Author's Note;
Wow! It's been a while. I'm adding one more chapter to 'How To Raise a Child' before discontinuing it. I have too many things on my plate to be dealing with that story. (Sorry!) My computer broke down, too, so I've had to get it fixed and it took a while, so that's another reason it's been so long. I have so many fics to write! Anyhow, enjoy the story!
"Don't be stupid," Lucy's high voice snarled angrily at Grey, who was sitting across the table, smirking nonchalantly, "I do not! Th-that's ridiculous, I mean, come on I-"
"Say no more," Grey replied, pushing his hands against the table to stand up, "That's all I need to know." He rolled his eyes. Lucy gritted her teeth to keep from screaming in frustration. Was she really that easy to see through? Grey looked at her expectantly for a moment before joining Juvia at the table not far away. Lucy glanced around.
The guild was filled with wizards, talking and laughing at their tables. She looked at Natsu. He was doing some sort cross between a dance and a gag over the table, Happy at his side. Elfman and Shadow Gear sat around him, laughing at his antics. Lucy looked away, Her face turning a rose color. She thought about Grey's accusations. He had just recently confessed to Juvia about his feelings, and, after endless teasing of Natsu, was finally going on jobs with her. She glanced at him now. He laughed and kissed Juvia on the cheek before standing up and ripping a job of the board that was not far from their table. He pointed at something on the paper and Juvia nodded. They then stood up and walked out the door.
"Hey!" Lucy jumped at a voice in her ear. She turned to find herself nose to nose with Natsu, staring into his deep black eyes. They sparkled with mischief, the light of the guild dancing like flames. She gasped and fell off her stool groping at the rough wood of the table. Natsu looked down at her for a moment before laughing.
"I scared you!" He laughed again, sitting against the table. Lucy sucked in a breath. She stood up, scowling at him furiously as she brushed her skirt off. He put his hands on his hips, laughing. His spiky, salmon colored hair tossed slightly as he chuckled.
"Not funny," She grumbled, "It's rude to sneak up on people." He laughed again then sighed,
"Here." He swooped out a piece of paper from behind him and handed it to her. She looked it over, running her chocolate eyes over the paper.
"Job wanted, defeat the Vulcan...1000 Jewel. Not bad. When do we leave?" Natsu stood up, shoving the paper into his vest and exclaimed,
"Now!"
"What?"
"Right now!" He turned and began to run out of the door.
"WAIT!" Lucy yelled after him and ran, glancing around at the guild. Natsu turned, grinning. Lucy ducked away to hide her blush, her shimmering, golden hair falling in front of her face.
"We haven't packed or anything! We can't just-" Natsu then held out a bag.
"I packed it for you."
"WHAT?! HOW DID YOU GET INTO MY STUFF?!" Natsu looked up at the ceiling
"Um...I went in through the window." His voice raised as if in a question. Lucy's jaw dropped.
"You-you-"
"LET'S GO!" He shouted suddenly.
"AYE!" Happy screamed along with him, his magic wings shimmering.
Lucy looked at him, her eyes wide. He laughed, giving her a thumbs up.
"Let's go!"
******************************************************************************************************** In the dark reaches of Dagger's Peak, a plot is being formed. One that could and will destroy the guilds.
"Master," A voice called in the darkness. A hunched wizard stepped out of the shadows, his lips pulled back in a gruesome smile, "The plan is complete. By the time the guilds ever find out of our plans, they will be nothing but rubble." A shadow at the far side of the throne room shifted slightly.
"And the Dragon Slayer?"
"He is not a threat. We will disable him without using much power."
"Good. When we are done with the guilds, we will rule this land."
