Thanks to Svane Vulfbad? for giving me an extremely detailed review haha. I really appreciate it, and have taken your views seriously. Don't worry, i hate those kind of cliche fics as much as you do ;D this is the exact reason why I had to write this! tosoothemyfrustrationfromallthosecringeficsCOUGH
for the setting of this story, i admit that i might have overlooked a few things about their power level and abilities in terms of the storyline. i originally intended for this fic to take place after the GMG arc, but now that i see it, i dont think they will be so easily defeated by that kuro dude after unlocking their second origin and all that training HAHAHha welp whats done is already done, hope yall dont mind this flaw :)
also, im not intending to make lucy into some kind of GodTM after her getaway training,,, im a realistic person ;D and lisanna isnt going to be the devil, neither is team natsu going to be absolute asshats either. please be patient with me yall, im trying my very best to write this !
please dont hesitate to drop a review! it really means alot.
hope yall like the 4th chap!
Virgo's scream filled the air as the fruit bombs landed on her back and exploded. She collapsed on the ground, writhing in absolute agony as golden light began to envelop her.
"P-princess, I'm sorry..." was all she could mouth out as she vanished into thin air, arms still outreached towards Natsu and Gray.
The green haired girl snickered. "Two down, four more to go? This will be easy."
Lucy was in utter shock. I have to save them! She lunged forward, wanting to go to her still unconscious and injured friends. However, she was stopped by Taurus as he pulled her back into safety again.
"Lucy, don't! Or you would end up like Virgo!" Taurus held his ground, axe still blocking most of the attacks made by the fruit bombs.
Lucy desperately ran through her options once again. She started to feel dizzy from all the extensive magic use, and couldn't think straight. Her palms were cold and sweaty as her heartbeat pulsed painfully in her chest. What in the world is she going to do? From her fuzzy state, she noticed that the shrubs have stopped shooting out the deadly fruits.
"Meh, this fight is kind of boring. I shall just end this now!" The green haired girl stated, checking her fingernails. She motioned with her arms once again, and countless vines from all over sprouted out, aiming for Lucy and her celestial spirit. "I shall deal with you first, then I will see what I'm going to do with your two other friends..." she smirked, looking over to the undergrowth.
Taurus lifted his axe and cut away at the vines, but there was just too many for him to keep up. More and more vines reached towards them, and soon some of the vines grabbed Taurus' legs and arms, immobilising him and lifting the spirit up into the air. A horrifyingly disgusting and gigantic Venus flytrap sprouted out nearby, and the vines moved the celestial spirit towards its open mouth.
"Taurus!" Lucy called out in surprise. Her fingers reached for her keypouch, deciding her next move. I can't use Aquarius or Leo, I don't think I have enough magic power for them... wait! I have an idea!
She pulled out Aries' key. I can ask Aries to surprise attack the girl with her wool! This would make her lose control of those vines, and, her wool can be useful as a shield for whatever she might pull off next...
Lucy pointed the key forward. "Open, the gate of the Ram: Arie-"
A familiar tugging sensation pulled at her stomach, interrupting her summoning sequence. She lowered her key slowly as the golden light faded away from the tip of the key, and she promptly fell onto her knees.
"N-no way, I'm out of magic power at this time?" She muttered, eyes glassy with shock. She shook her head in disbelief, covering her face with her hands. Taurus' eyes widened as he faded away in golden light, the magic power maintaining his connection to this world gone suddenly.
"Oh? Given up so quickly huh, blondie?" The green haired girl taunted. Snapping her fingers, the vines ensnared Lucy, bringing her into the air and hanging her on top of the Venus flytrap.
Lucy struggled weakly, legs trashing about. However, the grip of the vines were just too strong, and Lucy let out a muffled scream as the vines covered her mouth tightly, and then wound around her neck, choking her. She gasped for breath, but no air could enter her lungs.
This is it, I'm going to die right here, she thought, as dark spots appeared in her vision, and she slowly sank into unconsciousness.
Ezra limped through the forest path, following a small creek. Happy flew ahead, looking out for any hints of the rest of the group. She glanced at the sky for a brief moment. Judging by the position of the sun, she probably only had about 2-3 hours left before it starts getting dark.
She mentally gave herself another hour to look for her friends personally before she has to make her way back to Clover and find help. But even so, how is she going to get out of this damn forest in the first place? She sighed in frustration.
Her mouth was as dry as sandpaper; and she eyed the creek in temptation. Water has never had such an appeal to her until now. She mentally slapped herself. No, Erza! You never know what the water might contain… She decided to steel herself away from the flowing creek and keep a watchful eye on the exceed in front of her instead.
The duo continued to trek through the forest aimlessly. They have walked for about 20 minutes, until suddenly a scream was heard, and Happy caught sight of vines swaying about in the air through the treetops.
"Erza, look! It seems like a battle is going on!" Happy exclaimed, voice hushed.
Erza's eyes widened. Her friends must be there! Together, the mage and the exceed rushed over to the scene.
Pushing away the layers of thick leaves and branches, Erza emerged into the clearing, Happy following closely behind. The scene that greeted her wasn't exactly a pretty one.
A limp and tightly bound up Lucy was hanging on top of the monstrous looking venus flytrap, and there was another green haired girl standing close by. Erza squinted, and saw the Heaven's Hand's insignia branded on the girl's arm. She must be one of them!
The red haired mage stepped forward, ready to engage in battle. Just when she was about to requip into something, a loud crack sounded out from her feet. She looked down, and saw a damned twig under one of her boots broken into half.
She muttered a string of colourful words under her breath.
The green haired girl whipped around, sensing the additional presence. "Who's there?!" she swung her arm outwards forcefully, daggers hidden from underneath her sleeves flying out towards Erza and Happy.
A sword requipped into Erza's hands before she knew it, and she raised the sword to intercept a dagger that was sailing right towards her face. With a loud CLANG! and a small shower of sparks, the dagger hit her sword and fell onto the ground. The rest of the daggers flew through the vegetation around them, burying themselves into tree trunks or slicing off rows of leaves.
"Who are you, and what are you doing to Lucy?!" Erza demanded, her usual white blouse and blue skirt changing into her typical full armour.
The green haired girl raised her eyebrow. "Oh? So this blondie is Lucy huh. Well, she put up a useless fight against me though. Look at me, I'm completely untouched by her!" She laughed, insultingly brushing her shoulders off.
"Why, you-!" Erza gritted her teeth, advancing towards her. Happy promptly flew away, going to Lucy.
The plant magic mage narrowed her eyes. "Fruit bombs," she muttered, and the same dreaded shrubs sprouted out again. The fruits shot out in droves, determined to destroy the opponent.
Erza stopped in her tracks. "Adamantine Armour!" she shouted, and she requipped into the bulky, blue-white coloured defence armour. Bringing her arms together, the huge shields attached to her arms closed up. The fruits hit the shield and her armour, exploding in balls of flame and acid.
The attack lasted for about 10 seconds, until the bombardment stopped. The green haired girl smirked. Does that redhead really think that she can withstand that?
As the smoke and dust slowly cleared, she could barely make out a figure approaching her. A gust of wind blew through the clearing, and she saw the Adamantine Armour on Erza completely undamaged, gleaming, even, in the afternoon sunlight. She could barely let out a gasp when Erza requipped once again, golden light enveloping her body.
"Heaven's Wheel Armour: Circle Sword!" the bulky defence armour now replaced with an absolutely stunning armour composing of winged blades and a metal plated billowing skirt. An arsenal of swords appeared behind her, poised and ready.
"Dance, my blades," Erza said calmly, glaring at her opponent straight in the eye.
The swords circled the red haired mage, before shooting out towards the green haired girl.
The green haired girl raised her arms hastily, a thin wall of vines sprouting out. However, it was no match for the vast number of swords, and they sliced and obliterated the wall into bits before she could further react.
"N-no way!" was all she could say before the swords overwhelmed her, and she let out a painful scream.
The vines holding Lucy loosened, and she fell, heading straight into the now-dead venus flytrap. Happy swooped in from the side, picking her up just on time. He flew towards a safe area of the clearing, and gently put her down.
"Lucy, wake up!" he said desperately, grabbing her hands. She was still barely breathing, but definitely out cold.
Erza requipped out of her Heaven's Wheel Armour into her casual clothes once again, and ran towards Happy and Lucy. She crouched down beside Lucy, feeling for her breathing.
"Lucy, Lucy! Can you hear me?" she said, softly but persuadingly. Lucy groaned and opened her eyes slowly.
"Erza? Happy?" she rasped, voice raw from the chokehold previously. "What's going on?"
"I helped defeat the Heaven's Hand mage you were battling earlier. Are you feeling alright?" Erza asked with concern. Happy looked on with wide eyes.
"I-I have seen better days." The blonde whispered, eyes widening suddenly as if remembering something. "Wait, Erza! Natsu and Gray, they-they are here too! You must help them first…" she tried to sit up with great difficulty.
Erza sucked in her breath sharply. "What?!"
A shivering finger pointed towards the undergrowth.