-DOnt own fairytail-
-Well this is very surprising turn of events, Sphinx mumbled,
oh great going idiot
That was all that she came up with, and she really felt like hitting herself at that moment. Her mind was franticly trying to process everything.
Doranbolt, here, now, kissing, what?
Those turquoise eyes took her every feature in and he smiled softly to her. He was still good looking, just like she remember and she still found his scars incredibly attractive. And he still was one hell of a kisser.
-I looked for you, he said softly,
Sphinx didn't know what to do or what to say. He held his arm firmly around her making her bend a little backwards from his closeness.
- Your so beautiful, his voice only a delicious intimate whisper,
She felt his hand trace her cheek before digging into her hair; it sent a shiver threw her even if she didn't want it to.
Um, wait, what's happening again?
-You have got to be fucking with me right now! Bixlow's voice was the first one to penetrate her mind.
Both of their heads turned towards the shocked people. Bixlow had taken a few steps forwards and his aura flared with annoyance towards the visiting mage. There was no wide grin or mischievous attitude.
Sphinx didn't like it, she really didn't like his angry aura, it didn't feel right on the normally playful man. Like gear had been set on motion Sphinx started to struggle to loosen the arms around her.
- Don't touch her, the growling low voice of Laxus came as he stood up.
Doranbolt looked at the two men then at Sphinx before slowly pulling her upwards and letting go. Taking a step away from the man Sphinx felt the hairs on the back of her neck rise with the tension in their stare.
Oh damn
-Why don't we all just sit down? Mirajane appeared between the glaring men.
Sphinx was the first to move out of this stand down towards the tables and a little bit of convincing from Mira the others moved as well.
-So, that was quit the greeting, Gray was brave enough to break the silence.
There was soemthing really smug about his poor atempt to hide a grin, the ice mage was clearly enjoying her messed up situation.
Thanks Gray, really helpful, this is awkward to say the least
Sphinx felt suffocating; it wasn't just because she had to be sitting by a table with three men that have some interest in her. No she was seated, no had been seated between the dominant Laxus and annoyed Bixlow who both radiated a hostile vibe to the man sitting opposite to her.
Sphinx wasn't sure where they guarding her or just trying to set out a message, probably both? Doranbolt however didn't spare them a glance but he keeps his eyes on her.
-What are you doing here Doranbolt? Sphinx asked finally looking up at those heated eyes.
- I heard a rumor, someone talked about a new face that matched your decryption, I had to come and see.
Sphinx turned her gaze away; this was a blast from the past she really didn't want to deal with.
- When the hell have you two hooked up? Cana went straight to the point.
Sphinx glared at the brunette, not very subtle Cana, pff, what did I expect it Cana
-Who ever said we hooked up?
-Tch, well, he shows up and randomly attacks you with his lips, I wonder? Gray said sarcastically,
- You could say that I'm her lover; the teleportation mage smirked towards Sphinx who instantly grimaced in her seat.
Lucy's face went red and someone gasped but Sphinx growled at him; Doranbolt was fully aware that she hated the word and did it only to spite her. And successfully he managed to make the two men even more pissed off.
Did he really have a death wish?
He crossed his arms over his white uniform while still watching the woman who got away.
-Sphinx? Mira turned to look at the flinching woman for some clarification.
- Eh, well, Sphinx looked slightly towards Cana and Lucy,
-You remember that I mentioned I have been in the council in my past? The both gave a small nod.
-And also about the fact that I have had some experience with handcuff, or actually getting out of them?
Instantly Doranbolt gave a laugh clearly knowing exactly what Sphinx was talking about. The female could almost feel the air go electric and had to let out a shaky breath. Laxus aura was starting to feel very overwhelming.
Not a happy Dragon, not a happy dragon, Sphinx winched.
-Yeah, what about it? Lucy said clearly very interested.
- Well they are related, what I meant was that I actually was at the council, Sphinx nervously rubbed the back of her head feeling like a kid being interrogated.
-And why were you there? Gray questioned,
Curiously they all now glanced at her as she avoided their eyes. It was clearly something she didn't want to talk about so they turned to Dorabolt, who respond,
- She broke into the Council,
Again the man grinned at her grimacing as they others wiped their head to look at the embarrassed Sphinx.
-What! Why the hell did you do that? Gray exclaimed
Sphinx looked away from them trying to figure out what to say because she really doubted they would want to hear;
I was bored and seemed like an exciting thing to do, yes, she clearly shouldn't be making any decisions'
Sure she had her reasons but that would soon lead to other stories that she wasn't too keen on reviling.
One problem at the time,
- Eh, Sphinx gave a pleading look to her drunken friend, who instantly came to her rescue.
- How do you fit in the picture, you two fell in love there or something? Cana said skeptically while pointing at the smug looking man.
-No, Sphinx scoffed, giving a little glare at him, shutting him up with a warning look.
- I actually didn't work for the council at that precise time; I was in a dark place. Lahar had managed to drag me to the headquarters when I saw her sneaking in the place. At that time I actually had no idea she was breaking in,
-So you got arrested? Lucy said
Sphinx shook her head, leaving the story telling to Doranbolt.
- I ignored her first but when I was leaving I saw her going into the room that said restricted and she wasn't exactly using any code or key when she managed to break in so I followed. I guess I got curious,
A softer smile came to his face as he recalled her at their fist meeting.
- And there I meet this young stunning woman with a black tail and feline ears and the most captivating blue eyes,
- You were so scare when I teleported in front of you,
-Shocked, not scared, Sphinx instantly corrected while crossing her arms over her chest.
- On with the story, Lucy directed.
- Yeah so, we met there and he didn't turn me in, we meet again a few time, Sphinx tried to make it as brief as possible.
-Hold on too fast, Mirjane said
- Why didn't you turn her in? Cana asked
- I'm not quite sure, like I said I wasn't really in the best state of mind and something about her had me hesitating,
From the corner of her eyes Sphinx could see Cana turn to look at her with a knowing smirk. To Sphinx relief she kept her mouth shut.
- It not every day you meet someone with her features and she didn't look so dangerous, Doranbolt explained,
- Looks can be deceiving, Sphinx grumbled.
- I knew Lahar would put her in a cell instantly but I was more curious about her, so I placed a tracer on her and let her go,
Mirajaine couldn't help the dreamy sigh that left her; it was such a romantic story, letting the helpless and desperate woman go. She could see the young and scared Sphinx and her heroic Doranbolt. Sphinx glanced at the takeover mage and was quick to break her bubble.
- I knocked you unconscious, that's not the same as let me go, she pointed rudely at him.
The older man just laughed at her hissing, she was still the same spitfire he had first meet.
- So you two started dating, Mira urged them on,
- If by dating you mean stalking, then yes, the female slayer looked up with annoyed gaze.
- I felt a little obligated to check her out since I didn't report her, so I followed her for a few day, the teleportation mage explained,
- He actually popped to my place at night, creepy much, Sphinx exclaimed,
- Anyway, one thing lead to another and suddenly he shows up and asked me out,
- Oh, and you said yes? Lucy said while clasping her hand together in front of her.
No, no she's getting the Mira vibe as well,
- Your kidding right? He had been stalking me for day; remember I can feel auras, so of course I said no,
-But you were attracted to me, so you didn't exactly shoot me down either, Doranbolt mussed
-Tch, Sphinx shrugged and looked away again.
- She became somewhat of a routine to me, something that managed to make my days feel a little lighter after the whole Tenrou Island incident,
It was the first time Doranbolt looked down at the table, as his voice became lower. A moment of silence hangs over the table. Everyone knew to give him a moment. It was clear the rune knight had been deeply affected by it.
- This still doesn't explain you two, Bixlow pointed at Sphinx and then at him
- Things happened, and one thing led to another and we ended up caught in the heat of things, Sphinx sighed,
It was clear they wanted more details but Sphinx lifted her hand to stop them while narrowing her eyes at the nosy Lucy and Mira,
-Look, everyone knows I'm not exactly a good girl here, I had a life before Fairy Tail just like we all.
Her voice was stern and final. Unfortunately the message didn't reach all, as Gray turned towards the visiting man, ignoring Sphinx's glare and asked.
-So what's this about being her lover?
-Gray, Sphinx growled
- Well, we did seek each other's company for a while, that smug smirk came back to his lips as he looked at the ice mage,
- but one day I got a message saying that someone like her was arrested; well of course I rushed over only to find her walking away from a bunch of stunned men.
-She won't tell me what happened but her charges were dropped and soon after she told me she's leaving.
Doranbolt turned from Gray to look at Sphinx again,
-And before I had time to stop her she was gone, that was about three and a half years ago, I've been keeping my eyes open for her ever since,
The familiar heat in his eyes made Sphinx quickly avert her eyes from him. The past was flashing in her eyes, the times they had shared and the actions they had done.
- Well, you just charm them all around the place don't you, from now on I'm banning your for talking to Elfamn,
Evergreen deadpanned at Sphinx making the women chuckle as she devil slayer lower her forehead to the table with a bang.
-So how did you hear about her being here? Mira asked
-Well someone said about a new dark hared female joining Fairy tail so I started to look into it, Sphinx has a very distinctive magic as you all probably can feel, so reached out for the tracking devise I had once place on her.
-That thing still work? Her head shot up in alarm and her hand hit the table.
-No like it should,
-Im not your lost pet, the clear distaste and annoyance oozed of her words,
-Don't worry it's not complete, don't you think I would have found you a lot quicker if it worked? I could only feel you're magic if I had a heading where to look from, still it was impossible to get a certain reading.
You sneaky little bustard, I should let Laxus fry you,
Sphinx felt almost violated, it felt insulting to have someone to find you without your knowledge. The dark haired woman glared at him before standing up and mumbling something about a drink. Laxus stood up as well and followed her.
The blond slayer glared at the Rune Mage as he stood up, Laxus felt the need to stick close to Sphinx as he knew of Doranbolt teleportation magic. It would be quicker to knock his teeth out if the man decided to lay his hand on his woman ever again. Beside he also left because he really was going to zap Doranbolts smirk off his face soon.
-Sorry to tell you Dorabolt but your late, Cana said.
The Rune Knight turned to look at the card mage then looked behind her where Sphinx was reaching over the counter towards a bottle. He didn't get to admire her round behind for long before Laxus had stepped in front of his view like a wall.
The large lighting mage may not have been facing him fully but the stormy eye was defiantly glaring at him from the corner of his eye. Being smart enough the teleportation mage turned back towards the table, he was fully aware of Laxus strength and temper.
- Yeah, I kind of sensed they had something going between them, Doranbolt sighed,
The women glanced at each other than towards the unnaturally serious Bixlow who still sat there silently arms crossed over his chest. At times like these Evergreen hated his helmet, it was impossible to see what he was thinking.
- I finally find her again as she's already taken, the teleportation mage let a hand go through his hair.
-How long have they been together?
-They aren't, the Seith mage finally spoke, his voice was serious and firm.
Making everyone turn toward the helmet wearing mage who dropped his arms and sat ups straight.
-They aren't dating, but there is still no room for you, with that Bixlow also got up and walked towards the other two at the bar.
-What does that me? Doranbolt quickly asked confuse.
- is she single or is she seeing someone? The mag turned in his seat and asked the retrieving Bixlow
- I'm working on it, was all the tall Seith mage said over his shoulder.
Again the turquoise eyes found Sphinx who spoke to Laxus, she had changed in appearance, and she was older, more mature. Still beautiful and mysterious but somehow she looked peacefully.
- Bixlow's right though, Sphinx already got enough men to mess around her head. You missed your change, they won't let you try and steal her, Cana said earing his attention.
Doranbolt was just about to argue when the door open and in walked an annoyed Lahar making Doranbolt instantly shoot up from his chair. A guilty look came over the teleportation mage as his fellow Ruin knights stern eyes pinned him down
- Care to explain what was so urgent, that you left in the middle of a mission, the older Ruin Knight was obviously angry about his stunt.
A nervous expression came to Doranbolt face.
- Remember me Lahar,
Sphinx walked with a steady swing in her hip towards the men, her velvet voice softer than ever but just like Mira's innocent smile, her voice held a deadly edge.
Lahar had turned to meet the blue eyes that had long ago haunted his mind. She had grown but still he recognized her instantly. A suddenly tremor went down his spine. She was even more dangerous now; it was shining in her blue eyes.
-You two know each other? Doranbolt asked looking from his friend then to Sphinx.
- I really didn't like the seal you put on me, her voice dipped even more and Laxus was able to hear her low furious growl.
Lahar didn't say anything, he couldn't. Those piercing blazing blue eyes held him paralyzed as she stalked closer.
-But I got it off eventually, it was painful tough.
- What's she talking about? Doranbolt managed to snap the older Rune Knight out her stare.
When her energy started to swirl around her restlessly Bixlow nudged Laxus forward. Sphinx was pissed and seemed to explode any moment. Even how much he like the fierce side of her, attacking a Rune Knight was never a good idea. So sharing a glance with Laxus they both made their way over towards the door.
-Lahar here though that I was from a dark guild, since my magic, appearance and aura, isn't all puppies, bubbles and happy thoughts, he decided to put a seal on me,
- Oh and apparently he knew about your affection to me and though I was manipulating you, Sphinx turned to smirk at Doranbolt.
-You weren't exactly sharing or cooperating when you were being interrogated, Lahar sneered finally finding his voice again.
Her fist tightened and she grinded her teeth. She was furious,
- I didn't need to, you had no fucking evidence to hold me, you had no fucking right to question me, you're not God, just because you can't understand something doesn't mean you can try to control me, Sphinx snarled.
This man had once obtruded and forced himself on her, not in a sexual way but in a controlling way. He tried to seal a part of her in his ridiculous ignorance. He had taken away her freedom without any cause and put her in jail for two days. He thought he could go and do whatever he wanted just because he had the council behind him
- You should have stated your full name and history, Lahar said in his authority's voice.
-And you should have said fucking please and then accepted my answer,
All softness disappeared as her voice lowered to a demonic tune. Her blue eyes flashed to their light blue hard color and she felt her corner teeth grow. Loud rattling of cages echoed in her mind, the dark side of her wanted to inflict pain wanted to make this man suffer like he had made her suffer, her yearned to make him fall to his knee.
Lahar had taken a step back at her deathly piercing eyes. A weight seems to press down in his mind; it felt like she was tearing at his mind. The very air around her felt unnatural and cold, her presence attacked him and before he knew it he took another step back. Looking her up and down several times just to get his mind wrap around the idea that she was real and in front of him. She wasn't even very tall but still it felt like she could swallow him whole. Her scorching fury lashed at his skin.
- What are you?
A dangerous grin came to her face reviling pointy sharp teeth. Her hand came up and she curled it slowly to a fist.
- Do you really want to find out?
The demonic voice made his heart beat faster and the shudder urge to run crossed his mind. Sweat prickled down his forehead and he swallowed a nervously. She was a monster.
It felt good; sinfully good, her skin welcomed her energy like it had been long missed. She felt the need to relish her demonic appearance just to give the man some nightmares. Sphinx was about to take another step forward when a voice made her halt, the only voice that she always had to listen to.
-Sphinx, Makarov said as he stood on the second floor railing.
Slowly Sphinx tore her eyes of her pray towards the only man who she would take orders from. The small man shook his head at her calmly and Sphinx sighed but let her anger go. Her head tilted back and her eyes closed. She took in a deep breath before pushing her energy back.
Her instinct screamed to lash out and make him pay. To her surprise, it was more of a struggle to calm down. It had been so long that this side of her got to play that if felt painful to lock it up. The destructive insanity she had fought her rationality.
Why does she need to be leashed? Why couldn't she inflict the same kind of pain he had once inflicted her? Why can't she let lose? It was like trying making a house cat out of a tiger. It wasn't fair,
Still she knew she needed to listen, Makarove would never intently harm her or make her feel pain. She needed to calm down.
A low grunt escaped her and instantly two familiar presences were on both sides of her. A strong alpha aura surrounded her and she heard his calm growl. Simultaneously she felt a warm hand take a gentle hold of her arm. Sphinx took in a breath as Bixlow's energy helped her to calm down.
Slowly she opened her eyes and instantly she looked at the helmet wearing man smiling at her.
- Hey beautiful, you do look so damn hot when your angry,
The sincerity in his voice had her smile, leave it to Bixlow to instantly draw a smile out of her. Shaking her head she looked over at Laxus who watched her intently. He made the smallest of motions towards the Rune Knights,
-You want me to fry them? There was humor in his voice but still something told her that he really would do it.
Scary and incredibly hot,
Sphinx thought while shaking her head a little while giving a smirk to the man.
-Better not, as fun as that may sound like,
Turning on her heals the three walked back towards the bar ignoring everyone's very existence.
