Sorry for the wait! Hope you enjoy chapter 10...I'll be honest, not to thrilled on this chapter, but I promise that the next chapter will have more in it. Also, only one to two chapters left in this story, and then I'm going to work on some other stories that I have posted and left hanging! Still hope you enjoy!

Memories

Chapter 10

Laxus stumbled as his feet hit soft grass, instead of hard stone. Blinking for a moment, he looked around, and felt panic begin to rise within him. They were miles away from the mansion that was used as the hideout for the dark mages, meaning he was miles away from Lucy. Who had planned to face them all on her own...

"Loki! Take me back now!" He roared out, rounding on the spirit, who merely looked at him before shaking his head.

"Under Lucy's orders, I am to stay here and make sure that none of you are to advance toward that place." He stated, causing Laxus to tense, but stopped when the maid spirit stepped up beside the lion spirit.

"Princess is calling for me. Will you be able to handle this?" She asked, shooting him a side way glance that had him grinding his teeth together. Damnit, they were going to follow Lucy's words, even if it meant fighting him. He knew that he could take the spirits on, but also knew that hurting them would have Lucy pissed at him. Something that he wanted to avoid, especially since she had regained her memory. Not to mention, he couldn't hurt something, or someone, that was dear to Lucy.

"I'll be able to handle them. Go ahead, Virgo." Loki stated, and Laxus watched as the spirit disappeared, no doubt reappearing beside Lucy. Swallowing, he faced Loki, who was staring at him, his body braced as if ready for a fight.

"What is Lucy's plan? Should I be worried about her safety?" He asked, watching as the spirit blinked, relaxing just the slightest before giving a sigh.

"Lucy thought of this plan on the go. She has sorted everything out, and the Dark Master will have no power over her. His magic will not affect her at all this time...But, she knows that the fight will still be dangerous. Which is why she ordered us to get all of you out of harms way." He stated, and Laxus could only stare at him for a moment before baring his teeth and stepping closer.

"If it's so damn dangerous, then why the hell is she fighting alone?" He growled, watching as Loki frowned at him, looking affronted.

"She isn't fighting alone. She is fighting with us, the only beings in existence that his magic has no power over." Loki growled back while crossing his arms. Laxus could only glare at the man for a moment, hoping that sheer intimidation would make him step aside, however-just as he knew-Loki didn't budge. Instead, he had resumed his tensed posture, and was looking all too ready for a fight. Giving a sigh, he finally stepped back, and looked in the direction that the mansion was in.

"You are sure that you're immune to his magic? As is Lucy?" He asked, watching as Loki gave a nod.

"Yes. He has Nightmare Magic. Which allows him to torture whoever he wishes, with their worst fears. However, since Lucy overcame her fears, he now holds no power over her. We spirits have also faced our worst fears, meaning the exact same for us." He explained. Laxus frowned, trying to figure out what the man was talking about.

"What the hell were you afraid of? You're celestial beings for crying out loud. Also, what fear did Lucy get over?" He asked, watching as Loki stared at him for a moment with a look that had him tensing, suspecting that he was about to be insulted.

"And here I thought Natsu was the dense one." He muttered.

"Hey!" The shout came from both him and Natsu, who was still clutching to Hikari, who seemed content in his arms, resting her head on his shoulder. Laxus blinked at the image for a second, and then felt guilt wash over him. He hadn't even asked his daughter if she was alright!

"Hikari..."

"I'm alright Papa. Also, no worries about Mama. She'll teach those dark mages a lesson in messing with those that she cares about. Also a lesson to never, ever, mess with her." His daughter stated, causing him to look between the child and the spirit, before throwing his hands up in the air.

"Fine, since no ones going to answer my questions I guess we'll wait." He groaned out, plopping down onto the ground, and stared over at Natsu. Without a word passing between them, Natsu moved closer, and plopped down with only a few feet in between them. Far enough that both he and Laxus had their space, but still close enough for Laxus to ruffle Hikari's hair. With his daughter now close to him, and not in danger, he felt himself relaxing a great deal.

In fact, he found himself not even worrying about Lucy. Merely because he knew that his mate could handle herself. Hell, the fact that she scared him whenever she got pissed spoke greatly about the power that she kept hidden within her. If she had known that he was making such a fuss about her fighting by herself, she would have most likely kicked the shit out of him. Now that he thought about it, he was glad that he wasn't watching that anger being unleashed on the dark guild, hell, he even felt a bit sorry for the bastards, but only a bit. Just enough that he felt no guilt in pushing it aside and thinking that they all deserved it.

Lucy stood over the dark guild's master, ignoring the groans and grunts of pain around them. Every other member of the dark guild were laying flat on the ground, rather unconscious, or in such pain that they were unable to move. Lucy had to admit, maybe she had done a bit too much on them, especially kicking some of the men in a certain area with her Lucy Kick. She figured she might have pushed it a bit too far there, then again most of the guys she did kick in the groin were the ones who had attempted to rape her...So, maybe it did even out.

"This...This can't be! You should have joined us!" He growled, causing her to raise an eye and watch as his eyes narrowed onto the book at her waist. His look turning calculating, and she gave a small smile before removing the book and raising it into the air. She knew that if he got the book back, she would be in for a rough fight, good thing there was no way of him getting it back.

"Don't even think about it. I easily took down your men, and I can do the same to you. Just go quietly, and maybe the council will go easy on you. So long as the rest of Fairy Tail doesn't get to you first." She stated, watching as he scowled before finally gaining his feet and glaring at her.

"I'm not done yet. There has to be something that you still fear." He growled, and she shook her head before opening the book. Watching out of the corner of her eye as he took a quick step back. Giving a grin as she turned her eyes back to the words within the book.

"Y..You can't use that book! It...It's full of dark magic." He hissed, causing her to look up, smiling when she saw fear in his eyes.

"Well, if I can read it, shouldn't I be able to use it?" She stated, watching with satisfaction as he paled and shook his head.

"Th...That shouldn't be possible." He stated, she merely smiled and snapped the book close.

"I wouldn't read from something of dark magic, but I thought you should know that I could should it come to it. Now...Will you stop this idea of spreading darkness, or do I have to make you stop?" She asked, watching as he swallowed before bowing slightly.

"I..I'll stop. Just, please, have mercy." He whispered, and Lucy gave a nod before turning around. Giving a gasp as he suddenly crashed into her back, ripping the book from her hands before pushing her away. Giving a curse, she grabbed a key and quickly summoned the spirit, watching as Gemini sprung forth, and quickly transformed into her. Watching as he retreated a few steps, the book held close to his chest as he gave a wide grin.

"As if I'd actually promise something like that. Now, how about I kill you before killing the rest of your guild and kidnapping that precious daughter of yours, again." He yelled, allowing the book to fall open and glance down at it. Lucy merely smiled as he froze for a moment, before rage filled his face, but didn't allow him to say anything. Instead, she grabbed Gemini's hand and closed her eye.

"You just signed your death certificate. Once again you threatened my family, and my daughter. This time, I'll show no mercy, none of you will stand to see another day." She whispered, focusing on the ancient spell that she learned long ago.

"You tricked me! No! Wait, wait! Fairies don't kill!" He shouted, and she finally opened her eyes, knowing that they were now shining like gold.

"You're right. We don't kill our enemies," She watched as he relaxed some, looking like he still had a chance, "We completely eradicate their existence."

"No!"

"Urano Metria."

Hope you enjoyed! Chapter 11 will be up as soon or later! Hopefully sooner this time if I can catch a break from work and actually write it out! XD