Her Iron Knight

Chapter 7

*Jellal's POV*

Erza became depressed.   Gajeel was weak and had blacked out after telling us the news.   Levy, one of the sweetest and most smart people I have ever met, was taken from us by a dragon; and not just any dragon.  It was Metalicana, the guardian dragon of the black-hearted sorcerer who haunted many kingdoms, Jose.  What did José want with a princess like Levy?  More importantly, why did he attack this kingdom before the most important event of the year? 

Suddenly, I heard Erza start crying.  I turned to her and gently pulled her close to me.   "Don't worry, we're gonna get Levy back safely." I tell her. 

Erza continued to cry, as the ambassador and guards came in.  "Get this young man to the infirmary, and quickly." I said.  "He's been badly injured."

"Yes, your Majesty." the knights said, picking up Gajeel and immediately taking him to the infirmary.  I help Erza stand up, and get her out of the now ruined Audience Chamber. "Prince Jellal."  I heard Ambassador Makarov say behind us.  "What is going on?"

I look at Erza, who was still crying into my chest, and then back at him.  "Princess Levy has been taken by that dragon who attacked us." I said.  "Gajeel is the only eye witness of what happened." 

The Ambassador had a shocked look on his face.  "Princess Levy was kidnapped?!  We must send a search team to rescue her!" he declared. 

"I'm afraid we can't do that Ambassador." I said.  "That dragon is the guardian dragon of Jose."

"That was Metalicana?!" he questioned.

"Yes.  The only dragon who's scales are made of pure iron.  He is dangerous, and with him belonging to Jose, he could become more powerful than you think."

The Ambassador looked distraught with thoughts.  "What can we do?  The princess is in danger and long she is in Jose's possession." 

"I know Ambassador." I said.

"We need to postpone the wedding." I heard Erza say.  I look at her, with a straight face. 

"Postpone the wedding?!" the ambassador said. 

"I'm not getting married until my sister is back home and safe, and until both Jose and Metalicana are gone."  she says. 

"I agree with your decision darling." I say, lifting her face towards me.  "I don't think Levy would want to miss out on that." I say.  "After all, she helped plan it as well."

Erza nods.  We both look at the Ambassador and see him nod.  "First, send out a proclamation about the Princess and the wedding.  Then, we need to find somebody who can help us know more about our enemy." he said.

"I think I know who." Erza said.  "We need to go to the infirmary to see him."

The infirmary?  I asked myself.  Then it struck me.   Gajeel obviously had to know something, and Erza knew about it.  We needed to head over there, and quickly.  I just hope Gajeel's injuries aren't as bad as they looked.  We needed his help.

*Levy's POV*

This terrible beast carried me through the skies, further from my home, my family, and my closest friend.  I was surprised that Gajeel knew Metalicana.  He was hiding something from me for all these years and I knew I was going to find out from somebody other than him.  

Metalicana's grip had tightened as I continued to struggle to get out of his grip.  Where was he taking me? "It's no use struggled your Majesty. We are almost there." Metalicana said. The closer we got to the dark mountain, the more fear crawled up my spine.

A few minutes later, We dove straight down into the mountain. Inside was beyond amazement. An entire palace was inside the mountain. The bricks were dark and gloomy, covered in moss and ash. The moat around it was lava, and what appeared to be a broken bridge was half away burnt and broken apart. The walls of the gates and palace were crumbling and a giant hole was in the side, which I assumed that's where this dragon entered.

As if I already knew, Metalicana flew right through it and landed on a pile of gold and jewels.   I was amazed if how much there was.   However, my amazement was immediately taken away, when that dragon roared.  I covered my ears because it was so loud.  When he stopped, I uncovered them and heard an evil laugh.  "Welcome back Metalicana." a dark voice said.  "It appears you have brought a gift."

"Yes, I figured out old comrade needed some motivation to return." the dragon said.   I looked down at a figure it a black cloak.  He must be the man that Metalicana mentioned earlier.  What was his name?  

"Good.  But how does he know the second eldest princess of Magnolia?" that figure said.

I was surprised he knew who I was.   "How do you know who I am?"  I asked.  "More importantly, what do you want with Gajeel?" 

"So, you do know who we are talking about my dear." he said.   "Unfortunately, I won't be able to tell you what we have in store for him.  He is a traitor and traitors are to get what they deserve."

"Don't you dare hurt him!"  I yelled at him. 

"I'm sorry, but with what he has done, he must be punished." he replied.  "And believe it or not, you are going to help me with it."

"I will do no such thing!" I declared.

"Princess Levy, you obviously have no clue who I am." he said, I could see him smiling underneath his hood.   "I am the black-hearted wizard, Jose." 

My eyes widen.   Jose...how did I know who he was?  It was like I have seen him before, but where? 

"Metalicana.  Lock her away." Jose instructed.  "And make sure she doesn't escape." 

Without another word, Metalicana flew right back through that gaping hole in the wall, and flew towards a tower in the middle of the palace.   Metalicana placed me inside it and flew away.  

I looked around and saw no doors.  Only the window where I was placed.  From there, I fell to my knees and cried.  "Wh-who are you?"  a delicate and gentle voice asked me.  

I looked up from my hands and looked around.   "Who said that?" I asked. 

Suddenly, I heard a set of footsteps coming from a curtained wall.   I looked to see who it was.  "Juvia did." the girl said.

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Hey guys!!   Well, as promised, here is the next chapter.   I hope I can update tomorrow, but I may or may not have to work tomorrow.  It snowed over where I live and there's a ton of it too.   So if it doesn't lighten up, I will update.  But if it does, I may have to go to work.  

Well, until next time...

~BoStaffKeyblade13