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Previously: After the doors closed and a few moments of silence, Cana looks around and asks what everyone was thinking, "What the fuck just happened?"

The answer came from the back of the room, "Gihi, sparky just got his ass handed to him by bunny girl." And with that people came back to life, shouts of "Lucy is a MAN" from Elfman while some tried to ask Laxus what Lucy said before she left but he was to busy glaring at the corner where Gajeel was to answer, others discussing on how they finally understood what Natsu and Gray mean when they talked about "scary Lucy". Master Makarov had finally broken from his own shock and yells down, "Laxus get your ass up here and in my office."

Finally releasing his glare at the table to glance up at his grandfather, Laxus sighs and made his way to the master's office, only to be stopped by Mira.

"What do you want demon woman?"

"I will tell you this now, you owe much more than one apology to Lucy, I am sure with your dragon senses you felt the amount of magic she depleted when she was talking with you, the toll it was taking on her."

He thought back for a moment, and realized Mira was right and nodded. The barmaid nodded back answering the question she knew he would ask, "My guess is that she was holding back a spirit, keeping its gate closed by force when they were trying to come out with their own magic and it was probably not just one gate either. I am guessing you do not realize how skilled she has to be to do that, nor do you understand the reason for why she did that." Mira sighed and looked at the dumbstruck mage, "She did not want her spirit or spirits to hurt you, she used up a lot of magic to keep you safe, although in my opinion you deserved what they wanted to do…" Laxus glared at her but kept listening silently, "Lucy probably has the biggest heart in Fairy Tail, and she can not stand to see those she loves hurt especially if she were to somehow be the cause of it. She probably has already started to feel bad about just hitting you." This last bit of information surprised the S-class mage and gave her a 'you cannot be serious' look.

As if reading his mind Gajeel stepped up and responded, "She-devil is right, bunny girl is just like that. Shit I should know, after what I did to her…" He trailed off thinking over the darker parts of his past containing Lucy, "I hurt her pretty bad, yet she always makes a point to acknowledge me with a smile as soon as she sees me." Laxus looked at him somewhat shocked, but had little time to think about what the two mages revealed about the blonde bombshell before he heard his grandfather yell down for him again.

He went to move past the two but was stopped again, "What now metal head."

"Bunny girl may have a problem hitting you, or letting her spirits hurt you. But I sure as hell do not, and neither does her team, or She-devil right here, keep that in mind next time you think about making her cry." Focusing again on what happened with Lucy, he realized he did miss it at first, the smell of salt as she left the guild. He dipped his head in recognition. After receiving conformation the iron dragon slayer went back to his table with a nodding in approval black exceed sitting on it.

As Laxus made his way up the stairs he thought more about the altercation, well rather he thought about Lucy. He entered his grandfather's office and sat down lazily in the chair on the other side of the desk.

Makarov had many emotions running though him but he decided to remain stoic and stare at his idiot of a grandson. "What happened?"

"Jiji… I…" he started but realized he was not sure, "honestly have not really figured that out yet." Laxus finally said while sighing in defeat and running his hands through his hair in frustration, he did not like this feeling. He did like feeling uncertainty, guilt he could live with, he has lived with it for awhile but at least he was sure about it.

"You really do have a thick skull don't you?" Laxus just glared at the tiny old man. "What did she say at the end?"

"Well basically she has demanded that tonight I spend time with her and the spirit watching some meteor shower, so that it wont be scared of me anymore. Then something about how she wont let someone from her family be scared of another member, whatever the hell that means." He decided to summarize what she said to his grandfather. In truth however he had remembered every detail of the exchange, he passed it off because of his dragon senses but in the back of his mind he knew it was something else, she was something else.

He did not know why, normally he could just brush people off, but something about her just made him pay attention and remember everything she said and did. He recalled how her face looked when she said it, how her eyes held a certain fire, he voice had passion, but her body was releasing magic at an alarming rate, the air around her was made even more intense by the pressure she was sending off. At least now he figured out why on that part after Mira's "discussion" with him on the way up here.

He narrowed his eyes on the thought of her and metal head lecturing him. He did not like when anyone else tried to lecture him, but for some reason he did not mind the little blonde. He would never admit it but a part of him enjoyed seeing the responses she gave to him, he liked the way she blushed when he held her earlier and appreciated the spitfire in her that shined, even if it was out of anger.

He was still in deep thought about the whole thing when his grandfather snapped him back to the conversation. "Looks like you found a way to make it up to her, good. Saves me the trouble of yelling at you. You will accompany her tonight and I will speak to her when she comes back. I will be asking for a full report from her as well as Plue. I was going to give you some paperwork to work through the night but this seems to be a much more acceptable punishment."

Laxus and the master both groaned, Laxus at the thought of more paperwork, his gramps at the realization he could not pass it off to someone else. The younger mage made his way to stand up when he saw a look flash across his grandfather's eyes. 'Oh no… I know that look'

"Hey Laxus?"

"…Ya jiji?"

"This date your spending with Lucy might not be such a bad thing, it could lead to a bright future for the two of you, She could make a great mother to my great-grandchildren. She is understanding and forgiving, and is obviously more than willing to stand up to you."

"Oh what the hell gramps, tonight is far from being a date, it is just her punishment for hurting one of her spirits feelings."

"Does not mean that it can't turn into one… and you should take the day to think about what you just said. Is it really just about her spirit's feelings?"

The young mage decided that he had just about enough lecturing for one morning, but he knew that tonight blondie would not let up so easy. He moved the rest of the way to the door and thought about how surprised he was when she first yelled at him, after being so embarrassed. He could not understand how the girl could jump so quickly between emotions. The dragon slayer sure as hell never expected her to continue yelling at him in the middle of guild… he had to admit, he was starting to like this little side of her hidden inside. He smirked to himself while closing the door to his grandfather's office and heading to his own, 'maybe there is more to her than just the she shows, I wonder what other sides she has hidden away' he grinned perversely at that thought, 'maybe tonight won't be all that bad.'

Going back to when Lucy leaves the guild

'Ohhhhh that man it just so…. So…. Ugh. I can not believe someone in my guild could think that way. How could they think that I would just treat my spirits in such a horrible manner. I love all of them, I would never 'trade one in' to get another. Lucy had made it outside of the guild just before her tears started to run. She did not want anyone to see her cry about what had happened. She was still holding back Virgo and Taurus. I am just glad that Loke let me handle the situation, or maybe he was just in shock. Virgo always comes out when she feels I need her, Taurus was surprising however. However he and Plue seem to get along very well.' Lucy sweat-drops* 'Now that I think about it, I am supposed to spend the evening with Laxus. I had not really thought that through, but I will do it. Plue needs tonight, and so do the rest of my spirits so that I can show them that even the most incompetent jerk can be learn how a real celestial mage acts. I do not want to have Plue or anyone else feel scared, or angry, to have to stand by members of Fairy Tail.' The tears had stopped at this point and new feeling of determination filled her. She continued walking through the park towards the ice-cream shop, and she prayed it would be open this early.

After her anger and frustration had subsided, so had Loke's and Virgo's but now it was only a matter of- Her thoughts proven right when a bright golden light flashed beside her and a tall slender man appeared. He was wearing a fitted suite, stylish sunglasses, on had orange mane like hair with what could be called ears sticking from the top. "Princess, are you alright?"

"Ya, thanks Loke. I am sorry for holding you guys, can you apologize to Virgo for me? I just didn't want to see my family fight, even if he was being a jerk." Lucy looked up questioning at her loyal lion spirit.

"Of course Princess, I am sure that they understand. I have never felt you that angry and hurt before, and we just wanted to help. Can you tell me what happened?" Loke looked down warmly as his master sighed. She went on and told him what happened and what was said, the lion spirit knew that she needed to talk this all through, she had been keeping some much pain to herself lately. He wrapped his arm around the young mage and smiled assuring, "All of us will be very happy to know that you stuck up for us, you truly are a great master."

"Loke, you know I am not your guys' master, I am your friend and family. At least that's what I hope you all think towards me… I don't like seeing any of my family hurt or insulted." Lucy looked down at her feet and absent-mindedly stroked her keys. "I still can not believe I blew up like that at the guild, do you think they are mad at me?"

Loke chuckled down at the blonde, "No I do not think they are mad at you, none of us are. I and a few others are rather surprised that you bitch slapped Laxus across the face however."

Lucy shrunk down and into her spirit's side attempting to hide herself from what she did. "You're right, I slapped Laxus Dreyer. I should not have hit him from anger… oh no! I am making him spend time tonight with Plue and me, what if he just attacks me in retaliation!"

Loke looked to the side with a scowl on his face, "I do not think that he is stupid enough to do that tonight, I do not think he wants to every hurt a guild mate again. Even if he does however, he will have to face me, your fearless prince, and any of your other loyal spirits. Not to mention those that love you at Fairy Tail."

Looking up at the gray sky she sighs, "I guess you are right, he has changed a lot and I do not think that after everything he would ever intentionally hurt someone in Fairy Tail. I do not think he understands how he hurt me today, he just does not understand how I think of you guys. A lot of people do not understand, past celestial mages made it hard for them to... I can't really blame him for what he said, he just did not know any better…" she trailed off in thought looking out across the park, "But after tonight I will make him understand, if I can teach that baka than I can teach anyone right?!"

Loke looked down at his master's eyes full of hope and compassion, and he could not help but smile. "You really do forgive people a little too easy Princess. I suppose your right though, if anyone were to get through to that ass it would be someone with as big of a heart as you." Loke stopped and turned then kissed her hand, signaling his departure. Before he left he added knowingly, "Remember your spirits are always with, and will help you whenever you need it. Good luck tonight Princess."

He shimmered out to his world in golden sparkles, leaving a much happier celestial mage. She turned seeing that his departure had perfect timing. Lucy had just arrived at the ice cream shop; luckily it was also a waffle house so they were open at 10 am. The busty blonde walked in and ordered the Sunday for Plue and waffles with strawberries for herself. After receiving a few questionable looks she shrugged and sat down, when the order came she called out her little spirit and watched him light up with happiness at the sight of his large Sunday.

Lucy smiled down at her friend and began the long process of opening him up to giving Laxus another chance tonight.