Chapter 4:
Lucy POV:
I wake up with a short shot of pain across my face and remember my scar. It looks old and it is. In dragon years I am over eight-hundred years old and I got the scar in my fifth year of being a dragon teen so... after my... one hundred and eighty-fifth birthday. The scar is the only thing I have left of my draconic days besides my dragon form and the contact I have with the slayers.
I sigh and sit up in the bed I was given. It's huge and just soft enough. The room is huge too so I asked Virgo to put another bed in here and demanded Wendy share it with me. She tried arguing but I won in the end. I look over at the girl sleeping on the bed on the other side of the room closer to the bathroom and away from the doors and windows. I would immediately wake up if someone tried to get in and be able to protect her.
I am still a little confused about why Natsu isn't here honestly but then again I don't want him and Nii-san to fight. I will ask Laxus or Gajeel later. I decide it is late enough for classes to start soon which means I must have slept most of the day away. I look at the clock and see I have about an hour before they are underway.
I walk over to Wendy's bed and lightly shake her shoulder.
"Wendy, Carla. Time to wake up; come on haughty cat through me a bone here." I say loudly enough to cause both females to stir and open their eyes. "Come on young one, go shower and I'll get us some breakfast ready ok?"
"Ok. Thank you Lucy-san." She says. She picks up her sleepy companion, grabs her stuff and heads for the girls bathroom.
I let out a soft laugh when I know she won't be able to hear me then head down to the kitchen and find Gajeel already there eating some utensils.
"Hey Gaj." I say. He swings around to face me, shock evident on his face, probably wasn't expecting me to be the one to enter the kitchen. "How have classes been?"
"Jesus bunny! You actually snuck up on me. Well done." He had been helping me train before I ended up here. Levy and Jet had recently gotten together and he was training out his anger and hurt, and I needed someone who wouldn't go easy on me to help me improve. Somehow I ended up at the guild gym about as much as him so we decided to team up and Laxus joined somewhere along the line, which is why they feel so comfortable teasing me about my spirits. "Classes have been fine I guess. I am apparently crap at remembering dates and shit but I actually love the math here. It's challenging and more difficult for me."
You wouldn't guess it at first glance but he is actually a genius when it comes to figuring out any type of problem. He could probably give Master Mavis a run for her money if you asked him to calculate the chances of something. He acts dumb because he was often thought weak by his peers because of his brain power when he was younger.
Lily is sitting on the counter in front of him and has a bowl of kiwis in his lap. He has a small smile on his face, glad that someone other than him has put in any effort to try and break down those huge walls Gajeel has built around his heart.
"I'm glad you enjoy it so much here. Have you guys been going to day classes?" he nods in response. "I'll talk to Kaname-Nii-san about getting you guys transferred into night class."
"Ok, but why?" Gajeel asks.
"I honestly don't think you and Laxus will be able to hold on to this human act for very long and I fear Wendy is too soft to not heal the first sick person she sees so I want to keep an eye on her." I say simply as I walk around to the fridge and grab two cartons of eggs and about three kilo's of bacon.
Next I walk over to the pantry and pull out a few loaves of bread and a jar of honey and put it all on the counter near the stove. I take out four pans, an oven tray and some baking paper. "And you guys sleep after your classes anyway to be awake when I leave so why not? And Wendy already said she will be coming with me to my classes instead from tonight on."
"What are you doing?" A gruff voice said from the doorway. I turn around to see a bed-headed Laxus yawning.
"Breakfast," Gajeel answers shortly. "before class."
"Ok." Laxus says as he turns back to the stairs. I turn to collect the rest of my cooking utensils that were not being eaten by the iron rod. "I am going to go shower."
"Tch. Whatever." Gajeel says in his usual gruff way of speaking to Laxus.
"So scrambled or sunny-side-up?" I ask as I point my trusty spatula at the eggs.
I end up making scrambled eggs and honey glazed bacon on a toasted bit of ciabatta bread. By the time I finish making all the food everyone was up and ready so I grab some bacon, a scoop of egg off of Gajeel's plate and some buttered bread and go for my own shower.
"Be down in ten Nii-san." I shout over my shoulder as I make my way up the stairs.
TIMESKIP: AFTER LUCY IS FINISHED
I make my way down the stairs in the new uniform I was given. All the vampires and my friends are waiting at the entrance and when I arrive, Kaname nods at the person closest to the door.
"Prepare yourself." Akatsuki says walking up next to me. "Your boys are very popular."
I look over at Gajeel and Laxus and see them in their new uniforms. Gajeel's is more lose but is otherwise just as neat as Kaname's, the only thing that makes it look more hardcore is the fact that Gajeel has not removed a single piercing and his hair is still hanging loosely down his back.
Laxus' looks really tight and his only fluke is that he forewent the tie and undid the first two buttons. The scar on his face just made him look more intimidating without factoring in his height.
It looks good... but when I look at Wendy... I do a double take. She looks like she is closer to Yuki's age than her own and her uniform fits her nicely, it looks sexy even.
"What exactly am I preparing for?" I ask as I look back at him and he hands all of us a pair of earphones plugged into separate devices. I can hear the music, and it sounds good, as I watch the slayers already start putting theirs in but my curiosity is getting the better of me, I don't remember the crowd being that bad before. What changed?
"Just trust me." He says as the doors start opening. The sound is deafening and my new vampire and slayer hearing isn't helping. I stuff the ear pieces in as fast as I can.
"I see." Was all I say before the group starts moving outside, Akatsuki hand holding firmly onto my arm as to keep me from wandering off though I shake it off quickly. As soon as we walk into the night air I can see the huge crowd that has gathered here. I mean I knew there were a lot but this just seems a lot worse than my first patrol with Yuki and Zero.
Speaking of Yuki and Zero I could clearly see them trying to hold back the huge mass of people.
"Laxus, we love you!" a bunch of girls cry out.
"Gajeel, you're so hot!" another cries. I can't really keep the amused grin off my face and I receive glares from both of them for it.
"Wendy, you're so cute!" A huge group of guys call out. I immediately lose all amusement in the situation and grab Wendy and try to hide her from their view.
I growl in the direction of the guys who are catcalling Wendy. All the people around finally seem to notice me and start whispering among themselves.
"Not so funny now is it bunny?" I turn to Gajeel and pull him down by his new tie.
"You are a lot older than she is and have way more experience when it comes to stuff like this. She is still innocent and on top of that all this is new to her, all three of us used to get attention like this back home." I whisper to him and make sure Laxus can hear me too. "Just keep her safe."
I let go of his tie and allow him to straighten up. The vampires around us are all standing still and are now staring at us in amusement.
"Lose that smirk, Nii-san." I say as I poke Kaname-Nii-san in his chest. I said this loud enough for the vamps to hear and their reaction is instantaneous. The whole group goes silent in shock and so do the slayers. Gajeel looks a little disbelieving till he looks closer at our eyes and his own go wide. Wendy just sniffs at both me and my brother.
"You should have kept your voice down little Kuran-Chan." Hanabusa says.
"Why? They would have found out at some point." I say in an indifferent manner.
"Lucy, you are going to cause yourself quite a bit of trouble now that they know." Kaname says in exasperation. "I can promise at last one person from day class heard that and the news will spread quickly. Those boys are almost worse than the girls and they don't respect nor fear me the way the people in night class do."
"It really doesn't matter Nii-san. Let them talk it's not like it's someone else." I say looking directly at Yuki.
"Fine, I understand." He says with a small smile on his lips. "Let's go. I don't want to be late for our classes."
"Ok Nii-san." I say as I grab Wendy's hand and lead her away. My hair keeps swinging in my eyes and the highlights are bothering me to no end. I blow it out of my face yet again. "Gah this is so annoying."
"What are you talking about bunny?" Gajeel asks from next to Wendy as he tries to shield her from that side.
"These damned highlights. I am not used to seeing them and now my bangs keep swinging in my face." I say as I finally get fed up and grab my bangs, twist them and use a pin to keep it away from my eyes. "It's that damn lizards fault. I'm going to kill him next time I see him."
"Do you mean Rivis?" Laxus asked from behind Wendy.
"Yes, when he taught me magic he transferred some of his into me and it altered my body a little but the only physical reminder is my ears and these god-forsaken highlights." I say in a whisper knowing they will hear me.
"Stop complaining." Kaname said in a playful tone. "It's not like you can do anything about it."
"No but I can still complain all I want." I said indignantly as I cross my arms and puff out my cheeks.
"That new group look so hot." A girl says from the crowd. The boy next to her nods while he stares at me and Wendy. I smile over at them and wave a bit, sending the poor boy into a state of shock. The people around them squeal and push their shoulders sending the boy into the railing. His face twists into a look of pain as he is pushed into it.
I rush over and the crowd gets even louder but I am on a mission. When I reach the boy he is squished against the metal.
"Stand back please." I say to the people behind him and put my hands on his shoulders to keep him up when they step away. He falls slightly into my arms when the pressure releases. "Oh my gosh! Are you ok? Are you at all hurt?"
"I'm so sorry miss. I'm fine." He says as he steps away but he almost falls again. I jump over the rail and catch the boys arm. I pick him up bridal style and jump back over the rail before I turn to look at the girl who is with him.
"You can just follow me and we can get him fixed up, yeah?" she nods dumbly before moving the barrier and following me as I walk back to the night dorm. "I'll come to class just now Nii-san."
"Sure thing, Lucy." Kaname says when I walk past him. "Do you need someone to come with you?"
"Do I really look all fragile?" I say as I adjust my grip on the boy in my arms.
"No, you look really hungry."
"I'll go with." Wendy says. I nod at her and continue walking.
"So what's your name?" I ask the boy. He seems to be in shock. He doesn't seem to hear me so I look at his friend before I kick open the doors and make my way into the upper living room.
"His name is Kaicho Nuwazaki. He's a business major and an all round idiot." She says fondly. "He is seventeen and to be honest way more mature than half the fools outside. He was also not meant to be there. He only came because I begged him to."
"Oh, that explains why I didn't recognise him, I know the faces of all the boys that come." Wendy says. The girl looks at her in shock. "I'm sorry I didn't even introduce myself. My name is Wendy Marvell, it's nice to meet you."
"And I am Lucy Kuran, a pleasure."
"I am Chiza Katzumi." She gives a small bow. I place her friend on one of the bigger couches then move over to the cabinet and pull out a bottle of tequila and pour one shot before putting the bottle back.
I walk over to the stunned boy and sit on the table in front of him. Pushing the glass into his hand, I lead the rim to his lips. He opens his lips and swallows as a reflex, not comprehending what I just gave him. He lasts two seconds before he starts coughing for all he is worth.
"What the hell!?" He shouts out as he is finally released from the shock. "What was that?"
"Tequila. At least you didn't spit it out. That is an expensive brand. Welcome back Kai-kun."
"What happened?" he switches his gaze between me, Chiza and Wendy.
"Well you got pushed into the railing and then you kind of zoned out when Kuran-Chan picked you up. By the way Kuran-Chan, you are really strong." Chiza's eyes sparkled.
"Please call me Lucy, all my friends do. But we still need to take a look at Kai-kun." I blush then try to draw the attention away from myself. "Please take off your shirt so I can check the bones."
The boy in front of me seems to have no problem complying with my commands seeing as he removes his top. He sits still even while I poke at his ribs and stomach. It's all red but I don't think he has anything worse than one really big bruise.
"Ok Wendy you can check and see if I missed something but I don't think he broke anything, just really bruised." Wendy checks and agrees then she rushes off to our room. "Ok, while she does that... no physically draining yourself for the next few weeks. Your stomach will be really sensitive and sore so sports and exercise are out of the question. No bending over too much and don't lie on your stomach. If you don't feel any better come here and Wendy can look at you again, ok?"
"You a doctor now?" he asks. To many people it would sound rude but I could tell he was seriously interested.
"No, but Wendy has taught me enough to know what's a bruise and what's a broken, or even a cracked, bone. She specialises in the medical field." I say to him. He looks at me in shock before his attention is pulled to the door as Wendy returns a tub of something in her hands.
"Ok so no physically drain-" Wendy starts before I nod at her. "She already gave the speech huh? No fair. You are getting to good at this. Ok so other than that, put this on twice a day until the bruise is no longer sore. It will be blue by tonight and you may struggle to breathe but just put some of this on and then the pain should go away. Come back in about two weeks so that I can do a check up."
"Yes miss." He has a small smile as he accepts the tub. "Thank you for your help Marvell-Chan, Kuran-Chan."
"Kai-kun you are our friend you can call us by our given names. Just call me Lucy and call her Wendy."
"Ok Lucy. Hey are you really Kuran-san's sister?" I nod at him and his face drops into a look of fear. "Are you sure about calling you by your name? Won't he be upset? He gets very protective about Yuki al the time even though she said to call her Yuki. It's about family right?"
"Wendy, tell them I'll be there in a while I want to walk them back to the day class dorm." I said to the young girl. She nodded before turning and running over to the class. She will go to Kaname and Laxus first so they will be fine. I turn back to the people in front of me. "What did you mean by family?"
"Well if you look really closely or are clever enough you can easily see they are brother and sister. Like you all three share the same eyes, facial shape, skin tone and on top of that they have the same hair colour and voice tone." He says while Chiza nods.
"So you noticed all of that? Not many people do." I debate whether or not to tell them or to call Kaname to wipe their memories. "I don't know what to do about this actually."
"Well we already know about the vamps and the tradition which is why we haven't asked her directly but headmaster Cross knows about our suspicions." I whip my head up to look at her.
"You are part of the committee." I breathe out. "The secret one, I mean. The one Kaname shouldn't know about."
"Yes. We are the founders of the communications committee. The headmaster green lit our group about two years back but we haven't had any headway since. We only have ten members and only three of us have actually spoken to a vampire." Chiza replies to my rhetorical question. "Our goal is to improve the relationships between vampires and humans. We learnt from a young age that only Level E vamps are really dangerous unless those others are anti-human."
"Well seeing as you already know about the vampires and need a lead in other than my sisters father. I can help you get a foothold into our group although there aren't just vampires here." I let that information sink in for a second. They look at me in a way that kind of implies 'well go on then'. "I was sent to a different dimension when I was around ten after my mother locked me and Yuki's memories and powers away. I was sent to a place with wizards and magic and dragons' but passing to a different dimension is different if you don't have someone to transport you. Seeing as we don't hold that kind of powering this world your body has to die here and your soul passes over. I was reborn into the body of my dimensional doppelganger who's soul was unhappy so she died leaving the body open for me."
The two humans in front of me seemed thoroughly entrapped in my tale. It seems like a good story plot doesn't it.
"I had to fill her place so I took on her memories in place of my own and she happened to be part dragon and a magic user. Her mother was very loving and in a deeper part of myself reminded me of my own." I clearly remember Laylla. Our mother.
"So you are part dragon and you use magic?" Chiza sounds sceptical. I sigh and summon my wings (A/N: the same wings as the previous chapter. Will mainly be using them.) . They both gasp and step back a bit.
"Yes, I am and I use dragon slayer magic as well as celestial magic. I think if we will be working together it is better that you know my story and abilities to establish a sense of trust." I put my wings away. "So can I trust them?"
They two humans look at me in utter confusion before a figure steps out of a room that seems unoccupied. His hair is spiked in twenty different directions and his clothes are rumpled beyond belief.
"Yeah *yawn* they seem ok." He stretches out his long body.