As dawn came, birds screeched above. They were approaching land. The captains voice could be heard on top deck. "Wake up you lazy bilge rats and get to work!" She was up bright and early. After a few moment of quiet, she cleared her throat not having much response from her crew. "Urgh. That's it. Open, Gate of the wolf. Lupus! Wake them up for me!" A snarl got louder and went below deck. Moments later the crew came running up to their stations. The captain had a smug grin on her face. "Good work, Lupus. Perfect as always. Now go wake up Lucy Please. She is in Max's chambers." The wolf male soon knocked loudly, and opened her door. The male was almost like a werewolf, but had a sweet complexion on his face, despite the large teeth. "Wake up, Lucy. We are approaching land!" He obeyed, much like a loyal old dog.

Meanwhile, Loke had a much nicer, calmer morning. He yawned loudly in his room and awoke to sunlight creeping through his curtains. Peaceful. He then went to get ready, so he could see Lucy again. "Morning Gorgeous." He said through his key. "I'll be with you shortly."

Lucy squeezes her eyes tighter from all the loud noises. Her head was pounding from the lack of good rest. It was good, but she needed more. A lot more. The sound of someone calling her name echoed in her ears. And with her being half awake she assumed it was Loke. Immediately she flipped over and sat up, wrapping her arms around the man's torso. "Mm..morning...I missed you.. heh..." She nuzzled against him still having her eyes closed when she noticed something different...

"Fur...?" That's when she heard Leo speaking to her from his key. Inching away slowly and confused, Lucy reached down in her shirt pulling out the key. It was still lit up with his warmth which meant...the man in front of her wasn't Leo at all.

Lucy cranked her head up to see who it was. Letting out a loud shriek that could not only be heard by her lion and the crew mates, she dashed back under the covers hiding her herself. She may have been clothed, but it was still skimpy!

"DON'T YOU PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO KNOCK?!"

"...I did knock. Then I came in." The wolf replied, then blankly turned away to leave, not really caring for her. He was more interested in getting back to his owner, so he could be praised.

"...uh, Lucy? You okay? I'm coming through now." He said as she held his key in front of her chest. The lions light illuminated the room, as he formed right in front of her. Too close in front of her. In fact, right in front where the key was. "..." Loke's eyes were at her chest level, and he said nothing. All he could do was grin stupidly. "Well good morning to you, you and Lucy too..." He finally said to Lucy and her breasts.

The irritated mage shook off what just happened. Hopefully tonight she'd get actual sleep, and hoped nothing awkward would happen again. But boy was she wrong.

The voice of her lions made her perk up in excitement. That is, until she realized where her key was.

"Wait! Loke do-" It was too late. The bright golden line burst out of nowhere. "-n't... errrr..." Lucy held her breath knowing exactly where Loke was. Well...his face. Her giant knockers jiggled as she gripped his shoulders shoving him away angrily. "That's it...you're grounded..." The blonde didn't even care he was here now. She was more pissy than anything. "Hmph...Could you at least poof me up some proper clothes so someone else doesn't end up face first in my breast?!"

"Grounded!?" He quickly stood up, picking her up too into his arms and cuddling her with a slight pout. He held her up, so her head was above his and looked up at her with his arms around her. "I don't think I should be grounded for that. I've only been here 5 seconds..." New record. "I did bring you some clothes, don't worry beautiful. " he smiled brightly up at her none the less. "But if you want them, you have to give me a morning kiss." He grinned even more.

"Mm.." Lucy rolled her eyes unable to stop herself from smiling. How could she resist that face? Including when he really didn't do anything bad. She was just mainly annoyed with everything else going on. "Fine..you're not grounded.. Now come here!" Lucy grinned like an idiot cupping his cheeks as she leaned down pressing her soft rosy lips against his. Moments later she pulled away, but stayed in position having her face hovering above his locking eyes. "But you're still being punished when we get home. And I mean it..."

"Hmmm... I think I still owe you some punishment for pushing me off the desk..." He bit his lip with a smirk. "But maybe I'll save that until we're home too, huh? " he was fully rested, back to normal and was being a smart ass. None the less, he looked up at her with adoration, slowly stroking her hair. "I guess we should join the crew on deck as we seem to be approaching land."

"Heh..o-oh yeah..." Lucy slumped over and wiggled around until he placed her back down. She had forgotten about the desk thing for a moment, and how she owed him. And knowing Loke, it would be something Lucy wouldn't see coming which scared her the most. "Yes! I agree...Just let me get dressed first..." She grabbed the ends of her tank top about to pull it off and over her head, but stopped. "Actually, can you leave the room? I just need a moment alone...heh..."

Loke tilted his head to her as she asked to be alone, but then nodded. "Of course, Beautiful. I'll see you outside." He placed a gentle kiss on her nose, placed his hands into his pockets and strolled outside, catching up to Lupus who was walking back to the captain on the top deck.

"Good Mornin' captain." He said casually as he was outside. She just looked at him in his suit and rolled her eyes. "It would have been if I got enough sleep." Loke paused and looked at her for a moment. "...Oh. Oops. My bad..."

"Yea..."

"Don't tell Lucy we kept you awake." He had a stupid grin on his face.

The Captain sighed at her former spirit.

"Fine. " her serious expression was broken by a slight smirk back at Loke. There was a mutual small laugh between the two, as they waited for Lucy. Lupus returned to the Captain to be petted on the head. He was happy, wagging his tail having completed his task. Megan then closed his gate.

Lucy took a deep breath pausing before she exhaled. Finally, being alone was nice. Including since she didn't want Loke to smell her. She really needed a bath including after last night, and the only two who could help was one sweet loving spirit...and then there was a terrifying one.

One she didn't want to summon but had to. Aries and Aquarius. Biting her lip Lucy pulled our the key of the ram, summoning her quickly. "Open! Gate of the ram! Aries!" A bright light formed as the shy dainty girl stood there trembling.

"Y-Yes ma'am?"

"Uhhm...Aries...by any chance to do have some sort of...soap?" Lucy grinned innocently hoping her spirit would help somehow.

"O-Oh yes..of course..." Aries held her hands out forming a pink light as a bar of silky pale pink soap formed in her hands along with a cup of water and a rag.

"Ohhh! That's perfect!" Lucy picked it up and brought it to her nose. It smelled divine. Cherry blossoms to be exact. Grabbing the other thinks Lucy gazed up at her spirit with a genuine smile.

"Thank you Aries. You may return!"

"You're welcome. Bye bye Lucy!" The little ram smiled weakly and rushed back to the spirit world. Now was the hard part. Lucy slumped over, whining setting everything except the water down. Apparently, Aries knew exactly what she was doing.

Lucy took out her Aquarius key, shaking knowing she'd be angered by Lucy summoning her from a cup...Lucy hesitantly placed the key in the water, twisting it to the side. "O-Open! Gate of the water bearer! Aquarius!"

She squeezed her eyes shut clenching her teeth tightly prepared for a rush of water hitting her or loud ear piercing screaming from her, but Lucy didn't hear any of that. It was a simple and kind...

"Morning Lucy..."

The mage flinched and popped one of her eyes open seeing a friendly face on Aquarius?

"H-Huh...you're not mad?" Shocked but relieved Lucy stood up straight. Maybe this was a trick?

"Not today. Now what is it that you needed?"

"Uhh...Just-...needed to clean up a bit since I haven't had the chance to and-..."

"No problem!"

Lucy's eyes widen at her spirits kindness. Usually Lucy would be soaked by now.

"Really?"

"Mhmmm...here. Let me help you..." Aquarius was actually pretty pissed off inside, but there was something about Lucy that wasn't normal today. As much as she wanted to scream at her or send her out the cabin in a tidal wave she couldn't. She just...couldn't hurt her, And she didn't know why...

"Here, sit on the chair..." She pulled out the wooden chair allowing Lucy to sit. The blonde obeyed gulping down still a bit paranoid about this. But as soon as she felt the warmth of the water running through her hair she knew she was okay. It was so soothing... Aquarius even massaged her scalp and handed Lucy the soap and rag wetting them down allowing her to wash her body. For once the pair bonded like sisters. It was peaceful. Even Aquarius herself enjoyed it in a way. "Alright...we're done!" The spirit said and snapped her fingers forming a pink towel.

"How did you-...?" "Aries knew. Now hush, dry off, and try to stay safe as possible alright?" Her spirit was more serious now having a stern look.

"Y-Yes ma'am.."

"Good...and Lucy before I go. I know this is usual but if you need me...Just summon me at any time please. I'll be here..." Her spirit leaned down pulling Lucy into a tight meaningful hug. This was all so confusing to Lucy. What the hell was going on?

"I promise I will.."

"Good. Now take care." Aquarius smiled faintly as she began fading away leaving Lucy drenched and dumbfounded. She couldn't even move, processing everything.

"Did that just really happen?" The mage blinked a few times before shaking it off and went to dry off her hair and body, rushing to get dressed to join everyone else.

Lucy was fumbling to put her boots on stumbling out the door, finally joining the crew. She flipped her head up and smiled at the Captain who was shaking her head.

"Hey, I still like smelling nice you know?"

Loke looked over to Lucy as she joined his side. He gave a her a gentle smile.

"Mm... Smells good. Did you-" "...you didn't soak my room did you?" Max strolled over and asked Lucy.

"..."

Megan just whistled and looked back out at the ocean. She was bringing the ship into the nearest harbour. Her crew were running around, hoisting the sails.

"Ehehe... Uh, anyway... I guess we should grab Blackwater and turn him in!" He tried to change the subject for Lucy's sake.

"..I'll just uh, go get him..." He went over to Ruko who joined his side with the keys to the brig , then the pair went to retrieve their prisoner. As they came back, Blackwater was still bound in ice, but awake now. He had a cruel scowl across his face.

Loke was dragging him by a thick rope. His feet were still free, so he could walk but he was reluctant.

"Look Blackwater, I've been nice. I could just knock you out and carry you?" He chuckled, seeing the scowl across his face.

"Aha...uhh..." Lucy grinned innocently at Max who squinted at her. She shuffled over behind Megan hiding, a bit frightened by his intimidation. She placed her hands on the Captains shoulders just in case. "Ehheheh..." The Captain turned her head giving her a questionable look. Lucy only smiled bigger. That is until the two who were retrieving Blackwaters came back. His heavy footsteps and breathing were terrifying. Not only that but Lucy hadn't noticed how big he was compared to her and Loke...

"H-He can't get loose...Right captain?"

The Captain strolled over to Blackwater, looked him up and down with a smirk.

"He has no need to get loose. He doesn't have a ship to go back too." That's when Blackwater spat in her face. She scowled down at him, scrunched up her fist and struck him right in the nose, knocking him back out.

"No, he can't get loose." She said, wiping her face with her sleeve in disgust.

"We are making port, please remove him from my ship as soon as possible. The sooner he is off the seas, the better..."

Loke grabbed him before he fell to the floor and shattered the ice around him. "Urgh, he's heavy.." He and Ruko brought him back to his feet. Finally, the ship docked in Hargeon. Back where they started! Her ship was looking a little worse for wares but they all made it in one piece.

The lion dragged him off the ship and looked back looking at Lucy. "Shall we, my lady?" He grinned up at her as he was on the pier. Looking at the crew, he nodded to the Captain and Max.

"Thanks for helping us out. You should come check out Fairy Tail in Magnolia."

"Maybe we will." She smirked back at her former spirit.

"Maybe we will..." Lucy was excited to finally leave the ship and head home. Everything was going smoothly thanks to Megan and her crew.

"Coming!" The mage was about to dart off to meet her lion by his side when she stopped and turned to everyone on the crew. They all had smirks on their faces. It hadn't processed into Lucy's mind until now that she had gained a few new friends. Mainly the Captain, if it wasn't for her, who knows what would have happened to them.

Loke was looking back at her curiously wondering if she was going to follow. Holding up one finger Lucy spun around and jolted back over to Megan with a smile and immediately pulled her into a hug. Probably not the best thing to do to a pirate, but she needed to thank her somehow.

"Next drinks are on me..." Lucy chuckled and pulled away from the hug. "You take care Megan..."

Her eyes scanned the crew. "And all of you as well. Thank you..." It was a bit of an emotional moment, but Lucy managed to man up and not cry. She shared one last smirk with Megan along with a nod before turning back jogging up to Loke's side.

"Let's...go home."

"We should probably drop off this lump first, unless you want to invite him over for dinner." He joked to her as she joined his side. He raised his hand to the crew and waved. "Bye everyone!"

Megan nodded back down at them, until breaking into a grin. "Bye you two... Stay out of trouble for a while, Lucy." She winked and tilted her large hat down at the blonde with a smirk across her face.

Everyone was saying weird things today to Lucy. Loke grabbed the rope and dragged Blackwater to the police station, the pair turned him in and Lucy got her reward. Blackwater was indeed arrested and locked down in a secure prison for his many years of piracy and other list of crimes. Over time new bounties popped up every now and then, talking about pirates and mysterious ghostly ships but were then removed mysteriously off the notice board of the guild. There was one ship on the ocean with that much influence now and they were now target number one. The Black Lotus.