Lucy X Laxus

Chapter 2

(Lucy's POV)

I woke up early in the morning to the of someone pounding on my door. Who could possibly be wanting to speak to me this early. I looked around a saw that other girls were gone, but their stuff was a bit scattered which meant that they came and went already. I stood up and went to the door. I had I a pretty good idea of who was at the door, but I wasn't ready for him and his attitude today. I swung the door open and there he stood in all his so-called glory.

"What do you want Laxus?" I asked, but I already knew the answer to my own question.

"Time to train Blondie." He replied.

"Do you not realize that you are a blonde to?" I asked

"Just get ready or I will change my mind about training you." Laxus said.

"Fine give me a minute to get dressed and I will be out." I said.

I walked over to my suit case and grabbed some clothes. I hoped in the shower and cleaned up, got out and dried my hair. I got my clothes on and walked out of the bathroom. I was happy that Laxus was willing train me because I remembered how helpless I was when Achnologia attacked and I had to be saved. I don't ever want to feel like that again. I looked up to see Laxus in my room waiting on me.

"How did you get in here?" I asked.

"You left the door unlocked." Laxus replied.

"Sorry didn't realize." I said.

"You need to be more careful someone could have walked in if I had left." Laxus said, and he was slightly irritated.

"Let's go start our training. I really don't want to sit here and argue with you." I huffed.

"I am really not trying to argue, I am just giving you tips." He said.

"I know that, it's just weird. Normally you don't even bother to talk to me." I laughed.

"I have changed you know, and I want to help you train, because you have no physical abilities, and because of that I want to help you train and build strength." He said.

"I see, but you won't have enough time to train me in everything before the games." I said walking out the door and he followed.

"I plan to continue training you even after the Grand Magic Games. I will make sure that you are combat ready." He said, as he continued walking and made his way out of the building with me following.

"You want to continue training me?" I asked.

"Yes." Was his simple reply.

Why would Laxus of all people want to keep training me. I was confused, and I was worried that he had an alternative motive for wanting to train me. Maybe he was once again trying to get me to be his woman again. I had thought that he was passed all that, but I guess that some habits never die. I wanted to ask more questions, but his last response left no room for argument. I followed him to the beach, where he chose a spot in the forest lining the beach to train.

"You will begin by mediating, this will help build your magic power and help you hold out longer and not feel so drained." Laxus said.

"So basically, you want me to sit here and do nothing the whole time?" I asked.

"You aren't just setting around, your training your mind to be stronger." Laxus grumbled.

"I see, so if I concentrate, ad focus my mind on my power, I will become stronger?" I asked already knowing the truth.

"Precisely, now I want you sit with your legs crossed over each other and concentrate on what matters to you most and envision the magic that surrounds you." Laxus said.

"Got it." I said, and I did as he told me to do.

I focused solely on my friends and guild mates, knowing that they were what made me strong and they were the reason that I was here today. I listen to the quite sounds of the ocean and the animals in the forest and I let the magic around me surround my body and fill me strength that I had not known I had.

(Laxus's POV)

I watched as Lucy's power enveloped her in a brilliant gold light. It was truly amazing. I knew that she could do it. I have always admired the strength that she possessed despite her beginning a celestial mage. I have heard others call her weak, but I knew that it was not true, she just needed someone that would guide her, and help her be a better wizard. Being a celestial mage was in her blood, her mother was one, and now so is she, and I will never let her fail. Minutes turned to hours and her concentration began to wavier slightly, something that happened in battle at the wrong times.

"Your doing great Lucy, just don't lose concentration." I said to her and nodded her head.

Her spirit Capricorn appeared, and he began helping me coach her to control her power better. I could tell that she was getting tired and aggravated, because she clearly felt like she was getting no where. I wanted to call it quits but I knew that she would not go for that, because we had only just stated 4 hours ago. I watched as she furrowed her brows in frustration and finally gave out a loud sigh and opened her eyes.

"Maybe we should take a slight break." She laughed.

"I think that would be wise. You need to eat and recover." I said and began heading back to the hotel.

I thought about how strong Lucy had become and realized that she wasn't the same scared little girl that was running from her dad. She had matured before I even realized what happened. I thought about talking, but it appeared that she was lost in her thoughts, so I let her be, and continued in silence.

(Lucy's POV)

I followed Laxus, I wasn't listening what he was saying, if anything. I was lost in my own thoughts. In all honesty the games scared me. I couldn't help but wonder what was in store for us and this would affect fairy tail. Fairy tail was my home, and after the loss of my father they were all that I had left. They cared for me in my time of need and helped me deal with the loss I had suffered after returning. My friends had always protected and loved me, we were a family.

I will never forget the last the letter that I had received from my father, and amazing thing that he done for me. If it hadn't been for him, I wouldn't have anywhere to go. There are so many things that have happened since joining the guild that now defines who I am, and who I will become. There are still some that believe that I am a spoiled princess that has no business being a wizard, but that will never stop me. We had made it to the hotel for lunch and the others had already prepared one.

"Hey Luce, when went ahead and made lunch. We are going down to the beach to each." A tsunami said with a smile.

"Just don't eat it before I can make it down there." I laughed as I followed Natsu, and Laxus wasn't far behind me.

Once I was down at the beach I was happy that everyone had waited on us to arrive. These were the memories in fairy tail that made me stay and keep me happy. My friends make me happy, and they help me grow. I know Laxus believes they don't want me to, but I know they are just scared that I will get hurt or worse. They were the only family that had left now, and I cherish moment that I get with. I grinned happily as Natsu waved me over and I gladly joined him.

"Lucy, I made you something special." Ezra said and handed me a single serve cake with a strawberry on top.

"Thank you, Ezra, what's the occasion?" I asked.

"No occasion I just wanted to make a cake for you." She replied, and the others began filling their plates with food that had been packed.

The group of people that had been gathered here today, had made a name for fairy tail, and I wanted this moment to last forever. We ate, we laughed, and told stories. For one moment it seemed that we had forgotten about the outside world and the Grand Magic Games, and for this short time it seemed like there was nothing wrong with anything, and we were at peace.

"Lucy, I hate to bother you, but I have an urgent matter that requires you and your friends assistance." Virgo said as she appeared with a pop.

"What's going on Virgo?" I asked.

"The celestial world is on the brink of destruction and only you can save it. I beg of you, please come and save it?" She begged.

"On the brink of destruction, but how? Why am I the only one?" I asked scared for my friends and their safety.

"Because you and your friends are closer to the spirit realm, and only you can save us. Please I beg you to come the spirit realm and save us?" Virgo once again pleaded.

"But I thought that we couldn't enter the spirit realm?" I asked.

"That's easy, I will give clothes from the spirit world to wear and you will be aloud to enter." Virgo replied.

I looked at my friends and they all gave me an encouraging smile that said they were ready for this. Even Laxus looked ready, which was quit the shocker. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to save the celestial world even if I gave it my all. I gave nod of my head and suddenly we were all in clothes from the celestial world. I loved wearing clothes from the celestial world because they seemed to fit so much better than anything that I wore from Earthland. I looked at the others and they looked amazing in their clothes and I could tell that they thought the same thing, and Wendy voiced that opinion.

"Wow these clothes look amazing on me." Wendy said, with a broad smile on her face.

"I am glad that you like them, but we are in hurry. So please come with me, we can't delay any further." Virgo said in a rushed voice.

"You just give the command and we will follow." I said.

"Please bear in mind that this trip will not be an easy one and be prepared to fight." Virgo said.

As soon as she said those words, I felt the world beneath my feet fade and everything around me circle. At first, I thought that I was going to get sick from everything spinning, but, I was fine, and nothing was wrong. I looked around and my friends had the same look on their faces, but poor Natsu looked green from head to toe. I honestly felt bad for his motion sickness. Once we arrived I assumed that everything looked normal because it was so beautiful, but there was a sign that read thank you, and a buffet that could feed an army.

"Virgo am I missing something? You said that the spirit realm was in grave danger." I asked.

"Well I might have lied a bit, but it was the only way to get you all to come to the party." Virgo replied.

"Party?" I questioned.

"Yes, it is our way of saying thank you." Loke said, appearing behind Virgo.

"Thank you for what exactly?" I asked.

"For always being there to help us, and for being our friend." Virgo replied.

"Lucy Heartfilia, you have been a great friend to the celestial spirits, and we would like for you to join in this banquet honoring your friends and you. You have fought many battles and they have only begun, so please enjoy yourself." The spirit king said.

I looked at all my spirits and tears welled in my eyes, I never realized that they could be so caring. I smiled at them and couldn't hold back the water works anymore. They all came forward and gave me a group hug, which I was glad to accept. To my surprise, even Aquarius was greeting me, but she was not apart of the group hug. Typical.

"Thank you, guys. I really don't know what to say." I said.

"Don't say nothing, just eat and enjoy yourself." Loke said.

"I don't need to be told twice." Natsu and Gray said at the same time, and began digging in.

(Laxus's POV)

"I can't believe that Lucy is really this close with all of her spirits." I said to Bickslow.

"Well honestly I am not surprised. She is a rather kind soul." Evergreen said before Bickslow could say anything to me.

"I suppose that is true. Are you guys enjoying the food?" I asked.

"Are you kidding this stuff is delicious." Bickslow said with a mouthful of food.

"I have to agree with Bickslow this food is rather tasty." Freed said.

I laughed at their comments and pulled attention from them and to a certain blonde. She was sitting a little way away from me and she was with Natsu. It was strange to see her in this setting, she was smiling and enjoying herself. It was almost like we were back at the guild and the games and everything else going on wasn't there anymore. It was as if she had forgotten about her troubles for just that one moment and was finally able to relax. This was the Lucy I enjoyed watching. I was pulled from my thoughts by someone trying to get my attention, and I said a silent prayer because I didn't want to sit and dwell on the blonde mage to much longer. She was plaguing my thoughts and I didn't like it. I agreed to train her and nothing more.

"Laxus are you okay?" Evergreen asked.

"Yeah, I am fine, I was just thinking." I replied.

"If you say so." She laughed and went back to talking to the others. My thoughts traveled back to the blonde mage again, and I cursed myself for it.