Chapter Twelve

Once we were back at the guild, we were walking towards the master's office to tell him what Polyusica had said, but, I was pounced on and dragged to a table by my team before we could make it. Each of them spouting apologies about not being able to help me on my mission and asking if I was alright and what happened and why Laxus hadn't left my side almost the whole time I was sleeping. I heard Happy purr that he likes me. I also heard Natsu reply that he thinks that we're secretly dating. I was going to say something before a large shadow appeared over me on the table.

"We are not. I had to stay by her side to make sure Wendy's spell worked to it's fullest." I spun to see Laxus standing looking rather annoyed at Natsu and Happy. "C'mon, girly, we gotta go."

I started to stand, "Go where, and why? We just got back a few minutes ago."

Laxus turned to face me with an almost bored expression, "Gramps said to get started on your training as soon as possible. We're starting now so that you don't electrocute someone next time you lose your temper." Everything went silent, and I'm guessing it's because the sentence implied me, magic training, something electric, and Laxus. Meaning 'Lucy has new lightning magic abilities'.

Before anyone could actually break out of the shock, I was out of the door dragging Laxus with me before someone could blink.

Once we were out of the guild and turned down at least two roads I slowed down and let go of Laxus' arm. I was quite surprised that he let me drag him along at all, let alone for as long as I did.

"So, uh, where are we going?"

"Just keep going down this road and straight out of Magnolia."

"Out of Magnolia! Nuh-uh, no way. We spent half the day out in those woods, and it's going to be dark soon, and I'm still exhausted from whatever happened, I want to go home, take a bath, and sleep. Eat, too. I am starving, I haven't eaten anything since the mission."

"Fine, you can get some food, but we're still leaving Magnolia tonight, you have to train so that you don't hurt someone."

"What makes you so sure I'll hurt someone, anyways? You said that earlier, too."

"Lightning magic is dangerous, especially when used by someone who doesn't know how to control it. And, like gramps said earlier, we don't know how strong your lightning will be. Since you opened your second origin, it could be at almost my level."

"Oh, I see."

We were quiet after that, we barely even glanced at eachother.

I went into a bakery to get a little food and realized I had left the money Laxus gave me at the guild, I was about to tell the baker that I had no money when Laxus dropped some money onto the counter. The baker smiled and wished us a good evening, I smiled back, took my food and left.

"Thanks, I'll pay you back once we get back to the guild after training."

"Don't worry about it."

"And, I'm sorry... About what I said at Polyusica's earlier."

"Don't be, it was true."

I was going to argue that even if it was true, it didn't need to be said, but then my stomach gurgled, very loudly. I looked up and saw Laxus looking at me with a slight smirk on his face, and with a blush I turned away. Then his stomach gurgled. I looked up again and saw him turning away from me.

I giggled and said, "I guess when Wendy and Polyusica said we were 'linked' to the point of almost being one person they weren't kidding."

I jogged up in front of Laxus and when he opened his mouth to question me, I shoved a cheese bread stick in it.

"Ishn'f lish oorsh?" 'Isn't this yours?' No Idea how I understood that.

"You did pay for it, and your hungry, might as well give you some."

"Fangksh." 'Thanks.'

"Besides, I wouldn't want it back after it's been in your mouth." I laugh, turning and walking away.

"Oh, really?" Uh oh. I slowly turn to look over my shoulder at Laxus, and I am immediately reminded of Natsu. So, I do the only sensible thing a girl would do when she sees a hulking man with a devious look on his face.

I squeal and run.

2015... First chapter of the New Year. I hope all of my muses enjoyed it.

Anyways, my muses, I recently quit one of my jobs, so there should be longer chapters to look forward to. Yay! They probably still won't be all that long, but hopefully longer.

But, bye for now, keep sending the inspiration I love so much and I'll see you in a few weeks.