Disclaimer #1: I don't own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does.
Disclaimer #2: The art for my title pic was done by artist AS Daminitri.
Chapter 14: Fairy Tail mission
I wake up to a pretty wicked hangover. First time I have drank seriously for a few months. I didn't even make it to bed, the couch is as far as I got.
Freed, Bixlow, Evergreen, Elman, Mira, Cana, Gray, Lisanna and Juvia are scattered over the floor in my lounge – must have been some kind of night. Erza is not here though.
I hit the shower to wash the combination of sweat and alcohol residue off me. I silently thank Freed for re-stocking my soaps while I was away. After washing and drying quickly I throw on some clothes, I'll head to Erza's, she wakes up early.
I walk into the kitchen and a cup of hot tea is placed in front me. "Yo boss"
"Bixlow?"
"I see you're up nice and early"
"Yea, unintentionally though. The couch is not as comfortable as it looks"
I sip the tea, it's pretty good. "That's refreshing, Bix. Thanks"
"No worries. It's a blend that Freed drinks. You heading over to the Council meeting?"
"Mmm" I answer, taking another soothing sip of the tea.
"But not before you make a stop first, right?" Bix asks, getting a smirk from me as a reply.
"You know boss, Freed, Ever and I, we'll give you space. We won't get in your way"
"Thanks Bixlow. You're my closest friends, Erza knows that. You guys will never be 'in the way'. Plus you guys can take a hint when I want to be alone"
"Haha, well that didn't exactly work last night did it?"
Looking at the lounge from the kitchen I ask, "What did happen last night?"
"After Erza left and told you to stay with us at the guild you got really drunk. And after we left you suggested we come here and drink your stash"
We chat some more about the various shenanigans we got up to in the night. Apparently I took Cana on in a drinking game, and as a punishment for my loss she drinks for free on my tab for the next month. Hopefully she takes a long mission, she's already cleaned me out of my booze at home.
I down the last bit of tea and put the cup down on the counter. "Thanks Bix, I'll be heading off now. Could you wake Gray and Mira in a while, for the meeting?"
"No worries man. Remember the meeting is at 9" he says with a smirk. I flick him one back and take off using lightning body.
Was that a knock at the door? And a voice? Maybe Laxus has come over early. I should finish up this shower and head out to investigate.
*Knock Knock*
The door opens so I cover my breasts and turn to my side to conceal my exposed front. I whisk my head to the bathroom door to get a visual on the intruder.
"Laxus! I'll be done soon just wait out…side…"
My voice fades as I inspect him. He's naked, from top to bottom. The muscles in his chest and abs are bulging. He must have lost just a tiny bit weight from being away for 2 months, and it's made his physique all the more impressive. He's aroused partially, and it dangles hypnotically in front of him. I gulp subtly as I watch it stiffen, enlarging as his hardness progressively elevates.
Laxus closes the door sharply. I expect to see a smug grin stamped on his face, but I am mistaken. His half lidded eyes and lustful expression tell me all I need to know – he is going to have me.
I drop my arms from my breasts, offering that action as my white flag. He walks to me and I face him. He pauses just as he enters the shower allowing the droplets of water to wash over him. I lick my lips as I watch him become wet, and I smooth my hands over his hard biceps. My own attraction to him possesses me as I begin to huff heavy breaths, soaking up the sights of his awe-inspiring body. My core heats up in desperate need for attention.
He lifts me slightly and places me up against the wall of the shower, which causes me to shiver at the coldness of the tiles but with our combined body heat they soon warm. He stares into my eyes, his desire for me is still prominent but I also sense affection now. Using the wall as support, he moves his hands from my waist to guide my legs over his hips, allowing me to latch onto him.
He kisses me, gently. His lips slowly fold over mine and he moans softly, and I open my mouth so he can kiss me wholly. I run my hands through his damp hair, massaging his golden locks chaotically as my mind loses out to the anticipation of love making. Our kiss picks up tempo as he begins to assault my mouth with his tongue. Then he lifts me a little more, breaking the kiss, and he takes my breasts into his mouth. His hot breath stimulates me as I feel my mounds harden.
"Fuck Laxus!" I scream as he squeezes both breasts together with his hands and ravages them with his mouth. My chest feels like it's going to explode as he mixes his soft touches with firm ones, my body unable to keep up with his range of offence.
"Laxus" I gasp. "I want you…" My request goes unnoticed as he continues his appreciation of my bosom. I grab his hair to tear him from my chest. "Laxus, please" I beg. He looks up at me while still fondling my breasts. Once he registers the plea in my expressions he stops his activities.
He removes his hands from my chest and his arms move down beside him. Both hands rub my upper thighs which cling to him, and then he lowers me. He detaches one of my legs from him but keeps the other loosely around his waist. As I descend his erection prods me, my own arousal amplifies at the hardness of him. One of his hands holds one of my legs to his hip, while the other hand grabs his member. He lowers a little to give himself better access to me. I moan intensely as the head of his cock glides over my clit and then the folds of my pussy. His hand then aligns his erection with my core, and he enters me.
"Ahh!" I yelp as I am penetrated for the first time in months. I groan with pleasure as he slowly deepens himself in me. I clamp down on him harder with every inch he continues to give me. I feel him breathe heavily, and I look up to see him panting, his eyes closed; I can tell his mind is just as wild as mine is right now.
He begins to thrust slowly. I look down and watch his body sway into mine. His mind-blowing abs glisten in the water as they contract with his thrusts. My mouth waters while I watch him move in and out of me. He continues his measured pace but he moves his hips in a circular motion, hitting me in different ways as his shafts moves around in me.
"Oh, yes Laxus! Keep doing that"
He kisses me and continues his sexy revolving strokes before changing to forward thrusts. I close my eyes in pleasure. I focus on the sound of his breathing and the slapping of our bodies, and it turns me on. I become ravenous.
"Laxus, harder"
He picks up the pace a little. Not satisfied I grab his firm ass, "come on Laxus. Fuck me, harder!"
He stops to lift my other leg and adjusts himself so that his arms are now under my folded knees. I am held by him against the wall. The ease in which he holds me makes me feel small.
Then he begins to thrust once more. His arms move my body into him while he his hips snap to mine. He starts off very fast.
"Oh god, that's it!" I shout. He feels amazing. "More, Laxus! Please!"
He switches to a pace I could not think possible. Pinned against the wall of the shower I am dominated as he drills rapidly into me. I hug his neck and rest my head to his shoulder, and I bask in the sensations he stimulates while he pounds me. The sex is dream-like.
"Laxus!" I scream. "Just a little bit…. Ahhh!"
My core convulses as I come, and he growls as he releases with me. My orgasm is unbelievably intense and I moan several times as I come down from my high. I breathe deeply just like him. His eyes though, they're still coated in lust.
He gives a cheeky smile, "Good morning Erza"
Panting, I laugh. "Those are the first words you've said to me"
"Well, I heard you in the shower, and thought of you naked. You know the rest"
"I see"
"But you had a lot to say to me"
"Huh?" I answer, but then I realise all the things I said to him… how embarrassing. "Sorry"
He laughs and kisses me again.
Just before the meeting
"Come on Laxus, you walk so slow" I rouse at him.
"What's the rush?"
"The meeting!"
"We're nearly there anyway. They won't mind"
"But I do!"
"Well we could have been there in an instant but you didn't want to travel via lightning"
"That would be so embarrassing!"
"Why?"
"Carried by you in your lightning… I can walk on my own!"
"I understand Erza. You don't want to be seen as someone who needs help" he says condescendingly.
"You got that right. Now hurry!"
He just chuckles like an idiot. "Oh hey Mira, Gray" he says.
"Hi Laxus, Hi Erza. Heard you guys having a little argument… is there trouble in paradise?" Mira asks, rather boldly I might add. Gray just waves to Laxus and I.
"No. Just that Laxus walks slower than an old man. You guys are nearly late too"
"Yea Bixlow didn't wake us early enough" Gray says.
As we finally reach the hall Mira pulls up next to me, "But just a quick tip before we go in… next time you'd rather be late to a meeting than both of you having wet hair", which she follows with a wink. Gray coughs, to stop himself from laughing I presume. I open the doors and walk into the hall as I try to ignore Mira, and the fact that Laxus and I look like we took a shower together.
The town hall is much larger than I recall. It's probably seven metres from floor to ceiling, and is very open inside. We are allocated 6 seats at a long table, the seats face the stage at the back of the room – Natsu and Gajeel are already here. On the stage is another table, with 4 seats that face ours.
"Good morning Natsu, and Gajeel"
"Hey Master" they reply. I am surprised that they remembered to call me Master in these situations; I was just about to remind them.
Laxus sits at the left end of the table and I sit next to him. From left to right Mira, Gray, Natsu and Gajeel are seated next to me. I talk to Mira for the five or so minutes it takes for the Council members to arrive. Eventually four men emerge from the back of the hall and walk onto the stage. One is Master Makarov, another is Warrod Sequen, and there is also Yajima who recently re-joined the Council to help out. The final man who walks in I have never seen before. He is about the same size as Yajima, an older gentleman with glasses and a curvy beard.
The unknown man takes his seat last and begins to speak. "Hello. My name is Wolfheim. And I'm told you know my fellow Council members. So, shall we begin the meeting?"
So this is Wolfheim, one of the Isghar Gods like Warrod. "Yes, we can begin. And I am Fairy Tail Master Erza Scarlet. It is a pleasure to meet you Wolfheim"
"The pleasure is mine, Master Erza" Wolfheim answers in a polite tone. His face grimaces though before he speaks again. "But it seems that one of you members is not ready to start"
I look to my right and they seem fine. And then to my left and I find Laxus… sleeping. At a Council meeting. Mira and Gray stifle a chuckle but Natsu just bursts out laughing. "He's just like Gramps" Natsu says.
"Laxus!" Makarov shouts, perhaps ashamed Laxus has picked up one of his habits.
I nudge Laxus a few times but he doesn't move, so I hit him on the head.
"Ow! What was that for?" he has the nerve to ask.
"Laxus. We are at a Council meeting" I tell him, trying to remain composed. He senses my annoyance so he sits up and takes on a more serious disposition.
"Sorry Councilmen, please continue" Laxus says.
"Okay, now that you're ready" Wolfheim sneers. The 4 men on the stage briefly look to their notes before Warrod begins the proceedings.
"Hello young Fairy Tail wizards and Master Erza. Going on our records you are one S-Class short, hmm?"
"Good morning, Warrod. Gildarts Clive is currently away on another mission.
"Oh, the Gildarts. Well, not to worry, we still have enough of you here. The reason we called you all to a meeting is of course the attack on your guild. With the information we received from young Jellal yesterday we now have proof that you are being targeted by 3 former wizard saints"
"Wizard saints? What do they want with Fairy Tail?"
Wolfheim signals to Warrod that he will speak now. "These 3 wizard saints we believed to have died over the years. They were all sent after Serena, but never came back. Jellal's information indicates that there were 3 henchmen directly under Serena, which Jellal assumed were just higher ranking mercenaries. But after we went over some contract details we were able to connect these henchmen to the 3 wizards saints that we thought were lost"
So Jellal was working with the Council. He didn't tell me any of this, I guess he wanted to wait until his information was more credible.
"Isn't Jellal still wanted by the Council?" Gray asks.
"We have waived his past crimes under the notion he was manipulated, and that he help us with this Serena debacle. And as to your second question Fairy Tail Master, there are a few reasons why your guild is being attacked. The 3 wizard saints – Jacob, Maya and Mortimer – they are now in control of Serena's operations, or Lacrima trading. Each of them controls one part of the operation. Fairy Tail has played a part in stopping these schemes. Laxus and Jura destroyed every single reaper facility. Laxus also killed Serena. And, unbeknownst to you, Gajeel and Natsu destroyed their major processing facility near Clover town a few months ago. So you could say they want payback"
"But didn't they already try that with Etherion?" Mira says.
"The 3 did not take part, so you could say that they didn't seriously attack your guild. If those mercenaries would have pulled it off then they would have been happy about it"
"Erza!" Master Makarov cuts in. "They want Lumen Histoire. With that they could restart operations"
How can they know about Lumen Histoire? I've told all the S-class about it, which is a break from Fairy Tail tradition, but after the attack from Tartarus I thought they should know. "How do they know, Master?"
"Serena. He's had ties with second Master Precht in the past. I believe Lumen Histoire was Serena's back up plan should his Lacrima facilities fail. And it has to be Fairy Tail who does this mission because it involves Lumen Histoire. I will be staying at the guild until this matter is resolved. But we need to move on those 3 quickly".
"Thankyou for bringing that up Makarov" Wolfheim says. "We've got all the information on Jacob, Mortimer and Maya; and Serena's operations. We'll give them to you now. We need you to go after them fast – they will react to our movements as well as you guys stopping Etherion. They each have a hideout but will likely leave the place soon, if they haven't already"
That sounds plausible. I didn't think our troubles would be over right away, with Etherion and their ambush on Laxus, it only makes sense that there was someone pulling the strings of the mercenaries.
"Is the Council being completely honest this time?" Laxus interrupts. "I won't find anything fishy like my last mission, will I?"
"Laxus!" Makarov begins to scold Laxus but is halted by Wolfheim who raises his hand and then reprimands Laxus.
"Tenth, you must do as requested. You have received special treatment so far, we've let you come back to your guild instead of taking a seat at the Council. Consider yourself warned"
"Tenth?"
"Yes boy. That is your rank among the Wizard Saints" Wolfheim taunts.
"Hmm? Wasn't Serena first? You've got the rankings wrong, it seems"
I don't have to look at Laxus to know he's smirking like a jerk.
Wolfheim stands and begins to exert his magic power. It's immense. I hear the gasping of my guild mates to my right, Natsu is the least effected but even he is a little worried. This amount of power; it's more than Master Makarov's. Wolfheim begins to transform into a humongous beast, crouching he nearly touches the ceiling. Loud cracking noises come from the stage as the weight of the beast increases. Wolfheim's head looms to an apathetic Laxus, and he snarls to reveal his knife-sized teeth.
Laxus snickers, "why aren't you a pretty one"
"You dare insult me? I could crush you!" Wolfheim roars.
"You're strong but you've got some ways to go until you get to Serena's level. And if you work a little harder after that, then maybe, you might be able to take me"
I look at Laxus like he is crazy. But could Laxus really be that strong?
"Are they going to be your last words, boy?!" Wolfheim howls and clenches his fists, readying himself to attack Laxus.
"Wolfheim, Laxus! Please!" I yell out, hoping I can stop this before it goes any further. "We need to head out for this mission as soon as possible. So could you guys calm down?"
Laxus glances at me and he shows some guilt for making me worry. He holds his two hands up, surrendering to Wolfheim. "Okay old man, I am sorry" he apologises, although his cockiness is not totally lost in his voice.
Wolfheim growls lowly, before he gradually reverses his transformation and sits back in his chair.
A timid Mirajane grabs onto my shoulder, "that was the scariest take-over I have ever seen. Elfman's doesn't compare". Gray and Gajeel aren't faring much better.
Makarov coughs before getting the meeting back in order. "I will debrief you lot about the mission at the guild. Wolfheim, Warrod, Yajima, is there anything to add?"
Yajima takes his turn to talk. "No Maky I think that's about it. Good luck Fairy Tail"
"Thank you Yajima. It's good to see you again. And you too, Warrod"
"With pleasure young Master. Be safe young ones" Warrod says.
"That will wrap up the meeting. Thank you, Fairy Tail, and good luck with the mission" Wolfheim states bluntly, at least he's cooled down.
Wolfheim, Warrod and Yajima leave through the back of the hall while Master Makarov comes to our table. We leave together and head to the guild.
Master asks me how the guild is going, and how I am doing. He grills me about how Laxus has been treating me, and then apologises about Laxus having to go away for so long. Laxus looks annoyed at our conversation, maybe he is jealous, so I just smile at him. When we get to the guild I tell everyone to meet in my office after they get something to eat. Master goes around to talk to everyone in the guild, they're all so happy to see him.
Half an hour later, in my office
Makarov puts 3 folders of files on my desk, and proceeds to inform us about the mission. "There are 3 hideouts, which represent the main bases in Serena's organisation. Lacrima generation was based in Iceberg, processing is in Bosco now, and distribution is on the northern coast of Minstrel. One of Jacob, Maya and Mortimer ran each one. So far we know that distribution was handled by Jacob, we're not sure on the other two. I have 3 copies of each document here, one for each team. You'd need a team of 2 to take out these guys. There's information on them in the files, they're all extremely powerful"
Natsu races to the desk to pick up a folder each, first time I've seen him keen to read something. He flicks through and studies some of the pages.
"Laxus. Thank you. You came through for me" Natsu says.
"Huh?"
"I told you to bring me some strong guys, and you did". Laxus sighs at Natsu with a deadpan expression.
"Natsu this is no time to joke! These guys are serious" Master warns.
"Me too Gramps. I won't let you down"
"What about teams?" Gray asks.
"I'm going with Erza, to Minstrel" Laxus declares. Master nods to him. I get the impression they both know something I don't.
"Wait, why am I going" I query to Master.
"I will stay here in your absence. If Gildarts were here then you would stay, but Erza you are needed for this"
"Okay, Master. I guess it will be good to go on a mission"
"Send Gray to Iceberg, his magic is more suited to the cold" Laxus suggests.
"I'll go with Gray" adds Gajeel.
"So Natsu and I go to Bosco? I drew the short straw here didn't I" Mira complains.
"Hey what's wrong with me?"
"Nothing Natsu, I didn't mean it like that. But Laxus got to pick first, and I wanted to go with Erza"
"Erza is coming with me. Enjoy your time in Bosco, demon" Laxus snipes. I am secretly happy that he has gone out of his way to take me, it's not a big deal I guess, I am his girlfriend, but I can't help but feel cheery inside.
Makarov clears his throat to speak once more, "Okay then it's decided. Gray and Gajeel, you should take the midday train to Iceberg. Natsu and Mira, there is a night train to Bosco. Laxus and Erza, I believe there is a boat leaving in the afternoon for Minstrel. You should all arrive at your destinations by morning. And I suggest you dragon slayers go pay Wendy a visit to see if she can cast Troia for the trip"
We all agree to Master's advice, pick up the information folder he prepared for us, and then head out to get ready for the mission.
I leave the guild with Laxus after we say our goodbyes to our fellow guild mates.
"Hey, Laxus, why did you nominate us for Minstrel?"
"Well, I think that the Minstrel hideout will still be active, but the others cleared out. The distribution hub will also be like storage, so there'll be a heap of Lacrima there. It would take some time to move everything, so we should be able to take them down there"
"Hmm, you're pretty smart aren't ya?" I mock playfully as I hold onto his arm. "And you're taking me with you so you don't get lonely right?"
"And I'm the smart one?" he says as he winks at me. "But in all seriousness, it was either you or Natsu. Jacob should be there at least, maybe one or both the others as well. No point in taking any chances, send the strongest team, right?"
"Yea" I bleep out softly. His words startle me because they make me recall the time he trained me for Fairy Sphere, and how he would compliment me for my power. His respect for me as a wizard was something I never sought out, but subconsciously I possibly wanted his praise. And maybe now that we're together I appreciate it more that he is able to acknowledge me as a wizard separately from me as his girlfriend.
I look forward to our first mission together.
A/N - Thanks for reading. I hope to get another one done in the next week/fortnight.