A/N- Hey y'all! I'm glad you're enjoying the story so far! Sooooo, In my head Tawna is not at the tower of heaven. Now listen, I feel it was unrealistic to have her in every arc, and I could not figure how she would fit in to the arc. Also, the tower of heaven where the team really started to get to know Juvia, so I feel like having Tawna there would take that away. Are y'all following me, if not I'm sorry.

QUESTION ANSWERS!

Lizzie Marlow to answer your question. Yes, Tawna will develop other types of magic. She won't be confined to just Dragon Slayer magic. My little hint in, I think chapter 12, with her arm turning to water is the start to potential water body in the future. I want to mix in just Water magic in with her dragon slayer abilities. There is another spell I have in mind for the future for Tawna, but that will have to wait until the Battle of Fairy Tail arc!

Anyways… Please enjoy and review. I love hearing from you, any questions or suggestions don't be afraid to ask.

I wasn't a fan of the short Loke arc. It wasn't bad, but I felt like it was kind of boring to try and write. This is a filler chapter though, kind of breaking up the phantom arc and tower of heaven.

This chapter will have the back story of how Laxus and Tawna became close. It's cute, so I suggest you read it. And yes, Laxus acts differently around Tawna verses the rest of the guild. Sorry this got longer than I expected, but it's cute still.

Chapter 14

"It's kinda weird to think you're a celestial spirit," Gray says facing Loke, "I always thought your magic energy was kinda odd."

"Yeah it is a bit of a shock," A tired looking Happy says putting down a backpack he was holding.

"Sorry I never told you guys," Loke smirks scratching behind his head.

"I guess it make sense why Natsu couldn't figure out your magic during the whole body switching fiasco," Gray laughs.

"That's right," Lucy laughs, "After him and Tawna got switched out of each other's bodies, Natsu ended up as you and Tawna as Happy."

"Speaking of the Flame Brain," Gray says looking around, "Where is he?"

"He's coming," Happy looks down, "Tawna has been sick all night. I flew a head to see what Mira suggest we do."

"Oh no," Lucy gasps, "Do you know what's wrong with her?"

"We don't know," Happy sighs, "She hasn't been able to keep any food down. She wasn't feeling good a couple nights ago when we were lookin for Loke, and it kind of went downhill from there."

"That sucks," Gray says.

"Yeah, especially since she just got over getting her magic drained." Loke adds.

"Since we have a few rooms in the guild done, Mira said to bring her here. She gonna stay in the temporary infirmary, and Mira gonna call Porlyusica to see what she suggests." Happy says as the two dragon slayers enter the half-renovated guild. "How she doin Natsu?" Happy asks as Natsu approaches closer with Tawna in her pajamas on his back.

"I at least got her to stop throwing up long enough to get her here," Natsu says with tired bags under his eyes, "Not that she has anything left to throw up."

"Poor thing," Lucy says looking at the little Dragon Slayer. Her face is pale and dark bags lay under her normally bright eyes, which have now dulled.

"Mira!" Happy shouts making Tawna groan and press a hand to her head.

"Happy," Natsu snaps.

"Oops, sorry Tawna," Happy apologies quietly as Mira come out from behind the bar.

"My goodness," Mira says as she approaches the siblings, "Poor thing can't catch a break lately," She says placing her hand on the pre-teens forehead, "I sent Elfman to pick up some medicine from Porlyusica, she should be feeling better in a day or two." Mira smiles.

"Thanks again for helping," Natsu sighs in relief, "She's been miserable for the last two days."

"We'll get her feelin better," Mira smiles, "Right behind those curtains is the makeshift infirmary." Natsu nods and adjusts Tawna on his back and makes his way to the small room. Happy grabs the backpack and flies in behind them.

"That kid is always getting sick," Gray states shaking his head.

"She has never had the strongest immune system," Mira smiles, "But having her magic drained a few weeks ago, probably didn't help much either." She says as Happy and Natsu exit the infirmary.

"That was quick," Gray states.

"She fell asleep right has her head hit the pillow," Natsu sighs.

"Being up all night really took it out of her." Happy says landing on Natsu's head.

"Well, she needs rest if she's gonna get better," Lucy smiles.

"Speaking of rest," Gray says turning to Loke, "Shouldn't you be in the spirit world right now?"

"I'm doing better than before," Loke smiles.

"If you're a celestial spirit, then why aren't you some sort of animal, like a cow or something?" Natsu asks.

"Not all spirits are animals. Take Virgo as an example." Loke laughs.

"That's not true, I've seen her as a gorilla!" Natsu shouts.

"She's wasn't a gorilla," Lucy shakes her head, "A big ugly spirit, yes. Loke is a lion spirit."

"Wait, isn't that a big cat!" Happy smiles widely.

"Yep," Loke laughs as the blue feline hugs his neck.

"You're the coolest spirit ever," Happy salivates gnawing on Loke's shoulder.

"If I had a fish spirit, you would be taking those words back," Lucy laughs.

"Man, I wish I had a spirit," Natsu complains.

"What kind of spirit would it be?" Happy questions.

"A dragon, so I could practice my magic on it!" Natsu boasts shooting fire from his mouth.

"You don't summon a spirit to practice magic on it!" Lucy shouts.

"You summon them when you need some love," Loke says smoothly placing an arm around Lucy.

"Okay," She sighs, "I think it's time for you to go back," Lucy raises his gate key to him, "You are still not up to your full strength yet."

"Wait, I got ya something," He says digging in his pocket, "Here," The lion spirit pulls out tickets to a resort, "You all did so much for me, so it's the least I could do."

"What!"

"The beach!"

"I have never been to a place like this before," The team shouts grabbing their respected tickets.

"I gave Erza her ticket, I hope you all have a good time." Loke smiles.

"Hurry up!" Erza shouts dragging her large cart of baggage behind her, "You don't want to be left behind."

"What are we gonna do about Tawna," Happy asks glancing to the small room where the sick girl is sleeping.

"You all go ahead," Mira smiles from behind the bar, "She will be fine here. You all need to relax, and she needs her rest."

"I don't know," Natsu says worried.

"It will be fine Flame Brain," Gray states, "She won't be able to get any rest with us out here yelling and screaming all day."

"Well, okay." Natsu sighs, "Let's get going!" He shouts.

"Aye sir!" Happy cheers as the team begins to file of the half-done guild hall. Mira laughs quietly at Fairy Tail's strongest team. She turns and goes to check on the sick dragon slayer in the room behind her. Pulling back the curtain, she sees the small girl curled up with a few blankets sound asleep. Mira smiles to see her still asleep after all the commotion her team caused as they were leaving.

Soon the guild was busy and noisy as usual. People were eating, drinking, and chatting. Gramps has taken his usual spot on the bar sipping his beer when a small cough begins from the room behind the bar.

"How's the child?" Gramps asks glancing to the curtain.

"She woke up a few minutes ago with a cough," Mira sighs, "I got her to keep some broth down at least. I'm still waiting on Elfman with the medicine from Porlyusica. He should be coming soon." Within a couple of minutes Elfman walks into guild.

"Got the medicine Sis," Elfman holds up a small bag as he approaches the bar, "She said it may knock her out for a couple hours, but she should be feelin better after she wakes up."

"Thanks, Elfman," Mira smiles taking the bag from her brother, "Elfman, why is your cheek red?"

"That old hag hit me with a broom!" He shouts covering his cheek.

"Porlyusica hasn't changed a bit," Gramps laughs sipping from his mug.

"Oh dear," Mira laughs as she takes the medicine into Tawna.

The guild begins to wind down for the night. Tawna is still sleeping from the medicine and only a few people remain in the guild. Laxus walks in through the tentative opening in the hall and straight to the bar.

"Hello Laxus," Mira smiles, "I didn't expect you to be here."

"Thunder Legion an I have a big job tomorrow, I have some planning to do." He answers sipping his mug the she-devil placed in front of him.

"Hey Mira?" Levy approaches carrying a small stack of books, "Is Tawna awake yet? I have books to give her to keep her occupied." The script mage smiles.

"She's still asleep, but I'm sure you can sneak them in there for when she wakes up." Mira smiles.

"She's been out for a while," Levy states.

"Yeah, I don't think Porlyusica took in consideration Tawna's small size for the amount of medicine she told us to give her," Mira giggle, "She should be waking up soon though."

"Is Squirt sick?" Laxus asks looking up from the papers he has in front of him. As Levy walks into the small room behind the bar.

"Yeah, the poor thing was apparently up all night throwing up. Natsu and Happy brought her here, because they didn't know what else to do to help her." Mira says glancing to the infirmary, "Even if though the medicine made her sleep, she already looks better. She's gotten some of her color back into her face."

"Mira," Levy steps out from behind the curtain, "Tawna just woke up, and she's wondering if she could get some soup."

"Oh good," Mira grins, "She must be feeling better." She smiles and prepares the soup for the girl.

"Is she gonna be here alone all night?" Levy asks.

"We are trying to find someone to stay here tonight," Mira sighs, "But everyone has something going on either tonight or tomorrow night."

"If we weren't leaving for a mission in the morning I would stay," Levey says.

"I can stay," Laxus says as he peers at his paper work.

"Are you sure Laxus?" Mira asks, "Don't you and the Thunder Legion have a job tomorrow."

"I'm gonna be up most of the night going over the plan Freed made for us anyways," He says glancing up from his paper.

"Well since you're gonna be the one staying here tonight," Mira smiles, "You can take her the soup," She places the small bowl of vegetable soup and a cup of ice on the bar. Laxus sighs and picks up the bowl and glass of ice chips and walks to the curtain, knocking on the door-less frame.

"Come in," Tawna's voice says quietly. Laxus move the curtain aside and enters. Tawna is sitting up in the bed, hair in a messy ponytail, face not as pale as it once was, flipping through one of the books Levy dropped off.

"Feelin better?" Laxus asks pulling up a chair.

"Laxus?" Tawna says surprised turning to see the tall blonde handing her the soup, "What are you doing here?"

"The team and I have job tomorrow, and I have some plans to go over tonight. Mira needed someone to stay in the guild tonight, so I volunteered."

"So, you're babysitting me?" Tawna sighs taking the small bowl from him.

"It's not the first time," Laxus states, "Where's your idiot brother?"

"I don't know," She shrugs, "I fell asleep right after getting to the guild this morning, but when I woke up the first time, those two idiots, Lucy, Gray, and Erza were gone." Tawna says setting her soup in her lap.

"they probably ran off on a job or something." Laxus says then furrows his brow, "Why is your arm water?"

"Ahh!" Tawna jumps, "Not again." She sighs drooping her head.

"Again?"

"It's been happening since Natsu and I destroyed Jupiter cannon." Tawna sighs. She concentrates on her arm trying to change it back, but instead freezes it. "Ahh." She lifts her now frozen arm and moves her fingers a bit, "Not what I was trying to do, but that's kind of cool." She smiles making Laxus laugh as she tries to turn her arm back, this time successfully.

"At least it's not like your Water Dragon Sneeze,"

"Hey," Tawna scowls, "I was five, I couldn't help it." Laxus looks to her bed and notices something sitting in the corner of the mattress next to her pillow. "You still have that old thing?" He asks pointing to the beat up, droopy winged, yellow and orange dragon stuffie.

"Happy must slipped it in the backpack when he packed it for me while my head was in the toilet this morning," Tawna smiles looking at the old dragon, "I haven't slept with it in years, it usually sits on a shelf. I still remember when you gave it to me."

"It was the first time I babysat you," Laxus smiles.

7 years ago

"Hey kids!" Gildarts shouts gathering the older children around Macao, Wakaba, and himself, "How do you all feel about goin on missions with us?" Hearing the request, the kids begin to cheer and shout. The adults let out a loud laugh.

"Well, I take that reaction as a yes." Macao laughs.

"I call Gildarts!" Natsu shouts feeling a small tug on his shirt. He turns and looks down to his five-year old little sister. "Oh, Buggy," Natsu sighs placing a hand on her head.

"Natsu," Gramps says from the bar, "If you need someone to watch her for a few days, Laxus can do it."

"What?" 16-year-old Laxus snaps leaning on the pillar, "You got to be kidding me, Old Man"

"Come on Laxus, you're injured from your last mission and need your rest. The least you can do is look after her." Gramps grins.

"I don't know Gramps," Natsu eyes Laxus, then glances to Tawna.

"I'll be here, and so will Reedus. I guarantee she's in good hands." Gramps reassures.

"I still haven't agreed to watch the kid," Laxus sighs crossing his arms leaning against the pillar. He raises his head and his eyes are met with large dark green eyes, with pieces of pink hair falling into them.

"Laxus, you can't say no to this cute face, now can you?" Gildarts smiles holding Katawna up in front of the teen. She blinks her eyes a few times at Laxus then smiles a large toothless grin.

"Fine," Laxus sighs, "I'll watch the squirt."

"Atta boy Laxus!" Gildarts smiles pulling the lightning mage into a hug.

"Hey, let go of me!" Laxus tries to push away the crash mage.

"Your squishing me!" Tawna's small voice squeaks between the two.

"Oops, sorry Tawna," Gildarts releases Laxus, "I forgot to put you down," He smiles placing the small child back on her feet.

"It'ssss okay," Tawna lisps. The girl runs over to Levy and crawls up on to the bench with the script mag.

"I swear that kid got cuter when she lost her front teeth." Gildarts laughs.

"I still don't know about this," Natsu pouts.

"I'm sure she will be fine," Lisanna smiles.

"Yeah, Laxus probably can take better care of her," Mira smirks.

"Stop it Mira," Erza snaps.

"Hey! I take good care of my sister," Natsu complains.

"You did leave her here the other day," Gray adds.

"Shut it Streaker! That was an accident." Natsu crosses her arms pouting, "She's tiny. She's easy to miss."

"I can't help that I'm ssssmall," Tawna stands on the bench facing her brother, making him and the rest of the group giggle. "What?"

"You have a lisp, Buggy," Natsu grins.

"That'sss your fault," Tawna glares.

"I didn't mean to knock you over yesterday," Natsu sighs, "Those teeth were loose anyways."

"The kid did take the fall like a champ," Macao laughs.

"Yeah, not even a single tear," Wakaba adds laughing as Gildarts stands.

"It's getting late kids, I suggest you all rest up for tomorrow." He grins.

Next morning

"Is everyone here?" Macao asks glancing around to the kids who have gathered early in the Guild.

"We are still missing Natsu," Gildarts says looking for the fiery pink haired mage.

"He should be here soon," Lisanna states glancing to the door.

"Tawna, stop!"

"Put me down!"

"Sounds like they're at it again," Gray smirks crossing his arms in front of his bare chest.

"Gray, your clothes," Cana sighs.

"No, it's faster if I carry you… Oww!" Natsu shouts as he walks in with Tawna on his back. Tawna yanks a chunk of his hair and squirms off his back and glares up to him.

"Tawna," Gramp's voice echoes from the bar, "You can put your bag in the infirmary upstairs," He smiles.

"Okay!" Tawna grins and runs up the stairs with her small backpack.

"Natsu," Laxus says stepping up next to the 12-year-old.

"Yeah," Natsu says rubbing the spot on his head where Tawna pulled.

"Is there anything I need to know about the squirt?"

"Not really, she generally entertains herself," Natsu pauses and thinks for a moment, "Actually, she's been fighting going to sleep." He says as Tawna climbs back down the stairs.

"Natsu, we need to get going!" Gildarts smiles.

"Okay, coming!" Natsu says, "Bye Tawna, be good," Natsu waves.

"Bye, bye!" Tawna grins waving next to the tall blonde. They begin to file out of the of the guild when Natsu turns around cupping his hand around his mouth.

"Oh Laxus, if she sneezes make sure you're out of the line of fire!" He shouts. Laxus raises and eyebrow and glances down to the kid at his feet. Tawna looks up and gives him a large smile.

"I don't know what he means, but give fair warning before you sneeze," He says to his little companion for the next three days.

"I'll t-th-try," Tawna says stumbling over her t's.

"Have you eaten breakfast?"

"No, Nassoo wasss late," Laxus can't help but smile at Tawna's troubles with her S's right now.

"What do you want Squirt?" He asks as the approach the bar.

"Fruit and glass of water, pwease." She smiles. Laxus nods and walks around the bar and grabs a small bowl of berries and a cup of water for her and a bowl of cereal and coffee for himself. he walks back around the bar and notices Tawna struggling to get up on the bar stool. Most five-year olds are small, but Tawna is a little smaller than a normal five-year old.

"Here Squirt," Laxus picks her up and sets her on the counter.

"Thank you," She smiles and begins to eat her berries. Laxus finishes his food and looks over to the kid next to him. Tawna is waving her hand over her water and little orbs begin to raise and fall from the glass.

"What do you usually do with your brother?" Laxus asks trying to find something to do with the kid.

"I have been wondering that too," Gramps says from the end of the bar.

"He'sss alwaysss training," Tawna shrugs, "Or trying to figure out where Igneel and Nanami are."

"Does he ever help you with your magic?" Laxus asks.

"Sometimes, but I'm still too little for him to teach me a lot of things." Tawna says looking down, "If I use my magic too much, I get sick."

"Don't worry Katawna," Gramps smiles, "As you grow, you will get stronger."

"Yeah," Laxus smiles to the small girl, "You'll be a great wizard one day." He places a hand on her head.

"Really?" Tawna smiles.

"Really," Laxus nods as the kid's nose scrunches.

"Ahhhchooo!" Laxus leans back just in time as a stream of water blast by his head. Shocked, he looks to the small Dragon Slayer who has been knocked on her back from the sneeze.

"I can see why Natsu said get out of the way now," Laxus says helping Tawna sit up and handing her a tissue.

"Eh hem," Laxus and Tawna look to the end of the bar to Gramps who is now soaking wet. The two glances at each other and start laughing.

"You needed a shower anyways Old Man," Laxus smiles then glances to Tawna, "Come on Squirt, let's go play outside." He says lifting the kid of the counter, "If you sneeze out there, at least you will water the flowers."

The day goes by quick, with only a few more sneezing accidents. It's now a few hours after dinner and Laxus is exhausted. Looking after and keeping a five-year old is tiring. As much as he doesn't want to admit it, but he's enjoying looking after the kid. He looks over to the little pink headed kid who is drawing a picture, sitting on the counter. Her eyes begin to droop and her head bobs slightly, she's starting to doze.

"Okay Squirt," Laxus says standing, "Let's get ready for bed. We can't have you falling asleep on the bar." Tawna sits up and with Laxus's help climbs off the counter. The tired kid slowly climbs the stairs to the bathroom to change into PJs and brush her teeth. Laxus pushes open the infirmary door and Tawna crawls into the bed closest to the door. "Do you need anything Squirt?" he asks placing a cup of water on the table beside the bed.

"No," She says sheepishly. To Laxus she looks nervous, but it's probably because she's staying here instead of home.

"Okay, if you need anything my room is just across the way," He says pointing to the room across from the one Tawna is staying in. Tawna nods as she begins to doze, "Night Squirt,"

"Night," She says quietly starting to sleep. Laxus closes the door and decides to get ready for bed himself.

"Laxus,"

"What Old Man, I want to go to bed." Laxus sighs.

"For someone who didn't want to babysit, you seem to be enjoying spending time with the little one," Gramps smirks.

"Shut it Gramps, go to bed." Laxus rolls his eyes entering his room.

Few hours later

Laxus wakes in the middle of the night to the sound of a small cry.

"Huh?" Laxus gets up, rubbing his eyes. He leaves his room and makes his way to the infirmary. As he expected the small cry is coming from behind the door. "Tawna?" He asks opening the door slowly. Katawna is sitting up in bed with tears streaming down her cheeks. Seeing Laxus, she quickly climbs out of bed and latches herself to his leg crying. He gets her to let go of his leg and kneels down in front of her. Tawna now latches her arms around his neck, crying into his shoulder. Laxus sighs and picks up the small girl and carries her down to the couch in the guild hall below.

"What's wrong?" He asks laying back on the couch.

"Bad d-dreams," Tawna cries into his shirt. Laxus remembers Natsu saying something about her not want to sleep.

"Is that why you been giving Natsu trouble going to sleep?" He feels her nods. Laxus softly rubs her back, but he doesn't really know how to handle this situation. "It's okay Tawna," He feels her small hands grip his shirt, "What does Natsu do to calm you down?"

"He's a h-heavy sssleeper," She stutters and lisps. Laxus sighs, Natsu probably doesn't know that she's even having bad dreams.

"It's okay, it was only a dream," He says patting her back. After a while, Tawna's cries turning into whimpers, which face into even sleeping breaths.

The morning

Gramps comes out of his room/office the next morning. He notices Laxus and Tawna's doors are open. 'Tawna must be an early riser,' He thinks as he walks down the stairs. Looking to the bar, he notices it is empty.

"Where are those two?" Gramps questions aloud glancing around the hall. He looks to Reedus who is intensely drawing something. "What ya drawing?"

"A sight we never see again," Reedus smiles pointing to the corner of the guild. Gramps looks to the couch in the corner of the hall and smiles softly. Laxus is asleep with little Katawna sleeping soundly on his chest.

"I want a copy of that," Gramps smiles receiving a thumbs up from the artist. About twenty minutes have passed when Laxus wakes. Gramps watches carefully as his grandson carefully lifts Tawna off him and on to the couch, draping a blanket over her. Laxus rubs his eyes and stretches, making his way over to the bar for coffee. He notices Gramps is smirking at him.

"What?" Laxus sighs.

"I see you two had an early morning," He smirks.

"I wouldn't call 2 a.m. an early morning." Laxus mumbles rubbing his injured shoulder. "Squirt had a nightmare last night."

"Well, it looks like you handled it well." Gramps smiles. Laxus finishes his coffee and disappears upstairs to change.

Tawna begins to squirm as she begins to wake. She sits up rubbing her eyes looking around her surroundings.

"Good morning Tawna," Gramps smiles, "Did you sleep well?" He asks make her a bowl of cereal.

"Good," Tawna says quietly as she struggles getting on the bar stool.

"Morning Squirt," Laxus says walking back down the stairs dressed for the day. "When you're finished, go get dresses. We are gonna run some errands for Gramps." He says walking the bar, straightening her messy hair.

"Okay!" Tawna smiles as she quickly eats her breakfast then running upstairs to get dressed. Laxus is slinging his bag over his shoulder when Tawna comes back down with her shoes in hand.

"Laxusss,"

"Yeah, Squirt?" Laxus looks over to Tawna who is struggling with her shoe laces. "Need help?" Tawna nods and Laxus walks over and quickly ties the kid's shoes.

"Thank you," She say looking down.

"How about when we get back, I teach you how to tie them yourself?" Laxus smiles.

"Really?" Tawna smiles.

"Really," Laxus nods, "Let get going." Tawna nods and follows close to his side. "Be back soon, Old Man." Laxus waves as they leave the quiet guild.

The two walk down to the morning market. It's busier than normal, Laxus glances down to the small girl clinging to his leg. 'I'm gonna loose her in this crowd,' he thinks.

"Here Squirt," Laxus picks her up and sets her on his shoulders. "We can't have you getting lost." He feels her hands on the top of his head, but she slightly stiff, "You okay?"

"I don't like being up high," Tawna says quietly as Laxus holds onto her feet.

"I'm not gonna drop you." Laxus says, felling her relax a bit.

"Promissssse?" She lisps.

"Promise," he smiles. As they walk through the market, Tawna finally relaxes all the way and even has taken to playing with Laxus hair.

"Good day Laxus," An elderly woman smiles form the stall they approach.

"Hello Miss Maka," Laxus says, "Do you have the Old Man's order?"

"Yes, it's right," Maka smiles handing the bags over, "Who is this little one?" She asks looking to Tawna who is looking around the busy market.

"This is Tawna," Laxus says as he feels her begin to play with his hair again, "I'm babysitting while her brother is on a mission."

"Well, she's in good hands." Maka smiles. Laxus turns to leave when he notices a stuffed dragon at her stand. Maka smiles and places it in his bag winking.

"Thank you Miss Maka," Laxus smiles patting Tawna's leg, "say good bye."

"Bye!" Tawna grins waving as Laxus turns to finish their errands. Just around lunch time, Laxys walks into the guild with the bags and Tawna still on his shoulders.

"Welcome back," Gramps smiles, "Did it go well?"

"Yeah," Laxus says setting Tawna on a bar stool and fixing his hair she messed up, "Want me to throw these in your office?" Gramp's nods as he places Sandwiches out for Tawna and his grandson. Laxus hurries upstairs and throws the bag with the dragon in his room then the rest in Gramp's office.

After lunch, Laxus spent the day helping Tawna. He taught her how to tie her shoes as promised, helped her with reading and learning to pronounce new words. Which proved to be difficult for her, since she's missing her two front teeth. They were almost done with dinner when Tawna notices Laxus holding his shoulder.

"Is your ssshoulder hurting?" Tawna asks sipping on her juice.

"It's fine Squirt," Laxus says, but the dragon slayer isn't buying it. She crawls off the counter onto a bar stool. Laxus places a foot on the bottom of the stool so it won't tip over as she climbs off it and walks to the other side of the bar. Laxus can only see the very top of her pony tail as she digs around in drawers. Finding what she was looking for she comes back around holding a towel.

Katawna climbs back up to the counter and lays out the towel. She places her hand above it and small chunks of ice begin to fall and pile on the white towel. Gathering the ends and removing her hair tie from her hair, she ties it together and places it on Laxus's shoulder.

"There," She smiles with her pink hair falling in her face. Laxus smiles and sighs.

"Thanks Kid," He says placing a hand on her head.

Laxus continued to help Tawna with her writing and reading, until the small girl began to doze.

"Okay Squirt, time for bed." Laxus says standing from the bar. Tawna looks up to him with sleepy, yet scared eye. "Wait here," Laxus smiles as he walks up stairs to get the yellow and orange dragon. "I got this earlier. Maybe it will help with your sleeping problem." Laxus says pulling the stuffed dragon from behind his back, handing it to Tawna. The dragon stuffie is about half the size of Tawna, and looks large in her small hands. "When you go to sleep at night, this will protect you from those nightmares." Tawna's eyes grow wide as she holds the stuffie close. Stands on the counter and hugs her babysitter. Laxus hugs her back and sends her up the stairs to get ready for bed.

Gramps smiles as he watches his grandson bond with the young one. He is normally grumpy and very tempered, but around Katawna, he's a different person. He's actually smiling, not the fake smile he has been known to show. All because of this little pink haired Dragon Slayer.

"Laxus," The teen sighs at the gleefulness of Gramp's voice, "It seems you have gotten a soft spot for the child," Gramps smiles.

"Yeah, yeah she got to me," Laxus sighs, "Don't expect it to happen to anyone else."

"Laxusssss," Tawna smiles from the top of the stairs holding her dragon close to her chest.

"Coming," Laxus smiles and meets the five-year old at the top of the stairs. He opens the door to the infirmary and Tawna runs in and throws the dragon up first, then pulls herself up on to the bed. Laxus smiles and places the glass of water on the table, "All set?"

"Yup," She smiles widely.

"Goodnight," He smiles patting her head.

"Night night Laxus," Tawna smiles dozing, curling up with her dragon.

Next Morning

Laxus wakes up with the mid-morning sun spilling into the room. 'Squirt must be up by now,' he thinks as he rises out of bed. Walking out of his room still in his pajamas and see the infirmary door still closed. He looks down to the guild below and sees only Gramps making pancakes, and Reedus drawing.

"Is the Squirt up?" Laxus asks looking down to Gramps below.

"Not yet, but I suggest you go wake her for some pancakes," Gramps grins. Laxus nods and walks over to the infirmary, knocking softly.

"Squirt?" He says softly opening the door. Tawna, still holding tight to her dragon, opens her eyes and pushes herself up from her stomach. "Looks like someone got some good sleep," Laxus smiles to Katawna with her messy hair and big smile, "Come on, Gramps made pancakes."

"Okay," She smiles, crawling out of bed and coming to hug Laxus's leg. "Good morning!" She grins up to him. Laxus smiles and kneels down.

"On my back," He smiles. Tawna wraps her arms around his neck and he carries her out to the guild. He sets her on the counter and he takes a seat at the bar.

"Eat up!" Gramps smiles placing plates of pancakes in front of the two mages.

"Thanks, Old Man,"

"Thank you!" Tawna smiles starting to eat her breakfast. Laxus goes to take a sip of his coffee, but something is off. There isn't steam hitting his nose. He looks down to the mug and flips it upside down, frozen solid. Glancing to Tawna, she quickly looks away hiding a grin behind her cup of apple juice.

"Tawna," Laxus smiles, "Fix it." Tawna giggles and steam begins to rise from the mug once again.

After breakfast, both have gotten dressed for the day, all except for shoes. Gramps gave a large stack of jobs for Laxus to sort through. Gramps smiles watching Laxus sitting on the floor with Tawna on his knee and jobs spread around them.

"Master, there's a lacrama call coming in," Reedus says looking up from one of the many portraits he has been painting. Gramps answers the call and sees Gildarts, Macao, and Wakaba.

"Hey, how were the missions?" Gramps smiles.

"Great, these kids are great!" Gildarts smiles, "We should be home in about an hour. So, how's the babysitting?" He smirks.

"You tell me," Gramps smirks turning the lacrama to Laxus, who now has Tawna on his shoulders holding the jobs that have already been put in order.

"Did I give you the script job, Squirt?" Laxus asks.

"I don't know," Tawna squints at her pile of papers in her small hands, "How do you ssspell ssscript?"

"S-C-R-I-P-T," Laxus laughs.

"Then no," Tawna smiles. Gramps turns the lacrama back and those on the other side's jaws have dropped.

"That's not our Laxus," Wakaba states.

"The boy has done well with her," Gramps smiles as the two start pinning the jobs on the board.

"I knew he couldn't hate everyone," Gildarts laughs.

"STREAKER!"

"FLAME BRAIN!"

"Oh no, Gray and Natsu are at it again. We'll see you soon." Gildarts says as they end the call.

1 hour later

Laxus is sitting at the bar reading the paper with Tawna on his shoulder's playing with his hair. The guild doors fly open and the once quiet guild becomes lively once again.

"We're back!" Gildarts cheers as they all pile into the hall.

"Welcome back," Gramps smiles. Laxus stands and walks over to the group with Katawna. He lifts her off his shoulders, and she dives for Natsu.

"Nassooo!" She smiles hugging him.

"Hey Buggy," Natsu smiles, "Go get your stuff so we can go home,"

"Okay!" She smiles, running up the stairs. Leaving Natsu glaring at Laxus.

"What?" He cocks and eyebrow to the dragon slayer.

"Natsu," Gramps smiles, "Laxus took good care of her."

"Wee!" Reedus smiles holding up a pile of pictures from the last couple of days.

"You have pictures?" Laxus sighs in disbelief as Reedus flips through the paintings. From the two of them sitting at the bar, Laxus teaching her how to tie her shoes, them sorting through the jobs, to the last one of them fast asleep in the couch.

"I guess he did okay," Natsu states as Tawna climbs doen the stairs with her dragon in hand, "What's that?"

"The kid has been having nightmares," Laxus sighs, "I gave that to her and no more nightmares."

"Oh Laxus, you're just a big softy1" Gildarts shouts pulling him into a hug.

"Get off of me!" Laxus pushes him off. Tawna suns up between Natsu and Laxus.

"Ready?" Natsu smiles. Tawna nods and hugs Laxus's leg.

"Thank you Laxussss," She grins.

"Anytime, Squirt," Laxus smiles placing a hand on her head.

Present time

It's early morning and Laxus had finally finished looking through the plan for the Thunder Legion's mission. He now sits at the bar reading the newspaper when he hears shuffling behind the bar.

"What do you think you're doing? Get back in that damn room," He sighs throwing a grumped piece of newspaper at the pre-teen.

"But I'm feeling better," Tawna complains.

"Mira is gonna yell at you," Laxus says setting down the newspaper as Tawna comes around still in her PJs and sits in the bar stool next to him.

"Just give me a couple of minutes of freedom," Tawna sighs, "The last three days I have either been coped up at home, in the bathroom, and now here."

"I warned ya Squirt," Laxus warns.

Reedus being the only other member in the guild smiles and paints the picture in front of him. It's the exact same picture he has painted before, but this time Laxus and Tawna are seven years older. The artist smiles as he places the picture in the old folder with its twin.

"KATAWNA DRAGNEEL!"

"Ahh!" Tawna jumps. Feeling her arm turn cold, she looks at her hand is now water, "Ahh!" Looking up she is met with Mira's glaring eyes, "Ahhh!"

"What are you doing out of bed?" Mira asks as the Thunder Legion enters the hall, "Get back in there."

"But Mira," Tawna complains.

"No buts," Mira glares, "Go." Tawna sighs and droops her head as she quietly shuffles back to the room behind the bar.

"Told ya Squirt," Laxus smirks receiving a scowl from the Dragon Slayer.

"Why didn't make her go back to bed," Mira glares at Laxus, who is starting to get his stuff together.

"She's stubborn," Laxus shrugs slinging his bag over his shoulder as he turns to meet the Thunder Legion.

A/N- I did not expect this to be over 6000 words! Oh my gosh! I'm sorry this is so long! I hope this was a cute filler. I enjoyed writing it. Love you all, please review! See you next time.