Fast forward an hour or so and the entire guild was looking pretty disappointed with themselves. Lucy felt bad that she'd caused her nakama to doubt themselves, but it needed to be done. They all needed to know just how harshly Bickslow had been treated. It was because of them that Bickslow had been hurting. Of course she didn't mention just who Bickslow's family was. Or his branding. He didn't know that she knew about that.

While happily sipping her strawberry smoothie she heard the guild doors open, watching Bickslow come in yelling like a maniac. As was usual for his masked self. This time though, no one yelled at him for his comments, no one said anything except a few scattered hellos. Bickslow stopped in his tracks, no one said hello to him. He sat down next to his team quietly, trying to figure out why the hell everyone was being so tolerant of him. Lucy smiled, thrilled that he was so openly confused. Here's to hoping he actually acts like himself.

Suddenly Bicks stood up and marched over to Lucy. Wrapping her in a huge hug as he started shaking. Lucy hugged him back while letting him hide his tears from most of the guild. She looked over at his normal table to see Laxus positively beaming. Ah, so that's who told him, thought Lucy. The guild looked on in surprise, Mira with the evil hearts in her eyes already muttering about babies.

"Let's go pack for that trip!" Lucy suddenly exclaimed. Nervous with all the staring and whispers. Wanting to go and finally get to know more about the man that seemed to haunt her every good dream. Bicks smiled and practically dragged her out of the guild. Ready to introduce his family to his golden souled blonde.

At the train station they decide to travel by train until they reach Hargeon, then hop aboard a trading ship to finish the journey. They climb aboard and settle down as much as possible. Lucy was practically bouncing she was so excited. "Lucy, is this your first time going into Bosco? Cause you're bouncing around is making for some nice visuals." Bickslow laughed as Lucy promptly stopped bouncing and attempted to cover her massive breasts, blushing up a storm. Only causing her to look even more erotic and Bickslow was so thankful for his insane get up at that moment in time.

"So, what's your family like? I know all about your father because I've admired the work he's done since I was a little girl. He does so much good for Bosco even though he is a political figure." Lucy continued on with the questions, wanting to know how Arman had gotten started with making the world better. Bickslow had a suspicion that she wanted to try to do something similar. After all, her heart shone just as bright as his father's. It was almost blinding but he couldn't look away once he got close. The sun in her soul would drive her to be kind to a fault. To help everyone she possibly could.

Bickslow suddenly noticed how quiet it had gotten and that said woman was staring at him trying not to burst out laughing. "See something you like Bicks? You've been staring pretty hard for a while, would a picture help your thoughts?" the vixen burst out laughing as Bickslow about had a heart attack at her "offer". He glared, no woman should have him reacting like that. He was Boscan for crying out loud! The place where it was common to be asked to join a stranger's bed with several others. Hell he could go out and pull his moves on anyone else, but when it came to Lucy he turned into a sex-depraved lunatic. He had to put his head on straight. She knew he liked her body, but he wasn't good enough for her soul. That much had always been clear to him. So he smiled and played along.

"Better believe I'll hold you to that offer sometime. After all, you can't go back on your word now can you?" Bicks took his turn laughing hysterically as Lucy sputtered as her face turned red again. From anger or embarrassment he didn't stick around to find out as he hurried from the train car while they finally stopped. The ship in sight and he couldn't wait. I'm finally heading home.