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Two agonizing seconds ticked by before the man sat up. The guild watched fearfully as he dragged Levy with him and Mira found herself shaking with worry.
"Damn... the moisture is screwing with my voice." The man grumbled and Reedus quickly illuminated the slightly darkened room with a lantern.
"Thank god." Mira gasped, sliding onto the floor in a relieved heap. The guild let out a collective sigh as well and most turned back to their previous activities as Levy smiled tearfully.
"Miss me Shorty?" Gajeel rumbled, quirking an eyebrow at her. Levy glared gently at him and flung her arms around his neck, burying her nose in his chest.
"Tch... No." She mumbled weakly. Gajeel laughed openly and stood up, wrapping one arm around Levy's waist to support her.
"So you're back? Good... come to my office please Gajeel." Master Makarov called from the second floor, making his first appearance of the day. Mira smiled happily as things seemed to be okay now and allowed Lucy and Natsu to help her up. Gajeel nodded and placed Levy on the floor, turning towards the stairs. As he took his first step Levy grabbed his hand and he stopped to look down at her.
"I'm coming." She said simply. Gajeel smirked lightly and tugged her forwards, ignoring the pointed stairs of their guild mates. He was back with his salvation. Why should he care if they stared? Okay... maybe the stares bothered him a little bit. Shrugging off his worries Gajeel stepped into Makarov's office and pulled the door shut behind him, cutting off visibility to the rest of the guild.
Makarov raised a brow at Gajeel and motioned towards two chairs in front of his desk. Gajeel swiftly propelled Levy into one and stood protectively behind her.
"So, I trust you have told her?" Makarov questioned, motioning to Levy. Gajeel nodded curtly. "Levy, you understand that this mustn't get out, right?"
"Of course Master." She replied, offering a small smile. Makarov smiled back before turning his attention to Gajeel.
"What did Ivan say?" Makarov questioned, spitting out his son's name as though it had a foul taste.
"He wants Natsu, Wendy and Laxus." Levy gasped slightly and Makarov clenched his fists.
"He can't have them." Makarov declared.
"Master... I think they should allow me to take them... we can take Ivan down from the inside." Gajeel reasoned, placing a hand on Levy's shoulder to still her arguments.
"I-I agree with Gajeel, Master." Levy whispered, leaving both men staring at her wide-eyed.
"Levy?" Makarov mumbled, leaning on his cane for support. Gajeel stayed silent and stared down at her.
"Well... if he wants them he should get them so nobody gets hurt. I believe Gajeel and the others can take down Raven Claw... even without our help." She continued, bringing her hand up to rest on Gajeel's . Makarov nodded at her words and motioned for Gajeel to continue.
"He... he also wants my child." Gajeel finally blurted. Levy froze and turned to look at him with fear flashing through her eyes.
"Gajeel...?" She whispered, scarcely daring to breath while Makarov let out a shocked cough and gently lowered himself to the desk.
"You... ah, have a child?" Makarov asked slowly, bringing his gaze up to land on Gajeel.
"Apparently." He replied, glancing down at Levy. Makarov's eyes widened slightly and Levy found herself paling at the prospect. Sure it was wonderful that she was going to have a child with Gajeel but for her child's life to be played with by Ivan was unacceptable.
"Why?" She asked, breaking the tense silence. Her voice broke at the end and she found her knees to weak and almost fell as her eyes welled up with tears. Gajeel wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to his chest reassuringly.
"Because I'm a Dragon Slayer and he wants every possible Dragon Slayer to be his." Gajeel muttered angrily, glaring at the unused chair.
"Gajeel... you understand how important this is... get the other three in on your plan and get it done. There is no backing out now. My brats lives are at stake." Makarov declared, slamming his cane down upon his desk. "No one finds out but those three and Lucy since she will have to be the one looking after Levy. We might have to tell Mira eventually but for now it's relatively safe so there's no need." Gajeel nodded in agreement and Makarov left the office to allow Levy some time to compose herself.
"Shorty..." Gajeel rumbled, pulling her chin up with a forefinger. Levy looked up at him with haunted eyes and Gajeel found himself cursing Ivan yet again that day. "It's going to be okay. I promise." Levy shook her head.
"But what if it's not? Gajeel... I'm afraid." She whispered brokenly, burying her tear stained face in his chest. He sighed deeply and scooped her up, cradling her to his chest.
"I know... I know." He murmured, resting his chin on her head as she cried.
Minutes later her heavy breathing echoed throughout Makarov's office and Gajeel gently opened the door and walked down the stairs to the bar counter. This time most people had the decency not to stare as Gajeel made his way to Mira with a sleeping Levy.
"Are you going home?" She asked softly, gently patting Levy's head.
"Yeah... I think we all need some sleep." Mira smiled at his answer and disappeared into the supply closet only to return a moment later with a blanket which she carefully wrapped around Levy.
"Juvia, Gray." She called suddenly and the two appeared at her side a moment later.
"What's up Mira?" Gray asked, trying to appear casual even though he had seen Levy's tear stained face.
"Can you walk home with Gajeel and keep the rain off of them?" She requested, motioning to Levy's sleeping form. Gray and Juvia nodded without complaint and Gray quickly scampered off to grab his jacket. Ten seconds later he met them at the door and slipped his jacket over Juvia's shoulders as she stepped out into the rain. A second later the rain above her stopped and Gray stepped out beside her while Gajeel followed closely behind them.
He figured in any other circumstance he would have vehemently denied any help but in this case he was grateful for the help and after a few minutes of silence they arrived at Gajeel's house where he thanked the two mages and quickly slipped in the door as they made their way back to the guild.
As soon as the door shut Gajeel heard the rain start pounding outside and silently thanked Mira. Quietly kicking off his boots Gajeel padded up the stairs and down the hall to his room in complete darkness. Upon arriving at his door he pushed it open with his toes and silently padded over to his bed where he pulled down the covers and pulled off Levy's shoes before placing her down. Pulling off his jacket and his shirt Gajeel tossed them towards his closet and sat down beside Levy, pulling the blankets over them both and listening to the rain pound outside.
"Gajeel?" Levy groggily croaked, attempting to sit up.
"Hey Shorty." He greeted, tucking her comfortably into his side.
"Gajeel... would Ivan really..." She trailed off suddenly as more tears choked her throat and clouded her vision.
"Take our child? Yeah..." He replied, clenching his fists. Levy gently placed her hands on his and closed her eyes hoping to quell the tears. "Shorty... You mean everything to me but I want you to be safe... if you ever want to leave cuz you think it'll be safer then do so." Levy stiffened at his words and rolled over to face him.
"Gajeel, I'm not going to leave you. I'm staying right here." She told him firmly, placing her hand on his chest where his heart would be. "That heart beats for me and this one-" Grabbing his hand she placed it in her chest above her left breast. "Beats for you... I'm not going anywhere. I'd rather be with you then alone. After all, I'm not as safe without you as I am with you." She concluded, kissing him lovingly before curling her arms around his neck and nestling into his side. Gajeel's mouth gaped for a few seconds before he wrapped his arms around her waist in return and pulled her close.
"I love you." She whispered softly, smiling against his chest in contentment.
"Always Shorty." He murmured, kissing her temple and curling himself protectively around her. Seconds later she was out cold and Gajeel allowed himself to sleep as well.
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Gajeel shot up in bed in a panic, his eyes shooting open as he realized Levy was no longer beside him. So she had decided to leave and save herself, huh? Gajeel cursed himself for telling her that. Now he was alone again. It was ironic really... just as he found the one thing in life that absolutely promised to stay, it would leave. Clenching his fists in the blankets Gajeel forced himself to think logically.
She left because he told her to. It wasn't her leaving him so much as it was her saving herself. Gajeel could respect that. He'd saved himself and left others behind many times before. He never thought about the pain it may have caused others since he never befriended anyone.
Now he was sitting alone, left to suffer on his own like he left others. A fitting end he supposed but he never imagined it would hurt this much. But that's just because he never imagined establishing relationships or falling in love. Fuck it all he was going back to bed now and he'd be damned if he let this get to him... okay, maybe it was getting to him.
"Gajeel?" Levy called, closing the door to the bathroom behind her and padding over to where he sat. "Are you alright?"
"Levy?" He choked out, staring at her with wonder in his eyes.
"Yes?" She answered, crawling into his lap. "It's me... what's wrong?" Gajeel suddenly snapped out of his thoughts and snaked his arms around her waist, crushing her to him as he kissed her fiercely.
"You stayed..." He panted, resting his forehead against hers when they broke for air.
"Of course genius. I said I would." She laughed, breathing heavily.
"I know..." He muttered, falling back onto the bed and bringing her with him.
"You thought I'd left you, huh? You aren't ever getting that lucky." Levy teased him, propping herself up on his chest and kissing him again.
"Thank god." Gajeel whispered, rolling onto his side and hugging her tightly. Levy smirked at him and kissed him once again for good measure.
"I'm staying right here Gajeel because I love you." Gajeel smirked.
"Course ya do." He chuckled, kissing her neck.
"Gajeel...~!" Levy whined, shivering at the touch.
"Fine, I love you too." Gajeel laughed. Levy glared lightly at him until he finally caved. "Shorty, I fucking love you, okay?" Levy smiled up at him and kissed his jaw.
"I know. That's just why we work." She giggled, snuggling into his chest. Letting out a sigh of happiness Gajeel allowed all of his worries to disappear. When he thought about it there really was nothing to worry about. The Dragon Slayers would kick ass and his kid would be safe... oh yeah. Kid.
"Shorty." He called, sitting up and knocking her to the side.
"What now?" She mumbled, rubbing her eyes blearily.
"About what Ivan said..." Gajeel trailed off uncertainly.
"It'll be alright Gajeel." Levy reassured him, smiling gently.
"No... are you pregnant?" He questioned bluntly, examining her stomach for evidence of growth.
"I don't know Gajeel. It was last night. I won't be able to tell for a little while." She responded with a faint pink tinge on her cheeks.
"Oh..." He muttered, groping for another question. "Is it possible?" Levy stared at him in confusion.
"Well, yes. I mean I was a virgin but apparently that doesn't matter. I could be pregnant... why are you so worried?" Her blush deepened a hue or two but her eyes were lit up with curiosity.
"I'm not worried... it's just... you could be pregnant?" Levy nodded at his hushed question and sat up.
"W-would you b-be okay w-with t-that?" She questioned fearfully, wringing her hands together.
"I... well I don't know..." He answered truthfully, wincing at her expression of pain. "But I'm sure I would be. I'd beat Flame Brain at two things then." He cajoled, attempting to cheer her up.
"Yeah..." Levy smiled but her eyes stayed downcast. The two lapsed into an uncomfortable silence until Levy choked back a sob and tears began running down her face.
"Levy..." Gajeel whispered, brushing away a tear as it slid down her cheek. "I'd love it if we had a child together, honestly. I just didn't know what to think... the prospective of it is just beyond my wildest imagination. If I love you I'll love our child." His voice carried a promise and Levy found herself wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him tenderly.
"I love you Gajeel." She whispered through the kiss and Gajeel pulled back to stare into her eyes. Levy stared back into his intense red gaze and couldn't help wishing that she really was pregnant with his child.
"How did I get so damned lucky enough to have you as my mate?" He wondered aloud, smirking at her blush. When Levy just shrugged and wordlessly buried her face in his neck Gajeel chuckled and laid back down for what must've been the tenth time that night and finally fell asleep, his salvation wrapped tightly in his arms.
A/N: Ta-da~! An update and on time! Love it? Hate it? No real opinion either way? Please review anyways~! Lol, I hope you enjoyed and I will be updating next week! Love y'all~!