Author's Note : Hi everyone ! So here's the second chapter, where you get a little bit of information about what is going on … I have to admit, the first chapter didn't explain what is happening but that's how I wanted my story to be :) So enjoy !

Disclaimer: Mashima-sensei owns fairy tail.


The world turned white, a spinning white, a blinding white, an oppressive white, a breathtaking white. It lasted for a heartbeat , then , she felt the sickening feeling of falling : no more white, just a blend of blurred different colours and shapes. She could feel her stomach protesting, so close to letting go of her lunch when she , well, they actually, hit the ground. She didn't know how Natsu managed to go beneath her to absorb the initial impact , but he did. The initial shock was then followed by a series of rolls, the world was spinning again: up, down, up , down, up,down… stop please… Natsu tightened his grip as they slowed down until they finally stop their crazy race.

It took her a moment to notice that they were motionlessness, but once the information got to her brain, she sighed in relief. Her whole body was hurting her and it was difficult to breathe. But that was maybe because something, or someone, was on top of her, someone who is heavy and hot. She tried to move but she was too weak , confused, and… she couldn't breathe ? As if the oxygen in the air was missing. A moan rose from above her.

"Luce, are you ok ?" Natsu asked.

Well, at least the flame brain sounded ok , good for him.

"Hum no, you're crushing me!"

"Sorry ." He said while rolling to the right to free her from his restraint.

She exhaled and inhaled heavily, finally able to breathe. But the air still felt strange, as if something was missing… something important…She straightened up. She was feeling dizzy, she could taste her stomach contents at the back of her mouth, a very unpleasant sensation she tried to suppress. Why was breathing so hard? She inhaled, and exhaled slowly… Inhale…Exhale…Inhale…Exhale…Good Lucy…now keep doing this…. She turned her head towards Natsu, he didn't look so good himself. So it wasn't just her? Feeling slightly better, she proceeded to look around her: they were in what seemed to be a clearing, she could hear a stream of water flowing nearby although she couldn't actually see it. She smelled moss and fresh grass, a hint of pine maybe? And what stroke her as lilac and gooseberries. It was dark, though, the sky was clear and the star were so bright and the moon was almost full. A small breeze was blowing…. Chilly… She thought while rubbing her arms with both of her hands.

"What happened? Where are we?" She asked out loud, more to herself than to Natsu actually.

"I don't know…" He said while still laying down. He had exactly the same face he had on the train this morning. He must have felt really bad she told herself "I remember feeling something powerful…and… dangerous coming towards us back there…"

She titled her head in his direction.

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know. I just felt it that's all."

She pursed up her lips. She had absolutely no idea about what he was talking about, it just felt like one instant ago they were at the library with the little raven-curled-hair girl… Moerae was it? And then Natsu jumped on her, telling her to be careful… There was a flash of light…And next thing she knew they ended up here, doing some kind of barrel roll while she was having a hard time to breath. Ah ! There it was again, the dizziness. She decided not to try to fight it and just laid down once again. The night sky was really beautiful. She didn't know where they ended up, but it was a beautiful place so it shouldn't be that bad right? Well … exempting that everything around her seemed to spin faster than one would expect. At least the stars weren't moving, so she got that going for her, which is nice.

"I wonder where we are…" She whispered to the almost dying Natsu

"It must…be…hell… a train or….a boat or… BULP"

"Ew… Hang in there Natsu…." The sound of him trying not to puke was very displeasing right now since she felt like throwing up herself.

She just tried to ignored it for now and focused on the sky. Once she would feel better, she will snoop around and try to figure out what happened. Well, according to the information she had right now, the only thing she could say was that the white flash must have been some sort of teleportation spell? Maybe something else? She stared into the darkness of the night, watching the stars. When was the last time that she actually stopped to watch the stars? She couldn't even remember… All those shiny points reminded her of diamonds, yes, little diamond all across the sky. But something was off. She frowned. Something felt wrong…very wrong in what she was watching… Something didn't match…What was it? The sky was the same after all so why did this bother her more than it should…

"Ok, I'm up now !" Natsu exclaimed as he jumped up to his feet.

He turned around to Lucy and extended his hand to help her on her feet. The help was much appreciated, as she grabbed his hand his pulled her up, with a little bit too much strength as she crashed onto his chest.

"Ha Ha Ha ! I don't know what that was all about but it feels like the good ol' times!" He said with a big smile on his face before bursting into laughter.

She was about to join his stupid laugh when it all came back to her, like a flash: the terrible handwritten words, the solitude, the empty rooms… I'll be back after about a year. She brushed away the sad thought and broke free from Natsu's contact.

"Anyways we have to understand what happened and where we…"

Natsu stopped her mid sentence

"Someone is here… No a lot of someones…"

"Hu ? Then maybe we should get away… Hide somewhere ?"

"We can't… We are surrounded …"

Lucy looked puzzled, not that she didn't believe what Natsu said, just that she didn't understand why would a lot of someones surround the two of them.

"I'm fired up!"

"Please… could you not ?" She sighed

Natsu just proceeded to ignore Lucy comment and entered a battle stance, his legs apart, his fist ready, all he has to do was to ignite the flame of his hand…

"He ? What the fuck ?"

"What?" Asked Lucy

"I can't use my magic…"

"WHAT ? Stop joking around Natsu, it's DEFINITELY not the moment!"

"I'm not joking I CAN'T FUCKING USE MY MAGIC ! LOOK !"

He waved his hand in front of her, and the only flame he could produce was actually a little spark that disappeared just as quickly as it appeared, in a little "swoosh".

"DUDE YOU JUST SAID YOU WERE FIRED UP!" She could feel a drop of sweat running through her temple along her cheek "SO FIRE IT UP ALREADY!"

"WHY ARE YOU YELLING ?"

"BECAUSE YOU STARTED IT!"

She sighed, it was definitely not the moment to be dorks… not that there was actually a moment where they could be dorks but not now. Her train of thoughts was stopped right away when she felt a light breeze brushing over her skin. The air was chilly and smell like lilac and gooseberries…and a hint of something sweet like… maple syrup maybe? What a strange smell.

His senses were quivering, his muscles were tensed, all he could do was listen at this moment. Moving slightly , turning his head left, then right. They had to be silent.

"My radar is on fire." He muttered to Lucy

Lucy didn't know why but she giggled at that sentence, maybe because he couldn't , ironically, actually be on fire for once ?

He never heard it. He never felt the air being ripped apart. Never saw it. Never anticipated it. It happened in what felt like an eternity: everything turned to red…A bright, colourful, crimson red. It's almost funny, because, at this instant, all he could think of was how red was his favourite colour. It was maybe because he was a mage that used fire or just because it was kind of a warm tint? But somehow he never really thought red would suit Lucy. Royal blue and white, these were always the best colours on her. It contrasted her golden hair and, somehow, made her precious skin glow… Not that he was an expert on that kind of stuff but he was pretty damn convinced that red would never ever suit her….

Then why was she overflowing with red ? Why did she wear it ? Wait… she was wearing a blue top today…so… it wasn't her outfit … Then.. what the … ? His eyes met hers for a split second. They were wide open and filled with emotions…Pain, surprise, incomprehension, crying for help. That's when he felt something hot on his cheek. It smelled like iron, like Lucy. He already smelled that scent before, it was during the Grand Magic Tournament, on a fateful day where he jumped to catch a black arrow that flew through the air before landing on his friend chest, filling the room with dark red blood. Never again he swore to himself on that day… He will NEVER be too slow again. He would catch every arrow coming her way, every attack meant to hurt her or anyone he cared about… But especially her.

Then …why was she overflowing with red ? Why did she wear it ? Why did her gaze was filled with fear ? Why could he smell the iron in her blood ? Why wasn't he still strong enough ? Why ? Why ? Why ? WHY ?

He reached out for her as she was collapsing, gently putting his hand behind her neck, distress in his voice.

"Luce .. Fuck Lucy ..No…what…"

His free hand was right above the , now, gaping hole that pierced her stomach. What could he do ? What should he do ? How could he do it ?

"Luce ! Luce! LOOK AT ME LUCE!" He said, while panic started to flood his voice, his eyes were watery as he watches the grimace of pain that crossed her face "Please Luce… Tell me what to do… Oh god, Luce please don't close your eyes stay with me Ok ?"

"Natsu…"Her voice was distorted by pain, it was faint, fragile, shaky."Be…behind you…"

What ? Before he could move, he felt a sharp blow on his neck, making him collapse. While his vision blurred away all he could see was the red over Lucy's body.

The night just fell on Magnolia, and the guild members were exhausted by the work of the day. Still it nothing felt like home than the newly rebuilt guild hall, it was so comforting to go back to normality after one year of uncertainty. Everyone would eat here tonight , at the expense of poor Levy and her pile of work. She could hear the laughter and the jingling of the beers chops, the indistinct chatters in the background made a sweet melody, though. A melody she had missed truth to be told, and secretly wished she never had to miss it again. A plate full of food slid in front of her

"Don't overdo it ok Levy ?" Mirajane said a warm smile on her face

"Thank you Mira-chan ! Don't worry I won't"

"But you've been on this paperwork since forever… I'm a bit concerned." She then looked behind Levy. "Oh ! Hi Loke ! Long time no see !"

Levy turned around, it was indeed a long time since she last saw Loke, her comrade being with Lucy for one year. She could notice the concerned look on his face even in the distance. He was looking around the guild with an expression that seems to be … panic ? Levy left her chair to meet him.

"Hello, Loke-chan! How are you ?" She asked cheerfully.

"WHERE IS LUCY ?" He yelled, panicked.

Silent fell in the guild hall, everyone stopped whatever they were doing at this very instant. Was it because of the alert in his voice ? Or maybe just because he yelled so loudly that every other sound was suppressed right away ?

"What do you mean where is Lucy ? " Grey enquired "Isn't she with Natsu on some mission ? Besides aren't ya supposed to know where she's since you're her spirit ?"

"She disappeared ! " Loke said, his voice breaking down, same as his knees.

Erza moved towards him, helping him back to his feet.

"Loke, calm down and.." She started

"SHE DISAPPEARED ! HOW THE FUCKING HELL AM I SUPPOSE TO STAY CALM ?"

At this moment Levy couldn't help but think that she definitely never would have believed that someone had the guts to stop Erza mid-sentence. Maybe she wasn't the only one having this thought ? Everyone carefully made a step back from Erza at that moment, fearing her fury. But she didn't burst into rage, on the contrary, she softened her voice.

"Loke, calm down" She proceeded to start again " I don't know what is happening and if you are not making any sense while talking we won't be able to understand it either. So sit down and explain. Or I'll make you sit." She added with a small smile.

Loke looked at her and faintly nodded. They both sat on a close bench and everyone gathered around them.

"She was there " He started with a trembling voice" and the next second I couldn't feel her magic power at all ! She just disappeared OUT OF NOWHERE !"

"What do you mean you couldn't feel her magic power ? Can you tell us exactly what happened ?" Asked Levy as she sat beside him, putting a hand on his shoulder in an attempt to calm him, or at least, appease him a bit.

"I… I don't exactly know what happened. But… as usual…We kept an eye on Lucy's magical power, just in case something unexpected happens. You know… That's how horologium can sense if she's in a dire situation….anyways… Everything was as usual… I think she was near Natsu and Happy… And all of the sudden there was some kind of… Magic burst…Like an explosion or a big flash… A spike of magic around them…It was incredible… I mean… It lasted less than a second but I've never felt something this powerful before… And next thing I know I couldn't sense Lucy… Or Natsu… It's like they completely disappeared into thin air. And I don't understand! If Lucy's life was in danger Horologium would have acted but he didn't! No one understood what happened it was so fast and… FUCK ! FUCK FUCK FUCK ! Lucy… She….I don't understand … I…."

Realisation hit. And it hit hard. A pregnant silent filled the room. The atmosphere became heavy. Finally, Erza broke it.

"Mira?"

"Yes ?" The white haired lady answered.

"Do you know where Natsu and Lucy went on this mission ?"

"Hum" She paused to think a bit,"I think she called it the "White City" … not the actual name though If I remember correctly"

"I can take you there!" Loke offered" It'll be faster if we use the spirit world… But two people max would be faster"

"I'll come !" Levy exclaimed to everyone surprise.

"So will I." Added Erza.

Using the spirit world sure was fast Levy thought to herself, but Loke could have made sure she didn't land on her knees. A small "ouch" escape her mouth as she struggled to stand up again. The room was dark, only a small candle was lit on a table across it. But she gasped in wonder when her eyes met the mountains of books in front of her. Was this heaven? Books everywhere the eye could see. A familiar voice woke her from her daydreaming.

"NATSU! LUCY! WHERE ARE YOU ?" Happy voice echoed inside the library.

"Happy ? Are you there ?" Erza answered.

A few moments later, the blue exceed appeared from behind the shelf.

"Erza ! Levy ! Loke!" He said "When did you arrive ?"

"Just now" Started Erza "We came because Loke told us something might have happened to Lucy and Natsu".

The blue cat look at his friend puzzled.

"I can't find Natsu and Lucy… Maybe they are playing Hide and Seek… You didn't have to come , I'm sure it's just a joke!"

"Still… Happy when was the last time you saw them ?"

"HMMMMM" He then proceeded to flew where the candle was "Natsu and Lucy were reading this book"

Levy approached the desk. You could , indeed, see an open book and, right next to it, Lucy reading glasses. She picked up the object that lied in front of her: she could read "The book of Time" on its cover. So Lucy managed to accomplish her mission, that made her smile, and kinda jealous of her friend. She opened it again and proceeded to skimmed through it. What the heck ? The book was empty, only blank pages. If she remembered correctly, it was a sealed book. Why would anyone place a seal on an empty book ?

"Are you looking ofr Onii-chan and Onee-chan ?"

The high pitched voice almost made Levy jump in fear: it was just a little girl, maybe around ten years old? She had a white dress and curly dark hair. How did she not notice her beforehand ?

"Hello there!" Levy said a big smile on her face while approaching the little girl "Onii-chan and Onee-chan ? Are you talking about Natsu and Lucy ? Have you seen them ? "

The little girl nodded.

"Moerae asked for help… Onii-chan and Onee-chan agreed …"

"Levy ? Who are you talking to…?" Erza asked while going near them "Oh! Hello there little one."

"Hello Onee-chan!" She said smilling. "You are beautiful ! You look like sunset!"

"Hu..? Thank" Erza said blushing

"But the other onee-chan is beautiful too! She reminds me of Anna. She has golden hair." She added while giggling

"Oh ? You know Lucy ?" Asked Erza while kneeling next to the little girl

"Yeah she said Natsu and Lucy agreed to help her." Added Levy

"Hey guys have you found anything yet ?" Loke enquired.

Loke joined their little party, closely followed by Happy. But then… He froze as he saw the little girl.

"No way… But… How… You are…you were…" His voice trembling once again.

The golden eyes of the little girl opened wide with wonder as she ran towards Loke, jumping on his leg. Well, it looked like she was aiming at is neck but she was too small to accomplish such a fee.

"Leo ni-sama!" She yelled, tears appearing at the corner of her eyes "Leo ni-sama! Leo ni-sama! Moerae is so happy to see you again !"

Interrogation points seemed to appear above the head of the two girls, but Loke…just froze. He stayed silent for a moment, Levy could see he was as confused as they were. But he then hugged back the little girl, tears flowing along his cheeks.

"Momo…we thought…We thought you died 400 years ago… How ? How are you ? How did you … "

"Anna protected me Leo ni-sama" She pointed at the book "I was safe in there" She added with a bright smile.

Loke broke their embrace to wipe away his tears.

"This is Moerae, she was… no … She is a spirit. But a few centuries ago she disappeared. So we just assumed she…" He couldn't say the word but it was pretty obvious.

"Nice to meet you Moerae-chan . I'm Levy and this is Erza. We are friend of Lucy and Natsu. So you are a spirit he ?"

"Yes !" Said the little girl, with proud in her voice "I am the spirit of time and space! Pretty cool he ?"

"I'm Happy! Nice to meet you".

"Wow, you can fly ! Moerae wish she could too…"

But then it clicked inside of Loke's head, grabbing the little spirit shoulder.

"Momo you said you saw Lucy and Natsu right ?"

"Yep ! Onii-chan and Onee-chan were pretty cool! They said they would help me, they are the first one in centuries to agree !" She said while jumping up and down from excitement.

"Momo… What did they need to help you with… Exactly ?" Loke gave her a serious look that was almost threatening.

"Hum…hu…I lost something… So… hum… I send them to bring it back ?"

"And where did you sent them Momo ?" He asked, fearing the answer.

"SOMEWHERE!" She answered happily "Somewhere right after I lost it… hum… Right after Anna protected me in the book I think."

"YOU SEND THEM IN THE PAST ?" Loke yelled in stupor

The little girl raised her head towards the leader of the zodiac. He seemed panicked and frustrated at the same time… It was scary. She curled up right away, hiding her face.

"Leo nii-sama you are angry at Moerae ?" She asked, on the verge of tears

"What…eh…"

Loke was embarrassed, he completely forgot about the childish personality of this spirit, and he just frightened her. Well it's not that she's childish, she was just a child indeed. In that state, she would never ever answer to their question. But more importantly, he felt the death-frightening glare that Levy just sent him. The bluenette could be really scary when she wanted to. Just like Erza. She proceeded to walk towards the little girl, kneeling beside her. She put a hand on her hair, trying to comfort her.

"Ne Moerae-chan, it's alright, Loke didn't meant to frighten you." She told her with a little smile on her face

The little girl raised her head, tears on her eyes. She nodded. Leo nii-sama is a good person he didn't meant do frighten you…cheer up ! She thought to herself.

"So Moerae-chan, can you tell me what you did to Lu-chan and Natsu-kun ?"

Moerae looked at Levy. She had such a baby face, and she was so tiny compared to all the other people she ever met. She looked nice, though. And she had beautiful blue hair. Moerae liked it.

"Onii-chan and Onee-chan promised they would help Moerae…"

"Help you with what Moerae-chan ?" Levy asked softly.

"hu…" She gave a look towards Loke, worried that he would get angry again

"Don't worry Moerae-chan" Said Erza"I won't let him hurt you"

"Hu… Moerae doesn't know…" she admitted shamefully.

"What do you mean you don't know ?" Asked again Levy

"Moerae doesn't remember… I know I lost something… But … I can't remember… Anna told me this would happen, that it was for my safety… Anna said she would give it back to me once It was safe but… But … it's been so long… I waited so long in the book .. I…" She broke into tears.

Levy took her in her arms. The poor little girl was trap inside a dark place for centuries, of course that she would be vulnerable right now. But… If she couldn't remember why she sent Natsu and Lucy in the past… How were they supposed to help her ? And most of all… How are they going to come back ?


Well that took much longer than I expected for some reasons... Also I'd like to apologize for the delay, however, I can't be constant between my uploads because of my studies. I'll try to post at least one chapter per months but I can't promise you anythings. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed it :) Don't hesitate to review ^-^ Until next time !