Chapter V – Ophiuchus, the Amazon queen (Author: There will be a fan art)

Lucy arrived late. She had been with Mira and Lisanna. They had been talking about anything and at the same time about every little thing that was disturbing Lucy. And Laxus was a really huge issue. Mira understood why she was so angry with Bixlow and Lisanna gave her some pieces of advice and punishment for his lover.

"I'm sure it is just because he hadn't seen his friend for a long time, but when you go to your home he will be there waiting for you and you can punish him for being an arse" Lisanna had tried to cheer her up.

"And then you will be all lovey-dovey because I'm sure Bixlow is going to enjoy a lot with you being a dominant woman for once" Mira's joke hadn't help either.

But in the end, there she was alone in their bed. Lucy waited for Bixlow until three in the morning, but he didn't come. Neither did Laxus, like she cared. Next morning they found her in the kitchen, wearing a long gray tank top and no pants. She was preparing breakfast and Bixlow's chest filled with joy and pride because he had the ultimate woman in his life. Laxus, on the other hand, wanted it to be yours. He knew that if he asked Bixlow to leave Lucy to him, he would do it. Why would he refuse? They were lovers; she wasn't his woman…yet. But for now they had to concentrate in finding two partners for their new mission in Bazeth.

"Blondie" Lucy looked over her shoulder "Do you have any mission soon?"

"No, I haven't any mission yet…" Laxus didn't ask more, he just ordered.

"You're coming with us on a mission. Get ready."

"No" Bixlow couldn't help but smirked with Lucy's answer. Laxus just looked at her.

"Yes, you're coming. Even if I have to drag you" Now they were getting angry. Both. Laxus always had what he wanted and Lucy didn't want to obey him.

"I'm not your little whore, spoiled brat."

That was very impressive, Lucy wasn't afraid of Laxus, not anymore. And he would have so much fun if he didn't want so badly to shut her up. Bixlow had chosen her because of the reward. Bixlow had said she would say 'yes' without doubt. And Laxus ordered her to come. She wasn't going to say 'no'

"Maybe you are or not but I'm sure you want another key. It says it is a silver key…" That got her attention; even if it was a silver key she wanted it. Laxus showed the mission request "What do you know about Ophiuchus?"

The pan ended in the floor, the boiling oil too and Lucy didn't mind to burn her barefoot when she pulled it from Laxus hands to have a better look. Bixlow caught her when she nearly ended in the floor because she slipped with the oil.

"You have to be kidding me!" She was oblivious of her feet as distracted as she was reading the paper "It can't be Ophiuchus…"

"It seems too important to be just silver key" Lucy didn't look at Laxus; she was remembering her mother's lesson about special keys.

"She is the Amazon Queen, Ophiuchus, she is a champion. She is more than just a queen or a woman; she is made by gods' hands. In mythology Ophiuchus is a man, but if someday you get her key, she will show to you as the most beautiful warrior and she can use curative potions that could help you or kill your enemies" Her mother read and then she laughed. She was a stellar mage and still she didn't believe in it "Her key is made by palladium and it's worthy a two billion jewels…"

"Why is she so important, mommy?"

"Because she is unique and a legend…No one has seen her ever but there are people who believe in Ophiuchus, the Queen of Vipers"

"Is there others special keys?"

"Of course, they are the champions and they are made by palladium, platinum, rhodium, iron, copper and bronze but as I had said…they are legends. You mustn't follow legends because you will waste your life for nothing"

"I have to get it" If Ophiuchus fell in other hands, it would be sold and she would never see it again. "I'm going"

"See? Know you're a good little whore" Laxus laughed. He didn't seem to know how important Ophiuchus was.

"Maybe, but you're an idiot for telling me about it." Lucy got up and she went to the bedroom to prepare her luggage. Laxus would never know about this great treasure.

Bixlow followed her when Laxus went to the guild; they needed another member so he was going to search someone.

"You are happy" She was dressing up with a pair of jeans and he couldn't help but to touch her back and waist "Too happy about a mission with Laxus since it seems you don't like him"

"I hate Laxus but Ophiuchus is not a silver key, Bixlow" Lucy shouldn't tell him since he was a traitor who needs to be punished and he could say it to Laxus "It's a palladium key and it can cost two billions jewels"

"What…!" As she thought he choked with truth "Are you fucking kidding me?"

And as everyone, he didn't thought about anything more than money. Lucy could see jewels dancing around his head.

"I'm going to achieve it and I'm not going to sell it. Ophiuchus is a legend and I want it to be with us, my stellar spirits and me, as our friend." And she wasn't going to discuss it.

They went to train station and there was Gajeel and Laxus, waiting for them. It was going to be so funny.

"Tell me you're here to say goodbye to your…boyfriend, bunny girl" Gajeel still didn't believe that cheerleader could be strong.

"I'm going too…so, if you have a problem…I give a shit about it" Bixlow loved Lucy, she had claws and still she was soft and warm. "And I want to know about the payment"

"It's easy, blondie" If Laxus called her 'blondie' again, she was going to make sure he would sing with a kick right in the balls. "Bixlow and Gajeel are getting 25%, you're getting 10% plus that shitty key and me, and I'm getting 40%"

It was unfair, because she was getting her key and she tried to hide her wide smile. Ophiuchus was going to be hers soon.