Working At The Guild

"Since you're not doing missions anymore I want you to help me with running the kitchen and bar." Mira told Drake as they walked to the guildhall, "It'll be nice to not be only one doing it."

"If that's what you want then alright." Drake told her as he held the door open for her, "Just let me know what needs to be done and I'll make sure it gets done."

"I'll help to Mira!" Reckless told her as he flew passed them and straight to the bar. They laughed at his excitement to work and Mira led Drake into the kitchen.

"Since it's the morning a lot of them want to eat breakfast here." She explained as she began to take out different ingredients, "Only make what's ordered so the food can be nice and hot for everyone."

"A warm meal helps keep everyone in high spirits." Drake told her as he prepared the kitchen, "Me and Reckless learned that while we were away."

"Well I'll let you get to it. I'm going to get the guildhall ready for business." Mira told him as she went back to the main area of the guildhall with Reckless following close behind her. It didn't take long for the orders to come rolling in and Mira was surprised by the quality of the food on top of how fast Drake was getting it out. All of Drake's training increased his precision of every movement he made so getting the food done was easy for him. Reckless was able to keep up with him since he trained during their absence as well.

"The food is good as always Mira!" Macao told her as she brought him a drink, "I'm always surprised that you can keep up with this busy guild."

"Actually Drake has been cooking to take some stress off of me." Mira told him with a smile and Macao was surprised that Drake could even remotely cook, "He's a lot better at it than I thought he would be honestly."

"I heard that Mirajane!" Drake yelled from the kitchen, "Increased senses remember!"

"It was a compliment!" She yelled back at him as she laughed and saw Makarov sit at the bar, "Master it's rare for you to eat breakfast here!"

"I figured I would check and see how Drake was holding up." Makarov told her as Reckless flew out with a plate of food for him, "Did Drake make this?"

"Yes he did." Mira told him as she gave Reckless another order, "He's a very good cook."

"I definitely didn't expect him to take to working at the guild so easily." Makarov told her as he began to eat. The food orders finally stopped coming in so Drake walked out of the kitchen and over to Mira and Makarov.

"I'm enjoying the peace." Drake told him as he got prepared to run the bar with Mira. Makarov watched quietly as Mira showed where everything was and he smiled at the two.

Later That Day:

"Alright Wendy hit me with a breath attack." Drake told the young Dragon Slayer as they started her training for the day. Wendy didn't question him and fired the strongest one she could. Drake's eyes widened and put his hands out to stop it. He smiled as the attack was forcing him to slide back. It wasn't strong enough to hurt him too badly but that wasn't the point. If her attack was forcing him back then she had come a long way.

"Sky Dragon's Roar!" Wendy yelled from behind him and fired another one at him. He turned and stopped both attacks with one hand each. He smirked and red magic exploded off of him, destroying the attacks and causing the wind to whip around Wendy. She was surprised to see his Satan Soul form because she didn't get to see it up close last time.

"You've gotten a lot stronger Wendy." Drake told her as he returned to normal, "From this point on you'll be training by yourself."

"What why?!" Wendy asked him with a distraught face. Drake chuckled at her as he waved his hand.

"I got this strong by myself and I don't really have anything else to teach you." Drake explained as he out his hand on her shoulder, "Just remember you're a lot stronger than you think you are. If anything you can ask Erza if she'll help you."

"Alright!" Wendy said before her and Charlotte flew off. Drake smiled as he watched them disappear into the distance and decided he would go back to the guild himself. He told himself he would spend more time with Mira because he was always away on missions before. He was sure she didn't mind but he did once he stopped and realized it. Drake into the guild and Mira gave him a big smile. He smiled back before Natsu, Grey and Gajeel rushed him.

"This is for yesterday!" Natsu yelled as they teamed up with their attack. Their fist passed through him and left them confused. They turned around and saw him standing behind the counter talking to Mira.

"What the hell was that?!" Gajeel asked him as he walked over ind grabbed Drake's hoodie.

"It's called an after image." Drake told Gajeel before he flicked the Iron Dragon Slayer in the head and he flew towards Natsu and Grey. Once again they were in a dazed pile and Drake turned back to Mira.

"Can I talk to you in private?" Drake asked her with a serious look in his eyes. She gave him a confused look and followed him into the kitchen.

"What's wrong?" She asked as she got worried about what was going through his head. It wasn't like him to act like this.

"Do you know why I stopped taking missions?" Drake asked her and she shook her head, "Acnologia nearly killed me when we fought. If it hadn't been for Enve I wouldn't be here and I can't stand the idea of leaving you alone. That and I was always on mission."

"You worry too much Drake." Mira told him with a smile as she gave him a hug. He held her tight as he set his chin on her head.

"You're right as usual but I'm still staying here to spend more time with you." Drake said as he gave her a smug grin.