Chapter 2

"Hu-what-hah!?" Yukino sputters. Lucy grabs her hands and clasps them in her own, "I want you to join Fairy Tail," she repeats. "But I'm weak and-," Yukino protests. "I'm going to stop you there," Lucy interjects, "If I've learned anything during my time in Fairy Tail, it's that strength doesn't matter. No matter your past or magical ability, Fairy Tail will accept and love you. Trust me. You'll fit right in."

"You really want me to join?"

"Yes," Lucy assures firmly. She turns to Happy, "Happy, could you go get Master and Mira, please?"

"Aye!" Happy yells jumping up and flying out of the room. It's at that moment that Erza and Gray return. When they see Yukino in their room, they blink, rub their eyes, double-check that she's still there, look at each other, then back at Yukino, Lucy, and Wendy (who joined Lucy in comforting Yukino during that display). "Haaah?!" They exclaim in shock. "Why don't you two, Wendy, and Charle go on a walk. They'll explain what's going on," Lucy suggests. Erza looks at Gray who shrugs, before turning back to Lucy, "Sure, why not? Just promise me you'll be safe and behave," she gives a pointed look to Natsu, "Come on, Wendy, Charle." She grabs Gray and drags him back out of the room while he flails and protests. The two are followed by Wendy and Charle, who pause to wave goodbye to Lucy, Yukino, and Natsu. Lucy giggles then turn to Yukino, "Sorry about them. They don't really know what subtle means."

Yukino sniffles, "It's not a problem," she smiles before looking confused, "I'm am wondering why the guy took his shirt off, though?" Lucy sweatdrops, "Yeah, that's Gray. No one really knows why he does that, but he has a habit of unconsciously stripping. It's a pain during missions because if someone doesn't pick up after him, he runs out of clothes," she sighs.

"Droopy-eyed bastard," Natsu grumbles to himself. "Hmm? What was that, Natsu?" Lucy asks, smiling sweetly while emitting a dark aura that could rival Erza's and Mira's in intimidation. "N-nothing!" he yelps, then mumbles, "Lucy's scary. I hope you get back soon, Happy."

"I'm scary, huh?"

"Ah! When'd you get behind me?!"

Lucy just smiles before kicking him into the wall. He stands up, and the two start to argue. Eventually, the sound of Yukino's laughter interrupts them. When the two turn and look at her, she jumps, "Ah! I'm sorry for laughing I couldn't help myself." Lucy and Natsu look at each other, both sporting matching shit-eating grins, "Lucy's right, you'll fit right in," Natsu says, grinning. There's a knock at the door, and Lucy goes to open it, "Master! Mira! Come in, come in. Thanks for getting them Happy."

"Not that I don't appreciate seeing you brats' faces, but it's almost eleven PM what's going on?" Makarov asks. "This might take a while, please, sit down," Lucy responds. As soon as Makarov and Mira sit down, Erza and Gray burst through the door, followed by an exasperated Charle and timid Wendy. Erza rushes to Yukino, pulling her head to her chest, "You poor thing!" Erza summons a sword, "I swear to you Sabertooth will pay for what they've done, they will regret their actions."

"Oh, it's ok, I'd rather avoid conflict, Erza-sama."

"You're so polite, how adorable."

"Flame-brain! You and I are taking on Sabertooth!" Gray yells. "Hell yeah! I'm all fired up. Bet I can beat more of them than you ice-princess." Natsu challenges. "What was that slanty-eyes?!"

"Exactly what it sounded like, droopy eyes!"

"Fire-clown!"

"Pervy flasher!"

"Pink haired punk!"

"Honestly, is violence the only solution you people can think of?!" Charle sighs. "Aye!" Happy exclaims proudly."

"That's not something to be proud of tom-cat."

"Ahh! Lucy! What do we do?!" Wendy asks, panicked. As she listens to the chaos her teammates are causing, she starts to become extremely aggravated, "QUIET!" she bellows, "What are you guys five? Natsu, Gray, Erza no one, and I mean no one, is taking on Sabertooth outside of competitions. That could cause us to be disqualified, meaning we wouldn't be able to beat, and subsequently humiliate, Sabertooth in front of the entire country," she scolds. "Now here's what's going to happen, Erza you, Wendy, and Charle will accompany Yukino to the baths. Make sure she has everything she needs. Natsu, Gray, you two will sit right here on this bed and be absolutely silent or so help me Mavis I will kill you. Do you understand?"

"Aye!" The three exclaim out of fear while trembling. "Good."

"Lucy, I'm sorry. I got carried away. I won't feel at ease until I make amends. For now, please hit me." Erza demands. "Ah, no, I'd rather you, Wendy, Charle, and Yukino go to the bathroom now while I explain everything to Master and Mira."

"Of course! Wendy! Charle! Yukino! Grab your stuff, and let's go!" As the four girls rummage through their luggage to find their toiletries, Natsu and Gray sit on the bed, Lucy pointed at. Once they're there and seated, Natsu turns to Gray, "Lucy's really scary now. I miss when she first joined the guild and was timider."

"While I agree that Lucy is scarier than when she first joined, probably because she's spending too much time with Erza, Lucy has never been timid flame-brain."

"What was that?" Lucy looms behind the two boys with a sickly sweet smile and a dark aura surrounding her. N-nothing!" the two boys yelp in unison, "Stop copying me," they say at the same time, "I said that first!"

"No, I did!"

"Both of you shut up now before I make you regret it."

"Aye!" Lucy turns to face Makarov and Mira, "Now, since all that nonsense is dealt with, I can explain why I asked Happy to get you two." She sits and pets Happy when he curls up on her lap. "I'm curious, why was Yukino here? Isn't she a member of Sabertooth?" Mira asks. "Was, she was a member of Sabertooth." That statement causes Mira to gasp in shock. "That's why I called you here, now where should I begin?" Lucy ponders.