A/N: I absolutely don't own Fairy Tail. Mr. Hiro Mashima do. :)
Chapter 16
"What's taking them so long? I wanna know if Luce's alright!" Natsu paced back and forth in front of the clinic doors. Speaking of which, Honey Bone Lodge really had it all. Really handy, Natsu might say.
"Natsu-san, why don't you calm down for a while?" Jellal spoke up.
"But Luce…" He turned his attention to the man who just spoke.
"Jellal's right, Flame Brain. Nothing's going to happen if you'll just be a worry wart." Gray purposefully insulted his 'friend' to distract himself from being a worrying mess too. Way to think, Gray. Way to think.
"Ice Princess!" And Frost's plan worked.
"What's that, Ash-For-Brains?!" And it turned into a real insult fest.
"Popsicle!" Natsu clashed heads with his raven-haired fellow.
"Charcoal Breathe!"
"Pervert!"
"Enough, both of you." The Requip Mage followed.
"Aye!" came the reply of the best of friends.
Erza rubbed her temples in frustration. She was thankful when they heard that Lucy was still alive but there's still a lingering, small part of her that submerge her in agony and guilt. Then and there, she vowed to put all those painful memories in the past and apologize for everything, clenching her fist and looking up at the ceiling. Jellal sweat dropped.
Just when Erza was about to start her sermon about the two being uncooperative and insensitive to what was happening, the clinic door opened and there exited Laxus.
"You're all noisy."
"How's Luce?" Natsu blurted out.
"She's fine now." Laxus exited the room to shush the vehement intruders only to be greeted by the annoying bunch called Team Natsu.
"Can we see her now, Laxus?" Erza was the first to voice her thoughts. Behind her were the three men. If Laxus could guess, Jellal is a member of Team Annoying now. Why must beautiful Lucy be associated with these fools?
"Yes." He simply replied. There was no point in arguing with this team. He'll just waste his energy and time. They started to walk but suddenly he blocked their path.
"What now?" Natsu started, clearly irritated by all the delay.
"This'll only last for a second." He looked at the pink-haired man who flinched at the glare the blond gave. The atmosphere started to change.
"Okay…" Gray said awkwardly.
"Enough of all the mindfuck. Lucy had enough and that goes to all of you." He said firmly whilst giving a very dark aura, glaring to each member and stopping at Jellal. Team Natsu all gulped. "Now, go march there and apologize." Laxus walked to the side, crossing his arms. "One more thing…" He started. The grouped stopped on their tracks and slowly turned their heads to the blond. The atmosphere began to thicken but when they saw Laxus extending his arms, waiting for Jellal to shake his hands, Titania, Salamander and Frost sighed in relief. This might be shocking but it's not every day that you'll see the biggest jerk extending his hands out for his supposed love rival.
"My bad." The blond said coolly.
"Me too." Jellal extended his arms and shook the man's hands. And just like that, Team Natsu strode their way to their final member.
"Lucy? Are you okay now?" Erza walked to blonde sitting at the bed, smiling and patiently waiting for them.
'Thank God she's wearing pajamas now.' Jellal internally prayed. Not that he'll instantly be seduced by her charms. It's just too embarrassing. Oh, come on, he's male for crying out loud. All male do that. The embarrassment part, he meant.
"I'm fine now." Lucy smiled and just like that, Titania , whose strength was a legend, broke down in tears.
"Waaahhh! I'm sorry! I'm sorry for everything." Titania ran towards her bed, kneeled beside her and quickly enveloped her team mate in a literal, metal hug.
"I'm sorry too, Lucy!" Gray walked towards her, sobbing.
"You're such a crybaby, Gray." Natsu laughed. Little did the Dragon Slayer knew was that there's a metal greave flying his way. "Ouch! What was that for, Erza?" He said, rubbing the back of head.
"That's for ruining the moment, you idiot!"
'It is really a one big, weird guild.' Jellal watched all of this and sweat dropped again.
"Erza…" Lucy called out to the raging woman who was crying moments ago.
"Y-Yes?"
"Erza Scarlet, will you be my Maid Of Honor?" Time stood still for a moment.
"W-What?" Erza was once again on the verge of tears. Somehow, the redhead managed to find a wall to do some dramatic walling.
"I asked you, will you be my Maid of Honor?" Lucy sweat dropped. No matter how weird it was, she's thankful that these kinds of days were still within her reach. Days were there was no fighting, just happy and halcyon times.
"YES!" Erza squealed and cried.
"Hey there, team mate!" Jellal saluted at the blonde. It took a solid, five seconds for Lucy's brain to register what the man just said. Team…Mate…Oh, no...Oh, yes...
"You mean? Oh My God!" She too squealed. Women. Squeals and giggles were infectious.
"Okay, party's enough. Mrs. Dreyar needs to have her rest." Laxus, having enough of the so-called 'fun,' decided to barge in. Lucy really needs to rest.
"But!" Natsu protested. They were just about to have some fun. Laxus really has become a killjoy. "You've become a wuss ever since you started liking Lucy." The pink-haired idiot teased with much audacity.
"What?" Laxus shot a glare that silenced the renowned loud mouth, Salamander.
"It's alright, Natsu. Maybe we'll continue this later after some rest." Lucy encouraged them to do what Laxus ordered. Laxus wouldn't barge in like that whenever he felt like it. There must be a reason. Something important.
"Rest, okay?" He ordered when the team stomped their way outside.
"Nope." Lucy pouted. And little did she know, he kissed her on the lips passionately. It caught her off guard that he was able to slid his tongue on her mouth.
"That would be my revenge. Now, rest." Laxus smirked, victory was finally his. She caught him off guard a while ago. Now, the same thing would be the fitting revenge. Lucy just smiled. Men. Ego never really fade.
"Okay, Laxus, what's up?" Erza asked when they were safely distanced from Lucy's hearing.
"Master wants to talk to us."
"But Gramps just talked to us a while ago." Natsu complained.
"Not Gramps."
"Then who?" Jellal asked.
"First Master Mavis."
A/N: Hello, minna! I'm back again and I have thought that explanations are needed because I believe questions and confusions are starting to pile up so yeah, following chapters might be boring but it will explain. A lot. Thanks for those who reviewed, supported and favorited the story. I love you people! Always! :D
OgaxHilda: I kinda like your username. I ship Oga and Hilda. They look cute together. Anyways, thanks for the review and as for your comment, I noticed that too. Haha. It's not that I'm sadistic but I like it when there's drama. Laxus becomes 'human' when it comes to Lucy. :D
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