chin. Lucy hesitated. Holding her breath, she drew her outstretched hand to wipe her lips.
She shrieked. Blood.
Her eyes flew to the man laying completely still on the stone floor. She scrambled over to him, her eyes landing on the torn up flesh of his neck. Her heart pounded painfully. She knew the answer as soon as the silent question crossed her mind.
Did I do that?
Lucy could feel the panic beginning to rise in her. Had she killed him? She studied his face, suddenly noticing the shock of pink hair on his head and the large horns nestled within the strands. She tentatively held her hand below his nose. She waited, tension holding her still.
She sighed in relief when she felt his warm breath over her hand. He was still alive. But what was she supposed to do with him now?
Lucy certainly had a lot of questions that needed answering. She couldn’t risk letting him leave. Not that he could at this moment anyway. But how had he found her? What was he doing here?
Her face tugged into a frown. What if he was associated with the very person she had tried so long to hide herself from? Lucy shook her head. No, she couldn’t risk it.
Juvia.
Juvia might know what to do with him. Lucy stifled a groan. Juvia’s main lake was a half hour’s walk from the decrepit building, she didn’t think she could carry the unconscious man that far. That was if Juvia hadn’t moved on to temporary new waters. Lucy didn’t know how she had been out after her Bloodlust episode, Juvia may have already left to gather more resources by now.
Lucy gnawed on her still-bloody lip. There was one place that she could keep him. Moving carefully, Lucy lifted his arm around her shoulders moving herself to lift him up with her.
He released a small pained whine as she moved him. The scent of his blood drifted back to her again. She could feel her eyes shifting to a darker hue. Shaking her head, ignoring her instincts, she carried him to his new accommodation.
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The chains clinked as the clasps locked around his wrist. Her gut twisted with guilt. He was carefully laid in the small cot. Her eyes flitted to his face. He looked uncomfortable.
Lucy dropped her gaze, her sights landing once again on the man’s wounded neck. It took her longer to look away from it this time. She realised as she observed him that he had blood on his shirt.
It dawned on her then that he had arrived here injured. She cursed under her breath realising that she really had attacked him. She had finally drank from a living person. She felt her heart crack painfully, now her soul would surely be lost forever.
The vampire continued to examine the wound on his neck, her eyes shifting to a fierce, glowing red. Her body moved of its own accord, lulling her closer to him. Her face drew closer to him, her overwhelming need to ease his pain overtaking her. Her eyes darkened further, shadows forming around them. Inky black creeping in, her irises drowned, leaving only menacing, crimson slits behind. Hovering over him, her lips parted, inching closer to soothe the wound.
The man groaned. Immediately Lucy leapt back in embarrassment, gasping, her eyes reverting to honey gold. Heat filled her cheeks and she recomposed herself, turning on her heel in the direction of aid. She was certainly not going to lick his torn flesh better, but the least she could do was clean it up and wrap him up.
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