Hey readers, welcome back to another chapter of FNT. This little chapter is going to be the last one for quite some time as I'm not going to be available. I really hope you'll enjoy this one. Thanks for reading so far.
"Lacrima Implantation Community. I've never heard of anything like that," Levy said while analysing the brochure.
"Must be something new," Gildarts commented before turning to Gray who lay on a hospital bed, "Did you find out anything else while searching?"
"We also found… a package that I feel contained the lacrima," Gray said while holding his stomach in pain, "Sorry we weren't able to defeat the agent. I feel like an idiot for letting Mira get hurt so badly."
"You did your best is all that matters," Erza said from the other side of the bed, "Besides, you did obtain a great amount of information for us. Your work is well appreciated," she said before looking at Mira who lay unconscious, "You don't have to worry about protecting Mira. She's one of the strongest women I know."
"You should rest up Gray. Being around that creep must have drained a lot of magical energy," Gildarts said, "We'll continue our mission tomorrow."
"I agree with Gildarts. With refreshed minds we can do a lot more," Erza said in agreement.
"Alright then, I'll catch some Zs," he said while leaning back and closing his eyes.
"When I say we should all get some rest I mean you too Levy," Erza said to the younger mage who still had her eyes glued to the documents.
"Sure, I'll be there…" Levy muttered absentmindedly as she examined the item.
"McGarden…" a raspy voice said snapping the script mage to face Gajeel who stood there with his creepy smile, "hey."
"Hello Gajeel," she said a bit shakily. She didn't know whether to be calm that it was someone she knew or be afraid of the potential rapist behind her, "Well look at the time," she yawned while putting the lacrima in a container.
She rose to her feet and began to make her way out, "see you later Gajeel…" he grabbed her shoulder, "yes?"
"Let me walk you home," he offered as he looked into her eyes.
She couldn't help but blush a bit and she couldn't deny his offer, "sure."
The two made their ways through the halls of Fairy Glitter when they passed the infirmary but stopped when they saw a large figure hunched over the bed where Mirajane lay with a large figure hunched over her.
"Is that Laxus?" Gajeel asked as they started looking at what was going on.
"Laxus don't worry about me. I'll be fine," Mirajane weakly said, "I have gone through much worse. I'll be kicking again by tomorrow."
"I don't care Mira, I swear I'm taking down the bastard that hurt you," Laxus said as he held her small hand in his large one.
"I don't understand how you've gotten so attached to me so quickly," Mira said.
"I think I may actually love you Mirajane Strauss," Laxus confessed with his cheeks red, "I don't know why. You're so perfect. You smell nice, you're so kind, you're really pretty and responsible, ugh… you're driving me crazy."
Mirajane smiled at him, "You're so sweet Laxus but…" she continued, "not everyone is perfect. I understand your feelings but to be frank, I don't think it's the time for a relationship. I mean we just met and there's so much work we have to do. Plus, not to be judgy or anything, I don't know if I can even trust you."
The blonde sighed, "I see…" he then looked back at her, "I'll be patient with you and let me assure you, my feelings are real."
"I'll have to decide that for myself," Mira said before exhaling, "I think I could use a goodnight's rest."
"Goodnight Mira."
"Goodnight Laxus."
"Playboy Laxus is in love?" Gajeel asked in disbelief, "whoa, the guys are gonna get a kick out of this."
"Playboy Laxus?" Levy asked as they started walking again.
"Oh he doesn't fool around. When he meets a girl he likes and hooks up with her, he totally forgets about her once he gets what he wants. And if you decide to play hard to get when he's vibing you, he'll totally forget about you and you can forget about any chances you had with him," the Dragon Slayer explained, "I've never seen him in love before."
"You losers talking about me?" Laxus' voice startled them both causing Gajeel to hide behind Levy who was trembling.
The Lightning wizard walked up to them. He was towering over tiny Levy who just stood there shaking in her boots, "Hello tiny."
"H-Hi Laxus," Levy responded and noticed Laxus looking over her shoulder.
"What's the matter Gajeel? Why are you hiding behind little Levy?"
"I ain't hiding," Gajeel said as he stepped out from behind her, "I was… uh."
"Heh, Loser," Laxus teased with his bored expression, "what were you two up to anyway?"
"I was just walking her home. You know…" he said before snaking his arm around her waist, "Making sure she's alright."
"Hm well I guess I'll join you," Laxus said before looking at Levy, "Lead the way tiny."
Levy walked through the dark night with the two guys right behind her. They seemed to be deep in conversation and for some reason she felt like they were talking about her. She was beginning to feel a bit insecure.
She swore she heard one of them say something fooling around in her room. Luckily, the Fairy Hills Dormitories were in sight, "Hey guys, my place is up ahead. You don't have to reach me all the way."
"Nah, we don't mind," Laxus said, "we're not rushing anywhere."
"Yeah McGarden, we ain't gonna break into your place or anything," Gajeel added.
"Alright then," she said as she continued walking and eventually the guys caught up and Gajeel draped his arm over her shoulder.
"So, do any of the other girls live with you?" Gajeel asked as they walked.
Levy snaked her way out of his grasp, "Well, Fairy Hills is like a boarding house so nearly the whole lot of the girls rent rooms there except Wendy and Cana who actually live at the guild hall and Lucy who lives on her own." she was literally praying when they eventually arrived at their destination, "We're here," they said as they approached the entrance to the dormitories where an elderly woman stood at the door, "Hello Maja."
The woman smiled, "I was growing concerned Levy. I'm glad you're back," she said as she hugged the young lady and then turned to the gentlemen accompanying her, "And you are...?"
"Oh, I'm Mr. Redfox, a workmate of Levy's and this is my assistant, Mr. Dreyar," Gajeel explained while Laxus rolled his eyes.
"Hello Ma'am," the lightning mage greeted.
"We were just walking Ms. McGarden home. See, we were just trying to make sure she was safe."
"Ah well thank you very much gentlemen. I'm glad she's alright," she responded, "Have a good night."
"Goodnight Ma'am," Gajeel said as the females walked in only to be bashed on the head, "what was that for?"
"That was for calling me your assistant," Laxus growled, "Let's go home already."
"That's the strange part," Gildarts explained, "it was like he was ten times stronger when I fought him and he had the same weakening effect as that creature."
"I bet I could beat him," Natsu responded from next to him on the couch reading an issue of swimsuits weekly, "Yeah, I could pound him really good."
"I swear, if that magazine isn't in good condition by tomorrow I swear I'll have you make a separate subscription for your own copies," Gildarts said.
Natsu sighed and closed the magazine, "you know, that sounds like a good idea. I think I'll try and do that. I mean, I can't keep on inconveniencing you guys."
"Wow Natsu," Gildarts smiled, "That's really responsible of you. I'm impressed."
"Thanks," he smiled back.
"Hello… we're home!" Gajeel said in a slur, "Shoobedoobah. The star is back in the building…" he stumbled as Laxus walked in after him. Though he too was drunk, he held himself together.
"Hey deadbeats," he greeted before heading to his room while dragging Gajeel.
"Goodnight boys," Gildarts said before turning to Natsu, "Seeing that you've decided to become more mature, I must tell you that Yukino passed by a few days ago."
Natsu immediately tensed up and rose to his feet, "goodnight Gildarts." With that he left.
"You, poor boy. You'll have to accept it sooner or later," the crush wizard sighed before drifting off to sleep on the couch.
Honestly it has been a while since I last updated. And to be honest I almost gave up on this fic but finishing Fairy Tail and re reading this has given me the drive. Anyway guys…
Bye!