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Chapter 18
-Two weeks later-
Lucy was sweating as she did the exercises for her legs. She finally started her therapy, and Wendy has been having her do light weights on her legs to build up some muscle. Tomorrow she will be starting to walk along the bars they set up for her.
Since she started physical therapy, she was now allowed to go home and stay, which she was really happy about. Once therapy was done, Laxus picked her up and carried her to their house.
"How ya doing baby?"
"Tired, and would love to be able to soak in a bath."
"I'll help you with the bath, and while you relax I will make us something to eat." Lucy smiled up at him and gave him a kiss. He set her on the bed and went into the master bathroom to make her a bath with some salts to relax her muscles. Once it was ready he went and helped her to the bathroom, he set her on the side of the tub so she could undress. She blushed as he helped lower her into the water. When she was settled he told her he would be downstairs, and to call when she was ready to get out.
Half an hour later she was out of the tub, and downstairs eating dinner with Laxus. After they ate, they watched some tv. Around midnight he carried her to bed, she had actually fallen asleep on him while watching tv.
They woke up the next morning, ate breakfast and headed to the guild so Lucy could do her therapy. She was excited because she was finally going to be able to walk. Wendy had her start with her leg exercises, then when they were done she went over to the bars they set up for her to use while she walked. She did really good, and was able to walk back and forth using the bars for support for about twenty minutes before getting tired.
Laxus took her up to his office to relax on the couch, while he worked on his paperwork. Lucy was trying not to fall asleep while reading her book. She looked up from her book when she heard the knock on the door, Laxus gave permission for who ever it was to enter. Erik, Erza, Natsu, and Gray came in, they all wanted to see how Lucy was doing.
"Hey guys! How are you doing?" Lucy asked. They all answered that they were fine, and were wondering how she was doing.
"How is your therapy going Bright Eyes?"
"Good, first day walking along the bars. Feeling tired and a little sore right now."
"I was wondering if you would like to do a girls day when you are better?" Erza asked.
"That would be great! It will be at least a week before I can do a girls night." Erza smiled and nodded, happy that she would get to spend time with Lucy again.
"Luce when you are better, lets do a mission! Just as friends, I miss you." Natsu said.
"I'd like that Natsu."
"I'll be coming too, she is my mate." They all talked about taking a big group mission when Lucy was healed. They could all see that Lucy was tired, but was trying to stay awake to keep talking with them. Team Natsu said bye and that they would see her in a week, they were going to take a mission. Erik told her to get some rest, and left to go see Kinana. "Lucy, do you want me to take you to the infirmary to stretch out?"
"No, I'd like to stay here and relax." Laxus nodded, and went to get her a pillow and blanket. He came back and helped her get comfortable, then went back to doing his paperwork. She had been a sleep for about half an hour when someone knocked on the door. He growled and got up to answer the door, thankfully Lucy was still sleeping. He opened the door to see the Thunder Legion.
"What do you guys need?"
"We just wanted to check on Cosplayer."
"She is sleeping right now."
"When Lulu wakes up bring her out to the table and we can all eat dinner together." Laxus nodded, and they left. He shut the door and went back to his work. He just sat down when Makarov came into the office. He seen Lucy sleeping and smiled.
"What do you need Gramps?"
"The magic council got a hold of me to let me know, they found the body of Sebastian. They are starting the search for Alastair." Laxus nodded.
"Hope they find him, before it comes to them wanting to use Lucy as bait."
"I hope so too."
-Two Weeks Later-
Lucy was done with therapy. She was talking with Erza, Evergreen, Levy, Mira, Kinana, Lisanna, and Cana about doing a girls night. They decided they would do it on Saturday. They decided on doing lunch, then going to the spa for massages and soak in the hot springs. After the hot springs, they wanted to go to the club. Once everything was planned, Lucy went to find Laxus to let him know about the plans. She found him in his office.
"Hey, is it okay if I come in?"
"You don't have to ask if you can come in, you're my mate. You are allowed in here anytime. Everything okay?"
"Yeah, the girls and I got a girls day planned for Saturday. We are going out for lunch, then to the spa, and then we want to go to the club."
"Do I get to go to the club with you?" He asked with a grin.
"Nope, girls only!" He pouted, he wanted to see her all dressed up, and dance with her. She giggled and kissed him. "Maybe you can do something with the guys?"
"That sounds like a good idea. Can't let you girls have all the fun." He grinned. She got up to go back down stairs. Just as she sat down at the bar to get a milkshake, the doors opened and a group of rune knights walked in, with a member of the council, Yajima.
"We are here for Lucy Heartfilia."
"Why do you want her?" Erik growled. Freed got up and quickly went to get Makarov and Laxus.
"That is between her and us."
"Yajima, explain why you are here." Makarov said. Laxus walked down and pulled Lucy behind him.
"Makarov, we told you that if we had no luck catching Alastair, we would use Miss Heartfilia as bait." Suddenly everyone was shouting, not liking that they wanted to take Lucy and use her that way.
"We will allow Laxus Dreyar, Gajeel Redfox, Erik, and Natsu Dragneel to come with her. They are dragon slayers, and should be able to tell when he gets close."
"Fine, I will help since you are allowing some of my family to help. When and where do you need me to go?"
"We need you to go to Magnolia park tomorrow around noon. We believe that he has been staying some where in Magnolia but not close to the guild. There are plenty of places for the others to hide, and you will just act like you are out walking and waiting for someone."
"Okay I will be there."
"Yajima, if she is harmed, you will answer to me." Makarov stated. Yajima nodded and left the guild with the rune knights. Lucy wrapped her arms around Laxus, trying to calm him down.
"It will be okay Laxus. You will be near by, along with Gajeel, Erik and Natsu. I know you guys will keep me safe. I don't like this either, but I want to see him locked up."
"Gramps contact Sting and Rogue at Sabertooth, see if they will come and help us. The more dragon slayers we have the better." Makarov nodded and went to his office to make the call.
Laxus and Lucy decided to go back to their house. The Thunder Legion, and team Natsu tagged along. They all wanted to make sure that Lucy was okay. When they got there, everyone sat around in the living room.
"Lulu, you don't have to do this."
"Evergreen is right Bright Eyes. I don't like this and they should be able to find him without using you."
"I have an idea, to where they will think they are using me but aren't."
"How will you do that Lucy?" Freed asked.
"I will call out Gemini and have her double as me."
"That is an awesome idea Luce!" Everyone liked the idea, and felt a little better about tomorrow. They all decided to have a cookout and spend time hanging out, not worrying about tomorrow and what could happen.
Team Natsu left just as the sun set, and decided they would meet at the guild in the morning before going to the park. The Thunder Legion decided to stay the night at Laxus's house.
The next morning after everyone was up and they ate breakfast. They went to the guild to meet up with the others, and tell Makarov the plan Lucy came up with.
"Gramps, Lucy came up with a plan that we all like. We want to know what you think."
"What is the plan my boy."
"I will use Gemini to copy me and have her be the one that is used for bait. I will still be at the park but hidden in the trees with the others," Lucy said.
"I like this idea. I will tell Yajima. Even if he doesn't like it, do it. I will take the blame for going against the council." They all nodded. Lucy, Laxus, Erik, Natsu and Gajeel left the office and started to head to the park.