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Chapter 015: Gray Fullbuster

Sequel to: "Train journey" (Chapter 2)

Anime: Fairy Tail

Prompt: Pool/Swimsuit

Chapter Warnings:

Author's Note: Just a glimpse into what happens during a mission with these two

*Dedicated to: Taisho No Miko – Hope you enjoy this! (: Thank you so much for being such an awesome reviewer and for your patience!

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Akane Resort – With Gray

They had done such a good job on their first joint mission that their Guild Masters had decided to send Gray and Kagome on several more. Neither mage had minded, especially after Gray finally worked up the courage to ask Kagome out on an official date.

The rest, as they say, was history.

Currently, Gray was lounging near the pool, dark sunglasses blocking the way his navy gaze tracked his target across the busy area. He and Kagome were undercover as guests to apprehend a mage that had gone rogue, selling his skills to the highest bidder. Gray was alone, however, while Kagome was elsewhere to keep for raising any suspicions.

Their job was rather simple: track and apprehend the rogue mage, and – if the opportunity arose – snatch the buyer, too. The part Gray highly disliked was the fact that Kagome was being used as bait. It seemed as though the rogue mage – alias: Venom – made it a habit to pick up beautiful women.

And, well, Kagome was freaking beautiful, so it wasn't like Gray could complain. It was a job, and they needed to get it done, and he was her backup. There was no way the Ice-Make mage would allow anything to happen to his girl, damn it, and there was no way some mercenary asshole was going to fondle her either. Not while Gray was still breathing, anyway.

Gray clenched his jaw as he continued to watch Venom. The other male – six-foot even, black hair, and almost-orange colored eyes – was making his way towards the cabana that was supposedly the meeting spot. The buyer was already inside, and now Gray just had to be patient and wait for Kagome to make her move.

Abruptly, all noise ceased, and multiple eyes were seemingly dragged towards the most drool-worthy scene they'd see all day, Gray's included. He barely noticed the way Venom paused in his steps, transfixed like the rest of them.

Like a perfectly choreographed movie scene, Kagome slowly stepped out of the Olympic-sized pool, water sluicing off her perfectly toned body. She used the sunlight to her advantage, letting the beams of light play off the water droplets like diamonds. Her swimsuit, which was styled to attract attention and keep it, was doing its job splendidly. It was a plum-colored bikini, with white trimming, that accented her unique amethyst eyes. Her Guild mark, which had been stamped on her left hip, was strategically covered with waterproof makeup.

Mouth desert-dry, Gray watched as she casually stepped all the way out of the pool, running graceful hands through her wet hair. When the nearest pool boy was instantly at her side, offering a white, fluffy towel, he knew the game had started as Venom changed course to talk to Kagome before she could be waylaid by another man.

Despite himself, Gray smirked. "Oh yeah," he muttered smugly under his breath, "she's got you; hook, line, and sinker, you bastard."

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With Kagome

Kagome patted her face dry against the towel, keeping her target within her peripheral vision. She smiled at the pool boy, who flushed dark red at her undivided attention. "Thank you," she said. When she moved to wrap the towel around her shoulders, it was discreetly taken away, and she allowed a surprised, "Oh," to escape as she turned to face the 'newcomer.'

Venom smiled charmingly, obviously used to women falling for his movie star-good looks. "Allow me, Miss," he said and, like a gentleman, draped the towel around her while also subtly bringing her closer.

Coyly, she placed a hand against his chest. "Careful. I wouldn't want to get your nice suit wet. It looks expensive."

"It might as well be a potato sack where you're concerned. Even if it's ruined, I would consider it worth every penny," he smoothly replied.

"You flatter me." Kagome wanted to gag. Instead, she batted her eyelashes flirtatiously.

"It's not flattery if it's true." Venom lifted one hand to trail his fingertips across her smooth cheek. "You alone?" His eyes didn't leave her face – or body, for that matter – obviously not worried about a potential boyfriend or rival.

She answered, "Yeah. I decided to come by myself for my own personal vacation." Her eyes went to half-mast, seductive and mysterious. "I'm glad I did, too."

"Good. Me too." He smirked. Finally releasing his hold on her, he kept physical contact between them by holding one of her hands. His thumb brushed against her rose petal-soft skin. "I have an important business meeting I need to attend right now, but don't go anywhere – or off with someone else."

"Important business meeting? Here?" Kagome added just the right amount of incredulity to make her act stick.

Venom raised her captured hand to his mouth, kissing the back of it in a sensual display. "I have to keep my clients happy," he said, slick and suave. "I'll be back in an hour, at most. Order a drink – anything you want – and it'll go onto my tab."

"Hurry back," she said, smiling.

"Oh, I will. Trust me." With that, he walked away, mentally shifting business to the front of his mind while knowing his next bed partner was secured. And Hell, she was so beautiful, he was actually contemplating keeping her for a while instead of one night.

Meanwhile, Kagome watched him go with calculating eyes. When the rogue mage entered the cabana, she smiled and made her way to Gray's prone figure on the lounge chair.

"Enjoy the show?" she teased.

From behind the dark lenses, she watched as a brow rose. "You sure it's safe to be seen together?" he asked.

"Venom isn't known to have associates," she said. "He's strictly a lone wolf – at least until he finds his next conquest."

Gray scowled. "Don't remind me." He sat up, one hand snaking out to grab her wrist. With a simple tug, he had Kagome sitting on the lounge chair with him, between his knees. "So, how long do we have?"

"An hour, tops." She pouted as she stared at his shirt-covered chest. She placed a hand where his Guild mark was hidden. "It's too bad you have to wear a shirt, though I'm more surprised you haven't stripped it off yet."

"I'm not risking our guy splitting the moment he catches sight of a Guild mage." And there was no way he was chancing Kagome's cover being blown because of a… habit… that had formed during his childhood. Venom wasn't just an alias. The rogue mage's magical abilities were poison-based. He could do some serious damage to Kagome before he could be stopped.

Kagome hummed, contentedly cuddling into her boyfriend's chest. Dating-wise, they were still a relatively new couple but she was enjoying their time together, even during missions.

"I can't wait for this job to be over."

Gray pressed his lips to the crown of her head. "Yeah," he agreed. He then sighed, reluctantly letting the raven haired beauty go. "You better go. He may come out sooner than expected."

"Okay," she sighed. Standing, their gazes lingered as she walked away to order a drink and look pretty as they waited for Venom to finish his business meeting. Both of their thoughts, however, were constantly on the other.

And if their eyes sneaked glances towards each other, well, it wasn't like they'd tell anyone, right?

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The mission had taken an unexpected turn when Venom's client recognized Kagome as a mage from Mermaid Heel. Apparently, the man had seen her picture in an issue of Sorcerer's Weekly, and became a fan.

But because of his untimely revelation, Venom had acted quickly and attacked Kagome with a blast of acid-green poison. She only had a second to throw up a magic shield then was knocked back into the pool.

Gray immediately jumped up, his hands forming his magic circle, as he moved to defend the raven haired beauty enough to recover and rejoin the fight.

"Ice-Make: Hammer!"

Venom dodged, his body moving sinuously like the snake he mimicked. His own hands started glowing with his magic, prepared to take on his next opponent.

However, when the very Earth seemed to rumble and shake, the two combatants paused. They turned to face the pool, where the disturbance was originating. Venom's eyes widened in panic, and Gray wisely took several steps back.

Kagome appeared, floating out and above the water thanks to the sheer amount of magic she was releasing. Her hair, despite being once more soaked, whipped around with her power, and her amethyst orbs were positively electrified with raw magic.

A lavender magic circle appeared under her feet, and she took her archer's stance as a bow and arrow formed within her hands. Her eyes were locked on Venom, unblinking.

"I just got dry, you jerk." The string of her bow was pulled taut.

Just like that, Venom whimpered and dropped to his knees in surrender. His arms covered his head, incomprehensible words spilling from his mouth as he begged for his life to be spared.

Gray couldn't honestly blame the other man. Kagome, after all, wielded the purest form of white magic in all of Fiore. It was her abilities alone that could take on Zeref, if the two were to ever clash.

For her part, the raven haired beauty huffed in annoyance. "You know," she commented to Gray, "for someone who decided to be a mercenary, he was too easy to beat. The least he could've done was put up a real fight."

The Ice-Make mage chuckled. Was it any real wonder why he adored her?

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After Venom was cuffed and sent off with the proper authorities, Gray and Kagome called their respective Guild Masters to give them the news that their job was completed. From there, the client would be informed and the two mages would be paid what was promised. All in all, the day would be ending on a good note and, as a bonus, Gray and Kagome had finished three days ahead of schedule.

Kagome smiled as she stretched her arms over her head. "Despite not getting a good fight out of Venom, this was a fun mission," she said. She playfully batted her eyelashes at her companion. "Especially since I got to spend time with you, Gray."

A smirk appeared on his handsome face. "Funny, I was thinking the same thing about you, Kagome."

She laughed. "Yeah?"

"Yeah," he answered then added, "So, I have something to tell you."

"What?"

"Since we finished the job early, we still have three days before our Guilds expect us back."

"And?" she asked, confused about where he was going with the conversation.

Gray took a deep breath, settling his nerves. What he was about to suggest was completely foreign to him. It was one thing to be at a resort with Kagome when they were working undercover, and completely another when he wanted to actually go on vacation with his girl.

"I cleared the time off with Master Makarov, so… I was hoping," his face flushed with embarrassment, and he could no longer look in Kagome's direction, "I was hoping you… I was hoping you would like to stay with me… here."

Stunned but insanely pleased at the thought, the raven haired beauty wanted to be sure of what Gray was asking. "You want me to stay here – at Akane Resort – with you? For the next few days?"

Gray's navy eyes locked with her amethyst ones. He knew his face had to be cherry-red by now, but he wanted her to know how serious he was. "Yeah – if you want to, I mean," he replied.

Kagome beamed in excitement, wrapping her arms around Gray's neck. "I'd love to go on vacation with you," she said. "And this is the perfect place. This is going to be so much fun, Gray."

Relieved, he wrapped his arms around her waist, hugging her close. He'd never been so nervous before, and he'd worried that he was moving too quickly. But it was hard to make plans, let alone go on dates, when they were members of different Guilds in two different towns. This sudden vacation would be good quality time for them.

"Yeah," he agreed, grinning. He easily picked Kagome up, swinging her lightly around in a couple of circles. When she laughed, he grinned wider if possible. "We'll actually get to relax by the pool instead of going for surveillance."

A wicked gleam entered her eyes. "And you'll get to take your shirt off."

"You know what the best part is, though? Besides the fact that we'll be together."

"What?"

Gray smirked. "When you wear your swimsuit this time, it'll be for me and not because you're trying to attract a target."

The raven haired beauty almost rolled her eyes. "You really didn't like that part, did you?" she rhetorically asked.

"Hell no."

*Special Thanks to: daisynatruto909, Tolazytologin, kakashixangela, Deadpool-girl, Taisho No Miko, Meo Sunset, Bunny.W.K, and Sakihinata (chapters 7 & 10)

daisynaruto909: Thanks! I enjoyed writing Sesshoumaru like that :D I thought it was pretty refreshing, haha

Tolazytologin: Me too! Kagome and Sesshoumaru is, like, my favorite couple! (: Hope you enjoyed this chapter, too!

kakashixangela: I like Kagome paired with Sesshoumaru, too; more then her with Inuyasha :P And yes, I've seen so many anime series it was hard to think of just one 'dangerous' guy. There's simply too many awesome candidates! But I love Sesshoumaru, so I went with him :3 Thanks again for reviewing!

Deadpool-girl: I love that! 'Dangerously cute'! :D haha! Hope you enjoyed this chapter, too!

Taisho No Miko: I was so excited that I finally came up with an idea for chapter 2's sequel. I really hope you liked it (: And thank you again for being such an awesome reviewer! Your kind words and constant support is highly appreciated (:

Meo Sunset: Oh man! Crossing paths with Orochimaru (Naruto) or Mayuri (Bleach) would be bad news! I definitely wouldn't want to be experimented on, but at least Sesshoumaru would just kill/ignore me :P haha! But I loved your response (: Thank you again for reviewing!

Bunny.W.K: I love when Kagome is the one who gets to share her experiences through literature, especially when she makes it into a fantasy/adventure story (: It's such a nice concept, in my opinion, mainly because it's so different. As for other Inuyasha characters... I'm not actually sure right now but, if I had to choose, I would go with Miroku :D Or maybe Kouga? Poor wolf, he needs a little love from his favorite priestess, don't you think? ;)

Sakihinata: Thank you so much again for reviewing! I love Ringo and Laxus too :D Hope you enjoyed this chapter!