Gajeel's P.O.V


I stretched out my body and took a deep breath my eyes fluttered open and saw I was in my tent. I sat up slowly and saw Lily on my pillow deep in sleep. I got up slowly not wanting to wake Lily up and walked outside and saw Levy up obviously wearing make up to cover the rings under her eyes. She was wearing brown combat boot's with her usual orange sun dress and blue hair band. What the hell why was she up so early it was almost 5:30!

"Why the hell are you up so early?" I said semi quietly.

She forced a smile.

"Just doing a little research on the job." She lied through her teeth.

I glared at her and walked over to her and our faces were so close our noses were almost touching. She had a confused look on her face.

"Care to tell me the truth?" I said bluntly. She flinched obviously startled and relaxed again.

"About what?" She said finally.

"Why you come to the guild everyday looking like shit, you look like you haven't gotten any sleep and your forcing your smiles and lying." I said with an annoyed glare.

"... I can't tell you."

"Why the hell not."

"Because."

"Because why?"

"Gajeel drop it." Levy said saddened.

"No."

"Gajeel stop it I can't deal with this right now."

"DEAL WITH WHAT?!" I said yelling.

"NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!"

"YES IT IS LEVY BECAUSE IF YOU'RE IN TROUBLE AND I DON'T KNOW ABOUT IT HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO PROTECT YOU!?"

Silence. There was nothing but silence. Levy started blushing intensely and turned away and sighed.

"No." She said after what felt like eternity. I was losing my patience now. I turned my head and saw Lily watching us with calm eyes.

"No what Levy?" Lily spoke.

"You don't need to worry about me guys. I'm fine let's just focus on the job."

I glared at her annoyingly. I was really pissed off now. Of course I cared about the Shrimp! She trusted me even after everything I did to her.

"Ok we will focus on the job but we expect you to tell us later." Lily spoke with a sigh.

She nodded. It will take fifteen hours to get there but after 13 hours of walking we will make camp so we can get some rest for the fight, and with that we headed off.


Lily's P.O.V

I glanced up at the sky and it was beginning to go dark and we needed to make shelter.

Gajeel was incredibly upset at Levy but I don't blame him. Her eyes look like their pleading for help but she won't accept any. I sighed. Right now Levy was carrying me in her arms even thought I could walk perfectly fine but I didn't mind the attention.

"How about we make camp here?" I suggested.

Without saying a word Levy pet my ears, put me down and made a fire with her script magic, while Gajeel put up the two tents.

Once they were done we sat around the fire. I was eating some kiwi while Levy ate some trail mix and Gajeel ate fresh boar meat he killed himself. Levy was talking about some jobs she recently went on.

Levy looked tired and I smiled she can finally get some sleep. Levy glanced at her watch, went into her tent and smiled.

"I'll be right back." And with that she left.

I looked at Gajeel who had an unreadable expression.

"Come on Lily let's see what she's really doing!"


Levy's P.O.V

I really hated lying to them. I know I know there trying to help but it will just endanger them. Even though they're strong even S-Class worthy they have no chance against who I'm up against. I sighed I pulled out the read vile but before I could open the lid I felt a hand grab my wrist and was met with glowing red eyes. Gajeel stood there, a furious look in his eyes as he grabbed the vile of pills away from my hands and threw it at Lily. I gulped. I'm screwed.

"What the fuck are those pills Levy!?" He shouted. I turned my head away from him but he backed me up against a tree and grabbed my chin and forced me to look at him. A tear ran down my cheeks.

" Levy. Let us help you. Now tell me, what the hell are those pills!?"

I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out. I took a deep breath.

"They're.. Telroc pills.. they make me.. not fall.. asleep." I said shakily. I felt the grip on my wrist tighten.

"Why have you been using them?"

"..."

"Levy tell us." Lily spoke with concern in his voice.

"I... can't... it will put you in danger. "

"So that means your in danger!?" Lily was now yelling.

"Shrimp. I'm not asking for permission. Tell me NOW!"

The way he yelled. I was frightened. I know they care for me but.. you know what. I guess I.. will tell them part of it.

"I've been... Having... Nightmares. Nightmares about my past. The dreams... They a-are not coincidental." I felt as if a five hundred pound weight had been taken off my shoulders.

They gave me a look telling me to continue.

"In the dreams... They told me that.. They still... Needed me and they're.. Going to retrieve me." Tears were falling down my face.

"Lily.. Please give me back my pills." I can't take it anymore.

As soon as I said that Lily opened the bottle threw the pills in the air and with one slash of his sword the pills were turned into nothing but dust and faded into the wind.

I panicked.

"LILY! NO! NO! NO! NO! WHY!?" I can't believe he just did that.

"Sorry Levy but you can't continue this. We will not just let you go and hurt yourself."

More tears were falling from my face.

"B-but what about m-my dreams?"

"Simple. Tonight when you go to sleep and you WILL go to sleep, Gajeel and I will be there with you and we promise no one will hurt you." Lily spoke with a crooked smile.

We were walking back to our camp site.

"Oh and Shrimp? Don't even think of leaving okay? Me and Lily will be here for you we promise."

I smirked at his improper grammar and the next thing I know I'm drifting off to sleep with Gajeel and Lily beside me.


A/N

How was it? Some people have been requesting more Gajevy/Gale moments so there you are! Next chapter will be exciting and full of violence! Don't forget to Review!