Hey everyone! just like I did with my new chapter of Team Celestial Dragon, I apoligize for not updating any sooner. I hope that from now on I can just keep on working on my new chapters and update more frequently. So here's the next chapter, Enjoy reading and feel free to review :D warning: there's some Gajeel x Laxus fluff at the begnning ;) don't like? sorry xD
Chapter 9: Family issues
Gajeel P.O.V.
Laxus and I retreat to his office and I take a seat on his couch. "I hope the old man can fix things with the council. I don't want to see Lucy sad again."
Laxus grunts in response as he nods slowly.
'Why isn't he looking at me? Is he really that upset about being my mate?' I lower my gaze to the floor and sigh softly. "Look, I understand if you don't want to be my mate. But could you at least tell me honestly, instead of leaving me in the dark?"
Laxus runs his hand over his face and through his hair. "I honestly just don't know how I feel right now. I obviously feel attracted to you, but how do I know that the attraction is not just because we're supposed to be mates?"
"The bond between mates doesn't affect how someone feels. All it could possibly do is intensify those feelings."
"So all this…" he points towards himself before pointing to me. "This is all natural?"
A soft chuckle slips past my lips. "Completely natural."
"Thank goodness." Laxus lets out a deep sigh of relief and sits himself down beside me on the couch. "I just don't know how to do this whole thing. I've never been with a guy before."
"Me neither."
Laxus' head snaps towards me and he stares at me with wide eyes. "But you're…"
"Gay? Yeah, I know. I just never found anyone interesting enough to date though."
His lips turn into a small 'o' before nodding his head. "So, um… Do you want to give it a try?"
I roll my eyes playfully. "Do you?"
"I asked you first." Laxus growls out.
"Well I don't care, Sparky. You know I'm willing." I send him a cocky smirk as he narrows his eyes at me.
"Better watch out, or this Sparky will spark your ass into oblivion."
I lean towards him and raise my eyebrows slightly. "I would like to see you try."
His hot breath on my face causes me to lick my lips. And that's the moment he strikes. He reaches out and grabs onto the collar of my shirt and smacks his lips against mine. My eyes widen in shock. As his lips start moving against mine, I reach out to wrap my arms around him. He starts threading his fingers through my hair while his tongue slides across my lips as if asking for my permission. I groan softly against him and open my lips for him. His mouth turns up into a short smirk before his tongue slides against mine. Our tongues start a battle for dominance, which he clearly wins.
He pushes me down until I'm lying on my back, with him on top of me. My hands slide down from his neck to his chest and my hands ball up until I'm fisting his shirt.
Laxus pulls back from the kiss and nips my neck. "Careful now. Don't ruin my shirt, Black Steel."
His husky voice sends chills down my spine as he nips at my neck once again. He grabs my shirt tightly in his hands before ripping it apart. My eyes widen at his action while I see him smirking down at me. He lowers his head back to my neck, but instead of nipping it like he did moments ago, he covers my neck in butterfly kisses and hickey's whenever he sucks my skin into his mouth. He kisses his way down to my chest and flicks his tongue across my left nipple while he moves his hand towards my right nipple, only to roll it slowly between his fingers.
"L-Laxus!" I groan out when I feel his teeth grazing the skin of my chest.
"Maybe I should mark you all over, so everyone can see to whom you belong." He sends me a playful wink before diving back down to continue his assault on my chest. I arch my back into his touch while a low groan escapes my lips.
General P.O.V.
"Laxus, come quickly!" Bickslow throws the door to the office open and storms in. Laxus' head snaps up as he glares at his friend. Bickslow freezes immediately when he sees the two men on the couch. Gajeel turns his head away to hide the light pink blush staining his cheeks.
"This better be something really fucking important, Bicks."
"He knows about Lucy. He's here, Laxus."
"God dammit, I'm coming." Laxus nods at Bickslow as a sign to make the younger man leave. He sighs deeply before getting off of Gajeel. "I'm sorry."
"Don't worry about it. We can't let him stay anywhere near Lu." Gajeel follows Laxus' lead and both of them exit his office, just in time to see Lucy and Erik leave Masters office as well. "Stay behind us, Lu."
The small blonde frowns in confusion. "What's going on?"
"Ivan is here. He knows of your existence."
Laxus growls at the sound of their father's name. The small blonde's eyes become as big as saucers, while Erik squeezes her hand reassuringly.
"I will protect you, Lucy. All three of us."
Lucy looks at the maroon haired slayer and nods quickly at him. All four of them freeze at the sound of hard yelling.
"Did you really think I would never find the daughter which my bitch of an ex-wife hid from me? I have always known about her existence, old man. Now show her to me!"
Multiple long, low growls echo throughout the guild. Ivan's head snaps up to the second floor while an evil smirk crosses his face. "So it seems Fairy Tail has started to affect you. Fairy tail has turned you soft, weak and … gay?!" His gaze shifts between Laxus and Gajeel. "You're too pathetic and disgusting to be a son of mine."
"I'd rather just not be your son altogether anyway." Laxus shrugs nonchalantly.
Ivan decides to just ignore Laxus, while his eyes travel across Lucy's body. 'Hmm, if only she wasn't my daughter.'
"You sick fuck! You stay the hell away from her!" Erik wraps his arms around her waist protectively while sending Ivan a death glare.
"Well, well, I'm sure the magic council will be pleased to hear that the location of Oración Seis' Cobra.
"He won't be known under that name much longer. We will make sure of it." Lucy sends Erik a bright smile before leaning into his side.
"We'll see about that." His eyes move to meet the big brown eyes of his daughter. "Just wait, little one. I'll make you pay, just like I made your mother pay for what she did."
A load roar sounds throughout the guildhall as Laxus looks at his father with a murderous glint in his eyes. "You'll die before you can even activate one of yours spells."
"Laxus, calm down. We're Fairy Tail, Fairies don't kill."
The big blonde sends his mate a glare along with a deep growl, causing Gajeel to be still.
"Laxus, please. He's not worth it. He's not even worthy of your anger." Lucy reaches out to hold onto her brother's fisted hand. The slayer sighs deeply as he leans to the side, lightly touching Gajeel's arm.
Ivan growls as things don't go according to plan. He was supposed to get Laxus so pissed that the man was beyond control, but of course the little blonde bimbo and the spy kept his from turning angry. He shifts his gaze towards the former Oración Seis member. 'This is far from over, I assure you that much.'
Erik turns his head away from the dark mage and immediately Lucy's scent hits his nose and sends a massive calming sensation through his body. A small smile graces his lips as he hears the footsteps of Ivan leaving the guild.
"Gramps, what are we going to do?" Lucy's unsteady voice drifts through the guild.
Master Makarov looks up to his granddaughter with a frown. "I will inform the Magic Council. I'll fix everything, my child."
Lucy sends her grandfather a bright smile, before turning her head towards Erik. He still looks both worried and downright pissed off. She lifts her hands to cup his cheeks and immediately his eyes meet hers. She pulls his face closer and plants a soft kiss on his lips.
"I am yours, and you're mine. We're both going to stay here, because I will never let you go again. No matter what happens, Erik. I love you, now and forever."