THE PRINCESS KNIGHT (GRAYLU)

Chapter Eight: The Graveyard

Gray was right. They have no shame. They only do as they please. But I... I want that to change. But it won't. This war will come no matter what I do or say. And all the knights need to prepare. I mean, Gray is one of the most skilled swordsman. He could probably kill me in a instant. Please Gajeel and Laxus. Give me your strength.

"Lets start at the beginning Gajeel and Laxus," I was looking at their grave. "After the funeral I never stopped practicing. I never slept, ate, or drank anything. All I could think about was someone needed to fill in your place and I thought I could. But I never expected this. Finally Maid Erza made me eat something. She wouldn't leave my side until I at least drank something. I was in that room for almost a day until I gave up and ate a piece of your favorite fruits. I ate a strawberry for you Laxus. And I ate a pineapple for you Gajeel," I laughed. But it was a almost about to cry laugh.

"I could never thank you guys enough. Because of you guys I'm a princess knight. But it's also a bad thing," I cried out.

"How am I supposed to go to war and fight for this worthless kingdom?! We don't respect anybody in these four walls. But in the Roe Kingdom it's different, they love and respect each other. I wish our kingdom could be like that. But it's too judgmental. And my father is dying. Plus he's stubborn, so he would never change his mind. The only thing he would want to do is protect me and my mother. But it's never gonna be good enough in his state. Isn't there a way out of this?!" I cried.

I felt a raindrop on my arm. I looked up and sure enough, the sky was a dark grey. The sky went well with my mood. It started to pour and I just sat there and cried. I don't think anyone could tell I was crying because of the rain. But it wasn't like anybody was in the graveyard anyway.

"Gajeel, Laxus... do I really have what it takes to protect this kingdom?" I asked

That final question was enough for me to get back on my horse and ride home. No matter the challenge I'll try my best. By the time I entered through the kingdoms normal security gate, I knew something was up with Mom and Dad.

"Tell Queen Layla, Lucy has returned home," I heard.

Usually they only have orders like that for two reasons: one, something bad happened, or two, they were worried about me.

I avoided contact and went straight to my room. I said,"Hello," to Daryl. And he exchanged a greeting back. I opened the door and my room was clean. So clean that it couldn't have been a mistake to see a envelope with the Roe kingdom symbol on the back. But what was worse than seeing the symbol was seeing the letter was addressed to me.

End of Chapter 8