Chapter 8: Think of Your Child

-Laxus POV-

I turned around to face whatever was there. I had hoped this would happen. And it did. There before me stood…Lucy. I lowered my head and addressed the blonde.

"I see you defeated Bixlow. Nice work! I hadn't even realized I dropped your keys. I have to admit I am impressed. But now your in trouble. I'm not going to take it easy on you."

Lightning started to branch out from his body. I wasn't about to back down now. I needed to tell him.

"Laxus…I need to talk to you. Please just hear me out."

"Are you kidding me? What is this some kind of joke?! I know your trying to soften me up."

"Laxus, bring down the thunder palace and we can convince the town that it was just festival decoration."

We both look to see Mystogan. How dare this flea address me like that. And what exactly was Lucy talking about. What did she need to say that was so important. He slowly moved Lucy out of the way and we began a small staring contest.

-Lucy POV-

I watched the two of them from behind a pillar while they gazed at each other. Mystogan seemed so mysterious. I had never met him before but I had heard things about him. From what Erza said he was a very strong opponent. I watched some more then Mystogan made his move. He was using illusionary magic. I do believe Laxus was surprised at first. I seen him break free from the illusion and retaliate against Mystogan with a lightning. The fight continued for I don't know how long. Mystogan was matching Laxus hit for hit. I was rather impressed by what I was seeing. I had never seen a fight like this.

"Here you are!"

I looked towards the door to see Erza and Natsu standing there. They had been looking for Laxus as well. I was kinda glad I got here before them. Even if I wasn't able to tell Laxus about the child. With that Mystogan disappeared. Natsu and Erza had a look of shock on their face then Laxus directed an attack towards Erza. It was a direct hit. Natsu then made his advance towards Laxus. They went at it for a few minutes. Then Erza got back on her feet and went after Laxus.

"Laxus what is that in the sky?"

"Oh you haven't heard? That's the thunder palace and it's just about to blow."

"How dare you"

Erza then lunged at Laxus once more. I just stood there in awe. I just wanted all of this to stop. I wanted things to go back to the way they were before I even met Laxus. Erza and him were going at it good.

"Erza! I told you I was going to beat him."

"Well I guess I will have to leave it to you then Natsu."

Erza left to take down the thunder palace. I wanted to help but I hadn't recovered my magic energy so I would be useless. Instead I watched Natsu fight Laxus.

-Back at the guild-

-Levy's POV-

How could this be happening. Laxus was being stupid and on top of that I just received news from Porlyusica that Master was on deaths door. She sent me to find Laxus. I was scared. I didn't believe this was really happening.

-Back to the fight-

-Laxus POV-

Natsu didn't really understand the concept of battle. He was coming at me without even thinking. I glanced over to notice Lucy was still here. Natsu hadn't even noticed. And he said he was her friend.

I hit Natsu one attack after another and then threw a great ball of lightning.

"Take that Natsu Dragoneel. You're no match for me."

I watched as the smoke cleared and Natsu had disappeared. I glanced over to Lucy with a smirk on my face.

"Luckily I was here or you would be dead Salamander."

"I hate to have to admit but were gonna have to tagteam this guy."

I seen Gajeel and laughed. They actually believe they stood a chance. They came at me with everything they had. One attack right after the other and I just took it. They were pretty strong but not as strong as I was.

"This is the power of the two of you combined. This is sad. I got sick of the old mans lectures but I've finaly had enough of this. It's time to show you my real power.

-Lucy's POV-

I watched as Laxus' body slowly began to change. Fangs protruded from his teeth. His body started getting more muscular. Enough to where his shirt ripped. Scales lined up on his arm in perfect shape. Wait a minute…he's a dragon slayer! After revealing this to Natsu and Gajeel they started fighting again. Natsu and Gajeel were getting the crap beat out of them. But they still managed to stand up no matter what was being thrown at them. I was admiring them. I had noticed the screen flashed before saying the thunder palace had been destroyed. At least we don't have to worry about that any more. I sighed with relief. Just then Laxus stepped back. A bright light emitted from his hands. I knew what this light was. I had seen it before. He was casting Fairy Law. Now! I had to do it now. If I didn't I might loose the opportunity forever. I stepped out from behind the pillar and started walking towards them. Natsu must have noticed.

"Lucy what the hell are you doing? You need to get out of here."

I didn't listen I still continued walking towards Laxus. Tears started to overcome my eyes. I wanted to believe there was a good side to this man. For my child's sake not for my own I wanted him to change. My child was going to have a happy life. WITH his father. At the moment when I was about to tell him I heard a scream and looked towards the door. It was Levy.

"Laxus please stop this! Master…no your grandfather is on his deathbed."

We all looked at Levy in shock but Laxus' position was the same. I just stood there frozen.

"This is great. It increases my chance of becoming master even more!"

I had had enough.

"LAXUS PLEASE STOP THIS! THINK ABOUT YOUR CHILD! I DON'T WANT YOU TO BE A MURDERER!"

Everybody looked at me in total shock as the light started to dim. Laxus had cancelled his spell. He looks over at me and begins to come closer to me. I was so scared. He looked terrifying in his dragon mode. I started to walk backwards until I hit the pillar behind me. I fell to the ground. I am so weak. I don't deserve to carry Laxus' child. I look at him only to see a look in his eyes that says the same thing. I had a bad feeling about this. Is this gonna be my end?

"Laxus don't you dare lay a finger on her! Lucy run now!"

Levy turned her head away in tears.

"I can't watch this."

I closed my eyes waiting for a hit but it never came. I opened my eyes and looked up at the terrifying man that was my child's father. What happened next totally took me by surprise. He hunkered down to my level and put his hand on my shoulder.

"Lucy…is this true."

He looked at me and I just nodded my head not trusting the words that might come out of my mouth. He lowered his head and stood up. Then I heard something that sounded like crying. Something wet fell on my legs. Laxus was crying! I stood up and started to put my hand on his shoulder. He stopped me.

"Lucy..I…I'm so sorry."

Natsu and the others looked in total amazement. They couldn't believe what they were seeing. Frankly neither could I. I really didn't know what to do. My body acted on instinct and I wrapped my arms around him in an embrace.

"It's okay Laxus. We all make mistakes and stray from the path. It's just a matter of weither or not we get back on the right path that counts."

He looked at me. His eyes were bloodshot red from crying. I knew that I had done the right thing by telling him and I wanted to somehow believe that maybe I had caused him to change even if it was a little bit. I cupped his wet face in my hands. I leaned up and kissed him. Maybe this was it. Maybe this is where it all really counts. I was lost here in these few moments. Seeing him cry and act like he cared really opened up my heart. I seen the side of him that Mira was talking about. Maybe I could…maybe one day I would truly be in love with Laxus Dreyar. Not just love him because of my child but love him truly. As my own. I broke the kiss and looked into his eyes. I was scared for what was going to happen to him though. With the master that is. I had a really bad feeling about it. I done my part. There is nothing else I can do. Can I?

(Authors Note: Whew finally I finished it. I've been working on this chapter for hours haha. I really wanna thank XxShyxX for some amazing ideas. We've been collaborating on some things and I can't wait to bring you all the next chapter.)