Disclaimer: I claim no rights over any of the characters portrayed in this story. They belong to Hiro Mashima and I am merely borrowing them for a while. I promise to give them back.

Chapter 17

Unexpected Ally

"It is a good thing I arrived just in time." Loki struck a dramatic pose atop one of the table, one hand hanging in the air while the other covered his face forlornly. "If my beloved Lu-chan is being courted by another I cannot allow it to be in such a sloppy manner."

He jumped down from the table and pointed at Natsu.

"One does not simply blurt out their love like to a woman like MY Lucy-chan. No, she must be pursued properly."

Natsu blinked blankly at the lion spirit.

"I'm going to have to speak slowly aren't I?"