Author's Note: I hope you have been enjoying the story so far! The reviews that I had gotten have really touched me. You guys, when you do review, really do make my day and I want to thank you so much from the bottom of my heart on that. I did ask for 5 reviews, but in the spirit of a new year and good faith; I decided to post another chapter for everyone to enjoy! Happy New Year! For this section of the story, it is I believe the turning point for plot anyway. I wish to warn everyone that I am behind in the manga and currently watching this Loke/Spirit filler arc. So I am adjusting the story accordingly as the episodes come out. Please don't give me spoilers but you can pinpoint ways through messages to help me tweak it a bit if you want to or find a contradiction. Again no spoilers! Don't be 'that guy'. Lastly, there is another fun fill lemon in this chapter. If you are under the age of 18, please skip the indicated section of said lemon. If you are over the age of 18 and wish to read it, you are adult enough to do so. There is still cute romance so don't worry! So the song of inspiration while writing this is "Out Of The Woods" by Taylor Swift. So give it a listen and curl up to the chapter if you want. Enjoy!

Are We In The Clear Yet?

~Chapter Six~

Loke was the first to awaken. He had remembered making love to Lucy but only glimpses through his lion's eyes. He was smug and proud, but most of all in love as he looked at the beautiful creature slumbering in his arms. Her hair was messy but sprayed out onto the bedding. The morning light played on her face as she looked so peaceful. He leaned down and lightly kissed her neck. They would be returning back to the ship that late afternoon; which was such a shame because he would have much rather gotten a few more days of use out of the cottage. Sensing that she will probably be hungry once she woken up; he removed himself and headed towards the kitchen to make breakfast. The smell of food waived through the cottage and stirred the beautiful mage awake. Her belly snarled in protest and her joints were stiff. She had light bruising between her thighs from the heated love making. She blushed pure red as the rose petals that were around her as the memories flooded back. Loke was an amazing lover and last night had been one of the best nights of her life.

Dressing in a robe she awkwardly made her way to the kitchen to see Loke drinking coffee. Her gift was still on his wrist as it sparkled in the morning sun. "Good Morning" Lucy greeted with a graveled tone from her screaming. Loke was all smug as he watched his mate come and rest her head on his shoulder. With a free arm he pulled her into his lap. Lucy curled into him with bringing her knees to her chest as she rested her head over his heart. He lightly rubbed her back as she clung to him.

"Thank you." he whispered to her.

"I love you Leo." she replied. The atmosphere froze as the words just slipped out. Loke's smugness turned to pure happiness.

"Took you long enough." he joked without the malice. He squeezed her gently as she weakly slapped his chest. He leaned under her hair and kissed her.

"I love you too Lucy."

"Would you hate me if we just went back to the ship and took it easy for the rest of the day?" she shyly requested after a moment of comforting silence. Loke could sense that last night took a lot out of her more than she cared to admit to him.

"Anything you wish Beautiful. I take it you want more sleep?"

"Just so sore...it will be a miracle if I can even walk today." she embarrassingly admitted and shot him an annoyed look when the signature grin did not leave his face. He was prouder than she had ever seen before.

"You better get used to it. I only get bigger." he chuckled. This, in turn, earned him a mixed look of horror and annoyance.

"You are just terrible."

"Yes, I most certainly am." Loke brought a piece of bacon to her lips. "So let's eat and blow this popsicle stand."

~Ship/One Week Later: Two weeks into the vacation total~

Two weeks into the trip, it was the halfway point to where the ship would begin the voyage back towards Magnolia. In that time there were a few day trips on several islands where Loke and Lucy would souvenir shop and go on dates. They went snorkeling, swam with exotic fish, took a boat out on a romantic boat ride, and even partied on a 'pirate' ship where Loke was forced to walk the plank for losing a drinking game with the captain. Every day was in good fun and so were the nights. The nights were filled with passion and desire. A couple times Lucy had all but forgotten the protection she had bought due to the heat of the moment; and those heated moments were held responsible due to Loke. They gave each other pleasures that the other heard of but never dreamt for themselves. They were young and in love. Everything was falling in place. But these days were soon becoming numbered as an inevitable talk was bound to happen and both were dreading to discuss it, much less bring it up. However the day came where Lucy had decided it was now as a good of a time as any to do so.

"Loke, you busy?" she approached him as he was out on their private balcony reading in the afternoon sun. This time he did not make his book disappear but merely set it down.

"So it is time." he already knew what was coming.

"I think it is something important to at least talk or discuss about. Especially before we return to everyone." Lucy sat down beside him in her own chair. He gave her a level looked as he sat up and faced her.

"I will refuse to end this as a 'fling'."

"Never was going to suggest it. When I told you that I loved you; I had meant it." Lucy wanted to diffuse some of the hostility before Loke took anything she said the wrong way. She had a feeling that would be his concern and she wanted him to know it wasn't an option she would ever consider looking into; especially when he was so good to her in and out of bed.

"Then what is it there to discuss?" he relaxed a bit and took out the leveling tone.

"A lot of things actually. Are you moving in? Do we tell the guild? Do we even think about dating publically? What or when do we tell the others from the spirit realm? I know that this is too late now to be worried about, but what exactly are the rules of celestial spirits and wizards dating?" Lucy voiced her concerns. Loke removed his sunglasses and took a breath.

"Well there are a couple things...but I am working on it so just...just don't flip out just yet okay? The last thing I want is for you to worry. I promise you that everything will turn out alright." Loke treaded lightly. Lucy could feel her perfect world she created was beginning to crack.

:"Loke, what do you know?" she asked confused.

"Promise me."

"I promise to try. Don't shut me out; please what is it you are working on?" Lucy pleaded. Loke felt uneasy and she could see it.

"Although what we have...done...and currently are doing is not actually illegal, it is heavily frowned upon. I have been looking into celestial laws before I present myself to the celestial spirit king." Loke showed her one of the many law books. Lucy felt strangely cold in the tropical sun. Time had slowed and the weight of the situation settled in.

"What will...what could happen?" she forced herself to ask.

"Worst case scenario is that our contract would be null and void and I might be barred from any contracts for a time. Another is that they will accept and be open about this. There is also punishment for me where I could be cast out again." he explained some options.

"Loke..." Lucy's heart sank into her stomach as she felt the urge to be sick. "I-if you..."

"Knew this, why did I do it?" he finished her question. "Because, it never stopped me before and because I belong to only you now Lucy, I have lived thousands of lifetimes and let me tell you this; one small infinity with you is more than any infinity I will face without you. I love you Lucy Heartfilia." he reached out his hands and held hers. He held her gaze as he watched her sadden expression. "We will endure this together and I will fight like hell for this; as long as you fight by my side." The emotions overflowed from Lucy as she gave her smile in response.

"Don't you remember that I told you that we were a team." her voice broke and he pulled her into his embrace.

"Good to know. I will make them accept this. No law says this is forbidden. So until I have this meeting, I think it best we don't get word out just yet of our situation when we return to Magnolia. I know this is selfish of me to ask, but until I have this meeting with the King, please, please keep this between us." he hated himself to ask her. He would love to let everyone know; hell, he was ready to shout it to both realms his truthful dedication of love; but he wouldn't risk Lucy's safety, nor his until he gained the king's approval.

"How long?" Lucy asked.

"A week, most likely two tops after we return from our trip."

"Can I help you research and gather information?" Lucy now felt determined. Loke shook his head but gave her a reassuring smile.

"I got most of it researched and have built a strong case. Although if you insist on helping then your job is to smile when you return home every day, to wake up in my arms with a good morning kiss, and that every night you tell me that you love me. Think you can do that Beautiful?" he gave her a winning smile. Lucy nuzzled her face in his neck.

"I dunno, those sound awfully difficult." she teased as she sniffled.

"I know you are more than capable of it. Will you lend me your strength to take on anything?" He cupped her face and used his thumbs to rub away her tears.

"I'll be your personal cheerleader." she smiled.

"That's my girl." he softly kissed her.

***Lemon Warning: Those under age of 18, please do not read until the end of lemon***

Lucy fell into his advances of kissing. Inwardly she groaned because she knew this is how it always started. First the kiss and then...

"Let's take this somewhere more private hmm, Beautiful?" he purred. He cradled her and walked them back to the bed. The golden light engulfed them as they both were now nude. Lucy blushed more red.

"L-Loke!"

"Shh, you won't need them, not what I have in mind." he growled seductively. The heat in Lucy's belly fluttered in anticipation. She loved it when he took charge because it held such a promise of pleasure that both were addicted to. He knew how to make her melt under him now and they simply couldn't get enough of each other. Hands roamed the other's body as the clothing were being scattered all over the ground after the light casted them off. Loke's lion growl reverberating from in his chest as the hunt was already on. Lucy paid no mind to him as she was kissing him in places he liked and he was touching her in places that he knew drove her wild. He laid her on the bed, both nude, as his hands went between her legs as to start rubbing.

"Wait... I want...I want to..." Lucy mustered up her strength to pull her lion under her. He raised an inquisitive eyebrow but waited to see what his mate wanted to do. Lucy lowered herself downward to his swollen member. Her eyes interlocked with his and never left. Loke, realizing just what she was planning, couldn't stop the grin that spread across his face. He was in for a real treat. Soft hands stroked his swollen pride as she lightly blew around his cock. He moved and jerked up as if wanting something more. She heard the purr of pleasure from her lion as he threw his head back; he closed his eyes as he let the sensations roll off him in waves. Lightly she rolled her thumbs over the top of his shaft on the tip and made soft kisses along his shaft.

"D-Damn you..." he hissed as she was purposefully torturing him. Lucy cracked a smile.

"Payback's a bitch ain't it?" she giggled.

"Keep it up chuckles, you won't like provoking the lion." his threat fell short as he couldn't muster to fight her when she had him like putty in her hands. She eventually, to her leisure, took him in her wet mouth. She sucked her cheeks as she gave him a tight feeling. Her expert tongue guided him to the back of her throat as she breathed heavily to increase the heat. She felt him pulse as he let out an animalistic growl.

"Y-you...you-you..." he could only manage. Lucy repressed a chuckle as she wanted to concentrate on her task. Lightly, she grazed her teeth on him as she began to bob her head. She felt one hand on the back of her head as his fingers laced into her locks. She went to the speed he desired as she move with him. Tight lips created more friction as he was purring in need. Her one free hand she gently rolled his balls in her palms. He thrusted into her mouth as his size kept increasing. She could feel him getting close and as a cruel joke she stopped and slowly pulled him out. She could hear the growl of disapproval and sat up on her knees.

"Get back...evil..." he struggled but couldn't force himself to move as he was in so much need.

"Patience my lion; My Leo." Lucy's sultry voice made him quiver as she moves over him and positioned herself on his ready cock. He groaned as he wanted so bad to be buried deep inside her. Lucy slowly lowered herself down onto him. His hands reached out and cupped her breasts as his thumbs rolled and rubbed her swollen nipples. Lucy moaned softly as she dug her nails in his chest as she began to roll and swirl her hips around his throbbing member. He was very well endowed just as he promised. Her breasts bounced with each thrust he made up into her. She let out soft little moans as her mind traveled far from the worries that were on the horizon. All that mattered in this moment was that her and her lion were joined as one.

Loke let her move around him to her pace and he matched it. He loved to watch her on top of him and calling the shots. As one hand was on her breast, the other found its way to her sensitive nub. Grinning up at her he began to assault it. Lucy threw back her head as she bounced faster and harder on him. Her arms behind her gripping the sheets as she began to cry out. He knew how to play dirty and she was suffering the consequences.

"L-LEO!" she was crying out.

"Didn't I warn you?" he grunted as now he was finding he was in control. He thrusted up into her harder as he was searching for the most sacred of pleasure spots; her g-spot. As he angled up his cock in a certain way he could feel the walls of his mate getting tighter and her cries getting louder. She struggled to stay in control but both began to understand who was really running the show.

"L-LEO! PU-PULL OU-AAAAHHH!" Lucy screamed as he suddenly shot his essence up into her in thick streams. The heat and liquid that coated her g-spot triggered her own release as she ruthlessly continued to rock hard down on him. He roared his claim on her again. For that moment nothing but the hot pleasure mattered as they both spiraled down the rabbit hole to their wonderland. Finally, unable to continue on, Lucy fell forward onto his chest. Shakily she gripped him as her velvet warmth continued to milk his member. Loke kissed her deeply as her hair was in his face. Suddenly she slapped his chest weakly as he let out a deep chuckle.

"As-asshole, you know that is a bitch to clean out." she grumbled.

"But it feels so good." he grumbled with a smug grin

"You are a dick." she glared but there was no fire in them. He thrusted up in her as she moaned as it didn't have the pleasurable effect it had a few moments ago. Her walls were now too sensitive.

"Why yes, I do have one. You make great use of it Beautiful." he nuzzled her shoulder. His only reply was heavy breathing as he could tell she had suddenly fell into a exhaustion. He felt such pride swell within him as he once again had accomplished satisfying his mate.

***Lemon Warning: Those under age of 18, please do read after this warning line.***

~Magnolia/ End of Voyage~

The ship docked and the couple departed with anxious hearts. They made most of the remaining, precious days they had left. Loke had helped Lucy with her things to her apartment. Once he helped her unpacked they both looked sadly around them. The once happy glow seemed to have dulled on their trip away. "Do you have to go?" she asked regrettably.

"You know I do. I can already feel my magic energy starting to wane. It will only be until tonight. You should go and welcome your friends. You certainly have enough souvenirs to pass out to them." Loke tucked her hair behind her ears and held her to him.

"I miss you already..." she murmured in his chest as they held each other.

"Where is my cheerleader to cheer me on?" he asked playfully.

"Go Loke, go." Loke spoke without much enthusiasm.

"Well don't sound too happy. Come on Lucy, it is time. I'll be right here." he grabbed his key from her belt and snapped his fingers. Appearing in his hand was a simple gold chain. He looped it through the chain and then placed the necklace around her neck. Lucy couldn't help but smile once she had gotten over the surprise.

"There's my girl. " he spoke warmly.

"You had better come back to me my Lion."

"Just you try and stop me." he grinned. With a final kiss, he disappeared. Lucy clutched his key and closed her eyes. She could still feel him through the magic. After a few moment she grabbed her bags full of the gifts and headed towards Fairy Tail guild to give everyone their souvenirs.

~Guild~

Much in a Fairy Tail fashion, everyone welcomed her in a familial open arms. The most happiest to see her was Levy and her team mates. And, again in Fairy Tail fashion, after gift giving and accounting certain details of her trip the friendly brawl broke out. Of course it was Natsu and Gray instigating it. Despite missing Loke, Lucy admitted she missed this family and their shenanigans. Mira Jane served Levy and Lucy their drinks as the Master gained control over his children.

"Something is different about you Lucy. Did something happen on this trip? Did you end up meeting someone?" Levy sneakily inquired as Lucy tried to remain cool under pressure.

"A lady never kisses and tells." Lucy took a drink to avoid saying too much. Levy could only giggle.

"Well maybe I should go on this cruise the next time I am going to vacation...maybe bring...you-know-who along?" Levy and Lucy looked toward the dark shadow known as Gajeel, the Iron Dragon Slayer, as he quickly looked away from their direction as to appear to not be ease dropping in the slightest. Both girls broke out into a fit of giggles.

"Trust me Levy, you really should. Or better yet, he should surprise you. It definitely was an adventure I'll never forget for myself." Lucy spoke fondly. Suddenly Natsu and Happy were sitting next to her. He was sniffing and leering at her suspiciously. Lucy suddenly felt unconscious.

Um Natsu? Can I help you with something?" she asked.

"Why does Loke smell all over you?" he suddenly asked so loudly that it echoed over the quieted down guild. The moment the question was out and Lucy face was flushed, it all went downhill from there.