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Chapter Two: Starry Legends


Arriving at the library Lucy walked up to the Lady at the desk and asked her where the Magic section was. The disgruntled old lady pointed her to the east side of the library and then looked back down at the book she was reading without a single word. Heading east Lucy passed by magic books of all sorts, rune magic, requip magic, maker magic, finally arriving at the section labelled star magic Lucy wondered down the aisle looking for something on celestial wizardry. Lucy spotted an old book covered with dust covering the title, picking it up and wiping the dust off the title read 'Ancient Legends of the Stars.' Taking the book to a table set off to the side, Lucy got out her notebook and called upon Crux to discuss the book.

"Open, gate of the Southern Cross, Crux," Lucy called out as an old silver cross appeared cross-legged hovering in the air. "Hello, Grampa Crux how are you this morning?" Lucy asked as she startled him awake.

"I'm doing just fine Lucy; how may I help you today?" Crux asked resting his hands on his knees.

"I just found this book and I was wondering if you could help me go through it, just to see if there are any facts about these stories or if there is magic that you have any knowledge on in here," Lucy stated as she showed Crux the book.

"Of course, I can help but there may be somethings that I cannot tell you since it is about the ancient times," Crux said as he settled beside Lucy and opened the book up to look. Skimming through the book for something useful or relating to Celestial Magic.

The Story of the Star Maiden

There was once a celestial mage, brave, beautiful, and daring but all of that was outshined by the love and care that she had for her celestial spirits, so much so the Celestial King himself came out to see her. Moved by her devotion towards her spirits he gave her a sacred task. This task was to guard the celestial spirits and protect them from those who intended harm upon them. To keep them out of reach from the ones who mistreated them and to offer them a contract with her, in the contract it is promised that she will protect them and never order them to do an unforgivable act. In returned the King offered her a place among the stars once she passes on from her mortal life, a place to look over her beloved spirits and to give them guidance in time of need, her very own constellation, though she wouldn't be a spirit, she would have an eternal afterlife with the Spirit King.

The story was short and didn't offer any more information but Lucy became fascinated by it and asked Crux if there was any truth to it but because of celestial law, he couldn't divulge that information to her because if it were, in fact, true then only the Celestial King himself could tell her.

Copying everything that she thought was useful down into her notebook she then put the book back and continued looking. She spotted book called 'Basic Star Magic' and picked it up, she wondered if because her magic was in such close relation is she could learn some of the spells. Taking the book back to Crux they started working of some of the spells, breaking them down and memorising the incantations. There were a couple of hyperactive spells that Lucy also wanted to learn so that Urano Metria wasn't the only one she had at her disposal. Lucy then called out Gemini and asked if they could copy inanimate objects.

"Well since you've had your second origin unlocked we should be able to," Gemi said,

"Yes, but we can only take the forms of certain objects we don't know which ones yet," Mini said.

"Do you think you could try taking the form of this book?" Lucy asked holding the book up to them, "just until I can copy everything I might need."

"We'll try Miss Lucy but we can't guarantee anything." Gemini said and they both touch the book, keeping their hands on it as they started to flash a bright gold, sweat started to appear on their blue foreheads. A couple of minutes passed and Lucy was starting to think that it wouldn't work until they suddenly transformed into the book. "It took us awhile because there was a lot of information to copy Miss but we have done it." The Gemini sounding book spoke as it open and shut to show as they spoke.

"Well done you two, I'm so proud of you," Lucy said clapping her hands together but was shushed by the cranky old lady from when she walked in. Waving in apology she whispered to Gemini to keep the book in their reserves and that they could go back.

Packing up her stuff and sending Crux back to the spirit realm she made her way out of the Library in search of an open clearing in the nearby forest to start her physical training with Loke, she didn't want to cause any damage to the town like some of her guild mates and she also didn't want to have anyone observing her in case some people got anxious. Comin to a stop in what appeared to be an empty field with trees surrounding the area and grass upon the ground Lucy called out Loke.

"Open, gate of the Lion, Leo," Lucy called out and Loke appeared before her in the empty field.

"Your Lion in shining armour has come gorgeous." Loke bowed and winked at her and Lucy wondered if she was going to regret asking for his help.

"Loke, I was wondering if you could teach me some combat skills while I'm training this year. I think it would help with my Star Dress, make it more efficient you know," Lucy asked looking at him as he raised his hand up and took her own with it.

"Why of course my Princess I shall do anything you ask of me." He said bringing his lips down to where he was holding her hand. Lucy was rethinking her choice as she sweats dropped, pulling back her hand she awaited his instruction.

"Okay beautiful you've pretty much got kicking down so I want to focus on your punching," Loke said as he stood back up and walked a few paces away from her. "First I want to see how you punch. Your speed, your strength and whether your hand position is right."

"You want me to punch you?" asked Lucy in a reluctant tone, she didn't want to hurt her spirits but she also knew that Loke could defend himself from her.

"Yes essentially, practice makes perfect after all,"

"okay if you're sure," making a fist she pulled back and pushed as hard as she could be aiming towards Loke's chest only for him to catch it last second effortlessly.

"We have to work on your fist and strength but your speed is fine for now." Loke then instructed her on how to make a perfect fist so she didn't brake anything and then told her to punch his hands as he held them up for her.

After punching him for a while he started on some exercises for her to do, push-ups, sit-ups, crunches; Loke also instructed her to go on morning runs from now on and to go until she can't; to start off with. Holder type mages tend to neglect their bodies and Lucy was now starting to see how that was a mistake and how she should have taken Natsu up on his physical training when she had the chance.

Once Lucy had finished all the exercise's that Loke had set up she laid on the forest floor huffing and puffing and Loke kneeled to hand her a bottle of water. "Well done Lucy, I'm impressed with how much you did considering it's the first day of physical training." Lucy looked up at him and smiled taking the water bottle from his hand and chugging down a huge gulp. She sighed at the feeling of the cold liquid sliding down her throat and through her chest.

"Thanks for the help Loke," Lucy said as she started to sit up and wipe the sweat from her forehead.

"No problem, I'm happy to help, see you tomorrow Princess," Loke said as he went back to the spirit realm. Looking up into the sky Lucy saw that it was turning orange so she got up and started walking through town.

Lucy started walking up the hill that she had been to just yesterday as the sun was starting to set. With the information from earlier today running through her head and her muscles sore from starting her training with Loke earlier today, she walked until she reached the place where she meditated the day before.

"Open, gate of the twins Gemini," Lucy called as she reached the top of the hill just as the first star became visible to the sky. "Gemini could you please take the form of the book that you copied earlier I would like to see if I could learn some of the spells."

"Of course, Miss Lucy," they chimed together as the book took their place. Lucy took the book into her hands and opened it to look at some basic spells.

Before learning how to wield Star Magic you first must be able to be connected to the stars by absorbing star dust, you can do this by meditating at night to draw in the stars power. After doing this try to take the power that you have absorbed and turn it into corporeal form on a concentrated area such as your fist. Doing this will ensure that you can call upon the star magic and combine it with a spell.

Reading it over once more Lucy sent Gemini back to the spirit realm. Lucy knew that she would be able to the meditating with no problems at all but she had her concerns about turning the energy into corporeal magic power. Knowing she wouldn't be able to meditate longer than she had yesterday Lucy didn't bother asking Horologium to set an alarm, but she did call out Capricorn because this meditating session would be about absorbing energy instead of emptying and expanding her containers.

"Open, gate of the sea goat, Capricorn," Lucy called as she held out his key in front of her and he appeared with a golden flash of light.

"Lady Lucy, how may I help you?" Capricorn asked bowing.

"I was wondering if you could teach me how to absorb energy from the stars and turn it into a corporeal form of magic power?" Lucy asked looking up at him as he stood up straight.

"Of course, My Lady, please take a seat on the ground as you did yesterday and listen to my voice." He instructed, Lucy then took the same position as yesterday and closed her eyes.

"Instead of pushing magic power that already resides inside yourself out, you are going to try feeling the energy that the stars are exuding and start to pull it into your body." Capricorn started explaining, "feel the way the stars move, move your magic the same way, once your mind and magic are coordinated with the movement and the energy of the stars you may start pulling it towards your magical core. Feel it fill your core up." Lucy listened to Capricorns voice start to pull away much like yesterday, yet still different.

Breathing deeply, she followed his instruction, she could feel her magic core beginning to fill with a new kind of power yet like the one she already has. Sweat dripping down her forehead from pulling in the energy she could feel herself starting to tire out, but she kept it up focusing on her magical core instead of the fatigue that was rising from the day's activities.

Finally collapsing on the ground Lucy stared up at the starry sky above breathing heavily. "Lady Lucy, how are you feeling?" Capricorn asked as he stood over her.

"I've never felt closer the stars as I do right now." Lucy laughed out as she turned her eyes towards Capricorn who was staring at her fondly, still breathing heavy she sat up and tried to gather herself enough to try turning her new-found energy into magic power.

"I would suggest waiting at least an hour before attempting that Lady Lucy," Capricorn said as he went back to the spirit realm. Waving after him Lucy thanked him for all his help. Standing up she started making her way back to the Inn that she was checked into thinking that she could try what the book said once she got back.

Arriving back at the Inn Lucy made her way towards her room and set her backpack on the dresser, smiling at the exciting first official day of training that she had, first the bakery incident and things just kept getting more interesting from there. Opening the window to allow fresh air to flow through the room she sat upon the bed and started to centre the energy that she had collected earlier in the palm of her hand. Pushing it into the hand the way she would into her keys she started to concentrate on just keeping the magic in her hand but it kept slipping and struggling to move past it to a key she was not holding.

After five minutes of attempting to just keep the magic in her hand Lucy let go of the connection and took a deep breath. Not being used to caster magic Lucy was beginning to think that learning it would be a lot harder then she thought but she was determined to at least see a spark of the magic that the book described before she went to sleep.

Once again, she concentrated on her magic and centred it around her palm but this time she let it go further the way it wanted to go, she would trust her magic. Letting the magic slip into her fingertips she opened her eyes to see a flow of shimmering gold surrounding her fingers and going no farther. Moving her fingers to see that the magic followed Lucy smiled happy with herself for taking this small step to improving. Collapsing on her bed from exhaustion Lucy closed her eyes and instantly fell asleep.


AN: Hey everyone thanks for reading, what do you think so far and if you have any ideas don't hesitate to tell me, if I implement them into my story I'll make sure to give you a shout-out! Don't forget to vote on the poll that's on my profile. I was wondering whether I should have put in the Star Maiden story but I think that if I reveal it now and have more on it further down the line it should be okay.