Chapter 7: Power isn't Everything
Remember how Kagome promised Laxus they can fight anytime he wants to for a month? It's the last day of the agreement; let's see what they are doing.
"Roar of the Tigress!" A giant blast concentrated raw magic left Kagome's mouth, knocking Laxus back by a good twenty metres and crashing onto the floor of the forest. He was covered in bruises and deep cuts that were bleeding profusely; his own magic reserve is practically depleted. Laxus attempted to stand up after the attack ceased, only to fall back down.
"Damn, you got me good there."
Kagome, who had fewer injuries, panted out, "I think we can stop for the day, we should get those injuries checked."
"I'm not done yet Kagome! I haven't been able to defeat you once this month, and I won't stop till I succeed!" the blond man wheezed out with difficulty, thanks to the punctured wound in one of his lungs.
"Laxus, you can't even get up, there's no way you can beat me today." Kagome frowned, why do all men have to be some damn prideful?
"How am I suppose to become an s-classed mage if I can't beat you!"
"Strength isn't everything." Kagome sat down beside Laxus' prone form, and started healing both their injuries. "There's always someone stronger than you out there, and sometimes, you need to draw back and admit defeat."
Laxus scowled, "Running away is for cowards. I'd rather die than back down from a fight."
"Don't you dare say that again! If you die, think of how sad the master would be! And it's not just your grandfather, I would be sad too, and so would every members of our guild. There's many people who would be saddened, because we all love you as our precious nakama" Laxus looked genuinely surprised by Kagome's speech, "Know when to back down, so your loved ones won't cry. Then train harder, so you won't be defeated by the same enemy twice. Fairy Tail will be here to back you up and help you through it all. Our strength doesn't lie in individual power, it lies in our unity. Understand?"
At his nod, Kagome smiled, "Remember, an s-classed mage must also have compassion."
After they were both healed, Kagome lied down beside him on the abused ground. The two spent the rest of the day cloud gazing, and losing themselves in their own thoughts.
AN: This is a pretty short chapter... Hmm, I wonder if I should still make Laxus an asshole in the future :P
Also, fellow readers, beware that I probably won't update during jan and feb, till march break... School's starting soon!