Hiya All! Thanks for the wait. This is the beginning of a tortuous couple of months for both Lucy and Gajeel. I hope they can make it, and even if they couldn't, I'm bound by my beliefs to write otherwise.
How are my finances... hmm nil, zip, nada, and a big fat sole number zero. So yes I am broke, not enough to live under a bridge, but broke. Hear that Internet world, I Eclipse, hereby proclaim I write for pleasure and not profit.
Fairy Tail is property of Hiro Mashima. Enjoy the story and next time I'll come up with a cute jingle.
"Gajeel... Gajeel please wake up." Lucy whispered cautiously while glancing over at Laxus. Gently she shook the Iron Dragon Slayer, her pink lips brushed lightly against the skin of his ears. 'Please wake up, I can't stand being locked up again, Gajeel... please save me.' Lucy thought as she quivered shaking the dormant man. Unbeknownst to Lucy, the lightning slayer just smirked at the results of separating these two from their precious guild and friends.
"Hey Blondie, come over here and help me with my bags." Laxus demanded the terror-filled Lucy. Gulping down she tried once again to wake Gajeel, but he just would not react to her pleads. Like always he just remained in the limbo of jerk and villain, as once again because of his actions, she was left in the presence of a man she feared on other levels. Not only was Laxus powerful, he was cunning, intelligent and a man of many ambitions, so it only rang logical that his true intentions on this intervention reeked of ulterior motives.
Lucy felt like an idiot for obediently falling into the seductive, yet diabolic arms of her future guild master. Slowly she rose from the cold marble floor, she looked back one last time, hoping that her dormant guild-mate would awaken. 'Stupid jerk, fine I'll walk into his trap and blame you for eternity.' She fumed quietly reaching Laxus and the mountain high stack of luggage. Mouth a gape, she stared in amazement at the pile that seemed to almost reach the 12 feet high ceilings.
"Laxus why are there so many bags?" Lucy asked nervously but not really wanting to know as she feared the answer would pertain to an extended length of time. Smirking he ceased trying to organize the bags and glided to her side placing a strong arm around her shoulder.
Blinking and analyzing the proximity of the large man she tried to break free only to be pulled in closer. Smiling he playfully stared into her chocolate eyes. He pointed to Gajeel, who appeared to still be sleeping. Lucy nodded, not knowing where he was going, but then he opened his mouth as he barked orders at the man who continued to steal her happiness.
"Oi Gajeel, stop pretending and wake up already. I promised Blondie we'd wait for you to get this mission started." Laxus called out to the seemingly dormant man, who instantly stired and laughed lightly as he rose. To this Laxus smirked lightly as he brought his face closer to the bewildered blonde whispering, "He played you for a fool princess." As he finished his comment, Lucy's eyes dimmed with hatred and disgust. Looking at her hands, she realized how willingly and desperately she ran to him for assistance. Biting her bottom lip she drew a bit of blood. Seeing the great depths she had fallen in such a short amount of time, ignited the flames of anger she held for the brutal man. 'These hands touched him,' she thought darkly feeling dirty. She had touched the man who was probably stained of blood from the roots of his ebony hair to his toenails. And like a lost child, powerless and with no where else to turn to, Lucy cursed herself remembering how she pathetically cried for Gajeel to awaken and save her from danger. Her delicate fingers enclosed to a tight fist as she recollected her thoughts and how it completely irritated her to be completely ignored by this metal idiot.
The bastard of a man finally arose from the bed of the sectional couch, stretching his long arms. Feeling the visual daggers pierce his rigid back, he turned around casually to be met with an amusing scenario. His beloved prey partly embraced by the challenger of his consciousness and the look of animosity she emanated. Smirking wildly he walked up towards the pair. He loved her fire, he loved that only his bunny girl would make his blood quiver. The only person who still feared him, the only person to show him the respect he deserved as the infamous 'Black Steel'. He adored having so much power over his fear-engulfed rabbit and the carnal thrill of chasing her. Everything on Galuna Island was set in his favor, the only obstacle towering in the way was the idiot power plant. Staring at the duo he placed his scarlet eyes on the muscular arm touching his prey, 'I hate that arm of yours on my bunny girl' Gajeel thought as he wished the arm away with a menacing glare. Automatically forfeiting Lucy's warmth, Laxus chuckled lightly and removed his arm from the now trembling blonde.
"Look power plant, I maybe as curious as bunny girl, but if I don't eat, I'm gonna lose it and strip this place down to the re-bar and eat that." Gajeel threatened as he placed and aggressive index finger on Laxus' large chest. Instead of shocking the man out of existence for being mouthy, he slapped the bothersome hand away and opened his anxious mouth to insult the younger dragon, only to be suddenly halted by the roar of both of their stomachs. "Yeah I guess we could eat. I'll let Bobo know to get us 3 of everything on the menu." Laxus briskly walked towards the phone, located at the end of the hallway, away from sight. As Gajeel's scarlet eyes followed the disappearing man he sighed in relief as he found himself finally alone with his livid prey.
Bringing his attention to the trembling in anger blonde, Gajeel licked his lips as he swiftly pinned her against the cold stoned wall. Transforming his right arm into metal, he trailed it up her leg seductively making it's way all the way to her face. Lucy turned her face away from his sight, to her disobedient reaction, Gajeel took her chin into his possession, turning her face back to him, he then locked eyes with his rabid bunny. Smirking he skimmed his thumb on her bottom lip, only to retract it as she tried to bite him, laughing lightly at her audacity, he licked his lips again and whispered huskily into her ear, " Hopefully rabbit's on the menu." He let his hot breath linger slightly and then instantly removed himself from the heavy breathing confused blonde.
"They'll be up in 10, oh and by the way, there's no rabbit on the menu." Laxus grinned at Gajeel, who responded first shocked and then upset as he growled lowly. Upset at human lightning bolt for his nosey nature, he stomped his way back to his designated place on the sofa. "Intrusive power plant." Gajeel let out loud enough for even Lucy to hear, who seem to merge with the wall.
Gulping at her fragility and weakness Lucy lost her foundation and fell onto the floor. Embracing her knees she refused moving, she would stay here until this Mavis forsaken mission was over. 'No more, no more,' she chanted over and over again. Laxus not a fan of awkwardness or silence, reached down and patted her head lightly, followed by quickly picking her up and throwing her over his shoulder. "Now, now Lucy, it's time to socialize." The man said in a jovial voice as he placed her right next to Gajeel. Snapping her head at the large man, her eyes screamed at him, with a wave of his hand he silenced her and let her knew it was alright.
Minutes later the door bell rang, a starving Gajeel shot off from the sofa and followed his nose to the front door. Opening the expensive door, drool cascaded out of his stapled shut mouth, carts among carts of food and hotel staff flooded the long hallway. Hurriedly, like a trained army and accustomed to these ridiculous amounts of food the staff elevated the dinning room table from the floor and placed mountain loads of food in three piles. Placing his hand out, the main server, requested his tip from Gajeel who only stared in disbelief at the laughing Lightning Dragon Slayer.
"Look kid, put it on his tab, I was abducted and I ain't got a cent." Gajeel awkwardly explained pointing in aggravation at Laxus, who by this time stood up, walked to the door and sent Gajeel to one of the large piles food, as he paid the blue scaled boy. Elated the boy made arrangements to come back in an hour and then left. Closing the door, Laxus turned around and proceeded to his table only to stop to watch with the speed and agility Gajeel scarfed down his diminishing pile. 'Already half way.' Laxus thought as he whistled in acknowledgement, walking towards his meal he noticed Lucy still seated on the sofa, lonely and confused. Shrugging off the feelings of keeping her company, he took his seat across the ravenous Iron Dragon Slayer and started digging in.
Meanwhile from the corner of chocolate eyes, Lucy glared at the visible arms of Gajeel. Ever since he had mocked her, Lucy's heart started to crack and fear was starting to convert into pure hatred. Folding her hand she heard as the two men munched and gargled down their drinks. Anger masked her hunger and this second day of being away from her magic filter had left her with two troubling emotions: loneliness and a sense of uselessness. Everyone called her weak, everyone joked that her only good physical attack were 'Lucy Kicks' that would only surge from time to time. She couldn't harness her power and strength at will, and thus she became a glass cannonm dependent on summoning the embodiment of stars to win her fights. Maybe it was in her best interest to be away from her friends, maybe with this distance she could become more independent and stronger in every aspect. Sighing and frustrated at herself Lucy thought that while she could not escape that she could attempt to make nice with both questionable men.
Getting up from the sectional, she made her way past Gajeel and sat in front of her insanely large pile. Laughing nervously, she looked at Laxus, "do you expect me to eat all of this? I'm not a slayer you know" Lucy informed the large man with a large giraffe leg in his arm. Laughing at the petite woman he smacked her back,causing her to almost fall off her chair, he reassured her that she wasn't obligated to eat it all. "Blondie just do your best, me and Gajeel will eat the rest." Laxus informed her as he transferred from gnawing on the giraffe hooves, to chewing on the exotic fried elephant ears. Feeling left out and ignored, Gajeel did not appreciate the loving atmosphere that those two projected.
"I thought you were too good to sit with the likes of us Bunny." Gajeel said in attempts to draw a bit of attention. Wanting to hear an insult or a comeback from his predictable prey, Gajeel was answered by a short chuckled. "I can't eat as much as you two, but I was starving too," Lucy smiled at Gajeel as she picked from his plate of pickled cabbage with her long chopsticks. Curious scarlet eyes met unreadable brown eyes, confused at the exchange, he sat there in silence. Was he truly getting soft, did he not insult her? Was he not terrifying and a villain, and here is his precious bunny girl eating off his plate and making idle chit chat. Is Laxus behind this? Growling at the air, he rose from his seat and approached Laxus, "Oi where's the can?" Gajeel asked his senior. Gulping down his blue starfish beer quickly, he wiped the excess liquid from his lips with the skin of his massive forearm and instructed the man down the hallway, near the phone.
Walking down the hall with a satisfied stomach, Gajeel saw the open door of the bathroom and entered. Opening the faucet he let it run a little as the sound relaxed him. His long fingers passed through the cold running water, cupping the liquid he washed his face. Face drenched in cool, relaxing liquid he took a quick look in the mirror, he saw how tired his face appeared, 'these blondes are going to be the death of me,' Gajeel thought as he shut the water and dried himself with a warm white towel. Exiting he growled holding his chest as it ached at the sound of the lighthearted laughter of his bunny girl and the idiot power plant. 'I'm not meant to be the hero, I'm the villain that's gonna steal her away, one day,' Gajeel sighed as his scarlet eyes zoomed in on the chatty duo.
"So Lightning brain, what me and Blondie here for?" Gajeel asked Laxus, who was know lounging around, finished with his large dinner. Viciously grinning he stared at Gajeel as he took the bundle of requests from his inside shirt pocket. Sweat starting building on his forehead as Laxus motioned for both Lucy and himself to take a seat on the sectional as he explained in detail the specifics of their missions.
"Listen here you two, I come here every year and I have an integral part in Galu-Fest every year. Since we're on such a remote island, I volunteer my precious time and provide electricity for all the tourists in this hotel the Thunder Legion and I built. You two on the other hand have a total of 10 joint quest. I will be informing you in chronological order, but your first mission starts tonight. Gajeel, don't you even dare interrupt me. Be quiet and listen, cause I'm only saying this once: Lucy is under your care and if there is so much as a blemish when she gets back to Fairy Tail, I'm gonna mane you and have your skin hanging above my mantle." Laxus let out a fake cough, clearing out his throat and then it was Lucy who had something to say.
"Um Laxus, am I really not going to have my keys on any of the missions?" Lucy asked the towering man standing before them.
Staring at the trembling woman, Laxus felt his heart skip a beat as he envisioned all the torment she was going to endure with the likes of Gajeel, but this was for her own good. Not every mission would she be forced to be his lackey or defenceless, but this first mission was going to be tough and was to test her mettle.
"Alright you whelps, you see that mountain of luggage? Good, you two are to gather the bare essentials from them and then head out!" Laxus pointed as he took out his first request for the two to read in horror.
HELP!
To Lucy and Non-Elemental Wizard
Hi Lucy I hope this reaches you soon, I have been so depressed without my dearest Angelica. There is no love in my life without her. So I'm asking that you my friend in love, please return her to me. Please don't bring Natsu, as he could burn her lovely tail , nor Gray, because he might give her hypothermia; and if you love me Lucy, please leave Erza at home. Thanks and please bring her back to me safely,
With Love,
Sherri
100,000J And 1 Love-filled Hug
"Um Bunny, who's Angelica?" Gajeel asked puzzled to the identity of this so-loved friend. Sighing she explained that it was a 10 storey tall rat in a maid's outfit. After their exchange of words, Laxus forced them to gather their supplies from the luggage stack.
Nodding his head in approval, he smiled as he heard the weary yawns of his guild-mates, "Good, I think this will be enough, but I got two more bits of information. Gajeel, Lucy look at your ankles, you see the runes? While you were knocked out I had Melody come over to my house, you have a link that will let you feel each others emotions and physical pain, so Gajeel if you beat Lucy, it's gonna hurt like hell. Also those runes will keep you on this island and keep the both of you to a maximum of about 150 ft apart. So no abandoning her and leaving her for dead. Lucy no running away from his ugly metal face. Any questions?" Both mages looked at each other in disbelief and then back at Laxus, who just seemed not to care anymore. Handing them their bags, he walked them to the door and kicked them out of his exclusive suite.
"Don't come back or bother me until you're done with the job. Goodnight!" Laxus laughed manically as he slammed the door behind him.