Normal P.O.V.
The two blondes walked off the train in a sleepy daze. Laxus was carrying two bags full of supplies, one his and the other Lucy's. Laxus grunted at the weight of His own compared to Lucy's light supply bag. He shifted the weight and glanced at the blonde girl beside him. She gently rubbed the sleep from her eyes and looked around. A soft smile appeared on her face and she looked up at Laxus.
"I like being here. It's always such a pretty place."
He nodded. "Yet, it's powerful, too."
Lucy relaxed around him. She felt like she could let her guard down and feel safe. She only ever felt that way with her beloved mother. "Hey, let's get something to eat. I know a big scary Dragon-Slayer like you needs his food." She teased.
"Are you making fun of me again?!" He roared, dropping Lucy's bag on the ground. "You got some nerve."
"What would you do? Strike little old me?" She winked, laughing.
"Hmph. Whatever." He bent to pick up the bag when he noticed a note had fallen out of an open pocket.
Dear Laxus, June 13, X769
Don't do anything stupid while I'm gone. I promise you I'll be back soon. My dad said Mom isn't doing to good and came to bring me home like a good daddy. I hope Mom will get better soon. You better be alive when I get back, Laxus! You better be S-Class, too! And remember to keep your promise! ~Lucy
"When did-"Laxus said after he finished.
"H-hey! That's personal!" Lucy snatched the letter away.
"It was addressed to me!" Laxus retorted.
"S-so?!" She yelled.
"S-sorry, Luce. I've kept my promise. I waited for you to return, Blondie." Laxus smiled, which was completely out of character to most of the guild and the Thunder God Tribe, but not to Lucy.
"I know that." She smiled, blushing ever so slightly. "Come on. We got a job to do."
He followed her lead and left the train station of Era and left to see what the notorious Magic Council could want with the two childhood friends of Fairy Tail.
Upon arrival to the Magic Council, Lucy bumped into Laxus, who in turn ran into Siegrain, the twin brother of Jellal.
"Watch it." Laxus sneered at Siegrain.
"You'll hurt the young lady if you don't keep your mouth shut. It'd be embarrassing to lose a fight in front of your girlfriend." Siegrain laughed. "Oh, is that you, Lucy Heartfilia?"
Lucy gritted her teeth. Of all people on the magic council, it had to be him.
Siegrain laughed, stepping towards Lucy. His smile twisted. What's wrong, Lucy? You don't look happy to see your betrothed." He sneered.
Laxus puffed up at this. "What do you mean, 'betrothed'? Tell me you blue-haired bastard." Laxus grabbed him by his robes. "You aren't anything to her. You're not worthy of someone like her."
"Laxus! You'll get us in trouble. You can't do this to a Council Member!" Lucy weakly punched him in the shoulder.
Laxus, however, didn't even notice. He was fuming. He knew Lucy's family life was a sensitive topic, so he tried not to bring it up. Dropping the Council Member to the ground, he took Lucy by the wrist and dragged her to where they were going to get the rest of their assignment. The job flyer said to report to the Magic Council for more information. "From this day forth, she is Lucy of Fairy Tail!" He yelled over his shoulder. Never again will she be forced into something.
Once they reached the room where they were going to get the information. Laxus' hand was a case around Lucy's without noticing. He remembered they used to hold hands growing up and the Master would smile along with Layla, Lucy's mother, who encouraged her to join Fairy Tail. Layla was like a mother to Laxus and he had grown to love her like one as well. When he heard of her death, he began to distance himself from everyone even more after Lucy had left. He missed his childhood friend very much. He recalled the moment when he had come home from his first mission alone for three days and Lucy was standing in front of the guild's doors holding a sign saying Welcome Home, Laxus. She was dressed in her typical blue skirt and white top. She smiled brightly at the sight of him, standing on her tip-toes, she waved at him making loud happy noises, like laughter. She had always stayed behind for him since then, waiting for his return home. She scolded him for being reckless when he came back hurt, but patched him up all the same. He liked it when she scolded him, it was further proof that she cared. He knew in his heart she cared but when she left without much word as to why, she took his heart with her. He grew cold and unbearable to be around. The Thunder God Tribe were is only friends he had made after she left. Freed pledged his loyalty and Bixlow wanted to enjoy himself. Evergreen, however, reminded him of Lucy and he knew of her want to crush Erza, so in turn of her loyalty he agreed to train her to help beat Erza. But they weren't enough to fill the gap Lucy had left.
"Laxus," She breathed. "Are you alright?"
"Y-yeah," He answered, snapping out of his thoughts. "Let's get this over with."