Michiamotippete: Glad the story sucked you in! Thank you for the compliment!

FireShifter: I love coming up with ways they can try to escape! Erza's embarrassment over that kind of thing cracks me up to no end.

Nattie414: I like to think Lucy's hopeful about Natsu but tries to squash it down. And we'll just have to see who can catch who :)

Ember Reverie: I know her bull-headedness towards natsu makes me face palm! I love how Erza melts into an embarrassed puddle over that kind of thing.

Enjoy!

Chapter 14

Narrator POV…

Upon hearing Carla's news the group transformed and made way to the perfume or floral stands. Except Lucy and Levy now disguised as Happy and Lily flu towards the Waterfall Grotto. They would use the water to hide their scents until they got a signal from the others. Then they would go through an open sky light and head straight for the train.

Lucy and Levy were waiting only a few moments before they heard a commotion I echo through the Grotto caves. They both dove into the water where they had previously found a tunnel that lead to an air pocket with a glass insert. This allowed them to see out into the rest of the Waterfall Grotto without being seen. It had a little sign carved into a wall, "Lover's Hideaway."

They both blushed over that no wanting to think of all the things done in there. Levy almost lets out a gasp as Gajeel swims almost directly in front of the window. Lucy quickly covers her mouth and both watch wide eyed as he searched the entire grotto. Neither could believe what they were seeing; how much he had changed.

Silver scales covered his back, half his torso, and partially down his arms. Shark like spikes flowed down his spine, and what wasn't covered in metal was black as pitch. Iridescent silver eyes glowed from his face, with hands tipped with claws shown through any dark areas in the cave. Then there was the way he moved! Almost like a large predatory cat graceful, silent, and deadly.

They both almost passed out when he disappeared into a shadow. Levy gripped Lucy's are tight to hold her into place. Levy shook her head and tried to say with her eyes, "not yet." She dared not speak aloud, knowing Gajeel was most likely still close by.

There was a big splash and they whipped their heads to the entrance only to see steam and a flash of red. Gajeel reappeared just inside the door and they heard low growls. He then swam out the door and both girls almost passed out in relief. They waited quite a while but immediately jumped into action when Lucy felt her keys warm. Knowing this meant Virgo or Gemini had spotted the Slayers.

This meant the start of phase 2 book it for the train. The girls took a large gulp of air and swan as far as they could under water to the Adventure Grotto. With the help of their wings they actually made it there with relative ease. Both popped out of the water and fly straight for the sky light.

Both almost froze at a sudden flash of heat but saw torches light almost directly under them. "I don't know about you but I'm starting to feel paranoid." Lucy nods in agreement with Levy's statement. They were half way to the station when Lucy felt both Gemini and Virgo return to the Celestial Realm.

"We need to move faster," Lucy gasps, "they've already taken out Virgo and Gemini." Levy nods her mouth set in a grim line as her heartbeat picks up.

Levy's POV

I kept reminding myself that I need to focus but I just couldn't keep how Gajeel looked out of my head. The way his muscles moved, the shine of his scales, sends a shiver down to my toes. I shake my head, earning a concerned look from Lu. I blush, "it's nothing."

This causes Lucy to go from concerned to a knowing smirk, "thinking about a certain someone?" I try to glare at her but failed miserably. "I don't know Lu I've always felt this pull to him but I was completely mesmerized! Like Happy is by fish!"

We both laugh at the comparison but suddenly Lucy becomes serious. "Lu? What's wrong?"

"Happy and Lily changed back it just sent a twinge through my magic. The second we get to the station we need to change our appearance. They know where the real Happy and Lily are."

I frown, "you think they'll follow the Happy and Lily scent trail we're leaving?" Lucy's eyes go wide and she starts looking around.

"Look!" She points out an old looking shop I shoot her a questioning glance. "Oh!" I gasp in understand. We land and dive into the Bath and Body shop. Lucy holds my hands and tells me to think of a simple disguise.

The shop clerk gasped at our sudden transformation. I look over at Lu to see if she was alright and see a tiny waif of a girl with midnight black hair. "Lu?" I gasp at how low and raspy my voice is.

She turns to me and smiles, "Levy! I like your choice!" Her voice is higher pitched but melodious. I turn to find a mirror on the wall and had to duck a little to look in it! My hair is a gorgeous auburn with porcelain skin and emerald green eyes. I even had cute little freckles dotting my nose!

"I'm look just like my heroine from my favorite book!" I squeal. Lucy giggled, "I picked a character I've been fiddling with!" We share a smile then share a more serious look.

"As fun as this is…" Lucy nods in agreement.

"Time to get down to business," she confirms.

We turn to see the entire staff gawking at us. I smile sheepishly and let Lu explain while I looked around for the sample shelf. Within minutes I found a spray that completely removes your scent!

"Oh yes we use that to help make personalized perfume but have found a few mages use it for missions and such."

"We'll take every bottle you have," Lucy comes up behind me and asks how much. She charged it to the guild and when I looked at her funny she explained, "The other girls can use it too. Otherwise Master can sell it to groups for missions either way it's a win win."

I look at her a little floored by her business attitude and then remember her past. "That's a great idea Lu!"

Lucy's POV

Levy and I doused ourselves in our new perfume and snuck out the back door. We didn't know how close or far our trackers were but we only had another block or so to the train station. I refused to look over my shoulder or glance around. I look to Levy and see she picked up a photo trapping lacrama along the way and was acting every bit the tourist.

I smile jumping on board with her plan. We hammed it up, not enough to noticed, but enough so it didn't look like we were tense or focused on getting anywhere in particular. Levy leaned over and showed me the latest image and it took almost everything I had not to squeak. A couple blocks down a blur of crimson red jumping from roof to roof was shown.

I calmed myself and smiled, "let's catch the next train it'd be a fun day trip!" Levy smiles and nods but grips her lacrama a little tighter. We babble about nothing in particular and walk onto the platform. The next train was going to Acalipha then Magnolia and back to Crocus. I'm sure Levy felt the same huge relief that I did. We bought our tickets and stood in line to board the train.

We get to our seats and say absolutely nothing until the train takes off. "Thank the gods!" Levy nods in agreement and we both sag in our seats.

"Ladies and Gentlemen I'd like to remind everyone this is not an express train. The bullet train has one more ride scheduled for this evening. We apologize for any confusion and hope you enjoy your trip."

Levy and I sat up a little straighter, "will a regular train be faster than them?"

Levy chews her bottom lip, "I doubt it but what other choice did we have?"

"Can you contact the guild with your Lacrama or is it just a short range one?" I ask trying to think of what to do next.

Levy sighs in disappointment, "short range. At least we're moving that's better than nothing but maybe we should come up with some plans." I nod in agreement.

Meanwhile somewhere close by…

My heart is racing; enjoying the thrill my queen is giving me. She may have tricked me a few times but I have her now. My Second running along the other side we wait for the perfect time to strike.