The Actor and The Heir

by Ryder3078

In the story...

27. Chapter 27

The equipment was repair in time that Sting wanted everything back in working order. Cobra's crew worked tirelessly to make sure that the next stages were ready to go. Sting got pushed back by the delayed, now it was double time. All of them who acted or worked behind the scenes did a fantastic job of hurrying along so they can be ready for the final chapter.

There where some that were anticipating that day more then others. Dan got a hold of a few bullets to put in the gun. The gun worked as a real weapon that shot rounds of fakes, with the right size it can be fitted to hold authentic ones. Excitement build for him to witness a man getting shot by someone else, but it was his brains behind it all. Asking Cobra to be the overseer of the gun and make sure it gets into the right hands. Cobra wasn't liking that idea at all, he saw the look in his face, it was all malice. When he asked him why he wanted to be in charge of the prop gun. Dan only laugh at him and said it was the thrill of watching a shot take place in front of him. Questioning him more only received to adding to the subject. It made the hairs on Cobra neck stand on end. If anything where to happen, he will be the one up the creek.

It was the script in Gray's hands that he was looking over, reading the last bit of the pages. When that day ends, he will be rushing to get back home. Amber wasn't answering his web calls, and phoning her up wasn't getting anywhere. Relaying on his brother to get any information as to why she wasn't returning the calls worried him. Thought maybe she was back in the hospital of working to much. Lyon told him she was fine and she was simply ignoring him for now. His brother mention of giving her some space. There was a lot she needed to think through and Valentine day put a lot onto her plate. In his conversation with Lyon he did tell him that doing the crib was a big no. It was his duty to set it up for his baby's crib and also her appointments he wanted him to cut back. Lyon told him that he was being jealous, that he will have opportunities when he gets back to finished the room and see to all of the doctor appointments.

As for the day when Gray comes back Amber wasn't to sure what she will do or say. Not seeing or hearing his voice through the laptop plague her mind. If she was honest with herself, yes she missed him. There was a void in her space that he wasn't apart of. Can she really be with him, can he crumble the walls she protected herself with. Will she truly fall for him, and completely. The nights keep her awake, her mind would not shut down. Even though he wasn't here, he consumed her sole.

Not knowing what was going on back in Cedar, Amber had to talk to Laxus more to get the scope of things. He reassured her that all was well, and movie was back in operational and functional order. Glad to hear that everything was progressing, easing her somewhat, but there was nagging feeling that something was about to happen. Call it women's six sense or her hormones increasing, it trouble her.

So the day arrived in mid March for the last chapter to begin shooting. The actors where in there trailers prepping for a days of work. Gray was replaying a message on his cell from Amber. She called in the night while he was asleep. To tired to even hear the ringtone go off, if by chance he was alert enough. Spring from his bed and didn't care how long they talk for. Missing her voice and not seeing her, it ache this chest. Never has a women effected him they way she has. He was getting closer to have her in his arms.

Listening to the message for the fifth time had Laxus and Natsu rolled their eyes. They finished talking in Natsu trailer about today's on goings. Took a small stroll over to Gray's trailer to see if he is ready.

"Hi Gray, It's me. I know I haven't answer the video chat or call. Your probably mad at me for that, I don't blame you. I thought it was best to offer a intermission for awhile. Everything is ok here, the baby is getting very active, Wendy says I am good. I thought this little message to you will be enough. I should go, get back to sleep. I'll see you, when I see you. bye."

Tapping on his phone as the call ends and shutting off his phone. Tempted to call her back, but there was no time remaining. Stands up from his couch to check himself in the mirror. "Her voice didn't sound right."

"She did phone you in the middle of the night, maybe she woke and sounded groggy."

"I don't know Natsu, there was something in her voice that was off putting. It wasn't her usual self."

"It's been a few weeks since you last talk to her, you been busy and so has she."

"With our schedule we have worked around the clock some days to catch up to where we are suppose to be at. Amber shouldn't be working at all, that is why she left everything in your hands Laxus."

"Not everything. We have been helping each other out. I am taking on two clients right now and dealing with my Gramps. Still want to take over for him someday and but the old man says not now."

"What is she helping you with?" Gray didn't want her taking on more then she can handle. Rest is what she required and also she is in her last quarter of the pregnancy.

"Help dealing with you two, she been doing some work for Natsu as well for you too. He has some programs line up after this movie due to her efforts. I could have done the deals myself, but I must say she has different tactics."

"Laxus, don't make her work to much."

"I am not Gray, she is taking the advice from her doctor."

"Once I am home there is not going to be any work for her to do. You will be taking over the reigns."

"Hold up there, you aren't considering this are you?"

"Yeah, I am. Until she is ready to go back to work after the baby is born. Like I said, there is something going on with her. Have she said anything to you, since you are talking to her more then me."

"No, nothing I have notice, but I am not the only person that has phone her up. There is Lucy, Erza, and this guy here." Pointing to Natsu with his thumb and shrugging his shoulders.

"I phone her regarding work issues, at lest she doesn't hit me over the head like some people."

Running his finger through his hair, instead of taking a brush to it. It was his last look in the mirror before heading out. "Next time you talk to her Laxus, see if she is alright."

"Supposedly she is calling me with in the following hour or so. Can hand you over the phone to ask you yourself."

"She would hang up. This one message here is all I have gotten in the latest few weeks. If we were on break I would be kicking down her door."

"Man you have it bad for her don't ya buddy."

"Natsu, I can't explain how she is different from any other women I have been with. We haven't even gone on a date, but kissed twice. In all I have done is think nothing but her. Seriously guys, if I had notice her way before donating my sperm. We could still be in the same spot as now, but totally different. That it wasn't by donation, but being together as one."

"We got ya back Gray."

"Thanks Natsu."

"Ok you two, time for show business. You both are doing well, keep it up."

The next hour and half they had push through three more clips before a the huge action scene again. Gray had to go running after one of the criminals and get into a fight. Where his gun is kicked out of his hands, and the bad guy would it pick up the gun and turn it to defend himself from Gray. "And Cut...Great job all of you. We have come almost to the end of the film. Hate to see it end, but there is the squeal coming up later. Lets get you guys ready for the camera and Cobra we need the prop gun?"

"Right away Sting, I'll go get the crew member that has it prepare."

Cobra moves around extras and other prop crew to see where Dan went off too. When he found out that today was the day for the action shoot. It made him grin from ear to ear, if possible it was a look of the Grinch in the old cartoon. Where his smile keep on curling. They had a storage room where they have collected all the props. The wardrobe had there room, so did hair and make up. The door was a jar and Cobra enters in. "Dan are you here?"

"Right here, what do you need."

"The prop gun, it's time. Do you have the fake bullets and check to see if it work correctly."

"All set, just like a real gun there is kick to it. The person that holds it needs a steady hand or it will backfire. I have tested it out with a few blanks and works great. I will hand it off to you now, can't wait to see it in action."

"Why are you so elated for this?"

"There have been lots of action stuff I have missed through out filming. This is going to be one of the few things left to do, why should I not miss it." All that he was sprouting were all lies. Seeing a real bullet hitting flesh, it satisfy his crave. Inflict pain when he so far away, if the bullets strays and kills him. It was topping on the cake.

"Maybe I should check the gun out one last time."

"No don't, there is a round ready to go and we have more for retakes." The first around had two bullets. He saw how the action was going to play out in a safe distance in the back. Gray has never met him or known his face. It would be to easy for him to get caught, if Amber ever shown him a picture. The first shot is in his shoulder, then the next one the guy aims for his head but gets hit instead and third in his leg. At last of the scene Gray has him in his grip.

"Fine then, be ready for retakes."

"Sure."

Cobra walks back out and heads over to actors. A women was touching up his make up for the scene and a other person was making sure the blood bags in his shoulder and thigh not visible and work on cue. "Gray, Sting ask me to get the gun, here you go."

"Thanks, hope we do this in one take."

"We do have plenty if that is not the case."

"All right everyone take your places. Now Gray, remember the gun will be kicked out of your hands. You will be chasing and rounding a corner. Act like you're surprise but be ready to take the gun back. You all have rehearsed for hours yesterday on this. Lets see if we can do it one take. Now ready scene one take one, ACTION!"

Gray starts running after the other actor, pushing past the extra's as people on the street. He starts saying his lines for the criminal to stop. "Stop you are finally coming in with me." The other actor keeps on going not saying anything. Displaying the look of where to go next, he heads down a street. Running as fast as he can. Jumps over a car on the street and lands on the road as a car comes to a complete stop almost running him over. The actor looks at the driver and quickly turns his head to see where Gray is. With his arms he pushes himself up and starts sprinting again. In the background there are camera's moving over head keeping up the pace with the scene.

The actor sees up ahead where the next marker is for him to take the corner and to jump Gray. Laxus was watching in the back along with Natsu, his was going to be in the next clip. Was reading his lines when he stop to see his co-star work. Natsu turns his head when he hears Laxus phone going off. "Who is calling you?"

Laxus looks down at the caller I.D. "It's Amber, thought I would have heard from her sooner. I'll take this, keep reading your lines." Steps away from Natsu and a few other people, but still watches what is unfolding. "Amber, Hi."

"Sorry Laxus, I woke up from my nap. Fallen asleep watching The Young and Restless."

"You are into soaps."

"The work you had given me is finished. Lyon told me to rest, by order of Gray."

"I heard you phone him?" He hears her sigh on the other end of the phone.

"Everything ok?"

"Yeah, it's nothing to be concern about. It's the pregnancy you know." Amber didn't want to mention to Laxus that she met this guy at her brother's place. It felt like they where talking about her, when she enter the house and saw everyone in Jellal's living room. Then what she saw in his car got her a little worked up.

"Is there anything wrong with the baby."

"Everything is fine."

"Good, I can tell Gray that?"

"Sure."

"You really need to talk to him you know. He is filming, I can hand him the phone after?"

"Maybe."

"He is running after the bad guy."

"Oh I see. I miss, watching him act."

"Give me a moment the best part is coming up."

"I'll wait."

The actor has rounded the corner and turns around to wait to kick the gun out of Gray's hand. Gray was already mentally thinking of the next faze. He goes around the corner and the gun fly's out of his hand. Then he get kicks into the stomach and falls backwards. Rolls on the ground to get back up fast. The actor runs for the gun, because of his weapon was already gone at the beginning.

"I am not going back to jail."

"You will, there is nice orange jumper waiting for you."

"Like hell I am. You see, I have your gun, I have the upper hand."

"I can do the same thing you did to me and kick it out of your hand." Crew were ready for the first fake bullet to be shot and have the blood bags go off. Gray runs towards him, the actor aims where he is suppose to and fires at his shoulder. There was a loud bang go off and Gray stumbles back and holds on to his shoulder. The pain was intense, there was no question that wasn't a fake, but as actor and to carry on with the scene it must go on. The second bullet doesn't hit him in the head, but Gray hits the guy in the face. Dan was watching in the back, hoping that it was a miss fire and the third would have gone into his skull. Then he sees both actors play their part and the third shot goes into the leg. Gray yells out in pain and calls for cut. Immediately he falls onto the ground holding pressure on this thigh not concern about his shoulder. Sting yells out as well and jumps from his sit. Laxus and Natsu see everyone running over knowing the shoot didn't go so well.

"Laxus is filming over? I heard the shots." Almost forgot about Amber being on the phone. What he witness was eye blowing and shocking. The gun was carrying not fake bullets but real ones. A other tragedy has struck, this one is more serious then the last. They keep getting worse. "Laxus, are ya there, can you hear me?"

"I am here."

"What happen I heard gun fire?"

"It was part of the scene."

"Did it go as plan?"

"Yeahhh it did and more ways then one."

"What does that mean?"

Amber hears Sting in the background, yelling out for aid. "Someone call ambulance, he is hurt. Someone find Cobra NOW!"

"Laxus, an ambulance, who got hurt?."

"No one did."

"I just heard Sting call out. Who is it?"

"Do not stress over it."

"Laxus, is it Gray? Is he one that got hurt, did something happen?"

"Amber, I got go, talk to you later."

"Don't hang up. Tell me." Laxus ends the calls and goes running over to Gray who is being helped by the first aid team. They were on set anyways on stand by in case for some injury. This was a biggie, it was worse when the air tanks.

"Gray!" The tall blonde kneels down beside him as the paramedics get the stretcher ready.

"Laxus, it's him, he didn't go away, the stalker."

"You will be fine. You will be taken to the hospital." His phone starts ringing again with Amber's I.D appearing. He shows Gray who is calling. "I was talking to her when this went down."

"Don't say anything to her, nothing Laxus. If she finds out, they baby could come."

"Gray she has the right to know."

"No! We will make something up. Please Laxus."

"I'll try my best."

"Tell the others as well, not to say anything."

"Gray, it might be hard. The media is out front, just like last time they knew about it."

"Amber was here at the time, not here now."

"Shit, we can't hold off. It's not going to be easy. We might have to get a hold of her brothers."

"Anything you can do."

"Sir we have to move him to the ambulance they are here." Laxus gets up and step back and heads for Natsu and Lucy. She was still in her trailer when it happen, but heard the commotion outside. Came running from where she was.

"Guys, if Amber calls either of you. Do not tell her."

"Why not?" Lucy knew that Amber was getting better with her stress levels, but she should know. It made no sense not to tell her.

"Gray's wishes. He doesn't want to see her upset."

"So what do we do, lie?"

"We will come up with something. I have to get to the media before this breaks and she see this on the news."

"We will go and get to the hospital ourselves. Right Natsu."

"Yeah, I have the keys, I can drive."

Sting comes running over to them. He was not in a happy mood. "All production is shut down for now. Dammit, we were so close, and this happen."

"Who did it?"

"I don't know any info on that. I am going to find out. Cobra was the one that handed the gun to Gray."

"He can't be the one to do all these things. He doesn't haven't in him."

"Lucy, whither it's Cobra or someone, they need to be behind bars. Police have been called. I want all of you to stay safe in numbers."

"This guy hasn't done anything to us. Only to Amber or Gray. Oh Amber, what if he goes after her next. Now that Gray is injured, Laxus!"

"I am phoning her brothers first. Sting, you have to stall the media, Amber can't get wind of this just yet. With the baby and all."

"Yes I heard about it. I will do my best."

Pacing her living room floor, trying to call Laxus, Natsu, Lucy and even Gray's number. No one would pick up their phones. It worried her to think that something else has cause harm to Gray again. "Why isn't anyone picking up." Amber throws her phone on the couch. It's been hours from talking to Laxus. Right now she was trying not to overwhelm herself.

"Don't worry baby, not going to have you come now." Her hand rubs around her big bump, with almost two half have months left. It was still early for any arrival. "Maybe there is something on the news. Why didn't I think of that." Searching for the remote that was underneath her sofa. Lilly had knock it off the coffee table. Aiming for the t.v to turn it on. There was knock on her door. "Who is that?"

The door opens and she hears voices calling out to her. "Amber!"

"Jellal?"

Peeks her head around a corner there were the twins and Lyon. "Why are you all here?"

"We came to visit you?"

Jellal had phone up Lyon to tell him the news and to pass it on his parents. Sliver and Ur, took the next flight out to see there son. Lyon choose to stay back and help delaying the news if they can. "Could have phone first."

"We tried your line was busy."

"Yes, I was trying to phone anyone in Cedar. You see something has happen and no one will tell me anything or pick up. I was about to check to see if there was something on the news."

"That is why we are here, I talked to Laxus not to long ago. We have news to tell you."

"Is he alright, was it Gray that got hurt Jellal?"

"Amber come sit on the couch."

"Lyon, tell me please."

"When you are sitting."

A hand goes on her arm and he guilds her over to the couch to sit down. Her brothers come on each side of her and Lyon sits on the coffee table looking at her. They were able to formulate a plan with Laxus. Jellal made a call to Mest and he had gone back home about a week ago. After finding that Dan had talk to his parents and saw a few friends. Where they all searched there were leads that had him in town of the time of entering her home. They need to catch Dan and have him spill the beans. It was the only way to get behind a concrete wall for good. When Mest got home that was when he saw the missing report of Rachel. Remember that Dan had a girl by the same name, but never met her. The missing women wasn't of importance right now.

"Sister we have something to tell you."

"What tell me Jellal?"

"Gray got hurt on set."

"Oh no, is he okay." Tears willed up in her eyes. Mystogan takes a hold of her hand. Her emotions will be every where and it was best to hold onto her tightly.

"He is in the hospital recovering, had to get a cast on his leg and fix a dislocated shoulder."

"He's hurt twice?"

"Jump over something and landed wrong. Leg and arm went in different directions."

"Oh dear, but the guns shots?"

"It was the part he was acting out. Trying to dodge bullets."

"I see, didn't they play it out before hand."

"They did, but Gray said he wasn't being careful."

"You talk to him?"

"Laxus did. Natsu and Lucy are visiting him."

"Gray is so on point with his acting, to have him miss up like this is unheard off."

"My brother broke his leg once while skiing."

"I remember the story Lyon. You where ahead of him and both of you turn at the same time and Gray could have crashed right into you."

"Will he jump over a snow bank because of me and was laid up for a while. Silly teens we were. This is nothing worried to about, he can mange."

"The production will be halted for a third time. Sting probably isn't liking it. I should give him a call."

"Give who a call Amber?" Mystogan would rip the phone out of the wall if she started dialing numbers."

"Sting, it's my responsibility to apologize for Gray's recklessness."

"Leave that to Laxus. You could phone Gray though." Looking down at her lap and playing with a string of her shirt that had unravelled. "I think it will cheer him up."

"I don't know Mystogan, I haven't spoken to him in weeks." Both brother's look at Lyon, he was the one that was spending the most time with her.

"Valentines Day, he had order flowers for the whole house and also had a dinner date with her with the web cam."

"Lyon they don't need to know. Gray, I felt was putting pressure on me."

"For what?"

"He wants to be together Mystogan, and he needs someone more then me."

The brothers and Lyon have talked about Amber and Gray's relationship quite a bit. They have no problems seeing them together, but it was up to her. Lyon, told them about making her upset one day. About getting together with Gray. They weren't to happy about him making her upset. Lyon was promoting his brother, they have known each other for this long.

"Amber my brother would be suited to you. You know him at his best and at his worse. Same with you. Do not keep holding back."

"Lyon's right, Sister. There is no need to hold back."

"Look Mystogan, Lyon..."

Jellal cuts her off and asked his own question. He has been seeing her struggle, and maybe if she express more of her feelings they can get to the point of why she doesn't want too. "Amber are you scared of him, scared of getting involved."

"A part of me is, yes. I have only been with Dan as my longest relationship, and it turn to crap. I know Gray would never hit me, I am terrified of being with someone. What Dan did to me will always hunt me."

"Maybe it's time to see Dr. Smith."

"No, I have told you I will not go back. I felt she could go as far as she did in her sessions. I have been writing again, to help."

"You been doing your Dairy."

"Took it up after that night with Gray."

"Jellal and I will support you. You know that right?"

Amber lefts up her head to look at her oldest sibling. He walk out on her all those months ago, fearing it will happen again. "As your big brother, I will not turn my head away from you again. At the time, I thought you didn't think this through. Your past has been so complex, that I believe that your judgment was off. Seeing you now." His hand goes on her stomach. "I am looking forward to this bundle of joy.

"Brother!" Wraps her arms around him to give him a big hug. To hear him say that, it mend there broken sibling bond. Amber didn't want to displease her brothers, she wanted to have their support. Even when she felt so lost with Dan, not allowing them to see the hurt, pain. They knew something was wrong. Couldn't step in at the time to make things right.

"As a act of brotherly advice, talk to him."

"Jellal?"

"Amber part of you must feel something for him. You may have a protected guard on your heart, that can be dismantled. What you said moments ago, Gray will never hurt you. I say give him a chance."

Frowns at his advice being told what she should be doing. "I...can't."

"Gray does set his eyes on what he wants and goes after it. Seen it done since we were kids. He is a fighter, strong welled, stubborn. Didn't back down to mom or dad not once. With you Amber, he has done a 180, never would have thought he would settle down. Here we are, and he wants you and this little guy." Pokes her stomach and she slaps his hand away. "I say follow your heart, it will lead you to something amazing."

"Okay enough of this. It's same conversation over and over again. I have thought a lot about this. I am the only one that will either go with Gray or not. I don't want the added pressure of all of you. We got side track here, Gray is the one that is hurting right now. Must be in so much pain from his shoulder and leg."

"Your right, lets go out to eat."

"I can cook something here, Mystogan."

"Uhhh wellll."

"You don't like my cooking."

"That is not yet. Your birthday is coming up, we can do early celebration."

"It's not for until the end of the month."

"Soooo, don't you want to go out and be served by others. Have us pay for it, it will be fun."

"Fine I'll grab my purse. I want steak, potatoes with gravy."

"Craving?"

"No, that is what I want."

Lyon helps her up from the couch and she heads into her bedroom to get ready. The three of them look at each. Glad that it went this way and not have to send her to the E.R. Jellal goes over to the window. Macao was sitting in his car down the street. Him and Gajeel still need to be told what is going on. Gramps has to tell Laxus what they have been doing here. Jellal gut feeling is that today was not the end, that they haven't seen the final climax yet. That worried him, why would he do this to Gray while Amber was here. Why was he after both of them. It was also time to fill in Gray. That this wasn't a stalker they believe to be. This was a dangerous man and his intents are getting stronger. What if he comes after Amber again, Jellal didn't want to think of what he would do. Dan needed to be stopped now.

"Mystogan does Amber still have photos of Dan?"

'I think so brother why?"

"The police and Mest only have mug shots of Dan and they aren't a clear picture of what he looks like."

"So?"

"We need a decent picture of him. Give to them out there, the president, Laxus and Gray."

"Wait you want to involve my brother now."

"After today fiasco, yeah he needs to see his face. Be on alert until he is riled in."

"You do know once he finds out he might camp here."

"Good."

Sting was mad, angry as hornet. Cobra was found but he was knocked out. Laxus and Natsu was standing around him. Trying to calm him down. Gray's parents had shown up at the hospital hours ago. For rich people they had their own personal airplane. Gray was out of surgery and talking to everyone. Lucy stayed behind encase Juiva shown up. There was no sign from her for a few days, but when she learns of this. Lucy will step in and kick her out.

"I can't believe this. The target of all this, is on the loose and you get hit over the head."

"Sting, I confronted him. I tried to defend myself until I black out."

"Do have any idea where he went."

"No, I don't. Mostly he was closed book to a certain point."

"What point could that be!"

"I don't know if I should really say. This guy was strange from the begging."

"How so?"

"Laxus, to me he was obsessed. Thinking back on it, he never wanted to make the connection with her. Hide in the shadows, talked weirdly about her."

"Who she?"

"Gray's manger Amber. The day he saw her here, he said that they were ex lovers. Wanted to get back together with her. I encourage him to see her, never did."

"Cobra, I should fire you right here and now. We need answers. Tell us his name." Sting and Laxus waited for him to speak again. To reveal the name of this troublesome person. Cobra puts down the ice pack and very sternly he says the name. "Dan Straight."

"God almighty this can't be. Can you confirm the name again." Jellal told him who the guy was that she was involved with. This can't be the same guy, but the last name Straight wasn't a popular last name.

"His name is Dan, Dan Straight."

"This isn't good, not good at all." Laxus turns around and starts calling Jellal's number. The person behind all this was her ex boyfriend. The events, the production shutdown, it was all his doing.

"Laxus who are you calling?" Sting saw how fast Laxus moved to get his phone out of his pocket. His face was full of hostility, and stern. Who he was making the call out too he did not know. "Laxus!"

Turns to face him for a brief moment and holds up his finger to silence him. The phone was at his ear waiting for him to pick up on the other end. Even before Jellal could say hello, Laxus went right into it. "Jellal no time for chit chat. I found out who the person is. It's Dan, Amber's ex lover."

Sting stands there listening in to his call. Not believing that a past boyfriend of hers did all this. What was his motive behind it, why would he go after someone he once knew and loved. Sting has to have his own answers. Looked like he has been kept in the dark by the ongoings around him.

"What was that Jellal? You knew?"

"I was in the process of telling your Grandfather to let you know. We wanted minimal people to be aware. Now with Gray hurt and Dan probably on the run. Can't keep this to ourselves. The man power is important here. I have men watching over Amber day and night. She doesn't know about that. We have been doing our own investigation."

"I feel kind of late getting involved with the party here. Why not say anything to us sooner?"

"It's all for Amber. I am being the older over protective brother here. It's my job to keep her out of harms way."

"Yes I know how you feel about your sister and I would like to be more informed. I could have prevent this disaster from happening today."

"We had to run this course, we barely have anything on him."

"Shit Jellal. What now?"

"Going to phone his parole officer, Gildarts Clive. He works in Cedar, that is where Dan has been all this time. He was let out of prison."

"We all have to arrange a meeting here and fill everyone in."

"I agree with notifying. Lest numbers Laxus."

"I know who to speak too. I'll call you later more about this. Right now I'll head to the hospital to tell Gray."

"Go ahead was planning to do that myself. You are closer, best to do in person."

Sting wanted to be on this meeting as well. The movie will not continue until this guy was captured. The call ends in a few more minutes and Laxus hangs up. "Now you know Sting, this is no random act. I need to get going."

"Gray needs to know. I need to put everything on hold again."

"Wait on that for now. Dan is out there somewhere. We think it's all a stalker, he doesn't know that we know it's him."

"What are you saying?"

"Have everyone take a few days off here. They need to rest and now you will be told of Amber's backstory involving Dan. It's not pretty I will say this much and there is a lot to discus. I will sit down with you later and tell you."

"Alright I'll send out a mass email. What of Cobra?"

"Have him be there too, if you want. later." Laxus runs off to the exit. This was getting serious. Sting turns to Cobra the ice pack was back on his head. He did say if anything else happens he was going to fire him on the spot. Now he wasn't to sure.

"Cobra tell me how you hire this guy."

They ate a nice meal and were back at her house again, dropping her off. The brothers had to leave to attend to some business. Lyon was going to stay longer, but she told him to go. Amber wonder why Jellal didn't look to happy when he came back from his phone call. Wanted to ask him what the matter was, but he was lost in his own thoughts. Here she was alone in the house with Lilly rubbing up against her leg.

"I guess I should make that phone call. See how he is doing." Lilly follows her into the bedroom and she lays on her bed. Picking up the phone from the bedside table and starts dialing his number. Maybe she should have called the hospital first. Could he be asleep, drugged up or in to much pain to hear from her. There was no point in hanging up now. Not when she hears his voice.

"Hello Amber."

"Gray! I heard you were hurt on set. Why did you have to go and break your leg?"

"It was a crazy stunt. Wasn't careful enough."

"You must be in pain."

"I am dealing with it. How are you? Don't get stressed."

"I was when no one was answering there phone. I heard the gun shots. Then Laxus hang up me. I was worried."

"You worried?"

"Yes, didn't know what was going on."

"Take it easy. It's a broken leg, be healed in no time." Gray could hear how tense she was over the phone. He wanted to ask her about the other call, but will do so at other time. It was good to hear her now, talking to him. How he has miss this.

"I will tell Sting and Laxus sorry on your behalf."

"I already did that. I bet ya to that." With the pain meds he was taking he wanted to sound more cheery to make her not worry over him. Didn't mind it in the lest, but needs her to be calm. "The room very spacious. Laxus did good and getting me in here."

"Your actor privileges gives you that right. You don't want to be in a room with three other people, can be harsh at times. Believe me I had to deal with that."

"I would like my privileges to get me something else though."

"What to do you need?"

"You." Walk right into that one she did. Glad he can't see her blush through the phone. Thinking he might need clothes or the book he was reading. To hear how he said "you" made her heart beat faster.

"Gray..."

"It's true, you how I feel for ya. What I said to you on that video chat."

"I remember."

"Have you given thought about what I said."

"Probably getting very tried, had a long day. Not up to anymore talk, I'll talk to you soon."

"Amber don't run again."

"I call to see if you are alright. I can hear that you are. Bye Gray."

"Hold up, before you go. Tell me one thing."

"What do want to know?"

"Do you miss me?" About to ask her again when there nothing but quiet on her end. This has happen with her before not saying anything. Didn't really like it that much, gave her to much time to think up something.

"Yes, Goodnight dust bunny."

Smiles big as he puts down the phone. That is first, for her to acknowledge in feelings for him. That shard of hope is widening. His smile broke when Laxus comes into the room and what comes out of his mouth next.

"We have real big problem on our hands Gray. Dan cause you to get shot. Everything up to now, was his doing."