The Vermillions
Authors note: Hi everyone! First off, I would like to apologise for not updating! I have two main reasons for this. 1) I have just had exams so I was studying like crazy and unfortunately had no time for writing. 2) I wanted to keep the pole open for as long as possible. To be honest, I'm a little disappointed. Only four people voted! A big thank you to those of you who did vote! *throws chocolate*
Disclaimer: I own no Fairy Tail!
Lucys P.O.V.
Arriving in Crocus brought back lots of memories, both good and bad. I can remember Last years games. Natsu's win against the twin dragon slayers of Sabertooth, the battle on the final day, Mavis coming to cheer, Mavis telling me of my heritage. My face darkens as other memories flood into my mind. My battle against Flare, Minerva's torture in the Naval Battle, getting trapped in Hell Palace, the show down against the dragons. My hands ball into fists. I'm not the same girl I was back then, I am stronger now. I will prove that I am not one to be looked down apon. In my anger I don't realise i'm emitting a crippling magical pressure until I feel a hand on my shoulder. I look up and my eyes lock with his blue ones.
"Laxus."
"This place doesn't hold the best of memories, does it?"
"No." I reply through gritted teeth.
"Ya know," he said,"You might want to stop emitting such a large magical pressure, not everyone can stand it." I look around and gasp. Most of the guild was on the ground, panting as they leaned on their hands and knees. Grey and Natsu were barely standing, bent over with their hands on their knees, breathing in rugged gasps. Erza and Mira were both standing but they were panting and sweating like they had just run a marathon. I looked closely at Laxus. He was standing and breathing normally, but you could see a few beads of sweat forming on his brow.
"Oh, oops." I try to control my magic but I struggle to bring it under control. Then I feel large, warm muscular arms encircle my waist and I stand there shocked. It must have done the trick though because people were slowly standing back up. I look behind me and almost shriek. It as Laxus who had hugged me.
"Laxus, how did you know that would work?" He smiled before replying.
"I didn't, but I could see you were struggling to get yourself under control. I could help you with that if you'd like."
"Sure, I'd like that." He grinned before releasing me.
"All right brats! You know the rules! Get to your hotel rooms and this year, no one is to leave without another person with them. We don't want anything to happen this year, especially with those pesky Sabers on our tail." My team and I walked to our hotel room and went inside. However, each of us froze when we saw it. There were only four beds and a couch that looked very uncomfortable. In an instant Erza, Mira and Gajeel had all claimed a bed. I turned to look at Laxus only to see him stretched out on the couch.
"The beds yours, but you owe me one later."
I nod, still a bit stunned before claiming the last bed. Who would have thought Laxus would be such a gentleman?
"I'm gonna have first shower guys." I said as I get my stuff out of my suitcase. "Erza," I said turning to the girl who was sitting on her bed sharpening a sword. "I trust you to keep the boys out, you know how I hate it when people peek."
"Of course Lucy," she replies in a sweet voice. In my peripheral vision I see both men gulp.
I exited the bathroom and Mira followed in. I sat on my bed and was about to start work on my novel before a shadow towered over me. It was Laxus.
"So you said you hate people peeking, does that mean that it has happened before?"
"Yeah, Natsu is constantly baring into my apartment and I thought that he was a dense idiot but he's not that dense. Happy told me one time that he tries to see me through in the shower through the bathroom keyhole. The next day I filled it up with gum so he wouldn't peek."
"That disrespecting bastard." He says with a flash of anger in his eyes. "I could ask Freed to put up some runes if you want."
"Could you really? I'd love that!"
"I'll bring him over after the games then."
"That will be fine, thanks a bunch Laxus!"
Once everyone has had their shower, Erza told all of us to go to sleep. I immediately jump under the covers, knowing from plenty of experience during our missions what will happen if I don't. Mira got into bed also, wanting to have plenty of energy for that games but were not so lucky. Laxus simply ignored her and continues to listened to his sound pod but Gajeel was stupid enough to say no. This got him a whack on the head that knocked him out. I knew to well that he will have a pounding headache in the morning. Erza turned towards Laxus who was strangely under the covers, his breathing even. I guess he saw what happened to Gajeel and thought I best if he didn't have a headache tomorrow. Soon enough we were all asleep and looking forward to the first day of the Grand Magic Games.