Summary: In order to save her brother's life, Lucy Heartfilia decided to sacrifice herself as the bride of the Demon Lord, Etherious Natsu Dragneel.

Rating: M

Story: The first chapter is short of course. Mainly for seeing if anyone is interested.

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The Bride of E.N.D

"You can't do this-"

"-I can-"

"-You're risking your life-"

"-I'm saving your life-"

"-I won't allow it-"

"-You are in no position to tell me no-"

"-I do-"

"-You are my younger brother, you will respect the decisions I make-"

"-There has to be another way-"

"-It's useless, Sting. My mind is made up."

Sting clenched his fist, snarling as he left the throne room angrily.

The princess turned to the throne. "Father it has been decided."

She stared into his lifeless brown eyes.

"I will marry Etherious."

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The crepuscular bugs, such as the June beetles and Katydids sang to the night's sky, creating such a beautiful sound that was only pleasing to certain ears. The princess of Fiore, listened to their song and the twinkling stars. Would this be the last time she would see the stars or hear the lovely night melody?

She shivered, gaze dropping to look at her clothing. She is covered with a long pure white and laced dress. The bodice clinging to her ample chest, the strings tied tightly. The skirt flowed behind her, laying flatly on the floor as it trailed behind her. The thick straps decorated in hidden patterns moving on the higher part of her arms, there was a short V cut letting out some of her cleavage; but overall-the dress was beautiful.

Yet-she didn't feel beautiful.

Her face lay solemnity, eyes exposing no emotion.

Tears pricked the corners of her eyes, but she refused to cry.

"Princess Lucy?"

Said girl turned around, seeing one of her servants stand at the door that led to the balcony.

"It's time."

Lucy nodded, blinking back the tears that threatened to spill. She couldn't ruin this. The female servant covered the princess in a see-through lacy veil, smiling. "You look beautiful, my lady."

"Thank you." Her voice is small.

The betrothing was decided to be held during the night.

The beetles stopped singing as well as the stars. And soon, the only thing that filled the blonde's ears was her own heartbeat.

I'm sorry, Sting. It's for the best.

She fisted the skirt of her dress. Sighing, Lucy continued to follow her servant down the halls. "Virgo." She called.

Virgo's ears perked, "Yes, Princess?"

"Thank you…"

Virgo wanted to reply-she wanted to cry and tell her to stay, that it wasn't fair without her. That it won't be the same without the princess. "They're in here." Was all Virgo said, and it killed her on the inside.

The golden doors of the lyceum (amphitheater) opened, and Lucy finally looked up.

Across the room, she stared into the eyes of the inhuman prince.

His obsidian eyes not once leaving hers as she walked into the room shakily.

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Jude cleared his throat, standing in front of the two royals; who stood side by side. "Prince Etherious Natsu Dragneel, future king of Magnolia. I give you my daughter, Princess Lucy Amethyst Heartfilia."

And as her father said those words, loneliness engulfed her.

She was soon to be a Dragneel.

She was the bride of E.N.D

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Well that's it for the first chapter, huehue. I'd love to know your thoughts if I should continue this or not. Anyway I hope you have a fantastic day, and don't forget: YOU ARE LOVED!

~miss-pyromania