(A.N. Here is yet another chapter to my first fanfiction ever. There is going to be a slight plot twist to this. It's not going to turn out at all like you think it will.)
Chapter 22: All I Need is Your Love
Natsu and Gray were rather curious as to why Laxus would barge in all of a sudden and ask for their help. When he walked out of the guild hall they immediately followed. They met him outside the guild and Natsu started asking questions.
"Laxus, what's going on? Does this have to do with Lucy? Do you know where she is?"
"I went by Lucy's apartment today to see if I could find any more clues and I found this. It's a letter from Lucy's kidnapper; well…what's left of it. Acheas Fray is the man who kidnapped her. I figured that we could use your dragon's sense of smell, since you aren't an artificially created dragon slayer, to find out where this letter traces to and get Lucy back. You might have better luck than I will."
Natsu took the shards of the letter from Laxus' hands and began to sniff it. He noticed it had a very distinct smell. Something that smelled quite familiar to him. He walked past Laxus and began to walk down the street. Laxus and Gray exchanged confused looks and began to follow him down the road. For about five minutes Natsu was babbling about random things to himself. After a few confused glances between Laxus and Gray; Laxus finally decided to ask him.
"What's up with you Natsu? Do you smell something off?"
"Actually yeah Laxus I do. This letter's scent is similar to the same scent of a warehouse I used to go train in when I got frustrated at Gray or Erza."
Gray looked questioningly at Laxus as they began following Natsu
"Why would this person kidnap Lucy? Do you two have a bad past or something?"
"Yes we do. But it's something I would rather not talk about because it reminds me of who I used to be…before I met Lucy. I never want to go back to that person again."
Gray dropped the subject and didn't say anything more; not wanting to anger Laxus. We heard a commotion ahead of us something that had our minds reeling. There was a warehouse just about twenty five feet in front of us, and there were rune nights coming out of it.
-Laxus' POV-
I looked in awe as the rune nights came out of the old looking warehouse. Two of them came out with a cuffed man and I knew exactly who it was before even seeing his face. That man that was bound in cuffs was the very man who took the love of my life away from me.
I ran up to one of the rune nights; completely ignoring Natsu and Gray calling my name.
"Can I help you sir?"
"Yes, was there a girl in there? She's has medium length blonde hair. Usually keeps part of it pinned up on one side?"
"Ah yes. There was a young woman in the warehouse with him. We sent her to the hospital for evaluation to ensure that she wasn't injured."
"What…exactly are you all doing here?"
Natsu and Gray walked up behind me to hear the rune night's response.
"This man is being arrested on a capital murder offense. He attempted to murder a member of the Magic Council. As such he will face life in prison. We are leaving now. I truly hope your friend is alright."
I didn't even have to turn to the others for them to understand. They pushed me in the direction of the hospital and told me they were going back to the guild to inform everyone of where Lucy was. I broke into a sprint and found myself at the hospital in less than five minutes.
I burst through the door and ran up to the nurses station.
"Hello! How can I help you today sir?"
"I'm looking for Lucy Heartfilia, she was brought into here a little while ago?"
"Ah yes she's in room 115"
"Thank you."
I walked away from the nurse's station and tried to calm myself. I was having a really hard time with that. I stopped outside of her room and hesitated to open the door. I finally got up the nerve and slid it open. She was standing by the window with her normal every day clothes on. With her only being two months pregnant she was still able to fit into some of her clothes.
"Lucy…"
She quickly turned to face me. Tears began to well up in her eyes and she ran to me wrapping her arms around my waist. I placed one hand on the small of her back and the other I used to stroke her soft blonde hair. I inhaled slowly and realized just how much I missed her scent. I missed her so much.
"I was so scared Laxus. That man…he…talked about hurting you. I didn't want you to get hurt. I care about you too much."
I slowly pulled away and placed my hand under her chin; raising her to look at me. I was afraid of talking so instead I kissed her. In that moment it seemed as if the very gates of heaven opened up. I felt so at ease now that I had her back in my arms. She eagerly began kissing me back and licking at my bottom lip. I granted her entrance and her tongue darted out and began a passionate dance with my own.
We broke for a need of air and spent the next several moments just gazing into each other's eyes. I stroked her cheek with the backside of my hand and she nuzzled into my touch. I felt something wet on my cheek and only realized then that I had started crying. Lucy used her thumb to wipe away the tears.
"Laxus are you okay?"
"Yes Lucy…I'm fine. I'm just…so happy."
I wrapped her into an embrace and started to play with her hair. She laughed slightly in my arms but continued to relish in my touch. I pulled away to look into her beautiful chocolate brown eyes.
"Lucy, I…"
"Lucy!"
In that mere instant half of the damn guild came busting through the door. Levy first. Lucy grabbed Levy and pulled her into a tight embrace which was then followed by hugs from all of the other guild members. What was beginning as a tearful reunion quickly turned into a party in a hospital room; minus the alcohol of course. Lucy was laughing and cutting up with the others. She walked over to me as the others were conversing and gave me a tight hug. I returned the hug and just before she was about to be snatched by Levy once more I heard sweet words in my ear.
"Laxus, I love you too."
(A.N. Laxus and Lucy are back together! And the bad guy met the hand of justice. But don't worry my fellow readers this story is long from over! I think I'm going to start doing review segments.)
