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RECAP
"Come with me on a mission."
CURRENT TIME(LUCY'S POV)
"You want me to go with you on a mission? Why? I mean why me?" I said shaky to the man standing before me.
"Ya it would be great training for you and since I'm gonna have to be checking up on you this whole year we can get to know each other." Laxus said.
"Well I don't know. I have to get rent for this week first and I was hoping to do that by going on a solo mission to get used to working alone." I replied.
"Who says you have to work alone." He told me in a serious tone. "But if your dead serious about wanting to take a solo mission then you'll owe me two favors."
"What's the other favor?" I asked Laxus with curiosity written all over my face.
INSIDE LUCY'S HEAD:
'What if he wants me to hurt my nakama or what if he wants my body he did say he wanted me to be his girl during Phantom Lord!'
'No No No Lucy calm down he's changed since then right?'
'Well he has been doing all of Fairy Tail's paperwork and apology letters to become guild master'
'But what if it's all a show and he's planning Fairy Tail's end!'
'No he stood up for Fairy Tail during the games. Ya that's right, he took down his father and all his men for us. He even took Flare down for ME!'
'So I guess he can't be all that bad.'
LAXUS'S POV
I watched the blond before me with slight amusement. There was no doubt she was going though all the pros and cons of working with me. Why I insisted on her working with me I don't know. I just knew I had to help her no matter what. I guess it was because no one knew better than me of that feeling she had mentioned she felt in the meeting with Gramps of her dad. That weak, useless and pathetic feeling. My father made me feel it countless numbers of times and judging by her story, her father made her feel that way as well. So her father and the person she called her best friend made her hurt. I felt bad but glad at the same time because now I get the chance to get to know this Celestial Spirit Mage everyone loves. I want to protect her. But why? 'I couldn't want her like that could I?'
REGULAR POV
"The other favor is that I pick the mission we go on when you get back. Also during the mission I have full permission to train you anyway I see fit." Laxus said.
"Well I guess it could be worse, fine I'll go on the mission of your choosing when I get back but nothing crazy okay." Lucy said then walked down stairs passing Natsu as he made his way up to the master's office. Lucy made her way strait to the request board looking for a job she could complete in a week. She needed to pay rent but she also needed one with a little extra because she wanted to buy new outfits for her mission with Laxus. She knew she needed training clothes as well other cute outfits fit for any occasion, since she didn't know what they would be doing. Why she wanted to look good for Laxus she didn't know but she at least wanted to make an impression.
FAIRY TAIL MAGE REQUESTED
MISSION
: capture a group of bandits known to sell the valuables they rob to dark guilds.
ESTIMATED TIME NEEDED
: 2-5 days
JEWELS
: 450,000
LOCATION
: Shirotsume Town
"This is perfect!" Lucy thought out loud. Then she walked over to where Mira was behind the bar. "Hey Mira" Lucy said.
"Oh hello Lucy, do you what your usual and how did things go with the Master you were up there for a while." Mira told the younger mage.
"No I'm just her to show you the request I want to take and ya everything went fine, he just asked me a couple of questions." Lucy said while handing Mira the job request.
"Oh my Lucy are you sure you want to take this, it seems pretty hard. Are you going with someone? Please say yes." Mira said with a worried look.
"Yes Mira I'm positive and no I'm doing it solo so can you please mark it." Lucy said with a sweet smile but dead serious look.
"Okay but please be careful." Mira said while stamping the request.
"Byeeee" Lucy called out to Mira while leaving the guild. She left just before an enraged dragon slayer exited masters office and began to pout and break tables.
On her way home Lucy summoned Plue to walk with her. "Pun p-unn" the little spirit said while walking behind his master on the ledge near the stream. "Ah I wonder what mission Laxus is going to pick." Lucy said while keeping her arms spread on both sides of her body to keep her from falling. Once Lucy finally made it home she gather clothes and other thing she needed for her mission. She decided to leave tonight so that once she completed the mission she had enough time to go shopping before she had to leave again with Laxus. Truth be told she was kind of happy to be going to Shirotsume Town. She wanted to know how things were going since Duke Everlue had been arrested. This was also the place that she had gotten Virgo.
LUCY'S POV
"Okay all packed. Know I just need to summon Virgo and tell her where were going."
"Gate of the Maiden, I open thee! Virgo!" I chanted.
"Punishment time hime-sama?" Virgo said.
"No Virgo, I just wanted to let you know I'm doing a solo mission in the town we became friends." I said with a smile.
"Solo mission? Are you no long apart of Team Natsu? Is that why you didn't summon us for a month hime? We were all worried about you even Aquarius. Just don't tell her I told you." Virgo replied with worry on her face.
"Yes, yes and yes but don't worry I'm over it now. I'm going to be taking stronger missions from now on so that I can become S-Class so I'm going to need all of your guys help." I said making sure to keep a serious face.
"Yes hime-sama we will help you. If that is all I will return and tell the other spirits of your wish." Virgo said and then returned to the Spirit World.
"Okay time for me to leave" I said out loud walking out the door and locking it. I then made my way to the train station to begin my first mission to get stronger.
TIMESKIP: AT SHIROTSUME TOWN (LUCY'S POV)
'Finally I'm here!' I thought in my head. 'Wow this town really has changed since I was last here. It was beautiful before but this is just gorgeous. The shops and houses are designed wonderfully. It's become really elegant. I'm guess that the money the Duke had went into reconstruction.' I told myself. Then I summoned Virgo and her reaction was pure entertainment. She was completely amazed. "Hime it's absolutely breath taking I'm glad the town has really flourished." Was the last thing she said before once again taking her leave. "Now time to begin my mission." I said to no one specifically, heading towards the mayors home. Once I arrived I gave three loud knocks on the huge wooden door.
"Hello there young lady, I haven't seen you around my town so allow me to introduce myself. I am the mayor to Shirotsume Town, my name is Saito Takahashi but you can call me Saito. Are you here for the job?" He said inviting me in.
"Yes sir I am. My name is Lucy Heartfillia and you can call me Lucy, Mr. Saito." I said taking a seat on his couch.
"Oh so you must be the Fairy Tail mage. Are you here alone? This will be a tough job." The mayor said.
"Yes I am alone and don't worry I can handle the thieves all by myself." I said reassuring him.
"Hmm well good luck to you my dear. Any questions?"
"Yes, could you please tell me the last place they were spotted or even the direction they were headed." I asked the man.
"Oh yes! Silly me I must have forgotten to tell you that. They were last seen heading west along that there river up towards the mountains." He said pointing to the river. "A town resident decided to follow them one day and he told me that they have a building up there where they all meet and store the stolen goods." He said.
"Okay thank you very much sir" I said then took my leave. Once I closed the door I headed to where the mayor showed me the river. After I got there I began hiking up the mountain following the river path. It didn't take me to long to reach the old cabin they must be staying in, judging by the loud noises they were making inside. 'There just as loud as Fairy Tail! The must not be worried about being caught. I hate people with that big of an ego.' I thought to myself. Since they have an alliance with dark guilds I should take them out quickly. I should have Lyra sing a song that will put them to sleep then have Loke and Taurus take out the rest. This will be quick.
"Open, Gate of the Harp Constellation! Lyra! Open, Gate of the Golden Bull! Taurus! Open, Gate of the Lion! Leo!" I called out just quiet enough time keep my cover.
"Lucy, long time no see" Lyra said waving her arm in excitement.
"Moooo, I will protect Lucy-sama's nice body" Taurus spoke.
"I am here to protect my princess" Loke said while kissing Lucy's hand.
"Thanks guys, I'm actually trying to take down these thieves can you help?"
"Of course we will always serve you princess." Loke told me.
"Great! Okay here's my plan, Lyra can you play your harp and put them all to sleep and anyone it doesn't work on I was thinking Loke and Taurus could take out. Then once they're done fighting I'm going to tie them up." I told my immortal friends.
"Okay I can do that." Lyra said.
With that Lyra began playing her song:
Words are born into air, and quickly fade out in the wind. But they find there way inside you, where they live on forever more. When the skies are dark and full of rain, look inside your heart. Light so warm and full of glow. Shining just like the sun. You can see just how much you've grown. How strong you are; that will open up to you. And it starts from the day that you.
First heard those words.
Lyra sang her song and luckily the spell only affected the thieves. Once her song was over 5 men came out ready to fight. Taurus took care of two men easily knocking then out with his axe. Then Loke took out the last with his Regulus ring magic. After all the men were knocked out I began tying them and the other 7 men inside up. Once I knew all the thieves were secure I started searching for the towns stolen belongings. It didn't take me to long. All of their treasures were being stored in the back room. There were mountains of goods ranging from binders and books to jewelry and dresses. The thieves had also taking at least 10 sack loads of the towns jewels. So then I started gathering their belongings when I tripped and fell onto of a sack of expensive clothing. As I was getting up I noticed a very old book. I picked it up and the title read: The Laws of Dragons and Dragon Slayers. I was immediately enticed by the book. It was pretty well kept. I wanted to open and read the book so badly but it belonged to one of the town members. After finding the book I called back Taurus and Capricorn to help me carry everything. Once we made it back to town all the residents came out and we amazed. Then Mr. Saito came forward and said, "My dear I can not believe you took them out so fast and I can not thank you enough for bringing our treasures home." Then he handed me an envelope with the jewels he owed me and had the towns police take the thieves to jail.
"I feel like we owe you more than this Miss Heartfilla" the mayor told me and all the towns residents agreed.
"Oh no sir. I'm happy that I was able to help you all get your treasures back" I told him.
"Hmm, well at least let us give you a few gifts." He said with a grin.
TIMESKIP
"God I can not believe that mayor!" I yelled to Plue. "He gave me tons of clothing and jewelry. Plus that cool book I found." I said carrying a huge sack on my back walking towards my apartment. "Now I have so many extra jewels and since they gave me clothes I don't have to go shopping. So I might as well pay for a couples months rent. Who knows how long that mission with Laxus will take." I told the dog spirit. Once I was home I paid my land lady the rent I owed her plus an extra 5 months. I left myself about 30,000 jewels. I decided I would take apart of it with me on the next mission I had for food or whatever else I needed and the rest would be for groceries when I got back. Once inside my home I noticed it was already midnight, so I took a bath and then got ready for bed since I knew it was going to be a long day at the guild tomorrow. As I was getting ready to lay down I heard a strange beeping coming from my writing desk. I walked over and noticed it was the lacrima that the Master had given me. I grabbed it and to my surprise Laxus's face popped up.
"Hey Blondie" he said.
"Umm hi Laxus" I replied.
"Gramps wanted me to see how your mission was going and if your doing okay." He said in a serious tone with his usual poker face.
"Ohhh, I actually already finished it and I'm at home now." I said.
"That was fast, and because it was so fast I'm guessing you don't have any injuries. Well good for you, with work like that you'll be S-Class in no time." he said slightly shocked.
"Thank you Laxus" I said with a smile.
"Oh and Gray and Erza were asking to see you. They couldn't believe you even went on a mission and were completely flabbergasted you went alone." He said.
"Oh really the must have been upset. I didn't talk to them for the longest time and then I suddenly just show up at the guild then take a mission and leave without a reason why." I said sadly.
"Don't worry about it Gramps calmed them down and told them what happened and also said not to tell anybody. Besides they've gone on missions without you to pay their rents so they'll be fine. They just want to go on a mission with you" Laxus said.
"Your right thanks again Laxus, your actually really nice." I said followed by Laxus's famous "Tch."
"They'll have to wait until your back from your mission with me. Speaking of which, since your back we leave in the morning. Be at the train station at 8 I'll tell you the details then. Also pack for a month, it'll be in Akane Resort so pack warm." He said.
"A month!?" I said frantically.
"Yes it's S-Class so if you want to be one better get used to longer missions. Plus it's a long enough mission that I can have time to train you." He said.
"O-okay. I'm only agreeing because it's a resort and I'll be able to get stronger. I'll see you then, bye." I said and then hung up the lacrima and climbed into my bed. 'A whole month with Laxus Dreyar. The strong but cute Lighting Dragon Slayer. Wait did I say cute. There is no way I could like him is there? Well he was really sweet and reassuring on the lacrima.' Were the last things I thought before I fell asleep.
I am sooooo sorry that I'm only getting this chapter out now, I have had so much going on. I hope you can forgive me and I hope that you have enjoyed this chapter. Tell me any comments or questions you have. I enjoy everyone's reviews. Thank you for reading :) I love you all.