IMPORTANT MESSAGE, MUST READ! Okay everyone, a lot of you have asked what pairings are in this story, and in all honesty, I have not thought much of the pairings myself. At this point the pairings could go anyway. SO, I ask you all that when you review this chapter, you add a space at the end of your review and write the pairings that you want.
If you want this to be a LaxusXLucy story, then put it on a review. This story could even end up being a GrayXLucy story if you all really wanted it to be. Or a LokiXLucy, NatsuXLucy story.
Also, if you wish to see some GajeelXLevi, GrayXJuvia, or GrayXErza (I know for a fact there are some fans of that pairing out there) just type it into the review.
Besides that, a brand new story is up and ready to go. I hope you all enjoy.
Laxus scowled menacingly at the white cat in front of him.
As promised, Lucy and Laxus did help Wendy find Charle… but… The plan backfired just a bit when Charle suddenly attacked Laxus from the air, thinking he was an enemy.
Wendy laughed nervously as she sat between the two, while Lucy currently placed bandages on Laxus's face, were large scratched marks were seen.
"Carle, please apologize, they saved my life." Wendy begged softly, staring at her feline companion.
Charle folded her arms and turned away with a "Hmph!"
Laxus hissed when Lucy touched a scratch that was a little deeper then the others.
"Oh, don't be such a baby." Lucy scolded, carefully placing a bandage over the scratch.
Laxus's glare turned to her.
Lucy frowned at him in return. She shook her head at the stubborn blonde then turned to her two new companions.
"Well Carle, I wasn't able to introduce myself before. My name is Lucy Heartfillia, the sour crab over there is Laxus Dreyar." Lucy announced, glancing over her shoulder at Laxus who was scratching one of the bandages in irritation.
Carle glanced at Lucy and nodded.
Wendy smiled and rose to her feet. "Thank you again for this Lucy." Wendy smiled at her.
Lucy grinned. "It was no problem, really." She rose to her feet and dusted off her knees, which had gotten dirty from kneeling on the ground for so long. "So, shall we get going?" Lucy asked.
Laxus grumbled something under his breath but slowly got to his feet.
"Wait a minute, why do we have to travel with them?" Carle demanded, flying in front of Wendy's face, preparing for an argument.
As Wendy explained to Carle the events that had taken place before, Lucy couldn't help but stare at the flying cat. Lucy's eyes softened at the sight of Carle's wings.
They were similar to Happy's. White and beautiful.
How was Happy? Now that she thought about it… he wasn't there that night. Maybe he was on a solo mission or something. Or just didn't want to see Lucy when they kicked her out.
Lucy shook of the thought when Wendy smiled in victory, finally convincing Charle to travel with them.
Lucy grinned at the two.
"Let go then." Laxus sighed, turning around to walk towards the trees behind him. "Wrong way." Lucy called bluntly.
Laxus's shoulder flinched and he whirled around, his hands stuffed in his jacket and his head low. "I knew that." He hissed, walking pass Lucy as if nothing had happened.
Lucy smiled and shook her head at the older blonde.
-Later that day-
"Ah, finally, a town!" Lucy cheered as they walked pass the sign that said Tio. (Random town name) Lucy paused, realizing that since Lucy wounds were now almost completely healed she wouldn't have to sleep outside or in a hospital bed today. Which means they would need to get at least two hotel rooms… which mean Laxus would have to pay for her… and it would add more money to her debt.
Lucy frowned, her back slumping in depression. "Lucy, what's wrong?" Wendy asked.
Lucy flinched. "Laxus… can I borrow some money." Lucy asked softly, blushing with embarrassment and shame.
Laxus smirked and folded his arms. "For what?" he inquired.
"For a hotel room." Lucy sighed, bowing slightly towards Laxus.
Laxus smirked again as he stared down mockingly at Lucy.
Wendy and Charle blinked and looked at each other.
"Then again, we could just share the same room." Laxus rubbed his chin in thought, a perverted smile similar to Master Makarov plastered on his face. "Like I would ever do that!" Lucy yelled angrily.
Laxus shrugged and tossed her a small bag filled with some money. "There, that should be enough for a room at the hotel at the end of town, it's called the Riola. I have some things to do here, so I'll met you three there." Laxus said.
"What sort of things?" Lucy asked suspiciously as she caught the bag.
"Things that little girls like you don't need to concern themselves with." Laxus answered, walking ahead of them.
"Hey! I'll let you know I'm turning 18 next week!" Lucy yelled in anger, waving her fist at the retreating blonde. Lucy sighed as Laxus disappeared into the crowd. "What a weird guy."
"Um… you don't have to use your money for my sake." Wendy said softly. "I'm fine with sleeping outside."
Lucy looked towards Wendy and Charle, smiling.
"It's okay. Besides… I haven't slept on an actual bed for weeks!" Lucy cried out, the urge to jump on a bed coming into her mind.
Wendy blinked and nodded.
"So, lets go!" Lucy cheered, running forward. "W-Wait for us!" Wendy said, running after Lucy with Charle at her side.
-Hotel (Not really going to bother naming the hotel)-
"One room please." Lucy smiled at the women behind the desk. The women nodded with a smile and took out a record book.
"For how long?" she asked. "1 night please."
The women nodded and scribbled the information down. "That will be 30,000 jewels." (I'm assuming this is 30 dollars -_-)
Lucy opened Laxus's little bag and took out the money, surprised that the room was only half the price of her apartment back home…
Home.
Lucy smiled nervously, trying to get the memory out of her mind as the lady handed her the key. "Thank you." Lucy nodded, taking the key. She turned towards Wendy and smiled.
As Lucy, Wendy, and Charle walked up to their room Lucy couldn't help but stop to stare out the window. "There… is a spa across the street!" Lucy's eyes beamed at the sight of the steam. "Oh oh! Lets go!" Lucy cheered, grabbing Wendy's hand and dragging her to the room as fast as they could. Lucy opened the door, throwing theirs bags and other belongings inside.
Lucy slammed the door shut, dragging the poor blue-haired mage down the hall towards the stairs.
"W-Wait, what about the room?" Wendy asked as Charle flew to catch up with them.
"Oh that can wait, it will still be there when we get back!" Lucy grinned, running down the stairs at amazing speed.
--Spa…place….ish 0.0 -
"Ah, this feels amazing!" Lucy cheered, after officially hoping into the spa.
Wendy and Charle sat on the edge of the spa, their feet barley grazing the water. "Aww come on Wendy, Charle. The water is nice and warm." Lucy smiled.
Wendy clung to her towel and slowly inched in, Charle on watching from the edge.
Lucy smiled at her two new companions and leaned again the edge, her towel on the other side of the pool. Lucy closed her eyes in bliss.
The water felt nice against her old wounds.
"Lucy…"
"Hmm?" Lucy asked, opening an eye to stare at the blue haired mage.
"Ah, sorry! It's nothing. It's none of my business." Wendy apologized, looking away. "No it's okay, what is it?" Lucy asked, tilting her head.
"Well… um… Those scars… where did you get them?" Wendy asked. "They look a little new, like you got hurt recently."
Lucy looked away from Wendy, unsure on how to answer.
"Oh… these? I um…. It's a long story. I got in a little… fight with some guild… members…" Lucy shrugged half heartedly.
Charle had noticed the scars as well. In all honesty, she was shocked to see the number of scratched and large wounds that marked the celestial mages skin.
"Hehe, I've put it… behind me though." Lucy smiled weakly. Liar.
Lucy flinched as that word echoed in her mind.
"You see um… I..." Lucy's voice cracked. It was still hard to talk about it.
"Y-You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to!" Wendy said quickly. Lucy looked a Wendy, happy that Wendy didn't try to force anything out of her.
"Thanks Wendy." Lucy smiled softly.
Wendy smiled back and nodded. "Sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable, it's just… Since I don't know Laxus or you very well…"
"No I understand completely. I can't expect you to trust us completely after we just met."
Wendy nodded. "It's just, I feel like I can trust you… its just… Laxus doesn't seem to trust Charle and me."
Lucy nodded and looked down at the water below her. "Well, to be honest… I don't know Laxus that well either." Lucy chuckled.
Wendy looked up in surprise. "You don't?"
"Aren't you traveling together, how can you not know much about him?" Charle demanded.
"Well… I have known Laxus's reputation for a while now. I first met him a couple months ago, but I never got a chance to talk to him. You see Laxus and me were in the same guild, but I almost never saw him. It was only a couple weeks ago that I met Laxus, and he offered to train me." Lucy explained. "Your in a guild, which guild is it?" Wendy smiled.
Lucy flinched. "Um…" Lucy looked down sadly. "I'm… no longer in that guild." Lucy clutched the wound on her side, memories running through her head.
Wendy saw the look in Lucy's eyes and decided not the push the subject anymore.
"So, you barely know Laxus yourself. How can you trust him?" Charle asked, folding her arms.
"Well… he saved my life. I'm sure if Laxus wanted to hurt me, he would have just let me die when he found me." Lucy said, rubbing her chin in thought. "I owe Laxus my life… if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here right now." Lucy smiled.
Wendy and Charle looked at each other. Wendy knew Lucy's feeling well, for someone had saved her life when she was very young as well.
"Besides, Laxus isn't that bad of a guy. Sure he can be a pain sometimes, is a little awkward, and has no sense of direction, but he's helped me grow stronger."
Wendy blinked as she stared at Lucy. She slowly smiled and nodded, feeling a little more at ease.
"Ah! My hands look like prunes!" Lucy yelped in shock, causing Wendy and Charle to jump in surprise. "I'm getting out!'
Wendy laughed as Lucy sprang out of the water and towards the fresh towels.
After getting dressed and heading out of the spa, Lucy and her 2 companions headed towards the inn.
"That was refreshing." Lucy smiled.
Wendy nodded in agreement as she carried Charle in her arms. "Do you think Laxus is waiting for us back at the inn?" Wendy asked. "Probably." Lucy smiled as the approached the door.
"Sneak attack!"
Lucy's eyes widened when a sudden boulder came falling towards her. " AHHH! What the-!" She dove to the side, pushing Wendy and Charle out of the way. Lucy landed on the ground, Wendy and Charle in her arms. "What was that!" she demanded, staring at the boulder, which had made a large indent into the ground. "Hey, this is the first time you actually dodged!" A voice laughed mockingly. Lucy flinched, remembering the one time the boulder had actually landed on her foot. It really painful despite Laxus insane laughter.
Lucy looked up at the inn and growled when she saw Laxus standing on the top.
"Jerk! What was that for!" she yelled. "Training!" Laxus answered.
"How is throwing a boulder at us training?" Lucy demanded.
"It helps you prepare for anything." Laxus announced, jumping off the inn and landing in front of them. "Now… training begins!"
Lucy screamed as lightning fell down from the sky and struck the air next to her. "Laxus!" she yelled, dodging a few more hits.
"Run little girl run." Laxus laughed.
"You jerk!" Lucy screamed as she ran around, blocking some of the attacks with her sword. "A-Amazing… what amazing power." Wendy gasped, staring at Laxus's magic.
"They're noisy." Charle scowled.
And we end here. Sorry about this. I feel this chapter was a bit rushed.
