Summary: A series of inter-related drabble-length one-shots featuring Wendy growing up and an overprotective Laxus. AU, Laxus/Mirajane pairing, Laxus/Wendy broship. Possibly slight-crack-fics.

A/N: Wow guys. I am blown away and overwhelmed by all the traffic this fic's been getting. And it's only been a couple days! Thank you for your kind reviews, the favorites and the follows, and for enjoying this. You guys inspire me to keep writing. And for the guest reviewer who asked about a crack Gray/Cana fic, I don't usually take requests/suggestions/trades seeing as I write when the plot bunny strikes and when my overactive brain comes up with things for me to try to turn into a piece of work. However, occasionally reviewers will suggest or ask for a continuation of something and my brain will oblige, so we'll see! Until then, here's the next part of Consanguinity!

Consanguinity

Summary: Wendy really loves her dolls. But she's got no one to play with.

ii. Dolls

"Like this," Wendy gracefully held up the teacup with her pinky finger pointed out.

Her brother made a poor imitation of a fellow lady, but he obediently copied her movements.

Carla sniffed disdainfully (ever since they came back from the festival the cat was almost painfully cold to him) and Wendy frowned. "You're doing it all wrong!"

"Oh what's this?" Mirajane asked, her eyes sparkling with amusement as she leaned against the doorway.

"I wanna play tea party and Laxus sucks at being a lady." Wendy explained.

"Ah, I get it." Mirajane smiled sweetly. "How about I play with you? Laxus is a guy – guys don't get things like this."

Laxus gave a sigh of relief at the same time that Wendy's eyes widened and the little girl reiterated hopefully, "You'll play with me?"

"I love tea parties!" The model exclaimed, and then glanced down at the tea set and asked thoughtfully, "How about we make some finger sandwiches and more tea so we can get this party going?"

"Okay!" With that, all former reservations were forgotten and the little girl grabbed Carla with one hand and the model's hand with her remaining one, intent on food preparations for their tea party. As they passed Laxus, Wendy stopped and said happily, "I like her!"

Laxus grinned at his sister and looked at the model next to them.

"I like her too."

tbc.