The guild sat in a stupor,stunned at the horrors that they had just heard, come from the once happy-go-lucky blonde. The slamming shut of the door seemed to draw Laxus back to reality, but only slightly. He realized that Lucy had walked out and based on what she had said at the end of her story she wasn't coming back. Worried over the blonde he turned on his heel and sprinted after her. He couldn't, no wouldn't let that happen. He needed her.
Laxus's sudden movement had snapped the guild from the their thoughts and back to reality. Thus creating a multitude of questions to voiced out on top of one another. Levy was uncontrollably sobbing in the corner, with an awkward Gajeels failing in his attempts to comfort her. Natsu was spewing fire, all while shouting about beating the people who did this to a pulp. When Master had enough he enlarged his lange with his magic and slammed it on top of Natsu, in order to prevent further damage to the Guildhall.
"That is quite enough!" He shouted over his children in order to gain all their attention. "Lucy will answer all your questions if and when she wants to. It is quite obvious that she has gone through something extremely traumatic and she felt comfortable enough to share her story with us. She will answer your questions when she is ready, but do not force your questions upon her."
Seeing that a majority of his children nodded their consent and Lisanna had drug natsu to the side to explain what was just said, he retreated to his seat on the bar. A mug of his favorite beer appeared next to him, courtesy of MiraJane. As he nursed the drink in his hand he thought about what Lucy had said.
Laxus sprinted through the streets of Magnolia, following the scent of Honeysuckle combined with a darker smell he could only describe as her. He found himself turning into the forest where he had found her. Thinking about it, it made sense for her to return to this place that made her so comfortable at a time she found herself vulnerable. Soon he found himself in front of the cave that Lucy had brought him to that night. He cautiously enter the cave, hoping in his mind that she was at least somewhat okay. He found her facing the back of the cave. Her back was ramrod straight and her legs were tensed as if she was ready to bolt at any second. Tension rolled off her in waves. Echo was at her feet and letting out small whines, in a futile attempt to console his mother.
"What are you doing here Laxus?" She question in a monotone voice.
" I wanted to make sure that you were alright?" He quietly responded.
There was no response. Silence engulfed the cave. The dead air between them was thrumming with tension.
All of a sudden, like the calm before a storm suddenly ending, she broke.
Lucy's legs gave out. She expected to hit the hard bruising floor of the cave, but just before she did a pair of warm muscular arms wrapped around her waist. She was pulled into a hard warm chest, as the tears streamed down her face. A hand snaked up from her waist and gently pressed the back of her head further into his chest. Laxus shifted to that he was sitting with his back against the wall and Lucy in his lap. Her sobs racked her entire body. He continued to just hold her not caring if she soaked his shirt with her tears. His heart clenched in pain over the sight of this angel so broken in his lap.
After sometime Lucy's stopped shaking and her eyes had run dry. Still in their original position, they sat in comfortable silence, until Laxus heard a small whimper. Laxus turned his head to see Echo pressing his stomach towards the floor and gazing upon Lucy and him with wide guilt ridden eyes. Scared of coming closer and possibly causing the pair more distress, he somehow knew the reason behind Lucy crying had to do with him. Laxus softly removed his arm from Lucy's waist and motioned for the small wolf pup to move closer. When Echo realized that Laxus was beckoning him over, he scrambled clumsily to his feet and sprinted into his open embrace, seeking comfort the large man holding his mother was seemingly willing to provide. Colliding head on with Laxus's torso he instantly curled up into his side and he wrapped his arm around the black furry small body, pulling him even closer. The three of them sat in complete silence, soaking up the comfort that each provided the other with. Both blondes turned to look at the soft breathing coming from the pup curled into a small ball, only to see that he had fallen asleep. Lucy pulled her son into her lap. Laxus watched as Lucy began to stoke Echo's fur back and gazed down at him with love filled eyes. Laxus silently stood up with Lucy and Echo in his arms. He made his way towards the mouth of the cave.
Once outside he began walking towards his house that was only a thirty minute walk away. The stars looked down upon them as they made their way through the night making Laxus realize they had sat in that cave for hours. Laxus felt Lucy shiver and he quickly shifted Lucy in his hold. Tugging his coat off, he laid it over the woman he felt drawn to and the pup that he considered his own child.
As Laxus entered his house he bypassed the living area and kitchen, heading straight for the staircase that led towards his room on the second floor. He could see Lucy's fluttering closed and her fighting the oncoming sleep. He stepped into his room and placed both on top of his bed. He made quick work of taking Lucy's shoes and coat off. He then stripped down to his boxers and pulled out a pair of sweats. He put them on so that Lucy wouldn't wake up to find him half naked. The last thing he wants was to make her uncomfortable, especially in the light of recent events. He gently maneuvered all three of them under the covers and he wrapped an arm around the blondes waist, pulling her closer. All three drifted off into a comfortable slumber.
Lucy opened her eyes to see that she was alone in Laxus's room. She remember what had happen last night and got up. She made her way to a door that she guessed was the bathroom. Finding she was correct, washed her face in the sink and gazed into the mirror.
Looking at her tired reflection. She saw the sad broken women staring at her and she hated it. She needs to be strong. With determination filling her she fixed her self enough to look presentable and placed her mask on to cover the pain or at least keep it from showing,as she made her way down stairs.
Laxus looked up from the scrambled eggs he was cooking and towards Echo who was at his feet.
He cracked a smile. "Aren't you just cute?"
Echo barked in response and turned in a small circle. His tounge was hanging out and his eyes had a happy gleam to them. Laxus picked a small piece of bacon up from a plate and tossed it towards him.
"Here. Just don't tell your mother."
Lucy watched the exchange from the entrance to the kitchen and smiled.
Maybe he would accept us? Don't be silly Lucy he just pities us. She chastised herself.
She walked into the kitchen and sat down at her two boys.
My boys? Where'd that come from?
She shook the thought off and further entered the room.
"How'd you sleep Blondie?" Laxus questioned without turning.
"Fine."
After a long comfortable silence Lucy spoke up."I wanted to thank you, for yesterday. I'm sorry that you had to witness that." She admitted shamefully. " I'll be leaving by tomorrow if not sooner."
Laxus sighed. He plated the eggs and shut the stove off. He walked towards her and placed his large hands upon her small shoulders.
"Lucy don't leave. You have only just come back. We will find Laki and whoever she was working with." He pulled her into his chest. " I promise... Just please don't leave me." He whispered into her hair.
"I don't understand, I thought you wouldn't want me here."
"Why would you think that?"
She looked up at him. "Because of what I've done."
"Lucy, that doesn't matter. You did what you had to do to protect your child. I would never hold that against you in anyway... and it certainly wouldn't stop me from liking you."
"Y-you like me?" She stuttered.
Welp thanks for the continued suport and comments they really help! I also postd a new story its called the four horsemen of the apocalypse its a sting lucy fic (idk The ship name if anybody wants to tell me) anyways pls check it out !
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