Hey~! It's so good to be back. I can't believe it's been a month, but I do have school to manage. Just to let you know, this chapter has a very forceful Levy in it, so you should enjoy. Have fun!

Chapter Six

It had been two days since Levy and Ezra's mission. She had been going on about herself as if she did something normal, but all of Fairy Tail now knew that the script mage can become a serious cop when it comes to serious business. Levy's wounds were healing very well on their own. Wendy insisted that she healed them more, but Levy said Wendy needed to attend the large amount of girls that the groups had brought.

The girls' stories were mostly alike. They weren't out late, but they were walking and had been captured in broad daylight. It broke all the members hearts that this would happen, but they needed more information. Chief Makarov was waiting for the girls to mention something valuable, but none did. They only had a handful of girls to interrogate before Fairy Tail would send them home and have to wait for the next group to bring some girls. All hope seemed lost, until it was time to interview the last girl. This one required Levy and Gajeel on the scene.

"Why did Chief call us in? It was only for an interrogation; it shouldn't involve us." The iron mage cop questioned.

"I don't know either, but it seemed like Natsu was out of breath when he got us. It has to be important." Levy answered. She then looked around at the faces of the people around the two. "Gajeel,"

"What shrimp?"

"Why are you carrying me; I told you my legs work fine." Levy replied sounding a little disturbed. She was on his back of course, and the looks from people were getting on her nerves.

"I can't take any chances. You might be a complete bad ass out of my sight, but you're still my shrimp." Gajeel chuckled.

He's being possessive again. "Put me down. I can take care of myself perfectly fine, thank you very much." Levy pouted.

"Sorry, there's nothing you can do to get me let go." Gajeel answered. Levy tightened her grip around his neck. Harder, and harder. "Levy… air" he gasped.

"Put me down." Levy said. Gajeel let go of her legs, and Levy let go of his neck. She landed on her feet. "Thank you."

"Whatever *cough* we're right here anyway." Gajeel answered pointing to the department building.

"I hate you." Levy mumbled. "You don't mean that." Gajeel smirked. Gah, stupid dragon hearing. "Let's see what's up." Levy replied walking towards the door.

"Right behind you."

The two walked through the main floor, down the stairs, and straight to the interrogation room. A girl was in there. She could have been Levy's age. She had ice blue hair, purple lipstick, pink booty shorts on, and an orange spaghetti strap tank top on. It was obvious to Gajeel what the girl's job was. She was more than likely some prostitute who got stuck in the wrong area and ended up being kidnapped. The question was though, why did they need to talk to her?

Ezra was outside. "I'm so happy that you two could get over here so quickly. The girl's name is Poppy. She's nineteen years old. We're trying to figure out how she got kidnapped, but she won't budge. We thought that she was scared like the other girls, but that's not the case. We need Levy to talk to her."

Levy nodded. I am a detective after all. "Cool, what do we need to find out?"

"Just why she isn't talking and you can take it from there." Ezra answered.

"Wait, so why am I here?" Gajeel asked trying to get some action.

Ezra shrugged. "I guessed you wanted to see Levy at work. Just pull up a chair, and watch." Gajeel grumbled something about forcing him all the way here, and then pulled a chair by Ezra's in front of the glass window.

Levy opened the door. "This should only take a minute." She walked in and sat in front of the girl. She opened up a folder in front of her. "Poppy Knickson, 19 years old, occupation none, been arrested in Oak Town eight times for prostitution and once for drug dealing. So basically you've done nothing with yourself, and now you're here talking to me cause you got kidnapped and almost sold." Levy looked up the girl. She said nothing, did nothing, and no expression on her face. Looks like this is gonna take some work.

"I'm the fourth person to talk to you, and I'm gonna get something out of you. So let's just get this over with, and I'll let you be on your way." Poppy crossed her arms and leaned back in her a chair. She had a little smirk on her face.

Gajeel and Ezra watched the scene. "This is her prime? She's been in there for three minutes and we still haven't heard anything from the girl. This gotta be a joke."

Ezra shook her head. "On the contraire, Levy's probably about to snap and get some answers quick. She's earned quite the reputation when it comes to her interrogations. She's not weak you know."

Gajeel rolled his eyes. Please, the shrimp be forceful for anything is something I just can't be- Oh God, she slammed the table and is standing up!

"Look you ungrateful cunt I can get you to rot in jail for life or even take you back to Snake Venom and have them sell you alone. So you better start talking or do I have to begin filling out some paper work?!" Levy shouted. Poppy jumped in her seat.

Poppy relaxed in her seat, and Levy sat down. "I'll talk. Yeah, I'm prostitute, and I'm very slutish with it. But I like it like that with some force, you know what I mean?"

"No I don't, but keep talking." Levy says calmly.

Poppy smacks her teeth. "One of the guys who caught me, I had already done some business with. So we made a deal that if I let them get me, I'll stay and make my money from the gang and won't be sold."

"How did that turn out?" Levy asked.

"It worked for the first five days, then I got thrown under the bus. They said I wasn't pleasing enough men each night, but how am I supposed to help twenty guys per night?!" Poppy answered.

"Like I said, I don't know. Can you tell me anything useful?" Levy answered.

"That, I will keep sealed." Poppy replied leaning back in her seat.

Gajeel had been intrigued by the whole situation until just now. "Well we're back to square one. How long is this gonna take?"

"She's doing her best. You two have been working hard lately, but if you're going to get so impatient, why don't you have a shot at it?" Ezra responded.

Gajeel stood up to his feet. "I think I will, Titania." He walked in the room, let the door slam behind, then hit both hands on the table.

"Bitch, let me lay it out straight. You need to start answering some question fast otherwise I'll recommend you to some guys who'll f- you nice and slow! So get talking!"

Levy jumped; he was so loud. Damn it Gajeel, you came at a bad time! I was just about to get her to talk. Poppy slouched in her seat and pouted. "I'm not talking."

"Poppy, please ignore my partner. He's a little drunk. Now what were you saying about who the men were talking to?" Levy replied waving her hands.

"Not gonna do it." Poppy said shaking her head.

"Well then I'll,-" Gajeel stopped when he saw Levy hand go up.

She sighed. "Look, we're going to talk to you later. I suggest you consider what's at stake of you telling us this."

She walked out with Gajeel following her. When they were at a safe distance, Levy asked "What was that?!"

Ezra took this as a sign to go, and left the two downstairs. "I need to take care of some business. I'll leave Poppy in your care."

Gajeel and Levy nodded and went back to their conversation. "I was just trying to help. I figured throwing some threats would work."

Levy face palmed. "It doesn't work like that. You don't go around making threats; the person won't trust you."

"Well it seemed like you were making threats to the girl." Gajeel retorted.

Levy grunted. "But I do it right." Gajeel rolled his eyes, and shook his head. "Look this is my environment. I can do this. You can just wait 'til I'm done. Then we can go to the bar and hang out." She said crossing her arms.

"Slow down shrimp, anything you can, I can do. I might be a field cop, but I can do your little detective work with a breeze." The iron dragon slayer replied with a smirk.

"Are you challenging me?" Levy asked raising a brow.

"Yes, and I'm going on win." He answered.

"You're on!" Levy said with a confident.

"Hehe, you shouldn't try to beat people at their own game, Gajeel." Lily chuckled downing some kiwi juice.

Gajeel took down a shot. "Oh hush cat, I didn't know the girl would stop talking if you continued to threaten her."

"Gajeel, that's common sense. We should be thankful Levy was able to fix your mess when it was her turn." Lily said watching his friend done two more shots of some strong whiskey. "I'm staying over with Happy and Natsu, and I don't want Levy having to you home drunk."

"Ooo, I thought you wanted to keep an eye on me; I might take on the opportunity." Gajeel chuckled.

Lily stood from his seat and pointed a finger at Gajeel. "Try anything, and I'll kill you."

Gajeel waved his hand. "I know; I know. I was just joking. Lily you can go have your fun."

Lily stood for a moment then walked over to where Happy and Carla were hanging out. Gajeel grunted. Psh, like I would try something with the shrimp. He downed another shrimp. Maybe I'll just drink myself silly, so Levy won't have to put up with me. Gajeel considered his idea. "Hey Cana, I challenge you to drinking contest."

"You're on Kurogane!" the girl said downing some vodka.

"Ugh, you need to serious slow down with the drinking." Laxus grunted.

"Laxus, don't you have a posse to be following you?" Cana slurred turning to the blonde.

"They're all out, but that's none of your business." Laxus replied.

"Alright then, how about you join me and Gajeel in our little contest? If you win, then-" Cana leaned in and whispered to Laxus as Gajeel took a seat by the two.

The slightest shade of pink went on the blonde's face. "It's not like that was my idea or anything, but if you insist, I'll join you in your little game."

"Yay! Hey Mira, pass me the strongest stuff you got!" Cana called to Mirajane, who was behind the bar. They began.

"Levy, you definitely left out that innocent!" Lucy gasped as Levy finished telling her about the Poppy situation, and onto when she had fallen on the floor after her shower.

"Ssh Lu-chan! I don't want people hearing us." Levy whispered.

"Fine, but you missed the perfect opportunity to-,"

"Hey Luce, I'm bout to go home. Are you coming?" Natsu called walking towards the door.

Lucy sighed. "He doesn't realize that he's staying at my house." She stood up. "Well I gotta go Levy, see you later." She started walking , but turned. "Take your opportunities," she whispered and winked, before joining Natsu, Happy, and Lily.

Levy waved, then leaned in her seat. I wonder if anything interesting will happen later on tonight.

Levy, you think you can control yourself? The petite mage groaned as the thought popped in her head. What happened? She stared at the man she was now carrying. Gajeel was passed out, and Levy ended up taking him home because of Mirajane.

The demonic girl said Gajeel mentioned something about Gajeel wanting to take him home just in case something bad happened. Plus, how could Levy leave her partner out of it at a bar? Levy just shrugged and continued her way to Gajeel's house.

It took her a while, but she managed to get them safely there in the darkness of the night. Levy opened the door and she felt the man's arm pull her closer. She couldn't help but gasp.

"Shrimp, is that you?"

Levy was relieved at first, but quickly noticed the iron dragon slayer was still very drunk. "Yes, Gajeel?" she replied trying not to startled the man.

Gajeel just wrapped an arm around her, and snuggled his head in her neck. "Um Gajeel, we need to get inside. I-," Levy stammered. She couldn't get her words out. Gajeel dragged him and Levy through the doorway, closed the door with his other hand, then sank to the floor—pulling Levy with him.

He wrapped both arms around the girl, and rested his head on her neck. "You're so warm and cozy." Levy blushed completely. What am I gonna do?

Gajeel started blowing on her neck. Levy twitched a little. "Oh so you're ticklish." Levy was lost. She didn't know why Gajeel was doing this? Was he just teasing her while being in a drunk state, or… or- Levy wouldn't dare consider the other options. Gajeel then started rubbing her stomach with his thumb. Levy couldn't control herself and let a moan come out. Getting a little friendly there? Gajeel continued, then started placing small kisses on her neck.

"Ah, Gajeel, can I please go in and sleep?" Levy asked trying to get out the situation.

"Why~, ya not enjoying me?"

Levy couldn't respond. Soon, Gajeel lifted them both up and walked in his room. Well, this adds some excitement to your little scenario. Levy groaned a little. Eep, is this how's it's gonna happen? Her body tensed. Gajeel placed a few pecks on her neck. "Calm down shrimp, it'll be good." Ah, what do I do? You take it like a woman, and get the man!

Levy just leaned back into Gajeel's chest and accepted what was coming…

Gajeel woke up to something warm in his grip. He snuggled in. Since when was Lily this warm? He took in a breath. Shock went to body. That's not Lily; that's- Gajeel's eyes shot opened to see Levy snuggled up in his arms. This wasn't happening; this is one of his dreams. Then, he noticed a heavy headache came, then the smell of alcohol.

Great what did the shrimp do last night? Then all the memories of last night came to Gajeel: his drinking contest with Laxus and Cana to him playing around with Levy to what they did in the bed. Wait… what did they do exactly? I don't remember exactly. Gajeel looked down at Levy; she her clothes on so that's good.

She didn't stir at all. Gajeel chuckled in his head. It wouldn't hurt to cuddle with her for a while. He pulled her closer.

Mm, so comfortable… wait what is this? Levy rubbed the surface to see what it was: fabric, but more importantly muscle. It seemed to be someone's chest. Who in the- Levy question was answered when a sleepy, deep voice. "Ya having fun there, shrimp?"

Levy looked and saw that it was Gajeel with his eyes closed. At least it wasn't someone she didn't know, but still this raised more questions. She can't remember what happened last night, but she knew it had to deal with some alcohol Cana dared her to drink before she left with Gajeel. They were approaching the door, but everything else was fuzzy.

She blushed. "Um, do you remember what happened last night?" she stuttered.

Wait, she doesn't remember?! Gajeel opened up an eye. "Nah, but I don't think it's a big deal. We can handle it later, unless you want to get up now?" Good Gajeel, play it safe, keep your cool.

Levy shrugged. He's probably right.

Oh, should I fill you in?

Levy groaned in her head. I don't think I want to know if it's you talking.

How rude! I'm just trying to help.

Levy mentally rolled her eyes. Sure one of the deadly sins wants to help.

Fine then, I'm telling you whether you like it or not! For the next couple of minutes, Levy had her memories refreshed and she didn't know what to do. She realized she didn't answer Gajeel's question, and that he'd gone back to sleep. I'll just quietly get up.

Levy quietly stepped out of Gajeel's light grip, and then tip-toed out of the room. After Levy closed the door, she turned to see Lily coming through the door way. The sight shocked him a little, but it took him some force not to smirk. "Good morning Levy-chan,"

Levy straightened up. "Hi Lily, how was it with Happy?"

"It was nice. Happy always needs a break from Natsu and Lucy, every now and then." He put down a little brown bag, then walked over to Levy, and handed her a stack of papers. "Lucy asked me to give this to you." It was an new chapter of her book.

"Thanks Lil'." Levy said.

"No problem, but Levy how come you were coming out of Gajeel's room?" Lily asked not hiding his concern at all. I swear I'll kill him if he did anything to Levy!"

Levy blushed a little. "Um, well I think Gajeel got drunk, so I took him home, but nothing bad happened. He just became a little… friendly."

I'm gonna kill him! Lily got into his big form."Oh, I'm sorry Levy-chan. I should've been there to keep an eye on him. I swear I'll beat the living day-,"

"Oh it's fine Lily really, I can handle it. Plus, everyone has a drink or two. Nothing happened, so it's not a bother." Levy said trying to save her partner.

Lily got small. "Alright then. Are you doing anything today?"

Levy giggled at the whole situation. "I might go do some training, then find some info on what Poppy said about the rich people involved."

"Yeah, I heard it is suppose to be three rich people involve too." Lily said.

Levy nodded. "I have their names, but I need to understand their personal lives."

Lily nodded too. "Okay, but eat something before you go. Plus, you shouldn't leave Gajeel out like that, especially if he doesn't know what happened."

Levy went into the kitchen and grabbed an apple from the counter. "I know, but I can't figure out how to explain the situation. Can you do it for me please? I'm kinda of mixed up."

"Okay, Levy-chan, I will but be safe." Lily said.

Levy walked to the door with Lucy's chapter. "Thanks, I relax while I'm out."

"Bye, Levy."

"See ya, Lily."

Levy walked out the house, and headed towards the center of town. I need some time for myself first.

Lily closed the door. I've got a lecture with Gajeel.

*Whack!*

"Ow, tell me why ya keep on hitting me." The dragon slayer said after the warrior cat hit him on the head.

"What did I tell you about getting drunk when Levy's around?" the Exceed sternly exclaimed.

"I didn't expect her to bring me home. I thought she would leave me alone." Gajeel defended.

"Well, she didn't, and from what she told me you weren't having much self-control." Lily retorted.

Gajeel scratched his head. Didn't have much self-control? What happened?

I could be of use there~

Oh no, this wasn't happening. Me and the shrimp couldn't have-

You didn't, sadly. I'll tell you later. Your silence will freak out the cat.

"Gajeel are you listening?"

"Uh? Yeah, say sorry to shrimp or you'll kill me, not allowed to drink when she's near, I get it."

Lily nodded. "Levy said she was going to hang out in town, and then do some research. I suggest you get before she starts studying. Don't make matters worse."

"I get it." Gajeel walked to the door.

"And Gajeel,"

"Yes?"

"Levy wasn't disturbed at all by what happened. She might have liked it." Lily said with a wink.

Gajeel growled something around damn cat. "I'll keep that in mind." He walked out the door. Gihi, what joy this'll be.

*Splash!*

"Thanks for the invite Lu-chan. I'm having fun." Levy said as she took a seat on the pool stairs. She ran into her friend at the library, and after they talked about the chapter, Lucy told her about this new pool in Magnolia. Lucy bought Levy a bikini as a surprise present, but thought it was a better time to give it to her.

"No problem Levy, we needed a break with all that's going on. Now tell me what happened last night. I may have drunk, but I say you two slip out." Lucy giggled.

Levy shook her head. "Lucy, it was nothing like that. I was helping him home. He passed out, and Mira suggested I should help him out instead of leaving him there."

Lucy waved her hand in the air. "No matter, you had that drink from Cana, so something must of happened."

Levy thought for a moment. "Wait a second Lu-chan, you were supposed to be at home with Natsu. How do you know about last night?"

Lucy had a surprised look. Well, that's what I get for messing with a detective. She giggled, a little embarrassed. "Okay I admit I wasn't there. I may or may not have stopped by the bar this morning."

Levy sighed. The gossipers can't get enough from each other. "Lucy, who did you hear this from?"

"Mirajane of course." Lucy said splashing Levy.

Levy splashed her back. "I should have known. She loves a little gossip." The blue-haired mage went into deeper waters and floated on her back. "Either way, I should take this time to relax."

Lucy followed her. "Not so fast, you didn't tell what happened when you got home." Levy felt herself unwillingly blush. "Levy you're blushing; now you definitely have to tell me."

Levy stopped floating and stood on her feet. "I don't know how to say this… um… Lu-chan just come her." The blonde knelt down, and Levy whispered what she told Lily.

"Levy, there has to be more." Lucy protested.

"No more Lu-chan. It's… weird to talk about." Levy replied shaking her head.

Lucy nodded. "I get it, but you need to accept these feelings and take a risk. From the way he was acting, I'm sure you can get a surprise." She winked. Levy blushed, and went deep into the water until her nose was covered. Lucy giggled. "I can still see you blushing."

Levy popped up. "Oh so what happened with you and Natsu? From Mira, it seems like-,"

"Hey Levy-chan, I think we should go. It looks like they're about to close." Lucy cut her off. Levy giggled. It's only 2:30, Lu-chan. But that's okay; I'll figure it out later.

Goodness, where is she? It had been three hours since he left, and Gajeel still didn't find Levy. Her scent is all over town. Where could she be? Gajeel stopped by the tree in the center of Magnolia. He slumped down and rested his back on the tree. "Where are ya shrimp?" he whispered.

"I'm right here." A simple voice answered.

"Oh great, I'm hearing things." He muttered.

The voice giggled. "No seriously Gajeel, go on the other side of the trunk."

Gajeel shrugged. Might as well listen, I can then prove myself crazy. He stood up and walked over to other side. He looked down; Levy was sitting—wearing her glasses and reading a book.

"Do you still think you hearing things?" Levy asked giggling when she was down.

He took a seat next to her. "Whatcha readin'?" he said avoiding the question.

Levy looked down to continue. "After what Poppy said about the moguls being involved, I decided to research the ones she mentioned. This book has a description of every big name in Fiore."

Gajeel nodded. "So how's it going—the research."

Levy turned a page. "Good." It was silent. "Oh wow."

"What?"

"Well it says here that one of the moguls Poppy mentioned—Fredrick, Davis—had already been through his affair with law. Seems like he had gotten drunk and raped some girls, but seeing that he's having a deal with Snake Venom, I doubt that happened because he was drunk." Levy explained.

Gajeel grunted. It made him think of what could have happened last night. "That makes sense. Does anybody else have any business with the police?"

Levy shook her head and closed the book. "That was the last one, but there may be more that Poppy didn't mention." Levy sighed at the more amount of work to be done.

"Hey you should take a break for today. Take it little by little for three days until the next battle." Gajeel said trying to relief the girl.

Lev relaxed her shoulders. "Yeah, you're right."

"Good, now would you like to go to the bar or home?"

Levy thought for a moment. "Neither, I just want to stay here and relax for a while." She paused. "But you can go if you want. I mean… I don't want to hold you back or anything."

Gajeel chuckled. "Nah, I'm okay being here." They were silent for a while. Okay Gajeel, use this opportunity to apologize. You can do this. "Um Levy, about last night… we didn't get to talk. I-"

Levy held her hand up. "Gajeel don't. Everyone gets a little tipsy ever now and then, so please don't even worry about. Besides, if anything crazy happens again with this case, I might even have a night of my own." She muttered the last part.

Gajeel pulled her under his arm. "Oh really, so the shrimp can hold her liquor. How bought we have a little challenge?"

Levy giggled. "Maybe, but promise me one thing."

"What?"

"Never challenge Cana without me." Levy said sarcastically with a wink. Gajeel laughed. "Alright."

The rest of the night was good. Lily lightened up Gajeel's punishment after Levy said it was no problem. Soon the trio went into a peaceful sleep. Well except for Levy.

She found herself back in the warehouse being pulled by Jackal. She looked back at Ezra, she had a sword through her stomach, chest, and leg. Blood flowed everywhere around her. Levy tried to scream but nothing came out.

Then she was by the tree. Jackal's men came and started ripping her clothes to shreds. They drugged her, and then Jackal started whipping her. She was in so much pain, but then Jackal dived into her. That made is worse. The night continued with her being gang raped. And at the end when she was almost asleep from the drug, Gregor came to them holding dead bodies of Jet and Droy.

The next thing Levy knew was she was sitting up with sweat dripping all over her. She was panting. Levy looked around. It was too dark to see anything. Her body was shaking.

"Calm down shrimp, you had a bad dream." Said a dark voice. The sound of a lamp came and Levy saw it was Gajeel.

Levy tried to calm down. "Ugh…. Damn *pant* Jackal *pant* Gajeel what *pant* are you *pant* doing here?"

"Relax, I heard your whisper turn into cries of help. What's up with Jackal appearing in your dreams?"

Levy looked down. "Let me explain to you, how the battle went down…"

And so Levy explained everything, not missing a single detail. And how enraged Gajeel was.

"He did what?!" he yelled.

Levy shushed him. "Hush you might wake up Lily. Yes, but please calm down. I took care of it."

"I would done something more than a couple of bullets. Torture before death." He muttered. Gajeel looked at Levy. She seemed stressed. "Look shrimp, are you alright?"

Levy looked up at him. "Yeah, I'm good. I guess I needed to get that off my chest." She laid down in the bed. "I just need some sleep." Gajeel nodded then turned off the lamp. He stood up, then walked over to the other side of the bed, and climbed in. "Gajeel what are you doing?"

"Go to sleep. I keep the nightmares away."

And there's chapter six. It's somewhat short, but I needed to give you some GaLe before the battles. By the way, I have a poll for battle three; please vote. It's about what ship gets cannon!

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