The Maiden & Her Guardian Dragon *Discontinued*

Chapter 25: The First Day.

Wendy returned 2 hours later, carrying with her two big bags of food. Natsu's eyes widened with joy as he drooled at the prospect of home cooked meal. Wendy walked past him and made her way to the kitchen, which was surprisingly spacious if the cottage's outside look was any indication. She placed the bags on a small square table and pulled out a few pots and pans from the cupboard. Natsu peeked from behind the wall as he watched Wendy remove the ingredients from the bags and place them on the table. He was salivating so much that he could have drowned a small dog.

Eggs, potatoes, noodles, carrots, rice, and lots and lots of meat. She opened the cook book she had purchased and looked for the perfect recipe. Once she had found it, she pulled a light blue ribbon out of her bag and tied her long hair into a pony tail as her body glowed bright.

"Re-Quip"

As the glow faded, Wendy was now wearing a pink apron, Green short shorts which stopped just below her buttocks & a sports bra. She then summoned several kitchen utensils as she began to cook dinner. She mixed the eggs, potatoes, and noodles together in a pan as she stirred them together over the stove fire. Natsu could smell the heavenly aroma and couldn't stop himself from moving from the wall.

He slowly crept up behind Wendy. His hand slowly inching towards the pan.

POP! "Stop that Natsu, it will be ready soon."

In one swift motion Wendy had hit Natsu in the hand with the ladle she was using to cook, what was more impressive was she accomplished this without even looking at him, although she did smile to herself. "Aw come on Wendy, just one small taste?" He pleaded with her. "No." she answered with a stern tone, "The food will be ready soon, why don't you go outside until it's finished?" She continued to stir the ingredients.

Natsu crossed his arms as he leaned against the counter, "Fine." He left the kitchen in a huff, Wendy shook her head and smiled as she continued to cook.

Natsu walked outside and breathed in the fresh air that was coming from the lake, the setting sun giving it a vibrant orange color. He walked down the hill and sat at the edge of the lake as he laid down on the ground. He closed his eyes and let his mind wander as he thought of when he and Wendy were she was 12.

She was always a bit cute, but deep down she always tried to help him out. He thought back to when she taught him how to sing. She was so frightening back then and he smiled to himself as he wondered how he & Gray managed to survive back in those days. Wendy stated once that the three used to train together, but whenever Natsu thought of these moments his head hurt, probably because he tried to block those moments out.

As he drifted away, he heard a voice calling to him.

"Natsu! Dinner is ready! Hurry before it gets cold!"

Natsu jumped to his feet and happily ran back to the cottage, the delicious aroma of the food Wendy prepared for them called to him. He couldn't help but drool as he walked into the kitchen. Wendy was already sitting at the table and as she looked at his face, she couldn't help but giggle. "Natsu, perhaps you clean yourself up before sitting down."

"Huh?" He looked at her confused. He noticed Wendy smiling and looking at his shirt, taking the hint he looked down to see that nearly his entire shirt was drenched in drool. Embarrassed he ran to the bathroom, and wiped his face off as he took off his shirt. He then went into the bedroom and found another one, he put it on and went back to the table.

"Sorry about that." He smiled as he scratched his head embarrassed. Wendy smiled at him, "Don't worry about it, eat." Natsu's eyes looked over the banquet in front of him. Noodles, curry, potato soup, and smoked as well as fried meat. He once again began to drool, Wendy had outdone herself this time. He didn't know where to start. He reached for one of the fried bird's leg and took a bite. He nearly fell out of his chair in pure ecstasy. His eyes lit up as he ate the rest of the food. Each bite he savored more than the last.