(14)
~~~~~General POV~~~~~
Gajeels magic swirled around the two in thick waves. He took in a deep breath before biting into his own skin and letting a few drops of blood slip into Levy's mouth. "This is going to hurt a bit." He whispered to Levy, before sinking his fangs into the soft skin of her wrist.
Gajeel had done everything his Father had told him to but nothing had happened yet. Taking it as a sign of rejection, he was just about to let go when he was assaulted by an array of memories.
He watched in awe as every feeling, every memory and every thought Levy had ever experienced rushed through his body. "S-She accepted me!"
On the flip side, Levy was going through the same thing. Her eyes watered when she felt the guilt and pain he felt towards her but was reassured by the all encompassing feeling of love that she felt. Levy suddenly felt free, like she was floating in a Long colourful corridor. "Levy?" A familiar gravelly voice called out. "Gajeel!" She screamed out as she hobbled towards him. Gajeel ran up to her and swept her into his arms.
"What has she done to you?" He asked sadly as he took in her cut and bruised face. There were huge cuts along her legs and arms and she could barely walk. Levy just brushed it away and pulled herself closer to Gajeel. "I missed you." She whispered and Gajeel guffawed. "Well blame that on yourself!" "Hey! You were the one who was all, 'seeing her brings me pain' and shiz." Levy responded and Gajeel's smile faded. "Of course it does, I did some awful things to you Levy." "Well to me that was the most awful thing you've ever done to me." Gajeel looked at her like she was insane.
"So it wasn't stringing you up to a tree like a Christmas ornament. It was tell Master that I was in pain because of you?" "That was just a flesh wound. This one hurt!" Levy replied with tear filled eyes. Gajeel looked at her with pure endearment. "I'm sorry Shrimp. I didn't mean that you brought me pain. I just wish there was a way to forget my guilt." And Levy gave Gajeel a sad smile. "I appreciate that Gajeel but it seems like you won't ever be able to forget with me around. So after this is over let's find a way to break this bond shall we? I just want you to be happy Gaj." Levy pulled away from a shell shocked Gajeel and plastered on a fake smile.
"Thanks for the boost up Gajeel!" She said in a shaky voice as she began walking back to her battlefield. Gajeel felt that sinking feeling again, but this time he didn't ignore it. He sprinted towards her and pulled her into a hug.
"Don't you dare talk about leaving me Lev. I won't allow it! Sure I feel guilty sometimes and sure it hurts me that I ever wounded someone so pure. But you make me happier than I ever thought I could be. You've given me a family Lev and that's all I've ever wanted. I love you Levy Mcgarden and I do not intend on ever breaking our bond. Now, do I have to convince you of that for the rest of my life or..." Gajeel was cut off by a weeping Levy pulling him down and kissing him.
She put all her love, passion and anxiety into the kiss and Gajeel did the same. They parted, panting. And for the first time in over 2 months Gajeel saw Levy's vibrant smile. "Wait for me Gajeel! I'm going to kick some ass and be right back." Gajeel gihi'd proudly. "Damn right ya are!" They both just held each other for a couple moments before letting each other go.
"I love you!" Levy said as she turned to walk away, a renewed strength and confidence filling her.
"I love you too." Gajeel said and was again surprised as he was pulled into a tight hug by the little woman. "I still can't believe you said that! Ok I'm actually going now!" Levy said enthusiastically with a bright smile. Gajeel stood there and stared at her retreating back with a dumb grin.
The rest of his life looked good~