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Chapter 15

-Next Day-

When they got off the train, they went to the hotel first and got a room with a small kitchenette. They made sure Lucy would be okay when they went and talked to the mayor. When they left, she called out Virgo to have her bring out the food. She decided to make chicken curry. She also started a pot roast with red potatoes and veggies for dinner.

The Raijinshuu got back to the hotel as Lucy was putting the chicken curry onto plates for everyone.

"It smells wonderful Lucy." Freed said and helped her carry the plates over to the table.

"Blondie, did you pack a crockpot in your bag?" Laxus asked with a hint of humor.

"No, I had Virgo holding onto it and the food for me until we got here."

"That's handy that she can do that for you Cosplayer." Lucy nodded and sat down with everyone at the table.

"Do you guys have to go out for the mission today?" Lucy asked.

"No Blondie, we don't start until tomorrow morning." She nodded, and started to fidget with her hands, trying to decide if it would be okay to ask.

"You okay Lucy?" Freed asked.

"I was wondering if you would want to come with me. I seen a magic shop and a bookstore on the way here. I understand if you guys need to plan for your mission though." Lucy said.

"We need to find out where the cave is that the wyvern dwells in. That's why we won't be doing the mission until tomorrow, Blondie."

"Okay, I won't be gone long. I already got dinner going, it will be ready this evening. I will see you guys this evening." Lucy said and got up and left the hotel room. Once she was outside, she called out Loke.

"Princess, are you okay?"

"I'm okay Loke, I was wondering if you would walk with me to the magic shop and bookstore?"

"Of course!" Loke was happy that she had called him out to walk with her. They walked in silence. Lucy was lost in her own thoughts, and her hand was rubbing along the scar on her stomach. Her style changed after what happened. She wears jeans, or leggings. She wears long sleeve shirts, or tank tops with a jacket over it. She was glad that Loke was walking with her, but she had really hoped Freed would've been able to come with her.

They went to the magic shop first, but they didn't have any celestial keys. Lucy spotted a fan that she thought Evergreen would really like. After talking to the owner and finding out that it changed colors and it can't be damaged by magic, she bought it for her. They made their way to the bookstore. They spent a good hour in the bookstore looking. Lucy found three books she wanted, and even found two she thought Freed would enjoy. She wanted to also find something for Laxus and Bix but didn't know what.

"Loke, thank you for spending time with me. Would you be okay with going me to a couple other stores. I want to find something for Laxus and Bix too."

"I don't mind at all Princess. I enjoy being able to spend time with you." They walked around trying to find something for Laxus and Bix. For Bix she ended up finding a totem that reminded her of his babies. For Laxus she got him new sound pods that had lightning design on them. Once she was done, she went back to the hotel room to check on dinner.

Dinner was almost done, she decided to take a quick shower before everyone got back. After her shower she got the pot roast out of the oven and put in a loaf of bread to warm up. She was pulling the bread out of the oven when the others walked into the room.

"Perfect timing, dinner is ready. Did you guys find the cave?"

"Yep, we did Cosplayer." Bix said with his signature grin.

"It smells good Lulu. Did you find anything while you were out?" Lucy smiled and put the plates of food onto the table for everyone.

"I did. Got three new books, but the magic shop didn't have any keys."

"Thank you for dinner Blondie, it's good."

"You're welcome." Once dinner was done, she told them she got each of them something while she was out. They all said she didn't have to do that. She handed Evergreen the bag with the fan.

"Oh Lulu, this is beautiful! I've been meaning to get a new fan."

"It changes colors and can't be damaged by magic." She then gave Bickslow, Laxus and Freed the bags with their presents.

"This is awesome Cosplayer! It looks like my babies." Bickslow grinned.

"Thank you, Lucy, both of these books look very interesting."

"Thanks Blondie, these sound pods are awesome." She nodded and smiled, glad that everyone liked their gifts. She picked up one of her new books and curled up on the armchair by the window. Freed walked over and sat in the armchair across from her.

"Lucy, I am sorry we couldn't go with you earlier."

"It's okay, you guys needed to know where to go for the mission and figure out a plan."

"When we get back to Magnolia, would you allow me to take you on a date?"

"I would like that Freed." Freed smiled and grabbed one of his new books to read. They sat there in comfortable silence reading their book. Lucy ended up falling asleep in the chair with her book open in her lap.

"Should we move Lulu to the bed?" Evergreen whispered.

"No, that might scare her. Freed see if you can wake her up and have her move to the bed." Laxus said.

"Lucy, wake up." Freed said while gently shaking her shoulder. Lucy mumbled and curled further into the armchair. Freed chuckled. "Let's leave her here, she is comfortable and sleeping peacefully." He grabbed a throw blanket to lay over her and set her book on the side table next to her.

Lucy woke up to sunlight coming in through the window. She looked around and noticed the others were already up and Bix was missing. She stood and stretched before walking over to the others.

"Morning. Where is Bix?"

"Morning Lulu. He went to pick up breakfast." Lucy nodded and sat down by Freed. She smiled at him when he looked at her and he smiled back. Bix came back with food for everyone. Once they were done eating, the Thunder Legion got ready to go start the mission.

"Be careful guys." Lucy said. They all nodded as they were walking out the door.

"You will be okay Lucy?" Freed asked. Lucy smiled and nodded.

"Yeah, I'm going to read more of my book." She said, and before she could lose her nerve, she kissed his cheek. He blushed as he walked out of the room. Lucy was also blushing from kissing his cheek.

Laxus smirked when he saw Freed blushing. "What has you blushing Freed?"

Freed just shook his head and didn't say anything. They talked about how Freed would write runes around the cave to keep the wyvern in while they were fighting it. That way no damage would be done to the forest and town. It took them thirty minutes to reach the cave. Freed got right to work with the runes.

Once the runes were done, Evergreen went in and threw her fairy bombs to distract the wyvern to allow Laxus to get behind it. Bickslow jumped on his babies and flew above the wyvern to attack from the air. Freed started to write pain and anguish runes. When Laxus got behind it he let out his dragon lightning roar. The wyvern fell to the ground. It started struggling to get up, it used its tail to swipe at Laxus and Freed. Both were able to get out of the way before they got hit.

"Bickslow try to use figure eyes on it!" Laxus yelled.

"Figure eyes. I won't be able to hold the wyvern for long. You need to finish it off now!" Bickslow yelled. Laxus let out another dragon's roar to finish the wyvern. Once they were sure it was dead, they left the cave and made their way to the mayor's house.

-With Lucy-

After they left Lucy decided to take a bath, and then meditate. She put on yoga pants and a tank top after putting her undergarments on. She decided since it would just be her, she didn't need to cover herself up. She decided to make some beef stew for when the others got back. Once that was going, she sat on the floor to meditate. After she finished meditating, she put on a loose hoodie, and curled up in the chair with a book.

Lucy decided to go out behind the hotel to do some training with her spirits. She called out Loke and Capricorn and asked if they would do some hand-to-hand combat with her. They were both happy to help her with training.

When the Raijinshuu got back, they noticed how quiet it was. At first, they thought she was sleeping, but after looking around she wasn't there at all. Freed tried to call her on her lacrima and Evergreen found it in her bag. They decided to have Evergreen stay in the room in case she came back while they were looking for her. When they left the hotel, they could make out what sounded like fighting behind the hotel. They ran to where they heard the fighting, hoping it wasn't Lucy in trouble. They visibly relaxed when they reached the clearing to see Lucy training with two of her spirits.

"Thank you Loke and Capricorn, you guys can go back. I need to get back and check on the food." They nodded as they disappeared back to the spirit world. She turned around and was surprised to see Freed, Bickslow and Laxus standing there. She gave them a small smile.

"You had us worried Blondie."

"Sorry Laxus, I didn't know when you guys would be back. I thought I would be back before you."

"It's okay Lucy. We are just glad you are okay. Please leave a note or take your lacrima with you from now on." Freed said.

"I will do that. Are you guys hungry? I have a beef stew cooking." They all nodded and walked back to the hotel room together.

"Lulu, you're okay!" Evergreen said and gave her a hug. Lucy smiled and hugged her back, apologizing for making her worry.

What none of them noticed was the person out in the forest that had been watching Lucy, or how he kept to the shadows and followed them to the hotel. Lucky Lucy Heartifilia, your luck is going to be running out soon. The person chuckled as he walked away from the hotel.