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Lucy walks her way to the guild humming while holding Plue in her arms, choosing not to walk on the ledge by the canal but still greets the fisherman as she goes by. She smiles warmly as the front doors of the guild come into view. Holding Plue in one arm Lucy opened the door with the other, instantly ducking in order to avoid a mug.
Shaking her head she calls out greetings as she makes it to the bar.
"Hi Mira! Do you know if Master Laxus is in right now?" Lucy asks.
"Hey Lucy! Yeah he's in, why is something wrong!?" Mira asks.
"Oh of course not! Same old thing checking in on him with the guild paperwork and what not." Lucy easily responds.
Another easy way to earn money if she ever wants to Lucy had been stepping up and helping Laxus in taking over the guild by organizing and doing paper work on occasion.
"Plue why don't you enjoy a shake while I go speak with Master really quick. Only one though okay?" Lucy states while making eye contact with Mira to reinforce what she says.
"Don't worry Lucy! I'll take good care of Plue!" Mira sing songs back.
Looking back one more time to see Plue excitedly jiggling while waiting for his shake. Lucy waves and smiles at more guild mates as she makes her way up the stairs. Taking a deep breath before she can even raise her hand to knock on the door she hears Laxus call out.
"Come on in Blondie."
Opening the wooden door Lucy is greeted by the sight of a tired looking Laxus sporting a small pair of black rimed reading glasses as he does some paperwork.
"Please for the love of Mavis tell me you're coming in here because you need some money and would love to do my paper work for me." He asks.
"Sorry Sparks, but it has to do with something else." Lucy easily responds with a smile as she watched Laxus deflate.
"Alright, spit it out these are due at the end of the week and if they're late the Counsel will fine me. Again." He states while taking off his glasses to rub his tired eyes.
"Alright, short and sweet? You got it. I'm on a hunt for a key, a very rare key that will only show up in specific conditions. And in order to do this I'll more than likely be taking a leave of absence from the guild. I wish to remain a member obviously for if I need help or need to take a job to gain back some money but I am unsure of the time frame I will be gone. I have a lot of research to do and some if not most of them will be wild goose chases but if any of them get me anywhere close to the key I want it will be worth it." She says with a determined face.
Laxus sits there a minute regarding Lucy.
"Alright Blondie, but what about your team."
"Master with all due respect, do we really seem like a team to you? When was the last time we even all got together for a job? Back for that demo project in
Clover Town like six months ago?" Lucy easily responds.
"You have a point, then can you tell me your plan? Or what you hope to do?"
"Well I will be sending out a bunch of letters asking known friends and prior employers if any of them know about any keys or have heard any rumors. I'm going to give this a month, within that time I am going to find myself an actual house to buy that I won't have to worry about monthly rent or anyone taking care of it, also do some training and more research on my own. I know I'm asking a lot already but can I also ask you to reach out to anyone you know that might have heard of any rare celestial keys?"
"I can do that, a month is a good time frame for you to organize and pack your things as well as sort out any loose ends you have. That also gives me enough time to reach out and ask some other guild and old friends I have. Only condition, well two. One you must help me finish this damn paperwork! And two carry a Lacrima with you at all times." He finishes with a stern look.
Giggling Lucy nods her head agreeing to the terms.
"You have yourself a deal Sparks, seal it with with a handshake."
As they shake hands Lucy's small and smooth in Laxus' large rough ones up once, then twice a small amount of gold glitter surrounds their joint grip.
Warm tingles shoot up each of their arms.
"You just made a celestial bound deal Master." Lucy says with a warm smile.
"That was a part of your magic?" He asks.
"Yes, there is a lot about my magic most people don't know."
"Freed will get a kick out of this, you should tell him."
"I will, he might actually be very helpful in the next month with my plans." Lucy says putting a finger to her lips thinking.
"Let me grab us some coffee, and I'll check on Plue then I'll be right back to help you get through this paper work. And yes I know, one sugar and a splash of hazelnut creamer. Sparks we've worked together too much for me not to know how you like your coffee." Lucy calls out as she runs out of the room to avoid the little arch of lightning that without a doubt was aimed at her butt.
Waving at the Thunder Legion she makes eye contact with Freed and nods at him. Receiving one back she knows he knows she wishes to speak with him.
Down at the bar Lucy sees Plue is already done with his shake and currently sitting talking to Lily on the bar top. Sitting on the stool in front of them she kisses Plues head then Lily's making the cute exceeds cheeks turn a dark red.
"Good morning Lily! How are you today?" She asks.
"Uhhm him hum, I'm quite well Lucy-San how are you?" Lily responds.
"I'm great! Thanks for asking. I hope you and Plue are getting along well!" She gets and answering "Pun!"
Nodding she waved over Mira and calls for the usual coffee.
"Okay Plue, I have some paperwork to do. You are more than welcome to stay and hang out with Lily or whoever you wish as long as you stay in the guild" Lucy states.
"Punn pun!"
"Don't worry miss Lucy-San I'll keep him company while he is in the guild." Lily says.
"Awe Lily, I'm so glad I can always count on you." Lucy exclaims with giving him a huge hug.
"Oi woman! Get yer hands off my cat!" Gajeel calls from somewhere in the background.
"Oh shut it Metal Mouth! He deserves love too." Lucy calls back before turning to Lily and Plue with a wink.
"Oh and Mira! Please a Kiwi juice and another small shake for Plue please." She asks with a smile.
"You got it Lucy!"
Fast as lightning Mira comes back with a tray holding two coffee mugs one red with a yellow tunderbolt in a yellow circle, the other one dark blue with steaks of yellow and white shooting across it. A bowl of sugar sits in one corner, two small dishes with creamer in them and a tea spoon on a saucer.
"Thanks Mira you're the best!" Lucy exclaims grabbing the tray after another quick kiss to Plue and Lily's heads. Another heard call of "Oi!" Sounds from below as she heads up the stairs back to the masters office.
Whew! Blasting out three chapters in one day! I know it's slow progress but stick with me! It'll get exciting here soon I promise! Once again let me know what you think or feel! Write on!