A/N: And here's another chapter for you guys! I'm sorry it took so long. By the way I would like to thank the people who gave reviews.

AnimeLuver778: Thanks for those reviews. But I won't spoil anything. We'll just have to wait. Hahahaha :D

Paname: Me too. Laxus is really good in Math in this story. :)

Last Chapter:

"Clover Town." Natsu said.

Finally, after walking through the thick vegetation called forest, the two mages managed to find the central part of Oak Town. It was a lively morning. All business was in full shape. People are bustling around and talking with each other. There, they asked where is the train station to which a good and nice elderly woman pointed out. It was a little long way and they have to walk. They mouthed their thanks and marched towards their destination.

"Ow…" Lucy tripped on her foot. She has a heavy bag on her shoulders, what can she say?

"Oi, Blondie, stand up get up your lazy ass over here." Laxus scowled. He was obviously pissed at the girl's clumsiness.

"Whatever, gentleman." She said, putting a whole lot of sarcasm on the last word. Laxus was taken aback by this girl's obvious display of vehemence. He could feel himself getting angrier as the girl sat at the concrete, scowling and pouting and crossing her arms at her chest and pouting and did I mention pouting?

'Boy, she sure is pouting. And damn! Was that pout the most amazing thing?' Laxus thought to himself, smiling. Why on Earthland does this creature have the body, face and a pout of an angel, yet the tongue of a devil?'

"Laxus, wipe that look off your face right now. It's creeping me out." Lucy shook her head as she tsked and tried to stand up.

"I am so not making a creepy face right now." He scowled and turned back, hiding the blush on his face. Was it because of embarrassment that someone caught him in his daydreams or because it was her that caught him? He didn't know and he didn't have the time to answer when he heard a low whimper. It did help to have enhanced senses. He looked back at her. She was struggling to stand up on her own with a heavy load of bag on her shoulders. He glanced down at the girl's feet. Her right ankle has swollen and is starting to shade a color that is never considered normal for a human being.

"Hey, Laxus, wait. I'll stand in a sec, okay?" She said between whimpers and wincing. He just stared at her, his mouth agape. 'She wouldn't even ask me for help?' He was surprised by that. It's not one of his expectations that the spoiled girl isn't so much spoiled but rather very independent. 'See, you don't need Team Natsu! All you need is me. Wait…What?'

Lost in his thoughts, the girl managed to stand up and happily limped past him. She was even humming a tune to herself! Who would be crazy enough to do that? Lucky for him, the answer is right there in front of him.

'That's it? She wouldn't even whine that she can't walk. Or complain about the sore ankle and…and that bag of hers, I-I mean, it should weigh tons, right? Right? What about that begging on her knees in front of me to carry her? What about that bridal thingy?' Laxus was disappointed. No, make that beyond disappointed that he doesn't have an excuse to touch the luscious and immaculate skin of Lucy Heartfilia. Snapping back to reality, he noticed that Lucy had gone far.

"Lucy, are you sure you're alright?" Laxus called out, reaching her in mere seconds. Concern has overpowered his earlier annoyance and disappointment.

"Yep. Why?" Lucy smiled at him and at that moment, the sun lit up her face, giving it an ethereal glow. He can't find words. His tongue was tied in silly different knots. There's this stupid warmth welling from his stomach, fluttering. Wait, are those butterflies? Did they eat live insects for breakfast? He can only stare at those big…brown…and beautiful eyes. They were still walking. No, he was still walking and she was still limping. Yet in that moment, he was sure as hell that there was no woman more beautiful than the limping goddess in front of him.

"I…Uh…I can carry you, you know." He stuttered. Yes, friends, the Great Laxus Dreyar, stuttered! And for the second time that day, he was hiding his blush that even Erza's red hair will be considered so pale.

"It's alright. I'm really fine. See." Lucy twirled around to give him a full good look but it was a mistake. A very, very bad mistake. She tripped again. 'Clumsiness must run in the family.' She thought. But before she could fall to her impending doom, that would be the hard concrete street, she was caught by a pair of big, hard and...muscled arms. She looked up only to see stormy blue eyes. Her heart sped up. She can't even hear the bustling town. Time seemed to stop. Warmth spread throughout her body. There's fluttering on her stomach. Wait, we didn't eat live butterflies for breakfast, did we? Heat found its way to her face. Oh, no! Oh, yes! She might have amnesia but she is sure as heck that her hair is blonde that she's blushing.

"I'll carry you." Those words shot her like a wrecking ball. He's breath was so intoxicating that she almost wanted to be a naughty, naughty girl and steal a kiss. Just a teensy-weensy kiss.

"T-thanks." That was all the Celestial Spirit mage was able to say before Laxus quickly took her bag, put it in his left shoulder and swoop down and carried her like a newly married couple. Of course, their silly little display of affection was noticed by the townsfolk. Laxus saw this but ignored them and marched directly toward the station. Lucy saw this but was scared. She leaned into him, trying to cover herself from the whole crowd. Unbeknownst to everyone, Jason of Weekly Sorcerer saw this and took what probably the highest-rating and highest-paying picture of all time. He can only see its title: Blondes and Blushes, The Perfect Color and Fairy Combination: Laxus Dreyar and Lucy Heartfilia!

It took Laxus several minutes to walk them to the train station. What surprised him were four things. First, he could've just teleported them to the place and not let the people stare at them. He asked this to himself but the answer was way beyond him. Second, he didn't feel any soreness around his muscles; in fact he didn't even feel the slightest bit of stress along the way. Third, it was amazing how Lucy, who was furiously tugging and leaning at his chest, perfectly fit against him. And fourth and definitely the most important thing, the girl didn't complain. 'Dear, God, she smells like heaven! And that would be another two points for me. Two plus five is seven. On the other, still one point for Fire Freak! Ha!' He smiled at himself.

"U-Um, Laxus…you can put me down now." Daydreaming again, he didn't notice that they have already arrived. He went to a nearby bench and settled the girl on it and said,

"You stay here. I'll go get the tickets so that we can leave right away." He started to turn back and walk with the bags still hanging on his shoulders when Lucy called out.

"Uhm...Laxus. Thanks!" She beamed him a smile while she fidgeted. Oh my, Mavis the First Master of Fairy Tail! He was shocked beyond comprehension. He just can't find any words. 'Am I having amnesia, too? Where on EarthLand are those words when you need them? What was my name again? And who's this goddess in front of me?' Those questions raced through his mind.

"Sure." He managed to reply while also giving her a weak smile. He turned his back and went to the ticket booth, but before he did, he took a quick glance at her. She was looking warily at her ankle, lost in thought and was blushing.

He came back again only after a minute, running towards her. He offered to carry her but she waved it off and said that she's fine. It's just a small walk, anyway. No big deal. He did what she said but gentleman as he was in the true sense of the word, with no underlying sarcasm, he supported her. He took her hand in his so that she can balance herself. When they got inside, they managed to find an empty seat and took it. He arranged all of their things which the girl mumbled her thanks.

When the train started to depart, Lucy looked beside her to see Laxus. He was holding his breath, clearly uncomfortable in his fur-lined coat. He was also sweating beads like he was nervous. Is he sick? Would he throw up? She glanced at her ankles. He did carry her though.

"Laxus, put you head in my lap." She gently ordered, patting her lap.

"Tch. Why would I do that?" He was rude again. He didn't want the girl to find about the motion sickness. He wants to impress her, not make a fool out of himself.

"So that you won't feel the motion sickness." She scowled at him.

"Who said I have motion sickness?" He denied.

"You did. Now, put your head in my lap. It'll feel better. Please, it's the least I can do for carrying me." Her tone was scolding but he could hear the plea and urgency in her voice. He was defeated just like that. He gently laid his head on her lap. She gently massaged his temples and soon he felt relief wash over him.

'Thank you for the motion sickness! Another point for me. That's eight points, Flame Brain. Eight points, you hear me!' He smiled and closed his eyes but as he did so, Lucy asked,

"Laxus, can you tell me about your family?" The man stiffened at the girl's words.

"Why?" He managed to look up at her sad eyes.

"Well, it's just that you don't talk about yourself very much." There was a long pause after that. "Y-You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." She said to him, trying to break the silence.

"It's alright. I'll tell you but don't tell it to others, okay?" He replied and he saw her face visibly lit up.

"Okay." She smiled at him.

"Well, how should I start this? Uhm…I came from a very uh…unconventional family. I really can't remember much about my mom but I know I have one. I suppose I have one, seeing as you know, I'm here." He gestured to himself. Lucy just listened to him, never planning on interrupting. "My father is a bastard…" He paused and looked at Lucy who just nodded her head in understanding. 'Whoa, she doesn't judge people. I'd give her that.' He then continued his story. "He always cared about money and power. He thinks of others as weaklings and puppets. When I was I still a boy, I was very sick and weak. I thought he will change his ways. I was wrong. Even his own sick and weak son was never spared. He despised my weakness. He hits me, an eight year old boy. He didn't want me to get better. He was ashamed of a weakling for a son so he implanted a Lacrima on my back. Even when he did that, I still loved him. He's my father, what can I say? One day, I heard from Gramps that he will be excommunicated due to endangering the whole guild. I don't know what the reason is, though. I asked Gramps not to. Begged in front of my grandfather but it was no use. As master, he can't let anyone risk the lives of his members. I was angry at Gramps; he excommunicated his own flesh and blood. For a long time I held a grudge against my own loving grandfather, who took me under his wing and have been the 'father' I never had, only to realize that he was right. Ivan doesn't deserve Fairy Tail."

Laxus paused. It was all true about Ivan but during the time he was saying those words, guilt tore through him. Ivan was evil but it was like he was describing himself. Didn't he only lust for power? Didn't he ever spare anyone from his wrath? He was so self-righteous that he forgot that he took after his father. He was becoming like him. And it didn't he added more guilt in Lucy's feelings when she was being targeted by Phantom Lord? He remembered now. It was her that he called a big-boobed newbie and will only help her if she becomes her woman. It was her that he turned to stone and made her his leaning statue. He considered her a weakling yet despite that, she beat Bickslow and joined the cause to defeat Hades. He was guilty but right now, he wants to make it right.

"Lucy?" Laxus looked up at her.

"Yes?"

"Lucy, I owe you an apology. I'm really sorry. Even though you might not remember anything, I'm really sorry."

"It's alright, Laxus. You helped me in many things. The good weighs more than the bad, right?" She smiled at him and in that second, he was puzzled by the fuzzy feeling he never felt for any woman.

"B-But…"

"It's alright, Laxus, really. I may have forgotten but I'm sure the Old Lucy forgave you." She grinned at him.

Lucy told Laxus to take a nap so that he won't feel the motion sickness, in which the man gladly complied to. She thought about his story and found it in her heart that the root doesn't define the fruit. There's nothing happy about having your path decided for you. 'Path…Father…Family…' Suddenly, she tensed. There were voices again in her head but this time it was a deep man's voice. It wasn't Laxus'.

"Cooking will be done by our chefs! If you have time for something like that, go do your studies."

"You are the daughter of the Heartfilia Family; you live in a different world than everyone else."

"You are mine and Laylas' pride. All I want is that you live strong down whatever path you believe in. I hope I can see you again soon. Lucy… I've always… loved you."

She gasped for breath. Tears started to form in her eyes. She cupped her face, trying to hold them in but it was futile, a single drop escaped from her fingers and landed on Laxus' forehead. His eyes fluttered open and saw the girl crying. He scrambled to get up and once he did so, he held her and had her lean on his chest.

"Lucy, what's wrong?" Laxus asked when the girl finally calmed down.

"F-Father…"

On Clover Town…

"Yosh! I'm all fired up!" Natsu threw his arms in the air as he shouted with enthusiasm.

A/N: It's Mothers' Day here in our country! Yay! Happy Mothers' Day, Mom! :)