I blinked.
Once,
Twice,
Thrice.
But to no avail. The fire mage and ice wizard were gone. "WHAT!"
NORMAL POV
Her scream resounded through the empty halls disturbing students in their classes. Frantically she bumbled around the corridor looking for any sign of the two mages. "N-natsu? Gray?"
Lucy's pov
Where did they go? First they were about to rip each other's hair out now there was no sign of an impending battle or combatants. "What!?" I screamed again.
I sensed a presence behind me and turned to see a man with kinda blueish greenish grayish eyes, dark black hair and a few scars on the left side of his face leaning on the lockers. He had some facial hair but not too much. He looked normal (besides the scars) but the bemused smirk he was giving me was annoying. I felt like I had seen it before. Wonder why?
Finally I snapped "Why are you staring at me?" Slightly embarrassed and angry. "I'm Mest and you are?" He asked casually getting off the wall of lockers.
"Lucy, but you still haven't answered my question!" I yelled exasperated." Something flashed through his eyes but it was gone in a flash (every pun intended 😆). "Well I came to get Natsu and Gray for fighting, didn't think I'd meet a new student." He said the smirk dropping and a warm smile put in its place. He stretched out his hand in greeting and I accepted it. His hands were calloused and worn out but they also felt familiar. I guess I must have held his hand too long because he quirked an eyebrow at me. Immediately I retracted my hand and blushed while rubbing my neck. "You said to 'come and get' Natsu and Gray for fighting?" I inquired.
Mest nodded and spoke,"So why were you with Natsu and Gray?" He questioned. "Umm...we were supposed to be going to see the Master in the office to get my Fairy Tale mark. They said Master would explain later but...they started fighting and disappeared." I explained looking around for them again.
At this Mest started laughing, "Hey...you still haven't answered my question...come to get Natsu and Gray..."I trailed utterly flustered. " Sorry...I use teleportation magic. I teleported them to the arena so they could duke it out like usual.",he explained as if it were normal.
My eyes bulged,"They get that intense most of the time!" I screeched. Mest covered his ears,"Dang you have some pipes on you Lu..." He stained out. "Hey, and Lu?" I questioned.I only just met the guy and he's giving me nicknames?
Mest tripped over his words"Um, s-sorry I knew another Lucy a few years back. We were close friends." He saddened a bit. I nodded and smiled. Made sense." You can can call me that if you like." He smiled really wide.( not creepily)
Mest's pov
Whoa I was not expecting that. But I'll accept her offer. Though dang that was close. Got to be careful or I'll have to do it again. I don't need that. She definitely doesn't need that.
Lucy's pov
Another expression crossed his face but I said nothing. " So them fighting seriously like that is normal?" I questioned slowly. Another smile was put on his face,"They weren't serious in the least. They were just messing around. They've had this rivalry thing since they were kids. This is nothing new." He explained.
"B-but the magic energy that they put off was so powerful I was getting nervous. The look in there eyes...they were ready for murder." I exploded. "That's only a portion of their magic. As for the murder look...they were ready..." His eyes became distant and lost in thought. I kept it in check and asked a different question." They were ready for murder?" I asked slowly.
Again a look crossed his face and said,"I'll let Master explain later." I know I looked puzzled but I can't help the fact that I think they're hiding things from me. The dodgy answers that would satisfy most people, but I was a novelist. I was not easily appeased.
My thoughts were interrupted when"You said something about going to the office?" Mest asked. "Well yeah but my tour guides got a little 'distracted'."
Mest smiled "I could help you with that. Can I teleport you?" He asked. That sounded way faster and super cool but I think I want someone to come with me. This Master that they speak of sounds really important or powerful, whatever you feel. "Um, sure but can you-you come with me?" I asked my head down a little. "Well yeah but why?" He asked genuinely curious."Hehe, well you see...yourmastersoundsreallyominusandalittlescary!" I blushed in embarrassment as he stared confused. "Ooooh. I get it. Sure I'll come but he's a really nice guy. Well if you take out the fact that he is a tad cranky, and a bit cryptic. I promise you'll love him." I smiled gratefully and nodded.
"You might want to hold onto your items." Without thought I threw everything on."Hold on tight." Was all I heard before I was swept off my feet bridal style and and entered a world of color.
I did hold on tight and I was glad I did. The wind whipped around us and colors jumped out at us. It was beautiful and terrifying all at once. And in that instant a pang hit me. I knew this. Like all the other things it was all familiar.
Without anytime to dwell on the thought anymore the sparkly world disappeared and Mest's feet touched the ground. A sigh of relief flew from me just before the nausea set in. "Gahh..." I groaned and clung tighter, if possible, to Mest.
"Sorry, people who aren't used to teleportation can get a little sick or get nauseated." He said as he set me down gently. " Oh really and I thought it was the room spinning." I snipped still dizzy and sick. My black pumps hit the floor and I tried to readjust my black pleated skirt.
" Oh hi Mest!" A warm and cheery voice chirped. " And who's this with you?" It continued. Still unstable I tipped forward and landed in a warm and comfy embrace. "Of dear. Mest what did you do!" The voice trilled. I shook my head and my vision adjusted. In front of me was a white-silver haired lady with bright electric royal blue eyes (I like describing eyes, it's the only super unique thing about any character😄)."Nothing I swear! I guess she's new to teleportation."
She smiled and I couldn't help smiling back even in my still dizzy state." Ok dear follow me." Slowly she led me to an office chair behind a clean and orderly Victorian style desk and sat me down. "I'll get you some water, be right back." And then she disappeared out a door. My vision adjusted and I saw my surroundings. It was all wood. The ceilings the floors the walls. There was fire place in the corner burning warming me on the inside. Pictures were strewn around the room but they were so old I couldn't make them out. Old looking carpets were displayed in no particular order on the floor. All in all it looked like an older person's living room. The only difference being the usual office necessities.
"Sorry again Lu." Mest's piped from another chair. I just shook my head and smiled.
Hope you liked it. Tell me if the stories going too I'm describing too much or anything really. Now there will be NaLu only for Lucy. Also Mest/Doranbolt doesn't show his face much but when he does It's in a pinch so I thought I'd let him shine in this story. Also NaLu will take a back seat until the end. Other developements in the story will be posted with the story. FRF is the equivalent of giving me a puppy, I ADORE PUPPIES! Also please and thank you in advance.🐶🐶🐶
