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When I wake up, I lie on my belly on the bed and it hurt a lot. I turn to my side and my breasts were so tender. Whenever I applied pressure to them, they would ache. Maybe it's because of my illness. I haven't been feeling too well lately.

There's a knock on my door.

"Come in," I reply between my teeth and wincing my nose as I try to ease the pain.

The blue-haired guard peeks her head in. It was Juvia. She's probably my guard for the day. For the past week, my father has been having random guards watch me for the day. Today must be Juvia's turn. She's my friend as well. Someone I can talk to easily. She's very quiet, though. She more listens to me rather than talks back to me.

"Princess? It's Juvia," She says softly.

"Come on in, Juvia," I say as I sit up.

Juvia smiles sheepishly and then walks over to my bedside, taking a seat next to me.

"How are you feeling, princess?" She asks.

"I'm fine," I reply, "Just a little sore."

"Sore?"

I nod, placing a hand on my chest.

"Oh," She nods, then turning to get something in her uniform pocket, "Jellal requested Juvia gives this to you."

She holds out a carefully folded handkerchief that was a little damp. I take it from her and slowly unwrap it. Inside was a beautiful lotus flower. I smile at it and bring it to my nose to smell the sweet scent it gives off.

"Bless his heart," I say softly, placing the flower on my nightstand, "He's been sending me flowers ever sense I caught this cold."

"You and him must be close," Juvia says.

I shrug, "He's just been taking care of me since..."

I trail off. Since...when? Recently? When I got back? Oh wait, I keep forgetting all that was a dream.

"Since?"

"Well," I sigh, "Father started to assign people to watch after me."

"He worries for you," She adds, "Your father, I mean."

I let out a scoff, "He only worries about whether I try to escape."

I turn to Juvia, "And there's no reason for me to leave, Is there?"

Juvia gulps and then shakes her head, quickly sending me a smile, "Your home is here, princess."

I send a weak smile back, "Yeah...I know."

We all sit at the dinner table and the cook lays down a plate of a giant streak and a large bowl of chicken salad.

"Will that be all, princess?" The cook asks me.

"That should be..." I turn to the plate of meat. I don't know why, but the simple sight of it made my stomach churn. "...fine..."

The cook bows and everyone begins to eat their food.

"So, Lucy, how have you and Gray been?" Father asks.

I don't reply and cut into my steak.

I haven't talked to him since the incident. I just know he was in on it too. Gray would never have the balls to do that without permission first. He's nothing but my father's lap dog.

"Still mute, huh?" Father sighs, stuffing a severed piece of meat in his mouth.

"She hasn't spoken to me at all, more or less look at me," Gray says as he takes a drink of his wine.

How does it feel to be ignored in such a way, Gray?

"She's just being childish."

I take the piece of meat in my fork, contemplating it. The redness of the meat was awfully dark. It made a lump appear in my throat. I put the piece in my mouth, and chew and swallow. Next thing I know, i'm running, looking for the nearest bathroom.

"Princess?!" Juvia chases after me and Gray and father just chuckle to themselves.

"Well, Gray, I think you might be a daddy," Father sneers at the man, taking another bite of his bloody meat.

"You might just be correct, Jude," He chuckles back, cutting into his steak.

Meanwhile, I found a bathroom and i'm currently puking my brains out and Juvia is holding back my hair in the process.

"Do you need me to call a doctor?" Juvia asks.

I let out gasps as the last of whatever was in my stomach reappears.

"I'm fine," I pant, "It's just from my sickness is all."

"I don't think so, princess. I think you're-"

"DON'T SAY IT!" I snap.

She jumps back a bit ad blinks at me.

"Just help me get to bed," I order, as I struggle to get up from the toilet.

"Er-yes, princess," She sputters as she helps me up and to my room.

How did I know that father wasn't going to respect my wishes and send in a doctor.

After a hour of answering question, getting my temperature taken and all that good stuff, I get the news that I really did not want to hear.

I was pregnant.

There's a knock at my door. When the doctor gives the okay for them to come in, it's Gray. The doctor tells him the horrible news and he just smiles in delight.

"Fantastic," Gray sings, "May I have a minute with my wife?"

Gross. I hate being given that label. Gray's wife, Lucy Fullbuster. It leaves a sour taste in my mouth. I hate Gray. I hate that I am carrying his child. Damn it all.

The doctor leaves and Gray shuts the door behind him. Without moving, he turns his head to me, his glare bearing over his shoulder.

"Well, my dear," He says in a timid voice, "It appears you and I will become parents."

"Whoopee," I spat sarcastically.

"Now, now, don't be like that," He smiles at me as he makes his way to me, "You'll finally become a mother."

He reaches out for my shoulder but I quickly jerk it away. He blinks at me and then harshly grips my arm, struggling to keep up the nice guy act.

"Now, I have a reason to stay home. Isn't that great?"

"No," I reply, "I want you as far away from me as possible."

"Lucy, what have I ever done for you to treat me this way?" He asks in a innocent tone.

"What have you done?!" I repeat, more like growl, "You raped me! And because of that, i'm pregnant!"

"I only did it because you weren't letting me show you how much I love you. Lucy, love, I want to raise a family with you. I want to grow old with you."

"LIES!" I shout, "All lies! You don't love me! If you did, you would have never raped me! You love the power I provide for you, Gray! You're simply loving how good you have it! You're already buddy-buddy with my dad, and now you're going to get your heir to the throne! What more could you want?!"

He now glares at me silently.

"I've tried to be patient with you," He says in a deep and dark tone, "But you're simply impossible. I see you've come to hate me, which is fine with me. In fact, I even return the emotion towards you. I tried to make it work, I really did. But it seems you're not willing to comply. So, I will respect your wishes too leave you alone. It'll be doing me a favor, as well. However, you cannot keep me from seeing my child once it is born. As the father, I have the natural right to see them when I please. Understood?"

"Fine," I roll my eyes, "Just stay out of my sight."

"I will when you do the same," He growls after leaving the room.

I hate him.

I hate what's happening to me!

I hate this child.

No...

I could never possibly hate him or her. Remember Lucy, It might be from the seed of Gray, but it is solely connected to you. This is MY child. My first.

I place a hand on my belly, stroking my thumb over it.

My child...I need to protect it. Not hate it.

"Don't worry," I whisper, "Mommy doesn't hate you. Mommy will protect you from the rotten man."

Sorry this took so long 😋