The final chapter of The Dragon. I hope you all enjoy.❤️

Song: Guinevere's Song
By: Andrew Haym & Morten Malvik

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~Lucy~

Natsu and I stood together as we held hands on the balcony. It's been a few days since he has finally woken up from slumber. Natsu no longer had any broken bones or burns on his chest. In fact, Natsu seemed to have grown stronger. It could possibly be because of our Connection, but I have not told him about it. My soulmate has been patient for me to tell him how I saved him. I wanted to tell Natsu the truth so badly, but how would he even react? I was terrified Natsu would leave me, or worse...accept he is immortal. I haven't told Natsu anything about what has happened.

Just like everyone else, excluding Gray, Natsu was in the dark of discovering the truth.

"Hey Natsu," I began when our eyes met. "I'm ready to tell you how I saved you from the fire." Natsu's eyes widened when he childishly smiled. We both moved back inside from the balcony and sat on the bed. "Tell me everything, Luce. I want to know." Natsu deserved to know everything, however, I couldn't tell him the entire truth. I simply nodded as I sighed. "As you know, Gwen passed away." Natsu's eyes fell as he nodded. "When Gwen died, she passed Solantir to my soul. If Gwen didn't give me Solantir, I would have been a Half-Soul once again. The reason why Gwen and I were so close is that our souls we're intertwined. She gave me a piece of her soul to fix mine. And when she left us, she took back the soul she gave me to move on but replaced that with Solantir."

"So, you hold Solantir now. Does that mean you're a Dragon Slayer now?" I thought about it for a moment and shrugged in response. "I honestly don't know. Gwen never used Dragon Slayer Magic, and for a good reason to. Solantir's flames are deadly. And once you're touched by his white fire it burns your soul for eternity. That's what happened to you Natsu. Thankfully, you grew strong enough to extinguish the flames because you thought I was going to be harmed by it. But in reality, I wasn't in any danger, to begin with." Natsu crossed his arms in concentration. "That does make sense. It would be best if you never use Solantir's magic either Lucy. I can tell firsthand no one would wish to be put through that. I wouldn't wish it upon my greatest enemy."

My hand placed itself on Natsu's bicep as I leaned into him. Natsu opened his arms pulling me into his chest as we hugged tightly. My eyes were closed as I felt pure bliss at that moment. Natsu leaned our bodies and lied us down on the bed. "That's what happened. We can thank Solantir for helping us get you back." I felt Natsu's grip tightened. "What doesn't make sense is how were you able to cross to my spirit." I felt my heart fall. Natsu easily caught my secret without realizing it. What I only hoped was that he wouldn't push too far for answers from me. "Well, Solantir is a Spirit Dragon. Maybe he helped me cross over to save you." Natsu caressed my shoulder blade while we cuddled into the pillows for comfort. "Yeah. You're right. I don't even know why I'm thinking about it!" Natsu chuckled using his other hand to gently turn my face to his. "All that matters is I'm back, and that I won't ever be leaving you again." Before I could reply Natsu pulled my face into his as our lips sealed together. Our kiss lasted moments when we parted to gaze into each other's eyes.

'I love her so much...'

My smile dropped. I heard Natsu, but he didn't talk at all. His smile disappeared when his eyes became anxious towards me. "Are you okay Lucy?" I didn't even give attention to Natsu at the moment. Gwen and I were able to communicate with each other because of how close we were, but I was never able to hear her thoughts. Is it because Natsu and I are so close that I can actually feel what he thinks at certain moments. When I heard his thought, I was overwhelmed with warmth and prosperity for mere seconds. I was overjoyed to now know how much Natsu loves me. His love for me knows no boundaries as he is willing to do anything to protect me. I've never felt so safe as I do now. My imagination started to show me and Natsu in the future, the two of us newlyweds as I held a child in my arms. We had a big house in the forest close to Fairy Tail, and every day we would go on adventures never fearing anything. Until I remembered we were both immortal.

Us having a child...it was impossible.

"I..." My voice cracked as tears stung my eyes. I had to remind myself that I must break Natsu from our Souls Connection. Natsu must be separated from the curse, and he must be free from me as well. The precious daydreams I thought moments ago were now only an indication of what I can never have. I can't have Natsu...I can't have a family. I can't have anything if it means they will only perish in the end. My priority now is to break the Connection without hurting Natsu in the process. However, from what history has demonstrated, the only way to break a Souls Connection is one partner must die. But, how can one of us die...no, how can I die if I am immortal? "I just recalled something. I have to get ready to leave."

I pulled away from Natsu's clutch as I held my hand over my heart. Turmoil stirred inside of me while I could only speculate of any way to save Natsu. I got on my feet and leaned down to place a kiss on Natsu's cheek. "I'll see you soon." Natsu only looked at me in concern when he called for me. "Lucy!" I halted and turned back to him. "Yes, Natsu?" Natsu leaned up from the pillows. "Are we still going to Aria? We spoke about it a while back, but if you want to go to Fairy Tail then we can." My heart seized. "No!" I answered very fast before glancing away. "No...I still want to go to Aria. I miss Adroath and my people. It's been almost five months since I have seen them. I-I want to go home."

I didn't even notice Natsu got up and was now standing in front of me. Natsu caressed my cheek and nodded. "Okay Luce. We'll go back to Aria as Fairy Tail leaves for Magnolia." I was pulled in a hug once more from my soulmate. "I just want you to be cheerful. If going to Aria, your other home, is what you want then we will go." I planted my head in Natsu's chest barely bobbing in agreement. "Thank you, Natsu." Natsu kissed my forehead in return. "Get your stuff packed Lucy, and we'll be off."

We both said our farewell's as I closed the door to his room. I was walking back to my room until the sound of someone running behind me startled me. "Lucy!" A voice exclaimed. Before I could veer around to face the person I was rammed down to the floor with a woman on top of me. Scarlet hair came into my field of vision as I proceeded to laugh. "Erza!? You're not usually the type to plummet over your own footing!" I joked standing back up and assisting Erza in the process. Erza was flushed by the way her cheeks were rosy while she twiddled her thumbs. "I...I have a question to ask you?" She murmured looking at the floor.

My heartfelt heavier for some reason. The only thing I guessed was that she found out about me and she was going to demand explanations if I tell her it was all valid. "About..." I said pausing for her answer. Erza's hand fiddled with a strand of her hair in embarrassment. "About Jellal and I's wedding." Relief swiftly lifted the weight off me as I gleamed warmly. "Oh Erza, I forgot to congratulate you two!" Erza bashfully smiled in return. "It's alright Lucy. You've been stressed for days I don't blame you. Besides, it was unexpected for me as well. I didn't think I was getting married after the Grand Magic Games." I opened the door to my room. "Well come inside and chat with me. We have a lot to catch up on evidently!"

Erza and I sat in my room talking about intentions for her and Jellal's wedding. The big question Erza wanted to ask was if it was alright she and Jellal were wedded in Aria. Of course, I told her it was more than fine to have my two nakamas wed in Aria. Erza illustrated her wedding theme, to the color, and down to the bridesmaids. As the scarlet mage appeared to have eventually softened back to her natural color, I got up and proceeded to pack while still chattering to Erza. "So, who's going to be your Maid of Honor?" Erza rubbed her head on that question. "I'm stuck between two girls, but I'm going to ask one to see which girl I should choose. This will be my only wedding, so it must be perfect no matter what." I stopped packing to grab Erza's hand in mine. "Whoever she is, she better remain at your side. Her one and only job are to make sure you are steadied and joyous throughout your big day." Erza nodded. "Yes. I have a lot to plan so the wedding won't be for two months. Jellal and I want to be married before the end of the year, and an Autumn marriage sounds amazing."

Once again I imagined a wedding of my own. A marriage where Natsu and I would hold it in the summer, the color being white and light yellow like a lemon. Natsu would be outfitted in a black tuxedo while wearing a pinned yellow rose over his heart. He would gaze at me as I step down the aisle with a mermaid wedding gown clasping my body frame. My extended train dragged gracefully behind me when our eyes join. We would try not to cry because this was supposed to be a tearless moment for us. When I make it to him we instantly kiss each other never tending if the priest commenced our vows. "Lucy! Are you alright!?" I was yanked back from the fabrication of my fake wedding when I felt tears of blood dripping down my face. I put my hand over my cheek to hide what Erza has already seen. I did it again. I reminded myself of the idea of being married was something I can never have. "I'm just...so happy for you Erza!" I wrapped Erza into a hug to hide what she believed were tears of joy, was actually tears of sorrow. Erza returned my hug and giggled. "Don't start crying yet, Lucy! We still have two months before tears can be shed!"

"It just seems we're all finally having the life we deserve. All of us..." Except for Natsu. I stole his life, but I will return it without harming him. Before I pulled away from our hug, I thought about Hades. Hades, the Bringer, and my Guardian Angel, he must know something about the Unforgivable Curse. Hades has come upon with the Gods so he must know something that can assist me! "Well, are you and Natsu coming back with us? Or are you going someplace else?" I put the last of my belongings in my suitcase and nodded. "Natsu and I are going to Aria. Not only do I miss my people, but now we have to make sure everything is ready for the soon-to-be bride!" I zipped up my case and put it next to the door while Erza blushed again. "Thank you again, Lucy, for allowing us to marry in Aria. It's just, Aria is such a beautiful place and we were never able to bring the guild. I think they would really like it there." We both giggled thinking of how everyone would react to Aria and it's grand appearance. "You would be right Erza! Hopefully, they don't make a ruckus or else I'll have to Lucy Kick them!" We shared laughter again as we said our farewell's. "I'll see you in a bit, Lucy. Thank you so much again!"

"Quit thanking me and spend time with your fiancé!" Erza started to walk back down the hallway when I closed the door. I was alone in my room having nothing else to do now. I sauntered to the bed and lied down to unwind my thoughts. As everyone else seemed to be free-spirited and festive, I still had so much to do before I can finally be relieved. Not only that but I will eventually have to tell everyone the actuality. One, that I am immortal, and two I'm not even a human. I still need explanations, and the Bringer is my only option. I looked around the room, then closed my eyes. "Hades...are you there?" I whispered feeling a cold breeze crawl over my skin. The temperature seemed to have grown colder as I kept my eyes shut in concentration. "Hades." I blurted praying he would hear me. "Please come out. I need your help."

"Hades is busy at the moment." My eyes snapped open to be greeted by Daniel StormCloud. My room was relatively dark as my breaths were noticeable from how frigid it was. I put my arm out calling for my sword until Daniel chuckled. "That won't be necessary Lucy. After all, you can't slay me even if you wanted to." Daniel walked out from the corner as his dark irises peered me down. "I just wished for you to know you won't be catching much sight of your 'Guardian Angel' anytime soon."

"What did you do to him?" I growled lifting the Goddess Sword in front of me. Daniel smirked strolling closer and closer. "Hades is fine. It's yourself, you should be worried about." Daniel nudged the sword away from his path when he was suddenly on the bed towering over me. I was pushed down as I let out a cry when my hands were fastened to bed by Daniel's powerful grip. "The Gods are watching you, Lucy Heartfilia. They dislike your existence and of your powers growing greater every day. They want you dead..." I tried to resist against Daniel while struggling to not make any audible outcries. "Then let them kill me! Free me from the Curse and just end it!" Daniel laughed while shaking his head. "That is the problem, Lucy. You are immortal and have bound yourself to an innocent soul. You are using the Fire Mage for protection, laying his life at risk as well."

"DON'T YOU EVEN THINK OF HURTING HIM!" My Dark One and Light Goddess voice shouted in unison. Daniel tsked his tongue at me when the door to my room started to jiggle. "Lucy is everything okay!?" Gray called now knocking on my door. I looked at the door determining if I should call for help when Daniel made me look at him. "All in due time fate will take you. We are watching you, and we will be ready to stop you from remembering." I clenched my jaw making an effort to not lose my composure. "Remembering what!?" Daniel's eyes didn't leave mine when he released his hold on my wrists. "Soon, you will lead yourself to your own cessation. We will be prepared for it."

"Lucy!" The door opened, and everything was back to normal. The room wasn't dark nor freezing. I drew in heavy breaths while frantically looking around the room to find Daniel. Gray reached forward to the bed and brushed my shoulder. "You're ice cold Lucy." I yanked away and got up from the different side of the bed, trembling like a leaf in the wind. "I'm fine Gray. I...I was just having a nightmare." Gray crossed his arms with his eyes scanning me. "You're lying too. What really happened?"

"It's none of your business!" I snarled at Gray with a violent tone. The Ice Mage, however, stood still. "You made it my business the minute you told me the truth." I was still inhaling and exhaling heavily while looking away from my comrade. He was right however, I should tell him what happened to me. But, this was against the Gods, and telling Gray could put his life in peril. "This is beyond you, Gray. You must understand there are some things I cannot tell you. What just happened, is one of those moments. Just let it go for now...please." Gray's eyes lit in the realization of what I meant. Moments passed when he reluctantly accepted. "Alright, but you've worried me now. Though you have told me everything, you haven't. I still have so many questions that you can't answer." I gripped myself, trying and failing to warm my body. "I know this will be hard Gray, but you must realize no one can know. It's for their safety and yours as well."

"I'm not worried about my safety Lucy, I'm worried about yours." I gasped, as my heart skipped a beat from Gray's judgment. "Lucy, you're like my little sister. If anything happened to you, I could never forgive myself after you counted on me so much with these secrets. What should I do if something does happen to you?" Gray clutched his fists before looking away. I've never seen Gray act like this before. He looked uneasy, scared, and confused. I doubt nothing will happen to me, but then again I am dealing against the Gods. Nothing will be simple at this point as I walked on eggshells against the ones that supported in creating me. They learned my weaknesses, my strengths, and so much more. All I know is that I'm stronger than all the Gods combined, and they fear I will recollect something they don't want me to remember. If I eventually recognize this, then I am good as dead. If I die, without telling Gray what to do if that does transpire, he would keep my secrets to his grave. Gray would forever hold the guilt of learning so much about me and never tell anyone. "Gray," I began as I wandered around the bed. I stood beside Gray and grabbed his hand in reassurance. "if for some reason something comes to pass, tell the guild. Tell them everything I told you...even about Natsu."

"Have you found anything on Natsu?" He asked when my clutch on his hand tightened. Solantir informing me of everything I dreaded to hear reverberated in my memories. Gradually, I nodded my head. "Yes...I did." Gray and I moved to the bed to sit down. The way Gray's eyes looked at me, it was like he knew already. "Solantir was the one that told me. When I was trying to learn if I can save Natsu, he told me everything. I was right about our Souls Connection and both of us feeling each other's pain both physically and spiritually, but there's more to it." My lips were starting to tremble as I fought against my tears. "Natsu is immortal now because of me. He and I share a piece of our souls, and since he holds a shard of my soul he now carries the Unforgivable Curse with me! Natsu can manipulate the Balance if he truly wanted to if he ever finds about our Connection!" Tears trailed down my face when I wept quietly. Gray pulled me into a hug and shushed me. "It's gonna be alright Lucy. We'll find a way to resolve this. I'm sure you and Natsu can work this out together."

"We're not working it out, Gray! I'm going to find a way to shatter the Connection in order to free him." I used my sleeve to wipe away the tears, smudging my sleeve with blood. "You're not even going to give Natsu a choice!? What if he wants to be immortal like you!?" I shoved Gray away and stood up. "That's what I'm scared of Gray!" My voice screamed alarming the Ice Mage. I strode back and forth while tugging my roots with my hands. "The Souls Connection makes it unbearable to be apart for the partners. Natsu may just say he needs to stay with me because of the Connection! Gray, I didn't give him an option when he and I gave a piece of our soul to each other, so now I have to make the decision of conserving his mortal life!"

"That isn't fair for you to decide Lucy. You need to at least tell him!" I started to crack up at Gray. "Tell him? Okay, let me tell Natsu that he carries the Unforgivable Curse and he is in love with a mystical being that isn't human! Also, also let me tell him that I was created by Hades and that my 'birth' parents are actually two adults that decided to adopt me! Hey while we're at it let me just throw it in that I have no idea and no explanations of how to BREAK a Souls Connection without one of us dying...oh wait, we're both immortal!"

"Lucy, you need to calm down." I pointed at Gray feeling the Balance tipping. "CALM DOWN!? Yes, Gray, I'll calm down after I figure out a way to DIE AND STAY DEAD FOR GOOD!" My voice echoed the space as I just admitted what I said. The Balance withdrew to normal when I fell to my knees. Gray got down to the floor with me. "Figure out a way to die? Lucy are you even listening to yourself!? There must be some other way that we can keep you and Flame Breath on this world! Stop sacrificing yourself every five minutes and think straight for once in your life!" Gray yanked my shoulders and harshly jerked me. "Quit making an effort to die and live! Live for Fairy Tail and live for that idiot you fell in love with! We don't want you to die, Lucy!" Tears stung Gray's eyes as he kept them close. I was appalled to even say a word until Gray drooped his head. "Why...Why do you wish to die, Lucy? I don't understand why you want to leave us..." I bit my lower lip before shaking my head. A second later I threw my arms around Gray and wailed. "I don't want to leave Fairy Tail! I want to go on more adventures...I want to marry Natsu...I want to start a family of my own! But how can I have any of that when I can only breathe for eternity? How can I live knowing one day I will have to watch everyone I love be buried six feet in the ground?! How Gray...HOW CAN I LIVE WITHOUT HAVING THE STRENGTH TO EVEN BREATHE!!!"

We both were silent after that. At this rate the whole palace could hear me and Gray shout, so we decided to stay calm and hope no one has listened to the words we've been sharing. "I'm sorry Lucy. I'm so sorry..." We embraced each other like two siblings getting over an argument. The atmosphere was still heavy, but our hearts felt lighter after getting the statement through. "You want to die, so you can be with us when we all pass away. That's why..." I nodded to respond to Gray. I felt extremely tired to even speak at that point. I imagine dreams that I can never have, and I was jealous. I only wanted the typical things in life, but that was too much to ask for someone like me. "Forgive me, Gray. I didn't mean to lose my composure." As Gray was about to speak the door knocked on the other side. "Lu-chan? Is everything okay?" Without speaking Gray and I stood up to move around the room and act natural. I ran to open the door and smiled after wiping my face clean. "Levy-chan! Sorry I was shouting at Gray because he somehow managed to find one of my bras."

"Hey, that's not-" I grimaced at Gray without Levy noticing. Gray sighed and bowed his head. "Yes, I was coming up here to tell Lucy we were departing soon, and while she was packing I found her bra on the chair. She lost it after I pointed it out." Levy laughed while hiding her mouth. "Gray you shouldn't be pointing out the obvious dummy!" Gray gritted his teeth. "I've learned my lesson." Levy clasped my hand and flashed a smile. "We're leaving in a couple of minutes Lu-chan. You and Natsu are going to Aria, so we wanted to see you guys go off first. Natsu's waiting for you outside." I smiled back at Levy. "Thank you, Levy. I'll be out in just a minute." After Levy left I rubbed my neck in remorse. "Sorry about that Gray." The Ice Mage just waved it off. "It's no big deal. I just hope Levy doesn't inform Juvia or else she'll wring me around the neck." A smirk appeared on my face. "You and Juvia? I totally called it!"

"Yea, Yea shut up blondie." Gray and I grinned at each other until we hugged again. "I'm really sorry though for yelling at you. I should just tell you how I feel about this." Gray patted my back gently. "You can always talk to me Lucy, I'm here to help as much as I can." We both separated and continued to smile. "Thank you." The Ice Mage shrugged his shoulders in acknowledgment. "Anytime." I grabbed my suitcase and opened the door. Gray left the room as I closed the door behind me. We were quiet while walking back to the Main Corridor, but I knew I could trust Gray with just about anything. I trusted Gray that he wouldn't tell anyone unless something did occurred.

Gray and I exited the entrance as the guild was waiting for us. The girls came up and hugged me tightly while I got my hair ruffled by the guys and pats on my back as well. "We'll see you and Natsu in two months! Try to not have any babies while I'm gone~~!" MiraJane signified with little devil horns. My face reddened quickly as steam came off my head. "MiraJane!" I stammered because of humiliation. After many more goodbyes and hugs, Natsu and I, hand in hand, strolled to the train to Aria. When we found a booth to share Natsu sat down already suffering from motion sickness. "Hey Luce," I looked down at Natsu while I gently caressed his hair. "why did you and Stripper leave the castle together?" Natsu didn't look at me directly in the eye while half of his face was hiding behind his scarf. "He was just getting me from my room. It took me a bit to pack up." Natsu sighed and closed his eyes. "Good. Stripper better not be trying to take my woman." A giggle came out of me. "Don't tell me you're actually jealous." Natsu didn't say a word, instead he just hugged my waist hiding his face in my stomach. I rolled my eyes and glimpsed around our surroundings and tapped Natsu. "Where's Happy?"

Natsu replied with a muffled voice. "Happy and I agreed that he wanted us to have 'alone time'. So he's staying with Wendy and Carla until the guild arrives in two months." The train proceeded to move, and I peeked outside to see the guild waving us off. I waved back with a big goofy smile on my face. "Are you sure you two can survive without each other for two months?" Natsu grabbed my hand when a blush crept on my cheeks. "I only need you, Lucy." My smile left my face. The guild was no longer in sight as we were now departing from Crocus. Natsu fell asleep lightly snoring for only me to hear. My thoughts clouded over me, as I could only think of what Natsu said.

'You only need me...because of our Souls Connection, Natsu.'

I looked outside once more beholding green trees and the grass dancing in the wind. I knew these two months should be my time to rest, but that was not the plan. I had to see if I could break the Connection without Natsu getting injured. I have to find a way to see Hades...and I will find out my lost memories of being with the Gods. Whatever they don't want me to know, it must be to where they will exterminate me. Even being immortal, the Gods will certainly find a loophole to kill me. So, the only way for them to do that is to remember my past. My eyes looked down at my soulmate peacefully resting when I bent down and placed a kiss on his temple. "I love you Natsu." I pulled my head back up, placed it on the window, and closed my eyes to sleep.

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Thus, ends the Third Book of the Savior Series. There will be a Bonus Chapter as I've said, and very soon I will begin on the Final Book of the Savior Series.

This has been a crazy year for me, and I actually can't believe I'm on my third book. And I wanted to say Lovelies, thank you all so much for these amazing years on Wattpad.

It will be a bit until I begin the Fourth Book: The Ending as I am naming it. So look at my One-Shots until I announce the final book dear Lovelies!

As always...love you all!❤️