You see, I have a problem. A troublesome problem.

I don't know why but when I'm using my Wi-Fi I can't open fanfiction because it blocks the site. How can I open it and write this chapter now? Let's just say I use my phone credit which is not unlimited. Therefore, I am currently thinking if I move this story to wattpad where I can open it anytime with my Wi-Fi, will that be a good idea? Please tell me about that.

That aside, enjoy!

So, who do you want this girl to end up with?

POV I

Damn you, Sting.

Sometimes, I wonder why I was strong enough to keep his sanity in check. First, he was nearly caught by the apartment's guard. Second, he laughed and danced like a Barbie while a passerby asked me to bring him to a psychiatrist. Third, the apartment's manager asked me why the front wall was cracked.

At least I managed to force him to go home. Besides, the girl he eagerly wanted to meet would probably shriek if she saw him bursting into her house like a firefighter.

But still, I never thought Sting would act like that. It's like he's really fell head-over-heels to someone. He said the mystery girl lived here? I wonder who. I bet she's one hell of a girl who could even make Sting act stupid like that.

"Meow," I heard Frosch calling me. I glance at the clock. Oh, it's almost dinner. I got up from the couch since I was currently watching TV entertainment about Celestial Spirits' new album, I wasn't interested but it's the first channel I found. I was too lazy to change it.

After I gave Frosch his dinner, I made an instant noodle for myself. Damn, that didn't fill my whole stomach, but I had no choice. I should buy breads or bentos tomorrow.

"Yohooo, Jason, the freest reporter in Fiore comes back! The day when our cool prince, Zeref A. Fiore comes out will be just in 3 more days! And guess what? The none other International Magnolia High is currently planning for a cool grand surprise! What is it? Will we get a sneak peek from one of IMH students?!"

It looked like the news changed to the long-awaited prince's arrival. IMH? Wasn't that Lucy's school? So they're planning something to welcome the prince? Well, that's great. I wondered if Lucy was busy. Did she need any help?

That got me curious. Should I just ask her? Wait, what if I was being too friendly? Well, I did say she could ask me if she needed anything, not me asking if she needed something, right? The heck?

I heard some sound and found out Frosch was walking towards the balcony. Oh, not again! I immediately followed him. When he heard my footsteps, he walked faster. So did I. And when he almost reached the balcony in 3 more steps, I jumped in front of him and slammed the balcony's door.

But Frosch was a smart cat. He jumped in just before I slammed the door in a whole. Way to go, Frosch! Wait, I shouldn't say that, not now.

"Frosch!" I cried out and entered the balcony myself. Fortunately, I managed to catch him before he jumped to the other balcony on the right. It belonged to my new neighbor.

It was Lucy's balcony.

I didn't want to bother her tonight. Maybe she's busy with her school's preparations or homework. Well, I did want to meet her, but I didn't want to be a bother.

Suddenly, a gust of wind flowed, making me closed my eyes. I still held Frosch tightly so he wouldn't run away. When I opened my eyes, I saw the humanization of the most beautiful star I had ever seen.

I saw Lucy standing on her balcony.

She was holding out her phone towards the starry sky. I widened my eyes, getting struck by the sudden sight.

"…Lucy?"

I didn't realize that my mouth moved by itself, calling her name. The said girl turned her head towards me, her beautiful eyes widened in surprise. "Rogue?" her voice called my name as she put her phone into her pink pajamas' pocket.

I gave her an awkward grin.

"Meow," Frosch jumped away from me and hopped into Lucy's balcony. Lucy laughed when Frosch jumped into her arms. "Hi there," Lucy gently rubbed Frosch's head, making him purr in satisfaction. I smiled at the lovely sight. Then Lucy put him down and let him enter her house.

"Wait-" I tried to call Frosch but Lucy waved her hand. "It's okay. I bet Frosch wants to meet Wendy and Carla. They'll be good friends," she stated happily and took out her phone. I let out all of my bravery and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Oh, this?" Lucy pointed at her phone. "I'm capturing the night sky."

"Wow," I breathed out in awe. It's rare to see someone did that. "Today's sky is full of stars. The moon is beautiful, too. I like to collect pictures of beautiful starry skies," Lucy explained.

"That's cool," I said truthfully. We heard a childish laugh and then Wendy entered Lucy's balcony with Frosch and a white cat on her arms. "Look, look! Frosch and Carla are good friends!" she chimed happily. She took a glance at me and greeted me, "Hello, Rogue-san."

"Hey," I greeted her back. Frosch jumped towards me as Wendy let him go. "What are you doing?" she asked her sister. "Nothing," Lucy lied, I raised my eyebrow. "You're not capturing the skies without me, are you?" Wendy whined but Lucy gently pushed her inside, "Not now. I'm talking with Rogue. Just go to bed, it's almost your bed time," she said. Wendy puffed her cheeks and I giggled at her, she's just so cute.

When Wendy left, I asked Lucy in confusion, "Why did you lie?" Lucy sighed and rubbed her forehead, "The last time we took pictures together, she stood on the fence, lifting my phone too high and fell down if I didn't set my eyes on her at the right time."

That sent shivers down my spine, "…That's dreadful."

"She almost gave me a heart-attack. I'm still recovering."

A gust of wind appeared once again, flowing towards us. Damn, sometimes the night was so windy. I closed my eyes for a while to avoid eye irritation. Seconds later, I managed to open my eyes while the wind was still flowing. I saw Lucy closing her eyes, too. She held her hair with one hand. Then I spot a small leaf on her beautiful golden hair.

My hand moved by its own. I leaned closer to her and gently, I brushed Lucy's hair. Her hair was smooth, there's no split end. She must've been taking care of it properly. I could even smell vanilla scent over her hair.

I managed to remove the leaf, but somehow, my hand just wouldn't move away. The wind stopped and Lucy opened her eyes, staring at me in disbelief as I was currently brushing her hair.

"…Rogue?"

"T-There's a leaf on your hair!" I half-shrieked, hurriedly removing my hand from her hair. Lucy lifted her hand to touch the spot where I brushed her hair. Her pale cheeks were blushing as she gave me a beautiful smile, "Thank you," the wind was flowing gently as her voice echoed in my ears.

I was moonstruck.

"…Are you preparing something for your school's event?" I let out a question on my brain that I didn't even think it'd come out now.

Lucy's eyes widened, "How did you know?" somehow, she was truly surprised.

I gulped. I needed to say something before she thought I had telekinesis. "I saw news on TV that said IMH was currently planning for a welcoming surprise for the prince," I explained. Lucy fell silent for a while, then she let out a giggle, "I-I see."

"Is there something I can help you with?"

Again, that question just came out of my mouth.

Lucy gasped, "You want to help me?" she asked me back. So she needed some help, it seemed. "I-no, I've been troubling you too much-"

"Hey, we're friends, right?" I said, "I'd be glad to help," I just so happy that she needed me, no matter what reason. It felt like I had a place in her life, or could probably in her heart. "Just tell me what to do, Lucy," I stated earnestly.

Lucy held her chest for a while, squeezing her pink pajamas. And then she lifted her head to see straight into my eyes.

"…Will you be my prince?"

POV II

I was so happy.

Rogue offered his help to me, and there was no hesitation in his voice.

I was so glad that I met him.

But it sounded like I asked an ambiguous request.

"Prince?!" Rogue jumped in shock, I realized what I had said and slapped my mouth. "I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean-please listen to me!" I cried in embarrassment. The two of us were currently staring at our feet, blushing madly. After a while, Rogue coughed and stared at me, even though there's still a slight blush on his cheek. "Please continue."

I began to explain, "…My school is planning for a welcoming parade. I'm asked to perform something like cosplaying. It's about the Princess of Dragons."

"I know that," Rogue said, "I take you must be the princess," he spoke as he stared at me, I blushed again. "But why a prince? I recall there's no prince in that legend."

"We change the image of dragons to princes. That's the simplest explanation," I said. "It's better than having to wear reptilian costumes, right?" I said while giggling. Rogue sighed gently in response. "I need at least 7 guys to perform as the princes. And then I have to choose one of them to be my dance partner on the stage. I…don't really mind about who I have to choose right now. I'm still searching for the 7 princes. Can you help me with that?"

"Leave it to me. I'm a great actor," he stated as he suddenly knelt down, "Who should I be for your sake, Princess?" he gallantly knelt to me.

"Oh, stop that!" I laughed. He was truly right; it looked like he's a prince himself, a prince from a distant fantasy. Compared to the shining star, he held a dark image. However, the darkness he had was not frightening. Instead, it made any star shone brighter as he willingly became the shadow of the star, engulfing himself in darkness so the star could shine brighter and brighter.

Just seeing his face, I knew what I wanted him to be.

"I want you… to be my Shadow Dragon."

"Wendy?"

After I bid goodnight to Rogue, I went to my bed. But I saw the lights in my living room were still turned on. I got out from my bedroom and saw my sister staring at our old family photos on the table. It was unusual.

Wendy turned her eyes on me as I walked towards her. "I told you to go to bed," I sighed, kneeling in front of her, "Is something wrong?"

"No," Wendy answered while fidgeting her toes and hiding her hands behind her back. She's lying. Well, if she didn't want to talk about it, I wouldn't force her. Besides, I had many things on my mind lately, especially about the parade. I cupped her cheeks and leaned down to kiss her. "Good night," her forehead, "Sweet dreams," her cheeks, "And I love you," the last was her nose.

"Love you too," Wendy hugged my neck and let go as I got up to turn off the lights, walking to my bedroom. If only I was being a better sister that time, maybe I'd encourage her to tell me and comfort her. That was one of my biggest mistakes as I didn't hear Wendy's low whisper.

"…I miss Mama."

POV III

Rogue was sitting alone on his bed; his head was leaning on his palms. He let out a smile, but it was not a happy one. As if he was mocking himself.

"I met an attractive chick on my way. I got interested and went to know her more and more. Today, I took her from her school. Right, I even go as far as to play on her school's ridiculous event in exchange of her joining Sabertooth! I bet that'd be insanely fun!"

"Of all people…"

"I need at least 7 guys to perform as the princes. And then I have to choose one of them to be my dance partner on the stage. I…don't really mind about who I have to choose right now. I'm still searching for the 7 princes."

"…It has to be Lucy?"

There was something that he felt on his chest, a severe pain that could probably shatter his heart to pieces.

"It's really her, Minerva-sama."

Yukino Aguria lent her phone to a black-haired woman who was lying on a king-sized bed inside a dark room. Minerva Orland stared at the phone that had the picture of Sting and Lucy.

"…It's her, huh?" She whispered darkly as she moved the picture and saw another picture of Lucy kissing Sting's cheek. Minerva's expression was indescribable.

"This…

..is…

…Fantastic!"

Minerva laughed loudly, throwing Yukino's phone from her clutch. Thankfully, the girl was so skilled that she caught it before it crashed to the floor.

"Finding more about that girl even before Earl Eucliffe told him to, and drawing her closer to Sabertooth with excellent moves! He's really my Sting!" Minerva flipped her black hair. "Dad will be so happy!'

Yukino stared at her in silence before she spoke, "…What should I do now, Minerva-sama?"

"Bring me the high-ranked cocktail," she ordered her coldly. Yukino bowed and walked out to do what she had told.

Minerva laid on her bed, staring at the dark ceilings and mumbled to herself, "Sooner or later, Sting will have her in his clutch. Then, after that happens, we Sabertooth will bring her to Master Hades!"

After laughing maniacally, Minerva made a devilish smile.

"I can't wait for it… Lucy Heartfilia…"