#underworldofmuses

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It felt like she should know this maze by heart at this point but she kept getting lost within the center. Staring down at her notes as she carefully inspected upon entering the heart again. There was a small worry for her on if she would ever be able to get out at this point. Her legs carried her to the small bench as she paused at the sound of someone breathing. Glancing up and a few blinks as she sat down next to the man laying on it. She hung halfway off of it from where she sat but she wasn’t going to wake him. 

Flipping through her book, she couldn’t help this unnerving feeling that the more time she spent in here the less time she had. She wondered how the man had even got here because he wasn’t here her last time she looped into here. It had to do with the giant tree that was at the center of it. When she had spoken, it was more to her spirits who rested in the keys rather than the man who laid asleep. 

Hearing his voice made her jump and she almost fell off the chair. Hand going up as it clutched at her chest and she breathed heavily. Slowly she turned to look at the man as he sat up. Taking the time to really look at him as she noticed that he was actually pretty attractive and he also didn’t look like anyone she had ever seen before. 

By the time she had gathered herself enough to say anything, he was already asking her something. Asking which meant it required a response. Shaking her head as she tried to get rid of the frozen state that she had been in, she offered a soft smile to him.

@underworldofmuses​ asked:  "I've been thinking that I need a bit of a vacation." from Gray

Rachael glanced over to the ice mage.  That seemed to come out of no where.  They had been talking though she didn’t think anything came up about that.  It wasn’t like it mattered.  She was really proud of Gray.  he was an incredibly strong mage who was always going above and beyond.  He was always putting others first, so this was a big deal.

“Really?  I’m jealous.  Maybe I need one too.”

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When she had asked, she was doing her best to avoid his eye contact. Glancing at his sketch book and at the ground. She wouldn’t be mad if he had been busy or already had plans to go with others. Turning as she glanced over towards the bar and gave a smile towards Mirajane. Hearing the book close drew her attention. Turning her head towards the other again as she gave a soft smile. At his response, she broke into a full smile as she looked at him.

“Really? You mean it? You don’t have to if it’ll cause any troubles, I just think it’ll be good to spend some time together outside of jobs and the crazy guild hall.”

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Last night had been awful and she didn’t want to sleep again. The first thing that she had wanted was to go to guild hall to speak to Mirajane. Instead, Natsu had dragged her to breakfast to discuss a job that he had grabbed. They went back and forth on the topic of when they should leave. The fire dragon slayer had insisted they leave after they ate but the celestial mage wanted to leave later in the day or tomorrow.  It ended with Natsu’s stubborn ass leaving without her to go now. She was so annoyed with him and so worried about Mirajane. 

It was dumb, it was a nightmare. She knew that she’d walk into the guild hall and there the silver haired mage would be but she couldn’t help it. Couldn’t help the turning in her stomach as the dream repaid. When she had finally made it to the guild hall, every thing was settled. She still needed to see Mira smile and see that she was okay, hence why she asked for it when the takeover mage came over. The confusion made sense because hell, if Lucy were in her shoes she’d be just as confused. 

“I just.. need to see it, Mira...” 

Things were going better for her dear friend, and she knew that. Outside was a more common thing and doing things other then just holding down the bar. That might have been the part of her worry. It was harder to know things were going to be okay if she wasn’t going to be there. Maybe this was how the other woman felt though every time Team Natsu went on a job or any other team.  Relief flooded over her as she saw the smile form on the others lips. It made everything that day worth it. Pulling her leg up onto the stool, she hugged it to her chest and rest her head on it. At the comment of sounding good, her brown orbs looked towards the other. 

“I’m in, definitely! It’s been a while since I’ve had any type of girls day!” 

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One of the most important things to her was that her friends had a want or goal. This included her spirits, regardless of if they helped her out or not. It was important to want something and have something to strive towards. She wanted them all to find happiness and that included Loke. It was disheartening to hear the pause and she wondered if he ever even thought about it before. She pondered if he would even take her seriously at that question. When he gave the response he did, she couldn’t help the shocked and kind of sad look on her face.

“Loke..” 

Pausing as she tried to think of what to do in this moment. Protector or not, he was someone who meant the world to her. If something were to happen to him while under her care, she’d never forgive herself. Moving to one of the seats next to him as she lowered herself onto it. Pulling it up as she gave him a soft smile. 

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Hearing his response hadn’t been a surprise, Gajeel was stubborn as a mule sometimes. She couldn’t help the sigh of relief as she took a seat on one of the benches. She looked up at the impossible height. It would be smart to give up especially since it wasn’t a life or death thing but it was something important to her. It could not even be what she was looking for. She had been digging for so long that her body hurt before finally giving in to ask for help. 

“What do I need it for..?” 

She looked down at that as she twiddled her thumbs. It wasn’t some big shame or secret at all but just something that she felt silly since it could be something completely different. Letting out a sigh as she looked up at him and gave her best well known Lucy smile.

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Annoyance sparked up in her in an instance as she glared up at him at that. If there was one thing Laxus knew, it was how to push her buttons. Puffing her cheeks a tad bit as she crossed her arms over her chest. She hadn’t been the biggest fan of the nickname especially when it came from Laxus who was also a blonde. 

“Stop calling me that, Sparky! Maybe, I don’t know, the way you’re eyes have been lingering over me like I’m some dessert... you might as well be lickin’ your lips!” 

Huffing as she spoke, it only ticked her off more that he smirked at her. The small little dance her stomach did at his smirk made it worse. She wouldn’t be able to tell someone if that pissed her off more or if he did. If this were a sport, he’d be winning. All she did was try to be nice to him or at least most of the time. Maybe that was a bit generous to herself but all the same! 

At his next comment, in her frustration she went to open her mouth to sass him. Her brain processed the tone of voice though and immediately her face turned a bright red. Mouth shutting as she pursed her lips and debated what to even say in that moment. She knew if she spoke, she’d stammer and that smirk of his would only grow. It’d be a lie to say that she didn’t admire, her eyes lingering even when she tried to will herself not to. Everyone knew Laxus as the most eligible bachelor and for a good reason; he was hot and kind of a bad boy while still being on the side of good.  

One would think that their past would make her smarter, but how could she not also fall victim to being attracted to the Laxus Dreyar?

If she had any doubt that he was aware about it, the look on his face spelled it out for her. Watching him get up and close the space between them made her back up from him. Trying to keep the safe distance behind her as her gears were turning trying to think of absolutely anything. Clearly she was struggling and suddenly her back was against the wall. The cool feeling of the wall however was not the thing sending shivers up her spine.

“L.. Laxus.. you ca..” she stammered.

Her words were cut off as he lifted her chin. Brown eyes wide like a deer trapped in headlights as she looked up at him. Her heart was hammering as she found herself placed into this position. If she had any sense, she’d be looking around for anyone. Truth be told; most of the looks would be female jealousy however. All she could do was watch as he leaned his face closer towards her. She could feel his breath on them and the smell of what faintly smelt like something wintergreen. He continued to lean past her face and to her ear where he felt his breath against her ear. 

That same breath caused a strangled noise that stopped somewhere from within her throat. Another same noise cam at she felt the heat from her cheeks creep down her neck and to her chest. Trying to get ahold of herself as he moved away and with instinct she went up and grabbed at the front of his shirt. Her manicured pink nails gripping onto the cloth as she now avoided eye contact. Looking at her own hands as they grip as her mind whirled. She was desperately trying to think of anything to say. She wasn’t being very smooth right now.

“L.. Laxus..” she got out in a small voice. “You go around.. saying that to every girl..?” 

@underworldofmuses​ asked:  "I do hope your holidays are going well, Ray." Lyon had let everyone take time off since Christmas and no one was due back until after the New Year. Everyone used their lacrima devices to check in with their Master every now and then. There were a few, like Lyon himself who didn't leave the area to go anywhere else.