LUNA : Bride of the Ice Dragon

CHAPTER TWO: POSSESSOR

The The door of the room was locked. Someone was walking back and forth under the window. The wine for her father was poisoned by one of the servants, who means that she cannot trust anyone in the house. Gibert had it covered.

A Scorched candle and matches were found in a drawer. Luna quickly lit the light. and, closing her eyes, whispered the words from a children's horror fairy-tail:

If life isn't dear

Name it thirteen times.

Laxus, Lord of Ice,

Will arrive at once.

Blowing out the candle, Luna waited for a while, but nothing happened. Then she lit it again, whispering the cursed name.

Nothing. Summer outside the window did not give way to winter. The sun wasn't covered with giant wings.

But even realizing the hopeless stupidity of her venture, she continued to whisper the accursed name. Simply because there was nothing else left for her.

"Laxus, Lord of Ice, please hear me ..."

At At some point, it seemed to her that the wind had blown. A wave of cold swept through the room, and the posts by the bed froze.

Luna let out a meek breath, and a cloud of steam escaped from her mouth.

Suddenly the body lost its support, she absurdly waved her arms and legs in the air, a A faint squeak escaped from her mouth instead of a cry, accompanied by a cloud of steam.

"You Say my name once again and I’ll kill you."

A A tall, thin man stood in front of her. Very pale skin, short platinum hair, eyes like transparent ice.

Luna tried to say something, but in vain. Her teeth began to chatter from the cold. Each breath was difficult to take. Arms and legs, dangling uselessly in the air, weakened. Her heart was beating like a hunted animal.

The The man took a step towards her. With an edge of consciousness that was escaping her because of panic, Luna noted that where he stood, there were large growths of ice.

Is This really the ruler of the north? A monster that can kill with only one touch? Does he exist? Is he real? And he answered her call ...

Hope flashed with renewed vigor, with relief she wanted to cry and laugh at the same time. All-Good Mother! She doesn't care what happens to her now. If only the The ruler agreed to save her family!

"Why is such a young girl so persistently called a monster?" The man's voice was low and crackling. As if he hadn't spoken to anyone for a very long time.

Unpleasant chills crawled down her spine, but, pulling herself together, the girl was finally able to answer:

"My father was killed today ..." she began, but the master interrupted her.

"So you are an avenger?" pale lips curled in a predatory grin. "Do You want me to deal with your enemies?"

He took another step and gently touched her with his fingers.

An The instant cold burned her cheek, a frosty wave ran over her skin. It took a lot of effort not to pull away. Their gazes met.

She can't turn away! The monster is unlikely to like that she is afraid of him, considers him a monster.

Her Her heart was about to burst from her chest, her body was pounding with an eerie A mixture of fear and cold, but she did not turn away. Luna withstood a look that seemed to penetrate the very soul.

"The The killer is in our house. He promised to kill my mother and brother. My brother is only five. Please, my Lord, save them!"

"What about you?" He took a step back and, chuckling, examined her from head to toe.

Crucified in the air in a ridiculous pose, in a rumpled dress. From the expression that flashed on Laxus's face, Luna involuntarily wanted to hide.

Gibert came to ask for her hand this morning. She dressed up specially for the occasion. Who knew that, having overheard the conversation of the groom with her father, would she witness a terrible murder? Now her outfit, prepared for her future husband, seemed like an evil mockery.

"I brought the killer into the house. I don't deserve to be saved." She closed her eyes exhaustedly.

Suddenly, the spell dissipated and ceased to hold her. Luna fell to the floor, hitting her knee painfully.

"Why should I help you?" it seemed to her, or was the interest really flashed in his voice?

Trying not to rejoice ahead of time, Luna, on her knees, whispered excitedly:

"Anything you want... You can take me with you, turn me into an ice statue..."

Hearing her confused promises, the monster burst out laughing.

"You have to offer me something else besides your life. I'll take it anyway. You didn't think you could summon me and still be safe, did you?"

A lump rose up in my throat. No. She refuses to believe that she has lost! The despair that flooded her soul and even drove out the cold. As if it ceased at that moment. to have any meaning.

"I Don't care what happens to me. But please, save my family. For their sake, I am ready for anything. I will serve you forever. Grand Duke TagKarten Princess' word!"

"So you're a Grand Duke princess ..."

The The ice monster fell silent, considering the offer and continuing to look at her. with a strange look.

"A beautiful act of self-sacrifice," he said after a while. "Stupid, but certainly beautiful. You can think that I appreciated it."

"So Will you help me?" Luna raised her eyes to Laxus and, unable to contain her joy, he smiled at him.

The The man averted his eyes, coughing slightly. The girl frowned, not immediately. realizing what was the matter.

Was he embarrassed? Because of her smile? How long has the Ruler of the North not seen the expression of joy on someone's face?

"There is something you can help me with. But as soon as I get tired of you, you will turn into an ice statue. Agreed?"

"I have already Give my consent", the girl answered quietly. "if you save my Mother and Brother, I am yours. I will do whatever you say."

If there is any chance to save what is left of her family, she will do anything. Even if this means inhuman conditions for her or even death.

The Lord of the North bent down to her, holding out his hand, and Luna had no choice but to accept the cold-scalding fingers.

"I need an heir."

"Heir?" - She was taken aback, not knowing how to react to this condition.

When Luna promised eternal service. She assumed that the mythical monster would need something else. Maybe some kind of hard or dangerous work that he would put on her. But a child ... All-Good Mother!

"Is it a problem for you?" A clear mockery appeared on the Iceman's face. "Do you want to refuse?"

"No!" Hastily blurted out Luna, fearing that the ruler of the North might change his mind. "I just didn't expect it..."

She hesitated, and, obviously, Laxus interpreted her hitch in his own way.

"You said your father was killed by your fiance. How old are you?"

"Nineteen,” she answered carefully.

By the standards of their kingdom. If Luna weren't noble, she would already be considered old maid. But her father was in no hurry about the choice of the groom, giving his daughter time to spend longer with her family... Thoughts about this echoed with pain in her heart. After all, she let her father down by repaying him with black coin.

"You know where children come from?" The man asked suspiciously.

Luna instantly flushed and nodded timidly. Of course she knew! Mom has more than once tried to warn her daughter to entering a marriageable-aged daughter, explaining the relationship between

men and women. Also, A few going out were always accompanied by. numerous gossips, one way or another. concerning someone's love affairs.

"You're not a virgin?" Meanwhile, Ice continued his interrogation.

"No!" She blurted out again, but realizing that she had said the wrong thing, she hurried. to correct herself. - That is a yes. I mean, no. I wanted to say that I am a virgin.

The blush painted her face, and she wanted to sink into the ground. Better yet, so the ice monster would fall, forcing her to answer such embarrassing questions.

Despite the fact that Until today, she was in love with Simon. All that was between them was a few innocent kisses and a pair of dances in which he tightly squeezed her in the embrace.

Judging by the slightly raised corners of her lips, the lord of the North was amused by her answer.

"Well," She coughed dryly, getting up from the floor, going up to the bed and lying on it, arms and legs outstretched, "If that's all, then I'm ready."

The room kept in silence. Luna lied on the bed, staring at the canopy hanging above her. The nervous tension that left her at the moment when Laxus agreed to save her family, engulfed her body again. Losing her innocence seemed to the girl a very frightening and exciting event in itself. And to lose innocence in the arms of A monster who promised to kill her if he gets tired of her, is doubly frightening.

Slight creak of the floorboard from someone else's steps. A pale face loomed over her with an arrogantly raised an eyebrow.

"What are you? doing?"

"Oh, I'm sorry ..." Luna excitedly licked her dry lips, reached for the ties on the dress and stood up slightly to pull it off.

The Lord of the North waved his hand carelessly, and at the same moment the girl flew into the air. A A cold shiver ran through her body, her heart sank somewhere down from a wave of panic.

Another sweep, and The dress was covered with an icy crust, burning the skin, making her whine. from the chill that engulfed her. A moment - and the ice cracked, and so the dress.

Luna remained only in her underwear. A short bodice supporting small breasts and lace shorts.

Laxus examined her indifferently, and then abruptly lowered her onto the bed.

The girl fell face down on the pillows.

"My heir can only be conceived in the north."

Luna hardly swallowed, rising from the awkward position. If she leaves with the monster Now, what will happen to her family? Can she be sure that he will help them?

“You’re…” She hesitated, not knowing how to ask him about it.

"You want to ask if I break my word?" The man kindly suggested. "The word of the The rule is never broken. By nobody. Even by himself. I'll come back for you in the morning."

The Lord of the North turned away, and the girl realized that he would just disappear now, and she had another unspoken favor for him.

She jumped out of bed and, forgetting about her shameful appearance, rushed to him, but stumbled, collapsed right at his feet, burying her forehead in the icy trousers.

"Wait, please... There is something else... My mother, she absolutely knows nothing about business. If I'm not there, she won't be able to do it alone. She needs help, Otherwise my father's money will not be enough, she will go broke."

Laxus was taken aback. Despite this pressure, it retreated slightly. Luna swayed unbalanced, so he had to bend over slightly and grab her to keep her from falling.

At that moment, there were no more than a few centimeters between them. The girl froze, realizing that she was standing practically naked in front of a strange man. Despite the coldness coming from him, she suddenly stopped feeling cold.

At One moment, an unnatural heat came over. Her gaze met the pale blue eyes of Laxus, and she felt like she was literally being pulled into these icy pools.

He's handsome. Terrible predatory beauty. Long straight nose, high cheekbones, expressive chin.

As If she was compelled, Luna watched as the Lord of the North slowly leaned towards her, and then, wrapping his strong arms around her waist, hugged her and kissed her.

A hot wave came from the top of the head to the tips of the feet. The man insistently slid his tongue, forcing her to open up to meet him.

The girl succumbed,. unable to resist the pressure. Powerful hands slid over the naked body, she arched shamelessly, lost in previously unknown sensations.

The sudden pain in her left wrist destroyed the obsession at once. Luna screamed, twitched, not knowing what it was.

Laxus released her,. and she retreated, cradling her injured hand.

"Hatsha's ass!" The man swore.

She looked up at surprise, not understanding what had happened.

The Lord of the North loomed over her, his eyes were sparkling menacingly. His nostrils fluttered in extreme irritation.

Luna followed his gaze and was surprised to find a thin ligature in an incomprehensible pattern. around her left hand, just in the place where unbearable pain recently had pierced her.

"All-Good Mother..." She could not restrain her surprise. "What is it?"

Luna looked up from studying the strange squiggles and immediately saw exactly the same decoration. on the Iceman.

The man was silent,. not speeding up to answer the question, but judging by his appearance, he knew exactly what these letters were. And he did not like this knowledge at all.

“Hatsha's ass ...”, he whispered again, pursing his lips in irritation.

Hatshas were called the evil northern spirits. It was believed that they served the Ice and he could set them on whoever he wanted.

The pain in her hand quickly passed, Luna calmed down a little, but turning in the direction of the mirror, she involuntarily gasped.

Eyelashes and dark heavy braid - covered with white frost. The skin began to give off an unhealthy whiteness, and steam stopped pouring from the mouth.

Her body soared into the air again, a moment, and she was thrown straight onto the bed.

"I'll come in the morning. Be prepared to leave this house forever."

He disappeared with a soft bang, throwing thousands of small snowflakes into the air in his place.

The snowflakes, slowly circling, settled on the floor, but they were in no hurry to melt. Luna jumped out of bed, rushing to the door. Closed!

What happens when This Ice-man coming tomorrow morning? Will she have time to say goodbye to Kevin? and mother? And will they be alive if Laxus postponed their salvation?

Hastily dressed in a light home dress, she pounded on the door, but no one answered. Unable to bear it, she tried to open the window - but it was also locked.

Having reeled a few useless circles around the room, Luna could not think of anything better than trying to sleep.

Already lying on the bed, she remembered another quatrain from the horror song:

... Will take you to his place,

Will turn everything to ice.

After all, in his empty space,

Everything that breathes - dies.

Now the monster from Fairy tales will take her. Will she survive in the north? And the child ... it will be her child too. Can she give it away? To his own father, who promised to kill the mother of his heir. The cold gradually returned. Luna was wrapping herself up in the blanket more and more, but it did not help. She fell asleep only in the morning.

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