Alright, now to begin the first of hilarious chapters to come! For a sort of explained reason, Arugian is no longer a man, sorry Elfman XD Anyway, lets see what happens!
Chapter 4
Confessions of a Teenage Necromancer
It was quiet in the guild of Fairy Tail as everyone there stared at the new feminine body of Arugian in total shock and confusion, especially Juvia who was fuming with hatred.
"Love rival..." Juvia growled under her breath.
"How could this have happened? I don't remember seeing a spell that was cast on him to do this." Lucy spoke.
"Yeah, me neither, this is totally weird!" Natsu spoke staring at the various changed features of Arugian. (WOOOOW!)
"Natsu, I think you're being a little..." Erza began.
"A LITTLE WHAT!?" Natsu barked as he looked back to Erza.
"You liiiiike her!" Happy came up randomly with his paws on his cheeks. The comment resulted in the guild all falling on their backs.
"IT AINT NOTHIN LIKE THAT HAPPY!" Natsu screamed.
"It could be that spell those fanatics shot at him, the one that Erza reacted to." Master Shadesoul spoke, Erza looked to him a moment.
"You mean the beam of light? Yes, I remember now, they said they'd "return their goddess to her true self" this must be a curse they inflicted upon Arugian. Only question is how to dispell it." Erza spoke.
"In my experience, I've actually never come across a spell like this, for now, it might be best for hi- I mean her, now, to just wait until it wears off." Master Shadesoul spoke.
"In the meantime, someone should look for a way to change Arugian back, no?" Lucy asked.
"Indeed, though this could be a fun turn of events during that time." Makarov spoke with a devious smile.
"Please behave, master." Mirajane spoke with her typically calm smile.
"Hey! Someone's gonna have to help Arugian deal with her new girl body! I volunteer!" Kinae spoke jumping up and down with her hand held high.
"I think it might be best for someone a little more experienced. I think I'll take Arugian." Mirajane spoke with an almost amused smile.
"NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT! YOU'LL JUST PUT HER THROUGH DOMINATRIX!" Lucy screamed out.
"BEING A WOMAN IS A MAN!" Elfman randomly screamed out
"Wow...I can't believe this is actually being discussed right now..." Gajeel spoke with disgust as he looked down on the scene.
"It is actually an entertaining scene though." Pantherlily spoke.
"Eh, maybe. I just think the whole thing is stupid, the brat let his guard down and look what happened." Gajeel spoke.
"You mean her guard down." Pantherlily spoke with a laugh mimicking, Gajeel's "Gehee!"
Laxus too looked down on the scene, shaking his head with disappointment.
"Idiot..." He whispered under his breath.
Just then, Arugian started to slowly open her eyes, slowly sitting up and seeing everyone around her. Holding a hand on her head, she still looked a bit dazed.
"Ugh What happened...my chest feels heavy..." She spoke in a voice that took everyone by surprise. Not only was it feminine...to everyone there, Arugian's new voice was adorable. (WOOOOW!)
"Uhh...Arugian...you're probably going to freak out so just...brace yourself..." Lucy spoke with an almost panicked tone as she sat down in front of Arugian
"What are you talking about? I-" Arugian stopped herself blinking a few times before looking straight down at her chest. With a look of shock, she placed her hands on her breasts,(WOOOOW!) feeling them to make sure she wasn't seeing things, once she confirmed it, her eyes grew even bigger and her face red as Erza's hair.
Outside the guild the panicked scream of Arugian could be heard throughout Magnolia, causing many people in the streets to stop and look around and even people in their homes to pop out of the windows.
"HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN TO ME!? I'M A GIRL!? NO! NO THIS CAN'T BE RIGHT!? HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DO...ANYTHING!? SOMEBODY CHANGE ME BACK!" Arugian screamed, running in a panic around the guild
"Hey, it's ok, we're going to help you." Lucy spoke, trying to calm her down.
"OK!? HOW IS ANY OF THIS OK!? MY BODY IS DIFFERENT! I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO DO! I CAN'T GO OUT LIKE THIS!" Arugian screamed as her eyes got teary. The men of the guild saw this and thought that girl Arugian was the most moe thing ever, but they all stood there pale as they were conflicted, Arugian is originally a man, yet they're getting this sort of reaction from her as a girl now. Even Gray had this same dumbfounded face and like the rest, he even had a blush on his face. Juvia took note of this and couldn't help but shed her own tears as she was jealous.
"If Arugian is moe...then Juvia must be more moe!" She whispered under her breath as she started thinking of various ideas. Everything she could possibly think of including a moe bunny suit.
Arugian then rushed past Lucy and straight for Master Makarov
"Master, please, you have to change me back! Please I'm begging you!" Arugian pleaded, but Makarov looked away with his devious smile.
"I don't know, a transformation curse is rather difficult to dispell." Master Makarov spoke while scratching the back of his head with a smirk. Arugian then rushed over to someone else as Makarov extended his arms, smacking Arugian on her butt (WOOOOW!) and snickering under his breath. Arugian then turned around, holding her hands on her butt and looking to Makarov with an angry blushing face before going to everyone she could for help, the most common reaction was "Uhh..." as the men there didn't know how to properly react, then She finally got to Gray, holding her hands on her shoulders.
From Gray's point of view, he saw sparkles and bubbles around Arugian as she pleaded for his help.
"Uhh...Yeah...I'll help you out, Aru..." Gray struggled to speak. Juvia then looked incredibly angry as she power walked to Arugian, grabbing her by the arms and looking into her eyes with almost psychotic eyes.
"LOVE RIVALLL!" Juvia growled. "You changed to get Gray's affection! Juvia cannot accept this of a love rival!" She spoke just before she got kicked across the room by Kinae.
"LEAVE MY BIG SISTER ALONE!" Kinae shouted.
"Please don't call me that." Arugian spoke with tears in her eyes.
"Well, I can't call you big brother, now can I?" Kinae asked with a laugh. Just then, Juvia shot straight towards Kinae and the two of them entered into their own cloud of smoke as they fought. The two of them screaming in the middle of their fight, it was entertaining to most.
"Alright then, Aru, I'll take you with me and Happy!" Natsu spoke
"No, Aru needs a woman to take care of her now." Erza began "I'll take her with me."
"YOU'D BE WORSE THAN MIRA FOR THE JOB!" Lucy screamed.
"I can't believe you'd try that, Natsu, are you seriously being that much of a pervert?" Gray asked.
"OI! You're the one who's acting all shy with Aru! Who's the one being perverted now!?" Natsu barked as they too got started in their fight cloud.
"I think I might be able to help out Aru." Cana spoke with a smile as she walked over, carrying her barrel of beer.
"What do you plan on doing, getting her drunk?" Lucy whispered. "Ok, you know what? Aru's coming with me until she's returned to normal! No exceptions!"
"Lucy, what are we going to do!?" Arugian asked beggingly as she held onto Lucy's arm. Lucy looked back to Arugian, somewhat surprised but then smiled.
"Don't worry, I'll help you to adjust to it all in the meantime." Lucy spoke confidently.
"Please don't tell me I have to wear...girl's cloths..." Arugian spoke while looking away embarrassed.
"Well..." Lucy began.
"OH NO! PLEASE NO! NOOOO!" Arugian screamed out as she shut her eyes tightly.
"This...might be a bit out of my patience..." Master Shadesoul spoke while having a mixture of skepticism, amusement, and sheer confusion on his face, and before he knew it, about half the guild was once again in a massive bar brawl. Master Shadesoul casually dodged the debris and punches as he walked straight for the door.
As the fight ensued, someone had somehow managed to accidentally grab onto Arugian's pants and drop them along with her boxers. (WOOOOW) Looking down with Lucy, Arugian's face became solid red and with tears as she was frozen in shock. This whole thing somehow paused the fight as everyone saw this and stared also in shock. Arugian sniffed a few times before dropping to her knees and trying to cover herself, screaming in a panic.
Later on, at Lucy's house, Arugian was in her bathroom with her as they tried on various outfits and even getting the proper underclothing, needless to say, Arugian was incredibly uncomfortable with all of this.
"Lucy, do I really need to wear these!?" Arugian asked.
"Just for the time that your body is like this, it's best for your form so you don't hurt yourself. Luckily you have the same sizes as me so we can share cloths for the time being.
How is she so casual about that! This is so humiliating! Ugh! If I ever see those fanatics again I swear I will send them to pandemonium myself! Arugian thought with a hateful face.
"Here we go! Try this one on!" Lucy spoke with a smile.
"KYAA! THAT!? WHERE'S THE CLOTHING ON IT! I'M A NECROMANCER NOT A SHOWGIRL!" Arugian screamed.
"Just outside, in Lucy's bedroom were Natsu, Happy, and Kinae, waiting anxiously for Lucy and Arugian to come out.
"This is kind of exciting don't ya think!?" Kinae asked with a mischievous giggle.
"I know! With the way things sound in there, Arugian's being showed all of Lucy's skimpy outfits!" Natsu spoke, also snickering with Happy and Kinae doing the same.
Lucy finally opened the door and stepped out with a smile on her face.
"Ok, come on out, Aru." She spoke.
"NO!" Arugian blurted out, pressing herself against the wall, out of Natsu's view.
"Come on, Aru, you look great!" Lucy spoke as she reached in and started to pull.
"I SAID NO! GET NATSU AND KINAE OUT OF HERE!" Arugian screamed.
"I guess I get to stay." Happy spoke.
"HAPPY'S HERE TOO!? THAT'S EVEN WORSE!" Arugian screamed.
"You're so mean..." Happy spoke sadly. Lucy had actually put her foot against the wall to try and pull Arugian out and was struggling to do so.
"YOU'RE SO CUTE! GET OUT HERE, ARU!" Lucy barked.
"I DON'T WANT TO BE CUTE! I WANT TO BE BACK TO NORMAL!" Arugian screamed.
"Aru, I am going to get you to come out of there one way or another!" Lucy spoke as she smiled deviously, pulling out Virgo's key.
"You wouldn't!" Arugian spoke in despair.
"Open gate of the maiden! VIRGO!" Lucy called out as the maid appeared right behind Arugian
"Hello, Princess, may be of assistance?" Virgo asked.
"Oh no..." Arugian spoke in despair.
"Please bring Arugian out of the bathroom." Lucy spoke.
"Yes,. Princess." Virgo spoke, and before Arugian had a chance to say anything, Virgo shoved Arugian out into Lucy's bedroom. Female Arugian was now dressed in one of Lucy's later outfits and even her hair done differently, much like Lucy's current hairstyle. Arugian looked away, embarrassed by it all.
"I can't do this...!" Arugian spoke, Natsu and Kinae both had the same reaction, jumping up and staring at Arugian with a wide smile. Happy, however, was laughing behind his paws.
"That look is good on you!" Kinae spoke.
"Aye!" Natsu and Happy both replied. Arugian then eyed Happy with a death glare comparable to Erza's which left Happy pale as he immediately stopped laughing. Arugian grabbed happy and shook him as she screamed at him.
"YOU THINK THIS IS FUNNY!? I'M IN A CRISIS HERE AND YOU'RE GONNA LAUGH AT ME!? GRRRRR!" Arugian screamed.
"A-a-YE!" Happy struggled to say
"DON'T GIVE ME AYE!" Arugian screamed.
"Ok, I think it's time for something else." Lucy spoke as she took Arugian's hand and then in the bathroom they went, cloths rustling could be heard from inside with Arugian's nervous screams.
"What are you doing!? No! Not that one! I'M NOT PUTTING THAT ON! JUST GIVE ME MY OLD CLOTHS BACK!" Arugian screamed.
"It's ok, no one will recognize you." Lucy screamed.
"EVERYONE IN FAIRY TAIL DOES!" Arugian screamed.
"Here, try this one on! This one really suits you!" Lucy spoke with a smile as she held up another of her outfits. Arugian was about to scream something again, but then looked to it, it was actually acceptable. She took the clothing choice and looked it over, it was actually a long yet form fitting robe, though it had a cleavage showing feature. Sighing, Arugian put on the robe, and it actually felt similar to the necromancy robe she wore as a guy.
Stepping out of the bathroom, Arugian had a lessened blush and looked to Natsu and Kinae, ignoring happy who was still laughing under his paws. Her robe was similar in shape to her male robe, however it was blue and with a closed front. With pants also similar to her previous ones, and sandles rather than cuffed boots. She also had her large pony tail like usual. She actually felt somewhat comfortable dressed in this way.
"What do you think...?" Arugian asked nervously.
"Wow! You look really awesome like that!" Natsu spoke.
"It's necromancer worthy to me!" Kinae spoke with a smile.
"Twirl around." Lucy spoke with a smile.
"I don't think so..." Arugian spoke.
"Virgo, a little help?" Lucy asked.
"Yes, princess." She spoke as she took Arugian's hand and actually forced her to twirl. Kinae reacted with a happy "KYAAA!" Natsu and Happy were both on their backs laughing, however, it looked good when it happened.
"You really do look good, Aru. I'll help you the best I can, throughout this time, we'll be like sisters!" Lucy spoke happily. Arugian at first was a bit put off, but Lucy's drive to help her get through this was actually something that made her smile. And this first smile stopped both Natsu and Happy cold!
"H-H-HOLY CRAP! ARU HAS A CUTE SMILE!" Natsu blurted.
"CUTE SMILE!" Happy followed.
"Big sister is beautiful!" Kinae spoke, then looking at Arugian's chest and then skeptically feeling her own.
"...I wish I had bigger boobs though..." Kinae spoke skeptically.
"IT'S NOT LIKE I ASKED FOR THIS!" Arugian screamed.
Later that night, after the fighting had calmed down, the masters were talking as the rest of the guild went about their normal duties, some on jobs, most at the guild hall relaxing. Those who were there looked to the doors as they opened, Lucy, Natsu, Happy, Kinae, and Arugian had returned. With that, everyone looked to new Feminine Arugian and smiled genuinely.
"Alright...I'll continue to do my best. Even in this form, it won't hinder anything! I'm a proud member of Fairy Tail! To me, that means that I'll not let any obstacle stop me from forging my path!" Arugian started, the rest of the guild looked to her as she spoke, touched by her words. "And so, no matter my my gender, I will continue to push on! I will help Fairy Tail however I can! And I will succeeding in my goal as a Necromancer!" Arugian continued, Master Shadesoul smiled proudly to Arugian as she spoke. "To become a Reaper of Pandemonium, I will do what I can to free those souls from their agonizing fate! And in doing so, I will help to bring what good I can to this world! To bring good in the way that people never have to feel alone again! We are Fairy Tail! And Bringing light to Darkness is what we do!" Arugian spoke as she held up her hand in the way the rest of the guild does, their symbol...the symbol that Laxus started to show pride in the guild.
Laxus, seeing this was actually touched to hear such a speech, he cracked a smile as he looked to the guild's newest member.
She's got spirit and honor. I'm surprised to say I'm glad she's here. Laxus thought as he looked down to see everyone else join Arugian in showing their pride. Even Master Shadesoul did the same thing, this caught Makarov and Mavis's attention as they looked to him.
"Master Shadesoul...does this mean that...?" Makarov started.
"Yes it does. Arugian needs to continue in her training, and the best way I can help is if I join Fairy Tail...for the time being." Master Shadesoul spoke with a smile. Makarov and Mavis were both excited about this.
"WELCOME TO FAIRY TAIL, MASTER SHADESOUL!" Makarov screamed out, everyone looked to the Master of Fairy Tail as this happened and were all in shock, Arugian and Kinae especially
"It's best if I do what I can to help my children. I raised them, it's only fair that I come back into their lives and help them along their way." Master Shadesoul spoke. Arugian was happy but Kinae...she looked like she was about to cry, she never expected to hear those words from Master Shadesoul. Arugian looked to her sister and was about to say something, but Kinae immediately ran straight for Mastershadesoul, crying out her soul as she tackled him into a hug, he was pressed into the now destroyed floorboards, but nonetheless, he held Kinae like a daughter as she cried. The guild found that to be a beautiful scene. All smiling as they saw this.
"YOU JERK!" Kinae screaked as she punched him in the face and sent him through the roof, everyone then had the sweat drop on the backs of their heads. Arugian especially.
"Huh...I guess she wasn't over it after all..." Arugian muttered.
The next day, out in the grassy areas behind the guild hall, Arugian and Master Shadesoul were practicing balance in their magic, standing in the same direction and ten feet apart from one another, they followed the same movements in a graceful form. Master Shadesoul had an orb of magic flowing around him as he spoke to Arugian, where his pupil wasn't able to cast in the same manner...yet.
"Necromancy isn't just summoning spirits to fight by your side, it is a skill and a responsibility. The souls you summon are being made stronger by you, and so you need to take care of them. But there is yet still many things about Necromancy you need to learn. Let the energies of Pandemonium flow through you, it is a part of you now, Arugian." Master Shadesoul spoke.
"I know, the spirits that I summon, I am leading to a paradise away from the horror that is Pandemonium, and it is my duty to see them through. True Necromancers are titled "Reapers of Pandemonium" for the fact that they help those souls in need." Arugian recited as she followed her Master's movements.
"Good, you remember my teachings. However, you still have yet to maintain a dedicated summoned soul like I have or even the ability to manifest the energies itself without an incantation. Freeing a small spirit is one thing, but to be able to summon direct energy in an attacking force, it requires great concentration and skill. You must learn to be able to handle yourself on your own, only then can you bring out the best in the spirits you summon and the best in your friends here in Fairy Tail." Master Shadesoul spoke with his eyes closed as he performed the movements fluidly.
There were a few of the members of the guild watching, Lucy, Kinae, Natsu, Wendy, Erza, Mirajane and even Mavis. Of course, Happy and Charle were there too. Those of whom were there at the guild and curious to learn more about Necromancy.
"So this is how they train?" Lucy asked.
"How should I know, daddy wasn't around when Aru was." Kinae spoke.
"Well, whatever the case, I think their magic is something beautiful." Mirajane spoke with a smile.
"Yeah, I agree, to help spirits in such a way, it's a lot like you, isn't it, Lucy?" Wendy spoke.
"Well...I summon Celestial spirits and help them how I can, but nothing like that. I must admit, I do envy them a bit." Lucy spoke.
"Huh? Why is that?" Natsu asked.
"They have a much greater purpose in their magic. What do I do with mine?" Lucy asked. Natsu then stood up and gripped Lucy's arms and looked to her with a stern glance. She looked to him with a surprized gaze.
"You are a member of Fairy Tail, you have as much purpose as anyone here, Lucy. You've done great things with the help of your spirits. Don't ever think that you don't have purpose." Natsu spoke with that stern glance, yet behind it was concern. He patted her shoulder with a smile and then sat back down next to happy, his eyes still on Lucy as they smiled to one another.
"You liiiike him!" Happy spoke with his paws on his hands, Natsu and Lucy both twitched as their faceds displayed shock. Happy started to laugh as Charle smacked the back of his head.
"Shut up, Happy! Geez you're more of an idiot than Arugian." Charle spoke as Arugian twitched at the comment.
"Don't pay attention to the comments, focus on what I'm telling you." Master Shadesoul spoke.
"Yes, Master...I'm sorry..." Arugian spoke as she closed her eyes, focusing on her balance.
"Now, feel the energies of pandemonium within your body...try to channel it through your fingers." Master shadesoul spoke as his fingertips started to glow with the ghastly flames. Arugian's hands too started to ignite with the same flames.
"I feel it, Master." She spoke, opening her eyes to see the flames, some amazement in her eyes.
"Stay focused, keep the energies sustained." Master Shadesoul spoke as Arugian then quickly closed her eyes, keeping the focus, she managed to manifest the flames from off of her fingertips, and form an orb similar to Master Shadesoul's, though smaller. Erza smiled upon seeing this while Lucy, Wendy, Kinae and Natsu all looked to this with amazement. Mira had her smile the same the whole time as she watched the master and pupil train together. Arugian then struggled to maintain the orb, her body starting to shake as the orb faltered and simply dispersed, she fell to her knees, disappointed with herself. Master Shadesoul then walked over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"You did well, Arugian. You just need more practice, I've told you many times, don't beat yourself up over not being able to get it, it will come to you." he spoke with a genuine smile as he helped her up.
"Thanks, Master..." Arugian spoke,. Though looking away, but Master Shadesoul placed a hand on her chin, making her look at him.
"Hey, you're a talented Necromancer, and I've told you that for many years now." Master Shadesoul spoke, patting her shoulder. Arugian then finally returned the smile.
"Aru, I think I have a job here that you may be interested in." Mirajane spoke with her smile as she approached them with a flier. Arugian looked over to Mirajane, curious about the job, coming from a SS rank mage, it had to be something important. Lucy, and Wendy looked over with wonder, even Erza grew curious about this, Natsu and Happy however were in back snickering even more.
"I also have a job for you, Arugian!" Natsu spoke with a smile, however, still trying to hide his laugh. Looking between the two, Arugian was a bit confused.
"We want to do this one!" Natsu spoke as he walked up and handed Arugian his own flier and with Happy, was still snickering.
"Ok, let's see what this job is." Arugian spoke as she read the flier, Mirajane simply waited patiently as she realized the truth behind this. Arugian's face then became hard as a rock as she glared at Natsu and happy who were now both rolling on the ground.
"You want me...to do...what?" Arugian asked in a low tone. Master Shadesoul then read the flier over her shoulder and he too found entertainment in it as he tried his best not to laugh through his hands.
"NATSU THAT'S ENOUGH!" Erza screamed as she punched Natsu and happy both into the wall of the guild.
"It was pretty funny though, I confess." Mirajane spoke as she then handed Arugian the flier. However this one was much more important.
"Alright, let's see what we're doin-" Arugian cut herself off as she then noticed the ranking...it was an S ranked job for 10,000,000 Jewels.
"Big sister? Are you ok?" Kinae asked as she walked up to read the flier, but when she saw what Arugian saw, her face mimicked Arugian's completely
"Looks like a good job, you two should go with her on this one. What do you say?" Master Shadesoul asked.
"Actually, I had planned on this being a job for just myself and Aru, but you're more than welcome to join us if you like.
"J-just the two of us!?" (WOOOOW!) Arugian blurted out with a blush.
"She liiiikes her!" Happy spoke with his paws on his face as both he and Natsu seemed to have already recovered from their impact. Natsu had his hands on his face in agreement as he was snickering, Erza looked at the two of them with a cold glare. Next thing they knew, the two of them were beat down.
"They never learn, do they?" Lucy asked with a laugh.
From around the corner, Juvia watched with a sigh of relief as she turned to head back into the guild.
Juvia is pleased to see that the new love rival has a separate interest from Gray, Juvia will not be defeated! She thought as she stalked her crush from afar, all jittery, she couldn't help but have pounding heart eyes while watching gray picking a job while only in boxers. (WOOOOW!)
Later that day, Arugian and Mira actually were heading out from the guild on their own. With Mira waving back to the members as they saw her off, Arugian still stared at the road ahead with a large blush on her face. Mirajane was now dressed in job appropriate clothing as it wasn't her usual dress.
Alone with Mirajane...on a job...alone with Mirajane...She thought as vivid images of Mirajane in a swimsuit like the ones in sorcerer weekly flooded her mind. (WOOOOW!)
"Aru, are you alright?" Mirajane asked with her usual happy tone as she looked to her.
"Yes!" Arugian eeped but then shook her head before looking to Mirajane. "I'm fine. I really am. I'm just a little nervous about this high a job...that's all..." Arugian spoke as those same thoughts still went through her mind.
"Alright then, don't worry, I'm sure you'll do fine, all we have to do is to defeat another S ranked mage." Mirajane spoke casually
How can she be so calm about this...? Defeat an S rank!? And what's more, this is a mage from another high ranking guild, how the hell am I supposed to be a match for anyone in freakin Blue Pegasus!? Arugian thought as she looked to the paper. Reading it over to make sure she didn;t miss any key details...impossible to as there were none other than "defeat" Ichiya.
Back at Fairy Tail, Master Shadesoul and Kinae actually sat side by side uncomfortably as the rest of the guild went about their antics.
"Kinae..." Master Shadesoul began. Kinae Huffed and looked away with her put off glance. "Look, Kinae, just listen, you know that I always have your best interests in mind. There are times where I can't be around. You know that." Master Shadesoul spoke.
"Yeah right. You just wanted to dump me off!" Kinae barked. Master Shadesoul actually chuckled a bit as she still looked pissed off at him.
"No, of course not, I simply wanted you to forge your own path." He spoke.
"Then why so suddenly!? It wasn't fair!" She spoke looking back to him with teary eyes. By now there was some attention on the two as they talked, mostly from Makarov and those who were about to get into a brawl.
"Sometimes, life will force you into situations you're not prepared for, so I wanted to prepare you for an occurrence like that, I did the exact same thing with Arugian." He spoke with a smile as Kinae's anger softened, but the tears remained.
"You mean...you didn't abandon me...?" Kinae asked softly. Master shadesoul placed a gentle hand on her cheek and smiled.
"Of course not, I would never abandon you...my daughter." He spoke in a reassuring tone, Kinae's upset expression intensified as she leaned into him and hugged him tightly. Now sobbing in his arms, Master Shadesoul held his daughter gently. Makarov smiled to this scene and nodded to Master Shadesoul with approval. Others there were touched by this, despite not yet knowing what happened between the two, they understood it.
"Hey, Wendy, I think you and Kinae would make good friends, after this is done,go and talk to her, remember that little deal we had?" Cana asked the young dragon slayer with a wink. Wendy reacted with a smile to the idea and nodded in response.
"Of course! I definitely will!" Wendy whispered. Charle smiled to Cana and looked to Kinae, she almost saw Wendy in her, and so, she had no objection to it all.
This will be good for Wendy, she needs another friend her age. Thank you, Cana...thank you for helping Wendy the way you do. Charle thought as she stayed in Wendy's arms.
Natsu didn;t have a smile on his face at all. He could only think back to Igneel after what just happened. Shaking his head, he got up and headed for the door. Lucy looked to Natsu with concern but let him go.
I wish Natsu could find him again...maybe there's something I can do to help cheer him up. Lucy thought before looking around, and then getting up to quickly head out the door and grab Happy
"AH! What are you doing Lucy!?" Happy spoke.
" Come on, let's do something nice for Natsu!" Lucy spoke with a smile.
"You lii-" Happy started by was cut off as Lucy kicked him in the face as she ran out the door.
"You're so mean Lucy!" Happy groaned with her foot imprint in his face.
Later that night, Natsu was walking throughout the streets of Magnolia, looking down at the sidewalk as he thought about Kinae, Arugian, and Master Shadesoul. He was also confused.
Why do I feel this upset towards that? I've been happy and doing my best to prove myself to Igneel. I've been doing a great job of keeping my spirits up. So why do I feel so bummed out right now...? what happened to Arugian and Kinae in their past...? Natsu thought as he stopped in front of Lucy's home. Seeing it and thinking back to the good times he and Lucy shared, and most prominent in his mind, Lucy saying "I've always believed in you." It actually brought a smile to the dragon slayer's face.
Lucy and Happy were walking out of a store with a few bags of food, Happy seemed overjoyed by it all.
"You bought all of this food!?" Happy spoke with excitement.
"Yup! And it's going to be for the three of us." Lucy spoke happily.
"Wow, just the idea brings back memories." Happy spoke.
"I know, I remember when I first met you and Natsu, how I didn't know he was a mage at the time. He distrcted me from Bora's charm spell, remember?" Lucy asked.
"Huh? I wasn't listening." Happy spoke, Lucy then looked at happy angrily
"I WAS TALKING ABOUT WHEN WE FIRST MET! IT'S AN IMPORTANT MOMENT FOR ME!" Lucy screamed.
"Aye! There were lots of fish and the big one that brought the boat in!" Happy spoke.
"That's all you remember?" Lucy asked skeptically.
"I'm a cat, it's in my nature." Happy spoke.
"That has got to be the worst excuse ever..." Lucy muttered.
Coming back into her home with Happy, Lucy started putting down the bags of groceries when she saw Natsu in her room, sleeping. At first she was disappointed, but his manner of sleeping there, it put a smile on her face.
"I guess the food's for just me then." Happy spoke.
"Can you even eat that much- no, wait, don;t answer that! You can have some of the fish for now, but we're still having our meal tomorrow!" Lucy declared.
"You liii-" Happy started as Lucy kicked Happy out the window, he proceeded to scream half way across Magnolia, driven by the force of the Lucy Kick. Shaking her head, Lucy looked back to Natsu and then her calm smile returned. Seeing him propped up against her bed, she sat down next to him and hugged her legs, looking to him.
I never noticed how peaceful he looks while he sleeps. I wonder what he's dreaming about. Lucy wondered. Natsu mumbled a bit in his sleep, though Lucy was curious, she leaned in closer to hear what he was saying. She couldn't make much out, but she did hear her name in his words, this brought a blush, but also a smile to her face. Scooting herself a little closer, she pretty much rested herself against him. Sleep was slowly encompassing her, and before she knew it, Lucy was sleeping against Natsu.
The Next day, and finally approaching Blue Pegasus were Mirajane and a very tired Arugian. As they walked towards the guild, Mirajane smiled to her friend.
"Come on, wake up or you won't be able to handle Ichiya." She spoke with her smile. Arugian nodded a bit and then shook her head.
"I'm waking up, just give me a minute." She spoke as she wobbled. Mira then quickly grabbed onto her and braced her. Giggling a bit.
"You're not used to getting up early, are you?" Mira asked.
"No, not really. I just kinda sleep in whenever." Arugian admitted.
"That should change if you hope to be a greater Necromancer, Aru. Come on, let's go and get our job done." She spoke and just before they could knock, they heard the infamous "MEEEEHHHHN!" and no sooner did the short, ugly, white tuxedo clad member of Blue Pegasus land before them. This woke Arugian up as it startled her.
"Ah, what a lovely perfume! Mirajane Strauss, how grand it is for you to come! Men!" Ichiya spoke as he then looked to Arugian and a smirk appeared on his face. Arugian held up an arm defensively and backed up a step.
"Uh...why is he looking at me like that?" She asked nervously. But before she knew it, she was sat down on a sofa that had suddenly appeared, and surrounding her on the sofa were three other members of Blue Pegasus, looking down at her hands on her knees. Mirajane could only laugh a bit at this as she knew what was going to happen.
"Welcome to Blue Pegasus, lovely maiden, here, we have the finest of beverages available." the slim and smooth, Hibiki spoke as he smiled to Arugian with quite a charming smile. However, she didn't even look at him, feeling a bit put off, Hibiki stood up and looked to her.
"Come on, now, it's ok if you're shy. I actually have a thing for the shy girls." Hibiki spoke again putting out another charming smile. Arugian growled a bit, which made Hibiki back up a bit nervously. Next up came Eve, using his boyish nature to appeal to Arugian.
"Hi there, may I get something for yo-" Eve's attempt was short lived as he got a sudden evil eye from Arugian, again this made him back up. Third came Ren as he sat down next to Arugian, however looking away with a blush.
"Here...I think you should have a nice drink. It-it's not like I like you..." He spoke and then Arugian stood up and glared hatefully, Ren's eyes widened as this happened.
"WOULD YOU ALL STOP TRYING TO DO THAT!?" Arugian screamed.
"MEN!" Ichiya screamed out as the four of them stood in a stance of shock.
"I should have explained earlier, my friend here, this is Arugian Shadesoul, and she is originally a-" She was stopped as Arugian placed her hand over Mira's mouth
"Because I'm very sensitive about how people approach me! And I think that you were really rude!" She spoke harshly as Mira looked to Arugian with some confusion.
What th-...why didn't I let Mirajane explain...? Arugian thought as she had a look of confusion of her own on her face. Arugian then let go of her and cleared her throat as she powered up her magic, the ghastly flames taking form in her hands.
"Now then, we'll accept the job of defeating Ichiya!" Arugian spoke as the four members of Blue Pegasus looked confused. Mirajane then stepped in front of her with a smile.
"It's not like that, Aru, I've already spoken with the client." Mirajane spoke as Bob, the Master of Blue Pegasus stepped out.
"It's a battle of wits, young lady, I want to see the strategy of a you two from fairy tail against Ichiya." Bob spoke with a kind and feminine tone. Arugian looked a bit put off as she powered down her magic.
"Strategy...yet we're not fighting...?" Arugian asked.
"Men! I will show you the true strategy! Witness my pure beauty!" Ichiya spoke as he smiled, sparkling around his face, yet it was a sight that made Arugian sick to her stomache. Shaking her head, Arugian then smirked as she figured she'd put her new body to a good use.
"If that is a strategy, then this should blow you away!" Arugian spoke as she prepared the ghastly flames.
"O spirits lost in the darkness! Let my guidance bring you to your truest of might and glory! Those who's beauty has been lost with time. Come Fourth O spirits of Pandemonium! Summon Sirens!" She spoke as the portal of Pandemonium opened, Arugian looked down, but appeared to shiver a bit, to everyone else, the portal was only a large disk of ghastly flames. But Arugian...she could see into Pandemonium itself. The Guildmaster only showed his typical smile, yet in his mind, he was rather interested in this new Mage's magic. The Sirens then rose up, pulling themselves out of the portal, with a womanly shape and features similar to Arugian's, She and her spirits all took a sexy pose.
Why...oh why...am I doing this!? Arugian wondered in total confusion, yet for some reason, behaving in this manner seemed somehow natural. The four womanizing members of Blue Pegasus were amazed at first but then found their hearts beating as they were dumbfounded by the spirits in the way they were with Arugian.
"MEEEEEHHNNN!" Ichiya screamed as he fell on his back, hearts in his eyes. Arugian then smirked and then looked to Mirajane and Bob.
"I think I won this one!" Arugian smiled as she pumped her arm up, accidentally unbuttoning her robe. (WOOOOW) Arugian looked down with wide eyes and a blush as she rushed to Mirajane to close her robe.
"HELP ME GET THIS CLOSED!" Arugian screamed in a panic
"Ah, but the open robe is a good look for you." Mirajane spoke with a giggle.
"I DON'T WANT MY CHEST EXPOSED!" Arugian screamed
"You used to have it that way when you first joined." Mirajane spoke again, leaving out the truth as to why. Ren, Hibiki, and Eve all had their minds go in the direction of Arugian with her large chest exposed with a flowing open robe and the three of them blushed with a smile.
"STOP IMAGINING LEWD THINGS ABOUT ME!" She screamed.
"Actually that wasn't the strategy I had in mind, but I am impressed you could out do Ichiya's charms." Bob spoke with a smile. Arugian and Lucy both looked to the guildmaster Skeptically.
"You seriously think he has a good charm...?" the two of them whispered.
Inside the Guild Hall, of Blue Pegasus, Bob had sat Ichiya and Arugian down at a table across from one another, as Arugian waited, she could only wonder what "strategy" was in store for her to overcome.
"Make yourself comfortable, ladies, I'll have your job ready in just a moment." Bob spoke from behind the counter as he was rummaging through the things he had there.
"Do you know what Strategy it is that we have to defeat you in?" Arugian asked.
"I do! Men! But I am sworn to not reveal it until the Master does!" Ichiya spoke. Arugian looked down sleptically and shook her head.
"Wow...that's helpful..." She whispered. Bob soon came back with what looked like a Chess board. Arugian looked confused at it, despite being a Chess board, there were no pieces.
"Uhh...what...?" Arugian asked with confusion in her voice.
"There is much strategy even for us as Mages within this particular form of Chess! Men! Let us show you!" Ichiya spoke as he stood up, holding his two fingers pointed, and his arms crossed over his chest.
"MEN!" He screamed as Ren, Hibiki, and Eve all assembled, standing in a similar way behind him. Bob then smiled and touched the board, as did Mirajane on the opposite side as magical energy appeared from the board, wrapping around Arugian, Ichiya, Ren, Hibiki, and Eve. There was then a bright flash of light, when it dimmed out, Mirajane and Bob were the only ones at the table, however, ON the table, war Arugian on one side, very small, and Ichiya, Hibiki, Ren, and Eve on the other side, also shrunk down.
"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!?" Arugian screamed.
"It's Chess, of course, but with a twist, You see, you are the pieces." Bob spoke as he placed his chin on his hands.
"Ah, this should be fun, but Arugian is outnumbered." Mirajane spoke with her typical smile.
"YOU COULD AT LEAST BE A LITTLE WORRIED FOR ME!" Arugian screamed, Mirajane could only giggle slightly.
"No, she's not. She's a Necromancer, yes? Then she can use her familiars. Time to explain the rules." Bob spoke as Arugian looked to the now giant bob in front of her, then back to the giant Mirajane behind her.
"This is not turn based, you will have to speak directly to your friend and have her move according to what you see. I will do the same for my boys and they will battle in real time." Bob spoke.
"WHAT!? I HAVE TO ACTUALLY FIGHT THEM!?" Arugian screamed.
"Don't worry, Aru, I'll be right here with you the whole time." Mirajane spoke with a reassuring smile. Arugian couldn't help but blush as she slapped her forehead.
"Now, choose your home field area." Bob spoke.
"My what?" Mirajane asked.
"What do you want your side to look like? That will determine what your side's bonuses you get." Bob spoke.
"Oh! Silly me. I'll choose...hmm..." She spoke as she placed her finger on her lips in thought.
"MIRA! I KNOW WHAT I NEED!" Arugian screamed up at her. Mirajane looked down to Arugian a moment with question.
"Make my side the gates of Pandemonium!" Arugian spoke with a confident smile. Mirajane then nodded.
"Yes, the gates of Pandemonium for my side then. This should give Aru an advantage." Mirajane spoke. Just then, from Arugian's point of view, the board changed on her half from flat checkerboard, to what looked like a dead wasteland with grand purple ghastly flames behind her. She smiled at this scene and then looked to Ichiya
"Are you ready to face a Necromancer in all her glory?" Arugian asked.
"MEEEHHN!" Ichiya screamed as he looked directly into Arugian's eyes and had a determined gaze.
"What a good perfume this will be!" He spoke as Hibiki, Eve, and Ren all took battle positions.
"I will choose...Blue Pegasus Guild." Bob spoke as their side was an exact representation of the guild, complete with the Christina.
"Let the game begin!" Bob spoke excitedly.
ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER! I got lots planned! And that's a wrap for another chapter, hope you guys liked it, stick around to see what happens next, see ya next time!