AN: Sorry for the 5 year wait everyone. I know this chapter will surely disappoint some of you, but I tried my best. I totally forgot the plans I had for this story. That's what I get for running away from this story.

Chapter 2

It was only a few seconds (AN: It's been 5 years 0-0) after Laxus finished his water. 'I better get rid of those who will oppose me first' Laxus thought. He wiped his mouth with his hands.

"NATSU!" Laxus shouted. He sounded just like a drill sergeant.

Natsu flinched as he felt Laxus glare towards his direction. 'It's been awhile since Laxus snapped.' Natsu thought. It was as though Laxus reverted into his old self. It was during that time when he wreaked havoc in the guild with the rest of the Thunder God Tribe. Natsu relaxed his shoulders and squeezed Lucy who was still in his arms. Lucy touched his arm reassuringly. Natsu noticed that this only made Laxus glare harder. 'Why?' Natsu thought. He released his arms and walked a bit toward Laxus.

"Yes, guild master?" Natsu finally asked as he saluted. Laxus crossed his arms and chuckled a bit. 'Mater indeed.' Laxus thought.

"Why don't you take a S-class mission with your team? I know you're not an S-class mage, but I thought why not bend the rules a bit. As guild master I think I have authorizations to do this." Laxus said. He turned towards Mira. "Adding Mira alongside you will surely make this more acceptable. With this you'll have two S-class mages with you." Laxus said. He turned back to see Natsu's reaction. 'Hook line and sinker' Laxus thought. Natsu practically had stars in his eyes.

As for Mira she dropped her waitress tray in shock.

Maybe Natsu was wrong. Maybe Mira put a little something in Laxus's water and Laxus was giving him a chance to fight stronger mages. It was an unbelievable moment for him. Even the old geezer or Gildarts would not give him this opportunity.

"Of c-course Laxus I accept." Natsu said. He turned towards his team. "Let's go, Happy! Lucy!" Natsu said as he was about run off to the S-class mission board.

"Aye!" Happy agreed happily. Lucy hummed in agreement as she pulled Wendy along with her.

"Oi Natsu! Don't pick a weird mission!" Gray said as he got up following them.

"Let's go too, Mira" Erza said to Mira. Mira only smiled.

"BUT!" Laxus said. This made Team Natsu stop their tracks.

"What is it, Laxus?" Erza asked suspiciously. Of course, there had to be a catch. All of it seemed too good to be true. Laxus smirked.

"Since I'm allowing Mira to assist you with this job, I thought it would be best to keep your team an even number. So Lucy!" Laxus said. Lucy jumped a bit when her name was called.

"Y-yes!" Lucy said as she saluted just like Natsu did before.

"I'm sorry, but you're the odd one out. You're gonna have to stay." Laxus said.

AN: I know that I said this was going to be a two-shot , but I break promises and hearts all the time! Hearts most of the time, but I'll update soon. I promise