Iron in the Stars
AN: Story is my idea, but I do not own anything Fairy Tail.
Chapter 10: Announcement
My eyes opened to the bright damn room. This wasn't my place that's for sure. Way too much damn pink. How did this place not give her a headache? It was still relatively early, but her team should be back at any time today and I wanted to get her training done before they showed up. I knew I shouldn't have stayed here last night, but I couldn't say no to her damn pouty face. She had me wrapped around her little finger. I knew if I didn't get out of bed and get ready to go she would find a way to keep me here for the day. Not the best way for her team to know about us. She made it clear that she wasn't going to keep it a secret so better get it out of the way as soon as I could. I just prayed I wouldn't get killed in the process. Besides, I knew I had to nip the Natsu situation in the ass immediately. He knew that a dragon slayer was possessive and very protective. Granted, Lucy wasn't his mate, but he did care deeply for her. Maybe one day he would ask her.
It was still relatively early, maybe about seven in the morning and the town should start getting everything together in the market place and I knew that Bunny said that she needed to go shopping so maybe after our workout we could go that way. She would still most likely be sore from yesterday's training. Laxus treated her like a ragdoll and fought her for hours before she was able to punch and kick easily with the Regulas blast. She was very proficient with it. Not to say she was physically weak, but in a regular fight between her and I she would not be able to over power me. With the Regulas blast though she could. From what she said yesterday she didn't even feel drained whatsoever with it either which was amazing.
Looking down at her I really didn't want to wake her up. I kept her up late last night and knew she could most likely sleep longer. Her training was important though and I wanted her to have the confidence to fight anyone especially if she ever lost her keys. I sat back on the bed and gently nudged her. "Bunny, it's time to get up." She groaned and rolled over to try and ignore me. I laughed at her and decided to try a different path. I pushed her on her back and crawled on top of her. I grabbed both of her arms and locked them over her head with my hands. She was up now and grinned under me rolling her hips against the bulge in my pants. I growled at the monster I've created below me and she just gave me a dazzling smile. "Time to get up Bunny."
"Seems like you are already up. Can I do anything to help you with that?" Damn she was insatiable. "I'm serious Luce, time to get up. I want to be done before your team comes back. I want to be at full strength when they try to kill me." She laughed at me and I just scowled getting off of her and getting myself regular water and her strawberry infused water. I heard her finally get ready to go and made my way to the door to wait patiently. Well, sort of patiently. We proceeded to run our seven miles and fight in the forest. She is getting more confident which made me proud of her. I couldn't wait to tell her that I, with Laxus, cornered Bickslow and asked him to train her with gymnastics. It would be great if she were more flexible. It was after all, her idea. She had used previous gymnastic skills from when she was a child and this would polish those skills immensely.
It was about three hours later that we walked through the market place. "Do you think it would be a good idea if I made lasagna?" We had agreed that it would be safer to have an intimate dinner with her team to break the news. I nodded to her loving the sound of her cooking. "I can help you if you want." She smiled pleased with my question and jumped up wrapping her arms around my neck. I couldn't stop the smile from forming on my face at her happiness. I loved the fact that it came from me. I never wanted that sparkle in her eyes to disappear. "Do we need anything else?"
"Nope! Let's drop this off and then go our separate ways for a bit. Want to meet back at my place at five?" I nodded and kissed her temple as I went off to do my own thing.
It was around one in the afternoon that her damn team finally showed up. "LUCE!" I heard Natsu run into the guild doors and look for his partner. Erza, Happy, Lissana and Gray followed behind him. Bunny looked over at them and smiled, that was until she was on the ground with Natsu on top of her. I growled low and started to get up when I felt Laxus grab my shoulder. "Relax buddy." A few people in the guild had noticed the animosity rise in the air and heard the growl. Erza and Gray were part of the group that heard the threat and looked at me curiously. "Hey Natsu, I missed you too, but it's time to get off of me." He lingered and sniffed her and then looked over at me. "What did you do to her?"
"Natsu! Leave Gajeel alone. I will explain later. I was thinking would you three like to have dinner at my place tonight? I am making lasagna and garlic bread." They all agreed to her idea, but Natsu never stopped looking at me. Natsu wouldn't be as easy as Erza and Gray and I needed to deal with him on my own. I motioned for him to follow me and went to walk to the training grounds. Laxus stopped me. "Should I come with?"
"Neh, I got the Flame Brain. He needs to hear this from me. If you see too much fire feel free to come collect his body." Laxus laughed and relaxed back into his booth. I walked out and could smell Natsu behind me. It didn't smell like anyone else was following me. I heard Bunny ask where he was going and heard him say that he would be right back to celebrate with him. He even told Happy to stay put. Great, it would just be the two of us then. "We need to talk!"
"Clearly Metal Head. I smelt you all over her and I don't like it. Back off!" He growled at me and I could see how tense he was. He coiled his muscles ready to spring into an attack. "Listen to me Natsu, I'm going to be nice about this for all of one minute so you better take advantage of it. Bunny is mine. I know you are her best friend and partner and I will respect that, but you are nothing more to her. You are a friend and I am her –"
"You haven't claimed her so she isn't yours Metal face." I really tried to play nice, but when he questioned my claim I got pissed. I grabbed his vest and slammed him into the wall. I had to call on my magic so his fire wouldn't burn my skin and just lick the metal on my hands and arms. "I haven't mated her, but that's because I know she isn't ready for that. I'm going to be very clear. She. Is. Mine! Do you understand? I will not stand in the way of your friendship, but if you push it so help me, I will kill you. Guild be damned, if you step between me and Lucy I will not hesitate to see you as a threat and take you on."
"She wont pick you. She deserves better than you." I growled at him and went to punch him, but he blocked my punch. "Listen Metal Face! I respect her decisions and I know if I attack you she will be upset. I will stand by her side and watch you. Don't expect me to like it and I will be there when you fuck up, because you will and once you do just remember that she can pick someone else." He was right. I knew I would eventually fuck something up with the celestial spirit mage, but I hoped that day wouldn't come any time soon. "By the way, I haven't explained the ritual to her. She knows a little of mating, but if you ever get there please don't let her do it without knowing."
"I have more respect than that baka! I would never do that." Our talk actually went much better than I expected. "I've been in love with her for a while. I will do everything to keep her happy." Natsu actually smiled his goffy signature smile at me. "Good, this will actually make my news easier. Do you think Luce will be mad if I brought someone over to her house for dinner?" I didn't even notice before. I could smell Lisanna all over him! "Ha! I though you guys were going to kill me. I can't wait for the she-devil and Elfman to hear about that. You're just as dead as I am!" I laughed and just walked back to the guild. Bunny looked over at me and I smiled at her. I didn't want her to worry about her team. I would be on my best behavior for her. Natsu walked in behind me and she smiled brighter when Natsu playfully punched me in the arm and I shoved him over by Lisanna. They ended up on the floor with Natsu on top of her and all she did was giggle and kiss his cheek. Bunny looked over at me with a question in her eyes and I just nodded. She smiled brighter.
"Congratulations you too! I'm so excited for you!" Everyone looked over at Bunny's squeal and just as I figured Elfman and Mira-Jane both had a dark aura around them growing more and more as they looked at the new pair on the guild floor. "Is this true Natsu? Have you taken advantage of my baby sister?" This was amusing. This was worth taking the punch to the arm. He tried to talk his way out of the situation but it didn't quite work in his favor. She just got pissed off more and took to her Satan Soul form. Natsu was screwed. Luckily for him Lucy stepped in hugged the She-Devil tightly. "They were always meant for each other! Don't you think? Just remember all of the stories you told me before I came to the guild. They were Mama and Papa to Happy even! Isn't it amazing that they can be back together? Just think off all the beautiful babies in the future." Mira-Jane started to calm down and smile. "You're right Lucy. I'm happy for you guys." She hugged her sister and Natsu.
Elfman didn't agree. He grabbed Natsu and threw him to the other side of the guild slamming him into the wall. I watched her talk to her team for the next two hours before looking over at me smiling. She winked and then bid farewell to everyone. I gave her a five minutes head start before I snuck out behind her. I just wanted to spend ever second with her. Once I got to her house I just walked in. She was standing there with just a towel wrapped around her. "About time." She whispered before turning around and dropping the towel. She looked over her shoulder and I felt myself immediately get hard. "Are you going to join me in the shower?" I locked the door behind me and started to pull my clothes off following her into the bathroom. As soon as she turned the shower on I wrapped my arms around her from behind. I moved her hair away from her neck and started kissing every spot I knew made her shiver and moan out. I nibbled on her earlobe and whispered into her ear, "I've missed this all day." She moaned loudly and dropped her head on my shoulder when I started to rub my cock on her ass.
As soon as she spun around to slam her lips on mine I grabbed her ass and picked her up. Her legs wrapped around my waist and could help but growl in appreciation. I pushed her against the wall in the shower and allowed her body to be as close to mine as it could. My hand rested on her hip keeping her in place and tracing soothing circles while my other hand grasped her breasts. I felt her start to wiggle and try and grind herself into me. I knew she wanted me, but I didn't want to be inside of her quite yet. Deciding I wanted her to get there at least once before I was inside of her. I set her down on her feet. She wasn't very pleased with this and started to complain. "Trust me Bunny. I'll be in you, no worries. Let me do this first. Besides I love how you fucking taste." I lifted her leg and put it over my shoulder as I kneeled on the ground in front of her. Pushing her slightly against the wall so I knew she wouldn't fall when I made her legs shake. My face disappeared as soon as I knew she was secure and her loud moans were my favorite response. My studded tongue went inside of her core and I could feel her walls flutter against me. I prayed that she was always going to be this responsive.
Around five thirty we deiced that we needed to stop and make dinner. Everyone was going to be there in an hour and it would take a little more than an hour to make everything we needed to. I cut everything sneaking bites here and there while she cooked the food. We finished surprisingly fast and everything was in the oven almost down when the first knock at the door sounded. I sat down and waited for her to answer the door. Taking a deep breath I prepared myself for the night. It was Gray at the door. He hugged her and brought her flowers. "Don't tell Juvia, but I figured I would bring these since you were making us dinner."
"Thanks Gray!" He was about to say something else, but then he saw me. "Why's Gajeel here?"
"Can we wait for everyone to get here so I only have to explain it once?" He nodded and sat down near me. He jabbed me in the arm. "Hittin that, huah? I pegged her more for a good guy type. You better treat her well. Ha! I can't wait for Erza and Natsu to find out." Lucy wasn't paying any attention to our hushed conversation so I figured she wouldn't be too upset if I comment. "Natsu actually already knows and I will treat her like the princess she is."
"Really?" Gray looked shocked and our conversation was no longer private. "Gray leave Gajeel alone. Gajeel, can you take the food out? I think it's done and I can hear Erza coming up. Once Erza came up the steps Lisanna came up behind her. "Where is Natsu?" Her question didn't have to be answered when we heard someone coming in the window. "Seriously? Take the frikin stairs Flame Brain!" Everyone laughed. "Is everyone Hungry? The food is ready!" Everyone sat at the table, but Erza stared at me in confusion. "Why is Gajeel here Lucy?"
"Everyone get some food and sit down. I will explain while we are eating." She had such a large smile on her face and I could feel her just hoping for acceptance from everyone. It has actually gone much better than I though so far with her team. Gray didn't seem to mind at all and I thought he would have been a problem. After everyone had a plate of food I was going to start talking, but Bunny beat me to it. "A lot happened when you guys were gone. I went on a solo mission when you guys left and got myself in a bad situation."
"Are you okay Luce?" Erza and Natsu both looked pissed already. "Who hurt you Lucy? I will teach them a lesson."
"Clearly, I'm okay. It's thanks to Gajeel though. If he wasn't there…" I noticed that her eyes glassed over.
"She was great. It was a water dragon slayer! He even had me down. She was the one that finished the fight with her Urano Metria! She was amazing. We decided to spend more time together and she helped me with an S-class mission even. Erza, you'd be proud of her. She's getting stronger! Soon enough maybe she could take you out." "Bunny laughed at this and Erza just smiled at her. "Does this mean you are still training?"
"Yes, Gajeel and Laxus has been putting me through hell. I would much rather work with you I think." Erza got excited and gave Bunny a hug. "So then you've been a great friend to her Gajeel, thank you for being there for my little sister when I couldn't be."
"About that – " I was about to tell Erza about us when Bunny interrupted us. "I bought some strawberry cake Erza would you like some?" She got excited and Bunny got up to get the cake. She gave me a glare before putting the cake on the table and handing out plates. Apparently, when Bunny said earlier that cake was a must it was because it would calm down Titania? "How is the cake?"
"It's amazing Lucy. My favorite! Thank you." Yup, Bunny was buttering her up. I knew she was smart. Didn't mean I was any less scared of her reaction. She was the main cause of my fear. I knew of her reputation and how she wanted to protect Bunny's virtue. Maybe I should have stayed away. Nope, it was worth it. Let Titania come at me. I got this. "Titania." I called her name to get her attention and everyone looked over at me. "What is it Gajeel?"
"First I want you to know that I will always be there for Bunny and will always protect her. Secondly, I want you to know that I am dating her." Bunny looked at me like she was going to kill me. Maybe being blunt about it was a bad idea. Once the fork hit the plate I knew I fucked up. Her Purgatory armor automatically made an appearance and I felt her sword at my throat. "You are taking advantage of my poor, sweet, innocent Lucy"
"I don't think she's so innocent anymore. I'm pretty sure Metal Face here actually took care of the innocent bit already." I looked at Gray with wide eyes. I thought the bastard was on my side. He just smiled and winked at me as Titania's blade disappeared. "Is this true Lucy?" She didn't say anything, which made the matter worse. "Erza, leave him be. He's not the bad guy." Titania started punching me and I knew I shouldn't fight back. I just stayed defensive and blocked her punches. "I will tear you apart with my bare hands for stealing her innocence away."
"ERZA! That is between me and him!" Scary Lucy was just plain terrifying. I've never seen it until now and the dark aura wrapped around her as she stared at Titania. She didn't even bother with Bunny. She just went to attack me with everything she had. I didn't expect Bunny to get in the way of her attack and protect me though. As soon as Titania, in her blind rage, attacked Bunny instead of me I felt fear. Instead Bunny blocked the hit and pushed her. I don't think she meant for her magic to be in the push, but I saw the Regulas Blast form before it touched her. Titania went flying across the room and through the wall slamming into the stair well easily demolishing the stairs and surrounding walls.
"Shit! Erza, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to do that." Titania stood up a little wobbly and stared at her. After looking around it was clear that dinner was over. Everyone was staring at Bunny like she had three heads. Time for more explanations, I guess. "Damnit, my land lady is going to evict me for sure after this!"
AN: TADA! I was going to do more, but that seemed like a good stopping point. I have a few stories I want to read and I want to go out tonight so I will maybe do another chapter tomorrow? I hope you guys liked it. :) It's funny because I've had so many different ideas in my head and keep changing them. I'm just going to let it take me in a direction and hope that everyone likes it too. So far I've gotten some good love so I can't complain!
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