Lucy held back a whimper as she stared at the men in front of her and her group. She wouldn't cry, she was way past the point of crying

Besides she knew that their half baked escape plan wouldn't work. They were just children after all, they couldn't win against the adults

"Who was the mastermind behind this botched escape? Only that person will be held accountable, the rest will get off with a slap on the wrist. Am I benelovent or what?" the man laughed

Lucy resisted the urge to glance at Sho, she didn't want them catching on. Instead she opened her mouth at the same time Erza did "I.."

"It was me"

Her eyes widened as she snapped her head up to Jellal

"I planned it all and told them what to do" Jellal stated

"Is that so? Hmm. It was this girl wasn't it?"

Lucy's eyes widened as the man accused Erza of being the mastermind, how could they accuse Erza who obviously didn't have it in her?

'I can't let them hurt Erza..' she thought to herself forcing a giggle

It was enough to earn her that man's attention

"Oh? Care to tell me what's so funny little girl?"

Lucy didn't let her fear show, she merely digged her nail into her skin to prevent showing any fear

"Someone as uncultured as her couldn't possibly even think of the possibility of escaping. In fact everyone here wouldn't even be able to spot an escape route, they're all too scared and dense" she didn't even glance at her friends, too afraid to see their hurt looks at her venemous words

But it didn't matter, by being cruel she was protecting them. Just like he protected her...

"Huh, I guess you're right. The only one smart enough to spot an escape route is you"

Lucy placed on a mockery of a brave smirk, "The next attempt won't be botched" she said trying to taunt the man into focusing on her instead of the others

She didn't even flinch as the man slapped her

"Take her away"

Lucy didn't resist as two men grabbed her and began dragging her away, she wouldn't die. They wouldn't kill her

Because she was too valuable for them to

"No! It was me, not Lucy!"

"Jellal..." Lucy muttered staring at the boy

"I-it was me" Erza also tried despite shaking

Lucy could see the man reconsidering which made her bite her lips "Dogs shall be foolishly loyal even after getting kicked by their owner after all" she coldly said as her bangs obscured her watering eyes

'It's okay guys, I'll be fine...as long as you all are okay I'll be able to continue on. You're all my pillars...'

Lucy frowned slightly as she turned to the left, her frown immediately disappearing as she felt a body against hers

"Bad dreams as usual, huh?" a husky voice asked as Lucy hugged him tightly, her breasts pressing against his chest

He weaved his hands through her straight waist length blonde hair

"Jellal..." Lucy mumbled sleepily as she opened her eyes slightly

"Good morning"

Lucy nodded lifting up her head to plant a kiss on his lips, it started off slow and gentle before he bit her lips and she eagerly opened her mouth allowing his tongue easy entrance into her mouth

His tongue easily roamed through every corner in her mouth and she let him dominate her, because she'd never resist against Jellal, no matter what

A minute later he released her leaving her slightly panting

But she still gave him a smile "G'morning"