P.O.V Gajeel
- Laxus and Hope are in a train towards the Consul- the Old man told us "The Consul?!"- They are going to assist to a meeting that will discuss the tactical plan to trap The Butcher- as soon as the name of the criminal left Master's mouth the guild went dead silent. However, this silence wasn't as the one while I was speaking… it was a cold and full of fear silence.
Until a dry cry broke it- No! No! Please don't tell me that the Butcher is back!- a female woman fell to her knees.
Everyone was paralyzed in fear "Is this so called The Butcher so scary?... And my angel of Hope is going to fight against it?" now I was the one paralyzed in fear- yes, The Butcher broke free from prison- The old man continued- But don't fear The Saviors plus Laxus are going after him- he added quickly seeing the scared faces of the guild members "That's my little sister's team!".
-Who is this Butcher?- asked boldly Erza.
-It's not Butcher but The Butcher- corrected Shrimp- That is what Gajeel's little sister told the Consul when her team captured him for the first time- she stood up and faced me- You should have told me that Hope was the famous Huntress of Fiore and the captain of The Saviors, the team who won this name after saving Fiore from the reign of fear and death of The Butcher- she took a deep breath before continuing explaining- He is an S-class mage super dangerous, he has the level of one of the ten saint mages, when he was free everyone was afraid of even sleeping cause they thought that he might come in and killed them while sleeping. The Butcher, was the name that Te Saviors gave him, cause he chop his victims as if they were animals to eat- "What the hell?! My angel of Hope fought against a creature like that?!"-When he finally was everything went back to the normal and The Saviors turned into celebrities but it wasn't worth it… the event changed them completely. They lost their innocence that night and I'm not talking about their virginity, I'm talking about the purity of their hearts and mind- she shook her head taking short breaths- If you ask me how I know all this it's thanks to the book that Hope Rosetein, Gajeel's sister, wrote after The Butcher's imprisoning- "She finally wrote a book…" I would have been so happy for her, if the theme of the book wasn't so depressing "She suffered so much after I left… it's my entire fault! I should have been there for her!"- You helped her Gajeel- Shrimp's voice brought me back from my guilty thoughts, leaving me very confused- 'When I thought of giving up, that everything was lost… I remembered the reason for which my big brother named me Hope, the same reasons for which I couldn't give up. I would stand up on my two feet and give a fight with everything I've got cause as long as I've got hope I would still continue fighting!' that is my favorite quote of her book, even though I didn't know that she was your little sister- "Hope wrote that?... I helped her like that?..." she smiled full of proud- She has talent as a writer Gajeel, you should encourage her to continue writing- she told me.
-I had been doing that all my life- I smirked- Really Shrimp? You didn't notice the library I have in my house? My little sister is a bookworm like you! Gihi!
-You have a library?!- she exclaimed- I want to see it!
-See but not touch if you don't want to end up in hospital- she pouted causing me to laugh but then her expression turned serious.
-What are you going to do Gajeel?- everyone was paying attention to us- Are you going after her or are you staying here?
I thought it for a moment… to then sigh and smiled tiredly at the Old man who had a proud smile for me "He already knows my answer"- I'll stay- I heard a lot of surprises gasps from the rest of the guild- I have to trust my little sister as well as she has her entire team and Sparky with her. Also, she already defeated that bastard and I'll have to be here if Mangolia, the guild or Shrimp gets in problems to save all of your sorry asses. Gihi!
-Yeah sure Metal Head- scoffed Fire Head- You can't even beat me!
-Wanna try?- I challenged pissed off and excited at the same time.
-Bring it on!- he shouted and I launched myself at him with my Iron Cub, soon the guild was in one of their brawls "Good luck my angel of hope".
P.O.V Hope
-Hope!- Arthur called out for me. He was with Lucila and Scott in front of the Consul's doors- What is he doing here?- he asked me pointing at Laxus as soon as we got there.
-I won't let my mate fight against a bastard like The Butcher alone!- growled my boyfriend- Also, you need as much help as possible.
-He is right - concurred Scott- Arthur told us about you and Huntress, take good care of our captain- he extended his hand which Laxus took and shook both men wearing a smirk on their faces.
-Guys this is Laxus Dreyer he is a Thunder Dragon Slayer, Laxus this are Arthur Stawood he is a telepathic mage- I began the presentation- The guy whose hand you had already shaken is Scott Dimton, he is a light mage, and next to him is his twin sister, which is a dark mage, Lucila Dimton which also is Arthur's girlfriend and my best friend.
-A pleasure Laxus!- grated Lucila- Nice catch- whispered to me with a wink but with his fucking dragon senses he was able to hear it and laughed at it.
-Yes, Hope nice catch- he teased pecking my lips.
-Could you please cut the roll and get serious!- sighed annoyed Arthur entering the Consul.
-I'm sorry for my boyfriend's attitude- apologized Lucila to Laxus- He is never like this- she added before dashing to his side.
-Then why is he acting like that!- growled my boyfriend guiding me inside with Scott following us behind.
-The Butcher is a delicate theme to everyone in this theme- I told began- If you had noticed I'm not acting as I usually do- I smiled sadly at his concerned eyes but didn't say anything… for I could tell him that I was alright "Cause Lord knew fucking well that I wasn't even close to ok".
-We almost lost Lucila that night- Scott said with a sad voice and I felt Laxus hold tightening "I bet that I won't be leaning his sight during all this mission"- That night he confessed to her while she was dying in his arms… or at least is what we thought. It truly was a miracle that she survived, that's why he is so altered and angry.
-Now I understand- Laxus said in a low voice- If that happened to Hope i…- he could finish the sentence but wrapped his arms around my waist protectively and buried his face in my hair, I could feel is irregular breathing "He must had imagined me dead".
-Don't worry it won't happen- I assured him.
-The Saviors welcome back to the Consul- the president of the Council grated us- What is Laxus Dreyer doing here?- he asked confused but pleased at the same time cause he was having another S-class mage fighting against The Butcher.
-I'm here to fight alongside my mate, Hope Rosetein, I assume you already know about dragon's mating rituals- Laxus receive a nod of affirmation from everyone in the room- So you'll also know that I won't be letting her fight alone against The Butcher after everything I heard. It won't be any problem, would it?
-No, of course not!- the Council's president exclaimed happily "I hate that bastard always using everyone for their power or money"- The more the merrier! Now let's begin the meeting…
-That won't be necessary- a voice that hunted me every night for the last year echoed in the Consul's room.
-It's been a long time- I said turning around to face the man of my nightmares- Hi The Butcher.