To everyone of my readers I am so so so so so soooo sorry that I haven't updated! I feel terrible...I've just been super busy. (I'm actually a little surprised that I'm managing to update right now. Anyways I really appreciate all of you that are still reading this story, and even more so to those who are commenting. So special thank you's to: GoldenRoseTanya and sofia. And to reply to grandioselove, no I'm afraid not (To tell the truth I wouldn't have even thought of that), I honestly just liked the name. (I'm not too great at names...) Also to Kodochi Kurokami, I am happy to say that your commanding aura worked because I tried my best to finish super soon .. So thank you to all that commented and I hope everyone will continue commenting. Seriously, please comment because I really want to know what you guys think of this story. Hopefully this chapter is okay. Here it goes...
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Ch 3
"W-what just happened?!" Everyone continued to blankly stare at the spot where Lucy had disappeared. Makarov grimaced and shut his eyes painfully. He turned to go inside, when he spotted Natsu out of the corner of his eye. Makarov walked slowly over to Natsu, and stood in front of the stunned mage; Natsu, however, stood frozen and unmoving. Simply letting out a sigh, Makarov gave a shake of his head signaling that he had already given up on snapping Natsu out of his daze.
Just as he began to walk away, Natsu quietly spoke, "Old man…" Makarov stopped in his steps as Natsu continued, "What is going to happen to Lucy?"
Sighing heavily, Makarov gave another shake of his head before replying, "I truly don't know Natsu, I just don't know…" Before any rebuttal could be made by the pink-haired boy, Makarov added, "Why don't I explain the situation a little more inside before you ask any more questions Natsu?" Giving a quiet nod, Natsu quietly followed without any other thoughts.
*Inside. "Old man, are you going to explain what is going on with Lucy or what?!" Makarov frowned at Natsu's anger but did not scold him for it. He's only worried about Lucy so I can't blame him for being mad, but honestly I don't know how I'm going to explain anything to him.
Makarov took a deep breath before commanding, "Alright Natsu I will tell you everything I know, but you have to be quiet until the very end, understand?" Natsu frowned and blanched at the idea but sat down and remained quiet as Happy quickly placed himself onto Natsu's lap. "Now this story is confusing and mostly based on rumors, but it's all I got." Natsu stared intently and patiently listened to his Guild Master as the story began. "Now, back in the day Lucy's mother, Layla, was an exceptional stellar mage. She had managed to collect all twelve of the zodiac keys and was well on her way to becoming the finest stellar mage that ever lived, which caused many problems within her family. Her husband did not mind one bit, but her brother, Lartuis, was greatly against Layla's ambitions. No one really understood why he was against her, and several rumors were created simply due to the desire for answering these unanswered questions. Many people blamed it on the fact that Lartuis did not want his younger sister becoming a finer mage than he was, while others said that he simply wanted to protect Layla from the dangera that would come along with the power. However, not too long ago, I began to discover the truth; just as I am certain Lucy has also found out. During Layla's ambitious adventures, a rumor about a new power started; it was called becoming the absolute stellar mage. Though no one believed it to be true since it was so obscure that everyone thought that there was no possible way for it to truly exist, except Lartius and Layla. The two siblings were certain that it existed, but had opposing views on the matter. Layla thought that becoming absolute should be completely forbidden while Lartuis thought that it could be there ultimate power…" Makarov blinked as he noticed Natsu raising his hand. Natsu must be dead serious about this if he is raising his hand for me, he only ever raises his hand to speak while in front of Erza.
Once Makarov gave Natsu a nod allowing Natsu to speak, Natsu quietly asked, "I'm sorry old man, but, I'm confused on what this absolute power is…" Happy nodded his head in agreement while also looking confused.
Allowing a brief chuckle, Makarov continued, "To be honest, Natsu, I'm not sure what it is. As I said it is only a rumor that may not even exist, but it is said to be the strongest level of power for a stellar mage that can control time and any source of power desired. Hence, why it was a rumor that was quickly dropped." Natsu gave a nod as Makarov continued, "As I was saying both Layla and Lartuis had completely different view points on the whole subject, and it began to create a problematic conflict between the two. After awhile Layla went to her husband seeking protection against Lartuis, in which he naturally agreed and ended their argument. However Lartuis, from what I heard never gave up on finding the absolute power especially after Layla's death… I know this doesn't explain much, Natsu, but I'm afraid all the information that I could possibly find was all gathered from rumors. The only thing I could really gather from all this information was that Lartuis was constantly against Layla's power simply to gain power for himself…"
Natsu frowned before quietly asking, "Before…Lucy mentioned that she might be able to bring the dragons back…?"
Instantly the Fairy Tail Guild Master frowned before stroking his goatee, "Yes, from what I've heard there is a great possibility that the absolute power had something to do with the disappearance of the dragons. The reasoning behind it was due to Layla's search for the absolute power as well as her death being right around the time all of the dragons disappeared…" Makarov watched as Natsu tensed but said nothing. "If you really insist on searching for Lucy, you should seek out Lartuis since I am almost one-hundred percent certain that he is behind this whole scenario…"
"Amazing Master Makarov, for basing all of this information off of rumors that you have heard, you sure understand the situation quite well. Then again, was there not a saying that always spoke of how elderly are typically wiser than youth; though I could be incorrect…" Instantly, Natsu and Makarov were on there feet as they spun around, only to see a young man sitting atop Makarov's bookshelf. "Greeting, my name is Slater, and I am just the man you need if you truly desire seeking out Lucy Heartfilia."
Natsu full out glared as Makarov prepared to fight; both shocked at how he was able to sneak up on them. Makarov could feel a frown deepen into his face. How on earth did he get in here? Never mind sneaking up on Natsu, he passed the whole guild, and managed to hide his presence from myself as well; and I'm a guild master! Natsu continued glaring as he hissed the same question Makarov had asked himself, "Who the heck are you?!"
The young man, Slater, smiled eerily as he replied, "As I mentioned before, my name is Slater and I used to serve directly under Lucy Heartfilia; at least before her mother passed awat. And I hate to say it, but every word that has been spoken by Master Makarov is true. If you truly wish to save Miss Lucy, I'm afraid you'll have to come with me…"
Whoa, plot twist even for me. To be perfectly honest I was not planning on having Slater say that…it just sort of happened. Anyways I'm debating whether to continue this story with Natsu or back to Lucy, and depending on the point of view could change the plot I was thinking of. Well putting that aside for a little while, I am hoping to update within this next week hopefully and I would really appreciate some reviews on this chapter. Honestly to me, this chapter seems short and such...so I'm not sure i did too great on this chapter but I'm hoping to do a better chapter next time! So please let me know your opinions on this chapter please! Thanks for reading everyone! (And Merry Christmas!)