A Balancing Act

Levy walked into her home overwhelmed by the day's events. She could never of been able to imagine in a million years that she would be a part of such an ... adventure. It was not such a bad prospect in the grand scheme of things; school life was usually dull and to have the chance to be a part of something bigger than herself enticed her.

Makarov explained the plan rather simply to her. She would now live a quote un quote "balancing act" between her normal life and her newly made life of adventure. This was to help avoid harm from the people who also want the translation of the book, and will do anything to get it. According to him everyone will know that she was taken in by Makarov and Gajeel, but they do not know if she is useful yet. Seeing her return safe and sound without any affiliation to Makarov and Gajeel will hopefully give the illusion that she is of no help at all; acting as a deterrent against the ruthless people that would be after her otherwise. Makarov gave her no promises that this method would help forever but he reassured Levy that it was good enough for now. She gave a sigh as she walked into her home.

As per usual of the time the house was empty, it would be another two hours before her mom came home and three before her dad came home as well. She locked the door behind her and stretched her arms out. It felt good to be back in the security of her own home after such a hectic day. She went up to her bedroom, thinking about the all important book and of Gajeel and how she would get to learn more about them tomorrow. Despite the obvious danger that lay ahead she was honestly excited. Something about it seemed unreal like at any moment she would wake up to find out that none of this had never happened. The idea of being some kind of heroin made Levy excited for the next day and encouraged her to sleep earlier than she ever had before.

The next day just seemed like one big obstacle for 7 o clock, when she would be able to meet up with Gajeel. She daydream in every class what it was going to be like when the clock would strike 7.

She could picture it, back in the cave, planning for the next move. Makarov being optimistic and cheery while Gajeel would be stern and brusque. She smiled to herself as she thought about those red eyes and gleaming piercings. She wondered how long it would be when they located and retrieved the book. As well as how it would look and how she would translate it. Would the words just come to her? Why is she the only one who could understand it? It was all very strange yet exhilarating.

Interrupting her thoughts came the voice of her best friend Lucy "Hey Levy! Lets go ya little day dreamer"

Lucy wrapped an arm around Levy's shoulders and guided her out of the class room to the cafeteria.

Levy chuckled realizing how little attention she had been paying in her class. The class was over, students leaving, and she hadn't even noticed. "Alright I'm coming"

"So what were you daydreaming about?" asked Lucy inquisitively, cocking her head to the side as she stared at Levy.

She gave a nervous giggle "About how boring school is"

"Levy are you trying to lie to me?!" Lucy's faced showed disbelief, Lucy had gained the ability over many years of friendship to tell when Levy was lying.

"Don't be silly Lu I would never" Levy felt her voice straightened out and the disbelief on Lucy's face slowly fade.

Levy gave a grin and realized her secret might be harder to keep than she originally thought.

7 o clock, the time had finally come and she was standing obediently in the fairy tail aisle of the library waiting for him.

She could feel time drag on as she worried he would never show. He was three minutes late when he walked into the aisle. He looked down pointedly at his feet, the same stern look that always seemed to be on his face. In an attempt to be sneaky she looked at him from the corner of her eye pretending to be preoccupied with the books in front of her. From her view she saw him check up and down the aisle and once he looked satisfied he then touched her shoulders. She felt giddiness flow through her as he said his chant and they teleported to the cave.

She entered the cave and was greeted by Makarov's grin. "I'm glad to see you safe and sound"

Levy smiled at his kindness "Thanks, it's good to see you as well"

He gave a courteous nod before giving Levy the news "I have located a very promising location of where the book may be. According to my sources the book may be located in the Tower of Heaven."

He let the words sink in before continuing " This will be quite a journey so I will map out a route and bring two other people to assist you on your mission. In the meantime, Gajeel, "he looked towards the man in question "You tell Levy what the tower is so she is better prepared"

Gajeel gave a nod and with that Makarov gave a wave and said cheerfully "This little expedition will be taking place a couple days from now so make sure to clear your schedule Levy"

"I will -" Was all Levy had time to say as she was suddenly being dragged off by Gajeel into another room.

The room was dark and a tad musty. She could see a table with two chairs and behind that a packed bookshelf, and at the other end of the room she saw a ... bed? Immediately Levy felt a nervous, she didn't think Gajeel would try anything, but with the bed there it gave her one to many ideas to let float around in her brain. She gave herself a small shake as Gajeel turned the lights on.

"Sit " he pointed to the chairs. Still feeling nervous, she went to take a seat and he sat across from her.

So started a long, one sided talk that would have Levy fighting sleep and lecherous thoughts.

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