Chapter 2: Disapearance
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My lungs felt like they were gonna explode. Macao gathered the rest of the guild members to the middle of the guild.
"We're going to organize search teams. Everyone form a party of at least of 2 people. Everyone let's go."
I was about head to Gray's house when I felt someone grab my arm.
"Are you going to Gray's house? Would you mind if I tag along?"
I didn't mind bringing him to the house since he was Gray's old comrade. We walked in silence for the whole time.
When we got to Gray's house, Lyon looked at the small house as if he were inspecting every small detail about it. We quickly got inside and I served him a cup of juice. He was hesistant to speak.
"So how long exactly have you known Gray?" I decided It'd be best if I start the conversations.
He paused for a moment before regaining his posture.
"I would say about 10 years. Although we barely patched things up between us recently. We haven't always seen eye to eye on many things. We had the same magic teacher when we were kids. I was the senior pupil and of course I offered him some tips about the training. He seemed so dark and cold."
Lyon seemed comfortable enough talking to me about his and Gray's past despite the fact that we had barely met. I quickly put my bag away that I had been holding the entire time. I changed into some fresh clothes and Lyon and I were off to help the other search teams.
We met up with members from his guild that wanted to help look for the lost Fairy Tail members. I also saw three womenizing men who were mostly flirting with Kinana and Laki rather than searching. That is until a short unsightly man ordered them to start looking and to search for their friend's 'Parfum'.
Gray's guild mates were a whole bunch of crazy, except for one person. The weirdest of his friends was a guy cosplayed as a dog. Even though they were kinda weird, they were really nice. The only non weird one of their group was Jura.
His power was said to be close to that of Master Makarov. He was a very respected and respectful person.
Most of the search teams dissipated save for a few groups. Lyon's friends had already left, leaving Lyon and myself to look in our area alone.
"If they're alive, we should be able to pick up their magic presence. Let me try something."
I started focusing my magic on the nearby waves. I was hoping to at least pick up any trace of magic. I tried for several minutes but still got nothing. I didn't say anything when i stood back up.
Lyon put his hand on my shoulder as to comfort me.
"Hey Lyon, could you tell me more about Ur? I heard Gray talk about her once before, but he didn't go very well into detail. What was she like? What was your training like?"
"Ur was a powerful mage. If she were alive she could easily become as strong or even stronger than Master Makarov and Jura. She had complete mastery over Ice-Make magic. She was really powerful but also very nice. She took in both Gray and I to teach us magic. I had heard rumors of strong and powerful mages in the world. I was so set on meeting the strongest and having them teach me magic. That's when I heard of a powerful Ice mage, Ur.
"She was so young and beautiful. She allowed me to become her pupil. I was told that I had great potential. Her training was difficult at first. She was so different than other teachers.I had been with her for some few months when we got word of a demon attack. The damage was unbearable. Countless piles of bodies, broken and destroyed homes, and the blood. It was everywhere.
"I didn't think anyone would be able to survive such an attack. I was shocked and amazed to find a survivor. Only one. Gray. He was trapped under some debris when we found him, blood all over his clothes. Eyes filled with tears. I felt sad for him. In just one day this child had lost his mother, his father, his friends, his entire village by just one demon. "
Lyon stopped and wiped the tears that were beginning to form. If I had to see all that destruction I'd be scarred for life. I couldn't imagine how Lyon or Ur felt, let alone Gray. Losing his entire village in just one day.
"Sorry, the emotional taint from seeing that kinda of disaster weighs heavily on you. Anyways back to the story. Ur and I took Gray back with us after he had to bury his parents. I don't think any child should have to do that. To bury your mother and father, the ones who raised you. It's simply heart breaking. I understand now why Gray was so cold to us. He probably didn't want to get close to anyone else and lose them again.
"Gray heard rumors of the demon Deliora in the area. He just had to get his revenge. To avenge his parents. Both Ur and I knew he wasn't anywhere near ready to fight Deliora. He didn't listen to us though. Anger, hate, and pain was clouding his judgement. He was dead set on fighting. Personally, I didn't want Gray to leave us so early. I had grown to think of him as a younger brother. We fought and argued, but isn't that what brothers do?
Ur and I decided o go look for him after he left. We followed the path of destruction. We eventually found Deliora. I spotted Gray on the floor unconscious. I tried attacking Deliora for doing that to Gray, but he was too strong. I don't remember how I ended up on the floor. When I came to, Ur was telling Gray that she can't fight Deliora and protect us at the same time. It angered me so much that she was admitting she wasn't strong enough to defeat Deliora.
I don't know what prompted me to act , but I snapped. I knew the spell that could defeat the demon. Iced Shell. If I used it I would have surpassed Ur right? Fortunately, I wasn't able to complete the spell. Ur had frozen me in my place. When I woke again, Gray was crying. Ur was nowhere to be found. Deliora had been encased in ice. Gray told me Ur died and took Deliora with her. My aspiration was ruined. All because Gray tried dealing with a demon prematurely.
I said the worst thing possible to him. If I could take it back now I would. 'You killed Ur. This is your fault Gray.' Those 8 deadly words hung onto Gray's mind for the rest of his life. Still to this day I imagine he still feels it's his fault."
Lyon looked sad after telling me the horrible past of their lives and of Ur. I wanted to know more but I kept quiet. Still, to have that amount of guilt. Both of them have it hard. Just thinking about demon attacks made the scar on my chest burn. I'll never forget that day.
Lyon left after saying his good byes. He told me he would keep in touch often. I walked home thinking about Ur and how she sacrificed herself for Gray and Lyon. I wanted to do something to show my respect I had for her.
I thought of the perfect way. In order to do so I needed the help a a certain womenizing man. Tomorrow I'll go visit Blue Pegasus and talk to HIbiki Lates. I've been told he had magic that would put most computers to shame.
I woke up early the next morning to get ready. I caught the earliest train to Blue Pegasus' guild. There I met the master. First impression: Different. I had to wait about an hour before Hibiki and his two other womanizing friends came in. Master Bob introduced me to Hibiki.
"Hibiki my darling, this man would like to speak with you."
Hibiki came over to me and lead me to one of the table to the side.
"So what can I do for you? Mr.?"
"Snow. I have a request for your magic. I heard you were able to search better than any computer."
"Well you heard right Snow. What would you like me to search for you?"
"The different types of ice magic. I'm interested in learning new magic."
"Alright just one second."
Before my eyes, was a large magical computer screen. It was running at an unbelievable speed. He showed me the various types of Ice magic. Unfortunately there weren't many types.
There was one that caught my eye however. It was a type of lost magic. God slaying magic. I asked him if there was any more info on it.
"Hmm doesn't look like it. There's really nothing on this type of magic. I'm sorry, the files are top secret. I'm afraid not even my Archive can access it."
"Thank you for trying. I appreciate your help."
After I left I looked up the closest library in town. I wanted to ask if they had any of the magic books for the God Slaying magic. When I entered the small libary I saw that they weren't many magic books inside. I decided to ask the librarian.
"Excuse me miss? I have a question for you."
"Yes? What can I.. Oh my, I'm sorry your just very cute."
"Oh uh thanks. So can you help me out?"
"Yes of course sorry bout that. What did you need?"
"I was wondering if you've ever had any magic books about Ice God Slayer magic?"
Her smile disappeared as fast as it appeared. She whispered something to an older lady who was listening to our conversation. The older lady came back telling me that no such books existed. The magic was only rumored to be true.
I left the library confused. Hibiki's Archive was said to know more than some rumor. I decided to check out other libraries and even the underground trade markets. I was dead set on learning that magic.
