Chapter 36 – Stormy Eyes

The stormy skies above the Black Lotus were quelling, as were the crew. They patched themselves up the best they could, and resumed making repairs. Holes had to be patched, and masts had to be supported.

Lucy chuckled her under her breath, blushing even deeper at her Lion's request for a kiss,

"You don't have to ask silly..." Her eyes narrowed to the side as a huge goofy grin spread across her glowing face. Even with her still semi-damp hair, that was frizzed up and smelling of sea water, Lucy was still as elegant and beautiful as always, especially to Loke.

The passionate flames in her eyes grew brighter as Lucy rested her other hand on his cheek, pushing herself upward until their lips grazed each others teasingly. She mumbled quietly.

"My lips- No...my whole body belong to you and you only. Do with it as you please my love..."

Her heart leapt into her throat after saying those words. She thought she'd never say them, but it was exactly how she felt.

Lucy could feel him smirking against her lips, and not soon after their lips finally pushed together. Both feeling the same exact spark just like the first time.

"Mm.."

It felt like forever since they had been so close. Loke was more than accepting. They'd just not had the chance. Even with his body still getting strikes of pain now and then, Lucy's love was enough to numb it.

The lion traced his fingers over her skin, gently brushing down her collar bones. His gaze lowered to it as his lips sent sweet clusters of kisses down to her neck. He then swept one hand carefully behind her, arching her down so he was almost pinning her.

"My heart and soul belong to you, Princess. " he gave her the sweetest of smiles before returning to his advance of kisses down her body. His other hand had started to find itself heading up her thigh, slowly inching inwards the further up it got. He was taking it slow, enjoying her curves, her scent, the warmth of her skin and the heavy pounding of her heart beating so closely to his.

Lucy hummed joyfully, cracking a smile from the tender neck kissing. She had been feening like an addict for him to touch her in any way possible. It was something that she cherished being he had been the only one to ever touch her, and she planned to keep it that way.

"Nnnnhh.."

As his hand moved up her inner thigh, Lucy slipped her fingers through the back part of his ginger hair with one hand, whilst using the other to slowly untuck his white button up.

"L-Loke..." The blonde moaned out with a staggered voice, slowly sliding her hand up his shirt tracing her fingers across his toned stomach.

The low pitter patter of her heart beat grew rapidly as his finger brushed against her semi-damp panties, causing her body to tremble in anticipation. Loke always knew her sweetest spots…

Loke's fingers trace the warmth between her thighs, exploring the edges of her underwear slowly. Her heat was pulsing against his finger tips, dancing with each movement. Loke's head descends down her front, having just slid her shirt off with his free hand. The lion paints her naked flesh with sweet butterfly kisses. His tender but electric kisses spark shivers over her flesh which show up against his tongue in the form of goosebumps. With a victorious smirk, he reached her waist line, he took a glance up at her, savouring those storm filled eyes. Those hungry eyes that bore into his own. They drove him. They were his fuel.

He shifted his body so his lips were at her ankle as he knelt on the ground. His other hand now venturing back north, up the inside of her legs, caressing her soft, sizzling skin.

"Do with you as I please..." He purred in a deep velvety tone.

"You are an illicit drug, Lucy... And I plan to get high from you..." He spoke In a lower more lustful octave than usual, arching his head up to look directly into those hawk eyes of hers.

Slowly, his lips edged up her legs, mapping a path up to his hands which were now removing those lace panties back down to the ground.

Making love was one thing, but the actions going down now were new to Lucy. It was nerve wrecking to think about it, but just as exciting. She cocked her head to the left, squeezing her eyes shut tightly. Lucy inhaled sharply as one of her sweet spots that was hidden between her sweet lips began to tingle as her lion grew closer.

Her eyes flickered down meeting his. She could sense his hunger, making her only want his touch even more now.

The blonde hoisted her hips up allowing Leo to have easier access to remove her laced undergarment. The lace rested against her ankles trapping her lion between her legs.

The smell of her sweet tantalizing arousal filled both of their noses. She was already drenched and he hadn't even began the real fun yet.

"Haaa..." Loke's hot breath hit her womanhood. Lucy slightly arched her back, letting out a moan of desperation.

"P-Please..touch me...Loke..."

The lioness begged, running her fingers back through his silky hair.

Loke was pleased with her response. His hand explored back up her leg was left behind by the sweet touch of his lips on her inner thigh. Loke playfully takes his time, edging nearer and nearer to her arousal, savouring her every inch, fighting the urge to devour her. He listened to each breath of Lucy's getting shallower the closer he got.

Finally, his lips fell upon her. Loke lowered his eyes until they were half lidded, taking in the sensation and delightful taste of his princess. Gently he parted his lips and began to trace her quivering heat, tortuously slow. He was attentive and adored every second of her as he had a taste.

His eyes re-opened to watch her body respond to his actions, watching her sensually squirm and writhe against his tongue. The repetitive magical motion of his mouth clamped down on her. He was hoping she was diving into the depths of pleasure, he wanted to make her mind melt.

Finally his fingers had caught up and traced her womanhood alongside his tongue. The teasing smirk re-appeared over his lips. He was enjoying toying with her. It had felt like forever.

"Heh.." His warm breath etched over her moisture, sending an intense sense of electricity across her body, a pleasure that only Loke wanted to give her.

Lucy's body felt like it was going to explode from the intense pleasure she was receiving. The way his tongue glided against her warmth was a new kind of bliss to her - Like being on cloud nine. A numbing sensation consumed her body, making it impossible to control her own actions. Lucy unintentionally rocked her hips up, craving for him to have a deeper taste of her womanhood.

"Ahh-haaa..."

Lucy moaned out daintily, repeating her actions over and over. To think this was only the beginning of their fun. A thought sparked into her mind, remembering the addictive sounds of her Lions moans, wanting to hear them once again, the blonde gripped the back of his hair, smirking devilishly. She had decided that not only would she be pleasured tonight, but so would he. Very...very...soon...

Loke's tongue was tattooing words into her warmth, allowing her body to react further to his assault. He signed her with his name, as she submitted to him. He could feel her thighs clamp down on his head as the pleasure took a hold of her, until she grabbed his head. His eyes flicked up to hers with a questionable expression, his tongue still extended onto her, cheeks hot and scarlet. He was panting hungrily, giving her a lustful, lewd expression. It was taking everything in his power to not have a taste of this ecstasy himself. However this unrelenting force he had to not come up for air until she was calling his name had taken over his mind. Lucy was wickedly delicious. He felt like she was staring at him so intensely that she could read his mind. His fingers spiralled the outside of her, and tortured her by not going any deeper. He wanted her to feel his hunger. A hunger for him. A lions hunger.

Her lip quivered, squeezing one eye shut having such an innocent expression. The tip of her womanhood was twitching from her lion's heavenly tongue work, but she craved more.

Lucy shuffled her legs, tossing her lace to the side with one foot and pulled her legs further up his back. Using her hand that was still intertwined with his locks, Lucy felt him tease her spot by flicking his tongue against it, making her jerk his head slightly.

"Nnnnh-ahh...L-Loke..I-..." The blondes body heated up tremendously, making her sweetness grow rapidly as well. Somehow, Leo managed to never let a drop of her warm juices hit the sheets which drove Lucy to oblivion. She finally released his hair and gripped her with both hands, unable to to take much more before bursting. Parting her lips slowly, Lucy allowed repeated moans to escape her mouth as her climax rose faster than ever, but she wasn't ready to just yet.

Moving one hand back down, Lucy crept it under Lokes chin, pulling his head away from his meal.

"My turn to have a taste..."

Lucy's eyes flicked down to the bulge in his pants. She nipped at her bottom lip having the urge to pounce on him, but she had to take it slow..

"Let me make you purr..."

Loke lifted his head from her, locking eyes with his princess. He was still hungry for her, his chest heaved until she spoke. It almost stopped his heart. His lips curved into a smirk. "Alright, Lucy... Your turn..." He said in a state of breathlessness as he got off his knees.

He rose to his feet, hands caressing up her sides to her cheeks. He gazed down at her intensely, letting her do whatever she wanted with him.

Lucy planned to embark on a new journey for herself. One she had never dared to think of doing. She pulled herself up to her knees, tilting her head up to her lover watching her curious facial expression. This was a point if no return. Lucy knew she had to do it perfectly. She wanted- no..she needed to pleasure him in every way possible.

Not long ago while her lion was handling his spirit business, Lucy read a book. Not just any book. Levy had lent it to her and it sparked many new pleasuring Idea's into her brain.

With one of the thoughts still fresh on her mind, Lucy began removing his belt, her eyes still watching his like a hawk ready to snatch his prey up. She herself was just as hungry as he was, which made the moment even more intense. She flung his belt to the side, leaned in, using her tongue to flick the end of the zipper up. She hooked two fingers on each side of his trousers whilst clamping her teeth down onto the zipper, pulling it downward. Leo's lewd reaction only made her feel more excited about what she planned on doing.

Now tugging his pants and boxers down, Lucy caught a glimpse of his semi-hard member springig out. A cocky smirk crept on her lips. She wrapped one of her small hands around the bridge, still never breaking passionate contact. The blond parted her rosy lips, tilted her head slightly as she pulled the tip between her lips. Using her tongue, she lightly flicked the head before rolling it around the edges and pushed down a quarter of the way. She pressed her lips down adding a pleasuring tightening effect. By the sounds of it, Leo was enjoying himself just as much as Lucy was…

Lokes eyes lowered, the thick Haze of pleasure tugged at his core. Lucy was so warm, soft and addictive. He bit the edge of his lip as she took more of him past her lips. A few staggered breathes broke past his teeth, adding to his already panting breath.

His hand lowered to grip a hold of the bed sheets, slowly holding onto it tighter. "Aah... Lucy.." His lips twisted to a intoxicated smile. Lucy would bring him to his knees, with just her tongue alone.

Lucy fluttered her eyes shut. Now able to fully concentrate on her task, she moved only half way down his thick shaft before pulling back up. Another naughty thought popped into her mind making her smirk against him. She eased her hand over towards his and pulled it back resting it on the back of her head allowing him to grip her hair to guide her head anyway he desired.

The blonde wiggled her hips slightly moving her shoulders up as she began trailing back down his member further than before. Opening her eyes once again, Lucy shot her eyes up to examine his expressions. The way he nipped at the edge of his lip made her moan, vibrating his tip making him twitch.

Lucy couldn't wait to get a taste of her lion.

Loke was in a tsunami of pleasure but no matter what she did, he wanted more of her. He bit down harder on his lip, letting slip a slight grunt of air from his breath. He rolled his eyes down to her, his fingers running through her golden hair softly, until he stopped her, and tilted her head up to him. As she removed her mouth, the lion ran his index finger across her rosy lower lip. He smirked at Lucy stared up at his smouldering gaze.

"Lucy... " He hesitated for a moment. There was a moment of silence that felt like it hung forever. Torturing his senses. Only the sounds of their staggered breaths and the loud pounding of their hearts echoed throughout the moodily lit cabin. Waves crashed up the sides outside. There certainly was intense weather on the way again.

He leant down and grabbed her hips, pulling her up into his arms and swiftly carrying her over to the desk by the window. He swept one arm over the desk and knocked everything down to the floor. "..Always wanted to do that.."

He said with a hot and heavy tone. The lion then arched her down onto it so her legs were wrapped around the haunches of his back.

"I couldn't wait any more Lucy. I'm sorry. I had to have you..." He purred with his velvet voice.

Almost knocking the wind out of her as he swooped her up and placed her on the desk. Lucy whimpered lowly from his lack of patience and urge of still wanting to taste him. Though she was much more excited now, Lucy felt a spark of dominance flow through her veins like a untamed lion.

"This is for not allowing me to taste you..." She proceeded to creepily tail her hand up the front of his shirt. Which happened to be one if his favourites and without hesitation yanked down sending the buttons flying in different directions.

"Next time don't interrupt me. Got it?" With the tie still dangling from his nexk, Lucy wrapped her hand around it pulling him down closer causing his member to press against her dripping warmth. The two let out a desperate moan, both wanting to be pleasured further.

Lucy rolled her eyes down, watching Loke's chest rise unevenly, listening closely. She could have sworn she heard a low lion-like growl coming from him.

She ran her tongue across the edge of her lips seductively before pushing up having their lips brushing against each others.

"Don't disappoint me Loke..." Even though Lucy already knew he wouldn't, she needed him to know how badly she needed him.

The lion felt a hint of submission wash over him as she scolded him. She was still his master after all. So this was how she was going to play? His eyes dropped down to hers, watching her curiously take control of him. She really was growing into an extremely confident woman, and worthy of being a queen. His queen. But he always knew that. His lips twitched into a smile at the thought.

His eyes followed down further, watching her lips closely. They were so sweet looking, so intoxicating. That's when she took a hold of him, and edged him closer to her body. He could feel that warmth all over again.

His hands ran up her thighs, holding them passionately, then with one teasing motion he rolled his hips against her, sketching over where his tongue had been previously. He wanted to remind her of what he did, the pleasure she felt with just his tongue alone. That's when he finally placed it correctly, his eyes flicked up at her before raising an eyebrow with a small smirk. "Your move, princess." He was playing with her senses, and he was enjoying it.

Lucy knew he was teasing her yet again when he push against her making her whimper. She bit the edge of her lip, staring deep into his eyes seeing much more than hunger. It was Love. More than any person could handle, but Lucy wasn't just anyone. She was his, and his alone and hoped it would stay that way forever.

Lucy snaked her arms around his neck, twirling her fingers through his silky copper hair before leaning upward placing sweet tender kisses up his neck and jawline until she reached his ear.

"I need you..." Her words shook along with her heated body, having a hint of desperation in her tone. She rolled her hips against him, squeezing her legs tighter around him causing his tip to push harder against her entrance.

"...Please Loke..."

Not only Lucy, but her body begged him as well.

"I love you.."

The lion stared back at her, once again being lost in those gorgeous eyes of hers. He offered to let her take control but she seemed to decline, maybe he will offer her the chance once more. Even if she rolled against him and took his breath away at the same time.

His lips reached up to her jaw, slowly making their way to hers but pausing before he kissed her. He didn't take his eyes off hers.

"Lucy." He replied, his hand moved down to greet hers. He entangled his fingers with hers tightly, feeling the ring on her finger.

"You are my absolute everything and I love you unconditionally. No... I don't just love you..." He said, his eyes piercing hers intensely. "I freaking worship you, Lucy... But I think you know that." His lips curved upwards into a slightly embarrassed smile.

Lucy's gaze rolled to the side peering at the edge of the desk to get a better view of how high they were up.

His loving words gave her a new kind of pleasure and confidence. She ran her tongue against her sweet lips before forming a devilish smirk in her face, making Loke ponder on what she was up to.

"Mmm..." Lucy hummed as she jerked him down, pressing the side of her mouth against his ear, whispering in a velvety tone.

"This may hurt a bit my love..." She clicked her tongue as she gripped her lion tightly and used a tremendous amount of her strength to rock to the side until they were rolling off the desk hitting the floor with a loud thud.

"Oooft..nnh...heh..." Lucy now on all fours stared down at the dumbfounded lion. Without allowing him to speak she wrapped her hand around his tie inching him up into a sitting position with her. Their lips grazed gently. Lucy, who still had the smirk on her face, grinded her hips down against Loke moaning ever so softly.

"Sorry about that...But when I say I need something, I mean it then and there..." Her grip on his tie grew, pulling him into a quick half second kiss before pulling away. If he was going to tease her, then she'd do the same.

Loke groaned under his breath as his back struck the rug on the floor of their cabin. How it stung those wounds. He was playing chess with her body then she came along and knocked the king right off the board. Quite literally.

"Lucy.." He looked up at her, squinting a little. "...You're in trouble for that." His eyes opened more, showing her his own stormy eyes, and a sly grin on his lips. He caressed down her sides, slowly sweeping his hands down to her ass and had a cheeky squeeze. The sly grin turned into a smirk.

He decided to obey her. She didn't want to play any more. She was serious. He moved his hips, adjusting his position, one hand went up to the back of her head, ruffling through her hair. He tilted his head to hers, and kissed her. She was on top, there wasn't too much he could do but arch his hips upwards, to allow her to take the helm.

He closed his eyes. This feeling of ecstasy coursed its way through his veins. That warmth enslaved him, but he never wanted to leave.

Lucy shivered as his hands ran up her curves. He was always so gentle, which made him even more irresistible.

Her sweet spot throbbed from the lack of pleasure. That is, until she felt his hips move upward gliding his member inside of her drenched warmth. Immediately Lucy pulled her chest against his, digging her nails into his shoulders to be sure she didn't hit his wounds, she'd already stung them with her previous actions.

"Haa...L-Loke..." She arched her back pushing closer feeling his heart thumping in rhythm with hers.

As his member moved deeper inside her Lucy's walls clenched down tightly nearly pushing him out, but luckily with her being on top he was able to plunge further.

"Nnnhh-ahh..." Even though they had done this before she still felt pain for the first few moments.

I mean...Leo was a big boy.

Loke gave her a low lustful growl, grazing his teeth across her lips and biting at them. He arched his hips back up to her, allowing them to both get a rhythm to their tango. One hand on her hip moved back down to her ass, using it to lever her sizzling body up against his broad chest, then back down to the full length of his member.

Loke almost rolled his head back in pleasure, but maintained it with the biting of her lip. Finally he tilted his head back up to kiss her. His tongue exploring past her lips, battling with hers.

Lucy snaked her arms back around his neck, Lucy happily kissed him back. She rolled her hips down against him, letting out a stuttered moan of pleasure feeling the tip of his shaft hit her back wall. It sent a wave of ecstasy through her body making her warmth drip down onto his inner thigh.

"Mmff..L-Loke..." Lucy inched back from the kiss, lowering her eyes gazing deep into his with a burning passion. Without saying anything else she slipped one hand up through the back part of his hair, tilting his head to the side to allow herself to trail sweet tender kisses across his jawline and down to the crook of his neck. Still grinding her hips in rhythm with his, she pressed her lips down against one of his sensitive spots, suckling softly.

The lion purred deeply from the depths of his lungs. It turned into a passionate growl as Lucy's lips explored his neck, whilst their bodies clashed in a fierce dance. One hand left her hair about to travel back down to her others ass cheek, but his gaze met it behind her head. "..." He quickly grabbed her hips, picking up the pace to a new, heated and wild level. He rolled his hips against hers.

"Nghh.. Lucy.. I don't think I am going to last much longer...Heh..." He was being entirely honest..

Lucy could feel his member twitching inside of her meaning his climax was near it's breaking point. Unfortunately Lucy wasn't but a quarter of the way there. She hummed in annoyance, dragging her lips across his skin until she reached his ear.

"Hold it in until I say to..." Her words word stern and serious. Lucy wasn't going allow him to release without doing so as well. It had been too long... She craved the feeling of the after high.

Her lioness side was showing more than ever before. Lucy let out a irritated moan, pushing Loke down onto his back again being sure not to hurt him this time.

"Nnnhh-ahh..." Her bottom lip quivered as her lions length twitched once again massaging every inch of her walls including her g-spot.

"Control yourself..." Her eyes locked on with his showing her lustful hunger.

Taking a hold of his hands intertwining their fingers together, the blonde pulled them up to the sides of his head and began pulling up at a slow place, thrusting back down causing his tip to pound against that sensitive back wall driving her crazy. Lucy needed more of him...Things were about to get a lot more heated than usual...

Loke could feel himself going dizzy from Lucy's all consuming pursuit. His vision was blurred as he tilted his head back and bit his lip hard. His hand ventured down her body, etching her curves before exploring more south, stroking over her tenderness as she thrusted. This was going to be a lot of hard work. Lucy was absolutely amazing, gorgeous and wild. God she was wild. Loke realized he had defiantly set her on the path of a lioness. His other hand held her hand, his fingers pressed against hers.

"Ha- I'll try.." He admitted once more.

The truth was, he needed to recover. His magical energy was running on the minimum and he could feel his body trying to pull him back through his key. He had to hold on. He had to hold on for Lucy. He closed his eyes tightly rolling his hips vengefully against her, grinding against her G-spot passionately with each movement.

"Ahhh-..haaa...Loke.." Lucy projected her voice gasping from his thrust. She grit her teeth, wanting to be the victorious one in this heated battle of dominance.

The room was muggy, making it harder to breath. Their lower bodies smacked together forcefully yet lovingly. Lucy dug deeper, moving him slightly past her g-spot causing her walls to tighten down against him.

Lucy dropped down having their bodies collide. She wrapped her arms back around him, pulling him up into a sitting position once again, grinding her hips faster and faster causing her warm juices to splash out against her lover.

"L-Loke...ahh-ahhh...hold it..in...a little longer..." The tip of her womanhood throbbed as her climax began rising tremendously. Her vision hazed. That high feeling already consuming her.

Loke buried his head in the crook of her neck, nipping his teeth at her skin trying to distract himself. 'think of Taurus, think of Taurus- GAH WHY IS THIS NOT WORKING' he mentally screamed, Lucy just kept making this so much better. His claws arched down her back, and dug into her ass. The lion let out a deep lustful growl as his teeth grazed her skin. It was almost too late for him.

Lucy tilted her head back for a moment sucking in a sharp breath from the much needed ass grab. It gave her a burst of energy allowing her to move a bit faster even though her legs were beginning to tingle meaning they would eventually be numb.

"Just..Nnn-ahh..a few more minutes..." The smacking noises grew louder along with the sounds of Leo's desperate moans about to explode. Lucy didn't want attention drawn to their cabin and knew his voice would only grow louder. She swiftly grabbed his face, slamming her lips down against his as their tongues danced together. The lovers savouring each others tantalizing taste whilst both pulling one another's bodies as close as possible.

Lucy could feel his member pulsing fast, beating in sync with his heart. The outline of his veins popping out, rubbing against the back wall of the blonde over and over drove her to the peak of her breaking point.

"Nuuhh-..Loke I'm about...to...haaa...!" Before Lucy could finish her sentence her eyes blurred and head began feeling light. With one last victorious push, the two released together pulling apart from the passionate kiss to moan in relief..

Lucy formed a smirk, daring to ask him for another around when she was blinded by a familiar golden light.

"H-Huh?! L..Loke? Wha-?!"

"Nononono! Not now!" He begged before looking up at Lucy innocently. "Ngh.. Lucy... When I said I wasn't going to last much longer .. It's because my magical energy sustaining me here was low and I-" that's when his gate opened and dragged him back, causing Lucy to land on her ass on the large rug.

"I'm sorry!" He pleaded through his key, until another light appeared in his place. The being stared down at her for a moment, taking it all in until they handed her a blanket. "Big Brother's magic energy was depleted... He can spend three years in the human world but one night with you after a few fights and that's what finally gets him...Punish me too." Virgo said with an expressionless face.

"Wha-..did I...?" Lucy looked around their cabin poking her lip out pouting angrily. She wanted tonight to be more than just pleasure, but also warmth. Him holding her tightly in his arms.

"Hmph..."

Another bright light startled her making her heart leap into her throat. With a blanket draped around her the familiar voice of one of her spirits rang her ears.

"Huh? Virgo what are yo-..WHAT?!" Hearing Virgo ask her foolish question made her flustered more than she already was.

"Virgo no! We've talked about this already!"

"But princess, I-"

"CLOSE GATE OF THE MAIDEN CLOSE GATE OF THE MAIDEN CLOSE GATE OF THE MAIDENNNN!" Lucy screamed as loud as she could sending Virgo back but heard one last comment.

"PLEASE PUNISH MEEeeeeeee..."

The mage furrowed her brows cursing under her breath. All she wanted was a peaceful day with her lion. Between almost getting killed, him disappearing, and Virgo...Well you get the point. Enough was enough!

"What else can go wrong?!" The irritated Lucy whined as she pulled the blanket over her body puffing her cheeks out.

That's when her cabin door opened and stood someone she didn't expect to see.

"Max?! What are you doing in here?!"

"... I heard... Never mind. I need to grab my gun." He said, walking into the cabin he had lent out to them. "..." He was actively ignoring the fact that Lucy's clothes were scattered across the floor, she had a heated expression on her face, and well it was obvious.

"... Where is Loke?" He asked, grinning slightly as he turned back to her, now holding the gun he came to retrieve from the cluster of items which were now on the floor of HIS room.

'A gun?! Seriously?!" Lucy closed her eyes trying to concentrate on different things, but it didn't work at all. Her brow flinched as she pulled the blanket around her curves more to not only keep Max from seeing, but also the cool draft flowing it from the outside.

"Uhhhhh...He had to go back to the spirit world...because he ran out of magic..." Lucy didn't know what else to say and was never really good at lying when it came to this situation. Which...she'd never been in before...soooo...

"Can you leave now...?"

Megan pushed her head past the door, peering around it with a huge smirk.

"He ran out of magic Huh? What on earth did you do?" She questioned before grabbing a hold of Max and pulled him out of the room so she could take his place. The Captain looked down at Lucy in the blanket.

"On second thoughts, don't answer that. I don't want to know. Anyway, thanks for catching Blackwater. The waters will be safer now without him... Tell Leo I said thanks too." She tilted her hat down to her, winking and then turned away, quickly closing the door. "Sleep well, Lucy." She chuckled and returned to her helm.

There was quiet for a while in the dully lit room. It was a bit of a mess from their recent activities and Lucy was curled up in bed with the blanket around her. That's when her keys began to glow.

"Lucy, hold my key..." A quiet voice popped up awkwardly. "Please?" Loke's voice asked softly.

"... I'm sorry. Its kind of embarrassing that I couldn't keep my energy high enough. I just want to hold you..." He admitted. Despite his heroic antics, his cockiness and pride. Deep down he was a sweet guy, who adored Lucy. "This is the least I can do to keep you warm.. Either that or I send Virgo back..." He could be heard laughing quietly behind his hand, trying to hold it back.

Lucy closed her eyes humming away the annoyance of today trying to stay peaceful. Nothing seemed to work...

Sighing deeply and pinching the skin between her brows, Lucy rose from the ground and crawled into the bed snuggling under the cool sheets trying to get comfortable. That didn't seem to help either. The lack of arms wrapped around her and the sweet words Leo whispered to her as she slept were exactly what she needed. About to groan angrily, Lucy's ears twitched in a sense hearing the voice of her lion. He sounded so innocent.

Now smiling like an idiot, Lucy reached over to the desk and pulled off her Leo key bringing it close to her chest.

"It's fine Loke..." Lucy chuckled at his words, too exhausted to rage out. Besides, how could she be mad at him when he's being so romantic? Well- at least this was romantic to her.

"But you owe me once you've regained your magic. I just-..." Lucy blushed pushing her face into the pillow slightly.

"I want to mmm...talk...about wedding plans..." That's when she shoved her face fully into the pillow her face steaming. It was crazy to think they were going to get married...But it was crazy good.

Loke stopped laughing. The reality was really starting to settle in with her words. He laid back on his bed, quiet for a moment, just staring up at his ceiling, until breaking into a grin. "Of course, Princess, we can talk about it." He closed his eyes softly, clenching his fist as he sent his warm light to her key.

"Mmm... Do you have an idea of how I will pay you back or are you leaving that a surprise?" He smirked, imagining the things he could he made to do, until he realized that she may do something to have fun and embarrass him. "..." She wouldn't do that... right?

"We can speak about it tomorrow. For now we both need to rest..." Lucy grinned feeling the warmth he sent her wrap arm her body like a pair of arms. It was just enough to snap her into over exhaustion.

"And don't worry, I won't embarrass you...too much.." She chuckled lightly as she nestled down into the covers, clenching the key tighter. Her tone mellowed out making it slightly squeakier than usual.

"And...do you mind sending some clothes my way? Or perhaps having Aries do so? I'd rather not have The Captain and her first mate bursting in again seeing me in the nude..." Her eyes drooped down as she let out a dainty yawn curling up against the fluffy pillow.

"And by the way..." Lucy lowered her voice into a hushed tone, a weak smirk forming at the edge of her lips.

"I do wish you were here...I miss you..."

Loke lay there feeling guilty. He stayed quiet for a little while longer simply staring up at his ceiling as she spoke. Her words pulled on his heart strings.

"... Summon me. I can't do it myself right now, but summon me." He requested. "I want to hold you until you fall asleep, stroke your hair...I should be able to stay for that long..." He motioned his hand to clear the ceiling from his view, revealing his constellation in the deep blue sky. Their light shimmered down on him as he waited for her reply.

"Mm..?" Lucy reopened her eyes feeling a goofy grin spread across her face. As much as she wanted him to be here, should he? Sighing deeply, Lucy stared down into the palm of her hand seeing Leo's key. The light wasn't as bright as it normally was which meant he was really low on magic. He needed to rest up.

"As much as I'd love that you need to heal properly...So for tonight I'll send you this..." Lucy pulled his key up to her lips kissing it for a moment before pulling back.

"I love you Loke, now please get some rest. You need it..." She frowned slightly, worried about him. He always pushed himself so hard for her...She felt that needed to step up her game.

He grumbled a little until she kissed his key, allowing a gentle smile creep up on his lips.

"You know, you could do one more thing..." The gentle smile twisted into a smirk as he lay there. "I'll keep you even warmer if you put the key some place warm..." He pursed his lips together, laughing a little. "Keep it safe and sound down your clevage... And I'll send Aries with some clothes.." Now he was being cheeky.

Lucy twitched her brow.

"Ugh...Go to sleep Loke!" Lucy huffed angrily and flipped to her other side, loosening the grip on her key.

"Now goodnight! Hmph!" The irritated mage nuzzled back down into the sheets, sighing at the cooling feeling. Her eyes shut completely. Lucy was in dire need of rest...

Loke laughed at her response. "You know it will help." He said, as a light appeared by Lucy's side. It was Aries with some clothes. Looks like he sent her anyway. "U-um... H-here are some c-clothes, Miss.. S-Sorry Leo sent me.." She muttered trying not to look at Lucy's nudeness.

"Nnnhh..." Lucy pulled the covers over her body seeing Aries standing before her. Since she knew the little ram was highly sensitive she didn't want to yell at her.

"Thank you Aries..."

The little ram pulled her balled fist up to her mouth and looking away shyly.

"Y-You're welcome! Is there anything else I can do for you?"

Lucy pulled the clothes underneath the covers and tilted her head back up to her spirit.

"As a matter of fact...there is one thing. Please make sure Leo is properly healed before returning...Take care if him for me Aries I trust you..."

Aries gulped down lowering her eyes sadly feeling a sudden tug at her heart.

"Y-Yes ma'am. I'll do my best..."

"Thank you Aries..."

The shy ram nodded slowly before bursting into a light fading back to the spirit world.

Lucy shuffled around under the covers pulling on the nice silk shorts with a fluff trim then the matching shirt. It was quite adorable.

Letting out a yawn, Lucy flopped down groaning cutely, slipping her Lions key right between her breast. She couldn't help but to smirk.

"Now, can we both get some rest?' The blonde begged feeling overly drained.

Feeling victorious and happy he replies, "Okay, okay I will go to sleep now..." He said cheerfully, but tired. "Hey Lucy..." He asked as he laid down getting comfortable. "I love you."

The lion smiled with a sleepy grin.

Lucy blushed hearing those sweet words escape his lips. The way he said it...There was no doubt that he truly did love her.

"And I love you..Loke..."

Sighing, she shut her eyes once more, parting her lips. The warmth coming from the key helped soothed her to the point not even moments later she was fast asleep.