Chapter 2: Laxus Dreyar
Lucy's POV
It had been a few weeks since I came back to my real home, and things hadn't changed in the guild a single bit. Construction was coming along and that was all thanks to Erza ensuring with her fiery menace that everyone did their fare share. She definitely wasn't letting anyone be lazy by no means. The Phantom Lord incident had passed over as well. Despite being from a wealthy family the guild members didn't treat me any different, and that I appreciated.
"Hey, Lucy?" a sweet voice asked, and I brought my attention away from my wonderful strawberry smoothie to look at the wonderful Mirajane Strauss. No matter what the situation she always had a smile on her face and it was for that reason that I admired her so much.
"Yes Mira?" I asked inquisitively. "Were your keys upset because you dropped them?" I immediately cringed at that statement. "Mad doesn't even begin to describe it." I replied, and I instantly began replaying how upset Aquarius was in my head. I instantly felt a sharp pain in my bottom as if somebody had taken a whip to me. I grabbed at it for comfort.
"My butt stings just thinking about it!" Mira couldn't help but smile and chuckle at this statement. Gray being the wonderful sarcastic person he is just had to chime in on it. "Want me to cool it for you?" I didn't even bother to look at him. "Sorry, but that's casual sexual harassment Gray."
'Ugh men!' I thought to myself. Can't they see that I'm already upset enough as it is. "Let me see that red butt of yours Lucy." I quickly shot a death glare to the blue cat. I really wanted to kill him now. "That's unadulterated sexual harassment you perverted cat!" I was really angry now and I knew that when happy spoke Natsu would have to put his two cents in, so I gave him a glare hoping he would keep his mouth shut. Not happening.
"I wonder what she would do if I made it sting even more?" With that I smirked and began to tear them a new one. "What are you." My sentence was cut short as a beer keg came flying out of nowhere, hitting Natsu in the head. I looked to the source of the commotion and saw a very upset Erza.
"Say that again!" Upon looking to who she was talking to I could see why she was upset. It was none other than Laxus Dreyar.
-FLASHBACK-
"Damn!" Cana said as she punched the table, "I can't seem to locate where Mystogan is." Mirajane sighed, "Oh dear, Well, you tried to your best." She stated worriedly. "If Lucy is their real target they're bound to attack and I'm betting sooner than later. We just have too many wounded to put up a fight." Mirajane then turned to the communication lacrima once more. "Master is injured, You're our only hope. Will you help us Laxus?"
A grunt could be heard from the other side. "Hell no!" boldly he said "You're big girls. Handle it yourself!" Mirajane was beginning to get desperate. "Laxus please. Phantom is trying to kidnap Lucy." He seemed confused. "Who? Do I even know her?" a look of realization come across his face. "Ahh the new girl? Tell you what ladies. If you can convince blondie to be my woman I'll do it."
Out of anger Mira crushed the lacrima.
-FLASHBACK END-
I remember that day as if it was yesterday. I hated him with a passion. I was so busy with my thoughts that I didn't even notice that Laxus and Natsu were now fighting. I just couldn't handle it any more I had to get away for a bit. So, I walked over to the job board and didn't even look before ripping down a piece of paper. "Mira I'm heading out on a job!" She looked at me with concern evident in her eyes. "Alrighty Lucy. Just be careful!"
As I walked through town and boarded the train I couldn't help but think about my anger towards Laxus. He was nothing more than an ego maniac jerk. I didn't even notice that I spent the whole time telling off Laxus in my head that I almost missed my stop. I quickly got off the train and took a brief moment to look down at the job request in my hand. 'Hmm. Seduce and lure in a troublesome lightning mage? Well this should be easy.' I made my way to the hotel room and began to rummage through my suitcase. "This dress should do." I said aloud and began to get ready. The dress was lipstick red with layers in the skirt. Not to mention it was super comfy. Once I was done I walked out the door and headed down the street towards the bub where the flyer said I could find the mysterious lightning mage. Luckily it was only five minutes away so it didn't take me long to get there. I looked over the flier once I walked in just to be certain. This man was a young tall, muscular blonde with a lightning bolt scar over his right eye.
I put the flyer back in my purse and began to immediately scan the crowd. My eyes set upon a big looking blonde man sitting at the bar and then it hit me. 'Wait a minute…that's Laxus. Ugh! You have got to be kidding me. He's the one that's been causing this town trouble? Well it's too late to turn back now.' I knew that I needed the money for rent. Not to mention I had already accepted this job. I slowly made my way to the bar and prepared myself to face the very man that I resented so much.