Author's note: I do not own Fairy Tail or any of the characters. A few of the chapters contain plots from the anime and are not my complete original creation.

Single quotations are thoughts, double is them actually speaking

As Bixlow and his dolls fell to the ground in final defeat, Lucy breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thanks for your help Loke" the celestial mage said as she turned towards her Stellar Spirit, who in a very grandiose gesture, proclaimed his love yet again for the busty blonde, by using his Ray of Light to display "I love Lucy."

She groaned, 'Half of the Fiore kingdom can probably see this' she thought to herself. She couldn't help but blush at his overzealous gesture.

"Anytime for you Princess, I am your knight in shining armor. " Loke replied, smiling as he noticed the tint or pink on her cheeks. 'Someday, Princess, someday I'll have you. You won't be able to resist the level of adoration and love I have for you' he thought happily to himself. He was a patient man, he'd been around long enough to learn a thing or two about patience. Especially since the reward was well worth the wait.

He was just about to take his leave, slowly fading into his golden light, when he saw her sway. Quickly coming back through his gate, he managed to catch her just before she hit the ground. His mind racing hectically, as he scanned his owner trying to find the cause of her collapse. 'Calm, cool and collected' he chanted to himself. 'Her heartbeat is strong, steady, her breathing is fine'. He noted the paleness of her usual creamy skin. 'Silly girl' he chuckled to himself. She used too much of her magic trying to fight alongside me. He picked up his master, carrying her bridal style and started towards the guild.

'I'll let them know she's okay and take her back to her place so she can rest.' He thought to himself. He reached the guild without further complications. As angry as he was at Laxus for starting this deranged competition, Lucy came first. Mira saw them first and immediately started fretting. Gajeel and Natsu were still stuck by Freed's script magic.

"She's okay, she just used up too much of her magic against Bixlow" Loke reassured everyone, who was currently crowded around him. "I'm going to take her home to rest so that she is hopefully out of harm's way. " Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Natsu, I expect you to handle Laxus. As infuraiated as I am that he started this preposterous game, I need to attend to Lucy to ensure she makes a quick recovery." He looked directly at the pink haired dragon slayer

"No worries Loke, I'm all fired up" responded the hot headed mage. As if to further prove his point, his left fist was a fireball and slammed it into his right. "As soon as Levy as able to rewrite Freed's spell, I'm going after him. How DARE he do this to Fairy Tail, He'll NEVER BE MASTER" He finished as he once again ran into the invisible barrier, as if his rage would help him break through.

Loke sighed at the dragon slayer mage. At least he knew that Laxus wouldn't get away with this blasphemy. If anyone was to put an end to this, it'd be Natsu. He always seemed to overcome his enemies, not matter how weakened of a state he was. He didn't stay down until he had defeated the enemy. If his nakama was in danger, you'd best believe that Natsu was there to defend. Loke nodded to Mira and the Master, who were standing at the back of the guild. He couldn't imagine Makrov's thoughts right now. His own grandson, threatening the very lives of the guild he was trying to take over, trying to force his grandfather into stepping down as Master. Loke didn't need to stay to know the outcome. Laxus and the Thunder Legion would be defeated. Fairy Tail was strong, and even stronger was the bonds when they were threatening not only the guild, but the town of Magnolia. He left the guild and started towards Strawberry Street, where Lucy currently rented an apartment.

He wasn't sure how he had known where she lived or how to get there, but soon enough he was in front of the door of her building. Thankfully the land lady was walking out as he walked up. She raised an eyebrow at Loke as he carried his Princess up the stairs. She didn't question as she opened her apartment door for him either. He figured she probably didn't care as long as nothing was destroyed. He sincerely thanked her, receiving nothing more than a "Tch" from the little old lady and she disappeared down the stairs mumbling something about she'd better not here any screaming later.

Loke walked slowly through her apartment to her room and placed her gently on her bed as she could. He looked at his master lovingly, memorizing every line on her face. He brushed her hair away from her face and sighed. He knew he should leave, but he didn't want too. He wanted to stay and protect her, to be near her. 'What would you possibly be protecting her from?' He chided himself. He smiled to himself as he thought of an answer. 'She's always complaining about her team constantly breaking in and making themselves at home. I wouldn't want her being woken up by them. She needs her rest. I'll stay to make sure that they don't interrupt her rest.' He knew it was a fallacious excuse, but he couldn't help it. Lucy would still probably be irritated that he stayed with her, but she couldn't be too mad if he was just watching over her. If he played his cards right, this could help him.

He had wandered away from her bed, slowly looking around the room, careful as to touch nothing. Books were scattered here and there, on her coffee table, on her bedside table and on her desk. He walked over to the scattered papers, trying to make sense of the disorder. She had been writing a novel, the book that was on her desk looked to either be an inspiration or a reference. He didn't want to pry, he knew his princess was very private about her writing, so he continued on around the apartment. It didn't look as if she had much food, he made a mental note to pick some up for her. He knew she always was tight thanks to Natsu's tendency to go all out on their missions, often wreaking havoc on the town, forcing them to pay for the damages out of their pay. Sometimes the damages were so bad, they didn't get paid. He looked back briefly to her, he could see her silhouette on the bed.

He took her keys to call Virgo. He wanted her to chance Lucy into something more comfortable, knowing that if he did it himself, Lucy's fury was to be expected. Even though he was immortal, her infamous "Lucy Kick" was not something he wanted to be subjected to again.

Virgo came through her gate in a soft pink light. "You called brother, do I need a punishment?" she asked.

"No, no punishment Virgo. Can you change Princess into something more comfortable to sleep in? She's used too much of her magic today and needs to rest comfortably. Stay with her until I return, I'm just going to run and pick up a few things she might need when she wakes up. Punish her team if they show up, she needs her rest." Loke smiled at the Steller Spirt. Virgo nodded and walked towards their master as Loke left towards the town center.