A/N: Fairy Tail in 720p is like O.M.G. *faints at Gray's hotness in ultra HD! *clears throat. Anyway, here's the next chapter! Going back to Uni tomoz... so there may not be a chapter tomoz! SORRY! But meanwhile, enjoy this chapter :D
- Chapter 6 -
"UNDER MAINTENANCE?" Lucy's jaw dropped with dismay.
"Yes, ma'am all train lines are under maintenance right now for your safety, everything will be up and running as usual tomorrow afternoon, sorry for the inconvenience."
"Oh well, I guess we'll have to walk then," that was a quick recovery! Gray thought to himself, "let's go, Gray!"
"Oi are you sure about this? We're going to be walking to Blue Pegasus. That's going to take at least a day!" but Lucy only smiled.
"Come on Gray, you're not going to chicken out are you? It's only walking, Natsu could probably do it in a few hours," Lucy said with an evil smirk. One of Gray's veins in his forehead popped at the mention of Natsu.
"Tsch, he'll probably end up in Onibus or something with that great sense of direction of his," Gray snapped then turned and walked out of the station. Oh hell what am I doing, overreacting at Lucy's words on Natsu? Calm down, look she's still with you alone and plus the train isn't running now which means the rest of the night with her alone! Geez that stupid Natsu ruining my mood like that! OK, stop thinking about that talking matchstick.
"G-Gray! Hold up, I was just joking," Lucy pleaded behind him. Gray smiled to himself. Shall I make her beg me?
"Whatever."
"Come on, you know I am! We've known each other for so long! Pretty please Graaaaaaay?" Lucy crooned behind Gray. A shiver ran up the ice mage's spine to his face. Geez she sounds so sweet, if only I could… then an idea popped into Gray's head.
"Huh, you think I can get angry so easily over a meaningless comment about Natsu? Gimme a break I'm not that over-cooked chicken," he said turning to Lucy. The Celestial mage grinned then ran up next to him.
"I thought so too! Phew I guess I'm forgiven but this really is going to take ages…"
"Ice Make, Floor! I'm sure this will make things quicker, and more fun," Gray's eyes glinted for a moment.
"So… cool!" Lucy exclaimed with happiness and immediately stepped onto the ice, "crap!"
The Celestial mage flailed around trying to get her balance, Gray pushed off next to her, gliding smoothly along.
"Come on Lucy, or is this too much for a girl with a prestigious background?" he teased and Lucy fumed.
"You just watch Gray! I'll have you begging for mercy soon, do not underestimate the power of a Fairy Tail's Strongest Team member!" and she raced after Gray.
"The race is on!" Gray wove in and out between the rocks and trees, glancing behind so often to make sure Lucy was still following.
"Th-That's seriously cheating Gray, you're an ice mage!"
"Oh, is that a sign of defeat what happened to all that steam from before?"
"Frozen from your stupid ice!" Lucy yelled, "kyaaaaaa!"
Gray turned himself on the ice to find Lucy sprawled across the ice, a bruise starting to form on her forehead.
"Ouch," Lucy muttered weakly her eyes seeing stars.
"Lucy!" damn I was careless! "are you alright?"
"My head hurts, I think I'm going to hurl!" Gray knelt down next to her placing a hand on her back as Lucy coughed. I guess my plan worked, she hasn't noticed me touching her… but I'm the worst for having hurt her, damn it! Gray clenched his fists in anger at himself. I'm so stupid!
"Sorry Gray, but I think I'm going to have to stop I don't think I can continue-."
"I'll carry you," without another word Gray stood and made a Lucy-shaped layer of ice upon his back then knelt down back-facing Lucy, "climb on."
"But-!"
"My coat is over there, wrap it around yourself to keep warm."
"But you'll get tired! I'm not exactly light."
"I'm stronger than Happy. Hurry."
Looking worriedly but left with no choice, Lucy put on Gray's coat and climbed onto the ice mage's back wrapping her arms tightly around him. Even through the ice layer, Gray could feel her warmth.
"Go to sleep, we'll be there before you know it," Lucy nodded as Gray took off along the ice again. I'm sorry, Lucy forgive me…
"Ne, Gray…" Lucy muttered sleepily.
"Hm?"
"You're really nice you know," Gray's heart pumped against his chest almost painfully.
"Hm."
"And your coat smells really nice, a fresh scent mixed with a 'Gray' aroma. It's so you," a heart shouldn't be able to beat so hard!
"Right."
"Gray…"
"Yeah?"
"Your hair smells gorgeous," it's not that I'm not liking what she's saying but what's with her nose all of a sudden?
"What shampoo do you use?" Gray's eyes darkened slightly and his lips jerked with disbelief, "it's just so voluminous!"
Gray froze a little as Lucy ran her hand through his hair. Oh my God… does she even realise how good that felt?
"So pretty…" Lucy's voice trailed off her hand falling limping to her side. Gray sighed then let a breath of relief.
"Silly girl, you almost stopped my heart there," but the ice mage felt happy. No girl had ever made his heart pump that fast and no girl has ever admired him so heartily. Honestly, I've definitely fallen for her.
…
"LET ME AT HIM!" it was the morning and Natsu was breathing fire over everyone though for a very different reason than usual.
"I can't believe it; I had misjudged him after all! How cunning!" Erza shook with anger as Levy sobbed a little.
"I'm so sorry I didn't realise earlier that Lucy had gone!"
"That cunning icefox! Let me go find Lucy now! She's going to be in danger!" Natsu continued to yell but he cried out pathetically as Erza punched him in the stomach out of her own anger for her 'mistake'.
"This is not over!" the red-haired mage emitted a dark aura as her voice rang out dangerously, "Gajeel, I will need your help."
In the corner, Gajeel sniffed audibly as he strummed glumly at his guitar, "so cruel is fate…"
"GET A GRIP!" Erza smacked him over the head, his soul flying out momentarily, "I'll be needing you to find Lucy."
"Then let's go!" Gajeel pounced up and ran towards the door.
"Wait up!" both Erza and Natsu shouted and Gajeel found himself being jerked back.
"Wh-What the hell is this?" the iron Dragon Slayer yelled as he picked up a thick piece of rope tied to his wrists which led to Erza's hands, "why have you chained me up like a dog?"
"WHY DOES HE GET TO GO AND I DON'T?" Natsu yelled stamping his way towards Erza fearlessly forgetting her last assault on him.
"Because it'll be easier for me to handle Gajeel."
"Say that again, woman!"
"CUT IT OUT!" the Fairy Tail guildees winced as the two Dragon Slayers fell under Erza's swords. The S-class mage then cleared her throat.
"As I was saying, I'll be taking Gajeel to find Lucy since his nose will be able sniff out her and Gray's scent. The rest of you please look after Natsu."
"But surely-," Macao started but Erza glared.
"I'm counting on you."
"Sure!" Macao squealed girlishly.
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Shaari