"So, you're that giant cat-dude I fought back in Edolas?" Sitting down, I looked down at Panther-Lily, who was an exceed, the same species as Happy and Carla. "Yes, and I must add, you're a powerful opponent, Cooper." Folding his arms, Lily looked up at me, causing me to nod slightly before hitting his head. "Ouch, what is that for?" "That's big bro to you."
Rubbing his head, Lily looked at me in confusion. "Big bro? Why must I refer to you as that?" "Because I said so. What, going to retaliate? If you can beat me, then go ahead and call me Cooper." Looking away, I grabbed my cup and downed my drink, but as I did, a flash of light came from my left. "As a warrior, I'm willing to take you up on that challenge."
Standing to my left was no longer Lily, the small Exceed, but the warrior I'd faced in Edolas, his stature larger than even mine; seeing him, I faintly smirked, standing up, agreeing to his challenge. "Alright then, don't tell me I didn't warn you, though." "Um, big bro, can you let me go!?" Clicking my tongue, I glanced down at Lisanna, whom I've been keeping by my side for the past couple of days.
"Why?" I had an arm wrapped around Lisanna's waist, carrying her like luggage rather than holding her intimately; it was the best way to keep her close while also preventing her from trying to flee. "Because I'm uncomfortable! I'd also like to sleep by myself! It's weird sleeping with you!" "Hmph, it's not weird, I'm your big brother; I'm merely protecting you." "It IS weird when we're both adults!" "You're just lashing out because you're embarrassed."
Tenderly rubbing her head, I looked back at Lily, who had been ready for combat, his stance like that of a professional boxer; I lashed my hand out, grabbing his head faster than he could react and slamming him face-first into the ground. "Stick to calling me big bro." Yawning, I walked away, heading to the second floor to look at the quests available.
"I-I want a rematch! I-I can't fight properly without a sword!" "Ask Erza!" Shouting down at Lily, who had freed himself from being planted head-first, I stood before the bulletin board, looking through the quests. "Muu, I'm not even supposed to be up here; only S-class Mages are allowed up here." 'Ho, is that what I think it is?'
Ignoring Lisanna's complaints, I grabbed the dark mage quest, though as I read it, I couldn't help but frown; the quest specifically wanted me, obviously it was a trap, though it was far from the first. However, the quest location was in Gazania town, the same place where I'd picked up the younger ones from.
'Hmm, is this related to Ultear?' Considering I ran into Ultear at Gazania Town, it was possible, but I didn't dwell much on it; I'd learn the truth eventually, besides, it didn't really matter to me, honestly. Deciding to choose this quest, I stuffed it in my pocket and walked down the hallway, entering Gramps's office, where Gildarts was talking with him.
"I see you still don't like knocking; where's the privacy, man?" "I can hear every conversation in this building; there's no privacy with me here." Blankly eyeing Gildarts, who cackled, I handed Gramps the quest. "Taking a quest already? Oh, they specifically want you?" "Yeah, a trap like always. Don't know why they still bother; traps never work with me." Nodding, I shook my head, feeling a bit disappointed in the lack of innovation with the dark mages.
"Well, either way, be careful; if they've got a trap for you, they must have some level of confidence it'll work." "Key-word, 'some'." "Master, can you tell big bro to release me!? I can't even pee in peace!" "Oh, Lisanna, I didn't see you there." "Yeah, no shit, I thought that was some weird new purse for the youngins."
"Anyway, thanks." Leaving the two old men to their earlier conversation, I left the room while waving a hand. "I-I just want to pee in peace." As I started walking downstairs, I saw Lily sparring with Erza, which made me whistle. "Well, he wasn't kidding. To match Erza in swordsmanship, he's pretty strong." I watched for a bit longer before approaching Lucy, who was busy teaching Yukino.
"Ho, like your little apprentice?" Yawning, I roughly rubbed Lucy's head while glancing down at Yukino, who had summoned Libra, a sexy, brown-skinned woman with a scale in either hand. "Yeah, it's fun teaching her." Lucy pushed my hand off her head and fixed her hair while gazing at Yukino.
"Anyway, I've got a quest for us, check it out." Handing Lucy the quest, I squatted beside Yukino. "Hey, Yuki, is Libra single?" "Eh, s-single? D-Do you mean, like romantically, big bro?" Glancing at me in innocent curiosity with her beautiful brown eyes, I nodded, causing her to blush slightly. "Um, I-I don't know." "So, I should ask her then?"
Smirking, I stood up and suddenly leaned against the wall, capturing Libra between me and the wall as I lowered my head. "Hey, you're gorgeous, you know that? How about you and I visit my place tonight? I can give you a good time." Licking my lips, I leaned closer, whispering into her ear while staring into her eyes; she was wearing a veil, but even so, I could see the faint edges of a blush creeping up her face.
However, before I could get a response, Lucy slapped the back of my head. "Not in front of a child! Yukino, recall Libra!" "O-Okay." Rubbing my head, I watched Libra dissipate into golden lights, causing me to growl in annoyance. "The hell was that for!? I was about to get laid! You know how long it's been since I've gotten laid?" Glaring at Lucy, she folded her arms.
"Hmph, I don't care; don't behave like that in front of a child." "Tsk, you're probably just jealous you're still a virgin." "Y-YOU! Bastard!" Lucy's face turned red from sheer anger as she unhooked her whip, attacking and chasing me while I ran away. "Hahaha, V. I. R. G. I. N." "GET BACK HERE!" "Everyone, Lucy Heartfilia is a virgin! She hasn't even had a boyfriend!" "ARGHHH!" "I-I need to pee, big bro!"
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Few Days Later
With my hands in my pockets, I led the two down the streets of Gazania, though whenever I glanced at Lucy, I couldn't help but lightly chuckle.
"Hehe." "Are you still finding this funny!?" Lucy glared at me with a twitching expression, though before she could attack, Cana stopped her. "Just let it go, Lucy, okay. It's nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about in the first place… Well, the virgin part at least. No boyfriend is a bit embarrassing."
"Cana!?" "Hehe s-sorry, it's funny." "Argh! You two are insufferable!" Laughing in amusement while Lucy was close to pulling her hair out, I happened to see Sabertooth, or at least the remnants of it; the guild has been entirely demolished. "Hmm, seems Sabertooth is done for; well whater, it was a weak guild anyway."
"Weak guild? I don't mean to be arrogant, but can any guild compare to Fairy Tail?" "Heh, you've got the right to be arrogant, Cana, we're the best guild in Fiore for a damn reason. Hell, probably the best in all of Ishgar." "Ishgar?" "What, you're not confident, Lucy?" "No, just realistic."
Rolling my eyes, the three of us casually chatted as if we were actually on an S-class quest; however, although we looked laid-back, we were scouting the city, and every street we walked down, I was scanning it intently for any clues.
Once we finished exploring the city, it was evening, and I was still clueless. "Hey, a wild guess, but do you think they're hiding where Sabertooth used to be?" While snacking at a street vendor, Lucy pointed at the top of the hill, causing Cana and I nod. "That's not a bad idea. It's where a magic guild previously stood, so most won't approach it." "Heh, see, this is why you're the team leader, Lucy. You're the brains, I'm the brawns, and Cana's the tits."
"Hey!?" "Yeah, that's offensive, big bro… I've got bigger tits. I'm the brains and tits. Cana's just here." "You little!" Snorting, Cana aggressively tickled Lucy, who was laughing and crying simultaneously.
Once we finished our little snack, I took the lead, walking towards Sabertooth while an annoyed Cana and a disheveled Lucy followed. "You know, big bro's tit's are probably bigger than our own; his are muscle while ours are just fat." "Hmph, they're pecs, not tits. Can you do this with them?" Turning around, I walked backwards while repeatedly flexing my pecs, causing Cana and Lucy to shake their heads.
"Touché." Sighing in defeat, Cana lowered her head. "Damn, that was hot." "Earth-to-Lucy?" "Shit, d-did I say that aloud? A-ahaha, um, what a beautiful sky, no?"