A/N: I'm sorry for the delayed but here I leave more Gajevy drama for all of you. Special thanks to ranunculus-fox for helping me. BTW. I think I should change the genre of this fanfic XD Which ones would you think it will suit more the fic? Also, Sorry if I make Makarov a little out of character.

Chapter Six: Some pieces of the puzzle

The kiss was delicate, but brought warm feelings to both of them. Levy's soft and warm lips responded to Gajeel's actions. He didn't know what exactly happened and why he acted that way but he was sure that he tasted a salty tear in her lips. This new feeling made Gajeel feel different. Why are we doin' this? Gajeel thought as he opened partially his eyes and saw every little detail in her face. Her eyes were shut and some trails of tears were visible in her delicate skin. He admired every detail and closed his eyes again. Gajeel held Levy by the shoulder and deepened the kiss.

Levy groaned and pulled apart abruptly. "I-I'm so sorry. I-We shouldn't..." She got up of the couch but was stopped in her tracks. She looked down and noticed that Gajeel was holding her left arm.

"Where ya' think you're going?" He looked at her intensely.

Levy looked away and said. "It's not your obligation to help me Gajeel…" She sighed. "You don't have to feel sorry for me."

Gajeel tilt his head to the right and looked at her confused. "What the hell are ya' babblin' about?"

Levy looked directly to his crimson red eyes. "You don't have to do any of this."

"What exactly?"

"I know what are you doing, Gajeel." She released her arm from his grip. "You don't have to pretend you have feelings for me."

His eyes widened. Feelings? ... For Levy? He thought as he got up of the couch. "Oi! Stop acting like a stubborn child." Gajeel held her again but this time by the shoulders.

Why…Levy thought. Her hazel eyes filled with sadness. "Just stop it already!" She shouted. The black and purple mist started emerging once again and her eyes color disappeared.

Gajeel noticed this in a blink of an eye and shook her. "GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF!" Levy placed a hand in his abdomen gently. "What the-" Gajeel looked down at the touch but didn't expect what happened next.

Levy's hand turned to an iron sword and pierced him. "AAGHH!" Gajeel screamed and coughed some blood.

Pantherlily heard the disturbing noise and went downstairs. What he saw made him stay still. He couldn't believe it. "GAJEEL!" The exceed shouted.

Gajeel looked at Lily transforming to his battle mode. "We have to stop her." Gajeel heard him say as Lily drew his sword out and activated his aera, going towards Levy.

"NO! LILY! DON'T!" Gajeel shouted to the exceed but Pantherlily throw himself at Levy. Holding her down on the ground with his sword in her neck, Lily looked directly to her white eyes.

Gajeel could finally breathe since the sword was out of his body but he still coughed blood to the floor. He placed a hand in the injury and placed pressure to stop the bleeding.

A furious Pantherlily, yelled at Levy: "STOP THIS AT ONCE! THIS IS NOT WHO YOU ARE!" Levy's eyes returned to normal.

"I'm so sorry, Lily" She looked at the exceed and placed both hands on the sword trying to break free. "I didn't mean to." She stopped talking when she saw her hand covered in blood.

"Are you alright?" Lily asked as he got off of her. She nodded.

The events ran in a matter of seconds in her memory. Gajeel…She whispered. She looked at him "Gajeel!" She rushed to his side.

The exceed flew to them. "Let me help you." He held Gajeel and went upstairs.

"Please, place him on the bed." Levy ordered Lily and he did what he was told.

Levy held a cloth and a recipient with water in it. She soaked the cloth and squeezed it to remove the excess water. She lifted Gajeel's shirt and placed the cloth in the bleeding wound.

"Don't worry too much about this, Shorty. It was just a pinch." Gajeel tried to erase the look of guiltiness in her eyes.

"The magic felt threatened. That's why I attacked you." Levy said to him as she kept cleaning the wound. Gajeel was feeling a little tired so he closed his eyes and fell asleep right away. "This may require a few stitches." Levy looked at him but was surprised at how peaceful and relaxed his face looked when he sleeps.

She was able to work with the stitches and heard Gajeel groaned. "I'm sorry for that." She murmured, knowing he couldn't hear it because he was already asleep. For the final treatment she placed a gauze pad over the wound and some bandages around his abdomen. That's it. She sighed. That's the least I can do.

Lily was at Gajeel's feet curled and already snoring. She looked at them and smiled. I guess I should be doing the same. She placed her arms on the edge of his bed and rested her head in them, falling to sleep slowly.

The next day, Lily woke up and looked around the room. He noticed that Levy was working on some runes in the bedroom.

"May I ask, what are you doing?" Lily asked vaguely, still a little sleepy.

"Oh," She jumped. "Good morning Lily. I already make some coffee downstairs if you want." She smiled at the small exceed.

Pantherlily got close to the runes. "What are they for?"

"I'm taking some precautions. When I finished I won't be able to use any kind of magic in here or in the house at all. That would control both types of magic I possessed." She explained to Lily. "I don't want to hurt any of you."

"Will that affect Gajeel's and mines too?" Lily asked.

"Oh no, it's just me. In case you need to unlock the runes, this will tell you what to do." She bent down and gave Lily a paper with instructions.

"I'll lend you my pen as soon as I finished." She looked at Gajeel. "I hope he gets well soon."

"I thought you knew him fairly well to know that he'll be just fine." Pantherlily activated his aera. "He will have a special recovery since you were the one treating him." He mocked her and left the room.

"LILY!" Screamed a flushed Levy. She finished her masterpiece and just like that her pen fell to the floor and she stopped sensing her magic. She picked up the pen and placed it in Gajeel's drawer. Am I supposed to feel this dizzy? Levy ignored the feeling and sat next to Gajeel again.

Meanwhile in Oak Town, a dark guild was hidden in the deepest and darkest part of the forest. The Master is a cruel and despicable human being. He was wearing a mustard colored buttons shirt, on top of that a white tunic, black pants and a dark green cape. His long black hair was tied in a low side pony tail. The hoodie of the cape covered his face but his sharp teeth didn't go unnoticed.

"Well, Katsumi, I gotta admit you did an excellent job with those Fairy Tail mages. Now tell me, it was her. Right?" The guild master ask to the black haired woman that fought against Team Gajeel in their mission in Onibus Town.

The woman nodded and continued. "Indeed, Master Tsuyoshi. Even though the maid told me her characteristics, it was obvious. Her magic power was overwhelming."

"What about the book?" He grinned.

"Here it is Master." Katsumi walked towards him and gave him the "Solid Script Magic Book".

Tsuyoshi turned his gaze to the red-headed women on his left. "Tell me more about her, Sachiko."

"It seems Miss Levy is having a hard time trying to control the magic. And for what I heard, she already did a number with her teammates in one of the jobs she took when she got back to Magnolia." The woman answered.

He smiled. Perfect. "According to what are you saying it seems the ancient magic is already taking over her. That's great. We need to keep targeting her. That's the only way we can have her and obtain the magic power Hana locked in that cave. If only she knew her stupid little granddaughter increased its strength." Tsuyoshi laughed.

Katsumi turned to the Sachiko and asked. "Did Yasu notice something suspicious?"

"That's actually a good question. Did he notice his beloved and loyal maid helped the enemy?" The master sit down in his big chair.

The read-headed woman answered. "No Sir. I told him I was going to meet my family." She looked to the ground. I'm sorry I betrayed you Master Toshiro, but this is the only way to get revenge on the McGarden family. I won't forget that Hana took my parents life's in the battle with the town.

"That fool didn't even noticed that you were a spy this whole time. Hahahahaha!" Tsuyoshi laughed maniacally. "Well, then I think is time you teach me "Instans Mortem", Sachiko."

"Ok Sir" She nodded.

"Now then, let's get to the second part of the plan." The Master said, taking off the hoodie revealing his piercing green eyes.

"You must remember that little McGarden is with Gajeel, and he is a tough opponent. I had a rough time dealing with him." Said Katsumi.

"Kurogane?The former mage of Phantom Lord?" Tsuyoshi asked. Katsumi and Sachiko nodded. "If that's the case," He intertwined his fingers in front of his face. "Then we should eliminate him first." An evil laugh was heard in the whole dark forest.

Gajeel woke up and looked to his side. He saw Levy sleeping at his side. "Lev'"

Levy heard his raspy voice and woke up instantly. "What happened? Are you alright?" She asked worriedly.

Gajeel chuckled. "Ya! I'm fine." He smiled. " Come 'ere." He told her blatantly. Levy's face turned red. "Relax, I'm not gonna eat ya." Gajeel mocked her. "Unless you want me to."

Levy wasn't expecting such request. "Gajeel!" Her face turned redder. "Ummm…I-I know but-" She stuttered.

"It's not like we haven't slept on the same bed before." He teased her.

Flashback

Gajeel felt her hand on his firm chest, applying a little pressure to it to pushed him down gently. He held his breath.

Leaving her hand there, she snuggled her head to his shoulder to hide her blush and said: "I want to rest a little." In a low, embarrassed voice she asked: "Would you stay here for a few moments?"

Letting out the air in his lungs, drops of sweat appeared on his forehead as his heart quickened. "Umm…okay…"

End of Flashback

"It's not the same." Levy said looking away. "Do you need help getting up?" She changed the topic quickly.

He smiled. "I can do it on my own, Shorty." He sat on the edge of the bed.

"Come on Gajeel. Don't be rude." She stretched out her right hand, offering him some help.

He took her hand and smirked. "Huh?" Levy asked.

Gajeel pulled her to him. "Wait" She said as she rested her free arm on his right thigh and opened her eyes.

Levy noticed that Gajeel was looking at her lips. "Why the red face?" He teased.

Their faces were so closed. "Gajeel…" She remembered the kiss they shared at the couch and closed her eyes nervously, but what he did next made her stay still. Gajeel moved forward and kissed her forehead.

Pantherlily walked in. "Ahem. I didn't meant to interrupt such intimate moment, but I thought that maybe you may need my help."

They separated quickly. Gajeel rubbed the back of his neck. "Nah, don't worry Lil'."

Pantherlily looked at Levy. "Master is downstairs." Levy's eyes widened. "He wants to talk to you."

Would I be able to face him? Levy thought.

"You should go." Gajeel ordered her. He knew Levy needed Makarov, but she was afraid of being rejected.

As soon as Levy's footsteps were heard downstairs, Makarov looked at her and asked. "Anti-magic runes?" Levy didn't dare to look at her father figure. She kneeled before him and bowed her head.

"My child, get up." He said to her quietly as he took her hand. "There is no need for you to do this. I'm not afraid of you, none of your friends are. You should know by now that Fairy Tail is not only a guild. It's a family."

"But, Lucy, Wendy-" Levy started.

Makarov interrupted her. "They are alright. They want to help you and we are all waiting for you to come back."

Levy hugged him and started crying. "I'm so tired. I don't want to keep crying. I don't want to hurt anyone. I don't want to be alone again."

Makarov hugged her back and tried to console her. "You are not alone, my child. Fairy Tail will always love you and will always be with you wherever you are. I know Hana would be proud of the beautiful woman you have become."

Levy's eyes opened and broke the hugged. "You knew her?" She asked Makarov as she wiped away the tears with her hand.

"Of course I did. Before naming me master of the guild I went on a job in which was to protect the people in those towns nearby during the war. I met her and I was able to know your family secret. It was unfortunate that she didn't warned your parents when she could. Also, her bravery was known all around Fiore. It's not easy to challenge and defeat the soldiers that attacked the nation during that war."

Levy listened carefully to every word he said. "Your parents thought the magic you possess now was good and pure. That's why they encouraged you to unlock it to protect your friends when the time comes, but when they noticed that it was the cause of Hana and your ancestors deaths, they regret telling you that. They knew your curiosity wouldn't stop on the bedtime stories they told you."

His words took Levy by surprised. "Why didn't they tell me the truth?" Her hands clenched tightly to her chest.

Makarov looked away. "That's when the tragedy happened, my dear. A despicable dark guild which beliefs are to wipe out any order in this world, was searching for the ancient magic, but your parents didn't want such powerful magic to be in such evil hands. They refused to tell them where the cave was and the dark spells the solid script magic had. Not long after the massacre, I found you. "

Levy realized something. Wait a minute. I heard that phrase before.

Flashback

Yasu regained his posture and donned a serious demeanor. "In this house, I have a very valuable book. Which is the one you saw me reading." He looked at Levy. "This Solid Script Magic book is not an ordinary one. It contains the most powerful spells of this type of magic. Including the dark and forbidden type." He leaned forward putting his arms on the edge of the table. "Each year in the exact same day, a dark guild tries to steal this book. And I have lost a few of my man due to those interactions, including my parents. What I plan with this celebration is to make them think I let my guard down. I'm sick of them and I want to put an end to this situation. That's why I'm pretty sure a skilled mage will try to sneak in tonight during the celebration to get this book in her hands. The small dark guild she belongs to are after every type of spell that eradicates one's life force. Their guild master's beliefs and motto is to 'cleanse' this world of the people who try to maintain any semblance of order. In this book is a simple yet powerful spell called 'Instans Mortem'."

"…Instant death…" Levy murmured a little terrified.

"Correct." Yasu confirmed, looking directly into Levy's hazel eyes. "From what I've heard, only one member of that guild have already mastered it. But went missing for a few years, which is why we have to be very careful."

End of Flashback

Instans Mortem…Levy murmured.

"What was that?" Makarov asked.

"Nothing." Levy answered calmly. The same guild who stole the book was the one who killed my parents. She shook the thought out of her head. "Thank you so much, Master." She gave Makarov a smile.

TBC