Chapter 17! Hooraay! It's pretty long I guess^-^ But I hope you enjoy and thanks for the favorites, follows, and reviews! You're the best!~

-Erza's POV-

I crossed my arms with a sudden glare appearing on my face, "I don't like this one bit even though I don't trust Sting completely I will not have Minerva ruin their relationship. Lucy seems far too happy right now to be heartbroken."

"Uh Erza, wait are you saying Sting will probably break up with Lucy?" Levy asked raising her hand slightly then putting it back to her side.

I faced her with a serious expression, "Knowing Sting, if Minerva so tries to hurt Lucy he'll probably defend her and everything." I looked to the ground with a thinking expression, "But if Minerva began to abuse her constantly, I feel that he would to protect her."

Rogue crossed his arms and shut his eyes as he leaned against the locker. He then opened them wide and looked over to Levy and I who were still talking about the Minerva, Lucy, and Sting situation.

"And what're you going to do to try and end this?" Rogue asked raising an eyebrow, "Fight Minerva?"

I let out a deep breath, "If that's what I must do then I will. But first I'd have to speak about it with the rest of the members of Fairy Tail. After all I don't really want to cause any more trouble enough than it is, but if I must I will take matters into my own hands. I will not allow anyone to bad mouth Lucy like that she's part of our family! I especially won't since Minerva's bickering is full of lies."

Levy bit her bottom lip, "I don't think Minerva would want to fight Fairy Tail again after her loss with Mirajane" She then twiddled her fingers, "Unless she was desperate enough to get Sting. And I understand as well, Minerva can't get away with spreading these rumors about Lu-chan."

"That's the thing." Rogue said with an actually interested reaction, "She'll go through anything to get what she wants. And after she lost to Mirajane she could no longer go after Laxus-"

"That's it!" I said putting a fist in the air interrupting Rogue, "Minerva is probably going after Sting since she knows Lucy isn't as strong as Mirajane not that strength matters or anything. She'd know that Lucy wouldn't be able to fight for Sting as much as Mira did for Laxus."

Levy's mouth gawked open, "So Minerva would go to drastic measures and actually torture her again to get Sting?"

"I suppose that's how it looks." Rogue said letting out a sigh, "Honestly I don't see why she doesn't go after Orga or Rufus. It's obvious that Orga has this crush on Minerva so why doesn't she go after them?"

I tapped my chin with my fingers as I began to think harder for a solution for this. One that wouldn't ruin Sting and Lucy's relationship but something that would make Minerva satisfied so that she wouldn't go after Sting anymore. Maybe if Minerva gave Orga a chance then maybe she'd stop going after Sting and not try to touch Lucy.

My thinking was then interrupted by the bell as I requipped into my Heart Kreuz Armor.

"I'll be skipping this period to do some investigating." I said as I turned to walk away, "We'll figure something out during lunch. For now you both begin doing some thinking as well."

I then waved to them as I walked down the hall with my armor clanking with each step I'd take. I didn't know exactly how I'd investigate this since I wasn't even buddies with Minerva. But maybe if I found someone that was they'd tell me everything about Minerva's love life and her relations to Sting and Orga.

But to do something like this I'd need a team to help me. And right now Team Natsu was out of the question since Natsu and Gray got sent to the office, Wendy was already in her next class, and I sent Lucy home with Sting. So right now I was the only Team Natsu member that was able to do this right now.

My eyes then caught the glimpse of a white-haired girl and a blonde guy standing next to her. Thank Mavis, I found Mirajane and Laxus. Since my Team right now was busy I figured the two would assist me with this little investigation.

"Mira, Laxus. I must ask of a favor of you both."

Mira spun her body around with a gleaming smile attached to her face, "Of course Erza! Anything"

Laxus let out a sigh as he raised an eyebrow, "This better be entertaining or at the most important."

"We have a situation once again with Minerva."

"Ah she's back once more?" Laxus crossed his arms with an annoyed expression, "Tch who is that witch going after now? Natsu, Gray?"

"No she's after Sting now."

Mira's friendly shining smile then turned into a straight face, "So now she's targeting Lucy and Sting? Now I didn't expect she'd be going after those two."

"No offense, but I don't think blondie would be able to manage fighting against her like you did Mira." Laxus said.

"I agree with Laxus to that." I said shutting my eyes, "Lucy is a very strong mage but it seems Minerva is a little out of her level. And of course we don't want her getting hurt again so we must try and do something that Mira here might be able to assist us with."

"Eh and what's that?" Laxus asked raising an eyebrow.

"Mira, you must help me get Orga and Minerva together for the sake of Lucy being able to maintain her relationship with Sting."

Mira clapped her hands gleefully as stars filled her eyes, "Ah yes! My match-making skills are back once again! Even though Minerva is an enemy of our guild, I won't mind putting those two together for the sake of one of our nakama."

I smiled at Mira who was still chattering about Orga and Minerva as I then turned to Laxus who had an emotionless expression on.

"And what am I supposed to do?"

"Simple!" I said opening my eyes with a huge grin, "You'll be joining us in my little investigation finding out around school if Minerva's planning something against Sting and Lucy as well as her love life and relations to Orga and Sting. And when we find something out Mira's match making skills come into action."

Laxus sweat dropped, "Isn't that kind of like stalking her?"

"In somewhat way" I then turned my body the other way my back facing the two, "We are skipping this period you see. So we must not waste any more valuable time. Let's get a move on now."

"Just one thing Erza" Mira said with a little smile as she waved her hand, "How are we going to find something out? I mean shouldn't Minerva tell these things to the people she's close too? And most likely those people are in Sabertooth there's no way she'd tell any of us or any others."

"That's where you come in as well." I turned around with a smile full of mischief, "With your transformation magic you can turn into any of the Sabertooth members."

Mira sweat dropped, "Eh uh Erza, the thing is that Minerva probably trusts Rufus, Orga, Sting, and Rogue. I can't transform into Sting since it'd make things bad for Lucy and him if I'm posing as him asking Minerva questions about her love life. And Orga is out of the question since he likes Minerva and that'd be creepy. And for some reason I don't think Rufus talks to Minerva much-"

"Just transform into that Shadow Dragon Slayer then." Laxus said rubbing the back of his head.

"Yes I'm afraid that is our only option left." I said letting out a sigh. Things were quite more complicated than I thought it would be. I would've suggested Mirajane turning into that celestial mage Yukino, but she was kicked out by Minerva during the train ride.

Mira tilted her head to the ground and let out a deep breath, "You don't think Rogue will get angry that we transformed into him, posing as him to talk to Minerva now do you?"

"I don't think he likes Minerva anyways." Laxus said which earned a glare from me. Rogue was our only option right now whether he liked Minerva or not. I know that the Shadow Dragon Slayer had an interest in our precious little Levy so I had to make sure Minerva didn't get the wrong idea during the chat Mira will have posing as Rogue with her.

"Fine I'll do it." Mira said with a smile, "It'll probably be fun anyways!"

"Now back to our mission." I said with a determined face walking down the hall with Laxus and Mira both on my side, "After all we're S-Class mages of Fairy Tail, we'll be able to handle this. We shall do this for Lucy's relationship! And then we must put an end to Minerva's gossip."

"Tch I'd be glad to finally shut up the bitch anyways." Laxus said with a snicker as he rolled his eyes.

"Laxus don't swear at the moment there's people in session right now!" Mira said giggling as she put a finger to her mouth telling Laxus to shush, "But Laxus is somewhat right, we must shut Minerva up somehow."

Mira was right we had to somehow make Minerva leave us Fairy Tail mages be. And we will find a way no matter what. I mean we're from Fairy Tail after all. If we get knocked down we'll get right back up for our family. Nakama is everything. Lucy better not worry about her and Sting cause us S-Class mages will handle this.

"Alright let's do this!"

-Normal POV with Lucy and Sting-

"Jeez this stuff with Minerva is getting annoying." Sting said as he clasped his hands behind his head, "I mean I know I'm irresistible but can't she understand I have a girlfriend that's ten times better than her?!"

Lucy giggled as she felt the rays of the sun touch her creamy skin, "I'm sure she'll try something to get us seperated, but that won't work on us! I mean we won't fall for her little game."

Sting grinned, "Now that's the spirit blondie!" He then placed a strand of loose golden hair behind her ear, "I promise you that I won't do anything to hurt you at all."

Lucy smiled back as she clasped her hands around his neck her eyes gleaming, "You know maybe you're not so annoying Stingy-bee~!"

"Tch of course I'm not annoying, I'm the Great Sting Eucliffe!" Sting chuckled placing his hands on Lucy's waist pulling her in. He then began to lean into Lucy's face until they were interrupted by a screeching voice calling out to them.

Lucy turned her head to see Natsu and Gray running up to them with a wide grin on their faces. She was highly hoping that they didn't just see the moment her and Sting were about to have almost kissing.

"Hey Luce!" Natsu with a toothy grin as he stopped right in front of her and Sting panting to catch his breath as Gray then smacked him in the back of the head.

"Natsu, Gray what're you doing out of school early?" Lucy asked raising an eyebrow curiously.

"We got suspended for the day for wrecking the damn classroom." Gray said chuckling scratching the back of his head, "I'd be asking you the same question."

"Erza sent us home." Lucy said smiling, "She never said a reason why, but she just said it'd be best if we did."

"Well it's great we caught up with you!" Natsu said with a wide grin, "We should all do something well except Sting over here!"

"Hey!" Sting said groaning as his lips then curled into a smirk, "I happen to be her boyfriend Natsu-san something you couldn't achieve, so I think it'd be best if I came along."

Natsu clutched his fists gritting his teeth, "I don't care one bit if your Lucy's GUY friend, but I'm her best friend so-"

"Natsu just shut it." Gray said smacking his forehead as he let out a sigh, "I mean we're going to have to deal with this guy for a year. So I think we should at least try and get along with him even though he's annoying as you."

"Oh shut up Ice-Stripper!" Natsu said with his arms crossed as his toothy grin then came back, "Let's just wonder around this town since I'm not even familiar about it!"

Natsu then grabbed Lucy by the arm and started dashing down the street practically dragging her as she waved goodbye to Sting and Gray who had a sweat drop as they stood in the same spot they all were in just a few moments ago.

Gray leaned against the tree with his arms crossing eyeing Sting who was still looking into the distance where Natsu had run off with Lucy. He let out a sigh and muttered under his breath as Gray finally opened his mouth.

"Natsu isn't like this most of the time." Gray said looking into the distance as well, "It's just that he cares for Lucy a lot since they're best friends and everything. Trust me he'll come around."

Sting looked at Gray who smirked at him and nodded his head, "I guess we should follow Natsu-san and Lucy now."

"Yeah let's go." Gray said as he began walking in front of Sting. The White Dragon Slayer soon began to stop in his tracks as he began to think more about what Lucy had told him about how she told Natsu about her feelings and that he didn't respond to them as how she hoped.

What if Natsu found out what Lucy really meant, Sting thought, Would things be completely different right now. More likely what if Natsu found out when I'm dating her. What would happen next?

"Sting" Gray said turning around with his eyebrow raised, "Are you alright, you like zoned out there."

Sting nodded his head, "Yeah I am, I was just thinking. Sorry, let's keep going."

But really that concerned Sting a little bit. In some way he could tell Lucy still had a few feelings for Natsu that were love related and he somehow couldn't feel more bothered by it. The thing that worried him the most is what if Lucy in the end was the one to really break up with him? Would that mean he'd have to end up with Minerva?

Sting let out a quick sigh as he smacked his head on the side. He needed to snap out of things right now and just relax. He knew Lucy wouldn't do such a thing to him and at that moment him and Gray began to dash off into the direction where Natsu and Lucy were.