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A/N - Sometimes you start a chapter and it ends up somewhere totally different from where you expected... Don't forget to R&R.

"So what are you writing for this one?" Mira asked.

"Nothing, that isn't how dragon slayers work. I need to get them together and they need to touch. Skin on skin." Lucy responded, still trying to work out the details in her head. She wasn't concerned about Mira being upset that she wasn't Laxus's mate. Mira had always known it wouldn't be more than a fling, a very very enjoyable fling.

"But Natsu and Gray touched all the time, since they were kids. Gray is practically naked most of the time."

Lucy waved her hand to dismiss the idea. "I think that's the problem. They were together since they were little. So as that part of him grew up, he didn't notice a difference. Also, have you met anyone quite as dense as Natsu?"

Mira giggled. "No, I suppose if anyone could miss a giant sign it would be him. Oh, I still can't wait for pink haired, blue eyed babies!"

"You realize they are both…" Lucy started to interrupt but changed her mind. "Nevermind. So from all of the information I can gather from Gajeel and Levy, it's about scent and touch. I will get Bickslow's brother here under the pretense of training Wendy. Then we just have to get them together and get them to touch. Wham bam thank you ma'am!."

"It seems too easy," Mira said with a thoughtful frown.

Sighing Lucy had to agree. "Well that is if my hunch is correct. If not, then they touch, nothing happens and I'm back to square one."

Convincing Bickslow to contact his brother had been child's play. Convincing Laxus that it was far better to bring the lunar slayer to Fairy Tail rather than send Wendy into the den of sin that was Bosco was even easier. Lucy didn't actually believe that and personally felt like Bosco had it more correct than Fiore, but that was neither here nor there. She had to stoke that over protective big brother fire to get her way. Just mentioning sex and Wendy in the same paragraph was exceptional tinder.

Lucy refused to feel guilty over her meddling no matter what looks and eye rolls the poison slayer gave her. She knew he knew everything she was plotting but that he wouldn't interfere. It would ruin his entertainment. He winked at her as she thought that. Stupid sound mages with dragon hearing. He smirked. How do I know that was a wink since he only has one eye. Maybe it was just a slow blink… He growled. Smirking back she turned back to her plotting.

She was making a list of items needed for decorating the Guild for the Harvest festival. Her plan was simple, well in her mind it was. She would have Loke run lookout for the lunar slayer's arrival. When he arrived, she would have already talked Erza into showing off all of her various armors. That was certain to get his attention. She would introduce them, a hand shake and voila!

If that didn't do the trick she would have Cristoff assist Erza hanging decorations and use her Virgo stardress to undermine the stability of the ladder. Erza would fall and Cristoff would catch her. Voila!

If for some reason that didn't work either, she would make sure that Erza was a total knockout in the Miss Fairy Tail competition and Cristoff was a judge. When he placed the crown on her head, voila!

Worst case scenario, she would trip Erza into him. With a devilish smile she continued making her list while Cobra just shook his head and laughed internally. Normally he wouldn't stick around for the festival, but there was no way on Earthland he was going to miss this.

"You are plotting something, I can tell mia stella."

"I don't know what you are talking about. I'm planning a festival. It will be quite an event." She huffed in response. The last thing she needed was Vander figuring out what she was up to. Hearing a snicker from across the guild hall, she shot Cobra a glare.

"That look was not the one of event planning. It was one of pure evil intent. I've seen it on you before." He moved behind her and leaned into breathing hotly on her neck. "I can only hope you are plotting evil things for me starlight."

Shuddering, Lucy shook her head to swat him away with her ponytail. "Go away Vander. I know you are bored, but hoping and wishing won't get you into my pants."

Leaning against the bar and looking delicious as always he kept his lustful gaze on her. "So that means there is a method for me to get into your pants? I accept the challenge. No genies or wishes allowed." She held her breath a bit. Damn but that man oozed sex and when he directed his attention at one person...it was no wonder so many had fallen to his charms. If she didn't know it would be a one night stand she might be tempted. If she were honest with herself, she'd have to admit she was still tempted. She couldn't encourage him right now though, she was on a mission she reminded herself sternly.

"I'm serious Vander. I've got work to do." She refused to look directly at him or she might cave a little.

Vander was quiet for a moment before he turned serious. "Just don't attempt your games with my brother. I know he is on his way here and it is because of your request. Now, it sounds legit but I care about my brother. Don't meddle with his heart. He is a slayer and will find his mate when fate decides not you."

"I know all about slayers Van."

He grabbed her shoulders and pulled her around to face him. "No you think you know. You nudged two pots that were already about to boil over and proclaimed victory. You haven't seen the heartache, the devastation when it all goes horribly wrong."

Letting go he walked away, hands in his pockets. Lucy looked down at her notepad. She wasn't going too far was she? Just a touch. That's all she was trying for, it was still up to fate. She wouldn't push. Sighing she gathered her things and bid Mira and her friend's an early good night. She had a lot to think about.