This day, unlike the other, was peaceful in it's own way. So I think I'll cherish this one. It took my mind off of the agony my body and mind were in. Xi was my only hope, she could bring happiness to anyone and everyone. Even the darkest of souls couldn't resist a smile around her, whether it be good or malicious. They smiled.
•••••
I woke with a start after a nightmare. It was about me killing my own mother. In fact, it made me question if it really was my fault that she was dead. As these thoughts kept swirling in my head tears fell from my eyes, cheekbone, chin and they dropped down onto Xi's scales.
I knew that she knew I was crying. Although, she wasn't interfering. It made me happy and sad at the same time, though I would feel the same way if she did interfere. I felt her move, this was clearly awkward for her so I tried my best to stop the tears. The thoughts kept flowing in as the tears kept flowing out, it was like a cycle. I wanted to scream as well but the words caught in my throat leaving a dry plea.
I wanted this to stop. I wanted everything to go back to how it was. I didn't care anymore. It would be better if those Dragons didn't hurt mother. Then I wouldn't have had to suffer so much, I wouldn't have had to say goodbye to the only person who knew me. The real me. I'm only a child but I already have what people would call a 'Dark Side' to my being.
I got up and walked over to the Sword Of Light. I put my hands together and made a small prayer. 'Dear God, why did you choose me? Why am I the one who goes through all this pain? I ask you to make up for it soon. Maybe make my future one that I can count on no matter. I only need one person who understands me. Please. If you can't answer my questions then save me from this pain.' It was short compared to the ones I would have to say at that... place..
Xi was curious as to what I was doing and was giving me a strange look.
"What are you doing, young Lucy?" She asked.
"I'm praying. To God. I was told that he makes everything better and if you pray to him he'll make your wishes come true or he'll answer your questions!" I said.
"Oh? Is that so? That's very interesting, maybe one day if I need help I'll pray to God." She smiled at me, though her smile looked a little threatening I could tell that it was a smile.
"Haha! Hey when can I learn DragonSlayer Magic?!" I asked, completely forgetting about the current Magic I had now. But I couldn't tell her, not yet.
"Eager to learn are we? Okay, well we can start right now." Xi said.
At first she told me to focus on my magical energy. I needed to increase it. I needed to make it affect my surroundings. I had to imagine my magical energy as a golden light flowing out of my body, causing the wind to stir and the plants to flourish.
When I did this the wind stirs exactly right and the plants grow into beautiful red roses. Xi couldn't help a gasp and a surprised look when not only the small area around me but the entire area was filled with beautiful nature and a stirring wind. Did I always have this much power? Ah! The OTHER DragonSlayer Magic was coursing through me still...
"... How?.." Xi mumbles, "I guess you're more powerful than one would first assume. I'll teach you an attack spell now. Focus your magic energy and make it form a golden sword in your hand. Keep this concentration until you can shout the words 'Golden Protector'. Okay?"
"Okay!" I did exactly what she said, "Golden Protector!"
A magnificent golden sword appeared in my hand. It was lightweight so should be easy to use. Honestly though, I was surprised that I still had more magic to spare. Was this the 'Ultimate' power I had gained? I wanted to ask that question, but did anyone know the answer?
It turned out that I did go a little overboard with my magic power after trying to summon a second sword. I fall to my knees and my head hurts. So my body has limits but my actual magic power doesn't? Well it obviously does but not as low.
"Take a rest now. Otherwise you'll pass out or get ill." Xi said, "You're not even supposed to be able to summon one sword so easily."
"Okay Xi." I replied and once again I was snuggled against Xi's scales.
Unlike to my thinking I heard noises outside. It was actually really scary. I know that I'm very powerful especially with Xi and Mother by my side. But that doesn't stop fear from taking it's toll on me. I feel Xi move and if she moves then it must be something. Something big.
"Stay here for a moment.." Xi said as she wandered over to the noise. I heard a Dragon's roar. I couldn't help trembling so I grabbed everything I had in case we had to run. After the Dragon's roar had dissipated into the air I heard a malicious laugh.
Xi came running back in and grabbed me (with everything else I had in my arms) and started to run until breaking out into flight. I looked behind us and saw a dark Dragon with a rounded head and blue swirls all around it's body. This Dragon... I know this Dragon.. But how?
It caught up to us in no time and Xi couldn't fly any faster due to her, quite obvious, exhaustion. I was so worried about her that for a few seconds the rest of the world meant nothing to me. I just wanted to live in peace. But my life keeps forbidding that.
I decided to take out the Sword Of Light. The best thing about this is that it only hurts enemies, I could miss this Dragon as many times as I needed, though I'd rather not. I walked over to the edge of Xi's body, the closest part of the other Dragon. I lifted the sword up and immediately the Dragon looked frightened.
"This won't be the first time I've slain a Dragon!" I shout, "Go away and leave Xi alone!"
"Xi? Oh you mean Xiuhcoatl. But I have a debt to pay back. Though I didn't realise she's gotten such a powerful young human. You know not even God's possess that sword dear." It said with a terrifying smirk on it's face, "I'll take it away so you won't have the trouble of keeping it."
"NO!" I shouted even louder, a match for the selfish Dragon's voice, "THIS IS MY MOTHER! I WON'T LET A HORRIBLE DRAGON LIKE YOU HAVE HER!"
"Who are you to refuse me? If I wanted I could kill your precious 'Xi' in an instant." It threatened with a hiss in it's voice.
"I AM LUCY HEARTFILIA, WHO ARE YOU TO BE SO CRUEL AND SELFISH?!" I retorted.
"Hmmmm... Lucy Heartfilia. I'll remember that. And me? I'm the Dragon of death and Chaos, Acnologia." Acnologia stated.
"GET BACK NOW. OR THIS LIGHT SHALL SLAY YOU!" I shout again.
"Hahaha okay. I'll leave for now. But remember this lucky little Lucy Heartfilia, I will come after you once again when you have grown older and are more powerful!" Acnologia left with those powerful words hanging in the air.
"Xi are you okay?!" I asked.
"I'm fine, just a little tired. But if you need to slay him then I shall teach you all I know. I will even teach you attacks only I can use." She replied.
After that we landed back at our little home in the woods. The fire from the cherry blossom tree had dimmed a little. It was evident that Xi needed to rest. Otherwise she could do some serious damage to herself.
We managed to snuggle up together once again. But again, my nightmares continued. This nightmare was a lot more scary than the last. I could see everything so clearly yet when I looked closer it was blurred completely.
My nightmare consisted of a castle on fire with many Dragons around it. Some Dragons were fighting each other, while some were fight the Humans gathered and others were destroying and wrecking havoc among the entire area.
Most of my vision was filled with fire. I was moving around in the nightmare but I never remembered moving myself. I heard people calling out and shouting for someone to save them. I felt tears fill my eyes but they wouldn't fall, it was like I was stopping them on purpose.
But what scared me most of all was the Dragon I met earlier. Acnologia was here. He was being ridden by a young man with jet black hair and a black clothes, other than the long white cloth hanging from his right shoulder and the gold rims on the edges of his clothes.
I felt as if I had to remember that man. So I seared an image of him in my mind. I knew him from somewhere. But I cannot recall where or when that happened. When I think about him, Acnologia or these nightmares I see my mind grows hazy. Like someone doesn't want me to remember. Why? It all confused me.
I once again woke. Although this time it was because of the nightmare, I knew that because Xi was still sleeping peacefully. I climbed out of her grasp and walked over to the cherry blossom tree.
This tree calmed me down whenever I needed it. So I come over here a lot. The tree is warm, alive and it has all the same feelings Xi does. This place, I've come to realise it as a home away from home. I think this tree allows me to think of my past and what has happened to me so far, peacefully. It's the one thing that I don't mind to cry in front of.
I move away from the tree to look up at the stars. I can see multiple constellations but the one that catches my eye most of all is Aquarius'. That's right, I forgot it was October. I looked around and found a pool of water and summoned Aquarius. Yeah she has a bad attitude but she's caring deep down.
"What do you want small fry?" She said.
"Your constellation is up there! It made me think of you and I wanted to talk. Plus I wanted to make sure you knew about what happened to Mother.." I replied.
"Yes unfortunately I know about it all. I even know about your deal with the Devil Dragon." She said.
"Uhhh... Aquarius?" I called her name quietly.
"What?" She urged.
"Can I tell you about something?" I asked, this time a little louder.
"Okay..." She replied.
And so I told her all about what had happened in my nightmare. Her face turned a ghastly white but I didn't really notice. I fell asleep after a while though. This time, no nightmare.