I laughed at Happy with Levy and Romeo. Happy stuck his tongue out.
"It's not that funny guys!" He declared and I giggled.
"Come on Happy...it's kinda funny." I said and he pouted. Romeo picked himself up, holding his sides.
"You know Lucifer, you're pretty funny." He said and I smiled at him.
"Thanks Romeo, you're a nice kid." I said and he grinned. Levy nudged me as he ran off.
"Did you read that book I suggested?" She asked and I smirked devilishly.
"It was great." I said and she giggled evilly.
"Who do you ship more?" She asked and I laughed.
"Definitely the older brother and Kelsey." I said and her jaw dropped.
"No way! It's so gonna end up with her and Kishan! They're so perfect and he has a pet name and everything for her!" She exclaimed and I puffed out my chest.
"Hell no! Kelsey and Ren have chemistry and she set him free! They belong together because she taught him stuff and his brother is kind of an asshat! He only wants Kelsey because she loves his older brother!" I shot back and she slammed her hands on the table.
"But Kishan is sexier!"
"Ren is older and therefore sexier especially since he adores Kelsey and doesn't treat her like an object! HE loves her so much and that's what makes him sexier and better than Kishan. Although Kishan is hot." I added and she pouted.
"Kishan loves her too!" I stuck my tongue out, prepared to answer her again when Jellal and Salamander walked over curiously.
"What are you girls screaming about?" Salamander asked.
"Books." We replied in unison, letting out a giggle. Jellal chuckled.
"Not a surprise." He said, sitting next to me. Levy looked at Salamander.
"Hey, when are we leaving?" She asked and he sat next to her, across from me.
"In a few hours." He said and she nodded.
"Well, at least we got to have a little time back at the guild. But hey, we gotta get you back to Sabertooth!" She said with a smile my way. I grinned myself even as my mind traveled back to last night.
Salamander left and the old guild master hopped next to me. I wiped at my eyes from underneath the mask.
"You know young one...in my lifetime I've experienced quite a bit, I've had lovers come and go, I've seen friends go back and forth and I've seen enough of them to now realize who's worth keeping around me and who isn't…" He trailed off and I licked my lips.
"Oh? I feel like I have a good sense of character…" I said awkwardly and he looked at me from the side.
"I've also learned that where we start from might not always be the best for us. Sure at one time it was the perfect place for ourselves or situation but as time goes on we humans feel the need to move, to grow. And in certain places you can only grow so far. Sometimes we grow so attached to what we know and love that it makes us blind to the flaws or wrongs of what's around us. It takes a great deal of strength to turn your back on everything you know and step into the black of the unknown. But sometimes it takes even more courage to step into the black and know that there are others in the black as well that will help you and light your way." He said and I looked at him in shock, not being able to say anything. He looked back to the front at the stars.
"We go through life trying to please our inner needs, trying to feel loved and happy. So many of us settle because we have no knowledge of what we could have if we just reached for it. You keep saying Fairy Tail is different than Sabertooth and I can see you're seeing your own crew in a different light. I can't help but to wonder if it's just the light that's changed or the eyes seeing it. When you outgrow a piece of clothing you move to the next size, it's better for you, more comfortable. If it happens to where you return...and don't fit in. Return to Fairy Tail, you have the character of a worthy member here…
"Hey you okay?" His voice snapped me out of the flashback and I looked at the pink locks.
"What? Oh yeah sorry." I said, tossing the group a slight grin. Salamander gave me a wary look while Jellal coughed.
"Anyway...I'm gonna go shower before we leave." He said and I nodded, waving as he got up. Levy sighed, stretching.
"I'm going to go grab a few books and organize them, have you guys seen Gajeel?" She asked and Salamander looked at her with his slanted eyes.
"Metal head? Yeah he's in the gym." He told her and she nodded.
"See you guys in a bit." She said before scurrying off. I mentally cursed both blunettes for leaving me alone with Salamander. There was a moment of awkward silence.
"So what did Gramps want to talk with you about?" He asked and I bit my lip, averting my eyes.
"Nothing much, just wished me luck with Sabertooth. You know...I think if you and Sting hang out a little without killing each other, you guys would get along. He can be really playful too." I said hopefully, for some reason I really wanted both boys to get along. I felt it would go smoother that way. My hope died down a bit when his eyes hardened.
"I doubt we would get along…" He trailed off and I shrugged, giving him a small smile.
"Then all I ask is you two don't kill each other." I said and he narrowed his eyes for a moment before crossing his arms, slumping in his seat and looking away in annoyance.
"Yeah fine." He muttered and I gave him a full face smile.
"Promise?" I asked and he eyed me from the side.
"Yeah, I promise I won't kill your boyfriend." He said and I ignored the word he had used to describe Sting.
"Thanks Salamander." I said honestly and he shifted in his seat, looking like he wanted to hurt something.
"Luuuuuuuuuuuuciiiiiiiiiiiiiiffffffffffeeeeeerrrrrr, Natsssssssssuuuuuuuuuuu." Happy yelled, flying over and landing on the table.
"Hey Happy." I greeted and Salamander sat back up.
"Hey bud, whats up?" He asked and happy giggled.
"Mira wants to know if you two can do a job for her." Salamanders eyes narrowed in suspicion.
"Mira wants us to do a job?" He asked and the blue exceed nodded.
"Yup, she wants to know if you guys can run into town and pick some stuff up from Madame Fionna's." He informed us and Salamander sighed.
"Yeah, I'm up for it. What about you Luc-ifer." He added the last part quickly and I shrugged.
"Sure, why not?" I asked, standing up.
"Alright, lets go!" Salamander cheered suddenly in excitement, Happy flew up in excitement.
"Aye sir!" He yelled and I couldn't help but to giggle, grabbing my waist coat and rushing after them as they ran out the door.
!?-!
Cana leaned over, facing Erza, Mira and Levy.
"Right after she gets back to Sabertooth. Five thousand jewl." Cana said and Levy raised her brows.
"You think so? I'm not sure...I feel like it's like a summer love from the novels…" She trailed off and Mira thought for a moment.
"I think they'll get together before then. Lucifer said they had about a week and a half till they get to the island. I say in a week, three thousand jewl." The white haired mage said and Erza thought for a long moment.
"I think Natsu already likes her...he's been a lot more...happy lately. He's starting to go back to himself. But Lucifer is loyal...I think they'll fall for each other if they already haven't. Yet I don't think they'll get together. Four thousand jewl." Erza betted and Mira looked up from the paper that was used to keep score. Their devious gazes turned to Levy and she licked her lips.
"I agree with Cana, three thousand." She said, nodding. Cana smirked. Master Makarov shook his head, sipping his beer.
"You girls are terrible...four thousand they hook up in the next five days." He added after a minute and the girls squealed and fell into laughter.
"Master! You're so naughty!" Mira scolded through her giggles and he gave them a cheeky grin.
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