So I've been told many times that I should write a book. But a full novel requires so much effort, and time, and effort. I've also been told I will be the next Stephen King (You guys haven't seen my twisted work) but the thing is I wouldn't be able to watch my own movies. The scene from Life of Pi with the hyena freaked me out so much I cowered under my covers for the better part of the time it took for me to go to bed just waiting for the hyena to get me. I'm pitiful, really.

Anyways, onto the story! You guys have no idea how much I love this story. The reviews make me happy, the follows and favorites mean I must be doing something right, I just love writing and I'm just glad you guys like my work. *sniff, sniff*

For real this time! Hit it, Jimmy! (Idk who Jimmy is, it just worked.)

"Get Bora on the phone." Jose commanded, his voice holding not a shred of anything to be defied. "I want him on this right away."

"Bora?" Totomaru gasped lightly. "Already? But I thought Bora wa only for extreme clients who have refused all other offers and negotiators. Why send him first?" Totomaru almost bit his tongue in recoil. He spoke out of line and Master Jose would not forgive him so easily. He remained silent as the dark haired man steamed.

"My reasons are beyond your need-to-know, Totomaru," Jose growled. His voice only adding to the man-servant's quivering. "However," Jose continued, his voice softer but steely none-the-less. "I find it humorous you've paid so much attention to my dealings and affairs. Therefore I will enlighten you."

Totomaru released the breath he was unaware he was holding. Nodding slowly in releif and grattitude he breathed a quick, "I am most grateful, sir."

"As you should be." Jose returned coldly. "As I was saying, Bora's natural talent for... negotiation may be prudent with this particular client. However, since Jude shows no claim to his daughter's management we must strike as soon as possible. You are certain she is at this residence?"

Totomaru nodded. "Yes, many witnesses and Heartphilia Estate staff verified that she has taken residence in this facility."

"Good. Give this address to Bora and send him there immediately." Jose scribbled the address down on a piece of paper and handed it over. "Make sure he is aware how important this deal is to my company."

Jose smirked, his fingers lacing together beneath his chin as he chuckled before continuing, "And to his paycheck."

A/N: Just to clarify time frames, that up there, happened like a day before the part of last chapter with Lucy, Levy, and Wendy. Ok? Ok.

Lucy let Gray lead her down the hallway, they weren't headed to the Visitor's Center like she had once thought, but rather down to the front lobby. Her confusion and curiousity only grew as they turned into the main office.

"Where are we going?" She asked Gray, voicing her confusion. "You said I had a visitor, right?"

Gray nodded, the only way he could answer since he was ahead of her. They reached a door and he turned to face her. "I have no idea why you're meeting them here instead of in the Visitor's Center, Luce. Master sent me to get you and didn't neseccarily give me all the details."

Lucy nodded. "Could you go in with me?" Her curiousity was replaced with nervousness as her stomach began to drop and fill with a foreboding sense of dread.

Gray thought a moment, his eyes darting nervously. Sighing he relented, "Alright," Lucy cheered quietly as he continued, "But if Master asks me to leave, I'm gone."

Lucy nodded, it was fair. She tucked her shoulders back and took a deep breath. "Alright," She said, tuning all the poise and confidence of a high-class lady. "I'm ready."

Gray raised his eyebrows lightly before shrugging his shirt off and opening the door, Lucy hissing for his clothes before the latter could be completed.

The pair stepped in, Gray closing the door behind Lucy as she stode in confidently. "You wished to see me, Master?" Her attention was first on Master, but his face made her look again. He was cross, that was obvious, but at what she had not the slightest clue. That didn't last long.

"I'm afraid I'm not the one who wishes to speak with you, Lucy." He said, his voice tight, "As I instructed Gray to inform you, you have a visitor." He gestured to the left of him and sure enough there stood a man a bit older than Lucy, mid-thirties at most. His deep violet hair was swept above his head and an X-shaped mark was inked above his left eyebrow. He wore a white button shirt trimmed in scarlett and scarlett dress pants. He wore two rings on his right hand.

She acknowledged him with a nod and turned to face him. "Pleasure to make your aquiantance. My name is, as you may have already heard, Lucy." She bowed curtly and smiled as she straightened. "May I ask what your business with me is?"

The man smiled. "Oh my," He said, "Aren't you the prim and proper, hm? Once an heiress, always an heiress, I like to say. It's a shame your dear daddy didn't want to deal with my boss." He smirked. "You must've done something truly horrible for him to abandon such a great talent."

Lucy's eyebrow quirked up. "I'm sorry," She said sickly-sweet. "Are you here to offend, or recruit me? I'm afraid I'm having trouble determining which. However I find neither appealing."

The man waved his hand dismissively, "Yes, yes, sorry." He began to pace the left wall of the office, his hands crossed over his chest, one palm holding his elbow. "This is an unusual case indeed, Miss Lucy." His hand began to talk along with him as he paced. "An heiress to one helluva fortune runs away from home. Smart, yes, but unfortunately for her at the end of first semester at her new school an explosion in the chemistry lab cost her her hearing. A shame, really, I hear she was a genius on the piano." He paused his speech to let the information sink in.

Lucy was stiff and steaming. A quick glance to either side showed that Master, knowing this already, was unimpressed. Gray however, was masking his surprise behind a mask of indifference. She knew he was going to ask about this later, seeing as he knew what made Natsu blind. That secret wasn't going to stay long.

"I find it unfair that you know so much of me, whilst I know nothing of you. Care to share?" Lucy's tone was nonnegotiably hard, she was an heiress afterall. Dealing with difficult staff was second nature.

He chuckled. "It seems I forgot to introduce myself, Miss Lucy." He bowed curtly, straightening almost immediately. Lucy found the bow condescending and the man doubly so.

"My name is Bora. I work for Phantom Records as a negotiator. The best in my line of work, many say." He smirked confidently.

Lucy remained unimpressed. "I see," She said. "And what business does such a name as Phantom Records have with me. I've cut all ties with my father long ago, if that is your aim."

Bora chuckled. "We've already been made aware. Your father was the first person my employer spoke to, he told us the same thing." His laughter ceased and he fixed the blonde with a steely stare. "No, I've been sent here to speak with you on the matter of a contract with my company. Full benefits, time off, full access, everything. I've brought a copy for you to look over if you wish."

Lucy stood for a long moment in seemingly contemplative silence. On the inside she spouted curses to whatever being had begun to hate her so.

On the other hand, Bora smirked. He was the best of the best and always got the client. He had a reputation to uphold, and no metter what the blonde thought was her answer. It would be yes.

One way or another.

LONGEST CHAPTER! Idk why I wanted to end this story, I've got sooo many ideas for it. YAY!

Anywho, sorry for not posting this yesterday but I have a math project due tomorrow that demanded completion, no offense but I'd rather have a good grade in Math II than be on time for an update. Don't hate me.