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Fairy Tail Guild
No one's POV:
It was silent as everyone waited for Lucy to wake up. All any of them could think was that one of their own had been putting themselves in danger for no reason. Whether it was intentional or not made no difference to them.
All of the Dragon Slayers were gathered around in the corner, discussing what the new scent was and trying to figure out why it was so familiar... and yet different.
However, Master Makarov didn't join in on that conversation. He was too busy thinking about how one of his children could be so closely connected to someone as powerful as the Spirit King without him knowing. Sure, all celetial spirit mages were connected to the stars and light, but how on earth had Lucy become so close?
Shaking himself from these thoughts, he headed into the infirmary; Erza, Mira, and Laxus following close behind. As they exited the room, Mira called out over her shoulder "Lissanna, please contact everyone who went out to search as well as our allies and let them know that we found Lucy!"
"Okay", Lissanna called out, heading over to where the lachrima was placed.
As Master and the three mages went into the infirmary, they were glad to see Lucy sitting up. She didn't glance up when they entered though; her eyes trained on something in her hand. Looking closer, they noticed that it was a key; one that they had never seen before.
Clearing his throat, Master chuckled a bit when Lucy jumped, finally noticing their presence. Blushing in embarrassment, she glanced around in shock, noticing for the first time that she was actually back in Fairy Tail.
"Um...Master? What day is it," Lucy asked, scratching her head. "I know I was in the Spirit World for a while, but I'm not certain how long exactly..."
Erza spoke up, making the others look at her. "You were gone for a little over one month. I believe that accounts to about eight hours in the Spirit World."
Master blinked at her. "How is it that you know this," he asked, incredulous that yet another secret had eluded his knowledge.
Erza shrugged. "While we were training for the GMG, I went there with Team Natsu along with Levy, Wendy, Carla, and Juvia. The Spirit King and the Zodiacs had made up a story about the Spirit World being on the verge of destruction. However, when we arrived, we realized that it was all just a ruse. They were throwing us a party for our return from Tenroujima. Virgo, before we left, explained that one day in that world equals three months here. We then had to leave so quickly for the GMG that it slipped my mind. We only had enough time to unlock our Second Origin with Crime Sorcere's help."
Master's face reddened in shock.
"Wait," Mira exclaimed! "You're saying that you guys only trained for one day?"
Laxus, Master, and Mira could only blink at them in surprise. Shaking it off, Master turned back towards Lucy, frowning.
"Now Lucy... What did Capricorn mean when he said you have only summoned Plue since Eclipse? Why would you take such a risk when on missions?" He asked her sternly.
Mira spoke up for her. "Master, Lucy hasn't gone on any big missions. In fact, I believe she has only gone on one since Ecilpse. Actually, Team Natsu hasn't gone on any misions. Natsu was suspended, so Gray has been going with Juvia. Erza and Happy joined up with Wendy and Carla on a few missions. Lucy only went on one when she needed money for her rent and she chose one that was surprisingly easy."
Being reminded of her mission, everyone watched in confusion as Lucy's face turned glum. Sighing she explained what had happened, causing Master to facepalm, Mira and Erza to giggle, and Laxus to shake his head in amusement.
"Lucy, my child. Why didn't you go on a mission with another team? Even though you went on a relatively easy mission, you could still have gotten hurt in your travels. Now don't take this the wrong way. I'm not doubting you, It's just that you ar-" Master started before being interrupted.
"I'm not as strong as the rest of my team. I know that Master. Ever since I joined the guild, all I've done is go on missions with Natsu, and then I joined Team Natsu. The only time I wasn't with them was when we went to Edolas, and then on Tenrou I was with Cana. I've never really done a mission on my own before. But when I finally do, it backfires. And that's what brings me to my idea." Lucy stated, causing everyone to stare at her in surprise.
"What idea?" Mira questioned.
"Master, I would like permission to go train with my spirits. Especially my newest one."
"Newest one?" Erza asked.
"Yes. The Spirit King actually sent me back with a good friend of his, who had been wanting to meet and train me. But I believe that she wouldn't want to be seen by many. It would probably cause a lot of panic." Lucy answered.
"Tch. What kind of spirit would cause a panic? If I remember correctly, that white haired chick in Sabertooth has the rest of the Zodiac while you have the other ten. All that leaves is the silver keys." Laxus stated, shocking everyone with his knowledge.
"Y-yes. That is correct. Yukino has the rest of the Zodiac and the forbidden thirteenth key. However, she isn't a Zodiac, nor a silver." Looking back to Master, she asked, "Master is this room soundproof? I don't want anyone, especially Natsu, finding out about her yet. If she wants to, I will introduce her later, but nobody else must know."
"No, Lucy this room isn't soundproofed. However I can put some runes up, or we can go to my office and discuss it there. It's up to you, but I would request that we wait for Guildarts to continue. He should know of this as well." Master suggested.
"I think it would be best to do the runes here. Leaving the infirmary would mean going through the guild hall and I don't think that's a good idea right now. Not with Lucy coming back unconscious." Mira said.
"I agree with Mira, and I don't mind waiting for Guildarts." Lucy agreed, smiling at Mira.
"In that case I'll go ask Warren to get in contact with hi-" Erza was saying as she headed out.
"Lucy!" Was yelled as the door was thrown open, by none other than Guildarts. Seeing her sitting up, he flung himself forward to hug her, wailing, "My poor sweet Lucy! Are you ok?! When I heard that you were missing, I rushed out to find you. Cana was so worried, and I can't have my baby girl worried now can I? Where were you?" This caused everyone to sweatdrop as they watched Lucy try to calm down the upset crash mage.
"I-i'm ok. I'm ok. I was just in the Spirit World and forgot to tell anyone before I left. Sorry about that. I will apologize to Cana when we are done here, ok?" Lucy stuttered out as Guildarts clung to her.
Coughing to smother his amusement, Master finally got the attention of Guildarts. Signaling him to stand up, he then turned to the door and started muttering. "Cloak of silence show thyself. Let all that voice be as death itself silent as the grave. So let the curtain fall! Silence, Onyx Dunada!"
Seeing a flash of light around the door and windows, Lucy sighed in relief before speaking. "Ok. Since Guildarts wasn't here earlier I'll sum it up for him. Basically I was taken to the Spirit World to meet with the Spirit King and he called a old friend of his who wants to train me. However nobody outside of this room is to know about her yet. Once she feels comfortable enough I will do so. The reason I was brought here unconscious was because I fainted from shock." Taking a deep breath she watched as everyone took in what she said.
"What kind of spirit is she that she shocked you enough to faint? I know you get scared easily but you don't normally faint." Ezra stated with a strained voice, face tight in fear.
"She actually isn't a spirit. She was forced to go to the Spirit World for protection. This will be the first time she has been back on Earthland since the year 777." Lucy said, glancing over to Laxus to see if he figured it out.
Hearing this, everyone seemed to slowly figure it out as she watched their faces become shocked once again.
"Y-you don't mean-" Erza stuttered before stopping.
"Yes. A dragon. A Celestial dragon to be precise." Lucy finished for her, nodding.
"B-but all the dragons are gone. They disappeared without a trace. Does this one know where they went?" Mira asked shakily.
Shaking her head, Lucy answered, "I don't know Mira. I haven't spoken to her at all. I only saw her once and then I woke up here with, what I assume is her key."
Holding out her hand, they all looked at the Bronzed key. Two pair of feathered wings jutting out of the top with swirled vines across them, two amber stones set in the metal, and what appeared to be chains wrapped around, leading to the bottom.
Seeing the key, Master looked back up to Lucy and asked, "Lucy, are you sure you wish to train with this being? I have never heard of a mage learning to control two different forms of one magic. Whatever your decision, I shall support it so long as no hurt comes to you or us."
"Yes Master. I do wish to train with her. I want to be stronger for my family, and for myself. I can't always rely on everyone else. I know nobody blames me for the trouble I have caused before, but I still feel guilt over it." Lucy said, looking down at the key.
"Then it's settled. I wish you luck in your training and for you to lose any guilt you may have about the past. Now where is it you wish to train, my child?" Master asked, smiling.
What Lucy said next shocked everyone in the room.
"I wish to train on Tenroujima Island, Master."
~Gomenesai!
I know it has been a long time since I last updated but I hope to do so more. I have had a lot of personal issues going on all at once, as well as my best friends graduation coming up, and everything just seems to become chaotic recently. Hoping you like the new chapter!
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