Honestly this chapter was the longest and almost 10,000 words!
But I cut it short since it's too long! I hope you guys don't mind! c:
The picture above of Sting... *•*
He is so sexy omg . Fangirling over here xD
Back to the story!
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Sting's POV

It was the end of Day two for the games today and here I am, lying in bed in my assigned room at the inn while staring up at the white ceiling ahead of me. The room was now consumed in darkness, looming over me and Lector as we lay. The moonlight shone through the glass panel and Lector was sitting on the bed next to me while he stared at me.

I thought about what happened earlier today, the Chariot game with Natsu-san and Gajeel-san, but the thought of those moving wagons... I almost conquered that annoying motion sickness but I was more pissed at what Natsu-san said. Comrades are still such nonsense. I don't give a damn about thinking or caring for them...comrades. All I thought about was Lector's sake, being stronger and the most powerful Dragon Slayer than Natsu-san and even for Cynthia... to prove to her that I can protect her.

But what made me feel worse inside was how Cynthia came up to me and slapped me before I could even speak. I was too shocked to even do anything. I never had anyone raised their hand at me, yet alone a girl! To make it even worse... it was Cynthia's hand. The guilt was slowly eating me.

She even broke down in front of me, crying out the pain that she held on since she was doing her best to hold up Fairy Tail during those seven years with the disappearance of Natsu-san and the others. I really don't care about them, all I cared about was Cynthia and how fragile she was. Why hasn't she told me that she was in Fairy Tail when we met? Many thoughts in my mind were having many different explanations that could possibly lead to her reason, but I could think of none.

I remember holding her in my arms, and she did the same to me. It felt right... she even cupped my cheeks and those delicate hands of hers, they were warm and comforting. Her purple orbs were staring into mine and it felt like nothing else mattered, that it was only her and me. For me to feel her warmth again, her smell, her silky long hair running through my fingers, the warm salty tears that ran down her soft cheeks of hers. I wanted to make them go away but all I could do was hold her in my arms and let her sob into my chest. It felt... nice surprisingly. I missed her touch, her smile the past times we had together when we were young.

This made me even more motivated to become stronger for her, to defeat Fairy Tail and make her come to Sabertooth so she can be by my side like before. To tell her that my guild is stronger and better than their lame guild of Fairy Tail. But I just don't have the...guts to do that... Why? Why don't I feel like I can force her to come to Sabertooth? My stomach had another pit drop or guilt and it was really bothering me. My thoughts were cut off by something poking me and trying to speak to me, which I have ignored for the past minutes just thinking about her.

"Sting-kun! Did you just hear what I said?!" Lector sighed.

"Oh, gomen Lector..." I murmured while turning to face him.

"I said, what are you thinking about."

"It's nothing... don't worry about it." I ruffled his head and closed my eyes.

"Are you sure? You seem to be spacing out... is this about Yukino-kun being kicked out of the guild? Cause if it is, we don't need the weak ones at Sabertooth! Only the strong ones, and you're the strongest!" he proudly grinned.

"It's not about Yukino... " I mumbled.

"Then what?"

"Nothing. Just the games earlier..."

"Oho... so this is about Cynthia-chan in those bikinis and suits earlier during that model battle...?". Now this caught me to choke lightly but I coughed it off and opened my blue eyes to look over at Lector who had a smug grin on his face. How did he...?

"So I was right! You like her don't you Sting-kun?!" he smirked while my face turned bright red, my eyes were as huge as dinner plates. I could even feel my nose to bleed again any minute so I sat up and held my nose, making sure that I wouldn't bleed.

Those images of Cynthia in those swimwear and cat ears... even when she was wearing other clothing to the themes... exposed too much of her body. Her curves complimented her really nice, her chest was a perfect size, her butt was firm and oh man, her skin looked so soft and luscious and... 'Ugh! Sting get a grip! She's your best friend and I sound like a pervert! But I can't help it! I am a guy... and guys can't help it... I can't help it especially if it was Cynthia and her nice body...' I mentally slapped myself for the gorgeous images of Cynthia running through my mind.

Cynthia wearing those sensual clothing though... my inner dragon was slightly growling at the sight and how other men were looking at her with lust. The thought of it makes me really mad. I ran a hand through my blonde locks as I stared at the sheets covering my toned and muscled body, since I don't wear sleeping clothes to bed anymore. It felt more comfortable this way.

"Sting-kun... you're really red. It is Cynthia-chan! I was right after all!" He grinned evilly making me to groan in frustration.

"Say whatever you think it is ..."

"Oi, Sting-kun... Didn't you think that Cynthia-chan was also really pretty wearing in her wedding dress?"

"She looked... okay." I mumbled.

'No scratch that. She was absolutely beautiful, the way her dress hugged her body perfectly. Man she was gorgeous, what a beautiful bride she will become...' I slightly blushed remembering the image of her in her wedding dress and picturing of me with her. I know I shouldn't since we're only friends and like that would ever happen which made me upset but I could change that?

I let a low growl escape from my throat thinking about and remembering of that weak Blue Pegasus Eve who was holding her and became her partner. I wanted to go to her, to be her partner. But Rogue stopped me before I could, since she was in Fairy Tail and it would ruin our guild's reputation. I moaned in frustration just thinking about how other guys want her. But I shouldn't feel like this! She was nothing more. I think.

"You're lying again Sting-kun!" he gawked at me while pointing a finger.

"Lector leave it alone..." I huffed and lay back down on the bed with the sheets hugging me.

"Whatever you say Sting-kun. I know you like her and your face totally says it all!"

"Yeah yeah, goodnight Lector. It's getting late and the games are tomorrow."

"Heh, goodnight Sting-kun~ dream well about you and Cynthia..." he smugly whispered as he curled up onto my side making me to roll my eyes.

Dream about Cynthia huh? My dream is that she would just remember me and the others. She said she was in the guild for a while... but during those seven years how can she forget that I was there with her! For four years we were best friends and she would always visit.. 'Why,Why, Why?!' I mentally groaned at the thought.

Not to mention... my dragon instincts were slowly getting stronger. Wiesslogia told me one day that I would act like a dragon searching for ... a mate. I blushed at the thought, was it Cynthia? I can't do that too her... or can I? Uh! Thinking of this makes my heart pound fast... guess I would have to sleep on it. Making myself feel comfortable and Lector by my side, I closed my eyes and fell into a slumber.

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Time skip! ~ 2 Hours Later.

I was having a good dream but suddenly something woke me up to a loud noise of explosion, I looked at my furry partner and he seemed to be half asleep. I was annoyed but wondered who ruined my sleep. In alert and thinking that something happened in the inn, I got up quickly using my arms to make myself sit up slightly from the bed.

"What the...?!" I said in slight annoyance and a hint of alert.

"Intruder!" Rogue yelled as he opened my room door while gazing over to me.

"Lector, wake up!" Frosch flew in behind Rogue.

"Intruder?! All of the members of Sabertooth are stayin' at his inn!" I said in shock while getting out from my bed to stand and face them. Who the hell intruded? and for what reason?! Itching to know who it was, I quickly clothed myself in my usual attire and dashed out the door with Rogue to the source of the intruder.

"Who the hell is it?!" I yelled while running down the hall in full speed.

"I don't know...but they must not be expecting to leave here alive!" Rogue answered.

Before we could even take another step, one of our members was flown into the air and landed on head in front of me. I was too surprised to see that someone this strong would dare to attack Sabertooth. What shocked me even more was a bright and big flame bursting out near the entry door blasting out a crowd of members of the guild who were now on the floor and hurt.

"Where's... your Master?!" an angry Natsu yelled as he kicked one of the members into the air.

I was beyond shocked to see him intrude here, my mouth opened a jar to see how strong the Fire Dragon Slayer was. Was he really that strong? I wasn't going to let my guard down but I was still too shocked to see him here. Master Jiemma soon came up to Natsu-san and faced him asking him questions why and what reason he came here for.

I was standing with Rogue who was beside me on my left and we were both near the door behind Natsu-san who looked angry and upset. My attention gazed over to him, but something else caught in scent. It smelt familiar, even the thought of it sort of ran chills down my spine. Ignoring the scent, my attention was stuck on Natsu-san who mentioned that we kicked someone out for losing the games. He got all fired up and even challenged Master to a duel! If Master lost to Natsu-san, then he would to be out of the guild. He's crazy!

"Natsu...san?" I was still in shock.

"That's suicidal!" I heard Lector say.

"Fro thinks so, too..." Frosch added in.

"Anybody who doesn't think of their comrades as comrades is on my list!"

'That's got nothin' to do with you! Who would storm in here over something like that?!' I thought in anger. Why would he go through all this trouble just for a person who was weak that got kicked out of the guild. It doesn't make any sense! It couldn't be... was it because of Yukino? My thoughts were trailed away to hear a sigh from my right side.

My eyes were lingering at the body and saw the figure's face and it appeared to be Cynthia! She looked really annoyed and angry. Was it because of Natsu-san or Master? I don't know why she came. Was she here to pick on a fight with us, Sabertooth as well? Why is she here for Natsu-san? If she had to go against us, I would have to fight her too even though I really don't want to. I would have no choice if Master told me.

"I don't know what you're talking about, but I suppose you've got your reasons." I heard Master say.

"You don't know what I'm talkin' about?!" Natsu-san flared in anger.

Master called in Dobengal one of the members who were in the top ranks to test Natsu-san's strength and see if he can defeat him. It was a shocking conflict but ended real quickly and in a flash Dobengal got punched in the gut and was flown into the air, passing near me by a few steps and made contact to smash into the door that was behind me. I could feel sweat beads forming on my face, I could barely move or rewind of what happened with Dobengal. It can't be! Dobengal was one of our powerful mages. How can he be defeated so easily?!

"He's one of the top ten strongest wizards in our guild!" Lector alarmed.

I was quite interested now, but still quite surprised that Natsu-san can finish off Dobengal in one hit. This could be my time to shine, to show and prove to everyone that I can defeat Natsu-san right here and now. Maybe I could even knock some sense into his thick headed skull because losing a comrade means nothing. If you're worthless, you're worthless and you're meant to be kicked out since they're weak. That's what I've been taught by Master... and since Cynthia is here watching, I think it would be time for me to show her my power and how strong I am. I wanted to show it off to her and make her remember our promise, the promise I made with Lector when we were young.

Taking a step towards Master, I offered to fight Natsu-san but he didn't let me. I was slightly upset but I didn't want to make Master to punish me. Instead, we all watched Natsu-san dashed towards Master with his fist engulfed in flames, while Master took an interest in the Dragon Slayer. After Natsu-san makes a punch, Master defended himself with his one arm and backfires Natsu-san making him to fly off slightly from contact but Master was punched in an uppercut. This was going crazy... someone to dare and touch the Master of Sabertooth.

A few moments later after he got to land many punches on Master, it looked like he was going to end him off with a final blow but a voice rang through my ears and I looked to see that it was Cynthia. She appeared to be yelling at Natsu-san, but she didn't make it in time. A huge explosion was made, causing a huge commotion at the inn and saw that Master didn't get a single scratch by the Lightning Flame punch. In front of him was our lady, Minerva!

"My lady!" I said in disbelief. She was truly strong.

"Minerva, I didn't ask you to step in..." Master said.

"Of course, if this had continued, you would have won, Father."

"Father?" I heard Natsu-san and Cynthia who spoke in sync.

"I'll tell ya one thing... if anybody's gettin' wiped out, it's him!" Natsu argued.

"What do you think? Will you allow us to save face?" Minerva said while performing one of her magics and seconds later, a blue cat who was tied up in ropes was in her arms. I believe he belonged to Natsu-san.

"If you do, I'll return this kitten to you unharmed." Minerva offered as she petted the cat's head who was crying in tears.

"Happy!" Natsu-san was now in shock.

"Why you...!". I gazed over to her and saw that she gritted her teeth in anger, she look beyond pissed but was keeping it in. Just by looking at her like that... made her seem feisty... I kind a like it... again.

"I'm sorry, Natsu! Cynthia-chan!" the blue cat cried.

"Dammit!" the angered and upset Natsu-san shouted.

Cynthia walked over to Natsu and placed one of her hands on top of his shoulder and he turned to face my best friend with a gentle look. I wanted to wipe off the gentle look on her face, but I am glad that he did something else than hurting her, while she was trying to calm him down. My dragon instincts were calling and wanted to cut off his hand from Cynthia. I was angry and infuriated that he was touching her! 'No, calm down myself. She isn't even mine to begin with... only a friend. A best friend...' I can't interfere anyways.

"Natsu, I can't believe that I'm saying this but... she's right. We don't want to trouble Master and others. I understand how you feel, but hold in your anger just until the Games...please and for Happy." her silky voice like velvet rang through my ears. It sounded like she was confident and taking charge, I liked it how she can manage to calm people down. Even when its not the best scenario cases. I noticed that he gave a slight nod to her and went back to face Minerva.

"Wise words from your girlfriend." My Lady smirked towards Cynthia as she dropped the cat in her arms. Girlfriend?! I glared over to Minerva saying and thinking that Cynthia was Natsu-san's girlfriend. That's not true! She's not interested him... I hope.

"Hmph. W-we aren't t-together!." She replied, glaring hard at Minerva as the blue cat ran towards them. Cynthia took a step beside Natsu-san who looked like he was slightly blushing as she bent forward a little to pat the blue cat's head in Natsu-san's arms.

"The important thing is that you're okay! That's all it matters." She winked at him.

"Let's go." Natsu-san said.

"Aye." Cynthia answered at the same time with the cat.

My eyes were watching her every move and before she could even turn towards the punched door... she caught me staring at her, I inhaled sharply as her purple eyes were piercing at me. She looked really pissed at me. Which actually terrifies me a little, I gulped thickly wanting to know the reason so I decided that I would follow her and talk. She never got mad at me before. Or scratch that... she actually got mad at me... twice today... this was the second time. Before they jumped out of the inn, they both turned to look at us and Natsu ended something that got me annoyed with.

"We ain't gonna lose to the likes of you. In fact, you won't be able to keep up with us. If you call yourself a guild, take care of your comrades.That's all I wanted to say." was what he said.

I clenched my fists at his last words before leaving. 'Y-You're that strong, Natsu Dragneel?!' I thought in slight excitement and a hint of fear. Orga volunteered to step in the games tomorrow as a payback for what Natsu-san did and its been decided that Minerva is going to take in Yukino's place. Now this would be the strongest team of Sabertooth! After everyone went back to their rooms, I left Lector to Rogue and ran after Cynthia.

Where on earthland could she be?! I ran for a good 10 minutes and finally found a similar scent with another one. I already knew that it would be Cynthia with Natsu with her. I noticed them and opened my mouth to call but I was stopped when I saw them stop in the middle of the road. Intrigued of what was happening I turned in a corner to watch them from afar.

"Cynthia... you did it again." I heard Natsu-san spoke as he gazed down.

"I did what again....?" she asked in confusion.

"You've helped me to calm down... before I could even attack, just like before." he said. Now this really perked up my interest, what did he mean that she helped him calm down?

"Well... I only did what I have to do... and that was to stop you before something worse could ha-". Cynthia said but was abruptly cut off, and too my surprise Natsu-san wrapped an arm around Cynthia's waist. I lightly growled at the scene in front of me, he was touching her! Ah dammit! Here it goes again. My dragon instincts were starting again.

I noticed that he smiled at her while he was lowering his head to place it on top of her small shoulder. My right hand was holding onto the wall for support as I leaned forward to hear them. Without even knowing, my grip on the wall made a gap making the wall the slightly break, thankfully it wasn't loud enough for them to hear.

"Thank you Cynthia again..." he whispered softly in her ear then I saw that he let go of her. Finally! But now he has his scent on her, this infuriated me.

"Ahh...i-it's no problem!" she stuttered.

Ignoring what Natsu-san said to her, all I could think about was her and how Natsu-san touched her. I did not like it one bit. Was it my dragon making me feel like this or was it me? Or both?! I didn't know but I did know that I deeply cared for her and that she's my childhood best friend. "Hey you guys." I heard her voice while she glanced to Natsu-san and the cat.

"Nani?" he asked turning to her.

"You two go ahead. I'll be uh going to the pub to check on everyone!" she said.

I already knew that it was a lie, I can always tell when she was lying... that's what you get from being with her for a long time. I smiled at the thought. A few minutes later, Cynthia was walking in my direction, I had a feeling that she already knew that I was watching them from afar. I tugged on her arm softly and pushed her onto the wall as I closed the space between us so that she wouldn't squirm. She tried to push and punch me but it didn't even work at all, I tightened a little on my grip on her small wrists and my legs were blocking hers so she wouldn't kick me.

"Cee-chan, calm down it's only me." I softly said. She looked up to meet my gaze and saw her purple eyes in shock but quickly replaced with anger.

"Cee-chan my ass! and what the heck Sting! How can I calm down when a man looks like he is about to grope me and held me in his grip against the wall! " I heard her hiss, which made me to flinch at her tone. Scary.

"I said calm down, and sorry..." I blushed slightly at the sight and quickly let go of her.

"I was looking for you but I saw that you were held up by Natsu-san." I added in on the conversation.

"And your point of being here?" she now glared at me. Man her personality changed or was it because she hated my guts for no reason? That pained me, my heart was slowly getting crushed.

"Why did you and Natsu-san came to our inn just because of losing a comrade? It's stupid." my tone was cold, and I felt like I needed to dominate over her. I can strongly smell Natsu-san's scent was still on her, lingering over her sweet one. Since she wasn't being on the same page as me, I was really irritated now at her attitude.

"It is not stupid! You should value and treat your comrades like family! Yukino-chan was hurt! I don't like how you guys can treat each other like that!" she shouted.

"Whatever she was weak, and Sabertooth doesn't need any weaklings... and look all I'm saying is that...what Natsu-san said earlier, we will defeat you fairies. Just you wait and watch." I thought of something different than I was supposed to say. Come on Sting! Just say it!

"Yukino-chan is not weak! She was strong and tried her best! Kicking her out for losing just once is a bull shitty move! Why didn't you do anything to stop it?! and is that all you have to say?"

I was really upset and irritated by her sudden anger, just because of Yukino?! And how we need to treat comrades... dearly. What foolishness. It was not even worth it. Who needs them anyways. They would only bring you down and why care for the weak people when you can care about yourself to become more powerful for yourself!

"I'll be honest, she did look strong out there but she didn't win. In fact she lost her bet and life to that Mermaid girl. Why would we keep someone like her stuck in our guild?! All we need is the strongest people! And... no, that isn't all I have to say." I retorted.

"That's stupid. You need to keep her in your guild so that you can cheer for each other on! Everyone in a guild is like family! Even if you are weak... it doesn't mean that they get to be kicked out. Instead you need to treasure your nakamas. That way they can be stronger..." she explained in a very pissed and upset tone.

"Like I care. That is not how I was taught. We are thee absolute and treasure your nakamas? That's so lame." I nonchalantly said.

"Lame?! You're the lame one here! In fact, I pity for all of you Sabertooth members. Isn't there anyone that you want to treasure?" she snarled.

I was slightly taken back at how mad she was, but she looked... hot. Damn my dragon hormones! Even so, I was in shock now and surprised by her sudden outburst. I felt a drop in my heart like it was crashing into a million pieces. I turned my gaze away from her and clenched my fists in anger and frustration. Not at her. But at myself. I couldn't explain why... I just felt like it was consuming my insides.

"What? Aren't you going to say something rude back?" she mocked with a sassy attitude. Man she sounded cute and sexy, but at the moment... it just isn't the right time to say such things. This was so frustrating! Why did she make me feel this way? .... No, it wasn't all I had to say... Come on myself! I tried to speak out what I actually meant to say but the words didn't come out. I was frozen. I didn't want her to go. I wanted to say it but I just... Ugh. The hell is wrong with me?!

"Cee-chan...", were the only words that came out from my mouth.

"Okay well since you're not going to say anything, I'm done talking here... so see you." her face held annoyance and like she wanted to get away from me. I felt pained by her words.

It struck inside of my like a sword pierced within my guts. I felt weak... why would I feel weak? I'm one of the strongest members of Sabertooth and the strongest Dragon Slayer! This should be no problem to me. But apparently it is. It's because of her. Because of Cynthia, my best friend who lost her memories. Before she could even walk away from me, I quickly went on my instincts and caught her wrist. I didn't want her to go. I wanted her to stay and understand, but it doesn't seem that way.

"Cee-chan!" I blurted as sweat beads were forming on my face.

"I'm done, I am done talking with you! And if you don't know what it means to take care of your comrades... well...Good bye Sting." her voice echoed in my ears.

She doesn't want to see me again? She doesn't want to talk to me anymore?! Impossible. I was in shock, crushed I was aching on the insides and my heart felt like it just died. Her voice was dark and menacing that it killed everything in me. I twitched in annoyance and scrunched my face trying to fight back and mutter the words out of my mouth before she could leave.

But before I could manage, I felt her to pull her arm away from my grip and watched her walk away from me. The second time she walked away in my life. Why was this happening to me?! I felt like my world was crashing. I just stood there stunned of what she said and her voice kept on echoing inside my head. Come on you idiot! Just say it! I opened my mouth slightly as she was walking and cried out the words, my breathing became heavy and it felt like I was getting choked.

"I do treasure someone deeply to me!" I finally yelled making her to stop in her tracks and slightly turned with a shocked look on her face. I too, was even shocked but managed to hide it by lowering my face.

"I do treasure someone... and that someone is here." I muttered.

"Here? You mean Lector? Rogue or Frosch?" she asked impatiently which I gulped thickly.

"Lector is my best friend... Rogue and Frosch too... but you are the one I treasure Cynthia... honestly." I whispered the last part of my sentence which she didn't seem to catch. What the hell myself?

"Keep your friends close... but keep your enemies closer. You Sting of Sabertooth are my enemy and not my friend... Unless you can prove to me that you're wrong and that I was right. I just might accept the fact that we can be friends or aquatints." she seethed in anger and saw in the corner of my eye, that she was clenching her jaw. I felt really vulnerable and weak of not being able to do anything or to stop her. I felt useless.

"Cynthia..." I murmured but only to hear the words ringing in my ears.

"Just think about what I said. Good bye Sting." she said with no emotion and turned on her heels, walking a farther distance from me. I was too stiff to do anything. More like paralyzed at her sudden words. My eyes were getting even more glassy by the minute, my body couldn't move on my commands, but all I could do... was drop on my knees and wept for her to come back. Hoping that she would understand and make her take back her words.

'Enemy, Enemy, Enemy. Not friends unless I can prove it to her. I would do it for her', but if it was for my guild. That is a different story. I need to become stronger and forget the weak people. Now this made me get more determined to become stronger than she is. All I need to focus on is Lector's sake and forget about her. Who needs Cynthia anyways. I can always find a new girl best friend and forget about her like she did to me. Finally getting a grip of myself, I got up on my feet trying to balance myself and wipe the slight prick of water drops sliding on my cheeks.

If that's how she wants it... then fine.

'You don't want to talk to me anymore? Then I won't Cynthia Adara. I am done running after you.'
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Ooooh... Sting won't come for her anymore. What will happen between them?!?! D:
Oh and about Weisslogia telling Sting about having these hormones like a dragon and desiring for a mate...
Made that up! c:
Until next chapter! ;D