Just another of my little plot bunnies I have going at the moment:)
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Chapter One:Punishment
"You should be grateful,Laxus"Master Makorov said looking at his grandson whose amber-colored eyes remained down towards the floor"Were it not for Natsu's own insistence that I let you stay, you would be expelled right now,understand?"
"You must however, repay such a debt by accomplishing whatever punishment Natsu gives to you,am I clear?"The elderly guild master said in an authoritative tone
Laxus couldn't believe it when he was told he would be given the chance to remain in Fairy Tail by his grandfather, given the stunt he just pulled with that whole 'Battle of Fairy Tail' nonsense, resulting in at least maybe half the guild now seriously medically incapacitated.
What shocked him more though was when he found out the reason he was staying was because before even arriving at the guild, Natsu the pink-haired dragon slayer whom he would only ever criticize and zap a couple of times for kicks perhaps, had actually stuck up for him to the point where she supposedly got down on her hands and knees and begged the master for forgiveness.
All of it was on Laxus's behalf.
And she was probably left in the worst condition of all in the end, having been the one to go face-to-face with him and all...
"I understand...Jiji"Laxus said, his tone reflecting some of the guilt he felt right now.
Makorov's face lightened a bit, realizing this would perhaps serve as a stepping stone for pointing his grandson in the right direction where he should have been heading in all along.
It was the day after the parade when Laxus found himself standing in front of the dragon slayer's house, or tree was maybe a better word for it. Laxus immediately noticed that the house itself appeared to resemble that of a tree hollowed out in order to move what could possibly furniture and other things inside used for living.
'well...that would explain why she always hangs out at Lucy's place instead' The lightning user thought before heaving a heavy sigh and trudging over to ring the doorbell.
Immediately the door swung open and Natsu stood in the doorway with Happy by her side, a bright toothy grin spread across her face when she laid eyes on Laxus forcing him to look away when he felt the same guilt form the day before returning.
"Ohiyo, Laxus-kun!"she shouted eagerly ushering him in
"S-so,ummm what's my punishment exactly?"Laxus said shifting uncomfortably as he now stood in the girls bedroom for some reason, it's not like there was any thing really indicating it was a girls room, no underwear lying around, no girly accessories or things of that nature.
"Hm,Punishment?"Natsu repeated and Laxus resisted the urge to face-palm himself from her density
"Gramps said you were going to decide my punishment for hurting the guild and...you"Laxus mumbled out the last part hoping she wouldn't hear, but he had forgotten of her dragon enhanced senses.
"What are you talking about?I'm not hurt,see!"She said turning a bit as if to show there were no bruises or cuts covering her
Laxus felt his fists clench while he grit his teeth starting to get frustrated at having to basically spell it out for her
"I mean when i attacked you,alright!?"He shouted feeling himself finally snap
"Look, I know I did something stupid, and if this is your way of making fun of me for it fine then I deserve it!Just don't stand there and pretend you have no idea what I'm talking about!"
Laxus hadn't realized that a few salty tears had welled up in his eyes now falling softly down his cheeks as he screamed, nastu stood there perfectly still not saying a word.
"I get it already...!I-I messed up big time...and I'm sorry alright?I swear I'll do anything,I want*sniffle*...to stay in Fairy Tail!It's my home!"He stuttered gradually feeling the walls he had built over the years to seem tough break down as more tears spilled over and his body trembled
"Laxus..."
Laxus furiously wiped at his eyes with the back of his hand trying to quickly regain his composure so as not to appear weak when he suddenly felt a pair of arms wrap around him pulling him into Natsu's warm embrace.
"Natsu...I'm sorry"He said still trembling ever so slightly in her hold
"S'okay, you just needed a good beat-down to remind you you're not ready to surpass Jiji yet"She said softly giving a low chuckle as she was about to pull away until she felt Laxus shift a bit allowing himself to bury his face into her shoulder inhaling the comforting scent of pine trees, fresh water and cinnamon, a scent only someone like Natsu would have from being out in the forest all day.
"Whoa Laxus, if I didn't know any better I'd say you got a thing for me or something!"Natsu jeered secretly actually enjoying how close he was at the moment, hesitantly she bit her lower lip lightly until gently pulling away form the lightning mage's grasp with a solemn look in her eye
"Actually Laxus about the punishment thing...We need to talk,why don't you take a seat?"
Laxus looked confused but nodded nonetheless as he sat at the edge of the bed with her taking note of the somewhat troubled look on her face
"Is...something wrong?"He asked beginning to feel a sliver of concern work it's way into his system steadily blossoming into full worry for the girl who was still his nakama at the moment
"Yeah, it's just...a little embarrassing is all"She muttered under her breath, but Laxus heard because of how close they were seated right now
"What is it?"Laxus asked, his eyes looked to the ground unsure before slowly leaning closer andhesitantly bringing his hand to rest on top of hers"Y-you can tell me Natsu"
He was now indebted to this girl whether he liked it or not and therefore felt an obligation to help her.
"well how should I say this?"Natsu began releasing a pent up sigh of frustration
"I already talked it over with Gramps, but I guess I'll explain it to you just in case..."
Laxus felt his eyebrows furrow at the mention of his grandfather wondering what it is she could be referring to
"Well, as you might or might not know us dragon slayers have what's called a mating season"
Laxus felt his eyes widen slightly, unintentionally drawing his hand back as a light shade of crimson now flushed across his face"Oh, I..wasn't aware of that"
Natsu paused for a moment seeming to study his reaction before continuing
"Yeah well it's like this, during that time the ones who are our mates tend to become more restless due to*cough* 'sexual tension' let's call it and so they become a little wild if you haven't found yours yet"
Laxus felt his face redden from the explanation secretly wondering why Natsu was telling this to him of all people anyway?
"Wait a minute, you're not saying..."Laxus said steadily putting the pieces together when he saw Natsu give a small nod of confirmation
"You're my Mate,Laxus"