Lucy woke up with an awful headache, but at least she was comfy. She was cuddled in the warmth that her blanket provided and sighed. She hadn't been able to get any sleep in the last couple days, but last night's sleep was amazing. Lucy tried to snuggle in to the warmth a bit more, only to hear a chuckle coming from the said warmth.
Lucy snapped her eyes open to see a very naked chest in front of her, only to look up to find Gajeel looking down at her grinning. She could feel his arms wrapped around her waist holding her to him, and her arms were around his waist.
"Good morning Bunnygirl, comfy?"
"KYAA!"
And that is how Gajeel ended up on the floor.
"Fuck. What the hell?" Gajeel exclaimed grumpily as he got up off the ground
"Why was I in your bed!" asked a freaked out Lucy as she wrapped the blankets around herself to cover up a bit.
"Calm down, you told me you were having nightmares, so we slept in the same bed so you wouldn't be alone," Grumbled Gajeel as he sat on the bed with his arms crossed
"Oh."
Lucy couldn't believe that she just slept in the same bed as Gajeel. She looked at him in shock before finally realizing that it was because of him that she could get sleep last night. He was nice enough to hold her in her time of need, and being kicked out of bed isn't the best way to wake someone up, especially if that someone took care of you all night.
Lucy hesitantly picked herself up and crawled over towards where Gajeel was sitting, throwing her arms around him when she was close enough to give him a hug. Gajeel didn't know what to do, so he just blushed and looked away.
"Thank you Hedgehog. I was able to sleep because of you, thank you." Lucy said smiling up at him from his lap.
"Its ok Bunny, you can come into my bed anytime." Gajeel said smirking as he wrapped an arm around her waist to hold her steady while sitting on his lap.
"Watch it hot shot or I'll take you up on your offer." Lucy replied smirking as she got up from his lap. Swaying her hips while she walked, she went back toher room to get ready for the day before Laxus or Claudette came out of their rooms.
After checking out of the hotel and safely boarding the train, the group sat together this time, with Lucy and Laxus sitting on one seat, and Claudette, Gajeel and Lily on the other.
It has now been over three weeks since Lucy has seen her old team, and in all honesty she missed them terribly. But after what happened she didn't know if she was ready to face them again so soon. She hasn't improved her skills as much as she wanted to. Sure, she has been training like a maniac, but it has only been three weeks, she isn't a miracle worker.
Lucy sighed as she watched the train stop from the window, this was their stop. Time to let the little princess on her way.
"If you could accompany me to the town hall, I would be very grateful." Said Claudette as she pushed her boobs to Laxus
"Alright, let's go then." Lucy said as she started walking.
The trip to town hall was quick and easy, they were on their way back when they ran into a group of people that Lucy didn't want to see at the moment.
"Luce!"
Lucy turned around to find a very excited Natsu running towards her with an equally excited happy flying towards her.
"Oof"
"LUUUCCYY II MIIISED YYOOUU" said happy as he flew into Lucy's arms
"We both did Luce." Said Natsu as he came in for a hug as well, ignoring the two other growling dragon slayers
"I-I missed you too" Lucy stuttered. She wasn't expecting this from them "Wait, what are you guys doing all the way out here?"
"We took a job for that theater guy." Natsu said as he let go of Lucy to look at her "What about you, what are you doing here?"
"I took a job from the town where I was staying. I just completed it with Hedgehog and Sparky here." She said as she pointed to Gajeel and Laxus with a grin
"Hush up Blondie, let's get going back to Fairy tale, people are waiting." Said Laxus as he grabbed her hand to pull her away from the touchy fire dragon slayer
"Wait your coming back to fairy tale!?" exclaimed Natsu as he caught Lucy's shoulders excitedly, stopping Laxus from pulling her away
"It's just a visit Natsu. I'm surprised you didn't hear about it, there is going to be a party and everything." Said Gajeel as he crossed his arms grumpily
"What's the party for?" asked Natsu
"…"
Lucy couldn't help but look down in sorrow, how he could not remember her birthday. Out of all the time they spent together how could he forget?
"It's nothing Natsu, we have to get going now. I'll see you around." Lucy said as she took Natsu's hands off her and walked towards the station to go back to Mangolia.
Gajeel jogged to catch up to her and walk beside her, wrapping his arm around her waist in comfort (and to make Natsu jealous) "You ok bunny?"
"How could he not remember?" she asked, leaning into his side for support.
"He is an idiot, don't think too much into it, come on, let's go celebrate fairy tail style."
"Alright, thank you Hedgehog."
"No problem bunny."
"It's her birthday." Said Laxus as he walked away to catch up with them.
Natsu didn't really know what to say, what kind of best friend and team mate was he if he couldn't remember her birthday?
"Natsu, we have a lot to make up to Lucy." Happy said sadly
"I know buddy, we should go back to the others, and hopefully we get back in time for Lucy's party."
"Aye"
Mirajane couldn't help but look around the room with pride. Fairy tail decorated their guild magnificently for the party, with bright gold streamers and red party balloons, and the icing on the cake was the big banner going across the bar, "Happy Birthday Lucy!"
The guild has been working nonstop for their favorite celestial mage, trying to make sure that the party was perfect for her arrival. Once the finishing touches were done, the guild waited for the party girl to arrive, hoping to give her a wonderful Birthday celebration to remember.
And remember it they will.
The train ride was uneventful, with both Gajeel and Laxus resting their heads on Lucy's shoulder and Lily in her lap, Lucy was cramped, but comfortable for the whole ride. So she ended up falling asleep with her dragon slayers and Lily, not knowing what was to come of the four once they arrived in Magnolia.
Once the whistle blew, the four woke up and started getting ready to leave the train, only to find that because Lucy sat for so long in one place, her legs were asleep. So Laxus agreed to carry Lucy until she was able to walk. With Lucy on his back, they got many stares; it's not every day THE Laxus Dreyar carries someone on his back. Soon they were at the Guild doors, and Lucy was feeling more nervous than ever before.
"I don't know if I can do this." said Lucy as she hid behind Laxus's shoulders
"Don't Worry Blondie, Fairy tail is still your family. Besides, you got me, Lily and Hedgehog over there, we won't leave your side if you don't want us to.
"Thank you guys, I really appreciate it." Lucy said smiling as she hugged Laxus around the shoulders "Let's go."
They opened the doors and found the whole guild sitting there waiting for them.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY!"