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"Random Subject Prompts"
Chapter 010: Laxus Dreyar
Anime: Fairy Tail
Prompt: Petite/Short
Chapter Warning:
Author's Note: Not sure if this came out the way I wanted it to, but I think it came out okay. Also, check out my other story, "The Pathway of Fate," if you love The Walking Dead :D (pairing: Kagome Higurashi/Daryl Dixon)
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Lucy Heartfilia entered the Fairy Tail Guild, ready for another day of adventure and being surrounded by nakama. Knowing Natsu and her other teammates, she was positive something was bound to happen, whether it was another fight in the Guild Hall or another dangerous mission that would blow up in their faces – or her wallet, it didn't matter. She was ready to face whatever challenge presented itself.
"Good morning, Lucy," Mirajane Strauss greeted, smiling, and polishing a glass from behind the bar counter.
Lucy returned the greeting as she took her usual seat. "Good morning, Mirajane."
"Would you like your usual strawberry milkshake?"
"That would be awesome. Thanks," she answered, grinning.
The Take-Over mage winked. "No problem. It's coming right up."
As she waited for the promised cold, creamy drink, Lucy turned on her stool to glance around the Guild, curious to see who was currently there.
The usual morning crowd was present, which she smiled and waved at. Wakaba and Macao grinned back, waving, before going back to their current heated discussion. Reedus was absorbed in whatever painting he was currently doing, happily humming, and brush strokes smooth and precise. Nab was even standing in front of the Request Board, contemplating which job to take, always on the look-out for the fabled 'perfect one.' Alzack and Bisca were seated at one of the tables, their cute, sweet daughter Asuka with them.
Levy and her two shadows, Jet and Droy, were at another table, with Gajeel not too far away. The Iron Dragon Slayer was hungrily consuming iron scraps he – or Mirajane – had found somewhere, but would occasionally glance in Levy's direction every now and then. It was also obvious Levy was staring at Gajeel with equally googly eyes when she didn't think anyone was looking. Lucy found them adorable, impatiently waiting for the day the two would finally confess their feelings for each other.
Which reminds me, she thought, a little deviously, as she sought out the other Dragon Slayer present.
Laxus was seated at the table as far into the corner of the Guild Hall as he could possibly get without actually being outside the nearest door. It didn't surprise Lucy. The Lightning Dragon Slayer and the rest of the Thunder Legion tended to occupy that particular area, but that wasn't why Lucy had a vested interest.
No, it was the petite young woman the muscular blonde had on his lap that had the Celestial mage giddy and excited.
Kagome Higurashi had appeared seemingly out of nowhere while Lucy and the others had been taking the S-Class exam on Tenrou Island. However, it had later been revealed that she had been traveling with Laxus when everything had been going down, and she'd journeyed with him when he'd felt something was off. Laxus, wanting to keep Kagome safe, had stashed her in a secret location and went to get her once the fighting was over – and they'd woken up seven years later.
Lucy could still remember the first time she and the others had met Kagome…
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Flashback
Everyone, including the rescue team, stared in gob-smacked amazement as Laxus was being thoroughly chewed out by a petite, raven haired young woman. Her angelic features were pinched in irritation, amethyst eyes flashing an unholy light, as she poked the much-bigger male in the chest with every reprimand that flew out of her mouth. It would've been rather comical, except the sheer outrage and fury that radiated from her form had even Erza cringing away.
"I can't believe you just left me there," Kagome continued to rant, finger jabbing harder into Laxus's chest. Laxus, for his part, at least appeared resigned to his punishment and took it with as much dignity as he could. "What if something happened to you? Huh? Or the others? I could've helped, Laxus, and you know it! I've told you before: I can handle myself! I know how to fight, damn it. Hell, I can take you on, you big dummy! Baka!"
As Kagome continued to scold Laxus, Master Makarov couldn't help chuckling merrily at the sight of his grandson getting put into his place. And by a woman almost half his size!
Makarov, however, couldn't help but watch the two with tender eyes. For a long time, Laxus had been following the path of power and greed, wanting Fairy Tail to be the strongest guild for the wrong reasons. Expelling him from the guild he had loved so much had been the only thing Makarov could do to save the grandson he'd adored and lovingly spoiled so much.
Now, as he watched the hulking Lightning Dragon Slayer sulk but continue to listen to every word that Kagome said, Makarov smiled. Laxus had grown a lot since the last time he'd seen him, and he had a feeling it was due to Kagome's influence. His aura and overall personality wasn't so volatile, but now had a certain peace and serenity that had been missing. It was calming and encouraging for Makarov to bear witness to.
So, of course, he had to interrupt by cheekily asking, "So, when am I gonna get some great-grandchildren to spoil, Laxus?"
Laxus instantly scowled at his grandfather, while Kagome's face turned tomato-red. She squeaked in embarrassment, hands clapping against her flushed cheeks to hide her expression.
Abruptly, however, Laxus's expression turned thoughtful. "Don't know. Kagome can be pretty stubborn."
"Laxus," said young woman hissed, scandalized.
He continued speaking, not caring what popped out of his mouth at this point. He loved teasing her, if his smirk said anything. "And she's tiny as Hell. I wouldn't be surprised if she toppled over while pregnant. Let's hope I don't end up getting her with twins. Or triplets, for that matter."
Kagome's jaw dropped, eyes wide with disbelief.
Meanwhile, Master Makarov burst out laughing, tears appearing at the corners of his eyes.
Freed was nearly unconscious at the thought of mini versions of his idol, with Bickslow trying to snap him back to reality. Evergreen was blushing profusely, her fan open and hiding her expression.
"Babies," Mirajane squealed, bouncing up and down excitedly. Lisanna tried to calm her big sister down, knowing it wasn't helping the situation, while Elfman did his best to hide his embarrassment with his arms crossed over his muscular chest.
Erza was twitching. "Babies? As in children?" she muttered out loud, mostly talking to herself. "Who-Who gave them permission to do-to do that?" The last almost came out as a wail, her arms flailing. "When did this happen? Where was I? Are they even married? They need to be married first before… before babies!"
Gray scratched the back of his head, sighing. "Ah man, does that mean we'll have to deal with smaller versions of Laxus? As if one wasn't hard enough to beat…" But the challenge of the thought had his blood already boiling with excitement.
Natsu was thinking along similar lines. Grinning toothily, he punched a fist into his opposite hand. "I'm getting fired up," he stated, flares sparking to life around his body.
Lucy felt her eyebrow twitch. Without any amount of remorse, she whacked both of her male teammates upside their heads. "Don't go picking a fight with children who aren't even born yet, you bakas!"
"I don't know – Salamander may have a point," Gajeel said, a sharp grin appearing on his own face.
Levy felt a sweat-drop form on her forehead. "Not you, too, Gajeel."
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End Flashback
Ever since then, Laxus had been reinstated into the guild thanks to Gildarts, and Kagome had joined that same day. She'd fit in seamlessly, making friends and becoming an integral part of Fairy Tail as a healer, like Wendy, and the newest member of the Thunder Legion. Evergreen treated her like a sister, while Bickslow and Freed treated her with respect and as a true comrade.
Lucy continued to watch the couple, smiling giddily as Laxus gently stood Kagome up before standing himself. His six-foot-three frame easily towered over Kagome's short height in comparison, her head barely coming up to his chest. For most couples, the difference would be awkward, but the Celestial mage just found it down-right adorable.
"Spying on those two again, huh, Lucy?" Mirajane knowingly questioned. The strawberry milkshake was placed near the blonde's elbow. "Don't worry. I like watching them, too."
She turned around in her seat, smiling. "They're just so cute," she said.
"Tell me about it. Master Makarov is constantly asking them when he's going to be a great-grandfather," Mirajane laughed.
"The crazy old man is just gonna have to wait," Laxus's voice suddenly spoke up, catching the two young women's attention. He and Kagome had approached the bar area in order to take seats at the counter, one of the latter's tiny hands gently engulfed within one of his larger ones. "Like I keep telling him, Kagome is pretty stubborn when she wants to be."
Kagome pouted prettily, no longer easily embarrassed by the things he shamelessly revealed. Fairy Tail and its members were family, after all, her nakama now. "Hey, I'm not the only one," she defended herself. "Who was it that got all sulky because I wouldn't move in with him right away when we returned to Magnolia, huh?"
"I don't remember having any such conversation," he lied with a straight face.
"You are such a liar, Laxus." She rolled her eyes.
He smirked. "You have no proof, Kagome."
The look she gave him was one filled with exasperated affection. "I know you, so I don't need proof," she replied, leaning forward to peck his cheek. "Now, stop putting off the inevitable. Your grandfather wants you to do more paperwork today."
Laxus grumbled under his breath, but sighed in resignation. "Fine, whatever. Come get me when breakfast is ready." With a nod towards Mirajane and Lucy, he stood, pressed a kiss to Kagome's brow, then swept away to find his grandfather.
"What would you like for breakfast, Kagome?" Mirajane asked, smiling at the raven haired young woman. Inwardly, she was squealing and cooing like a schoolgirl over how cute the couple acted with each other.
When Kagome listed off a meal that could feed almost five people, Mirajane and Lucy stared at her incredulously. "Oh, and can I get a chocolate milkshake, too?" she added, smiling brightly. Despite her abnormally large order, her face glowed with an inner radiance the other mages couldn't explain.
"No problem," the Take-Over mage said, eyes wide in disbelief at the sheer amount of food she would have to make. "I'll… I'll get everything started for you."
"Thank you, Mirajane," Kagome replied, beaming. When it was just her and Lucy left, she turned her attention onto the Celestial mage. "So, Lucy, do you have any jobs today?"
Lucy blinked. "Uh, no," she slowly answered. "I don't think so. Natsu normally picks out the jobs." She paused for a second, debating, then plunged ahead. "I know this isn't any of my business, but… isn't that a lot of food for just two people?" The guild's Dragon Slayers were known for their big appetites, but Laxus tended to eat like a normal person – just with extra meals throughout the day. From what Lucy had observed of the Lightning Dragon Slayer, she'd never seen him consume so much food in one sitting.
And, as Laxus was so fond of always pointing out, Kagome was petite. She was about the same height as Levy, but with the generous curves of Lucy or Erza.
The way Kagome blushed caught Lucy's attention, as did the shy expression. Lucy raised an eyebrow, curious and intrigued.
"Kagome…?"
"Um…" Kagome fidgeted, but the smile that curved her lips was telling. It was a mixture of happy, nervous, and excited all wrapped into one. "Can you keep a secret, Lucy?"
"Sure, anything," she instantly said, leaning closer in anticipation. Her brown eyes widened, wanting desperately to hear whatever the older girl had to say.
Kagome grinned. "Master Makarov is getting his wish – He's going to be a great-grandfather," she softly but happily announced.
Mirajane's ear piercing squeal suddenly caught their – and everyone else's – attention as the Take-Over mage set down several plates and the chocolate milkshake. She jumped up and down, clapping excitedly, as she continuously squealed and generally acted like a lunatic at the news she'd overheard.
"Babies! Blonde haired, purple eyed babies! Ooh, or the alternative: black haired, blue eyed babies!"
"Congratulations," Lucy beamed, hugging Kagome tightly. When she pulled back, she asked, "Does Laxus know?"
Kagome shook her head, pleased she was finally able to tell someone her amazing news. "No, not yet. I'm going to tell him soon, though. I just saw Wendy to make sure I wasn't crazy or getting my hopes up."
"This is great, Kagome. I bet Laxus is going to be excited, too."
"Excited about what?" said Dragon Slayer asked, suddenly appearing at Kagome's side. He scowled at Mirajane, whom was lost in her own world as she imagined what sort of children would soon be running around the Guild Hall. "I came out when I heard the She-Devil start squealing. What the hell's wrong with her now? She didn't take her meds again?"
Mirajane stopped her antics to give the bigger male a smile as sweet as sugar. "Shut up, Laxus. If I weren't so happy right now, I'd blast you through a wall for that comment."
He smirked challengingly, arms coming up to cross over his barrel-chest. "Yeah? Try it. I'll take you on."
Before the two childhood friends could start a massive brawl, Lucy quickly jumped up, waving her hands in the air to defuse the situation. "Hey, look! The food is here! Laxus, why don't you take it and go eat with Kagome? I bet she's starving."
At the mention of his intended and her possibly starving, Laxus frowned and automatically grabbed the plates to take back to their usual table, his earlier antagonistic feelings towards Mirajane forgotten in favor of taking care of Kagome.
His brow furrowed when he noticed the sheer amount of food he was carrying. "Geezus, Kagome, I only wanted a chocolate milkshake. Why the hell did you order so much?" he grumbled.
Kagome giggled, following the big, muscular blonde. "Don't worry, I'll eat all of it," she assured.
"A short, petite thing like you? Yeah, right," he snorted.
Unknown to Laxus, Kagome threw a cheeky, conspiratorial wink over her shoulder at Lucy and Mirajane, who laughed quietly to themselves.
"After breakfast, I need to tell you something, Laxus."
"Yeah? Tell me now."
Kagome lightly punched his arm with a tiny fist. "After breakfast. I'm starving," she playfully cajoled, knowing he'd give in immediately.
"Fine, fine," Laxus sighed, setting the plates down. "After breakfast. Now, eat. You're so small you'd waste away in no time."
"I won't be that small for much longer."
He blinked, confused. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?"
In response, she smiled mysteriously. "You'll know soon enough."
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