Good Evening! For those of you new to my stories, I try very hard to update weekly. I'm in the middle of finishing my other fanfiction, The Storm That Started it All, so I may update every other week. My story is rated M for Mature content, dark themes, and the pervy dragon inside of Laxus. I sincerely hope you enjoy this story, it's a very different setup than my other one. Please leave a review with your thoughts. I'd love to hear from you! Throughout the story the dragons thoughts will be underlined, bold, and italicized.

Thanks, Taylor

"Oh dear Lucy! What in Mavis' name is in your hair?!" Mira asked, concerned for her friend. Lucy had been late to the guild's biggest event, since the Grand Magic Games. She was never late to anything, actually she was usually an hour early. It's been a couple months since Magnolia rebuilt their guild. We were home. But, they had even bigger issues now, which is what this whole thing is about. She had no time to change from her clothes she'd been wearing on her, God-awful date. She had on a black dress, with a plunged neckline that went all the way to her belly-button. The dress was short, even for her. It ended high-thigh. And to just top everything off, her date's semen was in her hair. The white, sticky substance made her blonde hair look like a she had spoiled milk in her hair. The stickiness was driving her mad! She kept trying to get it out, but to no avail. She didn't sleep with him. She had to do something more degrading than that. She gave him a sympathy hand-job. She hated herself in that moment, and then he came in her hair. Of course. It's just her, and her awful-no-good taste in men. This had been date number three, and that was going to be it. She was not going to see him again.

"Well Mira, I'm no longer seeing that guy casually. This," Lucy pointed to her hair, "was it. I'm done with men. Screw them all. Done with sex. Done with clubs. Just done. My hair is damaged, and now I'm here in a cocktail, slutty dress. Please tell me I've got time to change and wash my hair? I've got time before my speech right?" She pleaded to Mira, who looked at the time.

"You've got time to wash your hair, but not to change." Mira smiled while watching a certain blonde slayer, out the corner of her eye. He's pretending to not listen, but he so is. "I've got good shampoo for that. It's in my locker. You know the one." She winked and Lucy scrambled to leave. Laxus put his mug in the air, signaling a refill was needed. The bar maid made her way over to him.

"What's up with Blondie? I know you guys don't know how to be modest, but she's giving a speech tonight, an important one." The demoness rolled her eyes. He was really upset about it, she knew it. He had expressed slight interest in Lucy to her. He'd been drunk when she pried it out of him. He still had no clue he had told her, she just kept that little secret to herself. It made matchmaking so much easier, when both parties were for sure in love.

"She had a date," she leaned into the bar, "It went longer than expected. It was her worst experience, but I tried to warn Cana to not let her go home with him, that night. He came in her hair. She's fully given up. This was it. She's lost all hope in men. Sadly, the woman has been chasing an old feeling, someone she once loved." He froze. Someone she loved once? When had she been in love? And why waste time with a guy that with jizz in her hair. He obviously had no aim. He stopped, he couldn't hold in his laughter. It wasn't a laughing fit of amusement though. He was irritated. Why was she wasting her time with worthless men, when she could have him? He guaranteed he was a better lay. He and Lucy weren't extremely close, but he was starting to be pulled towards her. He wanted to protect her, not that she needed it. He thought she was a strong mage, more than ever now. Knowing she had been on a date, had his dragon pissed. She's cheating. The dragon roared at him. We aren't even together, he reasoned with the beast. LIE. You know she's yours! She's your mate! The dragon was not pleased its mate had been out "whoring" herself. I have a speech to give asshole! Bug me another night! Make her yours and I won't have to nag. Damnit old man! NO! She's not allowed to be my mate! I won't allow it! He accidently growled aloud.

"My, my Laxus. If you're so angry about it, ask her out yourself." Thank God! The demoness gets it! No she's a shipoholic.

"Shut up!" He got up and stomped his way to his office, before he had to give his speech. He wasn't dealing with this on top of everything else. He needed a break, before he got up there.

Lucy was able to get her hair wash, dried, and restyled, in the short timespan she had. She was pissed about her outfit. This ceremony was going to be all over the newspapers and was even being televised. "I don't think I can do this, Mira. My dress is too skimpy. You should take my spot. Here use my speech." She shoved her notecards in Mira's face. "I will owe you big time! I'll do anything! Please?" She was begging, but Mira wasn't taking the bait. She shook her head no, even though the offer had been enticing. Then said in the most sickening sweet voice,

"No, Master asked you. Plus it may be good for the guild! You and Laxus are introducing the charity balls, and donation opportunities. Just think," she didn't get anything else before the blonde mage yelled,

"LAXUS!" Her eyes grew in size, and she took off towards his office. Her stiletto heels clicking loudly. Mira watched proudly. They'd be together by the end of this. She went back to humming and smiling like a fool.

Lucy knocked on Laxus' door softly. "What?!" She heard him say agitatedly as he opened the door. He cringed at her scent.

"What Sparky?!" She said with her own agitation. This night couldn't get any worse, and if he was going to be an ass, so was she!

"You still have his smell in your hair." He was amused with her blushing, and anger at his comment. If they were going to be working together, she'd need to get used to his humor. Wonder if it's be worth it to piss her off, and take her here? He ignored his pervy dragon, yet again.

"Listen my sex life, no matter how awful at the moment, is none of your damn business." She bit back at him. I can change that, make it the best you've ever had. "Now we have speeches to give, and my patience is running thin. I'm going to be in front of thousands of people in a skimpy outfit. Now! For the love of Mavis! Am I going first? I know we discussed you going first, but what was the final decision? You said you'd think it over strategically."

"You are, and remember to say the part about fighting in the Grand Magic Games." He paused. "I know you're worried about the outfit, but use it to our advantage. Readjust your tits. Push them back up, they've fallen." He wants to reach out and do it himself, but refrains. "Sway your hips, which you do well already. Be proud and own it. Who knows you may bring more jewels due to the outfit choice." You'll end up fucking her tonight, with that advice. Yeah right, she'd never screw me. You're right, cause you're mates. Mates don't screw, they mate. Laxus growled internally.

She didn't feel assaulted by his words, they excited her. He found her attractive. She didn't know why that made her hot, but it did. She may be able to have some fun with this. Nothing wrong with being flirty. It wasn't like they'd ever be anything. She had sworn off men, and this was included, no matter how fucking hot he was. She was watching Laxus' face. He was conflicted. "Laxus, you okay?" He nodded. "You know you can talk to me, right? We've been working hard together, and we've got more to go." She smiled brightly. Kiss her! Take her! Don't let her cheat again! She's yours! Only yours!

"I appreciate it, but I'm okay. No need to talk. Just spacey. Nothing to worry about." Speaking of space, let's close it and kiss her. You know you want too. Doesn't matter not mine. Could be. "We should head down there." She smiled, but before she followed, she reached into her cleavage and pushed her tits higher. He smirked slightly. She listens. Mate material. Your mate. His inner dragon was a bitch. Laxus just ignored him. He was becoming immune to his dragon's words. It only was bad if he was around her too much. Which was now going to be a challenge. Long days, even longer nights. Imagine those longer nights included her wrapped around you. Getting tangled in the sheets. Laxus growled at the dragon's words. It was starting to get to him, it really was.

The two walked in silence down the stairs from the second floor to the main, and made their way to the stage. Lucy wasn't scared to talk in front a large group, she grew up having to do it all the time for the rich. Yet, in a way this was different though. This was her home. She was going to be a representative for the guild. She slowly climbed the three stairs and made her way to the middle of the stairs. She looked out at everyone watching her. She smiled brightly at everyone. This was home. This was where she belong. Even though it had been a shitty night, she was here with her family. The only ones who had ever fought for her right to live the life she wanted. Natsu was smiling so brightly at her, her heart was swelling. She wouldn't cry not now.

Look at those his sway! She could be wrapped around you so tightly with those things. You could be taking her back to your office to claim her. ENOUGH! I have to go out there! Do NOT give me a boner! He argued with his dragon. He watched her closely. She was staring out at everyone, with the most heartwarming smile he's ever seen. He's seen her smiles, she lit up everyone with those smiles. He had even gotten a few in the last few months. She was such a gift, and even if he refused to take her as a mate, as of now, he knew that she was something special. He knew that she was every bit of good in the world, which tended to be why he doesn't want to take her. He rough and callous, and she was just so good. Still, he daydreamed about a life with her. To take her and keep her more than a week, even a year. He wanted something so scary to him. He wanted her as his forever, and that confused the shit out of him. He was drawn from his thoughts when he finally heard her speak.

"Good evening everyone. I'm Lucy Heartfilia. You should recognize me from the Grand Magic Game's. I was on the winning Fairy Tail Team. Team A." She looked down at her notes and sighed. This was dumb. She tossed them violently behind her. It note cards rained behind her looking like snow. "I could read you some boring ass speech about what you're being asked to donate for, or I could just plainly state it to you. Crocus is destroyed, because seven, not one, seven real dragons were unleashed. Now as you know, the Fairy Tail way is to destroy things and ask question later. Even though the dragon's caused most of the damage, we still have Natsu." The crowd laughed, even Natsu. Whose arm was around Lisanna. He shot her a toothy grin, and she slightly nodded at her best friend. "Along with the four slayers of Fairy Tail, we had three other slayers from various other guilds. The destruction path was high. But, it's thanks to those slayers my friends, that you and I are alive. My fellow guild mates and new found friends: Laxus Dreyar, Natsu Dragneel, Gajeel Redfox, Wendy Marvell, Erik, Rogue Cheny, and Sting Eucliffe." She heard the guild erupt in cheers. "I'm not asking you to donate all your money. I know you all have lives you need to tend too. Donate small, or even time. I encourage you all to pledge 200 Jewel or 5 hours of service. And if you can't either of those, an item. So many people have lost their homes, and every mage in our guild has pledged money and time. Thank you, I look forward to working with all of you." She clicked her way off the stage. She winked at Laxus as she passed him. Just friendly flirting she told herself.

She'd playing with fire. I will have her. Laxus ignored the dragon yet again, as he made his way to the middle of the stage.

"I'm Laxus Dreyar, the next master of this guild. And grandson to the infamous Makarov. I fought on Fairy Tail Team B in this past year Grand Magic Games as well. As Lucy stated we have events coming up that we hope to get you all involved. I'm here to introduce the two representatives here from Crocus tonight. I'd like to welcome Daniel and Mark." The two representatives made their way to the stage, and he shook their hands as he exited.

Laxus searched to see where Lucy had disappeared to. He found her at the bar, and made his way over to her. She was drinking a vodka and lemonade, or so his nose thought. He took a seat next to her.

"Nice job up there Blondie." She rolled her eyes, half-heartedly. She had grown to love the name.

"You're Blonde too!" She said playfully, with a hint of a snarky tone.

"Yeah but I'm already The Mighty Thunder God. That's my title." She choked on her drink laughing way too hard.

"My, my, aren't we cocky." She giggled. "Should be expected you are a slayer after-all." Now it was his turn to roll his eyes.

"You comparing me to," he pointed to Natsu and Gajeel. "Really that's low." He acted offended, grabbing his heart.

"You're also like," the way her tongue licked over her lips on the letter L was hypnotizing. He watched her point over to the youngest slayer.

"How the hell?" He said irritated. Was she questioning his manliness? Why did he just sound like Elfman.

"You're like her emotionally. You both have such a big heart." She smiled sweetly at him. She watched a light pink dust his cheeks.

"You're insane! Do you remember who I am? I attacked this guild, remember? I have the coldest heart in this room." She barked out a laugh.

"That's what your dragon wants you to think." She knows I exists. His dragon purrs in delight.

"How do you know about the dragon?" He didn't mean to be bitter about it, but he was caught off guard.

"Levy and Natsu are very close to me. Levy, herself, is mated to a metal face over there. Natsu, well, he's an over-sharer. A couple months ago he figured out Lis was his mate, so he was telling me everything that the dragon says. At first he said the dragon was trying to blame him for Liana's death, but then the dragon got very…," She flushed in color, and swallowed hard. It amused him to no end. This may be interesting. "Lust. Goddamn so much fucking lust! I never wanted to hear anything like that from him. I totally thought the man didn't even know he had a penis! Let alone such dirty thoughts! You guys are pervs!" Ha Ha Ha. You'll see soon enough, beautiful. Laxus had to laugh along with the dragon on this one. "No seriously! Natsu doesn't even realize how much he shared. I didn't want to know. I can't even look at Wendy. Her mind is going to turn to filth! My little Wendy." She banged her head on the bar dramatically.

"So, the males don't bother you as much as the thought of Wendy being a perv? It's not our fault we've all found our mates." He rolled his eyes, not realizing his confession.

"You found your mate, Laxus?" She paused smiling so big at him he thought his heart was going to explode. "Don't let your pervy dragon ruin it. You deserve as much happiness as the rest of us. She must be one hell of a woman to have caught your eye." She sure is he thought to himself. "I won't pry, and a certain demoness will not find out from me." She paused. "Well, I need a real shower. Too much regret on my body." She chuckled softly, even though she felt sick. Her tears were starting to form, and she hated herself. She didn't know why she was crying she couldn't love him! He was off limits, and she was done with men. She decided she was just run down. "I'll see you tomorrow to start our planning." She smiled and started to walk away. Tell her! Go shower with her! She knows I'm a perv! It's an excuse. She's crying! You can smell that.

"See ya tomorrow Blondie." Pussy! I feel awful! Fuck off already! I know that wasn't because of me! So chill! He slammed his beer back and put it on the bar before going home. He didn't want to think about the fact the blonde was going home to cry. Even though he didn't know why for sure, his dragon thought he knew, and that just made him angrier.