After sharing a massive breakfast, the Thunder God Tribe as well as Lucy walk out of the hotel with their bags.
Lucy opens Virgos gate, asking her to store everyone's items in the Spirit World, before linking her arms with the limping Evergreen and giggling after something she said about exactly what kind of 'Punishment' Virgo referred to.
"Yo Boss!" Bix skips up towards his leader, his tongue hanging out of his mouth as his babies repeat 'Boss! Boss! Boss!" Laxus nods his head in acknowledgement as Freed walks ahead of them with his nose firmly invested in his book.
"So, you and Cheerleader huh?" Bix giggles as Laxus gaze hardens at the mention of Lucy. "What about it Bix?" The Seith mage shrugs, linking his hands behind his head. Freed watches from the corner of his eye, smirking slightly. "Nothing at all Bossman, just interesting that you – the man who only goes on missions with us- decided to stroll off with the hot blonde on your arm." Laxus growls lowly at him. "Its just a mission." Bix laughs, his totems spinning around Laxus head. "Just a mission huh? So you guys didn't…" Bix waggles his tongue again, slipping his visor to his forehead as he wiggles his eyebrows suggestively. Laxus growls again, thinking about all the times Lucy was wrapped up in his embrace, things getting all hot and heavy before they we're interrupted. "Fuck off Bixslow." The Seith mage laughs again, barely missing a punch. The Fairy Tail mages stop outside of the Council building.
"We are here." Freed says, putting his book into his pocket as Ever and Bix walk inside. "Laxus, Miss Lucy, you two should come in too and share our reward. After all, we would not have been able to complete the mission without your assistance." Lucy shakes her head, touched at the offer. "No thanks Freed, this was you're job and I only tagged along. No way would I have been able to fight all of those bad guys without you guys weakening them first of all." Lucy smiles brightly as Freeds jaw drops at her words. "Certainly not Miss Lucy!" Laxus claps his green haired friend on the back. "Don't worry about it man. Go collect the reward with the others." Freed slowly nods his head before walking into the building.
Lucy stretches her arms above her head with a soft purr. "I like your team, they're silly and adorable." Laxus raises a blonde eyebrow, amused at the blonde before him. "No one has ever called us silly and adorable before." Lucy shrugs, her eyes roaming over the Dragon Slayer before her. "Have you met your new spirit yet?"
Lucys eyes widen as she smacks a hand against her forehead. "Duh! I totally spaced! That poor Spirit must think that I am ignoring them!" Lucy flicks through the keys attacked to Orion's belt and holds up the new key. "Oh, wow." The Celestial Spirit mage looks more closely at the key. "I thought that it was silver when I first saw it but it's not. It's made from some kind of stone! Cool!" Lucy giggles excitedly, causing a genuine smile to touch Laxus face as he watches her. "Tsk. Enough chat, go on and open the gate." Lucy nods her head determinedly before getting into a stance. "I call upon thee in the world of the Celestial Spirits, I beckon you to my side at once. Pass through the gate!" A bright gold light shines as the spirit materializes. Lucy gasps at the woman who appeared in front of her, smirking at the young blonde.
"Finally! I have been stuck in the Spirit World for a millennium! Wow, how things have changed!" The spirit is dressed in clear a clear white toga, her golden hair braided around her head. "Hello young mage. I am Artemis, Goddess of hunting, wild animals and wilderness! I am very pleased to meet you, Lucy Heartfillia." Lucy gapes. "You -You know who I am?" The spirit laughs musically, causing the birds nearby to sing in tune with her. "The Celestial Spirit mage who owns ten of the Zodiac keys and used all twelve recently? Of course I know who you are! The Spirit World is rather intrigued by you Dear."
Laxus watches as Lucy blushes. "Wow. I had no idea…" Lucy shakes herself. "Would you be interested in making a contract with me? If so, what days can I call upon you?" Artemis laughs again, stroking Lucy's cheek. "Of course I will be contracted to you, my saviour! As you can tell, my key is different from many others, and that's because I am one of the Good Spirits. With that, there is only this key in existence, and so, you can call upon me whenever the need is present. Now, I must take my leave before I drain your magic young one. Thank you for saving me and Orion's belt." A soft smile graces the Goddess' face. "And thank you for rescuing Orion's belt. Orion is very precious to me and he would be proud that such a powerful and kind-hearted mage has his belt within her possession. Goodbye, saviour."
Lucy spins around, throwing her arms tightly around Laxus neck when Artemis disappears. "Thank you so much Dragon Man for giving me her key! I have no idea how I am going to repay you, but I will!" Laxus laughs as he pulls the blonde closer. He strokes her cheek as his intense gaze locks with her own. A smirk plays on his lips. "Don't mention it Blondie. And as far as repayment goes, I have a few ideas." The Dragon Slayer lowers his head towards the smaller blondes before he stops and curses. "Never get a fucking break."
Lucy frowns as Laxus sets Lucy back down in the ground. The blonde opens her mouth to question when the rest of the Thunder God Tribe exit from the Council building. Bix smirks at the two. "No, no, carry on, we don't mind catching a show." Lucy laughs as both Laxus and Evergreen hit the Seith mage. "Shut up Bix!"
