Chapter 14: Thoughts and Wishes
-Lucy's POV-
Laxus just left the guild to go get ready for his mission with Natsu and the others and I felt more empty then I ever had before. I was worried for him, for his wellbeing, and for my friends. Mira must have seen that I looked a little troubled because she came over to me and wrapped her arms around me in a tight embrace.
"Don't worry Lucy. Laxus will be fine, and so will you."
I looked up from my chair to see Mira's signature smile and smiled in return.
"I know Laxus will be fine but that really doesn't stop me from worrying ya know?"
"I know but have faith. It'll take you a long way."
I nodded in response and followed her over to the bar. I didn't even have to tell her what I wanted. She already knew and started preparing it. I lowered my head laying it on the bar and began to think a little. But nothing really came to mind. It was like my mind was completely blank for some reason that I couldn't place. Mira walked over to me milkshake in hand and sat it down in front of me.
"So Lucy how are you feeling? It's been over three weeks."
"I'm feeling okay Mira. I just get really sick to my stomach is all."
Mira watched as I placed her hand on her stomach and smiled.
"Mira?"
"Yes Lucy?"
"I got to see it. That other side of Laxus that you were talking about."
"Yeah? In all honestly I'm kind of thankful Lucy. If it hadn't been for you and the baby he might be in exile somewhere right now. It would pain the master to exile anybody. Especially his own grandson if you know what I mean. Speaking of family have you talked to your father recently? Since the phantom thing?"
I gave a discouraging look which gave her the exact answer she was looking for. She sighed and started washing dishes behind her. I hadn't even really thought about my father. 'Thanks a lot Mira.' I did wonder how he was. After what he done though there was no way I was going back to that. I will not live in that god awful space again. Being trapped up all alone for those years. I was happy here at Fairy Tail…happy with Laxus, my husband, and that was never going to change. I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked behind me to see Freed, Evergreen, and Bixlow. They sat down at the bar next to me. Freed was the first one to speak.
"How are you doing Lucy?"
"I'm fine thank you Freed."
I gave him a smile and talked with them. They asked me about my relationship with Laxus and such. I noticed Freed blush a little when Mira came over to talk to them as well. 'So Freed and Mira?' Mira was always matchmaking us. Now its her turn to be matched.
-Laxus POV-
I had just gotten everything backed up and was heading towards the station. Natsu and the others were already there. We boarded and left Magnolia. Erza looked up at me.
"Laxus….don't worry Lucy is gonna be just fine."
"That still doesn't stop me from worrying. I hurt her once Erza. I swear I will never do that again."
Erza just smiled and turned her head towards the window. She had to knock Natsu out due to his motion sickness and Gray seemed to have his mind on something as well. I just stared off into space. I really hoped Lucy would be alright. I trusted Mira and the others to take care of her but I still felt worry and uneasiness creep into my mind. I didn't understand why I was feeling this way. 'Lucy will be just fine.' I can only hope for the best. I thought back to the day I raped her. I still couldn't believe I was so stupid to do that! But if I hadn't…would I even be here right now. Probably not. I was so full of hatred then. I would probably be out traveling on my own if that hadn't happened. So in the end I was thankful but I still wish that Lucy didn't have to go through the pain I know she is gonna go through. I didn't believe that I, Laxus Dreyar, could care for someone as much as I care for Lucy. It all happened so quick. But either way she was a part of my life now. A part I would never let go. I looked around and noticed Erza and Gray had fallen asleep. Natsu was still knocked out. Thanks to Erza. I recall gramps saying we would reach our destination in the morning. 'Maybe I should go to sleep too.' I laid my head on the window and closed my eyes. The last thing that happened before sleep took me was me hearing her voice.
"Laxus…please be careful!"
(Sorry if it's a little short guys I've had a lot going on lately. I will try to make it longer next time.)
