Disclaimer. I don't own anything related to Fairy Tail or its characters. But Draco is mine! The Draco in my story that is xD My bae!

-Oby Abel-

Chapter 16: Mini Me's and absence

The feast went relatively nice. Everyone opened up to the Dragon God and his weirdness. Of course Draco was still being his pervy self but after Lucy kicked him in her Taurus dress, he stopped.

The only downside to the feast was when the mages met Aquarius again. Springing onto her, telling her their thank you's and whatnot set the spirit off and she ended up drowning the lot. She was though very mindful of the pregnant mages, not harming them.

So now they were all drenched, waiting for Virgo to get them clean clothes as she promised.

"Ya sure ya wanna find 'er key, Bunny girl?" Gajeel muttered in a low whisper as he carefully glanced at the mermaid who had done a one eighty, talking animated with her boyfriend.

Both Levy and Lucy hit his head for his comment. "Of course I'm sure you idiot!"

"Oi! Was just askin'!" he grumbled rubbing his sore head as he glared at both women.

"You were being insensitive." His mate put in another hit.

"Got it, stop hittin' me woman!"

Lucy shot him a nasty look before turning her head to team mates. Juvia had dragged Gray with her to Aquarius and Scorpio's side, talking about God knows what while both women blushed and swooned. Gray looked like he was constipated, trying to get away but Juvia held a strong hold on him, keeping him firmly by his side.

Her gaze landed on Laxus, Mira, Kinana and Cobra who were conversing with Draco. It looked serious from their facial expressions but she didn't bother. Soon or later Draco could lighten up the mood and somehow force them to laugh by his idiocy. It was how he was. One second serious the next acting like an idiot trying to lift the tension he had created. It was part of the Draco charms.

Yukino and Minerva was sitting by Lucy's table, eating while conversing with Libra and Pisces. Ophiuchus wasn't present, it didn't like human company Libra told.

Lucy's own spirits were scattered around, enjoying themselves with her friends. Natsu and Capricorn were God knows where having a private conversation which bugged the blonde since it had been her spirit who wanted to speak with Natsu. And worse, Loke had followed. It worried her and she feared if they would start a fight or something. Men; you never knew what they would do. Too much testosterone.

Jellal and Erza were having a talk with Aries, Grandpa Crux and the spirit King. Lucy heard laughter from their table which made her feel very much at ease. The surprise of Jellal and her magic being the same, only the usage different, had her still baffled. But it did make a lot sense. His magic was also related the starts as hers. She would definitely try to look into it some more when she had time.

Sting and Rogue were with Gemini, watching her change into weird people they had encountered throughout their time. Sting was laughing his ass of when they copied Rogue, but alternated his body so he looked weird. His laughter was short lived when they touched him and copied him mixing part of his bodies with animals and what not.

Lucy stifled her laugh when she saw it, and how angry he ended up being that he began chasing the mischievous spirits around. Shaking her head, she looked towards the transparent bridge that connected where the feast was held to another planet. Sighing happily, she let her senses fill with the conversing of her friends and family. It was good but some were missing.

"They've been gone for too long." She mumbled to herself. It had been almost an hour and a half since they excused themselves. She was tempted to go find them, but then again she didn't want to intrude. What if it wasn't something serious as she was beginning to think?

It wasn't long before her musings were cut short. Virgo had arrived with dry clothes for everyone and had started handing them out.

"Wendy, want to come with me to change?" Lucy asked the young Dragon Slayer.

"If it's alright with you, Luce-san."

"Of course it is. Virgo, where's the closest building so we can change?"

The hardworking and dutiful spirit appeared next to them. "Big brother's house, princess. Shall I escort you?"

"Yes please."

Virgo led them to the Lion's Den. Literally. Loke had apparently named his territory with a big sign reading Welcome to the Lion's Den. Lucy knew her friend was weird but this on a whole different level weird.. Wendy looked at the blonde and snorted when she passed the sign. Both began laughing and had to stop a few minutes. Virgo looked at them like they were crazy.

Calming themselves they began walking again. Loke's house was very extravagant and stylish. It was large as a mansion, coated in gold and had many beautiful carved gold lions spread across his front lawn. Heck even his door bell was a lion.

"The only thing missing is a pet lion." Lucy whispered to Wendy when they stopped by the door. The younger mage giggled cutely and nodded in agreement.

Virgo hearing her mistress' words turned around to face the two mages. "Big brother does have pet lions or as he calls them his army. Leo minors." She informed.

"Are you serious?" The blonde asked dumbfounded.

"Very. Would you like to meet them, princess?"

"Of course! I've never met a Leo Minor before. Take us to them." She knew there were many Leo minor keys, but she had yet to find one for herself. They were silver keys like the Canis Minor.

"Of course. But perhaps after you've changed outfits."

Nodding their heads Virgo opened the door which was apparently not locked, and led them inside. The entrance and interior was as extravagant as the exterior, ceiling high and columns of gold.

"Is your house like this too, Virgo-san?" Wendy asked in awe as they passed the corridors of the mansion. The only downside of the interior was the hundreds of self-portraits of Loke posing weirdly.

"No. My house is much simpler. Big brother likes pretty things and changes his house whenever he feels like it. And his house is the largest of all the Zodiacs. He's our leader so it only serves right to let big brother have the best of houses." The maid answered the young Sky Maiden's question.

"But this is too much." Lucy stated and was irked by the countless portraits. "How do you even afford all this gold? Is it even real?"

"It's pure Celestial Gold, princess. Very valuable in other Realms but not so much here. We have easy access to the gold and have unlimited amount so it isn't expensive as you would believe."

"How valuable are we talking?" a sudden interest befell the blonde. If she could get a few pieces – no! She couldn't be enthralled by such. Greed was never a good thing. "Nevermind! Let's get changed. I feel cold."

Virgo looked at her mistress oddly before shaking her head and led them inside one of the available and empty rooms. "Would you like to take a shower as well? So you don't catch a cold."

"No thanks, dry clothes will do." The blonde politely declined. Firstly she didn't dare take a shower in her perverted spirit's home, she didn't trust him or anything that belonged to him. Who knew if he had some hidden surveillance lacrima crystals around? She could imagine he did. He loved watching himself so why wouldn't he film himself as well? So no. She didn't feel save to get naked in his shower.

Even in her bra she felt too exposed and changed in a hurry and helped Wendy trying to shield her little body as well as she could. Call her paranoid, but she didn't want to have more spirit see her or her friends naked.

"Some of the Leo Minors are at the King's castle, guarding it with Canis Minors but big brother has his most trusted ones here. Guarding his own mansion. Want to meet them?"

"Yes!" The two mages exclaimed in unison.

When they saw the first spirit they had to do a double take. Both mages' eyes were wide and mouth agape. The Leo Minor in front of them looked nothing like they had imagined. Wendy had thought they were cute cub like spirits like Plue, while Lucy thought they were somewhat like tiny lion like creatures, small in form like Plue.

But it wasn't anything like that.

"Why…" Lucy blinked her eyes and wetting her suddenly dry lips. "Why are there a freaking miniature Loke right there?!" She couldn't keep calm. The Leo Minor was just a mini copy of Loke. Like seriously a copy. It wore a black suit, tinted glasses, hair was spiky and even the face was Loke's or at least from their distance.

The Leo Minor, or as Lucy and Wendy called it, mini Loke trained its eyes on Lucy before its face lit up in recognition and it came running up to them tackling the blonde, startling Lucy and freaking her out too in the process.

"It's Princess!" It cried and suddenly a few others appeared, running to the sound of their comrade. Their expression mimicked the first one and they jumped the blonde, trapping her in their embrace. "Princess, princess!" They shouted loudly and extremely gleefully.

Lucy was looking horrified at the tiny Lokes. Yes Lokes. Every single one of them was dressed the same way her spirit friend was, and she was trapped. They were squishing her, making her very dizzy. Air was slowly lacking in her lungs.

Her eyes shot towards Wendy and Virgo, pleading them for help. Wendy was stupefied, shock still while Virgo was amused which unnerved the blonde. Virgo was usually the stoic, emotionless one. It scared her.

"General Magnificent told us that you would finally come and live with us!" one of them spoke, making Lucy's eyes bulge.

"Ge-General Magnificent?!" She squeaked as they tightened their hold. There was six of them, six mini or childlike Lokes surrounding from her every side. It seriously was too much for the blonde.

"Let the Princess go." Finally Virgo decided to help her. "Princess is not here to stay with big brother and if she was she would stay with me. So hands off."

"No!" Lucy felt the air leave her lungs in a rapid speed when they squished her tighter in their protest. "General Magnificent told us to hold on to Princess and never let her go!"

"A-ano, she's, she's turning blue…" Wendy stated when she noticed the unhealthy color Lucy's face was turning by the second.

And that did the trick. They jumped away, apologizing as they bowed their head. The Maiden as well. The blonde couldn't hear them as she was busy regaining the lost air in her lungs. Her ears were buzzing.

When she regained her composure she was mad. Really mad. And it was all directed towards Loke. She swore that she would make him suffer for brainwashing the mini Lokes. She couldn't really be mad at them. They looked like small children, and was in a weird very scary way, adorable.

"Are you alright princess? I deserve punishment for not helping sooner." The blonde didn't miss the hopeful gleam in the Maiden's eyes. And that was when she figured the reason Virgo let it get this far was to get her punishment. How calculative of her.

As if Lucy would allow that!

"Yes you do." Virgo's dull eyes twinkled with promise. "You're punishment is no punishment." And then it was gone. Her shoulder slumped, defeated.

"Should I heal you, Lucy-san?" Wendy politely asked after Lucy's stare off with her spirit. Lucy turned around and shook her head with a small smile.

"No need, thanks though. Let's go. I have a Lion to hunt down." She flashed the minions of Loke a warning glare, telling them not to follow before setting her face into a deep scowl, walking angrily away. Wendy was right behind a bit worried by the blonde's mood, so she kept at least a few good feet away from her.

It didn't take them long to arrive back to the feast. Lucy's eyes immediately began searching Loke's and also Natsu's but they still hadn't come back. Instead of anger she began to worry. They had seriously been gone too long.

"I'm sorry for interrupting your talk, but have Capricorn, Natsu and Loke come back at all?" She asked cutting into Draco's conversation with the Second Generation Dragon Slayers. If anyone would know it would be him. Or the Stache King.

Draco's eyes twinkled with unhidden amusement, partly annoying the blonde but she didn't say anything, and he grinned. "No, but I could tell you where they went if only –"

"I don't have time for your games." She cut him off with unamused glare. "Tell me where they are. They've been gone for far too long for my liking."

"So not fun Lucy-chaaaaaaan." He pouted making the blonde role her eyes.

"You know what, I think I'll rather ask Stache and then maybe invite your brothers and sisters too. I'm sure they'll be very helpful."

"Now that is really mean. No reason to have the gates open when I know the answer." The others around the table noticed the slight terror in the God's eyes and silently stared at the blonde, asking her for questions.

"Why didn't you tell me that to begin with then?" She was seething.

"Because… just because."

Rolling her eyes once more she folded her arms. "Tell me where they are and why. Did you set them up to brainwash Natsu or something?" Her tone was accusing.

He snorted. "No. But it did cross my mind." He told her honestly. "But I do recommend that you let them have their talk. It isn't bad. They aren't fighting or anything like that. So rest assured."

She searched his eyes, but he was being earnest and genuine so she unfolded her arms and let out a sigh, but not before giving him a mild warning. "I hope you're telling the truth or else I'll have the gates opened and contract with one of your siblings in front of you."

"I promise." He said hastily.

"Okay, we didn't mean to pry but open what gates and why are you so worried about your siblings forming a contract with Lucy, Draco-sama?" Mira had enough of not knowing what they were talking about and finally asked. Her curiosity got the best of her.

Lucy smirked. "Because Mister big bad Dragon is worried that I'd forget him when or if I contract with one of the gods. Plus he's afraid of them."

"Am not!" Draco denied indignantly.

"Oh, I see." Mira nodded absent-mindedly to Lucy's explanation ignoring the God's denial.

"Yeah, he even changed the day of the feast afraid that his siblings would crash. But I guess the other gods are scary. Even Loke is afraid. But then again, they both are perverts, I have a feeling they deserve the other gods and goddesses anger." Lucy continued as if Draco wasn't even present, ignoring his grumbling. "No not a feeling. I know for sure they've done something to anger them."

"Like what?" Kinana asked.

"Loke flirted with the Goddess, Athena and even tried to flirt with Hera, Zeus' wife. Draco I don't know. It would be totally disgusting if he hit on his sisters though."

"And why is that?" The Dragon God interrupted with an offended look.

"Because that's what we call incest. You don't try to get in your brother or sisters pants. In taboo." The blonde with disgust.

"Don't let Rhea or Cronus hear that. In fact don't even mention it to any of my siblings. Incest is not in our vocabulary." Draco informed with seriousness, warning the blonde.

"So the stories is all true then? They Titans and Greek and Roman gods and goddesses are all connected in incestuous relations?" Draco nodded. Lucy's face contorted in disgust. "Ew. That's just nasty."

"It's a very normal thing for us gods. We do what we can to reproduce or what our parents had once suggested to us. Of course I'm not like them. I am an old romantic. Faithful. Not like that brat Zeus. Do you know how many lovers he had and still has? Too many! And Hera's jealously is perhaps the most ugliest I've seen but I don't blame her. Her husband is an idiot."

"I've never got the chance to ask, but why didn't you mate? Why didn't you creature your own equal and have your own happily ever after." Lucy had actually thought about it since the morning after he told his story about his firstborn. Why hadn't he created an equal for himself while also creating his children? She was truly curious so she scooted Laxus over and sat down in front of the God waiting for his answer.

But she immediately regretted asking when she saw the flash of sadness flash his eyes. It was brief but she saw it. It made her feel guilty since she could imagine it was a touchy subject.

Draco knew someone would soon ask him that question and he wasn't surprised it was his favorite blonde. So he told her the honest truth. "As I said, I'm an romantic but also an idiot. When my parents offered me to create an sibling just like me, I refused."

"Why?" The blonde rushed her simple question.

Sighing he continued. "Because I was selfish and young. They told me that to create a mate for me they would need half of my essence and power. Meaning I would lose half of the strength and power I had to create a female counterpart. I only had one chance and I refused."

The blonde frowned at his downcast eyes, and how he clenched his fists. It was quite unfair that his parents would do such. Preventing him for happiness. As he had stated himself; he had been young, and perhaps also not well-informed at the time. It was truly sad.

"Couldn't you perhaps do it yourself?" Mira piped in with a suggestion.

Draco let out a dry chuckle. "Have already tried and that didn't go well." He sighed and then added with a shudder of disgust. "Plus it was a male. I don't want to mate a male."

Lucy knew he was talking about his firstborn, the one who went mad and the one that was the reason why he forced his creation to mate. Smiling sadly she put her hand on his, patting it gently and friendly. "Then it's good that you're perfect the way you are now." He looked at her awed and slowly a beautiful smile appeared on his lips. "But," His smile falter just a bit, "I could live without your perverse tendencies. And your idiocy, and –"

"Oi! I got it!" He stopped her. "Way to ruin a tender moment." Lucy shot him a cheeky grin pulling her hand back flashing a V-sign. Her mission was accomplished. Childish Draco was back, sulking and pouting at her.

She was about to retort but then a familiar voice yelled from behind her. "Yo!" turning around she saw a perfectly unharmed Natsu grinning widely at her.

"Where have you been? It's been hours since I last saw you, Capricorn and Loke." Now it was her turn to pout. Draco laughed at her change of behavior before letting the two have their moments, dragging Laxus, Erik, Mira and Kinana into another talk.

"Missed me much?" Natsu teased.

Getting up from her seat she walked over to him. "What if I did?" She questioned in a low tone, taking the Dragon Slayer aback.

"Uh, uhm… I missed you too Luce." He confessed with his cheeks turning pink. Lucy looked at him with eyes wide with surprise before she blushed. Had she just said that? She was embarrassing herself.

"So… what did you guys talk about? Must be important." Her tone was nervous and filled with embarrassment. She didn't even dare look him the eyes.

Natsu put a hand on her hair, patting her head with a gentle smile. "It was serious but nothing you should worry about. So what did I miss while away?" She noticed how nervous he looked, like how he lied and then how he quickly changed the subject. But she decided not to pry. Not now. Maybe later.

"Nothing much. Sting chased Gemini around for making fun of him, Gajeel was being an ass asking if I really wanted to find Aquarius' key, and then Wendy and I went to Loke's place to change. I got squished by his mini me's. And then I had a little conversation with Draco and the others. So not much happened." She repeated once again with a smile.

"Loke has his own mini me's?!" He exclaimed in what Lucy noted to be awe. "I want a mini me too!" and then he cried jealous of Loke's mini me's.

"THEN COMPLETE THE RITUAL!" Draco shouted with a huge ass grin causing Lucy to blush deep red.

"What does that have to do with my wanting a mini me?" The clueless Dragon Slayer asked Draco with a frown.

Lucy stopped Draco from answering with a deadly glare before turning back to Natsu. "Don't listen to him. He's an idiot. And you can't have mini me's like Loke. Those are Leo Minors, which the idiot Lion has taken under his wing." She grumbled, feeling her annoyance of the situation earlier return.

Natsu deflated. "So I can't get a mini me? I have to be a spirit to have one? Or have Gildarts turn me into hundreds of mini me's again?"

She looked at him oddly. "Gildarts turned you into chibi Natsus?"

"Yeah. But that wasn't what I asked. I can't have one, while like this?" He gestured to his grown stage.

"No. You can't." Not at the moment at least, she added mentally as she blushing a dark shade of red. Did she just tell herself that? She was seriously screwed.

"Damn it! Why am I always – wait, why are you so red? Do you have a fever?" He looked at her concerned putting a hand on her forehead. "You're burning up. I knew I should've dried you off before leaving." He frowned, feeling a bit annoyed for not taking care of her.

That small gesture had Lucy's heart beating erratically, as if her heart was running a marathon. She could hear and feel it thump in her ears, the blood pulsing through her veins. Afraid she would faint she stepped back and immediately excused herself to cool herself down, leaving a deeply concerned Natsu in her wake.

He stared at her retreating form for a few more long seconds before letting his hands wander to his pockets. He couldn't help smiling. Inside was three valuable items. Something that would make Lucy cry of happiness. He was sure of it.

Now the only thing left was to find the right time to set his plans to motions. Thank Mavis for Capricorn's advice, and of course he had to thank the player known as Loke too. He had made fine points through their long talk. They had both been very considerate, and shockingly, helpful. He truly appreciated the help and those items they had given him.

His lips began tucking upwards as he looked at the different tables around him before settling his eyes on a person.

"Draco!" he called loudly as he grinned mischievously at the Dragon God. "I challenge you to an eat off!"

Guess what! I wrote another chapter! Yaaaaaaaaaas!

My BFF's dad is better but was diagnosed with cirrhosis…. It's all his own fault because he's an alcoholic, but it was still quite a shock for all us. BUT he is determined to make a change, which have us all soaring through the skies! So everything's good, and he's discharged too. But sadly they're still evicted which is frustrating. They have to the end of the month to find a new apartment so we are desperately searching.

But I'm all better. My mood is good! Everything is bueno!

AND GUESS WHAT!

Today's my b-day! Turning freaking 22…. My lucky number but it isn't as exciting as turning 18 or 21. Had a fabulous day, and was spoiled rotten by some old friends from high school. Perfect day. ^-^

Anyhow, hope ya liked the chapter, it was fun to write. And uplifted my mood tenfold. I know there isn't much Nalu in the chapter, but I hope you're satisfied with the end. What could Natsu have in his pockets? Huh? Huh? Huuuuuh? XD

And my bae Draco is just sooooo adorable. *swoons* :3

Who'll win the eating competition? Natsu? Draco? Tell me in the reviews! XD And also tell me if you liked the chapter. The Leo Minors are Loke's mini me's, dressed just like him and flirts with everything and everyone but is also very childish! Adorable really. Loke's little army. xD

A million thanks to those of you who reviewed! It made me more motivated to finish the chapter!

FairyTailFan5023: Draco is life! He's just… can't even describe him! And thank you for liking the story! It means a lot that you like it, and sorry for my late reply! Hope you like the story! ^-^

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Callifer00: Thank you! And about Lucy and her and Natsu's conception, I can only see, we'll see. XD

CrazyWolfRandom: Thank for your kind words. And lol. I know I'm selfish keeping all the details for myself, sorry but not sorry xD And Draco just has the charms to make everyone swoon! He's bae! Keep a look out for the next chapter for some Nalu goodness xD

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Keep the reviews coming! I'm almost done with the next chapter. And I have only one thing to say; Nalu is coming to be! XD

Till next time! Peace out!

-Oby Abel-