CH 4
The Next Day.
Loke POV
Last night Lucy told me I'd be playing her Boyfriend for this Job. Which is amazing but also I'm not sure I'll be able to back off again when this is over. But then she hasn't been acting like her usual self either. So maybe she won't mind. She also asked me to take her to the Celestial world when this is over. All of which is odd. Oh well… That's part of her charm…
The Idiots came at first light. The sun was barely even up. Luckily the only Luggage we had to bring was a few toiletries. Between my home in the Spirit world and Lucy's apparent portable wardrobe, we were set on clothes. "Is this really all the two of you are bringing?" The one Lucy nearly strangled to death snidely asked. "Never you mind about that. I've already sent things to the Spring Villa. Unless, of course, things have changed?" Lucy replied in a haughty tone fit for a Lady of her background. I simply sneered at the man behind her back. He seemed to pale. Then we were in the carriage by ourselves. The Council lackeys drove.
Lucy fell asleep on my shoulder halfway to this Spring Villa. Before then though she told me everything she remembered about the Spring Parties from her childhood. She also told me she would explain everything about her changes; when we got to the Spirit world.
Upon arriving at the Villa, I realized just how early we were for this shindig. Apparently, it won't be in full swing for another week. The Idiots then told us that this week wouldn't count as part of the Job. they also asked us to stay in our room for a week. I thought Lucy would blow her top. She didn't. I felt her emotions through the bond and was surprised at how well she hid her ire. She told them to just take us into our rooms in that haughty tone again. Once in the room, all Nirvana broke out. She found the Communication Lacrima and called the Council directly.
Lucy POV
"I DON'T GIVE ANY FLYING FAIRYS IF THE COUNCIL DOESN'T WANT TO TALK TO ME! THEY WILL, OR THIS JOB IS DONE RIGHT HERE; RIGHT NOW!" I bellowed loud enough to be heard 3 towns over in the guild. I was more than a little ticked. The way those two had acted. The Council will be lucky if I don't let Momma unleash her water magic and leave water damage in this damn place. Finally, the Council answered. "FINALLY! THOSE TWO STUPID DOGS OF YOURS NEARLY COST YOU THIS JOB! THEY'RE RUDE! THEY'RE CRUDE! AND SOCIALLY UNACCEPTABLE! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY JUST SAID TO US?! THEY TOLD US WE WEREN'T EVEN ON THE JOB YET AND THAT WE WERE RESTRICTED TO OUR ROOMS UNTIL WE WERE ON THE JOB!" I was out of breath but not finished yet. I could just see one of the Council members try to placate me. Not yet you bastards… I'll take my pound of flesh from you first then you can try "calming" me down… "I understand that the Council is busy. I also understand that the prep teams need space. BUT TO TREAT PEOPLE IT'S EMPLOYING LIKE THIS IS CRAZY. If this is because Jude lost the Heartfilia Fortune allow me to make something perfectly clear. Just because Jude lost a fortune Does Not mean I did. I'm technically still part of the Elite but I just prefer living like I'm not. Now, as I see it, you have three options 1) Fire those two, 2) keep them away from us, 3) do nothing and owe Loke and me each 3 favors." Now you can have your say... Stupid Council…
Loke was staring at me like I'd lost my marbles. Actually so was the Council. "You have 10 minutes to make a decision. I'll call back at then. If a decision has not been made by the time I call back then we're quitting this Job. Is that understood?" the Council members nodded. "Good. Good-bye." I disconnected. Then I walked over to Loke and wrapped his arms around myself. Snuggling into his chest I let out a deep sigh. "Will we really quit this Job if they haven't come to a decision?" he whispered in my ear. I shook my head no. I refused to be the reason more people died. I just had to make a point to the Council. Ten minutes later and the Council had its decision. They wouldn't be able to do anything about the Idiots for a week, at least that's what they said, so they'd grant us three favors each we could cash in at any time as long as we could get their attention. After this week the Two Idiots would be kept far away from us and no longer be our liaisons. No instead we'd answer directly to the Council with a special Lacrima. A Lacrima that would take a week to make. "Then while we have your attention I'd like to cash in one of my favors. I'd appreciate it if you all pardoned Jellal for the crimes he unwillingly committed while being possessed by Zeref." I formally requested. The Council begrudgingly agreed and said that within the week it would be all over Fiore. Erza will be happy. She'll get the chance to convince Jellal that he's the one she wants regardless of if he's the one she deserves. I'll have time and half of convincing Loke myself... I think… Oh well, I'll deal with it when the time comes, for now, I think I wanna snuggle my lion and relax after that fit. "Hey, Loke. Do you mind if we just… lay down and snuggle for the rest of today? That entire mess was draining emotionally and you are supposed to be my Boyfriend on this Job after all." I coyly said. He just nodded stunned at my actions again. The next thing I know is I'm waking up to loud Growling, an empty bed, and whimpers of fear.