**Don't own FairyTail***

When the sky falls

-HEY SPHINX, Lucy ran towards the dark haired mage who stopped to look back at her.

The blond stopped and bent over her knees sucking much needed air to her lungs. She took a step forward and shoved a silver key into her hand.

-Here, you can go to my place, Lucy looked up and smiled with mischief.

Sphinx cocked an eyebrow and tilted her head in confusion. Finally the Celestial Mage stopped panting and stood up straight giving her a surprisingly a smirk.

-Well if anyone knows how hard it can be to avoid a Dragon slayer it's me, so go to my place. Let's make them work a little,

- He won't be expecting you to be there beside I hope the damn expensive perfume I bought will do its trick to also mask you're scent from him,

Lucy gave a small wink to her and then grinned again.

-You are an angle Lucy, Sphinx murmured before hugging the blond mage.

It really felt nice to have someone in your corner. Sphinx knew that Laxus could be an intimidating mage and had a temper therefore she really couldn't blame her guild members to let the Dragon slayers do their thing and comply. There really was no actual threat; none of them would actually hurt their nakama.

Sphinx almost grimaced at the smell she was surrounded with. Lucy put on some of her perfume before telling her where she lived. It would definitely hide her scent; Sphinx smirked in triumph as she lay on the pink sheets. Lucy bed was just so soft and so of course it was only natural for her to catch up on all the sleep she had missed.

It was unknown to the small mage that the minute she fell as sleep Laxus had almost torn the guild door of it hinges. He was not happy that she wasn't there. With a roar he vanished into lighting and started to follow her scent her cave.

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It was noon already when Sphinx finally got up. Stretching her body like a cat only to finde several bruises and painful spots on her body, she let the memories of today's events come back to her mind. Her eyes widened and slowly she moved the pink curtain to look outside, her mood got instantly gloomy; the lighting seemed to tear the sky into half. It would light up half of the city in its threating yellow glow.

He was definitely looking for her, shit.

It seemed like she could feel the statics in the air even when she was inside. Rubbing her hair she mused how long would she have to actually avoid the dragons? Could she hide here?

-Heck, I should have taken a mission, she murmured to no one.

Something suddenly vibrated on Lucy's desk, her blue eyes focused on the glowing lacrima. Without really thinking it she activated it and somehow it didn't surprise her to see Mira's face come up.

-Sphinx, Lucy confessed where you are. You should get back to the guild, please, they all seem very agitated. This will all be over sooner,

Her voice was apologetic and she looked at her pleadingly.

- Please Sphinx, I know you're not thrilled about this but would you please do it for the guild.

Oh god damming, there it is the guilt-tripping. Sphinx sighed in defeat and even that seemed to brighten the barmaid's expression.

-I guess I can't run from this forever, just don't tell them I'm coming.

-Thank you Sphinx,

What Mira failed to inform her was that there was no stopping a hunting dragon. Securely she locked the door, and turned only to jump in the air as lighting struck on the end of the street. It shouldn't have surprised her; of course he would find her instantly and maybe be a little agitated. Turning around she let out a snarky comment but she never got to finish it.

-So how are we going to do this big b- the words quickly halted and died down.

Sphinx could feel her mouth dry and the hair on the back of her head stand. There he was, Laxus, the lighting dragon slayer, the alpha male. Looking like the word in every way right now. Even from this distance he was absolutely massive. His spikey yellow hair seemed even wilder at the moment. The air cracked and popped in his element.

Sphinx could not only see his aura but feel how the electricity gave her jolts. It was demanding and bending everything around him to his will, even the thought made her want to whimper. The sheer power seemed overwhelming as she finally made eye contact with the enraged mage.

-Oh shit, Sphinx murmured as sweat prickled down her neck, it felt hard to breath.

Those normally calm and even cold grayish stormy eyes now seemed to shine in a deadly yellowish way. It wasn't the eyes of a man that stared at her, no, it was the dragon.

Suddenly the damned female was feeling small and incredibly stupid to even try to have run from such inevitable force. Sphinx felt her legs tremble and when the scowl he had suddenly turned into a grin, exposing sharp white teeth, she did what any sane person would do, she bolted.

Laxus let out a loud roar that seemed to shake the earth itself, urging Sphinx into a fanatic run,

His coming, was the only thing in her mind

Picking up speed even more she jumped over some boxiest, twisted corners just to get away. She headed into the only place she could right now, the Guild.

Her heart hammered in her chest in almost panic mode. Feeling like a rabbit running from a wolf,

A very big, yellowish and electrical wolf

Sphinx hated to feel hunted but never turned to look behind, at the moment she wasn't brave enough to. In the back of her mind she knew that it was a mistake to run, you never run from a predator that's like asking to be caught. Right now she didn't care, every nerve, every cell in her body screamed at her to run.

It had been a while Sohinx had to actually run as fast as her legs could carry. It didn't help that she felt her whole body shake from the amount of electricity in the air, rounding a quick corner she cursed her legs as she skidded uncontrollably.

Where was her control, where were the agility and stealth she normally possessed in her movement.

-Fuck, she cursed as she banged her shoulder on one of the stone walls, but she didn't stop.

She could almost see the guild now, little more she though pushing her speed.

Last corner, she didn't even feel the hit as she knew she was running to fast to make a clear turn but she wasn't going to stay still but pushed with both of her hand to change the direction.

He's so close, run! There it was the Guild, last stretch.

It was like the sky fell, in an almost slow motion she could see the lighting strike down in front of the doors. Sphinx didn't even hear the massive loud explosion as Laxus landed straight on her path. Her heart seemed to skip a beat as she realizes the cold truth, he had just caught her.

It was too late to turn in her speed and it was impossible to twist. With last attempt to get away she halted her movement only to lose her balance and skid forward. Her speed had been too fast to such sudden halt.

There was nothing she could as she finally skidded to a stop on the ground, right in front of the slayer. Sphinx felt her ears press back, only now noticed that she had at some point dropped her cloak of cover.

Swallowing loudly she looked up at the mountain of a man that stared down at her with hungry eyes. She could hear the low rumbling growl, warning and daring her to run again. Of course it wasn't enough to keep cat-like mage in her spot but slowly she started to craw backwards pushing and pushing but never loosing eye contact.

She should get up and run, crawling backwards wasn't the most effective way to go but right now that was she best could do. Her legs kicked the ground desperately while her hand pushed and clawed the ground, for her to move faster but it seemed pointless, like she wasn't even moving.

He took a step forward then another. He move with purpose, with absolutely terrifying stealth. Those stormy eyes fixated on her, taunting her, giving that same look he gave earlier. A promise, dread filled her even more, there was nowhere left to run and that look made her body shake even more.

Suddenly he stopped making her mimic his halt; his lids lower as he seemed to inhale the air. His growl took a lower note and it didn't take a second to hear the softer tune to decipher it, he was calling for her, a low primitive call of a predator.

Sphinx felt the vibration like it had been right next to her, such dominance, such power, yet so in control. Sphinx exhaling deeply, she felt a an unmistaken twitch in her lower stomach. Such a noise could make knees go weak and lesser woman to yield instantly. Again he let out such a call, wanting her to come to him.

It took a second for her to realize that she had already started to lean forward, the pull he had was strong and it shocked her to have almost given in so automatically. Her eyes looked at the male's knowing pleased expression and it made a tremble go down her spine.

Wetting her throat she desperately tried to shake the alluring pull he had on her.

At what point had this freaking out turned into a game?

Biting her lip hard Sphinx welcomed the slight sting of pain to clear her mind again. Her eyes looked at him in defiant before she slowly started to rise up on her feet. For once she let loose on her own aura making it clear she wasn't scared easily.

The alluring call quickly turned into a warning growl; apparently Laxus had had enough of her stubbornness and wanted her to submit already. Sphinx could see how his stance changed as he slightly barred his teeth at her as the baritone growls slipped pass them effortlessly.

The dark-haired mage steeled her resolve, she couldn't win this and she had known that the minute she saw him outside Lucy's place. But as always like hell was she going to go down without a fight. And like that she bared her own teeth and let out a defiant growl at the dragon.

It was all it took to push the blond over the edge. Within a heartbeat he was on her, taking them both down to the ground. Laxus used his huge body to trap the dark haired beauty beneath him. Automatically she started to rebel against him. It was infuriating and so enticing, her expressive blue eyes held his in a defiant battle.

She would try to push, twist, kick and buck only to have him snatch more of her freedom to move. Her body move against him, making him growl in excitement. Pinning her wrists with one hand against the ground, over her head and using his legs to prevent her from kicking him. With purpose he pushes his lower body firmly against her and cherished her surprised grasp before she continued to struggle.

Sphinx was so alive, so rebellious so strong and so beautiful. The noises she could make were so tempting yet dangerous at the same time. It was no wonder she had made Natsu lose to his dragon instincts, Laxus hadn't felt such stirring, wanting and taunting towards a woman ever before.

-Get off me dragon, the words came out in delicious growls even if she meant them with hostility.

Laxus grinned at the woman before lowering his head towards her neck. It was the signal of dominance. To let a predator near your neck automatically showed submission even if he was forcing it on her. To be able get to someone's neck was a clear win, with one move they could en your life in that position.

He needed to show her his dominance and power, it was hammered somewhere deep in his instincts and it needed to be done. The female had to see his power and she would have to yield. Slowly lowering his head he relished in her scent, her exotic and intoxicating sent.

It happened so fast, it took Laxus a second to actually realize why he was feeling pain from the side of his face.

Quickly reeling his upper body upwards he realizes felt the female struggle harder against his restraint. His free hands come to his face feeling the sudden cut in the side of his jaw.

She had actually bitten his jaw. Laxus in fact wasn't the only one with sharp canes; he could see also her pointed teeth no with a little blood coated on them, his blood.

Laxus didn't even try to hide his surprise as he watched the little spitfire still glare at him. Pinned down with no chance of winning and she still fought him and managed the actually draw first blood. She was half of his size but apparently fearless. The whole situation seemed so comical that the blond suddenly fell into booming laughter.

For a moment she stopped her struggling and just looked at the laughing dragon over her, did he lose his mind?

- I really didn't want to be so rough with you but since you want to play it like that, Laxus said grinning dangerously at her.

She didn't know what he was talking about but she didn't have to guess long. With experience swiftness Laxus flipped Sphinx on her stomach stretched her hand straight forward and again pinned them there with one hand. Before she had the chance to move she felt a weight on her legs making them stick to the grown. Sphinx let out an irritated hiss at him as she turned her head to glare at him over her shoulder.

-But I do like you in this position, the previous laughter had died away from his making his voice sound do much more lower and masculine.

Feeling the dragon loom over here made a unwanted shiver go down her back, it really didn't help that his hot breath would hit her sensitive ears and his other large hand run softly along her side. Sphinx could feel the heat pool in her core and the flush rising to her face.

Was this really necessary the whole dragon behavior thing?

Her body was still tense and she knew this in this position it was hard to even struggle. Growling under her breath she wasn't sure was she growling at her own reaction or at the dominating male. One thing was for sure she really hatted the fact that she didn't hate this.

Again Laxus lowered his face towards her neck, only to swiftly pull it back up as she tried to throw the back of her head at him.

-Oh now you don't, he growled at her annoyed before sliding his hand up her spine, enjoying the way she would arch her back only to unknowably bringing her rear towards his crouch.

Sphinx felt the large hand slowly fight threw her mass of hair before firmly taking a hold of it. The movement in itself was such a turn on for her that she didn't even realize letting out a softer noise. His response was immediate as she felt the vibrations in his body again hers.

Again she felt him lower himself towards her neck, this time he used his hold on her hair to control her every movement as he seemed to really take his time in this. He was just so large compared to her, the way he effortlessly could caged her beneath him. This show of dominance was hardly fair.

It was like time stopped as she felt his lips touch her ear. The fluttering hot breath felt entirely too intimate and good to Sphinx. His body pressed closer to hers, she could feel his warm and firm body, and how his magic would lick her skin all over, softly teasingly nibbling at her. Laxus ran his nose softly against the side of her neck.

Sphinx had to restrain a hum in her throat at the sensation. It embarrasses her to be so turned on by him so she fought to keep her mind clear.

Now I'm pretty sure this isn't a part of this?!

Her skin was so soft and tasted so good. Laxus had long gone forgotten that they in fact were laying on the street in Mongolia. Her allure made his blood calm down but heat up again from excitement. She had been on his mind for a while now.

Yes, this was it and he love every second of this. To have her there, beneath him, smelling, feeling and just tasting her.

Another jolt ran threw her as his lips softly flutter against the croc of her neck. It was such a sensitive spot that it was almost cruel of him to use it. He could feel her sigh at his touch; he could feel her tremble form his lips. It all gave him such satisfaction he didn't even realize himself what he was doing before his teeth pierced her skin.

She couldn't help it, suddenly he was everywhere; Laxus was invading her senses with his strong presence. The lust in her skyrocketed as she let out a low murmuring purr. She felt hot and fierce wanton, her eyes clouded for a second. It was almost too good making her want to rub herself against the strong male and have those sinful lips all over her body. The hand around the wrist loosened and slowly rubbed her arms.

She felt so perfect there,

He could smell her arousal and he welcomed it. Laxus, eyes had closed instinct as he cling to the intimacy before letting out a final pleased and content vibrating rumble from his chest.

It was like a bucked of cold water had been dumped at her. No, no, no, the soft warm cloudiness evaporates in a heartbeat. Suddenly felt the horrifying panic of being held down wash over her like a storm.

This growl she recognized even in her sleep. Pushing the warmness and euphoria to the back of her mind, Sphinx started to struggle. That growl he let out was not only about submission or lust, it was possessive and caging and not in a physical way only.

-Get off me Dragon, she hissed at him.

Her wild movement and offending elbow seemed to snap him right back. A groin of frustration left him as he maneuvered to avoid another blow from her elbow.

-You, infuriating female, He growled at her before once again flipping her to her back and pinning those hand on both sides of her head.

There again those burning blue eyes stared back at him. He had almost done it; she was on her way to giving in, to submitting to him.

It seems he had just set a trigger off because she was once again fighting him and Laxus could feel his dragon side raise its head for the challenge. He wouldn't or even couldn't let her be the one who got away with it.

How could he ever make two male dragon slayers recognize his position if he couldn't get a female to submit?

The woman may be underneath him and he may have already gotten to her neck but suddenly it wasn't enough, no, he wanted more.

Sphinx, who had played around that night, then haunted his mind after her disappearance only to return and give him that little teasing feel her in his arms.

She was so utterly stunning, she still had a little pink tint to her face but still she stared at him like she could actually defy him and his power. Her swirling blue eyes dared him to move and her full parted lips just gave him that final invitation, thou he knew she wouldn't see it that way.

No, he wanted all of her to submit! He wanted her feel what she did to him, he wanted this Devil slayer to answer his call.

Laxus slammed his lips to her, he was rough and demanding, not really caring about the unpleased noises she let out in anger. He let her try to rip her wrist from his hold but it was in vain. Shamelessly he pressed his body against her, he wanted her and he wanted her to know it.

Sphinx was furious; her own pride fueled her on as she grunted into his hot mouth. Finally she managed to bite down on his lip making Laxus break the kiss with a hungry growl.

He wanted more and he leaned down to her lips again only to have her yell at him.

-What the FUCK DRAGON! I swear to God I'm getting really feed up with this games yours, her words were like venom as she again barred her teeth at them.

The blond mage leaned back up and smirked down at her. He loved her angry look and swollen lips; it was true the kiss had nothing to do with the dominance anymore.

- Holy hell you're hot, his words were a little breathless but still the same low baritone that somehow still sent a ripple of enjoyment down her spine.

Wait, what? She waited for his cocky laughing or him cursing her or something like that but not this.

Sphinx cocked an eyebrow at him before looking away from him in slight embarrassment. She knew she was blushing but honestly who would expect such heated encounter and not be affected. Also to have compliment her so bluntly threw her off big time.

She felt like crossing her hand in form of her to and again she missed her beloved mask. She tried to hold onto the anger but it seemed to slowly slip away the man stared at her.

Laxus just stared at the motions on her face; he was so tempted to lick that pouting lower lip she kept biting and to just kiss her slender neck. The two dark cat ears move fluently and animatedly they expressed her feeling even more.

She still defied him apparently, sure, she didn't submit to him fully which kind of annoyed him. It was a blow to his ego but the taste of her lips would surely make up for it.

- So you done? Get off me already. She didn't say please but the way she asked him was a question.

The weight of him left her and she inhaled a lung full of cold fresh air while sitting up on the ground. Everything had happened so fast and everything with these stupid dragon slayers just had to be so damn intense.

Shaking her head Sphinx finally got up, it was hard to wrap everything around in her head. Brushing of the dirt she realizes her appearance was really nothing 'hot'. Her both top and leggings were ripped in various places she was cover in dirt and her hair was a mess.

-Damn, she muttered and tried to matte her hair.

-Come on lets finish this, Laxus said from beside her, immediately she felt his aura surround her and his hand came to the small of her back.

His leaned down and inhaled her sent as she instinctively leaned away from his closeness. A grin came to his face again,

She now carried his scent.

-Okey, Laxus, stop, your being weird, go back to the scowling, brooding, never smiling, mystery guy, with the jacket. And for the love of God give a girl some room,

Sphinx said, taking step away from the looming man only to be rough snatched back to his broad chest. Both one arm when over her shoulder like a seatbelt and the other around the waist. In an instant his face was in her neck and a lot rumbling noise was heard.

- Don't, do that, his voice was strained as he tried to control his urges.

Shit, so still in dragon mode, damn, Sphinx though bitterly.