So, I've been pretty obsessed with Fairy Tail lately - writing like a ton of fics - and I decided to post this one and I hope it turned out well enough and you all enjoy it. Thanks.
Chapter 1: Goodbye Fairy Tail
She stared at the man before her. He was tall slender man with long silver hair reaching below his back. His face framed by two bangs reaching past his shoulders, flowing backwards and with the rest of his hair. His delicate features and mildly prominent nose reminding her of a prince. He wore a white shirt and a pair of mildly baggy, cream colored pants tucked into light boots with large cuffs. His grey eyes looked into hers and she had to know if what she heard was correct.
"Can you really heal anything?"
"Yes, I can." He confirmed, her eyes falling from his face as she thought about it. Could it really be like this? Could she really be able to heal them?
"Mistress?"
"Lucy." She corrected looking up at the man, giving him a smile. "Monoceros, please call me Lucy. We're friends."
"While I like that idea, please understand I have addressed my key holders in a proper way rather than informally."
Lucy bit her lip. "W-Well there's always what Virgo addresses me as…" She trailed off blushing a bit. While she liked the nickname it was still a bit much but it was a lot better than mistress.
"What would that be?"
"Princess." She replied softly and he gave her a smile.
"Very well, Princess." He bowed and she felt her face heat up. Shaking her head she got back to what she wanted to talk to him about.
"Monoceros." He stood straight and looked at her. "If you can heal anything, would – would it be all possible for you to heal my friends?" She looked up into his grey eyes needing to know the answer.
"If that is your wish, yes" He nodded and she could feel her heart pound wildly in her chest at his confirmation. He could do it. He could save them.
"Then come with me. I need you to heal them now." She grabbed his hand and began to pull on him.
"Princess, wait." The blonde looked back at her spirit still leading him to her master.
"I must warn you now. My healing capabilities do not come without consequences." She frowned at him confused by his words.
"What does that mean?"
"It means that should I take on the task of healing your friends as you wish their injuries, no matter how great, will transfer to you."
Lucy stilled at his words, taking a moment to fully process what that meant she turned to him, looking at him serious. "I'm willing to assume any injuries from them."
He stared at her for a few moments. "You took some time to think it over before you answered, if my assumption is correct – I would first like to ask what kind of injuries they have."
Lucy bit her lip, looking away, it was true she needed a moment to grasp the situation but she wanted to heal them. They had become her family and a certain mage had been so kind to her she needed to do something in return. "They have inhaled Magical Barrier Particles." She replied softly. "They've been suffering from it for quite some time and I want to heal them." She looked up into his eyes. "I know you healing them – especially with the fact that he had inhaled so much – I know it may very well kill me, but it is something I'm willing to risk. These people – Fairy Tail – they mean so much to me. They've given me something I could only dream of for such a long time, since my mother's death but now – after everything I can finally do something for them. Laxus and the Raijinshu are very powerful mages and I know that with them better they'll be able to do so much, much more than I can do." She swallowed thickly. "So, please, come with me and heal them."
Monoceros regarded her for a few moments before coming to a decision. "You are a very kind Princess." He cupped her face. "I would hate to see someone who cares so much not just for people but for us celestial spirits as well to face death at such a young age." He pulled away silent for a brief moment. "I have made a decision, one I think will benefit us all. I must return to the celestial world. Meet me here in three days' time."
Lucy slowly nodded her head and watched with heartache as he disappeared from her sight. It hurt to see him go, to know he could help her nakama and yet she had to wait for three days before anything could be done. With that she turned and dried her tears, heading home for the night.
Three days. She had never thought waiting for three days to pass would be such an excruciating thing to experience. When the time arrived she made her way to the park underneath the sakura tree in which she last spoke with Monoceros. Standing for a moment she wondered if maybe she should summon him or would he show up through his own power? A few more minutes passed by and she saw a light, feeling him arrive from the celestial world before seeing the actual spirit.
"Monoceros" She whispered his name afraid of what he would tell her.
"Good afternoon my princess" He bowed before her. "I apologize for the wait Princess let us go to them now." Lucy smiled brightly and the pair made their way to the guild quickly entering it she sought out her Master.
"Master, where are Laxus and the thunder god tribe?"
"They're with Porlyusica."
"May I see them?"
Makarov frowned slightly but nodded his head and led her to Porlyusica's place, both silent the whole way. Once there Lucy took a breath, calming herself as she approached the four mages smiling sadly at them. It hurt to see them in such pain, their bodies trembling even though they were still unconscious.
"Master I would like a few moments alone with them, please."
"I am not leaving their side." Porlyusica stated.
"That's fine. I understand." She waited until she heard her master leave and once he was gone she turned to Monoceros. "I'm ready."
He nodded his head and walked over to first Evergreen, placing his hands over her, they soon began glowing and before long her entire body was engulfed in the glow.
What are you doing?" Porlyusica demanded.
"I'm having Monoceros heal them." She stated simply.
A few moments later he moved to Bickslow and then Freed, repeating the process. Finally he moved to Laxus and Lucy bit her lip waiting anxiously for him to be finished.
"Could you check on them, give them a final assessment?" Lucy turned to Porlyusica and the woman frowned at her before nodding her head and getting to work. Turning back around the stellar mage watched knowing Laxus would take the longest; he inhaled so much of it, risking himself for everyone. Swallowing back her tears she waited as patiently as she could for him to finish healing the lightning mage.
When his hands pulled away Lucy let out a sigh of relief and watched as Porlyusica began her assessment on Laxus. She turned to Monoceros. "Thank you."
He smiled at her. "Princess I would like to apologize to you for being late. I want to inform you that I was late because I had to make an arrangement with the Celestial King." Lucy tilted her head curious. "With permission I was able to heal your friends, when they have fully recovered you will assume the particles almost immediately." Lucy nodded her head. "Once they begin you will come to the celestial world for recovery."
"How long will I be gone?"
"I do not know Princess. The healing process will take some time. You may not come back for a long time, most likely years before you can see them again, if at all."
Lucy looked at him surprised at his implication. A day in the celestial world was three months here so what could easily be a year there would be much, much longer here. "I understand."
"You're a foolish child." She looked at Porlyusica surprised by her angry tone.
"Maybe, but it's worth it. For Fairy Tail – for my family, anything is worth it." She turned to Monoceros. "I would like to ask a favor."
"Of course, Princess"
"Can you give me one day to spend with them? So that I can be with them just one last time before I leave?"
Monoceros sighed. "I would love to give you a day but all I can give you is until 6 PM tomorrow."
Lucy nodded her head swallowing thickly. "Thank you Monoceros." She looked to Porlyusica. "Don't tell them I healed them. Please, as a last request, don't tell them I did it."
"I don't care what you want. Get out of my home now." Lucy smiled sadly at the cranky woman before turning to leave, Monoceros going back to the celestial world. She stepped out and looked around, glancing down at her master she smiled at him. "Thank you Master."
"Of course, my child let us return to the guild before it gets too late." Lucy nodded her head and she followed her master silently hating she would never see this old perverted man again. She quickly bent down, pulling him to her, surprising the old man.
"Lucy?"
"I'm sorry." She whimpered. "I just – I" She began crying, holding tight to her master. He merely sighed and wrapped his arms around her.
"It'll be okay Lucy. They'll get better soon." He reassured. "You'll see. I know it's taking some time but soon enough they'll be causing trouble much like the rest of you brats, breaking my guild and anything else they think of." Lucy laughed slightly. Even though it wasn't the reason she was upset he managed to make her feel better.
"Thank you Master."
He patted her back. "Come child, we must get back before it gets dark." Lucy nodded her head and released him standing up she continued walking with him in silence. Once in Magnolia she made her way home planning to get up early to spend her day at the guild with every member of her family.
At the sound of her alarm beeping she reached an arm out, smacking the infernal device until it went silent, tempted to go back to sleep at reading the time she then remembered just why she chose to get up early. Letting out a soft sigh she stretched her arms she heard a noise beside her and turned unsurprised to see Natsu sleeping in her bed yet again. Glancing up she noticed Happy lying on the pillow above him and she couldn't help but smile sadly, knowing this was possibly the last time she'd be able to be with them like this.
Climbing out of bed she made her way to the bathroom for a quick shower, dressing in the celestial clothing Monoceros left her. She wore a knee-length white dress with silver designs along the sides, her arms covered with the detached sleeves matching her dress. A Silver ribbon wrapped around her neck, tied into a bow and she wore white thigh high boots and her hair pulled back into two pigtails her bangs framing her face. She exited the bathroom and walked over to the bed, placing a kiss upon Happy's head before looking at her sleeping best friend, running her fingers through his pink hair a smile on her face.
"See you later Natsu." She whispered softly. Standing up the celestial mage turned leaving her apartment and making her walk to the guild as per usual. She waved at the early fishermen giving them a final hello before she continued on her journey to the guild, trying to keep her thoughts positive so that she could act normal and just enjoy her last day to the fullest without any regrets.
Before she knew it she was standing in front of the guild doors, taking a deep breath she pulled one open and stepped inside, her eyes scanning the empty guild for the one person she had admired long before she had entered the guild. Upon seeing the white-haired barmaid with her sister she smiled brightly and walked over to the bar, taking a seat.
"Lucy." The woman greeted surprised. "Good morning."
"Morning Mira" She smiled at her.
"What can I get for you?"
"Just a strawberry smoothie please" Mira nodded and began to make the smoothie. Once the glass was placed in front of her she smiled taking along sip.
"I'm surprised to see you here so early. You're generally not here until about nine."
"I know." Lucy took another drink. "I just ended up getting up early so I figured I might as well just get my day started early." She giggled a bright smile on her face, missing the fact that Mira eyed her curiously.
"Well, it's good to see you up early." Lucy nodded and continued drinking her smoothie.
As the hours passed her stomach began to turn as her nerves started to get to her. She let out a soft sigh as she watched the members of the guild enter slowly no more than a couple at a time. Her eyes watched as the iron dragon slayer walked over to the bar ordering his usual meal.
"Morning, bunny girl" Gajeel greeted her and she resisted the urge to smack the man upside the head.
"Morning Gajeel" She greeted with a smile not noticing his frown.
After he grabbed his meal he made his way to his usual table sitting beside her best friend Levy. It made her smile and think about how her friend had mentioned something about having a really big crush on the man and she hoped that while she is gone the pair got a chance to get together. Looking around she smiled as her friends Gray and Erza entered the guild talking to each other, greeting them when they sat beside her. They talked about random things for a while and soon were off talking to other mages wanting to go on a job later.
Before she knew it the guild was full of all of its mages, the normal chaos starting to ensue, Natsu being the instigator of it all. She giggled softly as she watched them fight, destroying the guild property knowing master would be angry about it. Her pink haired friend came bounding over to her after getting slammed into the table.
"Hey Luce, you want to come on a job with me?"
Lucy shook her head. "No, I just want to stay at the guild today." Natsu frowned but nodded his head.
"I guess, but that means we have to go on a job with lots of fighting."
Lucy giggled. "Okay, Natsu sounds like a good idea." He grinned at her before walking away and joining the fight again. It made her smile as she took everything in; her home and her family. Fairy Tail. Swallowing she turned and ordered another smoothie from Mira before returning to watching her guild mates fight or just sit and talk to each other.
Time continued on and she could feel a tightening in her chest as her stomach began turning once more. She didn't want to leave them but it was necessary for her to heal. Taking a deep breath she looked up to keep the tears from falling when she heard her name. Turning she saw Erza and Mira looking at her upset and she frowned in confusion.
"Lucy, I demand you tell me what is going on." Erza spoke.
"Nothing is going on Erza." Lucy replied slowly trying to figure out why the red-head was so upset with her.
"Do not lie." She growled out.
"Lucy, we know something is going on. Please just tell us."
Looking between the two she shook her head not wanting to tell them. "But nothing is –"
"Lucy!" Erza yelled causing Lucy to stare at her surprised. "Do not lie we can see it. You've given us clues all day."
"Clues?" She tilted her head confused and Mira held up her hands.
"One; You arrived at the guild early today, much earlier than normal." She held up one finger. "Two; You didn't blow up at Gajeel for calling you bunny girl." A second finger. "Three; You've stayed at the guild all day."
"Four; You agreed to go on a job with Natsu involving lots of fighting which you never want to do even if you are desperate for money." Erza spoke. "Five; You're in celestial clothing."
"Six; You've been staring at the guild wistfully all day." Mira looked at her concerned "Don't lie to us Lucy, please."
She let out a shaky breath before nodding her head. "I'm sorry." She whispered before looking up at them, trying to keep her tears at bay. "You see, I did something." She began. "I gained a new spirit from the last job I was on and a few days ago as I was making our official contract I found out he can do something so after some discussion I took it upon myself to heal them."
Mira frowned. "Who?"
"We talked it out and after some arrangements Monoceros; my new celestial spirit healed them. He healed Laxus and the Raijinshu." She spoke softly causing the girls to gasp. "But you see, because of some circumstances I –I'll assume all the injuries they sustained from inhaling the Magical Barrier Particles."
"The arrangements?" Erza questioned
"You see Monoceros spoke to the Celestial King and I've been allowed to go there to recuperate. I don't know how long I'll be gone s-so today is my last day."
"You're not coming back?" Mira looked at her sadly.
Lucy shrugged. "If I do I don't know when. In the celestial world one day is equal to three months here and I could easily be gone for a year or more and only spending a few weeks in the celestial world."
"We're going to miss you." Erza said softly.
Lucy smiled sadly at her. "I will miss you. I know I'll be thinking about you guys all the time." She wiped her eyes only to realize her hand was fading. Glancing up at the clock she realized it was almost six. "Six so soon?" She looked to Mira and Erza. "Before I go, do me a favor. Whatever you do don't tell Laxus okay? Please."
"Why Lucy? I'm sure he'd want to thank you for what you did."
The blonde shook her head. "That's not important. I did it because they're my family. Just please don't tell Laxus."
"Don't tell Laxus what?"
Turning the celestial mage gasped surprised to see Laxus and the thunder god tribe standing a few feet from her. She swallowed thickly not sure what to say. In all honesty she thought she'd be gone before he came back. Glancing at the clock once more she noted she only had a few minutes and she could feel her body was starting to fade more.
"Well?" He looked at her expectantly and she swallowed nervously.
"She doesn't want you to know that –"
"I love you Laxus!" She blurted out interrupting Mira, her eyes widening slightly at her random confession. Quickly covering her mouth she flushed trying to figure out why she just spoke that. Swallowing the blonde looked up at the lightning dragon slayer who merely looked at her expressionless. "I-I know it's probably something you've heard girls say before – I mean look at you." She blushed looking away. "But it - it just kind of happened, after everything you've done for us since you came back and even before on Tenrou." Letting out a shaky breath she glanced up into his stormy blue eyes. "I didn't want Mira telling you because well – because it's just – I-I-I need to go." Lucy ran as quickly as she could out of the guild.
She stood in the park trying to catch her breath when she suddenly felt an immense amount of pain shoot through her body, causing her to collapse. The particles were taking their toll on her and it was time for her to go. Lucy looked up at the sky as she felt her body fade, feeling the air around her change and now looking upon the face of the Celestial King, she knew it was time for her to leave.
"Goodbye Fairy Tail." She whispered softly into the air as she finally faded from Earth land.