This chapter was a lot of fun to write. Hopefully you'll enjoy it too ^^

Chapter Eleven - Kissing Natsu

"Let's party like there's no tomorrow!" Levy cheered, standing by the bar with other females.

"Fuck yeah, we're all drinking!" Cana punched the air excitedly.

"Woohoo, totally getting hammered tonight~" Lisanna sang along with them.

"Even Lisanna?" Natsu's eye twitched. Natsu and the rest of the male population of the guild were standing in a corner, too scared to move. They had all agreed to go drinking in celebration of Lucy's survival (again) but they did not expect this.

"Last time this happened..." Gray recalled something like a distant memory.

"Erza almost killed us," Jet and Droy sobbed at the thought of that happening again.

"And Lucy wanted to me to make her purr..." Natsu added, his face turning blue.

"Come on men! Don't loose hope, we can out number them if we all attack in one go!" Elfman shouted, trying to motivate the weak men.

"Yeah, you tell us how that goes," Gray hissed at the giant standing beside him.

"Why ain't you partying with us?" Laki demanded, suddenly turning her attention to the boys.

"Natsu, Gray!" Erza barked.

"AYE!" the boys screamed in unison.

"Come here and drink with ussss you brainlesssss fools," she ordered, her words slurring. The two boys didn't move an inch, too terrified to step closer. "Huuh? How dare you not obey me fools?" Erza's eyes gleamed red.

"SHIT!" the boys screamed, their shouts echoing through the night.

After a few more hours of drinking, the males escorted as many of the girls home. Mira was the only non - drinking female and stayed behind to clean up after the huge mess they caused from fights and spills. Lucy sighed to herself, walking along the cobble stones lightly. Her face was a little heated from the alcohol but she truly enjoyed the whole night of relaxation. Spending time with guild members, bullying Happy for a change and dancing to absolutely no music. Just as she took the first turn, she spotted a blonde haired dragon slayer blocking her way.

"Sorry~" she sang, walking around the individual. Then, just as she passed him, she froze, recognizing him. "L-l-laxus?" Lucy stuttered in surprise, looking up at him.

"Seriously... it took you seven seconds to realize it was me? How much did you have to drink?" he asked, walking closer to her. Lucy hiccuped.

"Just a bit," she pouted. Suddenly Laxus's lips were alarmingly close to her own. She stood still, feeling his sweet breath on her face. His scent, his gaze, his face... everything was enticing her, pulling her closer to him.

"Doesn't smell like a bit," he muttered against her face. Lucy pulled away, blushing even more.

"Go away Laxus," she said, pushing away from him. She was about to walk past him but he pulled her wrist, pushing her back to where she stood.

"Seriously Lucy, after being kidnapped and everything, you're walking home alone at midnight completely intoxicated?" his voice was angry, eyes wide with frustration.

Lucy hiccuped again. "I'm not intex...toxikited..." she tried pronouncing the last word.

"God sakes," Laxus rolled his eyes. "Come on, I'll walk you home," Laxus still held her wrist, pulling her along with him.

"Laxusss," Lucy slurred. "Are you still angry about that kiss?" there was a childish grin on her face. Laxus grimaced at the memory. Lucy had made Aquarius sent him flying over the guild itself.

"What do you think?" he muttered. Lucy pouted. While walking, she continued to struggle against his strong grip around her wrist but in futile attempt.

"You know you jussss cut me by surprizzzze," Lucy chirped.

"Cut?" Laxus mumbled. "Seriously how much did you drink?" he looked back at her with pleading eyes.

"I lost count after a shot competition with Cana," Lucy shrugged indifferently.

"Cana... of all people to go up against..." Laxus face palmed himself. They were almost home, nearly there.

"Laxus... I'm sorry about Aquarius," she said suddenly. He looked back over his shoulder but continued to walk. "I was really shocked and scared..."

"I know," he sighed. "Loke explained to me how you operate," he shrugged.

"Loke... oh Loke..." Lucy sighed mumbling something more. "He's a real perv you know," Lucy said suddenly.

"Aren't all of you spirits like that?" Laxus asked her with a raised eyebrow.

"Nope~ Capricorn is a gentleman. There's cancer too..." she hummed thoughtfully. "And Scutum," she added cheerfully.

"That doesn't count, it's a sword... or a shield..." he told her.

"He's still a spirit. I can hear him talk to me," Lucy told him argumentatively. Laxus eyes opened in surprise, interested in this information she shared with him.

"The sword, talks to you?" Laxus asked, looking down at the girl. She smiled and nodded her head.

"He gives me advice during battle, warns me of oncoming attacks... he's pretty amazing," Lucy said, looking up at him with a grin on her face. Laxus couldn't hold back the natural smile that fell on his face.

"We're home," Laxus announced. Lucy led the way up the stairs to her apartment. She fumbled with her keys trying to open to door and finally managed to do so.

"Anyways, I should get going. 'Night," Laxus called out, turning his back and about to exit the door. Suddenly the door shut in front of his face, stopping him from moving.

Unexpectedly he felt himself spinning and being pinned up against the door roughly. Where did Lucy have this strength? Reaching on her tippy toes she grabbed this face, cupping it harshly and pulling him into a strong, enticing kiss. What the hell was going on? It only occurred a second later to Laxus that Lucy was drunk out of her mind. Her breath had a sweet taste of red 'After Shock' and rose wine. He kissed her back but she kept crushing her soft, plum lips furiously against his, slipping her tongue inside his mouth.

This was no simple kiss. It was serious. Laxus cupped Lucy's face gently and pulled her away. Laxus had an apologetic smile on his face.

"Princess, you don't want to push me," he warned her.

Lucy looked up at him in surprise. Then, a seductive lustful grin spread across her face. "Maybe I do," she purred. Her hands were on his purple shirt, already unbuttoning it from the top. Laxus laughed and grabbed her wrists before she could get her hands to the second button.

"No seriously Lucy, you don't," he threatened her, his voice harsh and dark at the last word. It didn't scare drunk Lucy, didn't even faze her.

"Oh I so do though," she kissed his chest, just below the neck in the place she had unbuttoned. Laxus smirked, glaring down on her.

"Really?" He swung her around the waist, pinning her roughly against the wooden door. Lucy hit her back against the hard door but she didn't get a chance to even wince. Laxus crushed his lips against hers, even rougher than what she did to him. His hand was on her hip, the other on her shoulder. At first Lucy was enjoying the kiss but then his teeth got involved. He sucked her lower lip and Lucy hissed in pain as his teeth scratched the flesh from the inside. The grip on her shoulder became harsh as she could feel his nails begin to dig into her skin. His hand on her hip stretched down to her thigh, pulling her leg up over his waist. Lucy felt his pelvis pinning her lower back harder against the door.

Lucy pushed with all her might against his chest, finally getting some distance between them. Lucy's head was bowed, looking away from Laxus in shame. "Guess I don't want it," she mumbled, feeling hurt. Laxus sighed, running his hand through his blonde spikey hair.

"Don't get upset. Just trying to prove a point," Laxus ruffled her hair with his hand.

"Laxus..." Lucy whimpered, still looking away from him. "What did that kiss mean?"

"Which one?"

"Both. Why... why did you kiss me?" Lucy asked, looking up at him. He stayed silent for a long time. Lucy couldn't understand the expression on his face. What in the world was he thinking about?

"I think you know why," he said out of a sudden. Lucy couldn't see any changes in his expression. It was pretty dark in the room.

"I really don't," she pressed the issue. Laxus bend his down to her level, his arm placed against the door just above her day. Lucy pinned her back firmly, shying away from him.

"I like you," he said. "I've always been interested in you before. You were hot, cute and lively. However, I always saw you as weak," he explained to her. Lucy twitched at the last word he used. "When you defeated me during the S - Class exams with that attack, I felt something..."

"You're a masochist?" Lucy tried to make light of the situation. It worked on Laxus, a chuckle escaping through his lips.

"No," he told her. "A felt a strange power escape you... that time you used some recharge spell?" Laxus raised his eyebrow questioningly.

"It's a borrowing spell. I borrow magic from the celestial world," Lucy explained the magic she performed to gain enough power.

"After you defeated me with a sword... a got a small tingling sensation. It was something similar to rage, but not quiet the same. I wanted to defeat you... but not in battle," he told her. He leaned even closer to Lucy's lips.

"I'm very interested in you Lucy, and I can't wait to see what more you can do."

"With magic?"

"And other things," Laxus chuckled.

"So you're still trying to get into my pants?" Lucy sighed, a little bit of disappointment in her voice.

"There are other things that we could do in that sort of relationship," he told her, pulling away from her. "Come on. Go to bed. Hopefully you won't remember this conversation," he added to himself.

"Right," Lucy nodded her head. She walked passed Laxus and sat on her bed. She began taking off her boots and then collapsed on her pillow.

"I'll just let myself out then," Laxus called out, walking out the door.

Lucy buried her face into her pillow, blushing violently. She just kissed Laxus... and then he admitted to liking her. She couldn't help but feel a little giddy and sat up on her bed.

"He llllliiikes me!" she punched her fist in the air excitedly and laughed to herself as she went back to sleep. Little did she realize in her drunk state that the blonde dragon slayer heard everything from the outside of her apartment.

oOo

"Master..." a man limped his way into a large chamber room. He had a long black cloak, covering his body.

"William..." a voice called out, sitting in a large chair, covered with eight standing guards. "I'm hoping the cermony finished without a hitch, correct?" the posh voice smiled within the darkness.

"I'm sorry sir... she was rescued at the last minute," he mumbled. "Dragon slayers... there were four dragon slayers..."

"The blonde one with lightning power, did you see him?" he man asked in a rasp, pissed off voice.

"Yes, he was there. I couldn't control him because I had controlled him before. My power is limited..." William mumbled. His face was bruised heavily from the light punch received from Loke, the spirit.

"You let her get away?" the man sneered from the blackness of the room.

"I'm sorry. Our most powerful mages all got arrested..." he explained. There was silence in the room for a long time. It seemed like the dark man who was sitting was contemplating on what to do.

"The Grand Magic Games are just around the corner... Lucy Heartfilia will return to battle with her Fairy Tail members. She will be put up against the strongest mage in all of Fiore and when she looses, we can then kill her," he said.

"Understood," William bowed his head. "I will not let you down again, Sir Swarrar."

oOo

"Come you stupid brats, gather around," Master bellowed. The cries, screams and laughter subsided down. Everyone looked up to the stairs where their beloved short master stood. It was the day that master was supposed to announce the five mages representing Fairy Tail in the magic games. Everyone who wanted to compete placed their names into a box during the week. "I'll announce the people who have decided to compete... Natsu, Erza, Laxus, Cana, Juvia, Gray, Gajeel, Lucy and Elfman. There are nine participants who wish to compete, but we can only form a team of five people. Therefore, we will be holding our own version of Grand Magic Games here in Magnolia. I've discussed this with the mayor and they have agreed to aid us in these games!" he stated. Everyone became suddenly excited and cheered for the turn of the events that unfolded.

"Alright!" Natsu punched his hand in the air happily.

"These games will be held starting this evening... and it will determine the five strongest mages to represent us as Fairy Tail. The game is very simple and easy to play. It will be a game of tag," Makarov gave them a wicked smirk. "All houses and buildings will be protected so you don't need to hold back," the master added, eyeing Natsu in particular.

"You probably shouldn't have said that, master," Erza muttered to herself.

"The aim of the game is for you to reach the other side of Magnolia from the guild. The chapel on third street is the aim of the game. However, we will have different mages scouting the place, hunting down for the nine competing mages..." Makarov explained. "These people are the ones who have agreed to aid us; Lisanna, Mirajane, Gildarts, Wendy, Romeo, Pantherlily, Bixlow, Freed and Evergreen. If you get defeated by any one of these individuals you are automatically out. The first five to reach the chapel safely will be the winners."

"Master," Lucy stepped forward. "Is confrontation inevitable?" Lucy asked.

"Of course not. If you wish to avoid these hunting mages, by all means. Hide or sneek past them."

"Can we form teams?" Cana asked.

"What's that Cana?" Makarov asked.

"For example, if Erza and I made a deal... could we fight together through this game?"

"Hmmm, didn't think of that," Makarov nodded his head in thought. "I'll allow it!"

"LUCY!" Cana ran across the room and wrapped her arms around the blonde girl. "You're my partner babe!" she sang, pushing her cheeks against hers.

"Juvia wishes to be with Gray-sama," the blue haired girl announced. The rest of them remained on their own, smiling confidently to themselves.

"Also... if you are spotted by the hunting mages you don't have to fight them. You can just run away from them if you wish," Makarov pointed out. "This is a game of speed as well. It's the first five to reach the chapel that qualify," Master explained. "Alright you little brats. The game begins as soon as the sun sets..."

As the sun was beginning to set, the nine mages were lined up outside the guild. Cana and Lucy were sitting together, spreading their feet out comfortably as the last bit of the sun's rays warmed their bare skin.

"You know, I'm so happy you accepted to be my partner," Cana smiled.

"You bet. Just like out times," Lucy winked back at her, reminding her about the time they competed in S - Class exams together. That time, Lucy was only supporting Cana. Now Lucy was an S - Class mage herself.

"The sun is beautiful," Cana sighed, looking at the scene.

"Yeah, it's beautiful," Lucy agreed, basking at the sight.

"As soon as it sets, they games will begin," Cana grinned.

"And we're going to kick everyone's ass!" Lucy hugged Cana. Lucy had a feeling Cana was nervous. She failed the S - Class exams again and she was competing now with five S - Class mages with her; Natsu, Gajeel, Erza, Laxus and Lucy herself. She was probably not motivated at all.

"Come on children," Makarov beamed. "The race is about to begin."

"Finally! I'm fired up!" Natsu grinned.

"I ain't gonna go easy," Gajeel smirked.

"You better stay out of my way," Gray told the two.

"We're going to do this like men!" Elfman exploded. Erza walked over to Cana and Lucy, reaching her hand out to lift them up. They looked up at her but allowed her to aid them to their feet.

"Don't loose heart, Cana," Erza told her. "You can do this."

Cana smiled back but nodded her head firmly in agreement. "I can do anything as long as I have my friends with me," Cana smiled.

"Before the race begins, everyone is given a handicap!" Master announced. He walked to each of his kids, placing a magical bracelet on all of them.

"What are these?" Natsu asked.

"They suppress magic?" Erza stared at the bracelets.

"WHAT?!" Lucy and Cana screamed.

"That is why he told Natsu he could go all out..." Erza remembered the master's words.

"Magic is not allowed to be used," Makarov smirked.

"How the hell?" Gajeel grunted.

"The boys and Erza have a distinct advantage over us," Cana mumbled. Lucy didn't like admitting it but it was true. These men were huge in comparison to them. Even Erza would have a tough time with them in terms of physicality.

"It's okay as long as we work as a team," Lucy said.

"Are you ready?" Makarov asked. "Let's begin!"

And with that, the nine mages began to run through the streets, everyone darting in different directions and taking different turns. Cana and Lucy ran at a fast pace jog together.

"I'm just realizing another disadvantage," Cana panted.

"What is it?" Lucy asked, looking back at Cana who was two steps behind her.

"The dragon slayers would be able to sniff out where the hunting mages are."

Shit. Cana was right. Lucy tried to put that thought to the back of her mind. She quickened the pace, taking some turns in dark alleys with Cana hot on her heels. Lucy skidded to stop, telling Cana to hault. They crept closer to the edge of the turn. Lucy pinned her back and looked over. Sure enough, she spotted Gildarts standing in the street.

"Fuck," Lucy hissed.

"Who is it?" Cana whispered questioningly.

"Guess," Lucy gave her a weary small. Cana gasped.

"Father..."

"Do you think you could do some daughterly charm to get us past?" Lucy joked. Cana smiled apologetically at Lucy.

"There's no way we'd get past him..." Cana mumbled. Just then someone ran past them, heading straight for Gildarts. Someone with a scarf and pink hair.

"Natsu!" Lucy gasped. Natsu didn't even notice them and charged full force at Gildarts. He had a wide grin on his face as he went to attack Gildarts.

"How do you always find me?" Gildarts smirked, blocking the attack with ease.

"This is our chance," Cana whispered. Lucy realized she was right. They could totally run past Natsu and Gildarts, perhaps unnoticed.

"Let's go," Lucy nodded her head. She began creeping against the wall and with a fast pace tried to avoid the fight. They were really close, hiding behind empty market stands.

"Alright," Lucy grinned just as she was almost in the clear.

"Sorry Blondie," Gildarts deep voice rang. A sort of explosion occurred in front of Lucy and Cana, sending them flying backwards. Cana landed on her bum and Lucy skidded on her side, scraping her blue shirt.

"Shit," Lucy hissed, looking up.

"Lucy, Cana!" Natsu spotted them, now lying alongside them.

"And here I thought the old man was going to go easy on me," Cana groaned, pulling herself off the ground.

"Sorry Cana, but I must be fair," he sighed to her. Lucy climbed up onto her feet, holding her side. It burned a little. Cana had simply landed on her buttocks but Lucy ended up sliding off the gravel, burning sensation on her side. "Didn't mean to hurt you, Lucy," Gildarts apologized.

"How are we supposed to fight him?" Lucy demanded.

"There's three of us," Natsu pointed out. True that but it still wasn't enough. None of them had magic and he did.

"Father, are you sure you're not going to go easy on me?" Cana stepped forward, demanding to know from her father.

"Sorry Cana," he shrugged apologetically.

"That's alright," Cana said. "Then I'm not going to hold back," she warned him. Gildarts smiled, admiring her determination. Cana walked past Lucy with a firm look on her face. Out of no where, Cana grabbed Natsu by the shoulders and pulled him into a kiss.

"W-wha..." Lucy stared in surprise. Gildart's face went shocked, white and frozen.

"Let's go, Lucy!" Cana said, pulling away from Natsu and running easily past Gildarts.

"Yeah..." Lucy smiled nervously and ran after her friend, passing the completely ghost - like Gildarts.

Natsu stared at Gildarts, unable to move or say anything. His cheeks were flushed red and he took a nervous step back gulping. He was beyond embarrassed but there was nothing he could have done. The girls had run past him already, getting a decent heard start.

Suddenly, a dark aura appeared around Gildarts. His eyes gleamed red like a monster in the dark, his fists clenched as if he was barely able to control his anger and his smirk was covered with an evil presence.

"You dare kiss Cana... in front of me?" Gildarts's voice was alarming and threatening.

"Wait a minute..." Natsu chuckled nervously taking a step back.

"Now you die, Natsu!"

If they girls can't physically beat someone, you need to be smarter ;) Hope you enjoyed~