Iron in the Stars

AN: Story is my idea, but I do not own anything Fairy Tail.

Chapter 18: Forgiveness

My hot breathe fanned across her neck. I heard her sigh and relished in the fact that I could force these reactions out of her. "Bunny." I breathily called out to her. She opened her eyes and looked down towards me. I was kneeling on the ground while she sat on an armchair. "I love you." She smiled at me. It wasn't exactly a happy smile per say, but it was a soft smile that melted my heart. There weren't many things in this world that made me soft, hell, there really wasn't anything until she came around, but she gave me the ability to love, to care for some one other than myself. For that, I would always be grateful. "It's time to get up Bunny." It was hard telling whether she was going to forgive me for yesterday's actions, and I thought I had made the biggest mistake of my life. I would understand her fears. I tortured her for Mavis sake; I couldn't put her through a situation like that again.

I knew that she was still upset. She forgave too easily. I don't think many people figured it out about her, but I've noticed that she ignores her emotions and shuts down anything negative inside of herself fairly quickly. Granted it was just my theory, but it was the only thought that made sense to her being able to let so much go. Take the shit that happened with Mizu. There was no way that she just got over an incident like that. I knew it must be in the back of her mind and she just didn't want others to worry about her. I sighed thinking this. I needed to make sure I took care of her. I had to make sure that I was always going to be there to protect her against anything in the future. Nothing like that would ever happen again.

"Bunny, are you going to get up or stay in bed all day? The sooner you are up and dressed the sooner we can go spend some time together." That motivated her to move at least. A grunt was all I got in response as she flipped over onto her back. I could see all of the little love bites and small bruises that my fingerprints have left while she stretched. She slowly opened her eyes and blinked at me.

"Morning Gaj." She looked around the room and out the little space of visible window between drapes and frowned. "What time is it? It's still dark outside." I just smiled at her and pulled her out of the bed. I didn't want her to know it was before six.

"Time's irrelevant Bunny! Don't you want to spend some quality time with me?" She stood there for a moment deliberating what I asked. That hurt! "Whatever Bunny! Get dressed! We are going to go hit the gym."

"That's what you think quality time is Metal-Face? Like hell we are going to go to the gym! Quality time is having breakfast together, playing a game together, hell; I'd even take going on a mission together over you kicking my ass in the gym! Plus it's five in the damn morning! That is way too damn early. If this is how it's going to be I'm going to have to start locking you out everyday!" I was laughing at her knowing that I was going to win in the end. She knew that our training was a good idea and has repeatedly told me how much better she feels about herself because of it. I heard her whine while she started to get up. I had to laugh when she plopped herself back on the bed and put herself under the blankets. "No, I think I need more sleep."

She wasn't going to make this easy. Perhaps I could let her sleep. I really wanted to work out though and I damn well wasn't going to leave her by herself. "Lucy, I want to make sure I am at my top performance when we find out what exactly is going on. I need to increase my stamina and push my workouts harder. I don't want to do that without knowing you are safe as well. If you come with me I promise that I will make it worth your while afterwards. I will make you breakfast and take you shopping. I will take you on a date. Whatever you want, I will make sure have it." She faced me. She was awake at least. Her smile was soft and warm. It took everything in me not to take her in my arms and kiss her. As much as I wanted to I knew that we would never leave if that happened.

"I understand Gaj, I want to protect you and the other slayers just as much as you want to protect me." She rolled out of her bed and stretched her stiff limbs. It always made the beast purr in me when I could see all of the love marks I have placed on her. She would never understand how much I enjoyed seeing my marks claiming her as mine. I got up to get us some water while she got dressed and ready to do a workout.

I decided to go easy on her today. We ran five miles and sparred for a bit. It was the middle of summer so even with it being early the heat was just too much to do more unless we moved our workout inside. We would most likely be doing that soon. "Bunny, I promised you whatever you wanted. What would you like to do?" I put my arm around her as we made it back to my place seeing as it was closer than hers.

"Well, I want some food, but I also really want to go to the guild and see how Sting is doing and find out when Rogue will be coming. I assume he will be here sometime today." I nodded at her as I opened the front door to let her in.

"Why don't we shower and change and then we can have food at the guild. My treat. I will even buy you a strawberry smoothie." She smiled at me and ran into the bathroom closing the door before I could join her. Ai shrugged it off and went to pull some clothes out. I waited for a few minutes and then went to go look for Patherlily. He wasn't in his room so I had to assume he had left for the day already. He could have even stayed with someone else. I knew he liked to be alone, but even he knew when he should have been with others while in dangerous times.

I heard the shower turn off and the door open to the bathroom. "Gaj! Take a shower while I change so we can get out of here!"

"I'm coming Bunny. I wont take long at all." I kissed the top of her head as I walked passed here. "Hey Bunny," I paused to wait for her to look at me before I walked into the shower. She gave me warm smile while she looked at me. "I just want you to know I love you." She paused for a moment and walked over to me. Her arms went around my neck pulling me down to her level and my arms went around her waist pushing her into me. Her lips touched mine for a short, but intimate kiss.

"I love you too. More than I could ever express." She pulled away from me and pushed me in the direction of the shower door. "Now get your glorious ass in the shower so we can go before I leave without you." I growled at her.

"Please don't do anything without someone else. I know you can take care of yourself, but I really don't want you on your own just incase something happens. Not just you, no one should be on their own incase something happens. Please promise me that we will stick together. Please Lucy, do this for me." She looked me in the eyes and promised me that she wouldn't go off on her own. I went in the shower while she walked out of the bathroom to get changed.

Once we walked into the guild Lucy walked over to Cana who was sulking at the bar. She wasn't drinking which was a first, but it looked like she was in deep thought. I followed close behind her, but stopped when I noticed the fear and anger in Cana's eyes while she looked over at me. I sat at the bar near the two of them so I can hear them, but not interfere. It was clear that Cana need her friend.

"I don't think I can be with Laxus anymore Lulu." I pang of guilt stabbed into my chest and I hoped that Lucy could convince her to reconsider her thoughts. I knew how much she meant to him. "Don't say that Cana, slayers are stupid. When they have something worth protecting they don't use much common sense. I felt the same way yesterday when I left here." She paused to take a deep breath. I could smell the salt in the air so I knew it was to halt tears. I felt the tears in my own eyes, but I would never allow any see me cry. I knew that my actions almost ruined our relationship, but to hear it come from her mouth made my heart rip apart. I will do everything in my power to keep her with me.

"To be completely honest. Yesterday I was scared. I didn't know what to do at all. When I saw Sting I wanted to kill the two of them. I'm glad that he is okay and I will not make excuses for their actions because they were in the wrong, but I do have to implore you to see reason in their eyes. They are slayers. When a slayer finds someone they want to make their Mate nothing can break that bond. I know that is why Gajeel did what he did and I am sure that Laxus did it for the same reason." Lucy was right; she explained it the same way I did to her.

"Lu, I don't care. It shouldn't have been done. Sting almost died. I really like Laxus, but I don't want to be with someone this reckless. He is a comrade. He shouldn't have wanted to torture a comrade! He shouldn't want to torture anyone. Maybe I just don't understand." She was right, we just shouldn't have done it. I couldn't talk for Laxus, because I wouldn't even know if I was right, but I had to do something. I was about to say something when Luce said something else.

"I understand Cana. Trust me I do. It's not my place to tell you about the slayers and what they do when they feel threatened. In all honesty, I don't know a lot of it myself. I do understand however that they did it out of protection. I know that Gajeel did it to protect me, but I think Laxus did it to protect all of us. Keep in mind that one day he will be the guild master here. He wants to make sure that we are all safe. Who ever is doing this, who ever did this to Sting can do it to the slayers or all of the magic community. He wanted to get the information needed to wage war against this opponent so we can be safe. He wants to keep us safe. I do understand that. I don't think they took the right approach, but I have to see their reasoning. I think you need to talk to Laxus." I heard Cana sigh. It sounded defeated.

"I really like him Lu, I'm just terrified. I don't want to get hurt. I feel selfish!" I don't think I've ever seen Cana cry and I wasn't sure what I was suppose to do. "I do understand why they did it, I do. I don't want him to get hurt. Why did this have to happen as soon as we started dating! I don't want something this complicated. I'm just fucking terrified that we are going to get hurt. How are you okay? How are you not petrified?" She was sobbing into Bunny's chest. Bunny pulled her face up so they were looking at each other.

"I am beyond terrified. I love the slayers. Laxus and Natsu are my brothers, Wendy is my baby sister, and Gajeel is my life. But, I have to know they will protect us just like we will protect them. We are a team. We are Fairy Tail. We are Nakama. Cana, you have to trust in yourself, in your powers as well as them to protect this world. We will never back down. We will be the ones to always stand on the side of light and know we will surpass any challenge that comes our way." Cana kissed Bunny on the cheek and smiled at her. I didn't realize that Bunny's voice increased with passion, but I noticed the whole guild looking at the two women. I felt pride swell in me for the woman that I fell in love with. She was beyond amazing.

"I don't know how you do it Lucy. You always know how to make everyone feel better. I love you girl. I am so glad you are my best friend. I will forgive him and move past it, I think I just need more time. I will talk to him when I see him next. Thank you." She nodded and hugged her friend tighter.

"Will you be okay if I go check up on other things?" Cana told her to do what she had to and Bunny got up and grabbed my hand as she started to walk past me. We went up the stairs first going to Laxus' office. I was about to tell her that it would be locked, but she pulled out keys from her pocket and opened the door. I didn't realize they were that close. Well, I did, but I just didn't see her having a key to his office. I have seen her go up here enough the for hours most likely doing paperwork for him so I guess it made sense.

"Luce. Gajeel." Laxus looked at us with bloodshot eyes.

"Oh Lax, what did you do to yourself?" I nodded over to him knowing that it wasn't me that he needed right now. He needed the comfort from his sister. She pulled him out of his chair and hugged him tight. I wanted to be mad and jealous, but I knew that there was nothing there romantically. "Laxus, don't get me wrong, I am upset with your stupid decisions, but I love you. I forgive you. Cana will too. We will move past this all of us." He sighed in relief and pulled her to him as hard as he could nuzzling her neck. This time I did growl at him. He laughed lightly and pulled away.

"I mean no threat Metal Head." I still didn't like it. I didn't show approval on my face, but I turned my head to make it clear I was going to ignore the exchange."

"I want to check on Sting, will you come with us?" He looked at her clearly confused why she wanted him to come with. "I think you both need to be there for him from here on out. Don't you agree?"

"Honestly Luce, I don't think we should be." Laxus didn't want to hurt anyone and wanted to just crawl under a rock when it came to any of this.

"That is exactly why. We all need to be there for him. You are all slayers. You need to stand as one unit. You'll be stronger together. Plus you will not be getting out of this so you might as well just suck it up and do it." She didn't even allow us to say no to her because she turned around and started walking out of the door. She was definitely a force to be reckoned with.

Porlyusica and Wendy were already in there before we got there. "Stupid humans." I had to laugh at the elder healer. It was always amusing to have someone who hated everyone. "What you two did was stupid, but effective. He still has the mind control in his mind, but it isn't as near as it was. Wendy was even able to heal his wounds. He will be fine. We just need to get rid of the locks in his head. " This was another reason I always liked the healer. She cut to the chase knowing that it would make us leave to her work.

"Thank you. Has he been awake at all?" Lucy asked them, but the elder healer walked away to ignore her question. It was Wendy who responded.

"He has once or twice, but he really hasn't been clear minded at all. It seems like he is trying to fight out of the hold, which is why he is strapped down. I am going off of a hunch, but he is pushing himself to the limits to break the their hold." I watched as Bunny walked over to him and put her hands in his hair as a sign of comfort. She watched as his face relaxed. She sighed as she walked out of the infirmary.

"Where are you going now Bunny?" Me and Laxus followed her out into the hall. She pulled out her communication lacrima and sat down against the wall.

"Hello?" It was Rogue that was on the other side. "Lucy, what's up? I was just about to make my way over there. Is everything alright?" I walked over to her and sat down next to here. Rogue looked over to me and nodded as a greeting. I did the same.

"Everything is alright. I wanted to give you a status update. I also wanted to ask a question and possibly a favor. Do you have a moment before you leave? If you don't I completely understand." Bunny paused and waiting for Rogue to respond at first it looked like he was going to say that he didn't have the time, but then he put his stuff down and sat down at the desk he was standing near.

"I don't have a lot of time. If we make this fast than I can talk." She smiled at him and dived right in.

"Firstly, Wendy was able to tend to all of Sting's wounded so he will be okay. When it comes to his mental state, it seems that he is trying to fight the mind control. We believe he knows that he is not the only one in his mind and is trying to break their hold. That is where my question and suggestion comes into play. If Yukino is up for the short trip I think it would be good for Sting's mental health. I think her smell and touch will help him push through it. I can be wrong, but it was just a thought." I think it would be a good idea. I'm surprised none of us thought of it. It wouldn't take away the mind control, but it may be enough for him to relax enough where Wendy may be able to break it down.

"I will talk to her and if she is up for it then we will see you in a few hours. I think you are right though. Her being close to him may calm his mind. Thank you Lucy." He smiled the best that he could which looked more like a smirk and shut the communication lacrima off. She looked at both of us then and had a shit-eating smile on her face. I knew that smile she was up to something.

"Lets do something fun now. Please?" I did promise her whatever she wanted to I didn't see a reason to tell her no.

"Of course Bunny. What do you want to do?" She tilted her head and thought about it for a moment and then jumped up and ran down the stairs. We were still standing there completely lost on her crazy actions. I looked at Laxus and he looked at me with the same luck. "She has some crazy wrapped up into her with a nice little bow." Laxus barked out a laugh.

"We might as well follow her and see what she wants." We walked down the stairs to the bar where she was talking to Mira. By the time we made it to her she was walking towards a large table that now held her team. She was dragging Cana with her and they both sat down. We made it over to the table to sit down when my stomach growled with hunger. Everyone laughed at me and I growled in annoyance.

"I just ordered a bunch of food for us. It should be up in a few minutes. Sit down guys. What are you guys up to?" She looked around the table. Lisanna and Natsu sat next to each other munching on their breakfast, as gray drank his coffee and Erza was eating her cake. Cake?! It was like nine in the morning. The three exceeds were sitting on the table having tea, fish, and kiwis. "I think we all should go for a swim!"

"That's a great idea Lucy. It's hot outside! I would love to do that. We can bring a cooler and have some drinks and junk food." Erza requipped into her bikini. We all laughed at her excitement. Cana you are on alcohol duty. I noticed what she was doing. We were all very tense with everything going on and she was trying to bring us all together. Mavis, she was amazing.

"I'm going to go get my stuff! Lisanna come with me!" Poor Lisanna didn't even get a chance to say anything because he grabbed her arm and ran out of the guild.

"Wait for me Natsu!" Happy flew out after him. We all laughed and continued eating and drinking what was on the table.

"Bunny, are you ready to go? We will go to your place first." She jumped up with as much excitement as Natsu had and nearly ran out the door telling everyone that she would see them soon.

I opened the door to her finished apartment and allowed her to go in. She grabbed my hand while she passed and pulled me in after her kicking the door closed. "I noticed what you are doing Bunny. Trying to make everyone feel better about everything that is going on." She didn't let me continue because she had me against the wall with her lips on mine. I growled in approval as her center rolled against mine.

"I want you to fuck me Black Steel." She whispered in my ear nipping at my ear. I grunted as her teeth grazed down my jaw nipping here and there.

"Lucy! I picked her up and changed our positions. I started to drive my hard dick against her pussy rubbing our clothed middles together. She started to pant in need. "Fuck!" I carried her over the bed practically tossing her down when I was close enough. I bent down and ripped her clothes off.

"Gajeel! I loved that outfit!" Honestly, I didn't give a shit about her outfit.

"I'll buy you a whole new wardrobe if I have to. I pulled her arms over her head and attached my mouth to her nipple. I continued down her body allowing the stud in my tongue to drag down her stomach. I loved seeing the goosebumps appear all over her skin as I did this. I nipped at her belly button and hips as I made my way lower. "Bunny where do you want my tongue?" She blushed slightly and put both of her hands on the top of my head. I giggled on her hip, but wouldn't move my head. "That's not an answer Bunny." She growled at me and moved where I wasn't over her anymore. She rolled over so she was kneeling on the bed instead of lying on her back. She grabbed me and pulled me up so I was standing. She made quick work of my clothes without ripping them and then pulled me on the bed where I was lying on my back instead. This is interesting. I wanted to see how she would play this.

"Would you like to see where I want your tongue Gajeel?" I smiled woefully at her.

"Absolutely. I love when you take charge like this." Just to reiterate what I said I felt my dick twitch. She went to straddle me placing her wet pussy over my mouth. I loved this woman. Damn this was hot. I felt her growl on my dick as she placed it in her mouth taking it all in. I grabbed her hips and brought them on my face allowing her to fuck my mouth. I put my finger on her clit rubbing in circles and allowing my tongue to swirl inside of her. I couldn't take it when she started deep throating me. I nearly lost it right then and there. She was a damn porn star when it came to blowjobs. I swapped my fingers and tongue and started to finger her hooking my two fingers to find her g-spot as I sucked on her clit. She nearly screamed when I rubbed it just right. I continued hitting it over and over again until she couldn't take it anymore. I felt her release and clench at my fingers. I lifted her off of me knowing I wouldn't last too long, but I had to be inside of her.

"Gajeel!" She screamed my name as I pulled her hair back forcing her to arch her back. I slid myself into her wet heat. I pulled out slowly and slammed back into her repeatedly. Listening to my pelvis hit her ass every time I pushed forward. I grabbed at her boobs massaging them in my hands.

"Touch yourself Luce. Get there with me again." I panted in her ear knowing I was close. I watched as she brought her hand to her clit and started rubbing herself vigorously. She started to chant my name over and over again. Her body was giving out on her as I watched her face fall into the pillows. Her hand still did the work for her and her hips started to push back allowing me to go deeper than before. I brought my hand to meet hers and started to pinch and circle the clit with my own hand. "I'm right there. I wont cum without you baby." She screamed again and pushed my hand away allowing me to squeeze her nipples as we both got there. I pulled her to the side so we were lying cuddled on the bed for a moment catching our breath.

"We need to go to the pool before everyone thinks we abandoned them. Damn, I needed that though. Perhaps we can continue this later though. You have a bigger bed. We can do it at your place." I loved that idea.

"If only I can keep you up all night. I love to hear you scream and moan my name." She giggled and punched my lightly on the arm. She rolled onto her feet and off of the bed moaning. She was probably sore. I wasn't very tender with my lovemaking. "You okay Luce? I can give you a massage if you like."

"I would love that, but I am fine. I'm just a little stiff. You can later tonight though." She smiled at me as she went into her bathroom to clean herself up. Shortly after we started to make our way to the pool at the guild.

Alrighty, I'm back. Sorry I disappeared. Life happened. Thanks for all the new favs and follows. I appreciate you all. I am glad you like it. So until next time 3

By the way…I didn't proof read this…sorry if it's horrible.