As always Fairy Tail belongs to Hiro Mashima

Chapter 3

Loved

The weeks passed slowly, Laxus was rarely seen at Fairy Tail, and the lights went out so often that there were candles everywhere. When the lights went out for the seventh time that morning, causing Mira to break a glass, she had enough of it and stormed to back room where Lucy was.

"Lucy!" Mira yelled as she stood in front of the sphere, her hands on her hips glaring at Lucy. "I've had it with you and the damn lights! If you didn't want Laxus to leave then why did you tell him to go!" Mira waited and watched as Lucy straightened out slowly, and Mira jumped when she heard Lucy's voice echo in her mind.

I didn't... to leave... him to stay... to be alone... left me...

"Lucy you aren't making any sense. I can only hear part of what you're saying."

Only part of what I'm saying? Lucy looked out at Mira and frowned. Laxus could understand me, most of the time. Mira just looked even more confused at her words. Why can't anyone hear me! I didn't want him to leave! I didn't want to be left alone again! All I want is to get out of here! I just want to see him again!

"Lucy, hold on. I'm going to get Warren, he should be able to help." Mira left and returned moments later with Warren. "Okay Lucy, talk to us. Why are you so upset?"

I'm trapped in here. All I want is to be free.

"Oh Lucy." Mira placed a hand on the sphere. "We all want you to be free, but Freed and Levy haven't had any luck in their research yet. But I know that isn't all, what happened with Laxus?"

Laxus... He just left. I didn't want him to leave, he was the only one who cared enough to visit me everyday, the only one who brought me flowers. When he had suddenly left I though he had forgotten about me, so I was upset. When he came back I was so happy, I didn't want him to leave me like that again, I didn't want be left alone again...

Lucy stopped as she saw Mira's face darken as she muttered something under her breath before turning to leave. Mira, where are you going?

"Don't worry Lucy. I'm going to fix this mess Laxus made."

Laxus woke up to someone pounding on his front door, and he pulled on a shirt and went to answer it.

CRACK- His head cracked to the side as the person smacked him. He stagged back as Mira advanced on him and tripped on one of his boots and went crashing to the floor, Mira now towering over him, her dark aura surrounding her.

"What the hell do you want Mira?" Laxus asked as he stood, only to receive another smack from her.

"You are a complete idiot, Laxus!" She yelled into his face.

"And why is that?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

"How could you not realize that you were only hearing part of what Lucy was saying? Did you honestly think she wanted you to leave her alone? She has feelings for you, but you are too dense to realize it!"

Laxus sank to the ground as he realized he was wrong about Lucy, he sighed and put his head in his hands. "How do you know all this?"

"I took Warren in with me after I couldn't understand what she was saying, I went in there today because she caused so many blackouts this morning that I got annoyed with her. Lucy doesn't want to be left alone again, she misses you, even if she didn't say it." He looked up and saw a sad expression on Mira's face.

"What makes you think I want to see her?"

"Like it or not, Laxus, Lucy has changed you. You actually care for someone outside your circle of friends, and not just because she's a member of Fairy Tail, you have real feeling for her." Mira crossed her arms and glared down at him.

"What do you expect me to do?"

"You could start by apologizing to her. You have to remember that she's been trapped in there for almost a year now. Just ima- Laxus!" Mira yelled at him as he took off upstairs. He ran to his room and quickly threw on his coat and lightning traveled into town.

It probably won't be enough, but she liked those lilies from last time. What were they called again... Stargazer Lilies... Laxus ran to the nearest flower shop but didn't see any of them, he asked the shopkeeper and found out that it was the wrong time of year for them, it was too cold.

"Shit! Now what am I going to do?" He said aloud and felt someone tug on his arm, he turned and saw a familiar looking girl standing there. She had electric blue eyes and was lightly tanned with silver hair that brushed her shoulders. She was wearing a dark blue cloak that was part way open revealing a pale gold dress.

"You again? What do you need?" Laxus asked in an irritated voice.

"I believe you need something." He looked down to see the girl holding a bouquet of Stargazer Lilies out to him.

"How di-" She held up a hand to silence him.

"I hope she wakes up soon, I know she's very important to you, Laxus Dreyar." She turned away from him and started to walk into the crowd of people.

"Wait! How do you know my name!?" The girl stopped and flashed him a knowing smile.

"I know more than you think... Tell Lucy Heartfilia to wake up soon... I'll see you again, Laxus..."

"Wait! Who are you?" Laxus called out as she disappeared into the crowd, and he could have sworn she said she was Fate...

Laxus entered Lucy's room and sighed at the sight of her floating there, she looked the same as when he found her, but now he know how she felt, because he felt the same. To have feelings for someone but unable to reach them, unable to even hold their hand.

He walked up to her and rested one hand against the sphere, the other down by his side, holding the lilies.

"Lucy, I know now that I was an idiot and I'm so sorry. I made a mistake and didn't realize that what I've needed all this time was right here in front of me, you've made me see the world in a different way now. Is there any way you can forgive me for... well... for being and idiot?" He looked at her and saw her smile.

Of course... forgive you... I'm glad... came back... missed you...all I want... you, Laxus... you feel the same... so happy... don't leave...

Laxus smiled at her. "Don't worry, Lucy. I won't leave like that again without telling you. Please, come out of that sphere soon... everyone is waiting for you."

A week passed and Laxus stayed for a few hours every day in the room with Lucy, talking with her, telling her stories of all his missions, but everyone in Fairy Tail knew that it wasn't enough.

Freed and Levy kept up their research, but after so long with nothing to go on they were ready to give up. They had taken up a corner of the Guild hall with all the books they were searching through. Mira walked over with drinks for them, and Freed sighed as she set down a glass for him and leaned over to give him a kiss.

"Anything new?" She asked as she straightened up.

"No, after all this time we've found nothing to help. I don't want to be the one to tell Laxus the news..."

"Don't worry Freed, I'll go tell him." Mira said in a sad voice and made her way to the back room, only to find Laxus sleeping against the sphere again. With a sigh Mira walked up to Lucy and placed a hand on the sphere, a tear running down her cheek.

"I'm so sorry, Lucy. Freed and Levy have searching for months but they haven't found a single way to get you out. I wish there was more we could do fo you, but there isn't. I don't only feel sorry for you, Lucy, but for Laxus as well. He finally realized that he loves you, but what will happen to him if you can't get free of that sphere..." Mira said the last part as a whisper, hoping Lucy wouldn't hear, and left the room, turning the lights out on her way out.

Laxus... he loves me? Lucy looked down and saw him sleeping against the sphere. I knew he had feelings for me, but for him to fall in love with me... What if I can't get out of here... will he move on to someone else? Will I be forgotten again...

Lucy remembered how it felt when she was in the mountains, all alone, unable to see the stars she loved so much. Then Laxus had found her and brought her home to Fairy Tail. When no one would visit her Laxus showed up, making her day much better.

No! I won't be forgotten! I will get free! Lucy struggled against the liquid, her arms reaching out towards Laxus. If I could just reach the edge...

Laxus jerked forward, wide awake now, as he felt something grab his hair. He looked behind him only to see Lucy still in the sphere. I must be imagining things... I need to go home and get some real sleep... "Lucy, its been a while since I've slept in my own bed so I'm going home to sleep. I'll see you in the morning." Laxus turned into lightning and disappeared.

Laxus arrived at Fairy Tail before everyone else the next morning, well, everyone but Mira.

"Have you checked in on Lucy yet?" He asked as he made his way to her room.

"Not yet. I was going to but then you got here." Mira smiled at him as he walked behind her. "Do you want your usual breakfast?"

"Yeah, just bring it in when its done." He said as he walked into Lucy's room, only to stop and stare at what he saw before him.

"M-Mira! Get in here!" He yelled out and rushed forward and dropped to his knees. The sphere was empty and Lucy lay unconscious before it. Gently he lifted her into his arms just as Mira walked in.

"Call Wendy, I'll take her to. the infirmary." Mira took off and he looked down at the woman in his arms. "You made it out, Lucy. Now all you have to do is wake up." He leaned down and kissed her forehead before picking her up and taking her to the infirmary.

Laxus was walking through town, looking through the shops, trying to think of what to give Lucy when she woke up, when he heard his name called out. He looked around and saw the silver haired girl watching him, sitting on the railing of a bridge. He sighed and walked over to her and leaned against the railing next to her.

"What do you want?" He asked, glancing at her.

"Hold out your hand." He did and she placed something into it and he smiled at her, and she returned the smile.

"Its perfect." Laxus looked over to thank the girl, but she was gone, and he had a feeling that was the last time he would see her.

Lucy opened her eyes and squinted at the blinding light above her and sat up with a groan, only to be tackled by Wendy.

"Lucy! You're awake!" She cried out and Lucy smiled.

"Yeah, and since I'm up when can I get out of here? I need a bit of fresh air." Wendy let go and stepped back.

"Of course, just let me run a quick check then you can go." Lucy nodded and Wendy began using her magic, and after a few minutes Wendy told her she was free to go. As she stood and tried to walk she stumbled and Wendy caught her.

"It might be a while before you're used to walking, so take it easy at first."

"Right, think you can help me downstairs. I want to see everyone." Wendy nodded and helped her downstairs.

At first the only person who noticed Lucy was Mira, who came out from behind the bar and gave her a tight hug. She was then noticed by Carla, who was looking for Wendy and ended up giving Lucy a hug. It was Happy, though, that made the entire Guild notice her.

"Carla I wa- Luuusshy! I've missed you and your yummy fish, and your warm bed soo much!" He yelled as he flew into her, causing her to step back as she wrapped her arms around him.

"I've missed you too, Happy. I've missed everyone." Soon Lucy was surrounded by everyone, some people hanging back to watch everything, some rushing forward to give her a hug.

Lucy looked in the crowd around her for someone, but spotted Laxus sitting with his team, watching her. When Laxus caught her eye he lifted his mug to her in a toast and took a drink.

He owes me more than a toast, and I owe him more than a smile. "Excuse me, I need to see someone." Lucy said as she made her way through the crowd, towards Laxus. When she reached him she crossed her arms across her chest and glared at him.

"You owe me more than a toast..." Laxus looked up at her and grinned.

"You're right. Hold out your hand."

"Why?"

"Just do it." She gave him an annoyed glare, but held out her hand anyways. He reached over hand placed something in it, and she brought it closer to look at it. It was a delicate silver chain with a small charm on it. She looked at the charm and gasped in surprise, it was a delicate Stargazer Lily made out of crystal, the detail was so perfect it almost looked real.

"Its not much bu-" Laxus was silenced as her lips covered his, and he let out a low groan and pulled her into his lap while all of Fairy Tail cheered and whistled at them. Lucy pulled away and smiled at him, her warm brown eyes gazing into his storm blue ones.

"Its perfect." She said as he put it around her neck.

"Good, now whenever you wear it just remember that you're not forgotten. I will always be thinking of you." Laxus said and pulled her into another kiss.

"Mommy, who is this one from?" Lucy smiled down at the little girl in her lap and looked at the necklace she was holding, a small gold key strung on a gold chain.

"That one is from your Auntie Erza." She said as she clipped some of the girl's blond hair behind one ear as the girl continued to go through her jewelry.

"And this one?" She held up a small crystal snowflake.

"From Uncle Gray."

"And those?" She pointed to a pair of handmade metal butterfly earrings

"From Auntie Levy and Uncle Gajeel."

"What about that one?" The girl pointed to a silver start pendant on a thin silver chain.

"That one is from Uncle Natsu, though I'm sure Auntie Lisanna picked it out." Lucy picked the little girl up and spun her around on her lap so they were facing each other. "Why are you so interested in Mommy's jewelry, Lily?" Lucy asked as she began to tickle the girl, who began to giggle and try to get away, but Lucy wouldn't let her.

"Because Daddy... Mommy stop!" The little girl squealed between giggles, trying to get away from her hands.

"What did Daddy tell you about tonight?" Lucy asked, grinning down at Lily.

"Sorry Lucy, but that's a secret." A voice behind her said as a pair of strong arms wrapped around them.

"Daddy!" Lily squealed, now standing on Lucy's lap, her blond hair falling into her blue eyes once again. "Mommy was being mean!"

Laxus looked down at Lucy and grinned. "Lucy, were you being mean to our daughter?"

"Nope." She said innocently. "Just trying to get information."

"And what information can you get from a three year old? I though you were getting her ready, not interrogating her."

"She's ready, she just got distracted by my jewelry."

Laxus looked down at her jewelry and raised an eyebrow. "Well, you do have a lot."

"That's because everyone insists on giving me jewelry." Lucy said as she stood up, putting her lily charm around her neck. "Are we going to the Guild or not?"

"Yeah, come on or we're going to be late." Laxus said as he left the room, Lily in his arms.

They arrived at Fairy Tail and Lucy could hear more noise than usual from inside. "Laxus, what did you plan?" Laxus just grinned as he placed Lily down and opened the doors.

"Congratulations!" The entire Guild yelled as they walked in. She looked over at Laxus and he smiled at her.

"Happy fifth anniversary, Lucy. Lily helped pick this out so I hope you like it." He held a box out to her and she opened it and smiled. Inside was a thin silver ring, three stars made of diamond set into it. Lucy slipped in onto her middle finger next to her wedding ring and smiled at Laxus. "Its beautiful, Laxus, Lily. I love it."

"I knew you would. I guess this means its time to party!" Laxus called out and drinks were passed around. Once everyone had a drink Makarov called out for a toast.

"To Lucy and Laxus, let's wish them more happy years together!"

"To Lucy and Laxus!" Fairy Tail shouted and everyone drank.

Laxus looked over and saw Lucy hadn't touched her beer. "Lucy? Why aren't you drinking?"

"Well, I really shouldn't be drinking for a while." Lucy grinned as Laxus's face changed from worried to overjoyed as her words sunk in, and laughed as he picked her up and spun her around.

"Oi! Everyone! We're having another kid!" Laxus yelled out, and the Guild went silent before exploding in cheers. "Looks like we have another reason to celebrate." Laxus said as he placed Lucy down, and she looked up at him with love in her eyes.

"I'm glad you didn't forget about me, Laxus."

"Me too, Lucy. My life would never had been like this without you." Laxus said and pulled her up into a kiss.

Well I was going to wait a few days before putting this one up but I didn't want to wait any longer. So here is the last chapter so I hope you enjoyed my randomness! XD Until my next story, hopefully sooner rather than later. Leave a review and let me know what you think! Laters! PS... Fate is always watching... ;)