A/N This is where I hijack this story and take it on my own track of fun. *Evil Laughter*
I stared at my window, admiring the moonlight. It was one of my favorite snacks, it had a distinct taste that sunlight never had. On this night, the moon was full, so I could eat my fill. Though after only eating a bite, I was staring blankly at the moon. Again the memory of the Princess crying came forth in my mind.
What happened? What could I do? Was she just a figment of my imagination? Though as I looked back to that day, I remembered her scent filling the air, like a bundle of lilacs. Along with the smell of sadness, as her tears fell to the ground. She was definitely real, though what was I supposed to do? I tried to find her, yet all the information I could find on the princess was useless.
Suddenly I was dragged from my thoughts at the sound of a boom. I quickly got dressed, and ran out of my room to the front door. Natsu was leading most Fairy Tail into the main entrance. It was late at night, yet they all looked wide awake.
"Sting, we need your help." He spoke, his voice was somber, though I could sense a barely restrained rage. "They kidnapped Lucy."
"What can we do to help?" I asked as I stepped to the front of the crowd of guild mates.
"We know the location of her, and that's where things get tough. She's being held captive in the fortress of a dark guild called Tartaros. From what Happy and I have scoped out, it's gonna be real difficult to get in." Natsu said to me, staring fiercely into my eyes. As I stared into his fiery gaze, I could see a dragon's fury.
"We need your help breaking in. We have gained the assistance of Mermaid heel, Cuatro Puppy, and Blue Pegasus. We just need you guys, and we'll have all the force we need." Erza explained to us, her voice booming through the guild hall.
"We have reason to believe that Lucy being kidnapped is not just fun and games. We have Intel saying that they're going attack all of Fiore somehow. As well as the possibility of Lady Minerva being within the Cube, which is there fortress." A petite girl whom I believe was named Levy, spoke to me. Behind her, Gajeel loomed over her protectively. She seemed to be leaning towards him. If this were some other time I would have smiled at the beginnings of their developing relationship.
I looked over their guild, and then to my guild. Lucy was known by all, and a comrade is comrade, we would all fight for her. "I suggest that we sleep until dawn, and that is when we'll attack."
"Agreed, dawn is in three hours. The Cube is fast approaching Magnolia, so we'll meet at the Cathedral before heading to the western woods. I'M ALL FIRED UP!" Natsu shouted before he and his guild stormed back to Fairy Tail. As I could tell sleep would not come to them on this night. They would stay up and plan, running on survival instincts and adrenaline.
"Everyone go back to sleep. At twenty till dawn is when we leave." I yell over the sound of silence. They follow my command, all except for Rogue and Yukino.
"I'm not sure about us heading straight into a fight without training." Rogue says to me directly, before turning to look to Yukino.
"I agree with him, and I know just what to do." She mutters the rest to herself before running off to someplace. I turn my gaze to Rogue.
"I know that rushing off into the thick of it will do no good for my guild. But we must fight for what we believe. And have only recently gotten the ability to do so. In the morning I'm going to clarify to those who aren't willing to fight don't have to." I explained to him, Yukino came rushing back towards us with her keys in hand.
"Time works differently in the celestial spirit world. It can change pace, and since the moon is full. Time will be slow there. During this time, it slows down to a week in one normal hour. I will see what I can do to convince the celestial King if we can all train there. I know he'll probably agree since he has a soft spot for Lucy." She informed us before she headed back to her room. Rogue and I looked at each other for a moment, before going to our separate quarters.
After an hour of sleep I went to check on Yukino's progress. As I was about to knock on the door. I noticed it was open, then I heard the sound of soft laughter.
"Celestial King, you have been like a father to me. And I know that you have agreed to host our guilds. But I have one more request." A moment of silence, before I heard the rumble of the Celestial King's voice.
"What is it, friend?" Quiet filled the air before I heard Yukino whisper ever so quietly.
"What do the stars hold for my guild masters? Especially Rogue." She muttered, and I could just see her cheeks blushing an adorable red.
"The stars have been the great guides you have trusted since you were young. For you, I will tell you that what you feel in your heart will have the chance to blossom. Till the morning rises, I must go my friend." With finality I felt the air be sucked from the atmosphere before it slowly returned. I waited a moment before knocking. The door swung open, and I looked to the ground to where Yukino was sitting in front of a white bowl of water. It was in the middle of a moon ray. She glared at me, a deep blush crawling into her face.
"How long have you been standing there?" She squeaked, I curled my lips into a gentle smile.
"Long enough to begin shipping Rokino." I teased her before sitting down beside her, crossing my legs.
"Rokino." She whispered to herself. "I like the sound of that. Besides that! What can I help you with, Sting?"
"I just wanted to check on your progress, I take it He agreed."
"Yes. I used a ritual that Lucy showed me. She uses it to communicate with the Celestial King. It only works during the full moon." She told me, and I just looked at the bowl.
"How does it work?" I asked, and she began to explain. She pointed to the white bowl filled with water.
"This bowl is made of mother of pearl, the water inside is spring water I collected during a new moon. The mother of pearl is a good conductor of Celestial magic, the spring water collected during the new moon helps solidify moonlight. Making it the perfect temporary celestial lacrima." I nodded my head in understanding, before I began to study her room. I had never been in here before.
"I like how you have the stars on your ceiling." I pointed it out before look to the walls that were painted a lovely light shade of blue.
They had posters of famous Celestial mages, and constellations. As well as one wall full of pictures of her friends from all the guilds. Her bed was tucked in the corner, in front of a window. It was white with dashes of different colors of blues, and a mountain of pillows.
"I enchanted them to follow the stars in the sky over magnolia. It makes my life a lot easier, and Jacque sometimes uses it to do horoscopes for his book." She told me as she stood up and began to clear up the Celestial lacrima.
"I didn't know Jacques sold a horoscope book." I said as I stood up. Yukino looked up at me, a small smile on her face.
"Yeah," She got to her feet, before following me to her door. "Goodnight, Sting."
"Good morning, you mean." I informed her, and she laughed.
"See you in the later morning, Sting." She closed the door gently, and I turned to the hallway. Rogue appeared out of the shadows.
"How's Yuki? Did she convince the Celestial King to let us go into his realm?" He questioned quietly, his red eyes on Yukino's door.
"Yukino's doing well, and she did. She also asked a few things about you." In the dim light of the hallway, I could see his face turn a light pink.
"What did she ask?" He inquired from the shadows that were beginning to wrap around him.
"Just a few things, I think you'd make a great couple. I even came up with a ship name. Rokino. And have you heard of shipping?" I paused for a breath. "Mirajane recently gave a speech to me about it. She also told me some very interesting things about Natsu and Lucy."
"Goodnight Sting." He said before vanishing into the shadows suddenly.
I looked at the spot where he stood before going back to my room. I stripped to my boxers, and laid into my bed again. In the morning we would leave for the Celestial realm.
ROKINO SHIPPING!!!!! It's what I live for!! Sorry I haven't been around, bit of writers block. Just a message before I leave again.
I do not own the characters, I'm just beginning to claim ownership of the plot.