When she woke, she found herself in a white room. Loki was sitting in a chair by her bedside, his torso slumped forward and his head resting on her stomach gently. She reached out and brushed her fingers over his soft, spiky hair and over the fur of his ears, eliciting a soft purr. She smiled and glanced up. A window was just to her right, behind where Loki was sitting, and through it she could see a brilliant sunset unfolding. She smiled and looked around the room, realizing she and Loki were not alone. Pantherlily was curled up at the foot of her bed, his tail tucked protectively over his nose. She smiled and shifted, nudging him with her foot under the blankets. He snuffled and one eyes cracked open. When he saw her awake, smiling, he jumped up and scrambled over to her. She wrapped him in a hug and felt his little paws around her neck.
"We were worried about you, so we snuck back in after the nurses left," He whispered conspiratorially. She giggled, but her excitement was short-lived when a soft groan came from her left. She glanced over and found Gajeel on the other bed in the room, sleeping peacefully. She sighed and smiled widely. 'Lily followed her gaze and his little face scrunched into a frown. "We found him too after Natsu caught your scent and the smell of blood, and when Ultia and I suddenly appeared in the inn lobby. He was out cold outside the guild hall." She frowned.
"I remember someone carrying me out…"
"Loki did. He beat everyone else to Phantom Lord's hall and managed to react fast enough to catch you when Jose threw you across the room. He brought you here, to Porlyusica." The black exceed explained, his eyes never leaving the iron mage. Levy frowned and sat up gingerly, awakening Loki.
"Ah! Levy, you shouldn't be up yet!" He protested, jumping up and grasping her shoulders gently. She lifted a hand and pushed his hand away.
"I'm fine right now, Loki. I feel much better. How long have we been out?"
"Two days, Levy. We were so worried!" Pantherlily complained, nuzzling into her side. Loki sighed and sat back, running a hand through his hair.
"We didn't think you'd make it. Lucy was frantic and Natsu had to take her home."
"Oh, poor Lucy! Is she calmed down a bit?"
"She will be once she sees you awake and sitting up. She and Natsu are coming back to see you in a few hours. Aquarius and Aries are going to watch the girls and Corin."
"That's good. They'll take good care of the kids."
"Yeah, they will."
"Something bothering you, Loki?" Levy asked, noticing his nervous look and constant running of his hands through his hair.

"Hm? Oh, no. I'm fine. Just tired."
"Then go back to the spiritual world and rest. I'll be fine here with 'Lily."
"No."
"Why not?"
"I don't like that he is so close to you."
"He saved my life, Loki. I think I can trust him."
"Sure about that, shrimp?"

She gasped and whipped around, flinching in pain as her chest twinged. Gajeel was awake and giving her an emotionless look. She smiled.
"Yes, I'm sure."

He frowned. "Last thing I remember, I was tryin' ta put a blade through that bastard Jose's face."

Loki chuckled. "You most certainly did, Redfox. He's dead." Levy sighed and hugged Pantherlily close, the little exceed offering no complaint. Loki reached out and grabbed her gently, tugging her into his arms. She blushed, but accepted the embrace, laying her head against Loki's chest for a moment. Gajeel watched them emotionlessly, his face unreadable, but Levy would swear that a look of pain and loss crossed his face for the fleetest of moments. He turned his head away and ignored them again, possibly going back to sleep, and she couldn't find it in her heart to blame him. He was probably exhausted; after all, he hadn't really had a good night's rest in over three years. She yawned and Loki helped her lay down again. "Wake me up when Lucy gets here, okay?" She asked. Loki nodded and she let her eyes close gently, the blessed feeling of dreamless sleep overcoming her.