Freed P.O.V.

Mira accepted me. I'm happy. I should have done that sooner. Laxus smiled at us, with Miss Lucy in his arms. They looked good for each other. It's a shame that they are going to be torn apart with the Fantasia Parade. Laxus is going to disappear and Miss Lucy will be left alone. Then He can make his move and conquer her heart. He loved her very much, since they were kids. Now, it was only a matter of time before it actually happened.

He nodded at me and I said good-bye to Mira, who blushed adorably. I walked out of the guild, where he followed shortly after.

"How is she doing?" He asked.

"She's grown really attached to Laxus. I'm sure a betrayal is in order for her to be willing to follow you into the light." I said sadly. "I just don't like the plan."

"Cheer up. I promised not to let Evergreen hurt Mira, right?"

"Bixlow, you do know she's been Marked by Laxus and she can't be with anyone else now? I know you can see her soul and all but she's a perfect match for him. I don't agree with you going against Laxus for his girlfriend."

"You don't see what I do, she's making him weak and kind. We can't have our leader weak."

"You may be right, my friend, but Miss Lucy belongs to Laxus. Nothing can change that."

Lucy P.O.V.

"Laxus, I have a bad feeling about the Fantasia Parade." I said trying to get him to focus on what I was saying. "Laxus? I hate you."

"Lucy! I'm sorry!" He looked down at me. "I'm sorry, just don't hate me. What's wrong?"

"I have a bad feeling about the Fantasia Parade, Laxus." I repeated.

"That's not good, your instincts are typically spot on." He sighed. "We need to talk Gramps into retiring. I want to make them stronger so they can be an army of sorts."

"Laxus, listen to me. I don't need an army to be happy. You're the only protection I need. And, Laxus, don't be reckless when you go on a mission with Freed and Bixlow, okay?" I smiled sweetly at him.

We walked in to his apartment that was now clean and light filled the room, instead of the typical dishes laying around and curtains pulled shut.

"I cleaned up, Princess." Virgo said, putting her right hand over her heart and bowing.

"Thank-you very much, Virgo!" I smiled warmly at her as she departed to the Spirit World.

Laxus grunted and dumped himself on the couch. His stomach growled and he looked guiltily at me. "Please, Luce, I'll do anything."

I sighed. "Alright, alright. I'll make some food. Hold on." I looked through the fridge and pulled out some milk, eggs, and butter. Then pulled out sugar, flour and vanilla from the cabinets. "How do chocolate cookies sound, Laxus?" I asked as I pulled out chocolate chips from the cupboard.

"Delightful, Luce." He watched me bake with kind eyes.

"Wanna lick the spoon, Laxu?" I held up the batter-covered spoon.

He smiled and stood up. "Only if you have some too." He took the spoon and licked it then handed it to me. I licked it as well, ending up with some on my cheek. "You have some here. Don't worry, I'll get it." He kissed my cheek.

I blushed. "Laxus…"

"Hm?" He smiled, completely proud of what he had done.

I got on my tip-toes and pressed my lips to his. Though it was brief, it was heaven. He wrapped one of his arms around my waist and put the other hand on the back of my head, deepening our kiss. When we broke apart I smiled into his chest. "Stick the cookies in the oven, Laxu."

Cute Chapter, right? I really hope you guys loved it! -SFL