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Chapter 4: The Old Perverted Adviser
"Man, those two haven't even change huh," Bickslow states out loudly towards the rest of his friends who were following Laxus's lead. They were hauling their loot and hoping to make it home before the sun goes down.
"What are you talking about Bickslow?" Elfman asked while carrying an unconscious Natsu and Gray who in the end were electrocuted by Laxus.
"Now that you that you mention it...weren't those two from the Sabertooth guild?" Jellal recalls a bit from when they visited their rival/friend guild. They all relaxed a bit when they were finally reaching near their home.
"Tch...still hard to believe that Sting was a prince to begin with, but Ryos hasn't really changed much," Gajeel drops his loot by the door and crosses his arms. Elfman gently placed the two idiots on the ground and stretched a bit.
"Well what I can't believe is that they don't recognize us at all. Maybe the Queen did something to us for no one to recognize us," Freed voiced his thought out loud as the others nodded in agreement.
"Who knows and who cares...right now we have to figure out some way to break this stupid curse. Besides that Queen has the girls and Gramps in the castle, and the town is slowing dying, we have to do something," Laxus sighs as the others looked away a bit thinking of their loved ones.
At this moment Natsu and Gray decided to wake up slowly and notice the gloomy atmosphere surrounding them. Both of them wiped some snow off of them, and got up before sharing a knowing look.
"Maaannn...am I hungry! Freed wants for dinner," Natsu smiled as Freed looked up and chuckled at his friend.
"We just got home and you decide to ask me that now, but we might as well head inside," Freed picked his stuff as the others started to head inside when Laxus reaches to open the door.
"Hey who has the keys?" Laxus pulled the door only to realize it was locked.
"..." No one said anything until Natsu jammed a finger at Gray.
"WEREN'T YOU THE LAST PERSON WITH IT!"
"NO I WASN'T IT WAS JELLAL!"
"No I last saw it with Elfman."
"WHAT IT WASN'T ME IT WAS BICKSLOW!
"Nah wasn't me I'm pretty sure Freed had it."
"SHUT IT! I'm pretty sure Salamander it."
"I agree with Gajeel," Laxus crossed his arms as he ignored Natsu's protest and grabbed him from the back of his shirt.
"So where is the key?" Natsu bit his lip as he tried to recall the last time he saw it until he started to sweat with realization.
"...um...I think I...might have put it in Happy's backpack…" Everyone was quiet until they started to beat him up.
"You dumbass how the hell are we supposed to get inside!" Gajeel smacked the back of his head as the others sigh at their friend's stupidity.
"So...does this mean we have to break in our own house?" Bickslow asked as the others frown about that idea.
"Or we can bust down the door-" Elfman was cut off by the sound of the door opening to reveal a tall man crouching outside in a suit with spiky yet long orange hair and wearing shades.
"Hey it's been a while you guys," The figure stepped out from the door and straighten himself with an amused smile at his friends reactions.
"LOKE!" was heard throughout the forest alerting some birds and animals.
"Jane! Leva!" Lucy ran inside the kitchen to find the two old maids cooking something and looked towards her in surprise.
"Lu, you're back! How was it?" Leva placed down the knife on the counter to come and lead the girl to a seat that Jane went to pull out.
"It was terrible...all the townspeople are losing hope and at this rate the town will die for sure. Though there is this place I went and it gave off such a warm feeling. I also ran into two tied men who were hanging upside down and a bit undressed," Lucy quickly tells her story as the two looked a bit confused.
"Wait say that again?" Jane repeats as Lucy takes a few more breaths and tells of what happened.
"Those poor townspeople...just what are those idiots doing," Leva mutters the last part as Lucy couldn't quite catch it.
"And with the Queen's ball tonight, I'm sure there won't be much left for the town," Jane sighs in disappointment in how cruel their Queen is.
"Unless she decides to marry a Prince from a wealthy kingdom, then we are all doomed," Leva thinks of another solution only to think the inevitable.
"There must be something I can do...something to help the people with," Lucy tightly clasps her hands together and looks down sadly.
"Well...there could be a way, but I don't think you'll like it," Leva's words catch Lucy's attention as Jane caught on what she could be thinking.
"What could-oh I see, but I can't because...well," Lucy pauses for a bit to think of a reason why not to go.
"Lucy, you know there is no other way then this. If you meet a Prince in tonight's Masquerade Ball, then you can kick the Queen off her throne and rescue the people," Jane smiles lightly as the girl continues to hesitate with this decision.
"But what if she finds out, then who knows what she could do! How will I be able to tell who's a real prince!" Lucy starts to think of the negative until she felt two hands gently placed on both her shoulders to see Jane and Leva staring at her warmly.
"You are a smart girl, Lu and I'm sure you could distinguish a prince and a lord. If you feel unsure about it, then go visit your father's first adviser," Lucy's eyes widen for a bit until she nodded and looked at Jane.
"Gr-Makarvo, can help you and I'm sure from there you can decide what to do?" Jane heads back to her place and cooks up something as Lucy sighs but promises she will try.
"So where can I find Makarvo and why does his name sound so familiar?" Leva and Jane share sad looks as Leva begins to speak.
"He was your father's Head Adviser and cares for the people so much...but when the Queen took over, she wouldn't listen to him and threw him in the dungeon. She really is a witch," Leva spoke in a sad tone as Lucy felt her heart break a little for the man. She got up from her chair and began heading for the door as the two watch her leave.
"Something's about to happen Mira...I can feel it," Leva watches the maid, continue stirring the pot and placing the spoon beside it.
"Let's just hope that it is in our favor, Levy," Jane looks her in the eye with a light shining beneath her blue eyes full of hope. Meanwhile Lucy hurried through the halls hoping not to catch the Queen or the Head Adviser near her. As she gets near the lower part of the castle, she noticed how there weren't that many guards down here. The moment she found the doorway to the dungeon she opened it to see torches lit for her to proceed down. The walls left an impression that no one has been around her for a while and that there were some mice and spiders around. Her feet finally touched the cement floor to see dungeons all through one hallway. Slowly walking through it, Lucy looked within each one until finally she found someone inside one. She looked to see an old short man bald with only the outer rims of his head containing white hair. His attire consisted of a white shirt with a black Fairy Tail stamp in the middle under an orange hoodie which was completed with matching orange shorts and an orange and blue striped jester hat.
"Um...excuse me…" Lucy called for him only to notice that the old man was sleeping with a snot bubble.
"Oh hello...are you perhaps Makarov?" Lucy tries to wake up the man, but sighs that it seems he was in a deep sleep. All of sudden it popped and he was wide awake, looking around and then froze in shock at the girl in front of him, who in turn caught a magazine in his hands.
"Hello there...I was just um...looking at Weekly Sorcerer at the strong woman today...emph...What are doing here in a place like this?" Makarvo hid the magazine behind his back with a clear throat and asked Lucy why she was here.
"Okay well I was looking for a man named Makarvo and I need his guidance since he was my father most trusted Adviser," Lucy responded as Makarvo froze again as the magazine fell behind him.
"P-P-PPRINCESS LUCY, Don't tell your father about this!" Makarvo suddenly recognize her face from the King's quarters and couldn't believe the girl was here in front of him.
"Hello it's me...I need your help. The Queen has already made the townspeople suffer enough and now with the ball tonight Leva and Jane suggest I go and find a Prince to marry and kick the Queen off her throne. The problem is...I want to marry out for love, but the people are my priority first yet I can't seem to get rid of this feeling of uncertainty," Lucy sweat-drops a bit, then explains her situation to Makarvo with a small sad smile.
"Lucy, I know your father would have done the same, but if this makes you feel bad then don't take the risk. You are an important girl and I'm sure your other half is somewhere. As for the Queen, I don't know how we can stop that woman. She sealed away my magic and took away my brats...unless you find those idiots and break their curse first!" Makarvo crossed his arms against his chest and sat down on the floor.
"Sealed? Magic? Curse? Wait those exist?" Lucy looked at him dumbfounded as Makarvo fell onto his side at her words.
"Lucy...you don't remember the guild that resided here or anything for that matter?" Makarvo regain his composure and looked at the girl in worry.
"We...had a guild here...but I don't remember any of this…," Lucy looked down, trying to recall something from her past but all she saw is nothing.
"It must be her...that damn woman she must have given you something to not recall any memories of Fairy Tail," Makarvo held a grim look as he tried to think how Lucy couldn't remember the guild.
"Was I a part of the guild?" He was whisked away from his thoughts at her sudden question, then he held a big warm smile.
"No my dear, but you wanted to be a part of it really bad. Though we couldn't give you your mother's keys at the time because you were still developing magic," Makarvo watches as Lucy's eyes widen in surprise at her mother being mentioned.
"My mother? She can do Magic!" He was watching her with an examine look before responding t her question.
"Yes and I have a feeling that darn woman has them in her quarters. During the ball tonight, you must sneak in there and get them back. You must find my annoying brats, they could help you in defeating the witch. Be careful Lucy," Makarvo gave her a worried look as Lucy nodded and bend down to give him a kiss on the cheek.
"Thank you and I will," Lucy nodded in determination as she hurried before the start of the ball begin. Makarvo looks at the seal on the wall and prays to Mavis that this will all end.
Before Lucy had met up with Makarvo, Sting and Rogue had appeared to Akahana and it didn't go that smoothly as they thought. Once they arrived they were questioned about their attire and explained to the guard what happened to them. When they went to see the Queen she couldn't help but stare at Sting's chest and hardly pay attention to what they were saying.
"Your Highness, please excuse my appearance. We were attacked by 15 giants and they managed to run off with our items. I apologize for my state in well-being," Sting bows as Akahana was snapped out of and waved her hand off at his apology.
"No, no, Prince Sting, you have nothing to apologize for and I will make sure that the servants bring you a set of clothes now or after this meeting," Akahana brought her hands together as Rogue made a gag look before recomposing himself.
"Ah thank you so kindly and may I introduce my Head Adviser Rogue. He has been with me since we were kids," Sting gestures to his friend as the Queen didn't care about that.
"Ah Prince Sting, I would like to ask if you would like to attend tonight's ball. It will be a Masquerade and I'm sure you-ah I mean the two of you can enjoy it,"Akahana corrects herself as Rogue held amusement in his eyes and looked at Sting who was in thought.
"Then I shall take your offer Your Highness. Thank you," Sting smiles kindly although it looked a bit forced as Akahana return the smile.
"Of course anything for you Prince Sting, now off the two of you go to get dressed," Akahana dismissed them as the two followed the servant out the door.
"Mmhm...for a Prince he sure has a nice body…" The Queen spoke in a quiet voice as Goro rolled his eyes.
"Now then Goro, I am going to get ready for the ball and don't disappoint me with the finishing touches," Akahana rose from her seat and went out the door. She walked down the hall toward her quarters and to her surprise caught Lucy looking out the window again.
"Lucy dear, what with you dazing out the window like a ditzy," Akahana watched in amusement as the girl was surprised by her appearance again.
"Ah sorry...I was just wondering about the town and um…" Lucy tried to think of an excuse as Akahana rolled her eyes.
"Say no more now off to your room, the party will begin soon and I need to prepare myself," Akahana waved her hand at her as Lucy hurried out the hallway.
"Little brat...I really need to get rid of her somehow," Akahana had reached her door as she mutters about Lucy. Once inside she took a deep breath and looked around her beautiful room. She headed towards a beautiful sword that hung on the wall and held it in her hands.
"My...if I used you then the job would be easier said than done," Akahana looked at her reflection in the sword only to reveal a woman with long red scarlet hair and angry brown eyes.
"You won't get away with this. Once I am free from my imprisonment I will make you pay severely," The woman threatens the Queen who scoffed at her.
"Please Ezra, you can't even escape this alone besides you aren't the only one trapped. Isn't that right Juvia and Lisanna," Akahana pushed back her hair to reveal two light blue earrings and a necklace that was a dark blue. In the earrings reflected a girl with short white hair and blue eyes who looked miserable. In the necklace showed a girl with curly wavy blue hair with her face looking down in sadness.
"You know I must say that you women are always trouble to begin with. Fighting back and then thinking you could reclaim the kingdom and save the old fool was pretty foolish now you are all cursed. Though I haven't heard from those pathetic men after I cast them away," Akahana sat in her chair as the girls' tremble in anger.
"Now all that's left for me is to make this town even more miserable and suffer. Fairy Tail is nothing but a name long lost in history," Akahana laughs as she heads for her mirror as the girls couldn't help and wonder when will this end.