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Chapter 10

Lucy and Laxus had arrived at her apartment for her to pack some clothes. She made sure to pack enough clothes for two weeks, then went and got her bathroom supplies. She grabbed her novel so she could continue to work on it.

"Okay Laxus, I have everything I need. You said that you wanted to talk to me about something. Do you want to talk now, or wait until we get to your place?" She asked.

"Lets wait until we get to my place, Blondie."

"You are blonde too, ya know!" Laxus just chuckled and grabbed her suit case. The walk to Laxus's place was quiet. Lucy kept glancing sideways at Laxus, wondering what he wanted to talk to her about. Laxus was feeling a little nervous about talking to Lucy. It took them thirty minutes to get to Laxus's house. It was a beautiful two story cabin in the woods on the outskirt of Magnolia. Lucy could see a pond to the right of the house. She loved all the big open windows on the house.

"Wow Laxus! Your place is amazing!" Lucy said in awe. Laxus smiled as he unlocked the door. They walked into a spacious living room, it had a large sectional couch, and big screen lacrima tv, and beautiful hardwood floors. Laxus gave Lucy a tour around his house, and then showed her the room she would stay in. Once she put her suit case in the room, she followed Laxus downstairs to the living room.

"You have a beautiful house Laxus." Lucy said.

"Thank you." Lucy noticed that he seemed lost in thought, she moved a little closer to him.

"Laxus, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm okay Blondie."

"Did you want to talk now Laxus?"

He nodded. "What do you know about dragon slayers and their mates?" She was shocked by the question, but answered.

"I know what Levy told me after she found out she was Gajeel's mate. The dragon slayer and their mate will slowly start to form a bond even before the dragon slayer realized who his mate his. They will always protect and provide for their mate, and they complete each other. They can never be with anyone other than their mate. If the mate dies the dragon slayer follows shortly after. The dragon slayer's power also increases." He nodded.

"Lucy, you are my mate."

"Wha-.. H-How….When…Me? You're sure?" Lucy asked.

"I started to feel a connection with you when we started to train. The more time we spent together the stronger that connection got. Then when we went on that mission, and I kept seeing how nervous you were, and my instincts kept telling me to comfort you and protect you. Then when you were almost captured it took almost all my restraint not to kill Alastair for trying to take you away.

I also have to admit that I've liked you for awhile now. I never said anything because I knew you had feelings for Flame Brain. I would watch you when you were at the guild, always smiling and bringing happiness to everyone around you." Laxus said, and Lucy smiled.

"I started developing feelings for you when we were training. I was afraid to say anything because I didn't want it to seem so soon after the Natsu ordeal, and I thought you could of done better than me."

"Lucy you are perfect. You are kind, caring, loving, strong, and as stubborn as me. Will you be my girl?"

"Yes, I will be your girl. Lets take things slow, please. I'd like us to get to know each other more, and go out on dates." Lucy said.

"I'm fine with that, as long as I get to be with you." Before Lucy could say anything they heard a knock on the door. Laxus got up to answer the door and found his team standing there.

"Runes have been put up around Lucy's, Bickslow's, and Evergreen's place. I need to do your house still."

"Good, you guys know where the spare rooms are to put your things away. Evergreen, do you mind sharing with Lucy?"

"Of course I don't mind!"

"Is everyone hungry?" Lucy asked. When they all nodded she went into the kitchen to see what she could make them for dinner. She noticed he didn't have a lot and called out Virgo.

"Punishment, Princess?"

"No, Virgo. Could you please go grocery shopping for me? I made a list of what I need to make dinner, and then breakfast in the morning."

"Of course, Princess. I am happy to be of service." She disappeared to go get the groceries.

"Everything okay Blondie?"

"Yeah, you don't have much food. So I asked Virgo to go get some groceries. She should be back soon, and then I'll get started on dinner."

"We could of ordered out."

"It's okay, I like to cook and it's been a while since I've gotten to cook for others." Lucy said. Laxus nodded and went back into the living room. Lucy followed and sat around with everyone while waiting for Virgo to come back with the groceries. Once Virgo returned she went back into the kitchen and started dinner. She got all the vegetables and meat cut up and put in the pot to cook.

"It smells good in here Blondie." Laxus said as he came up behind her.

"I hope you like beef stew. It's quick, simple and tastes good." Lucy said. Laxus got down bowls and glasses.

Took thirty minutes for the stew to cook. Once it was done everyone sat around the dinner table, talking while they ate.

"Thank you for the dinner Lulu!" Evergeen said.

"It was very good. Thank you Lucy." Freed said.

"Very yummy Cosplayer."

"Thank you, Blondie. I'll do the dishes."

"I don't mind cleaning up. You guys can go relax."

"Nope, you go relax Blondie, you cooked we will clean up." She nodded and decided to go upstairs and take a bath. As she soaked in the bubble bath, her thoughts kept running all over the place. She still felt horrible about Sebastian, and kept wondering when Alastair would try to come after her. Her last thought had her smiling. I finally have someone that will love me.

"Blondie, are you okay? You've been in there for an hour." Laxus said.

"I'm okay, sorry Laxus. I'll be out in a couple minutes." Lucy quickly rinsed off, and got out of the bath. She put on a pair of yoga pants, and a tank top. She put her hair up in a messy bun as she walked out of the bathroom. Laxus couldn't help but stare at her, thinking of how gorgeous she was and that she was all his.

The rest of the evening was spent watching movies and talking. Evergreen squealed when she found out that Laxus and Lucy was together. Freed congratulated them, and Bickslow just grinned. It was after midnight when they all decided to go to bed.

With Alastair

Alastair grinned as he stared at the picture of Lucy. He had already been in contact with a couple of dark guilds. He would have one attack Fairy Tail, and have the other kidnap Lucy. He explained to the guild that they could not have sex with her, but were free to have fun and torture her for a few days.

He got up from his desk and walked to the room he had prepared for when he got her. It had a king size bed with cuffs for her wrists and ankles. There was also a wall with different whips and other instruments for him to use. Yes this room will do nicely for Lucy.