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-Uuh, wann'a to take any bets? Cana instantly grinned and looked around the table.
- I'm betting that he can, Levi instantly piped,
- Natsu could so I'm also going to bet that he can, Lucy said,
-Cana it's not nice to gamble on such a thing, Mira scowled as she laid a few drinks on the table and collected the empty once.
-Correction, Natsu could, but only for a second then she did kick him to a wall, Gray pointed out now leaning intrigued on the table and his voice was sounding overly pleased as he remembered the event.
- Oh that's right; she did do that, but it better now, so there's that, Lucy realizes now starting to think more where to place her bets.
-I think she'll floor his perfect muscular ass, Cana challenged,
-Well I bet she will, considering the last time they met didn't go so well, Bisca said cocking one eyebrow,
-So the question is;
- is she doing it because she's still pissed off at him or because her instincts rejecting him? Gray said with a smirk,
- uuuh, Levi voice also now getting a little excited,
- Of course Laxus can touch her; Evergreen huffed while crossing her arms and leaning elegantly back
-If Gajeel can then it would make sense that Laxus could, Levi pondered,
-But think about their history, they have a lot more of dominance and violence in their relationship than Gajeel, Sphinx's has always flirted with Gajeel, Cana said adding their curiosity,
-She flirted even more with Bixlow and that didn't prove any use in the end, Lucy pointed out,
-You guys are seriously arguing about this? Right now? Right after all the shit we just went through? Bixlow said looking at them while still stroking the black tail.
Some of them did have the decency to look a little guilty; after all it hadn't been easy for him. Unfortunately Cana wasn't one of them, she was too curious.
-So what's your bet?
-Cana! Lucy scowled at the brunette,
-What, she shrugged before looking at the blank faced Bixlow.
Bixlow looked at the feline looking female on Gajeels lap who yawned showing off her sharp teeth's.
- Honestly I wish she would kick him to a wall, the seith mage said lowly his eyes never leaving the females form.
-BIXLOW, Evergreen exclaimed looking shocked at her teammate,
- What? It was fucking hard to get that connection, the blue black haired mage said now glancing over at the others.
- I really wish she could make it hard on him as well, but it won't be like that. Laxus will be able to touch her without problem; he muttered and sighed before running one hand over his messy mohawk.
- It is Laxus we are talking about after all, his voice wasn't bitter but a little annoyed maybe and definitely tired,
-They may have a rocky thing but still, we all know there is something between them and its strong, he sighed,
-Intrrrresting, Cana purred feeling the atmosphere get even more intriguing.
-Should we find out?! Cana said before leaning forward over the table.
-Cana what are you going to do? Levi said uncertainly but gasped in horror as Cana started to lift her full mug towards Gajeel and Sphinx.
-Cana you're not going to do what I think you're doing to do? Lucy said as she leaned back, knowing this will get hectic really quick,
The card mage grinned mischievously and ignored the others. Unfortunately as much as Cana had used this trick before and succeeded on the unsuspecting Sphinx, the brunette hadn't calculated how Gajeel would react.
As the mug started to tilt forward a strong hard hand suddenly grabbed a hold of her wrist. Cana gasped in shock and winced as the hold on her wrist only got tighter. Still it was nothing compare to the glare she received from the iron slayer. He wasn't looking at her like another guild mate but the intensity was ruthless almost as he didn't even recognize her, he saw a threat.
Sometimes it was easy to forget Gajeel was a dragon slayer. He held his composer and control so well even if he had that roughish bad boy look. The iron slayer was decent conversation, even if he rarely actually spoke and he didn't run around like Natsu, yelling about dragons. And forgetting, that had been her mistake.
Cold red eyes looked at her fiercely. A low but dangerous grow sent tremors down her spine, demanding her to back away. Beneath those red calculating eyes and steal hard armored was in fact a dragon and it was wise for her to remember that.
- Gajeel,
Levi said carefully but it seemed to be enough to snap the man from his primitive side to the Gajeel they knew. Once again his dragon side closed inside while the human man they all knew took charge.
He glanced once more to Cana before letting go of her hand, instantly the card mage sat down and took a long drink from the mug.
-Well, holy fuck Gajeel, you almost had me pee my pants, the woman said before drinking more,
Gajeel didn't say anything but still looked at her a little suspiciously before checking on Sphinx who had stopped her hypnotic noise and was slowly stirring.
- Well what do you expect? Natsu said sounding slightly off; a hand went through his pink spike hair.
- You okay? Lucy whispered and felt a little relief as the familiar grin came to his face again yet there was a look of maturity still lingering in the fire breather eyes.
Gajeel seemed also off as he looked slowly around once again concentrating on the surroundings. Sphinx stirred again in his lap before she sat up again. It seemed like they had broken the slayers 'bubble' that revolved around the blue black haired female.
- You shouldn't disturb them when she's getting that relaxed, of course he'll get protective. The noise she makes has a weird affect; you might no hear it but we do, Natsu yawed while stretching his hand over his head.
-So that's why you were staring at them almost drooling, Levi giggles
-I wasn't drooling! Natsu instantly defended while looking caught off guard.
-So it is a slayer thing? Bisca asked fascinated,
-She seems sleepy, I think what happened with Bixlow drained her as well, Lucy said softly,
Natsu shrugged before placing his arm round Lucy and mumbling something about being hungry.
Sphinx looked to her side and smiled as she saw the seith mage already staring at her. Her hand darted out towards him, reaching for him in an almost childish way. It was a small gesture but Bixlow couldn't help but to feel his excitement and happiness grow when their hands connected.
Bringing her hand to his lips he kissed her knocked softly and grinned as her eyes flashed in that predatory way. It was good to know he couldn't just touch her, he could also still tap into her hunger.
- What do you think Gajeel? Can Laxus touch her? Gray said in an almost sly voice.
Sphinx turned her head towards the table as she felt the body round her tense up and his aura flare. She had heard what they talked about, well almost, most noises she had tuned out, thanks to the intoxicating feeling she got on Gajeel lap, but it wasn't really hard to fill in the blanks.
The arm around her waist seemed to hold her a little tighter; Gajeel didn't really need to answer for Sphinx to know what he thought.
Sphinx looked curiously passed the people towards the bar where Laxus sat with Freed talking to Mira. For a second her eyes just took in the black coat on his wide shoulders. Almost as in sensing her eyes he turned his head a little so he peered at her from the corner of his eye.
Sphinx knew the answer. It was almost painfully obvious to her. With a yawn she stretched her back as much as she could. Surprisingly she was in a too good of a mood to feel annoyed or hostile towards the lightning mage. She almost felt a little cheeky and maybe a tiny bit in her felt like playing a little with the man.
I'm so glad Gajeel can't feel auras or read mind; he would properly spank me for even thinking about this,
hhmm, spanking…focus,
Maybe forget about the past for a second with him, hmm
But somethings odd,
Laxus felt somehow different, yet Sphinx wasn't sure was it because of her recently gained hostile instincts, maybe they were acting up again? Yet in some way she also felt a little drawn to find out if the alpha dragon could break her barriers.
Very odd,
-Well since I'm feeling rather good, Sphinx said before she looked towards Bixlow giving his hand a squeeze before untangling herself and leaning her for arms to the table,
Cana grinned widely; this was the Sphinx she knew,
Her blue eyes lit up with predatory seduction and challenge. You never knew what she would do next, not even the wild Devil slayer herself. It always made things more interesting. Sphinx looked at her cocking one elegant eyebrow.
- What the hell? Let's see, shall we, the female slayer smirked before leaning back,
- Alright, bets everyone. Cana yelled before pointing at people, who quickly yelled their opinion,
- This will be interesting, Sphinx said before slowly starting to climb away from Gajeel.
His hand grabbed her briefly; not wanting to let her go but he knew this would happen sooner or later. She ignored the growl he let out even if a part of her wanted to answer. Sphinx gave a wink to Bixlow who smirked at her.
The female slayer turned towards the bar and started to walk with hypnotic swing in her steps, making the Seith mage inhale sharply.
-Damn have I missed that sight, he mumbled to no one but Gajeel still scoffed before getting up and crossing his arms.
The closer she got the harder her heart started to beat, there was no denying it she was starting to feel a little nervous. The good feeling was leaking away the further she walked from Gajeel and Bixlow.
Oh damn,
Suddenly she wasn't sure if the adrenaline that started to rush in her vein was because of excitement or the need to make a quick exit. Whatever it was it had a knot form in her gut. But she would not back away now, she couldn't.
Fucking pride, she cursed in her mind.
I could still make it to the door,
The blond lightning mage was already waiting for her; no doubt he had listened to what they just discussed. Swallowing slowly she calmed her nerves as the big man slowly got up from the stool. His plain size seemed overwhelming as she looked up at the muscular tall blond.
Alright shit, I could still make it to the door,
Oh grow a pair Sphinx! You have already put him on his back, think about that, not the fact that his huge, powerful and strong.
And kind of gorgeous, in a very masculine sense obviously,
The dark haired female stopped and cocked her hip out while crossing her arms. She was not feeling anything as confident as she was acting.
That's it, be badass, think like a badass,
Oh Mavis his aura, is he trying to suffocate me?
- You want to try you luck dragon? Luckily her voice came out low and firm,
Laxus eyes narrowed at her, he wasn't too happy about his nickname. The blond watched how she held her front strong. Her confidence was both admirable and yet extremely annoying. Her shields were up the minute she had left Gajeel's lap.
Fucking Iron prick sure had taken advantage to get closer to her while they were gone.
Now he knew the reason they had called a while ago, Mira had explained, but of course Gajeel didn't seem to have any problems in physical contact. Laxus suppressed a growl that threatened to show just how annoyed he was. What also irked him was that Sphinx had almost accepted the man fully, he could see the way they acted and it wasn't just lust,
The wrong man,
Didn't she see that, she had accepted the wrong man,
Last time still haunted him. He had promised himself not to lose control and it had gone well, it had gone so damn well. He held her, kissed her and even got a little glimpse of just how sexual she could be. And finally had the opportunity to actually please her need and give her satisfaction, show her that that he could please her, that he could fulfill that role.
But he had blown it. He had lost control.
It had crept over him and he had been so focused on the sexy queen in his arms that before he knew it he was once again trying to dominate her, once again trying to bend her, forcing her. Honestly he had been angry at himself; Laxus just wasn't sure was it because he had done it or was it because he had once again failed, to actually dominate her.
He didn't mean to but she had been so divine, so beautiful and real, the memory of her moaning had made him take a lot of cold showers.
Shit, getting carried away here,
Laxus looked slowly from her black shoes and thigh his socks, up her legs to that wide hip, where her shorts hang low. There was a stirring in his core as his eyes kept going up, fuck she looks hot. She lifted her hand up and wiggled her fingers while a challenging smirk played on her lips.
- Shall we? There was cockiness in her; the kind that she knew would irk him.
He slid his jacket off and gave it to Freed without breaking eye contact. Sphinx's eyes flicker over his torso quickly but was carefully not to show how much he already had an effect. His aura bashed into her mercilessly and was already trying overpowering hers. The increasing beating of her pulse almost had her legs shake.
I could still make it to the door, probably,
She lifted her hand straight forwards towards him; the plan was to keep him at arm's length, preferably further. Laxus scoffed and smirked, he took two bold steps forward, instantly crushing Sphinx's plans of having control of the situation. A man like him wasn't going to have any of her weird instincts act up; there was nothing in this world that would make him stop from getting her.
I could still ma- her mind calculated but stopped as Laxus didn't pay any attention to personal space but came close so she could feel his body heat radiating from him.
Oh damn,
She had expected him to do things his own way like always, but still as all of that pure masculine muscle and dominance stepped right in front of her; it even took her a moment to gather her thoughts. Sphinx lowered her hand and cranked her neck up to look up at the blond slayer.
Stormy eyes peered down at her, demanding and intense just like she remembered. A prickle of nervous tremble went down her spine. Even how much you prepare or harden your shields there was never a way to be ready for someone like Laxus.
Instantly his presence surrounded her tightly both caressing and pulling. He felt exciting and dangerous yet she wasn't sure was it the kind of dangerous that she liked or should avoid, but her hormones seemed to be eager to find out. The warm pooling in her lower stomach had her own shield wavering yet somehow there were prickles of uneasiness that kept her on her toes.
Sphinx felt torn, she felt like backing up, like running back to the comfort of Gajeel, back to the familiar side. This feeling was crazy and she soon suspected that even Laxus could hear her loudly beating heart.
Still she for some reason just couldn't move, was it her instinct telling her to stay still? warning not to do any sudden movement?
Was she seeing him as a threat? or did she accept him? This was the oddity she was felt earlier. The cocky expressing left her face and her eyes started to look intensely at him.
Sensing him move Sphinx quickly spoke.
-Wait, just, she paused still looking at him like she was searching for something.
Laxus didn't know how to react, he wanted to touch her yet the puzzled expression had him wait and lower his hand back down.
-What is it? Natsu asked, some of them had already stepped a little closer,
-I, I don't know, Sphinx murmured,
- How do you feel? Do you feel him? Bixlow asked trying to help her,
-Yeah, I can, I just, again her head tilted and she frowned at him.
- Do you feel like hurting him? Does he annoy you? Levi asked,
- Aah, I don't know, its, its weird Sphinx said,
-It's almost like I can't get a clear decision? Usually being this close gives me the vibe already, but with this guy it's like I'm bouncing back and forth, let me try something, Sphinx shook her head.
Maybe I should try to let I'm in a little, just get a little better feeling, Sphinx focused to lower her shields at least the once she still could control,
Laxus let out a displeased sound, he was being patient here but he wasn't going to let them talk like he wasn't there.
'This guy' he felt like scoffing in his mind, he wasn't just 'this guy',
It was bad enough that her exotics scent was almost totally masked by Gajeel's. She was almost reeking of him,
What had he been doing? Rubbing his scent on her just to annoy him? It was like she wore him skin deep,
Wait a second…..
- So, just touch him? Cana urged on and Sphinx gave her a glare,
-It's not that simple Cana, stop rushing her; we don't want a repeat of what happened with Bixlow, Mira said sternly,
-ah, yes we do! I want to see her whip his ass, I got money on this, Cana snorted,
-Geez, fucking appreciate it, Sphinx snapped at her friend, but kept trying to let that strong aura in,
She could faintly feel the rising annoyance radiating around Laxus, it wasn't helping, the guy was hard handle on a regular day, and she didn't need any extra strong moodiness from him as well, especially when she was lowering her guard for him on purpose.
And they say women are moody, clearly they have never felt this dragons aura,
Simultaneously Sphinx felt something rise in her, there was that small vibration that told her to get ready, that something was about to go down. The only problem was that she wasn't sure was this her weird instinct acting up or not?
How the hell am I supposed to know wish one it is?
- Just get on with it! Gray said,
-Everyone just chill, Jet said trying to get the volume down.
Yet the people around her kept argue, it was suddenly hard to know where she was supposed to focus. It fell a little hard to breath and she knew why. Being this close to Laxus was really overwhelming yet she still couldn't move. It really was strange, borderline to insane,
Taking in another breath Laxus felt pieces fall into places and he really didn't like the result. He didn't just feel his anger rise he could feel the need to explode. His stormy eyes looked straight at the man he really wanted to hurt.
-GAJEEL,
Oh shit, Sphinx cursed as she felt a wall crash over her,
It felt hot, burning and uncomfortable to say the least; all of a sudden the force of Laxus anger was ripped through her and had Sphinx gritted her teeth. Laxus wasn't just angry he was livid, his aura flair in power and dominance almost as heavily as he had once a long time ago. Her censers were shaking and it was starting to take away her hearing.
Too much, I'm too close, too close, shit,
But it felt futile to try and get her to move, her body wasn't obeying anymore. His aura surrounded her fully cutting off any escape, paralyzing the poor female under its force.
Sphinx had exposed herself to his aura, almost welcoming the monstrous presence of the lighting dragon into herself. And Laxus aura was fully taking advantage of it, ripping, tearing and booming in her. Sphinx couldn't hear Gajeel start yelling at Laxus or the mount of a man yell something back. All she felt and heard was the power of an angry dragon roar deep in her mind.
Normally her defenses were up and would shield her from this kind of force but she had lowered them! She had shown the way for him and he was smashing into her so hard there was no way she could pull her shield up while he infiltrated her like this. I didn't take long for the mental and spiritual affects to turn also physical, her body was shaking as it tried to cope with his attack. Temperature rose, her pulse quickened drastically and her nerve system was going haywire, there was no longer up or down in her reality.
There was storm in her, a storm that she couldn't get out of.
The celebration had quickly died down as people had started shouting. Natsu pulled Lucy behind him as he saw the flicker of glow in Laxus eyes. The fire mage knew Laxus would be mad but this mad? Of course it didn't help that Gajeel was acting protective and was mad enough to defy him while throw back insults.
Cana felt like the earth was shaking as the two men roared at each other. Her eyes went to Sphinx, her friend would know how to cool the men down.
- Sphinx, Cana called, but the female stood still her eyes stared at nothingness and it seemed like she was steaming,
Something wasn't right,
- SPHINX, Cana yelled before rushing towards her, ignoring the small sparks of lightning around her friend.
That got Gajeel attention, instantly and he focused on the trembling female, he only managed to take a step forward before Natsu crashed into him holding him back. Bixlow ran to Laxus pushing him back, knowing he might be the only one who he wouldn't fry at the moment.
- EVERYONE SHUT UP! Lucy yelled to everyone's surprise and people quieted down.
As soon as Laxus was far enough Sphinx fell to her knees and took in a lungful of air. Finally she managed to slip away from the claws of the furious dragon. Her shields came up instantly, trying to push away her attacker yet she felt raw and hot, almost as Laxus aura had violated her.
It was her, who infiltrated other, never had anyone do it to her with such immense power,
-Shit you're burning up, Gray! Cana yelled and the ice mage jumped forth already forming ice on his hand.
Laxus felt his anger vanished instantly as he saw Sphinx shake on the floor. In a flash he felt the pain struck, the sorrow and regret quickly followed. How could he have gotten so carried away. Instinctual he made to take a step toward the crouching woman, but he was quickly held back, by no other than his friend Bixlow.
-Sphinx, Laxus said quietly,
-Laxus, just, just, stay okay, don't touch her yet, okay, just stay here, Bixlow sounded serious and quickly turned to go check on Sphinx,
What have I done? the plain sight of her there shaking like that hurt, he wasn't sure what exactly had happened but he knew Sphinx was hurt, and because of him. In his rage he had hurt anther guild member, something he had sworn never to do. And this time it hadn't been just a guild member, he had hurt Sphinx. The lightning mage felt like roaring as the guilt pressed on his lungs making it hard to breath.
Couldn't he ever do anything right by her?
- Move Natsu! Gajeel shoved once again but Natsu managed to hold the man back.
- How you feeling? What happened? Lucy asked as Sphinx got to her feet.
Like I swallowed lava,
-You all right beautiful? Bixlow asked hiding his concern remarkably well,
- I'm alright, she waved her hand, she was still slightly panting but what had her attention was quickly stolen by the lighting dragons changed aura. She could still feel him in her mind but a lot less intensely,
Laxus felt like he was breaking, there was just so much sadness and regret in his aura that had Sphinx double check that it really was the lighting dragons. Sphinx glanced over the blond slayer and even from distance she could pick up how he gritted his teeth and how his muscles tensed repeatedly yet he tried to hold a blank front.
A pang of guilt washed over her, she knew Laxus didn't meant to do that, she should have talked to what she was about to do. It was bizarre to see the alpha the most powerful dragon slayer feel so crushed. It was bizarre and awful,
This doesn't even feel like Laxus, shit,
Sphinx looked at the other side where Gajeel was looking at her worriedly still struggling in against the fire breather. She lifted on hand as in wave and gave him a small smile. His aura was blaring and it wasn't hard to note how close the iron dragon slayer had been to lose his control.
-Chill Gajeel, I'm alright, that was nothing, relax will you, you're getting me all jumpy here; Sphinx played it off relaxed while she stretched her hand up in the air.
-Are you sure you're okay? Gray asked looking very uncertain,
- Geez people, calm down, I'm fine, she winked at Bixlow before turning towards the bar where Laxus stood,
- So where were we?
Sphinx ignored the call from Gajeel but confidently strode to the blond slayer. Laxus looked at her but there was that uncertainty that almost broke her heart. They may not always get along or even most of the time but she would never want to see him pull back into his shell from the guild that loved him.
Again she stopped and cocked her hip put resting one hand on it.
-So how about we try this again dragon?
There was no narrowing in his eyes this time or cockiness in his stance; he seemed very tense and unapproachable. The hall was dead silent as everyone looked from Sphinx to Laxus worriedly, what would happen next.
Shit, Sphinx kept that cocky smirk on her face and tried not to analyze his aura too much, she need to concentrate. Again she repeated her earlier action and brought her hand up, palm facing him. An idea was forming in her head.
Laxus looked at her hand then at her, slowly he took one step closed but still staying further away than a moment before and lifted his hand towards her outstretched one. His eyes when to her and slower than a snail could move Sphinx felt his warm big fingers touch her hand.
Finally
The flash of her predatory grin was the last thing Laxus saw as he felt himself being yanked forward harshly making him lose his balance and take a step forward. If he hadn't been so gloomy or distracted he would have easily seen her move and swipe his leg from underneath him.
Damn she's fast,
Sphinx had yanked his hand towards him and while holding onto his hand, she took a step forward to his side and managed to swipe Laxus leg from underneath him. It was a move Bacchus had used on her a while ago and it used the opponent own body weight and momentum. While he started to fall Sphinx took a quick step back beside him, pulling his hand once again and making Laxus rotate just before landing on his back.
WHAT THE HELL, he only managed to think before the air was knocked out of his lungs, but to his surprised even his magic didn't lash out at her,
-That was for you handsome, Sphinx said while glancing towards Bixlow before focusing back on the recovering Laxus on the ground,
The female slayer grinned as she saw the familiar flicker off annoyance and dominance on the lighting slayers face. She could feel the air become more static for a moment.
That was the Laxus she knew, there's the dragon,
Laxus looked at her hard trying to determine what she would do next. Sure he was feeling like shit but it still didn't mean that he like to be thrown around by anyone even her,
her and her fucking stunts. He didn't have time to mask the shock in his expression as Sphinx grinned and offered her hand to help him up.
-Careful Laxus, I might take your alpha place soon, her voice was low and sly as she winked at him
Instantly the shocked expression changed into an annoyed and stubbornness. He leaned on his arms and looked at the flirtatious woman. Those blue eyes looked at him with challenge and not with fear or pain as he had half expected.
Like hell you will, he didn't say it out loud but still there was a more pressing matter that needed to be handled.
- You had sex with him, his voice came out a little bit peeved and accusing, instantly Sphinx had to roll her eyes at his jealousy.
-With Gajeel? Yeah, Sphinx said not feeling sorry at all,
-WHAT! Bixlow and Gray yelled at the same time,
-I knew it! Cana exclaimed while Mira gasped,
Laxus gave a glare to the iron dragon thoughtfully before inspecting the female in front of him. This was not what he had planned, it wasn't supposed to be Gajeel. Everything was going downhill and fast, he really though he had more time to woo her.
Gajeel probably doesn't even know what to do with someone like her.
A low frustrated growl came from him as he tried to wrap his head around everything. Again he looked at the now frowning Sphinx. He really didn't know if he should ask the question, because he was pretty sure what the answer would be, yet he needed to hear it.
-Did, Laxus started but paused,
Everything would change then,
Sphinx tilted her head in confusion, okay so they had sex what's the big deal about everything.
Hell it's not like I'm was a virgin, or that they are dating, what is going on here
-Did he...Again the pouting lightning mage started asking looking away from her.
-No, this time it was Natsu who spoke up,
Gajeel had stopped struggling and stood now arms crossed over his chest with an annoyed expressing while glaring at the fire breather. Natsu grinned at the iron dragon slayer, clearly he was finding everything hilarious once again. Laxus seemed to straighten up, his head whipping to look at the now even more annoyed looking Gajeel
As in confirmation Natsu grinned and repeated,
-He really didn't,
-Are you an idiot, Laxus deadpanned at the dark hared iron slayer who instantly glared while shouting,
-OI, shut it!
Sphinx looked at Cana who just smirked at her but still shrugged, Sphinx watched how Laxus aura calmed down and he let out a breath. And Gajeel seemed to be the one who was pouting now.
What the hell is wrong with these guys?
Shaking her head she really didn't even feel like knowing, she was just happy to see that even the man on the ground seemed more stable and wasn't blaming himself. So she let out a small purr gaining those stormy eyes back on her.
-So what's it going to be dragon?
Suddenly it really didn't sound so bad when she called him dragon, no, not when she said it like that. Her eyes still shined with that strength and challenged he liked.
-Queens don't play with boys, so you going to stand up or stay there, her voice was low but still held authority.
