Hey Guys, new story. Sorry that I haven't been updating at much, been busy. I hope you all enjoy this Galu story, not that many out here.
I Do not own Fairy Tail.
Lucy sat at the bar, a strawberry smoothie in her hand. Scanning the guild she noticed a certain pinkette was not around, nor an animal Take-Over mage. "Hey Mira, was Natsu here at all today?" The blonde asked with a sullen look on her face.
"Now that you mention it I haven't seen him at all this week, or Lisanna," said the barmaid. "Have you been on a job recently Lucy?"
Lucy shook her head, "Not at all, I've been waiting for Natsu." Lucy sighed and laid her head on the counter.
"How about you do a solo mission?" Mira suggested, smiling brightly at the depressed blonde.
"With who? No one wants a weak person like me," Lucy grumbled. Her thoughts strayed off, thinking of all the times she was saves by Natsu: Abduction, jumping off of buildings, you name it. Especially after the GMG when Minerva beat her to the brink of death, and once again she was saved by Natsu and Gray.
Her thoughts were cut off when Mira spoke, a stern look on her face, "Lucy, you are not weak, you're one of the strongest people here. So don't say you're weak because it is most definitely not true." Lucy looked at Mira with doubtful eyes, and shook her head. "I'm going home." Lucy stood from her spot and walked to the guild doors.
The doors swung open to reveal a pinkette, a blue Exceed and a silver haired mage; all laughing loudly. Lucy bent her head down, her hair shadowing her eyes. Composing herself she plastered on a fake smile and waved to the trio. "Hey guys, how was your mission?"
The three stopped, Natsu looked at the celestial mage annoying, "It was fine Lucy, why do you care?"
To say Lucy was shocked was an understatement, the whole guild was shocked, "I – I just wanted to know – "
"Whatever Lucy." Natsu walked passed her, purposely flicking fire at her feet. Barely dodging the fire she ran out of the guild, bumping into a broad chest and falling back on her butt. Muttering a small apology she tried walking passed the person.
Large muscular arms wrapped around her tiny waist, stopping her from moving. "I think I deserve a better apology than that Blondie." Looking up she stared into blue slit eyes, blonde hair and spikes, then she saw the white Sabertooth symbol on his shoulder. "What do you want Sting?" Lucy asked timidly, fear evident in her eyes.
"A proper apology, one that I'll like," He grinned lecherously at her, tightening his arms around her. Lucy thrashed and kicked viciously, trying to grab her keys to defend herself. Grasping a key she summoned the spirit without thought, a puff of smoke appeared in front of her and once it had dispersed in the air it revealed a wiggling, orange nosed spirit.
OH no I summoned Plue! She thought, all hopes going down the drain. "Ha! What is that thing? Is that a spirit? Looks weak like you!" Sting bellowed out. The blonde female's eyes filled up with unshed tears, whimpering as Sting bent his head down ad licked the shell of her ear, lightly nibbling on it. When she felt his hand moving underneath her shirt; she screamed.
Gajeel was having a pretty normal day, by his standards. After he did his morning routine he made his way to the guild. Taking his time he walked through the streets of Magnolia with his hands in his pockets. Pantherlily was on a mission with Wendy and Carla, the battle Exceed wanted to accompany then to protect the Sky Dragon Slayer and Prophetic Exceed in case of attack.
Getting nearer to the guild his sensitive nose picked up a scent of strawberry, vanilla and tears? He also noticed a forest scent, and arousal. Growling he stomped closer, hearing an ear piercing scream he took off, following the scents in the air. As he got closer he saw in the distance two blonds. He recognized one as Lucy – Or Bunny Girl as he dubbed her, and the other as one of the Twin Dragonslayers of Sabertooth. Where's his partner? Gajeel thought as he got closer.
"Oi! What are you doing?!" Gajeel shouted, turning his arm into an iron pole.
Sting looked to the side at Gajeel, putting Lucy in front of his body as a shield, his hand still under her shirt. Lucy whimpered, a tear running down her cheek. Gajeel cringed; he hated the sight of her in a vulnerable state. Grinding his teeth together and shot out his iron arm at the other dragon slayer's face, and grinned sadistically when he heard a crack of his nose breaking.
Sting pushed Lucy away, wiping his nose and lighting his fists. Charging to the black haired male he shouted an attack, "Light Dragon's Roar!" Gajeel dodged the attack, rolling on his side and landing in a crouched position. He growled and ran full speed at Sting, punching him in his gut.
Getting in his face he shouted, "Iron Dragon's Roar!" Sting flew back, landing on the ground. Sting stood up quickly, glaring at the opposing Dragon Slayer. "I'll get you back for that, Metal Freak." Sting vanished into light and raced across the town, disappearing in the distance. Gajeel sighed and scratched the back of his head, so much for a normal day, he thought bitterly. Turning around he searched for the celestial mage, finding her frozen in her spot. Her eyes stared blankly in the air, her chest barely moving. "Oi, Bunny Girl, stop just standing there and staring," said Gajeel. Lucy didn't register his voice, she just stood there in place. Gajeel sighed again and walked towards her, snapping his fingers in her face, effectively bringing her back to Earthland. Lucy blinked her eyes and back away from Gajeel. "W-What happened?" Lucy asked her eyes wide in confusion.
"I saved you, that's what happened," Gajeel crossed his arms over his chest, glaring at the girl in front of him. Lucy looked up at him, her eyes showing sadness. Why is she sad? Did she want to be raped? Gajeel thought, and eyebrow rose at her expression.
Lucy spoke softly that he had to strain his ears to hear her, "Another person saved me…" Lucy looked down at the ground, tears cascading down her face. She put her hands in her face, sobbing in front of him shamelessly. She didn't care, all she knew was that she was saved again and by Gajeel. "Why," Lucy said in a broken voice. Lucy removed her hands from her face; they fell limply at her sides. She looked up at Gajeel with red brown eyes, her eyes wet with tears. "Why?" Lucy pleaded; she took a step closer to him. "Why did you save me?" She grabbed the front of his shirt tightly, "Why did you save me!" She shook him with her weakened strength, hitting his chest and yelling loudly, "Why did you save me! I don't need saving!" She continued to hit his chest weakly, her yelling becoming louder.
Gajeel stood there dumbfounded as Lucy cried and hit his chest. He grabbed her wrists and held her hands away from him, but Lucy kept yelling. "Shut up!" He bellowed, shaking her to get her out of her trance. Lucy stopped yelling, her eyes wide. "Now why wouldn't you want saving? You get it all the time," Gajeel said surprisingly calm. Lucy snapped her head upwards at him, her eyes narrowed menacingly at him. "That's why! I don't want to be constantly saved!" Lucy shouted. She yanked her hands away and crossed her arms.
Gajeel thought that she liked being saved by that hotheaded freak, so he didn't understand why she didn't want to be saved; especially since she seemed so distressed that it was him. He crossed his over his chest, staring intently at her form. He couldn't lie, he is attracted to the busty blonde mage, and every man in Fairy Tail is except for the hotheaded freak. He always thought that Bunny Girl liked him, since she was with him every day, up until the Edolas incident and the Demon's little sister came back to life.
Thinking about it now he hadn't seen Fire Freak around Bunny Girl at all, mainly the silver short haired woman. If she wanted to get stronger she could just take a job, he thought. "Why don't you take a job?" He asked an eyebrow raised at her.
The blonde shook her head slightly, sighing quietly, "I can't, no one would take a job with me," she said quietly, chewing on her bottom lip.
"You could go solo," Gajeel said.
"I'm too weak." Lucy blurted out, her eyes widened at what she said and so did his. She thought of herself as weak? She was far from weak in his mind.
Without thinking he began telling his thoughts, "You aren't weak Lucy, you're far from it. You stood up to me when I basically beat the shit out of you when I was in Phantom Lord. You've had to deal with every single thing on your own, always thinking of others happiness before your own. You gotta deal with Fire Freak and Ice Popsicle's shit, along with the Amazon Demon's wrath all in one mission. Even during Edolas you were the only one who could use magic and you covered that pinky's ass. And don't beat yourself over the loss during the Grand Magic Games, you were cheated out of it from Raven Tail, and that Minerva bitch stole your keys and beat you senseless, almost murdering you. But you smiled afterwards, even if it's fake. So don't think that you're weak, got it?"
Lucy blinked multiple times, her mouth open in shock of what he said. Gajeel, the Gajeel, just complimented her. Nodding her head she smiled at him, a real smile, and he smiled in return.
His smile is kinda handsome. She thought.
"Thanks Gajeel, I'll be taking a job now," Lucy said as she smiled at him, walking past with pep in her step. She hadn't felt that good in a long time, and she was glad that it was Gajeel that told her. She felt a hand gripping her elbow, turning her head she saw Gajeel looking at her with a serious expression. "Ever tell anybody that and you'll regret it, got it Bunny Girl?"
Lucy giggle and nodded her head, "You got it Gajeel, I won't tell a soul." Gajeel breathed a sigh of relief and let go of her elbow. Walking ahead of her he turned his head to the side, "Well c'mon Bunny Girl, we're going on a mission." Lucy cocked her head to the side in confusion. "Mission?" She questioned.
Gajeel groaned in frustration, striding towards her he picked her up and threw her over his shoulder, "Yes, mission. We're going on one. Now." Lucy, being momentarily dazed from being carried, finally registered his words. "B-But you said I should go solo!" She protested, struggling to get out of his grip. He tightened his arm around her waist, locking her over his shoulder. "Well now you're not. You're coming with me on a job, no objections." Lucy's struggling stopped and she just nodded her head feebly.
Finally reaching the guild, Gajeel put down Lucy. Lucy dusted off her skirt, fixing it so it covered some of her lower self. She huffed and glared at the Dragon Slayer. "Why did you do that? I could have walked ya know," she said distressed. Gajeel shrugged his shoulder and put his hands in his pockets. "It was faster for me to carry you." He walked passed her and kicked the doors open. All eyes in the guild stared at the new arrival of Gajeel and… Lucy? Some guild members held looks of sympathy and sorrow for what happened earlier. Lucy sighed and walked inside, glancing at the people that showed her looks of pity.
Please, don't give me your pity, I don't deserve it. Lucy thought as she strode to the mission board. Scanning the missions on the board she picked one that seemed fitting for her partner and herself.
Please help!
The town of Oshibanwa has been attacked by monsters that disappear at day time. Several houses have been burnt down by what seems as acidic fluids, people have been injured by the monsters and only few deaths.
Reward: 190,000 J and one celestial key.
Please hurry, the town is being deserted by its occupants.
Lucy's eyes held sadness for the town's pain, nodding to herself she walked to the bar where Gajeel was conversing with Mira. Gajeel looked at her, then at the request. Holding out his hand she placed the paper in it and sat next to him. Mira came over with a sympathetic look and handed her a strawberry smoothie. "Thanks Mira," Lucy said as she smiled sadly at the woman. Mira nodded her head and gave a small smile in return and walked to another guild mate. "Mission sounds good, can't wait to beat some monster's ass." Gajeel grinned at Lucy, his pointed teeth seeming longer. Lucy nodded and smiled back in return.
Mira came back, holding the request book and placed it on the counter. Mira looked over the mission, sending a worried glance at Lucy then a deadly glare at Gajeel. "Approved. Take care of her Gajeel," Mira handed them the request back. "And if she gets hurt, so help me Mavis you will wish you were never born." Mira said menacingly. Gajeel nodded weakly before grabbing Lucy's arm and yanking her out of the guild. "Gajeel, I didn't even finish my smoothie!" Lucy shouted as they were making their way towards the doors.
"I'll buy you another one." He said curtly, shutting off all conversation.
Lucy sighed as she was dragged by the Dragon Slayer, she knew this was going to be a long mission.