LUCY'S POV

Me and Levy were at the guild early talking about Ayane when I saw at Ayane walk in early and look around. She was probably looking for Kyoske, I could tell she cared for him. She just did it in her own very unique way. Ayane sighed and made her way over to me and Levy-chan and me.

"That damn Kyoske." She said exasperated."He is such a dumbass, why does he always have to be reckless?"

Levy giggled,"he just wants to prove to you that he is strong. When he comes back I can bet he will say something like, 'Hey nee-san look how great I did!' Or something like that." She said. Ayane put her head down on the table and sighed again.

"I know he's strong but I was hoping he would never have to use his strength, i'm here for him. I'll always protect him, he shouldn't need to be strong." She said mumbling on the table. More people were starting to come in when Mira called out to Ayane. "Ayane-chan can you come over here I wanna talk to you."

"Sure Mira i'll be over in a sec!" She called back. "Anyways i'm gunna talk some sense into him when he returns." With that she turned and headed over to the bar.

"Hey Lu-chan?" Levy asked"Yeah Levy-chan." I replied."I think that Ayane puts up a really hard shell, but on the inside she is really fragile. What happens if she breaks? She has been through a lot, I can tell. Maybe we can help her some way." Levy finished.

"Yeah" I said staring at Ayane's back while she talked to Mira. "Maybe."

MIRA'S POV

Once I had finally opened the bar I looked over to where Ayane was talking to Lucy and Levy. I had heard that Ayane was a little match maker. Maybe she could use some help, I thought

"Ayane-chan can you come over here I wanna talk to you." I called out. "Sure Mira i'll be over in a sec!" She shouted back. She said something to Lucy and Levy then walked over to me. "Yeah Mira" she said politely. "So I heard you're quite the title match maker. I was thinking of maybe giving you a little help. You know team up. I have been trying to get some people here together but some of them are so dense. Especially the dragon slayers." I sighed.

"I would love some help. Gajeel is so… guilt ridden, he thinks that Levy doesn't like him. When she obviously has a thing for him. I even confirmed it. Oh and Lucy-chan likes Natsu. Just so ya know." She told me. "I knew it!" I squealed, I knew she liked him. But yeah we should start with Levy and Gajeel." I replied.

"Oh yeah Mira I wanted to tell you something very important. Mating season is in a month. We have to be careful about pairing the dragon slayers. We have to do them first. I think you know why." She said winking. I giggled, "Yeah but Ayane what about you. You're a dragon slayer too." Her face turned serious. "No. It won't be a problem for me. I'm not attracted to anyone so my mate isn't here. Besides I don't want a mate, ever. You know I don't trust people, let alone men. Oh yeah tell me some of the other couples you think might look good together so I can help you out a little more." She said

I smiled thinking that I had a partner in match making now.

AYANE'S POV

"Okay first there is my brother over there, Elfman" she pointed over to Elfman. "I know he Likes Evergreen and she likes him back. They fight like an old married couple but that is part of their unique relationship. Next, Laxus and Cana. Those two have known each other forever and you can definitely sense sexual tension when they are together. After that there is Juvia and Gray but they are in a love triangle with another ice mage named Lyon. Lyon likes Juvia and Juvia likes Gray. Then there is my sister Lisanna, she likes Bixlow but we aren't sure if he likes her back. There is Erza and this guy named Jellal who used to be evil. Then there are the obvious ones like Natsu and Lucy then Levy and Gajeel. The only problem with Levy and Gajeel is Levy's team Shadow gear. They don't like Gajeel swooping in and taking Levy cause they have always liked Levy. Oh and if you care about the exceeds Happy likes Carla but she does not show any interest."

"Wow," I replied. "We have our work cut out for us." She nodded, still looking at the couples to be. Alright lets start with Gajeel and Levy. I feel like just one more big push would do the job. What do you think?" Mira though about it for a minute and said, "I agree. We just need to come up with a pla-"

I gasped quickly thinking of the perfect plan. "Mira! I have an idea. Okay so what we would do is have me talk to Levy about how she feels about Gajeel but while i'm doing that you could say that you need to talk to Gajeel and listen to us from around the corner! How does that sound?" I asked getting excited. I could see the gears turning in her head then her eyes suddenly light up. "Ayane-chan I could kiss you right now. That is perfect. Once Gajeel gets here-"

"Mira that's gunna have to wait" I said as I noticed Kyoske and Romeo walk in. I got up and stomped over to the two boys. "YOU BAKA!" I shouted at Kyoske, also getting everyone's attention."Why did you go on a job without my permission!? What if you had got your ass blown to pieces? HUH! What if it was too much! I already know you're strong!" Kyoske just stared at me, anger filling his eyes.

KYOSKE'S POV

"If you know i'm strong then why do you never let me do anything on my own!?"I shouted back. At this point everyone was watching the fight unfold. Even Gajeel had come in and gone to sit next to Levy and watch.

"Because you might get hurt! There is always that small chance that something could go wrong! Don't you get that!? You don't need to be strong when I'm around!" She said exasperated.

"I don't need you to coddle me! You're not my mother. You're not even my real sister!" I shouted. I knew that was harsh but i was fuming

"You know what you little shit! I could've let you die! I never needed to raise you! I never had a dream of becoming a mother, I saved your ass cause I felt sorry for you." She replied.

"You're such a bitch! NOW I KNOW WHY YOUR REAL BROTHER LEFT YOU! I screamed. I went to far and I knew it. Her eyes widened. I tried to say sorry but by the time I opened my mouth she was out of the guilt. I stood there with my mouth open staring into space."

Gajeel got up and started walking towards the door. When he was next to me. He said,"Good job kid. You really fucked that up, all she wanted to do was make sure you were safe. And you were worrying that I was gunna hurt her." With that he scoffed at me and ran out of the guild probably trying to catch up to Ayane. I really did screw up, and I had no idea how to fix it.

Hey guys, sorry for the downer chapter i'll try and make the next one more up-beat. Any ways sorry for not updating for awhile I couldn't get internet in the hotel I was staying at. See ya next chapter! ;)