Getting on the train had been a hug

Getting on the train had been a huge hassle. With everyone being injured it took hours to get back to Clover Town. But after collecting their luggage from the hotel and catching the next train to Hosenka, the team finally got some much needed sleep. Granted it only lasted an hour since Hosenka wasn't far from Clover Town, but still, it made a difference. It was very late when they arrived and they wondered if any hotels would still take them. But since this town thrived at night, they were eagerly welcomed to one of the finest hotels, and didn't even have to pay. The hotel only had rooms for two however, which made everyone split up again. Natsu and Lucy went into one, as did Gray and Juvia. Erza went with Wendy which once again left Gajeel and Laxus alone. But this time they didn't complain about it. It might have been because they were both so tired, or because Gajeel was still pretty out of it, or maybe because they finally settled their differences.

Despite it being late, the girls couldn't wait to hit the spa. Lucy sighed happily as she stepped into the pleasantly hot water, her aches and pains already slipping away. Letting her towel fall down she plopped into the pool and almost moaned at how amazing it felt. Looking around she realized it wasn't just her. Erza looked to be on cloud nine, Juvia had almost melted into water herself, and Wendy appeared to be on the verge of sleep, her head resting on Carla's. It was like they had died and gone to heaven.

"This feels amazing." She groaned, sinking deeper into the water.

"It really does. It's been so long since we've been here, I'd forgotten how amazing Hosenka's spas are." Erza agreed, tying her scarlet hair up in a bun.

"Juvia wonders if Gray-sama is enjoying his bath too. If only he could be here.." She trailed off, drooling as she imagined a naked Gray sitting next to her.

"Juvia! You can't possibly wish Gray was here, you're bathing!" Lucy said with a blush. It's not like she wanted Natsu to be here, that would be weird. Or at least that'