Just Misunderstood

Chapter 7

A short chapter, but I decided that I needed to post something. I'm not happy with this chapter but it's important. Just keep in mind that the Oracion Seis is a little OOC because they're trying to get Lucy to grow attached to them. I am struggling with the ending, which is still far away but I'm trying to plan. I need to decide if I want to add another ark, or if I break everyone's hearts and leave of with a death off some sort. I'm not sure, I have one scenario already typed, but I don't know if that is what I want to do. So feel free to leave some suggestions, maybe it will help me organize some thoughts.

I swear the next chapter will come out in a more timely fashion, the next update will probably be Apartment Balcony, I know I said it would be A Father's Eyes but I'm really having a hard time.


Lucy yawned as she lifted her head from the table, her maroon comforter was draped over her shoulders. She saw Angel curled up with her blanket and pillow on top of another table that had been pulled closer. Cobra was laying down on the bench with Cubellios wrapped around one of his legs. Racer and Hoteye were laying on the floor with their different blankets wrapped around them, and Midnight was asleep on his rug.

She smiled softly, and stretched her arms above her head as she stood, the sun that was shining through the windows told her it was still early. She pulled her comforter off and spread it out over Cobra, who was shirtless in the cold guild hall. Lucy stretched again as she walked to one of the large windows, the sky was clear and the birds were out. She slowly took in the air around her and turned to face her guild mates.

Lucy's mind was unusually calm. She felt lighter than she did yesterday, she felt a little happier. Her eyes dropped to the ground as her thoughts drifted to recent events. A sad smile was on her lips as she thought of Fairy Tail, but it wasn't as sad as she would've thought. She had a new found hope, a prayer, that she would be able to use Nirvana to find her family. She did like her new guild, they were different. They were quirky and nice, but rude at the same time. Like they were all hiding a deep pain but masked it with sarcasm.

Lucy dropped her hands to her sides and slimed widely. It was a new day, time for new conversation, new laughs, new tears. It was a new day.

"You good?" A groggy voice asked. Lucy caught Cobra's eyes as he sat up, her blanket still laid across his lap.

"Yea, I'm fine, just taking in the morning." He nodded and runned his eyes. He yawned and laid back down on the bench.

"Hey, I'm gonna make coffee. You want some?" She asked as she pulled herself up and over the bar.

I"Yeah. Black."

Lucy nodded and got to work, she made helped herself to the kitchen, located behind the bar, and even had to summon Virgo so the spirit could go buy groceries. It only took a few minutes and by then the stove had heated up and she had gotten all the pot and pans she would need. "Would that be all, Princess?" Virgo said as she shimmered in, she dropped about 20 bags on the ground and bowed low.

"Yea, thanks." Lucy said, she grabbed the eggs and flow, along with a few other things and began mixing it into pancake batter. After putting the first set on the stove to cook she laid out the bacon on another pan. She worked in autopilot, constantly checking the clock and flipping pancakes. Lucy put the pot of coffee on, and threw sausage into to another pan, she started cutting strawberries, and mixing more batter as she waited for them to cook.

She hummed to herself, her body moving effortlessly through the kitchen, almost like it wasn't her first time using it. After making a few more sets of pancakes and a few more dozen pieces of bacon she heard the coffee pot ding and she grabbed trays and plates from the cabinet. She put the thirty plus pancakes on a plate and put them on the bar, not noticing the few of her guild mates watching her. Making a few more sausage patties she threw them on a plate as well as the bacon. She mixed the strawberries with some sugar and put it in a giant bowl, after placing all the plates and trays on the bar she poured the coffee, keeping them all black, not knowing how they all liked their coffee. She put the kettle on in case anyone wanted tea and grabbed the syrup, butter and silverware, placing them on the bar and that is when she noticed Cobra, Angel and Racer watching her.

"Oh, hey. Hope you guys don't mind, decided to make breakfast." She smiled.

Cobra gaped at the Blonde and Angel giggled at him. "It's been awhile since anyone has used that kitchen."

"Yeah, everyone is shit at cooking besides Cobra, but he doesn't like too." Racer said as he moved forward to get a plate. "Hoteye! Food!" He yelled, waking up the larger man. Lucy didn't even see him move but suddenly he was up by Racer filling his plate with food.

Cobra was there to, eating three pancakes at once, "Midnight! Up, oh never mind." Angel began but stopped when the boy was already awake and seated eating bacon on his carpet.

Lucy laughed and grabbed strawberries along with Angel.

"Damn, Blondie, you annoy the shit out of me but stay forever and cook us food." Cobra groaned as he inhaled the pancakes and sausage.

"Jeez guys, when was the last time you've eaten?" She laughed.

"Oh, we eat all the time but never home cooked. More like takeout or Maru-Chan." Racer chimed in.

"You made so much. How the heck you'd know we eat a lot?" Cobra added.

"Oh, my old team. We had a dragon slayer so I know you guys eat a lot more. Andddd apparently I was right." Lucy said as she watched him consume, like, seven more pancakes.

Cobra was seated crisscross on the bar, his shirt was still off and he was basically pouring syrup into his mouth as he ate. "Oh my god, I regret everything," Lucy said as she giggled.

"Damn, I'm down for a marriage right now if this is how you're gonna cook." Racer inhaled deeply as he took a bite of some sausage.

"Fuck off, Sawyer. She's mine." Angel said, she mockingly winked at Lucy and they laughed together. Lucy noticed her blanket wrapped around Cobra's shoulders as he ate, she smiled warmly and looked away, not wanting to draw attention to it. "Make sure to save some for Brain." Angel added, grabbing another piece of bacon.

Cobra leaned over and forked several pieces of everything onto a plate and put it aside. He grabbed a few cups of coffee and placed them on the table, pouring cream and sugar into one a placing it in front on Angel, cream in one for Racer and a whole lot of sugar for Hoteye. Cobra locked eyes with Lucy and raised an eyebrow. "Just cream," She said.

He nodded, pouring till she said when. The group continued eating, they bantered and talked about things they could. There was minimum throwing of food and only two cups were knocked over. Racer piled up the dishes and was already in the kitchen washing them before Lucy could stop him. Cobra waved her off saying he'd be done cleaning them all in a matter of seconds.

Midnight had fallen asleep again, his plate balancing on the edge of his rug, Lucy walked over and grabbed it before it fell, and she smiled while she huffed. Lucy was really beginning to really like these people, they were all really sweet in there own ways and really cared for one another. Lucy assumed they had known each other for a long time, maybe evening going through horrible situations to make their bond so strong.

"What are you thinking about?" Cobra asked, he was still sitting on the bar and Lucy was leaning on it, they watched the rest of the guild as they fought over the last plate of food.

"Just you guys. I'm glad I met you all. Though I wished it was under better circumstances." Lucy answered. She smile up at him, Cobra had to look away, the innocence of that statement and smile was too much for him to handle.

"Under different circumstances?" He poked, trying to squeeze information out of her.

"My guild, Fairy Tail, was taken. I guess, I don't really know what happened but they're gone and I'm going to find them. I hope I can use Nirvana to save them." She didn't look at him.

"Ah, they were taken why you were off getting stronger for selfish reasons," He spoke the words and almost regretted them.

Her eyes turned on him and he could see fiery passion in them. "I heard when I took your necklace," Cobra said, almost in defense.

Lucy looked away and huffed, shrugging, "Yea, I said it was to protect them but really I was embarrassed. I was weak, and fragile. My guild got really hurt trying to protect me and I couldn't do anything to help. I felt so guilty and horrible about it all, I never want to feel that way again."

Cobra nodded, he knew the feeling well. In the Tower so much had happened, the older slaves were always ready to protect the children and the many that did were never seen again. That sense of guilt has always stayed with him, even when he was doing horrible things to people. It was his job, to hurt and intimidate, this was his life. Cobra did have morals, he wasn't a complete monster, even though everyone thought he was. He didn't particularly like hurting people, but it was something he has to do so he lives with it. Cobra sighed slowly and looked at Lucy. Her eyes were trained on the floor in front of the bar, her eyes were sad and her posture rigid. He watched the necklace on her neck, the purple swirling almost angrily in the glass bead. His stomach shifted uncomfortably and he looked away from it.

-don't feel-

Cobra cracked his neck and stood, his bare feet softly hitting the floor, "Well, you're here now. You're an asset, an ally, a guild member. And if you stick around, I'm sure you'll become a friend." His voice was monotone, but he didn't really think that mattered, he said the words she needed to hear. Lucy didn't look at him, but absorbed his words, she tried to hide a smile on her face and nodded as she turned away. She felt the need to hug him but knowing that would not end well she restrained herself. And without saying anything, she grabbed her comforter and went to get ready for today. Knowing -feeling- that something was going to happen, whether it was good or bad she did not know.

Cobra watched her leave, He heard her footsteps, her breathing, her heart beat. But he couldn't hear her thoughts, and oh, how that bothered him more than he ever thought something would. His jaw clenched painfully and he couldn't name the feeling in his chest, it wasn't joy or hatred, just an uneasiness that was settling deep within, his senses seemed to be heightened, he heard everyone's' thoughts and movement so much louder than usual, his eyes caught every single thing ripple in the air, his skin was suddenly so aware of the world around him touching it.

He felt it, a disturbance in the air, somewhere, maybe far away, maybe close by, but something was happening and he nearly jumped as a sudden wave of magic erupted into existence. So much magic exploded at once, his eyes wiped around and no one else seemed to notice. He heard the thudding of running foot steps and Lucy was back in the room. Her eyes wide and a thin glow of gold surrounding her. He knew what happened, Brain had asked him to keep tabs on the area, without really realizing it, in the back of his mind, he was watching it, feeling it.

He knew it, the large town, the large guild, the strong members. He locked eyes with Brain as he ran into the room. His hair was disheveled as if he had just woken up. His magic was reacting as well as green tendrils expanded from him. Cobra felt his own magic bubble up and the others turned as they realized there own was doing it as well. Cobra locked eyes with Lucy and his heart hit the roof of his mouth as he saw realization dawn on her face. And they both knew.

Magnolia had just returned.


Like I said, short chapter. :/