Chapter 3. On a mission

"Does flame boy know your being ogled over buy a wannabe playboy?"

"What?"

"Gajeel said he saw you two, you didn't listen to me."

"I was apologizing for your rudeness you scared him he thought you were being possessive over me."

Laxus rose an eyebrow.

"He thought we were dating, I wanted to apologize and set things straight."

"Don't get too close to him."

"Since when do you care what I do or don't do."

Laxus just smirked "let's go."

"What?"

"To the guild your going with me."

"Whaaaa.."

"Let's go blondie." Laxus rested against her door frame arms crossed eyes closed waiting for Lucy to get ready. Lucy quickly got dressed and walked out with him. They were both quiet as they made their way toward Fairy Tail.

"Luce," they heard Natsu's voice as he came running up to them."You weren't at the guild yet so I came to get you." He stood hands on his hips sporting this signature grin."Let's go I'll walk you."

Thanks Natsu but Laxus already...

"Laxus!" for the first time Natsu took notice of the lightning mage beside Lucy, "Laxus what are you doing here? Fight me!"

"Whatever kid. You take her to the guild." He turned to Lucy "remember what I told you and listen this time I don't wawnt to have to force you." With that Laxus left.

"Whats with him?" Natsu asked turning to Lucy,

"It's nothing" she sighed.

"Hey Luce why didn't you come with us yesterday?"

"Hm I just wanted to talk to Levy about something, did it go well?"

"Yes, well I thought so at least I think Erza is mad cuz we had to use some of the reward money to pay for damages but we sure kicked ass though."

Lucy shook her head not surprised.

"I missed you Luce" Lucy then received a large hug,

"I missed you too."

"It's really no fun without you with it sucks having to travel with snow boy, and Erza is too serious. Did you hear some new joined the guild."

"Yes, I was there he seems very nice in fact I wanted to introduce you guys today."

"wow did you know him from somewhere else?"

"No I just, I mean well we got to spend a lot of time together yesterday."

"Oh" Natsu had a slightly uneasy look on his face.

"Miss Lucy!" They had made it to the guild only to find Kane there waiting he took Lucy's hand and kissed it.

"Oi" Natsu swatted her hand away from from him "what are you doing?"

Kane looked from Lucy to Natsu as he straightened up

"Whats going on?" he turned around to see Grey standing in the doorway of the guild half naked.

"He was trying to kiss her!" Natsu yelled pointing an accusing finger.

"It seems miss Lucy that you have an abundance of slightly possessive friends."

Guys Lucy started to feel a small headache coming on.

"Grey he kissed my hand, Natsu it is ok he's just being courteous I'm sorry Kane." Lucy cleared her throat "everyone this is Kane, Kane this is Grey" she motioned toward him "and this is Natsu. Natsu is the fire dragon slayer and Grey uses ice make."

"Really your guild seems very strong, I'm glad I ended up on your side."

Heading into the hall the group met with Erza who also was introduced.

"Miss Erza It's a pleasure." He bowed.

"Hey Lucy how come he kissed you when yous met but he didn't kiss Erza?"

Lucy face palmed Natsu.

Erza gave Lucy a questioning look.

"It isn't like that it was on the hand, he kissed my hand Natsu is just blurting things out."

The afternoon at Fairy Tail was fairly normal Lucy helped Kane get to know the other members of the guild, Natsu and Happy were busy staring at the board scanning through all the posts finally coming to one.

"Lucy let's go on a mission!" Natsu ran up to her waving the piece of paper he had taken from the mission board.

"We should all go" Lucy said looking at it "I'm sure this would take no time at all with everyone."

It was agreed and after everyone was packed and heading out Laxus called to Natsu,

"listen up I want you to watch her."

Natsu had a blank look, Laxus rolled his eyes "Lucy you dumb ass."

"Lucy why is something going on?" Natsu remembering Laxus had been with Lucy earlier at her house and became slightly worried.

"I don't know... yet" Laxus left it at that as he walked away.

Natsu ran to catch up to everyone casting a glance over at Lucy and Kane wondering why it was he felt so unsettled.

"This is exiting will I get to see you fight miss Lucy?"

"I don't know."

"Kane I never did hear, what type of magic is it that you use?" Erza had spoke up.

"Ah yes I wonder if we will be fortunate enough to witness my magic" Kane had a thin smile on his lips and said no more.

Their destination wasn't very far away but as it was getting dark they agreed to make camp. As they were setting up Lucy sat beside a small fire Natsu had cooked up.

"May I join you?" Kane sat down.

"Of course."

"It is a lovely night, perhaps you would give me the honor of accompanying me for a walk?"

"Sure" Lucy gave him a smile.

The two of them got up and announced they would be going for a walk together. Some time after they had left Natsu returned to the site.

"Where is Lucy?"

"She went for a walk with the newbie" Grey replied seemingly uninterested. He had turned to look up at Natsu but he was gone.

"Whats gotten into him?"

Laxus told me to watch her he said he didn't know if something was going on, it isn't like Laxus to be so concerned especially about Lucy, I wonder if it has to do with that guy, I swear if he's hurt her I'll kill 'em. Natsu broke into a run following Lucy's scent.

Lucy had wandered quite a ways from their camp following Kane. They eventually came to a stop.

"Shall we sit?"

The two of them sat down in the grass they were quiet for a while just watching the stars. Kane turned to Lucy he sat with his elbow resting on his knee he reached out to touch her cheek with the other,

"Lucy I have to ask what are the odds a girl like you would give a guy like me a chance?"

Lucy looked slightly confused, "a chance at what?"

He smiled "at this" he then leaned in slowly to capture her lips.

Lucy froze unable to think clearly but after a while she gave in and enjoyed their moment. Kane pulled away,

"Lucy I like you, if you feel the same way I'm asking you to be my girlfriend."

"I don't know what to say."

"Then you should just say what you feel."

Lucy remained silent for a while then made up her mind

"I like you too, ok I will!"

Kane helped her to her feet only to pull her into a gentle embrace which he topped with a kiss. The new couple only stayed like that for a second before Kane was thrown hard up against a tree.

"What in hell do you think your doing to Lucy? Get up!" Lucy still in shock turned to see a very angery Natsu.