A/N This is a very late reward fic for LovelyLovelyLove! It's a two parter, so more to come (promise not to make you wait long) Thank you for your patience.
Lucy Heartfilia had messed up.
The Celestial Mage hung from the ceiling of a dome shaped circus tent. The tent was dark and musty and Lucy squinted to adjust her eyes. She was caught in a large spider's web. White, sticky webbing wrapped tightly around her arms and legs, forcing her arms and legs to spread. She struggled against her restraints, her keys clanging on her hip.
If I can just reach my keys, she thought, pulling hard against the webbing.
Her heart pounded in her chest and her breathing quickened. She tried to remain calm, tried to ignore the skeletons of prior victims that littered the ground below. She tried to ignore the smell of rotting flesh and blood. A large shadow scurried along the vinyl walls and Lucy bit back a scream.
This was not how the job was suppose to go.
She had stolen the job request from the S Class board a week ago. She stole the job because though she was now an S Class Mage, Fairy Tail's new Guild Master repeatedly denied her requests for an S Class job. With Team Natsu on semi permanent hiatus, her towering shopping debt and her ever inflating rent, Lucy had no other choice. She needed the jewels, Guild Master's permission be damned.
The job had seemed simple; Capture or eliminate a small Dark Guild called the Rotten Circus. And it was simple, at first. Lucy dominated the Guild of mutants and freaks with her Celestial magic and spirits. Her confidence as an S Class Mage soared as she defeated member after member of the Dark Guild. That was until a mutant, with the head, torso and arms of a human woman and the legs and backside of a spider, sprung out at her. She had freaked, lowered her guard and found herself encased in the mutant's sticky webbing.
Why'd it have to be a spider?
The mutant, with it's four red glowing eyes, watched Lucy from the lower corner of the tent. The half woman, half spider mutant took her time slowly eating her latest victim. Lucy shallowed hard. She was positive that she was going to be eaten next.
After picking the victim's bones clean of flesh and tissue, the Spider Woman crawled over towards Lucy. Saliva dripped off the ends of the Spider Woman's long fangs. Bile raised in Lucy's throat, her stomach in knots. The mutant clicked her tongue before climbing up the vinyl walls of the tent.
"I hate the way old men taste," the Spider Woman said. She ran her tongue over her fangs. "Their meat is tough and gamey." She clicked her tongue again. "Leaves an aftertaste on my tongue."
Lucy's anxiety rose. Sweat beaded along her forehead and her eyebrows bowed. Her eyes widened and her pupils dilated. Her fingers twitched, her palms clammy. Her chest shook with uneven breaths.
"You on the other hand," the mutant continued, hovering over Lucy's thighs. The Spider Woman ran her human hand up Lucy's inner thigh. Lucy shivered and her stomach flipped, nauseous. "You look de-li-cious," she said slowly.
Lucy arched her back and rolled her hips away from the prying mutant. Her keys jiggled and the spider woman took notice.
"Celestial Mage, are you?" the Spider Woman asked, her head cocking to the side. Her four eyes blinked out of sync.
Lucy fought against the webbing, reaching for her keys on her hip. The Spider Woman laughed darkly.
"I love it when my prey struggles," the Spider Woman cooed. She removed Lucy's key ring and dangled Lucy's keys above her mouth.
"No!" Lucy yelled, her back arching.
The mutant grinned before dropping Lucy's keys into her mouth. She swallowed loudly.
Lucy's heart sank and her pulse thundered in her throat.
"Now, where were we?" the spider woman asked. She clicked her tongue. "Ah, yes."
The Spider Woman spat out a thick green mucus, coating Lucy's thighs and stomach. The mucus sizzled as it ate away at Lucy's clothing. Lucy winced as the mucus dissolved her mini skirt and blouse, exposing her soft, creamy skin. The mucus stung and irritated her flesh and Lucy's stomach contracted as she flinched.
The Spider Woman hummed, licking her fangs. She blew on Lucy's pinking, tender skin, sending chills through Lucy's body.
"Beautiful," the Spider Woman said, her four red eyes running over Lucy's near naked body. "I'm going to enjoy devouring you."
"Avi!" a booming voice called from the bottom of the tent. The Spider Woman flinched and recoiled from Lucy's side. "I hope you're not thinking of damaging our merchandise."
"Ah, of course not, Ring Master!" the Spider Woman said. "Just removing her clothing for appraisal."
The Ring Master, a broad chested man with a pointed goatee, nodded his head. "Well hurry up and be sure to wash off that disgusting vomit of yours," he said turning up his nose. The Ring Master checked his watch. "I have a buyer showing up any minute."
"Yes, Ring Master," the Spider Woman said, scurrying away from Lucy and down the wall of the tent. The Spider Woman crawled over the pile of bones on the dirt floor to a yellow utility bucket near the exit of the tent.
A roaring boom sounded outside the great tent. The boom rocked the Earth, rattled the vinyl walls of the tent and vibrated within Lucy's chest. Lucy's eyes widened as she caught her breath.
"What on Earth?" the Ring Master exclaimed.
The door flap to the tent flew open and a white hot light blinded them. Crackling lightning shot through the tent, ricocheting off the vinyl walls before slicing through Lucy's restraints. A scream escaped Lucy's mouth as she fell towards the ground, but her scream was cut short as warm, strong arms caught her.
Lucy's eyes widened. "Laxus?" she said, breathless.
Fairy Tail's Lightning Dragon Slayer and new Guild Master cradled the blonde to his chest. His eyes lowered, half lidded. The corner of his mouth tugged up into smirk. "Nice lingerie," he drawled, his eyes raking over Lucy's body. "What, did you plan on seducing the enemy?"
"Wha- what?" she stuttered, her mouth gaping. "Of course not!" she fumed. "That spider thing melted my clothes, almost ate me and you're cracking jokes?"
He chuckled.
Lucy crossed her legs and covered her breasts with her hands. "Don't look!" she shrieked.
Laxus rolled his eyes, his smirk widening. "Nothing I haven't already seen in Sorcerer Weekly," he said, his eyebrows raised.
Heat rushed to her cheeks. She slapped Laxus' broad muscular chest. "Put me down!" she demanded. She wiggled in his arms. She narrowed her eyes. "Why are you even here?"
"Indeed," the Ring Master said and both blonds turned their heads. The Ring Master held a magical whip much like Lucy's Fleuve d'etoiles. He tapped the whip in his palm.
"Heard you were selling Blondie," Laxus said his voice deep. His grip on her tightened, his fingers flexing. He narrowed his eyes. "No one harms my guild mates."
"Ah so you're the mysterious buyer," the Ring Master said. He cracked his whip. "I thought you might try to rob me, so I planned for a little surprise."
The Ring Master cracked his whip again and the ground shook.
The bones that littered the ground rattled and parted as dirt mounded in large piles around them. Hairy black legs appeared out of the dirt as monstrous spiders crawled out. Lucy shrieked, wrapping her arms around Laxus' neck. Her heart raced and her body froze in fear.
Why does it have to be spiders? She thought.
Laxus, unfazed by the horde of enormous spiders, removed Lucy's arms from around his neck and lowered her to the ground. His chest muscles flexed as he removed his signature fur coat. He tossed his coat over Lucy's shoulders.
"Cover up, Blondie," he said his voice low. He stepped before Lucy, balling his fists and taking a defensive stance.
Lucy squeezed her eyes shut, her body shaking. Get a grip, Lucy! You came here to prove yourself as an S Class Mage. She opened her eyes, her eyes narrowing. Now get your keys back.
"Attack!" the Ring Master commanded and the horde of monstrous spiders pounced.
Laxus shot forward, lightning arcing off his back, over his shoulder and down his extended fist. He punched the first spider in its head and sent a bolt of lightning through it's body. The spider convulsed, screeching, before it's body exploded from the inside out. Green flesh and blood splattered Laxus' face and body. The Dragon Slayer paused only to wipe his face with the back of his fist, before punching and exploding the next spider.
Nausea bubbled in the pit of Lucy's stomach as she bobbed and weaved to dodge the onslaught of monster spiders. She clutched at Laxus' fur coat, burying her face in the soft fur, attempting to lessen the smell of the burning, exploding spiders. She scanned the tent, searching for the Spider Woman amongst the horde. Lucy spotted her. The Spider Woman lurked in the shadows of the tent corner, just out of range of Laxus' center brawl. Lucy gathered her courage.
You are an S Class, Fairy Tail Mage. And no bug is going to take your keys. She took a breath.
Lucy pushed Laxus' fur coat off her shoulders and sprinted across the tent towards the Spider Woman, jumping over skeletons, bones and spiders. The remaining bits of her lingerie began to unravel but she had no time for self consciousness. No time for second guesses or hesitation. She pumped her arms, running faster, her large breasts aching from bouncing, her breathing ragged and uneven.
The Spider Woman started to climb up the tent wall as Lucy approached at full speed. Lucy jumped, extending her right foot.
"Lucy kick!" Lucy cried and she kicked the Spider Woman square in the back.
The Spider Woman's neck snapped backwards as vomit spewed from her mouth. Lucy's keys shot out with the vomit and hit the ground in a clatter.
Lucy's hands shook from the surge of adrenaline coursing through her body. She took a slow, shuddering breath before squatting down to pick up her fallen keys.
"Cover up, Blondie," Laxus called out as he blasted a group of spiders with a Dragon's Roar. "Your bare tits are distracting."
Lucy's eyes widened as she glanced down to find her breasts bare, the remnants of her lacy bra gone. She eeped, clutching a golden key to her chest.
She quickly shook her head. This is no time to be embarrassed, Lucy.
The Spider Woman stirred, lifting herself off the wall, preparing to counter attack.
"Star Dress!" Lucy yelled, the golden key glowing against her breasts. "Leo form!"
Golden light surrounded her body. Black silk appeared, covering her breasts and cinching at her waist. The smooth fabric draped over her hips and fell to mid calf. A golden sash tied around her waist, completing the elegant dress.
The Spider Woman pounced at Lucy, her fangs glistening with green mucus.
Lucy took a battle stance, holding her ground. She made a fist and held her wrist with her opposite hand. Her eyes narrowed.
"Regulus!" Lucy yelled. A bright orb of light magic formed around her clenched fist. The Spider Woman jumped on Lucy and Lucy punched the Spider Woman in the face.
"Why you," the Spider Woman hissed as blood dripped from her mouth. "I am going to peel the flesh off your bones." The Spider Woman clicked her tongue and Lucy raised her glowing fist.
The ground shook, opening up as more monstrous spiders climbed out from the broken Earth. Lucy's stomach twisted and she gritted her teeth as the horde of spiders circled around her. The Spider Woman cackled and the sound sent shivers down Lucy's spine.
Lucy narrowed her eyes, her battle spirit soaring.
"Lion Brilliance!" Lucy yelled. Light radiated from Lucy's core and spiraled outward. The light blasted the horde of oncoming spiders, incinerating them.
The Spider Woman hissed, shielding her four eyes from the blinding light.
Lucy ran, jumped and round house kicked the Spider Woman into the ground. Blood spurted from the Spider Woman's mouth and her four eyes rolled back into her head. The Spider Woman's eight legs twitched before stilling, her body falling silent.
Lucy panted, her breathing heavy and labored. She doubled over, her hands resting on her shaking knees. A bead of sweat rolled down the length of her nose and she wiped it away with her thumb.
Thunder roared and lightning boomed. A pillar of hot white electricity surged through the tent, shredding the vinyl walls and ceiling.
Lucy lifted her head as sunlight beamed down from above. The circus tent was demolished and the monstrous spiders eliminated. The Ring Master knelt before Laxus, begging for his life.
A small smile came to Lucy's lips as she sighed. The battle was over.
Lucy's star dress faded in a flash of golden light. Her breathing was heavy and her heart hammered inside her chest.
Laxus glanced over at Lucy, raising an eyebrow before he finished tying the Ring Master's hands behind his back. The Dragon Slayer picked up his coat from the ground and teleported to Lucy in a spark of electricity.
Lucy couldn't stop her body from shaking. Her hands balled into fists, she clutched at her bare chest. Laxus approached Lucy and covered her nude, trembling body with his fur coat. He wrapped his arm around her and brought her to his chest.
Lucy buried her nose in Laxus' silk shirt. The smell of him calmed her nerves. She snuggled closer, inhaling his scent. Her trembling body relaxed and she fell into a trance like state.
"Why did it have to be spiders?" she said, her voice muffled by his shirt.
Laxus chest vibrated as he chuckled. He petted Lucy's head.
His deep voice snapped Lucy from her daze. She pushed at Laxus' chest, taking a step back. She clutched at Laxus' fur coat, covering her bare breasts.
"Why are you here?" she asked, narrowing her eyes.
"Why?" Laxus asked. He chuckled. "Some little kitten stole this job from the S class board." He flicked Lucy's forehead and Lucy glared. "Good thing I showed up."
"I had it under control." Lucy pouted.
"Oh?" he questioned with a raise of his brow. "When I got here, you were strung up, legs spread like a center fold model."
Her face flushed, her anger rising. "You are such an asshole!"
"Am I wrong?"
A slow clap interrupted the blond's argument.
"Well done, Fairy Tail!" a mousy voice said beside them. The two blond's turned.
A short, slender man in a tailored suit stood before them.
"The rumors are true after all," the man continued before extending his hand. "As Mayor of this town, you have my gratitude."
Laxus shook the Mayor's hand.
"About the reward," the Mayor said.
Laxus clapped Lucy on the back. "Blondie here deserves the credit," Laxus said, his hand resting on Lucy's shoulder.
The Mayor bowed. "Please, accompany me to the Town Hall," the Mayor said, gesturing to the horse drawn carriage behind him. "I will host a dinner party in your honor."
Laxus paled and Lucy smirked. "With pleasure," Lucy said with a bow of her head.
She wrapped her arm around Laxus' arm and pulled him into the carriage.
A/N Part two coming soon! Thank you for reading, please leave a review with your thoughts. (My other fics will be updated soon as well. Inspiration struck so I'm going to keep writing! Yay.)