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Chapter 4

-Four weeks later-

Lucy was sweating and panting as she made her way through the obstacle course set up by Bickslow. The rest of the Thunder Legion wanted to help Laxus train Lucy. Bix and Freed set up an obstacle course for her to get through that had rune traps through it, and were never in the same place twice. With Laxus it was hand to hand combat. Evergreen and Lucy did meditation and yoga together.

Lucy pulled herself up on the rock wall, also keeping an eye for any rune traps that maybe hidden. Lucy was able to miss the traps and made it over the wall. You can do this, got through the first half. This is where it gets tricky. Bix and his babies are hiding in here somewhere. She slowly started moving forward, staying out of site, and as quiet as possible. She heard a faint giggle from behind her, and tumbled forward to miss getting hit by one of the babies. She closed her eyes and slowed her breathing try to listen for movement from Bix or his babies. She heard a twig snap to her left and she sprinted to the right to try and get to the end before Bix caught up to her. She was almost there when Bix came up and tried to tackle her to the ground. Lucy was able to get her foot up and kick Bix away from her, he flew into a tree.

He groaned, "Damn your kick has gotten a lot stronger."

"Bix, are you okay?" Lucy asked running up to him.

"All good Cosplayer! You are doing great for only being at this a couple weeks. Take a break and get some lunch, then you need to meet up with Laxus for the hand to hand combat." Lucy nodded and they walked into the guild together. Lucy stopped at the bar to order her food and then went and sat with the Thunder Legion, team Natsu was gone on a mission and would be gone for another week and a half.

"How did she do today Bickslow?" Freed asked.

"She missed every trap you set, and then bested me at the end and Lucy-kicked me into a tree." He grinned.

"I'm glad you are taking this seriously Blondie, you read for hand to hand after lunch?" Lucy nodded, and started to eat her lunch.

"Hey Ever, would you like to go shopping with me this weekend? I'm wanting to get some new clothes for the summer." Lucy said.

Ever brightened up at the thought of shopping. "I would love to come with you! How about we do lunch, and get a manicure and pedicure?" Lucy nodded and smiled. They ate and talked about when and where they would meet.

Once lunch was done, Laxus and Lucy went out to the training grounds for training. Bix, Freed and Ever followed and sat in the bleachers.

"Don't hold back Blondie. Let me see what you've learned." Laxus smirked.

"Same to you Laxus, no holding back." Lucy lunged at him going to punch his face, he caught her wrist, and she brought her leg up and kicked him, making him stumble back and let go of her wrist. Laxus activated his lightning magic and teleported himself behind Lucy, she quickly dodged to the side but Laxus was faster and got a kick in. Lucy groaned and quickly got up. She smirked as she got an idea, she flipped forward and turned around to face him. She then launched towards Laxus and right when she got to him she slide and kicked his feet out from under him. He fell to the ground with a grunt, surprised she was able to get him down first.

They continued to train for an hour, then Lucy and Ever meditated and did yoga. After Lucy showered, she sat with the Thunder Legion and they all ate dinner and joked around. I love hanging out with them, they are amazing and glad I can call them friends. They have helped me so much these last few weeks. I can say that I'm finally getting over Natsu.

"Lucy, can you please come to my office." Makarov asked. Lucy nodded and got up to walk to his office.

"Bix, don't you dare touch my fries! I will Lucy-kick you through the guild if you do!" She smirked when he blanched, knowing she would follow through with it.

"Please shut the door and sit child."

"What's wrong gramps?"

"Nothing bad, I assure you. I got a mission request and it specifically asked for you." He handed her the flyer.

Help Needed

I need someone to come under cover at my ball. I have had threats on my life and that they would strike at my ball.

I would need the help for one week, to be able to learn the way around the grounds and get acquainted with my family, staff and guards.

I request Lucy Heartfilia specifically for this job. Invitation for the ball is attached to the flyer. She can bring up to five mages to help with security.

The ball is in three weeks. Please make sure to be here one week before the ball.

Pay is 750,000 Jewels

Sincerely

Alastair Darkstone

"I know you are doing solo quests, and this could be done as a solo since you also have your spirits that can help you."

"Master, this is one mission I want to have others with me for." Lucy said. Makarov was surprised, but when he looked at her face he noticed that she looked nervous and had went pale.

"Lucy, what is wrong child?"

"I want to have the Thunder Legion with me. Please call them in here, and I will explain after I ask them if they would join me." Makarov nodded and opened the office door to call them into his office. They were confused as to why they had been called in, but the confusion turned to worry when they seen Lucy shaking. Laxus sat next to her and put his hand on her shoulder.

"What's wrong Blondie?"

"Everyone sit down please, and Lucy will explain why you were called in here." Makarov said. Everyone sat down, Bix sat down on the other side of Lucy, Ever and Freed turned the chairs in front of Makarov's desk and then sat down so they were facing Lucy.

"I have a question for all of you. I have a mission to go undercover at a ball, and it says I can bring help. Would you all come with me?" They were happy and surprised that she asked them. They knew she wanted to stay solo.

"Sure Blondie we will come with you." The others nodded in agreement. "But what has you so nervous? It can't be from asking us to come, is it?"

Lucy shook her head, "No, the reason I am nervous is because of who sent in the request for help. His name is Alastair Darkstone. Back when I lived at the konzern with my father, he had made an arranged marriage for me to Alastair. But my father broke it when he caught Alastair about to…" Lucy's breath hitched. She had never told anyone about this.

"Lucy, take a deep breath. You don't have to tell us anything." Laxus said. Lucy took a deep breath and shook her head. She needed them to know, if they were going to help her on this mission.

"He almost raped me. My father was coming to check on us in the library. He kicked him out and said the marriage was off. Then my father got mad at me, and said if I would wear more modest dresses that wouldn't have happened. He beat me until I fell unconscious, and left me in the library. Two days later I woke up in my room, with a few of the staff in my room taking care of me.

They told me that my father wished to speak with me. When I got into his office, he told me that he had another marriage lined up for me, and that we would be getting me different clothes so I wouldn't mess this one up.

Except before I met the person I was going to marry, they heard from somewhere that I was no longer pure. My father became enraged, and I couldn't take it anymore. That is when I left to join Fairy Tail." Everyone was shocked by what Lucy had told them. They never knew things had been so hard for her.

"Lucy, is Alastair the one that made the second arranged marriage fall apart?" Freed asked.

"I believe so, and as far as I know, Alastair never married, and he did try to get my father to let him marry me. When Phantom Lord attacked, to capture me to take me back to my father. It was to marry Alastair. Alastair black mailed my father and it destroyed his company. The only way my father would have been able to save it, was to marry me to Alastair."

"Cosplayer, we will definitely come with you. Last thing we need is for this to be some trap for him to get his hands on you." Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Thank you guys. You three will need tuxedos, with a vest and cumberband. Ever, you and I will go shopping for dresses this weekend. The ball is in three weeks, but we have to be there in two weeks. That way we can get a feel for the grounds, and get to know staff and guards."

"Blondie, we will keep you safe. Even though you are a badass and can take care of yourself. We will be there to help. Laxus smirked. They talked and came up with a plan to make sure Lucy was never alone with Alastair. Once they left Makarov's office, he called Alastair to let him know that Lucy, and four other mages were coming to help with security.

When the call ended, Alastair grinned. He was finally going to have Lucy. He would just have to find a way to deal with the pesky mages she was bringing with her.