Savior of The Fire King (Nalu Fanfic)

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Natsu's Pov:

I was laying on my bed while I watched my pet cat, Happy, play with his toy fish. I smile slightly to myself until I heard my door open, realizing it was my father, Igneel.

He never used to pay me personal visits, but nowadays for the past month, he has been visiting my room often. And they weren't good visits, either. He was always trying to get me to do paperwork, and I always blew it off.  I'd take it more seriously if one of my personal guards *cough* Erza *cough* actually made me do it.

"Natsu. I haven't gotten any finished paperwork from you. What have you been doing all this time?" He asked.

I sit up and messed up my pink hair. I faked a nervous smile. "Eating, sleeping, you know, the norm." I replied.

He sighed. "You'll be ruling Fiore in a month. I don't know what to do with you in that time. Something ought to change your perspective. You have to prove the citizens wrong about you." He said.

I glare at him. "I'm not going to rule Fiore in the same style you are. I am not like you! I'll rule it in my own way and there's nothing you can do about it!"

Igneel held my glare before storming out of the room. I sighed as I laid back down on my bed. "I should probably train or something." I muttered to myself.

Lucy's Pov:

I was at the marketplace in town trying to buy some food. It was another casual day, with some rumors flying around about the kingdom, as usual.

"Have you seen Gray Fullbuster? The Prince's guard and trainer? He's super hot and he loves to strip! Bonus!" I heard a girl squeal. I rolled my eyes before paying for my groceries.

I was about to walk out of the market before royal guards walked in front of me. "Eh?" I questioned.

"Are you Lucy Heartfilia?" One of the guards asked. "Y-Yes, why?" I asked in response. "Please come with us, the King wishes to speak with you."

Why...? I don't like this...

*Timeskip*

I was waiting outside of the throne room, chills sprawling throughout my arms. I know I hate this, but I can't help but be nervous..

One of the guards suddenly appeared before me. "His Majesty is ready for you." I nodded and took a deep breath.

I stood up and walked over to the huge doors. The guard slowly opened them for me and I walked to where I stood a few feet away from the steps that led to the throne. I bowed to him.

"Thank you for coming down to the kingdom on such short notice, Ms. Heartfilia." The King spoke. I raised my head. "The pleasure is mine. May I ask why you have called me down?" I asked.

"You see, my son, Prince Natsu, is going to be ruling Fiore in one month. But he isn't quite cut out to be King yet. I've heard you were great with paperwork." He noted.

"Oh, I just write novels, Your Majesty." I politely corrected. "Yes, but it's a bit similar to paperwork, you see. And Natsu could use a friend, so I was wondering if you could help my son out for a while? I'll provide you a room here in the palace along with three meals a day for free." He said.

My eyes widened. He's offering me everything I'm struggling to pay for...for free? As much as I hate doing business with Royal Family because of all the rumors...this is a big offer so just can't turn down.

"I accept your offer, Your Majesty." I said, bowing to him. He grinned and jumped up from his seat, crushing me into a hug. My eyes widened at the sudden gesture.

"Thank you so much, Lucy Heartfilia! I know how much you hate doing deals with us, but you won't regret this one!"

"It's no problem at all, but, how much do you know about me, exactly?" I laughed nervously. "Oh not much. Just that you struggle with rent and food money and you can use Celestial Spirits."

Phew, nothing about THAT...

Natsu's Pov:

"I don't get why you strip all the time." I said while glaring at Gray. He was my trainer and one of my personal guards. We don't get along much, but we sometimes do because we have to.

"Well, why do you wear that scarf all the time?" Gray retorted. We both were drying off our hair after using the quick showers that were meant to be used after training.

"Because, it's special to me." I said. "Yeah, well, stripping is special to me!" Gray said. "I don't even want to KNOW how it's special to you!"

We walked out of the showers after getting dressed and saw Wendy running to us. Wendy was my little sister, so she was too young to rule yet.

"Natsu! There's a girl in the palace! She looks pretty!" Wendy giggled. "Wendy, stop sounding like you're three. There's plenty of girls here." I grinned while ruffling her hair.

"Nastuuu!" Wendy whined. "But she's new! She's not Erza or Juvia! She's here to help you and be your friend!" Wendy cheered.

"Eh?" I questioned. Gray chuckled. "Well, I wish her luck, then. This pyro here is difficult to deal-" I interrupted him by elbowing him in the gut.

"So, where is she?"