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Tenrou Island...

Before heading back to the Celestial Spirit World, he has clearly explained what happened to Lucy before her trance. Heading back to the guild, she was ambushed by three men in cloaks and hoods. One was capable of sealing magic, the other is capable of casting spells that robs people of their memories and the other is sleeping magic. She was then kidnapped and brought to a ship to an unknown place, probably a dark guild. It was just luck that Laxus was also finished from his solo mission and was heading back towards the guild when he recognized Lucy's scent. This however, earned Laxus a raised and questioning eyebrow from the other blond.

"What?" Laxus finally asked after avoiding her gaze.

"You said that you found me unconscious on the ground." Lucy just glared a little more intently at the Dragon Slayer.

"Well…Uh, that's too much of explaining."

"Laxus…" Lucy hissed, patience running out from her.

"Ok, ok, fine. I boarded their ship and when I heard them that you will be sold for something, I took the down and the rest is history. Boom! I brought you here. Is that fine with you, Highness?" Laxus growled.

"Ok fine." And that summed up the greatest one-sided glaring battle of all time.

In the background, Loke was just sweat-dropping at the both of them, choosing not to talk especially when an angry Lucy is involved. After their little argument, Loke proceeded to explain the circumstances that involved the two blonds now. The trance may be caused by an outside force and Lucy's little escapade to the spirit world is something for a reason. One thing is for sure though, Lucy needs to progress quickly. The fainting from a while ago is a sure sign. Of course, after such long conversation, Loke went back and relayed the news to the other spirits.

Hours has easily gone by after Loke's visit that morning. Both blondes started the training immediately because, well, her life literally depended on it. First, Laxus had Lucy running for one hundred laps along the coastline of the island. Next, he had her practicing her punches and kicks on random boulders, which the Dragon Slayer complimented the girl with. Of course, this didn't go without a lot of complaining from the Celestial Spirit mage and a lot of zapping from your very own Laxus Dreyar. It was around noon when he decided to halt the training so that the girl could rest; finally decided that she's beaten quite enough.

"Hey Blondie! Let's eat some lunch. You looked like you're gonna die!" After shouting those words, he immediately regretted it. He knew damn well, how those words could do to her. Well, she is dying. Yeah, and that girl's sensitive. But before he could utter a word of apology, she shouted in his ears. Who knew the girl could move fast. 'Wait, what? We just started training, how come?'

"I KNOW, SPARKY!"

She then left him, chuckling to herself about how she managed to counter her own mentor. He just gawked at her, admiring the beauty and fire within this lady.

"Laxus, come on! How about helping me controlling my magical power!" She shouted while standing in at the bay

"What about the food?!" He replied, shouting.

"Maybe later, come on! Hurry up, slow poke! She laughed that giggle laugh of hers that made Laxus heart skipped a beat.

"Are you challenging me, Blondie?" He said, grinning.

"Nope!" She then laughed at him.

"Okay, let's do this…" Laxus said, business mode again. "First, you have to sit cross-legged and relax. Close your eyes and concentrate on your magical energy. Breathe evenly and focus your building power in the surroundings."

There it is, surrounding Laxus as he concentrated; a build-up of large magical power is swirling around him. It then took the form of lightning, cracking as it hit the grass around him. The pressure is taking its toll on Lucy; the sheer force of energy brought her down to her knees. The power then intensified and soon all surrounding lightning focused in a single beam and shoot a nearby boulder. The explosion brought a curtain of smoke and when it all dissipated nothing was left except rubble. The pressure around Laxus returned to normal and when he opened his eyes, Lucy was impressed by his lesson.

'Two points for Laxus. Natsu, zero. Wait! What?! Am I competing?'

"Hey, Laxus. It's my turn, watch me!" She said, excitement already staining her aura.

She did what she was told, sat down and closed her eyes, focusing on her magical power. She slowly felt the build-up of her own energy and soon she was surrounded by raw magical power. She thought of how Laxus gave shape and form to his own energy. 'Maybe that's how he was able to be so strong. I'll do it, too'. She hardened her resolve while trying to find something that would be the best shape for her magic. She then heard some clinking. There's something that is swirling around her along with the raw magical power. But what is it? She then heard voices in her head.

"Mama, I love…"

"… are not shields!"

"Open…!"

A/N: Hey, guys! As promised, here's another chapter. Please, reviews would help. Thanks! Love y'all! :)