Chapter 14
They two females pretended to not take notice of its presence trying to lure the creature closer into the center. Soon all around the clearing Lucy and Evergreen noticed more Vulcans peeking out from the edge of the trees. Lucy was getting nervous at the sheer number of Vulcans on her half of the clearing so far, she counted twelve. Slowly the monkey like creatures moved forward toward the female mages, mumbling to each other. When the Vulcans got about halfway between the tree line and the mages one brave creature charged at the girls forcing Lucy to defend themselves.
Lucy quickly flicked her whip at the Vulcan's feet to trip it up causing it to land face first. The other Vulcans began to yell when Lucy attacked their friend and charged all at once at the two females intent on kidnapping them. Suddenly lightning fell from the sky hitting two of the creatures that Lucy could see. Lucy was trying her best to fend off the huge creatures with her whip but there were too many on her half. Just when Lucy was sure she was about to be grabbed, Bickslow's babies came flying into view smashing the Vulcan in the top of the head, knocking it unconscious. Lucy looked up to see Bickslow still on top of Draco directing his souls. Laxus was drawing lighting from the sky and shooting it back down to hit the rampaging creatures. Freed had joined Evergreen using ruins to cage the creatures so Evergreen could turn them to stone.
More Vulcans were coming from the woods to join the others these were even bigger than the first set. Lucy kept using her whip to distract the Vulcans away from Draco and the two mages standing on his back. Lucy was running low on magic from summoning Draco she was beginning to get dizzy again. Lucy looked back up and yelled, "Draco! I need a lift!" Suddenly a scaled tail wrapped around Lucy's waist and lifted her up to an equally scaled back. As soon as Lucy's feet touched Draco's back she collapsed causing Laxus to stand in front of her to protect her from stray shots of magic. "What is wrong Blondie?", Laxus asked as he sent out another bolt toward the creatures below. Lucy struggled to stay aware and stuttered out, "Used too much magic. Cannot help anymore. Too weak." Laxus growled at the blond female, "You should have said you were too tired before your plan was put into action Blondie. Dang, there are too many though. We need a new plan."
Lucy grabbed onto Laxus' coat and began to speak breathlessly, "Get them up here. Draco uses celestial magic he can take out most of them at once but Freed and Evergreen are too close." Laxus nodded and called to Freed to get Evergreen out of the way. Lucy raised her voice to be heard over the noise of the Vulcans, "Draco, as soon as Freed and Evergreen are out of the way, use your magic to take as many out as possible please. Do not hold back, use your strongest magic." Draco shook his head and spoke back, "Miss Lucy, that would require taping into what magic you have left. At the very least it would knock you out for some time, but it could potentially kill you." Lucy grinned tiredly and said, "No worries Draco, I got this. Do your thing when I say."
After Lucy's short conversation with her spirit, Evergreen and Freed finally made it onto Draco's back. Laxus was still throwing lightning bolts, when he felt Lucy's magic suddenly increase greatly. He turned around realizing exactly what Lucy was doing to pull off her plan. Laxus yelled at the blonde mage, "Are you stupid?! Opening your second origin is almost as dangerous as receiving it in the first place! It takes years of practice to do it successfully, are you trying to kill yourself?!" Lucy stood up full of energy from opening her second origin and said, "Hush, Laxus I know what I am doing. Draco whenever you're ready, let's do this."
Draco grinned at his key holder and began to breathe in, when he exhaled stars exploded from his open mouth. The Vulcans saw this and tried to run, but when the stars hit their targets they exploded into multiple smaller stars that separated and hit other targets. When all the explosions had finished almost all the Vulcans had been knocked out the few that were still moving were too injured to get very far. The Thunder God Tribe and Laxus stared at the destruction Lucy and her spirit had caused. Most of the trees in the area had been knocked over or demolished.
Bickslow whistled low and stuck his tongue out, "Damn Cosplayer you are a monster when you want to be, or your magic empowers monsters." When the other mages turned to look at Lucy, after surveying the damage, they found her kneeling breathing heavy. Laxus went to her and asked, "Lucy, are you alright?" She nodded her head and mumbled, "Fine. Just emptied most of my magic again." Lucy passed out after reassuring Laxus, curling into a ball on Draco's back. Laxus got mad and yelled at the Dragon he was standing on, "Hey, Dragon, I thought you said that you used your own magic when you were here? If that is the case, why is Blondie out of magic energy for the second time this day?" Draco growled irritably at the dragon slayer.
I want to sink my teeth into this child for his insolence. I cannot, I do believe Miss Lucy would frown at such behavior. I wish this toddler would get a clue and make everyone's life easier. The smell coming off him is potent enough I am surprised he hasn't figured it out yet. Thick headed human, has not proved he is worthy of such a treasure. First, he knows nothing of her power and magic. Second, he believes her weak. Lastly, he loses her on the first day out on a mission. Although his behavior toward Miss Lucy has been nothing but adorable. We shall see if he is worthy of such a gem in the future. He still young he may grow yet…
Laxus felt a shiver run up his spine at the dragon's expression, it was like the looks Mira gave a new potential relationship. Laxus yelled again, "Yo, I am talking to you! We would all like to know what happened to my Blondie!" Draco chuckled and spoke, "When in the past hour has she suddenly become yours child?" Laxus growled, "Just answer the question Dragon!" Draco sighed at the impatient human and gave him the answers, "I said I do not rely on Miss Lucy to keep me here. I never said that I would never need to use her magic. She asked for my most powerful technique, that requires her magic to activate the initial explosion my magic takes over after that. She is fine, she just needs rest. I will take you back to your camp, and stay till Miss Lucy says she no longer needs me."
Freed stepped forward before Laxus could open his mouth to further irritate Lucy's spirit. Freed spoke, "We would greatly appreciate the ride back, and no one here objects to you staying with us." Freed turned to Laxus and whispered, "Quit yelling like an enraged beast. Miss Lucy will be better protected if he is here, even if you two seem to clash like bulls. Even if that was not the case the only one who can send him back is Miss Lucy. We cannot do anything till she wakes up, I suggest you spend that time getting your emotions under control or figuring them out." Laxus nodded at his friend and kept his mouth shut the whole way back to the camp.
When the group landed in the clearing where they had set up camp Evergreen took Lucy to their tent to rest. Laxus made some excuse about getting more fire wood and stormed off into the woods. Bickslow and Freed began to make some food for everyone. Draco sat down near Lucy and Evergreen's tent and began watching everyone with a critical eye. Draco could hear Laxus off in the distance mumbling to himself. Bickslow kept sneaking peaks at the tent where Lucy slept, and Freed kept touching the communication lacrima like he wanted to use it. Evergreen was in the tent with Lucy mumbling about clothes for a date.
About an hour later Bickslow called Evergreen to come eat. Laxus did not make it back to camp till everyone else was asleep, except Draco. The dragon grinned at the chance to mess with the blonde man once again. Draco lifted his head and spoke softly, "They left food for you in the pot over the fire." Laxus grunted and asked, "Who is on watch?" Draco shifted his position and replied, "I offered to stay up. Everyone smelt of magic depletion, they need sleep. So, I am going to ask you a question because now may be the only time I can get a straight answer out of you." Laxus just continued to eat and try to ignore the annoying spirit. Draco continued, "Why are you so confused about your own feelings where Miss Lucy is concerned? You do not seem overly stupid like many humans…"
Laxus just sent Draco a glare that made most living creatures question if they still lived after making eye contact. Draco just grinned, "Answer my question and I will answer one of yours… I know you never had a dragon to guide you, like most of your guild mates did." Laxus noticeably was interested in the offer, but remained silent to finish his food. Draco was loving messing with the dragon slayer, "I can tell you something about your power that you have not figured out yet…" Laxus could not resist the potential to learn something new about dragon slayer magic. "Annoying spirit, I barely know the girl. If that is not enough of a reason to be confused, then my instincts have yet to give her a name. Plus, she keeps doing dangerous shit that pisses me off, and I have no time to think. Oh, then there is a sadistic lunatic after her too. Now is not the time to be distracted, and my own behavior annoys me. Now your turn, tell me something I do not know."
Draco chuckled and responded, "Dragon slayer magic can be inherited even if you are considered "artificial". Your mate will guarantee you at least one healthy child that will surpass you in strength. Dragon slayer magic guarantees only the best traits will be passed to your children." Laxus scoffed at the spirits words and growled out, "That is not helpful at all. I will never have children, not ever." This made Draco laugh so hard he nearly cried, "Stupid child, do you know nothing of your magic or dragons? Your instincts will demand you procreate once you mate. It is most assured you will have at least one. Do not worry your instincts will know when it is not only the right time for you, but also your mate."
Laxus just growled at the spirit and began ignoring him like before, but Laxus could not fool Draco. The smell of fear came off the lightening mage in waves. This made Draco even more curious about this mage than ever before. Draco asked directly, "Why does the assurance of children scare you?" Laxus snapped, "Contrary to your belief your old age does not intital you to the knowledge of peoples' private lives or thoughts. For once butt out and shut up. Why don't you go annoy Bickslow or Freed?" Draco cocked his head to the side and replied, "I thought it was obvious, your reactions are more fun. Plus, it is rude to wake one up just to entertain me..." Laxus did not respond, but walked to his tent instead. Once Laxus had settled into his tent Draco spoke, "We shall play more tomorrow then, child."