Morning all! Or whatever time it is when you're reading, I have no darn clue. Time to get on, gonna try to make this longer! -Kimi
Disclaimer: Hiro Mashima-sama is the only true owner of Fairy Tail.

-Mira's POV-
As I continued striding around the guild handing out whatever was requested, I couldn't stop thinking about Lucy. That girl had stolen a place in my heart, close to being a sister, even with Lisanna back. I just hoped it wasn't anything serious she had to see the master about, but then again, why else would she want to see him. Did something serious happen? Was something threatening her? No it couldn't be, I remember seeing the determination in her eyes, so it couldn't be that. But still, I just couldn't let the feeling of dread in my body.

Feeling something buzz in my pocket, I quickly placed down Cana's beer (really, it's not even noon and she's already drinking, that woman will drink herself to an early grave!) and headed back to the bar where I could check it out. It was my communication lacrima and the caller being Master. I could feel the worry in me tenfold, he only did that when he didn't want others to know of his request, so what did this have to do with Lucy? "Mira dear, could you send up Laxus and the Thunder God tribe?"
"Sure thing Master!" Hiding the confusion I could feel about to show on my face. The Raijinshuu? What in Mavis' name could they have to do with Lucy? Remembering that I still needed to complete the request, I made my way upstairs to the S-class area I knew they'd be. Although none of the Raijinshuu were S-class themselves, they often spent time here to provide Laxus with company, away from the guild. "Morning Laxus, Ever, Freed, Bickslow!"
"Morning to you too Mira-san," I could recognise the formal tone of Freed anywhere. Ever and Laxus only nodded in acknowledgement.
"Ah demon Mira, what brings you up here?" The totems flew around him repeating the "demon" part. I ignored the nicnkame and got to work, sending him a sweet smile that promised torture if he repeated the act.
"Master would like to see you all in his office," they had the same reaction I did, confusion crossing their features.
"Master? Did we do something?" Ever asked in worry.
"Sorry Ever, he didn't tell me what it was for," it was a shame I couldn't console the girl, as I truly hadn't a single clue what it was for.
"Well if that's what the old man wants, that's what he'll get. Let's go," he stood up, his coat swishing in the process, as did the others.
"Thank you for letting us know," Freed said, before he too went to follow Laxus in the direction of the office. I guess I could just interrogate one of them later.

-Lucy's POV-
"Something you want me to do?" What does the Raijinshuu have to do with all this and what could the master want of me?
"Lucy, I'm quite sure you're aware of what happened during our Fantasia parade". Of course I was, although having been turned to stone for the most of it. That left me with nightmares for a few weeks. Nevertheless I'd long since forgiven them all for it, even if not verbally.
"Yes master I'm aware, but that was ages ago, what does it have to do with this?"
"They…" master paused for a moment. "You know they're not of the most social sort." I'd have to be a fool not to notice how reserved they were, keeping to their own team. "A big reason for it being they still blame themselves for what happened at Fantasia". I could only feel outrage at that. It saddened me they felt that way.
"But master! They've long since been forgiven and even then, look at all the work they've done to atone!"
"Even with that my child. That's why I've decided to have the most forgiving person in the guild to help them, that person being you." Me? How on earth could I help them?
"Master are you sure?"
"Yes Lucy. You'll be joining them for the next couple of months, getting to know them better and hopefully helping them to integrate into the guild." Joining them? But what about my team, my rent? That means I'll have to go on missions with them, right? What if they'll think I'm weak? I mean after all I tend to be the one getting saved usually… Millions of worries flew through my head, and master seemed to notice that. "Lucy dear I've had lots of thoughts over this and trust me when I say you are the right person for it. They need it more than anything." Master's right. This isn't about me, it's about Laxus and the Raijinshuu.
"I'll do it master, I want to do anything I can to help my nakama." With that I threw the worries out of my head. I was planning to leave for a while anyway, so this wouldn't make much of a difference in regards to what I was planning to do with my team. I just hope they'd understand.
"Thank you Lucy. Though please don't say the real reason why you're joining them, I don't wish to upset them."
"You can count on me master."

*Knock knock*
"Ah come on in!" Master's voice boomed through the small office, that's the Raijinshuu then. Were they even aware that this is happening? I wonder how they'll take the news.
"Morning old man -Oh Blondie!" Anyone would be able to hear the surprise in his voice.
"You're blond too" I sent him a small glare. With that he came in, his tribe behind him.
Sending me a small smirk, he sat down on the chair beside me, his team stanfing around behind us.

-No POV-
Master watched the exchange between the two blondes, with a hint of mischief glistening in his eyes. That had certainly been interesting.
"So what's up?" The S-class mage asked his grandfather. "We haven't caused any trouble with clients have we? Or does that flame brain need a lesson again?"
"Noo, no, Laxus, none of that" master Makarov thought for a moment "Though Natsu could indeed do with someone beating some sense into him! That boy is too reckless and the complaints are beyond stacking. But nevertheless that's besides the point," he said, quickly turning serious. "Lucy has been doubting her strenght" the girl in question quickly looked down, avoiding the gazes of everyone in the room. She knew that master didn't want the Raijunshuu to know the real reason for her being here, but did he have to mention that? Noticing that Makarov had hit a nerve, Laxus sent a reassuring smile to the poor girl. The ever watchful eye of the master had caught that gesture, and left it for later to think upon.
"so being one of the more responsible of the S-class mages" he could say that again "I have decided you and your team would be the best people for training our dear celestial mage for a couple of months. " Master knew they wouldn't refuse the offer with all they've been doing to help the guild.
Having thought for a moment, Laxus replied "I don't see why not, unless my team has any objections. " His team stood silent for a moment contemplating the decision before Bickslow broke the silence.
"I don't see why not, Cosplayer would be a cool addition," nods of agreement from the others greeted him.
"Yes, if Lucy-san wishes to improve her abilities, I'd be more than happy to help" the monotone voice of the rune mage rang through the room. Evergreen only shrugged.
"I'll take that as a yes from you guys. Well then Lucy, welcome to the Raijinshuu".

AN: Sorry for leaving the update for so long, I'm coming up with this as I write so ideas are all over the place. Nevertheless it's happening!
Look forward to the next chapter, not even I know what's gonna happen there :D Aplogies for most of it being dialogue.
-Kimi.