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Chapter 9

The Thunder Legion took the morning train back to Magnolia. Once they got off the train, they decided to go to their places to clean up before going to the guild. Lucy waved as she started to head to her apartment. She couldn't wait to soak in her bath. I hope team Natsu didn't break into my place. Especially Natsu, he has a mate now.

When she got to her place, she was thankful that no one was there and nothing was out of place. She took a bath, and started to think about a certain lightning mage. She had noticed a different side to him while they had been training and during the mission. He couldn't like me, could he? She shook her head to get those thoughts to go away. Even with her trying to ignore it, she was starting to like him as more than a friend. Come on Lucy! He is sexy and can be a real sweetheart, he could have someone so much better than you. She sighed as she got out of the tub, and got ready to go to the guild.

-With Laxus-

After he dropped his stuff off at his house, he took a quick shower and left for the guild. He hoped that Gajeel was there. As soon as he walked into the guild he looked to the corner that Gajeel sat in, he was there. He walked over and sat down next to Gajeel.

"What do you want Lightning Rod?" Gajeel grunted.

"How do I tell if I found my mate?"

"Gihihi, so you think you found your mate Spark Plug?"

"Yeah, I do. But tell me how to know for sure."

"You will constantly think of her. You will always be able to hone in on her scent, no matter how many other smells are around. Along with her normal scents, you will be able to get a hint of your own scent on her. You want to protect her, and make sure she is taken care of. No other woman would be able to please you like your mate can."

Laxus sat there for a minute thinking about what he learned. Then he could smell her, and he paid close attention and took a sniff in her direction. He could smell his scent on her, even though it was faint.

"Gihihi, tell me Lightning Rod, who is your mate?" Gajeel asked grinning.

"None of your damn business."

"Is it She-Demon? No, I don't think it's her since she is with Freed. Gihihi, it's Bunny Girl isn't it?"

Laxus snarled, and stormed away without answering him. He went to talk to his gramps about the mission and told him to never accept a request from Alastair Darkstone again. Then Laxus went to his office to get some paperwork done. He growled when he read the reports on team Natsu, and how destructive they were on the latest mission. How did Blondie survive with them? No wonder she is always freaking about her rent, they barely ever got the reward money because of damages.

He worked for a few hours, and then decided to go and get something to eat. His team was sitting at their usual table, and Lucy was sitting with them talking with Evergreen. He couldn't help but smirk, she fit in well with them. After placing his order, he went and sat with his team.

"Blondie, tomorrow we are going back to your training." Laxus said.

"Okay, Sparky. Will it be hand to hand combat with you? Acrobatics with Bix?" Lucy asked.

"Both, you will start with Bix and then finish with me." Lucy nodded.

"So Lulu, I was thinking we should do a girl day and go to a spa!" Evergreen said excitedly.

"Ever, that is an awesome idea! Lets do it. Just us or should we invite a few of the other girls to come with us?"

"Lets invite a few others! Who should we invite though?"

"How about Levy, Cana, and Erza?" Lucy asked. Ever nodded her head in agreement. Both kept talking about going to the spa, and trying to figure out when would be a good time to go.

"Lucy! Come to my office please." Makarov said. Lucy looked at Laxus but he just shook his head, not knowing why he called her. She got up and went to his office.

"Everything okay master?"

"I received a letter for you, but there is no indication on who sent it." He handed her the letter. She opened the letter, and started to shake when she read it.

Dear Lucy,

It seems like good help is hard to find these days. I knew Sebastian worked for your family before working for me. I just never thought he would actually betray me. I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed torturing him before killing him since he disobeyed me. You could have saved him you know, all you had to do was stay. He would have been punished for disobeying my orders. So his death is on your hands.

My life was never endanger, I hired them as a distraction to get you. I was unlucky this time. You will be mine, Little Lucky Lucy Heartfilia. When I do get my hands on you, I will show you what I did to Sebastian, but I won't kill you. But I will love to hear you scream.

Enjoy your freedom, while you can.

Sincerely,

Alastair Darkstone

Lucy was shaking by the time she finished reading the letter. She was trying not to cry in front of Makarov.

"Lucy, child what is it? What did the letter say?"

"I'm sorry master, I need to go." With that she quickly got up and ran out of his office and out of the guild. The Thunder Legion watched her run out of the guild with looks of concern on their faces.

"Thunder Legion! My office NOW!" Makarov yelled.

"What happened with Blondie, gramps?" Laxus growled.

"She received a letter, but it didn't show who it was from. I could see the fear in her eyes as she read the letter. She started shaking when she finished reading it. I asked her what it said, but she wouldn't tell me. She got up and ran off. I want you to find her, and figure out what the letter said."

They all nodded and then took off after Lucy. The guild was quiet, trying to figure out what made their Celestial mage run out, and then the Thunder Legion. Team Natsu all had concerned looks on their faces.

"Gramps what is going on with Lucy and the Thunder Legion?" Natsu yelled.

"Right now all I can say is that Lucy received a letter, and what it said must have terrified her. I have the Thunder Legion looking for her to find out what the letter said. Once I know more, I will let you brats know."

Lucy ran until she reached her apartment. She quickly locked the door and all the windows before collapsing onto her bed crying. It's not my fault, it's not my fault. I'm so sorry Sebastian. She was lost in thought and crying so hard, she didn't hear someone knocking on her door.

"Freed use your runes to unlock the door!" Laxus said. Freed quickly unlocked the door. When they walked in they found her curled on her bed clutching something in her hand.

"Blondie, what happened? Can you tell us about the letter?" Lucy didn't answer him, but slowly held out the note for him to take. He read it once, then twice and started growling.

"What does the letter say, Laxus?" Freed asked. Laxus just handed him the letter to read because he was too angry to read it himself. Freed read the letter once, eyes widening before reading what it said to Evergreen and Bickslow. Evergreen started to cry, and Bickslow sneered, angry about the letter.

"Blondie listen to me, we won't let anything happen to you. He won't lay a hand on you. It is not your fault that Sebastain was killed. Would you be okay to go back to the guild. We need to let gramps know about this, and figure out what to do."

Lucy sniffled, and nodded her head. Once she had calmed down, and washed her face. They headed back towards the guild. Lucy didn't say anything on the way back. The Thunder Legion kept their eyes on their surrounding to make sure no one came after Lucy.

Every one went silent when Lucy and the Thunder Legion walked into the guild and headed up to Makarov's office. Team Natsu watched with concerned faces, wanting to go to Lucy and make sure she was okay.

Laxus knocked on the door, and waited for the okay to enter. They all walked in and took seats. Lucy sat close to Laxus.

"Gramps, you need to read this." He handed the letter over. To say the Master was angry after reading it was an understatement.

"No one threatens one of my children!" He yelled. Lucy start to shake and moved closer to Laxus. He noticed and wrapped his arm around her to try and calm her down.

"Lucy child, I don't want you to be by yourself. Would you be okay with staying with Evergreen? Just until we can get this taken care of. I will be contacting the magic council about this." Before she could answer Laxus spoke up.

"She will stay with me Gramps. The rest of the Thunder Legion can stay with me as well if they like. Freed, put up runes around Lucy's apartment, and then around each of our places too. Make it to where only us, and Gramps can enter without being invited." Freed nodded and left to start putting up the runes.

"Laxus, are you sure you it's okay for me to stay with you?" Lucy asked in a whisper.

"I am sure Blondie. Lets go to your place and get your stuff packed. There is something I would like to talk to you about too." Lucy nodded, and they got up to head to Lucy's apartment.