AN: Thank you sooooo much for the support, I admit when I first posted this story I thought n one would read it, but I have been completely overwhelmed. so as a thanks, here's the next chapter
The next day we really did get to training, I spent some time meditating, focusing my magic, feeling my Second Origin trying to break open, but never quite getting there, I took a break when I heard someone calling for all of us, I stood and ran towards the beach. I found Virgo and my Mom waiting for us, Mom's face reflected her worry as Virgo explained she needed us in the Spirit World, though she wouldn't elaborate, when we got to the starry dimension I found myself clad in a white pair of pants with stars, a bikini top that revealed my guild mark being the only cover on my upper body. I winced a bit as the spirits surrounding us shouted, stars dancing in celebration, Mom had tears in her eyes as she thanked her spirits, though, I was unable to observe further as I was enveloped in a pair of strong arms, head being swallowed by a pillowy softness I recognized before the maid even spoke, "punishment Draikana?" A groan left me, "seriously Virgo, we've gone over this," she perked up, voice excited, "I've been a bad girl, punish me," I felt my core heat up a bit at the maiden's pleading voice and a growl left me, the sound a mix between aroused and annoyed, "no." The maiden pouted a bit, letting me go to sulk, I sighed, my brow furrowed, I felt Mom's arms wrap around me, "so, she bugs you now too," I shake my head a bit, "I don't mind," after that we joined the party.
I pulled my blue haired Dragoness against me, hands at her waist to lift her towards my mouth, our lips moved together in bliss as Wendy's arms wrapped around my neck, trying to destroy the space between us, it's been a few hours since we arrived in the Spirit World and the two of us recently snuck away into the darkest corner we could find, my smaller counter-part immediately pressing me to the wall. I broke the kiss when I heard the others start calling out for us, letting Wendy go so she could straighten herself out, me doing the same, I panted a bit as I walked back towards the others to see them all looking around, Wendy following me as our Exceeds flew over and sat on our respective shoulders, "hey Em, we were about to leave," I nod as the kitten kicked her legs against my shoulder, "alright," I looked at Loke, "so pesky Lion, how long has it been?"
The Lion winced a bit, "2 months," I felt my jaw tighten as my eye twitched, "were screwed," he looked away from me as I glared heavily at the side of his head, sighing a moment later, "whatever, it was great seeing you all again, but maybe we should leave before we lose any more time," we were enveloped in a flash of light, when we got back to the beach I blew out a huge blast of fire upwards as my frustration grew, "I should have freakin' guessed, do those perverts have no concept of time?" The others were startled by my outburst, "what's the matter Ember?" I felt smoke puff out of my nose as I huffed, "we just lost 2 months of training, time in the Celestial World works different then here, so a day there was a couple of months here, we better start training or we're gonna be totally left in the dust," the others all looked thoroughly lost, except Erza who immediately ordered them to begin training full force.
I feel a bit depressed at my family's reaction as they all pale or gulp at the womans expression, I hold up a hand before they can go, a pigeon with a note on the leg landing on my palm much to the others surprise, I gave the little bird's head a scratch causing it to coo before taking the note and reading it, "someones inviting us to the broken bridge, I say we go," Carla grunted, "it could be a trap," Wendy and Mom agree, I look to Erza, since she was like the temporary leader of our little group, "it may be helpful, let's go." When we got there the others were looking around, clearly thinking it was a prank, I saw Laxus sniffing and thought to myself as the bridge fixed itself, inviting us across, Dad went first, the rest of us following, I stuck close to Wendy the entire time and when I saw three cloaked figures making their way towards us I took in a deep breath, one scent catching me off guard as my eyes widened, the trio removed their hoods, revealing themselves as I squealed and ran forward to jump into the arms of the pink haired girl, "Meredy," I rubbed our cheeks together as my family stood in shock, Mom and Dad calling for me to get away from them, I rolled my eyes at my parents, "they aren't enemies, besides, I could just blow them up." Then a mischievous grin took over my face and a purr came from me as I rubbed my cheek against the blushing pinkettes again, "hey Meredy?" She gulped, "yes Ember?" I purred deeper, "you got stronger like you promised, right?" She turned a lovely shade of scarlet, almost putting Erza's hair to shame, I heard a jealous growl behind me and my grin turned satisfied, I unlatched myself from the powerful criminal and danced back to stand beside Wendy, kissing her cheek to calm her down, "thanks love, just the reaction I wanted," my Dragoness joined Meredy in trying to outdo Erza's hair, leaving me thoroughly satisfied, "so, good to see you two again, what do you want?"
They both gave me a look that I scoffed at, "what, no one is trying to kill you, are they, plus, those two are adorable when they blush," Wendy smacked my arm and I purred lightly, fire licking it's way along my hair, "would you guys please get to the point, we only have like 5 days to get ready for the GMG," "right, we came to ask for your help, there is a strange magic signature at the Games every year, we need your help to monitor it, since we can't get close without being arrested," Erza gained a slightly softer look, "what have you been up to first, I thought you were in prison." He frowned a bit, "I had no plans of breaking out, but these two didn't seem to agree," Ultear gave my family a sad smile, "I ask you don't blame Jellal for what happened at the Tower of Heaven, I was the one manipulating him, we have spent the last 6 years ridding the world of Dark Guilds, we formed an independent guild called Crime Sorciere," I saw Meredy begin to calm down as she came up and hugged Ultear's arm between her generous breasts, the action not going completely unnoticed, "I'm sorry for what I did to you on Tenrou, all we ask is you help us this once."
Dad gave a frustrated cry, "even if we wanted to, we are way behind in our training and probably won't even make it into the Games," Ultear held up her crystal ball, "actually, if you agree, I have a way to give you a sort of boost in magic power," the others perked up, "how is that?" "I can unlock your Second Origin-" before she could explain any further I stopped her, "hold up, I've been at it for the past 3 years and your telling me you can do it in less then 5 days?" She nodded, "Second Origin is like a second magic tank in a wizard, once yours are unlocked your magic energy will double, at the very least, but I warn you, it will be painful," everyone exchanged looks, then we all agreed, Gajeel and Laxus coming up to clamp hands on my shoulders, "you are in with us too you know?" I nod, excitement coursing through my veins, my face split in a huge grin as I all but drug Ultear towards the huts we were sleeping in.
When we got there she made sure we were all inside and cast a magic circle on all but me, a moment later red trails appeared on everybody and they all began to scream, I pouted a bit, seeing that Erza was the only other one not being put under the spell, I did see her get hit with a magic circle, so that must mean she already unlocked hers, "hey Ultear, why didn't you do me?" She smiled a bit, "just wanted to make sure you understood that you'll need a lot more seals when this is over, and yours will be much shorter," I nod, feeling as the magic enveloped me and pain shot through me, I screamed, the pain mingling with pleasure thanks to my more masochistic side, Ultear wasn't kidding when she said mine would be the shortest, even though I wished it wouldn't, the pain ended just an hour later, leaving me panting and on the edge of something amazing, when the tension faded I tensed my hand and enjoyed the power rippling through me, my magic having almost tripled when my Second Origin finally broke open.