Warning. This chapter is very long and contains smut/lemon. It's more a lemon but still.
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Author POV
Even after Erza had said she'd stay away, many of the castle's occupants noticed that no matter what, Erza was always close by. If he were near the training grounds, she was overlooking him from the balcony. If he were in the main hall, she was waiting by the door. Inside his study or his bedroom she was in the stables keeping a close eye on his windows. Even, may it be, if he were simply addressing his people on the current situation, she stood hidden amongst the crowd or behind stage. She was like his guardian angel. Everyone saw Erza secretly watching him. All, that is, but the oblivious King.
Jellal...
Jellal POV
Day two of 'banishment'. I'm not quite sure what you'd call it but if anything it hurts me more than it hurts her. I really really miss her.
I sat at the desk in my study, tapping my pencil on it, left elbow propped up and leaning against it. I was...bored, and that was that. The piles of paperwork kept stacking up on my desk and now it's grown into a huge mountain. How so many people can have problems, I don't even know. Even some simply trivial problems are being reported. The most ridiculous issued by far has got to be when a child was found playing with a ball in a no ball game area, or maybe when a woman filed a report towards a man who hit on her. She said it was sexual harassment but it was just by Laxus Main. He's been reported a few times so I'm well aware of his flirtatious ways but I also know him personally and he'd never go that far. Nothing that would disappoint his father. He looks up to that man like a dog chasing his own tail. A total kiss up. Those reports were filed with the extremely important whilst a house burning down and leaving a family starving in the streets was put in the mildly important section. What idiot, I ask, would do that?
Then it clicked.
Me.
I've been so tired lately I'm not even paying attention to what I'm doing. Just doing it.
I need relief but sadly the only relief I ever got is currently pissed off at something I supposedly did. Fuck her!
I sighed. There was just no point getting riled up. She obviously wasn't going to apologise. It wasn't her nature. If she did I'd think Scar... I won't mention her name. At least not yet.
I wondered over to the window, to look at my palace grounds. It still feels weird. To think, close to just a year ago I was known as a traitor to the kingdom but now...now I'm the King. Not a disowned Prince. A King.
I surveyed the palace gardens, the staff entrance, the side gates leading into the vast countryside and the main gates showing my people at their everyday life. I don't know why but I felt the urge to look at the stables. It was as if I was drawn to it. As I did though, my eyes caught the view of red silk. It simply blew in the wind as it walked closer to the stables. I looked a little closer to see the same woman who had been on my mind just a few seconds ago.
Erza...
You truly are beautiful...
I saw that she was brushing her horse's mane. Scarlet Spec, I believe she renamed it. After her counterpart. It was known as Bloody Spec before. I like this one better...
As I watched her I felt like going out and joining her. Maybe I should...
Author POV
Jellal hurried down the stairs, dodging staff whilst also shouting apologies.
As he neared the stables he tried to make himself look as casual as possible.
"Knightwalker." He greeted coldly, completely forgetting his resolve.
The woman who had previously held a cheerful smile, resisted the need to spit in his face. Her horse gave a loud neigh, sensing the change in atmosphere.
"Your majesty. Going somewhere?"
"Out for a ride. Is that a problem with you?"
"No, of course not."
"Anything else?"
"No your majesty."
"Then I'll be off then." He couldn't help but feel a touch of akwardness to the returning formality she used.
Her last words were caught in the wind, swept away by it's suddenness only for the forest to hear. Her hair whipped to the side in the gust. She looked stunning but Jellal had his back turned. Maybe if he'd looked a little longer he would've heard or even saw the words she mouthed. Maybe then he would've been able to admit that he felt the same and then they'd reconcile but of course, fate did not approve. It was as though nothing wanted them to be together. Like if nature had a thing against them or maybe...this wasn't nature for even though magic no longer existed in Edolas there was nothing against magical people going there. Messing things up. Either way, her words were unheard, her beauty unseen. The fault of nature or human, neither matters in this case as the only thing to take notice of was that they had missed their chance.
I miss you.
Jellal saddled up his horse to go into the woods for a small ride.
He rode through the forest that was close to the estuary. Right at the centre was a waterfall, a waterfall that held the tears of both of them in the stream...and maybe something else... On their first 'real' encounter they had realised their feelings there and tears were shed. A sense of nostalgia washed over him as he sat near the lake. This place, had also been where they had their first kiss...and a little more.
> > Memory Recall < <
"Your majesty? What are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same thing."
Erza's long scarlet hair covered her right eye making him barely able to tell what was swarming behind her hazel orbs.
"Me? I stumbled upon this place during my battle with Scarlet so I decided to see it again. This is the place where I was defeated." A gentle smile crossed her face and Jellal found himself intrigued by her unusual behaviour. "So, you?"
"Huh? Oh, I used to come here a lot when I was a child. Lily and I found quite the entertainment in this place." He chuckled softly as a look of remembrance flashed across his face.
"Well, I'll be going then if there's nothing else, at your leave, your majesty." Erza stood up and was going to walk away when Jellal grabbed her wrist.
"No, you were here first. That's unfair and also, I'm still not used to the honorific so maybe you could just call me...Jellal..."
She stared at him. Wondering if he was being serious, not even noticing just how close their faces were. One slip up and they'd kiss. Sadly - for her. Not much for us. - she was the slip up.
"Su-" she'd turned too fast causing the wrist Jellal held to be closer to him pulling her down onto his lips.
Both their eyes widened in surprise as he pulled away. "I'm so sor-"
But she didn't let him finish as she rejoined their mouths, sticking her tongue straight in. Jellal gasped but quickly obliged, swirling his tongue, trying to search her mouth but Erza was victorious, checking every corner of his mouth. Jellal fell back, crossing his legs and parting the kiss. Erza who was disappointed quickly followed and kissed him again, sitting on his lap. Her hands roamed his chest, drawing small circles before moving up to his hair, entangling her fingers in his azure locks.
One of Jellal's hands placed around her waist, the other on her thigh, keeping her steady on his lap.
She let go of the kiss which had got her feeling hot all over, and trailed her hands to his cloak, removing it quickly before getting to work on his shirt buttons.
Jellal wasn't too happy about being the only one undressed but the moment he tried to move his hand, she caught it.
"Tut tut. I'm in charge now." She whispered sexily in his ear, her breath touching his earlobe, causing him to shiver.
She got off him, smirking, before reaching behind her to remove her armour. As it dropped he saw her luscious mounds bounce and he guessed quickly that she wasn't wearing a bra. He could nearly see through her top from all the sweat.
"Take it off. With your teeth." She ordered.
Jellal did as he was told, getting on his knees. He progressed quickly, wanting to get it over with. As he undid the final button his lips brushed against her bellybutton making her moan at the sudden touch.
She pushed him down on the ground removing his trousers quickly and then removing her own. They both stared at the others body. Only their pants ( bottom half of underwear ) were left. He stared at her body making her smirk.
"Like what you see?"
"Your so damn sexy."
"Imagine if your people heard you say that."
He smirked back. "Then I'd be known as the guy who tamed Captain Bitch."
She ignored his comment, removing his pants. His manhood was huge and she couldn't help but want it inside her even more than before.
She brought her mouth down, licking only the tip, teasing him. He groaned, wanting so badly to buck his hips but she still had him trapped, now in the 69 position. "Why aren't you eating when there's something so delicious in front of you?"
Her womanhood was displayed right in his face, her pink molds dripping already. He greedily grabbed her ass, licking at her genital. He sucked on her most sensitive spot causing her to gasp while having his cock inside her mouth. He gasped into her area at the sudden movement. Her tongue gad swirled around the tip before she had fully engulfed him. They continued like that. Erza sucking, blowing, licking every side of his erection whilst also playing with his balls. Jellal had done the same thing and had found every sweet spot she possessed making her moan uncontrollably.
Jellal felt a pressure build up within him and before he knew it he was releasing in Erza's mouth. She happily drank it allowing the rest to cover her face and breasts. She turned around to face him, licking the cum off her fingers.
"Tell me next time. I didn't even get the chance myself."
His eyes widened at the show in front of him before his erection was reborn.
"A little too excited aren't we?"
"You make me excited...Erza..."
"Awe. That's so cute. Let's continue, shall we?"
Despite what many believed, Erza was a virgin and didn't just fuck her way to her position, something many soldiers learnt once they joined her regiment. In fact, what she did next was only what she'd heard her men say as she escorted them back to their quarters after training. For some reason they had no concern whatsoever towards people knowing of their own sexual endeavours. That was great news for her because now...now the King was her test subject.
> > Memory over < <
I miss you more
He unconsciously felt a smile creep onto his face but turned his head at a gasp.
Standing there was Erza, a little surprised.
"Erza... What...what are you doing here?"
"I decided to follow you. If you got hurt I'd be worried, s-since your the King and all."
"Oh." He said, trying and failing to hide his dissapointment.
She saw this and took a step forward. Then another. Then another, slowly, slowly approaching him.
His breath caught as she squatted in front of him. He'd propped up his left knee letting his left hand rest on it and the right behind him, keeping him steady, but now he found himself leaning towards her. Her face was right in front of his. They could feel each others breaths hitting against their slightly pink cheeks cold from the autumn air. Erza reached out a hand gently stroking his tattoo. Her eyes, he finally noticed, were loving. Not the same ones filled with nothing but conviction she gave him in public. Conviction to protect, but only protect. Nothing more. Nothing less.
"Jellal..." She breathed, moving further.
"Erza..." their lips brushed against each other's. The sensation they both felt was exhilarating, thrilling completely...completely mesmerising. The yearning desire burning within each of them grew. Nearly driving them insane.
I miss you most
Jellal's hand reached up and took Erza's which was still placed on his cheek. The other hand moved to go around her waist. Erza's twitched, wanting to tangle her fingers in his hair but before she lost control, before Jellal's hand gave her the stimulation she'd been longing for, gladly anticipating, she stood up, abruptly at that, rejecting Jellal and his touch.
"Er-"
I doubt it...
"You have bags under your eyes, obviously from exhaustion. Get some rest."
And with that she turned and left, not allowing the waterfall to hold her tears again. Her tears had already began to flow down her cheeks. She felt helpless, lost, un...un...unsure. She hated it. She hated not being able to do anything. She'd learned to rely on Jellal although she'd deny it. To them both, she was in charge but now, now realisation hit. Jellal was her everything and without him...she was nothing.
Jellal...
Erza...
I miss you
I miss you more
I miss you most
I doubt it...
> > Time skip : next day < <
It had been exactly three days and 7 at night when Knightwalker was contemplating her options. Either way her main goal was for him to forgive her so they could have their 'meetings' again.
Erza POV
I entered the hall which was bustling before but now an uncomfortable silence took its place. Standing at the throne, near the end of the hall was 'his majesty'. At that exact moment the other captains decided to enter the hall along with Coco, our messenger, to give in their daily reports. That was probably the worst moment but it got even worse when Fairy Tail appeared and I'm guessing he finally accepted their help. They must've discussed it two days ago as he said he'd do. I can't believe they made that decision without me... That doesn't matter right now! I've got to do this!
I set a stern look on my face so that they couldn't see just how nervous I was as I strode towards Jellal, wanting to get it over and done with as quickly as possible.
"Your majesty." I said, standing at the bottom stairs, keeping my distance but he obviously didn't get the message as he walked down so he was standing on the first step, hovering above me.
"Captain Knightwalker." He nodded at me to continue.
"Three days have passed so I thought I'd let you know I'd be getting back to work."
"Understood. Is that all?"
"No." I stared him straight in the eye as his eyebrow raised. I could feel the tension in the air as we just stared at each other.
"Well, what is it?"
I took a deep breath and a step back. I leaned forward, my head lowering, doing something I would've never imagined. I was laying down my dignity in front of a dog. I was bowing to him. "I'm sorry."
For the second time the hall was filled with gasps but this time it was also filled with murmurs. Things like, 'Is captain Knightwalker bowing?' 'Is there a meteor shower?" "Is this an alternate universe?" "Maybe we're in Earthland 'cause Erza ain't that crazy." The last one I recognised as Sugarboy's comment and I made a mental note to beat him up later.
"Knightwalker. At ease."
I looked up curiously as I straightened my posture. His bangs covered his eyes and, I felt...
Scared.
"Your-"
"Don't ever do that again!" He engulfed me in a warm hug. I didn't exactly relax in it but I didn't pull away either. Everyone else though, they fainted from shock. "You had me so worried. Erza, I don't care if you don't feel the same way because I love you. I love you Erza! I, love you."
"Jellal. I-I don't feel the same..." I felt his arms tense around my shoulders. "...yet..."
He pulled us away, only so far apart. I looked into his eyes which were filling with tears. I saw that the bags were still under his eyes and I frowned. "That's good enough."
He brought his lips closer to mine. Softly pressing them against my own. He bit my lip asking for entrance but I refused, teasing him. He gave out a low growl and I smirked pulling away.
"What-"
"If they wake up? That's what I was thinking. Bye Jelly." I gave him a devious smile as I stared into his eyes. I couldn't help but note though that it was different. Unlike usual I felt something...more.
I turned away from him winking, giggling. He brought this out in me, the only other person being Scarlet. My girly side and surprisingly, I liked it. I really liked it. Slowly...slowly.....I was falling in love.
Jellal POV
She's...changed...in a good way.
I think I'm the one changing her.
Could it be?
Even if slowly,
Is she falling..?